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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12213.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Justin Gaffrey Gallery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Third Floor - Guest Bedroom

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Master Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly!

Sandy By The Sea -

You'll have the time of your life when you and your family vacation in 'Sandy by the Sea'. This delightful beach home is just a short walk to the sugar white sands of the beaches of South Walton.

Sandy by the sea has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, and boasts plenty of sunlight through its many windows and open floor plan. On the first floor, you have a large living room with three couches and two sitting chairs. A beautiful kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, a breakfast bar that seats two and a separate dining room that seats six. There are two guest bedrooms on this floor, one with a queen bed and one with a king bed, a full hall bathroom, and a laundry room. There is a wrap around front porch to enjoy the gentle sea breeze. The second floor has a king master bedroom unto itself. The master bedroom has a full bathroom with a separate shower and garden tub, and screened in porch accessible by french doors. There is an outdoor balcony located off the screened porch. On the third floor there are two full-sized beds. A perfect bedroom for the kids to relax and watch TV or a movie.

The backyard has a large private heated pool surrounded by plenty of lounge chairs for enjoying a calm moment poolside.

First Floor: Living Room with Patio Access, Kitchen, Dining, King Bedroom, Queen Bedroom, Hall Bath with Tub/Shower Combo, Laundry.

Second Floor: King Master Bedroom with Full Sleeper Sofa and Walk-In Shower + Soaking Tub and Balcony Access.

Third Floor: Bedroom with Two Full Beds.

*add $50.00 per day to heat the pool (available October - April if needed).

*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies. An e-signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Blue Mountain Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa 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. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Blue Mountain Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Justin Gaffrey Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Seaside Beach - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Goatfeathers Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mimmo’s - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly!?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly! on 8 August 2026 start from NZ$676, 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.

How much is parking at Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly! located?

Located in Blue Mountain Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mountain Beach and South Walton Beaches. Justin Gaffrey Gallery and CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Great stay!

Clean, comfortable, and convenient to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

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

We had a great stay. The location, pool, and ability to have our dog were much appreciated.

VRBO and local property manager (ocean Reef) were excellent to work with. From property search to departure process, all was very smooth.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

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

Sandy by the Sea 2025

This was our third stay at Sandy by the Sea and it once again was excellent. The home is very comfortable and the location is perfect. The heated pool was very welcome on some high wind days that made the beach less than ideal. Finally, our dog appreciated the fenced in back yard.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

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

Sandy by the Sea

This was our second stay at Sandy by the Sea. Once again we had a great visit. The heated pool was a bonus for the grandkids on a few cooler days. The location is great. All-around a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Great vacation home

We had a great stay. House is very nice! Has everything you need. Beach access was a very short distance. Will definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Pleasure

It was a fantastic house in a fantastic location.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Great Property For Families

We had a family group of 10 stay over at the house and it was a fantastic experience. Easy to check in and communicate with the property managers. I highly recommend this location for staying at Blue Mountain Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

8/10 Good

Holly P.

Loved it

Great house, great location! The house is well kept and organized. Beach is a block away, uncrowded and pristine,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE C.

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

Wonderful Birthday Week

My family enjoyed our week at Sandy by the Sea. It was my birthday trip. The location was perfect. The house had space for everyone and our pups. The wraparound porches, pool and back yard were nice and the beach was lovely, only a short walk away. Many good restaurants and fun shops nearby as well. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Perfect!

We absolutely loved our stay in Santa Rosa! We were very pleased with the house. We had everything we needed. House was very clean. The pool was great. A few minutes walk to the beach. Nice paved bike/walk path to Grayton.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Relaxing Family Vacation

I know some may think it’s an oxymoron to say relaxing and family in the same sentence, but this truly was! The house was beautiful and fit our adult family well. The closeness to the beach, walking paths and private pool were a dream! The cowgirl kitchen and Irish pub added elements of nearby entertainment and variety. The short drive to Destin allowed us to capture a dolphin tour and the Boathouse Oyster bar two of our favorite stops! I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DALILA V.

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

Summer 2022

It was awesome! Plenty of room. 5 min walk to the beach. Ice cream/ coffee shop down the street . I loved it
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Fun Times!

Our family had a wonderful vacation here at Sandy by the Sea! Check-in/check-out was seamless, kitchen was very well outfitted and the pool was great! Tons of towels! A few maintenance issues came up but management was very responsive. We decided after the fact to have my daughter's dog join us and the add-on fee was reasonable and painless. Easy walk to the beach and we loved that Blue Mountain Beach area was less crowded than the rest of 30A. We would definitely rent this great house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Terri C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Week of sandy by the sea

Bottom rooms were hot,gas grill did not work, no light bulbs in lamps, pool was dirty, ants around pool. Would definitely not recommend staying there? Had to have fans in room just to keep the air flowing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Overall we really enjoyed the stay. Great pool and privacy (we spent a lot of time in the pool area). House temp was nice, beds were very comfortable, and house was nicely furnished. Wi-fi worked flawlessly. Overall house cleanliness was good although we did kill a couple roaches. A few things would improved the stay, Backdoor steps need rebuilt, clothes washer doesn't seem to disperse detergent properly, a better coffee would be nice, and the grille didn't work. Beach chairs and umbrellas would be nice (for those who didn't bring them). These are not complaints, just suggestions for improvements IMO.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael H.

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

Sandy by the Sea

Overall - great stay. The check-in process was super easy. When we arrived; however, the pool was terribly dirty (floating bugs, plastic, film, etc,). We emailed and Ocean Reef (the property management) responded very quickly. They explained that the pool was not cleaned and would be cleaned the next day. The next day, the pool technician stated that it needed to be shocked /treated and would not be usable for a few days. That was our only issue; otherwise - great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron A.

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

It was decent

The house was pretty nice but after cslling three times no one ever cleaned the pool. I saw pool chemical bags in the trash can one day, so maybe they dumped carnival or salt in, but you could tell no one ever vacuumed or skimmed the pool. Just walking around in it you could see the settled dirt flow up. And i asked three times. Idk
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara K.

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

Great location!

We had a wonderful time! The weather was colder than we would have liked for a few of the days so we couldn’t use the pool but the location of the house was perfect. Upon arrival, we found that the master bedroom bathroom toilet did not work but the management company sent someone out immediately. They were very responsive which was so nice! The plumber snaked the toilet though, which completely scratched up the porcelain :( I wouldn’t be happy about that at all if this was my home. Other than that, the house was great, the location is perfect and I would definitely come back :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Archival

4/10 Poor

Cindy C.

Overpriced- repairs needed, yard upkept

Yard is not maintained- sand burs around pool area. My Maltese got 8 on her- very painful. Called ocean reef,said someone would be out in a couple of hours/ never showed. Close to beach -short walk- only good thing about this house. Air in bunk room does not work properly. Not worth the price.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew B.

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

October Stay

We arrived as Hurricane Milton was bearing down on Tampa. Fortunately for us, the weather was absolutely perfect in the panhandle. The house was great, which happened to be a consolation to the house we originally booked just a block over ( the owner accidentally double booked us and cancelled our reservation - real professional). We were really happy with this alternative. The home is very nice and spacious. The lawn, yard and pool were all very nice. The pool area could use an upgrade on the furniture, but we learned that on a 5-night trip the pool was barely used at all. I think a small part of that is because there is no access from the house to the pool, you need to walk down the driveway and through the gate to the backyard, which just made us forget about it a little. The only other downside we found was the 2 bathrooms. We were fine with just us and two kids, but since there are 4 (nice) bedrooms, if you plan to pack it in, I hope everyone is pretty friendly. Space is otherwise good. Living room seating is basically theater couches, but they were good and could seat a lot of people. Kitchen worked well and the master is spacious. Access to the beach and surrounding restaurants, cafes, ice cream shop and beach are all great. Side note: we did rent a 6-person golf cart, which was nice, but I don’t really think it was necessary. We did use it to take stuff to the beach, but you could do that with your car. Overall, recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette D.

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

Excellent experience

Beautiful home in a beautiful setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan M.

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

Overall everything was as advertised except…..

The home is very nice, well kept and spacious, located off 30 a. With Covid on the rise NOBODY in this area wears a mask, including restaurant staff. Very concerning since they are preparing our food. We had several items that needed maintenance, which was promptly addressed. However, on one occasion we had ants in the kitchen and garbage areas. I notified the rental agency we had dogs to be careful what they sprayed, but the young man sprayed my dogs water bowl!! Obviously not a professional. My main concern was the lack of chemicals (chlorine) in the pool. We requested service which never showed. Would not stay here again. For those interested, the real estate company Ocean Reef, was very helpful and professional. The beach was extremely crowded and a 7 minute walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher N.

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

Great house near the beach

The house was great and had quick walking access to the beach right around the corner. House was very spacious and allowed 3 families to live with ease. The pool in the back was really nice and the dogs loved the fenced in back yard to play around in. Lots of lizards running around which was fun for the kids as well! The house was surface level clean but found lots of dust and dirt around especially under the couches. The washer also smelled pretty moldy so we did avoid using it as well unless we had to. Overall with the small issues encountered above we would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Brittany C.

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

Good

We enjoyed our stay here. We've been coming to this area for years and absolutely love the location. The house was perfect walking distance to the beach, restaurants, shops. The house wasn't as clean as expected for the price but was ok. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

NICE HOUSE

BEAUTIFUL HOME, COMFY BEDS AND PILLOWS, LOT OF TOWELS, NICE POOL, NIXE NEIGHBORHOOD CLOSE TO THE BEACH(WALKING), RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS NEAR-BY.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

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