Four houses off the beach-4 bikes-Daily Beach Set up-Community Pool Heated

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10214 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Santa Rosa Beach
5 min walk
Blue Mountain Beach
5 min drive
Beach
6 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
30 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

'Heart of Palms' in the gated, Gulf front community of Old Florida Beach is a quiet retreat for both families and older guests. Just 30 yards from the Community Heated (during certain seasons) Swimming Pool, 50 yards to the dock on Draper Lake and 100 yards from the luxuriously wide Beach.

Professionally decorated with all new Chef's Kitchen, Two Master King Bedrooms (1st floor and 2nd floor), Four Bathrooms - Master with jetted tub, rainfall shower in second Master. The first floor has one Master (King) with jetted whirlpool tub/shower and second bedroom and separate full bath. Chef's kitchen with all appliances and marble counters is fully equipped for the gourmet cook. Time saving family-sized washer and dryer is on first floor off of the kitchen. An outdoor shower is located next to the entrance to the laundry room.

The second floor has another Master Bedroom (King) with walk-in rainfall shower and french doors to covered balcony. An additional large bedroom has 2 queen beds. From the second-floor hallway, step out to the wrap-around mostly covered deck where sunbathers can lounge in the sun or families can share a meal or a nap under the tin-roofed deck. View sunsets over the Gulf from this vantage point.

Just off of the kitchen entrance, you'll find a separate gas grill.

**30A Vacay rental agreement is required to be signed prior to arrival**

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (10):
1st floor Master - King sized bed - private bath with jetted whirlpool tub/shower
1st floor room - Two twin beds - shared bath
2nd floor Master - King sized bed - private bath with walk-in rainfall shower
2nd floor room - Two Queen sized beds - private bath with shower/tub combo

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:
* Walking Distance to the Beach
* Two Master Bedrooms
* Beach Chair Service - 2 chairs and 1 umbrella included **March - Oct**
* 4 Beach Bikes Included
* 2 Outdoor Grills (One Green Egg and One Gas Grill)
* Walking distance to local restaurants
* Gulf Views
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
*Pool heated seasonally

AREA ATTRACTIONS:
Nearby, walk to favorite local restaurants: Goatfeathers with local seafood market or Cafe Tango. Just down the road on 30-A, walk or bike to Gulf Place shopping center for more restaurants, ice cream, clothing stores, wine shop or pharmacy. A bike path connects all of the communities along highway 30-A including Seaside, Watercolor, Grayton Beach. The outlets of Sandestin are only a 15-minute drive from here. Golfers may play at the Santa Rosa Beach and Golf Club only 1.4 miles away and other golf courses nearby.

For the nature lover, Draper Lake Preserve edges along the Old Florida Beach neighborhood and has a dock just 5 houses down the street from which you may fish or launch a canoe. Only three other areas in the world have these 'coastal dune lakes' that connect to the ocean through the sand dunes. This shallow channel makes a safe area where young children can play for hours in very shallow water.

Beach chair service includes 2 chairs and 1 umbrella from March through October

*Golf Carts are not allowed in this community. Violators will be fined by the HOA.*
**Trailers, Boats, RVs and Oversized Vehicles are not allowed in this community**
***Please note that there is no Street Parking allowed in this community.***

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from South Walton Beaches. Features include an outdoor pool. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
14 minutes by car from Seaside Beach and 15 minutes from Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links

As a guest of Four houses off the beach-4 bikes-Daily Beach Set up-Community Pool Heated, you'll find an outdoor pool and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

30A Vacay

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

Communal pool
Outdoor pool

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

4 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Gas grill

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the sea

Things to do

Bicycles

Safety features

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

General

Bicycles
Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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

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

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

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

Blue Mountain Beach Heart of Palms

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Four houses off the beach-4 bikes-Daily Beach Set up-Community Pool Heated Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

27 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice area with amenities few drawbacks

The good - great quiet neighborhood with pool, beach and access to draper lake. walking distance to restaurants. bedrooms have great mattresses and each bedroom has its own bathroom. Nicely decorated house. 30A vacay was very quick to respond to my emails. the downside is the kitchen oven was rigged to get it to close in order to cook anything...needs to be fixed or replaced. Cooking utensils/pans were beyond there usefulness. There is no pantry of any type to put away food and the living room is very small and i cant imagine having 10 people in there...we only had 5 so it was fine. There is a great large upper deck but not practical to sit out there in the heat. It was fine for us but I wouldn't say it would not be okay for a family of 10.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Creal W.

7 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

Great place to stay with family. Only cpl blocks from the beach. Great kitchen and all the amenities. Would highly recommend staying at this property

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna D.

6 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay on 30A

This was our second time to stay at this location. We have stayed in Old Florida Beach 9 times now. We love the neighborhood ! It is easy beach access and a quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

18 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house, neighborhood and beach

Very well stocked house, easiest walk to the beach ever, quiet neighborhood, not crowded on the beach, wonderful sleeping arrangements for a lot of people, loved all the bathrooms, so nice to have bikes provided and 2 chairs and umbrella on the beach. Best neighborhood and location on 30A!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

18 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for Fall break!

We had a great time here over Fall break! The property was just as pictured and had plenty of space for our family of 6 adults and 2 kids. The community pool is a short stroll away from the house, and the beach access only a few steps further. We loved the location and would definitely recommend to others.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

29 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We’ve been staying in Old Florida Beach every summer since 1999. This house is in a great spot, has been nicely decorated/updated and has plenty of room. We had five adults and two kids there and everyone had a comfy bed and lots of space. Prices have gone up dramatically, though and we’re about to be priced out of the neighborhood. The only issue we had was that it must’ve been termite swarming season. Watching my iPad in bed attracted many flying termites to the screen. I’m sure it was just related to timing. All good!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natasha D.

10 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Peaceful

I love everything about this house, and location. Super short walk to the beautiful white sand beach and the pool. The Neighborhood is quiet and everyone is very friendly. Love love love

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremia F.

20 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Everything went great and enjoyed our stay. The only suggestion is that it could use a bit more seating (like a bar or something) in the living room for the number of people it accommodates.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie L.

18 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great area, beautiful home

Very close to the beach, and apparently on high enough ground to weather through hurricane Sally without trouble. Needless to say, we spent a LOT of time in this house, and we were happy with it. Plus, management was quick to respond and get things fixed when we had issues with the internet and the AC. Definitely on my list of properties for next years trip (hopefully sans hurricane).

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

14 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome week!

Will return!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Richard D., Birmingham

16 Jul 2020

Heart of Palms - Old Florida Beach

The house is nice and in a good location, but a couple of issues leave a bit to be desired. Echoing an earlier review, the house had not been cleaned well prior to our arrival; surface cleaned, yes, but obvious it was a rush job. Found a bag of pumped breast milk in the refrigerator, and floors still sandy from previous guests. Given we occupied during the COVID-19 re-opening, we figured the cleaning crews would be extremely thorough in the guest turnover cleaning process. Bigger item is the ice maker in the freezer doesn't work and it's not disclosed on the property description ("Chef's Kitchen with all appliances full equipped for the gourmet cook"). We called the property manager the day after we arrived to let them know that the ice maker was not working, and she said she would arrange for someone to come out the next day. Two days later, we called back (left a vmail because no one answered directly) as no one had come to the house to inspect the ice maker. When the property manager called back, she apologized for the delay in the service call, and said she would have someone bring us two bags of ice to help us with the ice maker problem. When the person arrived with the bags of ice, he said the property owner is aware of the broken ice maker but has chosen not to fix it. This is a major inconvenience at a beach property, especially one which costs this much per night to rent. At the very least, disclose the issue so guests can be prepared to make an ice run each day (which we did). Overall, it's a nice property in a good location, but cleaning remains an issue and guests need to be aware of the ice maker issue.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J L.

22 May 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Date changed

Had to change the date due to Covid-19 , going in September Thanks

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jan J.

5 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed Fall weather and house

Great house in great location just a few blocks from beach and only a few steps to pool. Property managers were very good at addressing small problems when we first arrived and did a good job. Really enjoyed the house

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Pat B.

26 Aug 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness

Heart of Palms and VRBO

Everything VRBO did was great and house was nice. The home was not very clean when we arrived. Food (chips, bugs, etc.) under coffee table in family room, dirty Q-tips and other items in bathroom on main floor bedroom towards front of house, trash drawer handle and door were sticky with food on them. When we wiped off the kitchen table, with cleaner before we ate, our cloth was very dirty. Whoever is doing the cleaning does not do a very thorough job.

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

19 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home and location

Our family of parents, kids and grandkids had a marvelous time at this lovely home. The upstairs porche were lovely due to the mild temps and breezes. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

24 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Heart of Palms, great place, great location

The Heart of Palms house is a great place to stay in Santa Rosa. We really liked the location, it was close to the pool and ocean. The kids liked that bikes were included and SUP boards were available to rent at the beach. There were a couple of items that could be improved such as the caulking in the master bath and non-stick skillets are needed in the kitchen. The back yard area would be much nicer if more of it were cleared and perhaps a patio and some outdoor chairs were added. Overall a great place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Jaanki P.

2 Jun 2019

Truly Relaxing

Charming neighborhood with easy beach access! The home was perfect for our group of 10 adults! There was ample privacy for all, but also multiple gathering spots between the porches and the kitchen and living space. All amenities were thoughtfully provided, including board games, bikes, books—the only thing we “missed” was a boat! The daily beach setup was also a major bonus. We had easy access to restaurants and Publix without fighting the crowds. We’re already planning our next trip to Heart of Palms!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

2 Jun 2019

Gorgeous home close to beach

Beautifully decorated, well-equipped, close walk to pool and beach. Amazing balcony, tons of space. Love this neighborhood and keep coming back.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L B.

28 Apr 2019

Old FL Regulars

We love this gated community and have stayed in several homes over the years. This home has a great floor plan and grilling area. A hammock (eno) works great in the shady back yard. A short walk to the beach, ice cream, bike shop, or dinner.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019