About this rental
Please check out our link at VRBO - Vrbodotcom/7264636ha - and check out more than three dozen FIVE STAR reviews. Minimum stay mid-May through Mid-August is 5 days... From mid-August through mid-May, minimum stay 4 days with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas which is one week....
Largest private pool on 30A - 14,000 gallons of saltwater bliss! Nivel Del Mar - Spanish for 'Sea Level' - invites 14 guests to experience a vacation in paradise; just one minute from the Emerald Gulf Coast and white sand beaches of Santa Rosa Beach! This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom vacation rental welcomes pets. Popular area restaurants include Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar & Stinky's Fish Camp - just 5 minutes away. The must-see beach communities of Watercolor, Seaside & Rosemary Beach are s short drive away.
-- THE PROPERTY --
** For the protection of our guests, please note that this house is security protected with outdoor security cameras located at the Southwest & Northeast corners of the house, and in the garage. They do not face any interior living spaces **
Master Bedroom: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: King Bed | Bedroom 5: Full-over-Full Bunk Bed | Downstairs Den: Queen Sleeper Sofa.
Offering beautiful surroundings and lush, tropical landscaping, 'Nivel Del Mar' sets the perfect environment for your next retreat to the Florida Gulf Coast. Stylish decor and furnishings highlighted by pops of beachy hues welcome you inside this lovely cottage home.
During downtime, unwind on the plush sofas of the main-floor living space and tune into family favorites with the 55" Samsung QLED TV. You can also head downstairs to the additional den space, pour a refreshing beverage at the well-equipped wet bar, and host a movie night around the room's 55" Samsung QLED TV. You'll love the convenience of having an additional refrigerator in the garage with its separate icemaker.
Head into the fully equipped kitchen - accented by gulf-water green cabinetry - and whip up a gourmet meal using top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances including a natural gas range and stove. Share tasty refreshments at the extended bar counter while the chef cooks then set the modern, farmhouse-style table underneath a wine bottle chandelier to enjoy your family feast!
Opt instead to cook outside on a Weber stainless gas grill on the elevated, 15' x 30' deck, overlooking the beautiful saltwater swimming pool, and brick patio with its own charcoal grill. After your afternoon barbecue settles, head down for a swim in the 16' x 30' saltwater pool filled with 14,000 gallons of pure bliss. At night, keep the group entertained in this fenced patio space hosting plenty of seating,
Perfect for a large family or group getaway to a tropical paradise, this home offers 5 comfortable bedrooms including a master suite with a king bed, 2 additional kings, a queen bed, full-sized bunk bed, and a queen sleeper sofa. Imagine waking up in this one-of-a-kind destination, sitting on the front screened in porch with your coffee, swaying in the rocking chair, and listening to the graceful sounds of birds chirping and the wind through the palm trees!
-- THE LOCATION --
Relax throughout your stay at this exceptional beach cottage and make your vacation memorable by exploring all the best of Santa Rosa Beach, with a little something for everyone. 'Nivel Del Mar' is ready to provide the getaway of your dreams!
Enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, perfect for long days in the sand no more than a mile away! You'll find public beaches within a half-mile to a mile of the property, including Blue Mountain Beach, Ed Walline Beach, and Gulfview Heights - where you'll find the dune Draper Lake. The coastal dune lakes, so rare they only occur in a handful of locations around the world, offer a world-class paddling experience.
Explore endless bike paths through nature preserves and along the iconic Hwy 30-A, and to all the dining and shopping hot spots. With the right permitting, this is one of the few locations where you can host beach bonfires, an experience you'll reminisce over for years to come!
-- ADDITIONAL DETAILS --
Key Residence Features:
- Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and an extended bar counter, 2 separate den living areas, a wet bar, two Samsung 55" QLED TV's, 8 total flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, in-home laundry machines, a spacious elevated 15' x 30' deck with a gas grill, huge paver brick pool deck space with a total of 8 chaise lounge chairs, heated 14,000-gallon saltwater pool, driveway parking, and more...
- Picturesque Santa Rosa beach location with lush tropical surroundings - Head less than a mile to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, explore local shopping and dining options and visit all the sites by utilizing 15 miles of bike paths along Highway 30A
- Nearest Commercial Airports: Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport - 6300 W Bay Pkwy, Panama City, FL 32409 (~36.5 miles away) or Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), 1701 State Road 85 North, Eglin AFB, FL (~ 31 miles)
-- SPECIAL NOTE --
Hauling a U-Haul or a small utility trailer to the beach with your belongings? You are gladly welcome to park your trailer in our two car garage or on the Blue Gulf Drive right of way either by our swimming pool fence or by the shrubs at the end of our driveway.
-- POLICIES --
Policies:
- No smoking
- Pet friendly with $225 per stay fee (3 pets max)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Please note that this house is security protected with outdoor cameras. They do not face any interior living spaces
- Under no circumstances is the maximum sleeping occupancy of 14 guests to be exceeded
- The pool can be heated for a $35 per day fee
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Parking in front yard is prohibited
Area Information
The Ultimate Guide to Florida's Hwy 30A.... Whether you know it as 30A, South Walton, SoWal, or you’ve never heard of it at all, this strip of Florida Gulf Coast is about to be your favorite new vacation destination.
If your checklist for a perfect beach vacation includes things like “friendly people,” “clean beaches,” and “small-town feel,” take a look at the Gulf-front beach communities of South Walton, Florida, in an area affectionately known as 30A for those in the know.
You may recognize 30A from the signature blue, white, and yellow stickers stuck on cars across the country, but now you know where the name comes from: East County Highway 30A, also known as Scenic Highway 30A, which stretches down the Florida Panhandle’s Gulf Coast from Grayton Beach to Rosemary Beach, passing through several charming beach communities along the way. This stretch of road on the southern coast of Walton County, between Destin and Panama City Beach, will lead you to your next great beach escape.
The scenery along this stretch of South Walton road is enough to make you want to pull over and take a second look, but its collection of communities will make you want to stay the night (or even the week).
Check out each of them below, or click on to see where to eat, what to do, where to shop, and where to stay on 30A:
Grayton Beach
WaterColor
Santa Rosa Beach
Blue Mountain Beach
Seaside
Seagrove
Alys Beach
Rosemary Beach
From Grayton Beach to Rosemary Beach, their charming accommodations, local food options, diverse shopping, family-friendly activities, and incomparable water views will captivate you.
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Rates
| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 02 - Mar 31 2023 | $665 | 4 nights | |||
Apr 01 - Apr 21 2023 | $450 | 4 nights | |||
Apr 22 - May 12 2023 | $475 | 4 nights | |||
May 13 - May 26 2023 | $525 | 5 nights | |||
May 27 - Jun 02 2023 | $975 | 5 nights |
Fees:
Pet Fee (Max 3 pets): $245
Cleaning: $475
Daily Pool Heat Fee: $60
Tax Rate: 13.50%
Notes:
50% deposit at time or reservation required to secure booking with balance due 60 days prior to check in. Check Out time is 9am. Check In time is 4pm however we usually get all our guests checked in between 1 and 2pm
Availability
Last updated March 25, 2023
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Hosted by Ted Melcher
Member since 2019
Year Purchased: 2002
About the owner: Our story is similar to many others who vacation to the white sand beaches of the Emerald Coast and end up buying property. We purchased our first property in Tops'l in the early 1990's and one day in 1994 we decided to take a drive down 30A well before the area was discovered. We purchased a home in the old Gulf Place subdivision that we rented and managed ourselves. In 2002 when our youngest daughter graduated from college, we decided to pull up roots from the Nashville area and move to Santa Rosa Beach.
We found a lot one mile east of Gulf Place and custom built what is today Nivel Del Mar. After being "locals" for 15 years, we decided to move back to the Nashville are so we could be closer to our three daughters and five grandchildren. In 2017 we started sharing our home with vacationers across the nation.
Why this property? Nivel Del Mar is not your typical short term vacation rental as it was our permanent residence for 15 years. Even though our permanent residence is now in the Nashville area, we still spend three to four months each year at the beach. We close it down for rentals in January and February when we typically get construction and update projects completed. Over the last few years project updates in January and February include demolition of our 15' x 30' deck and stairs to our swimming . Pressure treated lumber was replaced with Trex which gives the feel of a brand new outdoor area.
The interior of our home has been completely repainted. Our upstairs exotic Australian Cypress floors were refinished. Our kitchen cabinets were professionally repainted. Our front porch was screened in. Our garage floor was professionally epoxyed. A hot tub was added. Electronic equipment is constantly updated. In other words, we want only the best for all our guests.
The subdivision where our home is located is a hidden gem. It's almost like living in the country yet you are steps away from the most beautiful beaches in the world. The lots in our subdivision are 2-3x's the size of your typical lot where homes are stacked close together. More importantly our home is one of only two rental homes so you won't find over crowded conditions experienced in many subdivisions where 75% of the homes are rentals.
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Reviews
Sam S.Christmas Getaway
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with our family. It was absolutely perfect for a Christmas getaway. Your home was the perfect sanctuary and the hot tub was a wonderful treat! We instantly felt welcome and comfortable, from the gift box, to the Christmas decorations to Ted's recommendations of activities and restaurants. Ted was a fantastic host both before and during our stay. We cannot wait to come back! A 5 star rating for sure.. BTW our favs from your recommendations were Shunk Gulley for dinner, the Growler Garage for beer and Pazzo Italiano. Also, Goatfeathers had a great happy hour.
Stayed: December 2022 Submitted: January 17, 2023
Caity M.Great Stay!
We had a great stay at Ted’s home. Everything is perfect. The home was perfectly clean and had everything you could possibly need. The fenced in pool area was wonderful for our two dogs. The beds felt like we were staying in a luxury resort or hotel. We will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed: January 2023 Submitted: January 15, 2023
Julie M.Best Rental Experience Yet!
Right from the get-go this house seemed to be meant to be for our family. Ted (the owner) was extremely kind, flexible, informative and helpful. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out. The pool and hot tub were perfect and the fact the beach was literally right down the road made everything so convenient. A family member was able to bring her dogs, and it's very clear that dogs are welcome here, from the pictures on the walls to the little sayings on the plaques. The way the house was decorated just added to the beachy, island, homey vibe. Absolutely beautiful!!Fun fact and back to the 'meant to be' part, one of the bedrooms had these beautiful paintings that looked really familiar. After looking at them closer, we realized they are of Bermuda. All of our group either lived in Bermuda or had been there multiple times to visit. So random but totally perfect!We will most definitely be back. This has by far been the best rental we have had!
Stayed: August 2022 Submitted: September 04, 2022
Sara S.Wonderful vacation all around!
This home was perfect for our family of 14! Kids ranging from 6 years to 14 years old and 6 adults. We had plenty of room and all the necessities plus some. The location was the perfect distance between the ocean and downtown. The owner is very polite and attentive to anything needed. Great home, highly recommend!
Stayed: July 2022 Submitted: July 18, 2022
Cayse O.Best Pool We’ve Ever Had!!
We really enjoyed our stay. The house accommodated three families perfectly. We had adults on the top floor and kids on the bottom.Pros: -Hands down best pool we have ever had. The hot tub was great for the cool / rainy evenings. -The owner was so easy to work with and very helpful. -The house was spotless and had everything we needed and more. -The layout was nice. Two living areas was great for kids -We stay at 30A every year and this was a great location to restaurants, stores and beaches. If you want less busy beaches be sure to turn right out of the neighborhood and get past condos. -The owner was gracious and let us use their chairs and beach toys.Cons (For a family with little kids): -We had to drive to the beach. Too far to walk with kids and all the stuff we had. If it were a small family or no little kids, the bikes are wonderful and would be an easy ride! -A Spiral staircase is the only stairs in the home. Wasn’t that big of a deal since there are stairs to the front porch and the deck. But you can also only access the deck from the bedrooms so that was a little interesting, but again not a big deal!Would we stay here again? Absolutely, if we didn’t have little kids and so much stuff. I just wish the access to the beach was slightly more accessible for OUR big crew with a baby and toddlers. I could see it being no big deal for others!
Stayed: July 2021 Submitted: July 16, 2022
Janet T.We Felt at Home
From the moment we walked in, we felt at home in your beautiful house. We had everything we needed at our disposal. There was ample room for our two families - 6 adults and 6 kids ages 5 - 19. The pool was the big hit with everyone. We ate dinner one night at Goatfeathers and it was great. Thank you so much for opening your home to us. We would definitely love to come back. God Bless You! - The Nieves / Clark families
Stayed: August 2021 Submitted: August 27, 2021
Timothy R.Our Week Was Phenomenal!
Our week long stay was phenomenal! We had three families - 4 adults and 8 children. We all had plenty of space. The kids absolutely had a blast in the pool. The house is in a beautiful setting and was more than what we expected. The water here on the beaches is gorgeous compared to Gulf Shores and Dauphin Island. We plan to come back again with the children to enjoy this all. Thank you so much Ted! - The Ramer Bunch, Versailles, MO
Stayed: August 2021 Submitted: August 27, 2021
Corrine T.#1 Vacation House
My 5 grown children, husband and I spent the week at Nivel Del Mar. After visiting the areas of Seaside, Watercolor, Rosemary and Destin for many years, we all agree this is our favorite house and location. We enjoyed the fabulous pool, porches and quite neighborhood. The beds are all very comfortable and kitchen well stocked for our needs. The house was very clean when we arrived. We girls enjoyed all the art, pictures, do dads (birds on shelf, butterflies, lighted pictures over stairwell. The TV's were awsome. Yes this is our #1 vacation house. We will be back! Thank you Ted!
Stayed: June 2021 Submitted: August 26, 2021
Donna W.Family Tradition
We began this family tradition of vacationing to Florida for a relaxing, peaceful, getaway years ago and to say we were pleased would be an understatement. The kids loved the pool, the location is amazing, and the house is outstanding. We were so happy to have been able to continue this tradition in your home!
Stayed: May 2021 Submitted: August 26, 2021
Kim T.Thanks So Much
Thanks so much for a lovely week. The pool and beach were amazing. We had a great time and look forward to coming back. Thank you for your restaurant suggestions - they were spot on - The Vant]hose's and Calamitas
Stayed: April 2021 Submitted: August 26, 2021
Mary H.Best Family Gahering Ever
Words cannot describe our stay at the Nivel Del Mar! The house had everything we needed to cook our meals, including outside grilling! We were very close to public beach access but the pool was truly wonderful for cooling off at the end of the day and playing water volleyball with our family! But the best part of all was Ted, our host, who was fantastic! He was always available if we had a question or needed something for our stay. Nivel Del Mar is the best!
Stayed: July 2021 Submitted: August 03, 2021
Tammi C.Outstanding!
I can’t express to you how wonderful this home is. In additional to the home, the owner, Ted, was so wonderful to work with. We’ve stayed at many beach rentals (mostly condos) and decided this year we would try something different. We’ve never been to Santa Rosa or rented an actual house and were a little nervous about both. As soon as we pulled up the this home, we knew it was something special. Everything was as it appears in the photos but better. There are so many personal touches that make it feel like a home and made it very convenient (2 refrigerators, a separate ice maker for those coolers, plenty of pool toys, bikes…….the list goes on and on). The location is perfect and we were minutes from everything. In addition to that, Ted offered a complete list of food recommendations, public beach accesses and parks and even had links and directions. We referred to this list the whole week and were never disappointed. He added such a personal touch and truly cares about making our stay very special. We will definitely come back - there’s satisfactory and then there’s outstanding - this place was beyond outstanding!!
Stayed: July 2021 Submitted: July 28, 2021
Jeff and Vicky S.2020 Vacation
We decided on this home for our 2020 Family vacation because it would accommodate our large family, it did not disappoint. Also being pet friendly was important. Everyone was comfortable, plenty of room to move around. The pool was awesome. With such a large group , cooking at home was very imporant, the kitchen is well equipped to handle that. Our favorite feature is the large screened porch which was a great place to have morning coffee. The beds are comfortable, plenty of baths and plenty of hot water. Very comfortable furnishings. Ted, the owner, gave very good instructions to the use of the home and visiting the area. Although we had a few issues with the booking , we were able to resolve those with Ted.
Stayed: June 2020 Submitted: June 21, 2020
Debbie C.Home Away from Home.
I have rented vacation homes throughout the US for many years, yet previously, I have not found a place that truly feels like home. Nivel Del Mar is in a quiet and lovely neighborhood a block from Hwy 30A; an easy walk to the beach; and close to shops and restaurants. The home is on a large lot with a beautiful lawn and gardens. The pool is amazing. And there is also a hot tub, all surrounded by a tropical paradise of palm trees and flowers.The home is comfortable with furnishings one would chose for their own home.I arrived to find a basket of treats; a selection of waters and juices; plenty of towels; comfortable beds; great TVs and the entire home is very well decorated.I stayed for three months and could not have been happier. Nivel Del Mar truly feels like you are at your very own beach home!
Stayed: February 2020 Submitted: June 08, 2020
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