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We❤️Snowbirds-Sunny Side Up

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Welcome to Sunny Side Up
Cozy open concept living and dining area
Watersound West Neighborhood Pool
Gorgeous Beach at Watersound West
Screened in porch with grill

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10196.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Deer Lake State Park
    4 min walk
  • Eastern Lake
    13 min walk
  • Seagrove Beach East
    20 min walk
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    37 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bonus Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living area w/ Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

We❤️Snowbirds-Sunny Side Up

Top Reasons to Book this Stunning Beach Cottage: 

* Lovely 3BR+ Bonus Room in Watersound West on 30A  

* Beach Access over the Boardwalk – approx. 950 yards 

* Gated community with parks, winding trails and boardwalks 

* 7 Bikes Included

* Zero-entry pool w/cabanas, outdoor grill area and fireplace 

* Snorkel the Sea Turtle Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Pool heated March 1 to summer, and over Thanksgiving and Christmas

* Nearby Greenway Station - NEW Summer 2023!

* Café 30A, Old Florida Fish House, and The Big Chill nearby 

* Only 3.5 miles to Seaside and 5 miles to Rosemary Beach 

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service 

*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*  

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs January thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!

Sunny Side Up is a stunning 3 bedroom + Bonus Room/3.5 bath beach cottage featuring a spacious living area with hardwood flooring, modern fixtures and a large screened in porch. The open kitchen features sleek granite counter tops, gorgeous tile backsplash, an island with bar stools, and stainless appliances including a gas stove for your chef! The 1st floor master suite has a king bed and en suite bath with a walk-in shower plus sitting area. There are two more bedrooms on the 2nd floor, one with a queen bed and private bath and one with 2 twin beds. Additionally, the 2nd floor includes a bonus room with a twin over full bunkbed, and a sleeper sofa in the sitting area. Enjoy a movie on the new 50" TV in the 2nd floor sitting area! You will love all the amenities of WaterSound West, from the gated community with winding trails and boardwalks, to the zero-entry pool with cabanas, grill area and fireplace. Take the bikes to enjoy the beautiful beaches of 30A and create vacation memories of a lifetime at Sunny Side Up!

Families will love the amazing amenities at WaterSound West! This 256-acre, gated community is ideally located directly on the Gulf of Mexico between Seaside and Rosemary Beach. The seasonally heated zero-entry neighborhood pool features cabanas, outdoor grills and a fireplace!  Go exploring on boardwalks and nature trails that wind through the community, over the large pond, and directly to the Beach. With Horseshoe Park and Deer Lake State Park nearby, a 9 hole putt-putt course, bike and kayak rentals available, WaterSound West is sure be the perfect peaceful beach vacation!  

** Bicycles ARE allowed in the WaterSoundWest community on the streets. Due to safety and legal concerns, the WaterSoundWest HOA will no longer allow bicycles on the West Beach boardwalks. However, they are still permitted on the beach walkover, with the following provisions. (1) Bicycles must be walked from where the pavement ends at the clubhouse to the entrance of the beach walkover, where the railing begins; and (2) Bicycles must be ridden at the lowest possible speed while on the beach walkover. ** 

The Bed Setup:  

1st Floor 
 
Master Bedroom: King Bed w/ Ensuite
 
2nd Floor 
 
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed w/ Ensuite

Guest Bedroom: 2 Twin Beds 

Bonus Room: Twin over Full Bunkbed

Living Area: Sleeper Sofa

Area Attractions:  

Greenway station is 30A's newest destination for gathering, shopping, and dining in Seagrove Beach. Greenway Station features known retailers Wild Olives Tapas and Wine Bar, Pecan Jack's Ice Cream, Coast Hippie and YOLO Board + Bike, plus introduces Local Cantina Mexican Restaurant, Souper Jenny Coffee Roasters, Canopy Road Café, and more.

“The Hub” is the community center for Prominence and is a quick 10 minute bike ride your home or 1.6 mile drive.  The Hub offers something for folks of all ages and tastes, from tacos and tequila, to wings, burgers and shakes, a stop here is quick, tasty and convenient, and comes with a side of entertainment at the outdoor amphitheater. It's a great place to catch a concert, sporting event, or a movie on the lawn.  

Seaside is a short drive away and is most widely known for being featured in the Truman Show with Jim Carrey. Its incredible architecture has helped to make it famous but also its faithful replication of the kind of seaside town that used to be common up and down the coast. Seaside has its own Farmer's Market, post office, Repertory Theater and neighborhood school. It boasts unique shopping, fantastic cuisine and the incredible architecture that makes Seaside famous. There are activities for everyone: kayak rentals, bike rentals, paragliding, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, tennis -- you'll find it all right here. 

The snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Sea Turtle Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 783 feet out from the Grayton Beach State Park access, it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Sea Turtle Reef is at a depth of 12-19 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

Property manager

RealJoy Vacations
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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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in WaterSound Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Alys Beach and Seaside Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach East - 20 min walk
  • South Walton Beaches - 4 min drive
  • Seacrest Beach - 4 min drive
  • Alys Beach - 7 min drive
  • Seaside Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crust at The Hub - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Idyll Hounds Brewing Company - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House & Bar - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does We❤️Snowbirds-Sunny Side Up have a pool?

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

Is We❤️Snowbirds-Sunny Side Up pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at We❤️Snowbirds-Sunny Side Up?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at We❤️Snowbirds-Sunny Side Up?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is We❤️Snowbirds-Sunny Side Up located?

Located in WaterSound Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Deer Lake State Park and Eastern Lake. Seagrove Beach East and South Walton Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We love staying here. The house is so beautiful and comfortable. Will be back next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

bob g.

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

10/10 Excellent

jessica m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
We had our family of four plus grandparents. Everything was exactly as described. Very clean. Great neighborhood. The bikes provided worked out perfectly for our group. Easy access to the beach. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for the family!
“Sunny Side Up”, located in the Watersound West neighborhood on 30A, is a perfect vacation home for families. We stayed with our kids ages 3-14 and one grandmother. Pros: The neighborhood is beautiful and the home is so relaxing. The home is exactly as advertised and shown in the pictures. We were very comfortable and relaxed. The neighborhood pool is really nice and only about a five minute walk from the house. The home came with all the beach gear we needed including chairs for the adults and boogie boards for the kids and umbrellas. The only things we brought with us for the beach were a wagon, towels, and sand toys. The bikes were like new. We really enjoyed riding around the neighborhood and a few minutes up and down 30A to the quaint shops, restaurants, and The Big Chill. The walk to the beach is breathtaking! The boardwalk from the pool is a short walk and goes through a stunning lake area then over the dunes to the beach. Other reviews complained about this walk, but for us it was one of the best parts of the trip! We really enjoyed it. The beach area is the best we’ve ever accessed on 30A! The nearest other access points are way to the east, and to the west sits Deer Lake State Park. This makes it feel like the beach area is totally private. I grew up in this area and must say that this is one of the best beaches I’ve ever been to along the panhandle. The cons: The access codes for the neighborhood and pool did not work. Rental company was very supportive.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family memories
This house was perfect for my husband and me and our daughter’s family of 5. Very comfortable and well appointed. We would definitely rent it again! Only suggestion would be to have some spices on hand (even just salt and pepper)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunny Side Up at WaterSound West
Our family has vacationed and enjoyed the beaches along 30-A for 35 plus years. This neighborhood is peacefully tucked away from the crowded hustle & bustle. The house “Sunny Side Up”was beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed during our stay. Although ia bit of a hike to the beach, you can drive and park near the pool, closer to the beach boardwalk. Pack a wagon (house does not have one) for beach gear and take a stroller for little ones. The stroll down the boardwalk to the beach is gorgeous! One of the prettiest on 30-A. Our family will definitely return to WaterSound West!🏝️☀️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Love the watersound area - quiet area, great for families, good pool and very quiet beach. House was wonderful and provided us everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gayle H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bugs
Arrived late afternoon. Everything looked fine initially. Nice property as described in listing. As we unpacked, we discovered a roach infestation. Multiple rooms on the ground floor had roaches ranging from infant to fully grown. Even though it was after hours, Real Joy immediately sent out property manager to inspect, who agreed with our assessment. After trying unsuccessfully to find us another property, Real Joy gave us a full refund. Real Joy was courteous and helpful and responded quickly to our issue. We found another house in the same neighborhood that cost more, but were able to move in the next day.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Erin W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area of 30a
The house could’ve been a cleaner, but it was beautiful and in a great location to all the fun parts of 30a.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home!
We enjoyed our stay very much! We’d definitely stay again. Pros: (1) beds were so comfy! The house was gorgeous and fit our family of 6 with extra room. We felt very at home. Extremely clean. (2) The neighborhood was so pretty and the pool was great, too! Never overly crowded. There were 3 families we traveled with and all of us were I. The neighborhood at different houses and it was easy to ride bikes to each other. (3) The garage was stocked with anything you could need - water tota, beach chairs, etc. (4)The beach that is at the end of the boardwalk from the neighborhood is great! Not too crowded and beautiful. (5)Close to all the things - Seaside shopping & dining, Rosemary Beach, The HUB, etc cons: (1) it is a bit of a trek to the beach. We assumed from the listing it was a hop skip away. It was over a mile from the house to the end of the boardwalk. We did drive to the pool and park then walk or bike the rest of the way but it was pretty tiresome when you’re carrying your beach stuff for the day. (2) I reached out to the management company asking if there was a Keurig coffee maker or just a regular coffee maker and the reply was that they only had a regular. When we arrived there was a Keurig and I wish I had just brought my k-cups. (3) The house only came with 2 cleaning pods for the dishwasher and 2 kitchen trash bags for the week. We had to purchase laundry detergent & more trash bags. Not a huge deal but not typical in our pretty extensive experience with VRBOs. Overall, a wonderful stay. We would stay again with a better plan for how to tote our beach stuff. 🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best house we have stayed in in the area
This house was perfect!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Susan B., Coppell, Texas

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Last summer trip
My sister and I met here with our kids for one last summer trip. The communication before we got there was very poor. I never received my check in information ahead of time. I had to email the night before requesting information. Upon check in (which my sister did not get to the house until after 4:30), the house was not cleaned or ready for check in. Beds were not made and dirty towels were on the floor. Super frustrating. The instructions were we could not get there until 4:00. I called and was told the cleaners would be there. They showed up and my sister was told to leave while they are inside. They left and when she went inside, the master bed was still not made. Called them back again. Megan has worked with us and has been very kind. Saying the beach was “950 yards away” is very deceiving. The boardwalk is 950 yards to the beach, but getting to the boardwalk is a different story. The bikes were very nice to have, but need some general maintenance. All in all, the house was cute but just not overly impressed with the communication and check in process.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Robby M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great home in Watersound West
This was our second time to stay in the neighborhood and with a larger group the house we stayed in was great. Looking forward to next summer already
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

susan r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house and neighborhood. Perfect for families. Would definitely stay here again.
No issuing with rental of Properties. All questions were answered in a timely manner.

8/10 Good

Seth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised
Clean, spacious, with everything you need for a week at the beach. It's a bit of a walk or a short bike ride. We would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location!
The property was very clean and convenient to local restaurants. We loved the neighborhood! This house had it all - from bikes, kayaks to beach toys.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
We had a great time at this house...great location to experience 30A. The house is very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
My husband, son and I just returned from our stay at Sunny Side Up. The house is beautiful and very well equipped with everything you could need. The location is fantastic and the neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. The stroll to the beach is gorgeous. Thank you for an amazing stay! We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation
Great location with a lot of space. Easy access to the beach and local restaurants. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Carl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Review
Enjoyed the stay and the home was nice, clean and we'll stocked. The only downside was the long distance from the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R., Birmingham, AL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Getaway
We had a great week at Sunny Side Up. The neighborhood was close to many of our favorite restaurants and shops. There were lots of other families, but the pool was never crowded. The home was beautifully decorated and spotless. There was a well stocked kitchen which made staying in easy. Watersound West has a long boardwalk to the beach, but it was an easy bike ride and worth it to feel like you had the beach to yourself. Next door is a state park. There was lots of room to spread out and beautiful lagoons full of wildlife. I would recommend this as a great, safe, quiet place to stay for families.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Water sound West
My new fav location on 30-A

10/10 Excellent

Beth C., birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NYE
Loved our stay! Great house and location! Plenty of room and enjoyed the bikes!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well apportioned home
Thoroughly enjoyed our Thanksgiving stay. Well laid out home in charming community.

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