Ultimate Navarre Beach Vacation Rentals Guide: Beach House Rentals, Condos with Rental Tips
Our first order of business when we decided to make Navarre Beach, Florida in Santa Rosa county our summer vacation destination was to dig through all of the Navarre Beach rentals options. Navarre Beach vacation home rentals are growing in popularity and even booking 3 months ahead the inventory was quite picked over. There were single-family homes, condos, townhouses, and much more to choose from.
Emerald Coast By Owner Listings
We have used 
VRBO for 15 years off and on and used it to book our Navarre Beach rental. In our research, they had the largest inventory of Navarre Beach condo rentals and homes. Ultimately, local rental companies like Beach Rentals at Navarre, Navarre Properties, and Southern Vacation Rentals may manage the rental. They may have their own listing sites but are likely listing the property on VRBO as well. One national company, Wyndham Vacation Rentals, has a large presence as well. Emerald Coast By Owner is a regional player and does not have booking fees and is definitely worth a look as well. Of course, check Airbnb as well.
To get a view of what is going on live use our Navarre Beach cam page to get 5 different views of the beach and town.
#1 Insider Tip: Most local rental companies list their available vacation rentals on one of the larger sites. If you can find out who manages that rental you may be able to go direct and save some of the booking fees. It may not be worth the time for shorter rentals, but we went for 2 weeks and would likely try to do that next time now that we know the area. See our post on 3 mistakes you don’t want to make when renting a VRBO in Navarre Beach.
Important Criteria in Navarre Beach Rentals (Location, Cost and Amenities, Condo or House)
Vacation Rental Location
Our Navarre Beach Rentals Guide walks you through the most important decision points when choosing Navarre Beach vacation rentals. We also list the major Gulf side properties on this page ordered by location going east to west as you turn off the Navarre Beach Causeway on to Gulf Boulevard.
We list the properties east to west because you will want to be close to the world-famous Juana’s Pagodas, a Navarre Beach institution, where my brother essentially lives to play sand volleyball, located on the sound side right as you come over the bridge.
The further west from the bridge you travel the less congested it will be. We were about a half-mile down from the bridge turn off, which ended up being perfect. You will trade congestion for walkability as you head west. There are not many bars and restaurants right on Navarre Beach so that may not matter to you anyway.
Emerald Coast By Owner Listings
We are not going to spend time on properties featuring, “pristine sugar sand beaches steps from your door and the stunning views of the emerald water”. Fortunately, almost every property boasts these features. This is why you choose Navarre Beach. It is beautiful and amazing that it hasn’t become as commercialized as neighboring Pensacola Beach or Fort Walton Beach.
Your next big decision is the Gulf of Mexico side or sound side. We are going to concentrate on all the major properties on the Gulf side because that is where we would rent the next time we need a Navarre Beach rental. We had to wait out some rough surf from tropical storm Barry on our trip and the sound came in handy for swimming. But I love an ocean view and it trumps all in my opinion. We will cover sound side options and single-family homes at the end of this guide.
Cost and Amenities of Vacation Homes
Let’s talk about cost. We did our best to divide the properties into three levels signified by dollar signs ($,$$,$$$) in the caption of the property picture. You won’t find a lot of difference in cost based on the location of the property on the beach going east to west. They all have access to the beautiful Navarre beaches and views. It depends on the size of the units, amenities for the properties, and whether it was originally built for luxury, economy, or somewhere in between. Then, of course, within a property, since most are privately owned, one unit can be more luxurious, updated, or on a better floor. The normal metrics of how many people the unit sleeps and how many bathrooms will affect the price as well.
In general, most of the luxury high rise condo complex located gulf front have pools and sundecks Some may even have two pools and a hot tub. Only the higher-priced options have legitimate workout rooms, however, The Shark Gym, featuring a reasonable $5 dollar day pass, is back over the bridge and will be a 10-minute drive for most beach renters. I used it once and it had everything I needed but having one within your condo complex would be much nicer.
June Rental Rates by Navarre Beach Property
| Navarre Beach Condo | June Avg Nightly Rate |
| Summerwind | $323.00 |
| Regency | $292.00 |
| Beach Colony | $341.00 |
| The Pearl of Navarre | $318.00 |
| Sugar Beach Townhomes | $330.00 |
| Caribbean Resort | $384.00 |
| Beachview | $252.00 |
| Navarre Towers | $346.00 |
| Belle Mer | $418.00 |
| Emerald Surf | $243.00 |
| Sundunes Condominiums | $254.00 |
Seasonal Vacation Home Rental Rates in Navarre Beach
Navarre Beach Homes or Condos?
Next question: Navarre Beach house rentals or condos? Most of the selection on the Gulf side of Gulf Boulevard is condominium complexes for the first two miles. Further down Gulf Boulevard some townhomes and houses are available. If you want to be closer to the bridge and want the privacy of a house, searching VRBO may be your first step to find something on the sound (north) side of Gulf Boulevard.
In our case, we were considering bringing a dog and thought having a yard may be a good thing for the kids. We ended up in a single-family house in the development of Village at Navarre, which is on the sound side. We ended up not having a dog and it was really too hot to use the yard.
Our community had a path to the sound and a dedicated boat slip. The privacy was nice but I think we will go for something on the Gulf with a view on our next trip. We accessed the beach from a walkway next to the Caribbean Resort. If you plan to house multiple families or host a reunion there are some houses in that development that would work well and are probably much less expensive than getting multiple units on the Gulf side.
Our criteria may be a little different than yours. We also have the advantage of family that has lived in Navarre Beach for over 10 years. With one trip and a ton of research under our belt, we wanted to share our experience with you to help you navigate the many Navarre Beach house rentals, condos, and other accommodation choices out there. We hope the Ultimate Navarre Beach Rentals Guide will help you make the best choice!
At the end of the article, we will do the big reveal of the Navarre Beach house we selected with our review of the property.
Navarre Beach Condos Rental Directory
The following is a listing of all major Navarre Beach condos located on the beach side moving from East to West.
Navarre Beach Summerwind
Summerwind Resort, 8577 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566, has one, two and three-bedroom condos in three luxury beachfront buildings. Located on the far eastern end of Navarre Beach, this resort offers gulf front balconies in all units and the three-bedroom condos have wrap-around balconies. It has great views of Navarre Beach State Park, the beach fishing pier and of course the beach itself. It is closest complex to the Navarre Beach beach pier.
Also, check out our more detailed information on the Navarre Beach Summerwind property.
This resort includes a gulf-front pool that is heated seasonally, hot tub, gym, community room, lush landscaping, and a picnic area with barbecue pits. Upscale furnishings and appliances add a touch of luxury to these relaxing rentals.
The property consisting of 3 buildings. Each building has its own hot tub, swimming pool, and fitness center.
The location of Summerwind is convenient, this complex lays up against the state park and within walking distance to restaurants and entertainment.
Navarre Beach Regency
All Navarre Beach Regency, 8525 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566, units front the Gulf of Mexico with large balconies that open from the living room and master bedroom. Navarre Beach Regency’s large Gulf front pool is heated seasonally (from the first week of March to end of October) and there is a fitness center.
Also, check out our more detailed information on the Navarre Beach Regency property.
Navarre Beach Regency offers 2 and 3 bedroom units. (3 bedroom units end in 06 & 07.) All units have full kitchens and a washer/dryer inside the unit. The beach is accessible by way of the handicap-friendly elevated dune crossover walkway.
Originally built in 1996, Navarre Beach Regency has over 400-feet of beach along the Gulf front with an elevated dune crossover. It has nine floors and 106 units, and is considered one of the least crowded condominium towers on Navarre Beach. The resort is directly on the beach, with lounge chairs and umbrellas available for rent seasonally.
These oceanfront vacation rental condos have nine-foot ceilings with floor to ceiling sliding glass doors in the master suite and great room. A security guard shack ensures safety. There is an exercise room with many different kinds of equipment and a television to watch while getting your workout in.
Beach Colony Resort Navarre Beach – Navarre Beach Vacation Rentals
Beach Colony Resort, 8501 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566, is Navarre Beach`s newest property and is a luxury, high-rise condominium complex that sits directly in front of the Gulf of Mexico and is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. With two and three bedrooms Gulf-front condos filling both east and west towers, there are plenty of choices at Beach Colony Resort to suit your needs.
Also, check out our more detailed information on the Beach Colony Resort Navarre Beach property.
The 19-story East tower built in 2002 and consists of two and three bedroom luxury condos.The West Tower began construction in 2009 but faltered when the real estate bubble came along, remaining unfinished until 2013. Since then over 68 units have been completed.
Navarre Beach Vacation rentals here offer access to a wide array of onsite amenities. It has the largest resort swimming pool on Navarre Beach, hot tub, private beach access, a professional tennis court, and a fitness center. This complex also offers covered parking and umbrellas and chairs for rent on the beach (bring your own if you can because the rentals are not cheap!), and it is within walking distance of all the beach activities, restaurants, and bars.
Don’t forget to bring:
While some owners and rental companies provide you an initial supply of toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, and trash bags to get you through your first 24 hours, you may need to bring the following: paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, hairdryer, napkins, condiments, spices, dishwashing liquid, laundry soap, coffee and coffee filters, beach towels, umbrella, beach toys, sunscreen, and anything else you may need for your perfect vacation rental.
Facebook review from Henry Cohen on July 7th, 2019:
What a wonderful place for our annual family beach trip. The unit was tastefully furnished with quality bedding, linens and decor. We did a lot of cooking in and the kitchen was well stocked with all of the cookware, utensils and appliances to make meal prep a breeze. The balcony views were spectacular and we took advantage of the large balcony to enjoy our coffee in the mornings, and both lunches and dinners on the balcony. The entire resort property was spotless and extremely well maintained. Having a secure storage on the ground floor for beach gear was really nice. Dottie was an outstanding host. She was easily accessible and checked in with us several times to ensure we were enjoying our stay. We were also blessed with beautiful weather all week and an absolutely pristine beach with clear emerald waters.
We are hoping to make a return in the fall for a long weekend.
I would highly recommend Beach Colony West 11D to anyone looking for an incredible beach experience.
The Pearl of Navarre Beach
Half a mile west of the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier is the Pearl of Navarre Beach, 8499 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566. Directly Gulf Front, the Pearl was built in 1999, and offers 17 floors of luxury condos, with amenities that are second to none. We will vote this one the best complex name. “Pearl” just sounds cool, doesn’t it?
The Pearl of Navarre is gated and secure. It has a fitness facility, two large pools, one heated in the cooler months. There is a community hot tub, and a sun deck, plenty of parking, and beach chair/umbrella rentals available in season. They have outdoor grills in the community gazebo.
Also, check out our more detailed information on The Pearl of Navarre Beach property.
The condominiums here are available in two different floor plans, one with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, the other has three bedrooms with three bathrooms. There is also an onsite rental service provided by Wyndham Vacation Rentals. Units have floor to ceiling glass in the living room area and private balconies from the master bedroom.
Sugar Beach Navarre Townhomes
Built in 1980, Sugar Beach Townhomes, 8478 Gulf Boulevard, Navarre Beach, FL 32561, is a Gulf front complex on Navarre Beach has a partially shaded heated pool with a big deck for sunbathing. The dune crossover to the white sand beaches is just steps away. There is an on-site office as well.
Also, check out our more detailed information on the Sugar Beach Navarre property.
Sugar Beach has 3 bedrooms 3 bath units directly on the gulf (unit A4 has 4 bedrooms) and 2 bedrooms, 2 bath units that face the pool and parking area. Each offer full kitchens and washer/dryers inside each unit. The gulf front units have a deck off the living area and the master bedroom.
Caribbean Resort Navarre Beach
Caribbean Resort condominium, 8477 Gulf Blvd, Gulf Breeze, FL 32566, is 19 stories and was built in 1999. This is the complex we walked by every day on the way to the beach and started me thinking about renting Gulf side next time. They have a pool, heated seasonally and two hot tub spas. This resort also includes cabanas with both wind-sheltered sunning and shaded areas. Steps from the pool and spas, a picnic area with grills and storage for your beach toys.
Also, check out our more detailed information on the Caribbean Resort Navarre Beach property.
These are three-bedroom Gulf-front homes looking out over beautiful Navarre Beach and the water below. They have ceiling to floor windows and sliding glass doors give these condos the feeling of being right on the beach.
There are only three units per floor here so waiting for an elevator is not a problem and an added sense of privacy. This complex has the feel of a low-density building with the amenities of a much larger resort. Many units have upgrades such as granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.
Beachview Navarre Beach
Beachview at 8425 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, Florida 32566, has well-appointed, 2-bedroom condos with ocean views, just a few minutes from the beach. These pet-friendly Navarre Beach condos are more suited to budget-friendly renters or small families.
Also, check out our more detailed information on the Beachview Navarre Beach property
They are complete with kitchen, washer-dryer, wireless internet, etc. Enjoy all the conveniences of resort-style living, including swimming pools, tennis courts, and other in-home amenities. Balconies overlook the pool.
Perfectly located within walking distance of the shoreline and minutes from area attractions and activities. A value play in your vacation home rentals search.
Navarre Towers
Navarre Towers, 8269 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566, is a Gulf Front community in Navarre Beach, FL and offers great views and a convenient location. This beachfront condominium is twelve stories tall with 84 units. Choose from 2 to 3-bedroom child-friendly, beach condos, with access to an on-site gym, swimming pool (gulf side pool heated seasonally), hot tubs, basketball and tennis courts.
Check Navarre Towers on Airbnb
Also, check out our more detailed information on the Navarre Towers property.
You will find privacy on your covered over-sized balcony. Built in 1984 most units have updates and all of the condos in this waterfront building offer views of the beach and Gulf. A great selection of vacation rentals.
These condos come with panoramic windows, fully-equipped kitchens, full-size washer/dryers, and upscale furnishings. Enjoy ocean views from covered, private balconies, attached to the living room and the master bedroom of each unit.
This condominium in Navarre Beach provides gated security. They also have an on-site management company.
Belle Mer Navarre Beach
Belle Mer, 8269 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566, is a prestigious property in Navarre Beach. These are luxury condominiums. They offer two, three, four and five-bedroom units in this 16-floor well-constructed development. These condos often serve as permanent residences, second homes, as well as vacation rentals.
Also, check out our more detailed information on the Belle Mer Navarre Beach property.
This luxury complex has an abundance of amenities such as a fitness center, hot tub, tennis courts, and party and meeting rooms. They also have a picnic area, outdoor showers, and grills for entertaining.
Condos at Belle Mer are just a few moments from some of the area’s best restaurants, shopping centers and attractions, such as water skiing and parasailing, are within minutes as well.
Belle Mer is situated on 247 feet of gulf-front property. Every unit has a large balcony with panoramic views of the Gulf and the sound.
Emerald Surf Navarre Beach Vacation Condos
Emerald Surf, 8245 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566, amenities include a community pool, barbecue grills, an outdoor shower, covered parking, and a convenient walkway for easy beach access.
Emerald Surf is conveniently close to many local Navarre Beach attractions, so you can try snorkeling, parasailing, charter fishing, and more!
Also, check out our more detailed information on the Emerald Surf Navarre Beach property.
Many of these vacation rentals in Navarre Beach Florida rentals offer Gulf Views of Navarre Beach. The beach will be just steps from your door when staying at Emerald Surf Navarre Beach. All of the units come furnished with what you’ll need for a comfortable stay – bedding, towels, washer and dryer, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, Wi-Fi, and more. Fully-equipped kitchens in every unit make eating at home easy.
The Emerald Surf complex is low density with only 45 units. They have 400′ of beach frontage, so the beach is rarely crowded.
Sundunes Navarre Beach Vacation Condos
Sundunes condos, 7979 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566, are in a nine-story building. Some of the Sundunes Navarre Beach vacation rentals are pet-friendly, too, so your furry friends can come on vacation with you.
Also, check out our more detailed information on the Sundunes Navarre Beach property.
The community has 2 to 3-bedroom beach condos with large wraparound balconies that can be accessed from both the living room and master bedroom for great views of the Gulf of Mexico. Upgraded stainless steel appliances, flat-screen TV and whirlpool bathtubs, swimming pool, washer, and dryer, wireless internet.
The facility also includes a common area with the swimming pool, picnic area, and outdoor BBQ grill area.
Navarre Beach Sound Side And Houses
Sound Side
We stayed on the sound side in a single-family home. We were not right on the sound but there was a little walkway accessed from our complex, a lovely community called the Village at Navarre, making it a two-minute walk. Our home was spacious, with an outdoor shower and community pool. Another great option for Navarre Beach rentals.
Sunset Harbor is another sound side community that has vacation homes and condos.
Tip: You also need to be aware that Navarre is separate from Navarre Beach. Make sure your house is in Navarre Beach, not Navarre if you want to be on the island. Houses “right on the sound” are NOT ocean-front. Make sure your house, if sound side, is in Navarre Beach, not Navarre, to enjoy the ocean and sound access.
Navarre Beach Houses
If you want a house on the beach that is also close to the Navarre Beach Causeway you really have no choice but go to the sound side of the island. Once you get past the Sandunes complex you get more single-family homes on the Gulf side of the island. This opens up the options for vacation rentals.
Again, we made our reservation in April for a July stay. This may seem early but if you want to have your pick of the best inventory of houses and condos you need to start looking and booking six months or more in advance.
Some additional options, if you are staying a night or two (many rentals require a minimum of 3 or 4 days stay), are Air B & B or Trip Advisor, which also has reviews and other area activity information. It is possible to go directly to the home or condo owner but that may be a time-consuming endeavor overusing one of the larger listing aggregators.
Hotels
The Springhill Suites Navarre Beach is the only traditional hotel actually on Navarre Beach if you are looking for a short term Navarre Beach Rentals (1- 2 days). We had a drink in the bar one evening and walked past it frequently when we were on the beach. It looks like a pretty good set up. The construction appears to be new and they have a nice lazy river style pool. A few too many kids for us (of course we have two so who are we to judge) in the restaurant and bar. But, if we were just going for a night or two in may be a really nice option.
The Summerwind has a building that operates more like a hotel, but the best we could ever find was a 2 night minimum on Booking.com. No one night only rentals.
Check out our detailed Navarre Beach hotels guide for more in depth information.
Navarre Beach Rentals Guide Video Walkthrough
Good luck going through all the beach house rental options. This video will walk you through our Navarre Beach rentals post:
