BOARDWALK BLUES: Beautiful Gulf Front Community, Private Pool, Steps from the Private Beach!

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A coastal residential area with houses near the beach, featuring a mix of single and multi-story buildings, surrounded by greenery and a clear view of the ocean.
A bathroom with a marble sink, a large mirror, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear blue ocean.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, modern appliances, and a dining area with natural light.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Santa Rosa Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Carriage House 2nd Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main House 1st Floor King Suite Bedroom

1 King Bed

Main House 2nd Floor King Suite Bedroom

1 King Bed

Main House 2nd Floor Queen/Queen Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Carriage House 2nd Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main House 1st Floor Half Bathroom

Toilet

Main House 1st Floor King Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main House 2nd Floor King Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main House 2nd Floor Shared Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is on a lake. 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 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 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tom Thumb Food Stores - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does BOARDWALK BLUES: Beautiful Gulf Front Community, Private Pool, Steps from the Private Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is BOARDWALK BLUES: Beautiful Gulf Front Community, Private Pool, Steps from the Private Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at BOARDWALK BLUES: Beautiful Gulf Front Community, Private Pool, Steps from the Private Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BOARDWALK BLUES: Beautiful Gulf Front Community, Private Pool, Steps from the Private Beach!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BOARDWALK BLUES: Beautiful Gulf Front Community, Private Pool, Steps from the Private Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BOARDWALK BLUES: Beautiful Gulf Front Community, Private Pool, Steps from the Private Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday 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 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great house and location. Best beach trip we’ve had.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Justin! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Boardwalk Blues. We hope to welcome you back from another memorable stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Stay

We had a wonderful stay! The property and location were perfect for our family—spacious, clean, and in a quiet, convenient area close to everything we needed. Steps from the beach and it truly felt like a home away from home, and we would absolutely stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Absolutely loved everything about this property. Location and house were perfect for our family. Entire staff was great to work with, very fast communication. We will definitely be coming back for years to come
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house, very clean and updated. Great location too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review, Wiley! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the home’s cleanliness, updates, and location. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’d love the opportunity to welcome you back for another stay at the beach!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Relaxing, clean and amazing location!!

What a wonderful place and company to stay with. They text you along the way and are highly responsive. Very happy with our stay and would recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another Great Vacation

We enjoyed another family vacation at Boardwalk Blues! Awesome location and great home. Thank you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect family trip

Amazing house and location. Perfect for my older parents who have mobility issues with the master on the main. Kids loved the buck beds and the small pool. Another couple stayed in the carriage house and it was great. Wonderful kitchen too for family meals. Probably the cleanest rental we've ever stayed in too.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Stay!

It was amazing! By far the best house we've ever stayed in and we LOVED the area! We want to rent this house every year. The kids loved it too! Thank you for hosting us, we will definitely be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Returning Again! Great location and house!

We love Diamond Gulf Rentals. They are extremely attentive, quick to respond and easy to work with. Thank you! The rental house was great again and we hope to be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Getaway

Our family had the perfect getaway in this charming neighborhood home. It is beautifully decorated in a small gated community and super close 1 minute walk to the beach. We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our vacation at Santa Rosa Beach - Boardwalk Blues

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Boardwalk Blues. The house was immaculate and the furnishings and amenities were wonderful. We especially enjoyed the dipping pool, the kitchen and the screened in front porch. We would highly recommend this property to other vacationers. It seemed like home away from home!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Best Yet!

We travel annually to the Florida panhandle for our family beach vacation booking homes & condos along 30A. And finally, after many many different places, we found the best place for us. The customer service at Diamond Gulf Rentals is the best - I cannot overstate how well we were treated (from the moment we booked until days after we returned home) - well done Team Diamond Gulf Rentals!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great house in the best neighborhood

We love the house and the apartment above the garage. It was perfect for two families. The proximity to the beach is awesome and we love this neighborhood. This was our fifth year in Old Florida Village and our favorite house. The only negative is that checkout is on a Friday. We would've loved one more day at the beach!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best Neighborhood on 30A

We loved our stay at Boardwalk Blues - beautiful and comfortable home, extremely well stocked, very short walk to the beach, no crowds at the beach, quiet neighborhood, great pool, no traffic - perfect for bike riding. will definitely be coming back to this one year after year!! Management is extremely quick to respond if you have questions or issues! Great experience!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

10/10 location

This house was perfect for our all girl crew. Nestled in a fabulous neighborhood, close to anything you need. Kitchen was very well stocked. Guest house was perfect. There is an alarm inside the back door & in the guest house because of the pool (that is very small). A button has to be pushed to turn it off within so many seconds of opening the door.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hammond stay boardwalk blues

It was ok. Dishwasher was broken. Back door lock was faulty and we were locked out Tuesday night until we could get the key from the box. We stayed there last year and it was amazing. Not as good this year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback, Gay. We're truly sorry for the inconvenience caused by the issues with the dishwasher and back door lock during your stay. We’re glad we were able to resolve the lock situation while you were with us, but we understand how frustrating that hiccup must have been. We’re happy to share that the dishwasher has since been replaced, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding. We loved having you back this year and hope to welcome you again in the future for a much smoother and more enjoyable experience!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great House & Location

Even though it was the 4th of July week, the neighborhood was quiet with no traffic. It was a short walk to a large beach. The grandkids loved playing in the Draper Lake outflow to the Gulf. The house was the perfect set up for us, our kids/spouses and the 4 grandkids. The neighborhood pool was very nice and a good place to cool off after beach time. The Diamond Rentals staff kept us updated with text messages and responded quickly to questions. We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paradise

We were there with our children and grandchildren. Everyone had a wonderful time! The home was perfect for us. Loved having the master downstairs since I had just had knee surgery. The two king and the queen bunk beds were perfect for us. The kitchen was beautiful and well equipped with everything we needed. The sitting area was cozy and large enough for us to gather. The children had a blast in the most pool. We also enjoyed the front screened porch. The best was the short walk to the private beach which was beyond beautiful! I highly recommend this property and would stay there again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful House close to beach!

This house was perfect for our family of 11. The proximity to the beach was amazing and only a very short walk off the front porch to the pier leading down steps to the private beach. The house is beautifully decorated and everything is updated. We loved the dipping pool outside and the overall gated community. The carriage house is separate from the main house and accessible outside the back door up some steps. It's perfect for older adults and in-laws! It also beautifully decorated and looked brand new. The neighborhood pool was so nice and had shade for those wanting to skip the sun. We will be back for sure! Thank you to Diamond Gulf Rentals for being the best rental company we've ever used. Your communication and the ease of check in and renting from was above par!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Stay!

This home was amazing! It was perfect for our family of 11. The home is beautifully decorated and the cleanest property I have stayed in and they have provided everything you need while staying! The walk to the beach is so so close and it's an easy walk to the community pool too! We have been visiting this area for 7 years and this has been our favorite property! We will definitely be returning here. They responded to every question quickly and even had the home available early when we arrived!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful job easy access to the beach my whole family. The beds were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Stephanie! We're delighted to hear that you and your family had such an enjoyable stay and that the home was a great fit for your group. We're especially glad you loved the easy beach access and found the beds to be comfortable—there's nothing better than relaxing after a fun day at the beach! Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you and your family back for another memorable beach vacation!
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