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Take advantage of a water park, laundry facilities and a gym at Steps to the Sand with Family-Friendly Space. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 121700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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About this property

Steps to the Sand with Family-Friendly Space

  • Welcome to 1603 Ocean Ritz – Stunning Gulf-Front Family-Friendly Condo in Panama City Beach

    Warren Beach Rentals is proud to present 1603 Ocean Ritz, a spectacular 16th-floor west corner condo featuring one of the largest balconies in Northwest Florida—over 400 sq. ft. with breathtaking panoramic views of the white sandy beaches and turquoise Gulf waters.

    Why Families Love 1603 Ocean Ritz:
    Expansive Gulf Views: Enjoy stunning sunrise coffee and sunset cocktails on your massive private balcony overlooking miles of pristine coastline.

    Spacious and Private: Four large bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, provide comfort and privacy for families or groups. Two master suites offer direct balcony access so you can wake up to the beach every day.

    Family-Friendly Resort: Relax in the gulf-front indoor/outdoor pool, perfect for kids and adults alike. The calm and quiet atmosphere ensures a peaceful stay for all ages.

    Contactless Check-In: Hassle-free electronic entry lets you settle in quickly and safely without waiting in lines.

    Condo Layout:
    Master Bedroom 1: King bed, private bath, gulf views, balcony access

    Master Bedroom 2: King bed, private bath, gulf views, balcony access

    Guest Bedroom 1: King bed with private bath

    Guest Bedroom 2: King bed plus twin bunk beds, private bath

    Additional Highlights:
    Fully equipped kitchen stocked for easy family meals, from quick breakfasts to full dinners

    Gulf-front indoor/outdoor pool with stunning ocean views

    Reserved parking in garage (compact space; large vehicles may need to park nearby)

    Conveniently located near Panama City Beach’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment

    Important Details:
    Minimum age to book and stay: 25 years

    Quiet, family-oriented resort — no party groups

    No smoking and no pets allowed

    Plan your unforgettable family vacation at 1603 Ocean Ritz today. Experience luxury beachfront living with all the comforts of home, backed by Warren Beach Rentals’ commitment to quality, cleanliness, and exceptional guest service.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Note: All Primary Guests will be required to complete the WBR rental agreement. This includes a photo ID to match the name of the Primary Renter

NO SPRING BREAK, HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE GROUPS NO TAKEOVER GROUPS TOLERATED, EVER.

No smoking, vaping, or illicit drug use in the home 4pm check in 10 am checkout Central Standard Time.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 Registration Number 42391
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Thomas Drive and Pier Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park. WonderWorks Panama City Beach and Rockit Lanes are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting. Visit our Panama City Beach travel guide
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches
    Panama City Beaches
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Edgewater Gulf Beach
    Edgewater Gulf Beach
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not
    Ripley's Believe It or Not
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Thomas Drive
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Golf Course at Edgewater
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Circle K
    7 min walk
  • Pineapple Willy's
    11 min walk
  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • The Wicked Wheel
    13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to the Sand with Family-Friendly Space have a pool?

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

Is Steps to the Sand with Family-Friendly Space pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps to the Sand with Family-Friendly Space?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Sand with Family-Friendly Space?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Sand with Family-Friendly Space?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Sand with Family-Friendly Space located?

Nestled on the beach, this Long Beach condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Panama City Beaches and Thomas Drive. Edgewater Gulf Beach and Hombre Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.

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Steps to the Sand with Family-Friendly Space Reviews

Reviews

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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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

2.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

uruztir

Fun family time, 5 out of 5 stars!

We enjoyed the stay and would like to come back for sure. This condo was right on the beach, well appointed, very clean, and a great location in PCB. We especially enjoyed the very large balcony with beautiful sunset views and comfortable furniture. Would recommend this to anyone with a large group or family for a great stay, with 3 huge king beds, fold out sofa, kid bunks and twin... and good showers!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Awesome

The views were magnificent, the property was clean and well organized and group very attentive to our needs. Can’t wait to plan our next beach vacation
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Great condo

Great condo for our girls Trip. The balcony is everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Wonderful Stay

Our stay at the Ocean Ritz 1603 condo was wonderful. The apartment was clean, spacious and safe. Access to the beach was perfect and the kids enjoyed the pool as well. Views are spectacular. Would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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

Perfect escape for our family.

We really enjoyed our stay. The location was a little off the beaten path, just as we like it. Our condo was very clean and comfortable. The elevators went down for a little bit, however, it only took a simple text to get them both back up and running. Werecommend
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Great Stay!

This condo is in a great location. It was clean, decorated well and had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. I was worried that the wait would be long for the elevators, but even with staying on the 16th floor we had no problems at all. I would recommend this condo!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr S.

Very Spacious and Clean Property.

Property was clean and Spacious. Our favorite place was the balcony because it was very large and spacious and included an outdoor dining table as well as a sofa area. The view was great and we got to see a variety of sea animals from the balcony. I would love to stay here again next time we travel to PCB .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Amazing Condo

Overall this property is amazing! Very clean and very spacious! 10 people stayed comfortably all week long. The property owner was very responsive as well with any questions I had. Highly recommended! Also location is great and the views are amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Perfect!

This condo was perfect for our family trip. It was spacious, clean, safe & the balcony was absolutely amazing. the elevator wait times weren’t bad at all. The process was extremely smooth and we had an excellent time in PCB!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristian R.

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

AP 1603

the apartment surprised me to improve, in fact the best is the cleanest I have ever stayed in Panama City Beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Heath C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was clean, the beds were comfortable, the balcony and its view was amazing. Parking is adequate, with a spot in the lower garage and then overflow across the road on a first-come, first-serve basis. Additional public parking is available for a fee behind the condo's overflow. The condo facilities were in pretty good shape, overall, and we had a great time with the whole family staying here. The only downside was the dishwasher was broken and they weren't able to get it fixed during our stay - had to handwash the dishes. The property managers were responsive... there were a few minor things (other than the dishwasher) that were not working, but did not distract from our trip. The TV has limited cable channels and Roku streaming. The Wifi worked fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberle H.

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

Family Vacation

I enjoyed my stay here at the Ocean Resort at Panama City Beach. I have been bringing my kids and grandkids here every year and this is the best one i have ever stayed at. Plenty of room on the extended balcony 4 spacious br with 4 baths. Plenty of family room on the inside and tv’s in every room. Water stayed hot when we took baths at the same time toys for the kids to take to the beach. Plenty of different card games for adults and kids. the only downfall was the parking we had 3 vehicles but only one can park in parking deck and so we paid for parking daily. Some one was in my park the last night i stayed but hotel reimbursed for having to park in paid parking.. So overall i give this a five star rating..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

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

Very nice condo!

The condo was so nice and had plenty of space for all of us. My only complaint is the parking. Only 1 space in the garage and over flow parking was always full, so we paid to park in the city parking across the road and had a decent walk over to the condo. Other than that I really enjoyed our stay! Very clean and beautiful balcony! Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khriston W.

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

40s celebration @ PCB

Loved the size, cleanliness and decor of our condo!! Balcony has THE BEST VIEW! Owner was awesome at communicating. Only downside is parking garage. We rented a Toyota Prius bc parking garage is teeny tiny (which we were notified beforehand) but scraped the bottom of the car everytime we had to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

1603 West Corner

We had a couple of maintenance issues when we arrived which were immediately addressed and remedied. The parking situation was a little inconvenient since we had to bring 3 cars and had only 1 assigned spot but we were able to use the overflow lot on most occasions - I think we had to use the public pay lot 3 times. Shopping, dining and entertainment were all close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Best vacation!

We had the best time. Everything was clean. There were plenty of kitchen items to cook your meals, toys to use at the beach. Our only complaint would be the ice machine wasn’t working as fast as we wanted it to. The balcony was one of my selling points for this condo. We were able to eat out there at the large kitchen table and also sit in the sitting area to visit. These things aren’t always easy with our large party. Thank you for making our vacation one for the books!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Myra C.

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

Beautiful Condo

The condo was clean and well decorated. It is very roomy and comfortable. One of the king beds did not seem very sturdy, but ok for a small child. The view was stunning and the balcony was very nice! Parking was a big issues. The garage has very steep ramps that scraped the under carriage of our van bad enough that we sought alternative parking that we had to pay for. The location of the pool is far from ideal as the view on one side is the parking garage. Over all we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Casey T.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Mixed review

Parking is awful which we knew it would be, just didn't realize how awful it would be. City parking is $2 an hour with a max of $8 a day or you can do $84 for the week. However they do not monitor the parking so you can pay for the whole week and get back from eating out and not have a parking spot. There were nights we had to drive around the lot for up to 45 minutes waiting on a spot to open up. We waited til 5 before we could check in because it was still being cleaned, our towels, washcloths etc were still not cleaned. Some were in the washing machine, some in the dryer and the rest were thrown on the counter for us to fold ourselves. They did not leave any toilet paper, paper towels or garbage bags and I had to call the next day to get them. Also didn't leave enough arm bands for the amount of people that were on our reservation. However as soon as we reached out to the property they came over and brought us everything within an hour. We had several issues with cleanliness in one of our rooms but the rest of the condo was clean and great! This place is wonderful for a large family. We had 9 adults and 2 children under 2 and we were all comfortable. The elevators were only an issue for us twice. Which was when we were checking in because of the amount of people checking in and people coming in from off the beach, and one night because only one of them was working. Besides that they are extremely fast and get you where you need to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Great Stay!

This condo is in a great location. It was clean, decorated well and had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. I was worried that the wait would be long for the elevators, but even with staying on the 16th floor we had no problems at all. I would recommend this condo!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

Great Family Getaway

We had a wonderful stay at the condo. There was plenty of space for my family to relax and enjoy. We loved the spacious balcony!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J G.

Wonderful

Just finished our stay and it was great. The unit was very spacious and accommodating. The balcony was a great place for early morning coffee and late evening sittings. The unit was very clean and comforting. Enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Perfect place for a big family to vacation!!

The property was just as it was described in the listing. The pictures on listing were spot on!!! One of the best places we have stayed at in PCB!! Will definitely be back!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rev Scott W.

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

A most Excellent place to relax!

It was a beautiful place with the perfect amount of room to gather, be alone, and to relax . The view was one of the best I’ve ever had and the beach was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kaushik D.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Charged extra for late checkout but I keep reminded that I need to leave property by 10 am which we did but money not refunded. Gym code not worked even pool code was wrong. Not able to avail any amenity. Home internet also not worked properly , router down several time. Over all experience is bad.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

The condo was perfect !! We had 9 adults and a baby , plenty of room !! Gorgeous views Only negative is parking , and only one elevator worked But definitely a perfect time !!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023