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Modern Updates, 1 Minute to the Beach! + Free Attraction Tickets!

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Location
Host

Very good

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 656 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Dryer
Hot tub
Washer
Pool

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Santa Rosa Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Blue Mountain Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Grayton Beach State Park
‪13 min drive‬
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Other Space 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Modern Updates, 1 Minute to the Beach! + Free Attraction Tickets!

So much attention to detail has been made to this fully updated Gulf Place Cabanas - Salty Dog on 30A. Step into this light and airy condo overlooking the pool with glimpses of the sparkling Gulf of Mexico. Bonus? Right across the street is your private deeded beach access for Gulf Place. A stay at Gulf Place gives you access to so many amazing amenities plus convenient shopping, dining and entertainment options.

The open living, fully remodeled kitchen, and dining area make for a wonderful entertaining space and welcome you instantly. Relax, you're on vacation! Head out on your large private balcony to grab some Florida sunshine and fresh Gulf breezes. You'll love the way the sunlight sparkles off the pool waters below. This will be your favorite spot for relaxing with your morning coffee or an afternoon cocktail.

The bedroom includes a king bed and a convenient attached bathroom. The bunks are perfect for kids and are tucked in the hallway with a half bath in close proximity. The sofa also pulls out to a queen bed to sleep 2 more guests.

Gulf Place:
Gulf Place is a fabulous place to stay and play on 30A. Filled with shops and restaurants, an event lawn with stage, bike and board rentals and don't forget the beach access. It's all there in one corner of 30A and 393. You'll have access to all 3 pools in the area, as well as tennis courts, shuffleboard, bags, and plenty of green space to relax and soak up the Florida sunshine. For your convenience the Cabanas building has laundry facilities on each floor.

Your stay at Gulf Place Cabanas 206 - The Salty Dog on 30A comes with Xplorie’s best activities! one ticket per day, per activity! (over $800 in nightly value) Tee off at Emerald Bay or Regatta Bay, zip through Baytowne Adventure Zone, and sail on the Sea Blaster Dolphin Cruise. Enjoy Big Kahuna’s Water Park, Black Light Mini Golf, and scenic bike rides with complimentary rentals. Explore 30A with ease and adventure!

* Parking for 1 car
* Sorry, no pets allowed

An initial Benchmark signature box of amenities is provided for all guests. For the kitchen this includes: 1 roll of paper towels, 1 dish sponge, 1 dish soap, 2 dishwasher pods, 1 pack of kitchen wipes and liners for each trashcan plus 2 washing machine pods. For each bathroom it includes: 1 roll of toilet paper, 1 set of facial and bath soaps/body wash/shampoo/conditioner/lotion. For towels you will receive: 1 body towel/1 washcloth per guest and 2 hand towels per bathroom.

Property manager

Benchmark Management

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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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

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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

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Gulf Place, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Santa Rosa Beach and Blue Mountain Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Sundog Books and Sirens at the Beach are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

What's nearby

Santa Rosa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Blue Mountain Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
30A Bike Trail - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
Grayton Beach State Park - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
Seaside Beach - 16 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬7 min drive
‪Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
‪Coffee Shoppe at 30A - ‬5 min drive
‪Johnny Mctighes Irish Pub - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Modern Updates, 1 Minute to the Beach! + Free Attraction Tickets! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Modern Updates, 1 Minute to the Beach! + Free Attraction Tickets!?

As of 28 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Updates, 1 Minute to the Beach! + Free Attraction Tickets! on 5 Aug 2025 start from AU$558.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Modern Updates, 1 Minute to the Beach! + Free Attraction Tickets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Updates, 1 Minute to the Beach! + Free Attraction Tickets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Updates, 1 Minute to the Beach! + Free Attraction Tickets!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Updates, 1 Minute to the Beach! + Free Attraction Tickets! located?

Located in Gulf Place, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Rosa Beach and South Walton Beaches. CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery and Justin Gaffrey Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.4

Very good

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Luling, LA

28 Apr 2025

Amazing Stay!

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8/10 Good

Peggy W.

25 Feb 2025

Cabana stay

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was great. Weather was not.

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

7 Mar 2025

Great 2 week stay

10/10 Excellent

Dale S.

16 Aug 2024

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

Great Stay

Very clean, good communication.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Bryan K.

17 Oct 2024

Beach O'Clock

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

14 Aug 2024

Great place to stay

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

27 Mar 2024

Great 2 week stay

10/10 Excellent

Matilde A.

6 June 2022

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

Excellent and very convenient

Easy renting process. Very convenient check in and out. Great location in walking distance to the beach.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

17 Apr 2024

Perfect location

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10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

17 June 2024

Review

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

11 Mar 2023

Great 3 week stay

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8/10 Good

Vivian C.

14 July 2021

good for small families

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I traveled with my children to the beach. This condo had everything we needed. It is not fancy or overly spacious but it fit the four of us and was clean and close to the beach. It was a good deal for the price. The property manager was very responsive and communication was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

17 Mar 2023

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

Great location

Very nicely decorated condo great for our family of four. Location was perfect and price was great! My kids loved being across the street from the beach while also having a pool to swim in. Condo is small but our young kiddos (5 & 9) fit perfectly in the bunk area at night and it the layout worked well for us. Management company sent multiple communications with information prior to arriving and while we were staying there. They were a little tough to get ahold of when we actually needed a response, but I know they were busy with all the spring break guests. Overall, I’d recommend for family or 4 or less.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Lynn H.

26 Sept 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not great

Pros: Great location Very affordable Cons: Bugs! There are loose wires in closet that will cause AC to go out if slightly moved, however, property manager was very quick to fix Entire property smells like sewage

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

30 May 2024

A fantastic spot!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the 4th year in a row we've rented the same place. We love the location! Walking distance to the beach and to several great restaurants! The unit is very spacious with a balcony right over the pool. We always have a fantastic time! The only irritation was with the electrician who wired the bedroom and living room. There isn't a way, barring unscrewing the lightbulbs, to turn on the fans without also turning on the lights. This is pretty irritating at night. But we took out the lightbulbs in the bedroom and just dealt with it in the living room. Overall, a wonderful place and we'll likely be back next year as well!

10/10 Excellent

Tara

1 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great condo! Location is perfect. Walking distance of everything. The condo was wonderful. Completely clean, adorably decorated and perfect location within Gulf Place. Close to the laundry room (which is free, by the way) and you can see the ocean from the balcony. Pool is heated - and heated well! No other pools in the area were heated like this one in December. There were even beach amenities here. A beach wagon, beach chairs, table and boogie boards. Awesome surprise! We cannot recommend this condo, and this area enough. Well done, owners! And well done Benchmark, the management and cleaning company. There’s literally not one thing we found that was not pristine clean, and I’m picky. We are moving our spring break vacation from another place to this one. Cannot wait to come back!

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6/10 Okay

Anne Morgan M.

23 Dec 2023

Nice Condo, Some Frustrations at Check In

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo itself was very nice, clean, and convenient. Check in was at 4pm and we were driving in from out of town. We arrived at 3:45. The code they gave us didn't work yet, so I called the management company. They told me we had to wait there outside the door for another 15 minutes until 4... this seemed unnecessary as the condo was clearly ready for us. Then, during our stay, the codes to the pool & beach gate kept changing each day. They said it was because it was the start of the month and the codes changed each month, but it was frustrating and annoying. Lastly, the pond on the property had a foul smell that we noticed from our balcony.

6/10 Okay

Anthony W.

12 Nov 2020

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Below Expectations

This was our 4th yr staying at Cabanas at Gulf Place. And by far the most disappointing. This unit is at best the bear minimum. Looked like what furniture was there may have come from a potters house.We didn't go to watch tv but you would think a tv under 32 in the main area is skimping as cheap as they are now. And there were no instructions on how to connect to the service. There were no dishcloth or potholder for handling hot pans. Also they need to clean the blades on the ceiling fan more than every couple years. A good 1/4 in or more of dust. The bracket on the door frame is missing a screw and probably could be compromised easily.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

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6/10 Okay

Lauren J.

13 Nov 2023

Overall pleasant stay, some things could be better

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This condo is in a very good location, across from the gorgeous beach and nearby restaurants.It is tastefully appointed and you can tell it was recently updated. Overall it was very clean, however the sofa cover is beyond filthy. It is white canvas and I believe meant to be washable, but it is badly stained with food and even marker. No one in our group wanted to sit on it, which is a shame because there is no here else to sit comfortably. While there is cable- the directions provided did not match the system that is actually in the condo. There are other various codes to be able to enter the beach entrance, pools and laundry room that were never provided. We have to spend several hours our first day trying to contact the management company who sometimes took hours to respond. Last,All of the cooking utensils were carelessly thrown int eh cabinet under the sink, which was dark and dingy. That is where cleaning supplies and perhaps the garbage should go, no cooking utensils. WeWe didn't want to use any of those items. As a vacation property owner, I would suggest management do a sweep of the unit and reorganize and replace the couch cover.

8/10 Good

April A.

6 Aug 2021

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

Nice ...but...

This was my 2nd year staying in this condo. I love everything about the location and surrounding property including the beach access, the pools, the shops. But there are a few irritating things about the actual condo. 1st i could NOT get the wifi they list to work show up. The say to use the 5G...but all i could find is Cabana 206 2.4G. And i placed many calls to the property management and the maintenance guy couldn't fix it either. This meant i could not use netflix or hulu at all. I'm not there to watch TV but after a long day i just wanted to catch up on my shows! 2nd There is no full length mirror! These are cheap and super easy to install on a back of a door. Would be VERY nice to be able to see your entire self without standing on a chair in the bathroom. 3rd The master bedroom REALLY needs blackout curtains. There is a very bright light right outside the window that never goes off and makes the room look like the sun is out. Really messed up sleeping. I had to take a comforter and pin it up and around the window so i could sleep. A few cheap easy fixes would make this place amazing! I will definitely try and stay here next year despite these issues...but i really hope these few minor issues have been resolved.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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6/10 Okay

Amanda F.

9 Aug 2023

The pictures look better than the actual unit

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The good: great location. The unit is decorated beautifully. It was clean upon arrival. The little boxes of cleaning products/toiletries from Benchmark Property Management were a cute touch.The bad: the king bed is uncomfortable. There was no silverware organizer- everything was thrown in a small drawer (which is fine) but looking under all of the silverware- the drawer was very dirty. I put them through the dishwasher before we used them because it was gross. The balcony doesn't have a mat before you come back into the condo, so you can't help but bring sand back inside (there was a lot of sand on the outdoor rug). The kitchen has the basics but did not have a vegetable peeler. General maintenance clearly wasn't considered- the bedroom was missing the middle picture above the bed, both chandeliers had burnt out bulbs, and the shower drained very slowly. We like sleeping with a fan on, but the ceiling fan in the main bedroom is hardwired to the lights- so we would have to keep the lights on to keep the fan on. The main bedroom window is right by the elevator, so there were nights where other people were loud/had dogs barking right by where I was trying to sleep. Also, there is a bright yellow light outside of the window (and no black out shades). The gate code for the beach did not work. I reached out to Benchmark who told me that they gave me the wrong one and sent another. The second one did not work either. I called back and was told they would look into it. No one ever got back to me. I had to wait 15 minutes in the July heat for a stranger to let me in (and luckily she gave me her code to use). We had 2 adults staying here and it was a good size- I couldn't imagine being here with any more people than that. The shower temperature fluctuates A LOT. It would go from normal, to barely luke warm, to scalding hot (and I usually like very hot showers). Be careful if you have kids. I don't think this unit was worth almost $3200.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

20 Oct 2023

Great 3 week stay

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8/10 Good

A guest from N/A, CO

2 Dec 2022

Great location

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4/10 Poor

Sarah H.

13 Oct 2022

Gulf Place Cabanas #206 - Benchmark 30A Management

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property itself had a great location, some recent updates and was open and spacious. There was a musty smell evident upon entering that was consistent throughout our stay. I think due to age of unit/air ducts.My problem wasn't with the unit as much as the property management company. The company inquired about "missing" paper amenity passes 5 hours after we had checked out via text message. I called them back (no answer) then text them that the passes were left exactly where we found them and was 100% sure of that. The following day they text to say they did not find the passes and were going to charge my credit card that they had on file $210 dollars. I am sharing this to warn others. It felt fraudulent to me. There was no offer to talk to upper management or some sort of resolution department. I am not sure if the passes were actually missing or not when their cleaning service arrived - but I am absolutely sure I left the passes exactly where I was suppose to when I checked out. Please beware - ask for a Benchmark management employee to walk the condo with you when you check out so you don't have a "their word against mine" situation that allows them to make the extra charges. It was a frustrating way to end a great mother/daughter weekend.30A is spectacular in the fall - perfect weather, fewer crowds and beautiful sunrise/sunsets! I highly recommend - just use a different management company.

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10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

29 July 2022

Beach vacay

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1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

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Santa Rosa Beach

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Luling, LA

Amazing Stay!

A guest from Luling, LA

8/10 Good

Peggy W.

Cabana stay

Peggy W.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Great 2 week stay

Lisa K.

10/10 Excellent

Dale S.

Great Stay

Dale S.

10/10 Excellent

Bryan K.

Beach O'Clock

Bryan K.

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Great place to stay

Paul P.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Great 2 week stay