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Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views

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A coastal landscape with a winding wooden boardwalk leading to the beach.
TV, fireplace, DVD player
A spacious kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view through large windows.
An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and white railings, overlooking a forested area.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 143553 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Watersound, FL
  • Place, Deer Lake State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacrest Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in WaterSound Beach within a 5-minute walk of Deer Lake State Park, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Seacrest Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Deer Lake State Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seacrest Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Camp Creek Lake - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Seagrove Beach East - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • South Walton Beaches - 9 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fonville Press - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Perfect Pig - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ambrosia - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views

Sandcastle Dunes - Vacation Rental in Watersound with Community Pool

Favorite Features:
- Rooftop Patio
- Fireplace
- Gated Community
- Community Pool
- 5-Minute Walk to Beach
- 4 Included Bikes

More About Sandcastle Dunes:
Sandcastle Dunes is a luxury vacation rental in Watersound, a beautiful gated neighborhood that offers a community pool. Between the main house and carriage house, this property features six bedrooms and seven bathrooms sleeping a total of 12 guests. Take a five minute scenic stroll to the beach or relax by the pool!

Welcome to Sandcastle Dunes overlooking a serene pond! This stunning property offers a combination of architectural elegance, modern amenities, and breathtaking views, ensuring a truly remarkable getaway. As you enter, you'll be captivated by the architectural details that adorn the living room. Beams accentuate the high ceilings, while the wood floors add warmth and character. The shiplap wainscoting provides a touch of coastal charm, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Nestled in one corner, a fireplace beckons you to cozy up on cool evenings. The living room opens up to a wrap-around deck, offering panoramic views of the picturesque pond.

The kitchen is a gourmet's delight, boasting top-of-the-line appliances and gorgeous countertops that cater to your culinary desires. The centerpiece is a 6-burner gas stove, perfect for preparing exquisite meals. Additionally, a beverage cooler and ice maker ensure your drinks are always chilled to perfection. The kitchen also features bar seating for six, allowing for casual dining and socializing while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Nearby a formal dining room is available with seating for eight.

A primary king suite resides on the first floor for those that prefer not to use the stairs. It boasts a stunning claw-foot tub, shower, water closet, and true dual vanities.
Make your way to the second floor, where you'll find a living room designed for relaxation and entertainment. Three comfortable couches are arranged around a TV and Blu-ray player, providing an ideal setting for movie nights or catching up on your favorite shows. The living room also grants access to a wrap-around balcony, where you can savor the tranquil pond views while enjoying fresh air and wildlife.

Three lovely bedrooms are offered on the second floor, each with its own private bathroom. In addition, there is also a bunk nook with a twin daybed with twin trundle.
On the third floor, a landing awaits, featuring additional couches where you can unwind and enjoy some quiet moments. Venture up a spiral staircase, and you'll reach the crown jewel of Sandcastle Dunes—a rooftop patio. From this vantage point, you'll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the pond and the surrounding landscape. Whether you're sipping a morning coffee or stargazing in the evening, this rooftop oasis is the perfect spot for relaxation and reflection.

If additional sleeping accommodations are required, the carriage house features a king bed, private bathroom, and kitchenette.

Overall, Sandcastle Dunes offers a harmonious blend of architectural beauty, modern amenities, and serene pond views. It's a haven where you can immerse yourself in luxurious comfort while enjoying the tranquility of nature. Whether you're curled up by the fireplace, entertaining on the wrap-around deck, or taking in the views from the rooftop patio, it promises an unforgettable escape! Watersound is a beautiful private community surrounded by nature. With winding trails and multiple beach access points, exploring will be a must! Your rendezvous awaits!

Sleeping Arrangements:
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower & Soaking Tub.

SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo.
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Bedroom 4: Queen Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Additional Arrangements:
Twin Daybed with Twin Trundle

THIRD FLOOR
Additional Arrangements:
Queen Bed

GUEST HOUSE
Bedroom 5: King Bed with Private Balcony & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 6.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 3,553 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in WaterSound Beach within a 10-minute walk of Seacrest Beach and Deer Lake State Park. You'll also find Alys Beach and Seaside Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is there a spa available at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a chef service and a fireplace in each house, and some feature beach view.

Are there hot tubs at Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP), which is 24.6 mi away (36 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views?

Yes, every house at Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views comes with a balcony and some offer beach views.

Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property! Roomy, great forMulti family. Safe neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tyler M.

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

Fantastic property and location, extremely aggravating property management experience.

The house and location are perfect. Absolutely nothing to complain about on that front. It was clean and tidy, the Watersound community is great. Maybe some wear and tear that you'd expect in a house that's a few years old, but it was totally fine. However, the check-in process was a nightmare. I was standing in the pouring rain late on a Friday night with kids screaming in the car as I tried to figure out what the door code was to get in. Apparently there was one email that provided a link to an ID verification that was sent 5 months earlier that asked for the verification to be completed. Ok, fine, I find the email and do the verification. There isn't great cell phone reception in Watersound, so the internet is being slow, but I finally get it complete. But then no door code comes. I wait about 10 minutes, and nothing is happening. I'm looking at multiple links, refreshing my email - nothing. I find some phone number and get ahold of an after-hours person who explains that nobody is going to manually verify my verification until work on Monday. So I'm thinking that I'm going to have to find lodging at 11:00pm for the three families we have coming in for the trip. The after-hours person tells me that they'll have someone call me back. I wait for another 10 minutes and get a phone call where some new guy finally gets me the door code. The entire ordeal took about 45 minutes.The vehicle pass situation was also very slow to get handled. Other than that, great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Perfect Vacation

This was the perfect vacation. Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa Z.

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

Fun Family Vacation

We loved the location, neighborhood and amenities. The 4 adult bikes were great to have the moment we got there. The 4-seater golf cart was handy too. There is a beautiful boardwalk for walking or biking to the beach! The community pool was nicely heated which was great for the kids this time of year. The house has a ton of space for spreading out and our family of 4 adults and 6 kids had plenty of places to hang out. The first floor bedroom could use a new mattress— it seemed to be quite worn and sunken. The kitchen could use some attention in regard to supplies— the toaster needs to be replaced, we only had 2 pots to use (one very small one and one very large pot)- not enough for a week of cooking with a family of 10. the dishwasher also is in need of repair- we gave that feedback already. Baking pans would be great too- cake pan, muffin tins, etc. Adding hooks in all the bathrooms would be helpful—some of the bathrooms didn’t have a single hook for a towel. Bring your own pool towels— not provided. There are beach chairs and boogie boards in the garage which were great!! you can use the community putt putt golf course for free— the staff at the neighborhood entrance has free equipment for you. Overall a super fun stay for our family in an amazing location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

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

Wedding Weekend

My wife and I officially blended our two families together which includes three daughters each (6), two husband's each (4) and two grandchildren each (4) and ourselves for a total of 16 people. The house was plenty big enough for all of us. The house was beautiful inside and out and was very clear on arrival. Everyone was extremely happy with the house, the beach and golf cart. It was the perfect place for our blended weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lizzie B.

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

The house is Beautiful, The Patio furniture was dirty, the Bedroom was in very good shape and .

The property was excellent, nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ann P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Management agent did not respond to my email request. We had issueswith the golf cart.

Nice place needs some new furniture in the dinning room golf cart needs attention, management company very poor in responding to our need. Place was not clean.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy E.

Sandcastle Dunes

Basically we lived it. There were a few issues. The property sleeps 14. And that’s how many we had on part of our stay. The refrigerator was way too small for that. We had to use a cooler also. Also it’s a 6 bedroom house but only 5 full bathrooms. The grill was disgusting. Had not been cleaned. The air conditioning stopped working but the rental company was great about addressing that and anything else very quickly.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanette F.

Beautiful home!

Beautiful home and excellent location and amenities! I would give it 5 stars, but tennis courts were listed in community amenities and there were no courts available. Otherwise, we LOVED our location!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dayna B.

Awesome family time!

Nice place with most everything you need in kitchen. The heat/air and WiFi all worked great. Awesome place for family time. Golf cart with charger is great. The extra fee from the management company was questionable (not chairs and bikes after we received an email that said we would have it), but that is no fault of the owners. The place is great and we plan to use it again. We have stayed at over 30 places along 30A between Rosemary and WaterSound and plan to stay at this place again!!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024