* Pool w/Waterfall (Seasonally heated starting in March), Hot Tub, Gazebo, Community Grilling Area, 360-Observation Tower
* Blue Mountain Beach Access 0.9 miles (parking, restrooms and seasonal lifeguards)
* Wheelchair Accessible, Ed Walline Public Beach access, is 1.6 miles
* Snorkel the Sea Turtle Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
* Close by Redfish Village and Gulf Place Town Center!
* Under 1 mile to Blue Mountain Beach Creamery
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*
Sandy Cheeks is a gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in the Highland Parks community of Blue Mountain Beach, just off Hwy 30A. Enjoy cooking family meals together in the stunning gourmet kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. There are two master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and king beds, the second floor master bedroom features double vanity sinks and a large walk in shower. On the second floor, you will also find a guest bedroom with two queen beds, and a guest bedroom with twin bunkbeds and a queen bed, allowing this spacious home to comfortably sleep 12 guests. Less than a mile to the beach, this home includes amazing neighborhood amenities such as a free form tropically landscaped lagoon pool with whirlpool, community grilling area, and fire pit with comfy chairs and couches - sit, chat and enjoy your favorite drink with your family and friends! A 360-observation tower allows you to see the gulf, the bay, and miles along the coast to Seaside and Sandestin in either direction. Treat yourself to the vacation of your dreams at Sandy Cheeks!
Highland Parks is the newest neighborhood in Blue Mountain Beach featuring a fantastic neighborhood pool with a waterfall, hot tub, gazebo, fire pit, snack bar, and observation tower. The area is the highest point in South Walton County and surrounded by great eateries and local eclectic shops. Highland Park is perfectly situated between Redfish Village and Gulf Place Town Center on Hwy 30A! Enjoy dining at local favorites The Perfect Pig, Red Door, Local Catch, or Basmati's. Check out the local art scene at Justin Gaffery’s art gallery.
The Bed Setup:
1st Floor
Master Bedroom: King Bed
2nd Floor
2nd Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: 2 Queen Beds
Guest Bedroom: Twin bunkbed and Queen Bed (Jack and Jill bathrooms adjoin the guest bedrooms)
*Parking only available for 2 vehicles in the home's designated paved driveway. Street parking is not allowed. Violations are strictly enforced by the HOA.*
Area Attractions:
This is a fantastic location with Gulf Place Town Center only 1.5 miles to the West and Watercolor, Grayton Beach, Seaside, Seacrest, and Rosemary Beach just minutes away to the East. Biking is a great activity to enjoy as the scenic bike path meanders along 30A. Bike over to Blue Mountain Beach Creamery for some homemade scoops that will have your taste buds coming back! You'll have an array of dining options to choose from!
30A is a fantastic destination, the beaches are some of the world’s best with sugar white sand and emerald green waters. You will find plenty of beach accesses along a 17 mile stretch of Santa Rosa Beach. It boasts unique shopping, fantastic cuisine, and the incredible architecture that makes 30A famous, there are activities for everyone; kayak rentals, bike rentals, paragliding, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, tennis -- you'll find it all right here.
The snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Sea Turtle Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 783 feet out from the Grayton Beach 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 Sea Turtle Reef is at a depth of 12-19 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation devices when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
Air ConditioningCentral Air ConditioningCentral HeatingHangersHot WaterLaptop Friendly Work SpaceNice FurnishingsServing Bar off KitchenShampooSmoke DetectorWasherDryerBathtubIron and Ironing BoardLinens ProvidedTowels ProvidedClothes WasherClothes DryerFull KitchenLiving Room
Night LifeBeachcombingBoatingChurchesCinema or TheaterCyclingDeep Sea FishingHealth and Beauty SpaJet SkiingKayakingRestaurantsScuba Diving or SnorkelingShellingShoppingWater Sports
Availability
This date is not available for check-in.
The closest check-in date is February 11.
Location
30 Reviews
5.0
Stayed November 2023
5/5
"Great location and amenities, very short walk to pool and grills. That area also has a really cool lookout tower, perfect for sunrise and sunsets. 10/10 stay!"
Stayed September 2023
5/5
"Beautiful home in a great area. The pool and outdoor kitchen was an awesome amenity. This is a wonderful, comfortable home for large or extended families."
Stayed August 2023
5/5
"Overall Good with Minor Inconveniences - Great location. Nice overall look. It was very convenient to the community pool - walk left out of the driveway, past one house, then take a right onto the pathway between houses that circles around to the pool. We all took the time to climb the observation tower next to the pool - fabulous views. The kitchen was nice and we utilized the counter seating multiple times to feed the kids. It was well stocked and had almost everything we needed. We did have to buy a metal spatula to use when we grilled hamburgers by the pool. The grill was a little tricky. We never got the grill on the right to light and had to play around with the one on the left, but were ultimately successful. Several in our group enjoyed using the bikes that were provided & they rode to town multiple times.
There were some cons though. First off, the unit did not come with additional toilet paper other than what was on the roll, so our first morning there we had to make a toilet paper run. The other con was that although the listing says, "towels provided," it means one dish towel in the kitchen and one bath towel per person for our full house of 12. There were not enough hanging racks or hooks, so towels ended up in the floor. We had to constantly do laundry to have enough clean towels. There is a note on the fridge that says the towels ARE NOT to be taken to the pool or beach. Because the listing said towels were provided, we had not packed any and had to go purchase beach/pool towels."
Stayed July 2023
5/5
"Wonderful place to stay! - House was very nice great location plenty of room for eveyone great location close to the beach and shops restaurants ect! Highly recommend this place!"
Stayed June 2023
5/5
"What a great neighborhood and home! We loved taking the bikes to the beach each day! Can’t wait to come back!"
Stayed June 2023
5/5
"The house was beautiful especially the master bedroom and the big kitchen. My kids was sad to leave. I would definitely recommend."
Stayed June 2023
5/5
"This was such a beautiful home and the team was so responsive to any questions or concerns. The place was extremely clean and very pleasant. For someone who is very picky about where they lay their head, this place exceeded any expectations I previously had. I had a total of 10 guest and the place was spacious enough to accommodate everyone comfortably. ***5 Stars***"
Stayed May 2023
5/5
"Very nice place had lots and lots of room for our little family, too bad my wife’s siblings did not join us like they were planning, but it’s ok we had great time. Multiple and nice accesses to beach and restaurants too choose from, weather was pleasant."
Stayed April 2023
5/5
"My family and I had a great time! Real Joy was fantastic from beginning to end! Definitely will be contacting them again on our next vacation!"
Stayed April 2023
5/5
"Enjoyed my stay def relaxing and peaceful felt as if I was home"
Stayed March 2023
5/5
"We had a great stay! The home was beautiful and Realjoy was a great company to rent from. They always got back to me quickly with an issues. The home was a bit further from the beach then we anticipated, but we rented a golf cart and that made the trip fun. Thanks for the great memories!!"
Stayed March 2023
5/5
"RealJoy Airbnb was an AMAZING place to stay we had a group of 14 and everyone had a place to sleep and plenty of space over all . I will definitely be booking with RealJoy again and again. To be honest we didn’t wana leave I have a 3 year old that even fell in love with that place . But anyways RealJoy Airbnb was comfortable, spacious, very clean, luxury, peaceful, private, and everything that your heart desires. Thank you RealJoy for the stay❤️"
Stayed October 2022
5/5
"Beautiful house in a wonderful neighborhood. The power in the master bedroom upstairs randomly turned off, but a quick call to maintenance solved it. We hope to be back!"
Stayed August 2022
5/5
"This has to be one of the best places I’ve stayed. My family enjoyed it. Rooms were top notched, the whole house was cleaned spotless. Bikes 100%, Go Cart 100% and We really enjoyed the pool area. The beach was 6 minutes away. The only thing is they don’t provide trash bags, so bring your own before arrival. Over all we love it. We we’ll book with them again ! Also, Amazing neighborhood, Everyone is respectful and welcoming."
Stayed August 2022
5/5
"This house is amazing!!! Close to the beach and shops on 30A. We will definitely be back!"
Stayed July 2022
5/5
"Pretty place to stay check in smooth my kids love everything !"
Stayed June 2022
5/5
"Beautiful home to stay in, check-in was easy, close to the pool, not far from the beach. Real-joy was quick to respond whenever we had any questions. I would definitely recommend the home for anyone looking for an enjoyable place for vacation"
Stayed June 2022
5/5
"House was very clean and comfortable and close to the beach. Received quick response from host to questions/issues."
Stayed May 2022
5/5
"We enjoyed our stay. The neighborhood is nice. The pool area was a plus for the kids."
Stayed May 2022
5/5
"It is a beautiful house and I would definitely book again!"
Stayed March 2022
5/5
"Highly recommend! We loved our stay! We can’t wait to come back!"
Stayed October 2021
5/5
"We had a wonderful time - beautiful home, loved the location! Would definitely return!"
Stayed September 2021
5/5
"We loved staying at this home. Beautiful home and location. And all the extra amenities were awesome. Thanks"
Stayed September 2021
5/5
"We love it"
Stayed August 2021
5/5
"Beautiful place, super clean, had a little inconvenience with the AC but they fixed it right away."
Stayed August 2021
5/5
"A little bit of a trip to the beach but I rented a golf cart that was very useful. Lagoon pool was nice for the kids after a day at the beach. The home was well stocked and very clean."
Stayed May 2021
5/5
"Great stay! - Overall, it was a great stay, tons of parking, says 2 cars, but we were able to fit 3 cars and a 6 person golf cart in the driveway with ease. Community Hot tub was private away from pool and only one extra large fire pit, so could get crowded (we had one issue bc group of bachelorette party hanging out) bbq pits were out of order (not sure if it was Covid related), next day it was empty...Property manager was quick to respond, although didn’t know much on specific parking info, was just general info. Close to everything on a bike or golf cart, very clean, smelled clean, and was in great condition, tons of light, felt cozy, relaxing and perfect for our 3 couples trip."
Stayed May 2021
5/5
"This house is very beautiful and it’s close to the beach and other activities. We definitely will be coming back soon to enjoy some more family time by the beach.Thank you for everything!!!"
Stayed April 2021
5/5
"Very Beautiful place, Very Clean! Great pool area! Well Done! - There are no comments available for this review"
Stayed April 2021
5/5
"The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed for cooking and making snacks. We loved how clean everything was and the quiet location. This place is a must stay! Our best vacation yet!"
