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4 Beds
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1,869 Sq. Ft.
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Welcome to your private Florida residence in the highly desirable gated community of Paradise Retreat! This stunning 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom pool home offers the perfect blend of comfort, elegance & resort-style living. Ideally located in Miramar Beach, enjoy private deeded beach access just 2 blocks away, along w/ convenient access to shopping, dining, entertainment, military bases & highly rated schools! This beautifully maintained single-story, all-brick home features an open-concept floor plan w/ soaring cathedral ceilings, tile flooring throughout, plantation shutters, recessed lighting, decorative plant ledges & ceiling fans. The spacious kitchen is designed for both everyday living & entertaining, complete w/ stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a center island, pantry & multiple dining areas. Step outside & enjoy your own private oasis. The huge screened-in lanai surrounds a heated, jetted in-ground pool w/ a water feature, providing year-round enjoyment & the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. Additional outdoor amenities include an outdoor shower, an extra-long driveway & a two-car garage w/ an automatic opener. The spacious primary suite offers a walk-in closet, double vanity sinks & a walk-in shower, creating a comfortable sanctuary at the end of the day. This home is available furnished or unfurnished to suit your needs. Lawn care & pool service are included in the rent for added convenience. Pets will be considered upon approval w/ an additional pet fee. Flexible lease terms available, please contact the listing agent for more details. Don't miss this rare opportunity to enjoy luxury beachside living in one of Miramar Beach's most sought-after gated communities. *RECAP OF WHATS SPECIAL* HEATED POOL SCREENED/COVERED LANAI PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS GATED COMMUNITY PETS ALLOWED GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED

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General

Rent: $4,850
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: Emerald_Coast
MLS ID: 974304
Updated: 6/5/2026
Added to Site: 115 day(s) ago

Rental Information

Complex Features: Short Term Rental - Allowed, Beach, Deed Access, Gated Community
Lease/Rent Term: 1 Year

Interior

Number of Rooms: 11
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Vaulted, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Shelving, Split Bedroom, Woodwork Painted
Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Smooth Stovetop Rnge, Stove/Oven Electric, Washer, Water Heater - Elect
Furnishings: Furnished - All, Furnished - None, Furnished - Some
Flooring: Floor Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

Pool: Yes
Pool Description: Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Pool Type

Exterior

Exterior Features: Lawn Pump, Pool - Enclosed, Pool - Gunite Concrt, Shower, Sprinkler System
Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio Enclosed

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage, Guest, Oversized

Location

Area: 15 - Miramar/Sandestin Resort
County: Walton
Subdivision: PARADISE RETREAT
Driving Directions: From Hwy 98 turn South onto Sandy Cay Drive, home is on the left side of the street.

School Information

Elementary School: Van R Butler
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
Heating Type: Heat Cntrl Electric
Heating/Cooling: Heat Cntrl Electric, Ceiling Fans, Central Air

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Contemporary
Construction: Brick, Trim Vinyl
Exterior Const.: Brick, Trim Vinyl
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 1,869
Year Built: 2004

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,840.8
Lot Dimensions: 142 x 50 x 148 x 38
Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Lot Features: Covenants, Interior, Level, Restrictions, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Zoning: Resid Single Family

Financial Considerations

Security Deposit: Yes

Disclosures and Reports

APN: 30-2S-21-42790-00B-0160
Property ID: 30-2S-21-42790-00B-0160

Listed by Dream Team Realty of NW Florida LLC

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Schools

Schools serving 261 Sandy Cay Dr

School District:Walton County School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Van R. Butler Elementary School 6694 West County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459	K-5	8 mi
Emerald Coast Middle School 4019 US Highway 98 East, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459	6-8	16.8 mi
South Walton High School 645 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459	9-12	12.6 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

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4/20/2026

Price Reduced

$4,850

-2.02%

MLS

4/13/2026

Price Reduced

$4,950

-4.81%

MLS

4/18/2025

Listed

$5,200

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261 Sandy Cay Drive, Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (MLS# 974304) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 261 Sandy Cay Drive is currently listed for rent at $4,850 and was received on February 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 261 Sandy Cay Drive? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Miramar Beach? You can browse all Miramar Beach rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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