Minutes to the beach! Pool & Gym! 'Blue Marlin'

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10167 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Gym

Washer

Pool

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Blue Mountain Beach
13 min walk
Santa Rosa Beach
10 min drive
Grayton Beach
12 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
33 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Cancellation options available, see contract for full policy before booking.

Blue Marlin hosts some of the best amenities the area has to offer. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home comfortably sleeps ten people and has a ton of great features. There are beautiful hardwood floors throughout the home as well as stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and tiled showers.

Enjoy the local art that is used to decorate the house throughout. You will also be just a short walk to a community pool (not heated) fitness center, shuffle board court, Bocce court and putting green.

On the first floor you will find a full kitchen, a living room with a flat screen, half bath and dining room. There is also a propane grill on the rear deck for you to use! Just up the stairs on the second level, you will find a beautifully furnished queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom and master bedroom featuring a king bed, en suite bathroom and private balcony. Finally, the third floor has a king room and the bunk room (containing two sets of twin bunk beds), which share a jack and jill bathroom.

Blue Marlin is a quick, 7 minute walk from the pristine Blue Mountain Beach on 30A! The beach access is only a block and a half away and has parking for automobiles and golf carts. Clean, full bathrooms are open with showers and a large deck overlooking the beach.

The area offers local restaurants, unique art galleries and shops, and a 22 mile path that runs along the coastline. You are also ten miles from Destin, where you can enjoy Destin Commons, Silver Sands outlet mall, movies and night life. Take advantage of the numerous hiking and horseback riding opportunities in Point Washington State Forest right across the street!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (SLEEPS 10)
• First Bedroom, Second Floor: (k) King Bed ensuite bathroom
• Second Bedroom, Second Floor: (1) Queen Bed ensuite bathroom
• Third Bedroom, Third Floor: (1) King Bed Jack and Jill bathroom between the 2 third floor bedrooms
• Fourth Bedroom, Third Floor: (2) Bunk Beds (4 twin beds)

BOOKING POLICY
• NO PETS
• A 50% Advance Deposit is due at the time of booking.
• Balance is due 30 days prior to arrival date.
• Reservations canceled prior to 30 days before the scheduled arrival date will receive a full refund
• Check-In begins at 4:00 PM CST.
• Check-Out is by 10:00 AM CST.
• Must Be 25 Or Older To Rent. We have a strict family only policy. Must have 1 adult for every 2 persons under the age of 25.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Blue Mountain Beach. Features include a gym, a water park, and a spa tub. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
Services include a concierge and babysitting
Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and a playground
Within a 15-minute walk of Blue Mountain Beach and South Walton Beaches

This vacation home offers its guests a water park, a spa tub, and a fitness center. The family-friendly vacation home also features a garden, concierge services, and local meal delivery service.

Property manager

Sand Dollar One Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Pool/Spa

Shared/communal pool
A hot tub
Massages

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

3.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV
Games

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Garden

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Concierge services
Chef
Iron/ironing board
Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

Near the sea
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping
Near a zoo
Near the bay
In a village

Things to do

Water park
Fitness centre
Fitness facilities nearby
Golf privileges
Tennis on site
Golf on site
Waterskiing nearby
Ecotours nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Hiking nearby
Marina nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Theme parks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

2229-124269

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Minutes to the beach! Pool & Gym! 'Blue Marlin' Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Cozy!

We enjoyed celebrating our daughter’s 3rd birthday here! She enjoyed the pool and we loved how each floor gave eachother their own privacy since we had 3 families total! It was very clean and easily accessible to everything while in a quiet community!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Area

The house was located in a friendly, quiet area. It was great to have multiple floors for separation. The top floor is perfect for a family with kids. We rented a golf cart for the week (highly recommended), and it fit perfectly in the walk. We found that using the owner's gate was the quickest way to get to the beach. The pool area was our son's favorite spot; we just wished the hours were longer into the evening. Being right off of 30A made shopping and cruising in the golf cart a nightly occurrence.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharleen C.

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Bach Party

We had a great stay and was even able to get in early which was wonderful since all 7 of us had to fly in!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amberly R., United States

7 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it!

We were beyond happy with our stay. The location, the house itself, the amenities - all fantastic. We’ll likely be back next year. A short drive to the beach, and walking to the beach is even feasible. The house is incredibly spacious - just beware of lots of stairs if you’re staying on the top floor! In preparation for your stay here, know you’ll likely need to buy more paper towels, trash bags, and toilet paper if staying for a week or more.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chale M.

20 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location on 30A

The house was clean and well maintained. There are a lot of stairs, so be prepared. Excellent location with restaurants, coffee, ice cream, and beach all steps away!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Megan H.

18 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Overall our stay was great! Plenty of space for us and property was very clean. I wish there would have been more necessities like seasonings, toilet paper, trash bags, dish washer detergent l, etc. also the mirrors in the bathrooms were pretty high up and made it hard to see. A full length mirror in at least one of the rooms would be beneficial. The beach access wasn’t really as close as we would have liked and the pool hours were awful. Closing at 7:15 is very early.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey D.

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute

Perfect vacation home

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

wesley a.

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Super nice house that sleeps over 10 people

Nice house and great location. we would def. stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee B., Alabama, USA

23 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property!

Wonderful trip, everything we needed. We loved the beautiful, quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Chase B.

14 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Good house clean and plenty of room

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad L., Livingston, TX USA

20 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends Vacation

Everything was amazing! The house was perfect! Beach was beautiful! We will definitely stay here again! Just and FYI… front door screen doesn’t go up and back door screen doesn’t go down…. Other than that, all was perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alma M.

8 Apr 2023

March 2023

This rental looks larger in the photos. There is a lot of stairs that are very steep. The “queen” size bed is not actually queen, it is full. Two teens could not fit in this bed comfortably. The room is small. The closet doors only open halfway due to it hitting the bed. The kitchen essentials that they did have in this house are old and very dirty. There was only one roll of toilet paper in the bathroom and one roll of napkins in the kitchen, as well as one trash bag for 7 nights and 10 people. Not very ideal. My daughter left her gold necklace hanging on the bed frame which they claim to not have found. In no fault of their own but this leads to my next topic. Communication - this is more of a rental property company as to previous times we’ve rented through Vrbo it has been through one person. They had to reach out to multiple people before getting back to us. Aside from this, it is a beautiful neighborhood in a great area.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathie N.

21 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Perfect place to relax and enjoy spring break 10 out or 10.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Schrank C.

30 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the neighborhood and close to beach

Beautiful house but lots of stairs to climb, master is on middle floor so wasn’t too bad for us. Needs to be updated with more coffee cups (there were not enough for all 5 adults) and more dishes and kids dishes, missing quite a few kitchen essentials but we made do just fine otherwise loved it and what a gorgeous beach! Really loved this trip would book here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Linda S.

11 Aug 2021

Family Reunion

Upon entry, we were surprised because the home seems larger in the photos. We knew we would be there less because of our time outside with family. The cleanliness was disappointing and the toilet room in the master closet smelled of urine. The ceilings in several showers had discoloration concerning for mold. The eating area was crammed into a corner by the stairs. The couch which was a sleeper sofa had 2 additional pieces of a different sectional shoved beside it. there was not as much room to eat at the bar because of the chairs/ couch. there was no entry mat inside so sand quickly is tracked through the main floor. For a home with 3 full bathroom there is only one roll of toilet paper on the roll at each toilet and no extra anywhere in the house. Similarly, only 2 trashbags for a week. Since there is no recycling, we had to borrow trash bags from family nearby. The kitchen sink tended to splash because the nozzle doesnt stay in position well.There were only 2 kitchen towels and no ice cream scoop. We borrowed from a neighbor to scoop ice cream. I was surprised that there was not alot of plastic dishware. The beds were average/ comfort wise. One of the bedrooms had no dresser for clothes. There are no drying racks or laundry hampers which means alot of towels on the railings and porches. On the positive note, we loved the proximity to beach and pool. The volume of linens and towels were good and clean. When we had trouble with the washing machine, we had someone to fix it within 24 hours.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Amy P.

9 Aug 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Vacation July 2021

We rented this property for our family vacation in July. The check-in process was easy, however, the property was not ready at the time of check in. Since we knew our trip was at the peak of summer vacations, we didn't stress about waiting for the cleaning crew to finish. The property could use a serious dose of TLC. The wainscoting throughout has a layer of dust as does the air vent located on the wall in the kitchen. The walls throughout need to have scuff marks cleaned and the ceiling in the master shower has what appears to be mold growing. We planned to grill most of the week and were frustrated to learn the gas grill wasn't working for our first meal. The propane tank was empty as was the spare that was supposed to be there. My husband went to purchase a new tank and once he lit the grill, flames shot out of the rusted holes in the burners. He somehow managed to salvage our meal for the night and I called and left a message at the rental office. When I didn't get a return call, I reached out again only to be told we should have called and "one of the guys" would have come to the house. My husband replaced the burners so we could cook safely for the remainder of the week. As he did that, we noticed rodent droppings in the bottom of the grill. The management company ended up replacing the grill later in the week but declined to reimburse our cost for the propane tank or the new burners. Internet coverage was spotty and we lost service at least twice during the week. The shared space in the kitchen and family room is very small and there wasn't enough seating for our group. The weather was gorgeous the entire week and fortunately, we were able to spend the majority of our time on the beach. We have been vacationing in this part of FL for years and while we enjoyed the time with our family, we were incredibly disappointed with our rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

20 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful area and property!

We loved the house and location. The house is exactly like the pictures....nice with plenty of room for our party of 8 with plenty of linens, fully stocked kitchen, nice porch and balcony's etc. We rented a golf cart, which is definitely worth the money. The kids loved riding everywhere in it plus it is a must in getting to the beach and packing all the beach stuff. Great food....a little expensive compared to other vacation spots we have visited. The Red Fish Taco is great! Blue Mountain Ice Cream is a must!!! Shunk Gulley, Blue Mabel very good. We did a day excursion to Panama City Beach and LOVED the boat ride on the Sea Screamer....highly recommend especially if you have kids! Plenty of shopping in Panama City for those who love to shop! The rest of my review is for those who have not visted this area (our first time): The beach/water is beautiful!! However, the beaches are VERY small/narrow with most of the beach being private. We had a few people rudely tell us that we were sitting in the private area...it is not marked very clearly. Super crowded!! We went during prime vacation time so that may make a difference with the crowds. There are a lot of steps to get down to the beach so if you have anyone in your party who does not do well with steps, I would consider if this is a good beach to visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shonda C.

10 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home!

We had a wonderful time staying at this house. There were seven of us and we had plenty of room. It really felt like a home to us from day one. The neighborhood is very quiet and family friendly. The property is close to everything. We enjoyed being in the house, the pool, the beach, and having restaurants and groceries close by. The house had everything we needed to prepare breakfast lunch and dinner every day. We will definitely rebook this home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Chad N., Mt. Washington, KY

5 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A lot of info

Not a short walk to the beach. If you have little kids you have to drive to the beach. The room with bunk beds is on the 3rd floor.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ethan S.

22 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Worth the money for sure!

House had plenty of room for all 10 of us, it was clean, beautiful and very up to date. Would love to rebook the same house next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Randall H.

13 Jun 2021

Multiple issues

The check-in process went really smoothly. The communications with the property after that went downhill. We had multiple maintenance issues while there that were either barely addressed or ignored completely. There is a book of rules for the property that list everything they expect of you to do when you are leaving (not unexpected). The grill is supposed to be cleaned before you leave and we arrived to a disgusting and uncleaned grill (needless to say, we didn’t grill). They expect to you to sweep before you leave as well. The “broom” that was left for us was missing the handle and was about four inches wide. We went and spent $6 on a cheap broom and left it there. There was supposed to be one roll of toilet paper in each bathroom and there was not. Some bathrooms were missing it. The beds are listed as queen size and they were not. The beds were full size. The dryer quit working the morning or our third day. We called maintenance and they sent a tech out on the fourth day and the tech couldn’t fix it. They sent another tech out on the fifth day who “fixed” the issue but left the property unlocked when they left (we were not there, the maintenance people had the codes). The dryer lasted for one load and then stopped working. We called and left multiple messages and heard nothing back. We drove back with wet clothes. In the second floor bathroom with the shower/tub, the light did not work. We had to fix the bathroom toilet in the third so that it would flush. The bed frame in the third floor bedroom is falling apart. The ice maker/water dispenser did not work on the fridge. The lock for the front door (which was battery powered) quit working and the maintenance personnel came out and fixed that issue promptly. The location in relation to the beach is great. There are restaurants and dessert places super close that are fantastic. The pool was super nice as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

9 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

2021 Blue Mountain Vacay

The house was certainly sufficient for our needs- a little far walk from beach if having to carry a baby or chairs/etc but we found a routine that worked well for us. The house could use more pantry type storage as we needed to rearrange the dishes to have a place for non-refrigerated items. A little disappointed with the lack of a backyard type entertaining space for our family as we grilled but we obviously survived! Overall great experience & we adored the neighborhood- peaceful morning walks were safe with the sidewalks and the pool area was excellent. We hope to return in the future!

10/10 Excellent

BRIDGETTE S., Canton MS

15 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was fantastic

The house is ideal. Perfect for a large group. Location and neighborhood are beautiful. Can’t wait to rent this property next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ramon H.

13 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

My wife and I loved this property. We stayed with our 6 young children and there was plenty of room for everyone. Located inside a gated community with community swimming pool and gymnasium. The front porches were great for early morning coffee and winding down at night. Two blocks form Blue Mountain Beach.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Duncan D.

28 Jul 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness

Terrible follow up on everything

When you spend your hard earned money to take your family away for vacation you depend on all whom take care of the rental property to do their job. From the moment we walked in the place was in fact beautiful but the people that supposedly cleaned well they need a check list for how they do things because they do not the list is way to long for me to list from dried snot on wall in main floor bath to hair balls the size of a cat under beds Then there is no batteries in any remote for fans or tv a door that is broken and hanging off its hinges that is a jack and Jill bath that was never fixed as promised A fridge that was never cool until a couple days after we arrived To overgrown foliage that prevents you to use outdoor shower for sand The persons we talked to were nice but the young man who tried to Smooth things over is very disrespectful and condescending! Door left open after a man left that was suppose to be fixing things that should of been fixed before we arrived So our whole contents of our belongings could of been stolen thanks for that! It’s all in the details and you all need to get it together! When you say I’ll have someone call you back we’ll thats funny ! We are on vacation this is a vacation rental correct ? Well we spent many hours combined on our vacations waiting for you all to fix what should Of been taken care of in the first place ! As we see it you owe us for our time spent very ridiculous don’t you think put the shoe in the other foot and see how it looks from your end! Expect a call and some kind of compensation for your inept ways pronto If you truly read and take these testimonies to heart we will hear from you We are contacting the owners of the house we love the house just not how you take care of their house !

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019