Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is by the ocean. While the natural beauty of Blue Mountain Beach and Coleman 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 Blast Arcade and Laser Maze are also worth visiting. Kayaking, parasailing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
South Walton Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Justin Gaffrey Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Coleman Beach - 18 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Burger King - 6 min drive
Stinky's Fish Camp - 5 min drive
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - 8 min walk
Tom Thumb Food Stores - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does *Heated Community Pool | Gulf Views | Near Private Beach | Gated | Walk to Shops & Restaurants have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at *Heated Community Pool | Gulf Views | Near Private Beach | Gated | Walk to Shops & Restaurants?
As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at *Heated Community Pool | Gulf Views | Near Private Beach | Gated | Walk to Shops & Restaurants on 6 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,317, 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 *Heated Community Pool | Gulf Views | Near Private Beach | Gated | Walk to Shops & Restaurants pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at *Heated Community Pool | Gulf Views | Near Private Beach | Gated | Walk to Shops & Restaurants?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at *Heated Community Pool | Gulf Views | Near Private Beach | Gated | Walk to Shops & Restaurants?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at *Heated Community Pool | Gulf Views | Near Private Beach | Gated | Walk to Shops & Restaurants?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is *Heated Community Pool | Gulf Views | Near Private Beach | Gated | Walk to Shops & Restaurants located?
Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Beach, CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery and South Walton Beaches. Justin Gaffrey Gallery and Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Nasty. Dirty. Old. Broken. Did I mention nasty? We had 2 of my daughters friends with us and I was embarrassed we asked them to come with us. The pictures online were NOTHING like the house in person. Molded shower curtain. Dry rooted furniture. Every area of the carpet was stained. The lamp was glued together and fell apart when we tried to turn it on. The “clean” bed, upon arrival, had black dirt all over it. I could go on and on. The picture shows a fire place and furniture that were not even there!!!
Everything was organized and well kept. The walk to the beach was great and it was affordable!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review, Sheron! We are thrilled to hear that you found Sea For Yourself to be organized and well-kept. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the convenient walk to the beach and found the property to be affordable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another visit soon!
We’ve stayed 2x and will return. It’s a perfect location for walking to shops and to the pool and beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review, Beth! We are thrilled to hear that you have enjoyed your stays at Sea For Yourself and that the location is perfect for walking to shops, the pool, and the beach. We look forward to welcoming you back for another visit soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amy T.
26 July 2023
Family trip
Sea Haunts 8A was great for our needs. Property was clean and had everything we needed. Location was perfect. We were able to walk to dinner most nights. Would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! I am so glad you loved this incredible home! I'm also happy to hear you loved the area, the location, and all details of your stay! We look forward to hosting you again soon for another wonderful vacation!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sheila R.
12 June 2025
Always an Adventure on Spooky Lane
This was our second time to stay at Sea Haunts. We love the area and the complex. ITrip made check-in a breeze, and their communication was excellent. We found that our townhome accommodated our party of 6 just fine, and we had no complaints. We look forward to staying here again in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review, Sheila! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Sea For Yourself. It's fantastic to know that iTrip made your check-in process smooth and that our communication met your expectations. We are delighted that the townhome accommodated your party of 6 comfortably and that you had no complaints. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay in the future!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
melissa b.
10 July 2023
Great price for the location!
Super convenient location if you have littles, very close to pool and beach access. Nice to have a room with no windows for the baby to sleep. Great price for the amount of room and location. Itrip was very responsive, we will definitely be booking through them again.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad you loved this incredible home and it's excellent location! We look forward to hosting you again soon for another great vacation!
We loved our stay! Very close easy walk to the beach, especially with our children. Well maintained grounds and very quiet. Community is very safe and nice with close proximity to stores, shops, restaurants, etc. the view from the 3rd floor bedroom is beautiful. Now the layout is different - bedroom on bottom floor and the rest on third floor. So if you have small children you are spaced out a good bit. The only real disappointing thing was overall cleanliness. There was noticeable dust on the walls, trash left under beds and some furniture. Some paint touch ups would be beneficial too. Also, the dining area did not accommodate us. We have 5 children the table was tiny and the chairs weren’t sturdy, so we just had to make do. None of these things were deal breakers by any means…but just some attention to detail would go a long way.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from *Heated Community Pool | Gulf Views | Near Private Beach | Gated | Walk to Shops & Restaurants on 26 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your review, Michael! We’re delighted to hear that Sea For Yourself was a great place for your family, especially with its proximity to the beach and the safe, quiet community. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the beautiful view from the third-floor bedroom. We appreciate your feedback regarding the cleanliness, and dining area. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience these may have caused during your stay and would have been happy to address the cleaning issues for you had you reached out to let us know at the time. Your suggestions are invaluable, and we will look into addressing your concerns with our team to enhance the experience for future guests. We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful stay!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Brandon D.
20 July 2025
Beautiful view, needs a little TLC
The location is perfect! View from porch and master bedroom are wonderful. The property is quiet and well kept. Kitchen is well stocked for cooking in. The upstairs full bath needs a refresh - but management did address the urgent issues immediately so that our stay was more comfortable.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review, Brandon! We are thrilled to hear that you found the location of Sea For Yourself to be perfect and enjoyed the wonderful views from the porch and master bedroom. It's great to know that you found the property to be quiet, well-kept, and the kitchen well-stocked for cooking in. We appreciate your feedback regarding the upstairs full bath and are glad that our management team was able to address the urgent issues promptly to ensure your comfort. We look forward to welcoming you back for another visit soon!
We were able to walk to the beach and local restaurants. Fireworks were viewable from our room and Sea Grove had a nice New Years Eve setup.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Good Morning Thomas! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am so glad your group enjoyed their stay. We look forward to hosting your next visit!
Sea Haunts location and facilities are a dream location
Good view, kitchen is stocked with every thing needed. The carpets are stained and the windows are cloudy. Overall nice experience and we have already signed up for next year. Couldn't be too bad
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad you loved this amazing home and had a fabulous trip! We look forward to hosting you again next year for another great stay!
I loved this property. Location is perfect - this small complex is on the beach, you walk out the gate and down the beach access path. Layout is great. There's a bedroom on the first floor as well as a small living area with futon, the rest of the rooms are on the third floor (two bedrooms).
Restaurants and shopping are walking distance, this was a perfect family vacation. I would stay here again and if I ever have vacation home funds, I would buy in this community.
One note - this community shares a pool and hot tub with another. I forgot the code to that after we went in and you have to enter the code to leave the hot tub (at least from the door I used), so make sure to bring your phone or memorize it :)
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thorough a review! I am so glad you loved this beautiful home, the comfort and space it offered and the area! We look forward to hosting you again soon for another wonderful vacation!
This townhome was in the perfect spot. The beach was close, shopping and dining were within walking distance and the pool was convenient. There were a few minor things with the house that were not so great. We had to keep fixing the toilet upstairs because it would run for so long. There was a nice propane grill, but no grilling tools. The showers needed hand held heads to make getting rid of the sand easier. None of these things were deal breakers for us. We would come back a million times if able!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review, Courtney! We are thrilled to hear that you found Sea For Yourself to be in the perfect spot, with the beach, shopping, and dining all within walking distance, and that the pool was convenient for your stay. We appreciate your feedback regarding the toilet, grilling tools, and shower heads. We will certainly address these issues to enhance the experience for our future guests. It's wonderful to know that these minor issues did not detract from your overall enjoyment, and we would be delighted to welcome you back a million times if able!
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Angela L.
7 Aug 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Unit needs Maintenance
I hate leaving bad reviews.. Location is everything, and this has great access to the beach, but having a unit that works is also important. This unit had prior water damage, and was in mid repair but was still rented with ceilings unfinished. Every day we found items that needed help - leaky shower, broken toilet seat, patio door wouldn't open, refrigerator shelves broken. master windows salted over and leaked in storm. We called for maintenance on a small list. They came same day to check things out but never returned to resolve the issues. For the cost, this unit was not in good condition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I am sorry to hear your stay had some hiccups. We did do our best to accommodate all of your needs when you called. The ceiling, from the previous water damage, was completely fixed prior to your arrival but still needed to be painted. We did not want to have to cancel your vacation because of a small area of drywall that needed a little paint, but I am sorry that it didn't have the final touches on that area when you were there. Our maintenance team came to to fix a few items, like unclogging a toilet 2 different times during your stay as well as addressing other minor issues that arose. We do our best to be as responsive as possible and keep all of our guests happy! While a lot of these items are small, I can recognize that even small things can be frustrating while enjoying your vacation. Thank you for your input as we have been able to resolve all of these issues so they won't be a problem for our future guests.
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Laura G.
26 June 2023
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Beware!
The condo is in desperate need of updating and repairs! The carpet is stained and smells as well as pillows that are stained with what looks like urine! The sliding door to the patio doesn’t work half the time! My husband had to open it every time! The furniture is not what is pictured! The bench seating area is super uncomfortable in what they call the dining area! Most all of the windows are old and fogged up I guess from so much moisture! We had two cockroaches on the porch area! Rust all around the awnings on the main door and patio door! The beds were comfy and the air was cold but that was about it! They should take out of rotation until it is updated and repaired!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, Laura. We are truly sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during your stay. We appreciate your feedback regarding the need for updates and repairs, the sliding doors, siding, and widows have all been replaced since your review, so they are no longer an issue for future guests. The pillows were most definitely not stained with urine, but the ones that looked like they needed to be replaced have been, and we would have happily replaced them for your during your stay had we known there was an issue. The carpet has also been professionally cleaned multiple times a year. We are glad to hear that the beds were comfortable and the air conditioning met your expectations. We take your feedback seriously and appreciate you letting us know your concerns. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Cathy H.
18 Mar 2019
Sparkling ocean, sparkling clean townhome
iTrip representatives - reservations and local property management- were exceptional to work with and very responsive. The unobstructed view of the Gulf from the upper floors and the short walk to both the beach and heated pool were definitely the highlights. The home was built in the 1980s with builder grade finishes, and some upgrades are scheduled/some windows and carpets need replacement, but it had been well cleaned and prepared for our arrival. There are modern appliances, comfortable mattresses and furnishings, fluffy towels and nice linens, and a well stocked kitchen for cooking at home. My only caveat would be that the lower level was considerably cooler in Jan and Feb, even when the heat was on, so the garage conversion bedroom (no window) and the futon might not be ideal in the winter months. (A heater is provided.) The whole of South Walton Beaches is experiencing a construction/ renovation boom, including the Seahaunts complex, and that occasionally took away from the serenity of the place, but there is still nowhere like this piece of paradise. I know the area and the price is fair, and you won't be disappointed with the beach, view and service. There are great restaurants nearby. And enjoy those sunsets!
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
So happy to hear you enjoyed your time at this great property! We thank you for your kind words, as we always try to be very attentive to our guests needs! Looking forward to having the opportunity to host you again in the future =)
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Leann T.
10 May 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sea Haunts
Upon arrival, the condo was not clean; used spoon on couch, sticky tables and floors, previously lit tea light candle on tubs edge, half drunk Dr. Pepper bottle left upstairs and sweat pants left in drawers. I text the proper manager and explained the situation. Response was swift and prompt. A cleaning crew arrived the next morning and cleaned the condo. Once the condo was cleaned and we returned to the unit, we noticed that all the toilet paper, which we brought with us, was gone.I contacted the property manager again, explained the situation and the toilet paper was retuned that evening along with other items to help with making our stay more enjoyable. The communication between the property manager and the head of housekeeping was impeccable. For the most part, our stay was pleasant, but the it is obvious that more checks and balances need to be in place to ensure that the units are up to code with cleanliness and preparedness before guest arrive.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review, Leann! We sincerely apologize for the initial oversight in cleanliness at Sea For Yourself. We are glad to hear that our team responded swiftly and promptly to address the situation. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we worked to resolve the issues. It is our priority to ensure that our guests have a pleasant and comfortable stay, and we are grateful for your feedback regarding the need for more checks and balances. We will certainly take your suggestions into consideration to enhance the experience for our future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more seamless visit in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cathy H.
7 Mar 2019
Sparkling ocean, sparkling clean town home
iTrip representatives - reservations and local property management- were exceptional to work with and very responsive. The unobstructed view of the Gulf from the upper floors and the short walk to both the beach and heated pool were definitely the highlights. The home was built in the 1980s with builder grade finishes, and some upgrades are scheduled/some windows and carpets need replacement, but it had been well cleaned and prepared for our arrival. There are modern appliances, comfortable mattresses and furnishings, fluffy towels and nice linens, and a well stocked kitchen for cooking at home. My only caveat would be that the lower level was considerably cooler in Jan and Feb, even when the heat was on, so the garage conversion bedroom (no window) and the futon might not be ideal in the winter months. (A heater is provided.) The whole of 30A is experiencing a construction/ renovation boom, including the Seahaunts complex, and that occasionally took away from the serenity of the place, but there is still nowhere like this piece of paradise. There are excellent restaurants within walking distance or a short drive away. I highly recommend iTrip and this unit; I know the area and the rate charged is competitive, fair and good value. Enjoy the view and sunsets on the beach!
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review! We are pleased that you enjoyed our vacation and hope to host you again on your next trip to the Emerald Coast!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey A.
19 June 2024
Great locations but needs some updating
This condo is in a great location: walking location to shops and restaurants, very close to the beach and has a less crowded beach area than other places.
The condo has a different layout. Not bad- just different. The main living area is on the second floor, so if you can’t do multiple sets of stairs, this is not for you.
We booked a very last minute trip (on Memorial Day weekend) so we were mainly looking for clean and good location. We got that.
However, this condo could use some sprucing up and updating. Carpet needs replacing, new paint, siding falling off outside which caused it to slap the side of the third floor master bedroom all night in the wind, the sliding patio door is broken and very hard to open and close, upstairs toilet runs constantly, and the front door/lock needs to be worked on (it closes and locks- but with some effort). The downstairs bedroom is the garage with no windows.
The beds are clean, the kitchen is nicely stocked, has a nice (partial) view of the ocean from the balcony, very close walk to the beach, and a large, uncrowded pool.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a helpful and thorough review! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed many details of your trip including this amazing home, and it's location! Thank you for sharing details where we can improve as it's always our number one goal to be the best we can for our guests and their vacations. We look forward to hosting you again soon for another great vacation!
Verified review
6/10 Okay
deandra M.
1 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Anniversary Getaway
Location was amazing! Check in was a breeze and our host was easy to communicate with if needed. Proximity to the beach is perfect, BUT, this condo needs some MAJOR TLC. Upon arriving you can see siding falling off the exterior in some places. The entrance into the condo was sandy (I understand we are at the beach, but this is not to be expected upon arrival of a freshly cleaned condo) The windows throughout are so old you can’t see the through them. Balcony furniture is not as pictured in the listing, in fact if you were to sit on the seats you would not be able to see above the railing to even get a view of the ocean. The seating around the kitchen table LOOKS like the cushions are comfortable; however, as soon as you sit you sink straight to the hard wood underneath- almost like there is only a thin layer of cotton inside the cushion cover. The carpet throughout is stained and view in the living room is also obstructed because the glass on sliding door needs to be replaced. I really wanted to love our stay in this condo; however, I did not. If these things aren’t a big deal for you then this is a great choice. If not, I suggest you keep searching.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review, Deandra! We are thrilled to hear that you found the location of Sea For Yourself to be amazing and that the check-in process was a breeze. We appreciate your kind words about our communication as well. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay, and wanted to let you know that the units siding and windows have been replaced since your review, and the carpets are professionally cleaned multiple times per year, so they are not an issue for future guests. =) We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with an even better stay in the future.
Terrible experience with this company. They held no understanding for a difficult situation pertaining to the reservation of this property. Tried to cancel reservation 5 hrs after making it due to a complication and they would not honor it. Will NOT support this host’s management ever again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2026
I am extremely sorry for your experience. Unfortunately the reservation tried to be canceled day of check in, we were unable to accommodate a cancellation due to that reason.
When guests cancel outside of cancellation dates, we do offer a refund on any dates that do get booked as we want our guests to have fair compensation. That offer was unfortunately not taken so the reservation stayed booked and was unable to be open for other to book.
We do wish that we could have provided a better experience, however there is very limited options when it comes to canceling the date of arrival.
We appreciate the feedback and it will be discussed with my team.
Thank you,
iTrip Beaches of 30a
This was a wonderful place to stay. We had The best time there
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that we were able to meet your expectations. We look forward to assisting you in any future vacation needs.
iTrip Vacations
Beaches of 30a
Verified review
8/10 Good
Mary Margaret C.
28 July 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great location. Beautiful beach. Property pictures are YEARS too old.
We had a great time. But were surprised by wear and tear on property. Mist pots and pans had to be washed before use. Shower curtains were filthy and should be replaced. As a family we visit 30A twice per year. My husband and I visit 6 or more times. We will request age of property pictures from now on...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are happy to hear you had a great time! Had you let us know about yours concerns regarding the pot and pans, or any cleaning issues in the home we would have been happy to come and address that for you right away. Each one of our homes are professionally cleaned and inspected prior to guests arrival, and if anything is not up to our standards we are happy to address it immediately. We look forward to having the opportunity to host y'all in the future.
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Brenda G.
18 July 2021
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This place should be taken out of the management process until the owner decides to make updates.
Pool, location proximity to beach is just great. The condo itself is shameful. The management did their best to accommodate our needs, but there is only so much they can do. Would not stay again if this condo were our only choice despite the managers admission that “this is why we price it that low.” I was not looking for a low price, I was looking for and expecting a very nice, clean, well appointed place. In one room the lamp shades are literally falling off of the metal rim. Under the beds and behind the dressers were all sort of trash from previous occupants. The carpets were cleaned just for us and that is noted, but it wasn’t done until after the previous occupants checked out— day we checked in. Thus our checkin was almost 2 hours late and we have 2 young grandchildren. No place to leave our luggage. The carpet was still so wet that it made very slippery foot prints all over the tile floors. Quite dangerous!! After the cleaners left, we still had to REWASH some of the sheets before feeling comfortable sleeping on them. So, I don’t know who all has culpability here. The manager and I finally had a good visit about our complaining; however, had it not been justified in my opinion not a word would have ever been uttered. The patio furniture is a joke—rundown and the mosaic tile is literally crumbling off of the table. If it were me, I would not put my good name on the management of a condo that the owner clearly has only a profit motive and no concern for potential guests. No hot water in the sink for washing dishes due to clogged filter on faucet. I think you are beginning to understand our discontent.