204 Spotted Dolphin Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 993267)

204 Spotted Dolphin Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$2,999,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 8 Baths: 9 Square Footage: 5,299 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,999,000 List Date: 1/20/2026 Last Modified: 4/10/2026

Description

Located in Beach Highlands on the west end of 30A, 204 Spotted Dolphin Road is a brand-new construction, high-income short-term rental opportunity projected to generate $300K+ in annual gross rental revenue. Spanning 5,299 square feet, this 8-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom luxury beach home is purpose-built for maximum rental performance, comfortably accommodating large groups and multiple families--one of the most in-demand property types along Scenic Highway 30A. The open-concept main living area features 12-foot ceilings, abundant natural light, and a sleek electric fireplace, seamlessly connecting to a chef's kitchen outfitted with white GE Café appliances and warm pecky cypress accents--a high-end coastal design that stands out in rental listings and photos.

Supplements: A second-floor flex space with a secondary living area and dry bar (including under-counter refrigerator) creates an ideal layout for multi-group stays, increasing guest satisfaction, reviews, and repeat bookings. Each of the eight bedrooms features a private ensuite bathroom, offering privacy and comfort for guests--an essential feature for top-performing vacation rentals. The primary suite delivers a spa-like experience with a freestanding soaking tub, dual rain showerheads, floating vanity, oversized closet, and private balcony. Outdoor living is equally compelling, with multiple covered balconies and a summer kitchen with built-in refrigerator, perfect for entertaining and enhancing the overall guest experience. Positioned in a no-HOA neighborhood, this property offers greater flexibility for owners and investors while maintaining a quiet, residential feel. Located just minutes from Dune Allen Beach, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, and Gulf Place Town Center, guests have convenient access to some of the most desirable destinations on 30A. Fully completed and partially furnished, this is a turnkey asset in one of 30A's most peaceful and high-demand rental corridors.

More Information MLS# 993267

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 565.96 List Date: 2026-01-20 Current Price: $2,999,000 List Price: $2,999,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1701 - Santa Rosa Beach S of 98 West of 393 Elementary School: Van R Butler Middle School: Emerald Coast High School: South Walton Legal Description: LOT 18 HIDDEN HIGHLANDS S/D PB 15-32 OR 2472-403 OR 2611-1399 OR 2615-4337 OR 2617-4563 OR 3151-1340 OR 3325-92

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Beach House SqFt Source: Building Plan Immediate Occupancy: Yes Garage: No Carport: No Driveway Spaces: 6 Pool: Yes Pool Type: Private Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 5299 Bedrooms: 8 Full Baths: 8 Half Baths: 1 Total Bathrooms: 9 # Stories: 3 Year Built: 2025 Acreage: 0.19

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Homestead: No Is Subject Leased: No Assessment Fees: No New Buyer Fee: No Last Taxes: 3722.71 Last Tax Year: 2025 Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Located in Beach Highlands on the west end of 30A, 204 Spotted Dolphin Road is a brand-new construction, high-income short-term rental opportunity projected to generate $300K+ in annual gross rental revenue. Spanning 5,299 square feet, this 8-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom luxury beach home is purpose-built for maximum rental performance, comfortably accommodating large groups and multiple families--one of the most in-demand property types along Scenic Highway 30A. The open-concept main living area features 12-foot ceilings, abundant natural light, and a sleek electric fireplace, seamlessly connecting to a chef's kitchen outfitted with white GE Café appliances and warm pecky cypress accents--a high-end coastal design that stands out in rental listings and photos.

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Lot/Parcel Access

County Road: 1 Paved Road: 1

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac: 1 Survey Available: 1 Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1

Project Facilities

Short Term Rental - Allowed: 1

Construction/Siding

Block: 1 Concrete: 1 Frame: 1 Roof Metal: 1 Roof Pitched: 1 Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: 1 Siding Shake: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Gas - Natural: 1 Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1 Tap Fee Paid: 1

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Balcony: 1 Fenced Back Yard: 1 Fenced Lot-Part: 1 Fireplace: 1 Pool - Gunite Concrt: 1 Pool - In-Ground: 1 Porch: 1 Porch Open: 1 Shower: 1 Summer Kitchen: 1

Interior

Ceiling Beamed: 1 Ceiling Raised: 1 Fireplace: 1 Fireplace 2+: 1 Floor Hardwood: 1 Floor Tile: 1 Furnished - Some: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Lighting Recessed: 1 Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1 Wet Bar: 1 Woodwork Stained: 1

Financing

Conventional: 1

Appliances

Cooktop: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Freezer: 1 Microwave: 1 Range Hood: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Refrigerator W/IceMk: 1 Security System: 1 Smoke Detector: 1 Stove/Oven Gas: 1 Warranty Provided: 1 Wine Refrigerator: 1

Energy

AC - 2 or More: 1 AC - Central Elect: 1 AC - High Efficiency: 1 Heat Cntrl Electric: 1 Water Heater - Tnkls: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: 1 MBath Garden Tub: 1 MBath Separate Shwr: 1 MBath Tile: 1 MBed Balcony: 1 MBed Walk-in Closet: 1

Master Bedroom

Second: 1

Bedroom

Second: 1 Third: 1

Kitchen

First: 1

Living Room

First: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Family Room: 1 Kitchen: 1 Laundry: 1 Living Room: 1 Master Bathroom: 1 Master Bedroom: 1

Status Change Info

Status: Active

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 17 - 30A West Street #: 204 Street Name: Spotted Dolphin Street Suffix: Road State: FL Zip Code: 32459 County: Walton Project Name/Subdivision: HIDDEN HIGHLANDS Parcel ID: 04-3S-20-34300-000-0180

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Survey Available; Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Project Facilities: Short Term Rental - Allowed Exterior: Balcony; Fenced Back Yard; Fenced Lot-Part; Fireplace; Pool - Gunite Concrt; Pool - In-Ground; Porch; Porch Open; Shower; Summer Kitchen Interior: Ceiling Beamed; Ceiling Raised; Fireplace; Fireplace 2+; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Furnished - Some; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Wet Bar; Woodwork Stained Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Freezer; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Security System; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Gas; Warranty Provided; Wine Refrigerator Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Public Sewer; Public Water; Tap Fee Paid Energy: AC - 2 or More; AC - Central Elect; AC - High Efficiency; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Tnkls Master Bedroom: Second Bedroom: Second; Third Kitchen: First Living Room: First Rooms: Bedroom; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bathroom; Master Bedroom Financing: Conventional

Room Information

Living Room Level: First Dimensions: 35 x 18 Length: 35.00 Width: 18.00 Dimensions: 35 x 18 Kitchen Level: First Dimensions: 11.2 x 16.9 Length: 11.20 Width: 16.90 Dimensions: 11.2 x 16.9 Master Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 15.7 x 18.7 Length: 15.70 Width: 18.70 Dimensions: 15.7 x 18.7 Master Bathroom Level: Second Dimensions: 10 x 19 Length: 10.00 Width: 19.00 Dimensions: 10 x 19 Family Room Level: Second Dimensions: 11.1 x 18 Length: 11.10 Width: 18.00 Dimensions: 11.1 x 18 Laundry Level: Second Dimensions: 14.7 x 6.3 Length: 14.70 Width: 6.30 Dimensions: 14.7 x 6.3 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 14.7 x 12 Length: 14.70 Width: 12.00 Remarks: Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14.7 x 12 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 12.25 x 16 Length: 12.25 Width: 16.00 Remarks: Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12.25 x 16 Bedroom Level: Third Dimensions: 13.7 x 18 Length: 13.70 Width: 18.00 Remarks: Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 13.7 x 18 Bedroom Level: Third Dimensions: 13.7 x 19 Length: 13.70 Width: 19.00 Remarks: Bedroom 8 Dimensions: 13.7 x 19

Listing Office: Live 30A Real Estate LLC

Listing Agent: Travis C Wilburn

Last Updated: April - 10 - 2026

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