Gulf Place Caribbean 215 in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Beautiful condo with balcony view, community pools & hot tub

6 guests
2 bedrooms
3 beds
2 baths

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Overview

Nestled in the exclusive Gulf Place community, this quiet end unit offers a modern and spacious retreat with lots of natural light and smart furnishings. The home features a wraparound porch with beautiful views of a tranquil pond and fountain. You can even feed the turtles from the balcony! Relax on the beach with unit-provided beach chairs and umbrellas. The private beach access is just a short 3-minute walk away. For a change of scenery, you can also enjoy one of the three heated pools right on the property. Inside, the fully equipped kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring a Keurig and Nespresso coffee maker. There is also a washer and dryer and a hair dryer for your convenience. Explore the area with ease. A bike path and sidewalk along the beautiful scenic 30A are easily accessible, and there are many restaurants within walking distance. Just next door, you'll find the Santa Rosa Golf Club and the Beach Club restaurant on the ocean. The popular Vue restaurant is also close by. The community also provides plenty of amenities to keep you active, including tennis courts, pickleball courts, and BBQ grills. An elevator provides easy access to the unit. Local Points of Interest & Things to Do Beyond the immediate community, you'll find a wealth of activities and attractions to explore. Nature and Outdoors: Eastern Lake is a rare coastal dune lake, just over a mile away, perfect for paddleboarding and kayaking. Grayton Beach State Park is a haven for bird watching along the Great Florida Birding Trail. You can also hike, bike, or kayak through the park's scenic trails and waterways. Point Washington State Forest offers miles of trails for hiking and biking, providing a more secluded nature experience. Take a boat shuttle from nearby St. Andrews State Park to Shell Island, a pristine, uninhabited barrier island known for its untouched dunes and wildlife. Book a dolphin-watching cruise or a deep-sea fishing trip with a local charter to see the Gulf's marine life up close. Shopping, Dining & Entertainment: Explore the vibrant Gulf Place Town Center, located right outside your door, with its unique boutiques, art galleries, and a variety of dining options like Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar. The town center often hosts live music and community events in its outdoor amphitheater. Head to Pier Park in Panama City Beach for a large outdoor shopping and entertainment complex with restaurants, a movie theater with IMAX, and family-friendly attractions like the SkyWheel and Pirate's Voyage Dinner and Show. Walk to other nearby establishments like The Perfect Pig or Growler Garage for great food and a local atmosphere.

House rules

Hello Guests! Please read all the information included below! CONTACT INFO: Please call 1-800-467-3529 for assistance. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The interior staircases are closed off and blocked; however, you do have two exterior staircases that can be used. CHECK-IN: While check-in begins at 4 PM CST, you’re welcome to arrive at Gulf Place early to enjoy the pools and beach while your condo is being prepared. PARKING: It is first-come, first-served parking in Gulf Place. No parking passes are required. No boats, trailers, RVs, or jet skis. DIRECTIONS TO UNIT: This unit is located in the tan building with red shutters, named Caribbean. The elevator is located in the middle of the building. AIR CONDITIONING: Please do not leave any balcony doors open while running the AC. This will cause damage to the AC! It will freeze up and stop working. BEACH SERVICE: BEACH SERVICE IS NOT INCLUDED. BEACH ACCESS AND BEACH CHAIR/UMBRELLA VENDOR: 30A Shade is the closest vendor located at Gulf Place private beach access, located between the Costa Blanca and the Villas of Santa Rosa Beach buildings, closest to the Ed Walline Public Beach entrance. The other two Gulf Place boardwalks, located across from the Caribbean building and the Cabanas building, are simply easements to get to the beach. 30A Shade can be reached at 850-687-5008 or visit 30ashadebeachservice.com. If you are on the public beach access, Ed Walline, you can get beach chairs and umbrellas at waltoncountychairs.com or 850-233-0914, which is the main vendor for the public beach access for all Walton County Public Beach Accesses. Beach service through these vendors is seasonal, typically from March 1 through October 31. Please check with your vendor of choice. SUPPLIES: You will receive a starter pack of 2 trash bags in the kitchen trash can, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, 1 laundry soap, 3 dishwasher pods, 1 bottle of liquid dish soap, and 1 sponge. In each bathroom, you will have 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner, and 1 bar of soap. You will be responsible for any extra supplies needed during your stay. BIKE/LSV RULES: Gulf Place Community does not have Charging Stations for Cars or LSVs 1. All rental bikes and LSVs must be clearly marked with the date delivered, unit number, company name, and contact phone number for the provider. 2. All bikes, including privately owned bikes, must be stored in a bike rack or taken inside units. Bikes not properly stored may be picked up and removed with no additional notice. 3. Bikes or LSVs may not be left indefinitely as part of a rental package and must be picked up no later than 24 hours after the current guests check out. TRASH: The dumpster is located at the back of the parking lot. POOLS: There are 3 Gulf Place Community Pools - Cabanas pool is heated seasonally. The courtyard's pool is not heated. The Caribbean pool is heated seasonally. COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Tennis courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The tennis courts will be under renovation until the end of May. MAIL/DELIVERIES: Please do not get anything mailed to the home, as we do not have access to the mailbox. If you would like to receive mail during your stay, UPS can hold packages for pick-up for up to five days at local centers (although note that Christmas week may have special restrictions). Amazon.com has a locker service in certain locations. USPS: Any packages sent by USPS should be addressed with the guest's name and 'General Delivery' to the Post Office and picked up at the Post Office with a valid Photo ID. WIFI/SERVICE/TV: Please note, due to high occupancy along 30A and an overload within the South Walton County system broadband, you may experience sporadic outages or poor connections. This is most likely due to capacity in the county. Please feel free to reset the modem if you feel it is specific to the unit. We recommend using fewer devices to assist with this. This unit does not come equipped with cable; this home has Smart TVs. Upon your departure, please ensure your information is signed out of all streaming services on TV's, as we will not be responsible for wrongful use! CONTACT INFO: Please call 1-800-467-3529 for assistance. CHECK- OUT: Thank you for staying with us! We ask that you please take out the trash and load/start the dishwasher when you depart. These things are not required to be done; we just appreciate the extra help! Please report accidental damage as soon as it occurs so we can assess and minimize the extent of the damage.