Pool heated all year! Pet-Friendly, Golf Cart, and Infinity pool! Self Managed!

A brand-new master bath and upstairs bath are scheduled to be completed by November 2025, with a completion date of Thanksgiving. Updated photos coming soon! $50,000 IN UPGRADES! Brand new washer, dryer, and side-by-side fridge added by Thanksgiving!

Welcome to The Journey Begins — your private beach retreat on 30A.

★ NEW 6-seat golf cart with GPS + sound system
★ Paddleboard included (with 4 life jackets) and 4 bikes with helmets
★ 2 community infinity pools with Gulf views
★ Pet-friendly (2 dogs under 50 lbs, pre-approved)
★ We personally self-manage — you get us, not a management company
★ Pool heated March 1–May 31, 2025, and October 1, 2025–January 5, 2026

LOCATION
The Journey Begins is in the gated Cypress Dunes community on the quiet west end of 30A, tucked between Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the Gulf of Mexico. You’re minutes from beach access, dining, Grand Boulevard shopping, and the best of 30A. The home is just off 30A, so you can legally drive the golf cart on 30A to multiple beach accesses and restaurants.

OUTDOOR + COMMUNITY AMENITIES
• Stunning infinity-edge pool overlooking the Gulf
• Hot tub, fitness center, lounge seating, outdoor fireplace
• 2 resort-style pools total
• Access to rare coastal dune lake areas and walking trails
• Golf cart included for easy beach runs and exploring 30A
• Paddleboard AND 4 bikes included

THE HOUSE
Sleeps up to 12 total (including children). Perfect for multiple families, grandparents + kids, girls’ trips, or couples traveling together.

Sleeping Layout:
• Bedroom 1 (main level): King suite and premium mattress with blackout curtains
• Bedroom 2 (upper level): King suite and premium mattress with blackout blinds
• Bedroom 3 (upper level): King suite and premium mattress with blackout blinds
• Loft/bunk area: 4 twin bunks + TV hangout space for kids
• Queen sleeper sofa
• Additional: King Koil premium air mattress, gate for stairs, and pack-and-play

Bathrooms:
• Brand new master bath and upstairs bath (being fully renovated and completed by Thanksgiving 2025). No expense spared! It's going to be stunning!

INTERIOR
• 14’ ceilings on the main level, upscale coastal décor, and all-new designer furniture throughout
• Open-concept living/dining space made for gathering
• Fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances, great counter space, and everything you need to cook, grill, or make snacks between beach trips
• Strong WiFi and multiple TVs

OUTDOOR LIVING AT THE HOUSE
• Screened-in porch with gas grill and comfortable seating
• Tin-roof covered porch with outdoor hanging bed
• Porch swings + multiple seating areas so your group can spread out
• Outdoor lounge areas, front and back porch (perfect spot for the slow mornings)

WHAT’S INCLUDED
We try to make beach days easy. At the house you’ll find:
• Beach chairs & umbrellas
• Cooler
• Ice maker
• Boogie boards & sand toys & towels & beach bags & beach cart
• Paddleboard (with life jackets sized for kids and adults)
• Golf cart access to nearby beaches — no loading cars and fighting for parking

DOG POLICY
We happily allow up to 2 dogs under 50 lbs if they are fully house-trained and approved in advance—pet fee: $200 per stay. Please message breeds at booking. (No puppies under 6 months or aggressive breeds.) Dogs must be crated or placed in the bathroom when unattended and are not allowed on beds or furniture.

POOL HEAT
The community pool is heated during:
• Spring: March 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025
• Fall/Winter: October 1, 2025 – January 5, 2026
Note: We cannot guarantee against temporary mechanical issues, but these are the planned heat windows.

GOOD TO KNOW
• Quiet, upscale, family-focused neighborhood
• No parties, no events
• Primary renter must be 24+
• Max occupancy enforced
• We offer a return guest perk: refer a new weekly stay and get 10% off your next booking with us

You’re not renting an anonymous beach house run by a call center. We personally self-manage and care deeply about the details that make a stay special. Every touch reflects how we love to travel — comfortable luxury, ease, and thoughtfulness throughout.

Enjoy:

Ultra-comfortable beds with fresh linens and ceiling fans in every bedroom

Fully stocked coffee bars with a Keurig, Nespresso, traditional coffee pot, grinder, and flavored syrups

Three outdoor living spaces — including a screened porch, hanging bed, and shaded patio seating — so everyone can relax or spread out

A cozy kids’ play nook and reading fort, giving little ones their own space while you unwind in the main living area with a book

From the layout to the small conveniences, everything is designed to feel personal, relaxing, and effortless — just like a true home away from home.

YOUR 30A PLAN
Take the golf cart to the beach. Paddleboard the rare dune lakes. Watch sunset from the infinity pool, looking out toward the Gulf. Grill on the screened porch. End the night on the hanging bed under the tin roof, listening to the breeze.

This is the place where the trip becomes a memory.

Book The Journey Begins and start yours. We pride ourselves on offering self-management! Most rental owned companies on 30 A DO NOT CALL YOU BACK OR CARE IF PROBLEMS ARISE!