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Private Beach Access! Coastal Beach House in The Preserve Close to Pool!

69 Bartons Way - Welcome to your new vacation home.

Blue Mountain Creamery just a few minutes from your front door!

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82382 sq ft

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Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Blue Mountain Beach
‪16 min walk‬
Grayton Beach State Park
‪4 min drive‬
Santa Rosa Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Private Beach Access! Coastal Beach House in The Preserve Close to Pool!

Welcome to "4C's Retreat", a luxury home in the prestigious beach community of The Preserve at Grayton Beach. Any richly appointed home begins with great outdoor spaces and this home is no exception.

You have multiple venues where everyone can relax and take in all nature has to offer. Outdoor dining, spaces for relaxation, and a gas grill to complete your outdoor experience. 4C's Retreat is also located as you first enter The Preserve, so beach access only steps away. A private boardwalk is close by for each beach access, one of only three on 30A! Making it easy to transport your beach wagons, strollers, and coolers to the shimmering sands of the Gulf!!

Upon entry, you're welcomed into the spacious open Great Room with multiple seating areas and luxury upgrades like trey ceilings, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and high-end furnishings. The formal dining area offers seating for six and the breakfast bar, and an additional four so that everyone can enjoy meals together. The Gourmet kitchen spares no expense with marble countertops, high-end stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and a center island. Making it easy to make your early morning cup of coffee and culinary creations in the evening.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (SLEEPS 8)
• Master Bedroom: King bed, Private Master Bathroom, Private Patio
• Guest Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom
• Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed, Private Bathroom.
• Loft Area: 1 Twin over Twin Bunk Bed

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Spacious 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms 2,500 SF PLUS Bunk Room!
• Just a short driving distance from the private beach access for The Preserve
• Community is gated, offering the security that comes with it!
• Just steps from one of two community pools (West pool is heated seasonally!)
• Plenty of parking for you and your family
• gas grill for you to use!

Blue Swell Vacation Rentals is a boutique property management company that specializes in top-of-the-line, luxury beach rentals from PCB, 30A, and Destin. Our loyal guests come back year after year because of the exclusive homes and condos we offer as well as the excellent service we provide. Our keyless entry, premier linens with 300 thread count sheets, plush towels, and high-end starter supplies are just the beginning of the convenient amenities we provide for every guest. Most importantly, Blue Swell’s phone service allows our guests to experience the best vacation ever with less stress. It is always a SWELL day at the beach!

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Blue Swell

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

Blue Mountain Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Grayton Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Santa Rosa Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Seaside Beach - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
30A Bike Trail - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬15 min walk
‪Shunk Gulley - ‬8 min drive
‪Chiringo - ‬5 min drive
‪Local Catch - ‬6 min drive
‪Goatfeathers Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach Access! Coastal Beach House in The Preserve Close to Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Beach Access! Coastal Beach House in The Preserve Close to Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach Access! Coastal Beach House in The Preserve Close to Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach Access! Coastal Beach House in The Preserve Close to Pool! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Walton Beaches and Blue Mountain Beach. Grayton Beach and Grayton Beach State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Meagan P.

30 Jul, 2025

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

The house was very comfortable and having 2 pools onsite was nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

18 Aug, 2025

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

Blue Swell is an excellent property manager. We stayed in the hottest week of the summer and they brought out 2 portable air conditioners to keep us cool.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

6 Aug, 2025

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

Beach Vacay

The house was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The walk to the beach was a little longer then we realized but still convenient. We had a few issues with wrong codes and no power in one bedroom however the management company was super quick to resolve both issues. Would definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly S.

31 Jul, 2025

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

The property is a great vacation rental. Our only real complaint was that the A/C was not working when we arrived. The temperatures for our entire stay were extremely high. People came to work on A/C several hours after we arrived and returned again on the next two days. The main floor never cooled well. This property should not have been rented until the HVAC issues are resolved.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Adela O.

6 Aug, 2025

Too Big for the Bunk Beds, Just Right for the Rest!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay. Location was perfect. The house was roomy enough for all 8 of us and made for a cozy getaway. The kitchen was surprisingly spacious and made cooking together fun with plenty of room for everyone to pitch in or just hang out and taste-test. We had to improvise a little with the sleeping arrangements. Our boys didn’t quite fit in the cubby style bunk beds. We probably should’ve booked this spot before they hit their growth spurts! Parking was a little tight, but honestly, we'd definitely come back again!

6/10 Okay

Maribel P.

8 Jun, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

the front porch could use a good cleaning and better outdoor furniture, making it more inviting, the sofas could a good cleaning as well as it has a lot of stain, my daughter would not even sit on it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy N.

12 Apr, 2025

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

Wedding Week

Everything was perfect. The house is beautiful with all the necessities. The location is perfect for shopping, food and exercising! The walk to the beach is gorgeous! Thank you for everything!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

14 Mar, 2025

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

Great Place in 30A!

Overall, the place was great for our family trip. The location was close to restaurants and the beach. We had an issue with the door code at check in and their after hours call line resolved the issue immediately. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty J.

23 Jun, 2025

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

Great time in Grayton

Beautiful home on 30A! Quiet neighborhood and we really enjoyed the private beach access, which is just across road. Great master suite and bathroom. Kitchen is well equipped. This house was very comfortable for our family of seven (room for more!) and we would go back.Blue Swell manages this property and they do let you know that the home will not be stocked with any extras as far as soap or even coffee filters. That is true, so be prepared! We even needed to buy hand soap for the sinks in the house! This varies greatly from rental to rental so you just never really know! Essentially, the guest will need to come with or buy most everything outside of very small travel toiletries provided to get you through maybe your first night or two. One additional piece of information that would’ve been valuable to us is that this is in a gated neighborhood and the HOA technically does not allow golf carts. So if golf carts are an essential part of your 30A trip, be aware of that concern. Otherwise, great stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobey H.

1 May, 2021

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

Anniversary Trip

Love the preserve and location.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

lori h., knoxville , united states

30 Jul, 2023

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

awesome!!

Loved our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jameson S.

22 Oct, 2021

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

Perfect Getaway

Nice neighborhood and easy walk to the beach

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

7 May, 2024

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

Outstanding Property!

If you are looking for the perfect property for your next vacation this is it. My wife and I and two other couples were blown away by how beautiful the property is, the cleanliness of the property, the quiet neighborhood and the location. Check in and check out were seamless and Blue Swell was available and kept us informed. We definitely will book it again for a return couples trip!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Penielle W.

22 Mar, 2024

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

Wonderful house! Great location.

The home was perfect for our needs. Very nice. Perfect space. Clean. Only concern was hot water did not last long but we made due. Will stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willa H.

19 Apr, 2018

Great place !

This was a great place and perfect for a large group ! Everything we needed ! Thank you !

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Norris L.

24 Apr, 2024

Bartons Retreat

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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10/10 Excellent

dana b.

11 Apr, 2022

Spring break

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very good Clean!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Teresa L.

29 Dec, 2020

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

Great stay!

Excellent location. Spacious, comfortable beds. Easy check in and check out. Temperature control was challenging as it was chilly during our visit and difficult to warm the lower level. But upstairs was very toasty!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J., Gambier, OH

8 May, 2021

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

Great Location, Great House!

We loved the location of this house. Walk to beach was short and a pretty walk on a shaded boardwalk. We rode bikes to Grayton, Seaside and Santa Rosa. The house itself was so comfortable and well stocked. Beds were comfy with plenty of pillows. We will definitely be looking at this place to stay when we come back in 2 years!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean J.

1 Oct, 2020

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

Great all around experience

We've come to 30a 3x this year since it is a relatively COVID friendly destination. What everyone LOVED was the private beach access. It was secluded and the walk there was gorgeous. The house was spacious and comfortable as well. The property manager was extremely responsive and my kids already want to go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jeff D.

23 Sept, 2022

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

Great Property

House was clean. There was quite a bit of wear and tear. Especially the hardwood floors. Very nice neighborhood and short walk to the beach. Private beach access is great.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

16 Mar, 2020

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

Great spring break getaway.

Had a great time and enjoyed the property. This was a last minute booking so we were really happy with the process, the cleanliness of the home and the proximity to the beach. The information on the page was accurate, the pictures showed a great depiction of the property. We did have some issues with the AC the first few days but the AC company came out quickly and was able to fix the issue before we went to sleep that same day. Had a great time, would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

2 Jan, 2020

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

New Year's 2020

Had a delightful stay - very well appointed home - thank you 4C's! Close to the beach and friends at the Sanctuary. Made good use of the kitchen, grilled steaks Loved the hammock Beds very comfortable, great shower and soaking tub My only issue was with the door access code that didn't work initially - but was quickly rectified by the on call manager - thanks again Would definitely recommend 69 Barton's Way!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Tara B.

30 Oct, 2017

Fun place, needs some upkeep

We stayed for 4 nights at this gorgeous place. There were plenty of amenities (toiletries, towels, etc) and good customer service beforehand. We were prepared for both check-in and -out because of good communication from the company (Blue Swell) via emails. While not directly on the beach, the proximity was close enough to tote wagons containing all our beach items. The only downfall was that the place needs some upkeep. It wasn't a deal-breaker, but this gem needs some deep carpet cleaning (master upstairs), the couch was a bit soiled, and the pillows were flat. Overall, it was a nice and relaxing stay. Thanks for sharing the home with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Sarah O.

22 Mar, 2022

Disliked: Communication

Won't stay here again

Previous reviews mentioned construction. People showing up at 8am many days to work on balconies. Banging, looking in the windows. We asked the property manager about construction because of prior reviews. They did not tell us the truth, blamed owner. Property needs a refresh. Neighborhood noisy. Construction everywhere. Stay somewhere else.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

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Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Wonderful

9.2/10

9.8/10

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9.4/10

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10/10 Excellent

Meagan P.

Meagan P.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Jennifer L.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Beach Vacay

Lauren C.

6/10 Okay

Kelly S.

Kelly S.

10/10 Excellent

Adela O.

Too Big for the Bunk Beds, Just Right for the Rest!

Adela O.

6/10 Okay

Maribel P.

Maribel P.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy N.

Wedding Week

Sandy N.

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

Great Place in 30A!

Rob C.

10/10 Excellent

Ty J.

Great time in Grayton

Ty J.

10/10 Excellent