Minutes to the beach! Pool & Gym! 'Blue Marlin'

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9.0

Wonderful

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 101800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Gym

Hot Tub

Washer

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Blue Mountain Beach13 min walk
Grayton Beach State Park6 min drive
Santa Rosa Beach10 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cancellation options available, see contract for full policy before booking.

Blue Marlin hosts some of the best amenities the area has to offer. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home comfortably sleeps ten people and has a ton of great features. There are beautiful hardwood floors throughout the home as well as stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and tiled showers.

Enjoy the local art that is used to decorate the house throughout. You will also be just a short walk to a community pool (not heated) fitness center, shuffle board court, Bocce court and putting green.

On the first floor you will find a full kitchen, a living room with a flat screen, half bath and dining room. There is also a propane grill on the rear deck for you to use! Just up the stairs on the second level, you will find a beautifully furnished queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom and master bedroom featuring a king bed, en suite bathroom and private balcony. Finally, the third floor has a king room and the bunk room (containing two sets of twin bunk beds), which share a jack and jill bathroom.

Blue Marlin is a quick, 7 minute walk from the pristine Blue Mountain Beach on 30A! The beach access is only a block and a half away and has parking for automobiles and golf carts. Clean, full bathrooms are open with showers and a large deck overlooking the beach.

The area offers local restaurants, unique art galleries and shops, and a 22 mile path that runs along the coastline. You are also ten miles from Destin, where you can enjoy Destin Commons, Silver Sands outlet mall, movies and night life. Take advantage of the numerous hiking and horseback riding opportunities in Point Washington State Forest right across the street!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (SLEEPS 10)
• First Bedroom, Second Floor: (k) King Bed ensuite bathroom
• Second Bedroom, Second Floor: (1) Queen Bed ensuite bathroom
• Third Bedroom, Third Floor: (1) King Bed Jack and Jill bathroom between the 2 third floor bedrooms
• Fourth Bedroom, Third Floor: (2) Bunk Beds (4 twin beds)

BOOKING POLICY
• NO PETS
• A 50% Advance Deposit is due at the time of booking.
• Balance is due 30 days prior to arrival date.
• Reservations canceled prior to 30 days before the scheduled arrival date will receive a full refund
• Check-In begins at 4:00 PM CST.
• Check-Out is by 10:00 AM CST.
• Must Be 25 Or Older To Rent. We have a strict family only policy. Must have 1 adult for every 2 persons under the age of 25.

Property manager

Sand Dollar One Vacation Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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 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

About the neighborhood

Santa Rosa Beach

this vacation home is located in Blue Mountain Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach, and is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Silver Sands Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

What's nearby

Blue Mountain Beach - 13 min walk
Grayton Beach State Park - 6 min drive
30A Bike Trail - 6 min drive
Santa Rosa Beach - 10 min drive
Seaside Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬9 min walk
‪Hurricane Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
‪AJ's Grayton Beach - ‬5 min drive
‪Coffee Shoppe at 30A - ‬5 min walk
‪The Perfect Pig - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Minutes to the beach! Pool & Gym! 'Blue Marlin' have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Minutes to the beach! Pool & Gym! 'Blue Marlin' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Minutes to the beach! Pool & Gym! 'Blue Marlin'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes to the beach! Pool & Gym! 'Blue Marlin'?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Minutes to the beach! Pool & Gym! 'Blue Marlin' located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Blue Mountain Beach and South Walton Beaches. Santa Rosa Beach and Grayton Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amberly R.

Jul 7, 2024

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

Love it!

We were beyond happy with our stay. The location, the house itself, the amenities - all fantastic. We’ll likely be back next year. A short drive to the beach, and walking to the beach is even feasible. The house is incredibly spacious - just beware of lots of stairs if you’re staying on the top floor! In preparation for your stay here, know you’ll likely need to buy more paper towels, trash bags, and toilet paper if staying for a week or more.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chale M.

Jun 20, 2024

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

Great location on 30A

The house was clean and well maintained. There are a lot of stairs, so be prepared. Excellent location with restaurants, coffee, ice cream, and beach all steps away!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Megan H.

Jun 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great stay

Overall our stay was great! Plenty of space for us and property was very clean. I wish there would have been more necessities like seasonings, toilet paper, trash bags, dish washer detergent l, etc. also the mirrors in the bathrooms were pretty high up and made it hard to see. A full length mirror in at least one of the rooms would be beneficial. The beach access wasn’t really as close as we would have liked and the pool hours were awful. Closing at 7:15 is very early.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey D.

Aug 9, 2023

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

Cute

Perfect vacation home

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

wesley a.

Jul 31, 2023

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

Super nice house that sleeps over 10 people

Nice house and great location. we would def. stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee B., Alabama, USA

Jul 23, 2023

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

Great Property!

Wonderful trip, everything we needed. We loved the beautiful, quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Chase B.

Jun 14, 2023

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

Great place to stay

Good house clean and plenty of room

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad L., Livingston, TX USA

May 20, 2023

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

Friends Vacation

Everything was amazing! The house was perfect! Beach was beautiful! We will definitely stay here again! Just and FYI… front door screen doesn’t go up and back door screen doesn’t go down…. Other than that, all was perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alma M.

Apr 8, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

March 2023

This rental looks larger in the photos. There is a lot of stairs that are very steep. The “queen” size bed is not actually queen, it is full. Two teens could not fit in this bed comfortably. The room is small. The closet doors only open halfway due to it hitting the bed. The kitchen essentials that they did have in this house are old and very dirty. There was only one roll of toilet paper in the bathroom and one roll of napkins in the kitchen, as well as one trash bag for 7 nights and 10 people. Not very ideal. My daughter left her gold necklace hanging on the bed frame which they claim to not have found. In no fault of their own but this leads to my next topic. Communication - this is more of a rental property company as to previous times we’ve rented through Vrbo it has been through one person. They had to reach out to multiple people before getting back to us. Aside from this, it is a beautiful neighborhood in a great area.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathie N.

Mar 21, 2023

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

Perfect

Perfect place to relax and enjoy spring break 10 out or 10.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Schrank C.

Apr 30, 2022

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

Loved the neighborhood and close to beach

Beautiful house but lots of stairs to climb, master is on middle floor so wasn’t too bad for us. Needs to be updated with more coffee cups (there were not enough for all 5 adults) and more dishes and kids dishes, missing quite a few kitchen essentials but we made do just fine otherwise loved it and what a gorgeous beach! Really loved this trip would book here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Aug 11, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

Upon entry, we were surprised because the home seems larger in the photos. We knew we would be there less because of our time outside with family. The cleanliness was disappointing and the toilet room in the master closet smelled of urine. The ceilings in several showers had discoloration concerning for mold. The eating area was crammed into a corner by the stairs. The couch which was a sleeper sofa had 2 additional pieces of a different sectional shoved beside it. there was not as much room to eat at the bar because of the chairs/ couch. there was no entry mat inside so sand quickly is tracked through the main floor. For a home with 3 full bathroom there is only one roll of toilet paper on the roll at each toilet and no extra anywhere in the house. Similarly, only 2 trashbags for a week. Since there is no recycling, we had to borrow trash bags from family nearby. The kitchen sink tended to splash because the nozzle doesnt stay in position well.There were only 2 kitchen towels and no ice cream scoop. We borrowed from a neighbor to scoop ice cream. I was surprised that there was not alot of plastic dishware. The beds were average/ comfort wise. One of the bedrooms had no dresser for clothes. There are no drying racks or laundry hampers which means alot of towels on the railings and porches. On the positive note, we loved the proximity to beach and pool. The volume of linens and towels were good and clean. When we had trouble with the washing machine, we had someone to fix it within 24 hours.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Amy P.

Aug 9, 2021

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Vacation July 2021

We rented this property for our family vacation in July. The check-in process was easy, however, the property was not ready at the time of check in. Since we knew our trip was at the peak of summer vacations, we didn't stress about waiting for the cleaning crew to finish. The property could use a serious dose of TLC. The wainscoting throughout has a layer of dust as does the air vent located on the wall in the kitchen. The walls throughout need to have scuff marks cleaned and the ceiling in the master shower has what appears to be mold growing. We planned to grill most of the week and were frustrated to learn the gas grill wasn't working for our first meal. The propane tank was empty as was the spare that was supposed to be there. My husband went to purchase a new tank and once he lit the grill, flames shot out of the rusted holes in the burners. He somehow managed to salvage our meal for the night and I called and left a message at the rental office. When I didn't get a return call, I reached out again only to be told we should have called and "one of the guys" would have come to the house. My husband replaced the burners so we could cook safely for the remainder of the week. As he did that, we noticed rodent droppings in the bottom of the grill. The management company ended up replacing the grill later in the week but declined to reimburse our cost for the propane tank or the new burners. Internet coverage was spotty and we lost service at least twice during the week. The shared space in the kitchen and family room is very small and there wasn't enough seating for our group. The weather was gorgeous the entire week and fortunately, we were able to spend the majority of our time on the beach. We have been vacationing in this part of FL for years and while we enjoyed the time with our family, we were incredibly disappointed with our rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Jul 20, 2021

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

Beautiful area and property!

We loved the house and location. The house is exactly like the pictures....nice with plenty of room for our party of 8 with plenty of linens, fully stocked kitchen, nice porch and balcony's etc. We rented a golf cart, which is definitely worth the money. The kids loved riding everywhere in it plus it is a must in getting to the beach and packing all the beach stuff. Great food....a little expensive compared to other vacation spots we have visited. The Red Fish Taco is great! Blue Mountain Ice Cream is a must!!! Shunk Gulley, Blue Mabel very good. We did a day excursion to Panama City Beach and LOVED the boat ride on the Sea Screamer....highly recommend especially if you have kids! Plenty of shopping in Panama City for those who love to shop! The rest of my review is for those who have not visted this area (our first time): The beach/water is beautiful!! However, the beaches are VERY small/narrow with most of the beach being private. We had a few people rudely tell us that we were sitting in the private area...it is not marked very clearly. Super crowded!! We went during prime vacation time so that may make a difference with the crowds. There are a lot of steps to get down to the beach so if you have anyone in your party who does not do well with steps, I would consider if this is a good beach to visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shonda C.

Jul 10, 2021

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

Wonderful Home!

We had a wonderful time staying at this house. There were seven of us and we had plenty of room. It really felt like a home to us from day one. The neighborhood is very quiet and family friendly. The property is close to everything. We enjoyed being in the house, the pool, the beach, and having restaurants and groceries close by. The house had everything we needed to prepare breakfast lunch and dinner every day. We will definitely rebook this home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Chad N., Mt. Washington, KY

Jul 5, 2021

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

Disliked: Location

A lot of info

Not a short walk to the beach. If you have little kids you have to drive to the beach. The room with bunk beds is on the 3rd floor.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ethan S.

Jun 22, 2021

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

Worth the money for sure!

House had plenty of room for all 10 of us, it was clean, beautiful and very up to date. Would love to rebook the same house next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Randall H.

Jun 13, 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Multiple issues

The check-in process went really smoothly. The communications with the property after that went downhill. We had multiple maintenance issues while there that were either barely addressed or ignored completely. There is a book of rules for the property that list everything they expect of you to do when you are leaving (not unexpected). The grill is supposed to be cleaned before you leave and we arrived to a disgusting and uncleaned grill (needless to say, we didn’t grill). They expect to you to sweep before you leave as well. The “broom” that was left for us was missing the handle and was about four inches wide. We went and spent $6 on a cheap broom and left it there. There was supposed to be one roll of toilet paper in each bathroom and there was not. Some bathrooms were missing it. The beds are listed as queen size and they were not. The beds were full size. The dryer quit working the morning or our third day. We called maintenance and they sent a tech out on the fourth day and the tech couldn’t fix it. They sent another tech out on the fifth day who “fixed” the issue but left the property unlocked when they left (we were not there, the maintenance people had the codes). The dryer lasted for one load and then stopped working. We called and left multiple messages and heard nothing back. We drove back with wet clothes. In the second floor bathroom with the shower/tub, the light did not work. We had to fix the bathroom toilet in the third so that it would flush. The bed frame in the third floor bedroom is falling apart. The ice maker/water dispenser did not work on the fridge. The lock for the front door (which was battery powered) quit working and the maintenance personnel came out and fixed that issue promptly. The location in relation to the beach is great. There are restaurants and dessert places super close that are fantastic. The pool was super nice as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Jun 9, 2021

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

2021 Blue Mountain Vacay

The house was certainly sufficient for our needs- a little far walk from beach if having to carry a baby or chairs/etc but we found a routine that worked well for us. The house could use more pantry type storage as we needed to rearrange the dishes to have a place for non-refrigerated items. A little disappointed with the lack of a backyard type entertaining space for our family as we grilled but we obviously survived! Overall great experience & we adored the neighborhood- peaceful morning walks were safe with the sidewalks and the pool area was excellent. We hope to return in the future!

10/10 Excellent

BRIDGETTE S., Canton MS

Jul 15, 2020

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

Everything was fantastic

The house is ideal. Perfect for a large group. Location and neighborhood are beautiful. Can’t wait to rent this property next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ramon H.

Aug 13, 2019

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

Great house and location

My wife and I loved this property. We stayed with our 6 young children and there was plenty of room for everyone. Located inside a gated community with community swimming pool and gymnasium. The front porches were great for early morning coffee and winding down at night. Two blocks form Blue Mountain Beach.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Duncan D.

Jul 28, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Terrible follow up on everything

When you spend your hard earned money to take your family away for vacation you depend on all whom take care of the rental property to do their job. From the moment we walked in the place was in fact beautiful but the people that supposedly cleaned well they need a check list for how they do things because they do not the list is way to long for me to list from dried snot on wall in main floor bath to hair balls the size of a cat under beds Then there is no batteries in any remote for fans or tv a door that is broken and hanging off its hinges that is a jack and Jill bath that was never fixed as promised A fridge that was never cool until a couple days after we arrived To overgrown foliage that prevents you to use outdoor shower for sand The persons we talked to were nice but the young man who tried to Smooth things over is very disrespectful and condescending! Door left open after a man left that was suppose to be fixing things that should of been fixed before we arrived So our whole contents of our belongings could of been stolen thanks for that! It’s all in the details and you all need to get it together! When you say I’ll have someone call you back we’ll thats funny ! We are on vacation this is a vacation rental correct ? Well we spent many hours combined on our vacations waiting for you all to fix what should Of been taken care of in the first place ! As we see it you owe us for our time spent very ridiculous don’t you think put the shoe in the other foot and see how it looks from your end! Expect a call and some kind of compensation for your inept ways pronto If you truly read and take these testimonies to heart we will hear from you We are contacting the owners of the house we love the house just not how you take care of their house !

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

Jan 29, 2019

Nice House for a big , active family.

Great, Perfect house!

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Jan 7, 2019

Nicely kept property

a very nice, well kept property. Lovely views and near just about everything.

10/10 Excellent

Sand Dollar O., SANTA ROSA BEACH

Jun 29, 2018

amazing

Everything looks exactly like the pictures, we were very pleased with this house. Very clean house keeping did a great job, there was great customer service, also enjoyed all of the amenities and the fact the home is really close to the beach makes it a lot easier when you have a big family like us with small children .