Salty Dog | Real Joy

Description

Top Reasons to Book the Lovely Home:

* Less than a mile from the Beach - Gulf View Heights Access

* Large Screened in Sunroom with Seating

* 4 Bikes Available

* Community Pool, Grills, Covered Picnic Area, and Playground

* Quiet Neighborhood, Fishable Lake, and Nature Trails

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

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

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

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!

Get ready to experience the ultimate beach vacation at Salty Dog! This stunning 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is nestled in the serene Forest Lakes community, just a stone's throw away from the picturesque neighborhood lake and nature trails. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a charming brick stairway leading up to the entrance, and beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the home. The fully equipped gourmet kitchen boasts top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, sleek quartz countertops, and a convenient breakfast bar, perfect for preparing your favorite beach snacks and meals.

After a long day of adventure and excitement, relax and unwind in the cozy screened-in sunroom located on the first floor. With comfortable seating for four and a small table, it's the perfect spot to recharge and enjoy some downtime. Salty Dog sleeps up to six guests, with a king master bedroom on the main floor complete with a large ensuite walk-in shower, and two queen bedrooms upstairs that share a full bath and stunning balcony with breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

As an added bonus, this beach-friendly property includes 4 funPug bikes for you and your guests to explore the nearby beaches and attractions, especially Gulf Place Town Center. With parking for up to 3 cars and additional parking available, you'll have plenty of space for all of your beach gear and essentials. Don't miss your chance to create unforgettable memories and book your stay at Salty Dog on 30A!

Bed Setup:

1st Floor:

Master Bedroom: King Bed

2nd Floor:

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

Forest Lakes neighborhood has an idyllic setting overlooking a peaceful lake with thousands of acres of state forest bordering the community. Completely secluded and quiet, it's hard to believe Highway 30A is just down the road and offering quick access to all the amenities you could desire in this South Santa Rosa Beach location. The recently renovated community pools offer for a relaxing dip after a long day at the beach. Make memories on the fishable lake, that's catch and release, and there's also a lovely covered picnic area with grills, as well as a playground for the kiddos. Blue Mountain Beach is just to the east, and the shops, entertainment and dining venues of Gulf Place Town Center are a short drive to the west. Incredible white sand beaches are a few minutes down the road.

Area Attractions:

This is a fantastic location with Gulf Place Town Center only 1.5 miles to the West and Watercolor, Grayton Beach, Seaside, Seacrest and Rosemary Beach just minutes away to the East. Biking is a great activity to enjoy as the scenic bike path meanders along 30A. 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!

30A is a fantastic destination, the beaches are some of the world’s best with sugar white sand and emerald green waters. You will find plenty of beach accesses along a 17 mile stretch of Santa Rosa Beach. It boasts unique shopping, fantastic cuisine and the incredible architecture that makes 30A famous, there are activities for everyone; kayak rentals, bike rentals, paragliding, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, tennis -- you'll find it all right here.

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

Bedding

Guest Bedroom 1

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen

Guest Bedroom 2

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen

Master Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Attached Bathroom

Amenities 29

Entertainment

Satellite or Cable
Smart TV
Television

Facility Amenites

Community Pool

Featured Amenities

Pool
Snowbird Friendly

Inside Amenities

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

Outside Amenities

Balcony
Free Parking
Outdoor Furniture
Patio/Deck
Private Entrance

Pool and Spa

Outdoor Pool

View and Location

Walk to Beach

Location

Reviews 5 (20)

Love the place! Host where awesome
- Posted: 3/14/2025

enjoyed stay!
- Posted: 10/15/2024

Diana, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

The property was nice, beds and linens comfortable. This gated community was scenic and quiet. We had mostly everything we needed for cooking. Wish they’d add an insta pot or slow cooker and some more kitchen towels we had only one and only one oven mitt. We were Very close few houses walk to community pool which is very large and has a baby pool. Hours were 7am-10pm. We thought that was great! Water was warm in the evenings which we liked, since it’s in the sun all day. One day was cloudy and cooler so the pool was cooler as well. We used the grill one evening, which is also at the community pool area. Grill area was roomy and has a sink. The house doesn’t have an outside shower, however, does have a hose. The pool area has some showers and bathrooms. The beach access was not walkable with gear and tots in tow, so we drove each day. The nearest beach access has very little parking so we always went further to the next access which had more parking and showers bathrooms. We had plenty of room and enjoyed our stay. We did have a problem with the upstairs AC which was resolved the next day. They responded quickly but issue wasn’t fixed until next day. Apparently the additional remote unit must be on as well upstairs to help with the cooling. After finding out this issue we had very cold ac without issues. Everything was clean and tidy, I will say the master tile needs a little refresh. All in all we had a marvelous week and enjoyed our stay!!
- Posted: 7/20/2024

Great location, nice neighborhood. Easy walk to the beach. We didn’t rent a golf cart initially but decided to on day 2 of our stay to make going to the beach easier (with a 2 year old and 12 year old) & then we loved being able to drive it to Seaside and other places on 30A. Two days were red flag at the beach as Hurricane Beryl made its way inland & we enjoyed the pool. The pool area was really nice! The only complaint was that the upstairs was hot.. there was a mini split and it did help but a couple of nights it’s didn’t cool until early morning hours due to high temperatures through the day. Overall a very nice stay!
- Posted: 7/12/2024

Kristen, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the great location, nice neighborhood, and easy walk to the beach. We're happy you found the golf cart to be a convenient addition to your stay. It's good that you were able to make use of the pool during the red flag days. We apologize for the upstairs being hot at times; we'll look into ways to improve the cooling system. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

We had a great time, everything was as described and very beautiful.
- Posted: 6/22/2024

Emma, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We’re glad to hear everything was as described and that you found it beautiful. We hope you’ll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Salty Dog stay

We enjoyed the neighborhood setting. The house was clean. Communication w/management was good. You could also walk to restaurants and beach.
- Posted: 5/29/2024

Kim, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the neighborhood and had a great stay. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Bella casa con todas las comodidades , todo muy limpio y ordenado
- Posted: 5/6/2024

Rocio, Gracias por la revisión de 5 estrellas. Estamos encantados de saber que disfrutó de su estadía en nuestra propiedad bien equipada e impecablemente mantenida. Esperamos darle la bienvenida pronto para otra escapada perfecta. Gracias por elegir RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Truly enjoyed our stay!! The neighborhood and home were lovely. I cannot not think of one thing that would have made it better.
- Posted: 3/17/2024

Maria, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you truly enjoyed your stay and everything met your expectations. We would love to welcome you back in the future for another perfect visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

We enjoyed staying at the Salty Dog, a lovely home in a great neighborhood and we had wonderful neighbors. As far as we are concerned , RealJoy Vacations is the top of the line. We couldn’t have asked for better service. And David, your service guy, was very knowledgeable and extremely nice and always came immediately after we called. So glad that we became aware of RealJoy.
- Posted: 3/1/2024

Had an issue on Day 1 with the keyless entry code. The team at Real Joy answered our call promptly and we’re able to quickly change the code.
- Posted: 10/7/2023

The porch was noisier than we preferred due to Hwy 30 A being right next to the porch. Other than that, everything was great. Had all that we needed, all amenities worked and the neighborhood was wonderful.
- Posted: 10/7/2023

Andy, We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that everything else was great and that you found all the amenities you needed. We understand that noise can be a concern, and we're sorry to hear that the porch was noisier than you'd prefer. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to host you again in the future.
Real Joy staff

The place was modern, clean and beautifully decorated. It was close to many restaurants and the beach. We enjoyed staying here. The neighborhood was quiet, had many amenities to offer such as the community pool, a playground and a dock. We were able to ride bikes to shops on 30A. The beds were comfortable, so we were able to recharge after a fun day. Thank you for letting us stay here.
- Posted: 8/12/2023

Katie, We're thrilled to hear that you found the place modern, clean, and beautifully decorated, and that it was conveniently located near restaurants and the beach. It's great that you enjoyed the quiet neighborhood, the amenities it offered, and the comfort of the beds. We hope you will join us again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Real Joy staff

This was a very beautiful well kept home! Great layout and lots of space. I loved walking in the neighborhood every morning. Great location too!
- Posted: 7/21/2023

Denise, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful and well-kept home, as well as the spacious layout and great location. It's wonderful that you were able to take advantage of the neighborhood for your morning walks. We appreciate your kind words and hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future for another fantastic experience. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

We loved our stay and the house was clean, spacious, and well decorated. We’ve been vacationing on 30 A for over 10 years and this is one of our favorite places we’ve stayed. The neighborhood is quaint and peaceful. Our stay was during peak vacation season but the neighborhood and pool were quiet and relaxing. It is centrally located to many great eating places. The bikes were a nice bonus but we also rented a golf cart to get to the beach and restaurants.
- Posted: 7/9/2023

Emily, We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic stay and that our property exceeded your expectations. It warms our hearts to know that you found the house clean, spacious, and well decorated. We take great pride in providing comfortable and enjoyable accommodations for our guests. It's truly an honor to hear that this has been one of your favorite places to stay along 30A during your 10 years of vacationing in the area. We're glad that you were able to enjoy the peaceful and quaint neighborhood, especially during the peak vacation season. It sounds like you had a relaxing and enjoyable time, which is exactly what we aim to provide. It's also wonderful to know that the central location of the property allowed you to easily explore and enjoy the nearby eating places. We're delighted that you appreciated the added bonus of the bikes and found them to be a nice touch to your vacation. Thank you for your valuable feedback and for being such great guests. We would be absolutely thrilled to welcome you back for another fantastic stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Wonderful house, wonderful location, wonderful trip.

Location and the house. N/A.
- Posted: 7/6/2023

Beautiful home convenient located to all things on 30a! Very clean.
- Posted: 7/3/2023

Barry, Thank you for choosing RealJoy for your stay! We're delighted to hear that you found the home beautiful and conveniently located to all the attractions on 30A. We take pride in providing a clean and comfortable environment for our guests. We look forward to hosting you again for another wonderful stay in the future! See you next time!
Real Joy staff

Absolutely beautiful home. my family of 4 had plenty of space. the community is absolutely perfect for a family with children. it was so peaceful and welcoming. The home was decorated to perfection and so relaxing. the pool was a 1 minute walk from the front door. the sun room and porch were so relaxing also. I highly recommend this place.
- Posted: 6/24/2023

Forrest Lakes Stay

Great spot - close to beach access. Pool wasn’t crowed. overall - 5 stars.
- Posted: 5/26/2023

Everything was great at the Salty Dog property. Very clean, great location. Great property! Will definitely be back
- Posted: 6/4/2023

We loved the stay. The house was clean and decorated great! Beach towels would be nice for the ones like us who fly in. There was no card on the fridge, like it mentioned there would be, so we had to reach out for bike lock codes. Beautiful neighborhood!! We would definitely come back!
- Posted: 6/1/2023

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