House in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Set 'Great Expectations' in This Beautiful Gulf Front Home

Set 'Great Expectations' in This Beautiful Gulf Front Home

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Overview of Set 'Great Expectations' in This Beautiful Gulf Front Home

Reviews
5 out of 5 Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 163000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationSanta Rosa Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationTopsail Hill Preserve State Park4 min drive
  • Popular Location30A Bike Trail9 min drive
  • AirportDestin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Set 'Great Expectations' in This Beautiful Gulf Front Home

GULF FRONT 30A home with a large pool (15X30) located right on the beach in the Dune Allen community is perfect for large fun-filled gatherings. This house is near Gulf Place with shops, dining, tennis, golf and more! Only 100 yard walk to enjoy all of these local amenities, yet the entrance canopy of plants/palms/natural vegetation insures your privacy and seclusion.

This 5 bedroom home features three (3) GULF FRONT bedrooms and two (2) poolside bedrooms plus a spacious family room with large screen TV. There are stone and wood floors throughout with lots of original art and custom linens for a coastal flair. The WELL EQUIPPED kitchen features all stainless steel appliances including 2 refrigerators, a separate ice maker, coffee appliances for the coffee lovers, and an under counter wine refrigerator. Ample space for outdoor entertaining and relaxing is highlighted with two (2) covered porches (with Travertine stone) overlooking the gulf as well as a grilling area featuring propane gas & Weber Kettle charcoal grills (located by the pool). This property is great for off-season getaways with a 15' x 30' gunite pool that can be heated (for an additional charge per week), and gas fireplaces in the den and master bedroom. Outdoor furniture has been upgraded on the top deck and poolside in the last 2 years.

Great Expectations is a 5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath home that sleeps 16 (3 kings, 3 queens, 4 Twin bunks). Each bedroom has it's own private bathroom as well as new (2019)TV's. The home is approximately 3000 square feet with lots of room to relax.

Private walkway leads to the beach. 6 BEACH CHAIRS AND 3 UMBRELLAS SET UP DAILY ARE PROVIDED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST (March 1-October 31). High Speed internet service provided.

Weekly only preferred March thru October (nightly considered - handled on individual basis with owner approval). Become a fan on FACEBOOK!

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Property manager

Wayne Walker
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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
Contact us for cancellation policy--VRBO does not have our option available. Min.120 days notice = full refund minus $1000 processing fee.
We highly recommend all of our guests consider purchasing travel insurance to manage life's changes, & or bad weather, etc.
Owner has the right to require a copy of primary renters drivers license if needed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Destin Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Sundog Books and Sirens at the Beach are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Beach - 2 min walk
  • Beach - 3 min drive
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 4 min drive
  • 30A Bike Trail - 9 min drive
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - 7 min drive
  • Stinky's Fish Camp - 3 min drive
  • Tom Thumb C-Stores - 9 min walk
  • The Perfect Pig - 4 min walk
  • Red Fish Taco - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Set 'Great Expectations' in This Beautiful Gulf Front Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Set 'Great Expectations' in This Beautiful Gulf Front Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Set 'Great Expectations' in This Beautiful Gulf Front Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Set 'Great Expectations' in This Beautiful Gulf Front Home located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Rosa Beach and South Walton Beaches. Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.7/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay! Beautiful beach & Wonderful house.
We stay at a lot of VRBOs and this one really stood out for the easy access to a beautiful beach, views from the comfy deck, generous sized pool, and great setup with 3 ocean side bedrooms. We also loved being able to walk to fun shops and restaurants. The house I would say exceeded my expectations from the pictures alone. High level of attention to details and great communication from Wayne. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

5/5 Excellent

Elisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Beach Trip
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Great Expectations! Perfect location! the “smoothie” maker and ice machine were an unexpected treat. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

5/5 Excellent

Gary A., GREAT BEND, KANSAS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EXCELLENT PROPERTY ONE OF BEST WE HAVE STAYED AT
WAYNE WAS EXCELLENT TO WORK WITH AND MADE OUR TWO WEEK STAY CELEBRATING OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH FAMILY VERY ENJOYABLE PROPERTY WAS EXCELLENT AND EXACTLY AS REPRESENTED
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

5/5 Excellent

Patty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving
This is a beautiful property and perfect for families. We really enjoyed having the private pool and mostly private beach. We would consider renting this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Wayne Walker

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Wayne and Mary and Mary's brother, Bill, bought Great Expectations in 2001 and in about 3 months we redid the interior and added 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Lots of demolition work!
Wayne and Mary live in an artsy little town in Alabama and Bill lives in California.
We all love to vacation together at Great Expectations in the off-season....but Bill
always says that 'Mr. Project' (Wayne) keeps us busy the whole time working on the house! We do find time to have a little bit of fun.

Why they chose this property

We have been coming to this area since 1981 and have seen lots of changes. We bought this house with the intentions of making changes and adding a pool. We love to do projects and thought this would be a lot of fun, but it was a ton of work!

What makes this property unique

We love having a pool at Great Expectations. We have spent some Christmas vacations there and have been swimming in the heated pool while it was about 35 degrees outside. Lots of fun, but extremely cold when getting out!
We also love having Smiling Fish restaurant and Miss Lucille's Gossip Parlor across the street.
We love going out bike riding on the bike path also!

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English

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