Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach - Blue Mountain Beach

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9.2

Wonderful

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Grayton Beach State Park5 min drive
Santa Rosa Beach5 min drive
30A Bike Trail7 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach

Sunshine Cottage

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Beautifully situated in a shady grove of coastal greenery, this cozy cottage in Santa Rosa Beach is the perfect place to get away from it all. This comfortable home offers plenty of privacy, a full kitchen, and a shaded patio where you can put your feet up after a day spent on the beach. The expansive outdoor space offers ample seating, a private grill, and even an outdoor shower to cool you off from the Florida sunshine.

What's nearby:
This home sits just north of Scenic Highway 30A, only half a mile from the nearest beach access point. You can walk down to the incredible white sand each morning to play volleyball, sunbathe, or spend the day shore fishing. You'll also be three miles west of Grayton Beach State Park, a beautiful setting for hiking, picnicking, fishing, and wildlife viewing, and three miles east of Gulf Place Town Center, which is home to such area favorites as Pizza By The Sea and YOLO Board + Bike.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Outdoor shower
Snowbirds Welcome!

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Blue Mountain Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. Shoppers can check out Silver Sands Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Santa Rosa Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

Blue Mountain Beach - 7 min walk
Grayton Beach State Park - 5 min drive
Santa Rosa Beach - 5 min drive
30A Bike Trail - 7 min drive
Seaside Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬4 min walk
‪Hurricane Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪AJ's Grayton Beach - ‬5 min drive
‪The Perfect Pig - ‬6 min drive
‪Chiringo - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach located?

Located in Blue Mountain Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mountain Beach and South Walton Beaches. Santa Rosa Beach and Grayton Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Deanna B.

29 June 2024

Sunshine cottage

Location is close to everything, the beach or Blue Mountain Creamery were a short walk. Although we stayed at this house years ago, it was just as quaint as we remembered. Perfect for 2 couples and 2 teenagers!

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6/10 Okay

Sandy B.

15 June 2024

Lovely outdoor setting

Beautiful outdoor setting, close to beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

11 June 2024

Charming cottage and perfect location

We enjoyed our stay at Sunshine Cottage. The cottage is set in a relaxing area off the street. Everything was as described and Mr Mason (the owner) was very nice and helpful. It was perfect for our girl's trip weekend. You can't beat the location. A short walk to 30a restaurants/shops and the beach. Would definitely recommend and look to stay when we are in the area again.

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8/10 Good

Katherine M.

29 May 2024

Great distance from the beach, nice bathrooms

Loved the outdoor shower and the distance from the beach. Lots of fun places to walk to, we basically walked everywhere we went. We always like this area too.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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4/10 Poor

Niamh A.

20 May 2024

2/5

Close to beach and ice cream. Horrible wifi (did not work and server did not show up most of the time). place needs a deep clean and major updating. queen bedroom bed was uncomfortable (king bed was good). this place is only good for a small family that does not mind being extremely close. outside shower was nice!

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10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

28 Apr 2024

Private escape-near everything!

I loved staying in this home. Walkable to many great restaurants and the beach! I didn’t realize the home was behind a house, but it actually made this house feel more secluded. Enjoyed the patio and outdoor shower, would absolutely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Janet m.

22 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful

The cottage was very homey, and we loved having control over the temperature in every room. Plenty of towels provided.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

John P., Espyville, Pennsylvania

9 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Honeymoon

There was major construction that started every day around 7:00a.m., nextdoor on both sides. The listing said small walk to the beach. It's literally half a mile away and NOT close to the public beach which is only about 25 yards wide between the private resort beaches. The A/C was great in the house. King bed was comfy, but the Queen bed was like a hammock and not comfy. Best to have a rental car to get around too.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzette A.

1 Aug 2023

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

Sunshine Cottage Review

We really enjoyed our stay at the Sunshine Cottage! Everything was clean and well maintained. A very close walk to the beach. Close to Blue Mountain Creamery as well! We especially loved the outdoor shower. It was used once or twice daily by one of us!! I would definitely stay again at Sunshine Cottage!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

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8/10 Good

Jennifer J.

3 July 2023

Just what we needed

Lovely, comfy cozy setup, with a wonderful beach in walking distance.

10/10 Excellent

Darrick L.

1 July 2023

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

Great cottage

Was tidy nice and good location

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James N., Georgia

22 May 2023

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

Quiet getaway

Property was peaceful and quiet but close to restaurants, beach and shopping.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

9 Oct 2022

Cozy cottage

We enjoyed our stay and our conversation with the owners! Enjoyed the privacy in a very active area. Everything was great!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

24 Aug 2022

DS

The house had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

16 June 2022

Great for families

Perfect location for spending time on the beach! Our 2nd year staying here.

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10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

10 May 2022

House has everything you need!

This is our second year booking this charming cottage! The house stays cool, we love the outdoor shower, my kids slept well, and it has everything you need to make you feel at home. We brought freezer meals and shopped for groceries when we got there to make the food costs a little lower. The grill worked great, as well as the appliances in the home. The cottage is within walking distance from the beach. Love the outdoor patio, and the owners are delightful. We love this little home!!

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10/10 Excellent

20 Feb 2022

Gem in the Middle of All the High Rise and Condos

If you are looking for quiet with an escape to the beach. This is it! Very clean and well cared for. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

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8/10 Good

Chad H.

29 Nov 2021

Quirky and cute

Property clean, beautiful yard, great location and short walk to the beach. Had trouble with air conditioning units too warm in the house and awkward bedroom arrangements. Kitchen could use a modern toaster, hand mixer and updated pans/more baking dishes. Overall very pleased and would stay again.

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10/10 Excellent

Elena C.

8 Nov 2021

Elena & Arvi, Houston

The adorable little cottage, hidden in the lavish garden. It has a lot of character and personal touch. Thank you, Brick and Sunshine! You are wonderful hosts!🙏. The cottage is close to everything: gorgeous white sand beach, good restaurants, grocery store, amazing biking trail along 30A. We took a few bike trips to the beautiful little town of Seaside, which we highly recommend to visit. Overall, great sea vacation, and we hope to come back for more.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Breigh R.

13 Oct 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable little place! Well cared for and great location!

Just as the listing describes- it's a charming cottage in a great location in Blue Mountain Beach! Precious little old house! We weren't looking for luxury- just a nice place to stay near our favorite 30a spots, and this cottage fits that bill. The outdoor shower was an excellent plus that we used each day, and the full size washer and dryer came in handy! Rooms were cozy and the yard is adorable; it reminded us of grandma's house with similar touches in terms of decor and the gardening. The owners have a little binder they leave for guests with important tips, and the kitchen is well stocked with all the basic silverware, utensils, and cooking items one might need, plus a bunch of really thoughtful extras! We just loved the precious little place and would definitely recommend it to friends. Unfortunately there were some wet used towels that hadn't been picked up when we checked in, and they must not have cleaned out the shower and a few other things after the tenants before us, so we couldn't give the cleaning service 5 stars. I think it's also important to note because we definitely couldn't tell this from the listing, that this property is like an add on in the backyard of another larger building, with a shared driveway and a walk to the cottage behind the larger house. This didn't bother us at all- just wasn't something that was made clear until we arrived, so if that's important to folks we wanted to mention it. Also, in terms of the beach- anyone who has stayed on 30a knows about the beautiful sand and water here. It was incredible! I have to say that we are typically spoiled by the nice space you get on the beach in Grayton and Seaside; this was our first time at the Blue Mountain entrance (Oct. fall break) and wow- tents and umbrellas were shoulder to shoulder 4 rows deep. It felt more like the crowds of Destin in the summer!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria soledad R.

2 Oct 2021

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

So cute

Outdoor area is the best part..

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

marynell H.

18 Sept 2021

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

Our honeymoon

Great location. Beautiful landscape and nice cottage! We will be going back!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peyton H.

12 Sept 2021

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

Awesome!!

This property is wonderful. Private, clean, and spacious. Close to the beach, shopping, and dining. We enjoyed our stay very much, and will definitely book again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Christina G.

12 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute and quaint- could use some updating

I really enjoyed our stay. The location of the property was awesome, it was close enough to the beach that it took less than 2 min on a golf cart, but far enough away that it was very quiet. The house itself was very nice, the outdoor shower was amazing! I feel like the interior could use a facelift, and maybe a better understanding that all the rooms connect. I know there’s a tour, but it still wasn’t clear that in order to get to the middle room, you have to go through another bedroom and so on. Same with the bathrooms. There are also very minimal appliances and tools for any kind of cooking- so make sure you bring things if you plan to cook. I know that’s a minute thing, and didn’t make it break our stay- just a heads up kinda thing :) Overall, I was very happy with the house.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

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