The Light House | Real Joy

Description

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely home:

* Gorgeous home with fabulous amenities and porches

* 5 Bedrooms including 2 Masters and a Bunkroom

* 4 Complimentary Bicycles

* Blue Mountain Beach Access- 1 mile (parking, restrooms and seasonal lifeguards)

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

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

* 9/10th of a mile from Redfish Village; near Blue Mountain Beach, and Gulf Place

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

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

The Light House is a gorgeous home in the Highland Parks community, with a large community resort-style pool, and near the always popular Blue Mountain Ice Cream shop! The neighborhood has a quiet, secluded feeling, yet you can bike to the beach and several restaurants. Enjoy the amazing pool with whirlpool, 360-observation tower, grilling area, and fire-pit with comfy chairs and couches, where you can sit, chat and enjoy your favorite drink with your family and friends. There is a large covered open air gathering area where you can cook and grill by the pool. Walk from The Light House to the pool area along the nature trail located just outside the back door of the home. From the 4 story observation tower you can see the gulf, the bay, and miles along the coast to Seaside and Sandestin in either direction.

The main floor has a large dining table (seats 6 and expands), 4 bar stools at the counter, and open, bright, and airy living room. The gourmet kitchen has everything you will need to make delicious meals for your family! There is a large pantry to put your groceries away. You will find a large 55” flat screen TV in the downstairs den. The large master bedroom on the first floor has a king bed and a 40' flat screen TV. The master bath has a beautiful travertine tile, walk in shower, plus high granite counter tops. There is a private back deck off the downstairs master bedroom facing the wooded trail leading to the pool. This back deck is a wonderful spot to enjoy your morning coffee in a quiet, natural setting.

The second floor has a large 2nd master bedroom, with king bed with a Flatscreen TV. The beautiful large master bathroom has a walk in travertine shower and plenty of storage in a large walk in closet. There are two large, second floor queen bedrooms. Each bedroom is whimsically named and labeled by a painted starfish hanging on the door. There is 5th bedroom on the second floor with two twin bunk beds that sleeps four. In the upstairs hallways are two full bathrooms with soaking tubs and showers. A utility room with full-sized washer and dryer is located just off the kitchen next to a half bath.

There is a lighted walkway from the back of the property that leads directly to the pool area. There are 2 grills located under the awning in the pool area, along with a large flat screen TV, couches, tables and chairs. Perfect for a cool down!

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 surrounded by great eateries and local eclectic shops. Highland Park is perfectly situated between Redfish Village and Gulf Place Town Center on Hwy 30A! Enjoy dining at local favorites The Perfect Pig, Red Door, Local Catch, or Basmati's. Check out the local art scene at Justin Gaffery’s art gallery.

Bed Setup:

First Floor: Master w/King

Second Floor: Master w/King

Second Floor: Guest room w/Queen

Second Floor: Guest room w/Queen

Second Floor: Bunkroom with 2 Twin Bunkbeds (Sleeps 4)

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

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 rentals are available and within walking distance at Big Daddy's Bike Shop (2217 W. Co Hwy 30A) for you to take a ride along scenic 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!

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

Queen Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen

Queen Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen

King Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

King Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Bunkroom with 2 Twin Bunks

Sleeps: 4

2 Twin Over Twin Bunk

Amenities 27

Entertainment

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

Hot Tub
Pool

Outside Amenities

Balcony
Free Parking
Outdoor Furniture
Patio/Deck

Pool and Spa

Heated Pool
Outdoor Pool

View and Location

Walk to Beach

Fall Savings 15% off 4+ Nights

Escape to the Emerald Coast this fall and enjoy 15% off when you stay 4 nights or more. Book between now and September 7 for travel from August 1 through October 31, 2026. Use promo code FALLFORFUN15 to plan your perfect autumn getaway.

*Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by September 7, 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.

Fall Savings 10% off 3+ Nights

Celebrate the season with our Fall for Fun getaway. Enjoy 10% off when you stay 3 nights or more. Book between now September 7 for travel from August 1 through October 31, 2026. Use promo code FALLFORFUN10 and start planning your perfect fall escape.

*Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by September 7, 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 (38)

Great communication and great area. Would definitely stay here again.
- Reviewed On: 8/15/2026

Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the area and our team's communication. We’d love to welcome you back! -RealJoy
Real Joy staff

Overall great place to stay!
- Reviewed On: 8/14/2026

Thank you for your review! We're so glad you had a great stay and hope to welcome you back soon!
-RealJoy
Real Joy staff

The house was comfortable for our two families and had plenty of space. The bikes were a huge hit with the teenagers, and the community pool was perfect, even with larger crowds.
The only thing to note is that the bunk room doesn't have a door; just a curtain, so that's something to keep in mind if you have small children or are looking for more privacy.
Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would book this house again!
- Reviewed On: 7/26/2026
- Check Out On: 7/26/2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad the home was a great fit for your families and that the bikes and community pool were highlights of your stay. We appreciate you pointing out the bunk room layout for future guests. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
-RealJoy
Real Joy staff

Everything was good. The property was clean and we had nice problems in the check-in process. I will recommend friends and family to this location.
- Reviewed On: 7/5/2026
- Check Out On: 7/5/2026

Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the property clean. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you, your friends, and your family back again soon! -RealJoy
Real Joy staff

Awesome stay!!!! Only three televisions are located inside the property… it was so much space and restrooms. The 2 master bedrooms has Hugh walk in showers… this place was AWESOME
- Reviewed On: 5/19/2025
- Check Out On: 5/19/2025

Awesome host
- Reviewed On: 9/21/2024

Francisco, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great place to stay surrounded by lots of places to visit, great for a big group. Super clean and organized and lots pf kitchen equipment. Bikes were a lot of fun to come and go around the neighborhood and to the pool. Can’t wait to come back next year!
- Reviewed On: 9/2/2024
- Check Out On: 9/2/2024

Maria, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you and your group had a wonderful time and enjoyed the amenities, cleanliness, and accessibility of the property. It's great to know that the bikes were a hit and you were able to explore the neighborhood. We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Very nice. RealJoy is quick to respond, communication was clear.
- Reviewed On: 5/24/2024
- Check Out On: 5/24/2024

House was lovely and the staff at RealJoy were an absolute pleasure to work with!!!
- Reviewed On: 3/16/2024
- Check Out On: 3/16/2024

Lovely spacious house in a great location!
- Reviewed On: 3/16/2024
- Check Out On: 3/16/2024

Tracey, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. It's great to hear you enjoyed the spaciousness and location of the house. We'd be thrilled to welcome you back anytime. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Family of 9 adults and 3 kids were able to stay very comfortably in the house check in was easy only downfall is parking is limited but over all great place to stay
- Reviewed On: 9/4/2023
- Check Out On: 9/4/2023

Rolando, We're pleased to hear that your family had a comfortable stay at the house! We understand that parking can sometimes be a challenge, but we're glad it didn't overshadow your overall experience. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to host your family again in the future.
Real Joy staff

Totalmente agradecido con el
Anfitrión la casa es totalmente hermosa tiene todo lo que dice la
Publicación es especial para los niños se las recomiendo a todos gracias
- Reviewed On: 6/19/2023
- Check Out On: 6/19/2023

Randy, Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de sus vacaciones. Gracias por elegir RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great stay. Lots of space. Great location. Excellent value. Would stay again.
- Reviewed On: 6/14/2023
- Check Out On: 6/14/2023

Darrell, Thank you for letting us know that you had a great stay. We're glad the location was convenient for you and we look forward to seeing you next time. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Exceptional

There are no comments available for this review
- Reviewed On: 5/29/2023
- Check Out On: 5/28/2023

Accurate description of the house. Bikes were a great addition. We had a family of 10 and had plenty of space. The pool area was a favorite for the kids. Plenty of chairs and never felt too crowded. This was our first time to this part of Florida and we will definitely be back!
- Reviewed On: 3/31/2023
- Check Out On: 3/31/2023

Loved this space!
- Reviewed On: 3/14/2023
- Check Out On: 3/14/2023

The house was amazing. And will 100% do it again
- Reviewed On: 10/3/2022

Good location and value.
- Reviewed On: 6/28/2022

Galin, We appreciate the 5 star review of your stay at The Light House. We're glad that it was a good value and location. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

The house is absolutely amazing! We had such a wonderful time! Our family vacation was perfect because we picked this awesome getaway. The bikes were so great to jump on and ride the path to the beach. The front porch and the back porch were great to relax on and visit. The kitchen was huge, the rooms were lovely, and the dining room table was big enough to accommodate all of our family. The location is perfect! Right down the road from shops, places to eat and most importantly the beach. You won’t be disappointed.
- Reviewed On: 6/13/2022

Pros: The place met our needs perfectly in the areas of size and location. The community pool area and use of bikes were awesome touches that we used multiple times and our family enjoyed.
Cons: Parking was very tight with a mini-van and Honda Pilot. Would be almost impossible with two larger vehicles like a Suburban and full sized 4-door truck. Just something to consider before booking.
All in all, we really enjoy the place and would book it again in a heartbeat. Thanks again RealJoy!
- Reviewed On: 10/20/2021

A very enjoyable trip and a great value.
- Reviewed On: 10/8/2021

This home was absolutely stunning. Our experience in Florida was amazing and we cannot wait to go back! The house was clean and all the amenities were beyond what I expected.
- Reviewed On: 5/9/2021

Great stay! We will return to Highland Park.
- Reviewed On: 10/3/2020

Not a bad stay, but internet could definitely use some upgrading
- Reviewed On: 9/17/2020

House is large and the community pool is fabulous.
- Reviewed On: 9/7/2020

Nice place, plenty of room for two families. It’s a bit far from the beach and requires a car ride to get to but the community pool is within walking distance. Several nice restaurants and shops close by also.
- Reviewed On: 9/1/2020

Very big and spacious!! The location was perfect. The community space with the pool was grand. Real Joy has amazing communication. The only small downfall was the WiFi wasn’t as strong it kept going out.
- Reviewed On: 8/16/2020

Beautiful home and neighborhood. It was nice to talk to the pool from the backyard and the beach was only 10 minutes bike ride from the house. The house felt cozy.
- Reviewed On: 8/10/2020

Very nice property, great location and layout for large groups. Neighborhood amenities are fantastic, amazing pool, fire pit and hot tub.
- Reviewed On: 7/28/2020

It's a beautiful spacious home in a great location. Excellent space for families. Minutes from the beaches, bike rides, even the walk down the trail to the community pool. We enjoyed our time here. I definitely reccomend this place.
- Reviewed On: 6/12/2020

Great location right on 30A. House was beautiful and clean. Hot tub at the community pool was nice and hot. Had a wonderful time here!
- Reviewed On: 3/24/2020

Hi Lyndsay, thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear you enjoyed this beautiful 30A house and the community amenities. Thanks again for your feedback and for staying with RealJoy!
Real Joy staff

Loved this community
- Reviewed On: 10/19/2019

Hi Kayla, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you loved the community and we hope you got to enjoy the porches at this wonderful property. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Real Joy staff

This was the nicest beach house we have ever rented. Beautiful, clean, spacious. The area is so nice! The beaches are gorgeous, and the community is quiet and scenic. We had a perfect stay!
- Reviewed On: 10/11/2019

My family and I loved our stay at the lighthouse!
- Reviewed On: 6/17/2019

Hi Monica, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear your family loved your stay and we hope you enjoyed all the amenities. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Real Joy staff

They are perfect hosts and make the stay enjoyable
- Reviewed On: 3/2/2019

Hi Antoinette, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you had an enjoyable stay and we hope you enjoyed the fabulous amenities. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Real Joy staff

Thank you so much for making our stay perfect! The house was beautiful and held all 11 of us comfortably. Plenty of rooms and bathrooms for everyone to spread out. All linens were clean, kitchen had everything we needed, and we felt right at home! We went to Santa Rosa Beach for a wedding. Ended up that we were right down the street from the venue, so location was perfect! Also, super affordable for the size and comfort of the house. Last, check-in and out was so simple!! Would definitely recommend this property to anyone traveling to Santa Rosa Beach!!
- Reviewed On: 10/29/2018

Hi Morgan, thank you for your review! We're so happy The Light House was the perfect place & perfect location for your group. Thanks again for your feedback and for staying with RealJoy Vacations!
Real Joy staff

I booked this place for my husband's thirtieth birthday weekend. We stayed with a group of couples and could not be more pleased! The place was clean and inviting. There was enough space for everyone. The community pool was within walking distance and definitely luxurious! There was beach access right down the road and we were a close walk to shops. It was a great weekend!!
- Reviewed On: 9/4/2017

Beautiful home! Tons of space! Perfect for multi/family vacation!!
- Reviewed On: 10/24/2016

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