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Beautiful Fall Escape! Gulf Front, Private Beach, w/ Jaw-dropping Views

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A beachfront property with multiple buildings, including a large house with a balcony and a smaller structure on stilts.
A spacious living room with a view of the ocean, white furniture, and a wooden floor.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in dishwasher, and a large island with bar stools.
A bedroom with a large bed, multiple windows, a ceiling fan, and a view of the beach.
A spacious room with a large window overlooking a beach, a ceiling fan, and a round table with a bowl.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Santa Rosa Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Waterpark access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, beach near Dune Allen Regional Beach Access
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Dune Allen Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and on 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. Blast Arcade and Laser Maze and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • 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 - 10 min walk - 0.8 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) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tom Thumb Food Stores - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Goatfeathers Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Fall Escape! Gulf Front, Private Beach, w/ Jaw-dropping Views pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Fall Escape! Gulf Front, Private Beach, w/ Jaw-dropping Views?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Fall Escape! Gulf Front, Private Beach, w/ Jaw-dropping Views on 30 Aug 2027 start from AU$6,939, 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.

How much is parking at Beautiful Fall Escape! Gulf Front, Private Beach, w/ Jaw-dropping Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Fall Escape! Gulf Front, Private Beach, w/ Jaw-dropping Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Fall Escape! Gulf Front, Private Beach, w/ Jaw-dropping Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Fall Escape! Gulf Front, Private Beach, w/ Jaw-dropping Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dune Allen Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of South Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Beach. Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Location, House, Communication were all excellent!! Will look into booking this property again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was spectacular!! The private beach and location was fantastic. It fit our family of 6 so well. We will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is right by the water. It is a great location and a beautiful house.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and views! Perfect beach setting. Great communication by the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2026
Awesome, thank you, so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and views in a great location! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec 2025
LOVE this...thank you, so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here; it’s actually the third time we’ve stayed here over the last few years and every time it’s been thoroughly lovely. The communication with the property liaison, Alex, was wonderful. We had a few questions during our stay and he was always very prompt, patient, and helpful with his responses. The property itself is beautiful, gorgeous views of the water and peaceful. We’re looking forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2026
LOVE this...thank you, so much!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views waking up were fabulous
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We had an amazing time at this beautiful property! The location couldn’t have been more perfect with a private beach and no fighting the crowds. The house was very clean and had everything we needed and more. The decor was spot on cozy beach vibe. It was our first time visiting 30A and we will definitely be back and would choose this property again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
We love our repeat guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning and special

House is so well situated right in the beach. Even if it’s rainy, you have a beach day and when it’s sunny, the beach is at your fingertips. House is well designed with two sitting areas and nice-size bedrooms. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
We LOVE our repeat guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family 2026 vacation was amazing. The communication with the group was always on point. I responded in text. They responded to me in text. It was great. We ended up staying another night to extend our vacation. We would have loved to had more chairs on the deck, but other than that nothing to complain about we really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The views from the property are spectacular. Only issue I had is that the house is at the end of a dead end street with very little parking. The rental property next to us had 5 cars parked most of them in the street where you could not access your driveway. Every day I had to either ask them to move their vehicles or snake my way to our house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very nice! Being right on the Gulf was amazing. With private beach access and outdoor shower to rinse the sand off. Beach chair company was out early every morning and set up 4 chairs and 2 umbrellas and removed them in the evening. Property was pet friendly, but would note that there really isn't a yard for letting the dog out. Also would note that parking is extremely limited and really only room for 2 cars. We were fortunate that property next door was vacant and able to park a third car there. I would definitely consider this property again. Oh, and the Master Bedroom was straight up amazing in size/space. For the price having a crib/high chair included would be fair. You have room. A side note was, we had a 10 person group. There really isn't anywhere to put dry foods. No pantry space. So we had grocery stuff everywhere. The porch doors downstairs are a little drafty, which could make it hard to keep house cool in summer plus the sun beating through all the windows, but it was in the 70's while we were there, so it wasn't an issue for us. Still amazing view. Responses to queries about anything, especially around check out time was very good. Check out was very easy. Listing should note that pets are not allowed on beach by the county laws.
Beachside by the house.
Beachside by the house
Sunset from the porch
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing 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: Our stay at Barefoot Dreams was nothing short of spectacular, thanks to Modern Beach! From the moment we stepped inside, we were captivated by the breathtaking beach views and the perfect blend of luxury and comfort in the décor. The master bedroom was an absolute dream—falling asleep to the sound of the waves and waking up to endless ocean views was simply magical.Modern Beach ensured every detail was flawless, making our stay effortless and relaxing...we only wish our stay could have been longer. The home was impeccably stocked with everything we needed, and the outdoor seating area was the perfect spot to soak in the coastal breeze. The private beach access made every sunrise and sunset even more special.Another one of our favorites was that fact that we were a quick five-minute walk to Stinky’s Fish Camp for the best oysters—an absolute must! From start to finish, the management company made this an unforgettable experience, and we can’t wait to return. If you’re searching for the ultimate beachfront escape and excellent service, look no further!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Unsafe, Poorly Maintained, and Not as Expected

While the location of this home is appealing, the condition and safety issues made our stay very concerning. The most serious incident was when my daughter fell onto the balcony because the door did not close properly — a major hazard that needs urgent attention. The alarm system didn’t work, several doors didn’t lock (though the host did install locks during our stay), and some were held shut with makeshift fixes like a hair tie. One set of doors wouldn’t open at all, and others were difficult to close, letting bugs in.The balcony porch light didn’t work, and the home overall felt structurally unsound. Surfaces like the dining table were sticky even after cleaning, curtains and shades were dirty and didn’t close fully, and there was a noticeable mildew smell. Furniture covers were ripped, a vent dripped water onto my head, and windows were covered in condensation, blocking the view. The freezer was jammed, a lamp switch fell off, and overall cleanliness was poor.We were told the owner is embarrassed by the property’s condition and that it’s currently up for sale, which may explain why so many problems remain unresolved. Communication was also frustrating — it was difficult just to receive the rental contract.This home has potential with its location and layout, but without major repairs, deep cleaning, and proper safety measures, I cannot recommend it.
Held together by a hair tie
Door would not shut properly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
We're sorry to hear your daughter fell at the property. That was never once brought up to me and this is the first time anyone has had an accident at this property. As stated, since the home is for sale, it was recently inspected and passed. We offered MULTIPLE times to send housekeeping out, to which you refused. Not once did you mention a balcony light out. That would've been an easy fix. Not one guest has mentioned a mildew smell in this house. As far as ripped furniture cover, you sent one picture of a small tear. This home has had a busy Spring and Summer and some wear and tear is reasonable and is expected. We offered MULTIPLE times for our techs to come assess the doors. We finally said they are in the area and they are coming. By the time you let them come in, the freezer had defrosted. Our tech did their best to address the door situation and even installed after-market locks for you. This had not been a concern from any other guest as the only way to access the balcony is from within the home. The alarm system is not operational, therefore not listed as an amenity. The owner is indeed NOT embarrassed of this property and no one ever said that. He is simply selling as he would like to step back from being a vacation rental owner after many years. We agree communication was frustrating for us, as well. We reached out SO many times via our messaging platform AND personal numbers, only to be shot down at every instance we tried to address your concerns. You were at the house one of the hottest weeks Florida has had in YEARS. Yes, condensation is to be expected when temps outside are over 100 and temps inside are around 70. We did everything you requested be done at the property, and still you were unhappy, so you attempted to ask the owner for half your money back. So it’s easy to see this was not a condition of the property issue, but more of an opportunistic way to try and get money back when you already had a remarkable deal on this extremely nice Gulf front home. All this being said, we trust that potential future renters will see past this unfortunate review, and look at all the glowing reviews this property and the management company receives.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Location! This house is all about location. We loved a lot about the house but did deal with issues that really had more to do with ownership I think not the management company. Alix was great, responsive and did what he could to help us!I had seen a bad review from a past renter though about the doors not functioning, asked before I booked and was told everything was great with the house. It was not. The doors to all the porches really need replacement. If you’re planning to not use the small bedroom downstairs at all, you’re good to go bc the upstairs is awesome. The downstairs bedroom was pretty rough. The door was literally rotted and the management company got out there asap to try and do the best they could to repair it so it would close but it left big gaps where you could feel heat coming from outside making the room very hot. We shoved towels in those gaps to help keep bugs and heat out but it for SURE needs to be replaced asap. The overhead fan was also broken also (management had to drop off box fans for us.) Sleeping was pretty rough in that room. Overall, our stay was great of course bc you come for the beach but don’t expect to use the porch or really use the doors to the porch bc there’s only about 2 that open ok. We killed many bugs (spiders, a roach and ants…I’d say bugs come with Florida but I’ve been coming to this beach for 30 years and have never seen that many bugs in one place. I think it’s due to improper sealing of doors.) Exterior needs work.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach view is phenomenal and I would highly recommend if that is a priority. Both the master and living room have a breathtaking panoramic view of the ocean. There were a few nits (e.g.,the doors to the balcony are a pain) that may drive some nuts but to me it was nothing compared to view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Thank you!!
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