Sunbird Beach Resort Condo Rentals

We stayed in condo 306e. Had great views towards the beach. Everything inside was great clean, nothing broke, out of place. There was construction going on the west building but all was good on east side. Had 3 pools west and main we’re closed but east was open. Will return I hope sooner then later. Becky was great to rent from and had no issues with anything.

The condo is under complete construction. No where in the listing did it mention construction. In the email I received, after paying, it stated some construction starting Aug 2022. The listing stated the room had a balcony, outside deck, pool. Didn't find out until the guard at the gate told us the balcony in the condos were not accessible. Everything on the ground floor is roped off and covered in tarps. No access to pool. No access to outside deck. It looked dangerous to even try to gain access to the beach, since you had to go through all the construction. Elevator has construction foam board inside it. Get to the floor. There is scaffolding everywhere. Blue tarp on all the windows. The balcony doors are boarded shut. The inside frame of the door is busted, looked like it had been kicked in at some point and glued back together. The tan carpet was stained black in most spots. Called Vacasa and was hung up on by 5 different people trying to get moved to a different condo or get a refund. Took 3 hours for someone to finally say we could get a refund, but still had to get a call back the next day. Drove almost 3 hours to stay at this condo for a relaxing weekend, completely ruined our first day. Had to get book a last minute hotel room somewhere else.

I reserved unit 506 West for 4 nights using VRBO. The location cannot be beat if you are looking in this particular part of PCB. These condos are definitely some of the older buildings in this area and as I made the reservation, it warned of possible construction on the property and in the units. I think the pics on VRBO gave an accurate description of the unit but all the furniture and the kitchen need updating. The bathroom is nicely updated but that's all. The door lock also needs to updated because we had to try the code 2-3 times to get in the unit. It was worth the trouble to be directly on the beach and to have such nice views of the Gulf. The pools were clean and they are located right next to Pineapple Willie's, which is very popular, and close to lots of other dining options and activities for the kids. I circled the unit location on the last picture - we were front and center in the West tower. Another note is 506W is rented on VRBO and AirBnB by Emerald Beach Properties, a management company not an individual. If they really updated this place, they could charge a lot more money than they do now. I would rent a different unit if I chose Sunbird again in the future.

Excellent location, beachfront views, and condo W204 looked just like the pictures when booking. Loved the beach vibes and relaxing colors. Download the Vacasa app for an easy stay! The full body mirrors in the living room were perfect for the many costume changes throughout the day, from early morning walk to beach to dinner to nighttime ghost crab strolling along the shore. It’s true they’re under construction but it really didn’t bother me at all! Was not very noisy and since only 2nd floor I used the stairs. Saw many others using the elevators and didn’t hear any issues. Many balconies were open but not mine. However, the view was still lovely and it was over 80-90F out so enjoying from inside the AC was perfect. View was unobstructed. If I wanted to go outside, the beach and pools are just steps away. Both pools were open during my stay 8/11-8/14. I could have definitely stayed here for a whole week or more, it was truly a relaxing stay! This may be the best time to book if you’re on a budget- this condo was relatively lower priced (like way lower!) than other beachfront condos probably due to the construction. Has everything you need within walking distance (Pineapple Willys, Press coffee shop, Wharf Buffet, Walmart liquor store, souvenir shop, Jaa’s Kitchen Jamaican food, ice cream and Circle K). Uber-friendly if you want to go further than walking distance. It was easy to get an Uber any time of day, including back to the airport at 5:30AM. Tips for the room, make sure you close the front door behind you when coming in- it doesn’t slam closed like a heavy hotel door. Also unlike a hotel, be mindful of your luggage. They don’t have valet or bag check, you’re fine if you leave your stuff in the car til check in but if you’re arriving earlier than check-in and without a car- they may not be able to accommodate your bags. A bag check area would be a welcome addition to this condominium! Loved my stay, thank you to all the friendly staff and security guards at the gate!! George was always welcoming coming in and out of the condo and even made some good suggestions for my trip.

We booked through Airbnb for our room at this location, so we knew what we were getting coming in. Our room was renovated and extremely nice. The checking in process through the office on arrival was a breeze and the associate working the front desk was very pleasant. Super easy in and out access through the gated lot. Still some renovations going on at this location as the main deck and pool are still closed at this time. The building itself has a bit of wear and tear as it is older and I will say the elevators will give you a bit of an uneasy feeling, they are definitely outdated. Overall happy with the location, room, and grounds considering some construction still in process. Also next to Pineapple Willys!

DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!! THE MARKETING SAYS "CERTAIN" THINGS ARE CLOSED BUT IN REALITY THEY MEAN ALL. No they won't help you either. Only reason I came was for the balcony on the beach (my ONE request when booking) and we get here and there is a note saying it's closed and cannot be used. Main pool is closed and under construction. Everything looks under construction. Went to go get something to drink, had to walk around everything to get to a vending machine that was out of order. When asked about the balcony, I was told "as stated in marketing, all balconies would be closed" when in fact it did NOT say all balconies, it said certain and it would of been nice to know the one I wanted was one of those!!! Wouldn't refund money. Wouldn't help. No soap in the condo. Just would not recommend. 0/10. Wouldn't give one star if Google allowed.