Panama City Beach | House in Thomas Drive, Florida

Prominence is perfectly placed right in the middle of Seaside and Seagrove Beach on the west and Alys and Rosemary on the east. Twenty minutes to Pier Park.

Primary renter must be at least 25 years of age. Guests may be asked to present their IDs upon arrival or anytime during their stay. Do not rent this unit for another party. The primary renter must be staying in the unit.

About the Community/Property:

Prominence is an excellent choice for families and travelers looking to enjoy the stunning white sandy beaches of The Panhandle. Prominence features amazing amenities, open green spaces, and easy access to over 17 miles of bike paths. Guests can take advantage of a beautiful town center, resort-style pools, and a fitness center.

The Hub is a family hot spot for entertainment. It features an outdoor 25-ft. LED theater screen, which plays, on the green, various sporting events and movies. Concerts, family activities, restaurants, and boutique shops (including Luke Bryan’s new cigar shop) are just some destinations within a 5-minute walk. Prominence is perfectly placed right in the middle of Seaside & Seagrove Beach, to the west, and Alys & Rosemary, to the east. This resort is located less than 15 miles from Pier Park.

While staying at the Prominence, you have 2 pools to choose from (North & South Sides).
North Pool hours: 8AM–9PM
South Pool hours: 8AM-Dusk

No Lifeguard on Duty; children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Pools are not heated. There are no hot tubs. No glass nor flotation devices may be brought to the pool decks. Please note that inclement weather (lightning within 5 miles) will lead security to lock entrances to the pool deck.

While staying at the Prominence, you have many close by options!

Deer Lake State Park (long boardwalk with stairs & ramps to beach – not ideal for elderly)
Less than a mile away (about a 5-minute golf cart ride or less than a 10-minute walk! Must pay to park: cars and golf carts (approximately $3 per vehicle/cart) and bicycles ($2). I recommend arriving early, as parking is limited. Once full, the entrance will close. No beach service is provided here.

Walton Dunes (access to beach with no stairs or ramp)
Just 2½ miles down the road. Take a left at Lakewood Drive and follow the curve until you see the parking lot for cars/golf carts. Beach service is provided here, but there are no other amenities.

Santa Clara (ramp but no stairs)
About 3½ miles from Prominence. Located on Scenic 30A; ½-mile east of Scenic 395; turn south on Bramble Grove Place. During the peak season, visitors will have access to parking, restrooms, beach service, and lifeguards.

Gulf Lakes (stairs but no ramps)
Just ½ a mile east of Prominence. Offers parking for bikes (no cars), freshwater shower, and beach service. Please note, there are no restrooms.

Tents/canopies up to 10' x 10' are allowed during daytime hours on public beaches. Larger tents are allowed on private beach property.

Beach fires are permitted. However, you must get a permit and pay a fee (and, of course, clean up afterwards)! Call SoWal Fire District at 850-267-1298 to obtain a permit and learn about guidelines for having a bonfire on the beach.

A beach shuttle runs daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 9AM to 4PM, with drop off and pickup at Santa Clara Beach Access. Comfortable air-conditioned bus; Pickup locations – North Pool and Mail Kiosk Area on the South Side. Call/Text When Ready; Last Pickup at the Beach is 3:45PM.

About the Vacation Rental Unit:

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental features:
The unit has 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, full kitchen/living room and dining, and a balcony. This unit is a great find, avoid the clutter and chaos of Resort and enjoy this townhouse! With peace of mind and peace and quiet, we don't think you'll be disappointed!
Maximum Guest Occupancy: 6 Guests

FEATURES
* Balcony
* Close Proximity to the Beach!
* Walk or Bike Everywhere - 17-mile bike path
* Large Living Area
* Spacious Fully Equipped Kitchen
* Master Bedroom w/King Bed and TV
* 2nd Bedroom w/ queen bed and TV
* Full-Size Washer/Dryer
* FREE Wi-Fi
* Large outdoor deck that stretches the entire length of the home
* Incredible Location to resort pool and fitness center
* Reserved Parking for One Vehicle Only / No RV or Trailer Parking

Parking:

There is a garage for parking 1 vehicle. Avoid getting towed! You must park on the driveway of the unit/property you are renting. Each unit may park up to 2 vehicles on the driveway. Bicycles and golf carts must be parked in the driveway (or garage). Street parking is not allowed on the triplex side of the resort. Parking is available around the grassy area at The Hub. Overflow parking is available in Prominence South, in the gravel parking area, on Pleasant and Clipper streets. No overnight parking at the pool.

Other details to note:

Publix in Watercolor Crossing on S County HWY 395. About 5 miles away, or a 10-15-minute drive. I recommend going in the evening, as there are long lines and more traffic during the day. Groceries can be delivered to your vacation rental with Instacart, Shipt, 850 Elite Groceries, or Beachside Groceries.

Transportation Options:
Rent a car at the airport
Golf Cart
Uber & Lyft (Not Always Readily Available)
Rent a Jeep from 30A Jeep Rentals
Rent a bike at The Hub from Salt Air 30A or Frankie’s

Upon booking, you’ll receive timely communications about your trip. Access to your professionally cleaned and sanitized home is also convenient with our custom keyless locks. And, if you need anything before, during or after your stay, our local team is ready to help!

Please be aware that there will be NO refunds for Wi-Fi issues as it’s not guaranteed. If reliable Wi-Fi is a must, you are welcome to bring your own internet hotspot.

Non-negotiable rules: No Smoking or Vaping, No Pets, No Events or Parties, No Firearms. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am (unless posted signage indicates otherwise).