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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16312.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

2 Double Beds

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Third Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Third Floor - Master Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Morning Star - Old Florida Beach, Stunning Views, Private + Community Pool!

Morning Star –

'Morning Star' is one of the most exceptional homes within Old Florida Beach! This three story home encompasses the authentic feeling of beach living at its best. With six bedrooms and five and one half bathrooms, it is sure to accommodate all your company. This home is directly across a small neighborhood road from deeded beach access. There is an empty sea oat covered lot across the way giving you unobstructed views! Because 'Morning Star' is so spacious AND features its own PRIVATE HEATED POOL (extra charge for heating), this is a fabulous house for entertaining. Once you have stayed at 'Morning Star' you will want to return again and again!

(THE BEACH IS APPROXIMATELY 25 YARDS AWAY), you will love its location!

First Floor: King Bedroom with Walk-In Shower, King Bedroom with Walk-In Shower, Bedroom with Two Full Beds and Tub/Shower Combo, Bunk Room with Two Twin Bunks, Bedroom with Twin Day Bed and Twin Trundle, Hall Bath with Walk-In Shower, Laundry Room.

Second Floor: Living Room with Balcony Access, Kitchen, Dining, Wet Bar, Powder Room.

Third Floor: King Master Bedroom with Walk-In Shower and Soaking Tub + Balcony Access, Bonus Den.

*add $50.00 per day to heat pool (available Oct-April if needed)

*Based on the daily temperature and at the HOA's discretion, the community pool is typically heated during the fall and holiday weeks.

*The use of golf carts are prohibited in the Old Florida Beach community.

*This property is monitored by a security camera located at the front door.

*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies. An e-signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Beach 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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Santa Rosa Beach 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 Sirens at the Beach are also worth visiting.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Justin Gaffrey Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Seaside Beach - 12 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Palm Folly Hard Seltzer - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pub Grimes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Morning Star - Old Florida Beach, Stunning Views, Private + Community Pool! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Morning Star - Old Florida Beach, Stunning Views, Private + Community Pool!?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Morning Star - Old Florida Beach, Stunning Views, Private + Community Pool! on 6 June 2026 start from AU$2,593, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Morning Star - Old Florida Beach, Stunning Views, Private + Community Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Morning Star - Old Florida Beach, Stunning Views, Private + Community Pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Morning Star - Old Florida Beach, Stunning Views, Private + Community Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Morning Star - Old Florida Beach, Stunning Views, Private + Community Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Morning Star - Old Florida Beach, Stunning Views, Private + Community Pool! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of South Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Beach. CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery and Justin Gaffrey Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky B.

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

Beach cottage getaway

Loved the house, the neighborhood, and close access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Great Family Vacation!

Only a small residential street separates the house from beach boardwalk. So close to beach we didn’t even need to pack a beach bag. Amazing views from almost every room. Good size private heated pool was great for our family of 7. Some furniture updates needed but house was neat and clean with plenty of room. We loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise V.

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

Annual family beach vacay

The location was amazing, great beach, and great restaurants and shops within walking distance. The house could definitely use some TLC. SO much clutter, and the carpets really need to be either taken out or cleaned. But other than that everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mariana C.

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

Poor maintained -great location property

Our first impression of the house when we first came in was not the best; there was a smell like old house like if the house was closed for months, the fridge and microwave were dirty, showers with mold, broken glass at the back porch, pool area dirty with damaged cushions, 1 toilet leaking and the list can continue... We reported all to the property management but the communication was not simple, we had to follow up with them instead them looking into our case with a personalized attention; we had to wait 2 days for the toilet to be fixed and poor communication back from them on resolutions. Definitely a nice property with great location, steps away from the beach but seems needs lots of maintenance; we felt the condition of the property vs what we paid was not equivalent. Hope the owner fixes it and the property management team steps up to recoup this beautiful property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

Great Weekend Trip

The location of Morning Star could not have been more perfect! You can sit on the porch and see and hear the gulf. The interior was clean and had all the amities you would want for a beach trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Summer family retreat

This trip was wonderful even though the water was stored up by hurricane Laura. Beautiful peaceful trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steve T.

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

Morningstar vacation

The overall experience was okay. Living room furniture needs cleaning as does floors. Some hardware on doors need repair, lock broken, handle missing and fireplace screen missing. Showers need cleaning. Kitchen cabinet doors dirty with food. Dirt below furniture in bedrooms. We would stay at this property again if listed problems are fixed. The location and pool on property made the stay worthwhile, but I again would only come back if issues are resolved. We did have issues with internet and washer, but these issues were resolved quickly by Ocean Reef service personnel. We do recommend Ocean Reef for their good service
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler N.

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

Morning Star

Wonderful week overall. Checked in to find the floors not well cleaned. Disappointed, I called Ocean Reef and received the most professional response focused on making things right. Within the hour a very conscientious representative arrived to make things right. Highly recommend the property, Morning Star, and as much the realty company, Ocean Reef.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Wonderful place!

The house fit all 12 of us comfortably. We really enjoyed the very short walk to the beach and the neighborhood. There were a couple things that needed attention while we were there (door latch and window leak) and they came the next day to fix it. You can walk to get ice cream and rent a bike just down the street! It’s a really cute house and we would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Beautiful!

We have been here several times in years past. Since our last visit it has been significantly upgraded with extra bedrooms and pergola addition to the pool. This is a great place for a large group who wants to enjoy family, beach, and pool time. We had a couple maintenance issues but they weee promptly handled.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michelle K.

House needs some TLC

House needs some TLC, paint & deep cleaning. Chairs by Pool were rotted & mildewed. When we got there several light bulbs were out. DVD player in living room didn’t work, and we saw 2 roaches. That kind of grossed us all out. Had a wonderful time, but house just needs some work.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

WAY BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS

This property was amazing!! We had 15 in our group. 6 adults and 9 big teenage kids. We had plenty of room and never felt like we were all on top of each other in the space. The beach access was directly across the street from the house. It was easy to go back and forth as much as we wanted to during the day. There were beach rentals right on the beach for beach chairs and umbrellas. Worth the money to have those set up for you every morning so you don't have to worry about it. Just walk down and enjoy! The beach was immaculant. Soft white sand and clear blue/green warm water. If you are considering going to this area of Florida Santa Rosa beach is the PERFECT location. Destin is TOO busy and touristy. Fun to go to but not to stay in. The other direction offered some super cute beach towns. Watercolor and Seaside were quaint little towns that we rode our cruiser bikes to along a path. It's a bit of a ride, but a great way to see the area. Buddy's is a DELICIOUS ice cream shop that is a short walk away from the house as well. You can't go wrong if you stay here!! Can't wai to go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

6/10 Okay

Angela G.

Great House and Beach

The house was a great family vacation home. The only issue we had was the constant construction and lawn maintenance in the neighborhood. Every day was very noisy outside. Not relaxing by the pool as we would have liked. I know that is something that is unpredictable. The pool and the house were fabulous. Ocean Reef responded quickly to any requests we had for minor repairs needed during the stay. I would recommend them and the area! We were to have 15 people and ended up with only 10, but still a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Paul O.

A good house and great location

After a couple of days of some issues and a lot of effort by Ocean Reef things settled down, although fixing the shower leak will be a big project. The layout of the house is very good and views outstanding.House could use some updating and sprucing up. Overall a good week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

Incredible spacious house, great access to the beach!

After the initial issues with the gate code to the housing community upon arrival, the rental company was very accommodating. The app was helpful for finding all the details on our stay. The house was very spacious and the beach access was ideal. You definitely need a car if you are staying here though we also used Uber to get to the towns which are about a 20 minute drive. The beds were very comfortable and while the knives were all very dull the kitchen was very well stocked. I would definitely recommend this house and would rent again. We really enjoyed our stay and appreciated the attention we got from the management company when they addressed our needs and concerns. You have to bring your own beach towels, but they made that clear to us. The beaches are gorgeous and the porches and pool setup are ideal!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

6/10 Okay

Greg G.

Morning Star Review Oct 2016

Loved pool and location. House needs maintenance. Porch balcony was so bad a child could have gone right through it. (They did come fix) Lot of small problems like door knobs falling off. Cabinet knobs missing. Door locks need replaced. Fan on porch sounds like it is dying. Etc. Due to location and pool would probably stay again. However, I hope they do some serious work to make the house safer and more appealing.

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