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Mermaid's Hideaway Watercrest PCB-Beachfront-Family Friendly Vacation Rental

On beach with water park, near Thomas Drive

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A heated pool
Exterior
TV, books
A heated pool
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101441 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Gym
The current price is HK$2,747
HK$5,899 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mermaid's Hideaway Watercrest PCB-Beachfront-Family Friendly Vacation Rental

On beach with water park, near Thomas Drive
At this condo, catch some rays on the beach or spend the day at a water park. The condo has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this condo offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the condo include a water park, Access to hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Emerald Beach Properties

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,441 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

42428

About the area

Map
Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Capt. Anderson's Marina - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Naval Support Activity Panama City - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • St. Andrews State Park - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Publix Sports Park - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schooners - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Off the Hook Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Captain Anderson's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Splash Bar - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Mermaid's Hideaway Watercrest PCB-Beachfront-Family Friendly Vacation Rental have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Mermaid's Hideaway Watercrest PCB-Beachfront-Family Friendly Vacation Rental?

As of 6 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mermaid's Hideaway Watercrest PCB-Beachfront-Family Friendly Vacation Rental on 9 Jul 2025 start from HK$2,747.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Mermaid's Hideaway Watercrest PCB-Beachfront-Family Friendly Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid's Hideaway Watercrest PCB-Beachfront-Family Friendly Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid's Hideaway Watercrest PCB-Beachfront-Family Friendly Vacation Rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid's Hideaway Watercrest PCB-Beachfront-Family Friendly Vacation Rental located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lower Grand Lagoon condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Panama City Beaches and Thomas Drive. The Sea Dragon and St. Andrews Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Mermaid's Hideaway Watercrest PCB-Beachfront-Family Friendly Vacation Rental Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

Everything you need for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Condo

We enjoyed our stay at Watercrest. The condo & entire property were exactly as listed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PCB Vacation September 2022

We were quite happy with our accommodations and the property was well kept. Had a wonderful week.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1507 review

Condo was clean, roomy and comfortable.Check-in was smooth, excellent views from balcony. Only suggestion- master shower could use a couple of shelves. If that is the main complaint, 1507 must be pretty good.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation 2021

Awesome location with wonderful views!!! Easy to get to the pool and beach from the 15th floor. Slept all 10 of us comfortably and the patio sat all 10 of us as well. The floor was dirty and you have to wear shoes in the condo but it is the beach. Really could use a new couch. We spent most of our time out doors. Would stay here again for sure!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

richard M.

What a joy staying at this condo.

Karen in the rental office couldn't have been more helpful. The condo was perfect for us, wonderful views, 3 private bedrooms and bathrooms. We were very happy. The beach and gulf are so great compared to the beaches in Maryland. Clean white sand, very relaxed atmosphere, nice pool, wonderful balcony. We saw hundreds of devil-rays(which are harmless and so adorable to watch), dolphins, many seagulls, and manatees. How lucky were we, and the sunsets another blessing. Hated to come home. We will be back as soon as we can. Thanks Karen for your help and kindness. <3
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Floor to ceiling windows

Loved the two king suites and balcony was pretty large. Only real downside was one (of the two that go to our floor) elevator wasn’t working and while we were loading the car the only other elevator to our floor got stuck for a bit. It was resolved shortly after. The view was great. Pool wasn’t too crowded and lots of beach room!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Kimberlee A., TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant Stay except for Elevator

It was great to be right on the beach and have just a couple of steps to walk right out on the sand. The kids loved playing in the pool after playing in the ocean. We stayed in the same complex last spring break in a different unit and had a great time. The only issue was trouble with the elevator on the first full day of our trip. There are two elevators (one on either side) that service floors 1-6 and two elevators in the middle that service floors 1-17. This unit is on the 15th floor, so you use the middle two elevators. One of them was out of order and had been down for several weeks according to the residents and security we spoke with. After enjoying the beach and the pool, we go to use the one working elevator, and it isn't working. We spoke with the property management company who spoke with the property HOA office. Their two elevator maintenance workers were out, one at lunch and the other to a Dr appt. They were at the mercy of these workers, and they were jot answering their phones. There was a build up of people waiting at the elevators trying to get to their rooms with children, handicap people who can't use stairs, and others with groceries that were melting. Talking with permanent residents of the property, this is a common occurrence. We ended up having to walk up 15 flights of stairs to get to the unit, which was very difficult with children and elderly parents. We didn't have trouble with the elevator (one working) after this incident, but it was frustrating not knowing if the elevator would be working or not. We understand this host doesn't have control of this, but this is obviously a known problem of the building and should be handled much differently than simply relying on two elevator maintenance workers who may or may not answer their phone.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

TheJacksonfam4

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it.

The condo was great. We love watercrest and loved the layout. The owner had beach equipment for us to use, a fully stocked kitchen (pots, pans, appliances), movies, games, etc. Check-in was easy (we were even able to check in early.) The cleaners didn't do a very good job of cleaning the floors, but overall, it's a great condo and we had a great experience. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

This was our first time staying in this unit and it was wonderful. As a family of 7 we often have a difficult time finding a condo to fit our family. We loved that the bedrooms were all large and that one bedroom included a queen bed and bunk beds. The king bed in the master was extremely comfortable. As someone with back problems, I appreciated that the beds had mattress toppers and were supportive. The unit was extremely clean and well furnished. We look forward to next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

David C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty

Sand on bed, countertops not wiped down, dirty dishes in the cabinet, our feet literally turned black five minutes after being there just by walking on the floors. Other than that, great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Covered parking spot is nice to have, you always have a parking place!

Nice Condo! Fans in all bedrooms! Great view from balcony! Washer/Dryer could be larger.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Amazing location and the condo was perfect
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L., Rochester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and everything we needed

This property had everything we needed, amazing oceanfront views, close to the beach, and nice pool area. We loved that it was close enough to the popular attractions without being in the heavily populated area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Sasikumar D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location But this property require some serious upgrades

This property is nicely located and cleanly maintained however this property could use some upgrades.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

The place was just as it was described.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beachfront view

Nice property. Beautiful beachfront view. Great communication with rental staff. Fast response time. Comfortable furniture and beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Brad O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needed Family Vacation

The property and location as a whole are nice. It is on the far side of PCB closer to St. Andrews. We knew that with reserving! The unit being on the 15th floor has beautiful views. Unit 1507 could use some updating but was very comfortable for us. I would recommend including the beach chairs in the rental instead of having to acquire upon arrival. All in all PCB didn’t disappoint as usual. We have been several times and intend to visit again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda T.

Really nice

Everything was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Loved it!!!!

This 3 bedroom 3 bathroom was perfect. The place feels safe and smelled very clean. Location was great beach was too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

You will not be disappointed!

Loved having two king-sized oceanfront master suites; one for us grandparents and the other for our son and daughter-in-law! Our 3 granddaughters loved having twin-sized bunkbeds and a queen bed in their bedroom as well as their own bathroom. Ate a lot of family dinners on the spacious balcony while enjoying the panoramic view of the ocean and sunsets. Heated pool was enjoyed by all, as well as the hot tub. Spent many days at the beautiful beach. We highly recommend this condo.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Megan C.

If you can book through any other property manager, I would!

From the get go, Emerald Beach Properties were a headache to deal with. They were impossible to reach when it came to just booking and paying the condo- in fact to pay my final installment 1 month out from the trip I had to contact VRBO twice to reach out to them to pay my final portion of the trip. Now to the actual stay: When we first arrived we were so thirsty we wanted to buy drinks from the vending machines but the vending machines were turned off. We told the roaming security guard the machines were out of order and she informed us that while the "snack shack" was open the vending machines are turned off. We went down to the snack shack and sure enough it was closed. So when we told her that, she said "oh okay". She proceeded to turn on the machines- so I guess we were thankful for that. The condo itself was NASTY. Sand everywhere, old hair ties and old rotten food under the couches and beds. The beds had sand all in the sheets - we stripped the beds to notice that the sheets had not even been washed prior to our arrival!!! The first night we walked around bare foot and our feet were BLACK! Housekeeping really needs a wakeup call for these property managers- they do not know how to even do the minimum of their job with the floors being that gross. A few lights in the place did not work- but don't text or call like they say because no one responds or ever comes. We texted and called house keeping for trash bags (they gave us 5qt liners for a 13qt trash can). No response. We also asked for new sheets, no response. The pools are so nice- I will say that and the gym is also very clean and nice. The raquet room was locked and closed the whole time we were there. Do not bother with the snack shack- the employees working were rude and on their phone the whole time. A few times they were sitting in the chairs outside the snack shack smoking... playing on their cellphone. I understand business was probably slow- but that is just very unprofessional. To comment on the actual beach- it was nice. Safe to say we will never return to these condo's again. It was a shame that I have given 2 weeks to Emerald Beach to contact me and they have yet to do it. So for that , they truly earned their one star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Amazing

This was our first family vacation to the Gulf. We had an a wonderful trip. This unit has an amazing view, was very clean and in a great location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Judith W.

Wonderful

We love staying at the Watercrest. The amenities are perfect. The unit was lovely and had everything you would every need for a vacation. The property management was ready and efficient for anything we needed. The memory foam toppers on the beds need to be replaced or new mattresses are warranted. The beds need some work. Nonetheless, everything else was perfect and we will stay again if the bed situation is addressed.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Heather

Perfect place for a family vacation. The condo worked great for everyone. Nikki and Jessi were absolutely awesome contact people. They were excellent and very helpful with everything! The beach, the pool, the property and everything around it was very family and kid friendly! I would absolutely recommend this condo to any and everyone!!