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6 Bedrooms l Private Pool | Private Beach Access

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 21

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
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom #5

1 King Bed

Bedroom #6

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2 Ensuite

Bathroom #3

Bathroom #4

Bathroom #5 Ensuite

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

6 Bedrooms l Private Pool | Private Beach Access

Top Reasons to Book Playing Hooky on 30a -
* Private beach access
* Gated community
* Private balconies with views
* Large flat-screen televisions in each room
* Private pool
* Beach gear included
* Walk or bike to Gulf Place
* Minutes to Silver Sands Outlets, Baytowne Wharf, & Grand Boulevard
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Welcome to Playing Hooky on 30a, a luxury home nestled on the south side of 30a in South Walton perfect for large groups, small weddings, corporate retreats, and multiple families wanting to vacation together in paradise! This 3-story home sleeps 21 with plenty of room for everyone! With over 4200 sq. feet of a wonderfully laid out open floor plan, Playing Hooky on 30a offers large bedrooms, upscale furnishings, fully renovated and stocked kitchen, oversized laundry room with extra refrigerator, and three levels of wraparound porches and balconies to enjoy. Located just 250 yards to the beach, Playing Hooky on 30a is located in a less crowded section of the South Walton beach, along the bike path, and only a few minutes’ walk to Gulf Place Town Center. A large private pool is surrounded by nature with the pool deck offering plenty of chaise lounges and seating.

Upon entering the home, you’ll encounter a completely renovated coastal chic kitchen and living room with furniture, flooring, 65” Smart TV with DVD player, wine bar, fully equipped kitchen, with plenty of dining seating at a large table and the bar area. Also featured on this floor, an oversized laundry room with extra full refrigerator, and King bedroom with pull out Twin oversize chair and 55″ Smart TV.

The third story at Playing Hooky on 30a features a huge King Master Suite with a spacious sitting area with pull out Queen sleeper sofa and 55″ Smart TV. The Master Suite also features an en suite bath with large double sinks, stand up tiled shower and Garden Tub, as well as views of the tranquil 30a scenery. Another King bedroom on the third floor adjoins a full bath. A third bedroom on the third floor has a comfy Queen bed with a Queen pull out sleeper sofa. All bedrooms have wall-mounted TVs.

The first floor offers access to the pool and pool deck as well as two additional bedrooms. The Bunk Room features two bunk beds with Twins on top and Full-size beds on the bottom bunk – with easy access stairs for the top bunk! The other bedroom on the first floor offers a King bed and a large flat-screen TV and DVD player.

The pool can be heated for an additional fee.

Golf cart is available to rent for the entire stay at $120/ day + tax. ***Please let us know at least 48 hours ahead of time

**No access to the fitness facility

No smoking, no parties and no pets, please

Under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian on premises. Our minimum age requirement is 25 y/o. We require one parent for every two persons under the age of 25. A PARENT MUST BE STAYING IN THE UNIT AT ALL TIMES.

Property manager

Venture Found Vacation Rentals

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • 30A Bike Trail - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Seaside Beach - 13 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does 6 Bedrooms l Private Pool | Private Beach Access have a pool?

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

Is 6 Bedrooms l Private Pool | Private Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 6 Bedrooms l Private Pool | Private Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 6 Bedrooms l Private Pool | Private Beach Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 6 Bedrooms l Private Pool | Private Beach Access located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery and Santa Rosa Beach. South Walton Beaches and Justin Gaffrey Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

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

Mom/kids beach trip

We had a wonderful time and this space was perfect for our large group! Safe, clean and easily accessible to beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

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

Senior trip

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micki T.

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

Family Spring Break

Wonderful time with the family!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C., Emily, USA

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

Family Vacation

Accommodations exceeded our expectations!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hiwasse S.

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

Perfect vacation

The house was perfect for my husband and I and 3 grown kids and their familys. Plenty of room. Restaurants were within walking distance and beach just a few minutes away
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

Amazing Vacation

Loved the house it was perfect location and just so beautiful. We will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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2/10 Terrible

Aaron H.

Playing Hooky Stay for Mother's Day

Very nice place and awesome location. Will be back. Owners and caretakers were very attentive.

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

There were some minor issues that didn’t coordinate with how the listing was stated…but overall a nice place and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

lori l h.

AWESOME STAY

This is by far the best place I have EVER stayed in Florida. House is wonderful and large enough to have fun all in one room yet rooms for privacy. Easy access to beach, restaurants and can use amenities of the condos. Would highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Betsy N.

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

Gorgeous House and great location

Plenty of room for our group of 10. Pool was not as large as we thought, but worked out fine. Easy walk to the beach. Only complaint is for the money we paid, we had to purchase paper towels, toilet paper and there were only two kitchen towels for drying dishes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

sharon c., Huntsville AL

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

Multigeneration family beach trip

The property was very nice. The location was excellent- south of 30a with no road to cross. This is important for our family with children. They supply beach chairs, umbrellas, and toys. Our middle school kids ride the large flamingo up and down the beach all week! The beds were awesome-so comfy! The pool with the little water fall was a good size and fun.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wes F.

Beautiful spacious house steps from the beach

We had four families together for Spring Break - eight adults and eight small children. Everything about the house was great - big modern kitchen, multiple refrigerators, big bedrooms with nice bathrooms, plenty of pool and beach gear... and most importantly, lots of common areas to hang out in! The pool was perfect for the kids (especially HEATED) and only a three-minute walk to the beach with no roads to cross. We had a small issue with the cable and the owners were quick to resolve the issue. What a great place for a family retreat!!

8/10 Good

Vicki M.

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

Family vacation

Unhappy pool was not cleaned or working properly until 1/2 through. Terrible water pressure, could not take a shower and run water. Towel situation for a house this size was dismal. Had two towels in master bath where there were two adults and one child. Management was fairly quick to respond and communicate. Great location and it is a beautiful house. Met our sleeping arrangements.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Matt S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Could have been better

The location to the beach was fantastic, and the size of the house was perfect. However, upon arrival our house was still being cleaned and we were not able to get into the house until well after 4pm. Once we were settled we noticed food(pineapple & crackers) were on 3 of the bed sheets. Property mngt did provide new sheets but that obviously didn’t sit well with us. The pool waterfall quit running which seem to cause the pool to become extremely murky. The pool guy did come and fix promptly. We also had the refrigerator stop working, which caused a good portion of our food to spoil. Mngt. never fixed that and we had to utilize the laundry refrigerator. For the amount of money we spent I was expecting more, or things to work properly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammi L.

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

Wonderful family vacation

Loved the house, location and surrounding area
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

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

Florida beach stay

Management company on top of everything owners lead us to believe their were beach and pool toys and there was not but management company and a trip to Walmart solved our problems
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

William B., Tuscsloosa

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

review

Clean, large house, great location, house could be stocked with a few more minor necessities like salt and pepper shakers, but overall a great vacation and easy access/checkin- out
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

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

Great House for Family Vacation

This house was exactly as described. The short walk to the beach without crossing 30A was great. The private pool was enjoyed by all 9 family members. It was also nice that we could enjoy the community pool and jacuzzi. We had one minor problem and the property manager had it taken care of immediately. Could not have asked for better service. The house was located within walking distance to everything but yet felt isolated because of trees around it. Parking was perfect for the three families. I would definitely recommend this house for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B., Louisville

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

Beautiful home with a private pool in a great location

Beautiful home with a private pool in a great location. The house was clean and comfortable, property management respond quickly to small issue, we thoroughly enjoyed this day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Galen C.

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

Great location

Great location - short walk to beach and local shops/restaurants! Lovely house!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Rhonda D.

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

Great location, a little TLC would make it wonderful

Overall, the location is great in Gulf Place and we loved being able to take golf carts anywhere we needed to go. Beach is so close, and the second floor living area balcony was spacious with chairs to sit and visit. We confirmed in advance for the pool to be heated, and two days later the pool company came out and repaired the heater. It was odd that there is not a water line to the refrigerator in the kitchen, so no water or ice, however a refrigerator is around the corner in the laundry room. The BBQ grill must be replaced! It's a safety hazard at this point, and even after we cleaned it as much as possible, it was considered to be unsafe by our experienced grillmasters. Again, great location, but a little TLC would help elevate this home to be great, not just good.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kaye B.

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

Marriage of daughter on beach

House was beautiful and clean. We needed help with wifi and got immediate response from rental folks. Great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Just as shown

Pictures tell it accurately, beautiful place, great vacation spot. Parking situation is better than expected, no one else parked in the ten or so spaces right next to the house besides us. Tons of space. Everything was just as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Ron W., -

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

Summer vacation

Very nice house and grounds. Access to the beach was good and the house itself suited us fine. The only thing I would change was the seating in the living area wasn't enough for our group.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Cheryl G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and layout of the house

There were several items that needed attention. They were addressed during our stay. We were disappointed that the check in/ out times were altered causing us to loose two days of our 7 day stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Venture Found Vacation Rentals

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