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☀️30A Home-Carriage House + Bikes-Coastal Joy 30A

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Gorgeous 5BR/4.5BA home in the Highland Parks community
Beautiful large balconies
Welcome to Coastal Joy
Ed Walline Beach access has wheelchair ramp
Gorgeous community pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12230.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Carriage House Studio

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

☀️30A Home-Carriage House + Bikes-Coastal Joy 30A

Top Reasons to Book this Beautiful Home! 

* Luxury Home w/ Private Carriage House

* 1st Fl is Wheelchair Accessible w/Ramp and Roll in Shower

* Custom Millwork and Cabinetry; Viking appliances; NEW Flooring

* NEW Street-Legal, 6-Seater Golf Cart - Optional $75/Nt ($500 refundable deposit required)

* 6 Bikes Included

* Blue Mountain Beach Access- .9 miles (parking, restrooms and seasonal lifeguards)

* Wheelchair Accessible, Ed Walline Public Beach access, is 1.6 miles

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

* Pool w/Waterfall (Seasonally heated starting in March), Hot Tub, Gazebo, Community Grilling Area, 360-Observation Tower

* Close by Redfish Village and Gulf Place Town Center!

* Under 1 mile to Blue Mountain Beach Creamery

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service 

*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.* 

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs January 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 carriage house has a private entrance and is available for rent as a studio apartment November thru February. Please contact us directly to book.*

Coastal Joy on 30A is a gorgeous 5BR/4.5BA home in the Highland Parks community of Blue Mountain Beach, just off Hwy 30A. Under 1 mile to the beach, this stunning home features a bright, airy feel with gorgeous hardwood flooring, spacious patio and balcony, 12ft ceilings and custom millwork and cabinetry. When not enjoying the fabulous local restaurants nearby, fire up a home-cooked meal on the Viking gas stove! The main house offers 4 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Each bedroom features a flat screen TV, and the 2nd floor has new wood floors throughout. Additionally, there is a carriage house studio above the garage with a private entrance, a queen bed, full bathroom, and kitchenette. The spacious driveway and turnaround space allows ample room for everyone. Relax on the shaded porch and balcony in Adirondack chairs or take a short walk over to the pool pavilion for the world-class pool, viewing tower, grilling and entertainment. The new, burgundy 6-Seater Golf Cart is street legal and a huge convenience for this neighborhood. You can head to the beach or grab a treat at the Blue Mountain Beach Creamery! 

Don’t let a wheelchair keep a family member or friend from joining you at the beach. Luxury Coastal Joy on 30A has been updated to be wheelchair accessible. Guests will enjoy easy access to the home and front porch with the newly installed wheelchair accessibility ramp. The first floor bath has been converted to a walk in shower that a wheelchair can easily access. Bring the whole family and make vacation memories of a lifetime at Coastal Joy on 30A!

Highland Parks is the newest neighborhood in Blue Mountain Beach featuring a fantastic neighborhood pool with a waterfall, hot tub, gazebo, fire pit, snack bar, and observation tower. The area is the highest point in South Walton County and surrounded by great eateries and local eclectic shops. Highland Park is perfectly situated between Redfish Village and Gulf Place Town Center on Hwy 30A! The neighborhood is adjacent to Forest Preserve biking and hiking. Enjoy dining at local favorites The Perfect Pig, Red Door, Local Catch, or Basmati's. Check out the local art scene at Justin Gaffery’s art gallery.

Ed Walline Regional Beach Access is ADA accessible, and has two picnic shelters, parking, restrooms, beach wheelchairs and lifeguards during peak season. Located at the intersection of Scenic 393 and Scenic 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, just across the street from Gulf Place rentals, shopping, and dining. It's also a great place to spot surfers and dolphins, with a two-story viewing platform overlooking the beach and gulf.

The Bed Setup: 

1st Floor 

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

2nd Floor

Master Bedroom: King Bed

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom: 2 sets of Twin Bunks

Carriage House Studio w/ Queen Bed

*Parking only available for 4 vehicles in the home's designated paved driveway. Street parking is not allowed. Violations are strictly enforced by the HOA.*

Area Attractions: 

This is a fantastic location with Gulf Place Town Center only 1.5 miles to the West and Watercolor, Grayton Beach, Seaside, Seacrest and Rosemary Beach just minutes away to the East. Biking is a great activity to enjoy as the scenic bike path meanders along 30A. Bike over to Blue Mountain Beach Creamery for some homemade scoops that will have your taste buds coming back! You'll have an array of dining options to choose from! 

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.

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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Amenities

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Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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

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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 Blue Mountain Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Blue Mountain Beach and Santa Rosa Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Travelling with kids? Consider Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Blue Mountain Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • 30A Bike Trail - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Seaside Beach - 11 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪AJ's Grayton Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Shoppe at 30A - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does ☀️30A Home-Carriage House + Bikes-Coastal Joy 30A have a pool?

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

Is ☀️30A Home-Carriage House + Bikes-Coastal Joy 30A pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ☀️30A Home-Carriage House + Bikes-Coastal Joy 30A?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☀️30A Home-Carriage House + Bikes-Coastal Joy 30A?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ☀️30A Home-Carriage House + Bikes-Coastal Joy 30A located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Justin Gaffrey Gallery and Blue Mountain Beach. Santa Rosa Beach and South Walton Beaches are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brooks H.

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

Good week

Overall an OK place except for the carriage house which had a strong mildew smell. Internet was not consistent. Finding a beach access with parking was very difficult. The coffee pot would not brew a full pot. It stopped at about two cups. The bottom of the grill was completely rusted out so it was difficult to cook on. The propane tank for the grill was empty and we to go get it filled so dinner was really late the first night. The a/c wasn’t the greatest. The house could benefit from two separate systems since it is a two story house. The bathroom access for the fourth bedroom was down the hall and through the third bedroom. Ok for family but not ideal for non- family guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Good location.

Having the cottage house above the garage allowed our teenagers space from our younger children who go to bed early. Great floorplan. The driveway was a huge challenge. Very narrow… only one car width so we were constantly shuffling cars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Adam T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, we experienced unnecessary challenges

We just returned from our stay here, I really wish I could give it a 5 star rating. The place is clean and well decorated, very roomy. We had a group of 9 and were very comfortable. We got the golf cart which was very helpful, the bikes were great, overall we really liked the place. Our problems came in form of the management and experience with some other things. We got there and could not get in the garage for the golf cart. It took several messages between us the management company to get the access needed. We missed having it our first night. The TV's were a challenge. Several would not connect to the Wifi network leaving them unusable. In the kids room the remotes were paired wrong so the remotes worked both TV's making it difficult to work. We were interrupted by the management twice in one day for new tags for the golf cart. We were on the beach one day and had to leave to get the cart back, very disappointing. Then we got a message that there would be AC service on Friday. I reached out to the management company who told me to disregard but on Friday morning the AC people showed up anyway. It took them hours and we had no access to the Carriage house during that time. I feel like all of this could have been managed better. Other that these issues great place. Beware of the management company though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Magen Y.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

So bummed.

I really wanted to love this place, but it was so hard. (As a real estate investor I want to preface that many of my qualms, deal with the short-term property management company. Most items do not deal with the physical property, only the maintenance of the listing.) Night one- I found roaches in the kitchen cabinets. Asked for sticky traps, as I preferred they not spray pesticides while my infant was in the home. They brought sticky fly tape. Needless to say, it didn't work. We also cleaned 3 partially emptied Miller lite cans off of the front porch, silverware and trashbags out of the front lawn and multiple discarded clothing tags out of the master bathroom. Night two- Our friends in the carriage house embarrassingly relayed that they had to clean up a used tissue and bathing suit crotch liners out of their bathroom. So that was pretty mortifying, for everyone involved. Night three- Still no wifi in the carriage house, so we reached out to the property management company yet again. By email they notified there was a separate modem and password, by phone they swore there was no such second modem or password. This continued for all six days, with no resolution. No wifi, also meant no accessible tv in the carriage house. Day four- We attempted to gain access to the golf cart that was advertised in the original listing, but we were unable to gain access to the garage. Day five- We hosted a gathering for my mothers 57th birthday party at the condo and were reported to the HOA for having 2 parked vehicles in front of the condo. So the party guests were forced to pause dinner and find alternate parking for their vehicles. Nothing says happy birthday, like some cold lasagna! Day six- I'm just absolutely done speaking to the property management company and hey if nothing else, I know which company we will not be using for our short-term rentals!! So this was just a very thorough interview process. If the owners consider an alternate property management company, I would recommend this condo as the only issue we encountered with the physical property was the lack of parking availability. The main issues RealJoy must combat ,are communication and cleanliness. I wish the owners much success.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Richard W.

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

Beach Thanksgiving

Comfortable place. We had intended to have more attendees so we had extra room. Bikes were a nice touch--allowing ride to the beach, etc. [We did not rent the golf cart]. Weather was ok for November. Beach supplies [canopy, mats, chairs] were a key item. Neighbors were occasionally loud--not really something which can be controlled. Kitchen had adequate cooking supplies [pots/pans etc.] but no pot holders/oven mitts/limited kitchen towels. Overall, an enjoyable week. Would rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Perfect property for large families or 2 families vacationing together

We loved our time at this property. The kitchen was very well stocked for cooking meals. All of the rooms were well put together and a great size. Carriage House was perfect for 2nd family, allowing for welcome privacy when vacationing with a large group. Bikes were great and came in handy getting to the beach. Golf Cart was also great to have but needed a little mechanical TLC. Beautiful community with great pool. Only recommendation would be for the exterior to have a good power washing and some mini blind repairs/replacements. Overall, very pleased with this property and would 100% stay their again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Ashlea A.

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

Overall a great place to stay!

Great location and access to two beautiful beaches! Rating cleanliness a 4/5 star because we had a 12 month old crawling around and the floors had quite a bit of large dust flurries we had to sweep upon arrival and we also had to air out carriage house due to mildew smell. Overall stay was great and definitely will stay again! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Tony D.

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

A few minor issues. All dealt with promptly

We did a family reunion with my children and grandchildren. Neighborhood is nice. The neighborhood pool was so nice the grandchildren (5-8) slightly preferred it to the beach. Beach is a mile away. There’s a decent pathway for most of that, plus a short bit on a quiet street. So walking is nice, because there isn’t so much beach parking. The golfcart in the photo was in the shop this week, so we didn’t use it. And it costs $75/day anyway. Had some minor issues getting one stove and the oven burners to light. The caretaker came almost immediately. He confirmed the issue, then sent for an appliance repairman - who came on Sunday afternoon. Stove was fixed promptly(an adjustment) and the oven chose to light by itself (it has an intermittent issue and also took several tries to light at the end of our week. We did have a minor scare when we found a (very much non-lethal) Florida scorpion in the over-garage suite bathroom. Management came promptly and was very helpful while they called out the exterminator. Everyone was amazed as they are apparently extremely rare. I killed it easily, so it’s gone now. :-) Plenty of beach toys in the garage. We asked for - and got - some additional dishwasher soap. We appreciated that as we flew in and had to purchase everything. There’s a Publix grocery store about 10 minutes away and a gas station/convenience store about a minute down the road for last minute items. The porch is really nice for coffee after an early morning run.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

93 Gulfview Circle Santa Rosa Beach Florida

Our stay at 93 Gulfview Circle was wonderful, and we all agreed we would never want to stay any where else. Your reputation is well deserved as superior beach vacation rental company. The house was beautiful, comfortable, ideally located. The amenities were excellent, and we were all so impressed with all the supplies in the kitchen, dining/living area, bedrooms and bathrooms. We loved cooking in the kitchen with the Viking oven. No expense was spared to make sure the house was perfectly equipped to please the most discriminating guests. Kudos and thank you again for your prompt replies and valuable service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

David N.

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

Family Vacation

Few minor maintenance issues at check-in which were handled. Unfortunately, the golf cart was in the shop and unavailable. The trip would have been more enjoyable with it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian A., Marietta, Georgia

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

Nice Place

We loved this house, the neighborhood was great, the location was good, loved the golf cart, plenty of room in the house, and the community pool is walkable and nice! Only draw back is there isn't a beach view but we knew that coming in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Awesome beach vacation

Home was clean, and large enough for all 12 of us. Lots of things to see and visit. Management was very helpful. Neighbor hood and pool areas were easy to get too and well kept. We decided before our visit that we didn’t need the golf cart, but if we had it to do over we would surely get it. Tried to rent one after our arrival, but nothing was available. So don’t wait. lol.. we will be checking on this rental on our next visit to this area. Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Latara D.

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

Stay was great

Great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Sharon W.

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

Vacation

The area was lovely and house was pretty clean; however, there were roaches in several areas. The AC in the carriage house did not work and it was several days before it was fixed. The management team worked to get things fixed and were very kind.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cami B.

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

Such a great house and location

We loved this home and our whole stay! SO clean and comfortable, plenty of room for the 9 of us (4 adults and 5 kids.) we were supposed to have one more adult who ended up not coming for COVID reasons so we didn’t even use the garage bedroom. We loved having the golf cart as well, we took many trips to the beach, market, ice cream shop, and just joy drives with it. It was so nice to be able to use the garage too, to park our bikes. We also loved the pool, hot tub, and fire pit. We will definitely be back to this home if we come back to the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Naeema F.

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

5 Stars

Very Clean, convenient , perfect layout great neighborhood large TVs. The only thing missing was a broom . It was perfect. 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Rebecka W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Vacation from Hell....

Nothing was as it seems. The Carriage house had no heat and smelled like someone had been smoking for months in there. The pool was not heated even though we were told it was. And every single room had something wrong with it.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erika E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

The house was beautiful and clean

Beautiful CLEAN house! Plenty of room for 6 adults and 4 kids. We made Thanksgiving dinner in the kitchen and it turned out great. Great kitchen to work in. Quick drive to the beach. Enjoyed several sunrise beach walks. It was easy to back and forth from the beach. We want to come again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

SEAN / CONNIE F.

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

Great stay

Enjoyed our vacation. Property was great just as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thuy K.

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

Great pick!

This was a great house for our family of 12 (grandparents, parents, adult siblings, teens and kids). The kitchen was equipped to accommodate cooking all meals there. Downstairs master was perfect for the grandparents. Extra cottage apartment was a nice getaway for us parents. Walking distance to the pool and golf cart drive to the beach made everyone happy. The front porch was so lovely for an end-of-day beverage and relaxation. And the big driveway accommodated easy parking for our visitors. Everyone was quite happy and comfortable. AC unit could be a bit stronger but wasn't really a big deal. We'd recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

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