30A has become an iconic beach community and beckons the likes of beach enthusiasts, families, athletes, and romantics from all across the world. Quickly a must-experience drive destination and flight destination from sister states to across North America and beyond, the Emerald Coast has been discovered.

While 30A encompasses 19 miles of beautiful beaches along those beaches are pockets of beach communities, exclusive in architecture and energy, the all over feel of each community is unique to itself. Allowing visitors and locals to choose what fits best with their beach lifestyle, whether it be luxurious gulf front amenities or relaxed old beach styles where time means nothing and the day revolves around the rising and setting of the sun.

One of the most treasured communities along the 30A corridor is Grayton Beach! If you’ve never experienced Grayton Beach where you find “Nice dogs, Strange people” allow us to be the 1st to suggest the Top 3 Things You Must Experience While in Grayton Beach!

Paddle Board on Western Lake

Discover snow white sandy beaches for miles and nestled between rolling dunes and gorgeous gulf waters a natural rarity – a dune lake. Paddle with the whole family or treat yourself to the quiet and tranquil experience of gliding atop the smooth lake as the sun begins to warm the expansive naturalscape beyond. Treasure memories made as you watch you own adventure unfold and explore the great outdoors of Northwest Florida as you travel from the sand to the lake and from the lake to the gulf. Exploring all along the way, new adventures with old Florida charm.

Dine at the Red Bar

Locals and visitors eagerly anticipate the reopening of a fundamental Grayton Beach experience – The Red Bar. A fire devastated the original beach side bar and restaurant in 2019 and recently announced that the “new” Red Bar that we all know and love will open their doors in July of 2020! If you don’t know what you’re missing let us elaborate on our favorite way to play, at the Red Bar…Sunday Brunch, with bottomless mimosas, live music, kids on the dance floor, and a limited menu (because when everything is this good fewer options are better).

Let’s Go Ride a Bike

Look mom, no hands! Just kidding, we suggest hands and a helmet, sunscreen for sure, and a camera because you’re certain to see super awesome sights along the way. Travel from Grayton to WaterColor for boutique shopping, happy hour at the Wine Bar, and beautiful pathways throughout the more than 500 acres of rural naturalscape. Travel west to Blue Mountain Beach for the best ice cream in town, healthy alternatives or a massage at For the Health Of It, or a quick spin to the highest point along 30A, Highpoint Plaza.

Stay, Plan, or Play in Grayton Beach and surrounding beach communities with Dune! Book Direct at (855) 813-3783.

Dune Vacation Rentals, in response to the imposition of user fees by VRBO and Airbnb (Online Travel Agencies- OTA’s), has introduced “Dune Direct” the best and most cost effective way for our guests to book their vacation rental properties.

With Dune Direct you are guaranteed the lowest price, avoid OTA user fees of up to 12% and, if you are a returning guest, receive a *$250 loyalty discount with your booking. By calling or emailing us directly, you can work with a knowledgeable local expert as you choose the best property and plan your vacation. Booking directly also provides us more flexibility should your plans change and allows you to take advantage of last minute discounts not available through third party marketers.

• You are guaranteed to receive the lowest price available.
• You don’t have to pay additional third party booking and itinerary change fees.
• You can communicate directly with knowledgeable experts at Dune Vacation Rentals about each property and its attributes.
• You can plan your entire vacation including a full complement of concierge services. 
• Flexibility in the event that your travel plans change.
• Repeat renters are automatically enrolled in our loyalty program and receive an additional $250 discount for stays more than four days.
• For last minute travelers, Dune often offers special discounts and incentives if a property is not booked. These savings are only available when speaking with or emailing one of our local experts. 

Have more fun money for your vacation– book DUNE DIRECT and SAVE– 855.813.3783!

Dune Vacation Rentals, in response to the imposition of user fees by VRBO and Airbnb (Online Travel Agencies- OTA’s), has introduced “Dune Direct” the best and most cost effective way for our guests to book their vacation rental properties.

With Dune Direct you are guaranteed the lowest price, avoid OTA user fees of up to 12% and, if you are a returning guest, receive a *$250 loyalty discount with your booking. By calling or emailing us directly, you can work with a knowledgeable local expert as you choose the best property and plan your vacation. Booking directly also provides us more flexibility should your plans change and allows you to take advantage of last minute discounts not available through third party marketers.

There are several benefits of booking Dune Direct.

1. You are guaranteed to receive the lowest price available. | Some OTA’s add both fees and unwanted services which can raise the price you pay by up to 20%. With Dune Direct, there is no middleman and you receive the lowest price available.
2. You don’t have to pay additional third party booking and itinerary change fees. | VRBO, in April of 2017, added a mandatory service fee of 4-6% to each gust booking, raising property rental costs and lowering demand. Airbnb charges both a guest booking fee and property management fee, also increasing consumer costs.
3. You can communicate directly with knowledgeable experts at Dune Vacation Rentals about each property and its attributes.  | VRBO now requires all property managers to remove their telephone numbers and web-links for their property listings. Phone inquiries are now being directed to outsourced call center operators with no local or property knowledge. With Dune Direct, guests always speak with a local expert about the details of the property they are interested in and the community which they are staying.
4. You can plan your entire vacation including a full complement of concierge services. | Speak to one of our representatives or book your vacation activities and add-ons through our website or mobile app. Choose from 15 categories or services that will make your vacation an unforgettable one.
5. Flexibility in the event that your travel plans change. | By booking directly, we can easily accommodate changes to your reservation and quickly respond to your requests for altering the length of your stay. In the unlikely event you need to cancel your reservation, there are no penalties if the cancellation is made sixty days prior to occupancy; for last minute cancellations, we make every effort to rebook the property.
6. Repeat renters are automatically enrolled in our loyalty program and receive an additional $250 discount for stays more than four days. | We value each and every guest and it is our goal to ensure you have a perfect vacation and return year after year. Our loyalty program, which includes a coupon code for a $250 discount and other in-house perks, is only available for guests who book directly.
7. For last minute travelers, Dune often offers special discounts and incentives if a property is not booked. These savings are only available when speaking with or emailing one of our local experts. 

Have more fun money for your vacation– book DUNE DIRECT and SAVE– 855.813.3783!

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