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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10221 sq m

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Santa Rosa Beach (Dune Allen Beach), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. .This vacation home is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Destin Beaches and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Seaside Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 13 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cantina Laredo Modern Mexican - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pool Heated winter and spring! Pet-Friendly 6 seat Golf Cart, Infinity pool!

**Welcome to The Journey Begins: Your Ultimate Beach Retreat on 30A! ** BRAND NEW 6-SEAT GOLF CART ADDED MAY 2024 WITH GPS AND SOUND SYSTEM AND PADDLE BOARD WITH 4 LIFE JACKETS TO FIT ON TOP OF CART!

Experience the epitome of luxury and relaxation at The Journey Begins, your private beach vacation oasis on the Florida panhandle's renowned 30A. Nestled in Cypress Dunes between Topsail State Park Nature Preserve and the Gulf of Mexico, this exquisite beach house offers a tranquil escape amidst stunning natural beauty. Our home is right off 30A so you can drive the golf cart on the main road.

**Luxuriously Casual Living: **

- Indulge in miles of sugar-white beaches and mesmerizing sunsets, just a short stroll or golf cart ride away from the local beach access.
- Discover a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by rare coastal dune lakes and lush foliage, with Grand Boulevard shopping, dining, and local attractions just minutes away.

**Impeccable Accommodations: **

- Step into a world of coastal elegance with designer furnishings and brand-new furniture throughout the entire home, creating a perfect blend of sophistication and comfort.
- The open floor plan on the first level welcomes gatherings and relaxation, while extra-large King bedroom suites ensure privacy and comfort for all guests.
- We accept two dogs under 50 pounds fully house trained. At the time of booking, please ensure $200 fee is paid and you message us with breeds.

**Key Features: **

- Sparkling infinity pool with Gulf views, hot tub, fitness center, outdoor seating, and fireplace for endless relaxation.
- Easy access to public beach access, just moments from your doorstep.
- Enjoy outdoor living with porch swings, patio furniture, screened-in porch with gas grill, and tin-roof covered porch with outdoor hanging bed. Seating in 3 areas outside so your group can spread out!
- Casual upscale décor with 13’ high ceilings on the first floor, creating a spacious and inviting atmosphere.
- Accommodates up to 12 guests with 3 luxury pillowtop king beds, 4 twin bunks, a King Koil air mattress, a sleeper sofa, and a pack-and-play ensuring ample space for families and groups.
- Fully equipped kitchen with ample countertop space, stainless appliances, grill, and everything needed for convenient cooking and dining.
- Beach amenities include chairs, umbrellas, an ice maker, boogie boards, sand toys, and a cooler provided for your enjoyment.
- Loft area with bunk beds and TV for the kids, along with two additional master king bedrooms on the second floor.
- Community amenities include beach access, two infinity pools, a full gym, and a golf cart for exploring nearby attractions.

**Additional Details: **

- Take advantage of our referral program and receive a 10% discount off your next stay when you refer a guest for a weekly stay.
- Pool heating is available during specific dates for added comfort during your stay. Inquire!
- Booking policy ensures flexibility and peace of mind, with deposits fully refundable if cancellations are made within the cancelation period.

**Explore 30A in Style: **

Discover the beauty of 30A with ease, as the closest 5 beaches are all accessible by the provided golf cart, allowing you to explore the area's pristine shores and vibrant communities at your leisure.

Book your stay at The Journey Begins and embark on a journey of relaxation, adventure, and unforgettable memories along Florida's stunning Emerald Coast!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this vacation home include barbecue grills and babysitting service.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Frank and Jamie Vasquez

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 2379 sq ft (221 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

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Pool Heated winter and spring! Pet-Friendly 6 seat Golf Cart, Infinity pool! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place we have stayed in 25 years
Everything you want..great house with the details that matter when you come to the beach, golf cart, bikes, plenty of outside seating, chairs and umbrellas for beach, kids book in house, ice maker for coolers, awesome screened in porch, board games and cards. Neighborhood is great for walking. Unbelievable infinity pool. Top Motch!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental home
We really enjoyed our stay at this home, the owners really thought of everything. Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great vacation
The house was perfect for our week long family vacation. It had everything we needed and more. The hosts were very responsive. The pool was beautiful and relaxing. There was hardly anyone at the closest beach access. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best rental yet in this area!
Best stocked home for sure in the area! As I travel regularly for business and have stayed in many many homes- this one has everything and you don't have to bring it all with you! GREAT location, gated, great pool and neighborhood for walking- super pet friendly and the home was SO comfortable. My daughter is pregnant and we brought the pups so it was very enjoyable. Golf cart convenient to the beach and no issues at all! Comfy beds/ games, books and just thought of everything! (esp the COFFEE BAR! WOW)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

R K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect stay!
We had such a relaxing and enjoyable stay at this property! The neighborhood is beautiful and quiet and the people are very friendly. Our favorite part of this house is their sprawling front porch! The furniture is very comfortable and the home is decorated beautifully. The owners provided all the conveniences: beach towels, umbrella, chairs, etc. we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience for our family!
Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The home was everything we could have hoped for. We loved the pool and the quick golf cart ride to the beach was great! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brant O.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July
Beautiful house that fit my parents and 5 teenagers well. Golf cart was a huge plus and allowed us easier parking in several of the beach access points. Community pool and workout facilities were nice for time away from the beach. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Love the location and especially the golf cart
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JeremyandJessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, cozy home!
We loved our stay at this gorgeous, but super cozy home! Usage of the golf cart allowed us to explore the area and pull off to look at all of the nature that surrounds the homes. The pool was amazing and we slept like babies! The owners were so kind and had excellent communication with us. We’ll definitely be visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Most Amazing Beach House
This was an amazing beach house! It includes everything you can possibly ask for on a beach vacation. The property was extremely clean and beautiful. Frank and Jamie are lovely hosts. We spent the weekend here celebrating my grandpa's 83rd birthday. The memories shared here will be cherished forever.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two weeks of complete R&R
We enjoyed staying 2 weeks at The Journey Begins. Jamie and Frank were great host. Their home is beautiful!!! Can’t wait to book with them again.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love This Beach House!!
We were impressed with this house the minute we walked in the door. It was beautiful, with very comfortable with high quality furnishings, beds and linens. The kitchen was very well stocked and the owners had everything you could want for the beach. The beach is only a 4 minute golf cart ride with abundant parking and restrooms available. Oh, and they bought and delivered a new golf 6 seat cart while we were there! Loved the sunrises on the huge front porch and sunsets at the pool overlooking the state forest with views. The owners were very responsive to all inquiries and had many helpful tips. We would highly recommend this home and we would definitely stay there again when visiting 30A!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect beach getaway
Lovely home that our family kept saying “this house is so cute”. Easy to get to and from the beach, wonderful location, communicative owners, and just a wonderful week! Would recommend and would come back every day of the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!
We loved this property! The house was even nicer than the pictures made it seem. We had everything we needed and more and the location was perfect. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great time!
Everything was as advertised and Jamie did a great job of getting us checked in and making sure our stay was enjoyable…. Location was great… close to the beach, restaurants and to the pool and hot tub when needed. Would definitely go back if we’re heading to the north gulf coast again. Great stay. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in beautiful neighborhood!
This home was so cozy and beautiful with plenty of space for our teens and us. We loved the workout room and amazing pool/hottub in the neighborhood and were able to easily drive to several beaches for the day. Really cool neighborhood and house, would stay again and the hosts are wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring vacation
Loved the home and location, plenty to do, clean, with everything g we needed for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W., Franklin TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Santa Rosa Beach/30A
This property had everything that you could need or want. We loved our stay there. The property managers are excellent and the home is beautiful.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy E., Greensburg, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Winter Escape
We stayed for 6 weeks with our 2 pups. The neighborhood was quiet and beautiful...very close to great walking trails. The house had everything we needed and then some. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. We will be back!!
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in beautiful community!
We enjoyed the home on a multigenerational trip over the holidays. The home was very clean and well equipped. My children loved the reading nook and bunk beds. We really enjoyed nature walks throughout the community. Home is really close to both 30A and Sandestin beach, restaurants, and shopping.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
White (sand) Christmas
Lovely property and it was even decorated for Christmas! Beds were comfy and lots of space for everyone. We took our dogs who really enjoyed walking around the neighborhood (there were dog bags and trash cans placed around for convenience). We saw a family of deer on all our morning walks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KRISTOFFER B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place and Ease of Stay
Was great. Different more secluded area of 30A but we thoroughly enjoyed it. Owners had thought of everything for the experience
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela H.

Beach Vacation
We had a wonderful time. The house was definitely set up for entertaining. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
This was our second time staying "The Journey Begins" and it did not disappoint. The layout and feel of the home are excellent. The location is perfect, close to the beach and in a quiet well kept neighborhood. Having a golf cart is fun and extremely convenient. Frank and Jamie are incredibly quick to respond to any needs and are great hosts. This is our favorite VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruma K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach vacation
Awesome stay! Will definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023