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92 Reviews, 10-Star ☀️ 1 House from Gulf | Private Beach | Beach Gear | 5200 SF | 6BR ☀️ 30A

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"Bella Vita"
A spacious living room with a white sofa, brown leather chairs, a coffee table with decorative items, and a large painting on the wall.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a vase of yellow flowers.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, nightstand, lamp, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a dresser.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Santa Rosa Beach
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Carriage House Guest Bedroom En Suite, 1 Queen, Main Level

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom En Suite, 1 King, Main Level

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom En Suite, 4 Twin Bed (Bunks), Main Level

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Bedroom En Suite, Main Level, 2 Queen

2 Queen Beds

Master En Suite, Main Level, King

1 King Bed

Private Studio Apartment, lower level, 1 Queen

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Apartment bathroom En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Carriage House Guest Bathroom En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Main level guest half bath

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

92 Reviews, 10-Star ☀️ 1 House from Gulf | Private Beach | Beach Gear | 5200 SF | 6BR ☀️ 30A

~ WHY YOU WILL LOVE "BELLA VITA" ~
• Beach entrance directly across from the driveway
• Private uncrowded beach
• 6 bedrooms, each with a private bathroom
• 2 master suites
• Includes carriage house + lower-level studio apartment
• 6 backpack beach chairs, wagon and umbrella
• 1 mile to Gulf Place shops, restaurants, and gas stations
• less than 10 minutes to Grand Boulevard shopping, dining, and movies & Silver Sands outlet mall

~ THE SPACE ~
“Bella Vita” is a spacious beach retreat just steps from the white sand, designed for easy, comfortable family vacations. The private beach entrance is located directly across from the driveway, giving guests a simple walk to the sand without the crowds or stairs often found at many beach accesses. Beach days are made even easier with included backpack beach chairs, a wagon, and an umbrella. Load up your snacks, drinks, cross over to the beach entrance, and settle in for a relaxing day by the water.

Inside, “Bella Vita” is bright, open, and thoughtfully arranged for large families or groups. One of the home's best features is its flexible layout, with 6 bedrooms, each with its own attached bathroom. The main home includes 2 king master suites, a double queen suite, and a bunk room, all with private bathrooms, shower/tub combos, and TVs.

Off the back deck, the carriage house suite offers a queen bed and a comfortable setup for guests who may enjoy a little extra separation from the main living area. This suite includes a sitting area, flat-screen TV, dining area for 4, kitchenette with compact refrigerator and coffee maker, plus a beautifully updated bathroom with a custom tile shower.

The lower-level studio apartment has a private exterior entrance and is a great option for a teenager, couple, or guest who prefers their own space. It features a queen bed, bistro table for 2, kitchenette with mini fridge, and bathroom with shower.

With convenient beach access, included beach gear, and a layout that gives everyone room to spread out, “Bella Vita” makes family beach vacations simple, comfortable, and memorable.

* Room Details *
King Master Suite
King Master Suite 2
Double Queen Suite
Bunk Room Suite - 2 Twin over Twins Bunks
Carriage House Queen Suite - above garage off from main home
Studio Apartment Queen Suite - lower level of main home

* Amenity Details *
Private beach across the street.
Private Beach Rules - No tents, canopies or umbrellas with sides. No umbrellas larger than 7 ft in diameter.
This beach does not allow beach service.

* Special Attention Rules *
Located in a private, family-friendly beach community with HOA guidelines in place.
No pets, smoking, parties, or events
Primary renter must be 30+, No college spring break groups
Maximum of 4 vehicles permitted in the front gravel parking area
Exterior security camera present for property safety; no interior cameras
ID verification by app and signed rental agreement required after booking

~ THE AREA ~
"Bella Vita" is off 30A in a quiet private community in Dune Allen, just a mile away from Gulf Place town center. This area is lined with artsy villages, coastal lakes, eclectic beach bars, world-class restaurants, and 25,000 acres of protected habitats. Stop by Perfect Pig for mouth watering food any time of day, sneak in a lunch or dinner at Stinky's Fish Camp or watch the dolphins from the second story of the the Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar. Florida's Scenic Highway 30A has something for everyone and is home to the world's most beautiful white sand beaches.

"Bella Vita" is located near many beach access points. The private Bullard beach access is across from the driveway. Public access within a few minutes includes Fort Panic beach access, Dune Allen Regional beach access, West Allen Loop beach access, and even Ed Walline regional beach access where you can walk across the street to Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar and grab a meal and drink to go and sit on the beach with fabulous food and a breathtaking view. The Villages of 30-A Include Dune Allen, Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, WaterColor Seaside, Seagrove, Watersound, Alys Beach, Seacrest, Rosemary Beach, and Inlet Beach.

~ WHY YOU WILL LOVE RENTING FROM BEACH LUXURY VACATIONS ~
• Locally owned and operated boutique management company
• Premier Hosting Partner on world-renowned booking platforms
• Consistently top-rated for cleanliness and guest experience
• Our team lives within 20 minutes of our homes for fast, local support
• True locals with insider dining and activity recommendations
• Personalized guidance for golf carts, bikes, beach services, and local adventures
• Trusted local connections—we recommend what we use with our own families
• Attentive, hands-on hosting with a focus on long-term guest relationships

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 9:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1401725vb
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

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Dune Allen Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin and Baytowne Wharf 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 Miramar Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider Club LA and LuLu's Destin, FL.. Jet skiing and kayaking 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

  • South Walton Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Dune Allen Regional Beach Access - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪South Of Philly - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 92 Reviews, 10-Star ☀️ 1 House from Gulf | Private Beach | Beach Gear | 5200 SF | 6BR ☀️ 30A pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 92 Reviews, 10-Star ☀️ 1 House from Gulf | Private Beach | Beach Gear | 5200 SF | 6BR ☀️ 30A?

As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 92 Reviews, 10-Star ☀️ 1 House from Gulf | Private Beach | Beach Gear | 5200 SF | 6BR ☀️ 30A on 12 September 2026 start from NZ$2,810, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 92 Reviews, 10-Star ☀️ 1 House from Gulf | Private Beach | Beach Gear | 5200 SF | 6BR ☀️ 30A?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 92 Reviews, 10-Star ☀️ 1 House from Gulf | Private Beach | Beach Gear | 5200 SF | 6BR ☀️ 30A?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 92 Reviews, 10-Star ☀️ 1 House from Gulf | Private Beach | Beach Gear | 5200 SF | 6BR ☀️ 30A?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is 92 Reviews, 10-Star ☀️ 1 House from Gulf | Private Beach | Beach Gear | 5200 SF | 6BR ☀️ 30A located?

Located in Dune Allen Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of South Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Beach. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 95 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Beachfront home

Huge house, basically beachfront. Management was helpful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Bella Vita:'Great private beach access.

Excellent site. Private beach very close. Plenty of bathrooms for our party of 13. Great bedrooms. Kitchen had every thing needed to fix good meals. Nice to have beach equipment.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very nice area and house has more than enough space to spread out.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paulette B.

Steps from the Ocean

This is the best location we have found on 30A and we have been coming for years. The home is in a quiet neighborhood with a private neighborhood beach, and it is less than 50 feet from the sand without the insane beachfront price. Management was wonderful and easy to communicate with. We loved our vacation. Thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beach house was perfect for our family reunion! We loved having the beach access so close , just steps from the front door. Another great feature was having bathroom for every bedroom! The large porch was wonderful for morning coffee gatherings. The only caveat was the basement bedroom was not on par with the other bedrooms. We are all in our 60’s, it is perhaps better suited for younger adults. Overall, we loved this property, and will return! Tracy G
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Highly recommend! 5 Star

We had a wonderful stay at this home and would absolutely book again. The location was hard to beat — across the street from the easy beach access (no stairs) while still tucked away in a peaceful neighborhood without all the heavy traffic and crowds. Having the private neighborhood beach access was a huge bonus. Especially with all of the provided beach equipment. The house was very clean and comfortable and had plenty of space for our family to relax after long beach days. We also appreciated how convenient the location was to restaurants, shopping, and activities around the 30A area. Stinkys Fish Camp is one of our go to favorite restaurants in the area and we love spending time at Gulf Place. Communication with Beach Luxury Vacations was excellent from start to finish. Check-in was simple, questions were answered quickly, and the entire process felt smooth and stress free. Highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

2nd stay

This was our second stay at this fabulous home, and it was just as wonderful as we remembered. The proximity to the beach is impossible to beat. Just a few steps from the driveway and your feet are in the sand, which made it so easy to go back and forth throughout the day. The home is beautiful, comfortable, and in such an amazing location. We loved every minute of our stay and would absolutely come back again. Thank you Beach Luxury Vacations for another great vacation at this home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Location, location, location

The location could not have been better. The beach access is right across the driveway, making it incredibly easy to walk back and forth throughout the day even for the older crowd. It was so convenient to run back for lunch, grab something we forgot, or take a break from the sun. The house itself was very clean and very well stocked. We especially enjoyed relaxing on the porch in the evenings. We had a wonderful stay and would absolutely book Bella Vita again for our next trip to 30A.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just wonderful. The home was so spacious and well equipped with everything we needed! The property management was top notch!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

jason o.

5 Star

Great house with lots of rooms for multiple families to spread out.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Large comfortable home

Large home that was perfect for our large family vacation. The apartment and carriage house gave plenty of privacy for our adult kids and their significant others while the main house served the purpose of our family dinners after a day at the beach, family game nights and lots of laughter. We absolutely loved the home, the location and how clean and comfortable it was.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Large beautiful home

Large beautiful home right across from the beach access. The apartment and carriage house were a fabulous addition for our adult children to stay in for privacy. We all gathered in the house for dinner after our days at the beach and ate at the most mouth watering restaurants near the home on the other days. One of the best family vacations ever!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

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

Great location close to the nice private beach

Concrete wash off area would be nice to help with the sand . Had private chef cook fish we caught offshore. Kids had a good time at dark on the beach running around catching crabs . Much quieter and private than Watercolors area .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Excellent experience

This beautifully decorated home is close to the beach and was large enough to host our multi generation vacation. Definitely received 5 star treatment from the host.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Felisa O.

Great Time with Family!!

Such a great place to stay! We had our entire family 9 adults 8 children and we were very comfortable in this home! We absolutely loved the privacy of the beach that is just a short walk across the street from the home. My grandchildren loved the bunk room with the video games! Definitely will be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for our family. My daughter and son in law with my 18 month old grandson was able to stay in the carriage house and give them the privacy needed while the rest of the family stayed in the main house. We was slighted disappointed that the downstairs bedroom was not connected to the main house but it worked okay for my in-laws because they like getting away from the crowd sometimes anyway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah g.

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

Family Vacay

Great layout for our large family vacay. Unbeatable location with a pristine private beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay in our home with the private beach access associated with this home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Great for a family

We love the place. Great setup for a family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT A.

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

October Stay

We had a wonderful time. Great location
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We are thrilled you enjoyed your trip and that we see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Caitie S.

Best Trip Ever! Thanks BLV

We really enjoyed our time at this spacious beach house! It's tucked into a peaceful, quiet area community off 30A by Gulf Place. The beach entrance is directly across the street, which was amazing, literally steps away!!!! The house had everything we needed—tons of space, a big front porch that was great for relaxing, and all the beach gear (chairs, umbrella, and a wagon) ready to go. It was the perfect setup for a laid-back beach trip. Beach Luxury Vacations was fantastic to work with—friendly, helpful, and on top of every detail. We had a smooth, stress-free stay and would absolutely come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Great location!

Wish check in could be a little earlier!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2022
Thank you for the review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay. The check in times are based on previous check out and the multiple steps to complete prior to your check in to make sure everything is perfect for your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

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

Amazing vacation

We had a wonderful week! House is very nice and spacious, plenty of room for a large group. Literally steps away from a private beach. The water is beautiful, beach has white powdery sand.....couldn't ask for a better family vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2024
Thank you for the great review! We are beyond thrilled that you had a wonderful week in our home and on the beautiful beaches.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

victoria g.

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

40th birthday celebration

Had a great time, ample space and perfect location. We had the beach all to ourselves!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina F.

Beautiful beach house!

We were pleasantly surprised to find this beautiful home available for our last minute spring break trip! Great place... just steps from the beach! Wonderful for large families or multiple families.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
We were so glad to be able to have you stay at one of our homes. We are thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time and hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hanson K.

great time

The house was great! Lots of amenities to make it comfortable. Everyone enjoyed themselves and we had a relaxing visit.

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