HOME HIGHIGHTS: - ACCESS TO THE PUBLIC WIDE BEACH (OR PRIVATE FOR MAIN TOWNS) WITH NO RESTRICTIONS - 2 adult sized beach cruisers included - FREE Community Amenities- Private Beach Access, Recreational Paths, Pool, Tennis Courts, Shuffleboard Courts, Corn Hole - 6 seater 2025 NEW electric golf cart included** (with signed liability waiver and refundable security deposit of $1500. A $200/day value!) - Walking distance to several shops and restaurants - Wifi and streaming TVs - Fully stocked kitchen - Sandpiper Linen Program Participant: All linen, bedding and bath, are the highest quality.
OPTIONAL ADD-ON: -Vacation Cancellation Protection- Allows cancellation for any reason up to 48 hours in advance of stay and guarantees 50% of all monies refunded ($125 fee applies at booking)
Feel right at home in this three-story townhouse just minutes from the beach. Southern Exposure features multiple outdoor spaces, a quick walk to the Gulf Place Town Center, and the perfect location to enjoy the pristine beaches on the Emerald Coast. Jump in your personal 6-seat golf cart and let the good times roll! ($1500 REFUNDABLE damage deposit required for use. Must be 25+ yrs old to drive the cart). Drop your bags in one of the three bedrooms and settle in. The master offers a king bed with private balcony and en suite bath, along with comfy bedding and a flat screen TV. Additional guests can enjoy the dual queen guest bedroom or the dual twin bedroom with skylight ceiling. The townhome also features 2.5 baths and laundry on the first floor, making long stays and multiple guests a breeze. In the morning, enjoy a group breakfast in the full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Viking refrigerator and Wolf oven, or head downtown and let someone else do the work. Grab a coffee at Sunrise Coffee Co. and head to the beach, just minutes from your rental. Feel free to head back this way for lunch and grab the kids a pizza or enjoy a cold beverage and delicious meal at The Perfect Pig Grill and Fish House. The Gulf Place community is great for families and friend groups looking to take it easy and have food and fun right at their fingertips. Whether you’re looking to host a family gathering, hang with friends, or work from home on 30A, Gulf Place is the perfect spot to rest, relax, and enjoy the turquoise waters you’ve been dreaming of. Rent this high-end townhome and start planning for a picture-perfect getaway!
About the Community of Gulf Place Courtyards on 30A
Tucked away between the pristine beaches of the Emerald Coastline is the community of Gulf Place Courtyards on 30A. This coastal area has a laidback vibe with 19 miles of dedicated bike path to get around the area with ease! The neighborhood features high-end condominiums with dedicated outdoor space, tennis courts, shuffleboard, corn hole, private pools, and easy beach access. Check out the Gulf Place Town Center for an incredible selection of food and shopping options, along with one of the many state parks in the area! From food to fun, Gulf Place on 30A is the perfect coastal location for those looking to rest, relax, and enjoy all that 30A has to offer. Amenities such as golf, tennis, biking, boating, water sports & more are available locally at additional costs.
ACCOMMODATIONS (sleeps 8) Main Floor: Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, Half Bath, Laundry, Screened Porch Second Floor: Bedroom 1: Master Suite- King bed, Flat Screen TV, private balcony, ensuite bathroom with walk in shower and soaking tub Bedroom 2: 2 Queen beds, Flat screen TV, ensuite bathroom Third Floor: Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
**Please note TV's are SMART with streaming capabilities only **Please note the owner's golf cart may be used for a refundable $1500 security deposit and signed liability waiver. This amount is not included in the price when booked on-line and can be added if you want to use it by Sandpiper Vacation Rentals.
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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. While the natural beauty of Santa Rosa Beach and Blue Mountain Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links.
Sundog Books and Sirens at the Beach are also worth visiting.
CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
beach near Dune Allen Regional Beach Access - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Justin Gaffrey Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 5 min drive
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club - 5 min drive
Palm Folly Hard Seltzer - 5 min drive
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - 5 min walk
Pazzo Italiano Santa Rosa Beach - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Gulf Place "Southern Exposure" |3BR Townhome |Sleeps 8 | Golf Cart | have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Gulf Place "Southern Exposure" |3BR Townhome |Sleeps 8 | Golf Cart |?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf Place "Southern Exposure" |3BR Townhome |Sleeps 8 | Golf Cart | on 7 August 2026 start from NZ$740, 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 Gulf Place "Southern Exposure" |3BR Townhome |Sleeps 8 | Golf Cart | pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
What time is check-in at Gulf Place "Southern Exposure" |3BR Townhome |Sleeps 8 | Golf Cart |?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gulf Place "Southern Exposure" |3BR Townhome |Sleeps 8 | Golf Cart |?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gulf Place "Southern Exposure" |3BR Townhome |Sleeps 8 | Golf Cart | located?
Located in Gulf Place, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Beach and South Walton Beaches. CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery and Justin Gaffrey Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our stay was perfect! The accommodations were as advertised. The pool is just outside the back door, the close proximity to dining, entertainment, shopping, and THE BEACH were all incredible. You never have to leave this area to enjoy paradise! Our daughter even got married….we rented the greenspace in town center. It was INCREDIBLE!
Darla H.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2025
Wow, sounds like a great trip! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay!
The condo was vary nice and clean and well equipped, nice location. Fantastic place to vacation. Gulf place needs to more security as there were local families spending the day at the pool several days that we were there
Steve S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2024
The property owners have shared this feedback with the rental manager as well as the Gulf Place HOA and have requested better monitoring moving forward. Thank you for your review and happy you enjoyed the home and your stay!
Love this spacious Gulf Place townhouse. Decorated beautifully, fully stocked kitchen with all the gadgets, beautiful decor and having a golf cart was a plus. Made it very easy to get back-and-forth to the beach. The Sandpiper rental was fabulous!! Would definitely love to come back for a visit!
Angie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and the home! Hope to see you again!
Southern Exposure is a beautiful, very well appointed townhome in a fantastic location . We all agreed we would be happy to stay here again. The ONLY thing missing was a television in the large secondary bedroom. Everything else you could ask for was provided! The golf cart was such a nice addition, too!
Victoria P.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2024
Thanks for the review!! We are so glad you enhoyed your stay.
We really enjoyed our stay here. The townhome is decorated beautifully & functionally.
We enjoyed walking to the coffee shop every morning. The kids enjoyed being able to ride bikes around gulf place area freely. Beach access was fabulous!!
Having a golf cart was so nice!!
We had great communication with sandpiper for any of our needs. we would for sure stay here again.
Home was extremely comfortable and clean. It was just my husband and I, so we never even used the other two bedrooms. Communication after hours was top notch when we had a slight emergency. Home was decorated very tastefully and had everything we needed. I love how I felt like I was in the peaceful serene woods The pool was so beautiful and relaxing and just outside the door. We pretty much rode our bikes everywhere. It's a safe area to walk and beautiful too. The white sand, emerald waters and many beautiful sunsets made this quite a memorable vacation. I would highly recommend this property.
Lisa N.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
Thanks for your wonderful review and taking the time to write it! We would love to host you again!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Don N.
24 February 2024
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Plusses and minuses
Overall the property is nice and is located in a very quite and safe community. The property itself seemed "tired" and wasn't very clean when we arrived - the floors had a dirty film all over them and the kitchen pans and plates had to be rewashed as they still had food particles on them. Many of the blinds didn't work and couldn't be raised, leaving the place rather dark inside (required lights to be on). The community is kinda "tired" too as many of the shops have been closed and the ones that weren't were moving out because Alvins Island is buying up the properties. They are also starting construction on a large parking ramp adjacent to the property. Not sure where that will leave the quaint community. There is very quick and easy access to the beach though and we found that very enjoyable. The weather was quite cool so we weren't able to benefit from the pool. All in all the price seemed a bit high for what you actually got.
Don N.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2024
Thank you for your review. We are happy to see you enjoyed your stay. However, we are a bit surprised by some of the comments in this review. This property, and the Gulf Place community, is far from "tired." These owners do a fantastic job keeping it up to date and had just finished painting the entire interior prior to your arrival. It is extremely well appointed and clean. Our housekeeping manager took extra time prior to your arrival to ensure things were pristine. Upon your arrival and initial complaint, we also said we would send housekeeping back by and you declined. We are sorry it was not up to your standards. Gulf Place is vibrant and lively with new and fun restaurants, shops and weekly festivities happening all the time. During your winter stay, there was a bit of a transition happening with new shops and restaurants coming in. This is a natural time for these things to happen to prepare for the season. Alvin’s Island did purchase some of the shopping area, but has plans to build on the artistic and boutique environment that we already love so much. Walk-around wine Thursdays, Shunk Gulley and Perfect Pig are walking distance, and the pools and tennis courts are fantastic!
Verified
8/10 Good
James
20 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Home was beautiful! Whoever did the decorating on this property is to be commended. Was very impressed with the communication level from the owner and the leasing agency leading up to our check in. We did have a communication issue with the leasing company while we were there. We were given incorrect access codes to the beach area twice. Finally got the correct code from another resident. Got incorrect info concerning beach chair rental. Again, got the correct info from another resident. Had a maintenance issue on trash pickup while we were trying to leave. Could not reach anyone at the leasing agency by phone or text. Took a while to get the issue resolved. All minor things. I will say when we go back to the area, we will check on this particular unit. The owners have done a wonderful job with it and went the extra mile to make sure their guests were taken care of.
We loved everything about this beautiful cottage. It had everything we needed. Loved being able to walk to places and ride bikes. We cooked and we ate at some great restaurants. Beaches were clean and not super crowded. Our family had a wonderful time.
rix p.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
We are so excited you enjoyed the home and your vacation, and we hope to host you again!