Important Things:
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We are so excited for you to visit the Bruce Berry Bungalow. It’s truly a special place. We ask that you leave everything better than how you found it and treat our home with love and care and enjoy every second.
There are many things waiting for you at the house. Books to be read, devotions to help you connect, watercolor and painting supplies, legos, puzzles, games and more.
If you are staying at the Bungalow, you’ll need directions to get there:
The address is 9 Sand Dollar Court, Santa Rosa, FL 32459
It’s a little tricky getting to the house. Your GPS will likely route you on Sommerset Bridge Road. Do not take this road. Instead, take Sugar Sand Lane.
Front Door Code:
You can get this one time code from Anne or Sherri.
If you have any problems, please contact Clayton at 850-259-3465
Wifi and Password:
Bruce Berry Bungalow
Password: 8675309!
Golf Cart:
The key is in the basket on the kitchen counter. Please make sure to follow all road rules as you can be ticketed the same as a vehicle.
There is golf cart parking on both entrances to the Seaside Circle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I rent the Bruce Berry Bungalow?
No, the Bungalow is by invitation only. The families decided that this very special place would be used for family and for friends of our family who needed a time away from the craziness of life to recharge and reconnect.
What if something goes wrong while I’m there?
First contact Sherri or Anne. If they are unavailable, contact Clayton at 850-259-3467
How do I get to the beach ?
Walk outside of the house and take a right. Go through the white gates. Take a left and walk to 30A (250 yards) Press the button at the cross walk and then cross over 30A to the boardwalk.
Once you’ve reached the white sand, walk to the water and take a left. Go about 50 yards to the public beach area. Be sure to take chairs and umbrellas that are in the outdoor storage areas. Don’t forget your sunscreen.
What about parking for cars?
There is only enough parking in front of the house for 1 or 2 cars maximum. There is no exception to this.
How do I use the fire pit?
Remove the cover, turn on the gas and then the fire-pit should start. There are supplies for roasting marshmallows in the kitchen. Be sure to turn off when done and replace the cover.
What about all the sand?
Please remove shoes before going into the house and use shower on the boardwalk on the way home from the beach to remove sand before going into the house. There is also an outdoor shower on the side of the house. Please use it to remove sand before going in the house.
Is there a vacuum?
The vacuum is in the downstairs bunk room closet. The attachments are in the furniture nearby.
Games and Books are located in the living room cabinet and in the side table in the bunk room.
Golf Cart
The key to the golf cart is in the basket on the far left of the kitchen counter. Please use all legal street rules for the golf cart as you will get ticketed. There are no golf carts allowed in Rosemary or Alys Beach or behind the seaside lawn.
Golf Cart parking is on both sides of the seaside lawn.
If a storm is coming (Storms usually pass quickly)
If you are at the house and a storm is coming, please bring in all cushions and pillows and blankets from outside porch and patio.
Beach Bonfires
You can hire a company for your bonfire which is great fun but pricey. Here is who we recommend:
They have done a great job for us in the past for special events.
Or: For $50-$100 You can have your own Beach Bonfire / Dinner/ Etc… Which is even more fun! You DO have to get a permit in advance. I’ve provided the link below to get your permit. It requires a little planning but is WORTH IT!
You must request your permit within a 2 week window from the date you’d like to use it. The closest access listed on the form is #18 Santa Clara RBA Access. I think it’s ok to use our regular access but you have to choose a location on the permit form.
Get Your Beach Bonfire Permit Here
Need Something While You’re Here?
What to do when arriving:
Unpack and get ready for the best time of your life. :)
In the closet of the bunk room and porch armoire you’ll find a basket filled with old quilts, blankets and pillows and a green frog. These are for the outside patio.
Outdoor cushions might already be on porch, if not, you’ll find those in armoire on porch and in bunk closet.
There are cream colored couch covers in the bunk closet. Put these on the white couches to keep them clean (optional )
Beach towels are in bunk linen closet if needed.
What to do when leaving:
Before leaving, place all sheets from the beds that were used as well as towels and other linens and put them in the bathtub or shower of the bathroom adjoined to that room. Kitchen towels and other linens can be placed in laundry room.
Clean out refrigerator. All food must be removed except condiments such as ketchup, mayo and mustard that are kept in the door.
If you have unused drinks in cans or bottles that you want to donate to the bungalow, you can put those in in the closet under the stairs.
Return all blankets, pillows, cushions, candles etc… to their original place in the bunk closet. Put all outdoor pillows in white armoire on porch. Put outdoor cushions in bunk room. Make sure there are no dishes in the sink. Load and start the dishwasher and take out all trash in the house.
Please sign the guest book and let us know about your time at the Bruce Berry Bungalow.
Cover the golf cart and plug in to charge.
Put the thermostat on 70 degrees
Make sure all doors are locked, please.