Nestled in The Village at Blue Mountain Beach, Kriss Cottage offers a spacious retreat for up to 12 guests. Relax on the screened-in porch or unwind by the large community pool. With smart TVs and streaming services in each bedroom, plus a fully stocked kitchen and propane grill, this home provides ample space to comfortably accommodate your group.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Beach view
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
Blue Mountain Retreat – Golf Cart, Pool, Gym & Rec Courts
Kriss Cottage – Spacious Blue Mountain Beach Retreat with Golf Cart! 🚲🌴
Welcome to Kriss Cottage, located in the heart of The Village at Blue Mountain Beach! Perfect for families or multi-generational getaways, this retreat offers both a main house and carriage house, comfortably accommodating up to 12 guests. With a 6-person golf cart included, this home makes exploring 30A easy and fun.
Baby equipment available upon request: 2 Pack n Plays, stroller, and baby saucer.
Inside the Home
The main house features a spacious first floor with:
A fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and island seating for 3
Dining area with a large wooden table for family meals
Cozy living room with smart TV and plenty of seating
Full bathroom and mudroom with washer & dryer
Guest bedroom with two twin-over-twin bunk beds (brand-new mattresses) and exterior door access for flexibility
Upstairs:
Master Bedroom: King bed + Queen Murphy bed, ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo, double vanities, and private porch access
Queen Bedroom #2: Ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo
Queen Bedroom #3: Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
Carriage House:
Queen bedroom + full bathroom
Comfortable living room with convertible sleeper sofa
Outdoor Living
Step outside to enjoy:
Screened-in porch overlooking the redone backyard
Outdoor dining table for 8 + additional seating for 2
Propane grill for alfresco cooking
Outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach
Convenient beach gear storage in the mudroom
Community Amenities
Gated Community with added security
Community Pool (not heated) with cabana and loungers
Shuffleboard & Bocce Ball Court
Shared Fitness Center
Smart TVs in every bedroom and living room
WiFi, coffee maker, and Keurig
Full linen package included
Ring doorbell cameras at main house and carriage house
Pool Access: 12 wristbands provided. All wristbands must be returned at departure; $100 replacement fee per unreturned wristband applies.
Nearby Attractions
Blue Mountain Regional Beach Access: 0.5 miles away
Biking & walking trails throughout the community
Dining highlights: Blue Mabel Restaurant, Blue Mountain Bakery, Blue Mountain Beach Creamery
Additional local favorites: Mimmo’s 30 Italian, Cowgirl Kitchen, Red Fish Taco, Local Catch Bar & Grill, The Perfect Pig, and more
Parking & Policies
Parking for up to 3 vehicles; overflow lot available near community entrance
Booking Policy: 50% deposit at booking, balance due 30 days prior
Age Requirement: Must be 25+ to rent
Kriss Cottage combines comfort, convenience, and style in a prime Blue Mountain Beach location. Whether you’re relaxing in the backyard, exploring the neighborhood via golf cart, or strolling to the beach, this retreat is the perfect home base for your 30A vacation! 🌊🚲
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycles
Golf
Gym
Optional golf privileges
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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.
About the area
Located in Blue Mountain Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin and Baytowne Wharf are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grayton Beach State Park and Blue Mountain Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby. Visit our Santa Rosa Beach travel guide
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
58 min drive
Restaurants
Mcdonald’s
6 min drive
Black Bear Bread Company
5 min drive
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
7 min drive
South Of Philly
8 min drive
Mimmo’s
6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Blue Mountain Retreat – Golf Cart, Pool, Gym & Rec Courts have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Blue Mountain Retreat – Golf Cart, Pool, Gym & Rec Courts pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Blue Mountain Retreat – Golf Cart, Pool, Gym & Rec Courts?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Blue Mountain Retreat – Golf Cart, Pool, Gym & Rec Courts?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Blue Mountain Retreat – Golf Cart, Pool, Gym & Rec Courts?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Blue Mountain Retreat – Golf Cart, Pool, Gym & Rec Courts located?
Nestled on the beach, this Blue Mountain Beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Blue Mountain Beach and South Walton Beaches. Santa Rosa Beach and Justin Gaffrey Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Blue Mountain Retreat – Golf Cart, Pool, Gym & Rec Courts Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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Perfect home for our family of 9. 4 couples and a baby
The home was beautiful and the neighborhood is beautiful, quiet and safe.
Renting a golf cart made the short trek to the beach very nice. It was nice that every room had their own bathroom. We really enjoyed our stay and were sad it’s over.
8 adults and one infant stayed 5 nights. Cooked all dinners and lunches at house. Publix close proximity. Grill was great, could use some long handle grill tools. Description could include driving guest might consider bringing additional dish soap/laundry pods/trash bags/TP/napkins etc. We inquired about keurig which was onsite. Asked about a crockpot which was provide along with hot pads. Management group was very responsive to our requests.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
House is so cute and had everything we needed! golf cart was a life saver getting us to beach and local restaurants. beach access was close and easy. highly recommend to anyone planning a beach vacation!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was great ! Just what we needed ! The host was very responsive with everything I asked !responded with in 10 mins ! Now the apartment above the garage is not allergy went out but was fix as well ! Overall I had a great time ! Loved the area ! Golf cart was a plus !
There was so much room, we could have shared it with more people. There was an issue with the Wi-Fi on the first day and the property manager was very quick to get it fixed. We would definitely stay here again.
Steve F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Jenny Lee C.
7 Jun 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We had a great trip. The location of the house was great. There was plenty of room and described as listed. The golf cart was broken and they had us a rented golf cart ready.
Wow, this house was truly amazing inside and out. It was perfect for my wife and me, our daughter, her husband, and their three beautiful daughters. We have zero complaints.
The property was amazing! Beautiful neighborhood and not too bad a walk to the beach. Having the golf cart was definitely a plus! My family filled the house and carriage house and enjoyed Blue Mountain immensely. All the restaurants were delicious and of course, a visit to the ice cream shoppe became a nightly event.
2 families vacationing together. 8 adults - plenty of room. Close to the beach and restaurants.
The property is in a great location but could use a little upkeep attention. Property manager promptly responded to our concerns. LOTS of palmetto bugs inside the property.
We chose this house as a vacation spot for for my daughter and I along with three other mother/daughter duos. This house could not have been more perfect!! The location was so perfect and convenient. The neighborhood was quiet, and the neighborhood pool was a nice reprieve from the beach for the girls. The house was set up wonderfully with each room having its own bathroom. That was a huge convenience and time saver with 4 teenage girls! Communication prior to my stay was excellent! I can’t imagine a better place to stay in the area. Thanks for a marvelous vacation!
Jason B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Angie L.
22 Jun 2025
Family vacation done right?
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
When we arrived at Kris cottage for our family vacation the golf cart was right on the pad where they said it would be. The instructions on how to get in or clear and understandable. We stepped inside Kris cottage and it was beautiful. It was clean. It was wonderfully laid out beautifully decorated. The bunk bedroom was a hit with the littles. Any issue we had was addressed promptly and fixed. Our pool was closed for two days for some reason that the customer service at Sanddollar one helped provide us with an alternate pool to use even though that morning our pool was back open. We love the area never stayed that far down on 38 before The neighbors in the neighborhood were awesome and very welcoming.
Location is far from beach. Definitely have 2 drive. Oven never worked entire stay. Furniture was not comfortable and very dirty. Parking is a problem as driveway will only hold 2 vehicles. Window shade in 3rd floor bedroom broke and hit my uncle gashing him in the head while he was sleeping. We had to make the best of it.
The property management Maint manager, Thomas and his wife, were awesome. If it were not for their promptness and kindness, this would not have been 4 stars. The cleanliness was not up to par when we arrived, but the fixed the issues immediately. Thank you! Overall, the home needs some TLC. You can see where holes have been patched and painted, baseboards are all scratched up, etc. The TV in the living room is going out and the picture is terrible. We went to use the gas grill on the back patio and there was a squirrel nest in it with a squirrel currently residing in it as well. I would definitely use sand dollar rentals for our vacation again due to the service from Thomas and his wife, but would not stay in this particular unit unless the owners did a massive TLC overhaul.
1. When we booked the house in February, the description was “golf cart included”. But once we arrived, they said it’s $700 a week.
2. The backyard was not prepared for renters, it was very dirty.
3. The mattresses were in terrible condition, especially in the master bedroom. It was impossible to sleep on. It had a lot of huge yellow and brown spots.
4. The room above the garage smelled damp and moldy. It was impossible to stay there during the day or overnight.
5. The garage was locked.
6. There is nothing in this house for the beach like chairs, sand toys, etc.
7. The pool is clothing at 7:15pm which is very early.
8. Walk to the beach takes about 20-25 min.
I do not recommend renting this house for the family beach vacation especially with kids.
If you’re planning a beach vacation, you may want to think twice before renting from Sand Dollar One management company. We recently had a terrible experience with this particular company, and we’re here to warn you of the potential pitfalls. We paid a heavy cleaning fee, yet the home was in need of many repairs. The toilet seats were old and needed to be replaced, and there were multiple items from previous renters under the mattresses. The kitchen drawers had old food crumbs, and the coffee maker needed to be cleaned before we could use it, just to name a few. We also paid for a gas golf cart, but it was not provided until three days into our rental and they refuse to consider any reimbursement. The management company does not work on the weekends, so if you need anything, you’re out of luck. The rental was also very expensive compared to other rentals closer to the beach. The neighbors didn’t like the rental groups, and they complained of children playing outside, laughter unwelcome. It was clear that the management company didn’t care about our experience, but only about the money. Paying through Vrbo just ensures that you will not get a refund when it’s due to you. We have made this trip for thirty years, and this management company was by far the worst. We hate giving a bad review online, but this one was earned. If you’re planning a beach vacation, we urge you to stay away from Sand Dollar One management company.
We booked as a spring break to get our kids a reprieve from the Cleveland weather. We were very much looking forward to a change of scenery for the first time in over a year in quarantine. The house completely met our expectations and then some. With the exception of some dust and cobwebs, the house was very well-maintained & completely met our expectations.
The Pros:
The location was great, positioned adjacent to an entrance gate which meant we didn't have to worry about our kids (6, 4 and 1) encountering speeding cars/trucks past the house. There was plenty of room to spread out for my wife and I along with my parents. Bathrooms were very clean as were the common areas and no musty smells as can be common in beach properties. Our two oldest loved the bunk beds which they found to be one of the highlights of the trip.
The Cons
We vacuum our house daily and the lack of a working vacuum (Dyson v6 would not hold a charge) was an issue. Having come back from the beach and unavoidably tracking sand into the house was inevitable. We resorted to sweeping with a broom & sucking up with a dust buster. Wish we could have been more diligent with cleaning which we would have been happy to do.
It would have been nice to have a toaster in the main house as well as a selection of larger pots and pans. The house can accommodate a large group and it would be nice for that to be reflected in the ability to cook for that large group. Especially during this time when guests like us are still reluctant to do in-person dining. We cooked dinner every night and it was difficult at times to accomplish that.
No grill brush. Again, we would have loved to keep the grill tidier, but we couldn't find a way to scrape it after usage which we would have normally done.
And finally, which I recognized can be unavoidable, the CONSTRUCTION! The house across the street had a power saw going the entire trip. And around the corner was the construction of a new build. Literally putting up walls with pneumatic nail guns/hammers and saws running constantly. Not great for kid naps or the relaxing vibe we were anticipating. We did have access to leave, but there were vans, trucks, trailers & equipment running from 8AM - 6PM...literally all day, everyday.
To be clear, this is a 5-star review. We were blown away by the house and location. We loved the area & are already planning our return to 30A for Spring Break 2022 to experience all we missed out on post-COVID.
Property was good
Driveway was not adequate for amount of people.. 3 families
Home was comfortable and provided great relaxing environment
Carriage house was great ..less ice maker ,lol.
Closet needs some airing out I believe , I had to wash my clothes before wearing? Just a suggestion?
This house was in a great location. Trips to the beach were a short golf cart ride away. Loved the hidden murphy bed in the master, that was a nice surprise for us to have!
The home was nice, check in easy, walk to beach short. However, tv in master bedroom was broken for first week of stay, then washer broke and we needed to clean baseball uniforms and clothing for a two week stay and ended up spending $32 at laundry mat. The biggest issue were the roaches. They were all over including kitchen counter, master bathroom, living room, and downstairs bathroom. Returning home we made sure to leave out bags in the garage and empty all belongings outdoors to avoid bring bugs into home. An exterminator needs to be called immediately to resolve and for the price paid for a two week stay I do not appreciate having to deal with roaches.
We enjoyed the community, neighborhood and the little walk to the beach and ice cream shop. The house had everything we needed to make us feel like we were at home. The beds were comfortable and the house was spacious enough for everyone to spread out after a long day. We really enjoyed sitting out on the screened in porch at night after dinner.