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Sugar Shack
Exterior
Living area
Comfortable, open living area.
Huge new smart tv and gas fireplace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1st floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second Floor Guest bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Third floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful 5BR home, private beach access 20 yards from front door near pool.

Sugar Shack is a beautiful beach home with wrap around 3rd floor balcony with spectacular beach and lake views.

It has amazing sugar white sand private beach access just steps across the street. It is in Old Florida Beach, a private gated community, located halfway between San Destin and Seaside. Old Florida Beach has a community swimming pool that was completely renovated last year, in 2022. There's a dock for fishing on Draper Lake, one of only 7 Gulf front preserved lakes.
Enjoy the open and spacious design of this Gulf front second tier home on a coveted corner lot, directly across the street from neighborhood beach access in Old Florida Beach. Watch the sun set from the top of the beach access, which enjoys one of the most amazing elevations and scenic vistas along the entire Gulf Coast. This is an extremely deep beach allowing plenty of room to spread out as well as a great and safe spot for children to swim in the outflow of Draper Lake.
Sugar Shack's large lot is bordered on its west side by a large neighborhood preserve, on which nothing is to be built and a new community pool next to that. Draper lake dock is just around the corner.
The interiors are bathed in soft sunlight from its southern exposure. Its open floor plan includes a nicely updated kitchen and new floors. In 2022 the kitchen counters and all 3 floors had bathroom remodels. Enjoy updated furnishings, a huge smart TV, and plenty of games for the family. It is in a family friendly, quiet, gated neighborhood on the widest private beach along the emerald coast.
This newly renovated, updated home boasts a huge master suite with king luxury mattress with access to the second floor balcony with cushioned chairs. The second bedroom has a king luxury mattress and adjacent full bath and balcony. The bunk room has full/ twin beds w/ twin trundle. The first floor bedroom has a queen sized luxury mattress and adjacent full bath. The third floor large observation room has a full bath, a queen sized day bed purchased in June of 2023 and a queen sleeper sofa with a new mattress replaced in June of 2023. The third floor room has a flat screen TV, mini fridge and wrap around balcony with amazing views.
The kitchen has brand new counters, stainless steel appliances and fridge with ice maker and filtered water. There is an additional counter top ice maker on the bar stand. All appliances and cook ware you may need are provided, including Keurig and traditional coffee maker, blender, toaster oven, stand and hand mixer for the bakers in the family. It has a breakfast area round table with additional counter seating for 9 for family breakfasts. The beautiful dining room seats 8-10 (leaf can be added). There are new HD flat screens in all bedrooms except the bunkroom. It has secure WiFi internet and cable. There is an outdoor shower making after beach time fun and easy. The gas grill was purchased in June of 2022. Grill utensils are in the kitchen. Chairs and toys are available in our large detached garage. Our community is 3 short blocks off 30-A and 27 miles of bike path. There is a 2 car garage and plenty of parking in a large driveway with a basketball hoop.. This corner lot is very large and has plenty of room for kids to explore after a day at the beach. This quiet, gated community is the perfect spot to let kids ride and run around. Goat feather's fish market and restaurant and Under the Sea ice cream is a quick walk or bike ride up the street, while Sea Side and Water Color are short drive down 30-A. Old Florida Beach is a very special place with the least crowded beach along 30-A!

Property manager

Karin Schwob

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Community pool, bikes, toys, basketball hoop.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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
This property accepts credit cards
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 9 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • 30A Bike Trail - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Seaside Beach - 14 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful 5BR home, private beach access 20 yards from front door near pool. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beautiful 5BR home, private beach access 20 yards from front door near pool. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 5BR home, private beach access 20 yards from front door near pool.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 5BR home, private beach access 20 yards from front door near pool.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 5BR home, private beach access 20 yards from front door near pool. located?

Situated on the beach, 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 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita K.

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

Great Family Vacation!

Great location! The house was fully stocked for cooking, and even the bathrooms had hand soaps! The house was big enough to get away from each other yet allowed for great family dinners and chats. The amount of towels was a god sent! The pool was wonderful! Beautiful house! Great host!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynda C.

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

Florida's best spot

My family spent a week at Karin's house on Old Florida Beach and it was absolutely spectacular. The house is spacious and comfortable and had absolutely ever amenity/appliance/accessory we could possibly want or need. The distance to the beach is unbeatable, and the proximity to the Draper Lake tide pool was great for the smaller kids who were a bit intimidated by the ocean. The neighborhood is lovely and quiet, the community pool is a delight (and heated!). The location along 30A is amazing (I could eat at the Snack Shack every day!) and I loved walking and biking around the area. The top floor has incredible views and the most comfortable day bed. If I could live here forever, I would!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony E., Dallas

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

Perfect house, perfect location

This was my family’s 3rd year in a row visiting Santa Rosa for an early summer vacation. This house, by far, has been the best home we’ve stayed in. It had everything we needed from spacious bedrooms to comfortable living areas. The balconies on each floor and the covered porch downstairs were perfect for relaxing on after a long day at the beach. Speaking of which, the beach was literally steps away down a private access pathway tucked away in the gated community. It was a marvel to see all of the beautifully designed homes within the community. The people in the neighborhood were friendly and great restaurants were within walking distance. We will certainly return to Sugar Shack in the coming years.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Austin E.

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

Sugar Shack/Old Florida Beach Review

This is our third time staying in Old Florida Beach. Great area for vacationing. Our house was located close to the beach with easy access to boardwalk. The home was laid out well and worked for our family. The upstairs room where our son slept did get hot most days so that took a little adjusting and we ended up utilizing a fan to help cool him down at night. The house was easy to access, but the keys only worked for the front door. While this wasn’t a major problem, it was a minor inconvenience due to the showers to rinse off from the beach we’re located on the side/back of the home closer to the back door. Overall, our stay was good and we recommend going to Old Florida Beach area for future vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic Beach House

What a beautiful property. The first thing I’d note is it has everything promised. What stands out is the quality of the everything. We spent a lot of time in the kitchen cooking as a family. The knives, pans, dishes, etc. are first rate not some second hand or leftovers like you see at a lot of places. You can grill - Weber - cook, bartend, or whatever and everything you need is there - even an ice maker. Second thing I’d note, like everyone we are looking on Google pre-trip. I thought the house - being across the street from beach access - would be a bit of a walk. google is misleading on this. It felt way closer to me than it looks online. This relieved my only pre-trip concern - how to lug all the kid stuff back and forth. Really no issue at all. It’s also much closer in person to the little shopping area. I short, easy walk. All in, this is a beautiful beach home, with quality of everything you need (did I mention the beach towels?) and want. Our family - Mom, dad, and five kids had plenty of space and had a wonderful week. I would absolutely return and it was well worth the money we spent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Katherine A., Atlanta, US

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our yearly Old Florida Beach vacation

My family and I have been staying in Old Florida Beach for the better part of 13 years. We love the area and love the neighborhood. This was our first year staying at Sugar Shack and we found it enjoyable! The house is large enough that our 4 kids (3 being teenagers) had space to go be alone and the common area downstairs welcomes plenty of space for all of us to hang out. We enjoyed the games and puzzles on rainy days and Karin’s garage is very well stocked with beach toys and nice bikes! The beds were all very comfy and the master tub is fantastic! The beach access is directly across the street, however it takes you closer to the Draper Lake tide pool, so we opted to walk just down the street to the other access, which is closer to the chair set ups. Not a bad walk either way. The outdoor spicket in the front yard came in handy hiding off toys, feet, coolers and chairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Great House, great neighborhood

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house is exactly as the pictures make it seem. It's well decorated and comfortable. We found everything we needed in the kitchen. Access to beach and pool was great. If you are looking for a quiet, easy beach trip this house is wonderful. There was a seasonal shallow lagoon(may 2ft deep) at the end of the boardwalk. We weren't quite sure about it at first, but it was PERFECT for younger kids to play in and close enough to the beach that we could keep our eyes on them. They caught crabs in it and played for hours with new friends. Already looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Yvette M.

The house is beautiful and well furnished. Great location Great neighborhood Owner is accommodating

We've stayed in the beach house 3 years now, with other family members staying in other homes in OFB. Great neighborhood for family reunions!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paula J., Atlanta

Wonderful house, perfect location!

Our large family of 6 adults and 5 kids under 7 had a wonderful spring break at Karin's lovely beach house. First of all, Karin was so responsive before, during and after our stay (she even mailed me a bag of expensive kitchen stuff that I accidentally left behind) which made our stay even more comfortable. My security deposit ($1000 is a lot, but I get it) was refunded promptly. I loved the location of the house. Next door is a community pool and across the street is the path to the beach. No busy streets to cross! And the neighborhood is gated which to me is always a plus. The house itself fit my family perfectly. One bedroom at the top level for me had gorgeous views and ocean sounds. It has a sleeper sofa which wasn't the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in but the peace and quiet made that not a big deal. The families with kids were all on the 2nd floor and everyone slept great! The bedroom on the main floor was perfect for my daughter who doesn't have kids. All in all this is one of my favorite 30a vacation homes that we've stayed in. I can't recommend it highly enough. Thanks so much Karin!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael N.

5 star house, 4 star community features

Our family of 8 (2 adults, 4 kids, 2 grandparents) enjoyed a weeklong stay in October last year. The house itself was great, it was very clean and felt like a modern home just at the beach. The downstairs floorplan is open which was nice so we didn't feel disconnected from each other, but the rooms on the 2nd floor were isolated enough that we could have privacy when wanted. The kitchen was very nice and worked well for the cooking and prepping that we did. The spigot and outdoor shower were nice for rinsing before going inside. We didn't use the 3rd floor but it has a great view of the beach from the balcony. The owner was nice and easy to work with and no problem getting the deposit back. The only downsides to our stay weren't the house itself but where it is. The neighborhood itself is very nice and is gated so we felt fine if the kids went around on their own. It is in a great location relative to other amenities around. We were looking forward to using the pool but it apparently was being overhauled as it was totally dug up. That was a bummer! We like the beach, but with little ones it is nice to have access to a pool too. We also found that the beach access was a bit tough on the grandparents. There are a lot of steps to go down and no real way to get around it to get access near the house. Might also be tough if you like to cart a bunch of beach swag in a wagon or something similar. I would have rated 5 stars otherwise.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Katie H.

Fantastic!

The Sugar Shack is a well appointed, spacious home that served as the perfect destination for our family vacation. It is comfortably yet beautifully furnished. There are bikes and beach equipment provided in the garage, which entertained the kids when we weren't enjoying the beautiful Santa Rosa beach right outside the door. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

dena s.

Great vacation!

We have stayed at Sugar Shack twice his summer and really enjoyed the area! House is very well decorated and felt like home. The owner is very accommodating. We would definitely recommend Sugar Shack!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Will be back to the Sugar Shack!

This is a beautifully decorated beach home with water views and very easy beach access. Was there with 8 adults, and we all were extremely comfortable, with plenty of room for all in beautiful bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Already planning a trip back with the kids! This beach is in a great location with easy access to restaurants and nearby towns. Loved the Sugar Shack!!

About the host

Hosted by Karin Schwob

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We love love love this beach! Old Florida Beach is a perfect spot away from busy beaches, yet less than 5 miles away from Water Color/ Sea Side and many hot spots along 30-A. Located 1 mile from The Shops at Gulf place; you can walk, bike or drive to nice restaurants, coffee shops, great boutiques, pizza, restaurants with live music, local art shops and summer concerts on the green.

What makes this property unique

Old Florida Beach is a quite and secure gated beach neighborhood. It is an easy drive or bike ride to many busier and more crowded beaches ( Grayton, Watercolor and Sea Side beaches) for a change of scenery, but we love coming back to our cozy slice of heaven at Old Florida Beach.

Languages:

English