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Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach

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A two-story house with a pool, outdoor seating, and string lights.
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a bar.
A spacious dining area with a large glass table, wooden chairs, and multiple windows offering views of the city.
A pool area with a clear blue pool, lounge chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A residential property with a covered deck, a pool, and a golf cart.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Santa Rosa Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, beach near Dune Allen Regional Beach Access
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 37)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

+2
4 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

Bedroom 9

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 10

1 Single Bunk Bed

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Dune Allen Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Blue Mountain Beach and Miramar Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Ready for a night out? Consider Club LA and LuLu's Destin, FL.. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • beach near Dune Allen Regional Beach Access - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tom Thumb Food Stores - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Goatfeathers Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach?

As of 8 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach on 5 January 2027 start from NZ$7,104, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach located?

Located in Dune Allen Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of South Walton Beaches, Santa Rosa Beach and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club and CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 22 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very large group, and when broken down amongst us, this house was extremely affordable. Beach access was a top priority, and this did not disappoint. Very easy to communicate with property manager and response time was very quick. If we come back to this area, I would most certainly choose to stay here again. Had such a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2026
Thanks for the great review! Glad the home worked well for your large group and that beach access lived up to expectations. Happy to hear communication was easy and response time quick. It was a pleasure hosting you — we'd love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great house and location, also the owner was very easier to reach for any issues. However, the pool doesn’t get very hot and most of the TVs were broken. Great house for a large group though!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2026
Thank you for your review. Glad the house, location, and owner accessibility worked well for your group. I’m sorry the pool temperature and the TVs fell short — that’s not the experience we want. We’ll have maintenance check the pool heater and repair or replace the TVs. Thank you for the feedback, and we’d welcome the chance to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation 2023

Wonderful Family Vacation this year at Commander’s Palace !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Reunion

Lot of memories crammed into a Week Reconnecting with family is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing family vacation at this home! With more than 20 family members staying together, finding a place that was spacious and comfortable for everyone was important, and this property exceeded our expectations. There was plenty of room for everyone to relax, gather, and enjoy time together without ever feeling crowded.The pool was a huge hit with both the kids and adults, and having the beach just a short walk away made the location even better. We were able to easily enjoy both the pool and the beach throughout our stay.The host was fantastic and incredibly responsive. Every question we had was answered quickly, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free from start to finish.If you're looking for a large, comfortable home for a family gathering or group vacation near the beach, I would highly recommend this property. We created some wonderful memories here and would gladly stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
Thanks for the great review! Glad the home exceeded expectations for your large family and that everyone had room to relax without feeling crowded. Happy the pool was a hit and the short walk to the beach made the stay even better. We appreciate the note about responsiveness — we aim to make every stay smooth. It was a pleasure hosting your group — we’d love to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

This property is perfect for large groups. Really nice with a nice pool area for entertainment. The location was only a block away from the beach which was great since we didn't have to worry about parking. Our family enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great customer service!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Ashley! We're glad our customer service met your expectations. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was in a great location. Set up is amazing. Needs some attention to the outdoor tvs. Didn’t work or broken. Floors in kitchen in main house coming apart. Other than that the property is a great choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2026
Thank you for your review. Glad the location and layout worked well for you. I’m sorry about the outdoor TVs and the kitchen floor—thank you for bringing those issues to our attention. We’ve passed this along to our maintenance team to inspect and repair the outdoor TVs and address the flooring in the main house. We appreciate the feedback and hope to host you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Reunion

Our family truly enjoyed our stay. Everything was conveniently close by to enjoy the 30A area. The house was perfect for our group. There were no complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What an awesome property

This property was incredible. Exactly what we were looking for for our large group of friends to get away for the week. Thank you to Ray for being so accommodating and helping us anytime we needed it. Stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed our week with 37 family members . Property was great . Close to beach and pool area and seating was very accommodating. Golf cart was a game changer with taking items to beach . Ray was great and very helpful with any questions we had . Great memories made
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
This house had some significant issues - especially in the kitchen. The gas range/oven was difficult to use, as the settings have rubbed off and you can't see what temp you are cooking at or what setting you are on. The dishes, utensils and supplies were an old and chaotic hodge podge of things. We couldn't even find oven mitts and had to use towels. There was a serious issue with ants. The coffee pot didn't work. The patio furniture was all fairly dirty and the grill had not been cleaned. The washing machine in the guest house smelled so bad we could not use it. In general, the house was in more of a state of disrepair than the photos suggest - just wear and tear on the inside and outside - peeling baseboards, etc... We had some issues with the AC while we were there, and the company was very responsive to come and fix it quickly. Unfortunately, I cannot say this house met our expectations based on the photos and the price we paid to reserve it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your stay. We’re glad to hear that our team was responsive and able to address the A/C concerns quickly, but we’re truly sorry that several other aspects of the home fell short of your expectations. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered in the kitchen, including the worn range settings, mismatched and aging kitchen supplies, and the lack of oven mitts. We also appreciate you bringing the coffee maker, ants, dirty patio furniture, and grill condition to our attention. These are certainly not the details we want guests to have to deal with during their stay, and we’ll be sharing your feedback with our local team for review. We’re also sorry to hear about the odor from the guest house washing machine and the general wear and tear you noticed throughout the property. We understand that when you’re booking a home based on its photos and at a higher price point, you expect the actual condition to match those expectations. Thank you again for being honest about your experience. While we’re glad our team was able to assist with the A/C, we’re sorry the overall condition of the home took away from your stay. Your feedback is valuable and gives us a better understanding of where we need to improve. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope we’ll have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wedding

This was a nice house the rooms don’t quite match the listings which caused a bit of trouble but as soon as we got that taken care of everything went smooth and nice from the their the parking for multiple families is not very good but over all these was small things the beach is right down the road which was nice as well
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Two houses with a pool two blocks from the beach

The houses were laid out to offer lots of options for kids, families, teens. There were 29 of us and we were not crowded . Tasteful decorations. Easy walk to the beach and a fun local restaurant. Renting the golf cart was great for carrying beach stuff. Also, we were able to arrange for a bonfire on the beach one night. The only drawback is the kitchen range. It still works but not well. All in all I would highly recommend this listing for location and space and the really helpful local management!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

We rented the commanders Palace for a week long stay with 35 family and friends. The home had plenty of space to support the group our size. Many of the rooms are multi sleep so as long as you have people willing to share a room this place is great for large groups. Parking was a little issue so make sure you have no more than 10 cars. Location was awesome and beach is walking distance. Our contact Ray during our stay was awesome- we had an issue with the grill and gas stove, this was identified late evening but he still responded and was there the next day to correct. Ray service alone would motivate me to book this place again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

The pictures of the property are deceiving the rooms are small, the ceilings have mold and moisture mildew, and the water smells like sulfur coming from the drains.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice, but needs a little attention

The house and location are nice. Only a short walk to the beach. There are a few issues that need to be addressed. The air conditioning can only be turned down to 72. The hot tub water is only hot in the evening, so if you like to use the pool earlier in the day the hot tub water is cool. The photos show 10 chairs around the dining room table, but there were only 7 when we arrived. The couch in the living area has a very musty odor. Several pieces of bed linens had stains. One of the billiard balls was missing and the ques were broken.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2021
There's no pool table or hot tub at this home so you left a review on the wrong house.. Everything in this home is brand new as of May, 2021.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Property !

The property contact person was very responsive,, and this whole property was perfect for our family reunion. Two of our cousins already own houses in Santa Rosa Beach, so we only had to have 17 people staying in this rental. So, with 6 bedrooms in the main house, and 4 bedrooms in the carriage house - we had plenty of room to spread out. The pool was awesome! We paid to have it heated, and we're so glad that we did. It was so wonderful and relaxing to swim in. Plus, this house is sooo very close to the beach, that it's a just very short walk (past 4 maybe 5 houses) to the public beach access. The house also comes with a beach chairs -*AND*- a golf cart, which my sister (who has nerve damage in her foot) used to get to the beach. Most of our group preferred to walk to the beach every day, because it's just so close. And - It's an absolutely beautiful beach - best in the world, IMHO. The sand is incredible - very white, clean, and soft as power. Everything about this place is great, and we would not hesitate to rent this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LOVED THIS HOUSE

This house was soo beautiful and way nicer than what we expected. The beds were super comfy and there was tons of space everywhere. We did our wedding reception in the back and it was PERFECT. I highly recommend staying here. The only complaint I have is that the trash cans were all half full when we got into the house so we weren't able to fit everything. But the maintenance crew was very quick at responding and very helpful with all of our questions! We want to book another stay here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

We had fun.

Would do it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Didn't live up to ad

There was left over trash on the property as well as left over food in the kitchen cabinet. Did kill some monster cocroches inside the house. The pool cleaning company needs to learn how to clean a pool. Both times he left bugs in the pool. We watched he barely skimmed the pool. The bottom was filthy. We saw a lot of rust and mold thruout the home. They also need to improve the lighting outside. You can't see the steps outside and my elderly mom fell. The house also needs to come with instructions about the house. Like how to use things. Also one dishwasher was out of order. The beach chairs and umbrellas are barely usable. No umbrellas around the pool area and dangerous rusted lawn furniture. They also need more large trashcan for inside the house you only get one.Plus trash bags would be nice. Over all thus house was not luxury like they described in the ad. I feel its overpriced. I also didn't like the next tenant showing up 2 days early wanting to see the house. Who does that? But I must say when I did call to complain about certain things they did make it right very fast.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosper Caltabiano

Great place to stay very convenient for golf cart to beach and pool was fabulous plenty of room for everyone !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wedding Weekend

House is large and great for groups but needs a lot of work and upgrades. Dishwasher did not work and one of the stoves did not work. Made it a bit challenging for our group of 20+. Mngmt company was very responsive to our calls.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Large enough for the 30 of us

Great to work with
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Getaway Greatness

The Commanders Palace was a great place to stay! Perfect location for our large family and easy access to the beach. The property manager was easy to get ahold of and our contact during the week (maintenance contact) was wonderful. We had a few hiccups with the golf cart and front door lock and she was extremely quick to reply, sourced a new golf cart and put on new door lock. Very responsive with other house questions I had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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