Title: Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach! 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 condo # Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach! ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63950000/63947300/63947248/9a1641d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher, dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63950000/63947300/63947248/6b8367a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63950000/63947300/63947248/9b938b64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63950000/63947300/63947248/fab9a2cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63950000/63947300/63947248/77ba6247.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the Gulf Coast at Sandcastles by the Sea 402, a charming condo rental in Blue Mountain Beach. Unwind on your private balcony with coastal breezes and warm sunlight or gather in the cozy living room with a flatscreen TV. Take advantage of community amenities like a pool, BBQ grills, and nearby beach access. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire condo 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81536 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pool - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach! Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - Sandcastle living is the best way to spend a beach vacation! Sandcastles by the Sea is a quaint condo rental located in Blue Mountain Beach on Scenic Highway 30A. Only a short distance from the crystalline shores of the Gulf Coast, it is the ideal place for a relaxing coastal vacay. The condo’s interiors feature sand-toned walls and coastal decor, which keep your mind in the beach zone. With three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and comfortable living space, this vacation rental can accommodate up to eight visitors. An open living room creates a cozy gathering place on the main floor. It features a seating area made up of a beige sleeper sofa, a matching love seat, and a patterned armchair situated around a rug and drink table. The arrangement faces a flatscreen TV mounted above an elegant credenza. A set of sliding glass doors filter in warm sunlight and lead to a breezy balcony. A raised table and four chairs create a relaxed place for guests to enjoy the Florida air and coastal breezes. The balcony extends across the front of the condo to the dining area, where another set of glass doors lead back inside. The colorful dining room features a glass-topped table, six chairs, and a hanging chandelier. A large, open kitchen overlooks the dining and living rooms. It includes a breakfast bar with three raised chairs, granite countertops, and everything needed for fun culinary delights. Upstairs, the cottage-style master bedroom has a king-size bed, bedside tables and dressers, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, and access to a romantic balcony. Both guest bedrooms offer a relaxed feel. Each has a queen-size bed, a flatscreen TV, and share a full hall bath with a tub-shower combination. In addition to comfortable accommodations, guests who stay at Sandcastles by the Sea enjoy other perks. You have access to a community pool, as well as BBQ grills. The beach access is only a couple minute walk from the rental. Blue Mountain Beach itself is also the perfect setting for a beach vacation, featuring a laidback atmosphere with convenient shops and restaurants. Local and visitor favorites include the Blue Mountain Beach Creamery and For the Health of It. Its central location places beach vacationers near other Scenic Highway 30A communities, each of which boasts its own unique stores, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, bars, seasonal festivals, and outdoor concerts. First Floor: Covered Parking. Second Floor: Living Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa and Balcony Access, Kitchen, Dining, Powder Room, Laundry. Third Floor: King Master Bedroom with Walk-In Shower and Balcony Access, Queen Bedroom with Balcony Access, Hall Bath with Tub/Shower Combo, Queen Bedroom with Balcony Access. \*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies. An e-signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,536 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29950000/29947200/29947196/d6cd418d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cassine Dream: 3BR, Gulf Views, Pools, Tennis, 150 Yds to Beach Seagrove Beach - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 161 reviews £312 includes taxes & fees 1 Oct - 2 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-01&endDate=2025-10-02&selected=29947196&PinnedHotelID=29947196&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87590000/87588600/87588580/c5641332.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Second floor coastal condo with pool & hot tub access, WiFi, central AC, and W/D Dune Allen Beach - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=87588580&PinnedHotelID=87588580&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105540000/105532600/105532545/9068be83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pinewood30A Santa Rosa Beach - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 5 reviews £269 includes taxes & fees 3 Oct - 4 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=105532545&PinnedHotelID=105532545&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68300000/68292300/68292276/79ebe87f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Villa South of 30A - 1 Minute Walk to Seagrove Beach Seagrove Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 69 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=68292276&PinnedHotelID=68292276&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83420000/83419800/83419704/912416a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Redfish Village by SVR Blue Mountain Beach - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=83419704&PinnedHotelID=83419704&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44130000/44128500/44128484/4ffe9a80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous, private, coastal home w/ a shared pool, fitness room Blue Mountain Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 7.0 Good 35 reviews £270 includes taxes & fees 4 Oct - 5 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=44128484&PinnedHotelID=44128484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113070000/113062200/113062172/7e3ba6c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hidden Haven at Hidden Lake 211 Santa Rosa Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 4 reviews £262 includes taxes & fees 1 Oct - 2 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-01&endDate=2025-10-02&selected=113062172&PinnedHotelID=113062172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70980000/70978700/70978630/f082405e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Haven- Beachside condo - 4 minute walk to sand! 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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 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 1638 Condo ## About the area Located near the beach, this condo is in Blue Mountain Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Blue Mountain Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Santa Rosa Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Rosa-Beach.dx183118) [View more Condo rentals in Santa Rosa Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Rosa-Beach-Condos.d183118-aaCondos.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C30.33926%2C-86.20200&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=J-nTM2PbXIoFBrDcK5QKrQOXjJg=) Blue Mountain Beach, FL ### What's nearby - Blue Mountain Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Santa Rosa Beach - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles - Grayton Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles - 30A Bike Trail - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles - Seaside Beach - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles ### Getting around - Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 51 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Shunk Gulley - ‬6 min drive - ‪Goatfeathers Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Local Catch - ‬4 min drive - ‪AJ's Grayton Beach - ‬5 min drive - ‪Coffee Shoppe At 30A - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach! located? > Located in Blue Mountain Beach, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Blue Mountain Beach and Justin Gaffrey Gallery. CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery and Santa Rosa Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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