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By The WhichFamilyVacation EditorsReviewed 2026-06-17

Lost Key Golf & Beach Club vs Sandy Key Condominiums

Short answer

Lost Key Golf & Beach Club scores 85/100 on FamilyFactor to Sandy Key Condominiums' 82/100 — a 3-point gap. Lost Key Golf & Beach Club scores higher on kid amenities, safety, and parent downtime. Sandy Key Condominiums scores higher on location. Lost Key Golf & Beach Club is $$$; Sandy Key Condominiums is $$.

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FamilyFactor, side by side

Scored onLost Key Golf & Beach ClubSandy Key Condominiums
Kid amenitieskids club, water park, pool, playground8478
Room fit for familiessuites, connecting rooms, cribs, kitchenettes9088
Locationproximity to family attractions and walkability8390
Value for a family of fourrates, free-kid policies, what is included7680
Safetypool gates, balcony safety, gated property9284
Parent downtimeadult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting8474
FamilyFactor overall8582

Every number here is the property's own FamilyFactor score from the WhichFamilyVacation catalog. Bold marks a lead of 5 points or more — anything closer is a tie in practice.

Perdido Key — the area around Lost Key Golf & Beach Club
Area photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lost Key Golf & Beach Club

Perdido Key, FL · FamilyFactor 85/100 · $$$

A gated golf-and-beach resort on Perdido Key with spacious villa-style townhomes, a private beach club, zero-entry pool, and a 24-hour staffed entrance — one of the most self-contained family retreats on the Florida Panhandle.

Pick Lost Key Golf & Beach Club when

  • Kid amenities matters most to you — Lost Key Golf & Beach Club scores 84 to Sandy Key Condominiums' 78 (kids club, water park, pool, playground).
  • Safety matters most to you — Lost Key Golf & Beach Club scores 92 to Sandy Key Condominiums' 84 (pool gates, balcony safety, gated property).
  • Parent downtime matters most to you — Lost Key Golf & Beach Club scores 84 to Sandy Key Condominiums' 74 (adult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting).
  • You want private beach club with beach service and lockers, zero-entry olympic-size pool, and arnold palmer-designed championship golf course — listed for Lost Key Golf & Beach Club, not for Sandy Key Condominiums.
  • You need a 2-bedroom villa townhome and 3-bedroom villa townhome — in Lost Key Golf & Beach Club's room list, not Sandy Key Condominiums'.
  • You are travelling with teens — Lost Key Golf & Beach Club is scored for that group, Sandy Key Condominiums is not.
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Perdido Key — the area around Sandy Key Condominiums
Area photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sandy Key Condominiums

Perdido Key, FL · FamilyFactor 82/100 · $$

Three mid-rise towers sharing 800 feet of gated Gulf beachfront, two pools, tennis, and two- to three-bedroom condos — a perennial Perdido Key family staple where guests return year after year for the calm, uncrowded stretch of sugar-white sand.

Pick Sandy Key Condominiums when

  • Location matters most to you — Sandy Key Condominiums scores 90 to Lost Key Golf & Beach Club's 83 (proximity to family attractions and walkability).
  • You want 800 feet of private gulf beachfront, two outdoor swimming pools (one heated year-round), and hot tub — listed for Sandy Key Condominiums, not for Lost Key Golf & Beach Club.
  • You need a 2-bedroom condo and 3-bedroom condo — in Sandy Key Condominiums' room list, not Lost Key Golf & Beach Club's.
  • You are travelling with toddlers — Sandy Key Condominiums is scored for that group, Lost Key Golf & Beach Club is not.
  • Budget is the constraint — Sandy Key Condominiums sits in the $$ band against Lost Key Golf & Beach Club's $$$.
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Lost Key Golf & Beach Club vs Sandy Key Condominiums FAQ

Which is better for families, Lost Key Golf & Beach Club or Sandy Key Condominiums?

Lost Key Golf & Beach Club scores 85/100 on FamilyFactor to Sandy Key Condominiums' 82/100 — a 3-point gap. Lost Key Golf & Beach Club scores higher on kid amenities, safety, and parent downtime. Sandy Key Condominiums scores higher on location. Lost Key Golf & Beach Club is $$$; Sandy Key Condominiums is $$.

How do Lost Key Golf & Beach Club and Sandy Key Condominiums compare on price?

Lost Key Golf & Beach Club is in the $$$ band and Sandy Key Condominiums is in the $$ band. On the FamilyFactor value dimension, Lost Key Golf & Beach Club scores 76 and Sandy Key Condominiums scores 80. Rates move constantly, so check live prices for your dates.

Which has more for kids to do, Lost Key Golf & Beach Club or Sandy Key Condominiums?

Lost Key Golf & Beach Club scores 84/100 on kid amenities and Sandy Key Condominiums scores 78/100. That dimension covers kids club, water park, pool, and playground provision.

Which works better for a large family or a multi-generational trip?

Room fit is the dimension to read: Lost Key Golf & Beach Club scores 90/100 and Sandy Key Condominiums scores 88/100, covering suites, connecting rooms, cribs, and kitchenettes. Lost Key Golf & Beach Club lists 2-bedroom villa townhome, 3-bedroom villa townhome, and 4-bedroom villa townhome. Sandy Key Condominiums lists 2-bedroom condo and 3-bedroom condo.

Do parents get any downtime at either?

On parent downtime — adult amenities, quiet zones, babysitting — Lost Key Golf & Beach Club scores 84/100 and Sandy Key Condominiums scores 74/100. Worth checking before you book if it matters to you.

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