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Living area
Pool
Private kitchen
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • South Walton Beaches
    2 min walk
  • Grayton Beach
    3 min walk
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    1 min drive
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    33 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 King Beds

Bedroom 5

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Join us for a Holiday Getaway! Gulf & Western Lake Views! Steps from the Beach! Private Pool!

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:
- Walking distance to the beach
- Private pool **Pool heating is available for this property from October 1 through May 1 for $45 per day**
- Conveniently located in the heart of Grayton Beach
- Views of the Gulf and Western Lake
- Double amount of washer, dryer, dishwasher, and refrigerators
- 6 Passenger golf cart
- Flat-screen TVs in every bedroom
- Balconies in every bedroom
- 6 adult bikes
- Complete Clean Linen Participant - All linens, including comforter covers, laundered upon every checkout

DETAILS: There's something for everyone to enjoy at "Shades of Summer!" Welcome to the 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home that sleeps 16 guests in the heart of Grayton Beach. All of the bedrooms are "suite" - there are en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and balconies in every room. It's located just a few homes back from award-winning beaches and steps from a rare coastal dune lake and protected state parkland. There are 2 washer and dryers, 2 dishwashers and 2 refrigerators, making it perfect for large groups. This classic beach home has fresh exterior paint, includes 6 complimentary adult bikes and a private pool with a sunning deck.

On the first floor are 2 bedrooms adjacent to the entry room. The first is a spacious bunk room that includes 4 sets of bunks built into the wall- 2 full-size and 2 twins. It doubles as a game room with a flat-screen TV, en-suite bathroom, and porch. The other bedroom has two king beds, en-suite bathroom with a shower only, and access to the porch.

The main level hosts the kitchen and living room that open up to a balcony overlooking Garfield Street. The recently updated, gourmet kitchen includes premium Thermador appliances, fully equipped utensils, designer cabinetry, and casual eating for 8 at the bar. 2 dining tables have seating for 15 to enjoy a meal together. A king bedroom is down the hall with a private bathroom and balcony.

Upstairs, there are 3 more bedrooms. All are primary suites contain king beds, private balconies, and en suite bathrooms. A large top-level deck is perfect for sunning and catching a glimpse of the breathtaking sunset over the Gulf. World-class dining and shopping are just a short walk away along the path to the beach. This home is very popular for families, corporate retreats, and wedding parties!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: (SLEEPS 16):
FIRST FLOOR
Guest Bedroom: Two King Beds, Private Bathroom with Shower Only
Guest Bedroom: Two Queen Bunks and Two Twin Bunks, Private Bathroom with Shower/Tub Combo

SECOND FLOOR
Guest Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower Only

THIRD FLOOR
Primary Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower Only
Guest Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower/ Tub Combo
Guest Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower Only

Property manager

360 Blue
Premier Host

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like golfing.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach - 3 min walk
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 1 min drive
  • Seaside Beach - 6 min drive
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 6 min drive
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Join us for a Holiday Getaway! Gulf & Western Lake Views! Steps from the Beach! Private Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Join us for a Holiday Getaway! Gulf & Western Lake Views! Steps from the Beach! Private Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Join us for a Holiday Getaway! Gulf & Western Lake Views! Steps from the Beach! Private Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Join us for a Holiday Getaway! Gulf & Western Lake Views! Steps from the Beach! Private Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Join us for a Holiday Getaway! Gulf & Western Lake Views! Steps from the Beach! Private Pool! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from South Walton Beaches and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Seaside Beach. Grayton Beach and Point Washington State Forest are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

G.C. L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Break 2024
This is a great house with a great location. It was great for our families.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House!
We loved staying at Shades of Summer for our fall break trip with our friends. The location was fantastic and it came with everything you could need for a beach trip. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Terry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great location and nice pool area
We really enjoyed Shades of Summer and will rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linda P., U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
our stay
Not beach front but the beach was easily accessible. Kitchen was well equipped, but the oven did not work when we arrived (we had been alerted to the problem prior to arrival by 360 Blue). Someone came to repair on Day 3 of our week. Fuses tripped multiple times in downstairs areas and would not reset, but again maintenance came next day. These were inconveniences, but not trip spoilers. 360 Blue was excellent in responding and communicating. The biggest complaint was the condition of the outside gas grill. It appeared to be relatively new, however, it had not been cleaned for some time. Underneath were 2 pans full of putrid grease and we had a terrible time trying to clean and dispose of the grease with limited cleaning resources. We needed the grill to prepare dinner that night due to oven being out of service, otherwise I would have called and asked them to come clean it. Shower curtain liners need a good wash. Pool was lovely and clean. Overall, I can only rate 4 stars, not 5. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Will H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving weekend
Amazing location. Very responsive staff. Beds very comfortable. Kitchen well appointed for a big dinners and lots of cooking including thanksgiving dinner which we had at the property with large family gathering. Could have used beach towels and chairs, more higher end cleaning products for hygiene, laundry, dishwasher, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence & Kim H., San Antonio, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The house delivers!!!
The house and all of its features was wonderful. Just as advertised. And the Santa Rosa Beach destination was charming and fun. Two minor items of constructive criticism... I think, for the price, they could provide coffee filters and enough trash can liners so guests didn't need to buy or bring their own. And... I felt like our host was a corporation. (Well, it was.) I never felt like I was connected to a person who had a personal interest in my happiness. But my family had a GREAT time!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shade of Summer is a delight!
This home is spectacular. It exceeding our expectations. The location was perfect. The home comes equipped with duel refrigerators, dishwashers, and washer/dryers! We wanted for nothing and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The house has an amazing location and a ton of space. We loved how each bedroom has its own bathroom. The house seemed to be missing the bare necessities that beach properties normally have (paper towel, extra toilet paper, salt, pepper, olive oil, etc...). So be sure to bring those necessities or plan to purchase everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Missy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation 22
Everyone enjoyed the property, the closeness of beach, the pool and the small neighborhood feeling.and the golf cart was a nice extra. I would suggest you add a system ( sheets of clear plexiglass under the the 2nd and third levels) to allow the water to run off the side of house versus down on top of everyone. We had a few storms and couldn’t be on the decks or swings and had to remain inside plus beach towels got soaked and we had to constantly dry the furniture. Overall very satisfied. We will return to the are for sure but probably need a bigger house. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property
This property is located at the right location in Grayton Beach. The property was clean and well maintained. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place for a big family reunion!
Had a family reunion with 15 adults. We loved the huge kitchen and big bedrooms each with their own bathroom! Having a private swimming pool certainly provided extra entertainment especially when we had room for our cornhole boards. The walk to the beach was easy even for the oldest in our group which were 82 and 81! Being able to walk to shops and restaurants and the younger adults having a place to gather worked out perfectly! Loved the amenities like the golf cart, bicycles, and little goodies left for us to enjoy. Thanks for a great time and we look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke C., Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
The house was great, everything as described. Rental company went above and beyond, responded quickly to a couple minor issues. We really appreciated it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We had a great time and of course the location is fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Michal T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large family rental
The house was spacious & for most part, it was clean. Rug in the living room was covered with stains, giving the feeling of dirty living. We enjoyed sharing all our meals in one location—not something a family of 16 gets very often at a beach rental. However, the few cereal bowls available were all chipped around the edges. All 16 of us could have a glass at the same time if some used pilsners and martini glasses. There were an assortment (8) of regular glasses in different sizes and colors, but not a coordinated selection. Two huge refrigerators were a godsend. Thermadore dishwashers (2) so quiet, you had to lean done next to them to know they were running. Linens supplied were pristine, towels thick & fluffy. Pool was wonderful. Overall it was a very nice rental, but at the price we paid, we expected more attention to detail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Laura F., Birmingham, Alabama

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and setup for multiple families!
This house was perfect for our large group. The bunk room with its own sitting area was so nice for the kids. All beds were comfortable, and the location can’t be beat! The house could use a good deep cleaning, and some of the rugs were stained, but we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Beautiful property. Very clean and management able to help with any questions or concerns in a timely manner. Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a group of friends...
We were four couples on our annual trek to Grayton Beach and this place could not have fit us better, with room to spare - we could have fit another couple abs 8 kids! Just steps from the Red Bar and the beach. We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful
House is perfect to share with 2-3 families. Updated kitchen and perfect location. 360 Blue was wonderful to work with as we left a day early due to beach closure for Covid-19 and they immediately reimbursed us. FYI, there is not a kureg in the kitchen. (if that's my only complaint we are doing pretty good!!!!)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Winter holidays
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rental was great for our group of 6 couples, with a bedroom and private bath for each and even the bunk room had some full-sized bunks. There was plenty of space to retreat from the group if needed. We fully utilized the kitchen, which was very functional for a large group. The other plus was a large enough dining table for a large group, which can be hard to find.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Terrence C.

S.O. S. Answered the Call, Again
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family, about 18 this year, stayed at SOS, again. We really enjoy it. It is especially good for cooking and feeding the group. Great location. Good service for any little problems that arise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Shades of Summer was great!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very pleased with this house for our large family summer beach event. It was very well equipped and even had extra unexpected useful items like kitchen spices, extra toilet paper, dishwasher pods, etc. We enjoyed the large side porch coming in for dumping all beach items. The pool was a great size. The kitchen and dining area was absolutely the best with the long tables. Plenty of room to have your meals on one end and work a puzzle on the other. The ice maker was handy. Having 2 washing machines and dryers together on the bottom floor was also a plus. The bunkroom was amazing and some of our kids who usually end up in Mom and DAd's room actually slept in their cozy bunks. It was probably the first time ever that we didn't have to ask for anything to be fixed upon arrival. There were a couple of minor to-do's in the house but very insignificant. Under the sofas needed vacuuming (as we were always chasing a pacifier under there). The curtain rod in the bunk room had a broken end but it remained up. One of the washing machines had some inside levers missing. We were not impressed with the "free beach gear" as it was diluted - it cost as much to rent a kayak (~$280) as you could buy one for. Or if you wanted to use it for beach chair/umbrella rentals, it only gave you $40 off the week so it still cost $210. Not a big deal - just not a true credit of the actual advertised value.
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10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

Shades of Summer
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was really hard to say good-bye to this vacation house. We have rented it for 10 years and my grandchildren have grown up staying here. The owner has taken it off the rental market and put it up for sale. Good luck to her. Lots of improvements over the years have been made, making it much more livable. It is needing for TLC, but we would have been here next year if it was available. Thankfully, Grayton Coast Rentals found us another!
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10/10 Excellent

Marlowe T.

Summer Fun
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic vacation. This is our third time at Shades of Summer for a multi-generational family vacation. Great location, wonderful house, great attention to service and details. Even on the couple of off days that we had there was still lots to do in the area and the pool was a good alternative to the beach. We stay again if available.
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10/10 Excellent

marcia h.

great comfortable
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Shades of Summer suits our families vacation needs. This was our fourth year staying at this property. Love the bunk room and pool as well as the large porches..
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8/10 Good

Elaine S.

Needs basic kitchen supplies and better quality and quality towel
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was very nice size and in a great location. Bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths were poor quality and limited in number. No extra kitchen trash can bags, one roll of paper towels, about 4-5 tabs for the two dishwashers... very low supply for these basics for an expensive one week home rental.

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