10 Family-Friendly 30A Rentals for Your Next Beach Getaway

Family vacations are the stuff of legends, so it’s no wonder movies have been made and tales have been shared about them. Of course, to be fair, usually in terms of movies at least, it’s often a less-than-ideal set-up and not always something you would want to experience. 

Thankfully, in real life, core memories are often formed throughout a fun family getaway. To ensure that the memories you make with your family are positive and can be shared over and over through the years, becoming the stuff of family legend, consider these 10 family-friendly rental options in 30A: 

Beach Views, Private Pool, Recently Remodeled—Steps to the Beach! Anchors Away

Sleeps 16 | 7 Bedrooms | 7 Bathrooms | No Pets Allowed

The cleverly named Anchors Aweigh rental home has a private pool, beach access, and spectacular views of the Gulf. It is a mere 100 feet from the beach, and this spacious home can accommodate up to 16 guests, making it ideally suited for a big family or several generations. 

One of the neatest features of the home is the fourth-floor tower, which gives amazing views of Grayton Beach, complete with comfortable seating. Kids will love exploring this makeshift crow’s nest. 

Sleeps 18 | Luxe 30a Beach Home w/ Resort Pool & Outdoor Fireplace: Cypress Breeze

Sleeps 18 | 5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms | No Pets Allowed

Cypress Breeze is part of the Cypress Breeze Plantation, a gated community. The home has bright interiors and access to a large resort-style pool, a covered patio, and comes with AvantStay personalised hospitality experience. This home accommodates up to 18 and is less than a mile from the beach. 

It is part of the AvantStay properties, meaning it comes with a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay, offering options like fridge-stocking, transportation, massages, rentals and more. 

Beauty and the Beach by Avantstay | Rooftop w/ Gulf Views, Pool Access

Sleeps 10 | 4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | No Pets Allowed

Situated in the Grand Pointe community, which is part of Inlet Beach, is this lovely home, Beauty and the Beach. It accommodates up to 10 guests and spans four floors, complete with decks and amazing gulf views, including a rooftop lounge area. 

Guests can enjoy the community saltwater pool and the dock located right on Lake Powell, which is perfect for fishing, riding jet skis, canoes, kayaks, or paddle boards. It is also conveniently located right across Highway 98, with four different public beach access points a short distance away.  

7-Bed w/ Private Pool, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Walk to Beach | Tidal Wave by Avantstay

Sleeps 16 | 7 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | Pets Allowed

Tidal Wave accolades up to 16 and is the perfect escape in the Destin area. While the house itself is noteworthy enough, the covered patio, hot tub, pool, and firepit— surrounded by Adirondack chairs— create a truly memorable, private backyard oasis.

It is a short walk away from the beach and is near the best of Destin’s attractions, shops, and restaurants. AvantStay also provides a personalized hospitality experience for this property. 

Sleeps 18! Private Pool, Hot Tub, Near Beach | Miramar Dream House by Avantstay

Sleeps 18 | 7 Bedrooms | 7 Bathrooms | Pets Allowed

This Miramar Dream House boasts many family-friendly features that your entire crew will love. The game room, located on the top floor loft, features video games, board games, shuffleboard, basketball, and other fun activities to interest kids of all ages. The backyard Tiki Bar is another must-mentioned feature, which is situated alongside the private pool and hot tub. 

There is also a Peloton to try on the second floor, and the home is pet-friendly for a fee, meaning your entire family can come along. This newer, recently constructed home is just three-tenths of a mile from the beach and spans 3,300 square feet. 

Dolphin Days by Avantstay | Pool, 0.2 mi to Beach!

Sleeps 10 | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Pets Allowed

When it comes to location, Dolphin Days can’t be beat as it’s very close to the beach (0.2 miles) and near many Destin attractions, restaurants, and shops like Crab Island, Silversands Outlet, and Destin Commons. 

This nautically appointed home accommodates 10 and boasts ample outdoor living space, including a covered deck, which can be accessed from the second-floor living area. It also has a beautiful private pool conveniently located right in the backyard. 

Sleeps 18! 7-Bed, Backyard Pool, Walk to Beach | Miramar Beach Jewel by Avantstay

Sleeps 18 | 7 Bedrooms | 7 Bathrooms | Pets Allowed

This spacious beach house is most certainly a Miramar Beach Jewel. This three-level home is situated within the gated community of Little Miramar Beach Community. You can also walk to the beach from here in less than 10 minutes, and the backyard of this home is completely private as it’s a corner unit. 

Kids will love the bunk room, which boasts two arcade games, tic-tac-toe, and board games, in addition to the bunk beds themselves. This home is located near many attractions that will most certainly interest your family, including Big Kahuna’s Water and Adventure Park. 

Two Rocking Chairs on a Porch

Sleeps 10 | 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Pets Allowed

This home accommodates 10, and in case you are wondering, yes, it does come with the described two rocking chairs on the porch, welcoming you inside. Two Rocking Chairs on the Porch is located within the Watersound West Beach gated community. 

It’s pet-friendly, comes with the use of four bikes, has a community pool and beach access via 0.7 miles of nature trails and a private boardwalk. Horseshoe Park, considered “Florida’s last frontier”, and Deer Lake State Park, a rare coastal dune lake and beach, are also located nearby. 

Easy Breezy 

Sleeps 8 | 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Pets Allowed

This classically designed 60s era lakefront beach house has been recently renovated, yet maintains its original charm. Easy Breezy accommodates up to 8, so it’s a great location for a family getaway. It’s mere steps from Sugar Dunes Beach Access and comes with the use of three bikes, and is set right on the shores of Eastern Lake. 

This pet-friendly home is uniquely designed and boasts a large deck with views of the beach as well as Eastern Lake. Eastern Lake is available for boating of all kinds (except jet skis), and Easy Breezy is located near a public boat ramp. Kayaks, paddleboards and fishing are welcome! 

Surf Sanctuary

Sleeps 11 | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Pets Allowed

Last, but most certainly not least, on our list of family-friendly 30A rentals is Surf Sanctuary. This home accommodates up to 11 and boasts an unbeatable location near WaterColor and Seaside. 

Located in the NatureWalk community, this property features a Blackstone grill, the use of a six-seater golf cart and six bikes, access to the resort-style pools, hot tub, heated lap pool, and splash zone, and it’s dog-friendly! It also boasts an upstairs hang-out area, perfect for movie nights or just for a place to escape. 

Select any of the 10 family-friendly rentals listed above when visiting the 30A area. Each of them is uniquely designed to accommodate groups and/or large families and offer an abundance of features that kids of all ages will love!

Looking for the perfect family-friendly stay? Browse our full rental directory here and find a 30A escape your whole crew will love.