Idle Hours - Pet Friendly! Gulf Front in Dune Allen Beach

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

$749 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights

Overview

Bed

Bath

Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Max Sleeps

3 nights

Min Stay

Description

- Gulf front
- Pet friendly
- Cozy beach cottage
- Near shops and restaurants
*7 night minimum (Saturday to Saturday)

Idle Hours is the quintessential gulf front getaway located in beautiful Dune Allen Beach. If walls could talk, I’m sure this classic, 1950’s old Florida beach cottage could write a novel . . .

This 2 bedroom, 1 bath super cozy home with an awesome Palapa Hut will make you smile the moment you arrive. Lovingly decorated and pet friendly, Idle Hours is perfect for a small family, a couple, or anyone who appreciates classic 1950’s Florida architecture, and with its own private boardwalk to the beach, you’ll feel as though you’re on your own private island.

After enjoying a long, luxurious day on the beach, and savoring one of our stunning sunsets, venture out to one of our locally owned restaurants for scrumptious, fresh seafood. When you return to your classic cottage on the beach, you might be reminded of “Gidge and her beloved Moondoggie. There’s even a DVD player, so why not pop a movie in

Idle Hours is a true nostalgic gem, and loved by all. Some things truly do get better with age.

There is a $200 non-refundable pet fee.

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Features

PETS

Pet Friendly
BEACH

On The Beach
SAFETY

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

2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
KITCHEN

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

Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
PARKING

Car Recommended Onsite Parking
INTERNET

Internet Access
OUTDOORS

Barbecue Grill Patio
BATHROOMS

1 Bathroom Shower Towels Provided
LANGS SPOKEN

English
THINGS TO DO

Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Kayaking Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby
ENTERTAINMENT

DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
CLIMATE CONTROL

Air Conditioning Heating
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Ocean
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

Smoke-free Property

Check-in : 04:00 PM Check-out : 10:00 AM

No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed

Max occupancy : 4

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Review

Lisa M.
Submitted Oct 13, 2025

Stayed Oct 4, 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was so cute and a short walk to the beach. We will book again!
Naisha S.
Submitted Jul 4, 2025

Stayed Jun 28, 2025

Location, location, location. You could not beat being on the beach. House was charming and clean. Internet connection was an issue (if that’s critical to you), but other than that 5 out of 5 stars!
Chad G.
Submitted May 18, 2025

Stayed May 12, 2025

2nd time back and will definitely rebook for next year!!! Great place, location was awesome, and nice to be able to bring our dog along!!!
lang T.
Submitted Apr 28, 2025

Stayed Apr 20, 2025

We absolutely love this place !!!
Judith Gahr
Submitted Apr 6, 2025

Stayed Mar 29, 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This beautiful old Florida style home provides an excellent relaxing vacation. I've stayed many times and will continue.
Chad G.
Submitted May 25, 2024

Stayed May 18, 2024

Great place to stay! Took our dog and he loved it! Clean! Comfortable! Right on the beach! We love 30A
Gail L.
Submitted May 7, 2024

Stayed May 4, 2024

Live on the bay in Santa Rosa beach. Wanted to enjoy a few days on the gulf
Scott A.
Submitted Nov 4, 2023

Stayed Oct 28, 2023

We’ve always wanted to stay in a house on the beach and we like to travel with our two small dogs. We usually stay in Sea Side but thought this house would be worth changing locations. We will never go back as this will be our future rental. Already booking for next year. Location was great and we could easily ride our bikes to restaurants. We could walk straight out to the beach so brief sits or fishing was easy. The porch was perfect and right on the beach so you felt like you could sit there all day. We had all our meals on the porch looking at the water. The covers cabana was great reprieve from the sun at times. The inside is not an updated, luxury place but it is nice and clean and everything is in good shape. The kitchen is very well stocked and everything is in great condition and better than any place we have stayed. The dogs sleep with us so the small main bed didn’t work but the two small beds were perfect. We didn’t like sleeping apart but good quality sleep was worth it. Best stay we have had in 20 yrs of going.
Submitted Mar 11, 2023

Stayed Mar 4, 2023

We love Idyl Hours, we’ve stayed there many times (like 12) over the years. It’s perfect to the beach, the outdoor space is great. However, the bed is so uncomfortable, we never rest well, the kitchen needs updating. Nothing has ever been updated, it would be nice if it were, just a little.
Heidi E.
Submitted Jun 19, 2022

Stayed Jun 11, 2022

This little cottage on the beach was perfect for us. We had a great time and the location was awesome! Looking forward to renting it again one day in the future.