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🐟Close to Beach 30A-Beachside Villas-The Starfish

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Beach is just a stroll away
One of the Two Beachside Villas Pools
Beautiful Santa Rosa Beach

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 673.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

🐟Close to Beach 30A-Beachside Villas-The Starfish

Top Reasons to Book this Convenient Condo: 

* Updated Ground Floor condo just 175 yards to Seagrove Beach!

* Two Pools, Lighted Tennis Courts 

* Snorkel the Sea Turtle Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Shuffleboard, Grilling Area, Community Lakeside Deck 

* 10 minutes to either Seaside or Rosemary Beach 

* Nearby Greenway Station - NEW Summer 2023!

* The Perfect Pig Gourmet Market, Old Florida Fish House, and The Big Chill nearby 

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*  

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!

The Starfish is a cozy yet well-appointed condo located just 175 yards from Seagrove Beach in Beachside Villas at Seagrove Beach! Enjoy the updates throughout the condo, including furnishings, decor and paint. This ground level unit makes your beach vacation super easy with no steps to navigate, a quiet paved road to walk to the beach, and a beach boardwalk over the dunes! With a King bed in the master and two twin over twin bunkbeds in the guest room, this condo comfortably sleeps 6. Each bedroom also has a private attached bathroom. The living area is open to the kitchen with a large sectional sofa and flatscreen TV for when it's time to relax. The full kitchen offers seating for 3 at the bar and a café table for 2. Just off the living room is your private patio for you to enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail. The community pool and tennis courts are next door. Located right in between Seaside and Rosemary Beaches, your options for dining and entertainment are almost endless. Come to The Starfish and discover the best of 30A!

Bed Setup: 
 
Master Bedroom: King Bed – Private Bathroom 
 
Guest Bedroom: Two Twin over Twin Bunkbeds – Private Bathroom

Beachside Villas in Seagrove Beach is a  low-density complex located in a quiet area south of 30A, just 1 block from Eastern Lake and offers three great beach options nearby. Eastern Lake Public Beach is located at the end of San Roy Rd, only 1200 ft from Beachside Villas, there is a seasonal golf cart trolley that will take guest to this beach. Sugar Dunes Boardwalk near Building 6 offers a beach access over the dunes. Sugar Dunes Beach even offers paddle boarding, beach chairs, kayaks, waterboards, bonfire services, and more available for purchase by Spyglass. Walton Dunes Public Beach is located at the end of Beachfront Trail. Community amenities include 2 pools, lighted tennis courts, shuffleboard, BBQ grilling areas, and a lakeside deck. Many fabulous area restaurants are nearby, such as Cafe 30a, Angelina's, The Perfect Pig Gourmet Market, and Old Florida Fish House. Find your perfect beach vacation at Beachside Villas.

AREA ATTRACTIONS:  
30A is a fantastic destination, the beaches are some of the world’s best with sugar white sand and emerald green waters. You will find plenty of beach accesses along a 17 mile stretch of Santa Rosa Beach. It boasts unique shopping, fantastic cuisine and the incredible architecture that makes 30A famous, there are activities for everyone; kayak rentals, bike rentals, paragliding, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, tennis -- you'll find it all right here. 

Seaside is a short drive away and is most widely known for being featured in the Truman Show with Jim Carrey. Its incredible architecture has helped to make it famous but also its faithful replication of the kind of seaside town that used to be common up and down the coast. Seaside has its own Farmer's Market, post office, Repertory Theater and neighborhood school. It boasts unique shopping, fantastic cuisine and the incredible architecture that makes Seaside famous, there are activities for everyone; kayak rentals, bike rentals, paragliding, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, tennis -- you'll find it all right here. 

Greenway station is 30A's newest destination for gathering, shopping, and dining in Seagrove Beach. Greenway Station features known retailers Wild Olives Tapas and Wine Bar, Pecan Jack's Ice Cream, Coast Hippie and YOLO Board + Bike, plus introduces Local Cantina Mexican Restaurant, Souper Jenny Coffee Roasters, Canopy Road Café, and more.

The Big Chill offers something for folks of all ages and tastes, from tacos and tequila, to wings, burgers and shakes, a stop here is quick, tasty and convenient, and comes with a side of entertainment at the outdoor amphitheater. It's a great place to catch a concert, sporting event, or a movie on the lawn.  

The snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Sea Turtle Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 783 feet out from the Grayton Beach State Park access, it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Sea Turtle Reef is at a depth of 12-19 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

Property manager

RealJoy Vacations
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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
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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

Important information

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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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Seagrove Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park. 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 - 3.3 km
  • Seacrest Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Seaside Beach - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Alys Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House & Bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 🐟Close to Beach 30A-Beachside Villas-The Starfish have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 🐟Close to Beach 30A-Beachside Villas-The Starfish pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🐟Close to Beach 30A-Beachside Villas-The Starfish?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🐟Close to Beach 30A-Beachside Villas-The Starfish?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🐟Close to Beach 30A-Beachside Villas-The Starfish located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa Beach condo building is located by the sea, just steps away from Eastern Lake and Seagrove Beach East. Deer Lake State Park and South Walton Beaches are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

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

Great Family Spring Break Getaway

Family of four spent a fews days here. Highly recommend. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Vacation

Overall experience was good, floor was an added bonus for getting to and from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sophia S.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay here with our family. Under the couch could use a good clean, my 3 yr old found some old chapstick and other treasures left behind. Besides that we enjoyed the shuttle to the beach, the pool, and relaxing at this condo. We plan to come back in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana F.

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

Great rental

This was a nice and clean rental in a convenient location on 30A. Getting in and out was easy. Close to everything! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari T.

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

Beautiful

Enjoyed the quietness and beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Beach vacation

Very clean and short walk to beach
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Anniversary week

Loved how close the place was to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy M., Arab, Alabama

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

Everything was great!

No problems! Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Wenona H., Grand Junction

Well equipped 2 bedroom/ 2 bath near the beach!

We loved our stay at the Starfish. It's beautifully decorated and well equipped with everything we needed for our week stay. Short walk to a clean, beautiful white sand beach. Great if you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of Destin but still close enough to enjoy the activities.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Ali S.

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

Cute Condo

The condo was very clean and well maintained. The only thing we were surprised by was; the closest walk to the beach was considered “a private beach” and we were not allowed to set up there. The other options were: take a golf cart (which the villas had a driver for) to one, or take a 15 minute walk to the other. The golf cart stops running at 4pm; so you have to plan your beach time accordingly. Overall it was a nice stay, just inconvenient having to go around the private beach areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kristi B.

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

So close to the beach🏖

The place had everything we needed and was everything they said in the listing. Our family of 4 had a great time. The beach was a short walk and just beautiful. You are still off 30A but much less crowded.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Brent G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

The Beach

Great visit and place to stay, ridiculously early check-out times that make the property impossible if you are not driving to the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sean F.

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

Beach condo

Overall the condo was great. Close to the beach and had everything we needed. Only downside was the bed was not all that comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Met every expectation!

This property is advertised perfectly - no surprises or disappointments. Great location, clean and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Starfish

Great place to stay. Close to the beach! Only problem was the Kuerig needs to be replaced and the kitchen faucet is real loose. Really enjoyed everything else!! Thx!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

carol d.

CRISP, CLEAN AND BEACHY

We loved staying at the Starfish and will stay there again in Summer, if it is available. Perfect size for two adults and two children! It is on the first floor and very convenient for loading and unloading your car. Only a few steps from the beach and very close to many good restaurants! My grandsons loved the bunkbeds!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Izabela F.

Ok.

The condo was cozy but nice. Great location to the beach. The toaster burns toast and one of the toilets clogs up.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

sallie K.

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

Great 3 Weeks

Beach was great. Condo was comfortable and had everything we needed. Rented bikes and was able to bike to everything (shopping, restaurants, ice cream). Nice to have the pools close. Office manager went out of her way to track down an amazon package. A plus plus!!!
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

amy n.

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

Review

Clean,cute,perfect size. The only complaint would be the option to check in earlier. As soon as the condo is cleaned it should be available to enter that day. 4:00 is late. Great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Nick K.

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

Great but…

I love that it is ground level and close to the beach. Our son loved the bunk beds. It needs a good old fashion scrub. It wasn’t the worst but it definitely could use a cleaning that hits more than just the service dirt.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

theresa l.

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

Beachside Villas at Seagrove Beach

My adult daughters and I stayed here for a girls week and truly enjoyed our experience. The bedrooms were clean and comfortable. The location was great, only a couple minutes walk to the beach. The only thing that we had difficulty with was the Wi-Fi. It was very spotty coverage and the TV’s would drop signal constantly. Really though, it was a small issue for us since we preferred to play the games provided when we were in the rooms. Overall, great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Rosa F.

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

Sons 14th Birthday beach pick this year

The beach closet to villa is private NOT for villas. The trolly on property will drive you to area to walk to beach and have beach access. However there was a waiting time since several people decided to go to beach at same time and golf cart only holds 5. No shade what so ever where you wait on ride to beach. The driver was AWSOME a sweet lady taking care of everyone waiting. The villa unit 1 needs new paint on walls & celings, new furniture in living room, new covers in master room very old. The structure of property not very good insulation since we could constantly hear the family above us. I did have an issue with a slidding door but managment fixed in a timly manner due to weather. Space in rooms are great size and bith full bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great beach - prepare for a 10 m walk to beach

Pros- my kids loved the beach / lake aspect of this area. 2 bunks in a room was a great set up. Adequate starter set of soap. Clean condo for the price with convenient first level. Peak season has a golf cart shuttle if you are willing to wait to get back and forth from beach to condo. 30a bike rentals and Kahula&cream were two great experiences the whole family loved. Cons - fridge thermometer was broken and showed fridge was not cooling properly but it actually froze and ruined all my produce. Management company didn’t do anything about this but stated the obvious to turn down the fridge and ignore thermostat. Bathrooms are tiny and need a refresh. Overall I would recommend the area but didn’t LOVE the condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Crystal H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Do not recommend

This unit had many issues. This unit had cockroaches, the tv was broken, the Wi-Fi didn’t work and the shower curtain was broke. Flooring was missing between bathroom and bedroom. The A/c and fridge didn’t stay cold. Would never say here again or rent from RealJoy Vacations. We tried to get a hold of them and they said someone would come out but no one ever did. They wouldn’accommodate our issues because they said we never told them, but we did. Terrible customer service, dirty and run down place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Lindsay M.

Haul to beach, And no real beach access

The pictures on this listing are very deceiving in terms of location to the beach. This condo has SEVERAL other condos in front of it as part of this complex and another building. You can't see the beach from this condo. Plus - we got yelled at two of the days there as there is a beach access but very small actual beach. There are two private beaches on both sides that you can't access and you'd either have to rent an umbrella/chairs to have front row beach access or put a tent up behind theses. Top it off with the fact that the mattress in the bunk room is painfully awful. You'd have to weight less than 30lbs for it to not be terrible on your back. Floors weren't clean / popcorn all in the couch/ under the couch. Wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by RealJoy Vacations

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Real Joy Vacations is a professional property management company located in Destin, Florida. We provide Vacation Rentals in Destin, Okaloosa Island, SanDestin, 30A, and Panama City Beach! Something for everyone! We have Affordable family rentals as well as Beachfront Condos and Luxury Homes with Pools! Grab your Swimsuit and enjoy the spectacular emerald green water and sugar white sands of Northwest Florida! By utilizing the latest technology to provide our guests with timely property updates and having maintenance available 24/7 at the tap of a button, we help to provide you with a stress-free stay. The cleanliness of our properties is a high priority. Providing keyless entries so you don’t have to fumble with keys is for your ultimate security. We price competitively, and above all, want you to enjoy your experience. Let us put the Real Joy into your vacation!

Why they chose this property

The Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida is an amazing destination for your beach vacation! Sugar white sands and emerald green waters await. Whether your idea of relaxation is people watching on a beachfront balcony or being right in the middle of the action, we can help you find the vacation property that’s right for you. Our maintenance team, on call 24/7, and our friendly staff will help you to have a wonderful trip!

What makes this property unique

Real Joy Vacations manages properties to fit all budgets! Whether you are looking for a beachfront location, a luxury home with a private pool, or would like a budget-friendly, walk to the beach option, we have properties in all shapes and sizes! Most of our properties come with the Real Joy Fun Pass, which gives you one or two free tickets to daily attractions each night of your stay along with unlimited DVD rentals. Our offerings are fantastic for families because they give you room to spread out. With substantially more space than the average hotel room, most of our properties offer separate living areas, full kitchens, and washer/dryers. Our guests can cook their own meals if they wish and launder their things if needed. You can count on the Real Joy team’s extensive property management experience. From our excellent customer service reps to our cleaning crew, we want you to have a wonderful stay.

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