We❤️Snowbirds-Chihuahua Flats

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12144 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Santa Rosa Beach
7 min walk
Beach
5 min drive
Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant
4 min walk
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
29 min drive

Room options

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Pool

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Top Reasons to Book this 30A Home!

* 2 Porches, Balcony, Grill and Outdoor Shower

* 4 Bikes Included

* TWO Community Pools- 1 is a block away

* Gulfview Heights Beach Access- 700 yards

* Snorkel the Seahorse Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Walk to Goatfeathers Rest., Local Catch Bar and Grill + local shops

* 0.5 miles to Gulf Place: Perfect Pig, Shunk Gulley and more

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs January thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!

Chihuahua Flats is a 4BR, 3BA beach house located just off the quiet west end of Scenic Highway 30A in the gated community of Old Florida Village, between Blue Mountain Beach and Gulf Place. You’ll be steps from one of the community pools and about 700 yards to beach access! This home boasts an open floor plan with new flooring on the main level, comfortable furnishings, and a fully equipped kitchen with granite counters. There’s a queen guest bedroom and full bath on the main level. Upstairs, the 3 bedrooms include a gorgeous king master with en suite bath and balcony access, a bedroom with a queen bed, and a bunk room with 2 sets of twin bunk beds, and a sleeper sofa in living room sleeping a total of 12 guests comfortably! Splash around in the community pools, take a stroll to the beach, or hop on the bikes and check out Gulf Place Town Center only .5 mile away. Make Chihuahua Flats your next beach vacation tradition!

Old Florida Village is a small community of coastal homes accented with upscale touches. This quiet, gated community is ideally located in Gulfview Heights, only minutes to Gulf Place Town Center on the western side Hwy 30A. Old Florida Village features two sparkling, gated community pools for guests to enjoy. Take a stroll to Gulfview Heights beach access or dine at some local favorites only a block or two away. Come experience the Old Florida Village community and see why you’ll be returning year after year!

The Bed Setup:

1st Floor

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

Living Room: w/ Sofa Sleeper

2nd Floor

Master bedroom: King Bed

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom: 2 sets of Twin Bunks

Area Attractions:

Old Florida Village is perfectly situated, with Grayton Beach, Seaside, Seacrest and Rosemary Beach just minutes away to the East. Located in an upscale area of Hwy 30A, this pristine house is perched in between Destin and Seaside. Just a 13-minute drive to Grand Boulevard Town Center with over 35 shops and restaurant as well as the all-new state-of-the-art Boulevard 10 Movie Theater. Bike down to Blue Mountain Creamery for a cone or meander along the miles of trails!

The Gulf Place community is located along a 26-mile stretch of sugar-white sand and turquoise waters of Northwest Florida’s celebrated Emerald Coast. As one of the 16 distinct beach neighborhoods in South Walton, it has its own distinct character and charm. This colorful community on 30A is comprised of 25 acres located in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach on the corner of 30A and 393. Gulf Place was specifically designed to slow visitors and locals down with palm tree-lined streets, wide sidewalks, colorful outdoor patios with large umbrellas, nature walking trails, green spaces and ample park benches to sit and enjoy the views.  Gulf Place is unique from all the other South Walton neighborhoods.  Residents and guests gather here to enjoy original art, boutique shopping, local cuisine, live music and a laid back atmosphere.

30A is a fantastic destination, the beaches are some of the world’s best with sugar white sand and emerald green waters. You will find plenty of beach accesses along a 17 mile stretch of Santa Rosa Beach. It boasts unique shopping, fantastic cuisine and the incredible architecture that makes 30A famous, there are activities for everyone; kayak rentals, bike rentals, paragliding, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, tennis -- you'll find it all right here.

The snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Seahorse Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 715 feet out from the Topsail Hill Preserve State Park access, it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Seahorse Reef is at a depth of 13-18 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery. A water park is available. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
Steps from CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery and 7 minutes by foot from Santa Rosa Beach

This vacation home offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

RealJoy Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Pool/Spa

Shared/communal pool

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car recommended

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

3 bathrooms
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the sea
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping
Near the bay

Things to do

Water park
Fitness facilities nearby
Cycling on site
Swimming nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Golf nearby
Marina nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Power boating nearby
Kayaking nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 1552 sq ft (144 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

4591

We❤️Snowbirds-Chihuahua Flats Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

4/10 Poor

Erin C.

8 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

X

Ive stayed in dozens of vacation rentals. This one was a little disappointing. Cockroaches downstairs. I did receive a email that said there would be light accommodations but I didn’t expect what we walked into. One dish towel. One roll of paper towels. (7 night stay). Absolutely nothing was there for routine things. No laundry pods, no Lysol wipes, no aluminum foil, no extra trash bags, etc. No extra blanket for couch sleeping. Location and check in/check out was great, though.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy C.

15 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

This is a wonderful location! Close to the action (walking distance) but not in the middle of everything so it the perfect location to relax. The description is spot on, and I would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey T.

30 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We absolutely loved this rental! The house was clean and the location is great!! They had all the kitchen ware you will need during your stay. My kids loved the bikes that were provided with the property. There were even beach chairs and beach cart. I would absolutely rent this property again. Santa Rosa beach is beautiful and relaxing!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

9 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and great house

Great location, was a little off on distance to beach, it says 700 yards but you have to walk awhile to get to a beach access. But other than that it was great!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

22 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorable Spring Break 2022

Perfect size house in perfect location. Short walk to the beach, restaurants and Gulf Place. The bike helped a lot getting around. We biked to Seaside which was great. Loved that it was not busy and trafficy around the area. Will definitely be back. We brought additional TP, paper towels, dishwasher pods. Grill could of been better. It took awhile to cook burgers and chicken due to the lack of flame the grill provided. A larger frying pan would of been great but we are do with what was available. Chihuahua Flats will forever hold great memories for our group. Would book again for sure!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Chris F.

30 Mar 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Actions Speak Louder than Words

For the most part, the rental property was ok. Initial supplies were provided, linens were mostly clean, and we enjoyed riding the bikes. Unfortunately, during our first full day there, we were having lunch at the dining table and randomly a HUGE living roach fell from the air vent onto the table. Needless to say, lunch was over. So I took a picture of the roach and air vent and sent an email with pics attached- hoping to have someone come out and spray so we would make sure no other “uninvited guests” appeared. I did receive an email that evening from Stormii at RealJoy asking if it was ok to have someone come by the next day. I responded saying it was fine. But no one ever stopped by. When I emailed that evening, someone else responded saying that Stormii was out of office all day. So I asked if someone would still stop by…..I never received another response. And no one ever came by during the rest of our stay. This is really disappointing. While I completely understand that roaches will appear and it can’t always be prevented, I am incredibly disappointed in the lack of response. Actions speak louder than words. And if RealJoy doesn’t want to respond to me then you don’t want my business going forward. It is unlikely that we will be making reservation with RealJoy again. Wish it were a different experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Shawnna J.

27 Mar 2022

Girl’s Trip

This house was perfect for our fun little getaway with our daughters. We came prepared based on previous reviews but there ended up being 2 beach chairs on the porch, salt and pepper, and a handful of dishwasher pods. Definitely bring extra toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, and beach towels. We couldn’t find a cutting board which would have been nice but other than that we had everything we needed in the kitchen. The pools were great and the beach was about a 10 minute walk. The only thing we would have changed was the temperature at night. It got very warm in the upstairs bedrooms but you can only turn down the ac to 70. Other than that it was a great spot. We would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

20 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a wonderful stay at the property. Everything was as expected clean comfortable and we had a great time.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki R., Tuscaloosa, Alabama

4 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Home in awesome location

This is a very spacious home that is super close to everything. Our family really enjoyed riding the bicycles that were provided as well as the Yahtzee game. Weather was amazing so we walked to local brewery, restaurants and ice cream shops. The beds were very comfortable and overall our family had a nice relaxing weekend over the Christmas holidays. Only recommendation would be the overall supplies. Like noted in other reviews there is NOTHING provided. Just make sure that you are bringing coffee filters, extra toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags and beach towels. Although it didn't change my review because I knew this going in based off other reviews, as a VRBO host myself it is always nice to have the extra things provided.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Rodolfo T., Houston, Tx.

26 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house would stay again. Nice family mini vacation rental.

Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

8 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

NA

We had a great time. The size was just right for us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

24 Apr 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

A LOT Left to be Desired for a Beach Vacation Property

The pros: (+) Great location with a very short walk to multiple beaches (+) Two private community pools (+) Short walk to local restaurants, coffee/donut shop, ice cream, etc. (+) Short drive/bike/golf cart ride from other 30A villages (+) All beaches along 30A are beautiful The Cons: (-) As a previous reviewer had mentioned, the place was not well cleaned, rugs were dirty and left feet filthy black/sandy (-) No beach towels or beach chairs (-) No laundry service, which is to be expected... but no laundry detergent or dryer sheets in the house (-) No salt, pepper, or cooking oil/spray (-) Minimal paper towels in the kitchen and hardly any toilet paper, only 1 or 2 rolls per bathroom with no extra supply (-) Dryer is broken and does not dry This house has a lot of potential to be a 5-star vacation stay. But it falls short in many areas that would be an easy fix, and make the consumer (who is likely flying in from a northern state with family or friends) feel like they received proper value for their stay. I'll list the pros and cons we found below. In brief, our biggest frustrations were around simple things: (1) No beach towels or beach chairs, and the VRBO listing doesn't have any details stated about this. We now know better to ask before booking, but all of our other beach stays have had this and we showed up expecting beach towels, at the very least. (2) We ran out of toilet paper on day 3, and then realized there was none more available in the house. Upon getting ahold of RealJoy, they told us the vacationer is supposed to buy their own toilet paper. After we told them this was ridiculous, they did bring us toilet paper and paper towels to help us last our stay. (3) We certainly didn't get the value of the price of the cleaning fee. (4) The dryer was broken. It got hot, but clearly wasn't venting properly to the outside and remained damp during the drying process. RealJoy stopped by and "fixed it", but it wasn't fixed and did not dry clothes. I foolishly was the dummy who tried to wash/dry clothes after they "fixed it", and ended up taking a bag of damp clothes home on the airplane. All of the cons listed above sort of piled up over the course of our stay, and left a pretty disappointing taste in our mouth. We were expecting much more when we booked, but learned we need to ask a lot more questions when listings are as vague as this one is going forward.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tanya T.

12 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Really nice just like pic very spacious

Was an easy online process, info about the property on time and accurate by emails. very nice experience close to beach, would do it again

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Josh A.

12 Apr 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

This property was perfect for kids. However, the house was infested with fleas. We called the property manager and they came and told us that it must have been from the linens and towels that are left in the cleaners car when not being used. They did not offer to replace them and sent someone after a second phone call to fog the house. When we arrived back to the house 2 hours later, the fogs had not even been set off; it was sitting in the dining room table still full. My 3 year old son was covered in flea bites from head to toe. We spent the week flicking fleas off of ourselves when we were in the house. We were in the area prior to our check in and was given the the gate code so we could go to the pool which was really nice of the property manager to do, but we noticed that the cleaners were only in the house for 30 minutes max so the cleaning fee is a bit steep for 30 minutes of cleaning. Once we noticed that, we actually went in at check in and sprayed everything down with Lysol and wiped counters and door knobs off before bringing our kids and items into the home. This was the second time using this company and had no issues last year. We take 2 beach trips a year and would have absolutely kept using them had it not been for these things.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Reva K.

22 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

We had a great time! Plenty of room for our family including young kids. Close walk to the beach (about 10 mins) or 2 min drive. Pretty clean house overall! We would stay here again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020