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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a lamp, a plant, and a view of the pool area. - Steps to the beach! (santa rosa beach)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, a built-in TV, and a large window offering a view of palm trees. - Steps to the beach! (santa rosa beach)
A beach with white sand, ocean waves, and sparse vegetation. - Steps to the beach! (santa rosa beach)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator. - Steps to the beach! (santa rosa beach)
A hallway with a gray carpet, a white door, and a wall-mounted coat rack. - Steps to the beach! (santa rosa beach)
Close to Santa Rosa Beach, Steps to the beach! provides golfing on site, a playground, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this condo. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Steps to the beach!


  • Welcome to Ocean Blue Escape located in the Gulf Place Cabanas - Adorable first floor condo *Recently updated*, just a few steps away from one of three heated community pools. Enjoy the pool view right off of the main living area and patio. One King bed, a set of bunk beds in an alcove off of the hallway, and a sleeper sofa, sleeping up to 6 guests. The main living space is equipped with a 55” flat screen Smart TV for viewing your favorite shows or sporting events. New kitchen cabinets and quartz countertops, including a large kitchen bar with bar stools, have recently been installed. Across the street you will find 3 gated beach accesses exclusively for the Gulf Place Community and the Timpoochee Trail 30A's 19-mile paved bike/walking path. Just a short 5 minute walk is the Ed Walline Regional Beach Access with restrooms, showers and a handicap ramp with walk out mat onto the beach. The unit is just a 3-5 minute walk from several local restaurants, sandwich shop, coffee and cupcake shop, ice cream shops, bike and golf cart rental, retail shopping and more.
    There are 4 beach chairs, an umbrella and 4 beach towels provided for your use during your stay.

    Within the community you will have access to three pools (all heated seasonally), tennis courts, pickleball courts, shuffle board and corn hole courts and hot tub. The center green space hosts live music and festivals throughout the year.
    County Highway 30A's 19 mile paved bike path parallels the entire length of the scenic road and passes through all of its famous beach communities. Enjoy bike riding on the path and exploring the rare coastal dune lakes.
    There are four state parks along 30A which offer hiking and biking trails.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Family only rentals, each adult over 18 must sign the Rental Agreement No adult may rent the unit for a group of college or high school age students
Must be 28 years of age to rent the condo
No smoking or vaping No pets or animals due to HOA rules and owners severe allergies

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Located in Gulf Place, a neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this condo is near a water park and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Destin Commons, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Santa Rosa Beach and Blue Mountain Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider Club LA and LuLu's Destin, FL.. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby. Visit our Santa Rosa Beach travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A beach with waves crashing onto the shore and the sun setting in the background.
    beach near Dune Allen Regional Beach Access
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • A golf course with lush green grass, tall grass in the foreground, and a line of trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
    Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club
    4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Walton Beaches
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
    3 min walk
  • Stinky's Fish Camp
    3 min drive
  • The Bay
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to the beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Steps to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the beach! located?

Located in Gulf Place, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Rosa Beach and South Walton Beaches. CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery and Justin Gaffrey Gallery are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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