Location: Old Florida Village, Santa Rosa Beach, Beaches of South Walton, Florida North West, Florida, USA (4/10th of a mile (.4 miles) from the Beach) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10)
You will fall in love with the Southern charm of Good Day Sunshine in Old Florida Village, a quaint 75 home Seaside style community. Old Florida Village is just yards from Scenic 30A on the Emerald Coast in Santa Rosa Beach. Good Day Sunshine is only 5 years old and completely, newly furnished. This corner lot lake front home has 2 stories with a front porch facing one of the community pools and two wrap around balconies on each story in the back, off the den and off the master bedroom. Both private balconies face a hidden, small lake and nature area. The southern oak floors throughout the open first floor, stairs, and upstairs hall give the house a casual and relaxing feel. The furniture and decor are new but comfortable and casual, giving the home a charm that can be enjoyed by families with children. The porches and balconies have tables and chairs to enjoy the ocean breeze while you eat or just relax overlooking the hidden lake. There is an outdoor shower by the side deck and parking for 3 cars. The house is located in the front part of the neighborhood closest to the beach (less than .5 miles).
The Streets of Old Florida Village are constructed with pavers throughout the neighborhood. Natural plants, nature areas, palm trees, and lush scenery, lighted streets and white picket fences surround the community. There are 2 pools, each with restroom facilities; one pool is located right across from our house. Old Florida Village is a delightful place to walk and it is located on an 18 mile bike path. Bike rentals are nearby. Local art displays, restaurants, antique shops and cafes are all along 30A. The pace is relaxed and easy.
Goatfeathers Restaurant is located walking distance across 30-A from Old Florida Village. Less than a 10 minute walk leads you to Gulf Place - filled with cute shops and eateries such as Miss Lucille's Gossip Parlor, Smiling Fish Cafe, Gidgets, Hepburns and Patchouli's as well as many other unique and tasteful shops. Gulf Place also has free outdoor concerts 2 nights per week during season.
A public beach access, complete with bathrooms and chair and umbrella rentals, is a short walk away. Lifeguards are on duty during season. Santa Rosa Beach is famous for its crystal clear, blue-green waters. The high dunes provide breathtaking views and miles of sugar white sand.
Santa Rosa Beach is a relaxed and secluded get-away with no high rise condos. Yet just minutes away is one of the largest factory outlets in the country and some of the best restaurants in the Florida Panhandle. There are over a dozen beach communities to visit on Scenic 30A including Seaside. Seaside has weekly outdoor movies and summer plays/children's theater.
The home's first floor bedroom has a pillow top queen sized bed. There is a bathroom with a shower directly across the hall. Upstairs has three more bedrooms. The master bedroom has a pillow top queen sized bed with a private covered porch and a bathroom with a tub and shower. The next bedroom has a pillow top queen sized bed and the final bedroom has 2 sets of twin sized bunk beds for the kids. There is another full bathroom these two bedrooms share. All bedrooms have flat screen high definition TV's and DVDs. All 4 bedrooms are carpeted.
There is a full sized kitchen with granite counters and upgraded cabinets. All cookware, dishes, and tableware, and other kitchen items have been newly replenished. An open living and dining room area are also on the first floor. The dining table sits 6 to 8 with room for another 3 people on bar stools at the kitchen counter. The den has a couch, two comfortable chairs, and a recliner. A HDTV and DVD is located here along with DVDs, CD's, books, puzzles and games. A washer and dryer are provided along with linens. A gas grill is available for outdoor cooking on the lower balcony.
Good Day Sunshine is a non-smoking home. Well-behaved small dogs are welcome if they are less than 25 lbs. and house broken. No cats or other pets allowed. Housekeeping is done before and after your stay with fresh linens and towels laid out for you. We have a keyless lock with the number always changing, so no need to bring a key. A local contact person will be able to help if you need any assistance.
We would love to share our house with you! We are excited because we have just furnished the home and think it looks great. Enjoy this beach paradise while everything is brand new! Good Day Sunshine is a perfect vacation getaway for families, reunions, honeymooners, and for those who just want a quiet retreat to rejuvenate. You must be 25 years old to rent. Two families could come together for a great vacation home. Good Day Sunshine is a place to make lasting memories and a blessing for families.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Understairs and downstairs units
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Don't forget your beach towels
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : All queen beds have extremely comfortable pillow top mattresses
- Bunk Bed (2) : 2 sets of twin bunk beds
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (5)
- DVD (5)
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Shared Pool (2) : One pool directly across the street
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Stainless steel appliances
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Completely and newly furnished kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Guest to provide propane. Accessible Summer rentals only
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony (2)
- View/Location
- Lake View: Home is on a small lake but separated from lake by trees in the back yard and a privacy fence. Slight view through trees from first and second floor private balconies off den and off master bedroom. Mainly provides privacy.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet: Cable modem
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Small dogs of friendly breeds only
- Kid Friendly: Two sets of bunk beds for kids and all bedrooms with DVDs.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Minimum of renter age is 25
- Smoking Not Allowed: Strickly non smoking on entire property both inside and out
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Baytowne Wharf, many golf courses, lakes, outlet malls in Destin (15 miles away), Panama City is 30 minutes away, Seaside is within 10 minutes away, white sand beaches are .4 miles away with access, parking and restroom facilities. Elevation above expansive beach is highest in panhandle of Florida. Bike rentals and bike trails are available nearby for 18 mile bike/walking path. Santa Rosa Golf Club is less than two miles away with two holes overlookng the Gulf.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Spring Break.. Mar 13-Apr 09 .. $1,500/week (includes cleaning fee & tax)
Spring.. Apr 10-May 29 .. $1,100/week (includes cleaning fee & tax)
Summer.. May 30-Aug 13 .. $1,750/week (includes cleaning fee & tax)
Fall ..Aug 14-Oct 31 .. $1,050/week (includes cleaning fee and tax)
Email or call regarding 3 to 5 night non Summer rentals. $100 per dog fee.
Security deposit $250. Due within 1 week of booking and refundable
within 2 weeks after departure. Balance due within 30 days of arrival.
Email for biweekly, monthly, or extended stay rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Good Day Sunshine - Close to the Beach - Great Rates
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Old Florida Village
I purchased the beach house in Old Florida Village because I vacationed in the neighborhood and loved the 30a area after being away from it for a while. The 30a area has Blue Wave Beaches and will never have the crowded density of Panama City Beach or Destin because there are only a handful of buildings over 3 stories in the 17 mile 30a stretch. I have traveled to most of the Carribbean Islands and the 30a beaches are some of the nicest beaches I have ever visited.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Gorgeous white sand beaches, picturesque blue green ocean, brick streets and driveways in the neighborhood, TV and DVD in every bedroom and the den, pillow top mattresses on all queen beds, unique corner lot for privacy and hidden lake in the back with balconies on both floors. Hammock for top back balcony and/or side yard nature area.
Owner's Map of Old Florida Village
I grew up 100 miles from Santa Rosa Beach and my wife and I went on our honeymoon in the area 23 years ago. I can remember the 30a area (as a child) in the early 1970s before it had any siginifcant development.
Property Photos
- Outside Front of House - Santa Rosa Beach Vacation Rental
- Side View of House Thru Nature Area Balconies on Both Floors Across Back - Santa Rosa Beach Vacation Rental
- View of House from Pool Across the Street - Santa Rosa Beach Vacation Rental
- View of Den with HDTV/DVD and High Speed Cable Internet
- View of Kitchen and Dining Area
- Upstairs Master Bedroom Master Bath and 2 Closets to the Right of Photo
- Upstairs Master Bedroom with HDTV/DVD
- Downstairs Queen Bedroom
- Downstairs Queen Bedroom with HDTV/DVD
- Upstairs Queen Bedroom with HDTV/DVD in Left Corner
- Bunk Bed Bedroom with HDTV/DVD
- Second Twin Bed on Left is Now Also a Matching Bunk Bed Like the One on Right
- View from Master Bedroom Balcony
- View of Neighborhood from Street Level
- Beach Access View Picnic Tables, Grills,& Restrooms Avail. at Access
- Side Balcony on Back of First Floor
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Henry Passerrello , New Castle, PA
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Gene Hart , Canton, GA
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The Thurston's , Huntsville, AL
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Doug and Carol, We had a fabulous time at your house! As we said goodbye to our friends outside the Donut Hole before heading to our respective homes, I realized we had forgotten to sign the guest book! So sorry. But feel free to post any of this under “comments” on your VRBO site. The Old Florida Village neighborhood is just delightful, with the quiet streets, colorful homes and natural landscaping. And Good Day Sunshine is a great house. All our needs were comfortably met in the home, which our family shared with another family. We relaxed, took turns preparing meals in the beautiful kitchen, took walks to the beach with the kids and around the neighborhood with the dogs. The boys loved sharing the bunk room, while the only girl-child enjoyed having her own queen bed and TV. We’ve fallen in love with the 30-A seaside communities, and Good Day Sunshine is a gem of a vacation home. We hope to return in the future. It was a much needed, very relaxing week for all the grownups, and the kids played outside almost constantly, and even met the children of another home-owner. There was a great selection of DVDs, CDs and books, and everyone got to do what they wanted. Thanks again for renting us your lovely home.
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Jim & Linda Angevine , Saint Peters, MO
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Sherry McCord , Gainesville, GA