I went there very recently ! It was a very nice place but…read moresadly a couple of years ago something happened on the stairs and someone fell. I came back the next year, and they added yellow caution tape for safety precautions. Another thing is that the rooms have a good view of the beach/ocean.

We went back again this year and stayed in a condo rented through VRBO. We love staying here. It's…read moreright on the ocean and has two pools with a bar/restaurant in between. The food is not expensive either. They have events several nights a week that both kids and adults can participate in. We will continue to go here and enjoy the sun, beach and laidback family atmosphere.

The location is perfect... step outside and you're basically on the beach, which made life so easy…read morewith kids and all our stuff. The pools were clean, spacious, and never felt overcrowded. The whole place had a really relaxed vibe. Zero complaints. We loved it and would absolutely come back again!

What a great complex full of amenities. We stayed here recently and had a great time. Our condo was…read morevery nice and updated. It is the off season and the weather was very cold and windy so we didn't get to experience everything. We were greeted upon arrival by a very professional and friendly security officer who provided us with a parking pass and directed us to our building. We walked the complex and saw that there were basketball courts. Several pools, corn hole and poolside bars during season. The beach access is very easy and close. We had great views of the gulf. It is very convenient to great restaurants. There is plenty of parking and the complex feels very safe. There are luggage carts provided. We are excited to come back during warmer weather.

We rented a unit here through Panama Beach Time rentals (via AirBnB) so that may affect some of our…read moreexperience, but I wanted to post here because we had such a good time. Great, safe, friendly feeling place. Truly VERY close to the beach -- when someone says "just steps to the beach" I'm always like "Well.... how many steps do you mean because like 2 miles is still steps..." but in this case (we were in building C which isn't even the closest) it truly was about a one minute walk - maybe 2 minutes with small kids. I also really liked the rinse-off hoses and showers when you cross into the parking lot -- those saved us a lot of discomfort, mess, and even laundry. They aren't fancy, and it isn't flashy, but this place is clean, comfortable, and really good for families with young kids. The pool is nice, the views are good from most of the units, and we would definitely come back again.

Great place to stay very close to the beach…read more They have one bedroom and two bedroom condos to rent and good parking as well. Not all of the condos offer Wi-Fi which is why I only gave it four stars... I would've given it five stars if the Wi-Fi was available. There are a couple different companies that you can rent from for the nautical watch location. We rented it from two different rental companies and they both were fantastic.

We have stayed at the Merrimac twice this year, and absolutely loved it! It's quiet, clean, and…read morevery close to the beach. Schooners is within walking distance to this lovely little condo! This is our new favorite place to stay in Panama City! 100A++++

Called to check on a monthly rental today and before I could even get a word in I received a…read morescolding lecture on the events and condition of Panama city. I was calling to book a rental for a crew of 6 people that have sacrificed their homelife in Navarre to help people in Panama City with repair and clean up ever since hurricane Michael hit in October. Cindy was extremely rude.

The view from our room was pretty good and I loved the corner windows. Definitely read reviews of…read morethe individual units if you are staying here. Could use a little vibrance for a more inviting atmosphere. Overall, pretty good property.

Our room did have some cosmetic issues upon checking in but the facility was more than gracious to…read moregive us a substantial discount for our stay. The private beach and staff was great. Place was clean overall as well. I would come back due to them currently doing renovations . I would note that the check in process was very confusing.

Upon arrival called owner for horrible smell. Owner said it was water damage. Unit above reported…read morethe same smell/ scratching in vents. 2 Days in, I was chased through condo by a rat It climbed and jumped all over the furniture. Had to move to another property late at night. Pictures of the HVAC closet/rat. OWner did refund our money, HOWEVER huge disturbance in our stay. Watercrest is beautiful if they would fix the rat issue that they obviously know about. BEWARE

There is a serious rat/mice problem that the staff refuses to deal with. The room smells like a…read moredead crab, and a lot of the walls/decorations have damage. Some of the electrical outlets do not work. A lot of the staff/security have attitudes. Other than that, there's a good view of the beach and the pool is okay.

I wish there was a way to give this place no stars! My family and I have been going to Panama City…read moreBeach for over 20 years and never have we ever experienced such discrimination and hatred from these staff, residents, and especially the property manager! There were two older ladies there specifically who are probably residents living here and gave our family a bad attitude. We had false accusations from the property manager claiming we were obnoxious and she said that we were probably targeted bc we had a tent out on the beach! This is a public beach and everyone had their tents up. We felt discriminated as soon as we checked in. We booked through Vacasa unit 501 and 501a. Be aware as this place is also not even in good condition and the stove was broken..

Do not rent from here. Some owners may be nice but some will have you arrested if you take the…read morewrong beach chairs that look exactly like yours! $20,000 later, 1 week in jail, and all the embarrassment over a misunderstanding is all it takes to clear your name. Even if you spend thousands multiple times to rent from them. Ike Frady has no soul.

Stayed in PCB spring break 2026. Was contacted the day before offering early check in for different…read morefees depending on the time you wanted to check in. Paid $50 to check in at 2pm. Got here and our parking pass wouldn't let us in the parking structure until 4pm (normal check in time). Was told they would refund me, they never did and keep giving me the runaround. The listing on VRBO stated there was a hot tub, there is not. They blamed VRBO and said that has been on the listing for 5 years and no one ever brought it up before. The condo was dirty and damaged. Will never book through them again.

Less than 48 hours before we were to arrive, I received a call stating this property had been…read moredamaged so bad that it was not able to be occupied. Yet, as you can see, it is. That completely lied to me and didn't even offer any type of compensation for the jam they left me in. 4th of July week and hardly no options to fit my family of 20. Completely and utterly disgusted. What a worthless business. I will never ever trust them again!

Home away from home! Love venture out so much! It's where we stay every time we're in PCB. Super…read moreaffordable! Nice rentals. Private entry to the beach. Right next to the state park. Absolutely love venture out.

From the owner: Let us be the first to welcome you to Venture Out. We are David and Kelli Sims, proud owners in…read moreVenture out since 2003. As owner's we have a vested interest in Venture Out and believe that Venture Out is the most unique destination along the Gulf Coast. As Realtors, we have the expertise you deserve when considering Venture Out as your next vacation destination or next investment property. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Thank you for considering Venture Out Beach Rentals. See you in Paradise!