Whichever place lets you leave your car in the driveway except for grocery shopping (which you should do as early as you can in the morning) if you're going during peak months. Off peak, doesn't matter so much. We have a place not far from the Villages of South Walton and love the area. If you're going during peak months and aren't bringing kids, another area might be quieter. If you're going outside of the peak months, it doesn't matter because it's pretty quiet wherever you go. The Villages of South Walton area is right near Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach, so it's an easywalk/bike ride to restaurants, hikes, beaches, etc. We love it in this area. Every area has it's own charm, so try one place this time and another place next time. For me, the key would be how close I am to the beach. You'd want it to be no more than a 4-5 minute walk if possible. Being south of 30A doesn't guarantee that so use Google Earth to see for yourself how far the beach access is. Enjoy your stay wherever you go.
