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Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14205.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Santa Rosa Beach
    1 min walk
  • Beach
    12 min walk
  • Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club
    14 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    24 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

3-story Gulf-front home with beach access, multiple decks, beach views, AC

The Sandbox

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Wake up to astonishing views of the Gulf of Mexico and the beach from this three-story, Gulf-front home! Pack your favorite swimming suit and take advantage of the direct and private access to the beach from both the ground level and second floor of the home. This marvelous retreat has decks on all three floors with over 1,000 square feet of just porch! Admire beautiful Gulf views no matter which deck you are on. The second-floor deck hosts an outdoor dining area and an inviting seating area with comfortable sofas and the third-level deck has plenty of chairs overlooking the water.

This air-conditioned retreat offers a breezy open floor plan with wall-to-wall windows allowing you to admire the Gulf even from the inside of the home. The inviting living area has three comfortable sofas and a large smart TV with cable. The gorgeous marble dining table seats eight people comfortably and there is space for two more at the kitchen island. Speaking of the kitchen, it's been beautifully appointed with stainless steel appliances, including a French-door fridge, built-in stove and oven on the island, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, and all the cookware needed to prepare delicious meals and beach snacks. When ready to venture out, your home is located just minutes away from the shops of Grand Boulevard, Vue on 30A, and all of the galleries, shops, and restaurants of Gulf Place Town Center.

THINGS TO KNOW
Please note that the bottom floor is parking and storage only
There is a beach setup with four beach chairs and four beach umbrellas

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: One camera is located on the back of house to view the beach, not pointed at any private areas.
Other camera is located beside front door as a doorbell camera.
Cameras are active.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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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
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 on the beach, this holiday home is in Dune Allen Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Santa Rosa Beach and Miramar Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Sirens at the Beach and Sundog Books are also worth visiting.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Beach - 1 min walk
  • Beach - 12 min walk
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 3 min drive
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 8 min drive
  • 30A Bike Trail - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Shoppe at 30A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Mctighes Irish Pub - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3-story Gulf-front home with beach access, multiple decks, beach views, AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3-story Gulf-front home with beach access, multiple decks, beach views, AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3-story Gulf-front home with beach access, multiple decks, beach views, AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3-story Gulf-front home with beach access, multiple decks, beach views, AC located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dune Allen Beach holiday home is just steps away from South Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Beach. Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club and CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

rachel s.

Wonderful beach housr
We loved the sandbox! We stayed with 5 couples. There was plenty of room for all of us. The beach view is marvelous from the porch. I would love to stay again

4/10 Poor

Scott G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The Sandbox quality has gone down...
We've stayed here for 8 years and have seen the quality go down despite the recent renovations.. 1. Public Beach / Not Private - You're paying "private beach" prices for a house that now basiclaly faces a public beach. Lots of people come too. They give you a "private property" sign to put out that everyone ignores. The local Sherrifs Deputies don't enforce the idea that the beach is for private use of owners and renters. 2. Dirty Linens & Stained Sheets - The linens had sand, stains or hair from previous guests in most of the beds. The washer and dryer either don't properly wash the linens when the housekeepers use them or the housekeepers aren't using them but there definitely shouldn't be sand and loose body hair in the sheets. 3. Broken Deck Doors and Locks - The doors to the deck need to be repaired with functioning knobs and locks. They can get stuck especially for kids. The repairman acknolwedged this however the owner appears to be neglecting this property hoping people will keep renting it. 3. Washer / Dryer - They're cheap quality and we had some clothes stained from them so just be mindful they aren't trustworthy. Maybe they're fine for just towels or something but they don't appear to be high quality machines capable of holding up to the rigors of lots of use. The location and beauty of the area is why most people come to The Sandbox but I think it's an open question whether the diminished experience is worth the high cost.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Andrew S.

June 2024
Loved the house and location. Didn’t love the overcrowded beach.
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10/10 Excellent

john c.

great stay
Excellent. Cant get any closer to the beach ! Beautiful home. Will be back for sure !!!
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Beautiful property
Our group absolutely loved this property! We had 6 adults and 7 kids, and we absolutely loved having a private beach. It made a huge difference. The views from the house were incredible, it was clean, and it had everything we needed.
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2/10 Terrible

Cathy H.

Water pouring from the ceiling onto our food
Construction debris everywhere. Cooling problems due to no curtains or shades on main level. Refrigerator not cooling exterior temp greater than 110 degrees. When repairman came out due the upstairs bathroom pouring water through the ceiling onto our food that we were preparing he stated “stated that they purposely didn’t repair it to see if it would leak again?” Non dog house yet there was dog hair everywhere, one of the beds smelled like a yet dog had been sleeping on it. Also there are there are not 4 baths.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Lisa C.

Pathetic Service, No TV, No Wi-Fi, No internet
Upon arrival we were notified that 1 of the showers was out of service. After arriving we realized there was NO internet, NO Wi-Fi so there was NO TV service and NO way to work remotely. I called that evening and got transferred to Portland, OR office and left a message. I called the number again the following morning and spoke to local Vacasa employee. They sent a repairman out and he basically said that it was a mediacom problem and they would get it handled. Needless to say, I called at least twice a day, emailed, texted and we never got an update and the service never got fixed. I am pretty sure the local office blocked my call because I never could get thru to them again. My call was consistently transferred to Oregon office. I was always told that the property manager would call me back. Never happened. The house itself is gorgeous in a great location and the price is a premium. When I pay a premium, I expect for all the amenities to work and I expect that if there is an issue it will get handled. I’ve been renting on 30A for 20 years and I have NEVER experienced such an UNPROFESSIONAL rental company.
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6/10 Okay

Darrell L.

Beautiful home w/problems that need to be addressed
I loved the appearance/atmosphere of the newly renovated home. The decorating was beautiful. However we spent a significant amount of time cleaning water up several times and doing laundry (towels) from a leak in the upstairs bathroom that caused water to come through the ceiling/recessed lighting of the kitchen beneath it twice. We reported it both times. This was an inconvenience because we had to share 2 bathrooms among 11 people, instead of 3. The refrigerator does not cool properly and we had to pack it with ice bags to salvage the food we had brought/prepared. It was cooling by the next day, but we still had to use ice to keep it cool enough. I sent a picture of the stairs leading to the beach that were 3/4 of the way blocked due to a storage of chairs and umbrellas which left little room on the edge to get down to the beach directly and difficult to get up when bringing things back to the house. Response from Vacasa/owners were prompt via text but because the first leak was at night after everyone had prepared for bed (around midnight) a service tech did not come until the next morning. The tech hung a shower curtain and said it was all okay to use, however the next evening around 10 p.m. there was another downpour of water coming from the ceiling. I stayed up past midnight washing/drying the towels so we could have use of them the following day. We did not use the bathroom again after that. The view is spectacular. The location is perfect. Without the inconveniences of the unseen problems I would have rated it a 10.
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10/10 Excellent

John C.

Beautiful place
This home is beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach House Stay
We go on a yearly trip to Florida to enjoy the beaches and this property was one of the best, if not the best, I've stayed at so far!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mayra T.

excellent location
If you are serious about this property, read below :) Layout - only 1 master suite downstairs with bathroom, the bed is "loud" - there is only 1/2 bath downstairs other than the master. - only 1 master suite upstairs and the other rooms have to share a full bathroom (these rooms were super comfy) Amenities - we found a grill in the garage area and we used it (but I think it belongs to the construction workers lol) - full kitchen with very nice Kitchenaid appliances. - smart TVs everywhere and good quality furniture Outside - super easy convenient and private access to the beach - shower at the bottom of the stairs to rinse - the "beach chairs and umbrellas" is complicated since they use a third party vendor that might not show up to set them up. So bring your own just in case. - car area fits 2 vehicles under the house but you can fit at least 2-3 more on the driveway (be careful walking on this section, there is a piece of wood sticking out and you might fall) - the house to the right is being remodeled but there wasn't any noise at all. Only issue we had was the upstairs bathroom leaking to the kitchen, I'm sure owner has already fixed it. We had an AMAZING time and would book this again!!!! So pretty and spacious
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10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel M.

Very Nice Place with Great Customer Service
This newly renovated house was a dream to stay in for the week and Vacasa was very easy to work with. We were originally scheduled to stay in a different house, but that house was having plumbing issues. Vacasa took it upon themselves to find a suitable replacement for us in time for our vacation. What could have been a nightmare for us turned into a dream situation. This house was perfect for us! Right on the beach (Gulf side), a table large enough for 10 people to all eat together, and close to great local restaurants and shops. I would definitely recommend this place and Vacasa for your next vacation.

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