Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach
Summary:
Sunshine Cottage
The Space:
Beautifully situated in a shady grove of coastal greenery, this cozy cottage in Santa Rosa Beach is the perfect place to get away from it all. This comfortable home offers plenty of privacy, a full kitchen, and a shaded patio where you can put your feet up after a day spent on the beach. The expansive outdoor space offers ample seating, a private grill, and even an outdoor shower to cool you off from the Florida sunshine.
What's nearby:
This home sits just north of Scenic Highway 30A, only half a mile from the nearest beach access point. You can walk down to the incredible white sand each morning to play volleyball, sunbathe, or spend the day shore fishing. You'll also be three miles west of Grayton Beach State Park, a beautiful setting for hiking, picnicking, fishing, and wildlife viewing, and three miles east of Gulf Place Town Center, which is home to such area favorites as Pizza By The Sea and YOLO Board + Bike.
Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
Outdoor shower
Snowbirds Welcome!
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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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Santa Rosa Beach
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Blue Mountain Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Blue Mountain 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 Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
Mcdonald’s - 7 min drive
Black Bear Bread Company - 5 min drive
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - 6 min drive
South Of Philly - 7 min drive
Mimmo’s - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach on 3 May 2026 start from AU$156, 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 Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming beach cottage w/ covered patio & outdoor shower - walk to the beach located?
Located in Blue Mountain Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mountain Beach and South Walton Beaches. Justin Gaffrey Gallery and CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is a private and secluded home. There are houses on either side, but fencing keeps it secluded. The yard gave me a japanese garden feel, which was wonderful! We definitely hope to return.
This property is wonderful. Private, clean,
and spacious. Close to the beach, shopping, and dining. We enjoyed our stay very much, and will definitely book again!
We loved loved our stay here at this property! This was our first time booking through Vacasa and we never be going back to other websites. Everything was so easy, SO clean (I’ve had nightmare stays), and such a safe space. Beautiful walk to the beach and beautiful nature all around. The person that owned the property also introduced himself (which i appreciate) Over all such a beautiful time me trip! Thank you!
Friend and I took our 18 year old daughters down for spring break. Finding it was odd cause it is a cottage behind the owners house. Other than that it was great. It was clean and comfortable. Easy walk to the beach and great location overall.
Carrie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2025
Hi Carrie. Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the cottage clean, comfortable, and perfectly located for easy beach access. We appreciate you mentioning that the cottage is situated behind the owner’s house—your comments help future guests know what to expect.
If your travels bring you back to the area, we’d love to welcome you again.
The house is in a great location with reference to the beach. We liked the layout of the house and property. We used the grilling area and side patio to its Maximum ability. Recommend renting bikes for your stay to explore the area.
Place was great! Clean and short walk (10 min) to the beach. Vacasa had a little blooper in the reservation process and was hard to get ahold of, but VRBO was able to fix it.
We really enjoyed our stay at the Sunshine Cottage! Everything was clean and well maintained. A very close walk to the beach. Close to Blue Mountain Creamery as well! We especially loved the outdoor shower. It was used once or twice daily by one of us!!
I would definitely stay again at Sunshine Cottage!!
Great weekend... kitschy, clean, cottage on lovely shaded lot. Awesome owner/landlord on property.... cottage has absolutely everything you need or might have forgotten. Easy walk to beach... about 5 city blocks. Love the area... feels more authentic than the planned world of 30A.
Beverly F.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lezlie C.
1 Nov 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Outdoor landscaping great, very relaxing. Room air conditioners noisy.
Very nice cottage in a pretty neighborhood. The cottage is tucked back behind another house so it took a minute longer to find it. The only issue we experienced was there were several beetle looking bugs in the house during our stay. Just needs a good pest spraying. Would stay there again.
janna s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We are sorry to hear you encountered some unwelcome crawly guests during your stay. We appreciate your feedback and I have passed this along to the local staff so they can review the home for future guests. We hope you choose to stay with us again!
Verified
6/10 Okay
John P.
9 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Honeymoon
There was major construction that started every day around 7:00a.m., nextdoor on both sides. The listing said small walk to the beach. It's literally half a mile away and NOT close to the public beach which is only about 25 yards wide between the private resort beaches. The A/C was great in the house. King bed was comfy, but the Queen bed was like a hammock and not comfy. Best to have a rental car to get around too.
John P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2023
Thank you, John, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. While we understand that sleeping preferences vary widely, we are sorry to hear that the bed did not provide for a comfortable night of rest. Please know that your feedback is essential, and we have passed your comments along to our local manager, who will work with the homeowner to make any updates. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
The house was some what cleaned it was some spiders web over the sink & we kill 2 small spiders .very dated, it have some Roach problems. The sleeping sofa was very uncomfortable it need a new mattress or a new sofa.
Mercedes
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rose H.
28 Nov 2020
Disliked: Check-in
Storm
Unable to use because storm was in our area, unsafe to drive, and our radar showed storm headed to "cottage area". Were given code to late also.
I really enjoyed our stay. The location of the property was awesome, it was close enough to the beach that it took less than 2 min on a golf cart, but far enough away that it was very quiet. The house itself was very nice, the outdoor shower was amazing! I feel like the interior could use a facelift, and maybe a better understanding that all the rooms connect. I know there’s a tour, but it still wasn’t clear that in order to get to the middle room, you have to go through another bedroom and so on. Same with the bathrooms. There are also very minimal appliances and tools for any kind of cooking- so make sure you bring things if you plan to cook. I know that’s a minute thing, and didn’t make it break our stay- just a heads up kinda thing :) Overall, I was very happy with the house.