Perched in the heart of Watersound, Sandcastle Dunes offers a serene retreat with a rooftop patio and fireplace. Enjoy breathtaking views from the wrap-around deck or relax by the community pool. With 4 included bikes and a 5-minute walk to beach, this luxury vacation rental is perfect for those seeking adventure.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
5 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 14330 sq m
Popular amenities
Beach view
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views
Sandcastle Dunes - Vacation Rental in Watersound with Community Pool
Favorite Features: - Rooftop Patio - Fireplace - Gated Community - Community Pool - 5-Minute Walk to Beach - 4 Included Bikes
More About Sandcastle Dunes: Sandcastle Dunes is a luxury vacation rental in Watersound, a beautiful gated neighborhood that offers a community pool. Between the main house and carriage house, this property features six bedrooms and seven bathrooms sleeping a total of 12 guests. Take a five minute scenic stroll to the beach or relax by the pool!
Welcome to Sandcastle Dunes overlooking a serene pond! This stunning property offers a combination of architectural elegance, modern amenities, and breathtaking views, ensuring a truly remarkable getaway. As you enter, you'll be captivated by the architectural details that adorn the living room. Beams accentuate the high ceilings, while the wood floors add warmth and character. The shiplap wainscoting provides a touch of coastal charm, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Nestled in one corner, a fireplace beckons you to cozy up on cool evenings. The living room opens up to a wrap-around deck, offering panoramic views of the picturesque pond.
The kitchen is a gourmet's delight, boasting top-of-the-line appliances and gorgeous countertops that cater to your culinary desires. The centerpiece is a 6-burner gas stove, perfect for preparing exquisite meals. Additionally, a beverage cooler and ice maker ensure your drinks are always chilled to perfection. The kitchen also features bar seating for six, allowing for casual dining and socializing while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Nearby a formal dining room is available with seating for eight.
A primary king suite resides on the first floor for those that prefer not to use the stairs. It boasts a stunning claw-foot tub, shower, water closet, and true dual vanities. Make your way to the second floor, where you'll find a living room designed for relaxation and entertainment. Three comfortable couches are arranged around a TV and Blu-ray player, providing an ideal setting for movie nights or catching up on your favorite shows. The living room also grants access to a wrap-around balcony, where you can savor the tranquil pond views while enjoying fresh air and wildlife.
Three lovely bedrooms are offered on the second floor, each with its own private bathroom. In addition, there is also a bunk nook with a twin daybed with twin trundle. On the third floor, a landing awaits, featuring additional couches where you can unwind and enjoy some quiet moments. Venture up a spiral staircase, and you'll reach the crown jewel of Sandcastle Dunes—a rooftop patio. From this vantage point, you'll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the pond and the surrounding landscape. Whether you're sipping a morning coffee or stargazing in the evening, this rooftop oasis is the perfect spot for relaxation and reflection.
If additional sleeping accommodations are required, the carriage house features a king bed, private bathroom, and kitchenette.
Overall, Sandcastle Dunes offers a harmonious blend of architectural beauty, modern amenities, and serene pond views. It's a haven where you can immerse yourself in luxurious comfort while enjoying the tranquility of nature. Whether you're curled up by the fireplace, entertaining on the wrap-around deck, or taking in the views from the rooftop patio, it promises an unforgettable escape! Watersound is a beautiful private community surrounded by nature. With winding trails and multiple beach access points, exploring will be a must! Your rendezvous awaits!
Sleeping Arrangements: FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower & Soaking Tub.
SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 2: Queen Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo. Bedroom 3: Queen Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower. Bedroom 4: Queen Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower. Additional Arrangements: Twin Daybed with Twin Trundle
THIRD FLOOR Additional Arrangements: Queen Bed
GUEST HOUSE Bedroom 5: King Bed with Private Balcony & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Limo/town car service
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
6.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
Optional golf privileges
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in WaterSound Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Alys Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Santa Rosa Beach travel guide
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
36 min drive
Restaurants
The Big Chill 30A
11 min walk
Ambrosia
8 min drive
The Perfect Pig
5 min drive
Fonville Press
6 min drive
Old Florida Fish House
3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views located?
Located in WaterSound Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Deer Lake State Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Alys Beach. Seacrest Beach and Camp Creek Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Sandcastle Dunes - Secluded 30A Beach House with Gulf Views Reviews
Reviews
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Perfect property! Roomy, great forMulti family. Safe neighborhood
Joan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Tyler M.
22 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Fantastic property and location, extremely aggravating property management experience.
The house and location are perfect. Absolutely nothing to complain about on that front. It was clean and tidy, the Watersound community is great. Maybe some wear and tear that you'd expect in a house that's a few years old, but it was totally fine. However, the check-in process was a nightmare. I was standing in the pouring rain late on a Friday night with kids screaming in the car as I tried to figure out what the door code was to get in. Apparently there was one email that provided a link to an ID verification that was sent 5 months earlier that asked for the verification to be completed. Ok, fine, I find the email and do the verification. There isn't great cell phone reception in Watersound, so the internet is being slow, but I finally get it complete. But then no door code comes. I wait about 10 minutes, and nothing is happening. I'm looking at multiple links, refreshing my email - nothing. I find some phone number and get ahold of an after-hours person who explains that nobody is going to manually verify my verification until work on Monday. So I'm thinking that I'm going to have to find lodging at 11:00pm for the three families we have coming in for the trip. The after-hours person tells me that they'll have someone call me back. I wait for another 10 minutes and get a phone call where some new guy finally gets me the door code. The entire ordeal took about 45 minutes.The vehicle pass situation was also very slow to get handled. Other than that, great trip.
We loved the location, neighborhood and amenities. The 4 adult bikes were great to have the moment we got there. The 4-seater golf cart was handy too. There is a beautiful boardwalk for walking or biking to the beach! The community pool was nicely heated which was great for the kids this time of year. The house has a ton of space for spreading out and our family of 4 adults and 6 kids had plenty of places to hang out. The first floor bedroom could use a new mattress— it seemed to be quite worn and sunken. The kitchen could use some attention in regard to supplies— the toaster needs to be replaced, we only had 2 pots to use (one very small one and one very large pot)- not enough for a week of cooking with a family of 10. the dishwasher also is in need of repair- we gave that feedback already. Baking pans would be great too- cake pan, muffin tins, etc. Adding hooks in all the bathrooms would be helpful—some of the bathrooms didn’t have a single hook for a towel. Bring your own pool towels— not provided. There are beach chairs and boogie boards in the garage which were great!! you can use the community putt putt golf course for free— the staff at the neighborhood entrance has free equipment for you. Overall a super fun stay for our family in an amazing location!
My wife and I officially blended our two families together which includes three daughters each (6), two husband's each (4) and two grandchildren each (4) and ourselves for a total of 16 people. The house was plenty big enough for all of us. The house was beautiful inside and out and was very clear on arrival. Everyone was extremely happy with the house, the beach and golf cart. It was the perfect place for our blended weekend.
The house is Beautiful, The Patio furniture was dirty, the Bedroom was in very good shape and .
The property was excellent, nice neighborhood.
Lizzie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Ann P.
17 Oct 2019
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Management agent did not respond to my email request. We had issueswith the golf cart.
Nice place needs some new furniture in the dinning room golf cart needs attention, management company very poor in responding to our need. Place was not clean.
Ann P.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Judy E.
14 Jun 2019
Sandcastle Dunes
Basically we lived it. There were a few issues. The property sleeps 14. And that’s how many we had on part of our stay. The refrigerator was way too small for that. We had to use a cooler also. Also it’s a 6 bedroom house but only 5 full bathrooms.
The grill was disgusting. Had not been cleaned.
The air conditioning stopped working but the rental company was great about addressing that and anything else very quickly.
Judy E.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Jeanette F.
17 Apr 2019
Beautiful home!
Beautiful home and excellent location and amenities! I would give it 5 stars, but tennis courts were listed in community amenities and there were no courts available. Otherwise, we LOVED our location!
Jeanette F.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dayna B.
25 Jan 2019
Awesome family time!
Nice place with most everything you need in kitchen. The heat/air and WiFi all worked great. Awesome place for family time. Golf cart with charger is great. The extra fee from the management company was questionable (not chairs and bikes after we received an email that said we would have it), but that is no fault of the owners. The place is great and we plan to use it again. We have stayed at over 30 places along 30A between Rosemary and WaterSound and plan to stay at this place again!!