Title: Waves of Happiness! Fish The Canal-11-Pools & More - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waves of Happiness! Fish The Canal-11-Pools & More Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/97000000/96996000/96995904/59f4a230.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/97000000/96996000/96995904/3b87910d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/97000000/96996000/96995904/24a8eb45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/97000000/96996000/96995904/d157980b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/97000000/96996000/96995904/66db0d8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Gulf Highlands Beach Resort townhome, Waves of Happiness, is your beach home away from home. Unwind in this quiet resort with 11 swimming pools and tennis courts or stroll to the nearby beachside restaurant for a meal. Enjoy pickle ball courts and WiFi hotspots. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61050 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waves of Happiness! Fish The Canal-11-Pools & More You will have Waves of Happiness when you let this townhome be your beach home away from home! This 2 bedroom 2.5 bathroom townhome is located in the gated community of Gulf Highlands. You will feel miles away from everything inside this quiet resort, yet walking distance or a short drive to all that is going on in Panama City Beach! This unit is only a 2 minute walk to the beach! With plenty of room for everyone to kick back and relax, you will feel right at home! Primary bedroom has king bed, with attached full bathroom w/shower. 2nd bedroom has twin bunks plus a queen bed. 2nd full bathroom is also upstairs. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare all of your meals. The spacious living room has a queen sleeper, and half bath all downstairs. Gulf Highlands Beach Resort has 11 swimming pools, 5 of which are heated throughout the winter months. Tennis courts, shuffleboard, pickle ball courts, wifi hot spots, and the unit itself is a short 5 min walk to the beach. There is also a beachside restaurant restaurant complete with private beachside pool and beach access. Beach towels are not provided, guests must bring their own. We do have equipment for the amenities and beach chairs for your use. Must be at least 21 years old to book. Pet friendly - $50 pet fee for up to 2 pets We provide a startup supply of paper towels, dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, trash bags, and toilet tissue. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Snowmobiling 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 (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,050 square feet ## Similar properties ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89560000/89558400/89558331/54e214d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 🏖️Pet Friendly, Great Amenities-Gulf Highlands 220🏖️ Panama City Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=89558331&PinnedHotelID=89558331&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99200000/99197500/99197420/a26ed7ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Castaway @ Gulf Highlands Beach Resort Sleeps 6 Dog Friendly Panama City Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=99197420&PinnedHotelID=99197420&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91550000/91540600/91540547/4aa5244f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dog-Friendly 2BR Getaway with Resort Amenities + Free Attraction Tickets! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 29708 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b61e61x ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.18297%2C-85.81485&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IuRGflq5mRC0FS4zF76N8b5OQLk=) Panama City Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Golf Course at Edgewater - 10 min walk - 0.8 km - Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Thomas Drive - 2 min drive - 2.1 km - Pier Park - 8 min drive - 8.0 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Wicked Wheel - ‬13 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk - ‪Sunrise Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min walk - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk - ‪All American Diner - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Waves of Happiness! Fish The Canal-11-Pools & More have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Waves of Happiness! Fish The Canal-11-Pools & More pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Waves of Happiness! Fish The Canal-11-Pools & More? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waves of Happiness! Fish The Canal-11-Pools & More? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Waves of Happiness! Fish The Canal-11-Pools & More located? > Located in the heart of Panama City Beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Panama City Beaches and Thomas Drive. Hombre Golf Club and Rockit Lanes are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waves of Happiness! Fish The Canal-11-Pools & More Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.4/10 Cleanliness ### 2/10 Terrible #### Teresa C. Jul 4, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Terrible This rental was a huge disappointment and absolutely not as advertised. From the moment we walked in, it was obvious that cleanliness and maintenance were not a priority. The floors were dirty, and there was sand in the beds, which made it feel like the place hadn't been cleaned after the last guests.Even worse, part of the ceiling nearly collapsed in the washroom during our stay — a serious safety hazard that made us extremely uncomfortable. This kind of issue should never happen in a rental, and it's clear the property is not being properly cared for.We did receive 275.00 credit which was appreciated but for what we paid & went through it should have been a lot more!! ##### Teresa C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean C. May 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolute Waves of Happiness We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Waves of Happiness. The townhouse and furniture are a little dated, but we found everything comfortable. The bed was very comfortable too. We enjoyed the backyard patio and the canal with lots of turtles and birds.The location within the property was ideal. Close to a pool and Pickle Ball Courts and a five minute walk to the beach! We found everyone very friendly at Gulf Highlands including the staff. The amenities were well maintained and the common areas were always clean.We used many of the 11 pools and enjoyed a few games of mini golf and Pickle Ball. The property is ideally located within walking distance to great restaurants, bars and Walmart.The beach is absolutely amazing too!Nikki is an amazing person to deal with and very quick to respond if you need her.We definitely recommend Waves of Happiness and the Gulf Highlands Beach Resort! ##### Jean C. Stayed 73 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi S. Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing We loved staying here. Very close to beach and everything else. Very nice neighborhood, very safe and everyone was very friendly!!! Thank you so much! ##### Heidi S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christal S. Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Clean Location My family and I had a great time staying for a short weekend get-a-way. The location is just a short walk to the beach and was super clean. We look forward to staying again soon! ##### Christal S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aubrey D. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful vacation My family has a great stay at this condo. We love all the amenities on the property. The condo was well equipped and clean. Thanks for a great stay! ##### Aubrey D. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tim M., Greer,Greenville County Nov 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient to everything. Short, easy walk to beach Convenient to everything. Short, easy walk to beach ##### tim M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine P. Oct 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and relaxing We loved that the property was so close to the beach. The owners we met are friendly and the condo was very clean. The pool was not heated. In order to play mini golf or shuffle board you have to bring your own equipment. ##### Christine P. 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