Title: SPLASH!!💦 OCEANFRONT, 3RD Floor! FREE BEACH SERVICE til Oct 31_LOW FALL RATES!! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=18968188&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # SPLASH!!💦 OCEANFRONT, 3RD Floor! FREE BEACH SERVICE til Oct 31\_LOW FALL RATES!! Family-friendly beachfront location with water park ## Photo gallery for SPLASH!!💦 OCEANFRONT, 3RD Floor! FREE BEACH SERVICE til Oct 31\_LOW FALL RATES!! ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool - SPLASH!!💦 OCEANFRONT, 3RD Floor! FREE BEACH SERVICE til Oct 31_LOW FALL RATES!! (Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18968200/18968188/725b271e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fitness facility - SPLASH!!💦 OCEANFRONT, 3RD Floor! FREE BEACH SERVICE til Oct 31_LOW FALL RATES!! 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(Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18968200/18968188/4b2bdaee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located directly on the beach, this beautifully decorated condo at Splash offers a relaxing retreat with gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy a private FULL OCEAN VIEW balcony, fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable living room with Smart TV and BLU RAY player. With free secured WIFI throughout the resort and plenty of amenities including a children's water park, hot tubs, swimming pools, Rip Tide poolside bar and grill plus an all-new donut shop. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire condo 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6890 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Gym ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### SPLASH!!💦 OCEANFRONT, 3RD Floor! FREE BEACH SERVICE til Oct 31\_LOW FALL RATES!! NOTICE OF CLOSURE: THE WEST TOWER POOL, HOT TUB AND WATERPARK WILL BE CLOSED FOR PAINTING NOVEMBER 2-14!! DIRECTLY ON THE BEACH!! \*\*COCO LOCOS On site restaurant with Coffee, Cocktails, Pineapples, Dole Whip, Doughnuts and Snacks NOW OPEN, located above the water park just past the West tower elevators on the lobby floor! This is a beautifully decorated direct FULL OCEANFRONT one bedroom, 2 full bath condo with two extra bunk beds in the hallway and a queen pull out sofa in the living room! Plenty of beds for the whole family! Conveniently located on the THIRD floor of the west tower means you don't even have to wait for an elevator, you can just walk up or down! The master bedroom has a beautiful sea grass king size bed with a super comfortable mattress, night stands and lamps on both sides, for late night reading, a brand new smart TV with cable, and a Smart BLU RAY player. The master bathroom has a farmhouse style sliding barn door, large shower and a huge soaking tub. The bunk beds are perfect for the kids. There is another full bathroom in the hallway with a large walk in shower. The kitchen is fully equipped with a Keurig coffee maker, mixer, blender, crock pot, cutting board, etc.. Everything you need! There is seating for four at the bar and a table for two in the kitchen. You can enjoy gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico while eating or preparing a meal. The living room offers a commercial-grade Sunbrella queen size sofa bed, custom blackout drapes, a brand new Smart television, and a Smart BLU RAY player complete with all your favorite streaming apps. The living room has also been newly remodeled with BEAUTIFUL hard LVP floors, great for families! Don't worry about staying connected, we have free secured WIFI that runs throughout the resort with a router right in the unit! Outside on your private FULL OCEAN VIEW balcony, you can sit and relax while watching the sun sink into the emerald waters of the Gulf. And don't forget to run down to the beach kiosk when you arrive for your COMPLIMENTARY BEACH CHAIRS and umbrella from March thru October!! This service is over a $40/day value that we provide EXTRA for our guests!! No more carrying heavy chairs up and down every day! The WEST tower where your condo is located also houses the children's water park with slides and a ginormous bucket that fills up and drops tons of water on your kids as they run and squeal with delight! Theres also a large hot tub and seasonally heated swimming pool! The east tower is where you’ll find the Rip Tide poolside bar and grill along with another seasonally heated pool and lazy river along with a toddler splash pad and Grills! We have tried to provide a perfect, relaxing condo for vacationing families in every way possible. Splash is a fabulous resort for children of all ages (adults included). This complex has everything you could possibly want, right on location. There is a state of the art workout room with stunning ocean views complete with everything you need to maintain your healthy lifestyle, even on vacation! The seasonal Rip Tide bar and grill is under NEW management and are dedicated to helping make your stay enjoyable with an all new menu and staff! They offer pool side island themed beverages and food including chicken fingers, cheese fries, quesadillas and much more! Between the Riptide Grill and the new Doughnut and snack shop we have on the lobby floor you can now get breakfast, lunch AND dinner directly at the resort during peak season without ever having to leave the resort! Don’t forget there’s also the newly designed Alvin’s department/souvenir store with a CANDY SHOP now directly across the street that you can access from the ground floor of the parking garage! You have to check this place out! If you mention you’re staying at Splash you also get a 10% discount! There are also on site rentals for jet skis, banana boats, parasailing, paddle boards and more!! This resort is conveniently located to some of the wonderful attractions of Panama City Beach and only two miles away from the famous Pier Park area that offers seasonal outdoor concerts, Ferris Wheel, walking strip mall and numerous shops, movie theater, and eateries! There is easy access to Back Beach Road, to avoid the beach traffic. We hope you come and stay again and again! \*\* tags.. beachfront, oceanfront, gulf view, balcony, free beach chairs, private parking, pier park, water slides, water park, splash park, onsite bar, onsite restaurant, flexible pcancellation, west end, family friendly ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Fenced private pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### 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. - 1 accessible parking space - Elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: There is absolutely NO SMOKING anywhere in Splash ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Golf - Gym - Heated pool - Kayak - Table tennis - Water park - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 890 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99330000/99323900/99323805/9244346c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Balcony & Beach Access: Oceanfront PCB Condo Miramar Beach - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=99323805&PinnedHotelID=99323805&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29670000/29668900/29668883/a063a604.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Splash Resort Beachfront 1BR Condo with Free Beach Chairs! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No adults on bunk beds. Adults will exceed the maximum safe weight limit \*125lbs\* for these beds and we cannot be liable for damages. There will be a $300 cleaning fee added if renter is caught bringing ANY pets without prior authorization and notification. There will be a $35/per vehicle charge upon check in for parking pass. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: This is a kids dream! ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted There is absolutely NO SMOKING anywhere in Splash ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Oceanfront 3rd Floor Splash New October Deals Condo Oceanfront 3rd Floor Splash New October Deals Panama City Beach Oceanfront 3rd Floor Splash New October Deals Oceanfront 3rd Floor Splash Condo Oceanfront 3rd Floor Splash Condo Oceanfront 3rd Floor Splash Oceanfront 3rd Floor At Splash! New October Deals!! Oceanfront 3rd Floor Splash Oceanfront 3rd Floor At Splash! New October Deals!! Oceanfront 3rd Floor Splash Oceanfront 3rd Floor At Splash! Free Beach Service!! ## 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%7C30.23260%2C-85.91126&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ecJd__Rm2Wv-YRvQTP1AMkMgRhY=) Panama City Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Panama City Beaches \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Panama City Beach Sailing \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Museum of Man in the Sea \- 3 min drive \- 2.1 km - Pier Park \- 5 min drive \- 4.2 km - Frank Brown Park \- 5 min drive \- 3.5 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Thomas Donut & Snack Shop - ‬14 min walk - ‪Tidewater Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does SPLASH!!💦 OCEANFRONT, 3RD Floor! FREE BEACH SERVICE til Oct 31_LOW FALL RATES!! have a pool? ### Is SPLASH!!💦 OCEANFRONT, 3RD Floor! FREE BEACH SERVICE til Oct 31_LOW FALL RATES!! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at SPLASH!!💦 OCEANFRONT, 3RD Floor! FREE BEACH SERVICE til Oct 31_LOW FALL RATES!!? ### What time is check-out at SPLASH!!💦 OCEANFRONT, 3RD Floor! FREE BEACH SERVICE til Oct 31_LOW FALL RATES!!? ### Where is SPLASH!!💦 OCEANFRONT, 3RD Floor! FREE BEACH SERVICE til Oct 31_LOW FALL RATES!! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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