Summary:
Commanders Palace | Beach View Mansion | Heated Pool & Cabana | 2 Kitchens

Commanders Palace, Home Features:
• 10 Bedroom, 8 Bath - Available for up to 37 Guests!
• Unparalleled Panoramic Gulf Views
• Private Heated Pool & Large Grilling Area
• Additional Private Carriage House
• Free WiFi, Golf Cart Available Upon Request*

*Winter "Snowbird" rates available. Message for priority pricing.
*Available for events, fee applies.
*Pool Heated by request, fee applies.
*Pet Friendly, fee applies per pet.
*Golf Cart by request, fee applies

Please SEE: Other Things to Note

For Area Details, Please SEE: Where You'll Be (Located under the map!)

The Space:
Welcome To Commanders Palace!

This incredible 10 Bedroom Coastal Luxury Home is perched high on a one of a kind beach bluff and looks expansively over the sugar white sands and emerald waters of 30a. This home was designed with open air entertaining in mind! It is a wonderful place for a Family Reunion or Wedding celebration with enough private parking. You can also bring your boats, jet skis, bikes, trailers, doggies and more!

A brand new beach with parking, wheelchair ramp and restrooms is now available just a few steps at the end of the street! This home has a golf cart available upon request to make getting around 30a much more fun! Gulf Place is an easy mile down 30a and offers fantastic fresh seafood, bbq, nightlife, arts and entertainment or stay home and experience a panoramic gulf view sunset. No detail has been spared in this home to ensure you enjoy the finest in coastal living. Located a few doors down from world famous Stinky's Seafood Restaurant and the large Dune Allen public beach access that is ADA accessible, and has parking, restrooms, and lifeguards during peak season.

Also located less than 5 minutes away from Silver Sands Outlet Mall, Sandestin Resort with Baytowne Wharf or Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club where you'll find additional dining, art districts, and great shopping.

If the beach isn't your thing then relax and revitalize your senses in the private courtyard plaza and pool area. This can be heated during cooler months and measures 30x15 encased in an a grand courtyard area with a 5 burner natural gas grill and outdoor kitchen, custom built Cabana and plenty of luxury seating for everyone! You can even smell and feel the fresh and warm gulf breezes from here! There is plenty of room for the whole family to gather thanks to the designer outdoor seating, expanded decks, tables and dining areas in the courtyard plaza.

On the first floor of the home, you walk into one of 4 living rooms with flat screen tv and granite topped kitchenette. There is one of the 6 King Suites with Flat screen TV's and private bathroom. The 2nd Suite offers a custom built-in Queen over Queen Bunk bed arrangement with 2 Flat screen Tv's. A 3rd bedroom on this level offers a Queen size bed and another bunk with Twin over Queen. Outside in the hallway, there is a convenient full bathroom and full sized laundry area.

On the second floor, you'll enjoy unparalleled panoramic gulf views from the wraparound deck and screened-in porch. In the middle of all this is an incredible gourmet chefs kitchen featuring granite counter tops, all high end stainless steel appliances, including refrigerator with ice maker, wine cooler, microwave, 2 dishwashers, gas oven and a luxury gas range. There is seating for 6 at the bar for a quick bite or seat 14 around the grand dining table overlooking the waters. If you're in the mood to lie back and watch a movie, enjoy plenty of comfortable seating in the living area surrounding your 60" HD Tv! Off of the living area there is a another King Suite and a full bathroom. 

Walking up to the third floor you'll find another living area equipped with plenty of beach views and comfortable seating, another fully equipped granite kitchenette that opens up to another private balcony overlooking the Gulf! A few steps further and you enter another incredible King Suite with a private balcony overlooking the gulf, large HD TV and the perfect en-suite, complete with a standalone deep tub and a separate custom shower. There is also a second Gulf View King Suite with adjacent bathroom and private balcony. The third floor balconies are a perfect place for watching the sunset and enjoying the warm breezes coming in from the Gulf of Mexico.

The Carriage house is located on the other side of the pool and courtyard. Upstairs you will find the 4th living area complete with large HD TV and another full sized, fully equipped kitchen. There are two bedrooms, one with a King bed and another with a custom built triple stacked twin XL bunk bed. Both bedrooms offer TV's and they share an oversized bathroom in the hallway along with the 2nd Laundry Room and a private wraparound deck to take in the incredible views! Below are another King Suite with bathroom and a custom Queen bunk room with bathroom.

HOME LAYOUT: Sleeps 39

First floor: Sleeps 15
King Suite with en-suite bathroom (sleeps 2)
Queen Suite with Queen bed and Queen over Twin Bunk bed (sleeps 5)
Custom Built-in Bunk Bedroom with 2x Queen over Queen bunks (sleeps 8)
Full Detached Bathroom
Living Room #1
Kitchenette and Wet Bar
Laundry Room

Second floor: Sleeps 2
King Suite with detached bathroom (sleeps 2)
Gourmet Chefs Kitchen
Beach View Living Room #2
Beach View Dining Area
Beach View Porch with Dining Table and Seating
Wraparound Deck with multiple seating and tables to enjoy the beach views and breeze

Third floor: Sleeps 4
King Suite with en-suite bathroom and private beach view balcony (sleeps 2)
King Suite with detached bathroom and private beach view balcony (sleeps 2)
Living Room #3 with Custom Live Edge Table, seating, 50" Smart TV, Kitchenette and Wet Bar

Private Carriage House: Sleeps 18
King Suite with en-suite bathroom (sleeps 2)
Custom Built Bunk Room with 3x Queens and 3x Twin XL's with en-suite bathroom (sleeps 9)
King Suite with detached bathroom and private beach view balcony (sleeps 2)
Bunk Bedroom with 3x Twin XL's (sleeps 3)
Living Room #4
Wonderful wraparound beach view balcony
Full Kitchen
Full Size Washer & Dryer

Guest Access:
We offer convenient door codes for self-check-in. 850 Vacations by Portoro uses convenient keyless entry for self check-in, details provided 2 weeks (or less) prior to arrival by email and text message.

• Early check-ins or late check-outs: If the property happens to be ready earlier than the standard 4 pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, in most cases an early arrival option may be available when confirmed with the main office. Late check-outs must be confirmed with main office staff prior to the date of departure.

Rent in combination with Captains Quarters, Castaway Castle, Navigators Nest or Sun Kissed for larger families!

Available for Events (See Other Things to Note for fees/terms.)
- Weddings
- Reunions
- Corporate Functions
- Multiple Family Gatherings

The Neighborhood:
South Walton County's Santa Rosa Beach is located along Florida's Northwest Coast, just east of Destin. One of the oldest 30A coastal towns. You'll enjoy gorgeous state parks, delicious restaurants, and a thriving region for artists. Out of the water? Parks, museums, local galleries, and family-friendly adventures await! With fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling and sand castles, Santa Rosa Beach is the ultimate 30A beach vacation experience!

Things to See:
• Local Experiences:
• Local Restaurants & Shopping
- Restaurants: Bud and Alley's Waterfront Restaurant and Rooftop Bar, Hooked Sea to Table, Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant, Louis Louis, The Bay
- Shops: The District, Retail Therapy of Santa Rosa Beach, Uptown Grayton, Gulf Place Town Center, Seagrove Plaza & more!

Annual Festivals & Events:
• The Big Chill on 30a
• 30A Songwriters Festival
• Sandestin Gumbo Festival
• South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival
• WaterColor Film Festival
• Harvest Wine and Food Festival
• Fourth of July on 30A
• Gulf Coast Jam

We provide a full list of Things to Do & See and local Restaurants & Shops to experience for our guests including in a personalized Guest Manual in your check-in details provided prior to your stay!

S. Walton County (Miramar Beach, FL) Short-Term Rental Registration No. #

Getting Around:
You'll find that Santa Rosa Beach provides easy access to dining, shopping, and nightlife entertainment. Guests have access to several beaches in the region! Bikes/Cycling or taking public transportation are alternate options (Major corridors in close proximity to South Walton include: I-65, I-55, I-10, and US Hwy 331). While you may be traveling by your/rental vehicle, if you need additional transportation or nearest airport information, we have you covered!

Traveling to/around Destin, Florida:
• Taxi Cabs [i.e., Panhandle Transportation Group, Miramar Beach Shuttle, Marcowhale Limo Shuttle and Tax Service]
• Uber, Lyft
• Bike/Cycling [Rentals: Coastal Cruisers, Fun Pug Bike Rentals, Runaway Rentals, Sweet Escape Rentals]

Airports:
• Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) [35 miles north-northwest of downtown Destin]
• Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) [35 miles east of Destin]

Popular Landmarks:
• Grayton Beach State Park
• Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
• Shell Island
• Fort Walton Heritage Park and Cultural Center
• Deer Lake State Park
• Seaside Beach