Title: Steps to Paradise: Ground-floor Remodeled Luxury Condo in Watercrest! - 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 condo # Steps to Paradise: Ground-floor Remodeled Luxury Condo in Watercrest! ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112523400/112523303/63e1ee96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112523400/112523303/6c861db4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112523400/112523303/dde97b1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112523400/112523303/0eab8ff7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112523400/112523303/40982122.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Thomas Drive, Steps to Paradise: Ground-floor Remodeled Luxury Condo in Watercrest! provides golfing on site, a water park, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1369 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Gym - Hot tub - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Steps to Paradise: Ground-floor Remodeled Luxury Condo in Watercrest! Please be advised that Watercrest will be undergoing a scheduled reconstruction project from September 2025 through May 2026. During this time, guests may experience limited access to balconies, pools, and parking areas, depending on the phase of construction. • This unit specifically will not have balcony access from late-September to mid-November. • Loud construction noise should be expected throughout the entire project period. We appreciate your understanding and patience as improvements are made to enhance the property. If you have any questions about how this may affect your stay, please don’t hesitate to contact us. \*\*Free Beach Chair Service included during the 2025 Season (March-October)! 2 Chairs and Umbrella (a savings of $45 per day)!\*\* Welcome to Steps to Paradise, a ground-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom beachfront condo that offers unparalleled comfort for up to 8 guests. Perfectly situated steps from the sand, this condo provides convenient access to the beach and stunning Gulf views. The master bedroom features a luxurious king bed, while the second bedroom boasts two king beds for ultimate relaxation. A sleeper sofa in the living room adds flexibility for larger groups. The open-concept living and dining areas are designed for comfort, with a fully equipped kitchen ready for home-cooked meals. Step outside to your private 50-foot-by-20 foot patio and enjoy breathtaking sunsets and the sound of waves. With no stairs or elevators needed, you'll love the ease of ground-floor access, perfect for families or guests with mobility needs. Sunset Serenity is the ideal destination for a relaxing beachfront getaway. \*\*Guest will need to pre-register online and pay for parking passes BEFORE arrival. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (SLEEPS 8) • Bedroom 1: 1 King Bed • Bedroom 2: 2 King Beds • Living Area: 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS • Beach Chair Service Included for Mar-Oct 2025 • New Large screen TV's in living room and both bedrooms. • Large patio allows guest to play cornhole under cover - official cornhole set included! • Pool • Hot Tub • Fitness Room • Tennis WHAT’S NEARBY • Sea Screamer 1.6 Miles • St. Andrews State Park 1.6 Miles • Capt. Anderson's Marina 2.2 Miles • Ripley's Believe It or Not! 3.0 Miles • ZooWorld Zoological Park 3.1 Miles • Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf 3.5 Miles • Todd Herendeen Theatre 4.0 Miles Blue Swell Vacation Rentals is a boutique property management company that specializes in top-of-the-line, luxury beach rentals from PCB, 30A, and Destin. Our loyal guests come back year after year because of the exclusive homes and condos we offer as well as the excellent service we provide. Our keyless entry, premier linens with 300 thread count sheets, plush towels, and high-end starter supplies are just the beginning of the convenient amenities we provide for every guest. Most importantly, Blue Swell’s phone service allows our guests to experience the best vacation ever with less stress. It is always a SWELL day at the beach! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Gym - Heated pool - Tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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: 1,369 square feet ## Similar properties ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113290800/113290791/21dd1979.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 7th Floor 2BR 2BA @ The Watercrest, Directly on the Beach! 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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 is also known as 2449-270728 ## 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%7C30.14923%2C-85.76478&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=77l78wJxWW-Ytwc2aZTn7w4ZZr0=) 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 - Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Schooners - ‬18 min walk - ‪Splash Bar Florida - ‬8 min walk - ‪outlaw bbq - ‬12 min walk - ‪Finn's Island Style Grub - ‬2 min drive - ‪Waffle House - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Steps to Paradise: Ground-floor Remodeled Luxury Condo in Watercrest! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Steps to Paradise: Ground-floor Remodeled Luxury Condo in Watercrest! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Steps to Paradise: Ground-floor Remodeled Luxury Condo in Watercrest! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Lower Grand Lagoon condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Thomas Drive and St. Andrews Bay. The Sea Dragon and Adventures at Sea are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Steps to Paradise: Ground-floor Remodeled Luxury Condo in Watercrest! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenny T. Sep 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy On the beach quiet area and close to good restaurants. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/60b591da-d43a-42ba-a6b5-8a59edf6ebe0-1756923649385.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kenny T. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessie H. Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### July 10-18 2025 This was our first time staying at Watercrest and and renting with Jason and we had a wonderful time! The condo was everything described, very comfortable and we loved it was so close to the parking lot and the pool! It was very quiet, peaceful and everyone that worked on the premises was very helpful and friendly. Jason was very nice and any questions we had they were answered immediately! Can’t wait to stay again!! Thank you for a wonderful stay! ##### Jessie H. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kylie B. Jul 27, 2025 #### Family Vacation 2025 Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay! The condo was very clean, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a comfortable trip. The bottom floor location was top notch—so convenient for loading in and heading to the beach. You can tell the place is well taken care of. We’d definitely stay here again! ##### Kylie B. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Mondrian South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Mondrian-South-Beach.h2190271.Hotel-Information) > > [W South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-W-South-Beach.h11881.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Resort Orlando at WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-Orlando-At-WALT-DISNEY-WORLD-Resort.h7374428.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Hard Rock Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Hard-Rock-Hotel.h485506.Hotel-Information) > > [Reunion Resort & Golf Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Reunion-Resort-Golf-Club.h992499.Hotel-Information) > > [Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Embassy-Suites-Ft-Lauderdale17th-Street.h11909.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Endless-Summer-Dockside-Inn-Suites.h33770341.Hotel-Information) > > [Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando at Flamingo Crossings](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Home2-Suites-By-Hilton-Orlando-Flamingo-Crossings.h58072517.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Surfside Inn and Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Endless-Summer-Resort-Surfside-Inn-And-Suites.h27522522.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-At-The-Entrance-To-Universal-Orlando.h5398.Hotel-Information) > > [B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-B-Ocean-Resort.h5404.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal’s Loews Royal Pacific Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Loews-Royal-Pacific-Resort.h856706.Hotel-Information) > > [Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Universals-Cabana-Bay-Beach-Resort.h5963292.Hotel-Information) > > [Beach House Fort Lauderdale, a Hilton Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Hilton-Fort-Lauderdale-Beach-Resort.h28591.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tides on Hollywood](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-The-Tides-On-Hollywood.h44524455.Hotel-Information) > > [Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Loews-Miami-Beach-Hotel-South-Beach.h81223.Hotel-Information) > > [Fontainebleau Miami Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Fontainebleau-Miami-Beach.h1190549.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Plaza-Miami-Beach.h74574.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Orlando International Drive](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Orlando-International-Drive.h4262.Hotel-Information) > > [1 Hotel South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-1-Hotel-South-Beach.h1790087.Hotel-Information) > > [Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Margaritaville-Hollywood-Beach-Resort.h10005147.Hotel-Information) > > [Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Diplomat-Beach-Resort-Hollywood.h857779.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Miami South Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Miami-Hotels-Moxy-Miami-South-Beach.h55553829.Hotel-Information) > > [Walt Disney World Dolphin](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Walt-Disney-World-Dolphin.h12710.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-The-Westin-Fort-Lauderdale-Beach-Resort.h17159.Hotel-Information) > > [W Fort Lauderdale](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-W-Fort-Lauderdale.h2335216.Hotel-Information) > > [Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Fort-Lauderdale-Marriott-Harbor-Beach-Resort-Spa.h21880.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Club-Vacations-At-Orange-Lake-Resort.h6315.Hotel-Information) > > [Bahama Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Bahama-Bay-Resort.h1056615.Hotel-Information)