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Raised Cottage 'Dune Fine'- Easy Walk to Beach - Dogs Welcome!

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Dune Fine
Dune Fine
Relax on the front porch
Relax on the front porch
Living area
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationBeach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Rosa Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationTopsail Hill Preserve State Park15 min walk
  • AirportDestin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 Downstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Upstairs

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Downstairs

Shower only

Bathroom 2 Upstairs

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Raised Cottage 'Dune Fine'- Easy Walk to Beach - Dogs Welcome!

DUNE FINE is a delightful, and extremely popular, raised beach cottage in the Dune Allen Beach area of 30A. Many know well why the property has earned its name and reputation in Santa Rosa Beach. If not...here's the skinny: Once you've checked in, and kicked back, rest assured you'll be Doin' Fine as well!

This newly remodeled home is located at the western end of 30A (closer to Destin than Panama City Beach), but still just minutes from any activity or destination you wish to explore. DUNE FINE is a 3/2 home that offers spacious accommodations for up to six but manages to capture a feeling of beachy coziness and casual comfort in its first floor, open plan living/kitchen area. The L/R section of the house blends well into the 'galley kitchen' and allows all parties to watch TV, converse, cook, and perhaps, sometime around sunset, share a 'frozen concoction' that your inevitable blender will be happy to render. Bedrooms and baths are somewhat more generous in size than those of other beach homes and for six people, that's a real plus. A shaded, upstairs balcony is positioned beautifully to take advantage of delicious gulf breezes...Well behaved and monitored children are most welcome. (The garage is not part of the rental). As many of you know there are a variety of beaches on 30A. Some with lifeguards and chair/umbrella setups, some without, and some offering good food just a few strides away. We are within a 10 minute walk to three public beach accesses. We are only a 5-minute walk to South Walton's newest beach access, Dune Allen Regional Beach Access. Stroll down with your things, or if you'd like to take coolers, fishing gear and more, I suggest tossing it all in the car and making the less-than-60-second drive. A few more minutes to the east is the Fort Panic Beach Access. And our little hidden gem is the Stallworth Lake Access, which is a 10 minute walk at the end of South Bishop Road. And we are less than 2 miles from Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Many beach spots offer restrooms and outside showers (no need to go back home covered in that sugar-white sand). One of our most popular restaurants - Stinky's Fish Camp is a five-minute walk.

We are a dog-friendly home. There is no additional pet fee. Flea free, vaccinated, well-trained dogs (limit 2) are welcome (they'll love being able to romp in the large, fenced backyard). You know your dog. If prone to separation anxiety, we ask that you crate your dog when you are not at the house. Dog size/breed must be pre-approved before booking. So please indicate this information in your inquiry if possible.

Our crew is very focused on cleaning and only CDC recommended sanitizers are used. There is no need to interface with others when checking in ~ you may go directly to the cottage for private entry.

NO SMOKING ALLOWED INSIDE!

PLEASE NOTE: * DUNE FINE IS AVAILABLE ON A 'WEEKLY ONLY' BASIS. WE GENERALLY DO SATURDAY TO SATURDAY RENTALS DURING THE HIGH SEASON. CHECK WITH US FOR EXCEPTIONS DURING OTHER TIMES OF THE YEAR. MAXIMUM 6 PEOPLE.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (SLEEPS 6)
• Bedroom, First Floor: (1) King Bed
• Second Bedroom, Second Floor: (1) King Bed
• Third Bedroom, Second Floor: (1) Queen Bed

BOOKING POLICY
• Check-In begins at 4:00 PM CST.
• Check-Out is by 10:00 AM CST.
• Must Be 25 Or Older To Rent.


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Property manager

Traci Blount
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
See Rental Agreement that is sent out to each renter
Dogs - all dogs are considered. Please include information about your dogs in your inquiry. Thank you.
Garage is not accessible to guests.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Dune Allen Beach, a neighborhood 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 Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Santa Rosa Beach. Sirens at the Beach and Destin Yarn Shop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Beach - 6 min walk
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 13 min walk
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 15 min walk
  • Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • 30A Bike Trail - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Donut Hole - 6 min drive
  • Stinky's Fish Camp - 5 min walk
  • The Perfect Pig - 4 min drive
  • Mimmo's Ristorante Italiano - 5 min drive
  • 98 Bar-B-Que - 5 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nicholas f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Traci was great to book with. She was very accommodating and the house was exactly how described. Easy walk to the beach. I travelled with a large group for this trip and we had another rental house which was managed by an agency, I recommend going with Traci since the communication and accommodation are much more personable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M., Harrisonburg, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Great Stay at Traci’s Place!
This is the second time we’ve stayed at Dune Fine and this was another great stay! Traci allows dogs, but you would never be able to tell based on the cleanliness of the house. The upgrades to the house since our last stay were very nice, and the dogs thoroughly enjoyed sniffing around in the new sod in the yard. The house is close to a nice public beach access and it’s just a short walk away. (We rented a golf cart during our stay but it’s not necessary to get to the beach.) The outside shower was perfect after days at the beach, and the shaded front porch with seating was a nice escape from the sun. (We brought a portable electric fan to make it even cooler when we sat on the porch.) 30A is becoming more and more developed so there was construction next door and with a few other houses on the street but it wasn’t an issue for us. The neighborhood is really nice and makes for a great beach vacation. Santa Rosa Beach was not crowded during our stay and it was definitely less busy than Destin. We enjoyed the slower beach pace at Traci’s house again this year. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryce F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Time on the Gulf
Every vacation search starts with a pet friendly location for our family. Well, let me assure you this house will not disappoint. This was one of the cleanest, well kept properties we've every stayed at. The back yard was huge and I felt safe letting our dog run around inside the fence. This area is beautiful but it is changing rapidly. Dune dr felt like a construction zone with all the new houses replacing old houses, and just new construction in general. A lot of times during the day this street is one way with all the dump trucks and contractors trucks on the side of the road. The Dune Allen beach access is also very nice, but the public beach is only about 150' wide and it gets very crowded. You'll also notice signage stating that the beach on either side is private property. We walked about 350' west down the beach until we didn't see any private beach signs, and about the time we got ready to leave the owner of the house said we could finish the day, but to not come back tomorrow. The next few days we went to the beach access just to the east of this location, it has a much larger "county owned" area. I'd also learn how to use a county gis map to see who owns the property near the water. Rent a golf cart, it's much easier to go to the beach access areas and you really can experience the area better, not to mention easier to park. Traci was wonderful and I would recommend this property 100%!! The minor issues we mentioned are for renters to plan accordingly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach week of fun & family
Love this property & Santa Rosa area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time
We enjoyed our stay at Dune Fine! This was our 2nd time staying at the property and it is lovely. Traci goes out of her way to ensure you have what you need and the house is very well appointed. We will definitely be back again! Thanks again Traci!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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