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Pet Friendly - 2 Pools - Modern Beach House Charm + Free Attraction Tickets!

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Beach
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9146.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
  • Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Pet Friendly - 2 Pools - Modern Beach House Charm + Free Attraction Tickets!

"Even Keel" is the perfect beach getaway for your next trip to South Walton along 30A! Located in the quaint community of Old Florida Village, you'll experience front porch sitting and slower pace strolling at its best! “Even Keel” is pet friendly allowing dogs, anything over 30lbs will need to be approved or you can bring 2 dogs up to 30lbs. Old Florida Village is the perfect neighborhood for walking your furry friend.

You'll find ample parking in the brick-paved drive for 2 cars with overflow parking directly next door and around the neighborhood. The open porch off the back yard area is ideal for grilling those evening meals on the gas grill.

Updated living, dining, bedroom furniture in all rooms throughout. The first floor offers a living room with sectional sleeper sofa, flat screen TV, and lots of windows with natural lighting, dining area with dining table seating 6 plus breakfast bar, with 3 additional place settings, for a total of 9. Fully equipped kitchen has granite countertops and stainless appliances. An open furnished back porch with grill leads to a back yard. There is also a bedroom on the first floor with queen size bed, flat screen TV, and private porch with rocking chairs. The first floor full bath is conveniently located in the hallway between the kitchen and the bedroom.

Moving up to the 2nd floor, you'll find the master bedroom with a king size bed, flat-screen TV, private bath and private open balcony. There is a hall laundry closet with a full-size washing machine and dryer, essential for keeping those beach towels ready for the pool or beach! To complete the home, you'll find the 3rd bedroom with a double size bed, a twin bed, a private porch, and a private full bath. "Even Keel" will certainly help you wind down to beach time and leave the worries of everyday life behind! The location allows easy bike ride to the Gulfview Heights or Ed Walline Beach Access, Gulf Place shops and restaurants or explore further down 30A to discover more nature trails and scenic beauty of South Walton along 19 miles of bike paths of 30A.

Your stay at Even Keel comes with Xplorie’s best activities! Tee off at Emerald Bay or Regatta Bay, zip through Baytowne Adventure Zone, and sail on the Sea Blaster Dolphin Cruise. Enjoy Big Kahuna’s Water Park, Black Light Mini Golf, and scenic bike rides with complimentary rentals. Explore 30A with ease and adventure!

* Parking for 2 cars.
* Pet Friendly: This property is pet friendly! If bringing a dog, please contact Reservations as an additional non-refundable pet fee will be added to your booking. A maximum of 2 dogs is allowed at a maximum of 30 lbs. Please see our rental policies for further details.

Property manager

Benchmark Management
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

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 in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the 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. Sundog Books and Sirens at the Beach are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • 30A Bike Trail - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Seaside Beach - 14 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Shoppe at 30A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Mctighes Irish Pub - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pet Friendly - 2 Pools - Modern Beach House Charm + Free Attraction Tickets! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Pet Friendly - 2 Pools - Modern Beach House Charm + Free Attraction Tickets! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly - 2 Pools - Modern Beach House Charm + Free Attraction Tickets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly - 2 Pools - Modern Beach House Charm + Free Attraction Tickets!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly - 2 Pools - Modern Beach House Charm + Free Attraction Tickets! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery and Santa Rosa Beach. South Walton Beaches and Justin Gaffrey Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette H.

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

Vacation Heaven!!!

Great place, very clean, as advertised. Loved that we could take our two weimaraners on vacation with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Wonderful Stay in Santa Rosa 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: Absolutely loved this house.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from ,

review

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: Convenient location and nice complex.
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

Fabulous 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: Had a wonderful week and lovely accommodations at Even Keel. Special shoutout to the abundance of outdoor seating options (4 porches!), nice big primary suite (feels like you're sleeping in the trees!), and the proximity to the beach and Goatfeathers. Would 100% recommend to any traveler!
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10/10 Excellent

Catie H.

Beautiful beach house in Santa Rosa

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: My husband, 2.5 yr old, and I stayed here for five nights and have a wonderful experience. The home is tastefully decorated and very comfortable. Each room has its own balcony and we enjoyed breakfast and yoga on the patios. The house is located less than a mile walk from some great restaurants and just a 10-minute walk to the beach. We would highly recommend Even Keel for anyone looking for peace, quiet, and respite from a busy lifestyle.
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6/10 Okay

John/Judy T.

Weekend getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rental was nice but Benchmark Mgt was not very accommodating with two conflicts we had. The reps were very nice but management was not helpful. There was no mention of $250 pet fee at the time of booking - however it was in the Benchmark 8-page contract. Never had this issue before with pet-friendly rentals so I will not book through Benchmark in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Joan S.

Won’t be back

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Dirty carpets. Worn out couch and chairs I was bitten by sand flea in the home probably from previous guests animals. That was miserable. Outside swarming with carpenter bees diving under porches. Very annoying. Out side wood maintenance very neglected 🤣🤣🤣
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10/10 Excellent

Rebekah L.

Quiet, rejuvenating 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: In case you've ever wondered, November is a wonderful time to visit Even Keel and 30A. Think long walks on less-crowded beaches, short wait times at any of the area's delicious restaurants, and peace and quiet at your home-away-from-home.
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10/10 Excellent

Gretchen F.

August vacation

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 a wonderful and relaxing time!

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Great property!

We absolutely loved Even Keel! Close to great restaurants and the beach! The gated community provided us opportunities to walk the dogs and enjoy neighbors!
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022
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4/10 Poor

Lisa C.

Uneven Keel

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was 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 area and surroundings were fine. The house was underwhelming. The couch was lumpy and uncomfortable. The bedroom linens had tears in them. The master shower was tiny. The kitchen was stocked at a minimum. The AC was broken upon arrival but quickly fixed. We could never reach a live person at Benchmark. Previous experience with Benchmark was favorable.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Saint Charles, IL

December 2021

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: We called Even Keel home for 2 weeks over the holidays. The location is great; very spacious and clean. Well stocked; enough kitchenware to cook Christmas dinner. The neighborhood was quiet and cozy. We could hear the Gulf waves from the front porches. It was too cool to use the pools but they looked lovely. Wi Fi worked great. Management company was easy to work with, responsive, codes for check in were provided timely and check in was easy. Really liked the area -- not as touristy as Destin, but still close enough to Destin for dining and shopping.
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10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

A Nice 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: The house was as advertised. Had a nice visit. Close to beach and Gulf Place. Would stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even Keel worked out great for us!

Everything was as advertised and the place was clean and well laid out! Had everything we needed! Rental credit for umbrellas and beach chairs was a nice bonus! Only 2 small nit picky things! Photos on the rental ad showed a Keurig coffee maker on the counter and I brought my pods but when we got there the coffee maker was a brew type with filters. We made it work and I may have missed it but I never saw a code to get in the access gate to get in the complex and had to call to get in on check in day! Property manager was great and got me the code quickly
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Rebekah L.

Our family LOVES Even Keel!

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: This was our second visit to Even Keel. The house itself is beautiful and spacious - our family of five had plenty of space to spread out and relax. The house is within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and most importantly, ice cream! My kids especially enjoyed the neighborhood pool. We'll be back!

6/10 Okay

Jaswir S.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Was OK

Property is overated. Extra costs way too high
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from ,

December 2020 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: Even Keel was a great place for a relaxing winter trip! Check in, check out, and other communications were straightforward. Spacious and comfortable. Short and pleasant walk to the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Spacious and quiet home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rented the house for a week and had a wonderful stay. Everyone was able to have their own bedroom and bathroom. The neighborhood is nice and quiet and a short walk (or drive, if you have a lot of gear) from the beach. Everything was very clean and well kept.
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Spacious and quiet home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rented the house for a week and had a wonderful stay. Everyone was able to have their own bedroom and bathroom. The neighborhood is nice and quiet and a short walk (or drive, if you have a lot of gear) from the beach. Everything was very clean and well kept.
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10/10 Excellent

Elyse M.

september trip

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 a lovely time at Even Keel - a great spot for a quiet, relaxing beach vacation. Communication was easy and the property was clean. Would definitely recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Elyse M.

september trip

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 a lovely time at Even Keel - a great spot for a quiet, relaxing beach vacation. Communication was easy and the property was clean. Would definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Loved the house!

Thank you for letting us vacay with you. Our family had a blast. The house met all of our expectations! Very clean and well equipped. We will be back soon. Would love to stay here off season.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Peyton V.

Even Keel was 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 absolutely loved Even Keel. It was perfect for our family. I would recommend a bike or golf cart rental to get to the beach, but the entrance is still easily accessible and close by! About half a mile! It was such a cute house and neighborhood. Lots of kids at the neighborhood pools! Would definitely recommend. Thanks for an awesome vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Peyton V.

Even Keel was 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 absolutely loved Even Keel. It was perfect for our family. I would recommend a bike or golf cart rental to get to the beach, but the entrance is still easily accessible and close by! About half a mile! It was such a cute house and neighborhood. Lots of kids at the neighborhood pools! Would definitely recommend. Thanks for an awesome vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Alethia G.

Very comfortable beach condo minutes from a beautiful 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: Even Keel was the perfect location for our beach vacation with family and friends. With several young children in our party, we really enjoyed the spaciousness of the rental as well as the two pools within walking distance of the property. We didn't mind being minutes away from one of the most beautiful beaches in the country either. Checking in and out of the rental was seamless with the key code entry system, and the house was very clean. We definitely plan to return!

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