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Magnolia Hill
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 20353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Seaside Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bunkroom/Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

King Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

King Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

King Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

King Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Queen (2) Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Queen (2) Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Twin Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful home for your family in exclusive Gulf Trace w access to private beach

This is a great family home to rent for your vacation! Our house sleeps 20 guests. This is THE house for your family. Our beach is private and amazing. Two access points and ours only has a few steps up and down.

https://www.ajc.com/news/florida-grayton-beach-top-list/7E2hFJDNS8RYPvqTrV6nJM/

This home has a huge great room with vaulted ceilings - terrific for socializing and family gatherings. Kids will love the private pool (15 x 24) with lots of decking, and outdoor hot/cold shower. There is a gas grill on the lower level along with a GREEN EGG!
There are 8 adult and 4 kid bikes for your use. Lock combination is 5366.

Two large bedrooms (each with a private bathroom) on the upper level. On the main level there are five bedrooms (each with a private bathroom). First room is a bunk room (#1) with two sets of bunk beds with it's own bath/shower. Also in the downstairs gathering area, there is a Flat Screen TV for the kids to watch. There are flat screen SMART TVs with Amazon Firesticks or Roku in all bedrooms except bunk. The second bedroom (#2) is a king with its own bath/shower. The third bedroom (#3) is a king with its own bath/shower. The fourth bedroom (#4) is a double queen with its own bath/shower just five feet away. The fifth and last bedroom (#5) on main level is a king with its own bath/shower. There is door to the lower level area outside from this bedroom. Upstairs to the left is another double queen bedroom (# 6) with its own bath with tub and shower. The last bedroom (#7) is a king with its own bath with tub and shower. There are two washer and dryers, One stackable unit is on the main level and another upstairs. Both are new, purchased in May 2024.

This home has two side decks and a large screened porch with a beach view. There are 9 flat screen TVs. All TVs also have Amazon Firesticks or Roku.

There is NO on-street parking in the neighborhood. If you are not renting in our neighborhood, there is nowhere to park. The only street parking is construction during the day.
PLEASE NOTE - GOLF CART RENTALS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD AS OF MARCH 2022. THEY WILL BE TOWED WITHOUT A GULF TRACE OWNER'S STICKER.
NEW TRASH RULES:
Key Changes You Should Know:
• Automated Pickups Only: WM trucks now require perfect can placement (3+ feet apart, clear of obstacles) with no manual overrides
• Strict Capacity Rules: Lids must close completely - no overflow or loose bags will be collected

Fishing regulations: https://www.eregulations.com/florida/fishing/freshwater/licenses.
Great beach house located in exclusive, Gulf Trace community adjacent to Grayton Beach State Park, surrounded by 800 acres of a dunes preserve with coastal lakes owned by the state of Florida and directly on the Gulf of Mexico. This private neighborhood is great for a quiet and relaxing vacation! Check out our underwater art exhibit: https://umafl.org/exhibits/


Keywords: 7 BR, Magnolia Hill, Beach House, Gulf Trace,

Property manager

Jennifer T Cooper
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:30 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 (limit 1 total)
One pet for a non-refundable $150 deposit.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING
Our neighborhood association does not allow any renter to use a golf cart. They will be towed from driveway without an owner decal.
Trash containers MUST be rolled out to street to be picked up. Please have out Sunday night and Wednesday night.
Please text Wilbur upon departure.

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 Gulf Trace, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Silver Sands Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Blue Mountain Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Seaside Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 10 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful home for your family in exclusive Gulf Trace w access to private beach have a pool?

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

Is Beautiful home for your family in exclusive Gulf Trace w access to private beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful home for your family in exclusive Gulf Trace w access to private beach?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful home for your family in exclusive Gulf Trace w access to private beach?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful home for your family in exclusive Gulf Trace w access to private beach located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of South Walton Beaches and Grayton Beach. Seaside Beach is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caylie N.

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

Yearly Stay

The trip of EVERY summer! We love this house and all it offers!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Magnolia House

Fantastic stay. Kitchen well stocked with ANYTHING you need. Appliances upgraded as well. Comfortable beds and plenty of them. Eating area will seat 12-14 people as well. Close to the beach with an easy walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Wonderful stay in Gulf Trace

This property had all we needed. The kitchen was well stocked. And the kids enjoyed both the pool and the yard. Gulf Trace is a great neighborhood away from the crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy r.

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

Large house close to the beach

We had 12 adults and 5 children under 5 years old . The 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms were a perfect size for us . The house was stocked with plenty of towels and everything that you needed in the kitchen . It was a short walk to the beach . Jennifer was quick to respond to any questions that I had . We enjoyed our stay very much !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Perfect place

The house is beautiful, in easy walking distance from the beach and with a beach view from the porch. Property manager if very helpful if you have a problem. The house is well stocked with everything you could need.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Great beach break

House was great. Had everything we needed for a great week. Beach was super close. Bedrooms and bathrooms were just right for our family. Kitchen was fully equipped. Plan to go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

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

First beach trip

The house fit us perfectly. Had everything we needed on the property, including kitchen. Fantastic location, so close to the beach! Thank you for making our first family beach trip, memorable and perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

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

Wonderful house!!

This house is great! It is stocked with everything you can imagine! Comfortable beds!! Can’t say enough about this property!! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Great for families

House and property are well taken care of and set up perfect for a large family vacation! 15 of us stayed ranging in age feom 18 months up to age 80. Close walk to beach. Kitchen is very well supplied for all your cooking needs! Ton of beach stuff to use! Kids enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Great Time

We have a fabulous trip to Grayton. The house was very spacious with a very stocked kitchen. Once the construction gets done I am sure it will be even better. They were pretty loud in the mornings. Lots of beach gear to use and bikes! They kids loved that!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

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

2023 Family Vacation

The property was perfect for the family. We had 8 adults and 10 children and were delighted with the amount of rooms and space for all. The pool was great for the little members as they tired of the beach by mid afternoon. Jennifer was a delight as a host. she made sure we had everything we needed during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

cheryl s.

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

Family vacay at Grayton Beach

This property was everything I was hoping for. I was concerned when I found out that building was going on next door but it did not hamper our trip at all. There was more noise from the house being built one street over than the one next door. Every kitchen item you would need. Before you grocery shop, check the spice cabinet because there are lots of choices you won't need to buy. We loved the closeness to the beach and it was an easy bike ride to several different restaurants and even a place for a massage!!! Jennifer was very kind to answer promptly my multiple texts and emails with questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy L., Fayetteville

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

Family Beach Week

Except for the double red flags for two days, we had a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Magnolia Hill another 5 stars!

Our second year at this wonderful home. Spacious, clean and well maintained. Everything we needed. We could have walked in with just our clothes and been completely satisfied. Kitchen has everything you need for cooking and enjoying meals. Table sits 12 very comfortably. Appliances galore and a great grill as well. Bedrooms are spacious as well as all bathrooms. Mattresses are great. TVs in every room as well. Easy walk to the beach and wonderful restaurants close by done within walking distance. Easy access to walking and riding trails. Neighborhood is quiet and everyone waves. We have already booked our return for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Caitlin G.

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

Excellent host and house!

We had a great stay at Jennifer’s lovely home in Gulf Trace, a hidden gem on 30A. The property is really well set up for large groups and as others have noted, it’s got an incredibly outfitted kitchen. Since you are renting from an actual owner and not a property management company, you save a lot of time, money, and effort on things like cooking supplies, games, books and just the little things that make a family vacation so much more convenient and enjoyable. We loved the distance to the beach and the laid back vibe of the neighborhood. Grayton is our favorite are in all of 30A and this house is a delight. Jennifer was fantastic to work with, very accommodating, and quick to respond. Overall, it was a great house and stay. The only reason I didn’t give it a 5 star is because of the construction next door. We had no idea there would be a GIANT home under construction in what was previously the open lot. While the construction noise wasn’t awful when we were inside the house, it made the pool and outside sanctuary area pretty unbearable during the day due to the loud noise. It’s unfortunate for this family and house, as they only seemed to be in the beginning stages of construction. We would definitely stay again though!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H., Glenview, IL

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

Great stay, house, host

We visited for 2 weeks in March. The house is great - plenty of space, comfortable beds, equipped kitchen, awesome screened in porch, wooded back yard and side yards that create privacy. The neighborhood has many nice homes and was pretty quiet. The walk to the beach is easy and the beach is nice with no stairs to navigate. Jennifer the host is very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUZANNE A.

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

Family vacation

Great house for a large family vacation. Never felt like we had to many people. Made many happy memories
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A lovely stay

Magnolia Hill is a lovely vacation home which is surrounded by trees and vegetation making it feel quite private. The home was quite comfy and well equipped with everything imaginable; from beach chairs, beach umbrellas, bikes, to game galore! Our family loved it. Every bedroom hAd a bathroom! Magnolia Hill is only a few walking minutes from the beach. And the pool was kept very clean. I would definitely recommend this home to large families, it made our vacation memorable. Chipley
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Eric G.

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

Dirty and was late getting in

Poor roaches and spiders not good in bunk room with little children
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Family Reunion

Perfect property for our family reunion. The pool was a big hit with all the kids. The beach was beautiful. Our hostess provided lots of beach and pool toys. The kitchen was very well stocked. Could not think of anything our hostess could have done better!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

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

Great for large family

This house was comfortable and accommodating for our family of 18. It had everything we needed and was just steps from beautiful Grayton Beach! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy L., Fayetteville

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

A week at the beach

We thoroughly enjoyed our family week at Magnolia Trace! The 7 kids, mostly teenagers, enjoyed the freedom of having rooms according to their ages/sexes. The 4 adult couples appreciated having their own bedrooms and bathrooms. The kitchen is very well outfitted! The walk to the beach was no more than 2 minutes and the beach was not crowded. We enjoyed the many outdoor areas and the trees and shade trees around the house. Needless to say, we have already booked for next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H., Godfrey, Illinois

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

Great week in a great house!

This house is just about perfect. Plenty of room for our large family. A big draw for me was the fact that everyone could have their own bathroom. The house is very comfortable and has absolutely everything anyone could need. Jennifer was so accommodating and made herself available to us all the time. We’ve stayed in several houses in Gulf Tace and this is now one of our favs! Thanks Jennifer and family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly H., Columbia, SC

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

Perfect for family reunion

Property hosted our large extended family comfortably with multiple porches and open concept kitchen and great room. Many beds and bathrooms... which are a must with our crowd. Easy walk to the beach (which was not crowded even though it was high season) and lovely neighborhood. Very responsive property manager. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faye H.

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

Wonderful place for our whole family of 20!

Easy beach access, nice pool, great kitchen, enough living areas to spread out- porches, hammocks, stores closed by. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer T Cooper

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We are the Coopers and love our beach house in Gulf Trace! We live in Atlanta, GA and have three daughters. I have a great staff that help me take care of our property. We came to this area in 2004 and fell in love with Grayton Beach and were fortunate to find our house in our private neighborhood.

Why they chose this property

Our neighborhood is a quiet, old time Florida neighborhood that is the very essence of relaxation.

What makes this property unique

Our home is great for grandparents, parents and grandkids. Many families choose our home for their family trips each year.

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