Barefootin - Gulf Front, Heated Community Pool, Old Florida Beach!

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A beachfront property with a large two-story house featuring balconies, a staircase leading to the beach, and a sandy shoreline.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A spacious living room with a glass coffee table, comfortable seating, built-in shelving with decorative items, and a view to the outside.
A covered outdoor area with a view of the ocean at sunset, featuring white railings, a table with chairs, and colorful lounge chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a large island with bar stools.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Santa Rosa Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • High-speed internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Powder Room

Third Floor - Master Bathroom

Third Floor - Master Bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Blue Mountain Beach and Coleman Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Sundog Books and Blast Arcade and Laser Maze are also worth visiting.
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Old Florida Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Justin Gaffrey Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Coleman Beach - 16 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tom Thumb Food Stores - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barefootin - Gulf Front, Heated Community Pool, Old Florida Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Barefootin - Gulf Front, Heated Community Pool, Old Florida Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barefootin - Gulf Front, Heated Community Pool, Old Florida Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barefootin - Gulf Front, Heated Community Pool, Old Florida Beach! located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of South Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Beach. CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery and Justin Gaffrey Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The home itself is beautiful. However, the upkeep and cleaning from the rental company was terrible. Also, getting any help from the rental company was impossible. We came into a home that was not clean. Dishes were not clean and the applicances were fifthy. All floors were not swept, we even found a syringe on the floor in one of the bedrooms. It took days for anyone to give us a return call and by that time we were one day from checkout. The home itself is beautiful. We feel badly for the owners who are not getting the service their home deserves and requires.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we're pleased to hear you found the home beautiful, we're very sorry that the cleanliness and responsiveness you experienced did not meet expectations. The issues you described, especially finding a syringe in the home, are extremely concerning and fall well below our standards. We sincerely apologize for this experience. We also regret the delay in responding to your concerns, as our goal is always to address issues promptly so they can be resolved during a guest's stay. Your feedback has been shared with our housekeeping and management teams for immediate review so we can address these concerns and reinforce our quality control processes. We appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention, and we hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity to provide the level of service our guests and homeowners expect.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

This was our favorite house/location/beach that we have ever visited. We’ve been coming to the panhandle for over 30 years! Everything about it was perfect for us. ❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your time here. Thank you for your review and for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed the home. Layout was ideal. Kitchen was spacious and well equipped. View was great from second floor balcony. We love the neighborhood feel. Safe and secure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2023
Great! Let us know when you would like to return. Thank you for your review and choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

Three Generation of Family. Great time. Beach was perfect! Lots of stairs in home and to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2023
Great! Let us know when you would like to return. Thank you for your review and choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

We had 6 adults and 6 kids and loved the house. Great sleeping space and common area. Access to the beech was simple and the lake in front of the house was a huge bonus as a place for kids to play and a natural barrier for the crowds. We would go back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2022
We appreciate your kind words about the property! We hope that you are able to make your way back to the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A castle on the sand dunes

We enjoyed our week in this spectacular 3 level beach home. The photos in the listing barely do this home justice. It was perfect for our 3 generations to spend time together while also allowing plenty of personal space. It was well maintained and spotless. Owner and manager were available for questions. So much to see and do in the Destin-Seaside area, but the Gulf of Mexico and the sugar-white sand dunes are the stars of the show.!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We Cried When We Left! 😭

The property was FABULOUS! We had 8 kids and 4 adults with plenty of room. The beach is basically your private beach directly in front of the house with easy access. The views were amazing, the neighborhood adorable, and in a prime crab-hunting location. The house was clean and decorated very nicely! If we HAD to change one thing it would be for the house to have a blender; we used a food processor for piña coladas which was messy. That complaint is a stretch though and was overshadowed by all the positives!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2022
Thank you for providing your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Please let us know when you plan on another trip to the area. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

THE BEST ON THE BEACH

I am a year late in writing my review, but needless to say the house is so wonderful we are returning for a second stay! I cannot say enough about this magnificent house. It was incredibly clean upon arrival, enough towels in every bathroom so that we didn't feel like we needed to do laundry all the time, a HUGE pantry so that food didn't need to sit on the counter, and a wine fridge!!! The kitchen and dining area is perfect for our "love to cook" family. We have been going to the beach as a family since I was a child and as the family has grown, Barefootin provides enough space for us to spread-out. The beach is magnificent and the boardwalk down provides easy access. Shopping is near, although the house is so great, we rarely left! There is a community pool which was great for the younger kids before the beach time, also great for the one day of rain. Bottom line: this is the best place on the beach!!!
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2020
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back to the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Barefootin experience

We were surprised at and loved the home and location, my father said he was even more pleased than the photos depicted. The home was lovely, and despite all the ongoing construction in the neighborhood, location was fabulous. Ocean Reef management was quick to respond to almost all questions, and made check in and check out easy. I would suggest being in the real estate/rental world in my business, that instead of clearing home of every last necessary item like laundry detergent, or spices, or even salt and pepper or coffee, that they provide or allow items purchased by others to remain. It would be such a nice touch to provide the basics . Also, couldn't use the Roku on TV as it required a pin that management did not have. The beach and the ocean were just perfect, and even the thunderstorms one day were an experience! We loved our visit and will plan on returning to this home, with more family in tow!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 17, 2023
Thank you for bringing these items to our attention. Unfortunately we do not leave any edibles or detergents or cleaners in the home for safety reasons. We are thrilled that the home met your needs and that you enjoyed your stay. Please give us a shout when you decide to plan another trip. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nice property but for the price point it needs some attention.

Nice property and we had a lovely family vacation. However, for the rental price the kitchen cookware needs to be updated. They were well used and for a few hundred dollars u could replace the older cookware. The grill is in the driveway and u have to walk around the entire house to use it. Installing a staircase from the back deck would be a nice addition. When we arrived the house was not clean for the price point we are renting. Trash left in plain view, dirty sinks table tops, refrigerator and floors. There were also no keys so we had to call the agency who brought out only one set of keys. So the inconvenience was that someone had to use the lockbox key since we only had one set of keys. The downstairs main living area is where we spent most of our time while at the house. The community heated pool was a blessing given the temperature did not reach 65 while we were there. Enjoyed the gated community as that limited traffic around us and on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location... Beautifully Decorated

Our extended family (from 3 states + Canada) booked Bare Footin' for a family gathering. We really enjoyed our stay! Clean property, beautiful decor, and lots of little seating areas throughout the home to gather as a group or steal away to a quite spot & read. And wow... the view from the deck was amazing! Stunning really. There were a handful of items that needed to be repaired / sorted out upon our arrival (broken toilet seat, broken closet door handle, missing lid for coffee pot, and missing blender). We reported everything right away and thankfully they sent someone out to fix everything within 24 hours (super-nice fix-it guy btw : ). We understand that things get broken & appreciated the management company's timely response. Thank you for that! Yes, we would rent this house again... but we'd take a hard pass on the 'free' family photo session Ocean Reef Resorts offers. Sadly... our session was 'cancelled due to weather' even though the skies cleared up 2.5 hours before our appointment time. Typical Florida weather, right? If you don't like the weather... just wait 10 minutes : ) By our reckoning... this version of a 'free' photographer was actually quite costly. Fortunately (after hearing our sob story) Kyler & Kait Photography (locals in Santa Rosa Beach, Fl) fit us into their busy schedule. I highly recommend them! And, for the record, they took our photos on the same day the 'free photographer' said he couldn't... due to weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 10, 2022
Thank you for your review. We are happy the maintenance issues were resolved quickly, and we thank you for your patience and understanding. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and found that the property met your needs. We are very sorry to hear that our photographer did not work out however we are happy someone was able to capture a wonderful memory for your family. We hope to see you again very soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Whimsical happy beach decorating (not the boring tans and greys), private gated community that kids could ride bikes and skate board. Access to lake and miles of biking. Amazing restaurants and shops in walking distance. Bike rentals at the end of the main street. Well organized kitchen for the OCD in most moms. Absolutely perfect ocean views and close easy access to the private beach. I have rented a lot of beach homes and this is perfect in my mind for the price. Only recommendation would be to update master bath and mattress, but it is usually the most used room in a rental. There are many other well appointed rooms to choose from. Thank you for a great vacation home and experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 4, 2021
We appreciate your kind words about the property! We hope that you are able to make your way back to the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Barefootin

Hurricane sally was rough but we got two beach days out of six. House was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 6, 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation and appreciate your feedback! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation spot

Wonderful vacation. Loved the house. Great view and accommodations.
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 31, 2020
Thank you for staying with us! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the property and your time at the beach. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous stay

The property is even more beautiful and spacious than the pictures. Could not have had a better trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 6, 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Barefootin is a gorgeous property and we appreciate how the owner has thoughtfully equipped

The management co could improve their service by checking that TVs and Hvac are in good repair prior to guest arrival.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 16, 2020
We are very sorry that you ran into these problems during your stay. I can assure you that all items mentioned have been added into work orders and will be taken care of promptly. Please do not let this deter you from using our services in the future as we strive to make each guests stay as comfortable and problem free as possible. We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great house for our family

Barefootin was exactly what we have been looking for on 30 A. The views cannot be beat and with the community pool, easy access to the ocean, and the estuary, every “beach” need of our family was met. The house was great. This house has 5 bedrooms and 5 baths which is a high priority with our family. The house is well equipped, especially the kitchen, and the floor plan was great for families. We have already signed up for 2019!
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We loved it!!

This as our 14th summer at Old Florida Beach, our first in "Barefootin". The setting for the house is very secluded on the bluff overlooking the beach, giving great views. Not remarkable from the road, the house unfolds spectacularly as you enter and go up the first set of stairs to the maim floor. So well thought out in design - useful, quiet, lots of public space and private space. Beautifully appointed and serene in atmosphere. It served as a more than adequate gathering spot for our whole group which was housed in two separate rentals. We loved it.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
Hi Ann, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Barefootin. We agree that this property is pretty spectacular on the inside and the perfect layout for large groups like yours. We are so thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again next year!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house and great beach location

Our four-generation family had a wonderful beach vacation at Barefootin'! The house was large enough for all of us to be together, yet there were plenty of quiet spaces for alone time. The two large verandas had plenty of seating and gorgeous beach views! The house was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated, and well-equipped for all of our needs. We loved the location in quiet Old Florida Beach and the walk down to the beach was quick and easy, even for the little ones. We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Superb!

A beautifully appointed home. Very comfortable. Well organized, especially in the kitchen. Reasonably close to the beach.(I understand the idea behind the community boardwalks and stairs. One is much better able to preserve the dunes.) We have a grandson devoted to fishing so he had a lot of fun at the lake just around the curve from the house. We wish the view of the beach from the main pourch were better; it is pretty much blocked by vegetation. But, all in all we had a spectacular time even weathering a passing hurricane!
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2020
So Amazing to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Archival

10/10 Excellent

excellent from every aspect

Absolutely incredible views. You'll keep drinking coffee in the morning as an excuse to stay on the deck and take it all in. House is spectacular. We had 4 adults and 4 children and never felt cramped. Three levels made it easy to find quiet space. Being on the beach was a major convenience for the back and forth trips. Convenient to great restaurants and Publix. We look forward to going back.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2020
Wonderful news to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
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