A Santa Rosa Sound Waterfront home on 2 acres with a private beach and 200’ dock

Mary Esther, Florida
$917 avg/night
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 16

Max Sleeps

Soundside Retreat - A Southern, Coastal style home on 2 acres on Santa Rosa Sound.
This retreat property is approximately 10 minutes to Navarre Beach and located in a small private neighborhood of all waterfront secluded properties. At our location, it’s over a mile across Santa Rosa sound to Okaloosa Island so lots of water to have fun!

If you want to visit Destin or head over to Crab Island, you are less than 30 minutes away.

Boasting almost 5000 square feet on theSanta Rosa Sound/ Intercoastal Waterway, this home is perfect for a multi-family or large family vacation get together. The home has 5 oversized bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and an upper and lower living area. All bedrooms and living areas having a view of the water. The property sleeps up to 16 with lots of space to spread out. With a 50 X 100’ of white sand beach area, this is like your own private resort/getaway. You also have a basketball/pickle ball court on the property. The activities on the property and in the Navarre area will keep you and your family busy. When it’s time to wind down, watching the beautiful sunsets from the dock or relaxing on the large back deck will solidify the memories created at Soundside Retreat.

There are 3 King beds, 1 Queen bed, 4 full size bunk beds, 1 Daybed, with trundle and a pull out sofa. All rooms are oversized as you can see from the pictures.

There are two smart TV’s, one upstairs and one downstairs. Smart TV options are available such as Amazon, Hulu, DirectTV now, Vudu, YouTube TV, etc. There are card games and board games and options for indoor activities as well.

The outdoor deck is almost 2000 square feet with an outdoor dining room table and an outdoor couch and two chairs. All you need for some great family time is all on the property. There is a half court basketball court with a regulation 72” professional glass backboard. There are lines painted on the court for pickle ball and (*Update) we just replaced the pickleball set. Bring your own paddles and pickleballs (or pick up a set at the store) and enjoy a quick game before jumping into the sound for a swim.

There is also a 12’ crossfit rig on the beach with multiple stations for pull-ups and an ability to get in a solid workout if that’s your thing.

There is over 50’x100’ of white sand beach to do anything you can imagine. You can also play bocce ball or play cornhole with the supplied equipment.

If you like to fish, you can achieve a Santa Rosa Grand Slam by catching a redfish, speckled trout and flounder all in one day...just off the dock! I know because I’ve done it. There are a plethora of Ladyfish to catch during certain times of the year and in the late summer, huge schools of Jack Crevalle cruising by the dock. You’ll know when the Jack Crevalle are around when you see all the mullet and bait fish jumping out of the water running to the beach. However, it could as mean dolphins are chasing the fish in too! Often you will see dolphin swimming by the dock and chasing bait. If you’d like to fish and need equipment, I would recommend going to the local Wal-Mart which is set up for beach activities. You can buy a very good rod and reel set for under $40. I have seen some rod and reels sets as low as $15. Pick up a few lures and you are in business. Also if you want local fishing advice, go down the street to Half Hitch bait and tackle shop. They can tell you the tips and techniques on local fishing. They have live shrimp which always the best way to assure yourself plenty of action! You can also pick up a 6 or 8’ cast net for fairly cheap . Mullet run in big schools. If you know how to filet fish, there is nothing better than fried mullet and hush puppies, a local favorite! If you like crab, catch some blue crabs to boil or steam for dinner! There are crab traps also available for use.

If you want to go fishing in the sound or in the Gulf of Mexico with a local charter captain, please let us know when you book the property. We have multiple contacts and one that keeps his boat at Soundside Retreat dock.

There is plenty of parking for 5+ cars.



If you’re looking for a big dose of relax with no one around, some time to squeeze white sand between your toes, walk along the beach barely seeing a soul, watching pelicans dive in the water, enjoy on water sports such as paddle boarding, kayaking, kite surfing, etc then this is a great place to do it. Many guests rent a jetski from Navarre Watersports and enjoy riding around in calmer waters of Santa Rosa Sound. Try towing the kids on a tube! You can fish or swim from the private dock with an extendable ladders, sit on a float and hang out, maybe get a glimpse of dolphins chasing mullet, have a local charter captain take you fishing and pick you up and drop you off at the dock....if you want to try your hand catching fish right off the dock, catch a redfish, speckled trout, flounder, black drum, jack crevalle or some blue crabs for dinner... even better yet, throw a cast net on some mullet and have fried mullet and hush puppies.... mmm, a southern delicacy... this is the place to be.
With the property being nestled on 2 private acres, you’ll have plenty of room to spread out. Play hoops or pickle ball on the half court basketball court, throw the football or kick the soccer ball in the huge yard..in the backyard, Santa Rosa sound is a mile wide at our house so...
If this is your kind of vacation let us know a little more about yourself, your rental group and the reason for you visit! We look forward to hosting you at our amazing family retreat.

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 5040 Sq Ft (468 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: No Smoking In The House Whatsoever Smoke-free Property Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 16

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Jun 7, 2021

    Stayed May 28, 2021

    I was at this lovely waterfront home last weekend with my kids and grandkids. The kids loved all the things to do on the water from the kayak to the paddle board and the big blue floating mat. We had a wonderful time and Melissa and Doug were very helpful with things to do in the area. I would definitely recommend this home.

  • Sandy H.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    This was 100% the best vacation EVER! The house was just perfect for our large family of nine....rooms were spacious and very comfortable. Kitchen was stocked very well and met all our needs. The host was the best we have ever rented from. She was super responsive to our needs and very accomodating to anything we needed.

  • Sarah R.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    We loved our vacation here! The pictures hardly do it justice because its the feeling you have when you are there calm, welcomed, home! It's a perfect, relaxing get away! Thank you for allowing us to borrow your beautiful home!!

  • Hillary L.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    This house was fantastic! The owners were excellent to work with/rent from! Our family had an age range from 10 months old to 65 years old and there was literally something for everyone to do and enjoy! I don’t think I heard the words “I’m bored” once during our stay! We fished, swam, kayaked, played beach games and just relaxed. You really only need your clothes, the owners have anything else you could think of! The house it’s self, just wow, the amount of space and size of the rooms was amazing! But if you asked any one in our group what their favorite part was, it would unanimously be the back porch—we were out there sun up to sun down and then some! The views were breath taking. We saw dolphins and sting rays daily. It was a perfect vacation and the peacefulness we all needed!

  • Noah S.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Amazing home with spectacular view and location. Plenty of space to spread out. They have almost everything you need to have a perfect beach vacation. All you need is clothes! It was perfect for our family (8 adults, 1 baby). Host was very friendly and prompt to respond to any and all questions we had. Could not recommend more!

  • Nicole B.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Great stay! Front door lock was tricky but the owner was very responsive! Great home that was well-equipped, very comfortable, and communication was smooth.

  • Christina queen Q.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    This was a beautiful home with gorgeous views! We all loved our stay!

  • Tim P.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    this is a great family vacation spot. It has plenty of space short walk to the water, was able to enjoy family time and relax without all the crowd and haven to really keep an eye on the grandkids.In which they enjoyed jumping off the end of the dock especially when the tide was in.which made it deeper. We really are going to keep this place in are future plans. And the host are great every time i had a question all i did was text her she got back with me in great timeing. thanks again for a great place

  • Mitchel D.

    Submitted May 31, 2025

    Stayed May 25, 2025

    We loved our stay. We got to layout on our own beach. The pier was great for fishing. Only caught catfish though. Huge clean house and the owners answered us quickly when asked a question. Will be back.

  • Kevin T.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 18, 2024

    Wonderful house, excellent hosts, and great location. Will book again.

  • Zac E.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2023

    Stayed Dec 26, 2023

    We had four families staying here for Christmas 2023. It was absolutely wonderful. The place is even more beautiful in person! It was one of the most well stocked properties we have stayed at. And lots of extras-extra towels, extra beach towels, extra beach accessories, etc. The grill was brand new! Clean, comfortable. No one had any complaints, except for no ice in the refrigerator. Then we found the separate ice machine beside the dishwasher! Owners were attentive in their messages. All four of our families could not recommend it more! We had 7 kids with us: ages 8-13 and they thought this place was awesome! It easily slept our 4 families. Give this place consideration!! I almost want to keep it secret for ourselves…but enjoy! We loved it!

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