Venture Out #76 Tropic Traveler, Panama City Beach , Florida Vacation Rental by Owner

76 Gulf Loop - State park & NEW GRILL in backyard! - 3 bedrooms (KING in master) 2 baths - **LINENS PROVIDED** - **INCLUDES BEACH CHAIR RENTAL**

Located in the family-friendly gated community of Venture Out Resort on the far east side of Panama City Beach, guests can enjoy easy access to both the beautiful sugar white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico as well as the calm waters and boat-watching of the Lower Grand Lagoon. Step out the back door of this house to say hello to the deer and enjoy the peace and quiet of St. Andrew’s State Park. Use a provided golf cart to access all resort amenities.

Included with unit:
? Golf cart
? Washer & dryer
? Free hi-speed wifi
? Linens & bath towels provided (bring your own beach towels)
? Roku smart TV’s with Xfinity streaming in living room and all bedrooms
? Well-stocked kitchen
? 2 free chair rentals on the beach ??
? Parking available for 2 cars (1 in driveway, 1 on street in front of house)
? Recliner in living room

BEDROOMS & BATHS ?? ????
? All beds have new mattresses! (Purchased Jan 2023) ?

Linens are provided, including bedspreads, blankets, sheets, pillows, and towels (guests will need to bring their own beach towels).

Master furnished with a KING bed, has a large mirrored closet and chest of drawers for storage, and has an ensuite bathroom with a shower.

Guest bedroom is furnished with a QUEEN bed and has a closet and underbed storage drawers. Guest bath has a shower/tub combo and is located in the hall. A pocket door can be used to make the guest room and bath act as an ensuite.

Back bedroom has a TWIN daybed with a trundle as well as a FULL-sized futon. A desk is also provided for those that may need to work during their stay.

Roku smart TV’s with streaming Xfinity are provided in each bedroom.

KITCHEN ????
The full kitchen is well-stocked with dishes and cookware for those who choose to cook during their stay. Dishwasher and microwave are new. Other provided items include a toaster, a blender, electric kettle, 2 crock pots, and a Keurig duo coffee maker with the option of either a full pot or K-cups.
Unit does not have a landline phone.
A propane grill was purchased in 2024 for the backyard.

FREE COMMUNITY FEATURES
? Beach ?? accessed by short golf cart ride or walk across the street and a private beach entrance; 2 free beach chairs included with the unit rental
? 2 outdoor pool areas - The beach & kiddie pool is open from April 1st - Sept. 30th; the lagoon (bay) pool is open year round and is heated from Oct. 1st - March 15th.
? Fishing pier ?? ?? **PIER CURRENTLY CLOSED*** The fishing pier is currently closed and will remain so until repaired. One of the pylons on the end of the pier is broken, and it was deemed unsafe. St. Andrews pier is another option for fishing just a short drive or walk away.
? Community is gated with 24-hour security, including patrol guards and security cameras
? Mini putt-putt ??
? Shuffleboard
? Playground ??
? Tennis courts ??
? Basketball court ??
? Community charcoal grills

All of the equipment for these activities can be picked up at the 24-hour guard shack, except tennis racket rentals and ball purchases must be done in the main office.

To view more information about Venture Out, visit the Venture Out Website at: ventureoutatpcb.com.

AREA ATTRACTIONS
? Nearby local restaurants: Patches Pub & Grill (favorite for military & first responders plus close enough to walk to), Schooners (super short drive - great ocean view), Dat Cajun Place, Andy's Flour Power (yummy brunch), Grand Marlin (amazing!), and Capt. Anderson's (walk the dock)
? Things to do: day trip to Shell Island from St. Andrew's State Park or with Lagoon Pontoons, swimming with the mermaids at Sisters of the Sea, dolphin watching on-board the Sea Screamer, Coconut Creek Family Fun Park, Pier Park
? Grocery stores: Publix & Winn-Dixie are ~2 miles away and Walmart is ~5 miles

RULES
? 6-person maximum, strictly enforced
? Unit is NON-SMOKING
? NO PETS ALLOWED for guests, no exceptions - this is a resort rule
? NO EVENTS
? Check-in time is 4pm central time and check-out time is 10am central time
? Must be 25 years old to book; reservations made under false pretenses will be subject to forfeiture of deposit and rental fees

FEES & REFUNDS
? A refundable security deposit of $300.00 is required for all bookings.
? 50% is due upon booking; balance of rental payment is due due 30 days prior to arrival.
? In addition to the nightly rental rate, each booking will be charged a cleaning fee of $230, a management fee of $45, and 12% sales/tourist taxes will be charged to your invoice for each rental. We do not allow tenant cleanings.
? A resort registration fee paid to Venture Out is due upon arrival: $75 per vehicle (max of 2 cars allowed) for bookings of one month or less; $150 for bookings over one month (no additional fee for a second vehicle for bookings over one month); $20 for additional motorcycle or scooter. **This fee is separate from the booking total and will be collected by the Venture Out Resort office.** A link to pay this fee ahead of time will be provided to guests with booking confirmation.
? One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges (less $50.00 taxable cancellation fee) will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 30 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued. Early departure does not warrant a refund. All reservations are subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. Reservation deposits will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received 30 days prior to arrival. Early departure does not warrant a refund. All reservations are subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. If you cancel within 7 days of arrival you will still owe the entire amount of the rental as we have held this property for you.
? No refunds will be given due to weather unless our location is under evacuation orders. There may be pool closings due to maintenance and body fluid accidents. The beach is also closed to swimming at times due to strong undercurrents or marine life. We do not offer refunds in the event of beach or pool closures. We recommend purchasing trip insurance to cover unexpected illness and other unforeseen circumstances.

SNOWBIRDS
We are willing to rent to snowbirds for January through mid-March (March 22 for 2024). Contact for more information.

GOLF CART RULES
? Guests are only permitted to use golf cart within the resort (including the beach side of the resort). Guests cannot use them on public roads or sidewalks - leaving the property is strictly prohibited.
? Minimum age to drive golf cart is 16; must have a valid drivers’ license.
? All passengers must be seated in the golf cart, with passengers not exceeding the number of seats available.
? The speed limit for all vehicles within the resort is 10 MPH.
? Continuous cruising and/or abuse of the golf cart is prohibited.
? Venture Out does not allow tenants to bring golf carts onto the property (including street legal cart rented offsite). Only the golf cart provided with the unit may be used within the property.

WATERCRAFT
? Guests must pay a fee to bring a watercraft and watercraft trailer into the park, and rental guests are prohibited from bringing watercraft during certain periods of the year (such as holidays). Please reach out for more information.