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

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Beach view
Beach view deck
"Idle Hours"
Boardwalk to beach
Tiki patio
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
  • Popular LocationSanta Rosa Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationBeach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationTopsail Hill Preserve State Park17 min walk
  • AirportDestin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

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

- 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.

Property manager

Dune Allen Realty

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view
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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

This vacation home is located in Dune Allen Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach, and is near theme parks and on the beach. Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Santa Rosa Beach. Sirens at the Beach and Sundog Books are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Beach - 2 min walk
  • Beach - 3 min walk
  • Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club - 16 min walk
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - 17 min walk
  • 30A Bike Trail - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - 9 min drive
  • The Donut Hole - 6 min drive
  • Stinky's Fish Camp - 6 min walk
  • The Perfect Pig - 3 min drive
  • Mimmo's Ristorante Italiano - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This will be our go-to place
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nashville
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandra m., Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the views
Wonderful stay Great location, we loved our time there One improvement would be new mattress in master bedroom, The beach is beautiful!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Helene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter break on the beach
Loved the proximity of the State Park where we could walk from the property. Loved the view from the house and the deck. quiet area with only one or 2 levels houses (not crowded at all) Kids were free to go to the beach and use our kayak anytime that we just left at the bottom of the stairs. Loved it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dune Allen Realty

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