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A Santa Rosa Sound Waterfront home on 2 acres with a private beach and 200’ dock

Beachfront holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior
Beach
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16468.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Fort Walton Beaches
  • Place, Navarre Beach
  • Place, Navarre Beach Fishing Pier
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bunk Room

4 Single Bunk Beds

King Room #2

1 King Bed

King Room #3

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom Downstairs

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs main

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Santa Rosa Sound Waterfront home on 2 acres with a private beach and 200’ dock

Soundside Retreat - A Southern, Coastal style home on 2 acres on Santa Rosa Sound.
This retreat property is approximately 10 minutes to Navarre Beach and located in a small private neighborhood of all waterfront secluded properties. At our location, it’s over a mile across Santa Rosa sound to Okaloosa Island so lots of water to have fun!

If you want to visit Destin or head over to Crab Island, you are less than 30 minutes away.

Boasting almost 5000 square feet on the Santa Rosa Sound/ Intercoastal Waterway, this home is perfect for a multi-family or large family vacation get together. The home has 5 oversized bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and an upper and lower living area. All bedrooms and living areas having a view of the water. The property sleeps up to 16 with lots of space to spread out. With a 50 X 100’ of white sand beach area, this is like your own private resort/getaway. You also have a basketball/pickle ball court on the property. The activities on the property and in the Navarre area will keep you and your family busy. When it’s time to wind down, watching the beautiful sunsets from the dock or relaxing on the large back deck will solidify the memories created at Soundside Retreat.

There are 3 King beds, 1 Queen bed, 4 full size bunk beds, 1 Daybed, with trundle and a pull out sofa. All rooms are oversized as you can see from the pictures.

There are two smart TV’s, one upstairs and one downstairs. Smart TV options are available such as Amazon, Hulu, DirectTV now, Vudu, YouTube TV, etc. There are card games and board games and options for indoor activities as well.

The outdoor deck is almost 2000 square feet with an outdoor dining room table and an outdoor couch and two chairs. All you need for some great family time is all on the property. There is a half court basketball court with a regulation 72” professional glass backboard. There are lines painted on the court for pickle ball and (*Update) we just replaced the pickleball set. Bring your own paddles and pickleballs (or pick up a set at the store) and enjoy a quick game before jumping into the sound for a swim.

There is also a 12’ crossfit rig on the beach with multiple stations for pull-ups and an ability to get in a solid workout if that’s your thing.

There is over 50’x100’ of white sand beach to do anything you can imagine. You can also play bocce ball or play cornhole with the supplied equipment.

If you like to fish, you can achieve a Santa Rosa Grand Slam by catching a redfish, speckled trout and flounder all in one day...just off the dock! I know because I’ve done it. There are a plethora of Ladyfish to catch during certain times of the year and in the late summer, huge schools of Jack Crevalle cruising by the dock. You’ll know when the Jack Crevalle are around when you see all the mullet and bait fish jumping out of the water running to the beach. However, it could as mean dolphins are chasing the fish in too! Often you will see dolphin swimming by the dock and chasing bait. If you’d like to fish and need equipment, I would recommend going to the local Wal-Mart which is set up for beach activities. You can buy a very good rod and reel set for under $40. I have seen some rod and reels sets as low as $15. Pick up a few lures and you are in business. Also if you want local fishing advice, go down the street to Half Hitch bait and tackle shop. They can tell you the tips and techniques on local fishing. They have live shrimp which always the best way to assure yourself plenty of action! You can also pick up a 6 or 8’ cast net for fairly cheap . Mullet run in big schools. If you know how to filet fish, there is nothing better than fried mullet and hush puppies, a local favorite! If you like crab, catch some blue crabs to boil or steam for dinner! There are crab traps also available for use.

If you want to go fishing in the sound or in the Gulf of Mexico with a local charter captain, please let us know when you book the property. We have multiple contacts and one that keeps his boat at Soundside Retreat dock.

There is plenty of parking for 5+ cars.



If you’re looking for a big dose of relax with no one around, some time to squeeze white sand between your toes, walk along the beach barely seeing a soul, watching pelicans dive in the water, enjoy on water sports such as paddle boarding, kayaking, kite surfing, etc then this is a great place to do it. Many guests rent a jetski from Navarre Watersports and enjoy riding around in calmer waters of Santa Rosa Sound. Try towing the kids on a tube! You can fish or swim from the private dock with an extendable ladders, sit on a float and hang out, maybe get a glimpse of dolphins chasing mullet, have a local charter captain take you fishing and pick you up and drop you off at the dock....if you want to try your hand catching fish right off the dock, catch a redfish, speckled trout, flounder, black drum, jack crevalle or some blue crabs for dinner... even better yet, throw a cast net on some mullet and have fried mullet and hush puppies.... mmm, a southern delicacy... this is the place to be.
With the property being nestled on 2 private acres, you’ll have plenty of room to spread out. Play hoops or pickle ball on the half court basketball court, throw the football or kick the soccer ball in the huge yard..in the backyard, Santa Rosa sound is a mile wide at our house so...
If this is your kind of vacation let us know a little more about yourself, your rental group and the reason for you visit! We look forward to hosting you at our amazing family retreat.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby gates available for upstairs and downstairs
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
We love animals but we’re allergic to pet dander!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the house whatsoever
This property is best suited for families/multi-family gatherings. sat-sat during summer months
Please abide by the county quiet hours ordinance from 10pm-7am Please remove shoes as it’s a beach house and sand gets everywhere if you don’t.
Please do NOT park on the grass. Take the trash to the curb during/after your stay. Trash pick up is Wednesday and Saturday. Recycling is Saturday

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

Mary Esther

Located in Mary Esther, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Navarre Beach and Pensacola Beach Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Family Jules Charters and Navarre Beach Marine Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mary Esther, FL

What's nearby

  • Navarre Parkway Beaches - 13 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Navarre Park Beach - 13 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Navarre Beach - 16 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Navarre Beach Fishing Pier - 17 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Hurlburt Field Visitor Center - 18 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aegean Express III - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Santa Rosa Sound Waterfront home on 2 acres with a private beach and 200’ dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Santa Rosa Sound Waterfront home on 2 acres with a private beach and 200’ dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Santa Rosa Sound Waterfront home on 2 acres with a private beach and 200’ dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Santa Rosa Sound Waterfront home on 2 acres with a private beach and 200’ dock located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mary Esther holiday home is steps from Santa Rosa Sound and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Family Jules Charters. Fort Walton Beaches and Navarre Parkway Beaches are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Michelle and Doug Weinmann

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We are a large military family with children spanning 21 years. We've lived all across the country and finally settled home after being gone for 30 years. This is our home and not an investment. You are staying at a property that caters to family living and memories we've created ourselves. It's been such a wonderful place, we want others to experience the joy we've had from this home.

Why they chose this property

Where in the world can you get 2 acres of private estate on waterfront and enjoy things that come with beachfront coastal living? This house was a perfect find for us and we feel you will get that same vibe we did. Just a great place for an entire family to enjoy each other yet find a little alone time to be able to calm the soul.

What makes this property unique

These million dollar homes in this exclusive neighborhood are all on the water. It’s quiet yet very close to any activities in the Navarre, Fort Walton Beach and Destin area.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests