Breathtaking Santa Rosa Beach Home < 1 Mi to Gulf!
Book a stay at ‘Hemingwaves’, a 4-bed, 3-bath vacation rental home in the Blue Mountain Beach neighborhood. This gem, boasting a large deck, barbecue pit, and balcony, is perfect for guests seeking a Santa Rosa Beach adventure. White sand, emerald waters, coastal dune lakes, nature preserves, eateries, golf courses, sunsets, and shopping galore make this the ultimate vacation destination. Head to happy hour or kick back in the hot tub — there's endless opportunities to unwind here!
-- THE PROPERTY --
30A Neighborhood | 8-Person Hot Tub | Pets Welcome w/ Fee | Private Deck/Balcony | Golf Cart Rental
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin/Full Bunk Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed
COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Community pool, fitness center MAIN FEATURES: 4 Smart TVs w/ Netflix + cable, gas grill/BBQ pit, 8-person outdoor dining table, outdoor shower, 2 bikes, 2 beach chairs, beach towels/umbrellas, home theater system, upscale furnishings, ceiling fans KITCHEN: Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishware + flatware, toaster, waffle maker, trash bags + paper towels, ice maker, water filter GENERAL: Free WiFi (399.3 Mbps download, 13.0 Mbps upload, latency: 24 ms), central A/C + heating, washer + dryer, laundry detergent, complimentary toiletries, towels/linens, laundry detergent, hair dryer, keyless entry FAQ: Stairs required, 1 exterior security camera (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip) PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles) ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional 4-bedroom property for 8 guests is available nearby with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking
-- THE LOCATION --
AREA HIGHLIGHTS: FL-30A (nearby), Point Washington State Forest (0.8 miles), Eden Gardens State Park (6.7 miles), Grand Boulevard at Sandestin (7.8 miles), Baytowne Adventure Zone (8.9 miles), Silver Sands Premium Outlets (10.1 miles) FUN IN THE SUN: Blue Mountain Beach (0.8 miles), Dune Allen Beach Access (2.7 miles), Grayton Beach (3.2 miles), Grayton Beach State Park (3.4 miles), Seaside (4.4 miles), Topsail Hill Preserve State Park (5.1 miles), Seagrove Beach (5.3 miles) PANAMA CITY BEACH: Frank Brown Park (23.2 miles), Russell-Fields Pier (26.9 miles), Gulf World (26.9 miles), Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (31.9 miles), Wonderworks Panama City Beach (32.0 miles) AIRPORTS: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (35.4 miles), Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (36.6 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $175 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2 pets) - 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: The property requires stairs to access - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring Doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed - NOTE: There is a golf cart on the premises that can be rented when available. Please reach out to the Guest Contact at least one week prior to arrival for information and availability
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
About the area
Santa Rosa Beach
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Blue Mountain Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin and Baytowne Wharf are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grayton Beach State Park and Blue Mountain Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Mcdonald’s - 8 min drive
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club - 10 min drive
Palm Folly Hard Seltzer - 8 min drive
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - 5 min drive
South Of Philly - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Breathtaking Santa Rosa Beach Home < 1 Mi to Gulf! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Breathtaking Santa Rosa Beach Home < 1 Mi to Gulf!?
As of 3 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Breathtaking Santa Rosa Beach Home < 1 Mi to Gulf! on 13 August 2026 start from NZ$1,113, 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 Breathtaking Santa Rosa Beach Home < 1 Mi to Gulf! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Breathtaking Santa Rosa Beach Home < 1 Mi to Gulf!?
Self-parking is available for a fee.
What time is check-in at Breathtaking Santa Rosa Beach Home < 1 Mi to Gulf!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Breathtaking Santa Rosa Beach Home < 1 Mi to Gulf!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Breathtaking Santa Rosa Beach Home < 1 Mi to Gulf! 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
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It felt like home, everything was clean and inviting, short walk to the beach, and the manager was very helpful with all of our questions! Great stay overall.
Pretty much perfect location for 30a songwriter fest. Beds comfortable, plenty of hot water for shower, kitchen met all our needs. Nice living room to hang out in. Blue Mountain Beach laid back in a good way.
Rob P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan
3 January 2024
Nice and cozy!
We enjoyed the home for Christmas. All our kids and family celebrated! The house is nice and cozy. The hosts responded quickly to any of our requests.
Really enjoyed the property and convenient location. Our hot tub did not work but I didn’t communicate that until after we left. Hopefully will be fixed before next guests. Really loved the property. All the Beds were great too!
The house was spacious and clean and a quick walk or golf cart trip to some great restaurants and shops. Our only complaint was the cleanliness of the hot tub. It looked as if the water had not been changed prior to our arrival and there was a lot of debris inside. When the jets turned on, an awful chemical odor came out and made it unbearable. We immediately got out and showered. Beyond this small detail, we enjoyed the house and our stay. We would definitely rebook.
Amber K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kristen
6 July 2023
Great house with easy beach access
The house was perfect for our party. We had many lovely meals in the back deck, and the twinkle lights are a festive touch. The porch swing on the front porch is a great place to read. The golf cart was handy, and the beach access was easy to access and not crowded. The property has easy access to a running and biking trail
Along 30A and also is walking distance to Blue Mountain Creamery, which the kids enjoyed. The only bummer was that the hot tub was not clean and did not work. The owner tried her best to get it resolved while we were there, but it unfortunately did not work during our stay. We found plenty of other things to do!
Property was as described, very nice, and great location. Hosts were very accommodating, very helpful. We had 6 adults (18-82) in our party and the home suited all. Nice walk to beach. Convenient to key 30A areas. Great horseshoe street neighborhood for walking dogs.
When they say under a mile from the beach - literally .75 miles from the beach. So if you're bringing the family and have a lot of things to bring to have a fun full day - MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A WAGON! It was a 20 minute walk to the nearest beach access, hauling all our stuff and the kiddos. Parking was available but ALWAYS packed.
We were really looking forward to using the hot tub - but the water smelled bad and when the jets turned on the water was incredibly cloudy...so that was disappointing.
Otherwise the house is beautiful, it worked for our needs as we spent the majority of our time on the beautiful beach! Close to a large grocery store. Short drive to Destin.
Sarah T.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Diane
2 July 2022
Great time
Had a wonderful time. Wish it was longer. Wonderful house that had everything to make it a great experience. A little disappointed about the hot tub not working but you made up for it. Thank you for everything. Definitely would come back.
We would highly recommend this property, it was a beautiful place to stay! The communication between the owner and guests was fast and responsive! We had a fantastic time and will definitely come again!
Jennifer G.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mandy Seales
12 October 2021
Good but not Great
We had a lot of fun & created special memories with our friends which is really what made our trip a success! My reason in giving a 4-star instead of a 5-star rating is the issue with the beach access. You have two options from this house: a 5-minute walk or a drive to the public beach. We found that both options were problematic. If you walk to the beach the only way to get there is through a walkway that technically belongs to a condo complex. We made this walk several times on our first day and were finally told by a security guard that we could no longer use that access point even though we were told that the walkway is public access. There's a second problem with this access...once you are on the sand in this particular area it's all completely private beaches meaning that you cannot setup a spot on this beach (again, we were confronted by a security guard).
On our second day at the beach we decided to load up our car and go to the public beach access that's just down the road. It was completely full (tiny parking area) and we had to park pretty far down the road after we unloaded all of our stuff. Once on the sand we found that it was overly crowded because the "public" beach was a short little strip between two private beaches. We did enjoy our time at the beach but it was definitely inconvenient and not what we expected.
As far as the house goes we liked it aside from a few minor things that need to be addressed. Hot tub was a huge hit with everyone, we loved the whole back patio area! Kitchen could use some basics (salt & pepper, sugar for coffee, cooking spray, etc.) but overall it was fine for what we needed.
One last thing that I will mention just because I somehow overlooked this piece of information...this house does not come with access to the community pool. It did not end up being an issue for us (thank goodness) but if a pool is something you'd like to have this house may not work for you.
Nice property for our golf trip. Not as clean as we would have liked. The dust on top of the refrigerator was thick enough to write your name in. The TV set in the living did not work properly. Apparently the FireStick used for streaming was either broken or so old that it was not compatible with the TV. We had swap it for the FireStick from the master bedroom TV. Otherwise the property was fine and convenient to the golf course that we were playing.
The house was great. I would have rated 5 star except for the access to the beach. While the walkway to the beach was not far the fact that we were not able to sit wherever we wanted was an issue. The area closest to the walkway was PRIVATE per the retreat so we had to walk down the beach to setup. We ended up driving to the public beach areas everyday.
Great accommodations to have the family together for a weekend of family time and a beach wedding. The house was a perfect size the location of the ceremony was only a half mile away. Thanks for allowing us to have our dog.
Dennis D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Holly Anne
22 July 2019
Best Vacay Home Ever
We just stayed in July 2019 and we absolutely LOVED our stay at this beach house! The house is super clean and very nice. Pics don’t even do it any justice. The hot tub is clean and such a nice extra to have. We loved having a golf cart to ride around in. The pool is great (we just wished it stayed open later than dark). The owners respond fast and are extremely helpful and sweet. Everything about our stay here was amazingly perfect. The weather was great and the beach and water was gorgeous. We can’t wait to come back to 30A again next summer and stay in this home again!
We had everything we could possibly want and need at the house! The property manager was so easy to get in touch with when we had questions during our stay. Beautiful home and neighborhood and so conveniently located to the beach and so many local restaurants! We’re planning on coming back again soon!
Anand P.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Megan S.
22 April 2019
So close to the beach!
September and April are my favorite months to visit Santa Rosa Beach- fewer tourists and perfect beach weather! This house is very well-appointed with all the comforts of home, everything we needed to cook in and relax. Our girls group had plenty of space - especially since there were two master bedrooms, and three full baths. We walked to the beach and rode the golf cart to nearby restaurants. House was as advertised and very clean. Looking forward to going back!
Megan S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christy F.
5 April 2019
Quick walk to the beach and fabulous hot tub!
Great home with plenty of space and well equipped. We took our teenage daughter and 3 of her friends for spring break.
It’s beachside of 30A and Literally a 5 minute walk to the beach. Also walking distance to Blue Mountain Creamery and several other restaurants.
Beds were very comfortable. And the gigantic hot tub was the real hit!
Also, greatly appreciated the ability to bring our dogs...
Christy F.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
FRANKIE B.
21 February 2019
Winter respite!
We were so excited when we arrived at our destination, beautiful day, incredible beaches and a home that defined our perfect getaway! Everything was immaculate and much nicer than advertised. The beds were more than comfortable and we retreated to them a couple of times each day to watch our favorite TV programs. Hemmingwaves created a spell of old world set in the middle of paradise! I spent some wonderful hours in the hot tub, just steps from the back door. We can’t wait to come back!
FRANKIE B.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Eva M.
28 January 2019
Luxurious, comfortable, quiet.
We loved staying here--it was well decorated, very well appointed, and the hot tub was sparkling and perfect. Checking in and out couldn't have been easier, and the owners were very responsive to the needs we had. Highly recommended!