55 Teal in Cessna Landing: Bayfront Santa Rosa Beach Luxury 7 Minutes from 30A with a Dock and Boat Lift

by Andrew Iremonger

If you’ve been looking at waterfront homes on 30A and thinking, “Yeah… that price tag is a little spicy,” this is the kind of property that makes buyers look just slightly inland and immediately feel better about their options.

Today’s tour is 55 Teal in Cessna Landing, a gated community in Santa Rosa Beach that sits about 7 minutes from 30A. The big difference is that you’re on the bay side, which means you can actually do boating activities you often cannot do with many 30A “waterfront” properties.

This home offers bayfront views, a dock with a boat lift, modern coastal finishes, and the type of space and parking that most 30A neighborhoods simply don’t have.

Where Cessna Landing Is and Why This Location Works

Cessna Landing is a gated neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach with quick access to 30A while still feeling quiet and private.

In the tour, the emphasis is clear. You’re close enough to enjoy the food, beaches, and energy of 30A, but far enough away to avoid being stuck inside the daily hustle.

This is a popular strategy for buyers who want the 30A lifestyle without paying for a 30A address on every line item.

First Impressions: Gated Entry, Community Pool, and Real Parking

One of the first things that stands out in Cessna Landing is that it feels curated and calm. The tour starts on a roundabout, with the community pool amenities directly across.

Then you see something rare for this side of Santa Rosa Beach near 30A.

A long driveway and two garage spaces.

If you’ve watched enough 30A tours, you already know why that matters. Parking is tight in many 30A areas, and garages are not common. Here, you get usable storage, usable parking, and enough room for real life.

Ground Level and Garage Storage: Practical Luxury

The garage area is unusually functional and open, with room for storage and overflow, and even a secondary refrigerator setup.

Whether you actually park in your garage or do the Florida thing and use it as storage, the point is the same. You have space, and you have flexibility.

Main Level Style: Modern Coastal with High-Impact Details

The main living level leans modern coastal. Black steel accents, warm wood floors, and clean coastal wall finishes create a bright and intentional look that feels custom, not cookie-cutter.

There is also a front patio style space with a swing that creates a quiet hangout zone. It gives you that “neighborhood life” vibe while still keeping the home feeling private.

Main-Level Bedrooms and a Smart Guest Setup

The layout includes a main-level guest bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and a zero-entry shower.

That detail matters for real life. Zero-entry showers are a strong feature for mobility concerns, aging-in-place planning, and long-term resale appeal.

There is also another room currently used as an office, but it functions as a bedroom because it includes a closet. It connects to a shared bathroom setup that works well for guests and daily living.

Kitchen and Dining: Thermador, Gas Cooking, and Big Water Views

The kitchen is one of the most visually impressive parts of the home.

Highlights mentioned in the tour:

Thermador appliances
six-burner gas range
farmhouse sink
thick countertops with custom detail work
thoughtful trim and baseboard choices designed for easier cleaning

The dining space has a strong view line to the water, and the outdoor connection makes the entire floor feel like a waterfront retreat.

Dock, Boat Lift, and Why Bayfront Living Wins for Boaters

This is where the bayfront advantage shows up.

You have a dock, you have a boat lift, and you have direct access to boating lifestyle activities that are often limited on 30A’s typical “waterfront” options.

Bayfront and bayou-connected properties give you usable water for:

boating
paddleboarding
fishing
cruising
water access that feels like part of daily life, not just a view

If 30A “waterfront” has felt restrictive for your boating goals, this is the alternative category you should be looking at.

Outdoor Living: Multi-Level Seating and a Fire Table Setup

The back balcony setup is one of those features that feels even better in person than online.

The tour highlights:

built-in bench style seating
a fire table area
multiple zones for gathering or quiet time
another seating level that brings you closer to eye-level with the water

It creates an outdoor experience that feels intentional and resort-like without being flashy.

Upstairs: Bunk Room, Laundry With a View, and a True Primary Retreat

Upstairs includes a large bunk room setup and a shared bathroom with dual vanities and a full tub, which is ideal for guests, families, or weekend groups.

A standout detail from the tour is that even the laundry room has a water view. That’s not a necessity, but it is a reminder of how much the home was designed to maximize the location.

The primary suite sits on the top level, and that’s a strategic layout choice. It gives privacy, reduces noise from the rest of the house, and makes the primary feel like a true retreat.

Primary Suite: Private Balcony and a Spa Bathroom With Views

The primary includes:

a private balcony
water views that feel “every day” not “special occasion”
a bathroom with dual vanities, built-ins, and a shower view

The closet build-ins were a major highlight. Storage and efficiency are luxury features too, especially in a home designed for coastal living and guest traffic.

Price and Key Specs

In the tour, the key specs referenced include:

approximately 3,600 square feet
5 bedrooms
3.5 bathrooms
built in 2018 by a custom builder
three stories
two-car garage
dock and boat lift

The listing price shared in the tour was $3.49 million.

Looking for Bayfront Options Near 30A Without 30A Restrictions?

If you want boating access, water views, and a modern coastal home within minutes of 30A, bayfront Santa Rosa Beach is one of the smartest categories to explore.

We can help you compare waterfront options across 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, and the Emerald Coast, and we’ll also help you understand ownership costs, usability, and lifestyle fit before you commit.

Visit our Contact Us page to start a conversation.