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Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81536 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Blue Mountain Beach, FL
  • Place, Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Justin Gaffrey Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Second Floor - Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Third Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Second Floor - Powder Room

Third Floor - Guest Bathroom

Third Floor - Master Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach!

Sandcastles by the Sea 402 -

Sandcastle living is the best way to spend a beach vacation! Sandcastles by the Sea is a quaint condo rental located in Blue Mountain Beach on Scenic Highway 30A. Only a short distance from the crystalline shores of the Gulf Coast, it is the ideal place for a relaxing coastal vacay.

The condo’s interiors feature sand-toned walls and coastal decor, which keep your mind in the beach zone. With three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and comfortable living space, this vacation rental can accommodate up to eight visitors.

An open living room creates a cozy gathering place on the main floor. It features a seating area made up of a beige sleeper sofa, a matching love seat, and a patterned armchair situated around a rug and drink table. The arrangement faces a flatscreen TV mounted above an elegant credenza. A set of sliding glass doors filter in warm sunlight and lead to a breezy balcony. A raised table and four chairs create a relaxed place for guests to enjoy the Florida air and coastal breezes. The balcony extends across the front of the condo to the dining area, where another set of glass doors lead back inside. The colorful dining room features a glass-topped table, six chairs, and a hanging chandelier. A large, open kitchen overlooks the dining and living rooms. It includes a breakfast bar with three raised chairs, granite countertops, and everything needed for fun culinary delights.

Upstairs, the cottage-style master bedroom has a king-size bed, bedside tables and dressers, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, and access to a romantic balcony. Both guest bedrooms offer a relaxed feel. Each has a queen-size bed, a flatscreen TV, and share a full hall bath with a tub-shower combination.

In addition to comfortable accommodations, guests who stay at Sandcastles by the Sea enjoy other perks. You have access to a community pool, as well as BBQ grills. The beach access is only a couple minute walk from the rental. Blue Mountain Beach itself is also the perfect setting for a beach vacation, featuring a laidback atmosphere with convenient shops and restaurants. Local and visitor favorites include the Blue Mountain Beach Creamery and For the Health of It. Its central location places beach vacationers near other Scenic Highway 30A communities, each of which boasts its own unique stores, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, bars, seasonal festivals, and outdoor concerts.

First Floor: Covered Parking.

Second Floor: Living Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa and Balcony Access, Kitchen, Dining, Powder Room, Laundry.

Third Floor: King Master Bedroom with Walk-In Shower and Balcony Access, Queen Bedroom with Balcony Access, Hall Bath with Tub/Shower Combo, Queen Bedroom with Balcony Access.

*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies. An e-signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this condo is in Blue Mountain Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Blue Mountain 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 Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting.
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Blue Mountain Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Blue Mountain Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Justin Gaffrey Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Seaside Beach - 8 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Goatfeathers Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Local Catch Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach!?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach! on 25 May 2026 start from £185, 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.

Is Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastles by the Sea 402 - 30A, Community Pool, Steps to the Beach! located?

Located in Blue Mountain Beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Blue Mountain Beach and South Walton Beaches. Justin Gaffrey Gallery and CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, great facilities, nice and private if wanted privacy, well managed and maintained, no problems. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

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

Beach vacation!

I was really pleased with the location and the cleanliness. Everything was a breeze from check in to accessing the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 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!
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10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

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

Great spot and very accurate

We had a blast and hope to return sometime soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2023
Wonderful! Let us know when you plan to return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Santos C.

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

Very good place

I really like the property, the house was very confortable for the family very clean it has all comforts an excellent place to enjoy the beach 100% I recommend it and I will book again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2024
Thank you for the review! We are happy you enjoyed the stay. Let us know if we can help with any future travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen E.

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

Great rental!

This townhome had plenty of space. It was ready and clean when we arrived. Kitchen was great - very well stocked!! Beds were very comfortable. They provided plenty of extra bath towels which was so nice! Very short walk to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2021
Thank you for booking with Ocean Reef! We love to hear about great experiences such as yours. Be sure to contact us when you are ready to return to the beautiful beaches.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anneke l.

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

great space

This property is just as promised! Very spacious, everything you need! Communication was amazing not too little or too much and no issues at all with the whole process. One thing I will say just about this town in general—the public beach here is TINY so be prepared for that if it is busy season. 100% recommend this condo though!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2023
Thank you for booking with Ocean Reef! We love to hear about great experiences such as yours. We hope that you are able to make your way back to the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren W.

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

Nice location

The condo is in the middle of 3 units. It is a nice walk to the beach. The beach entrance doesn’t have much parking and there is no ramp. The condo is clean. I’ve stayed at condos before that provided condiments and seasoning, this was empty. The unit is quiet mostly. The sofa bed was broken and we couldn’t find a blanket for my kid that had to sleep on it. The mattresses aren’t the most comfortable but they do the job.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2021
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beautiful shores again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Birgit R.

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

Short distance to the beach in a home away from home

At first, I was shocked to find one of the bedrooms not done with the dirty bedding on the floor and no fresh linens anywhere. Then we discovered an exploded Dr Pepper in the freezer. But after a couple of calls, somebody came pretty quickly to fix things even though it was already quite late (9pm). We then enjoyed our stay very much (even though the water hoses in the washer were connected wrong, and somebody had to come out again the next morning).
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
We are ecstatic knowing you and your family enjoyed your stay. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beach soon! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified

8/10 Good

Alethea N.

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

Love Blue Mountain

The location and distance to beach access is very good. You can also walk to bakery, Ice creamery and restaurants. Disappointed in master bath as shower door was broken and in desperate need of updating. Kitchen could use a deep clean and there were bugs on the counter every day. Also if it is raining you can’t sit on covered patio as rain runs through the covering so you’ll get wet. Lots of room though if several people are staying. I honestly would like to give better review but these things need to be addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2022
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

8/10 Good

Lindsey M.

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

Great place!

A bit outdated but I love that this place is only a walking distance from the beach. So we didn't have to worry about finding a place to park. The only downside is the pull out couch is broke. It was stated in previous review about the broken pull out and it was never addressed my son said it was so uncomfortable. But other than that it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Thank you for bringing these items to our attention. We have reported these items with our maintenance department and will have them rectified as soon as possible. Thank you again for being our guest.
Verified

8/10 Good

lisa e.

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

Fall break

This property is nice and location is ideal. The decor and Interior is somewhat dated, but the condo had everything we needed for a week at the beach. I did not give 5 stars because 1. The upstairs is warm... there is one unit for the condo. We would freeze downstairs but could not get it cool enough at night. 2. The master shower did not feel clean, there was some mold in the tiles and sliding doors. Short walk to beach, fun area and gorgeous white sand, blue water and awesome sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2021
Thank you for bringing these items to our attention. We have reported these items with our maintenance department and will have them rectified as soon as possible. Thank you again for being our guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markeshia M.

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

Birthday Getaway

everything was clean , very neat. Great location. Beautiful Home! We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

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

<1 block walk before you hit sand

I was a little skeptical as there were no prior reviews on this property, but I was pleasantly surprised it looked as the pictures showed. The pics online seemed photoshopped, but they’re accurate. Very clean, nicely furnished place. The location was excellent, the building and patio deck cover your car so no rain/mist or even salt spray. Each bedroom has a patio deck, and then the main large patio deck is off the living/dining room.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2021
Happy to hear! We would love to host you and your family again soon on your next trip to the Emerald Coast. Thank you for being our guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. Please let us know if we can assist in any future travel plans you may have.

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