Surfin' Turtle | Real Joy

Description

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Home!

* 1 mile to Beach Highlands Neighborhood Beach Access

* FOUR included adult bikes

* Hardwood floors, 14’ Ceilings, Granite Countertops, & Stainless-Steel Appliances

* Infinity edge Pool (seasonally heated) overlooking Gulf and Tops’l State Park

* Gated Neighborhood w/Tennis courts & nature trails

* Large Screened-in Porch w/ Grill

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

* Close to local fav, Stinkey’s Fish Camp and Grand Blvd shopping

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

*Please note: As part of ongoing neighborhood improvements, there is currently construction nearby. Despite the hustle and bustle outside, your comfort remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to hosting you!*

*Vehicles including pickup trucks with raised camper tops or other raised enclosures or commercial vehicles (including all vehicles with commercial lettering or logos), boats, trailers, large trucks, campers, jet skis, motorcycles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), or similar vehicles are NOT PERMITTED in the Cypress Dunes community.*

*Wristbands need to be worn at the Pool, Tennis Courts, & Clubhouse, and Guests will be charged $100 for each lost Wristband.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs January 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!

Surfin’ Turtle is located along Florida's Scenic Highway 30A where you will find something for everyone. Use the 4 adult bikes to take a leisurely ride to the Dune Allen Beach Access point 1.6 miles away! There are no hassles while you are here, just relax. Avoid the crowds, park in your driveway, and walk up the steps to your front door. With a king bed in the master bedroom, a queen bed in the first guest room, and twin beds in the 3rd guest room, this beautiful home sleeps 6 comfortably. This home boasts an open-concept living space, hardwood floors, 14ft ceilings, granite countertops, a washer/ dryer for your convenience, and fantastic neighborhood amenities!

Along the west of 30A, just east of Miramar Beach, you’ll find the luxury gated community that is Cypress Dunes. Here begins the 18-mile bike path that stretches to Rosemary Beach. You will love neighborhood amenities here that include gulf views from the infinity-edged swimming pool (seasonally heated for spring and fall school breaks and the holidays), outdoor fireplace, large hot tub, fitness center, and a second-level sundeck overlooking the Gulf & Coastal Dunes Lake. Stroll along the wooden boardwalk and nature trails, have a picnic on the expansive recreational lawn area, or get your game on at the tennis courts. For luxury and convenience, Cypress Dunes truly has something for everyone!

Bed Setup:

Master bedroom: King Bed

Guest room #1: Queen Bed

Guest room #2: 2 twin beds (Sleeps 2)

AREA ATTRACTIONS:

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 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

Guest Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen

Guest Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

2 Twin

Master Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Amenities 28

Community Facilities

Gym/Fitness Room

Entertainment

Television

Facility Amenites

Community Pool

Featured Amenities

Snowbird Friendly

Inside Amenities

Air Conditioning
Bathroom Essentials
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Ceiling Fan
Central Air Conditioning
Dryer
Free Wifi
Heating
Hot Water
Iron & Ironing Board
Laptop Friendly Work Space
Linens Provided
Living Room
Shampoo
Shower
Smoke Detector
Washer

Must Haves

Hot Tub
Pool

Outside Amenities

Free Parking
Outdoor Furniture
Patio/Deck

Pool and Spa

Outdoor Pool

View and Location

Walk to Beach

Location

Reviews 5 (34)

This is a fabulous little beach house in a gorgeous gated community. It's a quiet community somewhat far from the hustle and bustle of Seaside, which is exactly what we wanted. Beautiful infinity pool with a view of the ocean and a beautiful workout space and tennis courts. The house is basic, but lovely. We especially enjoyed the beautiful screened in porch. We'd rent this again in a heartbeat! Thank you for a lovely stay!
- Posted: 6/20/2020

Nice place in a lovely area that straddles the fence between a resort and neighborhood feel. We were able to ride bikes to a couple meals and the beach and enjoyed the pool and other amenities.
- Posted: 3/15/2025

Nick, thank you for your 5-star review! We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the lovely area and the mix of resort and neighborhood feel. It's great that you were able to bike to meals and the beach, as well as enjoy the pool and amenities. We hope to welcome you back to RealJoy for another fantastic stay!
Real Joy staff

Great house!
- Posted: 9/21/2024

William, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

The house was very nice, the beds comfortable, the community pool beautiful, great gym facilities and close to the beach.
- Posted: 4/11/2024

Judy, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the comforts and amenities of the house, and it's great that the location served you well. We hope to see you again in the future for another wonderful stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

We had a great stay with no issues! We would love to come back soon!
- Posted: 3/30/2024

We had a great stay, truly one of the best spots on 30A. The heated pool with ocean view was amazing!
- Posted: 3/30/2024

Bret, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and loved the heated pool with its ocean view! We look forward to welcoming you back to one of the best spots on 30A soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great place to stay! Quiet and peaceful neighborhood with nice amenities. Close to beach and to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park so our family enjoyed the beautiful outdoors. Also close to the 98 Highway so short distance to purchase anything you might need.
- Posted: 3/14/2024

E, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so happy to hear you found this place great, enjoying the quiet and peaceful neighborhood along with the nice amenities. It sounds like the proximity to the beach, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, and convenient access to shops via Highway 98 made your family's stay even more enjoyable. We look forward to having you back for another beautiful outdoor adventure. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great Property, Great Location

My hubby and I had an awesome trip. Our kids backed out on us last minute and we had the 3BR place to ourselves and it was so fun. The home was comfortable, the beach was AMAZING and is just a 3 minute drive down the road. The home is in a VERY nice neighborhood with an awesome pool and workout area. My hubby needs high speed internet and theirs was great for his work!! We also enjoyed using the bikes that were provided. We had a couple of glitches but they were dealt with and we felt heard on all of it. Here are the small issues: 1. The previous tenants had filled the trash to the brim and the subdivision did not pick it up even though it was on the street. However, the management company came and got it promptly!! 2. The AC controller went off for a bit and the management company was about to bring us a fan until it could be investigated, but thankfully it came back on. 3. The TV connection does not work well on the channels, but we played card games instead. More quality human time anyway!! 4. The master shower had a good bit of mold in it. Their home cleaners charge $350 to clean the property and should really have removed it for the price. SHAME ON THEM!! But the management company is taking care of that as well. ALl in all we had a GREAT time and would stay here again. Realjoy was awesome to work with. : )
- Posted: 6/3/2023

The location and rental was great. The AC went out before we got their and RealJoy communicated very well. All in all, we had to get a new place since the AC wouldn’t be fixed.
- Posted: 5/21/2023

Jordan, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We're sorry about the AC and hope the new property met your expectations. It has been fixed now and we hope you will choose us next time you visit our area. We appreciate your acknowledgment that we handled the situation well. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Very nice house in a beautiful neighborhood! The pool was so nice, quiet and inviting!
- Posted: 5/13/2023

Kayci, Thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed being in this quiet neighborhood. We're glad you liked the pool. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Nice setting with beautiful pool. Close drive to beach or a bike ride. Comfortable and clean and fabulous shaded screened front porch.
- Posted: 4/24/2023

Real joy went the extra mile. We brought motorcycles down to ride the area and there was some parking issues in the beginning. Real joy straightened things out immediately and went above and beyond to make sure we had an excellent vacation. We’d definitely use them again.
- Posted: 2/25/2023

Riley, Thank you for letting us know that you had an excellent vacation. We are glad we were able to straighten out the parking issues with your motorcycles and appreciate the nod to our wonderful staff. We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Beautiful home in a beautiful location with excellent amenities!
- Posted: 9/30/2022

Wonderful Dune Allen Beach cottage! We loved our stay at this property. The location was perfect for us and the home was just as advertised. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was adequately stocked with pots and utensils, and the front porch was a dream. The pool area in the neighborhood is to die for. We would definitely stay again!
- Posted: 9/11/2022

Elizabeth, Thank you for letting us know that you loved your stay at Surfin' Turtle. We're so glad that the location was perfect for you and that you were comfortable. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Awesome Vacation Home

The Whole process could not have been easier and the home/neighborhood was beautiful, clean, and well maintained. The only negative is that there is not direct beach access and parking is limited. If you get up early enough you will not have a problem. We would come back to this property for sure.
- Posted: 8/8/2022

Sean, Thank you for letting us know that the whole process couldn't have been easier. We're glad you enjoyed the neighborhood and some quality beach time. We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

We stayed here last year and everything was great so we decided to go back.
- Posted: 7/31/2022

Beautiful area

My husband and I extended our Florida stay and booked this property. The community was beautiful and very quiet and peaceful. The pool area was picturesque. The home was comfortable. The screened in porch was a nice bonus. The bed was very comfortable. I think the only thing I noticed and it was not a big deal was that there were some signs of wear to the property. It could use some freshening up but honestly who really cares? It was such a great place to stay! My husband even saw deer eating lily pads when he walked on the neighborhood boardwalk. It is right down the street from Topsail National park and the beach there is one of the prettiest I have ever seen! It was a great stay! Thank you!
- Posted: 6/6/2022

Lisa, Thank you for the 5 star review. We're so glad you were comfortable and that you enjoyed this quiet community. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great location from the beach, shopping, restaurants and large neighborhood pool
- Posted: 3/12/2022

We will be back!

Our stay was amazing! Everything was clean and the communication was so quick and easy. They even had a surprise for us because of our special vacation. Would definitely recommend
- Posted: 11/21/2021

Hi! We love that you enjoyed an amazing stay in this clean 3-bed, 2.5-bath house and communication was quick and easy. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Real Joy staff

Everything was great. Location, cleanliness, check was perfect. Will definitely look at staying here again for a future Florida trip.
- Posted: 9/5/2021

Tammy, we love that everything was great during your stay in the 3-bed, 2.5-bath Surfin’ Turtle. We are happy to know that you found this rental to be clean and well located, check-in was perfect, and you would definitely stay here again in the future. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff

Our family really enjoyed Santa Rosa and 30A beaches, the house was clean, comfortable and location convenient to local shopping, restaurants and beaches, definitely would recommend and already talking about another summer trip, the bike trails with Cypress trees, ponds and nature were so enjoyable, Cypress Dune infinity pool absolutely beautiful and peaceful.
- Posted: 8/7/2021

Clean and open house with plenty of room! Nice pools and family friendly with bikes to enjoy!
- Posted: 7/24/2021

Hi! We are happy to know that you found the 3-bed, 2.5-bath Surfin’ Turtle to be clean, spacious, and family friendly and enjoyed the nice pool and available bikes. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff

Wonderful family trip

Our first time to this area. Accommodations were excellent. We loved the feeling of a true beach house. Perfect size for our family of six. Bikes available for use. Loved sitting on the porch. Excellent location to beach and main hwy. Pool area very nice as well. Very nice neighborhood and loved the bridges over the water areas.
- Posted: 6/20/2021

Surfin Turtle Beach Trip

I loved the open design of the house. Bedrooms in the back were quiet for folks who did not want to stay up late nights. Yet others could enjoy themselves. The floors need some attention. They were generally filthy. Those of us who kick off our shoes noticed how black our feet got walking on the floors. It was like going barefoot in a Jiffy Mart! The chairs around the dining table need to be thrown out. The bottom cushions are gone. You sit in them and you sink 8 inches into a hole. Time to let these go and get something else. We did appreciate having a table that could fit everyone for every meal. Loved the location. Lots to do. Topsail State Park is a real treasure!! The property managers for the house were top notch, very professional and helpful. Thanks again.
- Posted: 5/30/2021

Mark, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience while staying in the well located Surfin' Turtle in Cypress Dunes. We are happy to know that the property managers were top notch, very professional and helpful, you loved the open design of this 3-bed, 2.5-bath house, and enjoyed the large table and the bedrooms in the back. Please accept our sincerest apology regarding the cleanliness of the floor. The cleaning crew is being replaced. We will forward your message regarding the dining room chairs to property managers so that they may review and assess this issue and speak with the owner about replacing the chairs. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff

This was an excellent location. A beautiful, peaceful neighborhood. The pool and hot tub were a hit. It affords excellent access to the beach, bike path, walking trails as well as easy access to both the whimsical 30-A corridor as well as the practical necessities along Hwy 98 such as groceries and The doughnut Hole. The house itself was stylish and clean. It was well appointed and we particularlly appreciated the screened in front porch and the clean functioning gas grill. The beds were also really comfortable. I would highly recommend this property to others and would seek it out in the future for our family.
- Posted: 3/25/2021

Cypress Dunes

We enjoyed our stay. We couldn’t get the television in the second bedroom to work. Overall, very pleased w/ the property and the location.
- Posted: 3/24/2021

Julia, we are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay at Surfin’ Turtle, being very pleased with this 3-bed, 2.5-bath rental house in the Gulf Place community on 30A and its location. We strive to resolve any issues or answer any questions that are brought to our attention in a timely manner. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by not being able to operate the television in the second bedroom. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff

Great Getaway

We loved the house and neighborhood! It was quiet and safe and very kid friendly! Will rent again!
- Posted: 3/16/2021

Mary Katherine, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience at Surfin’ Turtle. We are happy to know that you loved this house and neighborhood, finding them to be quiet, safe, and very kid friendly. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Real Joy staff

Nice home and location!

Everything was clean and comfortable. Would have been nice for the ice maker in the fridge to be hooked up. No ice.
- Posted: 1/17/2021

Jill, we are glad to know that you enjoyed staying in this nice, ideally located home, finding everything to be clean and comfortable. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the ice maker not being hooked up. We would have gladly delivered some ice to you. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff

nice area

only complaint is that there was not a hairdryer
- Posted: 11/24/2020

We are happy to know that you enjoyed your vacation rental experience at Surfin’ Turtle. We will forward your message to property managers about the need for a hairdryer. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff

Wonderful for families!

We had a great time staying at the Surfing Turtle property. The house was beautiful, the neighborhood nice and quiet, and the pool is the best around!
- Posted: 11/12/2020

We are happy to know that your family had a great time staying at the beautiful Surfin’ Turtle, especially because of the nice and quiet neighborhood and the pool. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff

Nice area - bikes were a huge plus. Easy access to beach and pool was beautiful
- Posted: 10/5/2020

Hi Kelly! Thanks for your review! We are glad you enjoyed the bikes and easy beach access. We hope you will come back to visit! Thanks again for your feedback and thank you for choosing Real Joy!
Real Joy staff

A lovely small cottage in a wonderful area.

Great area to stay in. Lots of wildlife and beautiful scenery to enjoy. Pool was wonderful and we enjoyed biking everywhere.
- Posted: 9/29/2020

Maggie, thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed the area of your rental and the natural scenery during your stay. We appreciate you choosing a Real Joy property.
Real Joy staff

Enjoyed our stay. We had beautiful weather and the house was very quiet and peaceful. Nice getaway.
- Posted: 9/13/2020

Hidden Gem

Great vacation rental. Cozy yet spacious in a wonderful neighborhood. Great amenities as well.
- Posted: 9/6/2020

Durel, thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed your vacation rental and its available amenities. We appreciate you choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff

This is a fabulous little beach house in a gorgeous gated community. It's a quiet community somewhat far from the hustle and bustle of Seaside, which is exactly what we wanted. Beautiful infinity pool with a view of the ocean and a beautiful workout space and tennis courts. The house is basic, but lovely. We especially enjoyed the beautiful screened in porch. We'd rent this again in a heartbeat! Thank you for a lovely stay!
- Posted: 6/20/2020

Nice place in a lovely area that straddles the fence between a resort and neighborhood feel. We were able to ride bikes to a couple meals and the beach and enjoyed the pool and other amenities.
- Posted: 3/15/2025

Nick, thank you for your 5-star review! We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the lovely area and the mix of resort and neighborhood feel. It's great that you were able to bike to meals and the beach, as well as enjoy the pool and amenities. We hope to welcome you back to RealJoy for another fantastic stay!
Real Joy staff

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