What if your 30A home felt like a private resort, complete with a beach club, curated wellness, and design that speaks to the coastline without shouting? If you have been exploring the east end of 30A, you have likely heard about Kaiya Beach Resort. You want the privacy and service of a club, the ease of managed rentals, and architecture that stands the test of time. This guide gives you a clear look at Kaiya’s location, residences, amenities, pricing cues, and how it fits among Alys and Rosemary. Let’s dive in.
Kaiya Beach Resort sits at 25 Kaiya Ave in Inlet Beach on Scenic Highway 30A, directly west of Alys Beach and a short ride from Rosemary Beach and Seacrest. That places you in the heart of the east-end corridor, where dining, shopping, and bike paths are part of daily life.
For many buyers, Kaiya’s position next to Alys is a key benefit. You enjoy immediate access to a beloved stretch of coastline along with a quieter, private-club environment at home.
Kaiya is designed as a boutique, resort-scale residential community built around service, wellness, and privacy. It blends a low-density master plan with a private club model, curated arts programming, and an in-house rental and management platform.
Nearby towns like Alys and Rosemary operate as public, walkable hubs with civic events and visitor energy. Kaiya’s distinction is its smaller footprint, private membership orientation, and wellness-led lifestyle. For a deeper design overview and context within 30A, see Ocean Home’s feature on Kaiya.
Early developer materials describe Kaiya as a roughly 28-acre planned community with a focus on parks, trails, and preservation, with more than one-third of the site dedicated to green space. Those same materials outline a hotel and spa, private beach house, residences, and select retail and food concepts. You can review those details in early developer materials.
Later reporting explains the site as two connected parts: approximately 26 acres on the north side of 30A for most homes, and a narrow 2-acre beachfront strand to the south for the Beach House and select villas. That helps reconcile the 26 vs 28-acre figures in public sources and underscores the project’s compact, resort-forward plan.
Operationally, Kaiya’s hospitality offerings are activating in phases. The community runs a live booking engine with current offers, which signals that select villas and condominiums are available for paid stays through the in-house program. The Oyom Hotel & Spa is presented as coming soon, reflecting a staged rollout. Sales and resale activity within the community has been documented in MLS, with closed villa sales recorded in MLS during 2021–2024.
Kaiya’s architectural language carries a well-known 30A lineage. The developer credits design leadership from Khoury-Vogt and collaborators for building-level architecture, alongside PLACE Alliance for master planning. Visually, think refined coastal modern: light masonry tempered with warm wood, generous porches, and indoor-outdoor rooms that frame breezes and shade. The result nods to nearby precedents while feeling more intimate and nature-forward. For design context and imagery, see Ocean Home’s feature on Kaiya.
Kaiya organizes its offerings into named collections that vary by setting and lifestyle. You will see beachside villas on the Gulf strand, woodland residences tucked into preserved areas, and condominium options centered on club access and services. Explore the current mix on Kaiya’s collections overview.
Public materials and active listings place Kaiya in the ultra-luxury tier of the 30A market. Sample offerings on the ownership pages and MLS show examples from the low $3 million range for select mews and club residences, with multi-million-dollar pricing for Strand and villa products. For current availability and pricing cues, review sample pricing and active inventory. Inventory is limited and releases are staged, so plan for a boutique buying window rather than broad year-round supply.
A private-club model shapes daily life at Kaiya. The Kaiya Beach House anchors the Gulf side with a seaside infinity pool and serviced beach experience. Members of the Kaiya Club receive priority services, curated experiences, and access to a claimed 250 feet of fully serviced beachfront.
Wellness and culture are central. The community’s Experience pages highlight the Omaire Gallery, JVANA retreats, and chef-driven hospitality integrated into owner and guest programming. Learn more about these elements on the Experience pages. The Oyom Hotel & Spa is positioned as the future wellness hub, and the club’s service model extends to conveniences like in-residence services and an in-house rental and property management platform.
You are minutes from two of 30A’s most recognizable town centers. Alys Beach is known for its white masonry architecture, public events, and visitor-friendly promenades. Rosemary Beach offers a classic New Urbanist town square with mixed-use energy. Kaiya sets itself apart through privacy, members-only experiences, and a smaller, resort-scale plan that trades public plazas for curated wellness, art, and concierge services. For architectural and planning background on this context, see Ocean Home’s coverage of Kaiya.
If you value architecture, privacy, and service, Kaiya will likely be on your short list. The model appeals to buyers who want a wellness-forward lifestyle, concierge support, and a managed rental option for added flexibility. Many owners prioritize low-maintenance living, curated experiences, and proximity to Alys and Rosemary without the bustle of a public town square. Boutique scale and limited releases are part of the draw.
Before you write an offer, confirm the details that matter most to you. Start with the developer’s current documents, and ask your advisor to obtain recorded instruments where needed.
Buying into a boutique resort community requires clear guidance on design intent, membership structure, and staged amenity timelines. A local team with new-development insight can help you verify documents, compare Kaiya’s offerings to nearby towns, and position your offer in a limited-inventory environment.
If you are considering a move within Kaiya or the surrounding east end of 30A, connect with Spears Group for tailored advice and access to current opportunities.
Office 2048 West County Hwy 30A #107 Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459
Office 2048 West County Hwy 30A #107 Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459