Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
54 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Ground floor bedroom
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Bed
Main Living Area Bedroom
1 King Bed
Upper level Bedroom w/ balcony access
1 Queen Bed
Upper Level Bunk Room
2 Double Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
3 bathrooms
Ground Floor Bathroom
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Main Living Area Bathroom
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upper Level Bathroom
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Balcony
About this property
30A Beach Retreat: 4BR Home w/ Pool, Double Lot, Walk to Beach Access & Dining
Palm Paradise is family-owned and operated! We have one rental property and this is it! Our family stays at this home on our own vacations and has been for decades; when you rent this home you deal directly with the owners, not a property manager or rental agency. You will have our cell phone numbers if any issues should arise during your stay.
This adorable home "PALM PARADISE BEACHESCAPE" is in a fabulous location south of Highway 30A, all in walking distance to beach access, restaurants, bars, shopping and more.
Enjoy the wonderful Gulf views from both the third floor covered porches and living areas. There are bedrooms on all floors (2 kings, 1 queen, 2 full/twin bunks), a great room on the second floor, and a sitting room on the third floor (1 queen sleeper sofa). There is also a third-floor sundeck for private sunbathing or watching the sunset. There is a separate laundry room, TV's in every bedroom, a fully-equipped kitchen, video games, DVD players, and beach/pool toys. There is off-street parking for 4-6 cars.
The beach access is just steps away (200 yards) with no busy roads to cross and has LIFEGUARDS, showers, restrooms, and a picnic area. When you are not at the beach, you can relax in the beautifully landscaped double-lot yard that contains a large private 28'X14' swimming pool and a palm tree-shaded area that is spacious enough for lawn games. Walk across the street to the fresh seafood market and grill your dinner on the natural gas grill provided for your use.
ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION:
* You must be 25 years old to rent * Our rental rates are non-negotiable. Our best and most current rates are posted on the "rate page" * Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access * Complimentary domestic long distance * No wait check-in and check-out
X NO PETS X NO SMOKING X NO STUDENT GROUPS X NO WEDDING RECEPTIONS OR REHEARSALS
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Amenities
Pool
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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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
About the area
Santa Rosa Beach
Gulfview Heights, 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Santa Rosa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
South Walton Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Justin Gaffrey Gallery - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Blue Mountain Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 7 min drive
Palm Folly Hard Seltzer - 6 min drive
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club - 7 min drive
Mcdonald’s - 8 min drive
Pazzo Italiano Santa Rosa Beach - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does 30A Beach Retreat: 4BR Home w/ Pool, Double Lot, Walk to Beach Access & Dining have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at 30A Beach Retreat: 4BR Home w/ Pool, Double Lot, Walk to Beach Access & Dining?
As of 27 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 30A Beach Retreat: 4BR Home w/ Pool, Double Lot, Walk to Beach Access & Dining on 7 August 2026 start from NZ$867, 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 30A Beach Retreat: 4BR Home w/ Pool, Double Lot, Walk to Beach Access & Dining pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 30A Beach Retreat: 4BR Home w/ Pool, Double Lot, Walk to Beach Access & Dining?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 30A Beach Retreat: 4BR Home w/ Pool, Double Lot, Walk to Beach Access & Dining?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 30A Beach Retreat: 4BR Home w/ Pool, Double Lot, Walk to Beach Access & Dining?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 30A Beach Retreat: 4BR Home w/ Pool, Double Lot, Walk to Beach Access & Dining located?
Located in Gulfview Heights, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of South Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Beach. Blue Mountain Beach is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our stay of 13 adults/kids (3 families) was wonderful. The property was everything we needed for our stay. Walking distance to the beach and restaurant, as well as ice cream for the kids on the corner! The pool was wonderful after a long day at the beach. Nice, quiet area not filled with loud spring-breakers. The kitchen had everything we needed and then some.The home was clean when we arrived, though the cleaning lady was still on the property for another hour after check-in.We will definitely be back if we come back to the area.
Awesome location and such a short and easy walk to the beach. Pool was great once we figured out how the heater worked. Owners were quick to respond to any questions.
Location, pool, layout of house was great for three families.
James R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Aaron K.
2 August 2018
Love this place!
We've stayed at this property several times over the last few years. I love the location to the beach and restaurants. The pool is great and kitchen is well stocked. When we head to Santa Rosa, this is where will stay!
Aaron K.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you, Remember we offer special savings to our returning guests; such as off season specials,discounted peak season rates and no damage deposit. For your future beach vacation catch "PALM PARADISE" in the "BEACHESCAPE NET". Again, thank you for sharing our beach house for your special summer vacation. Brian and Barb
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
14 August 2018
We would stay there again
The location is perfect to walk to the beach or several eateries within the area. The accommodations were above our expectations in the sense the house was clean, no maintenance issues, & several amenities available.
Verified traveller
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Misti,
Thanks you for the 5 star review!!!!! See you again next year
Brian and Barb
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather W.
7 July 2018
Love It! house & grounds always neat & clean!
We have stayed at Palm Paradise several years now and are always very pleased with everything! Great house in a great location. Perfect for us and our extended family to meet and enjoy a week!
Heather W.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Heather,
Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. We are so blessed to have guests like your family who choose to share their special beach vacation in our home year after year after year. Your family has been a pleasure to work with every year. We look forward to seeing you again next year. For next years trip come back to "PALM PARADISE BEACHESCAPE" . Again, thank you for sharing our beach house for your special family vacation. Brian and Barb
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
14 August 2018
beautiful house, great location, plenty of space!
The owners were helpful in answering our questions and meeting our needs. would def consider renting this property again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Lori,
Thank you for the great review. You were wonderful to work with as well. We look forward to you coming again next summer.
Brian and Barb
We loved everything about our stay. It was the perfect location and the house set up was perfect for our group of three families with young kids. The pool was a great size and we loved how close we were to the beach! We all talked about how we want to book again soon
Twelve of us slept comfortably. We enjoyed the private pool and loved the location. Our favorite beach house so far. We’ll definitely be back!
Angie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheri B.
28 June 2018
Beautiful House in a great location
We had a wonderful time. This is a beautiful house in a great location close to the beach and too many awesome restaurants. Very clean and great customer service from the owners. We definitely want to stay again and recommend this property to anyone without any hesitation.
Sheri B.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Sherry,
Thank you for the 5 star review. We look forward to having you back again. The majority of our guests return every year. Please remember that we offer special savings to our returning guests; such as off no booking fee, off season specials, discounted peak season rates , a minimal reservation deposit, and no damage deposit. For your future beach vacation catch "PALM PARADISE" in the "BEACHESCAPE NET". Again, thank you for choosing our home to be your home for a week. Brian and Barb
Archival
10/10 Excellent
John B.
12 May 2015
Great rental!
I've stayed on the Gulf at many different spots. This is one of the best, a beautiful house with all of the amenities and an easy walk to an excellent beach access. I wouldn't hesitate to rent it again and you shouldn't either!
John B.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
John,
We agree!!! Thank you for taking time to post a positive review. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to you coming back to Palm Paradise.
Barb and Brian
Loved the house and the location. Kids stayed in the pool. Would love to stay in area and house again.
Jeff G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Not sure why this changed to a 4 star review in the VRBO system? It was initially a 5 star review with positive comments from the guest. Anyhow thank you so much for the kind words.. Just to note 90% of our guests book outside the VRBO platform. VRBO is no longer allowing those guests to post reviews. VRBO also will not let guests post reviews after a short period of time. We had 2 VRBO booked guests unable to post their reviews.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jessica R.
18 October 2013
Wonderful time
This was the best place hands down! The interior was spacious and inviting. The heated pool was awesome and I couldn't believe how close the house was to the beach. Such a nice and relaxed atmosphere not touristy at all, which is the way we like it. Will definitely be returning!
Jessica R.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Wendy D.
19 July 2018
House is in a great location close to beach!
House is just a short drive to Destin where there are endless shops, food and entertainment. Close grocery stores. Had all the items supplied that we needed during our stay. Great house that we would love to stay at again. Highly recommended!
Wendy D.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Wendy,
Thank you for taking the time to write that 5 star review. We really appreciate you sharing your vacation experience. It is very helpful with future guests. Your group was great to have as guests as well. You left our home in great shape. it was great meeting you in person last summer when you were looking for a home. Over 50% of our guests return every year. We offer special savings to our returning guests; such as off season specials,discounted peak season rates and no damage deposit. For your future beach vacation catch "PALM PARADISE" in the "BEACHESCAPE NET". Again, thank you for sharing our beach house for your special summer vacation. Brian and Barb
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Cary K.
12 October 2016
Great family vacation house!
This was our second year staying here. Everything is as described and a perfect fit for our two families. Wonderful location, close to the beach, plenty of space. The oversized pool is great for an afternoon swim. Brian is great to work with and very accommodating. I highly recommend staying here.
Cary K.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Cary,
Keep coming back. Like you over 50% of guests return. We just love this house and neighborhood. It is comfortable and just feels right.
See you next year.
Brian
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Morgan L.
21 July 2017
Wonderful place for a vacation!
Palm Paradise was the perfect place for a beautiful vacation with the girls! The home provided plenty of space and was very clean and inviting from the moment we arrived. The location was perfect and allowed for an easy walk to the beach, as well as a quick walk to the ice cream shop at the end of the street :) The pool in the back was a bonus and provided a great alternative to the beach. I would recommend this home to anyone looking for a beautiful and relaxing beach vacation!
Morgan L.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Morgan, Your group was great. We are glad you had a grate time. Catch "PALM PARADISE" in the "BEACHESCAPE NET". Thank you again for choosing our home. Brian
We’ve been coming to the beach as a family for 12+ straight years, and this trip was by far the best. Having your private pool and the location of the house was the highlight. We had more then enough room for 3 families! Will be coming back.
John E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
John B.
4 May 2016
Great house, great location!
This is one of the best houses I've ever rented (and I've been renting for 20 years).
Great house, great views, 5 min walk to a nice beach access in a relatively quiet area of 30a. Owner is very quick to respond to any questions.
Stay here, you'll be glad you did.
John B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you so much for the kind review. We are so happy you enjoyed our home and the area as much as we do. Please come back and share your week in paradise with us again.
Brian and Barb
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Delia B.
4 August 2018
Great home for extended family trip
Our family returned for the second summer to this home. It was very comfortable for our group of 13, with a well stocked kitchen and just a short stroll to a lovely public beach. The private pool is larger than most, and the outdoor shower was a plus Walked to Goatfeathers to pick up steamed shrimp for supper one night, which was yummy! We hope to return again next summer!
Delia B.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you.
We are so happy you came back again. We look forward to your next Trip to the beach. We offer special savings to our returning guests; such as off season specials,discounted peak season rates and no damage deposit. For your future beach vacation catch the "PALM PARADISE. BEACHESCAPE". Again, thank you for sharing our beach house for your special summer vacation. Brian and Barb
Brian and Barb
Verified
10/10 Excellent
April M.
19 June 2018
Fantastic beach house!
This house was perfect for our two families with small children. It is so close to the beach and the pool is perfect for when the kids got tired of the beach. It was also great to be so close to several restaurants and the fish market. The house itself felt so homey for us. It had everything we needed to cook our own meals so we felt right at home. Perfectly decorated for the beach! We loved our stay!
April M.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
April
Thank you for taking the time to write that 5 star review. We really appreciate you sharing your vacation experience. It is very helpful with future guests. Your group was great to have as guests as well. You left our home in great shape.
Over 50% of our guests return every year. We offer special savings to our returning guests; such as off season specials,discounted peak season rates and no damage deposit.
For your future beach vacation catch "PALM PARADISE" in the "BEACHESCAPE NET".
Again, thank you for sharing our beach house for your special summer vacation.
Brian and Barb
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Megan C.
30 July 2015
Best beach vacation
Love this place. It's perfect for the family with everything that you'd have at home and more. The quality is excellent and the home is beautifully decorated and maintained. It is so comfortable. Our family has vacationed at many different beach houses over the last 30 years but this is the best! We will return!
Megan C.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Megan,
You are so kind. We are glad that you loved Palm Paradise as much as we do. We love being there as well. Please come back again and enjoy our home.
Brian and Barb
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Arne F.
17 August 2016
Well maintained home.
Nice home, well stocked with everything we needed for cooking. Nice that they finally paved the street out front too!
We had friends stay here a few years back and they had a positive experience and so did our family.
Thank you,
Arne
Arne F.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Friends recommending friends and family to stay year after year is the best compliment of all.
See you again next year .
Brian and Barb
Verified
8/10 Good
darice g.
2 October 2018
Fantastic house!
We have stayed at this house before with family and friends. It is the perfect location so easy to walk to the beach. We have stayed in the Destin area for years and this house is perfect! Enjoy having lifeguards at the beach and love how it’s not to crowded at the beach . The house is fully stocked even beach chairs. The owners are so helpful.
darice g.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Darice,
Thank you for the great review. Coming back to our house year after year is the ultimate compliment and review.We offer special savings to our returning guests; such as off season specials, discounted peak season rates, and no damage deposit. For your future beach vacation catch "PALM PARADISE BEACHESCAPE". Again, thank you for sharing our beach house for your special summer vacation. Brian and Barb
This was a last minute vacation trip for my family. We had never stayed in santa rosa beach. We absolutely loved it! One of our favorites now. The property was amazing... so many extras!! Love love love this property. We want to go back very soon.
jennifer p.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you so much. Just to note 90% of our guests book outside the VRBO platform. VRBO is no longer allowing those guests to post reviews.