Pet Friendly, Cozy, Old-Florida Beach Cottage, Santa Rosa beach

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Host

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Santa Rosa Beach6 min walk
Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club11 min walk
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park3 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

- Pet Friendly
- Dune Allen Beach
- 0.3 miles from public beach access
- Large screen porch

Welcome to the perfect, quintessential old Florida beach cottage! The Gorby Cottage has been a family-owned beach cottage for decades, and now you and your family can enjoy this cozy little, pet-friendly cottage too. Quietly tucked away in Dune Allen Beach, and only .3 mile from the public beach access, this 2-bedroom, 1-½ bath cottage with a loft will literally lure you back in time. As you open the screen door to the the large, open and spacious screen porch, you’ll reminisce back to your own childhood summers spent at the beach, and there’s also an adjacent patio with an old-school picnic table with benches perfect for family cook-outs.

The screen porch provides a charming space for family time that includes a second dining table for eating or playing games, as well as 2 groovy, retro lounge chairs for kicking back and relaxing. It also creates some privacy during your stay if needed. The galley kitchen, cozy living and dining room, loft with 2 twin beds, and ½ bath is located on one side of the screen porch, and the two bedrooms with queen beds, and a full bath with a tub/shower combo are located on the other side.

Gorby Cottage also features a private outdoor shower for rinsing sand and suntan oil off after the beach, or it can also be used as a second shower for the more outdoorsy guest. Book Gorby Cottage for your next 30A beach vacation and start creating those special memories for your children to remember.

* There is a $200 non-refundable pet fee

Property manager

Dune Allen Realty

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Dune Allen Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa 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 Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Santa Rosa Beach. Sirens at the Beach and Sundog Books are also worth visiting. Kayaking, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

What's nearby

Santa Rosa Beach - 6 min walk
Beach - 9 min walk
Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club - 11 min walk
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 3 min drive
30A Bike Trail - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

The Donut Hole - 7 min drive
Stinky's Fish Camp - 12 min walk
The Perfect Pig - 4 min drive
Mimmo's Ristorante Italiano - 6 min drive
98 Bar-B-Que - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly, Cozy, Old-Florida Beach Cottage, Santa Rosa beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly, Cozy, Old-Florida Beach Cottage, Santa Rosa beach?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly, Cozy, Old-Florida Beach Cottage, Santa Rosa beach?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly, Cozy, Old-Florida Beach Cottage, Santa Rosa beach located?

Located in Dune Allen Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-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).

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

23 July 2022

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

Sweet Little Florida Cottage

My husband and I had never stayed in the Santa Rosa area. We loved it and plan to return. The house location was wonderful, as we are avid walkers. We have stayed in many of the older cottages, so the unique layout didn't bother us at all. We enjoyed the inside porch area the most when it rained. There are a few things that I would change if the home was mine, but overall, great rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Beaumont

7 September 2021

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

Quirky, with great location

We enjoyed our stay here. Yes, it’s an older FL cottage and a bit quirky but worked just fine for our family! We enjoyed the yard and porch! And especially the great location close to beautiful beach!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan M., Grand Ridge

10 August 2021

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

Perfect location, comfy house.

I read the reviews about the problems with the layout of this house. While it is unique, you are absolutely secure and very comfortable! Outside of that, everything is clean and works well. The location is perfect for beach access! We highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Kendal O.

26 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not really a house more like a cinderblock crash pad

While the location is excellent, the property is awful. I would definitely not stay here again. We ended up cutting our trip short because it was so uncomfortable. When the description says “old” it doesn’t mean old in a charming kind of way, it means old In an everything is dated, dirty and broken. It is not well stocked for example, there was only one ice tray and it was broken, only one hot pad and it was so dirty and gross, no fans in bathrooms, terrible ventilation, the glass on table in the living room is not secure and can be pushed off at any minute (not great with kids around!) the furniture is way too big can’t fit comfortably. Chairs block the TV, the couch is super uncomfortable. The kitchen table that was way too big for that area the chairs pushed back against the wall so you had to jump into it. The oven is tiny. All 4 Mattresses were super uncomfortable and terrible Bedding, No pillow cases, No security on “front door” so hard for a family as the kids are in the “main house” in the loft and the adult rooms are in the other house, we knew the layout was funky from the beginning, but we didn’t expect the lack of being able to lock things. The extra “futon” is definitely not sleepable Ants everywhere. Pros: Location is great Washer and dryer are new

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021