Description

This classic two-story contemporary cottage in the captivating Blue Mountain Beach community of Blue Gulf Resort offers two bedrooms and can accommodate up to seven guests. Blue Mountain Beach, boasting the highest elevation on the Gulf of Mexico, was named by Spanish explorers in the 1500s. Mistaking the forested hills covered with blue lupine flowers for a "blue mountain" above a white "beach," the name was translated into English and stuck. Today, the village is mostly residential with a charming, Bohemian-like atmosphere inhabited by local artists. It also features popular restaurants with casual bars, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, a delightful bakery, and Walton County's oldest health food store, "For the Health of It," which offers organic foods, spices, smoothies, and massage therapy sessions. This charming vacation home is within walking distance of the village amenities and a large community swimming pool with restroom facilities, a fitness center, a putting green, and shuffleboard courts.

Surf's Up has been renovated and furnished with your comfort in mind, making you feel right at home. The cottage features a columned veranda with glass doors flanked by windows off the first-floor living area and the upstairs primary suite, allowing you to enjoy the gulf breezes. These areas look out onto twin tropical palm trees, tempting you to relax with a margarita or frozen daiquiri. The open living, dining, and kitchen areas are beautifully decorated with art, painted seascapes, marine life sculptures, nautical items, and silk flowers. A plush soft gray wraparound couch, an additional love seat, and a rectangular ottoman face a large flatscreen TV mounted on a sleek white cabinet for entertainment. A hall bath with a walk-in shower and a laundry area is also on this floor. A raised hardwood table with three bar stools sits beside a sunny window near the open kitchen bar with four raised chairs for fun wining and dining. Brushed stainless steel appliances, including a wine cooler and white custom cabinetry, provide everything needed to create culinary delights. A gas grill and two tables with chairs on a back patio invite you to enjoy outdoor cookouts and dining alfresco.

The primary bedroom upstairs features its own veranda and is decorated in crisp blue and white nautical colors. It includes a king-size bed beneath a seascape painting and faces a flatscreen TV mounted on a dresser for nighttime viewing pleasure. The private ensuite bath offers a tub-shower combination. The guest bedroom has beach-inspired furnishings, including a queen-sized bed and a desk that converts into a twin murphy bed. The nautical décor in this room includes a paddle, shelving made from a boat bow, a small surfboard, a unique painted sailor's cabinet, and a telescope. The guest quarters have access to a full hall bath with a walk-in shower.

In addition to the beautiful beach and charming village amenities, this Blue Mountain Beach locale is centered on Scenic 30A, placing you just minutes away from all that this idyllic setting has to offer. The acclaimed Gulf Place village center in neighboring Santa Rosa Beach boasts excellent restaurants, friendly beach bars, specialty shops, fashion boutiques, galleries, outdoor amphitheater concerts, and fun year-round seasonal festivals. Enjoy your stay!

First Floor: Living Room with Full Sleeper Sofa and Patio Access, Kitchen, Dining, Hall Bath with Walk-In Shower, Laundry.

Second Floor: King Primary Bedroom with Tub/Shower Combo and Balcony Access, Queen Bedroom with Twin Murphy Bed, Hall Bath with Walk-In Shower.

Amenities
  • Amenity Icon Pet Friendly
  • Amenity Icon Community Pool
  • Amenity Icon Fitness Room
  • Amenity Icon Grill/BBQ
  • Amenity Icon Internet
  • Amenity Icon Laundry
  • Amenity Icon Monthly Winter Rental
  • Amenity Icon Nightly
  • Amenity Icon Parking Spaces: 3
  • Amenity Icon Walk to Beach: 10+ Minutes
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Bedding
First Floor:
Full Sleeper Sofa
Full Sleeper Sofa
Second Floor:
King
King
Queen
Queen
Twin Murphy Bed
Twin Murphy Bed
Total: Queen, King, Full Sleeper Sofa, Twin Murphy Bed
Reviews
Rating 5
Great place! Will stay again!
We had an excellent stay at Surf’s Up and felt right at home from the moment we arrived. The property was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described, with an easy check-in process and a fantastic location close to the beach and local attractions. Everything about our stay was smooth and enjoyable, and we would absolutely book here again.
Michelle K from Trenton, NJ - Stayed May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review of Surf's Up. Ocean Reef Resorts is delighted to know you felt right at home and enjoyed the clean, comfortable accommodations, easy check-in process, and fantastic location near the beach and local attractions. We’re so pleased your stay was smooth and enjoyable, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the beach again soon!
Ocean Reef Resorts staff
Rating 5
Spotless & Comfortable Home
Well taken care of place, clean and the location is great. Will stay here again for sure! Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Thank you!
Jason B from Montgomery, AL - Stayed April 2026
Thank you for the fantastic review of Surf's Up! Ocean Reef Resorts is delighted to know you enjoyed the spotless and comfortable accommodations along with the great location for your beach getaway. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Ocean Reef Resorts staff
Rating 5
Cute & clean... just what we needed!
Great time! Place was clean and in a great area!
Kelly O from Hammond, IN - Stayed April 2026
Thank you for the great review of Surf's Up! Ocean Reef Resorts is delighted to know the accommodations were clean, comfortable, and in the perfect location for your beach getaway. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Ocean Reef Resorts staff
Rating 5
It was all perfect!
Hi guys, we loved our stay! The house was great! Thanks!
Tanner M from Malibu, CA - Stayed March 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review of Surf's Up! Ocean Reef Resorts is thrilled to know you loved your stay and enjoyed the house during your beach getaway. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Ocean Reef Resorts staff
Rating 5
We had a great experience, house was as advertised and location was perfect.
Great location, great little place. I actually squeezed my family of 5 (3 elementary school kids) in here for a week with no issues. House was clean inside and out, i could nit-pick a few things but overall the place was great. It’s like 1-2 minute drive to the beach. IF there was absolutely no public parking available at the beach (we always found a spot) you could definitely walk to the beach in 10 minutes from this house. Santa Rosa is an awesome little beach community nestled in between much more crowded beaches. You get all the beauty of Destin beaches without the crowd, can’t recommend it enough.
Chris F from Kansas City, KS - Stayed March 2026
Thank you for the fantastic review of Surf’s Up! We’re so glad to hear the home was just as advertised and provided a great fit for your family, along with a clean and comfortable stay. The location truly is a highlight, offering quick access to the beach while enjoying the relaxed charm of Santa Rosa Beach. It’s wonderful to know you were able to take in the beauty of the area without the larger crowds, and we’re delighted Ocean Reef Resorts could be part of your experience. We’d love to welcome you all back again soon for another memorable stay at the beach!
Ocean Reef Resorts staff
Rating 5
We really enjoyed our stay!! 🏄‍♂️
Responsive company. Elizabeth was super helpful. Great property with comfortable beds. Especially loved the amount of blankets, the patio and the AC was awesome! Super cool when we arrived and amazing to come back to when we got in from a hot workout or a day at the beach. Loved the outdoor patio area and the location to the beach; easy ten minute walk. Enjoyed our stay and highly recommend booking at Surf’s Up with Ocean Reef!
Lanay L from Fort Worth, TX - Stayed August 2025
Thank you for your kind review of Surf’s Up! We’re delighted you enjoyed the comfortable home, relaxing patio, and easy walk to the beach. It’s wonderful to know our team made your stay smooth and enjoyable. We’d love to welcome you back to the beach with Ocean Reef Resorts!
Ocean Reef Resorts staff
Rating 5
Cutest little beach house
The house is exactly like Pictures and description. Peaceful neighborhood and the beach close by felt private and quiet. I loved that. They have a grill in the backyard for us to use. The house was clean and just enough space for our small group.
Linda N from Marietta, GA - Stayed July 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review of Surf’s Up! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful neighborhood, private-feeling beach, and the clean, cozy space perfect for your group. We’d be delighted to welcome you back to the beach with Ocean Reef Resorts!
Ocean Reef Resorts staff
Rating 5
Home was perfect distance from everything!
We absolutely loved our stay at Surf’s Up! The cottage was the perfect size and in the perfect spot—just a short stroll or bike ride to the beach, shops, and restaurants, yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful and private. Everything was clean and well-maintained, and check-in was super smooth. The cozy layout made it easy to relax after a day out exploring 30A. It truly felt like a home away from home. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a charming beach retreat!
Daija C from Plainfield, NJ - Stayed June 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear Surf’s Up was the perfect fit for your 30A getaway. The peaceful setting, close proximity to the beach and local spots, and cozy layout really do make it a special retreat. We’re thrilled you felt right at home and hope to welcome you back soon with Ocean Reef Resorts!
Ocean Reef Resorts staff
Rating 5
Reliable, Clean, and Easy – A Great Stay!
We recently vacationed in a home managed by Ocean Reef. We found Ocean Reef to be very communicative and accessible. The home itself was very clean. I’d definitely look to rent, again, from a home managed by Ocean Reef.
Caroline H from Kirkwood, MO - Stayed March 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at Surf’s Up on 30A. Our team at Ocean Reef Resorts takes pride in providing clean, well-maintained homes and clear, responsive communication. We’d love to host you again for your next beach getaway!
Ocean Reef Resorts staff
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FAQs

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STR Certificate: STR23-001794