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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 362.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Grayton Beach, FL
  • Grayton Beach
    8 min walk
  • South Walton Beaches
    9 min walk
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    11 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    32 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

First Floor - Nook

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar!

Shepherd Cottage -

Historic Shepherd Cottage is one of the original surviving early cottages of 'Old Grayton Beach', established in the 1880's. This cottage has been updated with a new kitchen, central heat and air, with emphasis on preserving its original characteristics. It is a small cottage and is ideal for a romantic getaway for a couple.

The cottage is nestled in tall pines and surrounded by palm meadows with a large front porch with swing and rocking chairs. It is a great place to relax, and within easy walking distance to the Gulf Beach, Western Lake, Red Bar Restaurant, Zoo Gallery, General Store, Hibiscus Guest House and Cafe, Grayton Coffee House, etc. You can also rent bikes at the General store and enjoy miles and miles of off road paved bike paths through the Grayton Beach State Park, Watercolor, Seaside, etc.

ALL ON ONE LEVEL:
- Cozy front porch
- Living room, TV
- Dining room table seating for 4
- Bedroom with Queen bed
- Full bathroom with shower only
- Twin bed off living area
- Full kitchen
- Washer and dryer
- Back porch with grill and outdoor shower

*This property is monitored by a security camera overlooking the driveway.

Property manager

Ocean Reef
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Seaside Beach and Santa Rosa Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting.
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Map
Grayton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach - 8 min walk
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 11 min walk
  • Seaside Beach - 5 min drive
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 5 min drive
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Grayton Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Seaside Beach. South Walton Beaches and Grayton Beach State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Visit
Exactly what is advertised. Close to all of Grayton.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jodie h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grayt Beach “Camp”
The cottage was perfect for our getaway and we had bikes delivered to the property right before we checked in and enjoyed exploring the area, State Parks, and the beautiful beaches that surround Grayton. We loved the outdoor shower and grill and the front porch swing was perfect for happy hour. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin with a tin roof porch
We enjoyed staying in this Grayton beach historic home. There is a lot to love about this quirky cabin. The Grayton shuttle makes this location more desirable as they pick you up and drop you off right across the street. The drivers are friendly and helpful - a wonderful service. I’m not giving a 5 star bc the kitchen is lacking and so is lighting on the back porch. The washer and dryer are outside making it difficult to do laundry in the dark or in the rain- the only time i want to do laundry. If you don’t plan to cook or do laundry on your holiday (i hope you don’t) this there is not a thing wrong with this gem! If it should rain while you are there you will love the tin roof on the front porch!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute…mostly satisfied.
My main issue is I did not realize it was on a busy road. From the photos it looks like it’s in the woods. A few easy fixes would improve rating. Close to great bars and restaurants plus beach although r weather was wet and windy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grayton beach
It was okay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and nice!
Just big enough for 2. Easy in/out accessibility! Priced right!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ali d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing birthday weekend
We had the best time. Communication was perfect in all needs. Perfect for 2 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location for anniversary celebration!
Being in this super cute cottage and walking to the beach and local restaurants for quick food or live music was easy and ideal. The additional outdoor shower was a bonus for in-between beach trips. The locals and visitors were all very friendly. I highly recommend this experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., Tulsa, Ok

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
My wife and I stayed here for a couple of nights before family arrived for vacation. This property was perfect! Great location, cute decor, very comfortable, quite, very clean and in a great location. We had several people pass by and say cute house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicia C., Crawfordville, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shepherd Cottage Grayton Beach
The cottage was everything we were looking for. Simple, cozy, laid back, close to the beach and restaurants. We will definitely be back, more likely in the fall of the year rather than blistering heat of August.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

K.C. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Cool place, unbeatable location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Place
Shepard’s Cottage is in the perfect location! It was very clean and adorably decorated. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway for 2!
Such a cute beach cottage with the perfect Grayton Beach vibe! Shuttle pickup directly across the street!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Ellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Good location, needs some TLC
We loved being in Grayton Beach. Cottage was cozy with lots of charm and we used our bikes to get around. Bed was very uncomfortable and should be replaced. The kitchen tools need to be refreshed: 1 new baking pan, a couple of more glasses and a measuring cup would be useful. Cooking is challenging because the smoke alarm is right next to the stove and boiling water made the alarm sound. Beach towels would be awfully nice too, since this is a beach house. If the price were lower, maybe we wouldn't remark on these things. But at over $350/night, it seems reasonable to expect. Anyone booking this should note that it works well for 2 average sized adults as the bed fills the entire bedroom. Worked fine for us. Also, don't bring clothes that need hanging - there are no hangers and nowhere to hang them. So....expect upscale glamping in paradise and enjoy. We had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

George A., Victoria, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for solo.
Combo of a calm setting in the woods with the Gulf of Mexico only three blocks away. Fabulous beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C., Germantown, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin
Fantastic little cabin for a get away. Perfect distance from beach and entertainment. Comfortable stay. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage in Old Florida
Set in a private, wooded little hideaway. Lots of parking for guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint lovely place
Awesome experience
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a romantic get away!
Super easy check booking , check in and check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable vintage cottage
This cottage was so unique, very clean and decorated like someone’s house. Lovely place, great location, good for couples. The management company was also on point, never had to reach out to them, they made sure I had all the information I needed before I even thought about it. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla V., Albertville, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little cottage!
Loved this little cottage for a short beach getaway. It is so close to walk or ride bikes to the beach, restaurants and shops. We love biking so this property was perfect. The porch is a wonderful relaxing spot for coffee. The only suggestion would be to get a new mattress. While it is not terrible it could definitely stand improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic everything. Love this place. Just small issues. Would stay here again.
What a beautiful and truly quaint property. Nicely adorned for it's size and style and layout as well. The front porch is awesome, both rocking chairs and a porch swing. Perfect for 2 people. Great location to the restaurants and shops just a few yards away. Nice short walk to the ocean and many other great restaurants. Make sure you hit the Red Bar and AJ's. Only 2 issues were; 1. The TV, no instructions on how to use it, and no channel guide. Had to have someone come over to show us, and they had trouble too. 2. Bedroom and bathroom are at opposite ends of the unit. So its a trek if you get up to "go"! But, it's not a deal breaker. Just be aware. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it coming back
✅
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Trip
Lovely Stay : Rustic Barn Decor: Professional Staff: Clean: Great Location: Need to upgrade mattresses .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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