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Bluefish House • Walk to Beach • Private Hot Tub • 125+ 5⭐Reviews • Blue Mtn 30A

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The Bluefish Beach Cottage! 🐟 Located in Blue Mt. Beach - 30A ☀️
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Bluefish Cottage is only a few minute walk to the famous beaches of 30A 🐟
Open floor plan, vaulted ceiling Kitchen & Living Room, Bluefish Beach Cottage 🐟
New (Summer 23’) beach cruiser bikes, complimentary to Bluefish Cottage guests 🐟

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Owner's Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Owner's Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bluefish House • Walk to Beach • Private Hot Tub • 125+ 5⭐Reviews • Blue Mtn 30A

✨ Welcome to Your 30A Beach Getaway

The Bluefish Coastal Cottage is an immaculate, professionally cleaned 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental house in Blue Mountain Beach, Florida, just steps from Scenic Highway 30A and the sugar-white sand. Renovated in a coastal-modern style and designed for comfort, this beach cottage is perfect for families, couples, and small groups looking for a relaxing escape.

🛏 Bedrooms & Bathrooms
• Owner’s Suite – King bed, ensuite with double vanity, oversized walk-in shower, and private deck access
• Bedroom 2 – Queen bed, shares a large bathroom with Bedroom 3
• Bedroom 3 – Two twin beds, shares the oversized bath
• Every bedroom features a sleek Smart TV and high-speed Wi-Fi

🍴 Kitchen & Living
• Fully stocked gourmet kitchen with gas range and modern appliances
• Open, airy living space with coastal-modern décor
• Full-size washer & dryer, instant hot water, and plenty of room for family gatherings

🌊 Outdoor Living
• Spacious front porch with fenced yard
• Elevated back deck with:
- Private hot tub / spa under string lights
- Weber gas grill
- 6-person outdoor dining area surrounded by palms
• Private outdoor shower (endless hot water) for rinsing off after the beach

🎉 Family-Friendly Extras
• 4 complimentary beach cruiser bikes (new April ’23)
• Beach toys, outdoor games, and full-size cornhole set
• Beach chairs, plenty of clean towels, and a beach buggy wagon — all free to use
• Parking for up to 3 cars plus a golf cart

🏖 Location, Location, Location
• Prime spot in Blue Mountain Beach on Scenic 30A
• Walk or bike to 4 public beach access points (all with parking)
• Minutes from popular 30A attractions: Gulf Place, Grayton Beach, Seaside, and more

💡 Local Expertise
Your hosts have lived in the area for over 25 years and are happy to recommend the best restaurants, shops, fishing charters, paddleboard rentals, and golf cart companies to make your trip unforgettable.

🌟 Why Guests Choose Bluefish Cottage
• Walk-to-beach location in Blue Mountain Beach
• Private hot tub + fenced yard = rare find on 30A
• Bikes, games, and beach gear provided — saving you rental costs
• Consistently 10/10 Exceptional reviews

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Come relax and create lasting memories at Bluefish Coastal Cottage — your family-friendly beach rental in Blue Mountain Beach on 30A.

– The Sumrall’s

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Blue Mountain Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Blue Mountain Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park 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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What's nearby

  • Blue Mountain Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Justin Gaffrey Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Goatfeathers Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Macho Taco Cantina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tom Thumb Food Stores - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Local Catch Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bluefish House • Walk to Beach • Private Hot Tub • 125+ 5⭐Reviews • Blue Mtn 30A pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bluefish House • Walk to Beach • Private Hot Tub • 125+ 5⭐Reviews • Blue Mtn 30A?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bluefish House • Walk to Beach • Private Hot Tub • 125+ 5⭐Reviews • Blue Mtn 30A?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bluefish House • Walk to Beach • Private Hot Tub • 125+ 5⭐Reviews • Blue Mtn 30A?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bluefish House • Walk to Beach • Private Hot Tub • 125+ 5⭐Reviews • Blue Mtn 30A located?

Located in Blue Mountain Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mountain Beach and South Walton Beaches. Justin Gaffrey Gallery and CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, we had a great time. There was some challenges with the hot tub coming to full temperature but John was quick to respond and help diagnose the challenge and pursue a solution. He was great. We loved staying here and will be back! He has a great property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dagan S.

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

Great vacation home

In a wonderful, and quiet location - such a great home! Enjoyed every second!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Anniversary trip

We had a wonderful time again! It’s so clean, comfortable, and close to the public beach access. We love coming here and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan V.

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

Summer Vacation

Our family stayed in the Bluefish Cottage and had a great time! It was clean and comfortable! The kitchen was well stocked with what we needed to cook a few meals in. John was very easy to communicate with. We had a great week on the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

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

Great place!

Property was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor D.

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

Best place for a relaxing quiet visit

This place is the best. The owners have it all covered. My wife and I are both red heads and completely forgot umbrellas for the beach. It was so cool to walk on the back porch and find all the beach essentials you need. The entire house is so cozy and quiet. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L.

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

Great Stay!

Clean, cozy, and fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia E.

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

Fall Break R & R

Lovely and cozy beach cottage, with all the amenities, just as described!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Great location in quiet neighborhood

This is a great location and a beautiful property. Owners are wonderful. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

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

Wonderful July 4th

We wanted to find a quieter option than our usual beach location. Even with the 4th traffic we found the location and offerings perfect for our trip. Look forward to our next stay at Blue Mountain Beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelley W.

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

Spring Break

We brought our family here for spring break and loved it! The house is gorgeous and the interior design is top notch. We loved that we did not need to bring anything extra with us. The location is perfect to the beach as well as a quick drive over to the Seaside square. There is no need to leave Blue Mountain Beach though, it is quaint and has awesome restaurants nearby. 10 out 10 recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Darling beach cottage with great family amenities!

We loved our stay with our young children at Bluefish! The home was so beautifully decorated and stocked with all of the beach toys and chairs you could want for a young family. In our time away from the beach our kids had a blast playing in the fenced in front and back yards and enjoying the hot tub. John was always helpful and great with recommendations. An all around great experience!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

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

Great beach getaway

This was our second time staying at Blue Fish. Perfect size for our family of 4. Just as great as last year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Awesome little gem in Blue Mountain

This was a great vacation home. Beautifully appointed with all the amenities you could ask for - plenty of towels and starter supplies. Location was excellent, in a quiet neighborhood, easy walking distance to Blue Mountain town and beach, and driving distance to everything else along 30A. What really sets it apart was the owners excellent communication and responsiveness. We had a minor issue arise and John took care of it right away- it’s those little details that really make a difference.10 stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret k.

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

30A Wedding Stay

We enjoyed our time at this house so much! Very clean and comfortable. Close to beach and restaurants. We rented a golf cart, but it’s a very walkable area. We would definitely choose this house again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Girls Trip!

Bluefish Cottage was an amazing place to stay with a dear friend. Great location, clean and the hosts are fantastic! I’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

Absolutely perfect!

This is our 3rd time back and we've already booked again for next year. The house is so wonderfully designed and decorated, and it's a short walk to the beach while also being far away enough from any crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Second trip to Bluefish!

My husband and I had a wonderful time! Such a beautiful and comfortable home. We loved every minute. We will be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

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

Perfect Stay Once Again!

This is our second year staying at Bluefish and it is hands down the perfect house for our family. Blue Mountain Beach is such a gem of 30A. The house is just the right size with everything you need, quiet neighborhood yet close to so many things and John and his family take such good care of the house. You will not regret staying here and we look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful property, wonderful owners. Great choice.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Great, quiet stay.

Bluefish Cottage is in a quiet neighborhood just across from Blue Mountain Beach. It’s close and convenient to the beach and all shops, restaurants, etc. in town, all of which are easy to get to by foot or via the bikes provided with the house. The house seems recently renovated and up to date. We very much enjoyed our stay in the house and would recommend it to anyone considering a stay in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Old Charm-Gorgeous 30A Cottage

Stayed for 6 days and while the weather was chilly the cottage was perfection! John was so easy to work with and quick to respond when we had a question. Beautiful remodel with everything we needed! Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

As advertised!

The property was as advertised. Beautiful with many amenities. Well maintained and wonderful hosts who are very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Perfect well-appointed Cottage

Perfect location. Cute Cottage with everything we needed. Very clean and well appointed. The owner was quick to respond and helpful (nice guy) The beach is beautiful and very close. We loved our stay. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

AnnRene B.

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

sisters r&r trip

my sister and i had such a wonderful stay at the bluefish coastal cottage! the weather was on/off rainy (thanks for sharing francine!) but we only got caught in a downpour one time :) we enjoyed riding bikes on the timpoochee trail, walking on the beach, and exploring all of the adorable 30a towns! hope to return again soon :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kelley & John Sumrall

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We have lived in Destin and Blue Mountain Beach since the mid nineties. In the eighties and early nineties we visited Kelley's mom here in Blue Mountain while we still lived and worked in Atlanta. In 1994 we left Atlanta and have enjoyed raising our three boys on sand and saltwater. Kelley is an interior decorator with an ever expanding client list. John is a banker who manages his company's operations for most of the Florida panhandle . Our older two boys still live nearby and come by often for coffee and dinner. The oldest is quickly making a name for himself as a talented construction superintendent. His construction knowledge, people skills, eye for design and attention to detail have quickly earned the respect of homeowner's and other industry professionals. In fact, he and Kelley handled the renovation and design for this property. The middle son is an outstanding caterer and chef. Since a young age, he has had a passion and flair for all things culinary. As a personal chef he has catered dinner parties for quiet a few of our more well known residents. He has recently taken a break from his pursuit of a culinary degree so he could live a little. A cross country trip ferrying some friends' car and their Rhodesian Ridgeback was bookended by Kansas City BBQ and Thomas Keller's fried chicken. He will start again soon in the back of house at one of our most famous 30 A icons learning best practices. The youngest attends SoWal High where he enjoy's an exemplary GPA, too much popularity and starts on the varsity team as running back. He does a little surfing, paddle boarding and fishing as well. During the Summer he works on the beach setting chairs and umbrellas. Hard work and early mornings - his Dad likes it. We love the area and are happy to share it with you. If you want a local's perspective just ask.

Why they chose this property

We have admired the neighborhood cottages known as "the brickyard" since we first saw them back in the eighties when we were in school at Auburn. The cozy neighborhood is on 30 A and only a block from the beach. We were patient and finally found a good fit with the Bluefish Cottage on one of our neighborhood walks. It needed some love and we had the vision. We also had the labor. The entire family participated in the demolition and renovation. We hope you enjoy it!

What makes this property unique

What Makes Bluefish Coastal Cottage Unique

Bluefish Cottage is one of the few rentals on 30A that truly offers a walk-to-the-beach location — just a short stroll to four public beach access points, all with parking for guests who bring extra gear. Unlike many homes in the area, we also feature a private hot tub on a spacious back deck with dining space, string lights, and a Weber grill — perfect for both families and couples.

We provide 4 complimentary cruiser bikes, beach chairs, towels, wagon, toys, and outdoor games at no extra charge, saving you rental costs and hassle. Guests love our large front porch, fenced yard, and outdoor shower, which create a resort-style experience in a private home.

Inside, the cottage has been professionally renovated and decorated in a coastal-modern style, with Smart TVs in every room, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a fully stocked gourmet kitchen.

As local hosts who have lived on 30A for over 25 years, we’re happy to share insider recommendations for dining, fishing, paddleboarding, and golf cart rentals. And with no hidden fees in our pricing, guests can book with confidence knowing they’re getting excellent value and a stress-free stay.

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