[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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 Thomas Drive ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95810000/95805500/95805451/67914081.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95810000/95805500/95805451/fa61e80c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95810000/95805500/95805451/18326e7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95810000/95805500/95805451/c7d653b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95810000/95805500/95805451/38293ead.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire condo 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6620 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Pool - Outdoor space ## 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 transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking outside only ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - 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 - Snorkeling 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 ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33141700/33141692/22677667.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Friendly Low Rise Beach Front Condominiums East PC Beach Lower Grand Lagoon - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 159 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=33141692&PinnedHotelID=33141692&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93220000/93217200/93217159/58406757.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gulf-view 2-story condo near the beach with porch, streaming, W/D, & central AC Lower Grand Lagoon - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 7.2 Good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=93217159&PinnedHotelID=93217159&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73120000/73117600/73117571/524350d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront Resort Escape with Shared Pool and Private Washer/Dryer Lower Grand Lagoon - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 8.8 Excellent 36 reviews CA $110 CA $453 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=73117571&PinnedHotelID=73117571&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105760000/105755700/105755690/39409e65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful studio beach condo with shared pool & full W/D Lower Grand Lagoon - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=105755690&PinnedHotelID=105755690&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100702500/100702420/f68101fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ~Recently Remodeled/Near Beach & Great Attractions in Quiet Residential Area~ Lower Grand Lagoon - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=100702420&PinnedHotelID=100702420&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103150000/103146700/103146651/066d959b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shores of Panama 1402~Sleeps 6~End-Cap~Sunsets! 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b60aefx ## 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%7C30.15516%2C-85.77158&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mGoNcx8fqZJ5kkgf9nIkNpmaMAQ=) Panama City Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Thomas Drive - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Naval Support Activity Panama City - 6 min drive - 4.2 km - Publix Sports Park - 8 min drive - 6.3 km - St. Andrews State Park - 8 min drive - 4.9 km - Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 10 min drive - 7.7 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dat Cajun Place Cafe - ‬17 min walk - ‪Splash Bar Florida - ‬6 min walk - ‪outlaw bbq - ‬2 min walk - ‪Alibi Beach Lounge and Grill - ‬17 min walk - ‪Finn's Island Style Grub - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Beach & The Bum! 2- Min Walk to Sandy Beach! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is The Beach & The Bum! 2- Min Walk to Sandy Beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Beach & The Bum! 2- Min Walk to Sandy Beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Beach & The Bum! 2- Min Walk to Sandy Beach!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Beach & The Bum! 2- Min Walk to Sandy Beach! located? > Located in Lower Grand Lagoon, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Thomas Drive and St. Andrews Bay. Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center and The Sea Dragon are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## 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 10 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben D. Oct 18, 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. Mar 25, 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. May 31, 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. Jul 25, 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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