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Reservation Process
Resort Collection by Southern Vacation Rentals understands the need for peace of mind when booking your beach vacation.
Southern Vacation Rental's Relaxed Cancellation Policy: Effective for reservations made after Dec. 1, 2021, our New Relaxed Cancellation Policy allows travelers to reserve with confidence and vacation with ease when booking their beach vacation.
We want all vacationers to feel confident about booking their beach vacation with Resort Collection by Southern Vacation Rentals. We collect a low deposit at the time of booking (for reservations made more than 30 days before arrival), and our automatic payment system ensures you won’t miss a payment date. With our new relaxed cancellation policy, you will be able to cancel your vacation at any time and receive a refund on the funds paid. This varies depending on how close you are to your arrival date. Please see below for the various options for our cancellation policy*:
- 30 Days or More Before Check-in: If we are notified of your intent to cancel 30 days or more before your check-in date, you will receive a refund minus our service fee, travel insurance and taxes.
- 15–29 Days Before Check-in: If we are notified of your intent to cancel 15–29 days before your check-in date, you will receive a refund minus the service fee, travel insurance, taxes, and 50% of the total reservation rent.
- 14 Days or Less Before Check-in: If we are notified of your intent to cancel 14 days or less before your check-in date, only the prepaid cleaning fee will be refunded.
In addition, bookings are also fast, secure, and contact-free. Book direct online from the comfort of your home or by calling 855-512-3843 to speak with one of our Guest Ambassadors.
*This cancellation policy does not apply to long-term reservations 28 days or more
A Gulf Coast beach vacation is a financial investment, and like any investment, you will want to protect it. That’s why Resort Collection by Southern Vacation Rentals offers optional vacation rental insurance through Generali / CSA, sometimes referred to as cancellation insurance. We highly recommend purchasing this travel protection, as it provides a significant level of coverage when unexpected circumstances threaten your Gulf Coast getaway.
Generali / CSA Vacation Rental Insurance takes care of you before, during, and after your vacation. This travel insurance plan covers you door to door—from the day after you buy your policy until you return home and includes CSA’s renowned 24-Hour Emergency Assistance Service for worldwide help whenever and wherever needed.
This plan protects your deposit and any monies paid in the event you are unable to take your vacation due to a covered reason outlined by CSA. Covered events can include cancellation due to sickness or injury, layoff, termination of previously granted military leave, and mandatory evacuation due to hurricanes. Other benefits may include pre-existing medical conditions, identity theft, and travel delays. Reasons related to COVID-19 may not be covered. For more information on included coverages, please see their travel insurance coverage PDF.
You have ten (10) days to decline the CSA Vacation Rental Insurance. To opt-out, you must sign and return the Refusal of Travel Insurance form included with your reservation confirmation.
We will email you your online rental agreement that will need to be electronically signed, along with information on travel insurance, how and where to check in, and any pertinent information needed for your stay.
Guests will have access to information on the app three to five days prior to check-in. Reservations must be paid in full, and contracts must be e-signed prior to this information becoming available.
One-week minimum stays may apply for certain properties during the summer and holiday periods, with a Friday or Saturday arrival and departure. During the off-season, we are typically more flexible with minimum nights, but it is dependent on the vacation rental.
Please check the individual property listing page on our website or call 855-512-3843 to speak with one of our Guest Ambassadors for details on any minimum stay requirements in place for your desired reservation dates.
Rental policies may differ per property and can be reviewed on the individual property listing page on our website or you may contact Southern Vacation Rentals at any time to ask questions or request information regarding rental policies for properties we manage.
All guests will receive a detailed outline of all rental policies applicable to their selected property as part of our reservation process.
Check-In & Check-Out Process
Trip Planning for Vacation Rentals in Panama City Beach
All properties have established maximum occupancy limits, as listed in the rental agreement. At no time during your reservation dates are guests allowed to exceed the maximum occupancy for your rental property.
Occupancy is defined as the total number of people at the rental property at any given time, not just overnight guests. All guests, including daytime visitors, must be registered on your guest registration.
Our team of locals will definitely tell you different answers based on personal preference but anytime of year can be a special time to visit "the World's Most Beautiful Beaches" along our emerald green waters and white sand coast.
Read our guide to each season for more information on the best time to vacation in Panama City Beach Florida or check out our PCB events for vacation planning ideas!
Snow Bird Guest Tips
Our offices are not open to the public. If you are in need of assistance, please call or text us through the numbers in your Guest Portal. The Guest Portal also contains important information about your rental including security codes, parking details, and WiFi login information.
We are not able to accept payments at our local offices.
- Panama City Beach
- 420 Churchwell Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32407