☀️Golf Cart~4 Bikes~Porches~Highland Parks Pool~30A Sunshine Shack☀️
Top Reasons to Book this Lovely home:
* Spacious Home in Highland Parks
* 3 King Bedrooms
* Front Porch / Screened Back Porch / Screened Balcony / Patio
* Bicycles (4) Included for Access to the Beach
* 6-Seater Golf Cart Available for an Additional $50/night.
* Blue Mountain Beach Access- 0.6 miles (Parking, Restrooms, and Seasonal Lifeguards)
* Pool w/Waterfall (Seasonally heated starting in March), Hot Tub, Gazebo, Community Grilling Area, 360-Observation Tower
* Close to Redfish Village and Gulf Place Town Center
* Under 1 mile to Blue Mountain Beach Creamery
* Close to Grayton Beach State Park (4 miles) and Seaside (5 miles)
* Snorkel the Sea Turtle Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
*This property is not available to adults under the age of 25. No Exceptions. *
*Occupancy is strictly enforced at 12 people maximum. No exceptions*
30A Sunshine Shack is a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in Highland Parks, located in laid-back Blue Mountain Beach, with the delicious Blue Mountain Beach Creamery nearby, offering homemade scoops, and within walking distance to shops in RedFish Village. The spacious kitchen boasts all stainless steel appliances and an eat-in bar. You will love mornings on the front patio and chasing the sunset from the balcony in the evenings. You'll create lifelong memories on the private back patio complete with a dining table and grill. With a king bed in both the master bedrooms, an additional king guest bedroom, a full guest bedroom, a twin bunk bed, and a twin bed with a twin trundle in another guest bedroom, this lovely home can sleep a total of 12 guests. Two of these bedrooms are also on the main floor, making your stay even more convenient. Come add a little 30A Sunshine Shack to your life!
Take one of the 4 bikes provided and ride the bike trails down to Seaside, Watercolor, or Grayton Beach. Out the back of the home, head down Longleaf Pine Greenway hiking/biking trail 0.6 miles and dip your toes in the sugar sands of Blue Mountain Beach. Come have a vacation of a lifetime at 30A Sunshine Shack.
Bed Setup:
First Floor:
Master Bedroom: King Bed and private bathroom
Guest Bedroom: Full Bed
Second Floor:
Master Bedroom: King Bed and private bathroom
Guest Bedroom: King Bed w/ shared bath with double vanity
Guest Bedroom: Twin Bunkbed and Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle (shared bath with double vanity)
*Parking is only available for 2 vehicles in the home's designated paved driveway. Street parking is not allowed. Violations are strictly enforced by the HOA. Access to the garage is not allowed. *
Highland Parks is the newest neighborhood in Blue Mountain Beach, featuring a fantastic neighborhood pool with a waterfall, hot tub, gazebo, fire pit, snack bar, and observation tower. The area is the highest point in South Walton County and is surrounded by great eateries and local, eclectic shops. Highland Parks is perfectly situated between Redfish Village and Gulf Place Town Center on Hwy 30A! Enjoy dining at local favorites: Redfish Taco, Blue Mabel, Shunk Gulley, The Grove 30A, The Perfect Pig, Local Catch, or Basmati's. Check out the local art scene at Justin Gaffery’s art gallery.
AREA ATTRACTIONS:
Seaside is a fantastic destination, most widely known for being featured in The Truman Show with Jim Carrey. Its incredible architecture has helped to make it famous, but also its faithful replication of the kind of seaside town that used to be common up and down the coast. Seaside has its own Farmer's Market, post office, Repertory Theater, and neighborhood school. It boasts unique shopping, fantastic cuisine, and the incredible architecture that makes Seaside famous. There are activities for everyone; kayak rentals, bike rentals, paragliding, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, tennis -- you'll find it all right here.
Bike over to Blue Mountain Beach Creamery for some homemade scoops that will have your taste buds coming back! You'll have an array of dining options to choose from!
The snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Sea Turtle Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 783 feet out from the Grayton Beach State Park access, it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Sea Turtle Reef is at a depth of 12-19 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
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Amenities
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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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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
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About the area
Santa Rosa Beach
Located in Blue Mountain Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Blue Mountain Beach and Santa Rosa 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Black Bear Bread Company - 8 min drive
Goatfeathers Restaurant - 4 min drive
Macho Taco Cantina - 10 min drive
Local Catch Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
Mcdonald’s - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does ☀️Golf Cart~4 Bikes~Porches~Highland Parks Pool~30A Sunshine Shack☀️ have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at ☀️Golf Cart~4 Bikes~Porches~Highland Parks Pool~30A Sunshine Shack☀️?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ☀️Golf Cart~4 Bikes~Porches~Highland Parks Pool~30A Sunshine Shack☀️ on 25 May 2026 start from £411, 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 ☀️Golf Cart~4 Bikes~Porches~Highland Parks Pool~30A Sunshine Shack☀️ pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at ☀️Golf Cart~4 Bikes~Porches~Highland Parks Pool~30A Sunshine Shack☀️?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ☀️Golf Cart~4 Bikes~Porches~Highland Parks Pool~30A Sunshine Shack☀️?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ☀️Golf Cart~4 Bikes~Porches~Highland Parks Pool~30A Sunshine Shack☀️?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is ☀️Golf Cart~4 Bikes~Porches~Highland Parks Pool~30A Sunshine Shack☀️ located?
Located in Blue Mountain Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Justin Gaffrey Gallery and Blue Mountain Beach. South Walton Beaches 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.
Loved the stay here, house had everything you need to enjoy a weeks back vacation. Very close to beach access by car or bike. Very comfortable beds, and plenty of space for 9 people in our group.
Only thing not supplied were beach towels.
Pool was very nice as well!
Heidi J.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2021
Heidi, we appreciate you letting us know that you loved staying in 30A Sunshine Shack, a great 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Highland Parks home in Blue Mountain Beach. We are happy that this well located rental offered plenty of space and very comfortable beds. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
House was as listed. Quite area. Short drive to beach. A few minor issues, but Management handled promptly. Great vacation! Oh and the bikes were great!
Wanda M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2024
Wanda, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the house, quiet area, and short drive to the beach. It's great to hear that our management team handled the minor issues promptly and that you enjoyed the bikes. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
This was our first time to the area and this property was exactly what we wanted and needed. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out (with 5 kids ages 9-16 this was super impt!) but plenty of space to hang all together as well. Immaculately clean and decorated just enough - beachy without being tacky lol. Easy walk to the pool and beach access was a breeze. We really enjoyed our stay here!
Leilanni J.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2022
Leilanni, we truly appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your really enjoyable stay in this 5-bedroom, 3.5 bath home in Blue Mountain Beach's Highland Parks. We are very happy that you found this immaculately clean rental to be perfect for your family, offering exactly what you wanted and needed, including plenty of space and easy pool and beach access. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
The property was great. The cleaning could have been a little better as we found hair in the bathroom, slow draining tub and some cigarette butts outback..other than that the place was perfect. Also they only provided 1 towel per person and no spare toilet paper rolls.
Tim B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Tim, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're sorry if the unit was not as clean as it should have been. If you had let us know during your stay, we would have sent someone to unclog the tub and pick up the cigarette butts out back. They also could have brought more towels. You should have gotten an email prior to your arrival letting you know that we provide starters of kitchen and bathroom essentials and that you should plan to bring these items from home or purchase them once you get here. This is for safety reasons. We're glad the property was great and we hope you enjoyed some time on our beautiful beaches. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Great house, wonderful amenities, perfect location!
Beautiful house in Blue Mountain Beach. Wonderful location; quiet neighborhood. We did not use the pool as the weather was somewhere that we spent everyday at the beach. House is well equipped for anything you could want and need! Love the convenience of having the 4 bikes that come with house rental, and I highly recommend adding the golf cart onto your rental. The house is too far from the beach to not need it! RealJoy , the management service, was very communicative and easy
To get in touch with .
We LOVED our stay at Sunshine Shack. The kitchen was well stocked. The AC worked great!! There are 3 full baths 1 powder room. We loved having 3 comfortable King Size beds and ample outdoor seating!! The pool is great and has golf cart parking space. We didn’t see it anywhere in the listing but we were able to park 3 cars in the driveway - including a large SUV. We would have loved to have a TV in the “kids room.” 2 of our young adults slept in there and that was a miss for them. The back door “sticks” quite a bit and the smoke alarm was super sensitive to the toaster. But those were entirely manageable. Communication through the app prior to arrival was not great. But once we connected with RealJoy property management, they were great. RealJoy was super responsive to our needs during our stay.We enjoyed meals at 3 Sons BBQ and Shunk Gulley. Delicious food at Mimos Italian where people dressed UP and DOWN. Reservations recommended for Mimos.We found beach access and space to be manageable but needed the golf cart due to distance. Super easy ride on the cart, though. Parking in Seaside was a real challenge for us. Recommend taking an Uber or having someone drop you off. My husband literally parked 1.5 miles away after dropping us off. But we had good food and lots of shopping opportunities there! We did a beach bonfire with Native and highly recommend it!! Brandon took great care of us!!Thanks for a great stay in 30A!!
Brandy P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Brandy, thank you for your detailed 5-star review. We're glad Sunshine Shack provided comfortable beds, a well-stocked kitchen, and enjoyable outdoor spaces. We appreciate your feedback about the TV in the kids’ room and the door and smoke alarm issues, and we’ll address those. It’s great to hear RealJoy was responsive and that you enjoyed local dining and activities. We hope to welcome you back to 30A soon!
Property was as advertised. The cleanliness was what you’d expect to get from nice hotels, so had clean linens and towels. Would definitely recommend for large families looking for a beach vacation.
Kyle C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2023
Kyle, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are pleased to hear that everything was as you expected and you had a great fall trip. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
La casa está súper hermosa muy limpia y con casi todo lo necesario para una estancia por varios días lastima que solo estuve un fin de semana 😕 me la pase súper bien con mis amistades en este lugar súper recomendable 😁👍
Blanca B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
Blanca, Gracias por la revisión de 5 estrellas. Nos alegra mucho que lo hayas pasado genial con tus amigos. Nos alegra que tuvieras todo lo que necesitabas y que todos tuvieran suficiente espacio. Gracias por elegir RealJoy.
House we perfect for hosting two families with kids. New, clean and well stocked. Easy enough access to Blue Mnt Beach but a great pool area for days where you need a break. All in all this is what you would want in a VRBO.
Ben L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
Ben, we are very happy to know that 30A Sunshine Shack is just what you needed, finding this new 4-bed, 3.5-bath Highland Parks home in Blue Mountain Beach to be perfect for hosting two families with kids, clean, well stocked, and within close proximity to Blue Mountain Beach access. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Beautiful new house near the beach. Very very clean. Having the bikes and the bike trail in our backyard was awesome! Nice beach town. Highly recommend staying here
Christine B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
Christine, we appreciate you letting us know that your family enjoyed staying in this beautiful Highland Parks home near the beach, finding it to be very, very clean; and having access to bikes and the nearby bike trail and you would highly recommend this 4-bed, 3.5-bath home in Blue Mountain Beach to others. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
beautiful home, well stocked kitchen. We had a very relaxing stay. We had a wonderful vacation!
Penny W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
Penny, we are very happy to know that you enjoyed a wonderful and very relaxing stay in this beautiful home with a well stocked kitchen. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Julia, thank you for your 5-star rating! We appreciate you choosing RealJoy Vacations and hope to host you again soon!
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Michelle M.
6 Apr 2025
Michelle M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
About the host
Hosted by RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy Vacations is a professional property management company located in Destin, Florida. We provide Vacation Rentals in Destin, Okaloosa Island, SanDestin, 30A, and Panama City Beach! Something for everyone! We have Affordable family rentals as well as Beachfront Condos and Luxury Homes with Pools! Grab your Swimsuit and enjoy the spectacular emerald green water and sugar white sands of Northwest Florida! By utilizing the latest technology to provide our guests with timely property updates and having maintenance available 24/7 at the tap of a button, we help to provide you with a stress-free stay. The cleanliness of our properties is a high priority. Providing keyless entries so you don’t have to fumble with keys is for your ultimate security. We price competitively, and above all, want you to enjoy your experience. Let us put the Real Joy into your vacation!
Why they chose this property
The Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida is an amazing destination for your beach vacation! Sugar white sands and emerald green waters await. Whether your idea of relaxation is people watching on a beachfront balcony or being right in the middle of the action, we can help you find the vacation property that’s right for you. Our maintenance team, on call 24/7, and our friendly staff will help you to have a wonderful trip!
What makes this property unique
Real Joy Vacations manages properties to fit all budgets! Whether you are looking for a beachfront location, a luxury home with a private pool, or would like a budget-friendly, walk to the beach option, we have properties in all shapes and sizes! Our offerings are fantastic for families because they give you room to spread out. With substantially more space than the average hotel room, most of our properties offer separate living areas, full kitchens, and washer/dryers. Our guests can cook their own meals if they wish and launder their things if needed. You can count on the Real Joy team’s extensive property management experience. From our excellent customer service reps to our cleaning crew, we want you to have a wonderful stay.
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