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Private Pool & Beach Access-Playing Hooky

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathrooms4242 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Santa Rosa Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Santa Rosa Beach, you'll be by the sea, a 3-minute drive from Santa Rosa Beach and 8 minutes from Blue Mountain Beach. .This vacation home is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Seaside Beach and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links.
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What's nearby

  • CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • South Walton Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Justin Gaffrey Gallery - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Palm Folly Hard Seltzer - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mcdonald’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pub Grimes - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Pool & Beach Access-Playing Hooky

Why Book Playing Hooky on 30A?
-Private beach access just 250 yards away
-Gated community for added privacy
-Spacious wraparound balconies
-Private pool surrounded by nature
-Golf cart available for rent*
-Walk or bike to Gulf Place Town Center
-Minutes from Silver Sands Outlets, Baytowne Wharf & Grand Boulevard
-Professionally managed with 24/7 support

Welcome to Playing Hooky on 30A, a luxurious 3-story beach retreat perfect for large groups and families. Sleeping up to 21 guests, this 4,200+ sq. ft. home features a spacious, open floor plan with generously sized bedrooms, upscale furnishings, a fully stocked kitchen, an oversized laundry room with extra fridge and wine cooler, and multiple porches and balconies to enjoy the coastal breeze.

Just steps from a quieter stretch of the beach, the home sits along the scenic bike path and is a short walk to Gulf Place Town Center. Relax in your private pool, surrounded by nature, with plenty of chaise lounges and seating for everyone.

Inside, the chic coastal living area opens to a fully equipped kitchen with a wet bar, ample dining at both the large table and kitchen bar, and a balcony overlooking the pool—perfect for entertaining. A second fridge, large wine cooler, and expansive pantry make hosting effortless. The wet bar is ideal for cocktails or mocktails, and the first floor offers a mini fridge and ice maker for poolside snacks.
Outside, the private backyard provides shade during the hottest months, with loungers, a dining table for al fresco meals, and a grill for poolside burgers after a day at the beach. Located on the south side of 30A in a gated community, the home offers privacy, with only a condo complex nearby. We highly recommend renting bikes to explore Gulf Place and Blue Mountain Beach.

The pool can be heated from Oct-March for an additional fee.

The cost to rent the 6-seater golf cart is $100 per day.

**No access to the fitness facility in the nearby condo complex.
**We've cut the cord! All TV's in the home are Smart TVs and available for you to stream your favorite services.

No smoking, no parties and no pets, please.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 4,242 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets not allowed

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
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 indicated 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

968743

Private Pool & Beach Access-Playing Hooky Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Multi Generational Rental

This property was fantastic for our large family vacation. We had 7 adults and 8 children, but we never felt like we were on top of one another. The bedrooms were a great size and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, etc. There were several fridges which was great for extra groceries and drinks. It was an easy walk to the beach access. We had plenty of parking and so many options for dining and shopping were walkable. The private pool was very clean and a great ammenity. The owners were extremely responsive and communication was great. Thank you for a fantastic family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mom/kids beach trip

We had a wonderful time and this space was perfect for our large group! Safe, clean and easily accessible to beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Senior trip

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiwasse S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation

The house was perfect for my husband and I and 3 grown kids and their familys. Plenty of room. Restaurants were within walking distance and beach just a few minutes away
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micki T., Cincinnati OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Spring Break

Wonderful time with the family!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Matt S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Could have been better

The location to the beach was fantastic, and the size of the house was perfect. However, upon arrival our house was still being cleaned and we were not able to get into the house until well after 4pm. Once we were settled we noticed food(pineapple & crackers) were on 3 of the bed sheets. Property mngt did provide new sheets but that obviously didn’t sit well with us. The pool waterfall quit running which seem to cause the pool to become extremely murky. The pool guy did come and fix promptly. We also had the refrigerator stop working, which caused a good portion of our food to spoil. Mngt. never fixed that and we had to utilize the laundry refrigerator. For the amount of money we spent I was expecting more, or things to work properly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Unhappy pool was not cleaned or working properly until 1/2 through. Terrible water pressure, could not take a shower and run water. Towel situation for a house this size was dismal. Had two towels in master bath where there were two adults and one child. Management was fairly quick to respond and communicate. Great location and it is a beautiful house. Met our sleeping arrangements.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammi L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family vacation

Loved the house, location and surrounding area
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Florida beach stay

Management company on top of everything owners lead us to believe their were beach and pool toys and there was not but management company and a trip to Walmart solved our problems
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris C., Emily, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Accommodations exceeded our expectations!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

William B., Tuscsloosa

Liked: Cleanliness

review

Clean, large house, great location, house could be stocked with a few more minor necessities like salt and pepper shakers, but overall a great vacation and easy access/checkin- out
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

There were some minor issues that didn’t coordinate with how the listing was stated…but overall a nice place and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House for Family Vacation

This house was exactly as described. The short walk to the beach without crossing 30A was great. The private pool was enjoyed by all 9 family members. It was also nice that we could enjoy the community pool and jacuzzi. We had one minor problem and the property manager had it taken care of immediately. Could not have asked for better service. The house was located within walking distance to everything but yet felt isolated because of trees around it. Parking was perfect for the three families. I would definitely recommend this house for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betsy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous House and great location

Plenty of room for our group of 10. Pool was not as large as we thought, but worked out fine. Easy walk to the beach. Only complaint is for the money we paid, we had to purchase paper towels, toilet paper and there were only two kitchen towels for drying dishes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B., Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home with a private pool in a great location

Beautiful home with a private pool in a great location. The house was clean and comfortable, property management respond quickly to small issue, we thoroughly enjoyed this day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Galen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location - short walk to beach and local shops/restaurants! Lovely house!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Rhonda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, a little TLC would make it wonderful

Overall, the location is great in Gulf Place and we loved being able to take golf carts anywhere we needed to go. Beach is so close, and the second floor living area balcony was spacious with chairs to sit and visit. We confirmed in advance for the pool to be heated, and two days later the pool company came out and repaired the heater. It was odd that there is not a water line to the refrigerator in the kitchen, so no water or ice, however a refrigerator is around the corner in the laundry room. The BBQ grill must be replaced! It's a safety hazard at this point, and even after we cleaned it as much as possible, it was considered to be unsafe by our experienced grillmasters. Again, great location, but a little TLC would help elevate this home to be great, not just good.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kaye B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Marriage of daughter on beach

House was beautiful and clean. We needed help with wifi and got immediate response from rental folks. Great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as shown

Pictures tell it accurately, beautiful place, great vacation spot. Parking situation is better than expected, no one else parked in the ten or so spaces right next to the house besides us. Tons of space. Everything was just as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Ron W., -

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer vacation

Very nice house and grounds. Access to the beach was good and the house itself suited us fine. The only thing I would change was the seating in the living area wasn't enough for our group.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Cheryl G.

Great location and layout of the house

There were several items that needed attention. They were addressed during our stay. We were disappointed that the check in/ out times were altered causing us to loose two days of our 7 day stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

sharon c., Huntsville AL

Liked: Cleanliness

Multigeneration family beach trip

The property was very nice. The location was excellent- south of 30a with no road to cross. This is important for our family with children. They supply beach chairs, umbrellas, and toys. Our middle school kids ride the large flamingo up and down the beach all week! The beds were awesome-so comfy! The pool with the little water fall was a good size and fun.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Jessica H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous property but not very clean

This rental hous in Santa Rosa Beach is absolutely gorgeous. However for the amount we paid to stay for the week the house was not very clean. It looked like the floors under the furniture had not been swepted in quite awhile and the rugs in the living room and upstairs master had not been vacuumed either. Also one of the dining room chairs had a broken leg. We had a few issues with the garage door and downstairs tv but maintenance came out and fixed the issues. Overall we had a great stay but they should look into a different cleaning service.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home

We arrived with our 4 children, their spouses and 5 grandchildren. There was plenty of space for everyone. The property was clean and decorated beautifully. The pool was a great addition. The walk to the beach was not far. There were plenty of beach chairs for our use and inflatables for the pool. There were restaurants close enough to walk to along with ice cream shops. The property manager and owner were very easy to work with. You are a part of a condo resort so there was another pool and exercise room. It was a great vacation and I highly recommend this vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Week, Great house

Wonderful home, close to beach and Santa Rosa shopping. Management took care of minor problems quickly. Will be back for sure next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019