Always On My Mind | 30A Escapes

Description

30A ESCAPES presents… Always On My Mind - a dreamy oceanfront Seacrest West retreat where every moment feels like paradise. Wake up to panoramic Gulf views, sip coffee on the balcony, or relax by your private pool. Stroll to the sugar-white sand just steps away. This 5-Suite retreat offers space to gather in the main house or cozy carriage house. Cook in the gourmet kitchen, share laughs at the dining table, and end nights under the stars. Learn more below…

*** HIGHLIGHTS ***

INCREDIBLE Gulf Views – Enjoy uninterrupted Gulf views, perfect for any time of the day and occasion.
Private Pool with Lounge Chairs – Relax by your own serene pool with chaise lounges, ideal for soaking up the sun or cooling off.
Exclusive Beach Boardwalk Access – A short walk takes you straight to the sandy shores for effortless beach days.
4 Beach Chairs + 2 Umbrellas Included (March–October) – Complimentary chairs and umbrellas are ready for you on the beach.
Main House + Carriage House – Plenty of space with a detached carriage house for extra privacy, great for hosting family or friends.
Gourmet Kitchen Overlooking the Gulf – Cook with high-end appliances and stunning Gulf views for a memorable experience.
Sleeps 12 in 5 Suites – Rest easy in plush, thoughtfully designed bedrooms with en-suites for your group.
Close to Shopping & Restaurants – Boutique shops and renowned dining are just moments away.

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Here Are A Few Kind Words From Our Previous Guests:

⭐ “Right on the beach. Amazing views and perfect for families!” – Bill B.
⭐ “The perfect house and location for our group! Already booked for next year.” – Carrie M.
⭐ “Loved having private beach access and the poolside lounge area.” – Linda T.

*** LIVING AREAS ***

Relax in the elegant living spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic Gulf views. The open layout includes a plush seating area and a flat-screen TV, perfect for cozy evenings.

Gulf-Front Living Area with Plush Seating, Smart TV
Access to the large furnished balcony with stunning views
1st Floor Den with Comfortable Seating, Smart TV, and Direct Pool Deck Access
Carriage House Living Area with Cozy Seating and Entertainment Options

*** KITCHEN AND DINING ***

Cook and dine in style! The gourmet kitchen features premium appliances, ample counter space, and a dining table for eight, complemented by a Gulf-view outdoor dining area. Plus, the carriage house includes a convenient kitchenette for added flexibility.

Gourmet Kitchen with High-End Appliances
Dining Table for 8 Guests, plus bistro table for 2 and 2 seats at the kitchen island
Outdoor Teak Dining Area for 4 with Gulf Views
Kitchenette at the Carriage House

*** OUTDOOR PRIVATE OASIS ***

Spend your days by the private pool or take the boardwalk to the pristine beach. The outdoor space is perfect for sunbathing, grilling, or simply enjoying the coastal breeze.

Private Seasonally Heated Pool (September - April)
Poolside Deck with Loungers in secluded area between Main and Carriage Houses
1st Floor Patio - Custom Swing, Teak Chairs and Ample Green Space for Gulf-Front Relaxation
Outdoor Grill and Dining Area on the 1st floor patio
2nd Floor Balcony - Enhanced with Gulf Views for perfect sunsets and sunrises
Private Beach Access via Boardwalk

*** BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS ***

1st Floor:

Primary Suite: King Bed, En-Suite Bath with Walk-In Shower + Handrails for guests with limited mobility
Half Bath Conveniently Located Near Living Spaces

2nd Floor:

Full Guest Suite: Two Full Beds (Sleeps 4), Private Bath with Shower-Tub Combo
Twin Guest Suite: Two Twin Beds, Access to the Gulf Front Balcony, Private Bath with Shower-Tub Combo
Primary Suite: King Bed with balcony access, En-Suite Bath with Walk-In Shower

Carriage House:

Queen Bedroom, Living Area, Kitchenette, and Full Bathroom

*** ADDITIONAL HOME PERKS ***

Dedicated workspace for remote work or studying
High-speed Wi-Fi for seamless connectivity
Washer and dryer for guest convenience
7 beach bikes available for your use to explore 30A
2 Complimentary beach setups included—enjoy 4 loungers and 2 umbrellas ready for you on the beach (Beach Chair Service available 3/6 - 10/31)

*** LOCATION & COMMUNITY ***

Nestled in Seacrest West, Always On My Mind puts you at the heart of the action, with easy access to boutique shopping, top-notch restaurants, and the iconic, serene 30A beaches.

Alys Beach - Just a 3-minute drive, this chic, whitewashed paradise exudes luxury and sophistication, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a photo-worthy moment.
Rosemary Beach - A quick 5-minute drive brings you to this charming, European-inspired coastal village, buzzing with quaint shops, vibrant eateries, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
The Big Chill - Located nearby (1.5 miles away), this lively entertainment and dining hub is the perfect spot to unwind, enjoy live music, and savor delicious food with friends and family.

*** OTHER THINGS TO KNOW ***

Travel Insurance is NOT included but can be purchased separately.
We DO NOT accept wire transfers for payment.
The private pool is heated between September 1 - April 30.
Enjoy 2 complimentary beach set-ups with your stay, including 4 loungers and 2 umbrellas. Available from 3/6 to 10/31.
This property has 7 bikes for guest use. To utilize the bikes, a waiver must be signed before the code is provided to the guest. Additional bikes can be rented through 30A Escapes.

*** BOOK TODAY & START YOUR 30A ESCAPE! ***

TDT #: 81064

STRO #: STR-081064

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Bedding

1F Primary Suite

Sleeps: 2

1 King(s)

1st Floor Primary Suite with Full Bath

Attached Bathroom

2F Full Guest Suite

Sleeps: 4

2 Full(s)

2nd Floor Full Guest Suite with Full Bath

Attached Bathroom

2F Primary Suite

Sleeps: 2

1 King(s)

2nd Floor Primary Suite with Full Bath

Attached Bathroom

2F Twin Guest Suite

Sleeps: 2

2 Twin(s)

2nd Floor Twin Guest Suite with Full Bath

Attached Bathroom

Carriage House Suite

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen(s)

Carriage House Bedroom with Full Bath

Attached Bathroom

Amenities 90

Combined with Carriage House
Mini Fridge

Accessibility

Path to Entrance Lit at Night
Private Entrance

Attractions

Festivals
Health Beauty Spa
Reef
Water Parks
Wildlife Viewing
Winery Tours

Car

Free Parking

Entertainment

DVD Player
Satellite or Cable
Television

Essentials

Air Conditioning
Bed Linens
Cable
Dryer
Essentials
Extra Pillows & Blankets
Hair Dryer
Heating
Internet
Iron & Ironing Board
Laptop Friendly
Living Room
Olive Oil and Salt & Pepper Starter Supplies
Parking
Towels
Washer
Wifi
Wireless Internet

Home Safety

Carbon Monoxide Detector
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector

Kitchen

Basics for Cooking
Coffee Maker
Dining Table
Dishes & Silverware
Dishes & utensils for kids
Dishwasher
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Pots and Pans
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster
Wet Bar

Leisure

Beach Combing
Boating
Scenic Drives
Shopping
Sight Seeing
Walking

Local

Churches
Hospital
Massage Therapist
Restaurants
Theater

Location

Beach
Beach Front
Beach View
Gulf Front
Gulf View
Near the ocean
Private Beach Access
Water View
Waterfront

Outdoor

Balcony
BBQ Area
Bicycles
Exterior Shower
Fishing - Bay
Grill
Outdoor Play Area
Porch/Veranda
Surf Fishing

Pool

Heated Pool
Private Pool

Sports

Cycling
Golf
Swimming
Water Skiing
Water Tubing
Wind Surfing

Themes

Family
Romantic
Sports Activities

Reviews 4.9 (22)

Katherine

Best Beach View Ever

This is one of the best homes we've rented in 35+ years of vacationing along 30A. Absolutely gorgeous gulf views, beautifully furnished, fully equipped, clean and well maintained, and convenient to dining and shopping. Our family loved it. We had a glitch with travel and our reservation dates. The 30A Escapes team was responsive and resolved it quickly; thank you.
Anonymous U

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re honored to hear this is one of the best homes you’ve rented along 30A and that your family loved the gorgeous gulf views beautiful furnishings and convenient location. We’re also glad our team was able to quickly resolve the reservation issue and make things right. Thank you for choosing 30A Escapes and we’d love to welcome you back again!

30A Escapes staff

Awesome location!

Right on the beach. Amazing!

Bill B

Perfect!

Great house location and view.

Michelle H

Excellent

We had a wonderful time at your property. It was very well located and we appreciated the use of the bicycles left for us. It was very easy to get to the beach. The accommodations were very nice.

Linda T

The perfect house!

This is such a wonderful property!! We had an issue pop up and they handled it right away. It’s the perfect location and it feels like you have your own private beach. We’ve already booked our stay for next year.

Carrie M

Always On My Mind

Just spent a week at "Always On My Mind". We had a wonderful time and plan to go again next year. The house was just lovely and had was everything we could have asked for. The beach access was great and having 4 chairs and 2 umbrellas everyday was such a treat. Also included were 5 bikes which gave us an opportunity to see a different side of 30A. The house is so convenient to Publix, several really great restaurants and shopping. The best place was sitting on the second floor deck everyday reading and watching the gulf waters. So comfortable and with more than enough room for all 5 of us. We'll definitely be there again next fall.
Anonymous U

Vacation

Awesome home with great views.
Paul P from Roswell, GA

As advertised

It's a great property and management was very responsive to the very minor issues we had.

Nate E

Great Family Vacation!

Great house and great location! Absolutely loved having the little grassy backyard for the kiddos!!

Kristin P

Just what we were looking for

Our family loved this beautiful home! It had everything we needed. The photos and descriptions were very accurate. Our kids loved the pool. The view of the beach and ocean were amazing! The location was perfect for us. Overall we were very impressed with this property.

Donna S

Perfect Location

Loved our time in this beautiful home! Steps to the beach and the pool was perfect for an evening swim.
Anonymous U

Amazing!

We went with our friends and had 6 kids under 8 at the house. We loved it so much we only left 1 evening for dinner. Being right on the beach was amazing! The chair service was so convenient and a must if traveling to 30a with kids! There were a few things that could have made it a little better, if they had nicer patio furniture on the main level we would have utilized it more at night. We wish the tv in the main living room was bigger because we didn’t watch tv in the living room by the pool at night because the kids were in bed. Other than that we loved the house! It had much more space than I anticipated based on the pictures. The kitchen was well equipped and the ice machine was amazing! The beds were very comfortable and it was nice every bedroom had a bathroom! Thank you for an amazing week!
Emily H from Goshen

Perfection

Best view in Florida.

Jonathan L from Covington, LA

Amazing Place

You will not be disappointed with this space! The view from the living room and kitchen are to die for!

Tayler L from Atlanta, GA

Nice Stay

Everything was as advertised. We would not hesitate staying here again.

Stephen S from Vincent, AL

Family Vacation

Absolutely beautiful and perfectly located South Walton rental!! We had ample room for the entire family ! Grandparents loved it too. This house includes 2 beach chairs daily and 5 bicycles.

Anita S from Louisville, KY

By far is my favorite home in the 30 years we have been traveling to the FL panhandle

We have been using 30A Escapes for a number of years and will continue for years to come. We stayed in Always On My Mind (right outside of Alys) and by far is my favorite home in the 30 years we have been traveling to the FL panhandle. Lovely house, beautifully decorated, pool is AWESOME, and of course walking right out on the beach is the best experience. Carriage house is perfect size and all the main rooms were well appointed. Stephanie was immediately responsive to any questions we had. We will definitely be going back to this home in the future! Stephanie was awesome!

Daniel W from Memphis, TN

The house was exactly as explained in the ad

The house was exactly as explained in the ad. The pool was beautiful and the kids really enjoyed it. the Carriage House worked out well for us. The bedrooms for a nice size and of course everyone enjoyed having their own bathroom.

Ali was wonderful. It was late on Sunday night when we came back from dinner and the upstairs air conditioner wasn't working. Someone was sent immediately and it was fixed. Every time I texted a question it was answered immediately. Couldn't ask for better service

Joan J from St. Louis

Everyone Was Wonderful to Work with

This was the best trip I have ever had to the beach will book here next time I go.... Everyone was wonderful to work with. Always answered any questions quickly and letting me know the week before what to expect was perfect.

Aprele J from Memphis

Views were Amazing!

We enjoyed our stay and the home and views were AMAZING. We look forward to our vacation next year. Thanks for helping make this a memorable trip... You're staff was very responsive and friendly...

Richard C from Wentzville, MO

Would Do it All Over

Fabulous, would do it again. Great house, furnished well, kitchen was great--everything you needed to cook, nice grill, bedrooms were nice.

Tamara S from Gainesville, GA

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Customer Questions & Answers

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Example: "Is the balcony screened in?" or "Is there a toaster oven?"

Is there an umbrella for pool area?
Andrea B - Posted: 06/09/2020

Answer:

Hi Andrea, thank you for your interest in our Seacrest Beach West Gulf-front vacation rental "Always on my Mind"! Yes, there is an umbrella as well as a covered porch just off the pool deck.

Does this property have a grill?
Andrea B - Posted: 06/10/2020

Answer:

Hi Andrea, thank you for your interest in our Seacrest Beach West luxury vacation rental "Always on my Mind"! Yes, this home is equipped with a gas grill.

How many parking spots at there?
Andrea B - Posted: 06/10/2020

Answer:

Hi Andrea, thank you for your interest in our Seacrest Beach West Gulffront vacation rental "Always on my Mind"! This property has a large driveway offering parking for up to four vehicles.

Is the beach access private?
Vickie M - Posted: 07/21/2020

Answer:

Hi Vickie, thank you for your interest in our Seacrest Beach West Gulf-front vacation rental "Always On My Mind"! Yes, this is a gulf front home with a private beach boardwalk.

Are golf carts allowed at the property?
Jim O - Posted: 04/01/2023

Answer:

Golf Carts are allowed at this property

Can you confirm what size bed is in the carriage house?
Angelica L - Posted: 09/10/2023

Answer:

The carriage home has a queen size bed

Can you tell me how many square feet this is?
Renee M - Posted: 04/27/2024

Answer:

Hi!
Between the Main House & Carriage House, you have 3,673 sq. ft!

is the beach private or public. I see is says private access but want to know if the beach in front is also private. I see there is a public access close by. With all the public/private beach changes I want to be clear. Thank you
Sharon G - Posted: 06/10/2024

Answer:

Hello!
The beach access in front of the home is private & deeded to this property.

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