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PRIVATE POOL WITH SPLASH PAD!!! 3BR 2BA , 3 blocks from beach

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Interior
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Beach
    7 min walk
  • Santa Rosa Beach
    15 min walk
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
    16 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    29 min drive

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About this property

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

PRIVATE POOL WITH SPLASH PAD!!! 3BR 2BA , 3 blocks from beach

Hello and welcome to Soft Shores Vacation rentals newest vacation home, Salty Shores. This beautiful custom build located on gorgeous 30A is a true picture of bohemian Florida home here on the Emerald Coast and Florida Panhandle. This home belonged to a local for decades and is now being offered as a vacation home for you and your family.

It features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms all on the first floor with a sofa bed in the den area. The house sleeps max of 12 people, 2 in both King and Queen room and 6 singles in the bunk room. It also offers a brand new pool that measures 16.5'x 24.5" with a depth of 5ft at the deep end. Included is a sun shelf for small children and adults to relax under two umbrella stands. The floors and doors are all solid and give you a sense of a solid beach house. The upstairs is all hard wood floors with an amazing screened in porch that goes all on the back side and on the left side. Kitchen features a very beautiful Wolf oven/stove and a farm house style sink. Ample counter and cabinet space give you lots of room to cook and spend much needed time with family and friends. There is a breakfast area as well for those who are up bright and early for the gorgeous sunrises. We also have two coffee stands for our guests, one just outside the master bedroom and one beside the kitchen. The back yard has a neat sand pit for kids and a swing couch. The side yard has a spiral staircase for ease of access to the porch upstairs. There are also multiple tables for having breakfast, lunch or dinner outside. The yard is lit up with ambient cafe style lights which come on automatically.

Salty Shores is located 3 blocks from the Dune Allen Beach Access and Stink's restaurant (local favorite) Up the road as you travel east about a mile is Gulf Place where there are shops, food, more beach access, live music and more! 30A is a very unique hwy (two lane) where you will see many golf carts, exotic cars and some rare 4x4 vehicles. It is home to where Jim Carreys "The Truman Show" was filmed in Seaside, the annual Sand Rover Rally for 4x4 enthusiasts, multiple celebrity homes, a slew of restaurants that serve the best local fish and with a much more laid back vacation experience. You won't see cheap beach stores, fast food places, Wal-Marts or big box stores of any sort. 30A is for the vacationer who wants to have an authentic Florida experience in a home built to blend with the surroundings and not feel like a tourist. No elevators to catch, no parking lot to walk, no dirty community pool. This is your place, just you.

We are local, we live on the other side of the bay and manage this ourselves. We are not part of any larger company. When you contact us, you get a real person and an authentic experience.

If this location is booked, please check out our other properties under the following VRBO listing number.

Seacrest (30a) - VRBO 4024381
Sea Grove (30a) - VRBO 837679

We do not offer a golf cart anymore, but can offer recommendations for a local company.


We gladly accept pets with a pet fee, two dog limit. $175

The pool can be heated for $450/week. We do offer a monthly rate for this as well.

We do not take reservations for groups who are under the age of 25.

We do offer snowbird rates for the winter months (October-March) $3700/no pool heat and $4500/with pool heat.

Guests are responsible for any cancelations or requests to cancel. under no circumstances will we, Soft Shores Vacation Rentals LLC, initiate a cancelation or process a request to cancel a reservation. The guest is responsible to 100% cancel their own reservation if the wish to receive their proper refund.

High-speed Wi-Fi Internet included.

Beach restaurants, Captain Dave's Seafood, Kenny D's, and Pompano Joe's restaurants are within walking distance with many restaurants of all types just a short distance away.

For those who want to shop Southern Comfort is located close to Silver Sands Outlet Mall which is a vacation in its own right. Shoppers have access to over 100 stores, including, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Eddie Bauer, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Lenox, Nike, and Reebok - just to name a few. When you need to pause for nourishment choose from Cheeseburger in Paradise or Carrabba's Italian Grill.

More great shopping can be found at Destin Commons outdoor mall. Enjoy such great stores as Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Belk, & Maui Nix Surf Shop to name a few. Stop for a bite to eat at Panera Bread, Chipotle, Red Brick Pizza, Zoe's Kitchen, or one of the other restaurants on site.

More than just shopping the Destin Commons Center Plaza offers a soft-play kids' playground and a 49-head pop fountain. Community activities and entertainment are held throughout the year at Destin Commons. Visit AMC Destin Commons to catch the latest releases.

Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resorts offers wonderful dining and specialty stores as well as great festivals & events that are held at the Market Shops Green or the Center Plaza within the Village.

Grand Boulevard offers stores such as Billabong, Brooks Brothers Country Club, J. Crew-at-the-beach, Sunglass Hut, & Tommy Bahama's Emporium as well as great dining at Tommy Bahama's, as well as great dining at Tommy Bahama’s, Flemings Prime Steak House, PF. Changs, Travinia Italian & Mitchell’s Fish Market. There is also a Boulevard 10 Cinema.

For the golfers, several championship golf courses are within a short drive of the property including 4 courses in Sandestin, Regatta Bay, Kelly Plantation, and many more.

Big Kahunas waterpark is a short drive and has numerous water slides and a lazy river, or visit The Track where mini-golf, water bumper boats, go-karts, and bungee jumping can be enjoyed.

Destin is known as "the world's luckiest fishing village" and boasts the largest fishing fleet in Florida.

So relax, kick back and enjoy everything the Emerald Coast of Florida has to offer.

Northwest Florida is also home to 3 airports with major airlines servicing each one.

1. Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS)

Located in Valparaiso, Florida, the following airlines offer service at VPS:

o Allegiant

o American Airlines

o Delta

o United

2. Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)

Located in Panama City Beach, the following airlines serve ECP:

o Southwest Airlines

o Delta

o American Airlines

o United Airlines

3. Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

Located in Pensacola, Florida, the following airlines offer service at PNS:

o Southwest Airlines

o Silver Airways

o United

o American Airlines

o Delta

o Frontier Airlines
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from South Walton Beaches. You'll find features like an outdoor pool. A private pool and a jetted tub are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 15-minute walk of South Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Beach
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Soft Shores Vacation Rentals LLC

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Guests are responsible for cleaning up after pets.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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.

PRIVATE POOL WITH SPLASH PAD!!! 3BR 2BA , 3 blocks from beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great - lacking a few things
Beautiful high end furniture on main floor. Beds were comfortable. Lacking a hair dryer and iron/ironing board I expected to have. Cabinets empty and could use a little added decor and pictures to the home to warm up. All pool floats were broken and patio furniture was worn. Great having a pool and golfcart- although tires were bald althouhh tires were bald.althoughfurn
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vickie H., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Identity crisis,but nice
There are pros and cons about this house. All of the previous reviews were very good ,but not specific. The pool while very nice, is in the front yard. This was only a bummer because of construction going on across the street and delivery and trash trucks. This is a reverse floor plan house. So when you walk into the front door, there is just a lot of doors to open . The primary bedroom was very nice . The bed was comfortable.And the bathroom was great. Really good water pressure and lots of towels and washcloths. Then you go upstairs to the living room, dining and breakfast area. This was the prettiest kitchen I’ve ever seen in a rental. It’s a big beautiful room and screened-in porchThe living room area was absolutely set up for watching TV. But, there is no powder room upstairs. So every time you have to go , you have to go up and down stairs. That’s just bad planning. And no fun when you have little dogs that want to follow you everywhere and cannot do steps. Also, there were no lamps upstairs, just overhead lighting. Last and least of all, bring trash bags, dishwasher pods, toilet paper and paper towels. The very minimum was supplied. My dogs loved the yard. The entire yard is fenced- in. So they had lots of space to sniff around. And the neighborhood was great for takings them on walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janae M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location/neighborhood. We enjoyed the ease of getting around in the golf cart and the private pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip with kids!
Loved the property and having the pool right there when the ocean was so rough was great! Owner was easy to get in touch with and easy to work with! Awesome vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house
We loved the property, it was perfect for our family and our animals. The property is completely fenced in for the dogs and the cat loved all the windows. The kitchen/living room area is so nice. Tons of room to eat and lounge. The pool is perfect! We spent a lot of time in the pool. We loved our stay! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We enjoyed our stay at the property. The home was clean and the pool was amazing. Our family loved hanging by the pool in the evenings. Our kids loved having the bunk room. Checking in was easy and the property management was there if we needed anything. The home could use a few more pans and there weren’t any flat sheets for the beds, but we made do without them. Overall, we would stay at this home again. Having the golf cart made the trip to the beach easy, but the walk wasn’t bad either. Some of our group would walk and not ride because it was close enough.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation House
The Dune Allen Beach House was great stay for our family. The house was clean with plenty of amenities. There was plenty of beach chairs and toys for use. The golf cart made it very easy to get around the area. Communication with the Owner was very good and prompt. Would recommend for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house near the beach
This was the perfect spot for myself, my daughter, and five of her friends for spring break. The house is beautiful and has some unique stylistic features that make it an inviting space. There are multiple spots inside and out to hang out. Other key factors were the proximity to the beach, private pool, and golf cart. I highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Time at the beaches
Had a great time! Something for all ages to do. Beach time, shopping, great food. Santa Rosa has it all!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & house
We had a great stay at this home! We loved the neighborhood and being walking distance to the beach. The golf cart was great to have for getting around. The kids liked the bunk room, and we loved the pool (we paid extra to heat it since the weather was cold). We also enjoyed the size and privacy of the property which was nice for our dog. Our kids loved the bunk room, and the main living area and kitchen were very nice and comfortable. The kitchen is fabulous. 10/10 recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie M., Clarksville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Just amazing!
My husband, myself and 3 of our closest friends just returned from the most amazing stay at Ryan’s place! Like many other reviews said, all the bedrooms were downstairs and we enjoyed them at their weren’t tvs in the rooms because it forced us all to get upstairs and spend time in the living room together! You can’t beat having your own private pool. The bed swing was super relaxing. Ryan was very attentive if any issues arose (ours were very minor) the golf cart was a nice bonus to not have to walk to the beach however I enjoyed morning walks in the neighborhood looking at all the other homes that were just as beautiful as this one. Seriously can’t say enough good things. The location was perfect! You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable!
We enjoyed our stay very much. The property was very clean and comfortable. The bedrooms could benefit from fans as they were a little warm at night. Kitchen was pretty well stocked and had almost everything we needed. Would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice! Finding Negatives Are A Real Stretch
Sorry folks...I know many of you want to hear the negatives but I don't have any to provide. Nice pool, golf cart provided, clean, and even when we had to walk it was only .3 miles to have feet in sand. Kitchen is fantastic and eating areas were a plenty. Fridge is a Sub Zero and range is a Wolf...top notch stuff. Even the gas grill worked great. Huge outdoor sitting areas, an under the porch swing, and screened in porches. We had Mom/Dad and our three adult children and two of them brought friends (total of 7 adults) and we never felt crowded or cramped. Beach access is directly at end of street and Stink's is a bad name but really good food and directly across from beach access if you craze a frozen beach drink. If we wanted for anything it was a couple of mixing bowls and a pitcher for making lemonade/ice tea. Maybe a box fan for the bunk room (6 bunks) as it is small and got a little stuffy. Like a said...a real stretch on the negatives. Lastly...if I texted the Prop Manager I got a reply within 10 min multiple times. Book it and enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin W., Nashville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in the Sun
The home was lovely and Ryan the manager was easy to communicate with and attentive. We found the home very clean and ready for a nice week at the beach! Our stay was exactly as hoped and the home was a great experience. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for the Dune Allen area. The Pro’s: Pool is great, golf cart (sort of a haul to the beach without it), master suite was nicely appointed and bed was comfortable. The upstairs kitchen/dining/living room wonderful for large groups, the home is mostly kid and dog friendly (the gate at the top of the stairs is a great feature for kids and dogs!). Something for renters to be aware of - the public beach access closest to the home is VERY small and crowded as it’s technically mostly private beach access only. The public section is postage stamp sized. Would suggest going down to the fort panic/west Allen loop access point to get a beach setup - this is why the golf cart is so helpful. Parking at the access is tricky and hard to come by even with just a cart. Suggestions for the home: basic cleaning items like a broom, vacuum, counter cleaner. Check advertised amenities in the home to confirm they are there, ie hair dryer, iron, etc. some guests plan accordingly when packing. An owners/managers book for the home would be helpful, with check in/out rules, area tips & suggestions. Would be nice to have a TV downstairs - as a couple renting the home we found we spent very little time upstairs unless eating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mark
Great stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great pool near beach
Our family loved the pool and outdoor living, very well set up for a family. Pool has a nice shallow shelf and umbrellas that made it great for little kids. The house was close to the beach and the golf cart made it even better. The nearest beach access is a great location and Stinkys Fish is right at end of the street which was great. The inside of home was nice, and a large outdoor screened porch on the second floor was great. We would stay here again as the pool was much better for little kids than the other homes we stayed at in 30A. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful!
This home was so much nicer than the usual beach homes we have stayed in down here. It is breathtaking! The pictures don’t do it justice. The laidback beach vibe and privacy of this property makes you feel like you are truly on vacation. The coffee bar was wonderful! There’s one downstairs for when you first wake up, and one upstairs too! The kitchen is stocked with everything if you feel like cooking, but great restaurants are minutes away too. The bed was very comfortable, and I was GLAD there wasn’t a tv in the bedroom! We spent much needed family time together instead everyone planted in front of TVs in their rooms. The outside grilling area has lights around that give great ambiance to just hang out. And the couch swing? I told my husband I had to have one at our house. All in all my absolute favorite place I’ve ever stayed at on 30A.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely beach house vacay
My husband and I had stayed in different parts of the Destin area before but this was our first time staying in 30A in Santa Rosa Beach. The house feels very quiet and private but is still close to everything! Getting to the beach was easy, especially with the golf cart, and we loved having the private pool for days we didn't want to go anywhere. Topsail Hill State Park is super close and beautiful to visit. The house is lovely and the large porch off of the main living area was perfect for early morning coffee, having some evening cocktails and just relaxing. We had plenty of room staying with friends and letting the kids share the bunk room. We will definitely book with Ryan at Soft Shores Vacation Rentals again as he made our arrival and stay easy and worry free. Truly was a great getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The relaxation I needed
This was the perfect vacation. The host is super helpful, the house was gorgeous, and the pool was exactly what I needed. Looking forward to my next trip!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
A great change from Hotels and Motels.
Great to have a pool just for us! Great location, access to beach, restaurants and shopping. We had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
An Oasis
From the moment of entering the property, it felt like an oasis away from everything.. The indoors was cozy and full of comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasadie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best Place to Stay in 30A!!
We had a great time staying at the Dune Allen Beach Rental! The house was immaculate, and we were provided with everything we needed for a comfortable stay! We will definitely be booking here again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Pool & Perfect Vacation!
This house is so quaint and so beautiful! I love the cozy feeling, we felt right at home! The pool was amazing, my kids loved the splash pad! The kitchen was fully stocked, which is unfortunately not normal at every vacation rental place. The kitchen is a great size and fit our family of six very easily, we also had our in-laws with us. The bunk space was a huge bonus! We were very relaxed and everybody slept amazing! We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent outdoor setting ,so close to a few beach Access points ,very spacious kitchen and entertai
Awesome and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cool house, quaint house.
My family had a great time at this house. We booked it after we looked at the other houses Ryan has/manages. As this one did not have any reviews, we wanted to let people know this was a great house and we loved the pool out front. The Golf cart was fun as that's is our first experience with it. Very quite neighborhood and easy to find. House only has the TV upstairs but we actually found that to be nice, we weren't stuck watching tv all the time. 30A is very new to us but we enjoyed it. Miramar beach was our favorite but we would love to stay here again. Thank you Ryan for a great week!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023