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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8249.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Double Murphy Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor - Master Bathroom

First Floor - Powder Room

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Stella Maris- Updated Home, Heated Private Pool, Walk to the Beach + Gulf Place!

Stella Maris -

Enjoy a luxury vacation to Santa Rosa Beach! Stella Maris is a stately two-level home near Gulf Place on Scenic Highway 30A. Its close proximity to the beach and Gulf Place Town Center places guests conveniently near fun coastal activities and entertainment. The home has a 16.5'x10.5' private pool, spacious interiors, and comfortable living and sleeping accommodations. It has four bedrooms and four and a half baths. In total, this beach vacation home can entertain up to ten guests—perfect for a family vacation or getaway with friends.

The home’s pristine white exterior and tropical landscaping immediately puts guests into a relaxed vacation state of mind. Upon stepping inside, the laidback vibes continue throughout the open floorplan. Hardwood floors, sunny windows, and colorful accents add to the stress-free atmosphere. A wraparound couch and two blue accent chairs make up a cozy seating ensemble in the living room. The setup faces a large TV mounted above a white credenza. The adjacent dining area features a multi-toned hardwood table. Seating includes six high-backed chairs and a bench for two. Next to the dining area, the large kitchen provides guests with the necessary space and tools to whip up delicious homecooked meals. The kitchen includes spacious molasses-toned cabinetry, marble countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. In the center, a sleek kitchen island with seating for eight is perfect for entertaining and serving cocktails, appetizers, and buffet-style meals. From the kitchen, guests can also access the private patio and pool. The private pool area is great for relaxing and chatting with your fellow vacationers as it is furnished with lounge chairs and a BBQ grill.

The living, kitchen, and dining room share the first floor with the home’s master suite. The master suite features a king-size sleigh bed with handsome dark wood furnishings. Two windows brighten the space, and a flatscreen TV is provided for evening entertainment. The master bedroom has a private bath with a walk-in shower and a separate tiled bathtub. The remaining three bedrooms are located upstairs on the second floor. Of these, two of them are king-size bedrooms with private bathrooms. The final guest bedroom includes a queen-size murphy bed, wall-mounted TV, and an ensuite bath.

When you’re ready to venture out from your private oasis, the public Ed Walline Beach access is minutes away from the property. Gulf Place Town Center is also within walking distance. This fun village center features a variety of shops, restaurants, and fun things to do. For dining, visit Perfect Pig, Pizza by the Sea, or Sunrise Coffee Co. If you want to grab a souvenir or unique piece of art, browse the Artists at Gulf Place, a series of local art galleries across from the Gulf Place amphitheater. You can enjoy seasonal events, live music, and entertainment here as well. For more coastal fun, be sure to explore the other quaint coastal towns of Scenic 30A, including Grayton Beach, Seaside, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach.

First Floor: Living Room with Patio Access, Kitchen, Dining, King Master Bedroom with Walk-In Shower and Soaking Tub, Powder Room, Garage Access with Laundry.

Second Floor: King Bedroom with Walk-In Shower, King Bedroom with Walk-In Shower, Bedroom with Queen Murphy Bed and Tub/Shower Combo, Laundry.

*Add $50.00 per day to heat pool (available Oct-April if needed)

*This property is monitored by a security camera located at the front door.

*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies. An e-signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival.

Property manager

Ocean Reef
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Santa Rosa Beach and Blue Mountain Beach. Sundog Books and Sirens at the Beach are also worth visiting.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • 30A Bike Trail - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 12 min drive - 8.1 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 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Shoppe at 30A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Mctighes Irish Pub - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stella Maris- Updated Home, Heated Private Pool, Walk to the Beach + Gulf Place! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stella Maris- Updated Home, Heated Private Pool, Walk to the Beach + Gulf Place!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stella Maris- Updated Home, Heated Private Pool, Walk to the Beach + Gulf Place!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stella Maris- Updated Home, Heated Private Pool, Walk to the Beach + Gulf Place! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of South Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Beach. CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery and Justin Gaffrey Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raya E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice!
We really enjoyed our stay! The property was clean, well equipped, and in close proximity to the beach. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and new, quiet, close to public beach access
Very clean, seemed almost new. Home was quiet. Was as pictured. Easy walk or drive to the beach access. Kitchen was stocked with necessities, but would need more pots/pans if cooking for a crowd. Beds were comfortable. Linens and towels were ample and fresh smelling. Needed better lamps for reading and needed better side tables in living space and upstairs bedrooms for drinks and books and phones, etc. Would have appreciated hangers and would have needed more coffee mugs if you had a full house. Large square table was awkward for just three of us, and dining chairs were short for the height of the table for us, even though we are average to tall in height. Game table and chairs would be a good addition. All in all we were very pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stella Maris
This property was perfect for our family of 5 staying here for spring break. The house was clean. Quick easy walk to the beach. On windy days where we wanted to stay back and not walk to the beach, we had a nice pool to use. We plan to come back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House!
The house is beautiful and well maintained. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Wedding on the beach
As advertised. Plenty of room and we loved the bedroom/bathroom set up. Only suggestion is to have a full length mirror in Master Bath and one other location upstairs
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Diana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
This house was spotless,stunning.Close walk to the beach and town.The kitchen and bathrooms had stone floors,counters,showers.The pool was small but nice.But,the dishwasher left the dishes filthy and wet.The kitchen was poorly stocked,no strainer.The lg skillet was ancient.The dryer made intermittent loud noises.The master bath’s sinks were clogged and it was dark in there.There was no binder of info on attractions,beach entrance,or restaurants.The paper towels and TP were cheap.We had to take batteries out of one remote to put in another.Now,we did not contact the property manager because this is the only week in the year we are all together.This property could have 10 stars if it was properly maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Miranda A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Property Owner Too Controlling
ocean Reef was excellent to work with, they made everything super easy. House could have been cleaned a little better, issues with ants in the kitchen, floors needed to be swept. Couch was dirty with stains and just needed to be cleaned or replaced. The owner was very controlling. they would call ocean reef because we had the AC on 69 degrees and they didnt want it to go under 72...your house is in FL? i dont live in FL and dont keep my house that warm, not to mention it was the hottest day of the year! The owner had a timer on the TVs they would only work at certain times. Loved Ocean Reef but did not like dealing with this particular property owner. For as much as i paid i should be able to stay in the house at a comfortable degree and watch TV when i want. Owner is controlling, makes me wonder if they had hidden cameras in the house? will not be staying at this property again, despite the house being very close to beach and perfect size with a heated pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
We loved the house and pool. Having what is almost the same as four master bedrooms was super convenient. All of us agree we would definitely stay there again. Thank you, Greg
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holli L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great place to stay
The house was beautiful, big and spacious, walking distance to the beach, and nice community. The ONLY complaint I have as well as the other that stayed with me is the pool is much smaller that it looks in pictures. Other than that, everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant
The home is well appointed and comfortable. We would definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful & Close to the Beach
This house is perfect for anyone traveling to “Destin” with a family or group. It is very big and spacious and new! You do not have to worry about anything being outdated here! It is in true walking distance to the beach. We were a party of 10 with 3 kids and we all walked back and forth to the beach with the bag of sand toys that they provided. The beach was gorgeous! And despite you entering through a public beach access, it was not crowded, just the perfect amount of visitors to give you space to relax and play on the beach. Our family planned to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner at the house and let me tell you, the home was fully equipped with everything you need to cook which made life so much easier. If you don’t plan on cooking you will be in walking distance to various restaurants/bars. We did communicate with the property manager once and they were prompt to respond. We are all very happy with this home and definitely plan on returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible home
This home exceeds expectations. The beds are comfortable. The pillows are all that foam material so if you don’t like them take your own. Plenty of towels. There’s a beach wagon and lots of sand toys. No beach towels so take your own. The fridge dispenses water and ice. There’s a traditional coffee maker and a keurig. Note- as apparently with all fairly new properties there’s an egregiously ear splitting alarm whenever you open the door to the pool, so unless you have someone on the inside to open it for you, you can forget about enjoying a late night quiet dip! There’s also a high pitched alarm that goes off at 5am every morning that I couldn’t get to the bottom of (heard in the master bedroom) and the air con runs really loud - heard upstairs - so if you’re a light sleeper you will definitely be woken up. It’s an easy 5 minute walk to the Ed Walline beach access; there is public parking but unless you get there super early there won’t be a spot. There are literally NO supplies in the kitchen -:as in things like basic condiements, coffee fillers, all the usual stuff people leave behind that accumulates- so take EVERYTHING you think you may need. Publix is a 5 minute drive away
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fast Get Away
We just celebrated our 44th anniversary a couple days before and decided on Saturday to see if any place was open to get away for a few days. We came upon this house and it was available for 5 days so we grabbed it. We normally would stay in Destin, but we figured the price was just too good to pass and we would try Santa Rosa Beach. The house lived up to the pics and beyond. Property was very clean when we walked in 2 hours early thanks for the updated time of check in. Nothing disappointed us on the house or pool. With only the two of us we only used the down stairs, but the whole house would be perfect for a large family. The pool may be on smaller size than we are used to, but worked out great anyway for us. The only drawback we had, and I'm sure most wouldn't mind was the lack of eating spots in the town itself. They have a few tourist trap restaurants which is understanding but at a very expensive price. We did one of them and that was all we needed, we drove into Destin to have the rest of our meals. The beach area we went to was very nice, but very crowded too. Only a few minutes walk from the house, if you take more than just towels you might still want to drive to it. Overall we would highly recommend this home to any family, but would say bring twice as much money for eating if eating in Santa Rosa Beach. For us the drive into Destin for lunch or dinner at the normal name restaurants wasn't a big deal.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Big Sky, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy walk to beach!
Pool is small but such a nice perk and only takes 5 minutes to walk to the beach. I also loved that the state forest trails were very close to the house. Took several runs through the woods, it was lovely on a hot day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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