Bayfront Santa Rosa Escape Only 5 Miles to Beach!

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

30A Bike Trail
12 min drive
Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club
13 min drive
The Crust
3 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
30 min drive

Room options

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Pool

Hot tub

Washer

Dryer

for 1 apartment

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.

Take a trip to Santa Rosa Beach and live like a local at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rustic vacation rental on the banks of Choctawhatchee Bay. This retreat boasts a treehouse and dock in the backyard, perfect to enjoy after days spent at local spots like Blue Mountain Beach and Grayton Beach. This abode, aptly named 'Casa Bay,' offers seclusion from tourist crowds with its peaceful wooded location, towering trees draped with Spanish moss, and gorgeous waterfront views.

-- THE PROPERTY --

*Nightly rates reflect a 10% discount due to the construction on the neighboring property*

1,200 Sq Ft | Free WiFi | Step-Free Access

The Sunshine State awaits you at this waterfront home, ready to accommodate the needs of your family on your next vacation to the Florida Panhandle!

Bedroom Suite 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 3 Twin Beds, Queen Bed | Great Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

SHARED OUTDOOR LIVING: Bay views, treehouse, dock, screened-in porch, yard, hammock, fire pit, patio furniture & outdoor dining area, gas grill, swing, outdoor shower
INDOOR LIVING: Wood-burning fireplace, cable TV, DVD player, video library, dining table, sunroom, books, desk area
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishware/flatware, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, breakfast bar, tea kettle, toaster, Crock-Pot
GENERAL: Central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, linens, towels, hair dryer
PARKING: Ample driveway parking
ADDT'L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional 2-bedroom property for 6 guests is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

BEACHES: Ed Walline Public Beach Access (5.0 miles), Dune Allen Beach (5.8 miles), Blue Mountain Beach (7.6 miles), Grayton Beach (9.3 miles), Grayton Beach State Park (9.5 miles), Miramar Beach (10.9 miles), Seagrove Beach (11.4 miles), Henderson Beach State Park (16.4 miles)
GOLF: Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club (5.3 miles), Raven Golf Club (9.2 miles), Seascape Golf Course (11.8 miles), The Golf Garden of Destin (12.8 miles), Camp Creek Golf Club (17.7 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Point Washington State Forest (3.8 miles), Topsail Hill Preserve State Park (6.4 miles), Eden Gardens State Park (9.4 miles), Grayton Beach Hike & Bike Trail (9.5 miles), Deer Lake State Park (15.9 miles), Camp Helen State Park (19.3 miles)
EAT + DRINK: The Bay (4.4 miles), Louis Louis (4.7 miles), Stinky's Fish Camp (6.1 miles), Blue Mabel Smokehouse & Provisions (7.4 miles), Cantina Laredo (8.2 miles), Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar, & Store (8.4 miles), Hurricane Oyster Bar & Grill (8.5 miles), Roux 30A (8.6 miles), Chiringo (9.3 miles)
AIRPORT: Northwest Florida Beaches International (38.1 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Beach towels are not supplied at the property. Guests will need to supply their own
- NOTE: There is another bookable vacation rental on-site with some shared amenities; other travelers may be present during your stay

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Choctawhatchee Bay. The holiday home offers a kitchen and a washer/dryer.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
On-site recreation includes a playground
Steps from Choctawhatchee Bay and 11 minutes by car from South Walton Visitor Center

Bayfront Santa Rosa Escape Only 5 Miles to Beach! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable channels
Video library

Outdoor areas

Dock
Firepit
Furnished balcony/patio
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Yard

Laundry

Washer/dryer

Work spaces

Desk

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

Near the bay

Things to do

Kayak
Motor boating nearby
Scuba diving 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 1,200 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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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

324252

Waterfront Santa Rosa Home w/ Firepit More!

Bayfront Santa Rosa Escape Only 5 Miles to Beach! Reviews

8.4

Very good

6.4/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Amy C.

19 Jul 2024

Family friendly house

We enjoyed our stay. Location is in a residential area, but the view and bay are wonderful. If you are looking for touristy things to do you will drive about 15-30 min. Houses is on the older side, but has everything you need. We would definitely stay here again. Kids and husband were able to fish. Kids loved the treehouse.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of Heaven

Great host but also the most beautiful property! There is a tree house that was comfortable for adults to get into in the back yard that over looks the bay. Water was fun to play in while we cooked out in the back or fish right off the dock.Closely located/short drive to the beach, grocery stores and pet friendly restaurants. Our family visits Destin every year but this year we wanted more time at an actual beach house and this place was perfect! The home was clean and well stocked with clean towels, dishes and linens. We like to experience new places but I think we will try to book again in the future. It was a very nice booking! Thank you hosts for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

9 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A hidden gem with great fishing.

Great fishing! My 14 year old son caught a massive cat fish and the highlight was a sting ray! We will for sure be back. It's a peaceful escape.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Alton D.

6 Jun 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

We can only echo most of the reviews for this property. We had our 3 kids (all in their 20’s) plus one fiancé with us. Loved the location on the water. We spent a lot of time outside! Screened in back porch was awesome but we couldn’t enjoy it until we gave it a good cleaning! Interior of home is just old and needs updating - kitchen cabinets/pantry especially. Couches were very comfy and large TV was nice. Proximity to beach was awesome. Wanted to use canoe but one seat was rotted out. Did enjoy fishing from the dock and watching the dolphins swim so close!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

david w., daphne

18 Aug 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

needs updating and improved cleaning

The property is in a great location. We have stayed there before and is why we rented again. Detailed cleaning was the most disappointment especially with COVID. Air conditioning vents in kitchen had mildew on it, air conditioning intake vent full of dust, both bathrooms need tub/shower caulked again milder inside of caulking, screened porch looked like it had not been cleaned in over a month with cigarette butts on floor, garbage disposal leaks onto floor if used, vent above stove does not work, porch swing by bay where my 83 year old mother loved on our last trip has totted and unable to sit in. Ceramic floors in house are in a dire need of cleaning with a commercial cleaner, I texted landlord with pics and never received a word back from her. Even though she had texted me the combo lock to get in. If the cleaners would spend a little more time in the house cleaning it would feel better, 15 mintues top cleaning house was used

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Veronica L.

29 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Late check in

The host Jamie was great! Very attentive to our needs and a great communicator. However, the check in process was very disappointing. We had a check in time of 4pm and did not gain access to the property until 6:30 pm. The cleaning company was late, and while they did a great job, it was frustrating to drive around with groceries for over two hours (most of which went bad). This was no fault of the hosts, but rather the cleaning companies timing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

David E.

22 Jun 2021

Family getaway

Great location. Would stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

13 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Taste of old world charm

Loved this home, it had exactly the feel I was looking for, close to fine restraunts, wonderful crabbing fishing right in backyard. And wanted a feel of old world charm and got exactly that!! New ac unit, wonderful eating areas inside and iut!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Kimberly P.

5 Aug 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty and old. Needs lots of cleaning and updating.

This property needs lots of cleaning and updating. This would be a perfect spot for a secluded family vacation if the owner put a little TLC into this house. We loved the location, but not sure we would rent here again.

10/10 Excellent

James D.

7 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place

Beautiful place on the bay with a pier. Seen dolphins everyday. The house is absolutely amazing. Plenty of room.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Betsy W.

21 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway

The house and property were great! Very peaceful and beautiful location. The kids had a great time playing in the water. Our whole family really enjoyed it. We only had one issue with the tv, but the property manager quickly came out and got it fixed. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

27 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Vintage Coastal charmer.

This property was everything and more. The unique charm and quaint comfortable decor was awesome. It was well stocked with all the essentials and lots of extras as well. location was perfect close to everything! But so peaceful and quiet on the residential street. The views are better than any photo can capture. A paradise of live oaks and magnolia dripping in Spanish moss frames the beautiful sunrises over the bay which is steps from the variety of sitting areas! Fishing was plentiful. We will definitely return!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Pamela J.

21 Aug 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness

Loved the location, home and yard but needs to be cleaned better

My family loved it! That is everyone who didn't pay for it. For the price I paid I would have never expected for it to be dirty. The floors were dirty and the sofa looked like it hadnt been cleaned or used in quit sometime. There we bugs and ants in the kitchen. And the extra sheets and blankets could be refreshed. Location, house layout and yard was amazing. My family loved crabbing, kayaking and sitting on the dock watching the sun set. The sunrise was beautiful also. We seen dolphins 2 evenings swim right near the dock. The house had plenty of sand shovels and water floats available. And a fully equipped kitchen. Just needs to be cleaned really well and refresh the extra bedding

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Ronda B.

10 Jul 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness

Casa Bay Review

Old home with much repair/upgrade work needed. Dissatisfied with cleanliness and bugs inside the house. View was great as was the property manager and his responsiveness. Definitely not a place I would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Pamela G.

11 Jun 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great home BUT needs a really good cleaning.

The house is great! The issues were not too big of a deal, but they mounted. The property manager was quick to respond, but there were so many bugs, the tile floor was exceptionally dirty. I went to clean up water from the rain and my paper towel was black! I know rain brings in bugs but by the third day their were hundreds of them in the kitchen. We were planning to add a couple of days because the weather was getting nicer, but just left. The roof was leaking, (first rain in a while) and washer didn't work. Like I said great house but needed to be deep cleaned and a few repairs.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

April W.

23 Apr 2019

Another amazing vacation year in this home!

We love this home! We have teenagers and we come here yearly. We love the bayside where we can explore, fish and kyack. This home is a tradition for us to come to yearly with the kiddos and relax for a week. Love the new dock they built too! Much more sturdy! My kids run straight to the dock and the treehouse when we pull up. Most of them are between18 and 20 and the little kid comes back out in them here! We always head to grayton beach state park for a day of hiking and relaxing on the beach. We rent kyacks from Adventure 30A ,they bring them straight to the house for you and you can rent them for the whole stay and they pick them back up when done. We took them to Grayton Beach with us to the lake area there also. At the house, we had a day where the dolphins came right up to the dock and we all jumped in the water and swam around watching them. We caught lots of fish and kyacked around the bay all day. The water was like glass that day. Very shallow and clear. Made great memories! Todd and Irma Roark were great hosts! They even stopped by to make sure we were happy with everything! They had the place ready early for us and everything looked great and we were very pleased. This is the first year we have had hosts at this property and it was great knowing they were down the road if we needed them for anything. Can't wait for next year when we come back again to Casa Bay house!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

katie p.

26 Oct 2018

House was very dirty inside and not clean. The outside space, dock and yard were great!

The inside of the house was very dirty with roach traps in plain sight by the kitchen sink. We knew the décor was dated but this was just dirty. The floor had not been moped or cleaned in who knows how long. We never cooked in the kitchen because of roach traps everywhere. There was also mold growing on the walls. If it had a good deep cleaning and some better décor and light switches that worked this would be a nice place. We only stayed inside to sleep. On the other hand the yard and dock were awesome. The dock had new boards and the yard was very large and private.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Janice S.

25 Oct 2018

The back yard was amazing for our event

We had out daughters wedding reception in the back and it turned out amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dan P., Madison, MS

25 Aug 2018

Quite

Over all it was a cozy place away from the beaten path. Being able to have our boat at the house pier was awesome. If you can overlook small imperfections then this place will be a great experience. Thank you and we will see you next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ava H., Cypress, TX, USA

27 Jul 2017

OUR STAY HERE WAS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS

Is this an older house? Yes, it is, but oh my word, it was wonderful! The sunrise from the master bedroom was breathtaking. We fished and crabbed. The grandchildren played in the water and had a blast jumping from the pier. And we had a hard time getting them to stop playing in the tree house and join the rest of the family for activities. We paddled in the paddle boat, relaxed in the hammock, had somores cooked in the fire pit each night, and cooked steaks on the gas grill. It was so nice to have 3 eating areas, the main dining room table, the table in the screened porch, and the table under the open porch. Everybody could take their pick where they wanted to eat. I only wish we would have had a boat. We found a boat launch just a mile away. It would have been wonderful to just tie the boat to the pier and be able to jump right on and go. After we returned to Texas, my daughter asked my granddaughter what she liked the best about the Florida vacation (understand that they did lots of fun stuff....Wonder World, the arcade at Sandustin, the beach at Grayton Park). She said "Granny & Popo's house." Enough said. So, if you are someone who wants opulence and perfection, this is probably not the place for you. But if you want to really live and enjoy yourself, you need to give this home a try.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

Liz G.

14 May 2017

Poor

Very dissatisfied. We left and stayed at another location. Filth and safety concerns.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

6/10 Okay

Ruth Ann L.

20 Apr 2017

Awesome retreat atmosphere with beautiful home that needs a little more TLC

This location is a perfect getaway for anyone looking for pure relaxation and beauty. The outdoor amenities are some of the best i have experienced. The house is also a perfect layout for relaxation with breat-taking views. However, the house itself needs a little more TLC as certain areas like the kitchen could use some updating. Also there was a bit of broken glass around the fire pit which could be dangerous for small children and/or pets. Also, the drain in one of the bathrooms was slow and the other bathroom had issues with shower water leaking onto the floor. I hope the owners consider more work on the home as I would love to come back and stay here again and possibly rent both properties.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017