Located in Dune Allen Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Blue Mountain Beach and Miramar Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links.
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beach near Dune Allen Regional Beach Access - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
South Walton Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Santa Rosa Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - 4 min drive
Stinky's Fish Camp - 4 min walk
Burger King - 7 min drive
Tom Thumb Food Stores - 2 min drive
Goatfeathers Restaurant - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach?
As of 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach on 5 Jan 2027 start from AU$5,721, 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 Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Estate for Large Groups, Pool & Steps to the Beach located?
Located in Dune Allen Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of South Walton Beaches, Santa Rosa Beach and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club and CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a very large group, and when broken down amongst us, this house was extremely affordable. Beach access was a top priority, and this did not disappoint. Very easy to communicate with property manager and response time was very quick. If we come back to this area, I would most certainly choose to stay here again. Had such a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2026
Thanks for the great review! Glad the home worked well for your large group and that beach access lived up to expectations. Happy to hear communication was easy and response time quick. It was a pleasure hosting you — we'd love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review
8/10 Good
Claire S.
24 Mar 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great house and location, also the owner was very easier to reach for any issues. However, the pool doesn’t get very hot and most of the TVs were broken. Great house for a large group though!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. Glad the house, location, and owner accessibility worked well for your group. I’m sorry the pool temperature and the TVs fell short — that’s not the experience we want. We’ll have maintenance check the pool heater and repair or replace the TVs. Thank you for the feedback, and we’d welcome the chance to host you again.
We had an amazing family vacation at this home! With more than 20 family members staying together, finding a place that was spacious and comfortable for everyone was important, and this property exceeded our expectations. There was plenty of room for everyone to relax, gather, and enjoy time together without ever feeling crowded.The pool was a huge hit with both the kids and adults, and having the beach just a short walk away made the location even better. We were able to easily enjoy both the pool and the beach throughout our stay.The host was fantastic and incredibly responsive. Every question we had was answered quickly, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free from start to finish.If you're looking for a large, comfortable home for a family gathering or group vacation near the beach, I would highly recommend this property. We created some wonderful memories here and would gladly stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
Thanks for the great review! Glad the home exceeded expectations for your large family and that everyone had room to relax without feeling crowded. Happy the pool was a hit and the short walk to the beach made the stay even better. We appreciate the note about responsiveness — we aim to make every stay smooth. It was a pleasure hosting your group — we’d love to welcome you back.
This property is perfect for large groups. Really nice with a nice pool area for entertainment. The location was only a block away from the beach which was great since we didn't have to worry about parking. Our family enjoyed our time there.
House was in a great location. Set up is amazing. Needs some attention to the outdoor tvs. Didn’t work or broken. Floors in kitchen in main house coming apart. Other than that the property is a great choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. Glad the location and layout worked well for you. I’m sorry about the outdoor TVs and the kitchen floor—thank you for bringing those issues to our attention. We’ve passed this along to our maintenance team to inspect and repair the outdoor TVs and address the flooring in the main house. We appreciate the feedback and hope to host you again.
Our family truly enjoyed our stay. Everything was conveniently close by to enjoy the 30A area. The house was perfect for our group. There were no complaints.
This property was incredible. Exactly what we were looking for for our large group of friends to get away for the week. Thank you to Ray for being so accommodating and helping us anytime we needed it. Stay here!
We enjoyed our week with 37 family members . Property was great . Close to beach and pool area and seating was very accommodating. Golf cart was a game changer with taking items to beach . Ray was great and very helpful with any questions we had . Great memories made
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Jenny D.
12 Aug 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
This house had some significant issues - especially in the kitchen. The gas range/oven was difficult to use, as the settings have rubbed off and you can't see what temp you are cooking at or what setting you are on. The dishes, utensils and supplies were an old and chaotic hodge podge of things. We couldn't even find oven mitts and had to use towels. There was a serious issue with ants. The coffee pot didn't work. The patio furniture was all fairly dirty and the grill had not been cleaned. The washing machine in the guest house smelled so bad we could not use it. In general, the house was in more of a state of disrepair than the photos suggest - just wear and tear on the inside and outside - peeling baseboards, etc... We had some issues with the AC while we were there, and the company was very responsive to come and fix it quickly. Unfortunately, I cannot say this house met our expectations based on the photos and the price we paid to reserve it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your stay. We’re glad to hear that our team was responsive and able to address the A/C concerns quickly, but we’re truly sorry that several other aspects of the home fell short of your expectations.
We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered in the kitchen, including the worn range settings, mismatched and aging kitchen supplies, and the lack of oven mitts. We also appreciate you bringing the coffee maker, ants, dirty patio furniture, and grill condition to our attention. These are certainly not the details we want guests to have to deal with during their stay, and we’ll be sharing your feedback with our local team for review.
We’re also sorry to hear about the odor from the guest house washing machine and the general wear and tear you noticed throughout the property. We understand that when you’re booking a home based on its photos and at a higher price point, you expect the actual condition to match those expectations.
Thank you again for being honest about your experience. While we’re glad our team was able to assist with the A/C, we’re sorry the overall condition of the home took away from your stay. Your feedback is valuable and gives us a better understanding of where we need to improve. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope we’ll have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
This was a nice house the rooms don’t quite match the listings which caused a bit of trouble but as soon as we got that taken care of everything went smooth and nice from the their the parking for multiple families is not very good but over all these was small things the beach is right down the road which was nice as well
The houses were laid out to offer lots of options for kids, families, teens. There were 29 of us and we were not crowded .
Tasteful decorations. Easy walk to the beach and a fun local restaurant. Renting the golf cart was great for carrying beach stuff.
Also, we were able to arrange for a bonfire on the beach one night.
The only drawback is the kitchen range. It still works but not well.
All in all I would highly recommend this listing for location and space and the really helpful local management!
We rented the commanders Palace for a week long stay with 35 family and friends. The home had plenty of space to support the group our size. Many of the rooms are multi sleep so as long as you have people willing to share a room this place is great for large groups. Parking was a little issue so make sure you have no more than 10 cars. Location was awesome and beach is walking distance.
Our contact Ray during our stay was awesome- we had an issue with the grill and gas stove, this was identified late evening but he still responded and was there the next day to correct. Ray service alone would motivate me to book this place again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
9 July 2022
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
The pictures of the property are deceiving the rooms are small, the ceilings have mold and moisture mildew, and the water smells like sulfur coming from the drains.
The house and location are nice. Only a short walk to the beach. There are a few issues that need to be addressed. The air conditioning can only be turned down to 72. The hot tub water is only hot in the evening, so if you like to use the pool earlier in the day the hot tub water is cool. The photos show 10 chairs around the dining room table, but there were only 7 when we arrived. The couch in the living area has a very musty odor. Several pieces of bed linens had stains. One of the billiard balls was missing and the ques were broken.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2021
There's no pool table or hot tub at this home so you left a review on the wrong house.. Everything in this home is brand new as of May, 2021.
The property contact person was very responsive,, and this whole property was perfect for our family reunion. Two of our cousins already own houses in Santa Rosa Beach, so we only had to have 17 people staying in this rental. So, with 6 bedrooms in the main house, and 4 bedrooms in the carriage house - we had plenty of room to spread out. The pool was awesome! We paid to have it heated, and we're so glad that we did. It was so wonderful and relaxing to swim in. Plus, this house is sooo very close to the beach, that it's a just very short walk (past 4 maybe 5 houses) to the public beach access. The house also comes with a beach chairs -*AND*- a golf cart, which my sister (who has nerve damage in her foot) used to get to the beach. Most of our group preferred to walk to the beach every day, because it's just so close. And - It's an absolutely beautiful beach - best in the world, IMHO. The sand is incredible - very white, clean, and soft as power. Everything about this place is great, and we would not hesitate to rent this property again.
This house was soo beautiful and way nicer than what we expected. The beds were super comfy and there was tons of space everywhere. We did our wedding reception in the back and it was PERFECT. I highly recommend staying here. The only complaint I have is that the trash cans were all half full when we got into the house so we weren't able to fit everything. But the maintenance crew was very quick at responding and very helpful with all of our questions! We want to book another stay here!!
There was left over trash on the property as well as left over food in the kitchen cabinet. Did kill some monster cocroches inside the house. The pool cleaning company needs to learn how to clean a pool. Both times he left bugs in the pool. We watched he barely skimmed the pool. The bottom was filthy. We saw a lot of rust and mold thruout the home. They also need to improve the lighting outside. You can't see the steps outside and my elderly mom fell. The house also needs to come with instructions about the house. Like how to use things. Also one dishwasher was out of order. The beach chairs and umbrellas are barely usable. No umbrellas around the pool area and dangerous rusted lawn furniture. They also need more large trashcan for inside the house you only get one.Plus trash bags would be nice.
Over all thus house was not luxury like they described in the ad. I feel its overpriced. I also didn't like the next tenant showing up 2 days early wanting to see the house. Who does that? But I must say when I did call to complain about certain things they did make it right very fast.
Great place to stay very convenient for golf cart to beach and pool was fabulous plenty of room for everyone !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review
6/10 Okay
ava c.
18 Sept 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Wedding Weekend
House is large and great for groups but needs a lot of work and upgrades. Dishwasher did not work and one of the stoves did not work. Made it a bit challenging for our group of 20+. Mngmt company was very responsive to our calls.
The Commanders Palace was a great place to stay! Perfect location for our large family and easy access to the beach. The property manager was easy to get ahold of and our contact during the week (maintenance contact) was wonderful. We had a few hiccups with the golf cart and front door lock and she was extremely quick to reply, sourced a new golf cart and put on new door lock. Very responsive with other house questions I had.