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Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach

Summary:

Sunshine Cottage



The Space:

Beautifully situated in a shady grove of coastal greenery, this cozy cottage in Santa Rosa Beach is the perfect place to get away from it all. This comfortable home offers plenty of privacy, a full kitchen, and a shaded patio where you can put your feet up after a day spent on the beach. The expansive outdoor space offers ample seating, a private grill, and even an outdoor shower to cool you off from the Florida sunshine.



What's nearby:

This home sits just north of Scenic Highway 30A, only half a mile from the nearest beach access point. You can walk down to the incredible white sand each morning to play volleyball, sunbathe, or spend the day shore fishing. You'll also be three miles west of Grayton Beach State Park, a beautiful setting for hiking, picnicking, fishing, and wildlife viewing, and three miles east of Gulf Place Town Center, which is home to such area favorites as Pizza By The Sea and YOLO Board + Bike.



Things to know:

Free WiFi

Full kitchen

Outdoor shower

Snowbirds Welcome!

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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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5123185vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Blue Mountain Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Justin Gaffrey Gallery - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Seaside Beach - 14 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mcdonald’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪South Of Philly - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mimmo’s - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach 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

9.4

Exceptional

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 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic location close to everything but just far enough out of the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vileta M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable place and perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Great location and adorable little cottage with everything you need.

We had a great stay. Very close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrick L.

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

Great cottage

Was tidy nice and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora C.

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

Great stay!

Just what we needed. Quiet little cottage getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Wonderful

This is a private and secluded home. There are houses on either side, but fencing keeps it secluded. The yard gave me a japanese garden feel, which was wonderful! We definitely hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James N.

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

Quiet getaway

Property was peaceful and quiet but close to restaurants, beach and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marynell H.

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

Our honeymoon

Great location. Beautiful landscape and nice cottage! We will be going back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peyton H.

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

Awesome!!

This property is wonderful. Private, clean, and spacious. Close to the beach, shopping, and dining. We enjoyed our stay very much, and will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe S.

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

Amazing stay 10/10 recommend

We loved loved our stay here at this property! This was our first time booking through Vacasa and we never be going back to other websites. Everything was so easy, SO clean (I’ve had nightmare stays), and such a safe space. Beautiful walk to the beach and beautiful nature all around. The person that owned the property also introduced himself (which i appreciate) Over all such a beautiful time me trip! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

Great valye

Friend and I took our 18 year old daughters down for spring break. Finding it was odd cause it is a cottage behind the owners house. Other than that it was great. It was clean and comfortable. Easy walk to the beach and great location overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2025
Hi Carrie. Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the cottage clean, comfortable, and perfectly located for easy beach access. We appreciate you mentioning that the cottage is situated behind the owner’s house—your comments help future guests know what to expect. If your travels bring you back to the area, we’d love to welcome you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

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

Great Family Spot

The house is in a great location with reference to the beach. We liked the layout of the house and property. We used the grilling area and side patio to its Maximum ability. Recommend renting bikes for your stay to explore the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria soledad R.

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

So cute

Outdoor area is the best part..
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

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

Santa Rosa fun!

Place was great! Clean and short walk (10 min) to the beach. Vacasa had a little blooper in the reservation process and was hard to get ahold of, but VRBO was able to fix it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet m.

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

Wonderful

The cottage was very homey, and we loved having control over the temperature in every room. Plenty of towels provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzette A.

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

Sunshine Cottage Review

We really enjoyed our stay at the Sunshine Cottage! Everything was clean and well maintained. A very close walk to the beach. Close to Blue Mountain Creamery as well! We especially loved the outdoor shower. It was used once or twice daily by one of us!! I would definitely stay again at Sunshine Cottage!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly F.

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

Perfect weekend

Great weekend... kitschy, clean, cottage on lovely shaded lot. Awesome owner/landlord on property.... cottage has absolutely everything you need or might have forgotten. Easy walk to beach... about 5 city blocks. Love the area... feels more authentic than the planned world of 30A.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lezlie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Outdoor landscaping great, very relaxing. Room air conditioners noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny O.

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

Awesome

Everything was fantastic except water in shower not hot enough
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janna s.

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

Very nice

Very nice cottage in a pretty neighborhood. The cottage is tucked back behind another house so it took a minute longer to find it. The only issue we experienced was there were several beetle looking bugs in the house during our stay. Just needs a good pest spraying. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We are sorry to hear you encountered some unwelcome crawly guests during your stay. We appreciate your feedback and I have passed this along to the local staff so they can review the home for future guests. We hope you choose to stay with us again!
Verified

6/10 Okay

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Honeymoon

There was major construction that started every day around 7:00a.m., nextdoor on both sides. The listing said small walk to the beach. It's literally half a mile away and NOT close to the public beach which is only about 25 yards wide between the private resort beaches. The A/C was great in the house. King bed was comfy, but the Queen bed was like a hammock and not comfy. Best to have a rental car to get around too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2023
Thank you, John, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. While we understand that sleeping preferences vary widely, we are sorry to hear that the bed did not provide for a comfortable night of rest. Please know that your feedback is essential, and we have passed your comments along to our local manager, who will work with the homeowner to make any updates. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

It was ok.

The house was some what cleaned it was some spiders web over the sink & we kill 2 small spiders .very dated, it have some Roach problems. The sleeping sofa was very uncomfortable it need a new mattress or a new sofa.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rose H.

Disliked: Check-in

Storm

Unable to use because storm was in our area, unsafe to drive, and our radar showed storm headed to "cottage area". Were given code to late also.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute and quaint- could use some updating

I really enjoyed our stay. The location of the property was awesome, it was close enough to the beach that it took less than 2 min on a golf cart, but far enough away that it was very quiet. The house itself was very nice, the outdoor shower was amazing! I feel like the interior could use a facelift, and maybe a better understanding that all the rooms connect. I know there’s a tour, but it still wasn’t clear that in order to get to the middle room, you have to go through another bedroom and so on. Same with the bathrooms. There are also very minimal appliances and tools for any kind of cooking- so make sure you bring things if you plan to cook. I know that’s a minute thing, and didn’t make it break our stay- just a heads up kinda thing :) Overall, I was very happy with the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

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