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Playing Hooky on 30A private pool sleeps 20

Vacation home with private pool, near Blue Mountain Beach

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
Dining
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Playing Hooky on 30A private pool sleeps 20 provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathrooms394 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Playing Hooky on 30A private pool sleeps 20

Top Reasons to Book Playing Hooky on 30a!
* Private beach access
* Gated community
* Private balconies
* Large flat-screen televisions in each room
* Private pool
*Golf Cart available for rent for addt'l fee*
* Walk or bike to Gulf Place
* Minutes to Silver Sands Outlets, Baytowne Wharf & Grand Boulevard
* Professionally Managed; 24/7

Welcome to Playing Hooky on 30a, a luxury home nestled on the south side of 30a in South Walton perfect for large groups, small weddings, corporate retreats, and multiple families wanting to vacation together in paradise! This 3-story home sleeps 21 with plenty of room for everyone! With over 4200 sq. feet of a wonderfully laid out open floor plan, Playing Hooky on 30a offers large bedrooms, upscale furnishings, fully renovated and stocked kitchen, oversized laundry room with extra refrigerator, and three levels of wraparound porches and balconies to enjoy.

Located just 250 yards to the beach, Playing Hooky on 30a is located in a less crowded section of the South Walton beach, along the bike path, and only a few minutes' walk to Gulf Place Town Center. A large private pool is surrounded by nature with the pool deck offering plenty of chaise lounges and seating.
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Upon entering the home, you'll encounter a completely renovated coastal chic kitchen and living room with furniture, flooring, 65'' Smart TV with DVD player, wine bar, fully equipped kitchen, with plenty of dining seating at a large table and the bar area. Also featured on this floor, an oversized laundry room with extra full refrigerator, and King bedroom with pull out Twin oversize chair and 55'' Smart TV. The third story at Playing Hooky on 30a features a huge King Master Suite with a spacious sitting area with pull out Queen sleeper sofa and 55'' Smart TV. The Master Suite also features an ensuite bath with large double sinks, stand up tiled shower and Garden Tub, as well as views of the tranquil 30a scenery. Another King bedroom on the third floor adjoins a full bath. A third bedroom on the third floor has a comfy Queen bed with a Queen pull out sleeper sofa. All bedrooms have wall-mounted TVs. The first floor offers access to the pool and pool deck as well as two additional bedrooms.
The Bunk Room features two bunk beds with Twins on top and Full-size beds on the bottom bunk - with easy access stairs for the top bunk! The other bedroom on the first floor offers a King bed and access to the pool deck.

San Remo condominium pool access available to you for your stay!!

The pool can be heated from Oct-March for an additional fee.

**No access to the fitness facility
**We've cut the cord! All TV's in the home are Smart TVs and available for you to stream your favorite services.

No smoking, no parties and no pets, please.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 4,242 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

968743

About the neighborhood

Map
FL, Santa Rosa Beach

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • 30A Bike Trail - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Seaside Beach - 12 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goatfeathers Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Local Catch - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tom Thumb Food Stores - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Stinky's Fish Camp - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Playing Hooky on 30A private pool sleeps 20 have a pool?

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

Is Playing Hooky on 30A private pool sleeps 20 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Playing Hooky on 30A private pool sleeps 20?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Playing Hooky on 30A private pool sleeps 20?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Playing Hooky on 30A private pool sleeps 20 located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of CHROMA Kathleen Broaderick Studio & Gallery and Santa Rosa Beach. South Walton Beaches and Justin Gaffrey Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Playing Hooky on 30A private pool sleeps 20 Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mom/kids beach trip

We had a wonderful time and this space was perfect for our large group! Safe, clean and easily accessible to beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location - short walk to beach and local shops/restaurants! Lovely house!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with a private pool in a great location

Beautiful home with a private pool in a great location. The house was clean and comfortable, property management respond quickly to small issue, we thoroughly enjoyed this day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Absolutely PERFECT!

We just left Playing Hookey today, and we all cannot get over how perfect this house was. It has ample space, is very clean, and the short walk to the beach was easy, even for the small kids in our group. We all want to stay in this house again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

The property was perfect for our family reunion. We had three families with 7children.

The property was clean and well maintained. The kitchen was exceptionally well stocked and two full sized refrigerators were a plus. All the bedrooms are large and the beds are comfortable. The kids loved the pool and the short walk to the beach was not a problem. We had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Will go back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

review

Clean, large house, great location, house could be stocked with a few more minor necessities like salt and pepper shakers, but overall a great vacation and easy access/checkin- out
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as shown

Pictures tell it accurately, beautiful place, great vacation spot. Parking situation is better than expected, no one else parked in the ten or so spaces right next to the house besides us. Tons of space. Everything was just as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

sharon c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Multigeneration family beach trip

The property was very nice. The location was excellent- south of 30a with no road to cross. This is important for our family with children. They supply beach chairs, umbrellas, and toys. Our middle school kids ride the large flamingo up and down the beach all week! The beds were awesome-so comfy! The pool with the little water fall was a good size and fun.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Cheryl G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and layout of the house

There were several items that needed attention. They were addressed during our stay. We were disappointed that the check in/ out times were altered causing us to loose two days of our 7 day stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Home

We arrived with our 4 children, their spouses and 5 grandchildren. There was plenty of space for everyone. The property was clean and decorated beautifully. The pool was a great addition. The walk to the beach was not far. There were plenty of beach chairs for our use and inflatables for the pool. There were restaurants close enough to walk to along with ice cream shops. The property manager and owner were very easy to work with. You are a part of a condo resort so there was another pool and exercise room. It was a great vacation and I highly recommend this vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

Fantastic Home

This was a perfect home for our family beach trip. We had 4 couples who were able to each have a room and private or shared bath and 3 additional adults. The kitchen was very well equipped. We enjoyed the large common area for meals, games, TV and visiting. Having an extra refrigerator, plus the small beverage refrigerator was very handy. We did have a problem with the downstairs ice maker but it was being solved and there was room to store a couple bags of ice so was not an issue. The pool was great. There was a short walk to the beach and the garage contained lots of pool/beach items plus bikes to use. Chris and Janet responded quickly to any questions or concerns we had. We're hoping this rental will be available for our next beach trip!

8/10 Good

Rhonda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, a little TLC would make it wonderful

Overall, the location is great in Gulf Place and we loved being able to take golf carts anywhere we needed to go. Beach is so close, and the second floor living area balcony was spacious with chairs to sit and visit. We confirmed in advance for the pool to be heated, and two days later the pool company came out and repaired the heater. It was odd that there is not a water line to the refrigerator in the kitchen, so no water or ice, however a refrigerator is around the corner in the laundry room. The BBQ grill must be replaced! It's a safety hazard at this point, and even after we cleaned it as much as possible, it was considered to be unsafe by our experienced grillmasters. Again, great location, but a little TLC would help elevate this home to be great, not just good.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Multi Generational Rental

This property was fantastic for our large family vacation. We had 7 adults and 8 children, but we never felt like we were on top of one another. The bedrooms were a great size and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, etc. There were several fridges which was great for extra groceries and drinks. It was an easy walk to the beach access. We had plenty of parking and so many options for dining and shopping were walkable. The private pool was very clean and a great ammenity. The owners were extremely responsive and communication was great. Thank you for a fantastic family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Senior trip

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiwasse S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation

The house was perfect for my husband and I and 3 grown kids and their familys. Plenty of room. Restaurants were within walking distance and beach just a few minutes away
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micki T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Spring Break

Wonderful time with the family!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Matt S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Could have been better

The location to the beach was fantastic, and the size of the house was perfect. However, upon arrival our house was still being cleaned and we were not able to get into the house until well after 4pm. Once we were settled we noticed food(pineapple & crackers) were on 3 of the bed sheets. Property mngt did provide new sheets but that obviously didn’t sit well with us. The pool waterfall quit running which seem to cause the pool to become extremely murky. The pool guy did come and fix promptly. We also had the refrigerator stop working, which caused a good portion of our food to spoil. Mngt. never fixed that and we had to utilize the laundry refrigerator. For the amount of money we spent I was expecting more, or things to work properly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Unhappy pool was not cleaned or working properly until 1/2 through. Terrible water pressure, could not take a shower and run water. Towel situation for a house this size was dismal. Had two towels in master bath where there were two adults and one child. Management was fairly quick to respond and communicate. Great location and it is a beautiful house. Met our sleeping arrangements.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation

Loved the house, location and surrounding area
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florida beach stay

Management company on top of everything owners lead us to believe their were beach and pool toys and there was not but management company and a trip to Walmart solved our problems
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Accommodations exceeded our expectations!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

There were some minor issues that didn’t coordinate with how the listing was stated…but overall a nice place and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House for Family Vacation

This house was exactly as described. The short walk to the beach without crossing 30A was great. The private pool was enjoyed by all 9 family members. It was also nice that we could enjoy the community pool and jacuzzi. We had one minor problem and the property manager had it taken care of immediately. Could not have asked for better service. The house was located within walking distance to everything but yet felt isolated because of trees around it. Parking was perfect for the three families. I would definitely recommend this house for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betsy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous House and great location

Plenty of room for our group of 10. Pool was not as large as we thought, but worked out fine. Easy walk to the beach. Only complaint is for the money we paid, we had to purchase paper towels, toilet paper and there were only two kitchen towels for drying dishes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021