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Walk to Beach & Gulf Place, Bikes, King beds, Luxury 30A Coast Retreat

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Open concept living room, dining room and kitchen.
Front of house with parking for 3 cars
Entryway
Front porch to relax
Upstairs porch with seating and daybed to lounge on lazy afternoons

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 9204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Downstairs Primary

1 King Bed

Upstairs Guest Room

1 King Bed

Upstairs Primary

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunk bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs Primary Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room

Toilet

Upstairs Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Primary bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to Beach & Gulf Place, Bikes, King beds, Luxury 30A Coast Retreat

The Blue Heron 30A

A modern 4 bedroom, 4 ½ bath 2-story home, built in 2017 is located only a short flat walk to the beach in a quiet neighborhood. It is a spacious 2200 sqft beach home decorated in a modern coastal style, with 10ft ceilings and white washed oak hardwood floors throughout.

Whether preparing a meal in the well-stocked kitchen, playing games, or lounging on the comfy sectional watching a movie on the Smart TV, memory-making family time is encouraged by the bright, airy, and open floor plan. We have 2 front porches and a secluded back patio with seating and a gas barbecue grill for relaxing outside. 4 bikes are available for your use during your stay.

The home sleeps 9 comfortably with each bedroom having their own bathroom.
Primary BR Downstairs – King bed, double sink vanity, tile surround soaking tub and shower combo
Primary BR Upstairs – King bed, double sink vanity, large tiled walk in shower and private porch with daybed, perfect for relaxing with a book or coffee
Bedroom 3 Upstairs – King bed, large tiled walk in shower
Bedroom 4 Upstairs – Twin bunk bed + Trundle, tiled surround tub/shower combo

Full Size Washer/Dryer Downstairs

Designed with family fun in mind, there's something for everyone here. If you are looking to put your toes in the sugar white sand beaches and emerald water, you are a 10 min walk to Ed Walline Public Beach Access which is equipped with parking, bathrooms, outdoor showers, picnic tables, grills and is ADA accessible. Across from the beach access is Gulf Place which offers restaurants like Shunk Gulley with stunning gulf views, shopping, bike rentals and live entertainment. If the pool is more your speed, we are just a few houses away from the community pool which is never crowded because it is only available to the small number of homes on our street. From Gulf Place you have access to the 19 mile paved bike path that parallels the entire length of 30A passing through all the famous beach communities (Dune Allen Beach, Grayton Beach, Seacrest Beach, Seaside, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach).

For shoppers, the Grand Boulevard shops and Silver Sands Premium outlet mall have anything you may want, and there are numerous golf courses nearby and several tennis facilities all within a 15 minute drive.

Note: Parking for 3 cars. No student rentals. Street legal golf carts are allowed on 30A.

Guests pets are not allowed and smoking is not permitted in our home.

Grocery stores are less than a 10-minute drive and Publix now has online ordering and delivery to our area allowing you more time to relax and enjoy your vacation.

Property manager

Angela Rhoton
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
External Eufy doorbell, with camera to enable remote guest assistance.
At anytime during your stay if more than 9 total guest stay overnight your reservation will be canceled immediately with no refunds.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Santa Rosa Beach and Blue Mountain Beach. Sundog Books and Sirens at the Beach are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • 30A Bike Trail - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Seaside Beach - 16 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Shoppe at 30A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Mctighes Irish Pub - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Walk to Beach & Gulf Place, Bikes, King beds, Luxury 30A Coast Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Walk to Beach & Gulf Place, Bikes, King beds, Luxury 30A Coast Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Beach & Gulf Place, Bikes, King beds, Luxury 30A Coast Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Beach & Gulf Place, Bikes, King beds, Luxury 30A Coast Retreat ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Beach & Gulf Place, Bikes, King beds, Luxury 30A Coast Retreat located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Beach. CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery and Justin Gaffrey Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation retreat!

This beautiful house was perfect for 9 of us. We and our family of 6 and friends family of 3 found everything to be just what we hoped for. The beds were comfortable and the ensuites for each bedroom was wonderful. The house was very clean and all the extras for our stay was provided. Location peaceful and great for short drive or walk to town and beach. The info book made everything easier. Great vacation had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay!

This was our 3rd time staying and we have never been disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joscelyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay at the Blue Heron

Beautiful property!! We really enjoyed our stay. Angela is a great hostess!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We loved staying here. The property is in a great location. An easy walk to the beach, restaurants and shops. Not in a really busy, touristy area so it was perfect for what we wanted. Hosts were really nice and accommodating. They immediately took care of anything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget F., Little Rock, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

The whole process was very simple and easy! We enjoyed our stay at the Blue Heron! The house had everything we needed and was in close proximity to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don L., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return Trip

We had a great trip once again! Thank you for opening your beautiful house to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation!

We had a wonderful stay at Angela's home. The accommodations met all of our needs and Angela was very quick to reply with answers to our questions. The house is in a great location, very clean and comfortable. If we ever return to Santa Rosa, we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick trip

Great home and host
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice!

We eenjoyed our stay. Angela was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Don L., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Great host, house and location! Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Beautiful home a short walk from the beach. The house is even better than the pictures, gorgeous while still making you feel at home. Close to the beach and great restaurants. I would recommend this to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely beach home

Great layout for families. Huge and clean bathrooms and bedrooms. Great kitchen and living room. Loved the large sofa so everyone can be comfortable. Would definitely rent the home again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Getaway

Our family vacation at The Blue Heron was just what we needed. Angela is a wonderful host and her home was clean and well stocked. The neighborhood is quiet and it is an easy walk to beach and coffee shop. Each bedroom having its own bathroom is a huge plus! Would vacation here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heloise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Getaway

It was a beautiful home located conveniently to everything. Even the bad weather did not dampen our stay. The kids were still able to get out and enjoy a bike ride and the adults were able to get out and enjoy leisurely walks! Would highly recommend this location! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cayce w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So relaxing and convenient

This place was perfect. Host was AMAZING. Well decorated and tidy. Blocks from shops coffee restaurants and beach. Quiet neighborhood. Great internet. Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phillip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

We had a family wedding and this listing was perfect location for not only the venue but to everything. I would highly recommended this rental . Very clean, spacious and we lacked for nothing but the steaks we grilled. Very comfortable house for three adult couples and kids. The 3 master bedrooms were perfect for our group. We definitely plan on staying here again in late summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., Alpharetta, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect October Getaway!

Can not say enough good things about The Blue Heron! Adorable house, perfect location, and great little town. All king size beds were great for the adults and our three year old loved the bunk room. The bikes and extra beach towels were nice to have. Cooking was easy as they have all the essentials you need. We will definitely be coming back again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Place!

This place was great. Looks brand new. There was plenty of everything from towels to pots and pans to trash bags. They had everything- beach towels, bikes, boogie boards, etc. The house itself was awesome. Bigger than it looks on TV. All my family thanked me for picking a great place. You will love it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C., Downers Grove, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Heron Stay for Spring Break 2022

The property was great and was a perfect fit for all 9 of us, including 3 kids who loved the bunk bedroom. I thought the house was even better in person than through the photos. It had a great space and met all of our needs. It's a very short walk to 30A, and close by a lot of local places, and the beach. We had a great time and would stay there again. Angela was great through the whole process and answered a few questions about the area prior to us arriving, and provided some great recommendations.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

ValerieV M., Little Rock, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage home

Home was stocked with everything that you need for your beach vacation. It was beautifully decorated with space for everyone! It came with 4 bikes but, we choose to rent a golf cart to get around. We also used the neighborhood pool. I would give this home 10 stars!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Santa Rosa Gem

If you are looking to stay on 30A look no further, just book this house! The location is PERFECT! It is tucked away on a quite street with a private back yard and is just a quick bike ride/walk to the beach. It is also just a minutes walk to the pool! The house is clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. It was plenty of space for 3 families and a huge bonus that each room had its own bathroom. The house is equipped with everything you could need to enjoy your stay - from the kitchen to the beach (chairs, towels, toys, umbrella). The host is easy to communicate with and very responsive. We had a great time during our stay at the Blue Heron and are thankful for all the wonderful memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tish B., Edmond

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florida Vacation.

The house was gorgeous!! The location was great for us. Check in process was super easy and Angela was also available if we needed anything. There were 4 adults and 2 children (10 and 2) and we had plenty of space. They supplied beach chairs, towels, umbrella, and toys and that was amazing!!! We were so thankful for that. We also enjoyed riding the bikes that were supplied. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Vacation House

This house was perfect for our party of 9! Plenty of room to spread out and lovely when we wanted to be together! The outdoor porches and patios were amazing and the inside was even better. Quick golf cart drive to the beach and a 2 minute walk to the community pool. Kids 7-14 we’re happy with the WiFi and the adults slept great in the beds! We will definitely book this house again! So clean too and I’m particular about that!!! A+ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH M., JONESBORO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family beach trip

This property is absolutely perfect! The property has so many extra touches that made our stay fantastic. The space is large enough for everyone to gather, eat, play game, watch a movie, yet everyone also has their own space. The book provided with tips, and ideas for restaurants and activities was wonderful, as we had a rainy day. The neighbors are friendly and it was just an overall wonderful place to stay. We will be back and I'm ready to go right now! The host was also great in communication related to a few questions we had prior to arrival. Thank you for this wonderful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay and Hospitality at Blue Heron!

Our family took a long anticipated and needed week at Santa Rosa, with two children (17 & 20) and their two friends. The property itself was everything advertised and more, spacious, very well stocked, tastefully decorated and immaculately clean. Communication with Angela was excellent. Very convenient to the Beach (walking distance) and restaurants and shops. My son left some clothes hanging when we left, and Angela was kind to ship them to him at college in Memphis. We truly felt like we were staying with family, and certainly hope to stay again. So thankful for this wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Angela Rhoton

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We love travel and spent 3 years living on a sailboat. We’ve moved back to land, but we missed the water and beach so we decided to buy a home within an easy driving distance from our home in GA. In 2023, we moved to Santa Rosa Beach and use this home to host family and friends when it’s not being rented so please treat it as you would your own and please enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We loved the location (proximity to 30A, the beach, restaurants, shopping), modern coastal style, quiet secluded neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

2 porches and secluded back patio to relax, short walk to beach, community pool on street, space for family to spread out, privacy with all en-suite bathrooms.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests