Beachfront Condo Ground Floor -Steps from Sand -Free Golf & Activities Daily!
Apartment in Panama City Beach, FL
12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this apartment rental
Moondrifter 101
Families Welcome
25+ to Rent
Ground floor unit
Your stay includes $479 in daily complimentary activities! Just by booking with us, you'll receive free tickets, every day of your stay to these activities around the beach:
1 Free Round of Golf at Bay Point, every day!
1 Free Round of Golf at Windswept Dunes, every day!
1 Free adult admission to Shipwreck Water Park, every day!
1 Free adult admission on a Sunset & Dolphin watching Sailing Cruise, every day!
1 Free adult pass to Skywheel PCB & Mini Golf at Pier Park, every day!
1 Free adult admission to Wonderworks, every day!
1 Free pass to Just Jump Trampoline Park, every day!
1 Free $25 Wongo Card at Swampy Jack's Wongo Adventure, every day!
1 Free $20 Power Card at Dave & Buster's, once per stay!
One free adult admission per unit, per paid night, stay, with reservations made in advance. Reservation required. Noncumulative and nontransferable. Unused admissions expire daily.
Inspired by the adventurous pirate ships of old, Mermaid’s Moon is a one-of-a-kind, ground-floor haven at Moondrifter. Ten footsteps out your front door puts you on the beach boardwalk. Open the gates of your two private, beachfront patios and you’re at the pool.
Mermaid’s Moon has just been completely renovated to give you 21st century amenities while staying true to the romance of the past. It boasts smart TVs with 214 channels including premium sports and movies plus newly-upgraded WiFi throughout, all free. The living room opens onto a huge, beachfront private patio and features a 65-inch TV and a hearty selection of books—enough to keep the testiest crew entertained.
The kitchen boasts stainless-steel appliances—double-oven range with glass cooktop, warming center, and convection option; including refrigerator with crushed and cubed ice; large microwave, dishwasher, and a separate ice machine for drinks or loading coolers to tote outdoors. You’ll also find an Instant Pot and a crockpot. The dining table and breakfast bar each seat six.
Mermaid's Moon has four bedrooms and three full baths (including two master suites) as well as a bunk room and can comfortably sleep 12 in real beds. (Pirates do not believe in sleeper sofas.) It has two separate air conditioning systems and two water heaters.
The Captain's Cabin features a supremely luxurious memory foam king bed, a 50-inch TV, and views of both the pool and the beach through the window wall with sliding glass door that opens onto its own poolside patio. The en-suite bathroom has double sinks, a separate shower, and a gloriously oversized soaker tub.
The Quartermaster's Cabin has a luxurious memory foam king bed, a 43-inch TV, and views of the beach from two walls of windows and a sliding glass door that opens onto the big main patio. The adjacent full bathroom is off the private hall that links it and the bedroom.
The First Mate's Cabin also features a luxurious memory foam king bed, a 43-inch TV and a beach view through the nautical mullioned window.
The large Second Mate’s Cabin sleeps four in an upper double bunk with a lower double and has a 32-inch TV.
The Forecastle sleeps two in a bunk room tucked off the living room. It has its own 24-inch TV.
In addition to the Captain's and Quartermaster’s en-suite baths, Mermaid's Moon has an additional well-appointed bathroom with a large shower.
The Main Deck (or ‘patio’) stretches almost the full length of Mermaid's Moon and can be accessed from both the living room and the Quartermaster's Cabin. From here you can also slip out the gate onto the short path to the pool. The Aft Deck, right off the Captain's Cabin, gives you easy access to the pool and has views of the entire pool deck and the beach.
You'll find a spacious patio with barbecue grills and picnic tables right outside your front door. The resort also features a tennis court and shuffleboard deck, and a local company offers parasailing adventures, wave runners and banana boat rides in season. Mermaid’s Moon has room to stash beach chairs/toys in its Cargo Bay with full-size washer and dryer.
Families Welcome
25+ to Rent
Ground floor unit
Your stay includes $479 in daily complimentary activities! Just by booking with us, you'll receive free tickets, every day of your stay to these activities around the beach:
1 Free Round of Golf at Bay Point, every day!
1 Free Round of Golf at Windswept Dunes, every day!
1 Free adult admission to Shipwreck Water Park, every day!
1 Free adult admission on a Sunset & Dolphin watching Sailing Cruise, every day!
1 Free adult pass to Skywheel PCB & Mini Golf at Pier Park, every day!
1 Free adult admission to Wonderworks, every day!
1 Free pass to Just Jump Trampoline Park, every day!
1 Free $25 Wongo Card at Swampy Jack's Wongo Adventure, every day!
1 Free $20 Power Card at Dave & Buster's, once per stay!
One free adult admission per unit, per paid night, stay, with reservations made in advance. Reservation required. Noncumulative and nontransferable. Unused admissions expire daily.
Inspired by the adventurous pirate ships of old, Mermaid’s Moon is a one-of-a-kind, ground-floor haven at Moondrifter. Ten footsteps out your front door puts you on the beach boardwalk. Open the gates of your two private, beachfront patios and you’re at the pool.
Mermaid’s Moon has just been completely renovated to give you 21st century amenities while staying true to the romance of the past. It boasts smart TVs with 214 channels including premium sports and movies plus newly-upgraded WiFi throughout, all free. The living room opens onto a huge, beachfront private patio and features a 65-inch TV and a hearty selection of books—enough to keep the testiest crew entertained.
The kitchen boasts stainless-steel appliances—double-oven range with glass cooktop, warming center, and convection option; including refrigerator with crushed and cubed ice; large microwave, dishwasher, and a separate ice machine for drinks or loading coolers to tote outdoors. You’ll also find an Instant Pot and a crockpot. The dining table and breakfast bar each seat six.
Mermaid's Moon has four bedrooms and three full baths (including two master suites) as well as a bunk room and can comfortably sleep 12 in real beds. (Pirates do not believe in sleeper sofas.) It has two separate air conditioning systems and two water heaters.
The Captain's Cabin features a supremely luxurious memory foam king bed, a 50-inch TV, and views of both the pool and the beach through the window wall with sliding glass door that opens onto its own poolside patio. The en-suite bathroom has double sinks, a separate shower, and a gloriously oversized soaker tub.
The Quartermaster's Cabin has a luxurious memory foam king bed, a 43-inch TV, and views of the beach from two walls of windows and a sliding glass door that opens onto the big main patio. The adjacent full bathroom is off the private hall that links it and the bedroom.
The First Mate's Cabin also features a luxurious memory foam king bed, a 43-inch TV and a beach view through the nautical mullioned window.
The large Second Mate’s Cabin sleeps four in an upper double bunk with a lower double and has a 32-inch TV.
The Forecastle sleeps two in a bunk room tucked off the living room. It has its own 24-inch TV.
In addition to the Captain's and Quartermaster’s en-suite baths, Mermaid's Moon has an additional well-appointed bathroom with a large shower.
The Main Deck (or ‘patio’) stretches almost the full length of Mermaid's Moon and can be accessed from both the living room and the Quartermaster's Cabin. From here you can also slip out the gate onto the short path to the pool. The Aft Deck, right off the Captain's Cabin, gives you easy access to the pool and has views of the entire pool deck and the beach.
You'll find a spacious patio with barbecue grills and picnic tables right outside your front door. The resort also features a tennis court and shuffleboard deck, and a local company offers parasailing adventures, wave runners and banana boat rides in season. Mermaid’s Moon has room to stash beach chairs/toys in its Cargo Bay with full-size washer and dryer.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Panama City Beach, FL
££££
Reviews
10.0
We had a wonderful stay at this beach condo! It was clean, beautifully decorated, and in a fantastic location. Being right by the pool and just steps from the gate to the beach made it incredibly convenient. The condo had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The only small surprise was that one of the rooms was a bit smaller than we expected, but it didn’t detract from the overall experience. We would definitely stay here again!
10.0
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 absolutely loved our stay. There was plenty of room, it was clean, stocked with everything you need and the easy beach/pool access was the best!
10.0
Perfect Vacation perfect location great for families with kids
10.0
This weekend was my birthday and my husband and my 30th Anniversary. We stayed here with my children and their families and some friends. The layout of the house was perfect for the age ranges and it was well stocked with dishes. We cooked each meal here without issue. The ice machine was very nice to have when filling small coolers for the beach. The pool location was perfect to just walk out of one of the bedrooms. I was a little worried about the number of bathrooms, but that was never an issue. The littles were able to watch tv while going to sleep so they were happy.
10.0
WOW!!! everything as listed. Quiet area. Lots of open beach space.
10.0
Property size was perfect. Access to beach was great. Would have liked a few more staples in kitchen but great selection of beach toys for kids.
10.0
We enjoyed our stay, close to the beach and pool. The condo could have been cleaner upon arrival - we had to strip two beds and wash sheets/comforter, one bathroom had a toilet not working well, and one bunk room did not cool off. Other than those minor things, the place was great. We really enjoyed our vacation there!
10.0
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:
The condo was clean upon arrival and felt huge. Plenty of space for our family of 11. They decorated so nicely, making it fun for all. The pool has direct access which was so nice with kids. Beach access steps away. We enjoyed our trip and would definitely book again!
10.0
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:
This was a great rental in PBC! Plenty of space for all guest, but the location can't be beat!
10.0
Very roomy to accommodate a family of 10. Very Clean, well supplied kitchen, great patio, nice pool, very close to beach! Only problem, not a great view of the beach…dunes in the way of the view…still a wonderful property!
10.0
Great location for families with kids, close to pool and beach!
8.0
We had 9 people with us and this place was perfect! The condo was so nice and spacious and was stocked very well, especially with kitchen supplies. They didn’t have pot holders/oven mitts which I thought was strange since they had so much else but other than that we had no complaints on the condo. They also had tons of kids beach toys and some chairs for you to use during your stay which I also thought was super nice. There where no bugs whatsoever and everything was clean.I will say I wish they gave instructions on what to do if you arrive after 4:30 when the office is closed and you can’t get parking passes or arm bands. And we had a pest control guys come in and spray during our stay so I would have like to have known it was scheduled during our stay. Oh and last thing, the internet was not very good but who comes on vacation for internet anyways lol. Overall though it’s a super nice place to stay with a nice pool and easy access to the beach. I would definitely recommend!
8.0
Blackened from filthy floors. Had to buy a swiffer! Dog hair everywhere. The beach and location excellent!
10.0
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:
This was our second stay at Moon Drifter 101. It's very spacious and accommodates a large family very well. The condo had everything we needed.
10.0
Me and my friends for over 30 yrs stayed there. We’re all disabled vets and this was a very nice place to stay and I would definitely rent this property again in the w
10.0
What a wonderful place to stay for an adult group. The HOA President and residents were all great. Some of the residents even joined us for music and cookout!! We left extra cleaning supplies and TP for the next guests. Hope they also pay it forward 😀
6.0
The inside of the condo is nice; however, the king sized beds need to be replaced as they are warped and you will roll to the middle of the beds when sleeping. The pool and outside area are very small, so definitely do not rent if you want a nice pool area. You are, however, directly on the beach - next to the empty Club La Vela - so there is plenty of beach space.
The "security guard/manager" was extremely rude, especially towards our children and family. We walked on egg shells the entire time so we didn't disrupt the retirement community like atmosphere. It is definitely not a family friendly place, as we were asked not to be loud, splash, play, etc. There were no other children, teenagers, or people under 50. If this applies to you, then this is the perfect retirement condo for you! We will not, however, ever rent from this complex again. For the steep price, find somewhere more friendly.
8.0
Unit has been renovated, spacious and decor is cute. The unit was great size for our multi generational group. We enjoyed to close proximity to pool and beach and covered porch area. Unit had everything you needed in the kitchen and baths including crockpots and an instapot. We didn’t use either but I would have liked to know that before packing ours from home. Vacuum didn’t work and being a 1st floor unit we needed the vacuum with sand. Minor inconveniences were - Dryer wasn’t working/heating properly (took hours to dry a load) and one of the king beds needed maintenance because the middle supports were bent and caused you to roll toward center. Internet service on Smart TV wasn’t working in master bedroom but they were able to watch regular TV. The code for the door quit working day prior to our departure. Rental agency set up new code and it worked for few hours then quit working again. We were leaving next day so we managed with someone being in the unit to answer the door. Overall, we enjoyed the unit and would stay again if minor issues were fixed.
10.0
With small kids this was super easy access to the beach each day! Lots of room to spread out yet enjoy being together. Would stay here again!
10.0
We were very pleased with how spacious and updated this condo was. Location was absolutely perfect!
8.0
Great condo in wonderful location!
Excellent condo just needs a shower head repair in bathroom #3. If tub baths are your thing, then it won’t matter. I love this location and all the room in this condo! I will rent again.
10.0
Great location
Very clean condo and wonderful staff. Easy check in and loading/unloading zone. I was worried because my father is on a walker and was concerned about him walking long distance from the parking lot. He was able to pull close to the office and only had to walk a short distance to our condo. Loved the nightly security that was present. Definitely recommend this condo. Plenty of room for our family. Had a party of 11.
10.0
Great Location
Great location and we will definitely stay here again!
10.0
Great Beachside Condo
This condo was large with plenty of sleeping spaces and three bathrooms. It was a very short walk to the beach access and the beach was absolutely beautiful. The pool was nice too and we could walk straight out there from our patio because we were on the ground floor. No waiting on elevators either! Kitchen was well stocked and even had a separate ice machine, TV’s in every room, even the small bunk room. Great location in Panama City Beach with a close Walmart and pharmacies, restaurants, etc. Ice cream store almost right on the property was awesome! My only negative comments would be that the building needed some upgrading on the outside (but inside the condo was lovely) and they are a little over the top about you wearing your wristbands, but I know they are trying to do this to keep things secure. Would come back again.
10.0
Perfect for our kids/grandkids
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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 wonderful time at the Moondrifter 101. We stayed with our kids and grandkids. The laundry room and ice maker was an extra plus!
10.0
Highly Recommend
We had a wonderful stay! The layout of the property worked well for our group of 11 people. Would highly recommend for families.
10.0
PCB Spring Break
The condo was perfect and exactly what was advertised!! We had a great time!!
6.0
Wedding on the beach
Location of the property is in a awesome place. Easy access to the beach. However the problem that i had 2-3 weeks before my reservation i tried to get ahold of the property manager and never got back with me on parking passes and our code to get in when we arrived. Got there on mother's day weekend and no one was in the office at the property cause of covid reasons. Long story short the owners ghosted me after they got there money. Still to this day. I have haven't heard anything from them. If it wasn't for the maintenance personnel at the property i probably wouldn't not of be able to get into my condo. My property owners just sucked in my opinion.
10.0
Beautiful unit
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:
Beautiful unit, clean and kitchen and as stocked well with a lot of appliances/pots/pans/utensils, great location and the ice machine was amazing to have for cooler for the beach. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be coming back!
10.0
Spacious ground level condo .
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:
The ground level unit is a fantastic place to vacation with your family. The unit is perfectly placed to the community pool and to the walkway to the beach. All hard surface floors are a plus! Upon arrival we had not received the code for the lock on our unit. The security guard at the Moondrifter was very accommodating with helping us to get into the unit. He made phone calls for us and we did get the code the next morning. We also had a small problem with ants in the master bedroom. The maintenance department was there immediately to take care of this problem for us. I would suggest for the cleaning crew to leave more than two garbage bags for a week stay. Also, dishwashing liquid would also be a nice perk. If your family is staying for more than a few days, I would suggest to take paper towels, garbage bags, dish soap and all condiments for your stay. The community grills do need to be cleaned. I do not recommend using them! The pool is wonderful! The location of the condo is wonderful to all restaurants and shopping! I would stay in this unit again.
10.0
Family Trip
Plenty of room for our family of 12. Great location. Easy access to pool and beach.
10.0
We loved the condo. Wish it was closer to more places to eat.
Positive
10.0
This property was perfect for my family group of 9. We didn’t feel on top of each other at all. Beach access was easy and never had trouble finding a spot for our tents (never crowded). We had a great time and I would definitely use moon drifter again!
10.0
Great place!
This condo was fantastic! It was just as nice as the listing stated. We stayed for 4 nights (Thu-Mon) with our families. We were married on the beach behind the building. There was adequate sleeping accommodations for everyone and hanging out on the patio in the evenings was great!
The only complaint we had... the room/area off the living room with the twin bunk beds has no ac vent and is warm at night. I wish we had a fan to circulate air into the space.
10.0
Loved this condo
My favorite condo so far - plan on booking again next year. Thank you
10.0
Girls weekend
A group of old high school friends used the unit. It was extremely roomy and clean. Would recommend to anyone!
8.0
Great
The rental process was easy but you couldn’t seem to get ahold of anyone easily during the process. The property could use updates and the beds were absolutely terrible. Would definitely stay at the property again as long as new beds were bought. The pictures were exactly like shown in the picture and condo was very spacious.
10.0
Family Vacation - PCB
We chose this property mainly because of its accessibility for my Dad. The accommodations were very good. We did need to purchase a toilet riser for the bathroom due to our personal needs.
It was mostly very clean upon arrival, except we needed to clean the floors because of a baby in our group. If we did not have a baby, it would not have been a big deal. We loved the pirate theme throughout and thought it looked very nice once inside. It had updated appliances and a very nice washer and dryer. Bring your own beach towels—the beach and pool were completely accessible to get to. The mattresses needed to be changed but loved the place!!
10.0
Great condo on the beach side
We rented this condo for a family reunion. It had wonderful space for everyone. It had 5 bedrooms and plenty of room for everyone
Very easy access to the beach. We had a wonderful tine
10.0
Great Place
We stayed with our kids and my parents. This was a great place for everyone! Plenty of space, and right in the beach too!
Very clean, they had everything we could need!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Panama City Beach?
The average price for a rental in Panama City Beach is £202 per night. This rental is £302 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beachfront Condo Ground Floor -Steps from Sand -Free Golf & Activities Daily!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beachfront Condo Ground Floor -Steps from Sand -Free Golf & Activities Daily!. Enjoy the water!
Is Beachfront Condo Ground Floor -Steps from Sand -Free Golf & Activities Daily! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beachfront Condo Ground Floor -Steps from Sand -Free Golf & Activities Daily!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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