Pop's Place is a cozy 2 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home located in Old Florida Cottages. Old Florida Cottages are near Gulf Place along the Beaches of South Walton on 30A.
-First floor has the kitchen, living, and dining areas as well as a 1/2 bath. Living room sofa is a sleeper.
-Second floor has a King master bedroom with private bath and a room with a queen bed that has a twin bunk above, also with a private bath.
Lots of porch space, each bedroom has it's own balcony as well. Community pool with grilling area.
FREEBIES CARD! FREE GOLF at Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club - one complimentary round of golf with cart per day! - one complimentary round of golf with cart per day! *amenities not included on monthly rentals
This home rents weekly from Sat-Sat Spring Break and Summer.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Santa Rosa Beach 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 Sirens at the Beach are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Santa Rosa Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
South Walton Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Justin Gaffrey Gallery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Blue Mountain Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 7 min drive
Mcdonald’s - 8 min drive
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club - 7 min drive
Palm Folly Hard Seltzer - 7 min drive
Stinky's Fish Camp - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is COZY Cottage ~ Close to the Beach ~ FREE GOLF!!! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at COZY Cottage ~ Close to the Beach ~ FREE GOLF!!!?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at COZY Cottage ~ Close to the Beach ~ FREE GOLF!!! on 4 Sept 2026 start from AU$288, 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 COZY Cottage ~ Close to the Beach ~ FREE GOLF!!!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at COZY Cottage ~ Close to the Beach ~ FREE GOLF!!!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at COZY Cottage ~ Close to the Beach ~ FREE GOLF!!!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is COZY Cottage ~ Close to the Beach ~ FREE GOLF!!! located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of South Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Beach. CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery and Justin Gaffrey Gallery are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you, Brian, for your kind words! We're so glad you had a great time and enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
This is a great house in a cute neighborhood…..short walk to the beach!
Jamie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2025
Thank you, Jamie. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the house and found the neighborhood charming. The short walk to the beach is definitely a bonus! We hope to welcome you back for another stay soon!
Well kept property with easy access to the beach. Enjoyed the quiet street and poolside.
Phil D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review, Phil! We're delighted that you enjoyed our property and appreciated the peaceful atmosphere. The quiet street and poolside area are indeed some of our favorite features, and we're glad you were able to take advantage of the easy beach access during your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway in the future!
The location is perfect. The pool is steps outside the back door, and the beach is a super short walk. It was calm, quiet, and family-friendly. We will be back!
Jenny P.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2025
Thank you, Jenny. I am so happy you were able to enjoy your stay with us. I hope you were able to catch a sunset or two from our beautiful beaches. Until next time.
My family and i really enjoyed the location, just a short walk to the beach. The amenites were great and the condition of the home was really nice minus the couch which needs to be cleaned thoroughly or just replaced.
Robert M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks Robert, the sofa has been scheduled for cleaning! Hope to have you back again soon.
Loved the location and coziness of Pop’s Place. Would recommend sofa cleaning as well as carpet. The beds were super comfy. Mgmt company attentive and great to work with.
Sue D.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the house! The sofa and carpet are getting cleaned this Thursday, 10/31.
Fantastic property for a small family. Great location to a fantastic beach. Pool is essentially in the back yard. Great communication with the property manager (via text and phone). Had an issue with the washer which they provided a great solution. Awesome area with lots of dining and shopping near.
We had the best view of the pool, so even if the kids wanted their freedom to go swim alone we were able to watch them from our balcony. Very close to the beach, renting the bikes was an excellent idea bc it made bringing our gear to the beach fun! Just load it in the bike cart! Forever memories were made, would recommend to everyone.
We had a great time at your place. It was a last minute stay for the latter part of Spring Break and convenient to beach, Goatfeathers, Golf cart Rentals, etc... The pool was heated for the kids and the neighborhood was quaint and quiet. No big issues at all. We would definitely stay here sgain.
Amy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2025
Thank you, Amy. I'm glad you had a great time and found the location convenient for all your activities. It’s wonderful to hear the kids enjoyed the heated pool and that the neighborhood met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Perfect for me and my son. Everything was wonderful. Check-in/Check-out was seamless and the place was very nice and clean. Short walk to the beach and to restaurants. We rented a golf cart for getting around town. But not necessary.
Great place if you want a little bit of everything. You are literally steps from the either the beach or a pool. Grills by the pool to walk to fish market and get fresh fish. 4 restaurants/bars within walking distance as well. Place is a little dated, but don't usually care much because of locality of everything. WIFI is a little slow.
Chris C.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2025
Thank you so much for your review. I am glad you enjoyed our home in Old Florida Cottages. The beaches of South Walton and 30A are super. I love the bathrooms and pavilions you can find at most public beach accesses. I hope you were able to enjoy your free round of golf or one of the dolphin cruises in the area. Until next time.
This house and location are ideal for small family beach vacations, we love the area and proximity to the beach. The main thing to note is this house is very dated...the appliances are older, the dishwasher has rusted racks, the washing machine shakes the whole house, the shower drained was clogged and took almost a week to resolve and the ice maker does not work (although the property provided 2 bags of ice). This house would be ideal for its size if they would just invest a little money in upgrades...but it was one of the more cost effective options in this area. The neighborhood is nice, the pool was nice and the proximity to food and activities was great.
BJ T.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
Thank you for your feedback, BJ! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the location, neighborhood, and proximity to the beach, pool, and local activities. We truly appreciate your kind words about the property being ideal for small family beach vacations.
We apologize for the inconveniences you experienced with the appliances and maintenance issues. Your comments are invaluable, and we are actively working on addressing these concerns to ensure a more comfortable stay for our future guests. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention, and we’re grateful for your understanding.
We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future and provide an even better experience. Thank you for choosing our property!
The place is very nice but there are a few things that definitely need to be updated in the house.
My main problem was that the place was VERY dirty when we got there. We ended up spending a hour or so cleaning. I even had a nice encounter with a giant roach in the kitchen.
Other than that the location was great and the house was nice.
The location of this property is wonderful. It is not a long distance to the beach, and very close to the community pool. This home is perfect for your small family/friend beach vacation. The home was clean and well maintained. The appliances are dated, but we didn't really cook anyway.
The property was well equipped for the most part. A/C worked great, that was a good bonus! Stains on sheets and towels were disappointing as all are white & that never makes a guest feel good. Overall, it was a good place to stay.
The location of the property made the vacation. The pool access and beach being in walking distance was perfect.
Bike rentals and restaurants were all in walking distance making the location perfect.
Now as far as the housekeeping of the home :
The master bed room was nice. Except for the yellow stain on sheets and the hair. ( iI read this in previous reviews too) Sand residue, sandels and readers found.
The extra bed room had its own bathroom and huge closet very nice except for the top bunk. I thought would be nice but my son could not sleep due to the plastic cover noise and every time he would roll over the bed would rock. It was rickety. Underneath their bed was a bowl and shirt or shorts.
The big issue we had was we expected to have some nights eating in due to the gas prices. We bought extra groceries and started dinner to find out the oven didn't work. When we did let the owner know the response was not as to be expected . It was like we were troubling him or being an inconvenience to his time.
2 days later a guy knocks on the door unannounced saying he was to look at the oven. My 16 and 18 kids were there by their self so this kind of upset me. And the oven never did get fixed.
Free Golf package was first advertised as noted in Santa Rosa only to found out after we booked they went private and my husband had to schedule places 30 min away. When speaking to the owner about this once again he was not very approachable.
Thank goodness I like to clean, I don't use the oven and my husband spoke to the owner. The house has a great location.
Location, cleanliness, and amenities were absolutely perfect!! My sister and I rented with my dad and everything was wonderful! Would 100% stay here again!
Elizabeth M.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jill V.
10 Sept 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
House needs a revamp
Expectations were not too high after reading other reviews, but we were still disappointed with the house. Cleanliness and general maintenances is an issue. There was a smell when we walked in which most likely stems from a leak in the wall behind the toilet next to the kitchen. We had 3 different encounters with roaches - kitchen and upstairs. We did notify the rental company and they had the house sprayed. The furniture is dirty in the family room. Microwave is fixed with duct tape. The master bathroom floor was not cleaned - had black hair and powder on floor. The location is the selling point, so close to the beach. Make sure to walk down and see a sunset.
The location is great and the property management was great to work with. I was a little disappointed in the cleanliness of the property. Basic housekeeping was fine but the ceiling fans were covered with dust. The air vents as well as the baseboards were very dirty. I lost an earring at one point and looking under the couch, I found a t-shirt, multiple bottle caps and more dust. On the day of check-in, we had to wait about 20 minutes while the unit was being cleaned. Housekeeping told us that they were shorthanded and that they were doing the best they could. I completely understand this with our country's work force at the moment and I am certain that when the rush season is over a major house cleaning will take place.