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30A Beachfront ~ Large Back Deck ~ Lounge Area on Deck ~ Gulf Views

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Wave Watcher
Wave Watcher
Wave Watcher
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101972 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
  • Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

30A Beachfront ~ Large Back Deck ~ Lounge Area on Deck ~ Gulf Views

Sleeping Arrangements
One Story House on Stilts
1st Floor | Master Bedroom, King Bed; Guest Bedroom 1, King Bed; Guest Bedroom 2, Queen Bed; Guest Bedroom 3, Two Twin Beds; Living Room, 2 Twin Sleeper Chairs

Experience Your Vacation Haven!

“There’s a horizon at the sea. Come watch it along with me.” A perfect love song lyric describes the charming Wave Watcher rental property that you’ll fall in love with too! This spacious beachfront home is located on desirable 30A, within the quiet community of Dune Allen, part of Santa Rosa Beach. This vast expanse of open Gulf front acreage is best known for its sparsely inhabited beaches, sparkling white sand, and quaint charm.

The breathtaking view of the Gulf will immediately captivate you and welcome you to your vacation. The expansive deck stretches the width of the property with plenty of seating for your whole party to take in the panoramic scene. You’ll be tempted to take every meal at the outdoor picnic table to fully enjoy the sweeping vistas. Stepping inside to the main living area, there’s adequate seating for all. So, settle in to sit and chat, watch TV, or simply gaze at the extraordinary horizon.

The carefully designed layout of this property gives you unparalleled views of the Gulf from the kitchen, dining, and living areas. Two dining tables and a breakfast bar keep everyone close to the meal-prep action, compliments of a well-appointed kitchen. The home has been recently updated with new paint, new decking, and new furniture in the bedrooms and living area.

At bedtime, rest soundly in the carefully appointed bedrooms, complete with en suite bathrooms. Each bedroom also has its own awe-inspiring view of the natural environment surrounding this amazing property, including a birds eye view of Oyster Lake, a photographer's favorite. A delightful choice of eateries is also available at Gulf Place, which is nearby.

Guest Walk-Through
One Story House
1st Floor | Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, Master Suite, Guest Bedrooms, Laundry, Partially-Covered Back Deck

Unit Amenities: Beachfront; Laundry, Huge Back Deck, Large Windows, WiFi, Plenty of Parking
Community Amenities- Multiple Beach Accesses, Rental Bikes & Beach Service Available For An Additional Cost

About the Community of Dune Allen on 30A
Nestled on scenic highway 30A is the charming community Dune Allen Beach. A longstanding local spot for eclectic shops, eateries and homes, this part of 30A is often sought after for a laid back beach lifestyle. Its restaurants and stores are locally owned and at the heart of the community’s vibe. The 30A bike path will offer a safe, dedicated option to check it all out. Within a short loop you can grab coffee at nearby Gulf Place or stop by the bakery by heading back east to Blue Mountain Beach. Enjoy days on the beach and biking through blue lupine, the area’s native blue flowering plant. When you’re ready for more adventure, seek out the numerous biking and hiking trails that twist and turn through the surrounding Point Washington State Forest. Amenities such as golf, tennis, biking, boating, water sports & more are available locally at additional costs.

Local Favorites
MVH guests receive savings with our Local Favorites. Enjoy discounts to restaurants, beach activities, and shopping so you can save while you stay.

MVH Beach Closet
This property offers a Beach Closet stocked with complimentary beach chairs and an umbrella for use during your stay.

MVH Rental Restrictions
Please reference the Rental Restrictions and Terms of Use.

Property manager

My Vacation Haven
Premier Host

Languages

English, Swedish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Sea view

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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
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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

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

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Dune Allen Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa 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. Sirens at the Beach and Sundog Books are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 13 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Shoppe at 30A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Mctighes Irish Pub - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 30A Beachfront ~ Large Back Deck ~ Lounge Area on Deck ~ Gulf Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 30A Beachfront ~ Large Back Deck ~ Lounge Area on Deck ~ Gulf Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 30A Beachfront ~ Large Back Deck ~ Lounge Area on Deck ~ Gulf Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 30A Beachfront ~ Large Back Deck ~ Lounge Area on Deck ~ Gulf Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dune Allen Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of South Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Beach. Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Girls weekend!!

We had a fantastic time in a beautiful place with everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Don L.

Wave Watcher 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Really enjoyed the house and being able to walk to the beach. We were impressed that a representative called us the next day to check on things. We told her that there was no remote to the TV in one of the rooms, also the hose nozzle was broken when we got there. An hour later a service man arrive with the remote. We found out while he was there that the microwave oven wasn't working. He check it out and couldn't get it to work. An hour later he returned with a counter top Microwave. One negative comment, the shower doors didn't have any gaskets on the doors and they leaked on the floor which we had to wipe up after every shower. We compliment Vacation Haven for reacting so quick to the small problems. We would highly recommend this house.
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10/10 Excellent

Anonymous

Great Beach House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed our stay at the Wave Watcher beach home. It's a beautiful house right on the beach! The house was clean and well-maintained. The kitchen was well stocked. There was plenty of furniture in the living area and very comfortable. Nice that all bedrooms had private baths. Only things to bring to management's attention is that shower in the master bedroom with the turquoise/white lamps leaked onto the floor. Think the shower door threshold wasn't leveled and caused water to spill over onto the floor. We placed a rolled up towel to catch the water. Also TV in twin bedroom and TV in the queen room did not work. Overall our stay was wonderful.
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2/10 Terrible

Sabrina B.

Not what was expected

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property description was accurate. It's truly a gorgeous home in a beautiful location. The property was clean however, during the last two nights we had to take cold showers. The day before our checkout the hot water heater busted and maintenance quickly responded and had to shut off the water. Maintenance man stated there was nothing more he could do and that it was an owners issue. We had to leave our family vacation early and I was out the additional expense of providing hotel rooms for our family of 7. Overall, I am very dissatisfied and would never recommend this property. I also called to be reimbursed since we had to leave the property response. Terrible service.

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Great place in a great location.

Just like described, excellent house in a very good location. Being a private beach is a plus to reduce the people around you. Close to some local restaurants and not too far to Destin. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Wave Watcher

The house was beautiful, well equipped and perfect location! Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elise K.

Lovely week on the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent a lovely week on the beach in wave watcher. The house was clean and well-maintained. The kitchen was well appointed. There were plenty of linens and towels. The furniture was comfortable.The managers responded very promptly when we had a problem with the door after a sudden storm.I appreciated the text messages, reminding us of garbage pick up times, and also checking to see if everything was OK. I would definitely recommend this property to others.
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10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Wonderful Beach House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented Wave Watcher with three other couples and this house was perfect! We all had our own bathrooms and the house is very spacious and clean. We loved the huge deck space right there on the water. The only thing I would say for management would be to change the kitchen rugs and clean a couple of the family room chairs. The rugs are pretty worn out and the older chairs just need to be cleaned. Everything else was perfect! Management was great as well. They called the second day just to make sure everything was okay and to see if we needed anything. They also allowed us to keep luggage at their office on checkout day when a few of us had a flight that had been pushed back a few hours. It all worked out great and we would definitely recommend to others and will return again!
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10/10 Excellent

Aspen P.

An amazing stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the perfect stay! This couldn't be a better location. Had everything we needed and the owners were amazing to work with. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Wave-Watcher

Just what we imagined. We wanted a location directly on the beach with easy access. The house layout was perfect for our family. The kitchen had all the housewares that were needed to prepare and serve. Just need to remember the coffee filters next time. The kids enjoyed the shell hunting on the beach. Would definitely return but next time during a warmer month.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Our Second Stay at the Wave Watcher

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the second time we've stayed at this home. We love the remodel they've done - new bathrooms and decor. This was a great location and property for our family of 7 over new years. Plenty of seating for TV, games, meals. Some of the family room furniture is getting a bit worn, but very comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved this house and the customer service! Home is well-kept and just feet from the beach. Each bedroom had its own bathroom which was convenient. Will be staying here again!

10/10 Excellent

brandy s.

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

Sunset & ocean breeze

The spacious deck was wonderful! We spent most of our time there enjoying the beautiful views. Overall extremely comfortable home. The kids had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Family wedding

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place is perfect. Everything about it worked for our trip. The beach was amazing, the privacy it allowed and location. Top-notch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike M.

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

Fall break 2023

The location is wonderful and very private! The management company does an excellent job cleaning! Plenty of linens provided! The deck is huge but very little furniture. 👎 The furniture in the living room is very dirty and worn out! I did not let my family sit on it! It needs to go in a dumpster!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer M.

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

Love this location

House was in the perfect location. Being steps from the beach is always so nice and we enjoyed our stay. Looking to come back already.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Abigail H.

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

Amazing location and view but…

This view and the location is pretty amazing, my only complaint would be the property had some minor damage around the house such as the door actuator (which broke off twice during our stay due to the holes in door being worn down and almost hit my one year old while he was crawling around), the shower handle, the broken window held together by duck tape, and the shower rod/hooks being rusty and worn down and one of the bathroom showers leaked all over the floor every time you used it. I know the property makes plenty of money off of it to replace these things. But with all that it was clean and in a prime spot on the beach. It has more pros than cons.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

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

Property clean, very comfortable! Its fabulous to have your own private beach front!!

Overall, we will rent here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney D.

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

Amazing house and location!

Great location, amazing view and great host! Will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Missouri city Texas USA

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

Best vacation spot ever!

My aunt vacations in this area every year so I was a little stressed to find the perfect spot. I was so proud to her my aunt telling the rest of the family that this was the best place she has ever stayed when on holiday down here. Great house! Perfect location! Fully stocked! Thanks a million!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Garianne S.

Don’t wait... just book it now!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: So very happy we picked this home for our vacation. House was beautiful and the view from the living area is amazing. Beds were comfortable, house was extremely clean, close to everything we wanted to do and great restaurants. Also, everyone from booking to departure were extremely kind and helpful. We will be staying again in the very near future !

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Stress Reliever

Great. We have 3 Gulf Front Condos in Orange Beach and know the rental world. Came for continuing education and could not have found at better place. Thank you for sharing your property with others.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Awesome!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed at Wave Watcher several times over the past 7-8 years, and always love it. Great location, and the view is perfect! Step directly onto the beach from the deck stairs...fantastic. House has been renovated with new bathrooms, furnishings, paint, and a new deck. It's always clean, and the new management company is very helpful. We'll keep coming back, for sure. Highly recommend Wave Watcher!

10/10 Excellent

Shauna A.

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

Gorgeous views and great location

You can’t beat waking up to these views every morning. Steps away from the beach. Location was great to local restaurants and grocery store. Very clean. Will def stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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