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Water, 30-A, Florida cottage centrally located in the heart of SRB

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Glorious Sunrise
Live Oak framed sunset
Dock sunsets - different every night!   The stars in the heavens twinkle at you.
The dock awaits
Coffee, wine, and The VIEW!!

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • South Walton Visitor Center
    3 min drive
  • 30A Bike Trail
    3 min drive
  • Point Washington State Forest
    6 min drive
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    33 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

Second

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Water, 30-A, Florida cottage centrally located in the heart of SRB

Water, 30-A, beach, fishing. Come experience the best of South Walton on the Choctawhatchee Bay. Centrally located in the heart of Santa Rosa beach, this “old Florida cottage” is tucked away just off 331 within walking distance of three restaurants. Updated and charming throughout, the views are a feast for the eyes!! Gorgeous sunrises, sunsets, and live oaks await you to view from the house or a large dock. It truly is “The Blessing at the Dock of the Bay.” So much so you probably will not want to leave to avail yourself of the rest South Walton has to offer: beaches, shopping, and restaurants. Yet, should you want to- it is all close by with easy access.

Property manager

Amy Stewart
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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
The dock is yours to use as much as you wish. The boat slip can be used for a fee. The upper deck of the dock is unavailable for use.
Please be advised, the entry area is a sunken space and requires a step-up to the kitchen and rest of the house. It is well lit to avoid tripping.
Absolutely no pets or smoking in the house. No exceptions.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Seaside Beach and Santa Rosa Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Eden Gardens State Park and Sundog Books are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Map
Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • 30A Bike Trail - 3 min drive
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 9 min drive
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 9 min drive
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 11 min drive
  • Seaside Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bay - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪AJ's Grayton Beach - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪North Beach Social - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Water, 30-A, Florida cottage centrally located in the heart of SRB pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Water, 30-A, Florida cottage centrally located in the heart of SRB?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water, 30-A, Florida cottage centrally located in the heart of SRB?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Water, 30-A, Florida cottage centrally located in the heart of SRB located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Elmore's Landing. 30A Bike Trail and South Walton Visitor Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kash N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
The location was of this place is unbeatable. Short walk to 3 restaurants with 2 bars with live music and short drive to the beach. The rise and sunsets on this Bay are nothing short of breathtaking, which we enjoyed everyday from the dock. The owner went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had a good time. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Experience
I was looking for a place that had private access to water that would make fishing super accessible. Blessing does that. It sits on the flats l, so you can wade or paddle board for 100s of yards into the bay. The Red fish were hitting everything. We also got a bunch of cabs. Amy was awesome. The house was great. Location was great. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aretha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Time!
Blessings off the bay is our experience. Our time there was absolutely amazing. The home is immaculate just as the description describes. Amy the owner is a great host and communicates A++++She truly ensures that all questions or concerns are answered regarding her property. We look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful inside and outside!
This was our second stay at the property. We love it! So relaxing and close to several restaurants. We are looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time and certainly not my last!
This was my third visit and I will certainly be back. The bungalow is perfectly located and the bay so calming. It’s near things yet feels hidden away. Amy is the perfect host as well. If you’re looking for a spot to stay out of the fray where you can float/SUP away your routine, this is it. Thank you for another great week, Amy. See you next time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream Vacation Property
The property has everything you could possibly need. Very clean and fully equipped home on the Bay. Very peaceful getaway. And the host Amy was great, always responsive and very helpful in learning about area attractions and eatery's. I would highly recommend and hope to get back there over the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem on the bay
Second time staying here and it was as perfect as last time. Beautiful location and great to have use of the boat lift. Perfect location to launch just across the bay. This is becoming one of our yearly traditions for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome vacation on the Bay!
Beautiful location with a dock on the bay. Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our week’s stay there. The property was furnished with all the amenities you could ask for and the kids enjoyed high-speed internet/Wi-Fi (of course!). The dock is well lit at night and has a water hose and electric outlets at the end. There is also a provided paddle board and lower deck for easy launching. The bay is fairly shallow in that area (~1.5 feet at low tide) but is full of blue crabs and fish. We brought our kayaks and went fishing around the area and caught plenty of redfish. We even saw dolphins chasing mullet fairly regularly. The sunsets and sunrises were spectacular and we looked forward to them each day. Shopping and beaches were only a short drive down the road; also, plenty of nearby restaurants to enjoy within walking distance. Overall, we had a wonderful time and would definitely love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C., Near The Woodlands Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Little Slice of Paradise
Wow, what an awesome week we had. Just a short drive to some great beaches. We loved waking up every morning and fishing off the dock. Our two boys would fish while we sat back and enjoyed the sunrise. We saw Dolphins chasing fish in the shallows, we paddle boarded, and walked to the local restaurants. Amy was very responsive with communicating with us. The house is fantastic and we felt right at home. The majestic oak trees with Spanish moss brought us back to our time growing up as kids in Louisiana. What a wonderful week at a very special place. I would highly recommend checking out this location. We Loved It!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beauty on the Bay
Everything was beautiful. House and property were well maintained. The property owner, Ms. Amy, was very accommodating. We enjoyed time on the dock watching dolphins and fireworks. We are definitely looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mavit L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
R & R!
Beautiful! Welcoming from the moment you walk in. Our stay was very relaxing and peaceful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time won’t be the last!
This was our second time at Blessing on the Dock of the Bay and it was just as special as the first. It’s so beautiful and a wonderful place to relax, SUP, float and decompress. The hardest part is leaving! Amy is the perfect host and always quick to respond to questions. We’ll certainly be back and are already counting down the days!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Little paradise
A stones throw to a beautiful restaurant on the water, easy ride to the beach, beautiful views, and a great dock to do some fishing. Had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

George F., St Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF THE BAY
Very nice house-cottage that is well stocked
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway!
A very relaxing getaway! The property was just what we needed. Enjoyed the restaurants within walking distance too!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Home-Away!
We have just spent over a month at Amy’s “Blessing at the Dock of the Bay” and we wish we could have even stayed longer as it became our home-away. In this month, we grew so accustomed to making and eating meals while watching the moods of the bay shift like the ever present pelicans flying about. A day would not be complete without at least one stroll to the end of the peer so that we could surround ourselves with the bay and the elements. In fact, a few afternoons were “lost” sitting on the property’s gravity chairs watching the pelicans feed and the boat traffic on the inter-coastal waterway. On the days we went exploring this wonderful area of Florida, it was always so welcoming to return to this home away from home. While renting VRBO’s we have found the responsiveness and flexibility of the property’s Host as being almost as important as the property’s physical amenities. In this regard, you can be assured that Amy was always ready to respond to any question or request. We are so happy that we found this property and hope to rent it again in the future!
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A slice of Heaven!!!
Wonderful home and host!!!! Enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thankful stay
Both the amenties and the easy communication made this the perfect spot for us to enjoy a small family gathering, both indoors and outdoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Getaway
The property is beautiful and well-kept, and the views are amazing. Very peaceful and serene surroundings. The owner is pleasant and responds quickly to messages.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R., South Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Absolute gem !!!!
Amy is the best host ever. The property was wonderful. The views were stunning. Most relaxing vacation I’ve had. We will definitely return.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lakeithia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely a Blessing!
Where do I start? Amy is a very attentive hostess! She ensured that our check-in process was a breeze and welcomed us with a nice anniversary surprise. Although the pics online show exactly what’s available, they do the home no justice. Everything was beautiful! We did not go to the beach or any excursion as planned (we’ve been to SRB before) because the atmosphere was so relaxing. We only left to go to the store and walked down to the restaurant. We saw a few sting rays, plenty of fish, and even had a dolphin show! We will be back with the kids so they can experience the walk in the bay to the restaurant. Thanks again Amy for everything, and for sharing your blessing with us! 🥰
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little piece of paradise
Will absolutely be back. Loved the property and the use of the boat dock was perfect for our 21’ center console.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay at the bay
Property looks exactly like the pictures. It is an older home that has been tastefully updated and decorated. Great views of the bay and 3 nice restaurants in walking distance. Beautiful beaches are just a short drive away. The only problem we had was that the internet would go off and on constantly which also affected the tv connection, but we weren’t in the home that much during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aretha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
STUNNING!!
Blessings by the bay was absolutely a diamond. The home was immaculate and inviting. The view was amazing and tranquil. Amy was such a blessing and her communication was exceptional. Thanks again Amy for sharing your lovely home with us. My birthday weekend was absolutely fabulous. Blessings ❤️🙏🏼
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
We loved our stay at Bay of the Docks. Check-in was very easy. The house is in a great location. Only a few hundred yards away from North beach social restaurant and it was very good. We swam right of the dock. Caught lots of fish from the dock. Would stay here again 100%.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Amy Stewart

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Why they chose this property

I have been blessed to call this "happy place" home for over 20 years - it is time to share the blessing with others. I pray you will enjoy this little slice of heaven as much as I.

May God's richest blessings be yours!

The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you and enlighten you and be gracious to you. Numbers 6: 24-26

What makes this property unique

The glory that surrounds - in the morning and in the evening - in your comings and your goings

Languages:

English

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