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Beach Buddy - Gulfview Heights on 30A, Heated Private Pool, Walk to Beach + Eat!

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Exterior
TV
Terrace/patio
Dining
3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beach Buddy - Gulfview Heights on 30A, Heated Private Pool, Walk to Beach + Eat!

Beach Buddy -

Grab your beach buddies for a splendid South Walton vacation! Beach Buddy is a cozy vacation rental in Santa Rosa Beach on Scenic 30A—perfect for you and your fellow beach-loving vacationers! The property is conveniently located close to the beach and Gulfview Heights public beach access, a coastal dune lake, and plenty of beachy shops and restaurants. This vacation home has three bedrooms, two baths, sunny living accommodations, and a private pool and sundeck. It can accommodate up to eight visitors.

The main living area and bedrooms are located on the second level, above the first-floor covered parking area. In the bright living room, you will find a cozy seating ensemble made up of two white loveseats and a matching armchair centered on a woven rug. The setup faces a flatscreen TV. Nestled in the corner beside a set of corner windows is a charming round table with two chairs. Nearby, the dining room features a glass-topped table and seating for six. If you’d prefer to dine in the coastal outdoors, a glass door opens onto a breezy balcony that overlooks the pool and includes a large dining table. Next to the dining room, the kitchen has stainless steel appliances and ample cabinet and counter space.

The sunlit master suite includes a queen-size bed and a private bath with a tub/shower combo. One of the guest bedrooms has a queen-size bed, cottage-style furnishings, and woven starfish décor. In the other guest bedroom, you will find two twin beds, a sunny window, and woven sea turtle décor above the beds. The guest bedrooms share access to a full hall bath.

When not lounging indoors, this home has a private pool and sundeck where guests will love to relax. Lounge furniture surrounds the pool on the paver deck, extending into a shaded area below the second-level balcony. A BBQ grill is provided, making it easy to grill up a delicious, poolside surf n’ turf meal. After relaxing and a refreshing swim in the pool, head to the nearby beach access less than a five-minute walk away. Spend the day sunbathing, splashing in the waves, building sandcastles, reading a book on the sand, and more! Then, check out the surrounding 30A area for dinner or a tasty treat. Nearby restaurants include Goatfeathers Seafood, Local Catch Bar and Grill, and Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar. While you’re out, explore Gulf Place Town Center, which features a variety of restaurants, a coffee shop, fun shops, and an outdoor art gallery of local artists.

First Floor: Covered Parking.

Second Floor: Living Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa and Balcony Access, Kitchen, Dining, Queen Bedroom with Tub/Shower Combo, Queen Bedroom, Two Twin Bedroom, Hall Bath with Tub/Shower Combo, Laundry.

*add $50.00 per day to heat the pool (available October - April if needed).

*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies. An e-signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Santa Rosa Beach. Laundry facilities are available. The holiday home offers a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Santa Rosa Beach and 8 minutes by car from Blue Mountain Beach
Beach Buddy - Gulfview Heights on 30A, Heated Private Pool, Walk to Beach + Eat! offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,204 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

1812

Beach Buddy - Gulfview Heights on 30A, Heated Private Pool, Walk to Beach + Eat! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had everything we needed, plus a pool! Bonus! The beds, even the sofa bed, were comfortable and we all had a very fun, restful stay. There was a minor issue, but maintenance was there to square things away within an hour. They were great! Would definitely stay with Ocean Reef again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT D., independence

Liked: Cleanliness

Buddy st

Location was great, was able to walk to beach. Enjoyed setting out on the deck late at night and just admire the stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing family vacation!

We decided to check out a new spot for a family vacation this year and ended up booking this house for the week. The place was just as pictured and was perfect for our family needs. The kitchen was central to the main living and eating space so you always felt part of the conversations. While our little dude is 3, we did spot a pack and play in one of the closets which was nice they had there and we wouldn’t have had to bring if he was younger. The private pool was perfect to have for our afternoon swims, so we could enjoy the Florida sunshine while staying refreshed (the beach was a little too intense in the afternoon for our little one, so the pool was a must for us!) There was plenty of patio furniture surrounding the pool to lounge on both in the sun and under a shaded awning of the house. We also rented a golf cart during our week stay, and that was so handy to have to hop in and drive to dinners and cruise around town. Most of our dinners were had in the next beach town over in Grayton beach, which was a short 4miles in the golf cart on a slower road, so we felt safe traveling to and from with our little guy with us. It was a great experience and we’re looking forward to planning our next visit to this beautiful quaint neighborhood/town in Santa Rosa!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We had a great stay and will be back! Location is awesome and the pool was perfect for kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., 1311 Idlewood Court, McDonough, GA 30252

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week at Beach Buddy, June 3 2023

Beach Buddy was great! The pool was awesome, pool toys for the kids. The house was fantastic. Loved the set up and everything in the kitchen anyone would need. The High Chair and and Pack N Play were a huge plus. I would rent Beach Buddy again. Thank you, Susan
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B., MS

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place - Exactly as pictured (compact but everything you need).

We stayed summer of 2022. It was quaint and exactly as pictured. The pool in backyard was small, but that was perfect for us. Easy beach access down the road. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friendly Beach Buddy

We had a very nice stay at Beach Buddy with my teen daughter and her three friends. The location is absolutely perfect among other crowded beaches on 30A. The house was nice and kitchen was well stocked with items to help stay there for the week. Pool was very nice and heated all week which was a big plus. Only issue we had was there is pool furniture could be more updated. Photos included nice lounge chairs but they were not there and there was no where to lay out by the pool in a chair so we had to buy our own. Lot was also overgrown with weeds and plants when we got there but was cleaned up by maintenance mid week which made it better. The house does wobble or shake a bit do just be ready for that as well. Overall Beach Buddy is a great value with a heated pool for a smaller group who want a nice getaway to the 30A area. Nice cute place and ideal location to the beach and for the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved staying here! Rental company was very helpful to us!!

Great beachouse inside and out, perfect for our family getaway to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022