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Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach

Sunshine Cottage

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Beautifully situated in a shady grove of coastal greenery, this cozy cottage in Santa Rosa Beach is the perfect place to get away from it all. This comfortable home offers plenty of privacy, a full kitchen, and a shaded patio where you can put your feet up after a day spent on the beach. The expansive outdoor space offers ample seating, a private grill, and even an outdoor shower to cool you off from the Florida sunshine.

What's nearby:
This home sits just north of Scenic Highway 30A, only half a mile from the nearest beach access point. You can walk down to the incredible white sand each morning to play volleyball, sunbathe, or spend the day shore fishing. You'll also be three miles west of Grayton Beach State Park, a beautiful setting for hiking, picnicking, fishing, and wildlife viewing, and three miles east of Gulf Place Town Center, which is home to such area favorites as Pizza By The Sea and YOLO Board + Bike.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Outdoor shower
Snowbirds Welcome!

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 first aid kit

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Blue Mountain Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. Shoppers can check out Silver Sands Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Blue Mountain Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Blue Mountain Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • 30A Bike Trail - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Seaside Beach - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪AJ's Grayton Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Shoppe at 30A - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach located?

Located in Blue Mountain Beach, this cottage is within a 10-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

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

Wonderful experience!

We stayed in Sunshine’s Cottage for 5 nights and loved every minute. The owners live in a separate home at the front of the property and are such lovely people. The little cottage and surrounding grounds are very private and impeccably maintained. The outdoor covered patio and shower are such a nice addition. The walk to the closest beach is about 8 minutes. We can’t wait to go back!

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Wonderful

This is a private and secluded home. There are houses on either side, but fencing keeps it secluded. The yard gave me a japanese garden feel, which was wonderful! We definitely hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe S.

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

Amazing stay 10/10 recommend

We loved loved our stay here at this property! This was our first time booking through Vacasa and we never be going back to other websites. Everything was so easy, SO clean (I’ve had nightmare stays), and such a safe space. Beautiful walk to the beach and beautiful nature all around. The person that owned the property also introduced himself (which i appreciate) Over all such a beautiful time me trip! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Shelia H.

Cute little cottage

It’s conveniently located. It was perfect for me and my family. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

Great valye

Friend and I took our 18 year old daughters down for spring break. Finding it was odd cause it is a cottage behind the owners house. Other than that it was great. It was clean and comfortable. Easy walk to the beach and great location overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sandy B.

Lovely outdoor setting

Beautiful outdoor setting, close to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Katherine M.

Great distance from the beach, nice bathrooms

Loved the outdoor shower and the distance from the beach. Lots of fun places to walk to, we basically walked everywhere we went. We always like this area too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrick L.

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

Great cottage

Was tidy nice and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James N., Georgia

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

Quiet getaway

Property was peaceful and quiet but close to restaurants, beach and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Deanna B.

Sunshine cottage

Location is close to everything, the beach or Blue Mountain Creamery were a short walk. Although we stayed at this house years ago, it was just as quaint as we remembered. Perfect for 2 couples and 2 teenagers!
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Charming cottage and perfect location

We enjoyed our stay at Sunshine Cottage. The cottage is set in a relaxing area off the street. Everything was as described and Mr Mason (the owner) was very nice and helpful. It was perfect for our girl's trip weekend. You can't beat the location. A short walk to 30a restaurants/shops and the beach. Would definitely recommend and look to stay when we are in the area again.

10/10 Excellent

Janet m.

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

Wonderful

The cottage was very homey, and we loved having control over the temperature in every room. Plenty of towels provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzette A.

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

Sunshine Cottage Review

We really enjoyed our stay at the Sunshine Cottage! Everything was clean and well maintained. A very close walk to the beach. Close to Blue Mountain Creamery as well! We especially loved the outdoor shower. It was used once or twice daily by one of us!! I would definitely stay again at Sunshine Cottage!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

janna s.

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

Very nice

Very nice cottage in a pretty neighborhood. The cottage is tucked back behind another house so it took a minute longer to find it. The only issue we experienced was there were several beetle looking bugs in the house during our stay. Just needs a good pest spraying. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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4/10 Poor

Niamh A.

2/5

Close to beach and ice cream. Horrible wifi (did not work and server did not show up most of the time). place needs a deep clean and major updating. queen bedroom bed was uncomfortable (king bed was good). this place is only good for a small family that does not mind being extremely close. outside shower was nice!

6/10 Okay

John P., Espyville, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Honeymoon

There was major construction that started every day around 7:00a.m., nextdoor on both sides. The listing said small walk to the beach. It's literally half a mile away and NOT close to the public beach which is only about 25 yards wide between the private resort beaches. The A/C was great in the house. King bed was comfy, but the Queen bed was like a hammock and not comfy. Best to have a rental car to get around too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Private escape-near everything!

I loved staying in this home. Walkable to many great restaurants and the beach! I didn’t realize the home was behind a house, but it actually made this house feel more secluded. Enjoyed the patio and outdoor shower, would absolutely stay here again!
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8/10 Good

Jennifer J.

Just what we needed

Lovely, comfy cozy setup, with a wonderful beach in walking distance.
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10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Cozy cottage

We enjoyed our stay and our conversation with the owners! Enjoyed the privacy in a very active area. Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

DS

The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Great for families

Perfect location for spending time on the beach! Our 2nd year staying here.
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10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

House has everything you need!

This is our second year booking this charming cottage! The house stays cool, we love the outdoor shower, my kids slept well, and it has everything you need to make you feel at home. We brought freezer meals and shopped for groceries when we got there to make the food costs a little lower. The grill worked great, as well as the appliances in the home. The cottage is within walking distance from the beach. Love the outdoor patio, and the owners are delightful. We love this little home!!
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10/10 Excellent

Gem in the Middle of All the High Rise and Condos

If you are looking for quiet with an escape to the beach. This is it! Very clean and well cared for. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
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8/10 Good

Chad H.

Quirky and cute

Property clean, beautiful yard, great location and short walk to the beach. Had trouble with air conditioning units too warm in the house and awkward bedroom arrangements. Kitchen could use a modern toaster, hand mixer and updated pans/more baking dishes. Overall very pleased and would stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Elena C.

Elena & Arvi, Houston

The adorable little cottage, hidden in the lavish garden. It has a lot of character and personal touch. Thank you, Brick and Sunshine! You are wonderful hosts!🙏. The cottage is close to everything: gorgeous white sand beach, good restaurants, grocery store, amazing biking trail along 30A. We took a few bike trips to the beautiful little town of Seaside, which we highly recommend to visit. Overall, great sea vacation, and we hope to come back for more.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

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