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GULF FRONT! Pet Friendly! Beach Cottage 30A- Dune Allen Beach

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TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Experience the classic charm of Old Florida at Beach Cottage 30A, a cozy gulf-front bungalow perfect for small families or romantic getaways. Unwind on the lovely back porch with a private path to the beach, enjoy sunrises and sunsets from the deck, and share memories with your furry friend by your side.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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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.

GULF FRONT! Pet Friendly! Beach Cottage 30A- Dune Allen Beach

- Gulf front
- Pet friendly
- One level- small bungalow
- Old Florida style

Beach Cottage 30A is the “picture perfect” old Florida, beach bungalow. This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath cottage is ideal for a small family or a romantic getaway for 2. The master bedroom features a king bed, and the guest room has 2 twin beds. You’ll enjoy the traditional, U-shaped kitchen with its custom tile backsplash featuring handwritten, old family recipes. You may even want to try one during your stay.

This gulf front property is charming, cozy, and quaint with a lovely back porch that includes a small dining table, private path to the beach, and a gulf front deck for enjoying our famous sunrises and sunsets. Hot local’s tip: Mid-morning is the best time to catch dolphins out for a morning swim.

Beach Cottage 30A is also pet friendly, and does not discriminate based on your furry child’s weight. So, bring Wishbone or bring Beethoven to Beach Cottage 30A, we love dogs!

This home has a shared beach access with neighboring house Beach Bungalow.


*Additional $200 non-refundable pet fee

--> 7 night min during spring break and summer
--> 4 night min all other nights

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

3151-268842

About the area

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Dune Allen Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa 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. Sirens at the Beach and Blast Arcade and Laser Maze are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 9 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tom Thumb Food Stores - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shunk Gulley - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Local Catch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Goatfeathers Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GULF FRONT! Pet Friendly! Beach Cottage 30A- Dune Allen Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GULF FRONT! Pet Friendly! Beach Cottage 30A- Dune Allen Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GULF FRONT! Pet Friendly! Beach Cottage 30A- Dune Allen Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GULF FRONT! Pet Friendly! Beach Cottage 30A- Dune Allen Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dune Allen Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of South Walton Beaches and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Santa Rosa Beach and Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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GULF FRONT! Pet Friendly! Beach Cottage 30A- Dune Allen Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ezio M.

Amazing Tiny Paradise!

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: Amazing house on the beach, perfect for small family.We will definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

James H.

Beach Cottage 30A with Beautiful View of the Gulf

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a really nice stay at this cottage. It was the perfect size for two adults and two young children. The entire place was very clean. We were glad it had a dishwasher and washer and dryer. There is a private outdoor shower that we used many times to rinse off after being at the beach. Wonderful unobstructed view of the gulf from the front porch!

6/10 Okay

Thomas M.

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

Beach Front in a Great Location, for couples that have a pet.

Beach Front vintage cottage that allows a pet and is ideal for a couple. It’s been remodeled to current standards on the interior. Exterior is barebones but has a covered patio with an incredible view of the ocean. It’s priced correctly.Only thing that could be said as a possible suggestion, is to verify there is a pest service being used as there were a number of bugs in the place, specific the Rollie pollies, and some very tiny microscopic insects that were in serious numbers and primarily visible on the tile floor, they would be too small to see on furniture.
View from beach overlook back to the cottage.
Off the deck overlook at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

alexandra F.

Very 😊

Very good location, we will come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jeannette W.

Not great

The best part of this place is the beach! We had a good time, but would not return because of two things. The kitchen countertop is all broken up and is at least 50 years old. Unsanitary and disgusting looking. Also there is black mold growing in the wall of the main bathroom. If these things were fixed, we would return. Also sheets were in bad shape with rough "knots" We should have expected this for the economical price. We had hoped for better ..........
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Location is great! We contacted management about all the loose boards on the steps leading to the water. Also the water hose needs to be replaced. Hope the stairs will be addressed before someone gets hurt. The couch and chair need to be cleaned. The mattress in the sleeper sofa is the worst I have ever seen, very old with springs and dirty. King mattress and two twin rooms were comfy. Outdoor shower was nice. The steps leading to the beach are shared with a cottage across the street. Would have been nice to be informed because we thought it was our private access. Black mold on the air vent in the kitchen. Floors not cleaned, sand and dog hair still on floor. Need more utensils only 6 forks. Bring door mats or you track sand inside. Even with these issues we will return because the location was perfect. If you rent a bike through live well they only have beach cruisers no gears. Disappointed that reviews from years ago have not been addressed. PLEASE FIX THE STEPS LEADING TO THE BEACH.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Beach Cottage 30A - A Delightful 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: This beautiful, two bedroom, oceanfront cottage is a dream. It's charming, cozy, and a reflection of the old-style cottage experience that we love. We are so thankful that some of these little cottages still exist.

10/10 Excellent

deborah h.

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

Perfect location& charming house!

This was a fantastic beach spot for myself, my daughters, and their 2 dogs. Right on the beach, with restaurants and shopping just a few minutes down the road. The house itself is old Florida charm, light, airy and all the amenities we needed. We can’t wait to book for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

John M.

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

Cute beach cottage

Great location, older finishes and furnishings, but just as described. Walk right out the back walk directly to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Pat D.

This home itself was nice, but the grounds really need to be cleaned up.

The driveway is sand, which is okay, but you literally get caught with burrs when you get out of your car. The grounds are very overgrown and full of plants that have nasty, prickly burrs on them. This includes the path to the deck that overlooks the Gulf. They have hoses connected from the house to the deck so that you can rinse things off, but the hoses are all split and useless. Inside the home was nice with an older kitchen, but well stocked. The bathrooms have been updated. The master bedroom has a king bed that is comfortable, but for some reason you can't move on it because the bed frame squeaks loudly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

nice and very private

The views of the gulf are spectacular, house was very clean, small but had everything we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

Best family vacation ever!

Idyllic setting, quiet beach, private walkway and deck. Convenient to great food and dining (Shrimpers for fresh seafood, The Donut Hole and walk to Stinky'a Fish Camp for great Creole seafood) and down the road from WalMart if you forget something. Easy access to Destin or PanamaCity for entertainment for the kids. Large kitchen that we cooked in daily. There was a funky smell in the microwave that hopefully has been remedied and the fridge did freeze a good bit of our produce on their preset levels. Could use another comfortable chair or loveseat in the living area if more than 2-3 people in the room. When polled, it was unanimous among the family members that this was the best place we have ever stayed on the beach and we usually go 1-2 times yearly and have stayed in Seagrove Beach in the past.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Chris J.

Great Beach House

We loved the location and the beach was great. We would definitely come back! There were 2 negatives. First, I was not happy with the sharing of the walkway to the beach. I think this should only be for the Beach Cottage, not for the Beach Cottage and the Beach House. We were interrupted many time throughout the week with our neighbors and it was quite intrusive. We payed good money and I didn't like this aspect of the rental. Also, I know we were at a beach, but if you don't like sand in the house, this is not the place for you! The house was great with the exceptions of these 2 issues. However, I would come back every year if the walkway was exclusive to the cottage.