Escape to Villa Lago: A Mediterranean-Style Gem in Sandestin®

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14203 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Washer

Gym

Pool

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Miramar Beach, FL

The Village of Baytowne Wharf
16 min walk
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin
6 min drive
Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
6 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
23 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Summary:
Rare Gem in Sandestin!

Located in Sandestin's top rental area, this home features a serene covered patio overlooking the lake—perfect for relaxing outdoors. Plus, enjoy the convenience of an included golf cart to explore the resort in style!

The Space:
Mediterranean-Style Luxury
-5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths in the prestigious Villa Lago community.
-Open-concept living with natural light and stunning lake views.
-Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.

Perfect for Groups
-Sleeps up to 14 guests.
-King-size master suite on the first floor with a walk-in shower and Whirlpool tub.
-Four additional upstairs bedrooms, including a fun kids’ bunk room with 2 sets of bunk beds.

The Neighborhood:
Resort Living at Its Best
-Located on the north side of Sandestin® Resort.
-Golf cart included for easy access to resort amenities.
-Explore Baytowne Wharf and Grand Boulevard for dining, shopping, and nightlife.

Family-Friendly Fun
-Activities for kids: Baytowne Adventure Zone, Blast Arcade, and weekly events like luaus, fireworks, and magic shows.
-Jolee’s Island Nature Park offers 5 acres of trails, picnic spots, a playground, and relaxing swings.

Relax and Unwind
-Sandestin Marina: breathtaking sunset views, watersport rentals, and refreshing drinks.
-Covered patio overlooking the lake for peaceful moments.

Other Things to Note:
MUST BE 25 TO RENT

PET FRIENDLY - NON REFUNDABLE FEE CHARGED FOR EACH PET ($150 for the first pet, $50 for the additional pet, with applicable tax), 2 DOGS ALLOWED. NO AGGRESSIVE BREEDS.

NO SMOKING

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Blast Arcade and Laser Maze. You'll find features like a gym and a water park. The vacation home offers a jetted tub and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
Splash around at the water park
Onsite recreation includes a gym
Just a 3-minute drive from Blast Arcade and Laser Maze and a few minutes from Choctawhatchee Bay

This vacation home offers its guests a water park and a fitness center.

Property manager

Beach Bums Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Pool/Spa

Shared/communal pool

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
Ice maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

3.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Jetted
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the sea
On the lake
On the waterfront
Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

Water park
Fitness centre
Golf privileges
Cycling on site
Cycling nearby
Theme parks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 2188 sq ft (203.3 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Sugar Sands

Sugar Sands Sandestin Miramar

Sugar Sands (Sandestin Resort) Miramar Beach

Sugar Sands (Sandestin Resort) Private vacation home

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Escape to Villa Lago: A Mediterranean-Style Gem in Sandestin® Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Candace N.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

barb W.

31 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacay

Fun area to stay in with kids, teens and adults. Loved the golf carts and the ease of getting around.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

21 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious Home in quiet community

This Villa Lago property was simply perfect for our family of 10 to celebrate Mom's 90th birthday. Mom LOVED riding the golf carts with us all over the area and even to Publix. Beach Bums Property Mgmt. (specifically Monica and Stacy) went above and beyond in their very busy day to answer our questions and to make sure we were taken care of immediately. Monica said several times, "Don't worry, I will take care of that, enjoy your vacation".

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets

6 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great location. This is an awesome place to stay for families. We will definitely be back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joshua P.

5 Jun 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very Disappointed

Beach condo ◦ Upstairs bedroom- fan missing remote so couldn’t be used ◦ Handrails- both very wobbly. One of ours almost fell with his 2yo toddler in hand. ◦ Blinds- wouldn’t stay closed- ◦ Cookware- warped ◦ Front door trouble locking ◦ Toilet clogged multiple times ◦ Shower knob broken in master bath- fell off when turned ◦ Golf cart-one had trouble reversing-told us to just park where we didn’t have to reverse, one lost battery quickly- mechanic said the batteries were hot and needed to be replaced. New golf cart had an apple tag that kept notifying our phones-property manager said she’d handle but never followed up with response ◦ Den furniture stained ◦ Golf cart fined? For being on grass but larger six person cart had no room to park. ◦ Trash can taken when we put it out on street but never returned, trash had to sit out. ◦ Parked further out at beach bc booked through third party and Sandestin won’t let you park in their designated, gated parking if you book though with a third party. ◦ We will be seeking refund.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

PJ T.

23 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for groups!

We greatly enjoyed the house and the fact 5 adult males could each have our own rooms. Would be a great spot for multiple families to shared as well. Walking distance to Baytowne Wharf but no need to with the two golf carts!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

25 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location.

Just as listed. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis S M.

2 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Sugar Sands 1944 baytowne loop

The property was exactly as described. It was large enough to comfortably house our group of 9. Bonus points for never running out of hot water! We also really enjoyed the golf carts. Thanks to Monica for responding quickly to replace a broken plug on the red cart.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

10 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation Spot

Great and easy spring break getaway. Monica was awesome to work with!! 2 golf carts was a game changer! Definitely our new go to rental in sandestin!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

24 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay managed by a great team!

Loved this spot. Very clean, great place to relax, and most of all, run by a great team!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christy D., Champaign, IL

19 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We had a great stay at Sugar Sands in Villa Lago. The house was conveniently located in the golf resort with easy access to the wharf and beach with the two golf carts. Was very comfortable for our 8 people. Enjoyed it very much!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

2 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

New Year Getaway

We come to this area every New Years after Christmas. It is a great place to stay! Easy access and great neighborhood. 2 Golf carts make travel easy to Baytowne Wharf and grocery store. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

ashley r., Where do you live?

31 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

We absolutely loved the house We came for a friend's daughters wedding. The house was great for 8 adults, it was clean, the golf carts were super helpful!!! And we thoroughly enjoyed our trip

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

30 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay!

This is a beautiful home with a great location! It was clean, spacious, quiet, adequately furnished (including the two golf carts). We had a very minor issue and the property manager and the owner of the property did all they could to resolve the issue promptly. We would stay again in a heart beat!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia D.

25 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Definitely will stay at the property agat

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Eugenie K.

13 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Great community, ease of everything close by with golf carts.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P., Atlanta, GA

6 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip

Beautiful home in a great community, wonderful communication!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

April S., Des Allemands, LA

18 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Poor communication & did not include all listed amenities

My biggest concern when we booked this property for 8 people was the availability of the 2 golf carts listed & pictured in the property description. When I booked the property in February, I tried messaging the property manager via the app regarding the availability of the 2 carts, since we had a party of 8. I never got a response to that or the multiple other questions I asked via the message board on the VRBO app. It wasn’t until I sent an email with under 2 weeks until check-in that I got a phone call. I was assured that there would be 2 carts to use to take us to dinners, shopping, the beach and the festival. When we arrived that evening, there was only 1 cart. I texted the manager immediately and she said she meant to text me that the other cart was being serviced and deemed unsafe to use. She said a replacement would be delivered the next morning. At 1pm the next day, I sent another text because we hadn’t had the replacement delivered or heard back from her regarding this issue. She called and told me they didn’t have any available to deliver, but she was working on it and that she’d let me know. I never heard back from her again. There are so many things to enjoy in this town and having golf carts to use instead of a vehicle is way more convenient. I’m angry at the lack of communication from this rental company. The home itself is beautiful. It was clean, updated and very comfortable for our party of 8. Having to drive a large SUV around and try to park, having sand all over the SUV from the beach and making 2 trips on the golf carts was a real inconvenience, and not what we planned for.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021