Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Private vacation home
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Bedrooms
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4
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Bathrooms
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4
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House Rules
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No pets allowed
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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No events allowed
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Max Occupancy
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11
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Host Language
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English
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Property Id
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4189506
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Forest Lakes Subdivision home - Quiet Gated Neighborhood with a Community Pool
Welcome to "30A Castaway Cottage" - our 4 Bedroom, each having a spacious relaxing balcony 4.5 Bathroom home at Forest Lakes in Blue Mountain Beach.
LOCATION:
This cozy home is located right in the middle of the Longleaf Pines Forest, a cool spot for hiking and biking the trails of the Forest Lakes community in Blue Mountain Beach but only 1 mile from Gulf Place. This gated community is right across from Draper Lake - one of Florida's rare dune lakes and a five-minute cart/bike ride from shopping, dining, and public beach access. 30A is literally in the backyard of this home. The nearest public beach access is conveniently less than 1/2 mile from this home.
PROPERTY OVERVIEW:
The home's exterior has a spacious front porch with a large bed swing for relaxing, a private porch off the master bedroom on the first floor, a private balcony right outside of the master bedroom on the second floor and an additional spacious balcony split between the third and fourth bedroom on the second floor. There is a storage area on the backside of the carport with beach chairs for your convenience. Off the front porch you walk in to an open living/dining room with natural light. There's plenty of space with table seating for 8 people at the dining table and an additional five stools at the kitchen bar. The living room comes with ample seating space and a 65" TV.
The kitchen comes fully equipped with upgraded stainless steel appliances, a gas range and hood, and all the cookware you'll need for your getaway. Down the hallway from the kitchen is the powder room and first floor master bedroom, complete with a king-size bed, full en suite (walk-in shower and bathtub), a 65" TV, and generously-sized closet space. The master also offers a private spacious porch that overlooks 30A.
The second floor includes a second master bedroom complete with a king-size bed, full en suite (walk-in shower and bathtub), a 65" TV, and generously-sized closet space. The master also offers a private spacious porch that overlooks 30A. Bedroom three on the second floor offers a queen-sized bed and a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, a 65" TV, spacious closet space and access to a porch facing the beautiful neighborhood. Bedroom four also comes with a queen-size bed and a full bathroom with a walk-in shower, a 65" TV, spacious closet space and access to a porch shared with bedroom three. The second floor also comes with a laundry room.
There is off-road parking directly in front of the home and down the street, as well as space to park under the carport and in the driveway.
AMENITIES:
The Forest Lakes community provides a gas grill and covered picnic area (The Pavilion) that has a fireplace and a ping pong table for entertainment. The seasonally heated community pool completed an extensive renovation in March, 2021. The pool is very spacious a rarely is busy even during peak seasons! There is also a large green-space area for play or just simply enjoying the view. Forest Lakes has a bridge crossing over the Lake and there is plenty of fish to catch for the little ones (and adults too!). The Lake is catch and release.
The four beach chairs, beach gear, fresh linens, one pack-n-play, cutlery, and cooking utensils.
You will find everything you need in the home to make the most of your time on the Emerald Coast. We offer a starter-supply of guest amenities:
Body Wash
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hand Soap
Toilet Paper
Facial Tissues
Dish Soap
Dishwasher Pods
Laundry Detergent
Paper Towels
Trash Bags
Dish Sponge
NOTES:
Unless you have specifically arranged for an early arrival time, please do not arrive at the property before your scheduled check-in time.
The primary guest must be 25 or older to rent this home.
Construction - This neighborhood - along with many others along the 30A - is growing, and as such there may be construction with attendant noise that may take place during your stay. By booking this listing, you acknowledge that you possible construction noise won't be an issue for you and that you understand that no discounts or refunds will be given for this reason.
Do not hang towels on porch/balcony railings. The HOA imposes fines on guests found to be doing so.
CONTACT:
Need anything during your stay? We are here and right down the road so we will assist you with anything you need. Just give us a call!
Santa Rosa Beach is home to this vacation home. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin and Baytowne Wharf are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Santa Rosa Beach and Blue Mountain Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting.
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