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Lazy Duck Retreat by AvantStay | Blue Mountain Priv Beach Access | Pool + Patio

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Welcome to Lazy Duck Retreat!
Relax and unwind at the inviting communal pool area—perfect for sunny days!
Cozy and inviting living space.
Dine in comfort and style.
Communal pool area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10151 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
  • Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Lazy Duck Retreat by AvantStay | Blue Mountain Priv Beach Access | Pool + Patio

ABOUT THE HOME: Welcome to “Lazy Duck Retreat”, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath condo with a large outside patio and private lanai! Conveniently located a block away from a private Blue Mountain Beach access, which is only accessible to owners and guests of Red Fish Village Condominiums. This property is located in Red Fish Village, on 30A. The complex borders the beautiful Redfish Lake and provides a boardwalk and overlook pavilion to explore the surrounding nature and soak in all of the scenery. The Blue Mountain community is known for its tranquility, many restaurants, and family atmosphere. The natural beauty of the sugar sand beaches, walking, biking trails and adventure await you. The pool, playground, grilling area, and the owner's lounge/gym on the 2nd floor.

ABOUT THE AREA: Blue Mountain Beach is one of the 30A coastal communities that rests between Santa Rosa Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. This property is located in Red Fish Village, on 30A The complex borders the beautiful Redfish Lake and provides a boardwalk and overlook pavilion to explore the surrounding nature and soak in all of the scenery.

BEACH ACCESS: Private beach across street, about 3 blocks walk (has restrooms, & shower) just east of Blue Mountain Regional public beach. There is some parking, coolers, wagons and single inflatable toys are permitted, as well as kayaks and paddle boards.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
• Bedroom 1 –- 1 King, ensuite
• Bedroom 2 –-1 King, ensuite
• Bedroom 3 – 1 queen, ensuite
4th Bedroom 2 bunks, 4 twin beds

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Community seasonally heated pool
• Enclosed playground, yard area & games
• Gas Grills – Propane, community use
• Private beach
• Smart TVs in every bedroom with roku stick and YouTube TV
• Fitness Room
• Seasonal tram to beach
• Coffee Maker – both Keurig and Pot
• Full linen package: bedding & bath
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Golf cart charging stations available for a fee through RFV (rental Golf carts)

Enjoy an exclusive invitation with your booking to seasonal bonfires on the beach! Book your stay today!

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we’re at your service!

30A is a 20-mile stretch of beaches and coastal towns along Florida’s famous Emerald Coast. From Seaside down past Laguna, you’ll find white sands, azure waters, and laid-back vibes. This region takes a relaxed approach to oceanfront living, with boutique shops and local seafood on every main street. Each town along 30A has its own unique identity, so we encourage you to explore them all!

Local Attractions: The Big Chill 30A, Gulf Place Plaza, Camp Helen State Park, Henderson Beach State Park A, Village of Baytowne Wharf, Grayton Beach State Park, Alys Beach, Seaside Beach, Watercolor Beach

Home Truths:
- Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval, there is a fine of $500 per pet.

Parking Details:
- Parking Lot and 2 garage spaces

Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

Property manager

30A-BeachGirls

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

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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 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 near the beach, this condo 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 Grayton Beach State Park and Blue Mountain Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like birdwatching.
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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Blue Mountain Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • 30A Bike Trail - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Seaside Beach - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪AJ's Grayton Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Shoppe at 30A - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Lazy Duck Retreat by AvantStay | Blue Mountain Priv Beach Access | Pool + Patio have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lazy Duck Retreat by AvantStay | Blue Mountain Priv Beach Access | Pool + Patio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Lazy Duck Retreat by AvantStay | Blue Mountain Priv Beach Access | Pool + Patio located?

Located in Blue Mountain Beach, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mountain Beach and South Walton Beaches. Justin Gaffrey Gallery and CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elena M.

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed our stay at Lazy Duck Retreat . Property very clean and have all you need for perfect vacation .
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jen A.

Beautiful and relaxing.

The property was very clean, updated, and was a great location. It has a beautiful boardwalk to a lake, wonderful pools and is walking distance to beach. We enjoyed a quiet and relaxing vacation at this property. 30a beach girls easy to work with and responded quickly to all questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Norman N.

A Little piece of tranquillity

This property is the perfect place to stay while visiting 30a. It is an amazing condo and it is not far away from anything you decide to do. Also, the host is great with communication so if you need to reach out for anything she will respond in a timely manner. This place is the all around perfect place to stay. I highly recommend staying here.
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10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Really nice house/Great amenities/Amazing service from 30 A Beach Girls

We've rented 4 different units at Redfish and this one was by far the best! Super clean, updated, and fully stocked with everything we could have needed. Location was perfect, close to the beach and just a few steps and elevator ride to the pool. 30 A Beach Girls Hollie and Heidi were super easy to work with, Hollie had a charcuterie board and sangria ready for our arrival. Easy check in & check out. We will rebook.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Dianna W.

Love this condo!!

We had such a relaxing sunny getaway at this 30a Beach Girls vacation rental. This condo is a few blocks from the water, easy walk or you grab the free shuttle, very comfortable and spacious enough for our group of 6 people, neat and very clean, and good parking for our 2 cars. We like having TVs in the bedrooms, bathtubs for the kiddos, and nice deck for enjoying a cocktail listening to the music at Redfish Taco. 5 stars, thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

robert m.

Linen and towels thought they could be better

My overall rating is good /and not so good the only thing I didn't like about my stay was your linens they were very dingy and the towels were also dingy. The towels had a mildew like smell I had to go buy new towels. Other than that my state was very pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Counting the days we can return!

This was by far the best experience we have ever had! The included bonfire night was fantastic, and we were fortunate to attend three of them. Yes, you can participate in more than one! The condo is incredibly luxurious and clean. It's so spacious that you wouldn't believe it's a condo. It's also very quiet, and you never hear the neighbors. The beach is just a short walk away, and the nearby ice cream shop offers delicious treats—going there became our nightly ritual before sunset, though the line forms quickly. The beds are all comfortable, and everything you need is provided. While the pool can get a bit loud with children, we visited later in the day, so it wasn't an issue for us. 30A Beach Girls provided exceptional service, including bonfires, goodie bags of treats, and even gifted a set of electric bikes for my husband's birthday. You have to book this condo! Thank you, Breanna and Hollie!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

The best experience!

This was the perfect condo for our 2 families of 4. The condo was equipped with everything we needed from pool / beach items to kitchen equipment. Beds were so comfortable! Condo was spotless. Redfish Village is just a few blocks north of beach, providing a quick walk to the most beautiful beach. Also great outdoor pools if you need a break from the beach. Love covered parking. 30a Beach Girls is the host everyone should experience! They think of everything and will go out of their way to assist you with anything you ask!
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10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Great location, convenient to the beach, incredible condo, 30a beach girls is amazing!

Easy check in, great location with easy access to all things Blue Mountain Beach, just a few blocks from the gulf and all of the fun things. We love Blue Mabel, Blue Mountain Creamery and of course redfish taco and live music. The porch was our favorite spot to people watch and enjoy the live music. Condo was spotless and beautifully decorated, the nicest condo we've stayed at. We love 30a Beach Girls and book with them regularly! This is probably going to be our choice of condo for awhile. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Viv R.

Perfection at Redfish Village

Pre-trip. The property-manager had great communication and we had no worries about things going into the trip. I asked if they had any boogie boards we could borrow/use when we were there. They say they did but they also pointed us to a great rental place that could provide us with more gear. Check In: Property manager's communication was on point: Sent us a welcome packet (a second time now MAJOR plus) with all the details, and this time including the lock box code for when we get in. When we got there and got in, they had some nice welcoming music pre-playing on the TV, thermostat was set to a nice temperature, and there was cookies, flowers, a handwritten welcome card all waiting for us! It was a great welcome that made us feel well... welcome! The Stay AWESOME!! Was treated to a bonfire. The condo was spotless and everything worked perfectly. The pool was never overcrowded and just an elevator ride down. The beach took us 8 minutes to walk to and was also never crowded. Communication during our stay was constant and helpful. We highly recommend and we will return!
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10/10 Excellent

Loraine S.

So many great memories!!!

Lazy Duck is a great place for a 30a getaway. It's so close to the beach. 30a beach girls spoils you and the condo was so comfortable and clean and again they were such attentive hosts. Their place has everything you need even beach towels. They held a bonfire 3 of the nights we were there and likes more addicts we went to all 3!! Planning on staying there again next summer.
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Excellent Stay!

We had an exceptional stay at Lazy Duck Retreat condo. The condo was very clean. The beds were comfortable, the location was quiet, everything worked as expected, and all went smoothly. The communication was great. We would definitely recommend Redfish Village and this unit. We also enjoyed Redfish Taco and Blue Mountain Creamery nearby.
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10/10 Excellent

ryan s.

Great accommodation

The Lazy Duck Retreat condo was excellent for our party of 8. The furniture and finishings were beautiful. The trash drop off was easy. Our family enjoyed the pool area after a long day at the beach. And the charging area for the golf carts we rented were fast, too. We would definitely stay here again in this particular condo and area! Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen N.

Comfortable, Modern, & Clean Like Home

Our stay was wonderful. The accommodations exceeded our expectations. And the accommodations and services were very well thought out, and if we return to vacation there is a very high probability that we will rebook This place again.
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

Everything was just how it was posted and better!

The stay at this location was AMAZING. Plenty of space for my family. Everyone enjoyed it and stated if we returned its gotta be at Lazy Duck! Pool area was great. Communication with beach girls was always simple and quick.
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10/10 Excellent

B. P.

Viaje maravilloso

Casa bien ubicada. 3 habitaciones cómodas. Zona social y cocina muy amplia, hermosas playas.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect condo for a beach retreat.

Great condo near the beach. 30a beach girls were very friendly and very helpful. A bag was left and I was texted promptly they offered to send it back. Condo is clean, roomy, and we had a great time. Safe area. Easy parking. Great sky view of the sunset. No complaints. Stayed with 4 adults including grandparents ...all enjoyed the condo. It suited our needs perfectly I would give it a 10. Highly recommend anyone reading this book it.
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

Wonderful escape!

We booked the Lazy Duck Retreat at the last minute when our other property became unavailable. The Beach Girls were extremely helpful and went out of their way to get us settle. The Lazy Duck is a beautifully decorated corner unit with plenty of room for our three adults and two active children. The extra space at the entrance was a great plus for storing beach things and putting on sunscreen. The children loved the playground and the pool was perfect. The walk to the beach is very short, but the bonus of a shuttle is wonderful when the kids get cranky.
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10/10 Excellent

Great spot even better customer service.

The lazy duck was great. Plenty of room for our big family and plenty of space to sprawl out and have other family members join us for dinner and hang out. The grills at the pool and corn hole on the lawn was awesome to have making it easy to entertain everyone. I can't say enough about the beach girls and how great their customer service was. They truly cared about our stay and wanted to make sure everything was perfect. We will definitely be coming back to the Lazy Duck and will try to always use the beach girls when we're are down at 30 A.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Amazing stay - newly renovated. First class!

This was our first stay at the Lazy Duck Retreat in Blue Mountain Beach. The condo was so spacious and fabulously decorated. Recent renovations are fantastic and obvious. The kitchen was well stocked and furnishings were coastal chic and also comfortable. The condo was conveniently located on 30A. Red Fish Village is a great complex. We could walk to several restaurants, shops, and to the beach. This was also our first time renting with 30A Beach Girls and we were so impressed. The attention to detail and little things stood out - from high quality towels to full bars of soap. Their communication and response time was the best. They even checked on us a couple of times during our stay to make sure we had everything we needed. We hope to rent again soon. Thank you to the owners of the Lazy Duck Retreat for sharing your piece of paradise.
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor N.

Great property and great hosts!

I appreciate the hospitality and support shown by Hollie and 30a Beach Girls. The condo was extremely clean and everything functioned perfectly. We had a great time at Lazy Duck. The communication was super easy and quick and the place looks exactly like it does on the pictures. The neighborhood is very conveniently located and very quiet! Loved the gym and heated pool. The beach was just a short walk away was there in under 3 minutes. The housekeeping staff were very friendly and professional. They changed linens out after we had family come in for part of our stay then leave. Loved that personal touch! Would absolutely recommend to stay there!
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10/10 Excellent

D W.

Clean/stocked home; perfect location; responsive management

Gorgeous condo that was very clean. We loved the walkability to the beach (the shuttle was nice to), ice cream, the health food shop and several restaurants. We sincerely appreciated the welcome drinks, yummy coffee, and fresh foliage in the kitchen. After a day at the beach, my son extends a heartfelt thanks for the supply of aloe for his sunburn, very thoughtful since we didn't have a car to go purchase some, thank you to Hollie and Joy! We will return.
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8/10 Good

Catherine D.

Great Family Vacation

Things that were excellent - the unit itself - the layout, furniture, pool toys and towels, kitchen setup, beach shuttle. It was all so nice and perfect for our group of 10! Things that need improvement - the wifi was very spotty and didn't always work. No cable TV.
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4/10 Poor

melanie g.

Bachelorette Party

Our Airbnb was cancelled 3 weeks before our trip, 30A cancelled our trip and rebooked our place and we were never notified. We yelled until we got someones attention, and that is when we got in contact with lazy Duck Retreat. We are thankful we even had a place. Most google reviews said that people had to go back home since there was no place for them. Our place was beautiful and very new. My biggest complaint is how guilty the owners made us feel. This was never our fault. We paid what we all agreed on 8 months ago, and we were not going to pay more for something that was not our fault. The decor was not correct, things were overpromised and not delivered. Communication was awful. We spoke to 3 different people and none of them were communcating with each other. We were promised by the owner a 3 PM check out, it was a little later due to decor. Cockroaches and spiders all throughout the kitchen and bedrooms and hallways. Overheard other families complaining in the pool about the management. I do want to say our place was large and WE WERE thankful for it but in the end, the process was absolutely horrid at 30 A Seaside. We were told at the beginning they could help with grocery delivery, bachelorette decor, shuttles and we ended up doing everything on our own except for a balloon arch and some bride decor. It was stressful, half of us flying, half of us driving. Not sure we would even have a place when we arrived. We received a contract a week before the trip with a huge balance at the bottom, we never signed it. We did not owe them anything, we paid almost a year ago and the original place cancelled and rebooked us to make more money. In the end, the whole trip caused a stressful vacation not only for the bride but for the party that went through so much stress. Michelle greeted us and had great information on restaurants and was helpful but in the end, the whole team made us feel so guilty for something that happened to us out of our control. We will never return to 30A.
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10/10 Excellent

John J.

Lovely place, lovely location, lovely hosts!

We stayed in this lovely property, perfectly located in Blue Mountain neighborhood. We came in to celebrate our daughter's wonderful accomplishment (and a few of her friends) of graduating from Auburn. This was the perfect place! There was plenty of room. We ordered takeout and ate on the patio and at the roomy dining table. We walked, with masks, to restaurants to pick up some excellent food. We walked to the beach and were able to socially distance and enjoy the sun and sunsets. The very helpful underground parking was greatly appreciated. We visited other villages, during our stay, concerned no one seemed to be in masks but it didn't stop us from wearing ours. The condo was comfortable, roomy and had all of the amenities for a family. It was very clean we felt safe that it was sanitized, we felt very comfortable. Hollie and Joy were helpful in answering our questions before the trip, and everything went well. We would come back to this place!!

About the host

Hosted by 30A-BeachGirls

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Languages:

English, Spanish