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Welcome to Delayed Gratification
Four Adult Bicycles - Included
Living Room - Smart TV + Queen Sleeper Sofa
Living Room
Porch with Plenty of Seating

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Half Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Delayed Gratification | Exciting Community Amenities & More

Head to the Gulf Coast and vacation in style at Delayed Gratification. Nestled in Highland Park, this vacation home on Scenic 30A is sure to please everyone in your group. Four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms are spread out over two stories, making it the perfect size for 12 guests.

On the first floor, you’ll find the living room, kitchen and dining area, and primary suite. The primary suite features smooth hardwood floors, a flat-screen TV, and a walk-in shower in the bathroom. In the kitchen, cooking has never been more fun, with stylish granite countertops and state-of-the-art stainless-steel appliances. Prepare a fresh smoothie for the morning with plenty of ice from the standalone icemaker in the kitchen. Wow your guests with your mixology skills at the wet bar. Then, head up to the second floor to find the remaining bedrooms and bathrooms. The second and fourth bedrooms come equipped with flat-screen TVs.

When you aren’t up to cooking indoors, gather everyone around outside for a barbecue with the private gas grill. An outdoor shower makes rinsing off our famous sand a cinch! During your stay at Delayed Gratification, you have access to Highland Park’s incredible community amenities, including an outdoor pool reminiscent of a tropical oasis and plenty of space to lounge. The hot tub makes for a perfect place to relax and let your worries melt away – after all, you’re on vacation! Meanwhile, enjoy ample parking for five cars at Delayed Gratification.

If you’ve dreamed of vacationing on 30A, then this is the spot for you! Delayed Gratification features an incredible location, a few minutes away from beach access at Blue Mountain Beach. 30A is peppered with eclectic shops, incredible local dining, and fun the whole family will enjoy.

For a relaxing beach retreat, choose Delayed Gratification on 30A with Southern!

Clean Coverlet Program: This property provides fresh and clean bed linens, including comforters and coverlets, laundered prior to every check-in.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 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

Property # 2299391vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Justin Gaffrey Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mcdonald’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪South Of Philly - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mimmo’s - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Delayed Gratification | Exciting Community Amenities & More pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Delayed Gratification | Exciting Community Amenities & More?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Delayed Gratification | Exciting Community Amenities & More?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delayed Gratification | Exciting Community Amenities & More?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Delayed Gratification | Exciting Community Amenities & More located?

Located in Blue Mountain Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Blue Mountain Beach, South Walton Beaches and Justin Gaffrey Gallery. CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery and Santa Rosa Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good however disappointed with lack of availabilty for amenities like toilet paper and garbage bags. We were informed of this but as a rental service first thing I as an owner of a rental property would want to insure the renters kept the property clean and first step should be providing adequate garbage bags for the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re delighted that you had an overall positive stay, though we understand your concerns regarding the availability of essential supplies. Please note that Southern provides an initial supply of items such as toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, and hand soap to help guests get settled for the first 24 hours and this information is located in the What to Bring section of the guest portal that is sent to all guest 14 days prior to arrival. Your feedback is invaluable as this helps to enhance the overall guest experience and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ursula B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melody M.

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

Family Retreat

The house is a great space for a family getaway. Beautiful house and decor. Great floor plan as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2022
Hello Melody, We love a good family vacation and we are happy to know that you had a wonderful time! Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again soon! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Samuel M.

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

Wonderful house - great neighborhood -rent a golf cart!

This is a great property located adjact to the state forest. Most important thing to know is plan on renting a golf cart for the week as this property is at rear of development and is downhill (yes I know - this is the only large hill in area at least 150 foot elevation). You cannot park your car near pool,only a golf cart. To access the beaches a golf cart is also an easier option due to limited parking at the public beaches of course the bikes work well but don't forget the Hill. The house is clean, nearly new, is great for large families like ours! If we had a cart this would have 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2022
Hello Samuel! We love a good family vacation and we are happy to know that you had a great time! Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again next year! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time at this house! Plenty of room, comfortable beds and couches. We were prepared and brought our own paper products (extra paper towels and tp) and kitchen essentials (foil, dishwashing liquid, ziploc bags, extra kitchen garbage bags). My only disappointment was that it didn’t appear there was any parking (for cars or golf carts) at the pool. We had elderly parents with us and it was too far for them to walk there, so we didn’t ever use the beautiful pool and hot tub area. I wish the neighborhood description would have included that important fact. And, it would be helpful if there were 2-3 kitchen towels instead of just one.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2022
Hello Erin! Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience at Delayed Gratification. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation with the family! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Walter B.

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

Decent place in a good community

This was our third year staying in the Highland Park community for fall break week, first time in this house. The location and community pool keep bringing us back. This house fell in line with our expectations around size, amenities etc. Unfortunately a poor first impression was made the first night at the house--after a long day's drive we discovered around 9pm that the water heater didn't work, so only icy cold showers. Rental management office answered call that night, were able to get a plumber out the next morning. Pros: -Location (right next to trails, close to beach, restaurants), community -Rental bikes included -Great ice maker -They were responsive in getting us extra coverlets & dish towels (only 1 at the house!). Plenty of pillows in closet (but not pillow cases). Cons: -Water heater snafu. Ended up working out eventually but it really soured our first day--an offer of compensation (or even an apology from someone other than the poor kid who has to answer phones late on Saturday) would have helped, but I'll be reluctant to rent from this management company again. -Although contact surfaces (basically anything you would touch like counters, coffee tables, kitchen, bathroom sinks, floors) were clean, the walls & baseboards were really dirty, dust caked on in some areas like tops of wallplates, ceiling fans, etc. There is a rather high cleaning fee on this place so I'd expect it should get deep cleaned at least a few times a season. -it appeared as though the house was power washed just before we arrived (covered porches etc were wet) which is great & all but that likely tripped the GFCI on the water heater (which is what the problem was), & a cigarette butt was left on the front porch. Stuff like that shouldn't happen, and Southern Vacation Rentals needs to make sure that it doesn't.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2021
Hello Walter, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We appreciate your patience with the water heater. We are glad to be able to have fixed this in a timely manner for you. We would love the opportunity to host you again on your next Gulf Coast vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team

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