Palm Cottage at Beautiful Blue Mountain Beach

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Blue Mountain Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Grayton Beach State Park
‪5 min drive‬
Santa Rosa Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Gulf breezes welcome you from the spacious porches and balconies of this charming Florida cottage on the beach side of Hwy 30-A. Take the one minute walk to beautiful Blue Mountain Beach or enjoy the sparkling private pool under the palms in your own secluded backyard.

Come home to your own cozy but roomy cottage fully equipped to be your home away from home in a tranquil setting near world class restaurants, shopping, golf and amusement parks. Choose from a variety of dining experiences available locally or stay in your suit and throw something on the grill in your own backyard and dine poolside. "Cooking in" is always an option in the fully equipped kitchen with dining area for eight and bar seating for two.

Palm cottage invites you to relax. With the beautiful beach less than a block away there's always something to do. Whether its playing in the waves, building sandcastles or going for a walk this stretch of uncrowded white sand and turquoise water beckon you. Check out the closet on the side porch for sand buckets, shovels, a kite and folding chairs. Come home in time to catch the ice cream man as he goes down the street or for cocktails on the balcony outside the master bedroom.

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Property manager

Todd Handelman

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Blue Mountain Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

Blue Mountain Beach - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
Grayton Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Santa Rosa Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
30A Bike Trail - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Seaside Beach - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬1 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 - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Palm Cottage at Beautiful Blue Mountain Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Palm Cottage at Beautiful Blue Mountain Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Palm Cottage at Beautiful Blue Mountain Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Palm Cottage at Beautiful Blue Mountain Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Palm Cottage at Beautiful Blue Mountain Beach located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Blue Mountain Beach and South Walton Beaches. Justin Gaffrey Gallery and CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pennie R.

2 July 2024

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

Second time to stay here....

Once again we had an amazing trip and this house is in the perfect location! You have the beach just steps away and a pool to cool off in when you get back. The perfect place!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

9 April 2024

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

Wonderful beach home

Location is perfect! Home is large and clean....

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Karen S.

22 October 2024

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

Great Location

Very close to beach access, even though on the main road it sat back off the road with beautiful trees in front so it made it nice sitting on front porch where you could watch all the activity without being noticed. Having a small pool in back yard was also a plus it just needs to be repainted. The house was clean and we had ample room, the only suggestion I could give would be it needs some updating. Todd the owner was extremely helpful on any questions or problems that we had, he was always super quick to answer our texts and immediately took care of any concerns we had Everyone had a wonderful time at this location. I might add that it was an easy walk to some restaurants, gift shops, and the creamery that is famous at Blue Mountain

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

11 July 2023

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

Second stay

Love the location and Todd is great to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M., Louisville

25 June 2023

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

Great Beach House!

We loved staying here with friends and family. It is a 1 minute walk from the beach and has a lovely pool that we enjoyed lounging in throughout the day. The owner, Todd, is easy to reach and responded to all my questions very quickly! We will probably rent again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea G.

2 April 2022

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

A perfect location

We booked this place entirely for the location- everything you could ever want in Blue Mountain was walkable! Todd was great to work with and the house had everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

30 March 2023

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

Great house and great location!

Location was absolutely perfect! A very easy walk to the beach, ice cream shop just steps away and many restaurants within walking distance! The house was comfortable and the private pool was so nice and warm! The owner was extremely quick to respond when we had a question regarding the pool. Overall it was a great stay and we’d love to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L.

10 July 2022

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

Crazy fun

Neat as a pin..perfect location..Well-stocked with kitchen supplies and enjoyed working with Todd.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Z.

20 April 2022

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

Excellent!

We really enjoyed our stay at this beach house! The home was well equipped and in the perfect location- steps away from the beach and Blue Mountain Creamery. The owner was always reachable and very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigha L.

9 August 2023

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

Leigha

I have been to many beaches in Florida, This to me is by far the prettiest. This beach cottage is absolutely adorable with such a beautiful in ground pool. The owner Todd was very kind and responsive to anything that we may have needed. Overall very nice stay! We will most definitely come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

7 July 2015

Great vacation

This was our first time to stay in a beach house as a family. The house was beautiful and easily sleeped all nine of us (6 adults 3 kids). The pool was a huge hit and we spent a lot of time in the kitchen! The owner is amazing to deal with. We even left and item behind and he worked quickly to get it back to us. Will definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

16 April 2023

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

Excellent location, very close to the beach!

My family really enjoyed their spring break stay at this house. The location was perfect, so close to the beach. The pool was nice and well heated, the kids loved it. The house was within walking distance to a few restaurants and an ice cream shop. The owner was very quick to respond and help with the few hiccups we ran into. Only suggestions would be to provide beach towels and floats for the pool, but those can easily be rented or bought for the stay. Would recommend this stay for anyone wanting a nice beach location with a pool!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Theresa O., Texas

13 August 2013

Wonderful beach home

Could not ask for a more perfect beach home...I say home instead of house because that is how you feel in this terrific home. Steps to the beach, creamery, and private pool. What more could you ask? Thank you, Todd, for sharing this wonderful blessing and allowing us the use of this beautiful home on such short notice. You are as terrific as your home!

8/10 Good

William E C.

22 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Palm Cottage

Overall the property is in a fantastic location, only a block from the ocean. The road has fairly high traffic during the day with foot traffic, golf carts and cars… but was quiet at night after 9 pm or so. It is very convenient to the ocean, the bike trail, shopping, and restaurants on 30A. The house itself is a bit dated and needs a good deep cleaning and refresher/remodel. The pool was smaller than nearby properties, but was serviced while we were there and very enjoyable. We enjoyed our stay at Palm Cottage very much. The owner was responsive and accommodating to questions.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Pennie R.

5 July 2023

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

Summer Getaway

The location of this home was perfect, it is a very short walk to the beach. We had to wait about an hour later to check in because the cleaning lady was still there but it was fine. The house was great but could use a few minor upgrades. The pool could use some updating as well. It’s not bad, just some minor cosmetic upgrades on the floor and wall of the pools would make a huge difference. We would defiantly stay here again. Every time I sent Todd, the owner of the house a message, he responded ASAP. We enjoyed our stay tremendously!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise H., United States

27 July 2013

Perfect!

This is our 5th or so stay at Palm Cottage and this year we stayed for TWO WEEKS. It was perfect!!! We had our two youngest children with us (13 and 16) and we all enjoyed our stay. The beach was beautiful and the small walk is no bother. The pool is always clean and very cool. We love to go out in late afternoon and read in the shade. Of course, the ice cream shop, three doors down was a favorite. We consider Palm Cottage "our" beach house as it has become a family tradition. You will not be disappointed if you stay at this home.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Trina I.

6 August 2017

VERY CLOSE TO BEACH. LOVE THE PRIVATE POOL!

House is close to beach, very easy walk to public access beach. Only 4 houses from the beach! Kids loved the private pool. Native, tropical foliage around pool blocked out any view of neighbors. Pool service came to clean pool during our stay. Blue Mountain Creamery and doughnut shop was a delicious treat. My family enjoyed visiting after dinner several times. Bedrooms are comfortable and nice size. Upstairs bunk bed had no rail, but owner was quick to response and shipped replacement to house. Kitchen is equipped for cooking and has newer appliances. However, if your family is larger and cooks a lot, I would recommend bringing large pots (shrimp boil), baking sheets, and sharp knives. Cookware and utensils in house are sufficient for simpler meals. Owner was professional, organized, and prompt in communications. Overall, I would recommend renting this house and my family looks forward to returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Jerry H., Mayflower, Arkansas

26 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location but needs updating

The location is great and in close proximity to restaurants, coffee shops, just 200 yards from a public beach access, a 100 yards to 30A, and a straight shot drive to Hwy 98. Communication with the owner was great; access to the house was simple and we got quick responses when needed. Because you are on the main drive to the public beach access, the road can become very busy and crowded. There is a nice, wide sidewalk across the street so you could walk safely to the beach. Unfortunately, it was common for teens to demonstrate how loud their vehicles were while driving down this road so don't expect the quiet and off the beaten path feel you'd get in a more private area. We had to deal with the vacationers in the houses on each side of us staying up past midnight with loud music 3 out of 7 nights. We've dealt with these things at other homes so it's nothing new or unexpected. Our main dissatisfaction was with the shape of the house itself. The best way I can describe it is, it was built and decorated in the 90's and and hasnt been updated since. Some of the walls need patching and painting, replacement of window blinds, old appliances, window and door seals, etc. The paint in the pool and the surrounding perimeter has long worn off and the concrete is as rough as 30 grit sandpaper and just looks dirty. With some TLC of basic items in the common areas, this could be a great home. I'd hope to see some improvements made so we could stay here again and feel more satisfied.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Branden H.

24 April 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great proximity to beach and good restaurants. Could use some updates. Just the bare necessities.

Overall, we enjoyed our time at this property the location is an easy walk to the beach, even with a 5 and 2 year old. Just a close but in the opposite direction is a great ice cream shop that our girls enjoyed nearly every evening, and Redfish Tacos, which we visited more than once during our stay. Blue Mountain Bakery is an easy walk or bike ride down the street. My opinion is that Blue Mountain is best for those that want to get away to the beach in a more secluded and natural setting. There’s. It a ton of development around the area, just a handful of strip mall style shops with local bakeries, a bike shop, etc. For those looking for more entertainment, nightlife, and pizzaz, the Watercolor/Seaside/Rosemary Beach area is probably more your speed. Specific to this property, it did look as described. The pool was great for after the beach, and the owner kept the temp at a very comfortable temp without charging a heating fee, which is common in the area. That was much appreciated. The local pool company was lacking, as the pool was consistently dirty during our stay. I finally cleaned it and the skimmer so that our girls would get in. And one day the chemicals were so out of balance the water was green, and we were advised not to get in while the pool was shocked. Unfortunately, the outdoor shower was also not working. It also appeared to only have cold water running to it, as it was tied into the garden hose water supply line. That wasn’t what we expected from the pictures. Finally, inside, there were very few amenities included. I’ve not stayed at any rentals where the expectation was to supply your own hand soap upon arrival as well as your own beach towels (especially when you’re coming to the property due to its proximity to the beach). For those not driving to their vacation, this can be a problem, or an unnecessary expense. Candidly, those elements just degrade the rental experience and make it feel like you’re not getting a good value. The kitchen was supplied with enough to get by, but no extras (such as Tupperware). And our impression was capped off by the visit of a dead or dying cockroach on the kitchen floor or climbing up the walls by the stairs 4 of the nights we were there. Again, the home is in a natural setting, so expected to see some bugs, but not inside that frequently. The owner checked in on us and was engaged, which was appreciated.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Cory F.

2 August 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Blue Mountain Jungle

My family has visited the Santa Rosa Beach area for the last nine years and have always had a good time. We like the Blue Mountain Beach area so we decided to stay at this propery during out July 2022 vacation. This area is wonderful, but this property has been neglected and is misrepresented in the pictures on the listing. Unfortunately, I am not able to add pictures to show potential renters the current conditions of the property. To start, the owner messaged me with all of the check in information and informed us that we could check in at 3:00. When we arrived at 3:00, the cleaning company was just getting there. They were not finished until 4:15 so we sat in the driveway and waited on them. As we sat there, we quickly realized how overgrown the yard was. The pine straw that is in the pictures has been overtaken by weeds, many of which were knee high. When we finally were able to get into the house, my kids were so excited to go check out the pool. They quickly came back in and told us that it was disgusting. I went out to check it out and they were right. In addition to the dirt that covered the majority of the bottom of the pool, there was also a dead frog floating on the top and a large, dead spider on the bottom. The tall grass and weeds were also present in the back of the property around the pool. The concrete around the pool was very dirty and needed swept or blown off. I messaged the owner right away to let him know about the late check in and the condition of the outside of the property. He told me that there had been some rain down there that may have caused the pool to get dirty. I told him the pools at the houses on both sides of him were crystal clear and asked if he could get someone out there to clean it up. He was able to get someone out there on Monday (regular cleaning day) so we were unable to use the pool for the first two days. The pool company informed me that the pool filter was not working and that he would let the owner know. He turned the filter off before he left and it unfortunately was not fixed during our stay. My boys and myself spent our mornings skimming the pool in hopes of being able to use it. Very disappointing to say the least. The inside of the house was as advertised, but could certainly use a deep cleaning...especially the bathrooms. We love Blue Mountain Beach and will certainly visit again in the future, but not at this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Terri J B., Bloomington

30 November 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Location!

First, I would like to thank Todd the owner for his wonderful communication, hospitality and immediate responses to a few things we texted him about. We had 4 adults and 2 kids - so for a party of 6, sleeping arrangements were perfect. The beds were clean and comfortable. The pool heater was already on, and we had to turn on the heat in the house (being that the temperatures where dipping into the 40's). The house is literally a block to the beach. Beach Mountain Beach access was closed for reconstruction, so we only had to walk another block to get to another access ... We have stayed in the Santa Rosa Beach area many times, and this home was the easiest access to the beach, restaurants and shopping as we have ever been. This Indiana family would like to thank Todd!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

21 September 2022

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

3 generation stay

Awesome location. Super close to beach. Super easy check in and checkout. We enjoyed ourselves immensely.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

20 June 2022

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

Great Week

The location of this house is amazing. The owner was very responsive and made everything easy. Will definitely book again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy V.

4 April 2022

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

Excellent location, loved our stay!

House was wonderful, beds extremely comfortable! The location could not have been better! Todd was wonderful to work with, quick responses when we had questions, accommodating when we had changes. Our vacation was wonderful! Would stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

3 October 2021

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

Excellent response by the owner fantastic location!

We found the property to be as listed. Love the live oaks out front. Great place to hang a hammock. The kitchen was short a couple of things and we messaged the owner he took care of it immediately. Extremely accessible location. I was towing an 18-ft bay boat with a Ford F-150 was easily able to back it into the driveway and still had room for at least one if not two more cars. Backyard is fairly private around the pool. If you're thinking about traveling this October 2021 be aware there is construction on the house next door that will likely go through the first or second week of October. They are removing the driveway and pouring a new one. Would love to stay at this house again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

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Convertible bed(s)

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2 bathrooms

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Outdoor shower

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