OH, SO CLOSE TO THE BEACH.

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Three story cottage on deadend street that adjoins Sunrise Beach.

Deck wraps around two sides of home; cottage surrounded by estate-like homes.

Living room; hardwood floors, wood ceiling, Florida trim.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13167 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Santa Rosa Beach2 min walk
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park6 min drive
30A Bike Trail9 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

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

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Island Girl, sister home to Island Time at Sunrise, is a charming, remodeled cottage style home adjoining Sunrise Beach. Lush green wetlands border the home's east side, providing views of nature and the gulf beyond. Private boardwalk to beach access. Home has covered wrap deck on main level and private deck upstairs off master bedroom. Interior remodeled throughout including hardwood floors, granite counter tops, glass back splash, new vanities, upgraded kitchen cabinets, wood ceilings, Florida trim, and much more. Living room, dining, kitchen with breakfast bar, bedroom with queen bed, bath and laundry on main level. Master bedroom with king bed and private bath, bedroom with two sets of bunk beds and its own private bath on the second level. Third level bedroom provides queen bed and private bath. Sleeps as many as 12 if using the portable twin. Dining for 10. Located on a private street surrounded by grand scale properties next door to Sunrise Beach. Street leads to public beach access that is basically private; gets very little use by public at large. Island Girl's private boardwalk ties into to the public boardwalk a short distance prior to reaching the beach. Wonderful location that is within walking distance to Gulf Place and restaurants such as Shunk Gulley Oster Bar, The Perfect Pig, Goatfeathers, Tango and Local Catch.

Property manager

Brenda Dacus

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Owner's rental agreement to be approved and signed by guest to reserve the property.

Full refund, less any related credit card fees, for cancellation of 14 days or more prior to the reservation.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks. Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Santa Rosa Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sundog Books and Sirens at the Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

Santa Rosa Beach - 2 min walk
Blue Mountain Beach - 6 min drive
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 6 min drive
30A Bike Trail - 9 min drive
Grayton Beach State Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - 6 min drive
Stinky's Fish Camp - 4 min drive
The Perfect Pig - 6 min walk
Red Fish Taco - 6 min drive
98 Bar-B-Que - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does OH, SO CLOSE TO THE BEACH. have a pool?

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

Is OH, SO CLOSE TO THE BEACH. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OH, SO CLOSE TO THE BEACH. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OH, SO CLOSE TO THE BEACH. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OH, SO CLOSE TO THE BEACH. located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Beach and South Walton Beaches. Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club and Blue Mountain Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

aimee s.

3 April 2024

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

Perfect stay

We had a group of 11 people 6 kids and 5 adults. The home was a great size the layout was amazing and we all had our own space to retreat to after a long day at the pool and beach. Location was great in proximity to the beach and a quick 5 min walk to shops, restaurants, and ice cream! The street is adorable and quiet as was the house. Could not have asked for anything better for our group this year and we hope to head back again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E.

25 February 2023

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

Island Girl

The property and location are perfect!

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M., Ballwin, MO, USA

24 August 2022

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

Island Girl Home

This home fit our family perfectly. There were 9 of us and everyone had their own private space. The 3 kids loved the bunk beds and enjoyed being away from adults for awhile. All three couples had their own rooms and baths. The short walk to the beach was so nice. We all loved the wrap around porch to sit and enjoy the evenings. Thanks for sharing your lovely home

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

12 June 2022

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

Family vacay

We had a wonderful experience staying at this beautiful home. I would highly recommend it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

14 April 2022

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

Lovely stay in Santa Rosa

We absolutely loved our stay in Santa Rosa Beach. Brenda is a dream hostess - she went above and beyond to accommodate us and right a complication due to the renters right before us. The location is ideal - a quick walk to the (not at all crowded) beautiful beach, in walking distance to restaurants and shops, and easy access to Destin and other communities along the 30A. The property was clean and well kept and again, any issues were addressed promptly by Brenda. We would 100% stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brenda Dacus

Fred and I owned a real estate company in our hometown of Jonesboro, AR for over 45 years. We have always invested in rental property in Jonesboro, yet always dreamed of investing in the 30A area one day. We now own and manage four properties that are located within a two-block area of Santa Rosa Beach.

Why they chose this property

Our family has enjoyed vacationing in the 30A area over the past 40 years and always looked forward to return visits. We rented the beach cottage original to the site of Sunrise Beach and Shell Seekers Cove (no longer standing) on several occasions years ago. And since Sunrise Beach was developed, we have rented there as well. We always thought it would have been special to own that old-style Florida bungalow and remember vividly the wonderful times spent there. Its spirit is still much alive to us to this day. So when we decided to purchase a property of our own, we were excited to locate a property within yards of the home we once desired. That home is now Island Time in Sunrise Beach. Then two years later we discovered what has since become our Island Girl. Her street is possibly the very drive that led to the original bungalow. We spent a year remodeling the home and installing the pool and decking to make her special. We wanted to continue the tradition of providing a place where guests could store their own memories on these special grounds.

What makes this property unique

I love this particular street of homes; tucked away and yet so close to the beach. I love walking on the private boardwalk and sitting on the steps to the beach watching the sunset, the stars at night and listening to the surf. I could sit there for hours! I also enjoy being able to walk to good restaurants at night. And the decks, pool and oversize decking offer many hours of outdoor enjoyment. But the beach is the special attraction! Walking in the white sand is like walking in powdered sugar. It is amazing!! But then there is the surf!!!!

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