Title: 2-Minutes from the Beach — Spacious, Pet-Friendly, and Perfect for All Families Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2-Minutes from the Beach — Spacious, Pet-Friendly, and Perfect for All Families Holiday home in Santa Rosa Beach with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65740000/65735900/65735872/34d993f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65740000/65735900/65735872/382774db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65740000/65735900/65735872/d53fb85a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65740000/65735900/65735872/2842b474.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65740000/65735900/65735872/e79fa6d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Gulf Place, 'Joy to the Beach!' is a beautifully constructed 3 bedroom/2.5 bath beach home that's just steps away from shopping, dining, and local art. With an open floor plan featuring kitchen, dining and living areas on the first floor, you'll love unwinding in this perfect beach getaway! Enjoy grilling in your private courtyard or take advantage of three bikes for guest use. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81995 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 2-Minutes from the Beach — Spacious, Pet-Friendly, and Perfect for All Families 30A Escapes presents... "Joy to the Beach!"  2 Minute Walk to the Beach Access Steps from Shopping, Dining, and Local Art at Gulf Place Private Courtyard with Grilling Area Sleeps 8 Guests From the front sitting porch, step into this beautifully constructed 3 bedroom/2.5 bath beach home and quickly realize what makes it the perfect beach getaway! The first floor features an open floor plan with kitchen, dining and living areas. The dining table seats six, with four additional seats at the bar top in the kitchen. Step out onto the back porch where you will find a grill and paved patio area, fenced in back yard and seating for eight to enjoy a meal together! Completing the first floor is a half bath and laundry room. Head on up the stairs to the second floor where you will find two guest rooms, the first has a king size bed and the second has two twin size beds. These two bedrooms share a bathroom in the hall way which has one sink and a shower/tub combo with a sliding glass door. There is a desk on the second floor landing, should you need to catch up on work during your stay. Enjoy the second floor balcony and two adirondack chairs. Escape to the third floor where you will find the master suite, fit with a king size bed and en suite with double vanities and a glass enclosed shower. The master suite has private access to the third floor balcony which has two adirondack chairs and the perfect place to take in beach breeze. Additionally on the third floor landing you will find a set of twin bunk beds for extra sleeping arrangements and a small game table for two.  The beach access is a Walton County Access called 'Ed Walline', just 400 yards from the home, and has public bathrooms! You will be in the ideal spot to walk to shopping, restaurants, grab a coffee, and even ice cream shops for the kiddos! For a cozy and convenient beach vacation reserve 'Joy to the Beach!' for your next 30A Escape!  Gulf Place Community Overview: \- Lively Beach Neighborhood \- Shopping, Dining, Art and Local Beach Boutiques \- Lively Eclectic Nightlife and Live Music \- Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals Blue Mountain Beach Community Overview: \- Laid-back/Low Key Community \- Neighboring Communities - Dune Allen and Grayton Beach \- Famous Blue Mountain Creamery  \- Open Air Upscale-Yet-Casual Dining  \- Timpoochee Trail Bike Path  Important Things to Know: 1) Travel Insurance is NOT included in our quotes. It can be purchased during the reservation process or obtained independently. 2) We DO NOT accept wire transfers for payment. (AMEX, Visa and MasterCard ONLY) 3) This property has 3 bikes for guest use. To utilize the bikes - a waiver must be signed before the code is provided to the guest. Additional bikes can be rented through 30A Escapes. 4) There is currently active construction behind the property. 5) Property has Rokus for Streaming Services.  ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Cycling nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 1,995 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59850000/59849500/59849411/51cf6ba2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaside Escape • Guest Favorite • Includes Golf Cart Dune Allen Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=59849411&PinnedHotelID=59849411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73030000/73027200/73027198/fec33f76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 MINUTES WALK TO BEACH - PET WELCOME - PRIVATE POOL - FENCED BACKYARD Dune Allen Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 35 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=73027198&PinnedHotelID=73027198&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90260000/90257000/90256983/c2fd43d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "NEW" Pet Friendly, One Block to Beach! 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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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property 161412 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.34919%2C-86.22931&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SkFth5oi1cnpogB6WT-Lam8Q0kM=) Santa Rosa Beach - Gulf Place 30A, FL #### What's nearby - Santa Rosa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Blue Mountain Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - 30A Bike Trail - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles - Grayton Beach State Park - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles - Seaside Beach - 14 min drive - 6.9 miles #### Getting around - Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Goatfeathers Restaurant - ‬12 min walk - ‪Local Catch - ‬15 min walk - ‪Palm Folly Hard Seltzer - ‬5 min drive - ‪Tom Thumb Food Stores - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2-Minutes from the Beach — Spacious, Pet-Friendly, and Perfect for All Families pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at 2-Minutes from the Beach — Spacious, Pet-Friendly, and Perfect for All Families? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 2-Minutes from the Beach — Spacious, Pet-Friendly, and Perfect for All Families? > Checkout is at 9:00 AM. ### Where is 2-Minutes from the Beach — Spacious, Pet-Friendly, and Perfect for All Families located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 2-Minutes from the Beach — Spacious, Pet-Friendly, and Perfect for All Families Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter M. 10 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing time and Amazing Location! We loved our stay at “Joy to the World” will definitely be looking to return. Location is perfect! ##### Peter M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole C. 23 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The property was very nice really close to the beach. Will most definitely rent again. The rental process was very easy ##### Carole C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan H. 13 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property. We enjoyed our second stay here! Beautiful house, well equipped, and perfect location. ##### Jonathan H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Joyful! This property was perfect for our family and very convenient to the beach along with easy access to all the many things 30a has to offer. ##### Lisa H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raymond W. 25 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Had a great time. Would recommend. ##### Raymond W. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh Anne R. 17 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place House is in a great location, as described, clean, spacious, well equipped kitchen, plentiful of beach items. This place won't disappoint you. I will be back. ##### Leigh Anne R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitchell S. 25 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Very nice place. Highly recommended! Will definitely be back!! ##### Mitchell S. 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