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Beach Hat / 2 Min Walk to Beach / On Town Square / Gulf View / 2 Bikes

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Camp Watercolor Pool with Slide
WaterColor Beach Club
Welcome to Beach Hat!
1st Floor Living, Dining and Sleeper Sofa
Lots of Natural Light

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4102.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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WaterColor, FL
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Seaside Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Grayton Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

2nd Floor King Master Suite

1 King Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Shared Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

2nd Floor King Master - Private Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beach Hat / 2 Min Walk to Beach / On Town Square / Gulf View / 2 Bikes

BEACH HAT
WaterColor Beach Resort Community
1660 E Co Hwy 30A, Building 1660, Unit 301, Santa Rosa Beach, Fl 32459

Home Highlights
~ 1 bedroom (see room configurations by selecting “Room Details” tab above)
~ 2 bathrooms
~ Sleeps up to 4 guests
~ 1,099 sq. ft.
~ Spacious balconies w/ partial Gulf views
~ Central WaterColor location, very close to the beach!
~ Two 26" Adult Bikes Included Seasonally (Bikes not included Dec-Feb; additional rentals available upon request)
~ 3rd floor condo entry, with on-site elevator and stairs

Located on the south side of 30A, this well-designed condo, Beach Hat, is just steps away from Watercolor’s newly renovated Beach Club, private beach access, restaurants and shops. Throughout the home rich, honey-colored wooden floors are offset by mostly white décor, creating a serene yet welcoming space. The first level of the condo features an open concept kitchen, living and dining room flooded with natural light from a wall of windows trimmed in bamboo shades. Balconies on both levels are perfect for early mornings or late afternoons, with gorgeous Gulf views available on the second level of the condo. Upstairs on the second level, you’ll also find the spacious master suite, with white board and batten walls and a natural wicker king sized bed. Beach Hat is perfect for a couple’s getaway or family of four beach trip thanks to a sleeper sofa in the living room and downstairs full bath with jetted tub and shower.


 Free Activities from 30A Cottages: Enjoy the latest technology and over $630 in complimentary offers during your stay with 30A Cottages. Each of our rentals is equipped with an Alexa device powered by Xplorie providing you customized information about your rental, area recommendations, complimentary & additional activities at popular local attractions, and voice assisted checkout all from the comfort of your rental. On the go? No problem. We also provide you with an easy-to-use activity site with not only activity information but easy access to our live Destination Guides who can help you book activities and answer any questions you may have. Your reservation includes complimentary activities every day of your stay!  Your complimentary offers include but are definitely not limited to: 

Baytowne Adventure Zone
Paddleboard and Kayak Rental
Big Kahuna's Water Park
Emerald Bay Golf Club, Regatta Bay Golf Club, 
Shalimar Pointe Golf Club
 Windswept Dunes Golf Club
Shipwreck island Waterpark

Visit this site to check out all of the amazing offers and start planning your daily dose of fun: https://widgets.prioticket.com/dw3KLgG3/sidebar-widget-preview/30a-cottages-activities-summary?mode=preview

NOTE: When booking, please provide the correct number of adults and children that will be staying in the home. WaterColor requires a wristband for all guests, to allow access to the amenities (pool and beach) so you must provide the correct number of guests to ensure everyone will have access to the community amenities. We are not able to provide additional wristbands after your arrival, so it is imperative you inform us at least two weeks before your arrival if there is a change after the time of booking.  The HOA will not allow more than 4 guests in this home at any time, and they will not issue more than 4 bands per stay.  No exceptions can be made.

Many of the communities along 30A are continuing to expand, so many more individuals can come enjoy the crystal blue waters of the Panhandle. Unfortunately, a side effect of this is construction and all the items that come along with it, such as noise, road blocks, etc. We understand this can be inconvenient for our guests, which is why we have chosen to make all possible guests aware of the possibility of this during their beach vacation. As most of this is outside of 30A Cottages realm of control, we are not able to offer discounts/compensation for any noise complaints, road blockades, etc. during a guest's stay. Please reach out to a team member with any questions you may have!
Community Amenities 
Hailed for its eco-friendly design and environmental stewardship, WaterColor effortlessly blends top-notch amenities with the breathtaking natural environment that has made 30A a world-class destination. Enjoy boutique shopping, fantastic dining and a multitude of outdoor activities; or simply soak in your surroundings with the community’s many parks and green spaces.
~ Multiple Community Pools
~ WaterColor Beach Club
~ Camp WaterColor 
~ Private Community Beach Access
~ WaterColor Town Center with Multiple Shopping and Dining Options
~ Access to Western Lake, South Walton’s Largest Coastal Dune Lake
~ Playground
~ Multiple Parks and Green Spaces
~ Nature Trails and Pedestrian Paths
~ Wellness amenities such as the spa, WaterColor Boathouse and Tennis Courts (additional fees may apply)

Golf Cart Rentals ARE NOT ALLOWED at this property due to inability to charge and park them.

Parking
WaterColor will only issue two parking passes per property.  There is a public parking area and no designated space for this condo; parking is on a first come, first served basis and passes must be displayed at all times. 

Reservation/Booking Policy
***The cancelation policy and terms of the 30A Cottages & Concierge Vacation Rental Agreement emailed to you at confirmation override any terms and policies from a third party booking site such as VRBO.com, HomeAway.com, or VacationRentals.com.  We are not able to reimburse any additional service fees incurred for online bookings outside of our company website since these fees are charged by a third party.  We do not offer 100% refund for cancelation at any time after the booking has been processed.  A 5% cancelation fee will be charged to cover credit card and document processing for all cancelations.

~ NO SMOKING
~ Pets Not Allowed (Excluding certified service animals only. If you are bringing a service animal, we ask that you notify us in advance and provide proper documentation so we may coordinate appropriate housekeeping after your departure)
~ PUBLISHED RATES DO NOT INCLUDE TAX AND FEES
~ 50% of the total cost is due at the time of booking
~ Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to the scheduled arrival date (Or in full at booking if arriving within 60 days)
~ Except for a 5% cancelation fee, the initial 50% payment is fully refundable if cancelations are given more than 60 days prior to the arrival date
~ Optional travel insurance plans are available to our guests; some restrictions and timelines apply.  Ask for details when booking.  Insurance must be purchased BEFORE the final payment or at the time the reservation is paid in full.
~ CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 4:00 P.M. (CST) & CHECK-OUT IS BY 10:00 A.M.

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30A Cottages
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located on the beach, this condo is in Watercolor, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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WaterColor, FL

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach State Park - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seagrove Beach West - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seaside Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grayton Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Hat / 2 Min Walk to Beach / On Town Square / Gulf View / 2 Bikes have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beach Hat / 2 Min Walk to Beach / On Town Square / Gulf View / 2 Bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Hat / 2 Min Walk to Beach / On Town Square / Gulf View / 2 Bikes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Hat / 2 Min Walk to Beach / On Town Square / Gulf View / 2 Bikes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Hat / 2 Min Walk to Beach / On Town Square / Gulf View / 2 Bikes located?

Located in Watercolor, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Seagrove Beach West and Central Square are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to shops, beach club and beach

Great location if you want to be close to the coffee shop, beach club, beach etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful retreat

We enjoyed the closeness to the beach and Watercolor beach club. Lovely sunsets and relaxing time in a well appointed condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach stay

Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staley’s

Beautiful condo but the air conditioning by the bed froze us.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and property

Property was clean and a great location as within walking distance of so many places. Loved all the amenities of Watercolor!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable beach vacation

Nicely decorated in beachy style, well-equipped and well-maintained. Very short walk to Beach Club, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ande H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and amenities!

Short walk to anywhere in Watercolor and Seaside. Access to a beautiful beach club with 3 heated pools!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Was fab. Right in the center of watercolor Right near the beach club and the beach itself. Loved the natural beauty of the area !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Fort Lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family beach trip

Nephew, wife and family stayed in condo while others stayed in a nearby house
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dustin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice!

Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place & Great Location

Very nice condo with very easy access to Watercolor Beach Club. Located in the third building down from the beach club, this unit is in easy walking distance to Watercolor restaurants and shops. The unit is pleasantly furnished and the balcony areas are well designed for privacy with nice screening from neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for family of 4

The unit was clean and had all of the amenities out family of four needed. Once we arrived, there was no need to drive anywhere. The beach, pool, and restaurants were steps away. Will be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

Wonderful and recommend to anyone. Beautiful decor, great location, upscale and very clean. Will book. this unit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Watercolor

Like being in the Caribbean
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John & Miranda D., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and Cozy!

Location was FANTASTIC! We traveled with our 2 year old and walking to the beach every day was so easy! Literally footsteps away from the beach club. The watercolor amenities are fabulous! We enjoyed the cozy treehouse feel of our apartment. It was clean and comfortable and very well stocked. The views from the top patio were awesome! We had a great stay and will plan to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of heaven on 30A

Perfect location in Watercolor. Close to the beach club, shops, boat house, Seaside and Grayton. The house was just as advertised & we enjoyed watching the sunsets from the 2nd floor balcony. The kitchen was well equipped though we found ourselves eating out most days. The check-in/out process was a breeze. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matilda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Girls weekend!!

This property was PERFECT in every way! Close proximity to everything - beach, shopping, dining and entertainment. Bikes were an added bonus and probably one of the things we enjoyed the most. The trails were straight across the street from the property which made it so quick and easy. The accommodations were very very nice and clean. I loved the shower in the master bathroom and my friend enjoyed the jet tub in the downstairs bath. It was truly a Perfect weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay and so conveniently located!

We loved our stay here! The place was very clean and comfortable. It was so conveniently located, just a minute walk to the pool and beach. We loved walking around to the nearby shops and restaurants as well. Beautiful view, everything we needed for a nice stay. We stayed here with my husband and I and our three kids and we all fit perfectly. We had our two eight year olds downstairs on the pull out couch and they were very comfy sleeping there. Upstairs we had a pack and play set up in the master bedroom with us for our little guy and that worked very well. Plenty of room for all! Thank you so much for offering your place to us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Spencer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time at Watercolor

This property was ridiculously close to the Watercolor Beach Club and beach. It was also right in the middle of the Watercolor shops and restaurants. It was a short walk, 0.3 miles, to the boat house for paddle boarding, and a 1.8 mile bike ride to the kids club pools. It’s on the third floor, but has an elevator to bring your stuff upstairs and down easily. The master bedroom was really nice and the top floor balcony has a view of the ocean. Our kids are 10 & 7 and shared the fold -out couch, which worked great for them, and having a full bath downstairs was a nice convenience. We would definitely stay here again. One thing to note: the beach access is only stairs, so if you bring a wagon full of beach toys, like we did, be prepared to have to carry your wagon up and down the stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Hat is a nice condo

We enjoyed the condo—it’s a long flight of stairs to the bedroom, but we knew that going in. The design is unusual, so potential tenants should study the photos. The outdoor seating spaces were much appreciated (some cushions would improve it). Location ideal for those who enjoy resort atmosphere—lots of activities, kids, etc. After staying in other Florida locations, we were surprised and somewhat offput by the invasion of golf carts and bicyclists all around—and with sub-optimal nighttime lighting it all seemed hazardous. Watercolor has everything you need, mind you, but if need/want something else—access to non-resort restaurants, easy drive to a grocery store, uncrowded beach—you’ll find it a bit disappointing. If you don’t mind wading through heavy traffic for a grocery store visit and dodging teen-age golf cart operators, you’ll enjoy a lovely condo, excellent weather, and a clean, well-managed resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and Perfect Location for our Anniversary Trip

I thought this was a terrific condo and the perfect location from which to finally explore Watercolor and the entire 30A. We used the bicycles for hours a day (I recommend opting for a basket and headlights), being able to walk down the steps and pedal away was so convenient. We were also just steps away from the Beach Club, boardwalks to the beach, the too-adorable shops and FOOW (Fish Out of Water restaurant). We also walked or pedaled frequently to Seaside and to Grayton Beach to dine, shop at art galleries and go deep sea fishing. Another review mentioned the third story location but there is an elevator option so it's not a problem, we just enjoyed the views and the lovely treehouse feel. Only qualms in the unit is that compared to other VRBO's I've stayed in it's pretty sparse on supplies. We went to the nearby Publix to fill in with a bar of soap, TP, laundry soap, and spices (thankful for the bike basket!) Also the king bed was fine for us but very firm, as mentioned, and I wish it had a nice mattress cover - it's just a thin sheet over a hard mattress - it worked but def more utilitarian than luxurious. Overall I would happily come back to this unit.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosie I.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not very clean

Unfortunately we noticed immediately after arriving that the house smelled very musty. It smelled like mildew to the extent that we had to go and buy plug in air fresheners and sent to candles to be able to manage the smell and tolerate it a little better. On our third day of the day, I actually pulled back the top sheets and blanket off the bed and found blood on the sheets not only on the flat sheet, but some on the top sheet that was underneath the blanket. red, dried out spots of blood. I immediately emailed the property management and received absolutely no response! Being a public health, nurse, it really disgusted me since I was aware that it could be a potential health hazard to sleep on those sheets. I fully expect an immediate response and housekeeping to be out there to provide fresh sheets, but none was given. we ended up sleeping on top of the blanket and not the sheets at all for our last day there. Something like this should not be overlooked and is basically inexcusable period. Will definitely not be staying at this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Great condo in watercolor! It was very quiet the time we were there. Parking was close and easy. Condo has an above-average equipped kitchen - great for cooking! We really enjoyed the balcony deck overlooking the ocean and caught a fantastic sunset on our first night. Very clean and up to date! The unit appears to be overall well-cared for. The bikes were also nice to have. The beach and pool access are a short walk away. Suggestions for improvement: The unit is very hard to find upon arrival. The buildings are not numbered from the street, which makes it almost impossible to find the building without getting out of your car and walking around. A map of watercolor with the building identified should be in the check-in email. The bed is very, very, very, firm. Consider getting a more comfortable bed. The upstairs TV remote had no batteries. The oven light never turned off; the oven door did not seem to close all the way - hot air escaped into the room when we tried to use it (and thus didn't do a real good job heating food...).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Kelsey H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Misleading

I felt mislead to show up to the listing and it was a third floor apartment. This isn't described anywhere in the listing and after 10 hours of travel and driving in circles for 15 minutes just trying to find the building, we were very disappointed. When we arrived, sand was the floor in the living and the master bedroom comforter reeked of mildew. It got into the 40's the first night we were there and we were freezing. They very quickly fixed the comforter problem the following morning but the longer we stayed, the more we found. Silverware and scissors were sticky and dirty. Cups that hadn't been cleaned and an elevator that banged and skipped almost every time we got on it. We felt very unsafe on the elevator and took the stairs the majority of our visit. I am 6 months pregnant and we have a 2 year old so this was not easy! If the property would have been clean and the customer service a bit more accommodating, or at least apologetic about the misleading listing, we would have loved it. The location was great and the apartment is VERY cute. It just wasn't clean. We unfortunately won't be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryce J.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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