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Gulf Front Home w/ Heated Pool, Large Covered Porches, Private Beach Access
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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5 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 12306.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Sleeper Sofa
1 Queen Bed
6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
2nd floor half bath
Towels provided · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bathtub · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 6
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 7
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Master 2nd floor
+2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Gulf Front Home w/ Heated Pool, Large Covered Porches, Private Beach Access
Gritz Carlton ~ Scenic 30A Vacation Rental on Beach with Pool and Spa
Stay at 30A’s southern version of the Ritz-Carlton – Gritz Carlton in Gulf Place/Dune Allen Beach. This gorgeous Gulf front home is just the right mix of sugar white sand, emerald green water, and sweet Southern hospitality. Your stay places you directly on the beach where you enjoy not only the view but also the ocean breezes and the sound of the surf. There is private beach access from the house that places you directly on the sugar white beaches. There is also a heated pool /spa with jets that overlooks the gulf. As you exit US 98 onto Scenic 30A, you know immediately that you are in a special place with over 40% of the area protected from future developments with dune lakes, charming communities, white sands and emerald waters. Gulf Place offers an array of shopping, outdoor activities, festivals and events. Please note that this slice of paradise is only offered through VRBO and is not affiliated with any other third parties.
The house is situated about 23 feet above sea level, which offers spectacular views of sunsets and sun rises, standing two stories tall and spanning 3,300 square feet. This vacation home host five bedrooms, six and a half bathrooms and has accommodations for twelve of your friends or family members. Both floors are designed to host a whole family by itself with two living rooms, complete with bedrooms, bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, and access to expansive balconies with sweeping Gulf views.
On the first floor of Gritz Carlton are four bedrooms each with a private bath. You will love the wet bar and large living room, ideal for evening entertainment with your whole group. The living room leads out onto a spacious, colonial style covered porch and the pool and spa in addition to the overlooks of the sugar white sand beaches and the emerald gulf. Enjoy your private beach access directly from the house. A truly divine sight you do not want to miss!
An elevator in the home provides easy access to the second floor and also makes hauling your items in much easier.
Venture up to the second floor to discover the en-suite master bedroom, complete with his and her bathrooms with a walk-in shower in one and a Jacuzzi tub in the other. Wake up to panoramic Gulf views. The second floor’s bright natural light is complemented with high vaulted-beam ceilings. End your day out on the second-floor wrap-around balcony, enjoying a colorful Gulf sunset.
Find instant private access to the Gulf, as well as a private, beachfront pool. Both the beautiful beach and the pool are the perfect addition to your Gritz Carlton experience.
Gritz Carlton is situated just east of Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club and within walking distance to Gulf Place with restaurants, shopping and an amphitheater and is nearby many things to do on 30A.
• Bed Sizes:
o First Floor
• Second Bedroom – Downstairs Master - King - with Ocean and Pool views
• Third Bedroom – Two Queen beds with Ocean and Pool views
• Fourth Bedroom – King
• Fifth Bedroom – Queen
o Second Floor
• Master Bedroom – King with Ocean and Pool views
Unit Size • 3300 sq. ft.
Bathrooms • Full (6)
• Half (1)
Policies
• 5 Parking Spaces
• Minimum Night Stay and Turn Day Restrictions May Apply
• No Guests Under 25 w/o Parent
• No Pets
• Non Smoking
• Snowbird Rentals Accepted
Property Features
• Private Steps to beach and gulf
• Air Conditioning
• Two family rooms with TVs
• 2 sets of Washer/Dryer, one on each floor
• Free Wi-Fi
• Keyless Lock
• Luxury Linens Provided
• Pool - Private
• Pool - Private Heated for a Fee
• Spa with Jets (Not a Hot tub)
• Private Balcony
• Private Deck/Patio
• Private Gas Grill
• TVs in all bedrooms
• Sustainable Amenities
• Low Density Area
Activities Nearby
• Beach Combing
• Yolo Boarding
• Boating
• Deep Sea Fishing
• Eco Tourism
• Surf Fishing
• Golf
• Sailing
• Shopping
• Snorkeling
• Surfing
• Swimming
• Restaurants galore!
Proximity
• Beach Front
• Gulf Front
View
• Beach View
• Full View
• Ocean View
Kitchen Features
• Blender
• Coffee Maker including Keurig
• Dishes & Utensils
• Dishwasher
• Full Kitchen
• Granite-like Countertops
• Microwave
• Oven
• Refrigerator
• Disposal
• Stainless Steel Appliances
• Toaster Oven
• Wet Bar
• Island with Breakfast Seating
** Sunday to Sunday bookings during peak season
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Travelers may smoke out side on the decks
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 a water park and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Santa Rosa Beach and Blue Mountain Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links.
Sirens at the Beach and Sundog Books are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL
What's nearby
- Santa Rosa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- South Walton Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burger King - 5 min drive
- Palm Folly Hard Seltzer - 5 min drive
- Del Taco - 5 min drive
- Pub Grimes - 3 min drive
- Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
25 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Leo T.
3 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Leo T.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary K.
11 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary K.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leigh T.
9 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome trip!!
Leigh T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anne H.
23 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anne H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Mary W.
18 November 2025
Mary W.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Allison H.
15 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful trip
Allison H.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ann M.
28 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ann M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane M.
14 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diane M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
16 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and beach!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Harriet M.
15 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Harriet M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mikah G.
5 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house
Mikah G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence K.
24 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Never Disappointed
Lawrence K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary D.
2 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable family vacation
Mary D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert H.
11 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Home
Robert H.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
8 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual beach week with friends
Linda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Charles R.
21 June 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
R. Family
Charles R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay L.
30 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gritz Carlton
Lindsay L.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
LOUIS A.
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best house in years of staying in this area
LOUIS A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff W.
25 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Jeff W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather L.
12 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Home
Heather L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Scott N.
31 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kid’s Spring Break
Scott N.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
11 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home
Julie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Week
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Peter F.
21 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location
Peter F.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Charlie Finney
We bought the property in 1973 when there was nothing in the area (Not even Seaside). The original house was an old style brick ranch, not beachy at all. I transformed our beach home over the years to a place our family loved. It was strong and survived several hurricanes and storms. Our family grew up spending summers at the beach. When Hurricanes Dennis and Ivan undermined the dunes and compromised the foundation of the house, the structure could not be saved, and the old beach house was demolished. We were able to build our current home on the property in 2008, and we enjoy sharing our treasured beach home for you to enjoy.
Why they chose this property
Very rare property on 30A! Hard to find many homes on the Emerald Coast that have such a large Gulf Front pool. Gulf front covered balconies on every floor. Private beach access from the home puts you directly on the beach.
What makes this property unique
It is our home and we want others to share the experience. It is uniquely situated between two double lots that allows more space between houses than most lots and is located directly on the beach with private beach access.
Languages:
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