Morning Star - Old Florida Beach, Stunning Views, Private + Community Pool!

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A multi-story house with a pool, balconies, and a staircase leading to the upper levels.
A coastal residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a beach in the background.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a waterway.
A two-story house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a white picket fence.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a television, and a decorative mirror.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Santa Rosa Beach

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

2 Double Beds

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Third Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Third Floor - Master Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near 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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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Justin Gaffrey Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Destin Beaches - 26 min drive - 33.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tom Thumb Food Stores - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Morning Star - Old Florida Beach, Stunning Views, Private + Community Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Morning Star - Old Florida Beach, Stunning Views, Private + Community Pool! 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 Morning Star - Old Florida Beach, Stunning Views, Private + Community Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Morning Star - Old Florida Beach, Stunning Views, Private + Community Pool!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Morning Star - Old Florida Beach, Stunning Views, Private + Community Pool! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 5-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

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property management company was great — they communicated and were very helpful. The house itself is in a state of disrepair. We only planned to stay one night and it was fine but lots of work needs to be done. It was clean but the furniture was aged and stained, the floors had stains from many years of use. The pool is usable but not in great shape. The management company made sure it was as clean as possible. There were plenty of towels and washcloths. I wouldn’t stay long-term.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Response from Management on Nov 9, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate your kind words about our management team and are glad our communication and assistance made a positive impression during your stay. We also appreciate your honest comments regarding the condition of the home, furnishings, flooring, and pool. We understand the importance of providing a comfortable and well-maintained property, and we will be sure to share your feedback with the appropriate teams for review. We're happy to hear the home was clean and that you had everything you needed during your visit. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even better experience in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach cottage getaway

Loved the house, the neighborhood, and close access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 15, 2023
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

Great Family Vacation!

Only a small residential street separates the house from beach boardwalk. So close to beach we didn’t even need to pack a beach bag. Amazing views from almost every room. Good size private heated pool was great for our family of 7. Some furniture updates needed but house was neat and clean with plenty of room. We loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 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: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Annual family beach vacay

The location was amazing, great beach, and great restaurants and shops within walking distance. The house could definitely use some TLC. SO much clutter, and the carpets really need to be either taken out or cleaned. But other than that everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 22, 2023
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We will be sure to have the carpets cleaned and any clutter cleared from the home! Please let us know if we can help with any future travels. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Poor maintained -great location property

Our first impression of the house when we first came in was not the best; there was a smell like old house like if the house was closed for months, the fridge and microwave were dirty, showers with mold, broken glass at the back porch, pool area dirty with damaged cushions, 1 toilet leaking and the list can continue... We reported all to the property management but the communication was not simple, we had to follow up with them instead them looking into our case with a personalized attention; we had to wait 2 days for the toilet to be fixed and poor communication back from them on resolutions. Definitely a nice property with great location, steps away from the beach but seems needs lots of maintenance; we felt the condition of the property vs what we paid was not equivalent. Hope the owner fixes it and the property management team steps up to recoup this beautiful property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 26, 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

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

Great Weekend Trip

The location of Morning Star could not have been more perfect! You can sit on the porch and see and hear the gulf. The interior was clean and had all the amities you would want for a beach trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2021
Fantastic! We are happy knowing you enjoyed your time here on our beautiful shores. Let us know when you are ready to start planning another trip! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer family retreat

This trip was wonderful even though the water was stored up by hurricane Laura. Beautiful peaceful trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 26, 2020
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hope that your travels bring you back to our beautiful shores soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Morningstar vacation

The overall experience was okay. Living room furniture needs cleaning as does floors. Some hardware on doors need repair, lock broken, handle missing and fireplace screen missing. Showers need cleaning. Kitchen cabinet doors dirty with food. Dirt below furniture in bedrooms. We would stay at this property again if listed problems are fixed. The location and pool on property made the stay worthwhile, but I again would only come back if issues are resolved. We did have issues with internet and washer, but these issues were resolved quickly by Ocean Reef service personnel. We do recommend Ocean Reef for their good service
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Steve, We appreciate your feedback and will have these items addressed immediately! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Morning Star

Wonderful week overall. Checked in to find the floors not well cleaned. Disappointed, I called Ocean Reef and received the most professional response focused on making things right. Within the hour a very conscientious representative arrived to make things right. Highly recommend the property, Morning Star, and as much the realty company, Ocean Reef.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 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

Wonderful place!

The house fit all 12 of us comfortably. We really enjoyed the very short walk to the beach and the neighborhood. There were a couple things that needed attention while we were there (door latch and window leak) and they came the next day to fix it. You can walk to get ice cream and rent a bike just down the street! It’s a really cute house and we would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 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

Beautiful!

We have been here several times in years past. Since our last visit it has been significantly upgraded with extra bedrooms and pergola addition to the pool. This is a great place for a large group who wants to enjoy family, beach, and pool time. We had a couple maintenance issues but they weee promptly handled.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Thank you for your feedback! Happy to hear how much you enjoyed your recent stay at "Morning Star" By Ocean Reef Resorts. Please let us know when your travels bring you back to the Emerald Coast!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

House needs some TLC

House needs some TLC, paint & deep cleaning. Chairs by Pool were rotted & mildewed. When we got there several light bulbs were out. DVD player in living room didn’t work, and we saw 2 roaches. That kind of grossed us all out. Had a wonderful time, but house just needs some work.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Michelle, Thank you for your feedback. We will make sure all of the reported items are taken care of. Let us know when you would like to come stay at the beach again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WAY BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS

This property was amazing!! We had 15 in our group. 6 adults and 9 big teenage kids. We had plenty of room and never felt like we were all on top of each other in the space. The beach access was directly across the street from the house. It was easy to go back and forth as much as we wanted to during the day. There were beach rentals right on the beach for beach chairs and umbrellas. Worth the money to have those set up for you every morning so you don't have to worry about it. Just walk down and enjoy! The beach was immaculant. Soft white sand and clear blue/green warm water. If you are considering going to this area of Florida Santa Rosa beach is the PERFECT location. Destin is TOO busy and touristy. Fun to go to but not to stay in. The other direction offered some super cute beach towns. Watercolor and Seaside were quaint little towns that we rode our cruiser bikes to along a path. It's a bit of a ride, but a great way to see the area. Buddy's is a DELICIOUS ice cream shop that is a short walk away from the house as well. You can't go wrong if you stay here!! Can't wai to go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Thank you for your feedback. Happy to hear how much you enjoyed your recent stay at "Morning Star" by Ocean Reef Resorts. Please let us know if we can be of assistance on your next visit!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Great House and Beach

The house was a great family vacation home. The only issue we had was the constant construction and lawn maintenance in the neighborhood. Every day was very noisy outside. Not relaxing by the pool as we would have liked. I know that is something that is unpredictable. The pool and the house were fabulous. Ocean Reef responded quickly to any requests we had for minor repairs needed during the stay. I would recommend them and the area! We were to have 15 people and ended up with only 10, but still a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Angela, thanks for the feedback and thank you for staying with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that the home met all of your needs. We can't wait to have you back again soon. Just give us a shout when you are ready to return to our beautiful sugary white sand beaches!
Archival

8/10 Good

A good house and great location

After a couple of days of some issues and a lot of effort by Ocean Reef things settled down, although fixing the shower leak will be a big project. The layout of the house is very good and views outstanding.House could use some updating and sprucing up. Overall a good week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Thanks for your feedback. sorry again about the shower, these things pop up from time to time but we appreciate your patience with that repair. Glad you enjoyed your stay at morning Star by Ocean Reef Resorts. Please call us again soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Incredible spacious house, great access to the beach!

After the initial issues with the gate code to the housing community upon arrival, the rental company was very accommodating. The app was helpful for finding all the details on our stay. The house was very spacious and the beach access was ideal. You definitely need a car if you are staying here though we also used Uber to get to the towns which are about a 20 minute drive. The beds were very comfortable and while the knives were all very dull the kitchen was very well stocked. I would definitely recommend this house and would rent again. We really enjoyed our stay and appreciated the attention we got from the management company when they addressed our needs and concerns. You have to bring your own beach towels, but they made that clear to us. The beaches are gorgeous and the porches and pool setup are ideal!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Christina, thank you for staying with us. We are glad to hear that you had a great vacation with us here on the Emerald Coast. We look forward to your return next year. Just contact us when you plan on returning.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Morning Star Review Oct 2016

Loved pool and location. House needs maintenance. Porch balcony was so bad a child could have gone right through it. (They did come fix) Lot of small problems like door knobs falling off. Cabinet knobs missing. Door locks need replaced. Fan on porch sounds like it is dying. Etc. Due to location and pool would probably stay again. However, I hope they do some serious work to make the house safer and more appealing.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Greg, thanks for staying with us. We are sorry to hear that the house was in need of repair. The good news is that this is the time of year that those repairs take place. I have addressed these issues with maintenance so that your next visit is much better. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the location and the pool, and that we were able to address some of the issues during your stay. We look forward to seeing you next year!
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