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Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach!

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3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Dining
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Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8143 sq m

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Blue Mountain Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationBlue Mountain Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Rosa Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrayton Beach State Park6 min drive
  • AirportDestin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)29 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach!

Sandcastles by the Sea 402 -

Sandcastle living is the best way to spend a beach vacation! Sandcastles by the Sea is a quaint condo rental located in Blue Mountain Beach on Scenic Highway 30A. Only a short distance from the crystalline shores of the Gulf Coast, it is the ideal place for a relaxing coastal vacay.

The condo’s interiors feature sand-toned walls and coastal decor, which keep your mind in the beach zone. With three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and comfortable living space, this vacation rental can accommodate up to eight visitors.

An open living room creates a cozy gathering place on the main floor. It features a seating area made up of a beige sleeper sofa, a matching love seat, and a patterned armchair situated around a rug and drink table. The arrangement faces a flatscreen TV mounted above an elegant credenza. A set of sliding glass doors filter in warm sunlight and lead to a breezy balcony. A raised table and four chairs create a relaxed place for guests to enjoy the Florida air and coastal breezes. The balcony extends across the front of the condo to the dining area, where another set of glass doors lead back inside. The colorful dining room features a glass-topped table, six chairs, and a hanging chandelier. A large, open kitchen overlooks the dining and living rooms. It includes a breakfast bar with three raised chairs, granite countertops, and everything needed for fun culinary delights.

Upstairs, the cottage-style master bedroom has a king-size bed, bedside tables and dressers, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, and access to a romantic balcony. Both guest bedrooms offer a relaxed feel. Each has a queen-size bed, a flatscreen TV, and share a full hall bath with a tub-shower combination.

In addition to comfortable accommodations, guests who stay at Sandcastles by the Sea enjoy other perks. You have access to a community pool, as well as BBQ grills. The beach access is only a couple minute walk from the rental. Blue Mountain Beach itself is also the perfect setting for a beach vacation, featuring a laidback atmosphere with convenient shops and restaurants. Local and visitor favorites include the Blue Mountain Beach Creamery and For the Health of It. Its central location places beach vacationers near other Scenic Highway 30A communities, each of which boasts its own unique stores, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, bars, seasonal festivals, and outdoor concerts.

First Floor: Covered Parking.

Second Floor: Living Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa and Balcony Access, Kitchen, Dining, Powder Room, Laundry.

Third Floor: King Master Bedroom with Walk-In Shower and Balcony Access, Queen Bedroom with Balcony Access, Hall Bath with Tub/Shower Combo, Queen Bedroom with Balcony Access.

*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.

Property manager

Ocean Reef

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1536 sq ft (143 sq m)

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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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

1638
Condo

About the neighborhood

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this condo is in Blue Mountain Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Santa Rosa Beach and Grayton Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Blue Mountain Beach - 3 min walk
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 5 min drive
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 6 min drive
  • 30A Bike Trail - 7 min drive
  • Seaside Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪AJ's Grayton Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Perfect Pig - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chiringo - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach! located?

Located in Blue Mountain Beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Blue Mountain Beach and South Walton Beaches. Santa Rosa Beach and Grayton Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Santos C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good place
I really like the property, the house was very confortable for the family very clean it has all comforts an excellent place to enjoy the beach 100% I recommend it and I will book again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

anneke l.

Liked: Cleanliness
great space
This property is just as promised! Very spacious, everything you need! Communication was amazing not too little or too much and no issues at all with the whole process. One thing I will say just about this town in general—the public beach here is TINY so be prepared for that if it is busy season. 100% recommend this condo though!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot and very accurate
We had a blast and hope to return sometime soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F., Rosenberg tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vacation!
I was really pleased with the location and the cleanliness. Everything was a breeze from check in to accessing the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alethea N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Love Blue Mountain
The location and distance to beach access is very good. You can also walk to bakery, Ice creamery and restaurants. Disappointed in master bath as shower door was broken and in desperate need of updating. Kitchen could use a deep clean and there were bugs on the counter every day. Also if it is raining you can’t sit on covered patio as rain runs through the covering so you’ll get wet. Lots of room though if several people are staying. I honestly would like to give better review but these things need to be addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Birgit R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short distance to the beach in a home away from home
At first, I was shocked to find one of the bedrooms not done with the dirty bedding on the floor and no fresh linens anywhere. Then we discovered an exploded Dr Pepper in the freezer. But after a couple of calls, somebody came pretty quickly to fix things even though it was already quite late (9pm). We then enjoyed our stay very much (even though the water hoses in the washer were connected wrong, and somebody had to come out again the next morning).
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
A bit outdated but I love that this place is only a walking distance from the beach. So we didn't have to worry about finding a place to park. The only downside is the pull out couch is broke. It was stated in previous review about the broken pull out and it was never addressed my son said it was so uncomfortable. But other than that it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

lisa e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall break
This property is nice and location is ideal. The decor and Interior is somewhat dated, but the condo had everything we needed for a week at the beach. I did not give 5 stars because 1. The upstairs is warm... there is one unit for the condo. We would freeze downstairs but could not get it cool enough at night. 2. The master shower did not feel clean, there was some mold in the tiles and sliding doors. Short walk to beach, fun area and gorgeous white sand, blue water and awesome sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
The condo is in the middle of 3 units. It is a nice walk to the beach. The beach entrance doesn’t have much parking and there is no ramp. The condo is clean. I’ve stayed at condos before that provided condiments and seasoning, this was empty. The unit is quiet mostly. The sofa bed was broken and we couldn’t find a blanket for my kid that had to sleep on it. The mattresses aren’t the most comfortable but they do the job.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Markeshia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Getaway
everything was clean , very neat. Great location. Beautiful Home! We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

Liked: Cleanliness
<1 block walk before you hit sand
I was a little skeptical as there were no prior reviews on this property, but I was pleasantly surprised it looked as the pictures showed. The pics online seemed photoshopped, but they’re accurate. Very clean, nicely furnished place. The location was excellent, the building and patio deck cover your car so no rain/mist or even salt spray. Each bedroom has a patio deck, and then the main large patio deck is off the living/dining room.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen E., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental!
This townhome had plenty of space. It was ready and clean when we arrived. Kitchen was great - very well stocked!! Beds were very comfortable. They provided plenty of extra bath towels which was so nice! Very short walk to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021