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Canal of a Good Time

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8188.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
  • Seagrove Beach East
    9 min walk
  • Seaside Beach
    10 min walk
  • Seaside Repertory Theatre
    11 min walk
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    42 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Old Seagrove Next to Seaside- Quiet Area & Vintage Charm, Backs to Canal

Experience the charm and nature of Old Seagrove in this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home that overlooks a beautiful tree-lined canal. Canal of a Good Time is a 2-story beach retreat located on a quiet dead end street offering the ultimate in privacy. A 10-minute stroll will take you into Seaside, where you can enjoy award-winning restaurants, unique shops, and the ambiance of a quaint coastal village.

Wide plank heart of pine floors from an Alabama cotton warehouse grace the entire home and give it a warm, vintage charm. Soaring ceilings and multiple windows over the spacious living room give the room light and airiness. 3 bedrooms are on the main floor with the master suite encompassing the full 2nd floor.

The living room is perfect for movie nights or to relax with a good book (there's a library wall full of choices!). There's a larger TV mounted above the fireplace. Warm up in front of the wood-burning fireplace if you’re coming in Florida’s “cooler” months. Next to the fireplace is the perfect setup for game night – a card table and seating for 4. The kitchen opens out to the living room with a long bar that has 3 barstools.

The fully equipped kitchen has plenty of space to make meal preparation a breeze. The dining room has a large table that has 6 chairs – more chairs can easily fit from the card table to seat 8. Right outside the kitchen you’ll find the gas grill for all your BBQ cravings.

French doors off the living room open to the screened-in porch which overlooks the canal. Enjoy plenty of seating for dining and relaxation. Take a minute to unwind on the front porch on the porch swing – cool and relaxing.

Laundry room comes off the kitchen and has a front-loading washer and dryer, laundry sink, and folding countertop. Off the laundry room you’ll find the private bunk room with bathroom – great for teens.

Sleeping Arrangements:
1st Floor, Bedroom 1: Queen with TV and access to the hall bath with tub/shower combination.
1st Floor, Bedroom 2: 2 twin beds; shares hall bathroom with Bedroom 1
1st Floor, Bedroom 3: Twin-over-twin bunk room with attached full bathroom.
2nd Floor, Bedroom 4: Queen master suite with huge closet (could easily fit a Pack ‘n Play or even 2) and access to a private screened-in balcony. Private bathroom includes a beautiful walk-in 2-person shower.

The beach is about a 10-minute walk down lovely oak canopied dirt roads of Old Seagrove. Seaside is just around the corner. Or you can paddle your troubles away to Western Lake in a canoe or kayak – if you’re lucky, nature will provide you with an opening into the Gulf of Mexico! Close enough to walk or bike to everything…beach, galleries, fine cuisine, bike trails, markets, boutiques, and coffee shops!

* Parking for 4 cars; 1 can be pulled under house for protected parking
* Sorry, no pets allowed.

A Benchmark welcome bag and initial starter kit of amenities are provided for all guests. For the kitchen this includes: 1 roll of paper towels, 1 dish sponge, 1 dish soap, 2 dishwasher pods, and 1 liner for each trashcan. For each bathroom it includes: 1 roll of toilet paper, 1 set of soap/body wash/shampoo/conditioner/lotion. For towels you will receive: 1 body towel/1 washcloth per guest and 2 hand towels per bathroom, plus 2 washing machine pods.

Property manager

Benchmark Management

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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 and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Seagrove Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seaside Beach and Alys Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
Map
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach East - 9 min walk
  • Seaside Beach - 10 min walk
  • Central Square - 12 min walk
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 4 min drive
  • Grayton Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Seagrove Next to Seaside- Quiet Area & Vintage Charm, Backs to Canal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Seagrove Next to Seaside- Quiet Area & Vintage Charm, Backs to Canal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Seagrove Next to Seaside- Quiet Area & Vintage Charm, Backs to Canal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Seagrove Next to Seaside- Quiet Area & Vintage Charm, Backs to Canal located?

Located in Seagrove Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Seagrove Beach East and Seaside Beach. Seaside Repertory Theatre and Newbill Collection by the Sea are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brandy D.

One of my husbands favorites!
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: This was such a charming secluded place. Nestled on a wooded canal that had beautiful scenery. Yet is was just close enough for my kiddos to go make their rounds through seaside with easy access. This home had plenty of room for the 6 of us and was the perfect for the trip. Would definitely come back to this place again.

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a quiet neighborhood.
We enjoyed our time here, it's a great location and the house is set up well for a family. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

KAYLA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great place but terrible beds
We absolutely love where this house was and how it was tucked away yet so close to seaside. The biggest things to know is that the mattress and pillows are the absolute worst we have ever experienced. The pillows were all flat and no matter the room you were in the mattresses were all so old and janky. The bunk beds were dirty and have probably not ever been cleaned. This property is managed by a local company and they will not allow early check in without an absurd amount which I find absolutely ridiculous. I own STR’s as well and I always allow early check in as long as my property is cleaned at no extra costs. It is all about customer service. Which is not what is provided when they use these large rental companies verses managing it themselves! We probably would not stay here again just bc of how bad the beds, sheets and pillows were. It is so important in your properties to ensure the best quality mattresses, sheets and pillows which they didn’t have any of the three.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alison C., Glasgow, KY

Perfect
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: Travelled for a week to get away and relax. Perfect home for this.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Labor Day get away
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya K.

Florida Summer 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Just Glorious!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles W., Mt Pleasant, SC USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Photos come up short!
This is a special place, in a unique spot of an old (but developing) neighborhood. The house is lovely - we loved the pine floors, artwork and fixtures throughout, water lilies in the canal out back. The kitchen is beautiful and is reasonably furnished for our needs but if you’re a gourmet cook, you’d better bring that special pan or sharp knife from home. Kitchen sink is in need of faucet repair BOTH hot and cold valves are wonky. A broom, more glassware, and some additional pots and pans would put this place at the top of its game. That said, these are tiny issues in a special lovely home. We would absolutely stay here again, and highly recommend to others with those minimal reservations. PS - it is truly prettier and has a warmer “feel” than the posted photos convey.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A., Alabaster

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thumbs up
We enjoyed the Canal of a good time. The house was clean and comfortable. It’s a cozy house perfect for a family vacation. The location is good. We rented a golf cart which made it very easy and quick to get to a lot of places. The deck area was very nice and relaxing. The communication with the rental company was good. I didn’t need anything in the kitchen. Pretty much everything needed was there. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So close to the town of Seaside
My family loves to hang out in Seaside and this house is close to the town center. We walked and rode bikes all around.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

A guest from Hoover, AL

Good location, nothing too fancy
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house had a good location and accommodated the group I had. Downstairs rooms are very small especially bunk room. Upstairs room good size but it gets hot even when lower area of house was cool. It would have been nice to have a few extra towels so that we didn’t have to do laundry every day. House is very private if you are looking for that. Recommend getting a golf cart to get to beach, Seaside etc. Overall house is a good value for the area. It satisfied our needs.
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10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Canal of a good time
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: Great trip and service.
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10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle L., North Carolina

Great location for a great property!
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: One of the cleanest well- equipped homes we have stayed in (plenty of kitchen supplies and the welcome kits were perfect). Excellent customer service and communication from Benchmark, too!
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Canal of a Good Time
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental itself was very nice, well stocked. Loved the porches and open kitchen which was conducive to visiting. Would recommend adding additional light along walking paths and driveway at night which can be a bit tricky to navigate at night. As it near many beach accesses it is very difficult to find parking to accommodate your golf cart.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canal of a good time
Great location and wonderful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Cindy P.

We had a Canal of a good time.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had to book it last minute and was spacious and very well put together. We loved hanging in the back screened in porch area. Wish the master suite was upstairs. Wish they would have had a golf cart available because it was about a 12 minute walk to the beach and downtown area. Had a great time!

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P., Cedartown, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Family beach trip
The house was perfect! Comfortable & well located. The strict checkin time was the only frustrating thing. Standing on the hot porch with bags and groceries after a long drive at 3:45 pm and the code doesn’t work until 4:01 while Sun is beaming on us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

casey r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Great property and location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Nice rental
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Decided to visit the gulf with the whole family including children and grandchildren. Place was accommodating for our group and clean. Was within walking distance except the neighborhood roads are in terrible condition, so pulling a cart with little ones was not possible. We drove to public beach access. Washer wasn’t working properly, so we reported it. Hopefully it was fixed before next guest. Checkin and checkout was super easy! The town square has great food and shops!
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8/10 Good

Canal of a good time
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect for our group of 6 people.
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8/10 Good

Allison G.

Nice house
Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We liked the location of the house. It was a short (10 min) walk to the beach. The house overall was in good condition. The screened in porch was nice. We did feel that some things were missed by the cleaning team - there was popcorn from a previous guest under the couch and the couch cushions had stains on them. We would have appreciated more dishes - we had 8 people with us and there were only 5-6 bowls. Ask as another guest had mentioned, the WiFi was not very good. All in all we enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
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8/10 Good

David I., Greenville

Nice Stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House is very clean and nicely furnished with the exception of the living room couch which is a sectional and is missing a rather large piece. We are a family of 6, so having the entire couch would have been appreciated. The WiFi is really, really bad. I have 4 kids who homeschool year round. It was impossible to complete any of their online school during our seven day stay. WiFi also has weak security, so be aware. House is walking distance to Seaside, WaterColor, and the beach. Super convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Otter named Carlos
We loved our stay and hated to leave! This is our 13th (I think) Thanksgiving family reunion in Seaside / Seagrove area. Our family is growing and our great memories too! The house was clean, well equipped, spacious, and comfortable. The property was tucked away and private. Plenty of room to spread out. The house is on the canal that leads to Watercolor. We put in 3 kayaks directly behind the house and made our way to Watercolor via the water. It was a little challenging in some places and wondered if alligators were hiding in the rushes. Beautiful journey, nonetheless! Also in the canal, we had a backyard otter! We named him Carlos. Quite entertaining. Would definitely return to this property. Great location, great house! Thank you!!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!!
We really enjoyed our stay!! Plenty of room, very well stocked kitchen, and incredible location!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Ted W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful area
Location is awesome. Cleaning company did a poor job of cleaning before we arrived. Maintenance issues need to be addressed. The location is absolutely amazing. A little TLC and some deferred maintenance taken care of and this home would be amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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