Condo - Rating 4.9 (40 Reviews)

Gulf Place Caribbean 204


Bedroom 2 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 full
Guests 9 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Flexible Dates Flexible

  • Address: 144 Spires Lane
  • Location: 30A
  • Type: Condo
  • View: Gulf Place

Description Description
Top Reasons to Book this Beautiful Condo! 

* Directly across the Beach with 3 entry points featuring Deeded Beach Access

*  Updated unit w/Decorator touches throughout

* Spacious Balcony w/ Lake, Pool and Gulf views

* 3 Pools (Three Seasonally Heated), Hot Tub, Tennis, Shuffleboard

* Snorkel the Seahorse Reef- more info under Area Attractions below

*  Gulf Place! Unique cafes, pizzerias, local shops and boutiques next door 

*  BBQ Grill areas, outdoor amphitheater, bike rentals and more! 

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service 

*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.* 


Welcome to Gulf Place Caribbean 204! This recently remodeled unit will WOW you with decorator touches throughout, designed for your comfort and indulgence. From the leather sofas, beautiful wood floors, custom kitchen cabinetry, granite countertops, or porcelain tile floors, you'll be delighted at every turn. Gulf Place Caribbean 204 is located along Florida's Scenic Highway 30A, where you will find something for everyone! The Gulf Place community on 30A is home to the world's most beautiful white sand beaches.  No hassles, just relax. This unit sits right beside one of the three Gulf Place pools, which you can view out of the French doors, or from the spacious balcony. With a Queen in the master, Queen bed and twin over full bunks in the guest room, and twin bunks in the hallway, this lovely condo sleeps 9 guests comfortably. Enjoy the views of the freshwater lake, pool and gulf from your private balcony! 

Situated  in the heart of Gulf Place: a convenient coastal community in Santa Rosa that features 3 pools ( All Pools are Seasonally Heated), hot tubs, tennis courts, shuffle boards, BBQ grilling areas, large outdoor amphitheater, walking distance to many cafes, restaurants, and boutiques. Discover the ultimate beach getaway at Gulf Place! With three exclusive access points, you have the privilege to choose your perfect spot along half a mile of pristine shoreline, where you can leisurely set up your chairs and soak in the sun-soaked serenity. A few steps away you will find an abundance of shops and dining options at Gulf Place. In addition to great food and drinks, Gulf Place Town Center offers lots of live music and table-side fire pits on cooler nights. The Gulf Place Caribbean building is in the middle of it all! Explore the neighborhood or take a dip in the beautiful community pool complete with a dolphin fountain. 

* NO smoking in unit or on the balcony, only in designated smoking areas behind elevator on ground floor. *

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!

The Bed Setup: 

Master bedroom: Queen  

Guest bedroom: Queen and Twin over Full Bunk Bed 

Hallway: Twin Bunks 

Area Attractions: 

The Gulf Place community is located along a 26-mile stretch of sugar-white sand and turquoise waters of Northwest Florida’s celebrated Emerald Coast. As one of the 16 distinct beach neighborhoods in South Walton, it has its own distinct character and charm. This colorful community on 30A is comprised of 25 acres located in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach on the corner of 30A and 393. Gulf Place was specifically designed to slow visitors and locals down with palm tree-lined streets, wide sidewalks, colorful outdoor patios with large umbrellas, nature walking trails, green spaces and ample park benches to sit and enjoy the views.  Gulf Place is unique from all the other South Walton neighborhoods.  Residents and guests gather here to enjoy original art, boutique shopping, local cuisine, live music and a laid back atmosphere. 

This condo is less than 2 miles to Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club.  It's also a 20-Minute Drive to Silver Sands Outlet Mall or 15 minutes to Grand Blvd's many shopping and dining options, including a Grand movie theater.  

The snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Seahorse Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 715 feet out from the Topsail Hill Preserve State Park access, it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Seahorse Reef is at a depth of 13-18 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

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Bedding Bedding
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Guest Bedroom
Sleeps: 5
1 Queen
1 Twin over Full
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Hallway
Sleeps: 2
1 Twin Over Twin Bunk - Hallway
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Master Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen

Attached Bathroom


Amenities 30 Amenities
Entertainment
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Television
Facility Amenites
  • Community Pool
Featured Amenities
  • Ocean View
  • Pool
  • Snowbird Friendly
Inside Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathroom Essentials
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Free Wifi
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Laptop Friendly Work Space
  • Linens Provided
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Smoke Detector
  • Washer
Outside Amenities
  • Balcony
  • Free Parking
  • Outdoor Furniture
Pool and Spa
  • Heated Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Outdoor Pool
View and Location
  • Gulf View
  • Lake View
  • Walk to Beach


Location Location

Reviews Rating 4.9 (40)
Rating 5
Excellent from beginning to end. Will definitely be back and will book with RealJoy! Highly recommend!
- Posted: 4/4/2025
Rating 5
Great place for families!
We enjoyed staying here very much and will likely book again!
- Posted: 12/2/2024
Andrea, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Exceptional
There are no comments available for this review
- Posted: 8/6/2024
Rating 5
Great plage, close to the pool and beach!
- Posted: 7/27/2024
Rating 5
Small issues but RealJoy was very responses and did their best to resolve issues..
- Posted: 6/5/2024
Rating 5
We had a great stay at Gulf Place! Our trip was a quick weekend to relax and the location of the condo was great. The beach access entrance was right across the street and the pool and hot tub were very nice and close by, as well as shops and restaurants within a couple minutes walk. Hosts were very responsive when we inquired! We would certainly love to visit again!
- Posted: 5/5/2024
Michelle, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Gulf Place and that the location was convenient for your weekend getaway. It's wonderful to know that you found the beach access, pool, and nearby amenities to your liking. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great location
Great quiet location, 2nd year staying at gulf place condos we love this area..pool and hot tub with ocean a few steps away from your Condo
- Posted: 10/21/2023
Alanda, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed this quiet location. We appreciate your repeated business and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Responsive, clean facilities, multiple pool options, and close to the beach and shopping. Overall great location and awesome hosts.
- Posted: 8/25/2023
Amber & Mike, We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. We appreciate your kind words about our responsiveness, cleanliness, and convenient location. We hope to host you again in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
We love Gulf Place!
The property was exactly how it was pictured and this is our third year returning to this area. The condo was clean and very welcoming. My family and I love it every time we visit here!
- Posted: 7/21/2023
Sandra, we are happy to know that your family loved this clean, very welcoming two-bedroom, two-bath Gulf Place condo, which met your expectations. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 4
Very conveniently located to restaurants and shops.
- Posted: 6/6/2023
Rating 5
Enjoyed the beautiful location. Close to beach.
- Posted: 5/19/2023
David, Thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed the beautiful location. We’re glad you loved being close to the beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great location, private beach access across the street. Next door to several great restaurants you can walk to. The place had everything you needed in the kitchen. The floors are a little loud to walk on (cracking noises with each step), you can hear everything the upstairs neighbors are doing, and you might need to bring more toilet paper. Overall a great place though and we will definitely be back!
- Posted: 5/9/2023
Hilary, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We're glad the location was great and you had everything you needed in the kitchen. We look forward to your next visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Beautiful condo
We really enjoyed our stay in this quaint and clean and modern condo. It had ample room for our family of 5 and nice amenities
- Posted: 4/25/2023
Daniel, we are pleased to know that you really enjoyed staying in this beautiful, clean two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit, which provided plenty of room and nice amenities for your family. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
We had a wonderful stay! This condo was perfect for our family! Will be back!!
- Posted: 3/23/2023
Rating 5
Nice place
All was good except for the incessant construction in the uni above and the nearby stairwell. Not a good experience but the unit was fine nonetheless.
- Posted: 11/12/2022
Mark, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're sorry the construction noise was bothersome. Unfortunately, we have no control over the construction schedule of the HOA. We're glad everything else was good. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Summer family cacation
Beautiful property in a great area. Loved the accommodations and how close it was to everything we needed. Loved the week in Santa Rosa and definitely recommend.
- Posted: 8/29/2022
Daniel, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you loved the week and that the location worked out well for you. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Second year staying in this exact condo and 4th year staying in this complex/area. We are pleased every time with the cleanliness of the unit and the ideal location - close to the beach and walking distance to many restaurants. We do end up having to buy extra toilet paper and paper towels every visit, as they don’t provide many given the amount of people who can stay there. The tv was difficult to operate (think the remote was bad), other than that our stay has been a real joy every time!
- Posted: 8/21/2022
Rating 5
Excellent location, clean condo
This unit was clean, well maintained, and perfect for our family of four adults. Very walkable to the beach with a pool and heated spa. The kitchen is well equipped with a stove, huge ref, oven and dishwasher. There’s a blender to make smoothies. And, eating out is no problem as there are restaurants nearby. Highly recommended!
- Posted: 5/31/2022
Theresa, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are pleased to hear that this unit was perfect for your family. We're glad the location was convenient and you had everything you needed. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great location
Wonderful
- Posted: 5/29/2022
Rating 5
Great location
- Posted: 3/19/2022
Rating 5
Great Condo
Very clean, organized and great location to beach. Would definitely use VRBO again and real joy vacations.
- Posted: 3/11/2022
Rating 5
Spacious and well-equipped
We came to Gulf Place for the music festival. The condo is roomy and has everything needed for a weekend getaway. The hall bunks are almost like a third bedroom.
- Posted: 1/17/2022
Laura, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding this two-bed, two-bath condo. We are very happy to know that you found this unit to be spacious and well equipped with everything needed for a weekend getaway. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Nice view
Nice view
- Posted: 11/30/2021
Susan, we are happy to know that you enjoyed the nice view while staying in this two-bed, two-bath Gulf Place condo. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Nice condo!
Gulf Place Caribbean 204 was nice and spacious. I came for an extended Thanksgiving and ended up alone, which gave me way more room than I needed. But I enjoyed checking it out as we are also staying there for the Songwriters Festival. A big highlight was the porch for watching the lunar eclipse.
- Posted: 11/21/2021
Hi! We are pleased to know that you thought this two-bed, two-bath condo was nice and spacious. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great condo
We really enjoyed this property!! Great condo in a great location!!
- Posted: 10/18/2021
Holly, we are very happy to know that you really enjoyed Gulf Place Caribbean 204, a great two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in Santa Rosa Beach. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Grawning Family Vacay
This was our second summer vacationing at Gulf Place. This unit is leaps and bounds better than the other. I was a little put out by the lack of communication from the agency leading up to our check in, I like to have all information ready to go and that just wasn’t the case. However, I can overlook all of that because of what a great condo this is. Highly recommend.
- Posted: 8/4/2021
Rating 5
Fabulous Property
This Condo is absolutely beautiful! We really enjoyed our stay pictures are spot on. Its a very short walk to private beach access and the pool is right outside the condo. Everyone had a blast. The unit was clean and exactly as described. Only downfall, cable didn't work, but we are on vacation we don't need the TV anyway.
- Posted: 6/29/2021
Rating 5
Loved it!
Really enjoyed the place. In a nice location. Walking distance to nice unique stores to shop and restaurants. Very close to beach. Room was super nice and well maintained. Had issue with AC but it was fixed quickly. Only negative thing was couldn’t get the TV to a station. Too many remotes, wasn’t able to just turn it on and watch. This was in all rooms. Other than that was an awesome stay.
- Posted: 3/17/2021
Roy, we appreciate you providing us with some feedback regarding your awesome vacation rental experience at Gulf Place Caribbean 204. We are happy to know that you really enjoyed staying in this well maintained, super nice unit that is convenient to the beach and many shopping and dining options. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the difficulty in operating the televisions. We will forward your message to property managers so that they may review and assess the need for instructions for operating the remotes. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Enjoyed my stay
The condo was very nice. Very well decorated. Within walking distance of stores...short walk to the beach.
- Posted: 2/24/2021
Karen, we appreciate you letting us know that you enjoyed your stay at Gulf Place Caribbean 204. We are happy to know that you thought this ideally located condo was very nice and very well decorated. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Gulfplace -30A
Very nice unit. Always enjoy Gulfplace.
- Posted: 2/8/2021
Mike, we are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay in this very nice Gulf Place unit. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Thank you for a great stay!
- Posted: 12/26/2020
Hi Alison, thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you had a great stay and we hope you enjoyed the many amenities. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for choosing Real Joy!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Beautiful place! Great location! RealJoy made it easy!
- Posted: 12/12/2020
Greetings Bethany! Thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear you found the location great and the unit beautiful! We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for choosing Real Joy!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Return visit to this area
Our family has stayed in various units in this building many times over the last 20 years. This unit was beautiful and comfortable. The area is beautiful and a short walk from the beach, tennis, restaurants,, bike rental and paths for walking/running. Our two teens walked to different ice cream stores each day. We look forward to visiting again soon!
- Posted: 12/11/2020
We are happy to know that your family enjoyed staying at Gulf Place Caribbean 204, a beautiful and comfortable unit. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great stay at the Gulf
First stay at Gulfplace the general location was great not crowded but close to everything in the area and plenty of stuff shopping eating drinking in short walking distance as was the beach which was beautiful ....the condo at Caribbean place was as advertised the location is perfect so close to the beach made it easy to go between the condo and the beach with pool stops in between for different parts of my group. The condo was great nicely decorated, kitchen had what you needed and overall condo was big enough for our group of 7 with technically on free bed in hallway bunk. Little bit of noise from condo above but nothing bad and too be expected when on second floor. Check in and checkout process was easy and property management checked in by text/email multiple times to make sure all was good during stay. Definitely would stay here again for sure.
- Posted: 10/11/2020
David, we appreciate you letting us know about your great vacation rental experience at Gulf Place. We are glad that you found your condo comfortable and conveniently located. Thank you for choosing Real Joy!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
We had an amazing time. The condo was perfect for our family!
- Posted: 9/14/2020
Rating 5
Great spot! Perfect for small family.
- Posted: 8/29/2020
Rating 5
Excellent!!
Wonderful condo in great location!!! We will definitely be back!
- Posted: 8/2/2020
We're glad you had a wonderful stay and look forward to seeing you again.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Amazing space! Right across from private beach so its not too packed. Great location and clean home
- Posted: 6/14/2020
Rating 5
Perfect location, close to the beach with private beach access was just what we needed.
- Posted: 6/11/2020
Rating 5
Noise
Beautiful location and home. The only down side was the noise from the upstairs neighbor. CONSTANT loud walking from one end of the condo to the other, to the point of shaking the pictures on our wall.
- Posted: 3/12/2020
Hi Lee Anne, thanks for your five star feedback on Gulf Place Caribbean 204! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the location and the property! We are very sorry about the noisy neighbor, that is unfortunately beyond our control. We appreciate you staying with us and do hope to see you again in the future.
Real Joy staff
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