Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
51 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Santa Rosa Beach
Located in Blue Mountain Beach, this vacation home is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Blue Mountain Beach and South Walton Beaches. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
Grayton Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
30A Bike Trail - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
Santa Rosa Beach - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
Seaside Beach - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
Getting around
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - 9 min walk
Hurricane Oyster Bar - 6 min drive
AJ's Grayton Beach - 5 min drive
Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant - 6 min drive
Coffee Shoppe at 30A - 12 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Summer Weeks Available- 2 Primary Suites- Close to the Beach
Starfish Cottage is the perfect home for a family and friends get-away. We are 5-6 minute walk to the beautiful white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. The neighborhood pool is 1-2 minutes walk from the house. The home features two master suites(one up and one down) with room for up to 10 people. Bikes included with rental. The space Starfish Cottage 30A is a 4 bedroom 3 ½ bath beach house built in 2014. The home is located in beautiful Blue Mountain Beach Florida. Starfish Cottage is located in the upscale Lakeside at Blue Mountain Beach neighborhood right off 30A.
The home has a great open concept floor plan. The large open den and kitchen are perfect for entertaining and family meals. The upstairs master suite opens onto a private porch with beautiful views of the surrounding neighborhood. The main level porch is great for relaxing and entertaining. This house is perfect for 2 families to share and can easily sleep 10 people. The home features two master suites (one upstairs, and one down), both with king size beds. The master baths feature large custom tile showers with rainfall shower heads, and a soaker tub in the upstairs master bath for a spa-like experience. There is an additional spacious bedroom with a queen bed, and a bunk room with 2 twin beds, that is perfect for the kids. A queen size pull out sofa is located in the den to accommodate additional guests. The home also features several pieces of original art by well know artists.
As a new custom home Starfish Cottage features hardwood floors throughout, granite counter tops in the kitchen and baths, travertine floors and showers in the bathrooms, and stainless steel appliances. The den includes a large (51”) LCD smart TV with Direct TV Satellite and each bedroom also has a large LCD TV. High speed Wi-Fi is also included as well as a gas grill for outdoor cooking. A collection of books and games are also provided for guests to use.
Starfish Cottage is a short walk (5-6 minutes) to the Blue Mountain Beach Access, or an even shorter bike ride. The Lakeside at Blue Mountain Beach development is located directly behind Red Fish Village and is adjacent to Big Redfish Lake. The beach access has parking available if you prefer to drive, and has public restrooms. The neighborhood pool is right around the corner (less than a 1 minute walk). The pool area includes restrooms as well as lounge chairs, tables, and umbrellas. The house includes adult and kids bikes for your use.(we try to make sure all bikes in working condition but we do not guarantee the condition or number of bikes available at any time) There is a bike path, just across the road from the home, that runs along highway 30A, Point Washington State Park backs up to our neighborhood and is a great place to hike. Starfish Cottage is a short bike ride to historic Grayton Beach, Watercolor, and Seaside Florida. There are several great local restaurants, such as the famous Red Bar, and fun, eclectic shops. If you love ice cream then a visit to Blue Mountain Creamery Ice Cream shop is a must. It is located just 1 block away on 30A. Kayak or paddle board rental is available close by for use on the local dune lakes, or the Gulf of Mexico. Golf cart rental is also available. If you prefer a day out, we are situated approximately 30 minutes between Destin and Panama City Beach. Both have entertainment such as the Gulfarium Aquarium, water parks, dolphin tours, deep sea fishing tours, shopping and more.
Please contact us anytime with questions about the property. Guest access Guests will have access to all areas of the house, as well as the neighborhood pool. Other things to note Please note that Starfish cottage does supply complimentary starter items for your stay which includes; toilet paper, a roll of paper towels, laundry and dishwasher tabs, and garbage bags for each trash can +1. There should also be dish soap and cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink, along with pump hand soap in each bathroom. Depending on the length of your stay, and the number of guests in your party, you may need to purchase additional items.
No pets allowed.
We provide a pack-n-play and high chair for small children.
We provide a coffee maker and a Keurig.
We also have several bikes available for your use at no charge during your stay. Spare bike tubes and tools for changing the tubes are available in the carport closet in the event of flat tires. If you need other bike maintenance during your stay please call us. We make no guarantee that our bikes are safe or operable condition. Bike riding may expose you to risk of injury or death. Do not ride our bikes unless you understand the inherent risk involved in using this equipment, and accept full responsibility for any and all such damage or injury which may result. All riders are recommended to wear helmets, and parents must accept all responsibility for allowing their children to use our bikes. Bike locks are provided and bikes must be locked when left in locations off of our property. Stolen bikes are the responsibility of the guest.
NO LIABILITY/INDEMNIFICATION/HOLD HARMLESS: The owners of the property do not assume liability for the loss, theft, damage or injury (or death) to persons or their personal property. Guests agree to indemnify and hold the owners harmless for any liabilities, theft, damage, cost or expense whatsoever arising from or related to any claim or litigation which may arise out of or in connection with Guests’ use and occupancy of the rental property, including but not limited to claims for personal injury or property damage/loss.
***Please READ: Our HOA is very strict about the trash cans being left out on the curb. Trash pick-up is Mon & Thurs. Trash cans CAN NOT be left on the curb on any other day(such as Wednesday morning/afternoon for Thursday pick-up). Trash cans must be returned behind the house after pick-up. If you check out on a day that is not a Mon or Thursday please DO NOT put trash cans out. Our HOA will give fines for non-compliance. Thank you for understanding!
*** Parking Please Read: There is parking for 3 cars max. Trailers of any kind are not permitted. If you must park on the street please use the parking pad located in front of the home. A parking pass that is left in the home MUST be displayed when parking on the street. Our HOA will give fines for non-compliance. Please return parking pass to the home when checking out. Thank you for understanding!
Please contact us anytime with questions about the property.
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The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
Property manager
Karen Hammontree
Languages
English
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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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Unit size: 1,900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Pets
This property doesn't allow 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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
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.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
Spring Summer Weeks Available! 5 Star Reviews 2 Master Suites!
Spring Summer dates Available! 5 Star Reviews 2 Master Suites!
Summer Spring Weeks Available! 5 Star Reviews! 2 Master Suites!
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Blue Mountain Beach within a short 13-minute walk of Blue Mountain Beach and also 13 minutes on foot from South Walton Beaches. You'll also find Santa Rosa Beach and Grayton Beach State Park within a short drive.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
Yes, there is a garage.
Is this vacation home associated with 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 Spring and Summer Weeks Available! 2 Primary Suites! a good place to stay for couples?
At this lakeside vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring kitchens.
Are there hot tubs at Spring and Summer Weeks Available! 2 Primary Suites!?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
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 this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), which is about 23.4 mi away. Another top airport is Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP), which is around 23.9 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Spring and Summer Weeks Available! 2 Primary Suites!?
Yes, every accommodation at Spring and Summer Weeks Available! 2 Primary Suites! comes with a balcony.
Summer Weeks Available- 2 Primary Suites- Close to the Beach Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 76 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amanda B.
Apr 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home, responsive owner
Wonderful house in a beautiful neighborhood- we enjoyed our spring break. Property owner was immediately responsive to questions and concerns.
Amanda B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bill H.
Dec 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Me
Enjoyed our stay. House was adequate!
Bill H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leslie T.
Sep 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vacay
Very conveniently located near beach, restaurants and shops. Quiet and quaint. Met our family’s needs. Owner excellent at communicating. Thank you!
Leslie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
Mar 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Cute neighborhood and great location! House was amazing! Will definitely be back!
Amy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
David G.
Dec 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and great home!
We invited our adult kids and their spouses and we all had a great stay! It is close to the beach and the house is well laid out. We will come back!
David G.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Penny F.
Sep 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Weekend
The property is located in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to ocean and pool.
Penny F.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
susan h., nashville,tn.
Jul 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
70th birthday vacation
This was one of my favorite vacations. We have been coming to the florida panhandle for over 30 years. Great house, great location. The only thing i didnt like was the pool , the water was cloudy everyday. We were there when they were suppose to be cleaning it. He didnt do much to clean it . He did take a pic.to show he had been there. Yall need a new pool person.
susan h.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kelly B., Cincinnati, Ohio
Jul 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped house - convenient to beach!
This house had a very equipped kithen for cooking and with the high prices and long waits for eating out, we did a lot of cooking. Publix was only a 7 minute drive. We had some rain and storms during our stay so our teen boys joined a gym in Grayton and the moms did yoga at Yoga Bar which was a wonderful yoga experience. The house is walking distance to Red Fish Village and the shortcut path made it even closer. Red Fish Village has shops and restaurants. The Creamery Ice Cream on the way to and from the closest beach is top notch homemade ice cream and homemade waffle cones! The house had one good adult bike when we were there and some smaller kid bikes, but renting bikes from Sweet Escapes for $50 a week and they deliver and pick up was super convenient. Lots of boogy boards and beach chairs at the house and kids' sand toys. The location was great and the neighborhood is very peaceful and cute. The pool was super close and nice. We rode bikes every day and the 30A bike trail was super close. House was clean and we didn't see one bug the entire week which is amazing for a beach house! We had 10 people in our party. Two families with 4 teenagers between us and we all had a fabulous time. The owners/managers were super quick to respond whenever I had questions. We would absolutely love to stay here again!
Kelly B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cindy P.
Jun 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like home!
This is an excellent property! The owners spend extra time paying attention to every detail! We had a fabulous time, memories were made to last a lifetime!
Cindy P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cassidy C.
Jun 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay, Great Location!!!
We had such a fun girls trip at this location. The house is a quick bike ride to the beach and a cute little restaurant/bar shopping center!! Such a cute, family-friendly town that is less expensive than Seaside but just as cute! Karen was a great host and answered any questions throughout our stay!
Cassidy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
8/10 Good
Ashley H.
Jun 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly
The house was very well equipped with everything we needed. Plenty of starter items such as trash bags, TP, laundry pods and dishwasher pods. The small welcome bag was super thoughtful . We used the pack n play and my kids loved the bunkroom toy bin and all the beach toys in the outdoor closet. We rode a few of bikes. They were a little worn/rusty and we did have a chain fall off during a ride but it fixed easily. The biggest downside (at no fault of the owners), the pool was closed for the first 5 days of our stay so we only used it once and the women's bathroom was out of order as well. Definitely recommend using the cut through to the beach. Lovely property, would stay again.
Ashley H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Deb B.
May 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Beautiful property and very nice stay.
Deb B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Matt P.
May 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Thank You!
Had a great stay, highly recommend. Thanks!!!
Matt P.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie M.
Apr 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Convenient
Lovely home in a quiet and convenient neighborhood. Heated pool and 6 bikes for the bike path. Great food nearby (driving distance) and the most beautiful beach!
Stephanie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Suzette D.
Apr 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside
Perfect stay for family gathering! Neighborhood had lots of kids. The pool was close and fun. This home was in the middle of all activities: Blue Mountain Creamery, beach of the Gulf , Red Fish Taco, Blue Mable’s! Bike rides to Shunk Gulley was fun. The kitchen was great to make meals. Sitting on the porch in the evenings. Just can’t say enough nice things about the home.
Suzette D.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kendall R.
Mar 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spring break!
Great stay for an early spring break. The house worked well for our two families. It was very nice having two master bedrooms. Easy walk to the beach and the heated pool was great for the cool temps! The kitchen was well equipped for us to cook. Will definitely rent again!
Kendall R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Liana S.
Sep 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We really enjoyed our week at Starfish cottage! The property was just as described. Walking distance to the beach was easy and the neighborhood was lovely. We would definitely visit again!
Liana S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
kara h., New Orleans, Louisiana
Sep 2, 2021
Great place for families!
I have never been to a property so well equipped for kids. So nice to have everything needed! We loved the neighborhood and the area! Will come again!!
kara h.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Steve F.
Aug 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Love Starfish Cottage
We loved the cottage and the great neighborhood. It was perfect for 6 adults and 2 ten year olds. Beds and bathrooms were great. Wish there were mirrors in bedrooms. Also we could have used more towel bars. A row of hooks in bedrooms would have been great.
Upstairs balcony and front porch were used a lot. Kids loved the bikes. Had to put chain back on one. Appreciated the beach chairs and wagon but chairs Starting to rust. Due to COVID we grilled a lot. Propane may need refilled.
Blue Mountain is perfect. Rosemary Beach and Seaside have gotten way too crowded for us. We look forward to coming back.
Steve F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Charlie B.
Jul 3, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
June 26 - Jul 3
had a great time
Charlie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
John C., San Antonio
Jun 27, 2021
Starfish Cottage
Overall a great experience, there could have been a little more detail to cleaning. There were several filthy items I picked up in the kitchen!
John C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jan B.
Jun 27, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Ashley Lane
Very nice place.
Jan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Denise W.
Jun 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach vacation spot!
Our family loved staying at Starfish Cottage. The house had everything we needed and then some. The front porch was a great gathering spot. The neighborhood is friendly and family oriented. My kids loved the beach and the pool (and the collection of family games). It’s a beautiful house in a fun place to visit. Thank you for sharing.
Denise W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Amy P.
May 12, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Communication was excellent. The house was great and the location was perfect. Highly recommend!
Amy P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Erica G.
Mar 28, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place and location
We absolutely loved our stay! There were 4 adults and 6 kids, and it was perfect. The kids were able to safely ride bikes in the street, and the walk to to the beach and creamery was not bad at all. We loved it and would definitely stay here again, and would recommend it to anyone.