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PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS! 6BDRM. Sweeping beach views.Sunrise beach GATED COMMUNITY.

Q: Is PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS! 6BDRM. Sweeping beach views.Sunrise beach GATED COMMUNITY. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS! 6BDRM. Sweeping beach views.Sunrise beach GATED COMMUNITY. located?

Situated in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Beach, South Walton Beaches and CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery. Justin Gaffrey Gallery and Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

New kitchen 2019. Lots of room for many cooks.

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6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 183300 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Santa Rosa Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Blue Mountain Beach
‪5 min drive‬
30A Bike Trail
‪11 min drive‬
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

1sr floor - 2 full beds

2 Double Beds

1st floor master

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

1st floor queen. Sleeps 2.

1 Queen Bed

3rd floor full bed and set of bunk beds. Sleeps 4

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

3rd floor master- gulf views. King and twin.

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

3rd floor - queen. Gulf views. Sleeps 2.

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

All bathrooms updated in 2020&2021

Bathroom on 1st floor. Full tub and shower.

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Jack and Jill Bathroom on 3rd flr

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom 3rd flr

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom on 1st flr

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS! 6BDRM. Sweeping beach views.Sunrise beach GATED COMMUNITY.

BLUE WHALE beach house vacation rental in gated gulf front cul-de-sac and private beach community. Heated pool. Private beach community. Golf carts allowed.

I had a late cancellation for spring break.33% off for week ofMarch 22-29, 2025. 6 BEDROOM house in small gated Sunrise Beach Community on south side of30A.

Breezy beach/ocean views from 2nd and 3rd floor decks.

Several steps (22) away from the beach and down the boardwalk to your private beach with chairs/umbrellas concierge service included. Heated pool available year round

100 yards down the street from Shunk Gulley in Santa Rosa Beach and many other restaurants and hang outs!!

The BLUE WHALE sleeps 18 people in 11 individual beds - on the 1st and 3rd floors. No sofa sleepers needed. Open 2nd floor plan living room, kitchen and laundry.
Almost 80% of our vacationers are repay- once you stay at the whale you come back.
Golfers welcome! House includes access to private golf courses - Greg Norman’s Sharks Tooth CC and Tom Fazio’s Camp Creek Golf Course - the best and most exclusive on the panhandle.

We have the largest pool in Sunrise beach, measuring 24' x 12'. Very private and not directly in the sun so the kids can swim after a long day at the sun soaked beach. The pool can be heated for $300 per week.

Relax on the beach- complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas most of our rental(about 80%, are setup for whole week during prime time months. Our beach service sets it up for you every morning and takes it down every night.
The second floor consists of a large great room with adjoining dining room and kitchen. A large dining room table that seats 12 plus 6 stools at the kitchen bar - perfect for everyone to gather for meals or to be together after a day at the beach. Just off the great room is the huge 2nd floor covered porch with plenty of comfortable chairs and a large picnic table to have meals.
The third floor has a open deck with plenty of sun for those that don't like the beach or need to stay at the house.

Three bedrooms and two baths are located on both the first and third floors providing privacy when sharing this beach home with another family. The 2 masters, one on 1st and 3rd floors, have a king bed with a twin bed in the bedroom as well. (Also room for crib or pack-n-play in both masters, not provided by owner.) There are 2 bedrooms with queen beds, one on 1st and 3rd floors. A bedroom on the 3rd has a full size bed with a set of bunkbeds. And the last bedroom is on 1st floor, it has 2 fullsize beds. Mini-kitchens on first and third floors are convenient for private breakfasts or late night snacks. Two charcoal grills to grill your catch!!

Large porches on all three levels provide the perfect spots to relax in the fragrant gulf breezes as you enjoy the incredible gulf views. Relax beside your large (12-foot by 24-foot), private pool - fenced for your privacy and security - when not on the beach only 25 yards away. Parking for four cars.

Pictures tell the story of family reunions or family and friends vacationing together at the beach.

SUMMER Saturday-to-Saturday rental. Sunrise Beach, six bedroom, four-and-one-half bath.
SPRING. We are flexible and can’t wait to host your family or friends soon!

If you have any questions please feel free to call or inquire.

Property manager

John Ruppert

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No weddings or parties.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Cancellation policy is “120 day cancellation is required for cancellation. >120 days, $500 fee to cancel. <120 days, lose 75% of advance payment

Important information

You need to know

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

Note from host: No weddings or parties.

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks. Shoppers can check out Silver Sands Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Santa Rosa Beach and Blue Mountain Beach. Sundog Books and Sirens at the Beach are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

Santa Rosa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Blue Mountain Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
30A Bike Trail - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
Grayton Beach State Park - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
Seaside Beach - 16 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬6 min drive
‪Goatfeathers Seafood Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive
‪Coffee Shoppe at 30A - ‬4 min drive
‪Johnny Mctighes Irish Pub - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS! 6BDRM. Sweeping beach views.Sunrise beach GATED COMMUNITY. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS! 6BDRM. Sweeping beach views.Sunrise beach GATED COMMUNITY. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS! 6BDRM. Sweeping beach views.Sunrise beach GATED COMMUNITY.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS! 6BDRM. Sweeping beach views.Sunrise beach GATED COMMUNITY.?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS! 6BDRM. Sweeping beach views.Sunrise beach GATED COMMUNITY. located?

Situated in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Beach, South Walton Beaches and CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery. Justin Gaffrey Gallery and Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Reginald L.

13 Jul, 2024

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

Great stay. Exceptional location.

Perfect location. Great private beach. Ignore all of the reviews about cleanliness. While some of the furnishings are dated, the house was very clean. Able to walk to restaurants and shops.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

29 Jun, 2024

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

Great Beach House! Great location!

You can’t beat this house if you are planning a family vacation. Comfortably slept 15 people. The kids loved the pool and having the beach just a few steps away. The location is just perfect. Everyone had a fantastic time! Thanks John!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi O.

18 Jun, 2024

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

Amazing

We love the Blue Whale! Only steps away from the private beach access and awesome views from the decks. This house is well laid out to give space when needed and a large kitchen, dinning, living area to hang out when you want. The pool is sunny, warm and a great option for when you have enough of the sand. We can’t wait to visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

17 Jun, 2023

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

Wonderful!

The Blue Whale was perfect! Great location! The house was large enough to accommodate four families (and more)! Open floor plans, clean, and nicely decorated. You can see the ocean from the large decks. The pool was great. Just a short walk to the beach. The owner was great to work with. Highly recommend this property!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

27 Mar, 2023

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

Great house and location

The house is wonderful, perfect for large groups. We stayed in March and the heated pool was fantastic for the chilly days and nights. The beach is across the street and easy to get to. The 2nd floor features an open floor plan with enough room for everyone without being crowded, an ideal space for family game night. The owner of the home, was very responsive during the booking process and our stay!! The house is in a great location, within walking distance to Gulf Place, which featured an incredible restaurant, Shunk Gulley, and the kids favorite, Pecan Jacks Ice Cream & Candy!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Regina S.

9 Jul, 2023

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

4th of July 2023

We very much enjoyed our stay. It is a beautiful beach home and the property description is very accurate. The property owner is easy to communicate with. We had plenty of linens and bedding was nice, clean, and crisp. Pool was perfect and access to beach fantastic. The bikes were a pleasant surprise. The children are just learning to ride and the gated community was perfect for them to ride. The home is spacious and open. We had a very nice time and would recommend your home for future vacations.🙂

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

6 Aug, 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The location to the beach was amazing. Easy walk across the street to the beach access and you're there. Pool was also nice. Everything else was not as great. The house definitely needs a thorough cleaning and picking up. We understand it is a rental that sees lots of people and not much time for cleaning in between. However, our sheets had stains, on the sheet and fitted sheet. Some of the towels were stained, which both are big things to me. I can understand floors not being super clean but I want to sleep in a clean bed and have clean towels to shower with. The shower liner was disgusting, and for $10 to replace would make a big difference for little cost. The doors must let water in because around the bedroom door was mold in the carpet. The living room furniture could also use updating. The couch has a big red stain on it. Hate to complain so much but for what we paid, I was hoping it would be cleaner. The location and layout of the house are great, but it needs a thorough cleaning.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Erin F.

12 Oct, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Oct-21 Stay at the Blue Whale

Pro's: - Excellent location; close to the beach, restaurants, and shopping; neighborhood is quiet and peaceful - Second floor is completely open which is great for entertaining/spending time with family and friends - Bedrooms are large; all bedrooms have their own TV - Property manager is very responsive to issues (several towels & sheets on beds were dirty and blender was broken upon arrival - property manager remediated quickly) Opportunities for improvement: - The owner is pushing the bounds on property maintenance; the outside is badly in need of a fresh coat of paint and porch furniture on the second and third floor balconies need to be power washed/replaced - Several windows and doors to the outside are in need of replacement - Doors to the third floor balcony in the two front bedrooms have signs of water damage/mold at the base - Hardwood floors need to be redone and a fresh coat of paint done throughout the inside of the home - All bedding needs to be updated/refreshed - it is very worn/outdated - Carpet in upstairs bedrooms needs to be replaced - All most appliances were very dirty (double oven needs to be cleaned, refrigerator has stains throughout and needs a deep clean; toaster works but looks awful) - Pool deck needs to be power washed and fencing repainted - Toilet seat in the jack and jill bathroom on the third floor moves all around and needs to be fixed

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Aug, 2023

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

Blue Whale family vacation 2023

Nice location, just down the road a little from restaurant’s and shops. In a gated community, so very little traffic made it nice for when we took our small grandchildren to the beach. It was a private beach and the owner had prepaid for two beach chairs and an umbrella. Some of the door lock’s (salt water plays havoc on metal) didn’t work very well in the house, but they all opened.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

24 Nov, 2022

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

Great Location!

We had a great time at the Blue Whale. We loved the location and the house was wonderful. Our group of 13 had room to spare! We also loved the big kitchen and living area! The owner was easy to communicate with. The entire groups said they would love to stay again sometime!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly R.

30 Jul, 2022

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

Beautiful home in gated community

We loved the Blue Whale. Literally steps from the beach and walking distance to fine dining and shopping. The house was clean with all the amenities you need. The pool was perfect for our two younger children. Would definitely recommend!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Edward S.

27 Jul, 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good size house

Overall the house was nice. The area was excellent. We loved the pool, but the light in the pool didn’t work. 14 people in the house and didn’t feel crowded. Lots of room in the living area and bed rooms. The cleaning service did a terrible job. There was hair in the shower drains, popcorn kernels in one bed and refrigerator was discussing. We had to buy cleaning supplies so we could clean the house and wash all the bedding before we felt comfortable staying in the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy U.

23 Jul, 2022

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

Great spot

Owner of the property was amazing!! Very good with communicating and getting anything and everything addressed asap. Location was perfect for the beach, dining, and am shopping. We couldn’t have been any happier with the week

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Joy C.

31 May, 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Issues, issues, issues

There were issues from the start with the smell of the home. The cleaning was not properly. The dishwasher hadn't been ran and the odor was coming from it. Stained furniture with fresh stains that hadn't been attempted to be removed. Then we had the door not locking, We had to wait for 2 days for this to be fixed. We also didn't have any cell service at the home so couldn't contact owner until we went to town. We had water leaks/AC issues we believe, twice that we had to contend with also (soaked couch cushions that we put outside to dry). We were told the pool would be cleaned twice a week. It was not. It was cleaned the evening before we left. We contacted the owner as things happened. Except for the door lock being replaced, nothing was done. No partial refund offered. I wouldn't stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

22 May, 2022

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

Fantastic family memories made at THE BLUE WHALE

The location was perfect for my whole family to enjoy, close walk to a beautiful private beach, we taught my 3 yr old Granddaughter how to swim in pool, HUGE 2nd floor with walk out balcony was where we played all week both adults and kids had a great time together it was so big. Slept well, made dinner in spacious kitchen and ate/ laughed as a family around a 10 person plus table. Town was nice with stuff close good restaurants, ice cream, shops. John (owner) was on it with everything we needed. Great person to rent from. This was the best vacation we have had as a family and we will be back!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

William C.

23 Oct, 2021

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

Great house in a great location

We've stayed at a few places in this neighborhood and loved the Blue Whale. Great for a bunch of people!!! Great kitchen!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daphne H., Tuscaloosa, Alabama

14 Oct, 2021

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

October 2021

Location is perfect! Steps from the beach access in a quiet, protected neighborhood. Shops and restaurants were within a 5 -10 minute walk. The house plan is ideal for 2 families vacationing together.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyla M., Hoboken, NJ

6 Sept, 2021

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

Perfect house, perfect location

We arrived just as Ida was making landfall in Louisiana, but there was absolutely no flooding, even though the house is only 30 steps from the beach. This house is spacious and well equipped - we were not wanting for anything while the ten of us stayed indoors when Ida rained down in the area, even making it out into the pool during breaks in the rain. When the sun did come out, we were just across the street from the beach, so we took full advantage of that! We hope to come back another time in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Burke S.

6 Sept, 2021

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

Really great house!

The house was very solid, roomy, and pretty quiet in each bedroom. The views of the ocean were great, and the walk to the beach was perfect: 40 steps to the wooden walkway, and 66 down to the sand of the beach! You could hear the waves from the front porch which was very nice. Possibly could have used some softer porch furniture as it was all wood; but it was nice and sturdy and fairly comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet and clean and very accessible to all of Destin and the 30-A community. I would definitely rent here again for a family reunion.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

21 Aug, 2021

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

Great Family Vacation

Close to the beach, very upscale community!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S., Georgia

11 Aug, 2021

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

Awesome house and beach area

Can't say enough about how much we enjoyed out stay. This is a great house and especially for a large group. Easy access and just a few steps to the beach. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Tosha H.

10 Jul, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this place

We had a large group of 16 people, 8 kids and 8 adults, and the house never felt cramped. The kitchen and living room area was very spacious and for us all very comfortably. The location of the beach access was so close it made it very easy to load up and walk back and forth without a struggle. And the gated community made me feel much better when the kids wanted to ride their bikes and scooters. The only things I'd change about the house would be more chairs at the pool and more towels and wash clothes in the bathrooms. But overall our stay was great. I'd love to stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

6 May, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definite repeat

Awesome house and location for all ages, we are already planning for next year!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

15 Dec, 2020

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

Thanksgiving treat

We had a great stay at Blue Whale. Heated pool would have been nice but it was a great location just across from the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

11 Sept, 2020

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

Great beach house

Great house with good beach views. The house and the pool were very clean, and the beach access was super easy. Great area within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Only had to contact the owner once and he was on top of it!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by John Ruppert

Why they chose this property

I have owned 3 different homes on 30a and I've been going down to the area for 40 years. I wanted a home that was big enough for family reunions and close to the beach- well I found it when I saw the Blue Whale.

What makes this property unique

The Blue Whale sleeps 18 which seems like a lot of people to accomodate and be comfortable at the same time. But what makes the house unique is that there is so much room to spread out. All the bedrooms have plenty of space, the great room covers the whole second floor along with the kitchen. Room for everyone. And the best is the front covered porch right off the great room. It can be a private oasis or a place to gather.