The Summit 1209
- Address: 8743 Thomas Drive
- Location: Panama City Beach
- Type: Condo
* Spectacular Gulf Views from Balcony
* Walk next door to Nashville's Tootsies Orchid Lounge with Live Music 7 nights a week on Thomas Drive
* 2 Pools, 2 Hot Tubs, Sauna, Steam Rooms, Gym
* Tennis, Basketball, and Shuffleboard Courts
* Onsite Watersport Rentals and Summit Market
* Bikini Bob's Tiki Bar & Restaurant & Grills
* Two- EV Chargers onsite for $.25 /kw charge (subject to change by Resort)
* Dolly Parton’s Pirate Voyage Dinner and Show and Top Golf at Pier Park
* Three vending machines with Drinks, pizza, hot pockets, popcorn, ETC. Payment with a credit card.
* Essentials like paper towels and toilet paper are available on-site
* Near Wonderworks and Shipwreck Island Waterpark
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
Escape to The Summit 1209 for the ultimate beach retreat! This beautiful 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo invites you to unwind with its stunning gulf-front balcony, offering sweeping views of the sparkling ocean. Perfect for up to 5 guests, the condo features a cozy king bedroom, a twin-over-twin bunk bed in the hallway, and a sleeper sofa in the livingroom. Whip up everything from a morning coffee to a gourmet meal in the fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy unforgettable sunsets over the water while relaxing with a drink on your private balcony. With the added convenience of an in-unit washer/dryer, incredible on-site amenities, and a prime location in the heart of Panama City Beach, The Summit 1209 has everything you need for a perfect beachfront getaway!
Now through August 31st
*Weather Permitting*
Thursday - Live Entertainment from 5pm until 8pm
Friday - Sunset DJ - 5pm until 8pm
Saturday - Sunset DJ - 5pm until 8pm
Sunday - Poolside Karaoke - 6pm until 9pm
🎬 BIG NEWS!!! Monday Night Movies at The Summit Are BACK! 🍿🎬
(Weather Permitting)
🌅 Starts Monday, June 1, 2026 ( seasonal and weather permitting )
*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs from November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!
*This property is not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions. *
** Pool closes at 11 pm while in season **
*Please note you will need to purchase a parking pass from the front desk upon arrival*
The Summit is located beachfront in Panama City Beach! Vacation rentals here have incredible Outdoor Amenities including: Two Large outdoor pools, Two children's pools, Two large outdoor hot tubs, One large indoor hot tub, His and Hers Sauna Steam Rooms, Lighted Tennis Courts, Shuffleboard Court, Beach Services, Water Sports Center, Bikini Bob's restaurant, Beach Volleyball, and Poolside Tiki Bar. Indoor Amenities include a Convenience Store, Snack Bar, Fitness Center, coin-operated laundry, Free local calls, Charcoal BBQ Grills, Arcade, and Vending Machines.
The Bed Setup:
Master Bedroom: King Bed
Hallway: Twin-over-Twin Bunkbed
Livingroom: Sleeper Sofa
Spring Break protocol:
Register at the front desk- pay $40 to receive a parking pass and wristbands. 1 parking pass max.
Regular Summer protocol:
Register at the front desk- pay $27 to receive a parking pass and wristbands. 1 parking pass max.
Area Attractions:
If you're looking for great shopping and fabulous eateries, nearby Pier Park will fill the bill! With more than 125 retail, dining, and entertainment choices, Pier Park is a one-of-a-kind beachfront family-friendly attraction featuring island-inspired architecture and popular stores. Dillard’s, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Target, and Forever 21 are just a few. Dine at numerous eateries like Finn's, Liza's, Tootsie's, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Dick’s Last Resort, and Five Guys Burgers, or catch a show at Dolly Parton's Pirate Voyage Dinner Theatre or Grand IMAX Theater. Play, eat, and compete at Topgolf—don’t miss the action at Pier Park.
Registration Number=73872
Attached Bathroom
- Gym/Fitness Room
- Satellite or Cable
- Television
- Community Pool
- Ocean Front
- Ocean View
- Snowbird Friendly
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom Essentials
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Ceiling Fan
- Central Air Conditioning
- Dryer
- Free Wifi
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Laptop Friendly Work Space
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Smoke Detector
- Washer
- Beach Front
- Beach View
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Pool
- Balcony
- Free Parking
- Game Room
- Outdoor Furniture
- Private Entrance
- Outdoor Pool
- Sauna
- Gulf Front
- Gulf View
- Walk to Beach
- Water View
Escape to the Emerald Coast this fall and enjoy 15% off when you stay 4 nights or more. Book between now and September 7 for travel from August 1 through October 31, 2026. Use promo code FALLFORFUN15 to plan your perfect autumn getaway.
*Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by September 7, 2026 for 4+ night stays from August 1 to October 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.
Celebrate the season with our Fall for Fun getaway. Enjoy 10% off when you stay 3 nights or more. Book between now September 7 for travel from August 1 through October 31, 2026. Use promo code FALLFORFUN10 and start planning your perfect fall escape.
*Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by September 7, 2026 for 3+ night stays from August 1 to October 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.
A very cozy & beachy vibe! My daughters and I loved it! This was our first family vacation together in almost 8 years. It was clean and had everything we needed. The view is amazing. We will definitely come back. The only thing I would like to say it needs is a beach chair rental should be included with the unit. But still a 5 star experience for us!- Reviewed On: 8/13/2026
This was a great vacation spot. Room was clean and the King bed was so nice. Also, having 2 toilets was great. What I really loved was the staff and security. The Summit has rules and doesn’t let kids of any age run wild, which is amazing. They also do not let people in who are not guests or renters, which is great. We had ample parking the whole stay! We will be back! Keep this place in good shape for us!! Great vacay!!!- Reviewed On: 6/26/2026
- Reviewed On: 6/13/2026
great view nice room.- Reviewed On: 5/14/2026
Loved our stay! If you’re looking for a place right on the beach, this is the one. Highly recommend!!- Reviewed On: 4/27/2026
Beautiful place. Will definitely be back.- Reviewed On: 4/24/2026
- Reviewed On: 4/12/2026
Great stay, with great view of ocean, pools everything. Would defintly stay again! Had a great time!- Reviewed On: 4/11/2026
Our stay here was wonderful. The listing description was accurate and had the extras that as a frequent Airbnb’s user were very appreciated: nightlight in bathroom, full length mirror, very comfortable bed, plenty of towels, great selection of tv channels, easy to use ac/heating thermostat, good selection of kitchen cooking utensils, reliable WiFi. Very clean and comfortable with plenty of hot water and extra starter supply of paper products. There was balcony construction during our stay but we were informed of this prior to our arrival. We felt very safe in this unit and appreciated the gated entrance and guard. I highly recommend staying in this unit/complex and hope to stay again when visiting PCB.- Reviewed On: 2/20/2026
I like everything. It wasn't no coffee.- Reviewed On: 1/25/2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed everything. We’re sorry there wasn’t any coffee — thanks for letting us know; we’ll make sure coffee is available for future guests. We’d love to host you again. RealJoy Vacations TammyReal Joy staff
- Reviewed On: 9/23/2025
Everything was as expected and all the amenities were great. Room was cleaned extremely well. Had a great time.- Reviewed On: 8/23/2025
My husband and I rented at the Summit Condominiums room 1209. I had stayed there many years ago. I really enjoyed our stay. We are coming back in October to do some offshore fishing. Go ahead and this place now!! You won’t be disappointed.- Reviewed On: 8/16/2025
We had a wonderful stay! The washer and dryer in the condo is a real plus! They had a nice start up of things you need to get you by until you got to the store if you forgot to bring things. Whoever they use as cleaners are fantastic!! We spilled some water picked it up with a paper towel and there was NO dirt on the paper towel. Nice selection of pots and pans etc… The view was phenomenal! The Summit had a lot of amenities and the little restaurant on site was very reasonably priced and good! I can’t recommend RealJoy enough and already looking forward to using them again. The venue was very close to a lot of fun activities, the human maze was a blast!- Reviewed On: 8/6/2025
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful stay and appreciated the in-unit washer and dryer, starter supplies, and especially the spotless clean—our housekeeping team will be excited to hear your kind words! We're also glad you enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen, beautiful views, and all the great amenities The Summit has to offer (including that tasty little restaurant!).
It’s awesome that you got to explore some nearby fun—glad you loved the human maze! We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back for your next RealJoy getaway!
Warm regards,
The RealJoy Vacations TeamReal Joy staff
- Reviewed On: 7/29/2025
Property was exactly as advertised. Great little kitchen to cook in. Amazing views of the gulf and beach. Would absolutely stay here again.- Reviewed On: 7/12/2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that the property met your expectations and that you enjoyed the fantastic views and well-equipped kitchen. We appreciate your kind words, and we're delighted that you had such a pleasant stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.Real Joy staff
We decided on a last-minute stay and picked this place over several others. We are certainly glad we did! Would highly recommend this condo if you’re looking for a place on the beach.- Reviewed On: 6/30/2025
Would definitely stay again!!- Reviewed On: 5/26/2025
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great stay at Summit 1209. We’d love to host you again anytime — can’t wait to welcome you back!Real Joy staff
Condo was very nice,. location on the beach was great. Lots of amenities, 2 very large pools. Very responsive to messages. Will definitely book again. Great vacation- Reviewed On: 5/20/2025
We had a great time at an affordable price!- Reviewed On: 5/11/2025
Hello RealJoy!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience and found it budget-friendly. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!Real Joy staff
I will definitely book again- Reviewed On: 5/6/2025
Thank you for the positive review, Ryan! We're glad to hear that you're planning to book with us again. We look forward to welcoming you back! RealJoy Vacations Team!Real Joy staff
Very nice and clean, have access to everything you would need on vacation within walking distance- Reviewed On: 4/28/2025
Thank you for the great review, Janie! We're pleased to hear you found everything nice and clean, and that the location provided easy access to all your vacation needs. We hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay!Real Joy staff
Will be back!- Reviewed On: 4/3/2025
Danielle, thank you for your 5-star review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
RealJoy Vacations Guest Relations Team!Real Joy staff
would stay here again- Reviewed On: 9/3/2024
We enjoyed our stay at this condo. Very nice with everything we needed. We look forward to staying here again. We also enjoyed Bikini Bobs that’s located on the property. We always had a meal if we didn’t feel like going out and it was reasonably priced! Everyone at The Summit was very friendly.- Reviewed On: 5/30/2024
The property was clean. We enjoyed staying at this location. The owner was helpful when we had issies with the front door.- Reviewed On: 7/7/2023
Nice condo! We enjoyed our stay!!- Reviewed On: 6/30/2023
Absolutely loved everything about this condo! Perfect location! Perfect view! We loved our time there!- Reviewed On: 4/12/2023
we always have the best time here- Reviewed On: 10/16/2022
The owners have put forth amazing efforts to make their condo feel like a home away from home. We noticed the recent updates all the way down the the crown molding and ceiling fan placement. As always, we enjoyed our stay and it’s a perfectly accommodating unit.- Reviewed On: 9/6/2022
This is not my first time staying at The Summit, but my first time staying at Thomas’ property. The twin size bed in the bedroom was perfect for our toddler. The condo was clean and communication was good. Will definitely stay again!- Reviewed On: 7/29/2022
Thank you. We look forward to having you stay again.Real Joy staff
The 12th floor room offered a nice view. The room was clean and well stocked at check in. Location is between two sets of elevators which is handy.- Reviewed On: 7/10/2022
Great property! Thomas was a great host and so easy to work with.- Reviewed On: 6/29/2022
Thank you. Looking forward to having you stay with us again.Real Joy staff
The property was everything we needed..... Right on the beach!- Reviewed On: 4/13/2022
My family and I stayed here for a mini getaway and the condo was very nice and inviting. The view was immaculate and the ease of communication with the owner was great! I definitely recommend staying here and I hope we can get back soon!- Reviewed On: 4/10/2022
Clean, well stocked, and the most outstanding view! Would definitely book again!- Reviewed On: 3/27/2022
The property was great!! We had a great time and would consider staying again if we were in the area.- Reviewed On: 3/5/2022
The owners were super easy to communicate with and quick to respond. The space was very accommodating for all of our needs.- Reviewed On: 11/25/2021
The owners were super easy to communicate with and quick to respond. The space was very accommodating for all of our needs.- Reviewed On: 11/25/2021
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