Gulf Front + Communal Pool- 52 South Grande Beach Drive by Royal Destinations

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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a beach and ocean.
A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean. There are two lounge chairs with striped cushions.
A patio with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean.
A grassy area with a wooden bench and a view of the ocean.
A multi-story building with a beige facade, multiple windows, and a garage.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Blue Mountain Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Justin Gaffrey Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Blue Mountain Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Blue Mountain Beach and Coleman Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cave exploring.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Blue Mountain Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Justin Gaffrey Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Coleman Beach - 12 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tom Thumb Food Stores - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪South Of Philly - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Goatfeathers Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf Front + Communal Pool- 52 South Grande Beach Drive by Royal Destinations pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulf Front + Communal Pool- 52 South Grande Beach Drive by Royal Destinations?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front + Communal Pool- 52 South Grande Beach Drive by Royal Destinations?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front + Communal Pool- 52 South Grande Beach Drive by Royal Destinations?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front + Communal Pool- 52 South Grande Beach Drive by Royal Destinations located?

Nestled on the beach, this Blue Mountain Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Blue Mountain Beach and South Walton Beaches. Justin Gaffrey Gallery and CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Had a wonderful time at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Steve, we are so happy to hear you had a nice stay and hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
House clean and very nice. No issue at all with the house once we adapted to the living area and kitchen being on the third floor. Elevator was nice for my 72 year old knees! We had an issue initially with finding a place to enjoy the beach without being asked to move. Once we learned to set up at 5:45am, everything went smoothly. Just be prepared for that. We had a good trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2026
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the home and that the elevator made your stay more comfortable. We appreciate you sharing your experience, and we're happy to hear everything went smoothly once you got settled. Thank you for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another great trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

Very clean, beautiful, plenty of room to spread out, would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star review about our beautiful Gulf Front home, 52 S. Grande!! This home is located in a cozy, quaint area along Blue Mountain Beach with private beach access and amazing views from the balconies! We're so happy you and your family enjoy your stay and look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Covid getaway

The beauty of the environment and the comfort of the house kept our family of 9 let us live in our dream world for the complete week. Can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star Review!! 52 S Grande is such a happy home, with every bedroom painted in bright cheerful colors with everything you need to feel at home. The view at the Gulf Front home is absolutely breathtaking, you can see for miles from the balconies! We're happy you and your family enjoyed our happy home and your stay on 30A! We look forward in having to stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Accommodation, Perfect Vacation!!

This home provided the perfect accommodation fro an extended family of 12. There was ample space to gather as a family and then plenty of space for getting away for some private time. There was nothing like walking down the private boardwalk to the beach. I'll be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a wonderful review about our charming, Gulf Front Home, 52 S. Grande! This classic style beach home has plenty of room for large families with the most amazing views of our beautiful beaches!! We're so happy you and your family enjoyed our home and your stay on 30A! We look forward in having you stay with us again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: only thing that was very aggravating is the code/door opening at the pool!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2022
Hi Tana, we do apologize for the code issues you experienced during your stay. We would love to welcome you back for a better second impression at 52 South Grande Beach Drive in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Week at The Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a very nice time. Property was large enough to hold our group of 11. And beach was great.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2022
Marilynn, thank you for your kind review of your recent stay at 52 South Grande Beach Drive. With a spacious living room and open kitchen, this home is great for a large party to stay, while also having plenty of bedrooms to tuck into for some peace and quiet. The panoramic Gulf views make this home hard to forget and we are glad you enjoyed it. Come back and drink in the views with us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

30A Beach Babes

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable house on the beach, great location in Blue Mountain, good parking enough for 4 cars, responsive manager, grill was dead and they got us a new one next day. We are repeat renters with this house.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2025
Rebecca, we are glad to hear you had a nice stay at 52 South Grande Beach Drive and hope to welcome you back for another stay soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay! Plenty of room for 3 families. The loft was a great bonus space for the kids. Being steps from the beach was perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 December 2023
Catherine, we are glad to hear you had a nice stay at 52 South Grande Beach Drive. From the beautiful Gulf views to the Gulf front location, 52 South Grande Beach Drive is the perfect home for a relaxing getaway. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away to 30A

Wonderful house to spend vacation with friends !! Conveniently located, tastefully decorated, comfortable furniture for lounging, dining & balconies. Best equipped kitchen, it had everything & excellent for entertaining!! House was clean & no maintenance issues. We all voted to return !!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2024
Rebecca, we are thrilled to hear you had a nice stay and hope to welcome you back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location on beach, very clean, plenty of room

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is three story home on the beach. It was easy to find in a nice safe area. Very clean, everything you would need they have included plus there is an elevator for anyone who does not like the exercise of the stairs. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you for the 5 Star review about our beutiful Gulf Front home, 52 S. Grande!! This home is located in a cozy, quant area along Blue Mountain Beach with private beach access and amazing views from the balconies! We're so happy you and your family enjoy your stay and look forward to seeing you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

family fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: best stocked kitchen ever. every possible need was thought of. great bedding, towels, and furnishings. even the beach service set was was great and dependable
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review about our Gulf Front home, 52 S Grande! This home is definitely stocked with everything you'll need to enjoy your vacation! We're so happy you and your family enjoyed our home and your stay on 30A! We look forward to seeing you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful week at the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family of twelve were very comfortable The house and location were great and the elevator made getting luggage ect upstairs easy . Climbing the stairs was a good way to work off all the donuts and Cinnamon rolls we ate we would stay at this house again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2022
Hi Sarah! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your recent stay at 52 South Grande Beach Drive. 52 South Grande Beach Drive is a beautiful home located in Blue Mountain Beach. One of the many highlights of this beautiful home is definitely the distance until your toes hit the sand, just steps away. Let us know when you're ready to return - we would love to welcome you back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Five Star vacation home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved it and plan to keep coming back! Had some trouble with the elevator. Two chairs on patio are broken. Otherwise five stars.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2022
Narris, thank you for your review of your recent stay at 52 South Grande Beach Drive. We do apologize for the issues that you experienced with the elevator and the two chairs on the patio. Please let us know if we're able to offer assistance in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great beach vacations for whole family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, beach not overvrowdedNice house with beautiful view. two beautiful master bedrooms. Nice kitchen. Dining area could be better placed. Carpets in bedrooms should be replaced, maily on lowest level.Excellent maintenance service
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Charles, we are glad to hear you had a nice stay and hope to welcome you back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love this home! Location is fabulous. Steps to the beach. Short drive to Publix and lots of restaurants. Home is wonderful. Very clean and spacious. Elevator wasn't working our first night, but management sent out repairman the next morning. Can't wait to return.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you for such an amazing review!!! 52 S. Grande is an amazing Gulf Front Home with plenty of room for large families!! Breathtaking Views, walking distance to restaurants, shops and the local creamery! We're so happy you and your family enjoyed our home and your stay on 30A!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect House for Multiple Families right on the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The setup was perfect for the three families, each bedroom having it's own bathroom was super convenient. Own personal boardwalk down to the beach. We had one issue with hot water and the response time from maintenance was super quick and helpful. Would definitely recommend this house for large groups.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you for the wonderful review! 52 S. Grande is definitely the house for large groups! Our Gulf Front Home is perfectly located in Blue Mountain Beach, breathtaking views of our beautiful beaches, walking distance to shops and restaurants. We're happy you enjoyed our home and your vacation on 30A! We look forward to having you stay with us again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Beachside home- wonderful views & amenities

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time! the home was immaculate, Beach and views were perfect! loved having the extra fridge and stacked washer/dryer downstairs, the full size washer/dryer on 2nd, and the extra icemaker in the fully-stocked kitchen! Customer service was great, quickly repairing the minor issues we encountered after a storm. We used the community pool a few times also, and it was very well kept also. The location was great!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Ann, thank you for your kind review. We are thrilled to hear you had a nice stay at 52 South Grande Beach Drive. 52 South Grande Beach Drive is a great home and we are glad you enjoyed it. Featuring a great Gulf front location, 52 South Grande Beach Drive is the perfect home for a relaxing getaway. Come back and drink in the views again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay at great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is in a wonderful location. The private beach access allowed for a much more relaxed and enjoyable vacation. We walked to dinner and to get ice cream. The house is very spacious and well maintained. Lots of dishes, towels, etc for all of us. Parking was a bit cramped for 3 vehicles, but we made it work. Elevator broke a few times, but someone was sent quickly to fix the problem. Lots of restaurants and shopping nearby. Kids loved the community pool as well.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2021
We appreciate your glowing review of 52 South Grande Beach Drive! Thank you so much for coming to stay with us at this amazing beach home. This gorgeous gulf front home has everything you need and plenty of space for everyone. There's a great living room and kids area/loft on the 3rd floor, an elevator, a community pool, and 4 complimentary bikes. The views from the 2nd and 3rd floor balconies are absolutely breathtaking. Blue Mountain Beach also has several great restaurants for you to enjoy during your stay that are only a short walk away. We hope you come back and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Beach vacation ever!

After searching for a oceanside house for all 13 of us, I found this one. I continued to look for one as nice but less expensive and didn’t find one. We stretched our budget and booked as soon as we knew the date that worked for all 3 families. This house was even better than the pictures! The extra washer/dryer and refrigerator on the first floor were so helpful! We called to report the elevator not working and had quick service fixing it. The bikes were great and having the ground level patio and outdoor shower really helped keep the house less sandy. The decor was beautiful, not too much and very tasteful! The Kitchen was very well equipped and roomy enough for several cooks. The living area is wonderfully large and all if us had a place to sit. We hope to come back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2022
Ronald, we are so glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your recent stay at 52 South Grande Beach Drive. 52 South Grande Beach Drive is a beautiful and cozy home with an incredible Gulf front location. We hope you were able to take in every sunset from the balcony with panoramic views. We are happy to hear the home was stocked to your liking and you were able to comfortably make yourself at home. We do apologize for your elevator issues, but are glad to hear our team was able to fix these issues in a timely manner. Come back and drink in the views with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family week at Beach

They property is beautiful and great for a family. A few minor issues were solved quickly. There were only one towel per person in the house. Corrected quickly. We had eleven people but only 7 forks. We were delivered 4 additional forks, so we went to the store and purchased more forks and donated them to the property. We were told two rolls of toilet tissue per bathroom, not true. We purchased more and left it at the house. One bathroom is so small and crowded, the granddaughters had to sit side saddle on the commode. It was a great week, but not as nice as the family beach weeks we have enjoyed the last 11 years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The best house on the beach.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: In the 11 years we have been going on a big family vacation, this house and part of the beach topped them all. The house is fully stocked with everything you could need, from towels to kitchen items. Each floor was spacious and we loved that each bedroom had a bathroom. The house was clean upon arrival and they offered services to clean during our stay. Our favorite part about this house was the private gorgeous beach. Every morning they put signs up marking off a section of the beach for the South Grande Dr beach goers. If you looked left and right, the beach was packed but at our spot, there was plenty of room for our 7 kids to play and the adults to have a front room view of the ocean. I can not forget about the location! It is a very short walk to the Blue Mountain creamery, the blue mountain bakery, the Blue Mable restaurant and several other neat places! We are already planning to rent this house again next summer because it is amazing!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2023
Katrina, we are thrilled to hear you had a nice stay at 52 South Grande Beach Drive. 52 South Grande Beach Drive offers a hard to beat location and we are glad you enjoy it. We are happy to hear the home was stocked to your liking and you were able to comfortably make yourself at home. Come back and drink in the views with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay, the house was clean, definitely family friendly. The view was beautiful! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!!

We have stayed in a lot of rental houses on 30a and this one was our favorite! Blue Mountain is our favorite area and the private beach access was so nice. It also was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook, grill, make drinks etc! We love staying somewhere that you can walk to places and we were able to walk to several restaurants as well as Blue Mountain Creamery. It was the perfect fall break for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful beachfront Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home is outstanding. It was well furnished and well maintained. The rental company (Royal Destinations) was extremely helpful and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you for the amazing review about our amazing home, 52 S. Grande! This beautiful Gulf Front home has everything a family or large group needs to enjoy your vacation! The views from our home is absolutely breathtaking!! We're so happy you and your family enjoyed our home, your stay and look forward to having you stay with us again!
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