Title: The Beach & The Bum! 2-Min Walk to Sandy Beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=95805451&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # The Beach & The Bum! 2-Min Walk to Sandy Beach! Condo with a water park, steps from Panama City Beaches ## Photo gallery for The Beach & The Bum! 2-Min Walk to Sandy Beach! ![Exterior - The Beach & The Bum! 2-Min Walk to Sandy Beach! (Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95810000/95805500/95805451/18326e7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - The Beach & The Bum! 2-Min Walk to Sandy Beach! (Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95810000/95805500/95805451/2c0a3b06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - The Beach & The Bum! 2-Min Walk to Sandy Beach! (Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95810000/95805500/95805451/77ce1f64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Beach & The Bum! 2-Min Walk to Sandy Beach! (Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95810000/95805500/95805451/814fb89e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - The Beach & The Bum! 2-Min Walk to Sandy Beach! (Panama City Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95810000/95805500/95805451/fa61e80c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on the east end of Panama City Beach, Sandcastle Villas offers a peaceful retreat. Enjoy the community pool, and fresh water showers after a day at the nearby sandy beach. With full kitchen, dedicated living room and eating area upstairs you will feel right at home. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire condo 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6620 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Beach & The Bum! 2-Min Walk to Sandy Beach! Welcome to The Beach & The Bum! This unique property has everything you need to kick back and relax. Just a 2-minute walk to the sandy beach, you can smell the salt air from the front porch! Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located complex. Walking distance to shopping food, and fun! You will feel quite right at home with full kitchen, dedicated living room, and eating area. The kitchen has all your cooking needs. Full bathroom downstairs and 2nd full bathroom upstairs along with main bedroom, full bed in sleeping area at top of stairs, and twin trundle bed in the loft above the kitchen. (Home is on the 3rd level with no elevator) There is also a community pool, and fresh water showers at the bottom of the stairs to rinse the sand away. The unit comes with 1 dedicated parking space, additional parking can be extremely limited during peak season. \*if driving an SUV or large truck, you may need to use the overflow parking.\* Sleeping Arrangements: Queen Bed Full Bed Twin with twin trundle Beach towels are not provided, guests must bring their own. We provide a startup supply of paper towels, dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, trash bags, and toilet tissue. Sandcastle Villas is located on the east end of Panama City Beach, closest to all of the local eateries, and hangouts! I am easily reachable through the messaging system and can be reached through my cell phone in an emergency situation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking outside only ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 620 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93520000/93512200/93512122/w1080h800x0y0-8ff6c029.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lagoon Life! 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 Property Registration Number 29708 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. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b60aefx ## About the area Located in Lower Grand Lagoon, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Thomas Drive and Pier Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park. Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center and Water Planet are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Panama City Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Beach.dx8021) [View more Condo rentals in Panama City Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Beach-Condos.d8021-aaCondos.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C30.15516%2C-85.77158&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mGoNcx8fqZJ5kkgf9nIkNpmaMAQ=) Panama City Beach, FL ### What's nearby - ![Sunset in Panama City, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023330/61ad034c-f147-489d-be0b-65a87b5329a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Panama City Beaches 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Upper Grand Lagoon featuring tranquil scenes, a lake or waterhole and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190192/ec97388a-64d8-4470-a260-1426b7816f33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. Andrews Bay 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Thomas Drive 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - The Sea Dragon 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles ### Getting around - Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) 40 min drive ### Restaurants - Dat Cajun Place Cafe 17 min walk - Sonic Drive-In 7 min drive - McDonald's 6 min drive - Amy's Coffee House 6 min drive - outlaw bbq 2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Beach & The Bum! 2-Min Walk to Sandy Beach! have a pool? ### Is The Beach & The Bum! 2-Min Walk to Sandy Beach! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Beach & The Bum! 2-Min Walk to Sandy Beach!? ### What time is check-in at The Beach & The Bum! 2-Min Walk to Sandy Beach!? ### What time is check-out at The Beach & The Bum! 2-Min Walk to Sandy Beach!? ### Where is The Beach & The Bum! 2-Min Walk to Sandy Beach! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Beach & The Bum! 2-Min Walk to Sandy Beach! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben D. 18 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Nice location. Great for short stay.Easy access to beach. ##### Ben D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Forrest M. 25 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location Nice clean property. Walking ##### Forrest M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clay C. 31 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great Place! This was a very unique and awesome condo. The host was very quick to respond to all emails. Very clean unit. Absolutely 5 stars across the board. ##### Clay C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris S. 25 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect little spot! This place was perfect for our family of 6\. If i had to change anything it would just be newer tv's in the bedrooms so you can sign into your Netflix or other streaming apps. However it has cable and your at the beach so it was fine for us! Thanks nikki for responding immediately when i reached out. ##### Chris S. 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