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Summer's Shell- Heart of 30A!

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Living room/ dining room combo. New sliding door and new windows 2023!
Living area
Queen sleeper sofa
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 677.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Seagrove Beach East
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • South Walton Beaches
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Seaside Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Summer's Shell- Heart of 30A!

Best Kept Secret On The Beach! Located on the Gulf Side of 30A!

Building #11 in Beachside Villas. First floor condo with great access, and convenient for getting to the beach. Our condo is one of the best values in the complex, and in the entire Seagrove, Santa Rosa, and Seaside Beach area!

Our first floor condo is a comfortable approx. 836 square feet in size and has recently been tastefully updated. It is well maintained, nicely decorated, bright, clean, and cheerful.

The condo has two bedrooms, a master suite with a king-size bed and a second bedroom with two full beds. The living room and each of bedrooms have flat panel TV's with HD cable service. The living room has a DVD player.

Rent bikes, lay by the pool or beach, play some tennis, enjoy shopping at the unique local shops and restaurants, or veg out at the condo.

Newly renovated 2023! New kitchen with quartz countertops, new sliding glass door, all new windows, and new hardiboard siding!

No smoking and no pets in the condo, please. Evidence of either results in deposit forfeiture.

*Minimum 3 day rental off season; weekly minimum during the summer

*Complimentary fast fiber wireless internet.

*Two pools (one heated year round), Tennis Courts

*Keurig, Washer & Dryer

*Parking for 2 cars

*Short notice cancellations due to weather will only be honored if Walton county requires a mandatory evacuation.

*MUST download the VRBO app to access the Hospitality Manager, which will send you check in instructions/info, rules, parking passes, etc.

*Stays of 2 weeks or longer will be charged double cleaning fee.*

HOT***AMENITY ACCESS***HOT: New this year, 2025, all guests age 13 and above will be required to use their unique RFID amenity bracelets to access the pools, the tennis courts, and to ride the beach golf cart shuttle. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. 4 bracelets will be provided for use upon arrival; each band has a unique serial number. There will be a $30 per missing wristband charge upon checkout for any missing wristbands. Please contact host after booking if more are needed.

HOT***Bike Rentals***HOT: New this year, 2025, all guests must register their personal bicycles with the front office upon arrival. If rentals bicycles are wanted, guests must book rentals from either Redfish Rentals or Big Fish Bike and Beach Rentals. All other rental company bicycles will be removed by the HOA.

**BEACH ACCESS INFO**

There are 2 great beach options near Beachside Villas:
• The new public beach at the end of San Roy Road
• Walton Dunes public Beach at Beachfront Trail


---Public Beach Access at San Roy Road
The public beach access located at the end of San Roy Road is a 3-4 minute walk from Beachside Villas (1200 ft), but 10 or so minutes from our building 11. It borders both Eastern Lake and the Gulf of Mexico. It is the recommended beach for Beachside Villas owners and guests. This is a large 2+ acre beach with plenty of room. As an added convenience to access this beach, Beachside Villas provides golf cart transportation to/from this beach from the Beachside Villas mailbox. Please note that you may not park cars or golf carts at the end of San Roy Road, which are subject to immediate towing. Beachside Villas provides transportation via golf cart service from 9:15am to 4:45pm every day of the week, from May-1 through Aug-31. The Beachside Villas mailbox is the pickup/drop off point on Beachside Villas property. The golf cart will travel to/from the San Roy public beach.
Wrist bands are required for golf cart transport (and pool) access.
---Sugar Dunes Beach
Sugar Dunes Beach is steps to the beach from Beachside Villas near Building 6. Unfortunately, the beach is privately owned on both sides of the boardwalk. Anyone may access the boardwalk and beach, but only so far as to walk from the boardwalk to the water, and then turn either left or right and walk to either public beach area further down, which are the San Roy road beach, and Walton Dunes public beach.
---Walton Dunes public Beach at Beachfront Trail.
Walton Dunes Beach is 3⁄4 of a mile from Beachside Villas if you use neighborhood roads but only 1⁄4 of a mile if you enter at the Sugar Dunes boardwalk and walk east (left turn off the boardwalk) on the beach to Walton Dunes. The route via neighborhood roads is a bit longer walk than other options, but is still readily accessible. Using the boardwalk to get onto the beach and walking to Walton Dunes is about the same distance as to the beach at the end of San Roy road. Walton Dunes is a Walton County managed public beach, available for use by all. There is public parking and bike racks nearby, if you prefer to drive or ride your bike.

*PLEASE NOTE* there are currently no beach chair set up vendors allowed to provide service to any of the beaches for Beachside Villas. We provide 4 back pack chairs, 2 umbrellas, and a rolling cart for guests convenience.

Property manager

Samantha
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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
Remember to bring crib, high chair, etc.
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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
CHECK OUT IS 10 AM. UP TO AN HOUR LATE WILL BE CHARGED $50 from deposit. After an hour, an extra nightly fee will be charged. Very firm.
Quiet hours 10 pm-7am. Pets not allowed; evidence of pets will result in damage deposit forfeit. Must leave condo clean; instructions are on fridge.
Wristbands must be left on counter upon departure. Missing bands will be charged $30 each. Bike rentals through Red Fish or Big Fish; no exceptions.

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 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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this condo is in Seagrove Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park 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

  • Seagrove Beach East - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Seacrest Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Seaside Beach - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Alys Beach - 9 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House & Bar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Summer's Shell- Heart of 30A! have a pool?

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

Is Summer's Shell- Heart of 30A! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer's Shell- Heart of 30A!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer's Shell- Heart of 30A!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer's Shell- Heart of 30A! located?

Located in Seagrove Beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Seagrove Beach East and Eastern Lake. Deer Lake State Park and South Walton Beaches are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy J.

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

Loved it!!

Great place! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place

Wish we could have enjoyed the pool and beach but thats what we get for booking in Feb super cute place and exactly what we needed. Will def be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe D.

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

Fall Break

We had a great time at this property! Super close to the beach and all the fun on 30A!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

The location of the property is perfect! Close to everything but not crowded like other areas on 30A. The condo is lovely, it has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anastasia I.

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

Roaches living there rent free

Roaches, roaches, and more roaches… living rent free
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN E.

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

Fam Vay cay

Great location beds comfy loved tile floors loved beach chairs loved outside showering station
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

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

Great Location

An awesome location and experience. We loved the area!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Fantastic location and condo!

My family (husband and 2 daughters) loved our stay! Condo was very clean, nice furnishings, and the location to the beach/gulf was ideal. Short drive or bike ride to shops and restaurants in Seaside was great! Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B., Mobile, AL

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

Thanksgiving Stay

Enjoyed our stay, while we were visiting family who own a house nearby. It was nice to have our own place to sleep, was very comfortable and clean and convenient. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary E S.

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

Great experience

We thoroughly enjoyed this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

great location for the beach

We loved our stay at the condo! It was clean, comfortable, and the perfect size for our family of 4. It was great being just a short walk to the beach. And having the beach umbrellas, the cart to carry them, and the backpack folding chairs all provided was huge. We'd be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grady H., United States

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

Grandparent/Grandchildren Annual Trip

We drove from Oklahoma and we were in awe of this friendly property so close to all amenities and the beautiful beach! The property manager went above and beyond with our needs. So clean and lacks nothing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Best Condo in Seagrove Beach!

We had a great time on the gulf, and we are convinced this area is superior to any other ..the condo was amazing, beds were comfortable, everything we needed was here, as well as grocery stores, restaurants and shops all easy to get to and convenient! Especially appreciated the host’s recommendation on places of interest and fantastic places to eat (don’t miss Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill), reasonable prices and amazing Happy Hour! We totally enjoyed our stay and would come back to this same property, and this breathtaking beach! Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sea grove beach

Owner and condo are both amazing! Owner is very helpful and willing to help. Condo is gorgeous and everything is brand new. The beach and sand is beautiful and 2 pools are in great condition. Our family truly had one of the best vacations ever! We will be back next year for sure! Thanks for everything!! Rich & Barb
Stayed 82 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect spot for a beachside getaway!

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Lisa W.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Fell Short on several things, read the description carefully not ideal location to the beach

Property looks larger online but unit was very tight for a family of 3 people. I can't imagine having a family of 4 or 5 in this space comfortably. It is much smaller live than in pictures so we were disappointed upon check in. In addition, the unit has little bugs in the shower, kitchen and bathrooms which were flying around pretty much the entire stay. Not good. The owner was quick to respond with the problem and had housekeeping come and spray right when we arrived the bugs continued during the stay so we had to keep spraying during our visit. The sliding glass door to the patio was always jammed difficult to get in and out but we managed to do it, not ideal to sit outside. The cabinet area where the pots and pans were located had a very musty smell which was not pleasant each time we went to cook. The beds were comfortable but tight in the bedrooms for larger suitcases and no hangers in the master bedroom closet to hang nice blouses or dress shirts. The building is also far from the beach so the walk to the beach is not ideal. Look at the map for building 11 and double check where you are actually supposed to be for the beach. This was a major oversight on my part as I was strictly looking for easy access. No beach service for the Villas so if that is important to you it's not there . The beach for the Villa's is much farther than you would ideally want to walk and if you sit on the private beach area you are told to move your things from the beach patrol. My family stays in 30A every year and this year we decided on Seagrove due to the quietness of the community vs. Seaside or Rosemary but unfortunately this stay fell short based on our tired accommodations, musty smell, location of the beach. We left the unit, spotless but checked out 20 minutes after10:00am to ensure we left the property in great condition and then received a call from the owner saying that cleaning service was calling her telling her we were late. The cleaning service never came to the door at 10:00am and when departing saw them sitting their car out front and was happy to take our left over drinks which we offered them but then reported us and now being charged an additional $50.00 for a later check out which did not affect their ability to clean this unit at all. The owner called my cell and left a message about this which we called back and explained but are still seeing this additional $50.00 charge which we are really not happy about.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

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

Great little condo

We had a blast on our vacation. The condo was clean, close to lots of shops and restaurants, and the property staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John A W.

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

Awesome

Great area with excellent beach access and minimal traffic.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

Great Stay

This condo complex was quiet, amenities were spectacular, and the location of the beach was awesome. The beach chairs were very comfortable and the beach is only a 5 minute walk from the condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great stay . Property well outfitted.Floors needed a better cleaning.

Very smooth and professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dolores C., Lee's Summit

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

Month of February

Enjoyed this condo in quiet, cozy neighborhood near beach & lake. Ground floor, covered patio & friendly residents. Comfy beds & owner was an excellent communicator.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna M., Ft. Walton Beach, Florida

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

Cute, convenient condo

We stayed at the condo for the Songwriters Festival. It was conveniently located and perfect for the two of us. Clean and well equipped. Check in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Beach getaway

Great location. Short walk to beach. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Samantha

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Why they chose this property

We chose to buy this property because we fell in love with the 30 A area, and it is one of the quietest stretches of beach around.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests