Title: Escape to Villa Lago: Sandestin Mediterranean Gem Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Escape to Villa Lago: Sandestin Mediterranean Gem Lakefront holiday home with water park and fitness centre ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64180000/64171700/64171630/75ceaea9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64180000/64171700/64171630/ff6d8224.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64180000/64171700/64171630/9c6082aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64180000/64171700/64171630/18375a36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64180000/64171700/64171630/53f6e578.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A water park, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Escape to Villa Lago: Sandestin Mediterranean Gem. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a gym. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 142188 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Gym - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Escape to Villa Lago: Sandestin Mediterranean Gem 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. MUST BE 25 TO RENT NO SMOKING PET FRIENDLY - NON REFUNDABLE FEE CHARGED FOR EACH PET ($200 for the first pet, $75 for the additional pet, with applicable tax), 2 DOGS ALLOWED UP TO 40 LBS each. 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. Getting Around: There is a golf cart reserved for your use. The golf cart is allowed on Sandestin Property only (beach and bayside). The golf cart is not to be driven on any road with a speed limit above 25 mph and doing so could result in a ticket from the South Walton Sheriff. Please do not drive on the paths but instead on the right side of the road. There is a designated golf cart parking area next to the beach access. The golf cart needs to be charged during your stay. The charger is conveniently located on the wall next to the cart parking area. Simply plug in the charger in the back of the cart. Very important: Please do not drive the golf cart on low battery (2 bars). If the battery is drained it will require towing to the dealership and towing charges will apply. Please do not drink and drive the golf cart. Please leave the golf cart key on the kitchen counter when you depart. If the key is lost there will be a replacement fee. If any damage occurs to the cart, please report it immediately. Other Things to Note: The Sandestin Baytowne Marina, offers nightly boat slip rentals. This full-service marina features 233 slips accommodating vessels up to 140 feet, with 90% of the slips available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that while the residential property at 1944 Baytowne Loop does not have its own boat slip, the nearby Sandestin Baytowne Marina provides convenient options for boaters. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the sea - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Gym - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Cycling nearby - Theme park 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 2,188 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30440000/30435000/30434916/0b94b031.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 BR Home in the Sandestin Resort! 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There is a Pet Fee for pet-friendly homes that will be collected after booking - No parties/events - E... ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Charge may apply ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site 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 that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Sugar Sands Sugar Sands Sandestin Miramar Sugar Sands (Sandestin Resort) Miramar Beach Sugar Sands (Sandestin Resort) Private vacation home 66db47cbb045540011bb021e ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.39175%2C-86.32082&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8UAJt09xlO9KYSuGo4YwZVd7kCM=) Miramar Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Baytowne Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles - Sirens at the Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles - Grand Boulevard at Sandestin - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles - Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles #### Getting around - Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Marina Bar And Grill - ‬19 min walk - ‪Dude & Meatball's - ‬15 min walk - ‪Tommy Bahama Store & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Rum Runners - ‬17 min walk - ‪Hammerheads Bar and Grill - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Escape to Villa Lago: Sandestin Mediterranean Gem have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Escape to Villa Lago: Sandestin Mediterranean Gem pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Escape to Villa Lago: Sandestin Mediterranean Gem? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Escape to Villa Lago: Sandestin Mediterranean Gem? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Escape to Villa Lago: Sandestin Mediterranean Gem located? > Located in Villa Lago, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Baytowne Wharf and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Miramar Beach. Blast Arcade and Laser Maze and Choctawhatchee Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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