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

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Exterior
Brand new golf cart added in 2024!
Infinity pool and you can hear the ocean!
Seating for 8!
Infinity Pool with Ocean View!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10221.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Master Upstairs

1 King Bed

3rd Master Upstairs

1 King Bed

Loft

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Downstairs

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

3rd Upstairs Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Powder

Toilet

Upstairs Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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!

Pool is Heated!
Spring: March 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025
Fall: October 1, 2025 – January 5, 2026

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!

Property manager

Frank and Jamie Vasquez
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rental and golf cart agreements will be sent. No one under the age of 21 is allowed to drive. Must have a valid license.
No pets are allowed unless the pet has been added and paid to your reservation. Violation of this rule is grounds for immediate eviction.
Smoking and parties are grounds for immediate eviction. 0 party tolerance! 8 bands for the pool. No more than 8 adults per pool visit.

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

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Dune Allen Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. 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 Miramar Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Sirens at the Beach 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

  • 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
  • Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 13 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Pool Heated winter and spring! Pet-Friendly 6 seat Golf Cart, Infinity pool! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pool Heated winter and spring! Pet-Friendly 6 seat Golf Cart, Infinity pool! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Located in Dune Allen Beach, this holiday home is steps from Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of South Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Beach. Topsail Hill Reserve Beach and Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cameron C.

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

Staying in Santa Rosa beach

Very lovely home in a nice area. Pool and gym are nice and not too busy. The home owners are amazing people. Definitely an area for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton S.

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

Great spot

It was honestly a perfect spot, a little far from seaside and rosemary but the house itself and neighborhood was amazing. About a 2 minute drive to the beach and I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spring Trip to Florida

Well appointed property with beautiful decor. This home is an absolutely beautiful place to stay. I could get off the front porch swing, amazing. Communication with host was superb. We cannot wait to come back to The Journey Begins. Oh ..the coffee bar completely makes the home amazing!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo D.

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

Great location to kick back & relax

The property more than met our needs. The location is ideal for either exploring 30A or chilling out by the pool. We really appreciated the gym facility & use of bikes & thegolf cart. The house is well furnished & comfortable & we made great use of the grill. In addition i would say the owners & property manager were excellent & super helpful.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Wonderful 5 week stay on the 30A

The property exceeded our expectations in all ways. The home was so well equipped for all of our needs and was clean and comfortable. We would absolutely come back! Frank and Jamie are terrific hosts!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan A.

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

Wonderful stay

Gorgeous and spacious home with all the amenities. Close to the beach and restaurants. The golf cart and bikes were so convenient!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Winter Stay with Snow

We visited Florida and it snowed! But we couldn’t have asked for a more Beautiful & Comfortable Home to be snowed in for 2 days! So bright and clean, had everything we needed. We were able to walk the neighborhood and surrounding trails and they were gorgeous. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

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

Annual Family Christmas Break trip!

Great house with lots of room and a very quiet neighborhood. This house is fully stocked with everything you might need and more. The beautiful infinity pool and hot tub was a game changer for our family. We would love to stay in this house on our next get-away.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry H.

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

At the beach

there was beautiful light,and that is a must in the winter.we were sorry to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther L.

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

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

Caroline S.

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

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

Teresa F.

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

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

Brian P.

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

Great Stay in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Great house, great gated community, great pool- central location to so many things.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbie G.

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

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

Ruma K.

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

Perfect beach vacation

Awesome stay! Will definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Great

Love the location and especially the golf cart
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

R K.

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

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

Melinda W., Franklin TN

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

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

Nathaniel T.

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

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

ray c.

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

Great Stay, Great Vacay!

Property was as advertised, spacious, clean, well equipped, and close to everything. Golf cart made for extra family adventure cruising 30A. Plenty of wildlife to see from deer to squirrels, to gators. Would stay there again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelley M.

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Emerald Coast Vacation

Great property plus great location equals great vacation! Add Florida sunshine, beautiful beaches and fresh seafood for a totally memorable time.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

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

Kayla E.

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

Annual Family trip

Absolutely wonderful home and hosts! So welcoming and inviting
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Frank and Jamie Vasquez

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Welcome to our vacation rental in Santa Rosa Beach, FL! We are thrilled to have you as our guests and want to ensure you have a truly memorable stay. As hosts, we take great pride in providing top-notch hospitality and ensuring that each guest experiences a 5-star stay.

Our family operates over 4 properties in multiple states, with 2 exciting new additions - two treehouse cabins - coming in the summer of 2024 to Gatlinburg TN. We're passionate about hosting and love to make ourselves available to cater to your needs throughout your stay.

Allow us to introduce ourselves: we're a family of three, with a delightful 5-year-old daughter named Caroline. Alongside her, we have three furry companions who keep us super busy.

When we're not busy hosting, you can find us indulging in our favorite activities. We're avid travelers who appreciate the beauty of nature, whether it's swimming at the beach or exploring the majestic mountains and hiking great trails.

We're from Dallas, we're more than happy to share our insider tips on the best places to dine, explore, and unwind during your time here. Whether you're seeking adventure or simply looking to relax and soak in the serene surroundings, we're here to ensure your vacation exceeds your expectations.

Once again, welcome to our home away from home. We hope you enjoy your stay with us and create memories that last a lifetime. If there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to reach out - we're here to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

Best Wishes!
Frank and Jamie

Why they chose this property

Right by the quietest beach on 30 A with beautiful surroundings

What makes this property unique

Golf cart in a beautiful neighborhood next to the protected state park

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests