House in South Walton County, FL
11 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
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About this house rental
Forest Lakes Subdivision home - Quiet Gated Neighborhood with a Community Pool
Welcome to "30A Castaway Cottage" - our 4 Bedroom, each having a spacious relaxing balcony 4.5 Bathroom home at Forest Lakes in Blue Mountain Beach.
LOCATION:
This cozy home is located right in the middle of the Longleaf Pines Forest, a cool spot for hiking and biking the trails of the Forest Lakes community in Blue Mountain Beach but only 1 mile from Gulf Place. This gated community is right across from Draper Lake - one of Florida's rare dune lakes and a five-minute cart/bike ride from shopping, dining, and public beach access. 30A is literally in the backyard of this home. The nearest public beach access is conveniently less than 1/2 mile from this home.
PROPERTY OVERVIEW:
The home's exterior has a spacious front porch with a large bed swing for relaxing, a private porch off the master bedroom on the first floor, a private balcony right outside of the master bedroom on the second floor and an additional spacious balcony split between the third and fourth bedroom on the second floor. There is a storage area on the backside of the carport with beach chairs for your convenience. Off the front porch you walk in to an open living/dining room with natural light. There's plenty of space with table seating for 8 people at the dining table and an additional five stools at the kitchen bar. The living room comes with ample seating space and a 65" TV.
The kitchen comes fully equipped with upgraded stainless steel appliances, a gas range and hood, and all the cookware you'll need for your getaway. Down the hallway from the kitchen is the powder room and first floor master bedroom, complete with a king-size bed, full en suite (walk-in shower and bathtub), a 65" TV, and generously-sized closet space. The master also offers a private spacious porch that overlooks 30A.
The second floor includes a second master bedroom complete with a king-size bed, full en suite (walk-in shower and bathtub), a 65" TV, and generously-sized closet space. The master also offers a private spacious porch that overlooks 30A. Bedroom three on the second floor offers a queen-sized bed and a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, a 65" TV, spacious closet space and access to a porch facing the beautiful neighborhood. Bedroom four also comes with a queen-size bed and a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, a 65" TV, spacious closet space and access to a porch shared with bedroom three. The second floor also comes with a laundry room.
There is off-road parking directly in front of the home and down the street, as well as space to park under the carport and in the driveway.
AMENITIES:
The Forest Lakes community provides a gas grill and covered picnic area (The Pavilion) that has a fireplace and a ping pong table for entertainment. The seasonally heated community pool completed an extensive renovation in March, 2021. The pool is very spacious a rarely is busy even during peak seasons! There is also a large green-space area for play or just simply enjoying the view. Forest Lakes has a bridge crossing over the Lake and there is plenty of fish to catch for the little ones (and adults too!). The Lake is catch and release.
The four beach chairs, beach gear, fresh linens, one pack-n-play, cutlery, and cooking utensils.
You will find everything you need in the home to make the most of your time on the Emerald Coast. We offer a starter-supply of guest amenities:
Body Wash
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hand Soap
Toilet Paper
Facial Tissues
Dish Soap
Dishwasher Pods
Laundry Detergent
Paper Towels
Trash Bags
Dish Sponge
NOTES:
Unless you have specifically arranged for an early arrival time, please do not arrive at the property before your scheduled check-in time.
The primary guest must be 25 or older to rent this home.
Construction - This neighborhood - along with many others along the 30A - is growing, and as such there may be construction with attendant noise that may take place during your stay. By booking this listing, you acknowledge that you possible construction noise won't be an issue for you and that you understand that no discounts or refunds will be given for this reason.
Do not hang towels on porch/balcony railings. The HOA imposes fines on guests found to be doing so.
**Please note that this property has a limit of two (2) parking placards which includes both vehicles and any rented LSVs. All vehicles must be parked in the property driveway and not on any community parking pads. Street parking is not allowed at any time. Any additional vehicles must be stored off-site. Guests are required to comply with the Forest Lakes Neighborhood Summary of Rules for Short-Term Rentals, which will be provided upon arrival and is also posted inside the property.**
A complete list of Community Rules will be available within the property for guest review upon arrival.
CONTACT:
Need anything during your stay? We are here and right down the road so we will assist you with anything you need. Just give us a call!
Welcome to "30A Castaway Cottage" - our 4 Bedroom, each having a spacious relaxing balcony 4.5 Bathroom home at Forest Lakes in Blue Mountain Beach.
LOCATION:
This cozy home is located right in the middle of the Longleaf Pines Forest, a cool spot for hiking and biking the trails of the Forest Lakes community in Blue Mountain Beach but only 1 mile from Gulf Place. This gated community is right across from Draper Lake - one of Florida's rare dune lakes and a five-minute cart/bike ride from shopping, dining, and public beach access. 30A is literally in the backyard of this home. The nearest public beach access is conveniently less than 1/2 mile from this home.
PROPERTY OVERVIEW:
The home's exterior has a spacious front porch with a large bed swing for relaxing, a private porch off the master bedroom on the first floor, a private balcony right outside of the master bedroom on the second floor and an additional spacious balcony split between the third and fourth bedroom on the second floor. There is a storage area on the backside of the carport with beach chairs for your convenience. Off the front porch you walk in to an open living/dining room with natural light. There's plenty of space with table seating for 8 people at the dining table and an additional five stools at the kitchen bar. The living room comes with ample seating space and a 65" TV.
The kitchen comes fully equipped with upgraded stainless steel appliances, a gas range and hood, and all the cookware you'll need for your getaway. Down the hallway from the kitchen is the powder room and first floor master bedroom, complete with a king-size bed, full en suite (walk-in shower and bathtub), a 65" TV, and generously-sized closet space. The master also offers a private spacious porch that overlooks 30A.
The second floor includes a second master bedroom complete with a king-size bed, full en suite (walk-in shower and bathtub), a 65" TV, and generously-sized closet space. The master also offers a private spacious porch that overlooks 30A. Bedroom three on the second floor offers a queen-sized bed and a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, a 65" TV, spacious closet space and access to a porch facing the beautiful neighborhood. Bedroom four also comes with a queen-size bed and a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, a 65" TV, spacious closet space and access to a porch shared with bedroom three. The second floor also comes with a laundry room.
There is off-road parking directly in front of the home and down the street, as well as space to park under the carport and in the driveway.
AMENITIES:
The Forest Lakes community provides a gas grill and covered picnic area (The Pavilion) that has a fireplace and a ping pong table for entertainment. The seasonally heated community pool completed an extensive renovation in March, 2021. The pool is very spacious a rarely is busy even during peak seasons! There is also a large green-space area for play or just simply enjoying the view. Forest Lakes has a bridge crossing over the Lake and there is plenty of fish to catch for the little ones (and adults too!). The Lake is catch and release.
The four beach chairs, beach gear, fresh linens, one pack-n-play, cutlery, and cooking utensils.
You will find everything you need in the home to make the most of your time on the Emerald Coast. We offer a starter-supply of guest amenities:
Body Wash
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hand Soap
Toilet Paper
Facial Tissues
Dish Soap
Dishwasher Pods
Laundry Detergent
Paper Towels
Trash Bags
Dish Sponge
NOTES:
Unless you have specifically arranged for an early arrival time, please do not arrive at the property before your scheduled check-in time.
The primary guest must be 25 or older to rent this home.
Construction - This neighborhood - along with many others along the 30A - is growing, and as such there may be construction with attendant noise that may take place during your stay. By booking this listing, you acknowledge that you possible construction noise won't be an issue for you and that you understand that no discounts or refunds will be given for this reason.
Do not hang towels on porch/balcony railings. The HOA imposes fines on guests found to be doing so.
**Please note that this property has a limit of two (2) parking placards which includes both vehicles and any rented LSVs. All vehicles must be parked in the property driveway and not on any community parking pads. Street parking is not allowed at any time. Any additional vehicles must be stored off-site. Guests are required to comply with the Forest Lakes Neighborhood Summary of Rules for Short-Term Rentals, which will be provided upon arrival and is also posted inside the property.**
A complete list of Community Rules will be available within the property for guest review upon arrival.
CONTACT:
Need anything during your stay? We are here and right down the road so we will assist you with anything you need. Just give us a call!
Amenities at 30A Cozy 4-bedroom house tucked in the quiet/gated Forest Lakes Subdivision!
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of South Walton County, FL
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·May 2026
Overall we had a great trip. We had a large group of 10 in the house and everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom which was a major perk. The beach was walkable but having a golf cart was helpful. There was plenty of beach gear and supplies for us to use which was lovely. The grill was also awesome to have on a night we ate at the beach house. Everything was cleaned and somewhat well maintained. It would have been a 5 star review if the following fixable things were in place:-more linens. Each room had two towels and two washcloths, we found ourselves doing loads of towels daily. The kitchen also only had a single hand towel so with 10 people that became dirty very quickly. -the main king room on the main level door didn’t close all the way or even close. Having a kiddo sleeping on the main level was tricky with the noise level and not being able to shut the door all the way-the shower pressure. While the multiple shower heads were esthetically pleasing they could use a deep clean, most are clogged and the water just kind of spits out. There was the same issue in each bathroom
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
We loved our stay in Santa Rosa. Plenty of room. Great communication. Very nice stay!!!
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2025
I was impressed with the interior of this property, which was cozy, bright, and luxurious, particularly in the kitchen and bathrooms. We had everything we needed, including soap, tissue, wash rags, and towels. However, there were some drawbacks that made my family and me uncomfortable. The presence of large black and yellow spiders throughout the house from the outside made it difficult for us to enjoy the outdoors. We also found two long strands of hair on the couch and a long strand on the pillow in the upstairs master bedroom. The lack of streetlights made the area extremely dark at night, which was inconvenient. We had to eliminate a water bug in the downstairs master bedroom and another in the upstairs guest room. Furthermore, we felt that the advertisement of the twin bunk bed area was misleading, as it appeared to be in a separate room, but was actually located in the upstairs hallway without privacy or window blinds. Despite these issues, the house is beautiful but requires some adjustments.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
Wonderful week at the beach on 30a! The house was perfect for our family of 10. Close to the beach access, we rented a golf cart for convenience. The kitchen was well equipped, more than what was expected was there. (Could use a blender and a vegetable peeler). Plenty of beds/baths/space for 3 couples and 4 kids! The neighborhood is not crowded and is quiet. We will be back!!
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9.6Outstanding
(11 Ratings)
"We loved our stay in Santa Rosa. Plenty of room. Great communication. Very nice stay!!!"
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