Sandestin & Baytowne
Resort-managed yield with turnkey infrastructure.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a 2,400-acre master-planned resort with its own beach, four golf courses, marina, and Baytowne Wharf entertainment district. The on-site rental program (Sandestin Vacation Rentals) handles every aspect of management, making this the most passive STR option on the Emerald Coast. Trade-off: lower net yield after resort fees and management.
Best for: Passive investors, second-home buyers wanting STR offset, out-of-state owners
Why investorschoose Sandestin.
- 01Highest occupancy on the Emerald Coast due to amenity-driven year-round demand
- 02Turnkey resort rental program handles bookings, cleaning, maintenance
- 03Owner-use windows can be reserved without losing rental status
- 04Multiple product types: high-rise, mid-rise, fairway home, marina condo
- 05Baytowne Wharf delivers walkable dining and entertainment for guests
Product mix
High-rise gulf-front condo
$650K–$2.5M. Tops'l, Beachside, Westwinds. Strongest ADR.
Bayside or fairway condo
$425K–$850K. Best entry point. Resort access included.
Single-family home
$1.4M–$5M. Pool, garage, larger groups, premium ADR.
What to watch for
Resort fees (~25-30% of gross) are higher than independent STR management
Resort dues are not optional and rise periodically
Some bayside units have weak ADR; underwrite carefully
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