Posted on 8/9/2024
The pristine beaches of south Walton County, renowned for their sugary white sands and the stunning, jewel-toned waters of the Gulf of Mexico, continue to captivate visitors year after year. This area, nestled along Scenic Highway 30A, boasts the prestigious Blue Wave Beach status, a testament to its natural beauty and unspoiled waters. For over 40 years, Ocean Reef Resorts has been the trusted choice for exceptional private vacation rentals along this breathtaking shoreline, earning glowing reviews from countless satisfied guests. Families return generation after generation to create cherished memories and enjoy unforgettable beach vacations with us.
Explore our selection of beachfront vacation homes right on Scenic 30A in Walton County, each offering unique charm and accommodations, listed from west to east. These homes are not just near the beach; they are also situated close to idyllic coastal villages designed to evoke the nostalgic feel of classic Americana vacations. Each village has its distinct character and a wealth of amenities, including delightful restaurants, vibrant beach bars, charming boutiques, and lively outdoor concerts and seasonal festivals. Dive into our curated list of 30A beachfront homes in Walton County and start planning your next getaway to this enchanting corner of Northwest Florida!!
Goodnight Dune
4 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 10 Guests
Nestled in Dune Allen Beach, Goodnight Dune is a classic beachfront Walton County home featuring four bedrooms, comfortably accommodating up to ten guests. This charming retreat sits atop a bright dune, offering direct beach access and stunning gulf views. The wraparound balcony includes a sun deck with Adirondack chairs, a picnic table, and a grill, perfect for enjoying the coastal scenery. The second-floor living area boasts luxury vinyl plank flooring, large windows, and stylish beach-inspired furnishings. The Primary Suite and guest rooms offer serene views and comfortable bedding, ensuring a restful stay. Nearby, guests can explore the vibrant Gulf Place at Santa Rosa Beach, with its dining, shopping, and seasonal festivals.
Ocean Reef is the only place to rent from in the Destin/Santa Rosa Beach/30-A area. The houses are like being home. Everything you need is there. They are clean, modern and vacation ready. Their houses on the 30a beachfront have become our family tradition. We feel at home in their rentals and the staff is beyond welcoming and helpful.
by Jeffrey from Houston, TXAllen House
4 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 10 Guests
Allen House is a four-bedroom beachfront Walton County vacation home in Dune Allen Beach, offering direct access to the sugary shore and panoramic Gulf views. With balconies spanning the width of both the first and second floors, guests can enjoy the soothing sound of the surf and stunning seascapes. The open Great Room features a cozy seating area, dining space, and a bright kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances, all overlooking the beach. The Primary Bedroom and a guest room with twin beds are on the main level, each with ensuite baths. Upstairs, a bonus living area leads to a gulf-front balcony, flanked by two more guest rooms, one with a king bed and the other with two queens. Located near popular spots like Stinky's Fish Camp and The Vue on 30A, Allen House offers an idyllic beach getaway.
The house was very comfortable and the beach was so gorgeous! We had a great experience with Ocean Reef
by Robert from Houston, TXLotsa Fun Too
5 Bedrooms / 5 Full & 1 Half Bathrooms / 12 Guests
Lotsa Fun Too is a stunning Mediterranean-style beachfront Walton County home in Dune Allen's gated Vizcaya community, featuring five bedrooms and accommodating up to 12 guests. With panoramic Gulf views from its high perch on a white dune, this home offers both private beach access and a neighborhood pool just steps away. Four bedrooms boast king-size beds and en suite baths, while a fifth bunk room with two twin bunks also has its own bathroom. The open Great Room, with high beamed ceilings, includes a living, dining, and kitchen area that opens to a covered porch with arching portals and vivid beachfront views. Located near popular spots like Gulf Place, this luxurious home ensures a perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience.
Our third time renting this beautiful home. Directly on the beach, very clean and available to favorite restaurants and bike rental. Close to many hiking parks. And beach walking is the best.
by Becky from Louisville, KYHappy Days
7 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 18 Guests
What a special family vacation! This house is in a great location and you walk out to beautiful beach. We had 13 guests and it was plenty of room for all of us. The arrangement of the inside and outside of the house is perfect. We enjoyed playing cards inside and corn hole outside by the pool. Everything you need is in the kitchen if you choose to cook. I would totally recommend the Happy days property and hope to go back next year!!
by Vanessa from Forest, VACasablanca
7 Bedrooms / 8 Full Bathrooms / 26 Guests
Casablanca is an exquisite beachfront family estate in south Walton County, designed with a crisp white coastal exterior and elegant antebellum interiors. This sprawling residence, including a separate Guest House, sleeps up to 26 guests across nearly 7,300 square feet. The main house features a luxurious Great Room with high ceilings, a gourmet kitchen, a formal dining room, and a media room with a queen sleeper sofa. The first floor also includes a colorful bunk room for kids. Upstairs, the grand Primary Suite boasts a king bed, sitting area, and a lavish bath with double vanities, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. Guest rooms offer regal decor and en suite baths, while the third floor has a bonus Primary Room with a wet bar and rooftop balcony. The Guest House provides additional living space with a media game room, pool table, kitchenette, and more sleeping quarters. Located walking distance from Gulf Place and popular dining spots like Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar and Papa Surf Burger Bar, Casablanca promises an unforgettable beach vacation.
Casablanca fulfilled all our needs for our trip. Ocean Reef was more than helpful when it came to any of our parties needs. Would recommend this home for all!
by Christopher from Dallas, TXRelated Article:
Where is South Walton?
Although Walton County has been around since 1824, very few folks used to differentiate it from Okaloosa County or even Destin for that matter. Both places are located in the northwest Florida panhandle, which is now known as the Emerald Coast due glittering jewel toned waters that adorn a sugar white crystalline beach. Once upon a time not too long ago, when someone referred to dazzling Destin they meant ...
Shore-E-Nuff
4 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 14 Guests
Shore-E-Nuff is a gracious beachfront Walton Coutny vacation home in Old Florida Beach of Santa Rosa Beach, offering a private retreat atop a sugary dune. This charming rental residence features a walkover to its private bright white sand shoreline and access to a sparkling community pool. The home’s inviting exterior includes palm trees, a wide front porch, an upper-railed balcony, and a white picket fence. Inside, the open living area is adorned with comfortable furnishings, colorful art, and a large Swordfish above the mantle. The gourmet kitchen, dining area, and expansive porch overlooking the gulf create a perfect setting for family gatherings. With four beautifully appointed bedrooms, including two master suites, Shore-E-Nuff ensures a relaxing and memorable beach getaway. Located near Gulf Place, it offers easy access to local dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Not to mention is walking distance from a guest favorite, Goatfeathers Seafood!
I had always wanted to rent a place gulf front and this was perfect for us! The location is quiet, easy beach access out the back porch, everything we needed and more, including kitchen amenities, books, games, linens and bath towels. Comfortable space for 11, 7 adults and 4 children.
by Beth from Birmingham, ALKokomo
5 Bedrooms / 4 Full Bathrooms / 14 Guests
Kokomo, situated in the gated community of Old Florida Beach, accommodates up to 14 guests and offers a picturesque escape atop a sugar-white dune. This beautiful Walton County home features a spacious living area with a dark chocolate leather couch, matching love seat, and cream accent chairs, adjacent to a dining table and a wrap-around butcher block bar. Two first-floor guest bedrooms with queen-sized beds share a hall bath, while upstairs, two more guest rooms have balcony access. The expansive Primary Suite spans the upper gulf side, complete with its own balcony, a king-sized bed, a wet bar, and a luxurious en-suite bath. Outdoor spaces include a beachfront balcony, porches, and a private walkover to the beach. Enjoy the community pool and Draper Lake’s dock for fishing, paddleboarding, or kayaking. Kokomo's prime location offers easy access to local dining, shopping, and entertainment at Gulf Place and neighboring Blue Mountain Beach.
Great stay at the Kokomo once again. My family had a great time.
by Andrew from Danville, INBarefootin
5 Bedrooms / 5 Full & 1 Half Bathrooms / 14 Guests
Barefootin, located in the private beachfront community of Old Florida Beach, is a spacious 4,000 square foot Walton County home that sleeps up to 14 guests in five beautifully decorated bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. Overlooking the jewel-toned gulf and the estuary connecting to Draper Lake, this home offers stunning views and a unique setting. The living area features a 30-foot wide expanse of floor-to-ceiling windows, opening to a dune-top porch with Adirondack chairs. Upscale décor, including granite and marble accents, enhances the luxurious ambiance. The home boasts a media room, a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and multiple dining areas. Two Gulf-front Primary Suites upstairs have king-sized beds, private balconies, and luxurious baths, while additional guest suites provide ample space for family and friends. Barefootin's prime location near Gulf Place ensures that guests can easily explore the local dining, shopping, and entertainment options that make 30A so special.
The property was FABULOUS! We had 8 kids and 4 adults with plenty of room. The beach is basically your private beach directly in front of the house with easy access. The views were amazing, the neighborhood adorable, and in a prime crab-hunting location. The house was clean and decorated very nicely!
by Jennifer from Yukon, OKCliffview
5 Bedrooms / 5 Full Bathrooms / 14 Guests
Cliffview, a five-bedroom Walton County vacation home in Blue Mountain Beach, offers breathtaking views from its cliff-top perch above the Gulf. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac near the unique coastal dune lake Big Redfish, this home combines natural beauty with a secluded setting. Fashionably decorated in Vintage Mid-Century Modern style, the open floor plan includes a living, dining, and kitchen area with large windows framing the spectacular Gulf views. A spacious screened porch and expansive sundeck provide perfect spots for outdoor relaxation and dining. Accommodating up to 14 guests, each bedroom features a unique cottage-like style and an en-suite bath, with the Primary Bedroom offering direct access to the Observation Sun Deck. Centrally located on Scenic 30A, Cliffview is close to picturesque villages with dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
Loved the beach house and was so impressed with management. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
by Kathryn from Atlanta, GAAbaco
6 Bedrooms / 6 Full & 1 Half Bathrooms / 14 Guests
Abaco, a hospitable Grayton Beach vacation home, accommodates up to 14 guests in six beautifully decorated bedrooms, each with a private en-suite bath. Situated with direct views of Western Lake and the Gulf of Mexico, this home offers a serene setting on a coastal dune lake, perfect for paddleboarding or fishing from the private dock. The recently remodeled wraparound porches and decks, complete with a bubbling hot tub, provide enchanting spots to relax and enjoy the natural beauty. The Great Room features a spacious living and dining area, a well-equipped kitchen with dual appliances, and a bar with stools. Each bedroom is uniquely styled, with the Master Bedroom offering a king-sized bed, a porch with stunning views, and a luxurious bath. Located in the heart of Grayton Beach, Abaco is just a short stroll from galleries, restaurants, and popular spots like the Red Bar.
First time to Grayton Beach, Abaco, and Ocean Reef vacations! It will not be our last!!!! The house was gorgeous and so relaxing and huge! The beach was sugary sugary sugary sand and the ocean was calm and Caribbean looking. The river was great for the kids and adults and the lake gave the fishermen in our crew a fun time! Ocean Reef Vacations has communications and managing expectations and responsiveness down to a fine art.
by Sherry from Marietta, GASeabourn
6 Bedrooms / 6 Full & 3 Half Bathrooms / 21 Guests
Seabourn, a recently renovated beachfront Walton County family compound in the gated Waters' Edge community of Seacrest Beach, boasts six bedrooms, six luxury baths, and three half-bath powder rooms, accommodating up to 21 guests. This Dutch Colonial-style home features balconies and verandas offering stunning gulf views from nearly every room. The first floor includes four spacious bedrooms, a game room with bunks and a pool table, and en suite bathrooms. The second floor's open living, dining, and kitchen area is filled with natural light and panoramic vistas, leading to a guest house with an additional kitchen and living space. The entire top floor is dedicated to the primary suite, complete with private baths, a viewing deck, and a kitchenette. Outside, guests can enjoy a private pool and easy access to the beach via a nearby boardwalk. Located near Rosemary Beach, Seabourn offers proximity to dining, shopping, and entertainment, ensuring a memorable stay.
Everything went so smoothly and when we needed something they took care of it immediately.
by Heidi from St. Louis, MO
Discover your dream vacation along Scenic 30A with our selection of exquisite Walton County beachfront homes, each offering unique charm, luxury, and breathtaking views. From the serene shores of Dune Allen Beach to the vibrant heart of Grayton Beach and the charming communities of Seacrest and Blue Mountain Beach, you'll find the perfect setting for unforgettable family reunions, romantic getaways, or fun-filled adventures with friends.
Whether you desire the quaint elegance of Goodnight Dune, the grand sophistication of Casablanca, or the contemporary comfort of Kokomo, our diverse range of properties caters to every taste and need. Experience the best of coastal living with stunning gulf views, private pools, and easy access to pristine beaches and vibrant local attractions.
Ready to plan your next beach escape? Explore here on our website to see more details about each home, check availability, and book your stay. Your perfect Walton County vacation awaits—reserve your slice of paradise today and create lasting memories with Ocean Reef Resorts.
