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Blue Heron
Porch
Living room
Living room
Living room - plenty of seating

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Santa Rosa Beach
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gulf Place, Shops, Restaurants, Community Pool, Beach Access, New to Program

Blue Heron is a beautiful townhouse located just across the street from the Gulf of Mexico. Newly renovated and completely redecorated from the floors and paint to the lovely furnishings and amenities, Blue Heron is ready to welcome your family to the perfect place for your beach vacation. Just a five-minute walk to Gulf Place Town Center, this townhouse has a community pool, easy access to the beach, restaurants, an ice cream and cafe parlor, boutiques, art galleries, tennis courts, kids activities, and an outdoor amphitheater. Gulf Place Courtyard is adjacent to the Scenic 30A bike and walking trail.

Sleeps 8: 2 Queens, 2 twins, Sofa Sleeper tv, washer/dryer in unit, 2 pools (1 heated).

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1991336vb
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

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Gulf Place, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, is home to this holiday home. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin and Baytowne Wharf are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Santa Rosa Beach and Blue Mountain Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider Club LA and LuLu's Destin, FL.. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • beach near Dune Allen Regional Beach Access - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪South Of Philly - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Place, Shops, Restaurants, Community Pool, Beach Access, New to Program have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Gulf Place, Shops, Restaurants, Community Pool, Beach Access, New to Program pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulf Place, Shops, Restaurants, Community Pool, Beach Access, New to Program?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Place, Shops, Restaurants, Community Pool, Beach Access, New to Program?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Place, Shops, Restaurants, Community Pool, Beach Access, New to Program?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Place, Shops, Restaurants, Community Pool, Beach Access, New to Program located?

Located in Gulf Place, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Santa Rosa Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Blue Mountain Beach. South Walton Beaches and CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

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. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoy the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great trip! We love the Gulf Place location. Townhouse had a well stocked kitchen and furniture comfortable for the 7 of us. Beds were a little hard for our liking but overall really Enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Great Location!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was great. The location was the best, an easy walk to the beach and restaurants. You are right in the middle of everything but the condo itself is secluded enough that you didn't feel like you were. Was very clean but could use a little updating. The only real complaint I would have is that the beds were very hard and not comfortable and there was no grill. Other than that was great. I Would definitely stay here again and recommend for anyone else.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the location and cleanliness of Blue Heron — it really is a hidden gem in the middle of it all. We appreciate your notes about the beds and grill, and we'll certainly pass that along to the team. We're happy to hear you'd return and recommend the property — that means a lot to us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Lovely location, We’ll be back

We have stayed many times in Gulf Place in different rentals depending on the size of our party and Blue Heron was a hit. The spacious gathering space made eating together for 11 easy and the highly equipped kitchen made cooking most meals in the time of Covid a breeze. The walkability of the area between beach and restaurants was my favorite. We had a problem with the internet for the first few days and a disappointing response at first from the Dune-Allen realty but everything was worked out and all future issues were quickly addressed. Definitely a winner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for your review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay at this lovely beach vacation home! We are sorry you had some internet troubles, but I am glad we were able to help sort out the issue quickly. Despite the above, we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Well appointed, nice location

Very well appointed end unit townhome, a 5-minute walk to the beach, and restaurants with nice tennis courts and a nice unheated pool. Description a bit misleading in that the 3rd "bedroom" was a loft without a door and both full bathrooms had to be accessed via one of the other bedrooms. Turned out to be fine for our teens who could sleep through the noise and don't need to use the bathroom at night, but still a bit less privacy than we expected. Home was very well appointed in the kitchen, with lots of books and games for rainy days (not that we needed them).
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for your review and we appreciate your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the location and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Travers H.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

the facts

Convenient location within walking distance of beach, shopping, restaurants....quiet street Needs a few tweaks to make the place better...some slight upgrades and some tlc such as....Master bedroom door wouldnt close without force. TV's were old and way too small for living room and master bedroom....looked like 36 inch tv's No grill of any sort No keurig...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you for your review and feedback. We will share your suggestions with the owner. Despite the above, we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debbie I.

Beautiful Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We made a last minute reservation at Blue Heron for a few days recently. The location was perfect for us as it was next door to our daughter's home. The beach is very close. We didn't use the pool area but it looked beautiful. Blue Heron is very nicely furnished. It's bright and open and very comfortable. Bathrooms were nice. It was exceptionally clean. It was only my husband and I but it would be great for a family. I couldn't help but be amazed at the kitchen furnishings. Anything you could possibly need to cook with is there. And plenty of it! Lots of dinnerware and glassware. I actually fell in love with one pan and had to buy one for myself as soon as I got home. If you're there for vacation the walk to the beach is very short. We cooked at home so I have no recommendations for restaurants. I wouldn't hesitate to rent it again. The only improvement I would recommend is to replace the dishwasher. It worked, but it's very old and is not configured to hold a lot of dishes. The other appliances look very new so a bright new dishwasher would fit right in!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted Blue Heron was the perfect fit for your stay—and how special that it was right next door to your daughter’s home. It’s lovely to hear you found the condo bright, comfortable, and exceptionally clean, and we’re especially thrilled the kitchen made such an impression (we love that a pan even made its way home with you!). Whether it’s a quiet couple’s retreat or a fun-filled family vacation, Blue Heron is ready to welcome you back anytime
Verified

6/10 Okay

Felicia L.

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

Beautiful home but hot

We decided to take a short vacation to Florida. We were able to book the Blue Heroin. Can I say the property was beautiful and the online pictures does not really showcase this beauty. It is within walking distance to the beach and foods. It gives access to the community pool. The only downside was that the AC unit went out during our first night of arrival. Management did respond but unfortunately the part was not available. We did receive portable units on our last night of stay but it was still hot. Overall a good. property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

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

Blue Herron

Excellent stay at this clean, well equipped property. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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