Gulf Light

Three minutes from the beach at South Walton, this coastal home is set up for a group that wants to really relax. The top-floor balcony catches sweeping Gulf views – the kind that make slow mornings with coffee feel worthwhile – while the private pool terrace below gives you somewhere to cool off without leaving the garden. Inside, the living and kitchen space is bright and generous, with a lift running between all three floors so nobody's hauling bags up the stairs. Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach are close by for when you're ready to explore beyond the sand.

Home truths:
* At full occupancy, you'll need to make use of the sofa bed in the living room and the daybed and pull-out trundle in the additional sleeping space.
* Bedroom two has two bunk beds and an additional pull-out single bed, sleeping up to five people in total. This room might work best for children.
* The private pool is unheated, so water temperature will depend on the season and recent weather.
* The wi-fi can be temperamental here. It might be worth bringing a personal hotspot device with you if you know you'll need to access the internet.
* Due to this home's location, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay.