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Spring Specials—Ginger at the Dunes—Dunes of Panama C302—Come Stay With Us!

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A heated pool
On the beach
Interior
Terrace/patio
On the beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 898 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Panama City, FL
  • Thomas Drive
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Naval Support Activity Panama City
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • St. Andrews State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Panama City Beach

With a stay at this condo in Panama City Beach (Gulf Lagoon Beach), you'll be steps from Thomas Drive and 7 minutes by foot from Panama City Beaches. .This beach condo is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Pier Park and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from St. Andrews State Park.

What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Naval Support Activity Panama City - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • St. Andrews State Park - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Publix Sports Park - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hammerhead Fred's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Splash Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Alibi Beach Lounge And - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Outlaws BBQ - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Spring Specials—Ginger at the Dunes—Dunes of Panama C302—Come Stay With Us!

We only have ONE WEEK LEFT in the Summer season, but we're offering SPECIALS on weekly rentals for SPRING (from Saturday to Saturday).

Our unit is on the third floor, has easy parking (close to the elevator)—and only 150 steps to the sugar white beach sand.

Ginger at the Dunes is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with an ocean view -- located on the 3rd floor of the C Building. It sleeps 8, with a king size bed in the master, 2 double beds in the guest room, and a queen size sleeper sofa. It’s a NON SMOKING unit, and comes with a washer/dryer, fully stocked kitchen, towels, coffee makers (regular and Keurig), Bose Radio, and free wireless internet. Unit has beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, and sand toys for your use.

The Dunes of Panama has over 1500 feet of beachfront so you’ll have lots of room to spread out and enjoy the beach. Beach chair rentals, jet ski rentals, para-sailing, banana boat rides and beach volleyball are all available. The property has an exercise room, basketball goal, tennis courts, and a shuffleboard with equipment available for check-out at the office.

* The Dunes of Panama is a family-friendly gated community, with onsite security. The primary renter must be 25 years of age or older and must occupy the unit for the full stay.

Even though we use VRBO, we’ve contracted with the Dunes to handle check-in and check-out, maid service, and maintenance. The rental office is in the same building, so checking in and out is a breeze! And onsite maintenance is awesome. If you have a problem, they usually respond within minutes. Many units don’t have this arrangement, and check-in and check-out can be cumbersome. Make sure to ask about this before selecting a unit.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

>> Why choose Panama City Beach (PCB)? <<
If you haven’t been to PCB in the last 5 years, you won’t believe how it’s changed. PCB is the new Destin and Orange Beach! New shops and restaurants have popped up everywhere. And finally a shopping development done the right way… Pier Park is one of the best shopping areas I’ve every seen. Sugar white beaches, family friendly atmosphere, local authentic seafood restaurants, all the chain restaurants you can imagine, parasailing, deep sea fishing, boat tours, miniature golf, jet ski rentals… and more. PCB has everything you need to relax and unwind.

>> Why choose the Dunes of Panama (Dunes)? <<
The Dunes is located at 7205 Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach, Florida… several miles from the most congested part of PCB, called the “Strip.” The Dunes has been a gated complex (with on-site security) from day-one. We like it this way and think it keeps things quieter and safer. It also keeps people from driving in and using our desirable beachfront.

If you’re looking for 10 foot ceilings, Jacuzzi tubs and lazy rivers, the Dunes isn’t for you. If you want to be able to walk to Pier Park, the Dunes isn’t for you. If, however, you’re looking for a well-maintained facility (away from the bumper-to-bumper traffic), with awesome pools and grills for cooking-out by the pool, a crazy amount of beach front (loaded with acres of sand to build castles, throw frisbee or play volleyball on), then the Dunes is where you want to be.

The A, B and C buildings at the Dunes are only about 6 stories high. This means lots of beach front area. Even during the busiest times of the year, you’ll have plenty of beach to claim as your own. Some condos on the Strip have tents and chairs stacked three rows deep on the beach. You won’t see that at the Dunes in the A, B, and C areas. The D building at the Dunes is 12 stories high and the E building is about 20 stories. They share a pool located between them. If you want to grab a drink or burger/sandwich, “Suds” sandwich shop is located in the ground floor of the E building.

>> Why choose Ginger at the Dunes? <<
We can’t tell you that Ginger at the Dunes is the best unit at the Dunes, because no owner can make that claim. We CAN tell you, however, that we’ve tried our best to decorate and equip the unit with our guests in mind. We’ve stocked the kitchen with professional cookware and utensils, and added trim to give it a cottage feel… along with new tile, new carpet and new paint. But we didn’t stop there. We’ve done our best to make the unit usable for our guests. We mounted the flat screen TV in the guest bedroom on the wall in the corner (see photo), so we could hang a mirror over the dresser where most owners put the TV. This gives guests another place to dry hair or put on makeup. We added a custom-made desk (that also functions as a night stand) in the master bedroom so you have space for a laptop or work area.

The unit has 3 flat panel TVs, a 42” in the living area, and a 32” in both bedrooms. The TV in the guest bedroom has HDMI ports so kids can hook up their video game consoles. We also had a kitchen table custom-made from reclaimed barn wood from Tennessee. Some of our best family memories have been around the dining table playing games and laughing.

>> What’s nearby? <<
Pier Park (shopping and restaurants) is an easy 15 minute drive from the Dunes. Walmart is 7 minutes. Publix (our favorite) and Winn Dixie are 5 minutes away and simple to get to in virtually no traffic. Capt. Anderson’s Marina (deep sea fishing, boat trip to Shell Island and more) is 4 minutes away. I admit we’re biased, but the Dunes is in a great location, away from the notorious PCB traffic. Several convenient stores are within a mile, and a large souvenir shop is across from the Dunes entrance.

Our daughter put together a Guest Guide Book (in the unit) that describes our favorite restaurants, lists menus, and gives directions to attractions in PCB… from popular chains like Chili’s, Carrabba’s, Olive Garden, Mellow Mushroom, and more, to local seafood restaurants where the locals eat.

>> How’s the view? <<
Every unit at the Dunes has a unique perspective and looks out onto the ocean. It’s impossible to say that one unit has a better view than another. However, if watching a sunset from the unit is important, Ginger at the Dunes is one of your best options. You can see the sunset from inside the unit during all four seasons. On a couple of the longest days of the year (in late summer) the sun sets under the A building. But the gorgeous oranges in the sky are still visible. You can see the sun dropping below the horizon during all of winter, spring, fall and all but a few days in summer. Okay, now you know I’m an engineer, because I’ve actually studied this.

Ginger at the Dunes also overlooks the largest pool at the Dunes. And the only heated pool and clubhouse onsite are down below… especially convenient during the winter months. Several guests have commented that it’s possible to enjoy the beach from inside the unit, without actually stepping foot onto the sand. Please read what our guests have said about the view on VRBO. It offers a balanced view of the pool area (and of the ocean ) with a near-perfect view of sunset.

>> How far is parking? <<
Parking is easy at the C building, even during peak season. I can’t say for sure how crowded parking is around the taller buildings, because I’ve never parked there. I do know the E building has a parking deck.

Several guests have asked how many steps it is to the elevator. I can usually park about 20 to 35 steps away from the door going into the lobby of the C building. The elevator is two steps from this door. Also, we have several handicap parking slots close by. If you prefer, it’s easy to drop-off someone right by the lobby door… about 10 steps to the elevator.

>> Weekly rentals? <<
During the busiest times of the year we prefer weekly rentals, from Saturday to Saturday, because it’s easier to manage and most of the wear and tear on the unit comes during the moving in and out phases. We occasionally rent for less than a week (especially if it’s a week or so out and not rented)… just ask!

>> Our family story… <<
My parents loved spending time at Ginger at the Dunes. I don’t recall seeing them ever step-foot on the sand or stick their feet in the ocean. They weren’t beach kind of people. Instead, they enjoyed sitting in the unit and watching the ocean waves break white, and the palm trees blow in the wind. But more than anything, they loved watching their grandchildren play in the pool down below. We almost sold this place when my father passed away in 2014. But Sue and I thought about it, and prayed about. When I told my brother and sister that Sue and I wanted to buy it, they were thrilled. Our parents would have wanted it this way.

Ginger at the Dunes has been (and continues to be) a special place for my family.

We want this to be a special place for you and your family.

Rest, relax, rejuvenate… that’s what we do when we’re here. We hope you’ll do the same.

Sue and David Mixson - Huntsville, Alabama
Maddie and Drew
... along with Ginger and Mocha (our two Shih Tzus), and Sadie (our Great Dane)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a water park, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This condo also features complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sue Mixson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 1050 sq ft (98 sq m)

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Spring Specials—Ginger at the Dunes—Dunes of Panama C302—Come Stay With Us! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ginger by the Dunes was exactly as described
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the condo
Enjoyed our stay very much. Great location, cute condo. Enjoyed the view from the balcony, especially the sunset. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We enjoyed our stay, and we definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

leah f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!!
We have stayed at Dunes for 7 years. Stayed in many different condos but have never stayed in building C. It was amazing! Condo was clean and perfect. Soooooo much kitchen stuff!! Anything we needed was there to use. Tons of beach and pool stuff in the box on balcony. It was definitely one of our favorite condos! Thanks so much for having us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

derek b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and convenient
Loved staying here with my family, convenient to pool and beach. Will be staying here again for sure. Also, this part of PCB is the best for traffic. The western end has grown up too much and too crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C., Grayson, Georgia. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at the beach.
The condo was great. Very well equipped! The furniture was comfortable. The owners were very responsive. Could not have asked for a better trip!! Will probably use them again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Book it!
We had the most amazing stay at the Ginger! The condo is clean, cute, and exactly as described. The Dunes of Panama is a really nice resort and we enjoyed everything it offers. The sringray had a good mix of local music, dinner and drinks for nights we didnt want to venture out. The host are easy to work with, kind and have an amazing place to share. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra D., Waukesha

Liked: Cleanliness
Panama City Beach Vacay
We really enjoyed this vacation rental. It is spacious and nicely decorated. The living room had plenty of seating that was very comfortable. Loved the king mattress in the Master bedroom. We were able to see a few beautiful sunsets from the balcony before the late afternoon/early evening fog rolled in. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed the rocker recliners. The only suggestion that both my husband and I have is to consider covering the dining table with a glass cover or replace it with a smooth surface top since the rough sawn wood was difficult to wipe anything off. Plus we weren’t able to host any games, dominoes, or card playing with our friends from a different building due to it extreme rough finish.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good condo
Good condo for vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

keith r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent condo
Very nice condo. Equipped with everything you need. Even had a new washer. Owner was great to work with. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The condo itself was very homey and incredibly clean! Felt like I was at my home away from home. The beach here is not busy at all, but still just a short drive to everywhere we wanted to go. Sue was very quick to message me with any questions I had. I will ABSOLUTELY be returning here next year! The internet is also fantastic here and I was able to work easily during the day while my children were on their devices.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy F., Muncie, Indiana 47304

Liked: Cleanliness
vacation was great
will definitely go again, very relaxing place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this condo
We stayed at the Dunes for 18 years. This is our second time renting this condo and we love this condo. Although the prices did go up. The washer this time made a loud noise but other than that was great. Now as far as the grounds we noticed this year that the pool area are not as picked up as usual and pool by e building was a little rowdy. The store has new owners which I think will be a great change. But Dunes of Panama always been out favorite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach access, stocked with all you needed! Very welcoming
Immediate response and accurate description of the property Great place for a family vacation !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We appreciated this property. Easy access to beach and amenities. Kitchen was stocked beyond expectations! Unit was clean, friendly owners, great communication and happy staff on location. Smooth check in and out. Plan to stay here again! Thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dunes Condo
Great condo! My third time staying here and love every minute.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Renee B., Plainfield, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Getaway
Booking the property was easy and the property manager was very prompt and helpful. The check in/out process was easy. The condo was about 40 minutes from the PCB airport. The condo itself was very cute, clean, and the kitchen was well stocked. We used the washer/dryer daily. This time of year was perfect, it was not busy at all- no problem getting a table/chairs by the pool. The beach was beautiful and not crowded at all-very easy access from condo. The condo even had some beach chairs, toys. Etc. Which was nice. They have a little tiki bar by the pool as well. We just went to relax and have fun with the kiddo for a week, and this place was perfect! Lots of good restaurants, mini golf, and boat excursions in the immediate area, bur not much else in terms of things to do besides beach and pool. Would definitely recommend if you want something less crowded and a little off the beaten path. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O., Calhoun, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place and Location
Three generations came down for a spring break trip. Had a great time. The unit is close to the beach and pool. It overlooks the beach and one of the two pools. The kitchen was well equipped, and the beds were very comfortable. Definitely would consider staying there again. The book was so helpful, since I've not been to Panama in years, when my daughter was a senior [now a mother of teenagers].
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Excellent stay
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommended for families!
Nice condo, loved the heated pool especially since the beach was double red flagged for most of our stay. Loved all the cookware! Also the beach gear on the deck was well used by my kids! We thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Perfect stay for our family of 6!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peyton H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Beach Trip
This was the third year in a row that we rented this property from the Mixon’s; and it will not be our last! We enjoy staying in this community and unit each summer. It’s always clean, homey, and convenient to everything we want to do. Being that it’s not a high rise, the beach is not every super crowded, even on the busiest days. We look forward to spending a week hear each summer, and always leave talking about coming back the following year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation ever
We stay at the dunes twice a year. This first time at this condo. This condo hands down was the best. Already reserved it for next year. Owners of this condo was so nice and go above and beyond to make you feel at home. Can do has ever disk and pan you would need. I’m staying in this condo from now on if possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brooke G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach Trip
This condo was perfect for our family. It had so many extras in it that made it feel like home. I can't think of a single negative thing about this condo. It was clean, very comfortable furniture, cute decor, great location, lots of things were already there that we didnt have to bring from home or buy and the owner was super helpful and responsive. I will definitely stay in this condo again. It was perfect!!! **side note: The only downside was the elevator did not work right majority of the week. Since we were on the 3rd floor, taking the stairs was not bad at all though.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Traci H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vacation 2021
We love the Dunes of Panama. And our condo was very nice and well laid out. It was equipped with everything we needed for our stay. Will DEFINITELY stay again….and again….and again. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021