Welcome to Sandy by the Sea, a delightful beach home in South Walton where sunlight pours through large windows and an open floor plan. With 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, this cozy retreat offers a wrap-around front porch perfect for gentle sea breezes, a private heated pool surrounded by lounge chairs, and comfortable spaces to relax like the living room with three couches.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12214 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$2,049
NZ$2,049
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly!
Sandy By The Sea -
You'll have the time of your life when you and your family vacation in 'Sandy by the Sea'. This delightful beach home is just a short walk to the sugar white sands of the beaches of South Walton.
Sandy by the sea has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, and boasts plenty of sunlight through its many windows and open floor plan. On the first floor, you have a large living room with three couches and two sitting chairs. A beautiful kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, a breakfast bar that seats two and a separate dining room that seats six. There are two guest bedrooms on this floor, one with a queen bed and one with a king bed, a full hall bathroom, and a laundry room. There is a wrap around front porch to enjoy the gentle sea breeze. The second floor has a king master bedroom unto itself. The master bedroom has a full bathroom with a separate shower and garden tub, and screened in porch accessible by french doors. There is an outdoor balcony located off the screened porch. On the third floor there are two full-sized beds. A perfect bedroom for the kids to relax and watch TV or a movie.
The backyard has a large private heated pool surrounded by plenty of lounge chairs for enjoying a calm moment poolside.
First Floor: Living Room with Patio Access, Kitchen, Dining, King Bedroom, Queen Bedroom, Hall Bath with Tub/Shower Combo, Laundry.
Second Floor: King Master Bedroom with Full Sleeper Sofa and Walk-In Shower + Soaking Tub and Balcony Access.
Third Floor: Bedroom with Two Full Beds.
*add $50.00 per day to heat the pool (available October - April if needed).
*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies. An e-signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Heated pool
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 2,301 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
1230
About the area
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. Visit our Santa Rosa Beach travel guide
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
51 min drive
Restaurants
Black Bear Bread Company
5 min drive
The Red Bar
6 min drive
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
6 min drive
Goatfeathers Restaurant
5 min drive
Mimmo’s
11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly!?
As of 17 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly! on 8 May 2026 start from NZ$2,049, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly! located?
Located in Blue Mountain Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mountain Beach and South Walton Beaches. Justin Gaffrey Gallery and CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Sandy By The Sea - Blue Mountain Beach! Gulf View! Private Pool! Pet Friendly! Reviews
Reviews
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This was our second stay at Sandy by the Sea. Once again we had a great visit. The heated pool was a bonus for the grandkids on a few cooler days. The location is great. All-around a great stay.
My family enjoyed our week at Sandy by the Sea.
It was my birthday trip. The location was perfect. The house had space for everyone and our pups. The wraparound porches, pool and back yard were nice and the beach was lovely, only a short walk away.
Many good restaurants and fun shops nearby as well.
We had a great time!
We arrived as Hurricane Milton was bearing down on Tampa. Fortunately for us, the weather was absolutely perfect in the panhandle. The house was great, which happened to be a consolation to the house we originally booked just a block over ( the owner accidentally double booked us and cancelled our reservation - real professional). We were really happy with this alternative. The home is very nice and spacious. The lawn, yard and pool were all very nice. The pool area could use an upgrade on the furniture, but we learned that on a 5-night trip the pool was barely used at all. I think a small part of that is because there is no access from the house to the pool, you need to walk down the driveway and through the gate to the backyard, which just made us forget about it a little.
The only other downside we found was the 2 bathrooms. We were fine with just us and two kids, but since there are 4 (nice) bedrooms, if you plan to pack it in, I hope everyone is pretty friendly.
Space is otherwise good. Living room seating is basically theater couches, but they were good and could seat a lot of people. Kitchen worked well and the master is spacious.
Access to the beach and surrounding restaurants, cafes, ice cream shop and beach are all great. Side note: we did rent a 6-person golf cart, which was nice, but I don’t really think it was necessary. We did use it to take stuff to the beach, but you could do that with your car.
Overall, recommended!
This was our third stay at Sandy by the Sea and it once again was excellent. The home is very comfortable and the location is perfect. The heated pool was very welcome on some high wind days that made the beach less than ideal. Finally, our dog appreciated the fenced in back yard.
We had a family group of 10 stay over at the house and it was a fantastic experience. Easy to check in and communicate with the property managers. I highly recommend this location for staying at Blue Mountain Beach.
David P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Archival
8/10 Good
Holly P.
3 Sept 2017
Loved it
Great house, great location! The house is well kept and organized. Beach is a block away, uncrowded and pristine,
We absolutely loved our stay in Santa Rosa!
We were very pleased with the house. We had everything we needed. House was very clean. The pool was great. A few minutes walk to the beach. Nice paved bike/walk path to Grayton.
I know some may think it’s an oxymoron to say relaxing and family in the same sentence, but this truly was! The house was beautiful and fit our adult family well. The closeness to the beach, walking paths and private pool were a dream! The cowgirl kitchen and Irish pub added elements of nearby entertainment and variety. The short drive to Destin allowed us to capture a dolphin tour and the Boathouse Oyster bar two of our favorite stops! I highly recommend this location.
It was awesome! Plenty of room. 5 min walk to the beach. Ice cream/ coffee shop down the street . I loved it
DALILA V.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen T.
12 Aug 2018
Fun Times!
Our family had a wonderful vacation here at Sandy by the Sea! Check-in/check-out was seamless, kitchen was very well outfitted and the pool was great! Tons of towels! A few maintenance issues came up but management was very responsive. We decided after the fact to have my daughter's dog join us and the add-on fee was reasonable and painless. Easy walk to the beach and we loved that Blue Mountain Beach area was less crowded than the rest of 30A. We would definitely rent this great house again!
Karen T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
6/10 Okay
Terri C.
15 Jul 2023
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Week of sandy by the sea
Bottom rooms were hot,gas grill did not work, no light bulbs in lamps, pool was dirty, ants around pool. Would definitely not recommend staying there? Had to have fans in room just to keep the air flowing.
Overall we really enjoyed the stay. Great pool and privacy (we spent a lot of time in the pool area). House temp was nice, beds were very comfortable, and house was nicely furnished. Wi-fi worked flawlessly. Overall house cleanliness was good although we did kill a couple roaches. A few things would improved the stay, Backdoor steps need rebuilt, clothes washer doesn't seem to disperse detergent properly, a better coffee would be nice, and the grille didn't work. Beach chairs and umbrellas would be nice (for those who didn't bring them). These are not complaints, just suggestions for improvements IMO.
Overall - great stay. The check-in process was super easy. When we arrived; however, the pool was terribly dirty (floating bugs, plastic, film, etc,). We emailed and Ocean Reef (the property management) responded very quickly. They explained that the pool was not cleaned and would be cleaned the next day. The next day, the pool technician stated that it needed to be shocked /treated and would not be usable for a few days. That was our only issue; otherwise - great stay!
The house was pretty nice but after cslling three times no one ever cleaned the pool. I saw pool chemical bags in the trash can one day, so maybe they dumped carnival or salt in, but you could tell no one ever vacuumed or skimmed the pool. Just walking around in it you could see the settled dirt flow up. And i asked three times. Idk
We had a wonderful time! The weather was colder than we would have liked for a few of the days so we couldn’t use the pool but the location of the house was perfect. Upon arrival, we found that the master bedroom bathroom toilet did not work but the management company sent someone out immediately. They were very responsive which was so nice! The plumber snaked the toilet though, which completely scratched up the porcelain :( I wouldn’t be happy about that at all if this was my home. Other than that, the house was great, the location is perfect and I would definitely come back :)
Tara K.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Archival
4/10 Poor
Cindy C.
15 Jun 2017
Overpriced- repairs needed, yard upkept
Yard is not maintained- sand burs around pool area. My Maltese got 8 on her- very painful. Called ocean reef,said someone would be out in a couple of hours/ never showed. Close to beach -short walk- only good thing about this house. Air in bunk room does not work properly. Not worth the price.
The home is very nice, well kept and spacious, located off 30 a. With Covid on the rise NOBODY in this area wears a mask, including restaurant staff. Very concerning since they are preparing our food.
We had several items that needed maintenance, which was promptly addressed. However, on one occasion we had ants in the kitchen and garbage areas. I notified the rental agency we had dogs to be careful what they sprayed, but the young man sprayed my dogs water bowl!! Obviously not a professional.
My main concern was the lack of chemicals (chlorine) in the pool. We requested service which never showed. Would not stay here again.
For those interested, the real estate company Ocean Reef, was very helpful and professional. The beach was extremely crowded and a 7 minute walk.
The house was great and had quick walking access to the beach right around the corner. House was very spacious and allowed 3 families to live with ease. The pool in the back was really nice and the dogs loved the fenced in back yard to play around in. Lots of lizards running around which was fun for the kids as well!
The house was surface level clean but found lots of dust and dirt around especially under the couches. The washer also smelled pretty moldy so we did avoid using it as well unless we had to.
Overall with the small issues encountered above we would absolutely stay here again.
We enjoyed our stay here. We've been coming to this area for years and absolutely love the location. The house was perfect walking distance to the beach, restaurants, shops. The house wasn't as clean as expected for the price but was ok. Overall we enjoyed our stay.