Dune Vista - Dune Allen Beach! 30A! Gulf Views! Private Pool! Steps to the Sand!

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A beachfront property with multiple houses, including a large white house with a balcony and a smaller blue house with a porch.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A two-story house with a pool, a balcony, and a view of the ocean.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a road, and a beach.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Santa Rosa Beach

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Dune Allen Beach, FL
  • Place, beach near Dune Allen Regional Beach Access
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

First Floor - Bonus Den

1 Double Sofa Bed

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

4 Single Bunk Beds

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Master Bathroom

Third Floor - Master Bathroom

Third Floor - Powder Room

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Dune Allen Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Blue Mountain Beach and Miramar Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Ready for a night out? Consider Club LA and LuLu's Destin, FL..
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Dune Allen Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • beach near Dune Allen Regional Beach Access - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tom Thumb Food Stores - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Goatfeathers Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dune Vista - Dune Allen Beach! 30A! Gulf Views! Private Pool! Steps to the Sand! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dune Vista - Dune Allen Beach! 30A! Gulf Views! Private Pool! Steps to the Sand!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dune Vista - Dune Allen Beach! 30A! Gulf Views! Private Pool! Steps to the Sand!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dune Vista - Dune Allen Beach! 30A! Gulf Views! Private Pool! Steps to the Sand!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dune Vista - Dune Allen Beach! 30A! Gulf Views! Private Pool! Steps to the Sand! located?

Located in Dune Allen Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of South Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Beach. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Can’t say enough great things about this place!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Wonderful! We are so happy that you enjoyed your time here. Thank you for your review and for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Property worked great for our family vacation. Lots of stairs for my Aunt but everyone had a great t

Everything was easy from booking to check in. We really enjoyed being close to the beach and having the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2022
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beautiful shores again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The stay was great!!

We had a fantastic time at Dune Allen Beach! The house was amazing and we loved that it was right on the beach! Thanks so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Danielle, Thank you so much for your kind review. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your recent stay at "Dune Vista" by Ocean Reef Resorts. We hope your travels bring you back our way again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home

Had a blast. Thank you for hosting.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Thank you for providing your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for being our guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Beach Trip

Very roomy, clean, great location. Loved having the pool. Wouldn’t be great for an older couples with the 3 sets of stairs. We had our legs toned by the time we left. We would stay again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2024
We appreciate your kind words about the property! We hope that you are able to make your way back to the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd time still amazing

This is my favorite house to stay in on the beach. It’s spacious enough for my family and their friends to come and enjoy a week at the beach. The master suite with steamer and oversized jetted tub are my favorite part. I loved this house last year and love it even more this one.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2023
Welcome back! We are happy to host returning customers like yourself and would love to have that honor again in the very near future. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and house

We had a wonderful stay at Dune Vista. Everything was as shown on the listing. Lots of room for multiple generations. The location is fantastic. You can see the beach and watch the dolphins rain or shine. It was very convenient. We plan to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2021
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hope that your travels bring you back to our beautiful shores soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very spacious and a nice view of the gulf

Our week long stay with the kids and grandkids was most enjoyable. Accessibility to the beach is convenient and the view from the 3rd floor in most impressive. Being there the first week of November it was perfect having the heated pool. The grandkids spent many hours there plus they had plenty of poolside chair and what seemed to be a new gas grill where we enjoyed cook outs pool side. The only down side was the many steps. At age 70 I'm in good enough shape to handle the stairs but for some tis could be a challenge. Over all it is a beautiful home and the amenities covered all our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2021
Thank you for staying with us! We are pleased to hear that you are satisfied with the property and it's location. We hope to see you on the shore again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dune Allen

Dune Allen was an amazing property! It was right on the beach, super easy to access. The property is the perfect distance away from the masses so the traffic wasn’t terrible. It’s a short golf cart ride away from restaurants. This might be a pro/or con depending on the ages of guests. The bunk room is on the bottom floor, which for smaller kids was a tad too far from the other bedrooms and parents. The house is pretty large. The ice machine was a great addition and the private pool was soo nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
We appreciate your kind words about the property! We hope that you are able to make your way back to the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

christmas vacation

We really loved the house and location to the beach was wonderful. Our location was good and it was a short ride to the grocery and about a 20 min drive to Destin for other offerings. Problems were: the jacuzzi in master on 3rd for only had 3 jets working and the steam shower did not work at all; the whirlpool tub in the master on the 2nd floor did not work; the door code did not work but was able to get that quickly fixed; the fan in the living area on the 3rd floor did not work; the ice maker did not work and the light in the bathroom at the top of the stairs on the 3rd floor kept going on and off. Other than those problems it was a wonderful vacation. The house was plenty big enough for the number of people in our party and the kids loved the pool. I would recommend this location to other friends and families.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
We are very sorry that you ran into these problems during your stay. I can assure you that all items mentioned have been added into work orders and will be taken care of promptly. Please do not let this deter you from using our services in the future as we strive to make each guests stay as comfortable and problem free as possible. We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely property needing some basic maintenance. Several door locks did not lock function

Pool wasn't usable for first 5 days - gross. Door locks were a safety concern. Screening was torn in several places. Chair in pool deck was broken. several chairs broken on porch. Lamp in 2 nd floor king room broken. Multiple light bulbs were out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2020
Steve - Thank you for staying with us and we appreciate you bringing these items to our attention. The pool is cleaned twice a week, unless there are weather delays or other interferences that may occur. Nonetheless, we have addressed this with the pool vendor and have since had the matter rectified. As for the door locks, the homeowner has recently upgraded most locks within the home and we have sent maintenance over to ensure all are in working order. These unique locks operate on a 3 point locking system created for high winds and heightened home security. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts and we hope to host you again in the very near future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sweet 16

The home was very nice and comfortable. Great accessibility to the beach with great views of the water. There are a lot of stairs to get to the main floor, but the space and views are worth the climb.. The elevator would be beneficial for members of a party with mobility challenges. The bedrooms are spacious and the bunk bed room and down train lounge area is super cool,! The grill needs to be either professionally cleaned or replaced. We had to purchase a new propain tank for the grill to work, and it was still not working well. There is a broken chair at the pool that needs to be removed and disposed of. Other than that, the stay was wonderful.!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2021
Thank you for providing your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Please let us know when you plan on another trip to the area. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spring Break 2025

House if great location. The pool heater didn't work had to call several times to get it fixed. a/c on 2nd floor wasn't working- they did bring in portable a/c units to help. The carpet had stains and the furniture. For the cleaning fee you pay you would think these items would be addressed. We found cockroaches in the unit. I spent way to much time on the phone and email trying to address maintenance issues- this was supposed to be a vacation and the for price shouldn't have to deal with anything but unpacking.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2025
We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay. Please rest assured that we’ve already submitted work orders for the items you mentioned, and they will be addressed promptly. We strive to ensure every guest has a comfortable, problem-free experience, and we hope to have the chance to serve you again in the future. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

Enjoyed location, property maintained and clean. TVs need updating and internet slow. Ice maker in kitchen was very nice to have. Heated pool was not very warm. Overall would stay again especially if updates were made.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2021
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beautiful shores again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful, will return!

House was perfect for our family of 12. Location was amazing and views wonderful. I found the beds comfortable and rooms large. The bunk room was perfect for the kids! We had a little problem with pool heater but it was fixed promptly! Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2021
Thank you for staying with us! We are pleased to hear that you are satisfied with the property and it's location. We hope to see you on the shore again soon!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Try to charge us for previous damage and property had no hot water in kitchen or 2nd floor smallbatg

For what they charge to clean it the place was still dirty upon checking in. Urine was on master bath on 3rd floor. Looked like floor was not mopped or dusted. I have been checked out for two weeks and get a charge for paint damage that was in the first floor bunkroom that we did not use other than getting a comforter out of the first night because the heat didn't work on the 2nd floor. Damage was there previously. Total scammers. They tried to send in a plumber during a pandemic that we did not request. No hot water in kitchen or small bath on 2nd floor. Pool was heated per my request but was not clean. House was fine and on the beach but had a lot to be desired and they try to charge you for prior property damage and use. There were some light fixtures missing, screen on third floor was unattached at the bottom. Don't waste your time with this company as they are shady and try to pass the buck to unsuspecting customers who did not cause damage. We had three people over 70 and two over 40 and an infant. We were only on the 2nd and third floors other than when we left to get to our car. Do not use ocean reef property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 February 2021
Thank you for bringing these items to our attention. The home was touched up the day of your arrival and was inspected by a senior representative. When you reported that the heat was not working I do see that we sent over a technician to work on the problem as well as space heaters to keep you warm for the time being also you reported no hot water and you requested it to be fixed so we did not have any other choice than to send a plumber to take care of the problem. As for the paint damage many representatives from our company had been in the home in previous days and it was not there nor was it reported until after your departure. Nonetheless we do apologize for any inconvenience you may have encountered on your vacation as we strive to keep our homes in the best condition possible and make each stay comfortable for each guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break vacation

Nice property, beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

My vacation rental

The house was beautiful and we loved the fact that it was right on the beach, but we could have used the elevator. We had 4 seniors and one person with back issues and the elevator would have made it easier of us all. The owners should have it operating for the amount of money we paid. Thank You
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful beach house with great views

This house is very spacious with 3 floors. I would say it would not be good with those who have issues with stairs...you will get a work out bringing in the groceries. The are 2 master bedrooms that are both huge with equally large bathrooms. The top floor has a screened in porch. The kitchen even has a separate ice maker. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you for your feedback! Happy to hear how much you enjoyed your recent stay at "Dunevista" by Ocean Reef Resorts! Let us know when your travels bring you back to the Emerald Coast!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful house, beautiful beach

We stayed in Aug 2018 with two toddlers, two adults, and two seniors. The house was beautiful, even better than the pictures. Very open and updated. The walk to the beach is so quick and the pool is a nice size with plenty of chairs. Pool is mostly shaded in the afternoon which was a nice break from the beach sun. The property management company was accodmating and helped make our stay easier. The minor problems we did encounter: - the house needed to be cleaned better when we arrived, we requested the tables/counters rewiped and floors swept, which they did for us, but it still wasn’t totally clean. -My parents had a hard time with the all of the stairs (which would be a problem with any 3 story house) - the outdoor grill was too dirty to attempt to clean and use Overall, the house worked great for us just wish it’d been cleaned better.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Jamie, We appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the home. Give us a call when you would like to start planning another trip to the beach!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amazing, family friendly

It was great. Everyone enjoyed it thoroughly. Only downside is that the stairs are killer!! Use of the elevator would have made it a 5star experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you for staying with us! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Unfortunately for safety concerns none of our private home elevators are accessible. Give us a call when you wish to return to the beautiful beaches of South Walton!
Verified review

8/10 Good

The Dune Vista House is perfect for a family beach vacation!!

The house was the perfect location and big enough for our family of 13. The pool was very nice when we wanted to come up from the beach. Loved the garage where all of our beach items were stored overnight. The only negative was the house was lacking in cleanliness. Nothing had been dusted and baseboards and corners of rooms were dirty. Overall, we loved the house for location, especially since the Destin roads are so tore up for construction. We liked how the bedrooms were split up for more privacy. In conclusion, the decor was nice but the bottom floor sofa could be cleaned as with dusting the rest of the house. Would love to have a full length mirror and my moms room didn’t have a television.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Sherry, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef, all cleaning items have been addressed and will be taken care of accordingly. Give us a call when you want to start planning another great trip to the beach!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Best Vacation Ever!

We really enjoyed our stay @ Dune Vista! The House was so comfortable for our family of 10. The view of the ocean was beautiful and access to the beach was perfect! Loved the sunsets each night and enjoyed the pool in the afternoons! We were blessed to be present to witness our daughter’s engagement on the beach at sunset one evening during our stay and look forward to coming back to Santa Rosa again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your recent stay at "Dune Vista" by Ocean Reef Resorts. We hope your travels bring you back our way again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great property for multiple families!

We really enjoyed our stay here! We had 3 families with kids and it was perfect for multiple families. We love the Santa Rosa area. We rented bikes while we were there are bike paths on most of 30A. Also, great fish market near by called GoatFeathers. If you like to cook seafood, they have the freshest shrimp and fish around! The house is right on the beach so we enjoyed sunset every night! On the pool, we paid for the pool to be heated for our entire stay however the pool heater would kick out and then we would have a cold pool. The management company said that was normal but we own a pool and know you can put them on continuous heat. It was a bit frustrating as this meant we missed a couple of days of swimming!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Stacy - Thank you for staying with us! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. I apologize about the pool heater going in and out. We have since had the pool tech go over and correct this issue. Give us a call when you wish to return to the beautiful beaches of South Walton!
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