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Dive Into Luxury: 30A’s Most Glamorous Pool Homes—Ranked
Who's Ready for a Pool Party?!
By Beth Hendricks
Let’s face it: anyone can have a pool. But on Scenic Highway 30A, where the gulf glitters, the sand is sugar-white and every latte is made with oat milk and optimism, pool homes aren’t just a backyard feature, they’re a lifestyle flex.
This stretch of Florida’s Emerald Coast has quietly become the place where beach homes double as mini-resorts, each trying to outdo the next with infinity edges, fountains, private cabanas and outdoor kitchens that make your regular stovetop cry. It’s also the kind of place where you wouldn’t be surprised if the cast of The White Lotus turned up poolside with a Negroni and a personal existential crisis.
So we scoured the top listings from Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty to find the best pool pads money can buy on 30A. Whether you want to float your worries away, make a cannonball entrance or just look glamorous in linen, these homes are certified pool party royalty.
Here are the top contenders, ranked, because in this sun-soaked White Lotus soap opera, not all pools are created equal:
1. 306 Walton Rose Lane, Inlet Beach
The White Lotus Vibe: Tanya and her entourage would never leave the poolside, mostly because it looks like it belongs on a private island.
This showstopper isn’t just a home; it’s a compound disguised as a coastal daydream. With its sprawling outdoor oasis, full summer kitchen and sleek, resort-style pool, this Inlet Beach estate feels more Four Seasons than Florida panhandle. The palm-lined exterior screams luxury without trying too hard (just like Tanya’s travel wardrobe). If this home were a character, it’d be the effortlessly glamorous heiress who “just needed to get away for a bit” and ended up buying the block.
2. 2520 East County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach
The White Lotus Vibe: A brooding tech billionaire sipping cold brew and pondering his next ethically questionable app idea.
Perched directly across from the beach with a private, geometric pool that practically winks at the gulf, this house is all about sleek lines and intentional opulence. The design is modern coastal with brains—think glass walls, crisp whites and just enough wood tones to feel organic. It’s what happens when minimalism meets money, and yes, the pool is the centerpiece. The rooftop gulf views? Bonus drama for your introspective monologue.
3. 2907 East County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach
The White Lotus Vibe: The elusive tech founder no one recognizes… yet.
This oceanfront masterpiece doesn’t need to shout, it’s far too rich for that. The kind of place that whispers generational wealth through floor-to-ceiling glass and Gulf views so cinematic they deserve their own score. The pool sits just feet from the sand, offering a front-row seat to every 30A sunset, and the home’s seamless flow from indoor calm to outdoor indulgence gives off major “I just IPO’d and now I garden” energy. It’s serene, immaculate, and mysterious, and it’s perfect for a character with a secret, a burner phone, and a silk robe they definitely didn’t get off the rack.
4. 3434 East County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach
The White Lotus Vibe: The wealthy Southern family reunion where the tea is sweet and the side-eye is lethal. Dripping in Southern charm, this estate offers gulf views and a pool that practically hosts its own debutante ball. Think wraparound porches, classic shiplap and a deep yard made for oversized sun hats and lemonade with a kick. The pool may not be modern, but it’s stately, elegant and perfect for sipping bourbon while someone makes passive-aggressive comments about the family trust.
5. 72 South Founders Lane, WaterSound
The White Lotus Vibe: The power couple in coordinated linen outfits doing yoga at sunrise.
With a crisp, white aesthetic and all the upscale WaterSound amenities, this home gives you that polished beach club energy. The pool is as refined as the interiors—well-kept, minimal and designed for a healthy splash of Aperol. Add in access to tennis courts, bike trails and a breezy walk to the beach, and you’ve got the perfect setup for a slightly too-perfect vacation.
6. 155 Elbow Beach Road, Inlet Beach
The White Lotus Vibe: The Instagram influencer couple who “accidentally” got a brand deal out of their honeymoon.This one’s big, bold and practically begging for drone footage. The indoor-outdoor flow is seamless, and the pool is party-ready at all hours. While the interiors may be a bit more “up-and-coming HGTV star,” the energy is right for weekend soirees, floaty selfies, and branded content.
7. 41 Sea Walk Circle, Santa Rosa Beach
The White Lotus Vibe: The classic over-planner who brought a travel binder, laminated.
Close to the beach with a charming backyard pool, this home is more laid-back luxury. It’s the practical choice, but still chic enough to impress. Think tasteful, comfortable, and just enough sparkle for the photo ops. A great spot for families or friend groups who appreciate their drama, low stakes, and their sunscreen SPF 50+.
8. 64 Hotz Avenue, Santa Rosa Beach
The White Lotus Vibe: The couple trying to rekindle their spark (and maybe also their credit score).
Located in Grayton Beach, this historic charmer skips the flash for location and charm. The private pool is modest, more “cool dip after beach day” than “cinematic infinity edge,” but that’s part of its charm. You come here for the soul, not the Instagram.
9. 244 West Park Place Avenue, Inlet Beach
The White Lotus Vibe: The reclusive writer penning a coastal noir novel one poolside cocktail at a time.
Classic, cozy and a bit more old-school, this home offers a peaceful backyard pool tucked behind a picket fence and palms. It’s the kind of place that invites deep thoughts and lazy afternoons. A little mysterious, a little quiet and probably where your plot twist happens.
10. 40 Tortola Lane, Santa Rosa Beach
The White Lotus Vibe: The well-meaning couple who didn’t read the “community pool” fine print.
This one lands last on our list—not because it’s not lovely, but because the pool isn’t technically yours. Community pools are great for mingling, but in a town where private pools are as expected as monogrammed towels, it feels a bit… group project-y. Still, the house itself is charming and could be the perfect starter for a season-two glow-up.
So whether you’re plotting your next coastal escape or just here for a little aspirational scrolling, one thing’s clear: the pool houses of 30A aren’t just places to cool off, they’re where the real stories unfold. Preferably with a cocktail in hand and a few good plot twists.
