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Southern Sand: beach house with beautiful forest views

Lakefront vacation home with a water park and an outdoor pool

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, Netflix
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, Netflix
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Southern Sand: beach house with beautiful forest views

Beach house backing up to a huge state forest filled with hiking/biking trails & wildlife. Walk, bike, or take 6 seat golf cart (extra fee) to the beach or walk out the back door to an amazing coastal pine forest. Neighborhood pool access! Beautifully decorated with all amenities: outdoor living area with a fireplace and a screened in porch, a Grill, adult and kid bikes, & a 3rd floor loft. 30A villages of Grayton Beach, Seaside, Alys, & Watercolor are an easy bike ride or 5 min drive away.
SOUTHERN SAND BEACH HOUSE: Beautiful beach house 3 blocks from the powder sugar sands on the Gulf of Mexico in the legendary 30A area of Florida. Walk 8 mins to the beach or a 2 min bike ride (We also have a 6 seat golf cart available for a fixed $450). Our amazing house also backs up to the Point Washington State Forest and is next to one of Northwest Florida's dune lakes, an ecosystem found nowhere else in the world. Perfect combination of relaxing nature and beach activities. Our house is located in a wonderful gated community called LAKESIDE AT BLUE MOUNTAIN BEACH. It is tranquil, tree-filled neighborhood with many full-time residents. The neighborhood has a community pool (which is heated March 1-May 1) and a Childrens playset with slides and swings along with picnic benches. The development is located directly behind Red Fish Village and is adjacent to Big Redfish Lake and Point Washington State Forest. Kayak or paddle board rental is available close by for use on the local dune lakes, or the Gulf of Mexico. There is plenty to do in this area without ever getting in your car, but if you feel like a road trip or great shopping, we are a short drive to Panama City and Destin. Both have ample entertainment such as the Gulfarium Aquarium, water parks, dolphin tours, sand bars with boat rental, deep sea fishing tours, shopping, and more.
Blue Mountain Beach sits along the amazing 30A Hwy of Northwest Florida. It is mere minutes from Seaside, Grayton Beach, and Watercolor without the crowd.
Our house includes all the amenities one desires:
-short walk/bike ride to the beach
-amazing hiking &/or mountain biking in our backyard (15,000 acres of heavily wooded state forest complete with beautiful trails & wildlife)
-amazing wildlife all around: black bears, white-tail raccoons, possum, migratory birds, etc.
-bikes, beach toys, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, pack n play, high chair, etc for young children
-3rd floor loft: ping pong table, Pac Man Arcade Gaming System, Corn hole, and Hot Shots Basketball Arcade game
-community pool and community playset
-gourmet kitchen: quartz countertops, coffee machine, beautiful finishes, gas rand, brand new appliances, ice maker, outdoor fireplace with a screened in porch.
-6 seat electric golf cart availabe for extra $450 fee (MUCH cheaper than local rental places)
-1 large front porch, 1 large screened in rear porch with fireplace
-10 minute drive from charter fishing
-15 min to shopping outlet malls in Destin
-4 miles to Seaside/Watercolor. Beautiful paved bike path the whole way
-Right next to Grayton Beach State Park, Bars, and Restaurants
-100 yds from ice cream shop: Blue Mountain Creamery
-2 Large flat screen tvs with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, & Basic Cable with DVR through YouTubeTV . 1st floor living has a 65” smart tv & the loft has a 55” smart tv.
-high speed WIFI Internet
-4 Master King Bedrooms all with en-suite master bathrooms
-Bonus Loft on 3rd floor with a daybed trundle bed (2 twin mattresses) and a twin bunk
-Beautiful Kitchen Island & walk-in pantry
-Lockers & Laundry Room on the 1st floor
-Large open floor plan
-Beach Chairs & 2 high quality umbrellas provided for your use
-Pack n Play and highchair provided
-Walk to several local restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries
-Kayak, Yolo Board, or Fish on the coastal dune lakes or the bay nearby..
-Pet allowed: 1 max pet allowed. Must be under 30lbs and must be kenneled, no shedding breeds.

Property manager

Beth Generes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVR
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 3,400 square feet
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

Noise Ordinance: Quiet Hours in the neighborhood are from 10pm-7:30am. The Noise ordinance goes into effect at 10pm. No fireworks permitted
No towels or beach gear on the front porch. The HOA enforces this rule and fine $100/day for these infractions along with parking infractions.
Property can handle 3 cars MAX. Must park in driveway or parking pad in front. Additional vehicles will have to be parked outside the neighborhood

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Southernsands House Santa Rosa
Southernsands: NEW Beach House Santa Rosa Beach
Southernsands: NEW Beach House Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Blue Mountain Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • 30A Bike Trail - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Seaside Beach - 10 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shunk Gulley - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chiringo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Local Catch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Goatfeathers Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sand: beach house with beautiful forest views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Southern Sand: beach house with beautiful forest views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Southern Sand: beach house with beautiful forest views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Sand: beach house with beautiful forest views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Southern Sand: beach house with beautiful forest views located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa Beach vacation home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Blue Mountain Beach and South Walton Beaches. Justin Gaffrey Gallery and CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Southern Sand: beach house with beautiful forest views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

The property and location were perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Spectacular and Clean

We loved the location and it was very clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

J. Brad H.

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

Beautiful Home - Good Location

The home was clean, beautiful and well-appointed. We had what we needed and would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ian c.

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

Vacation

The house is new, in a great location with all amenities needed for a weeks vacation. The host was a great communicator and quick to respond during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

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

Great Home for a large family!

We had a wonderful stay at Southern Sand! The home was exactly as described in a perfect location for our needs. Our kids enjoyed hiking in the woods, close access to Blue Mountan Beach, and the lovely quiet community pool. The owners have put so much thought into the ammenities that might be needed, and the home is beautiful, clean, and very comfortable (including the beds!) We were gathered for a family reunion and it was so nice that each couple had their own master en-suite. My family enjoyed ping pong and movies in the loft, as well as biking to the beach on the provided bicycles. The owners were very easy to work with and went out of their way to provide info on various local activities and restaurants to help us plan for our trip! 5 Stars +++!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Beautiful house

The house was beautiful and very spacious for our group of 11. We headed to the beach the day we arrived and it started pouring on us. Beth was amazing and let check-in early since the house was ready. It was a short walk, bike ride or golf cart drive to the beach, which was great. The public area of the beach we were closest too was pretty small with private beaches on both sides and crowded but we made the best of it and tried to get there as early as possible to grab a spot. We didn’t try any of the other public access points, so they might have been more spacious. The house provided a lot of beach chairs, a couple of umbrellas and more than enough beach toys to keep our kids happy which is always great. The kids all loved the loft area and the screened porch where they watched movies or ate dinner. The kitchen was well stocked and had all the things we needed to prepare meals there, including a nice selection of seasonings. The beds were comfortable and everyone slept really well. We would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C., Buford

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

Excellent Stay

This property was clean and very nice. The owners were extremely helpful and had great communication. Will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Family vacation

Our stay was wonderful. It was as advertised. The house was beautiful, open and spacious. Our family of 8 enjoyed our week with games of ping pong in the bonus room on the 3 rd floor while my 3yr old granddaughter played with princess Barbie’s and the dollhouse. We played cards in the kitchen at night and road the golf cart to the beach most days. The location of the house was a great area, quiet and secluded from traffic. We had great communication with the host Beth. I would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Claudia T.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Rough start but overall good

The check in process and cleanliness of the property were rated low as the cleaning lady was not done until 6 o’clock and check-in time was 4 PM. We had planned to get groceries and be able to unload by 4 PM and our first day was a little rocky because of this.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abbigail R.

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

Family Vacation

Overall it was a good spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Carole S.

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

Blue Moutain Beach area review

The property was beautiful with very comfortable beds. It is in close proximity of the beach (about a 10 minute walk to the beach or 5 minute car drive). We did have several issues with low maintenance upkeep on the property which was a little frustrating. The outside grill hose and regulator were broken, mold on the bathroom vent, the outside water faucet handle had broken off, golf cart had expired tags, ice maker stopped working, and we never could get the lock off the steering wheel so we had to drive around with it wrapped around the steering wheel the whole week. The owner was prompt in fixing most items but a few were never fixed. Overall I would recommend the place because the house was beautifully decorated and furnished and in a great location. We loved Blue Mountain beach because it isn't as crowded as the Seaside area. There is less traffic and more space on the beach to set up a space for your group. It was July 4th week which was crazy busy everywhere and if you hate crowds I would recommend coming on a non holiday week. We love the 30A area and were happy to discover the Blue Mountain Beach area. We discovered lots of cute shops, biking trails, and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caleb C.

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

Amazing - We'll Be Back!

The home was exactly as described and perfect for our large family getaway. An ideal location in Blue Mountain Beach and on 30a -- we walked to the beach and restaurants, rode bikes, and hopped in the car for the quick 5 minute drive to Grayton Beach a couple times. The house itself was beautiful, clean, and had more space than we realized. The various rooms and entertainment options were perfect for a couple of rainy days. We've stayed in several places across 30a and highly recommend this home and management team. A great experience from booking through the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa F.

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

Great getaway

The property was great, everything we hoped it would be. Location was convenient to the beach and we enjoyed the trails right out the back door. This property is kid friendly and we appreciated the high chair and pack n play for the littlest guests! All communication was quick and easy! They thought of everything from wagon, bikes, beach toys, chairs, plenty of towels, the golf cart was wonderful for getting around. The pool was a bit chilly some of the days but didn't stop our group from enjoying it! We'd definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Relaxing Beach Vacation

The house was by far one of the nicest houses we have stayed in after many years of traveling to the 30A area. Absolutely EVERYTHING we needed for the week was available including many things that are not often found at rental properties. Many beach chairs, tons of bikes of all sizes, beach floats, beach canopy and umbrellas, beach wagon, and so much more! The golf cart was very useful in getting all of our stuff to the beach each day and I'd say you should definitely pay the extra for it. Parking near Blue Mountain Beach access spots was easily found each day. The actual beach is amazing and was never over crowded! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021