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Bayfront Santa Rosa Escape Only 5 Miles to Beach!

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Santa Rosa Beach Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 1,200 Sq Ft | Step-Free Access
Exterior | Keyless Entry
Living Room | Free WiFi | Central A/C & Heat | Cable TV
Interior
Dining Space | Dishware & Flatware Provided

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • 30A Bike Trail
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Bedroom Suite 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Bayfront Santa Rosa Escape Only 5 Miles to Beach!

Take a trip to Santa Rosa Beach and live like a local at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rustic vacation rental on the banks of Choctawhatchee Bay. This retreat boasts a waterfront yard with a dock, perfect to enjoy after days spent at local spots like Blue Mountain Beach and Grayton Beach. This abode, aptly named 'Casa Bay,' offers seclusion from tourist crowds with its peaceful wooded location, towering trees draped with Spanish moss, and gorgeous waterfront views.

-- THE PROPERTY --

1,200 Sq Ft | Free WiFi | Step-Free Access

Bedroom Suite 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 3 Twin Beds, Queen Bed

SHARED OUTDOOR LIVING: Bay views, dock, screened-in porch, yard, hammock, fire pit, patio furniture & outdoor dining area, gas grill (propane not provided), swing
INDOOR LIVING: Fireplace (wood not provided), cable TV, DVD player, video library, dining table, sunroom, books, desk area
KITCHEN: Dishware/flatware, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, breakfast bar, tea kettle, toaster, CrockPot
GENERAL: Central A/C & heating, washer & dryer, linens, bath towels (beach towels not provided), hair dryer, starter amount of supplies provided
FAQ: Treehouse not available, landscape service every other Saturday
PARKING: Ample driveway parking
ADDT'L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional 2-bedroom property for 6 guests is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

BEACHES: Ed Walline Public Beach Access (5.0 miles), Dune Allen Beach (5.8 miles), Blue Mountain Beach (7.6 miles), Grayton Beach (9.3 miles), Grayton Beach State Park (9.5 miles), Miramar Beach (10.9 miles), Seagrove Beach (11.4 miles), Henderson Beach State Park (16.4 miles)
GOLF: Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club (5.3 miles), Raven Golf Club (9.2 miles), Seascape Golf Course (11.8 miles), The Golf Garden of Destin (12.8 miles), Camp Creek Golf Club (17.7 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Point Washington State Forest (3.8 miles), Topsail Hill Preserve State Park (6.4 miles), Eden Gardens State Park (9.4 miles), Grayton Beach Hike & Bike Trail (9.5 miles), Deer Lake State Park (15.9 miles), Camp Helen State Park (19.3 miles)
EAT + DRINK: The Bay (4.4 miles), Louis Louis (4.7 miles), Stinky's Fish Camp (6.1 miles), Blue Mabel Smokehouse & Provisions (7.4 miles), Cantina Laredo (8.2 miles), Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar, & Store (8.4 miles), Hurricane Oyster Bar & Grill (8.5 miles), Roux 30A (8.6 miles), Chiringo (9.3 miles)
AIRPORT: Northwest Florida Beaches International (38.1 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Beach towels are not supplied at the property. Guests will need to supply their own
- NOTE: There is another bookable vacation rental on-site with some shared outdoor amenities; other travelers may be present during your stay
- NOTE: The shared treehouse is temporarily out of order. For your safety, do not use
- NOTE: Upon arrival, a starter supply of paper products, trash bags, soaps, and similar essentials will be provided. Guests may wish to bring additional items such as paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry detergent, and trash bags to last the duration of their stay
- NOTE: Wood for the fireplace is not provided. Guests must bring their own wood if they wish to use the fireplace
- NOTE: Propane for the gas grill is not provided. However, if there is gas in the tank, guests are welcome to use it
- NOTE: Landscape service is scheduled every other Saturday and may take place during your stay

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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Important information

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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
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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Santa Rosa Beach and Grayton Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Sirens at the Beach and Blast Arcade and Laser Maze are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • 30A Bike Trail - 12 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 16 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 21 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Seaside Beach - 24 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bay - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪North Beach Social - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪South Of Philly - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Perfect Pig - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront Santa Rosa Escape Only 5 Miles to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayfront Santa Rosa Escape Only 5 Miles to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfront Santa Rosa Escape Only 5 Miles to Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayfront Santa Rosa Escape Only 5 Miles to Beach! located?

This Santa Rosa Beach holiday home is on the beach, steps from Choctawhatchee Bay and within 6 mi (10 km) of Santa Rosa Beach and South Walton Beaches. Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club and 30A Bike Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 35 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Wes

Bay House

We had an awesome time as always! Great House and Great Location!

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

A Very Special Place

Casa Bay is the Florida I remember. The property is spectacular and the house has everything one needs. I took some beautiful pictures that I hope to share on VRBO.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Nice place for a big family

It’s great spot for a big family to spend time together and a great home base for excursions around the area. We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amy C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family friendly house

We enjoyed our stay. Location is in a residential area, but the view and bay are wonderful. If you are looking for touristy things to do you will drive about 15-30 min. Houses is on the older side, but has everything you need. We would definitely stay here again. Kids and husband were able to fish. Kids loved the treehouse.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

susan

Best of the Bay

This is our family’s 4th time staying at this house. We love the bay in Santa Rosa. We caught lots of fish from the dock. The kids love the treehouse and hammock. The house is older but spacious. There was construction noise Nextdoor. But looks to be finishing up soon. We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

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

Slice of Heaven

Great host but also the most beautiful property! There is a tree house that was comfortable for adults to get into in the back yard that over looks the bay. Water was fun to play in while we cooked out in the back or fish right off the dock.Closely located/short drive to the beach, grocery stores and pet friendly restaurants. Our family visits Destin every year but this year we wanted more time at an actual beach house and this place was perfect! The home was clean and well stocked with clean towels, dishes and linens. We like to experience new places but I think we will try to book again in the future. It was a very nice booking! Thank you hosts for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

wes

Back for seconds!

We loved this house so much last year that we came back and stayed here again. And again it did not disappoint! This home is such a cute older cottage style home and is so comfortable! It has so much character and charm of days gone by. We loved that there were so many places you could sit, relax and enjoy the views! There was so much room for everyone. We were able to fish and swim right off the dock. The kitchen has everything you need to cook meals but there are so many awesome "local" restaurants right around the corner that made it great when we came off the water and everyone was starving. We love that you can enjoy the bay and the gulf in the same day because you are only minutes from the beach! And the air conditioner works great! Thank you for sharing this home with our family!! We will be back next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathrine

Out of the way and on the bay

We rented this vintage vacation home that sits right on the Choctawatchee Bay for a family gathering. It’s truly an old Florida setting, with live oaks and palms shading the property. There is an upscale grocery nearby on hwy. 98 where you can grab everything you need without much hassle. The dock is freshly repaired after hurricane damage. Bring folding chairs and enjoy the sun or the moon as if you grew up living here. If you like the beach, shopping, sight seeing, or dining out, 30A is only a few miles away. The white sand beaches are what people are talking about. You can explore the region’s quirky architecture or see the dune lakes in several state parks nearby. The house is the kind where you can imagine spending your childhood vacation. It’s casual and not fussy. It’s a perfect retreat.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

A hidden gem with great fishing.

Great fishing! My 14 year old son caught a massive cat fish and the highlight was a sting ray! We will for sure be back. It's a peaceful escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Alton D.

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

Great location

We can only echo most of the reviews for this property. We had our 3 kids (all in their 20’s) plus one fiancé with us. Loved the location on the water. We spent a lot of time outside! Screened in back porch was awesome but we couldn’t enjoy it until we gave it a good cleaning! Interior of home is just old and needs updating - kitchen cabinets/pantry especially. Couches were very comfy and large TV was nice. Proximity to beach was awesome. Wanted to use canoe but one seat was rotted out. Did enjoy fishing from the dock and watching the dolphins swim so close!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

david w., daphne

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

needs updating and improved cleaning

The property is in a great location. We have stayed there before and is why we rented again. Detailed cleaning was the most disappointment especially with COVID. Air conditioning vents in kitchen had mildew on it, air conditioning intake vent full of dust, both bathrooms need tub/shower caulked again milder inside of caulking, screened porch looked like it had not been cleaned in over a month with cigarette butts on floor, garbage disposal leaks onto floor if used, vent above stove does not work, porch swing by bay where my 83 year old mother loved on our last trip has totted and unable to sit in. Ceramic floors in house are in a dire need of cleaning with a commercial cleaner, I texted landlord with pics and never received a word back from her. Even though she had texted me the combo lock to get in. If the cleaners would spend a little more time in the house cleaning it would feel better, 15 mintues top cleaning house was used
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Veronica L.

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

Late check in

The host Jamie was great! Very attentive to our needs and a great communicator. However, the check in process was very disappointing. We had a check in time of 4pm and did not gain access to the property until 6:30 pm. The cleaning company was late, and while they did a great job, it was frustrating to drive around with groceries for over two hours (most of which went bad). This was no fault of the hosts, but rather the cleaning companies timing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

David E.

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

Family getaway

Great location. Would stay there again.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

The Casa on the Bay is a delight

We absolutely loved the Casa nestled in the bay area of Santa Rosa. It was quiet - the neighbors were friendly, the house is adorable, absolutely loved all the different areas to retreat to; the screened-in porch, the table on the patio, and the awesome dock where you could sit for hours in such a peaceful & tranquil setting. It is only about 15 minutes from Baytowne - a few more the Henderson State Park beach in Destin which is lovely. The property manager was absolutely friendly and amazing too. This is a great place to stay - we had all the items we needed to ensure a wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Taste of old world charm

Loved this home, it had exactly the feel I was looking for, close to fine restraunts, wonderful crabbing fishing right in backyard. And wanted a feel of old world charm and got exactly that!! New ac unit, wonderful eating areas inside and iut!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Kimberly P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty and old. Needs lots of cleaning and updating.

This property needs lots of cleaning and updating. This would be a perfect spot for a secluded family vacation if the owner put a little TLC into this house. We loved the location, but not sure we would rent here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Shantell

Casa on the Bay

Loved the location and house. Loved the backyard area for sitting and watching fish jump and boats riding by , the dock was great for fishing , watching sunrises amd sunsets and the hammock and treehouse were a plus. The house was perfect for us . There were 4 of us. My husband and I had the master which I loved the open window overlooking the back yard bay area. It's an older home but I loved the rustic feel of it all . Nice big table in the dining area, nice couches and tv. Loved the outdoor screened in area ,we played cards in the evenings out there overlooking the bay. We brought our 16ft fishing boat amd had it tied to the dock which was awesome to go out on the boat for fishing or an am or pm boat ride. Theres also a nice Restaurant called The Bay u can get to by your boat from the house. Loved it and plenty of room for a bigger group

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Excellent place

Beautiful place on the bay with a pier. Seen dolphins everyday. The house is absolutely amazing. Plenty of room.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Betsy W.

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

Great family getaway

The house and property were great! Very peaceful and beautiful location. The kids had a great time playing in the water. Our whole family really enjoyed it. We only had one issue with the tv, but the property manager quickly came out and got it fixed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

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

Vintage Coastal charmer.

This property was everything and more. The unique charm and quaint comfortable decor was awesome. It was well stocked with all the essentials and lots of extras as well. location was perfect close to everything! But so peaceful and quiet on the residential street. The views are better than any photo can capture. A paradise of live oaks and magnolia dripping in Spanish moss frames the beautiful sunrises over the bay which is steps from the variety of sitting areas! Fishing was plentiful. We will definitely return!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Pamela J.

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

Loved the location, home and yard but needs to be cleaned better

My family loved it! That is everyone who didn't pay for it. For the price I paid I would have never expected for it to be dirty. The floors were dirty and the sofa looked like it hadnt been cleaned or used in quit sometime. There we bugs and ants in the kitchen. And the extra sheets and blankets could be refreshed. Location, house layout and yard was amazing. My family loved crabbing, kayaking and sitting on the dock watching the sun set. The sunrise was beautiful also. We seen dolphins 2 evenings swim right near the dock. The house had plenty of sand shovels and water floats available. And a fully equipped kitchen. Just needs to be cleaned really well and refresh the extra bedding
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Ronda B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Casa Bay Review

Old home with much repair/upgrade work needed. Dissatisfied with cleanliness and bugs inside the house. View was great as was the property manager and his responsiveness. Definitely not a place I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Pamela G.

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

Great home BUT needs a really good cleaning.

The house is great! The issues were not too big of a deal, but they mounted. The property manager was quick to respond, but there were so many bugs, the tile floor was exceptionally dirty. I went to clean up water from the rain and my paper towel was black! I know rain brings in bugs but by the third day their were hundreds of them in the kitchen. We were planning to add a couple of days because the weather was getting nicer, but just left. The roof was leaking, (first rain in a while) and washer didn't work. Like I said great house but needed to be deep cleaned and a few repairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

April W.

Another amazing vacation year in this home!

We love this home! We have teenagers and we come here yearly. We love the bayside where we can explore, fish and kyack. This home is a tradition for us to come to yearly with the kiddos and relax for a week. Love the new dock they built too! Much more sturdy! My kids run straight to the dock and the treehouse when we pull up. Most of them are between18 and 20 and the little kid comes back out in them here! We always head to grayton beach state park for a day of hiking and relaxing on the beach. We rent kyacks from Adventure 30A ,they bring them straight to the house for you and you can rent them for the whole stay and they pick them back up when done. We took them to Grayton Beach with us to the lake area there also. At the house, we had a day where the dolphins came right up to the dock and we all jumped in the water and swam around watching them. We caught lots of fish and kyacked around the bay all day. The water was like glass that day. Very shallow and clear. Made great memories! Todd and Irma Roark were great hosts! They even stopped by to make sure we were happy with everything! They had the place ready early for us and everything looked great and we were very pleased. This is the first year we have had hosts at this property and it was great knowing they were down the road if we needed them for anything. Can't wait for next year when we come back again to Casa Bay house!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

katie p.

House was very dirty inside and not clean. The outside space, dock and yard were great!

The inside of the house was very dirty with roach traps in plain sight by the kitchen sink. We knew the décor was dated but this was just dirty. The floor had not been moped or cleaned in who knows how long. We never cooked in the kitchen because of roach traps everywhere. There was also mold growing on the walls. If it had a good deep cleaning and some better décor and light switches that worked this would be a nice place. We only stayed inside to sleep. On the other hand the yard and dock were awesome. The dock had new boards and the yard was very large and private.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

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