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Gulf views-Private beach access-gated Sunrise community.

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The best seats in the house.
80 steps to beach access.
Sunny loft with Gulf views. Perfect for afternoon nap. Sleeper sofa (queen size)
Tenn-A-Sea on 30A
Spectacular views of the Gulf from the deck of TennaSea on 30A!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom-3 second floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom-4 second floor

1 Queen Bed

Primary-King-first floor

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Primary-King-second floor

1 King Bed

upstairs loft

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Primary main floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary second floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second floor shared bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gulf views-Private beach access-gated Sunrise community.

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:
- 2 complimentary beach sets (2 umbrellas and 4 chairs)
- Beach side
-South side of 30A (no busy street to cross)
- Gulf Views
- Gated community
- Private Boardwalk (2) access
- Newly remodeled kitchen (2025)Newly remodeled bathrooms (2023)
-Oversized upper and lower decks with Gulf Views
-Stainless steel appliances and all new mattresses 2021/22
- Clean linen initiative participant: All linens, including comforters, are pulled off of property and replaced with freshly laundered linens at every turn.
-A short walk to Gulf Place and the famous Shunk Gulley

Tenn-a-Sea on 30A is a delightful large(2616 square feet) home with 4-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms with two wrap around, multi-level decks providing breathtaking Gulf views. Every room (except one bedroom) presents a view of the water. Tenn-a-Sea on 30A is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the exclusive, family friendly, gated community of Sunrise Beach and is less than 80 steps to your private beach.
Tenn-a-Sea on 30A is under new ownership and we have lovingly furnished it as we would our very own home. Twenty-six years ago, our family started renting homes on 30A every year. As a large family who has rented for many years, we are acquainted with what a home needs to be considered well-appointed. And we have done our very best to furnish Tenn-a-Sea in this manner.
The open first floor offers a relaxing main family area with two comfortable sofas and two club chairs, as well a 75" smart tv for streaming, and games. The expansive, well-stocked kitchen was recently updated with all new stainless steel Kitchen Aide appliances and a Keurig, drip coffee maker and tea kettle. The pine dining table allows for plenty of seating for large groups with 6 chairs, a large bench and addition 4 bars stools at the kitchen bar. On the main floor, the beautiful french doors lead to one of the primary bedrooms with en suite bathroom. The room is furnished with a king bed and a twin daybed with twin trundle. Upstairs leads to two light and bright airy queen bedrooms. The sun flooded loft provides views of the Gulf and a perfect location for an afternoon nap. In the evenings, it is an ideal spot for the kids to play a game or watch a movie. The views from the upstairs primary room are beyond stunning. Open the windows at night to be lulled to sleep by the crashing waves. Step through the door onto the upper deck and relax on the new outdoor sectional sofa to soak up those breathtaking Gulf sunsets. Enjoy the seating on the lower deck in one of the 6 adirondack chairs, while the chef grills on the charcoal grill next to the rosemary bushes-a chef's dream.
We also provide a cooler, short chairs, sand toys and beach towels. When you return from the beach - please use the outdoor shower to rinse off the sand!
For those days when you and the little ones want a break from the sand, you have access to a private community pool, as well as a fitness center, putting green, bocce ball and shuffleboard at the same location-1.5 miles down 30A in The Village of Blue Mountain.

Property manager

Dexter and Melanie Woods
Premier Host

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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
Safe, gated community, on cul-de-sac.
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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
No parties
No smoking
No pets

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Santa Rosa Beach and Blue Mountain Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sundog Books and Sirens at the Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • 30A Bike Trail - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 11 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Shoppe at 30A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Mctighes Irish Pub - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf views-Private beach access-gated Sunrise community. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Gulf views-Private beach access-gated Sunrise community. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf views-Private beach access-gated Sunrise community.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf views-Private beach access-gated Sunrise community.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf views-Private beach access-gated Sunrise community. located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa Beach holiday home is located near the beach, just steps away from South Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Beach. CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery and Justin Gaffrey Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pure Relaxation!!!!
My family and I came and stayed for New Year’s, and it was absolutely perfect! The house is super clean beautifully decorated, and has every kitchen utensil you could ever think of. We were able to spend time together and relax after a hectic holiday season! It was in a great location that was convenient for everything restaurants, shops, grocery stores, etc. We look forward to being able to come back again with our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geri N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving Get Away
Perfect location. Loved the extra supplies (spices, garbage bags, sandwich bags, beach toys, chairs & towels etc..). Had everything we needed for cooking thanksgiving dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Fabulous!
The house is beautiful, clean and spacious. We had five adults in our party and had plenty of room. The bedrooms are surprisingly spacious, particularly the bedroom on the main floor and the master on the 2nd floor, and it has 3 full bathrooms. One member of our party has some mobility issues so I was particularly pleased to see built in seating in two of the showers. It made bathing much easier for him. The decor is pleasant, and we found the kitchen to be very well stocked. The views are lovely, particularly from the second floor porch. Plenty of room for parking. Also, we were very happy that two beach setups were provided by the owner. Every day we would walk down to the beach and 4 chairs and 2 umbrellas were waiting for us! It was a great and much appreciated bonus! Finally, I just want to say that our host was very responsive to the couple of small issues we had. When the tv in the family room went out on our first day there, we contacted the owner. By the next morning their handyman came and installed a new (and much nicer) television. The sports fans in our family were delighted to have a bigger, crystal clear picture. In summary, great property, great location, great hosts. I highly recommend this property and plan on staying there again myself in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonni S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick getaway
Perfect house for a quick getaway or week long stay. Convenient to the beach and restaurants, never needed to get back in the car after arrival. Clean, well maintained and the owners are a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARMEN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Must Ten-A-Sea!!!!
What a woderful house, location and property owner!! House was super clean, had everything needed, owner was allways available to answer any questions we had. Beach boardwalk is so close and having the chairs and umbrella was great. Chair guy was very nice and helpful. Walking distance to restaurants, etc… Will definitely go back with family!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
We enjoyed our stay very much. Well appointed home and great loacation convenient to everything Gulf Place has to offer. We stayed in 2 night and ventured out to eat the other 2. House has everything you need for cooking, etc. Convenient walkway to the beach and a short walk thru the neighborhood to Shunk Gulley, brew pub, Morningside breakfast, and the Perfect Pig.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Get Away
Tenn A Sea is a wonderful home. Very comfortable and relaxing. Literally steps to the private beach. Chairs and umbrella waiting on us! Our family relaxed, enjoyed the local restaurants and even cooked in on a few occasions. This house has everything you could possibly need and more. Melanie is a tremendous host! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice F., Brentwood, Tn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little bit of heaven
What a wonderful week with family making memories. The Woods provide a home away from home for memories to be made. The home is beautiful. They pay attention to detail for young and old.. high chairs, pack n play, beach toys and so much more. The Woods are very responsive to any communication. The walk to the beach is so easy…we thoroughly enjoyed our time and will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and views!
My friends and I had a wonderful stay at Tenn-a-sea. The house is beautiful and the upstairs deck has a wonderful view of the ocean. Hosts were accommodating and easy communicate with. The outdoor shower is a nice touch too!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Spot
Fantastic stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin B., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable Vacation
Thank you Melanie and Dexter for allowing our group to stay at Tenn-a-Sea this last week! It was an amazing vacation and the location of your rental could not have been better. Being able to make a very short walk to a private beach made it incredibly easy for our group to enjoy a relaxing vacation with three little ones under 3. Your home was beautiful, spacious and provided everything we needed for a fun filled week. Your communication before, during and after our stay was second-to-none and made our trip effortless. We will absolutely be reaching out about future trips as this rental was perfect. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eloise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice!
August 2022: The property was great. Our group of 7 had plenty of space, and the house was nice and clean. Working with the homeowners was outstanding no complaints, and we hope to stay there again in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily M., Roswell, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Very cute house in a great area- can walk or take a short drive to a lot of restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D., Plano, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Vacation Property
Great proximity to the beach at a reasonable price. Love the private beach of Sunrise Beach. The privacy kept the crowds lighter in the water and the beach less crowded. We enjoyed the surrounding area, Gulf Trace and especially Shunk Gulley—delish! The house has everything you need and has a wonderful family room and kitchen area. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Favorite Place Ever
We loved everything about Tenn-a-sea. From the time I booked the condo until the day we left Melanie was in touch and answered every question promptly. I can’t say enough good about the property. Beautiful, well stocked with everything. Loved the large great room. Didn’t feel Crowded at all. The entire house is very spacious. The kitchen had anything and everything you would need. Bathrooms even had large bottles of shampoo, conditioner and lotions. Short walk to the beach was the best. And beach chairs set up every morning by 7:30. Beach attendant was also very friendly. Gulf Place right across the street with lots of good restaurants, best ice cream ever, shopping, and our kids loved doing the art activities each day. I loved sitting on the upstairs balcony, drinking my coffee every morning and having a beautiful view of the beach. If you are looking for a place to stay don’t look any further and book this condo. We loved it and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic week at tenn-a-sea!
The property was exactly as described. Melanie provides a lot of extras. For example, each bathroom has shampoo, conditioner & body wash. The kitchen has everything you need from cooking to drinks preparation. The tv den room had plenty of seating for our group of seven. The walk to the beach from house is so short, basically you are beachfront. You can rent umbrella & chairs sets from local vendor, so there is virtually nothing you need to bring except lunch and drinks. We were there for the first week of July. The night of July 4 at the beach was so much fun. Fireworks galore and a huge crowd celebrating the nation’s birthday. Our weather was fantastic. We partook of many restaurants during stay. There are also nearby restaurants that you can easily walk to for lunch, dinner or just drinks. I very much recommend tenn-a-sea for families and/or friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most enjoyable experience ever
This is by far our favorite vacation to the 30A area since we started visiting 19 years ago. The property was as advertised and the owner was very responsive to any questions I asked. The location can't be beat. Plenty of entertainment within walking distance or short (and quick) drive. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay
My family had a wonderful stay at Tenn-A-Sea. The home and its amenities could not have been any better. The white sand beaches were very easy to access, not even a block away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

heston k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property & great location!
House had lots of space, clean, and updated. Everything works great in the house. Property owners were extremely helpful. Location is perfect. We are very picky lol, and we were completely satisfied with our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful Tenn-e-see
Beautiful beach house! had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tenn-a-Sea is the best
The house is beautifully decorated and comfortable. Everything you need is there. Melanie made us feel welcome and provided all the info we needed to enjoy the home and the area. Just walk out to the beach and enjoy-everything else is handled. We were there with other extended family in two other houses in Sunset Beach. Tenn-a-Sea was the nicest of the three. Thanks, Melanie, for making the lodging part of our wedding week stress free.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
My family had such a great time at Tenn-a-Sea! The house is beautiful, perfectly located and very comfortable. A few highlights: very well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, porches with views and comfortable furniture, access to beach equipment, and private beach with chairs and umbrella service! A few things to keep in mind if booking; this is a great house if you're flying in as you won't have to pack beach stuff, the internet was spotty so keep that in mind if WFH, no need to pack tents or canopies as they're not allowed on the private beach (the beach attendant will set up your umbrella, so nice), it's very walkable to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spring Break vaation
It was a terrific location near lots of places we like to frequent. It is also a n easy bike ride to several other locations on 30a so that makes it very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meg G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location and Views
We really enjoyed our stay at Tenn-a-Sea. You can't beat the proximity to the beach, makes it so convenient especially with little kids so you can run back and forth. Wasn't sure how the views from the house would be in person but they were spectacular. Amenities were great like beach toys, wagon, beach towels, coffee makers, pots and pans and basic seasonings. Melanie was a great host, super responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One word: "PERFECT"!!!!!
I don't think there is enough space to write everything about his property. However I can sum it up into one word: "PERFECT". This was my first trip to Destin/Santa Rosa Beach. Melanie Woods (owner) was in constant contact with us from the time we booked the home. She made sure we had everything we needed AND checked on us while we were traveling. She is the only owner I have ever spoken to directly throughout all of my vacation rental experience. As far as the home--- it was amazing. It had everything we needed and then some. The home is spacious and the wrap around porch was the icing on the cake. The home is well maintained and loved. The location was awesome. Close to local 30A shops (walking distance) and the boardwalk to the beach was literally 3 houses away. The beach area is private and the owner provides the 2 chair/umbrella service for free. The guys at the beach handling the chair service were very helpful and courteous. The picture and description are very accurate. You will not regret staying here. We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dexter and Melanie Woods

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We are Dexter and Melanie and have experienced so many special memories along 30A, from deep sea fishing, bike rides, walks on the beach, snorkeling, learning to YOLO. We love to travel all of the country but 30A is our second home away from Tennessee. We have dreamed of owning a house at the beach where we completely unwind. We are excited to share our home with others.

Why they chose this property

We love 30A and continue to return to this area year after year (for the last 28 years). We discovered this property because of its proximity and views of the Gulf. The home is expansive with a lot of outdoor living space to accommodate our large family.

What makes this property unique

Sunrise Beach is a quaint gated community with the convenience of shops and restaurants within walking distance. The extra benefit of a private beach and fewer crowds was an extra perk for us.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests