Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
58 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Gulf & State Park Views, Near Beach Access- Dune Watch by Royal Destinations
Dune Watch by Royal Destinations
Location: Grayton Beach Address: 345 Pine Street
Details: Dune Watch is a beautifully renovated coastal retreat ideally positioned next to Grayton Beach State Park, offering incredible views of the Gulf and the surrounding natural landscape. Expanded and completely renovated in 2024, this inviting home offers approximately 1,789 square feet of interior living space and comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests with five bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Thoughtfully designed interiors, a fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable gathering spaces make Dune Watch an ideal setting for families and groups enjoying time together along 30A. Outdoor living is a highlight of the home, with a covered front porch offering exceptional sunset views over the Gulf and Grayton Beach State Park. Beneath the home, a bed swing provides a relaxing spot for an afternoon nap, while outdoor dining and a hot/cold shower make days at the beach even more convenient. Grayton Beach State Park beach access is approximately 150 feet from the home, and the restaurants, galleries, and laid-back character of downtown Grayton Beach are easily accessible by a scenic walk along the beach.
If you’re looking to plan less and experience more, contact the Royal Destinations team to discover your perfect 30A vacation rental. Known for unrivaled guest satisfaction, our team is committed to providing hand-tailored experiences that go beyond the four walls of your 30A luxury vacation rental.
Home Highlights: -Distance to Beach Access: Approximately 150 Feet to Grayton Beach State Park Beach Access -Distance to Downtown Grayton Beach: Approximately 15-20 Minute Beach Walk -Parking Spaces: (6) -Dining Accommodations: Table Seating for 8-10, Outdoor Dining for 12 -Coffee Maker Available: Keurig + Drip Coffee Maker -Gulf and Grayton Beach State Park Views -Covered Front Porch with Sunset Views -Outdoor Bed Swing -Outdoor Hot/Cold Shower -Outdoor Charcoal Grill
First Floor: -Bedroom 1 (Bunk Room): (2) Twin XL/Twin XL Built-In Bunks with Shared Full Bath (Walk-In Shower) -Bedroom 2: Queen Bed with Shared Full Bath (Walk-In Shower) -Bedroom 3: King Bed with Private Bath (Walk-In Shower) -Bedroom 4: King Bed with Private Bath (Shower/Tub Combo) -Bedroom 5: King Bed with Private Bath (Walk-In Shower) -Kitchen / Living Room / Dining Area / Laundry Closet -Half Bath -Covered Porch
Please Note: *Beach vendors are not permitted to set up chairs or umbrellas within Grayton Beach State Park. *Beach access locations and beach vending companies are subject to change, per local county ordinances. For the most up-to-date information, please contact our office prior to your arrival.
Lined with artsy villages, coastal lakes, upscale boutiques, eclectic beach bars, and world-class restaurants, Florida's Scenic Highway 30A has something for everyone. This unique destination has 25,000 acres of protected habitats. Among many things, this area is known for its family-friendly environment and is home to the world's most beautiful white sand beaches. The Timpoochee Trail bike path connects all the villages of 30A. Be sure to take your bike out and explore! The villages of 30A include: Dune Allen Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, WaterColor, Seaside, Seagrove Beach, WaterSound, Alys Beach, Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, and Inlet Beach.
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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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
About the neighborhood
Santa Rosa Beach
Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Grayton Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Blue Mountain Beach and Coleman Beach 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. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Pickles - 6 min drive
Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - 6 min drive
Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill - 15 min walk
Black Bear Bread Company - 7 min drive
Chiringo - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Gulf & State Park Views, Near Beach Access- Dune Watch by Royal Destinations pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Gulf & State Park Views, Near Beach Access- Dune Watch by Royal Destinations?
As of Oct 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf & State Park Views, Near Beach Access- Dune Watch by Royal Destinations on Nov 14, 2026 start from $616, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gulf & State Park Views, Near Beach Access- Dune Watch by Royal Destinations?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gulf & State Park Views, Near Beach Access- Dune Watch by Royal Destinations?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gulf & State Park Views, Near Beach Access- Dune Watch by Royal Destinations located?
Located in Grayton Beach, this vacation home is steps from Seagrove Beach West and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Coleman Beach. South Walton Beaches and Grayton Beach are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
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Hi Harrison, thanks so much for your wonderful review of Dune Watch! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great stay and enjoyed the stunning views from the porch. We hope to welcome you back for another visit in the future...Grayt 30A Vacations
Great House and Great Vacation! Recommend this house highly!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 9, 2026
Hi Mitchell, thanks so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at Dune Watch and we sincerely appreciate your business. We would love the chance to host your stay again in the future...Grayt 30A Vacations
Great View! Very comfortable!We had a great time!Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2026
Hi, Joe...Thanks so much for your review of Dune Watch! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay, and one of the best views along 30A. We appreciate your business...Grayt 30A Vacations
We rented the house for 5 nights in October and had a great time. Comfortable bedrooms, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2024
Hi, Daniel...Thanks so much for your 5 star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful vacation with us at Dune Watch and we sincerely appreciate your business. We hope you'll visit with us again in the future...Grayt 30A Vacations
Hi, Patty...Thanks so much for your kind review! We agree, Dune Watch is in a wonderful location offering stunning views and an effortless walk to the beach and downtown Grayton. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you'll come back and visit with us again in the future...Grayt 30A Vacations
We loved it! Great house and you can’t beat the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2025
Thanks so much for your 5-star review for Dune Watch! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful stay with us and that you enjoyed this beautiful home as much as we do. We would love the chance to host your family again in the future...Grayt 30A Vacations
Great location, quiet side of the neighborhood, stunning views and sunsets!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 31, 2023
Thanks for your review, Blaine! We are so glad you enjoyed the location of Dune Watch - which is the BEST for sunsets over the Grayton Beach State Park! We do hope you come back and visit with us again; we appreciate your business...Grayt 30A Vacations
The view of the sun setting behind the dunes was absolutely gorgeous!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2022
Hi, Sandy...Thanks so much for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and took in the stunning views Dune Watch has to offer...Grayt 30A Vacations
We had a great time and really enjoyed the access to the state park beach. Very quiet and not crowded. The property was very nice, also on a quiet, tucked away street.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 4, 2023
Hi, Kay...Thanks much for your great review on Dune Watch! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay, and hope you will return to visit again to experience the renovations we're doing over the winter...Grayt 30A Vacations
My husband and I, our adult son and his girlfriend enjoyed our trip to Grayton very much. The house was nice and a fairly short walk to the beach. The screen porch was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 14, 2023
Thank you so much for your review, Ann! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay in Dune Watch and hope you return to visit again in the future...Grayt 30A Vacations
The location was wonderful , couldn’t ask for any better - we had a major problem on about the 4th day but someone was there within the hour and it was fixed , it was even 9:30 pm !! We would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2022
Hi, Kelli...Thanks so much for your kind review! We are so glad to hear that your family had a wonderful stay with us at Dune Watch and that we were able to fix the air conditioning issue you experienced quickly. We sincerely appreciate your business and hope your family will visit with us again in the future…Grayt 30A Vacations
The house is in the perfect spot and the beach is really amazing. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2022
Thank you so much, Molly, for your review on Dune Watch! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay - the view from the house is fantastic, overlooking the State Park toward the beach...makes for the perfect sunset spot! The beach access for Dune Watch is the State Park beach...one of the very few places left to enjoy a beautiful, undeveloped and uncrowded beach day! We hope you return to visit us again...Grayt 30A Vacations
Thanks so much for your review, Dan! We appreciate your repeat visit and hope you enjoyed all the updates the owner has made to the home since your last stay. 'Til next time...Grayt 30A Vacations
We love staying in Grayton Beach and this house was perfect. Appointed beautifully and right near the beach path which is great on a hot day lugging all your things. Communication was stellar through the whole process too. Our favorite part was sunsets on the deck…no need to rush anywhere to catch it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2025
Thanks for your amazing review, Kathleen! We are so happy you enjoyed your time in Dune Watch - and we agree that it is the best place for sunset viewing, fabulous over the state park, the dune lake and the beach! We hope you come back to visit with us again...Grayt 30A Vacations
We had A-blast at this location. It was a beautiful place to stay overlooking the dunes of grayton state park very close to the beach access and quiet street made for a relaxing and memorable vacation at the beach close to all the amenities at grayton beach such as the red bar. Dot dot dot
Nice home, recently remodeled, overlooking the dunes. We actually stayed here 5 years ago as well.Had kids and grandkids for a week of fun family beach time. Beautiful sunsets from the deck with a short walk to the beach. Have been coming to Grayton for over 30 years, have stayed a variety of places in town. Still love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 12, 2025
Thanks so much for your review, Brian! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time in Dune Watch, and hope you enjoyed the expansion and renovation of the home - it turned out beautifully, we thought! We do hope you'll return to visit with us again...Grayt 30A Vacations
What a great location next to the dunes and just a short walk to the beach... Dune Watch is super comfortable, clean and the screen porch is a great place to hang out... the dune and ocean views are better than expected. The kitchen (appliances/cooking gear) is below average but we made it work...
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 19, 2022
Hi, Scott...Thanks so much for your review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Dune Watch and that you loved the location and beautiful views of the home as much as we do! We appreciate your feedback regarding the kitchen items and will pass along your suggestions to the owner. We do hope you'll visit us again in the future...Grayt 30A Vacations
We loved staying at this property. The location was perfect. Very close to the beach, so easy with kids. The property was overall very clean. There was definitely some wear and tear that could use some attention. The living room rug was quite stained. I feel like they shouldn’t have a rug there at all do to the sand/dirt that is tracked in. We would stay here again. We rented a Golfcart for the week to visit the other surrounding areas, like Seaside.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 18, 2023
Hi, Laura...Thank you so much for your wonderful review on Dune Watch! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and location/views - we truly believe that is the absolute best view of the beach of anywhere along 30A! Thank you for the suggestion on removing the living room rug - that is very good input that we have asked the owner to please consider. We are glad to hear you would stay again - we do hope to see you! Grayt 30A Vacations
The view is phenomenal and why I chose Dune Watch. Bring binoculars in case there’s wildlife moving through the dunes. The furniture is wonderful for lounging in front of the huge tv and the master bed is one of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in which was a delightful surprise. Having a gear credit was a fun perk. There’s a Little Free Library at the beach entrance in case you forget your book, and plenty of games and puzzles in the tv console cabinet. The Wanderlust jigsaw is mine and I had a delightful time putting it together on the kitchen counter one morning with a mug of coffee and watching the sunrise over the dunes. Treasured memory.