Description

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely home:

* Spacious Home in Highland Parks

* 3 King Bedrooms

* Front Porch / Screened Back Porch / Screened Balcony / Patio

* Bicycles (4) Included for Access to the Beach

* 6-Seater Golf Cart Available for an Additional $50/night.

* Blue Mountain Beach Access- 0.6 miles (Parking, Restrooms, and Seasonal Lifeguards)

* Pool w/Waterfall (Seasonally heated starting in March), Hot Tub, Gazebo, Community Grilling Area, 360-Observation Tower

* Close to Redfish Village and Gulf Place Town Center

* Under 1 mile to Blue Mountain Beach Creamery

* Close to Grayton Beach State Park (4 miles) and Seaside (5 miles)

* Snorkel the Sea Turtle Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*This property is not available to adults under the age of 25. No Exceptions. *

*Occupancy is strictly enforced at 12 people maximum. No exceptions*

30A Sunshine Shack is a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in Highland Parks, located in laid-back Blue Mountain Beach, with the delicious Blue Mountain Beach Creamery nearby, offering homemade scoops, and within walking distance to shops in RedFish Village. The spacious kitchen boasts all stainless steel appliances and an eat-in bar. You will love mornings on the front patio and chasing the sunset from the balcony in the evenings. You'll create lifelong memories on the private back patio complete with a dining table and grill. With a king bed in both the master bedrooms, an additional king guest bedroom, a full guest bedroom, a twin bunk bed, and a twin bed with a twin trundle in another guest bedroom, this lovely home can sleep a total of 12 guests. Two of these bedrooms are also on the main floor, making your stay even more convenient. Come add a little 30A Sunshine Shack to your life!

Take one of the 4 bikes provided and ride the bike trails down to Seaside, Watercolor, or Grayton Beach. Out the back of the home, head down Longleaf Pine Greenway hiking/biking trail 0.6 miles and dip your toes in the sugar sands of Blue Mountain Beach. Come have a vacation of a lifetime at 30A Sunshine Shack.

Bed Setup:

First Floor:

Master Bedroom: King Bed and private bathroom

Guest Bedroom: Full Bed

Second Floor:

Master Bedroom: King Bed and private bathroom

Guest Bedroom: King Bed w/ shared bath with double vanity

Guest Bedroom: Twin Bunkbed and Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle (shared bath with double vanity)

*Parking is only available for 2 vehicles in the home's designated paved driveway. Street parking is not allowed. Violations are strictly enforced by the HOA. Access to the garage is not allowed. *

Highland Parks is the newest neighborhood in Blue Mountain Beach, featuring a fantastic neighborhood pool with a waterfall, hot tub, gazebo, fire pit, snack bar, and observation tower. The area is the highest point in South Walton County and is surrounded by great eateries and local, eclectic shops. Highland Parks is perfectly situated between Redfish Village and Gulf Place Town Center on Hwy 30A! Enjoy dining at local favorites: Redfish Taco, Blue Mabel, Shunk Gulley, The Grove 30A, The Perfect Pig, Local Catch, or Basmati's. Check out the local art scene at Justin Gaffery’s art gallery.

AREA ATTRACTIONS:

Seaside is a fantastic destination, most widely known for being featured in The Truman Show with Jim Carrey. Its incredible architecture has helped to make it famous, but also its faithful replication of the kind of seaside town that used to be common up and down the coast. Seaside has its own Farmer's Market, post office, Repertory Theater, and neighborhood school. It boasts unique shopping, fantastic cuisine, and the incredible architecture that makes Seaside famous. There are activities for everyone; kayak rentals, bike rentals, paragliding, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, tennis -- you'll find it all right here.

Bike over to Blue Mountain Beach Creamery for some homemade scoops that will have your taste buds coming back! You'll have an array of dining options to choose from!

The snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Sea Turtle Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 783 feet out from the Grayton Beach State Park access, it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Sea Turtle Reef is at a depth of 12-19 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

Availability Calendar

Clear Dates

Bedding

Guest Bedroom

Sleeps: 4

1 Twin

1 Twin Over Twin Bunk

1 Twin Trundle

Guest Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

2nd Master Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Attached Bathroom

Guest Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 Full

Master Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Attached Bathroom

Amenities 30

Entertainment

Smart TV
Television

Facility Amenities

Community Pool

Inside Amenities

Air Conditioning
Bathroom Essentials
Ceiling Fan
Central Air Conditioning
Dryer
Free Wifi
Heating
Hot Water
Iron & Ironing Board
Laptop Friendly Work Space
Linens Provided
Living Room
Shampoo
Shower
Smoke Detector
Washer

Must Haves

Golf Cart
Hot Tub
Pool

Outside Amenities

Balcony
Free Parking
Outdoor Furniture
Patio/Deck
Private Entrance

Pool and Spa

Heated Pool
Outdoor Pool

View and Location

Walk to Beach

Fall Savings 15% off 4+ Nights

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*Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by September 30, 2026 for 4+ night stays from August 1 to October 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.

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*Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by September 30, 2026 for 3+ night stays from August 1 to October 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.

Location

Reviews 5 (22)

RealJoy was very prompt in responding to calls or emails when I had questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were perfect. I look forward to doing it again.
- Reviewed On: 7/31/2026
- Check Out On: 7/24/2026

Robert, thank you for your kind review! We're glad our team was responsive and that 30A Sunshine Shack was perfect for your stay. We look forward to hosting you again! Sunny Regards, RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff

We had an absolutely wonderful stay! This home exceeded our expectations in every way. It was exceptionally clean, beautifully maintained, and exactly as described. The location was fantastic—close to everything we wanted to do in the Destin area while still being comfortable and relaxing.
The hosts were excellent communicators, responsive, helpful, and proactive throughout our stay. Check-in was easy, and everything was well organized.
We have stayed in many vacation rentals over the years, and this was one of the best experiences we’ve had. The home was comfortable, inviting, and made our trip even more enjoyable. We would not hesitate to stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Thank you for helping make our vacation so memorable! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Reviewed On: 6/18/2026
- Check Out On: 6/18/2026

We had a great time at Sunshine Shack at 30A! The house was beautiful, had everything we needed and close to the beach. Any questions we had were quickly answered by Jessica. She was very helpful.
- Reviewed On: 10/18/2025
- Check Out On: 10/11/2025

Everyone had a great time.
- Reviewed On: 9/29/2025
- Check Out On: 9/22/2025

Perfect set up and perfect amount of bedrooms.
- Reviewed On: 9/23/2025
- Check Out On: 9/22/2025

- Reviewed On: 8/2/2025
- Check Out On: 7/12/2025

Fantastic family vaca in 30A

We LOVED our stay at Sunshine Shack. The kitchen was well stocked. The AC worked great!! There are 3 full baths 1 powder room. We loved having 3 comfortable King Size beds and ample outdoor seating!! The pool is great and has golf cart parking space. We didn’t see it anywhere in the listing but we were able to park 3 cars in the driveway - including a large SUV. We would have loved to have a TV in the “kids room.” 2 of our young adults slept in there and that was a miss for them. The back door “sticks” quite a bit and the smoke alarm was super sensitive to the toaster. But those were entirely manageable. Communication through the app prior to arrival was not great. But once we connected with RealJoy property management, they were great. RealJoy was super responsive to our needs during our stay.We enjoyed meals at 3 Sons BBQ and Shunk Gulley. Delicious food at Mimos Italian where people dressed UP and DOWN. Reservations recommended for Mimos.We found beach access and space to be manageable but needed the golf cart due to distance. Super easy ride on the cart, though. Parking in Seaside was a real challenge for us. Recommend taking an Uber or having someone drop you off. My husband literally parked 1.5 miles away after dropping us off. But we had good food and lots of shopping opportunities there! We did a beach bonfire with Native and highly recommend it!! Brandon took great care of us!!Thanks for a great stay in 30A!!
- Reviewed On: 7/27/2025
- Check Out On: 7/25/2025

Brandy, thank you for your detailed 5-star review. We're glad Sunshine Shack provided comfortable beds, a well-stocked kitchen, and enjoyable outdoor spaces. We appreciate your feedback about the TV in the kids’ room and the door and smoke alarm issues, and we’ll address those. It’s great to hear RealJoy was responsive and that you enjoyed local dining and activities. We hope to welcome you back to 30A soon!
Real Joy staff

Wonderful vacation spot!

We really enjoyed this property and will stay here again!
- Reviewed On: 6/21/2025
- Check Out On: 6/21/2025

Morgan, thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the property and look forward to hosting you again!
Real Joy staff

Excellent

- Reviewed On: 6/20/2025
- Check Out On: 5/29/2025

Sally, thank you for your 5-star review. We appreciate you choosing RealJoy and hope to host you again!
Real Joy staff

- Reviewed On: 6/18/2025
- Check Out On: 5/18/2025

Julia, thank you for your 5-star rating! We appreciate you choosing RealJoy Vacations and hope to host you again soon!
Real Joy staff

Great stay! Beautiful clean house
- Reviewed On: 6/7/2025
- Check Out On: 6/7/2025

Perfect stay!

Very clean and peaceful neighborhood
- Reviewed On: 5/22/2025
- Check Out On: 5/22/2025

Travis, thank you for your feedback! We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay!
Real Joy staff

Great Communication. Very responsive. Property is beautiful and well kept!
- Reviewed On: 10/15/2024
- Check Out On: 10/14/2024

Great house, wonderful amenities, perfect location!

Beautiful house in Blue Mountain Beach. Wonderful location; quiet neighborhood. We did not use the pool as the weather was somewhere that we spent everyday at the beach. House is well equipped for anything you could want and need! Love the convenience of having the 4 bikes that come with house rental, and I highly recommend adding the golf cart onto your rental. The house is too far from the beach to not need it! RealJoy , the management service, was very communicative and easy To get in touch with .
- Reviewed On: 10/14/2024
- Check Out On: 10/14/2024

We had a spectacular stay. RealJoy was responsive, courteous and promptly answered any questions and addressed any minor issue we had. The property itself was clean, modern, spacious and comfortable. Highly recommend!
- Reviewed On: 9/2/2024
- Check Out On: 9/2/2024

Family vaca

House was as listed. Quite area. Short drive to beach. A few minor issues, but Management handled promptly. Great vacation! Oh and the bikes were great!
- Reviewed On: 6/9/2024
- Check Out On: 6/8/2024

Wanda, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the house, quiet area, and short drive to the beach. It's great to hear that our management team handled the minor issues promptly and that you enjoyed the bikes. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Glad to say it was a 5 Star vacation experience. One issue was the super sensitive kitchen smoke alarm. It went off a couple of times when lightly cooking toast. Fortunately it went off pretty quickly when opening the doors and fanning the smoke alarm.
- Reviewed On: 6/3/2023
- Check Out On: 6/3/2023

Awesome trip and a beautiful home! Not far from the beach at all! Enjoyed riding the bikes to the beach. This place is at a very calm location and very enjoyable!
- Reviewed On: 8/14/2022

This place feels bigger than the pictures. We went with 4 teenagers, 6 adults, and 1 toddler and had plenty of private and communal spaces… we all were able to eat around the table thanks to the folding chairs provided in the closet! There was plenty of space to store our food in the cabinets so nothing had to sit out.
The cleaning crew wasn’t thorough and they are slow to get a tech out if you have a problem, however the reps are all very quick to communicate on the phone and via text. The washer wasn’t working when we first arrived so they brought over fresh towels twice, which was helpful.
It’s further from the beach and pool than the listing let’s on, but that probably wouldn’t be noticed as much in lower temperature months. When it’s 100 degrees, you’re toting all of your beach gear (they don’t provide a wagon), and trying to make sure the toddler doesn’t get run over on the busy street - that 20 minute walk feels like an eternity. Out of a 6 day stay we could only muster enough energy to walk to the beach 1 time and drove to other beaches on the other days because it was just easier. The beach is VERY busy with a private beach on either side of the entrance that you have to walk through to set your stuff up. It’s also hard to ride bikes there because part of the path is on sand and there are roots sticking up…
The pool is gorgeous but you will have to walk (or push your bike) because the hill is so incredibly steep that no kid (or normal adult) can make it up the hill on a bike and there is no parking at the pool.
Overall, I think the cost for the headache of different location issues isn’t worth it, however, we booked last minute and they were probably one of the best available. In the future, we won’t stay here again tho, we’ll try to book in advance and stay closer to the beach.
- Reviewed On: 7/10/2022

Very nice house , clean and big. Awesome pool.
- Reviewed On: 8/21/2021

Pawel, we appreciate you letting us know that you found this very nice 4-bed, 3.5-bath house to be clean and spacious and you enjoyed the awesome pool. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff

We will definitely use RealJoy again! We had a wonderful stay in Santa Rosa! The house was super clean. Had everything we needed for our stay. Highly recommended!
- Reviewed On: 7/14/2021

House and location was perfect. Would stay here again. Highly recommend!
- Reviewed On: 6/19/2021

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