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"It's a Wonderful Life" Beach Front Luxury Home in WaterColor | 4BR/4.5BTH

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Living area
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10251.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Full Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

King Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Secondary Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

King Guest Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Secondary Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

"It's a Wonderful Life" Beach Front Luxury Home in WaterColor | 4BR/4.5BTH

It's a Wonderful Life | Watercolor, FL 30A
1960 E Co Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Dune Vacation Rentals presents: 'It's a Wonderful Life” (formally known as Sea Dream) is the epitome of beachfront luxury when visiting Watercolor, FL 30A. This Watercolor vacation rental property underwent a full remodel in 2024 and now offers three floors that boast breathtaking views of the Emerald Gulf Coast and picturesque coastal dunes. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 ½ bathrooms, this beautiful home can comfortably accommodate 10 friends and family members during your 30A vacation.

The first floor offers a king guests bedroom with a private bathroom, featuring a tiled walk-in shower and double vanity sink. Across the hall is the next guest bedroom with a full over full bunk and private bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower. Next you will find the secondary master bedroom with a plush king sized bed, ensuite bathroom with a free-standing soaking tub, double walk-in shower, and double vanity sink and make-up table. Additionally, there is a laundry room on the floor for your convenience.

The second floor is where the heart of the home lies with forever views of the beautiful white sandy beaches and emerald toned water. Enjoy an open-concept home with natural lighting that fills the space as it flows effortlessly from the kitchen to the balcony. The gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with paneled appliances that include: a double Wolf oven range, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, dishwasher, ice-maker, and beverage cooler. The oversized marble countertop island provides additional space for meal preparation and can seat 6 guests. The stylish dining table provides seating for 8 guests with views of the gulf as your backdrop. Furthermore, this floor offers full surround sound for an immersive experience.

The third floor is where the master bedroom is and is the epitome of a retreat. This oasis provides stunning views of the sunrise and sunset from the king size bed or on the newly expanded balcony with a trellised rooftop. Enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of wine while relaxing in the cozy sitting space. The ensuite bathroom features dual vanity sinks and a spacious double walk-in shower. Lastly, there is a laundry room located on this floor.

It's a Wonderful Life is situated on a private beach in Watercolor, FL 30A. Enjoy a beach chair set-up with plenty of space to relax or let the kids play. This home also comes with access to the Watercolor amenities that include: Watercolor Beach Club, Camp Watercolor, The Boat House, and the various neighborhood pools, green spaces, and nature trails.

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Home Highlights:
Sleeps 10
4 Bedrooms
4 ½ Bathrooms
2,706 Square Feet
Beach Front
Private Beach
Gourmet Kitchen
Outdoor Shower
Parking for 2 Vehicles
4 Beach Cruiser Bicycles
2 Beach Sets are Included with Rentals (March - October 31st)
10 amenity passes provide full access to all WaterColor community swimming pools - Camp WaterColor and the Beach Club

FIRST FLOOR
- Secondary master bedroom with a king bed and ensuite bathroom featuring a soaking tub and walk-in shower
- Guest bedroom with a full over full bunk size with a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower
- King bedroom with an ensuite bathroom featuring a walk in shower.
- Laundry room

SECOND FLOOR
- Gourmet kitchen with marble countertops stainless steel appliances featuring a Wolf range, Sub Zero refrigerator, freezer, and beverage cooler
- Bar stool seating for 6 guests
- Beautiful dining room table with seating for 8 guests
- Living room and sitting room that both boasts stunning views of the beach
- Sitting room sofa is a full sized sleeper sofa
- Powder Room
- Balcony with ocean views, a gas grill, and comfortable seating

THIRD FLOOR
- Master suite with a king sized bed featuring an ensuite bathroom that offers dual vanity sinks, walk-in shower, and soaking tub
- Private balcony off the master bedroom with gulf views

ADDITIONAL
- Parking for 2 Vehicles.
- Bonfires are NOT allowed on the private beach in front of the home, but can be booked at the public beach next to the home.
- NO events, such as wedding receptions and other large gatherings are allowed. Only people sleeping in the home are allowed on this property. If violated, double cleaning fees, as well as other possible fees, will apply.
- NO PET HOME. Per the signed Rental Agreement, any violation of the NO PET policy will result in IMMEDIATE EVICTION, plus additional cleaning charges.
- WaterColor HOA allows ONE golf cart per address- you may not rent a second cart if the home you have rented offers one. All golf cart rentals in Watercolor must be made through The Electric Cart Company and will be limited to a specific amount throughout the community at any given time. Cart rentals are granted on a first-come, first-served based. Watercolor condos cannot rent golf carts. This home does not provide extension cords for charging. You would be required to provide an extra long extension cord in order to plug the golf cart into the home.
- Beach access to the East of the home between Seaside and Watercolor is not for guest usage and is for Watercolor homeowners only.

BIKES: The quote you will receive includes 4 Beach Cruisers.

RESERVATION/BOOKING POLICY
- MINIMUM AGE: All properties require a minimum of one adult OVER THE AGE of 26 be staying at the property throughout the rental term.
- A 50% deposit is due at the time of booking.
- Except for a $250 Cancellation Fee, deposits are fully refundable if cancellations are given 60 days prior to the arrival date.
- Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to the arrival date.
- CHECK-IN BEGINS at 4:00 PM and CHECK-OUT IS BY 10:00 AM.
- CLEANING: Reservations made for more than 12 nights require a full clean during your stay. This will be added onto your total when checking out. Reservations for less than 12 days, have the option to add a mid-stay clean onto your reservation.

ADDITIONAL RENTAL RATES
Additional Rental Rates include the following items: Amenity Passes, Bike Fee, PDP Fee, Cleaning Fee, Admin Fee, and CSA Trip Insurance.
***These additional items may alter based on property selection and guest add-on preferences.

Property manager

Dune Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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 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 on the beach, this holiday home is in Seaside, 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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach West - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seaside Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grayton Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does "It's a Wonderful Life" Beach Front Luxury Home in WaterColor | 4BR/4.5BTH have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is "It's a Wonderful Life" Beach Front Luxury Home in WaterColor | 4BR/4.5BTH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "It's a Wonderful Life" Beach Front Luxury Home in WaterColor | 4BR/4.5BTH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "It's a Wonderful Life" Beach Front Luxury Home in WaterColor | 4BR/4.5BTH?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "It's a Wonderful Life" Beach Front Luxury Home in WaterColor | 4BR/4.5BTH located?

Nestled on the beach, this Seaside holiday home is just steps away from Seagrove Beach West and Seaside Beach. Grayton Beach State Park and Central Square are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Wonderful home

Perfect location, perfect home, fantastic vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

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

New Year’s Eve 2025

Great home, great location!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Family gathering

This home met all our needs. The main level is just lovely as it the master suite on the 3rd floor. We would have enjoyed a bit better view of the gulf but we managed just fine. The home was very well equipped with all we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwina H.

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

Luxury Getaway

This house was so beautiful and very comfortable. Everything needed was provided just as if you were home The beach was so beautiful and convenient. The beach chairs and umbrellas were there for us everyday which made it much easier for us to enjoy the beach with little ones. Being steps to the sand was wonderful! Would rent this home again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

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

Happy this house is available again.

The house improvements were great, however, some of the new appliances not completely installed; hopefully all will be ready for use next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie P., Georgetown

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

Family Vacation

This house was the absolute best. The location was perfect for our entire stay. It comes with 4 beach chairs & 2 umbrellas so NO NEED to rent from water color inn. We didn't need the golf cart from Electric Golf. We had 3 bikes that came with the house. Our host, April, was an amazing communicator. We will be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoRayne T.

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

Girls of the family get away beach trip

The house was beautiful and a great location. We all could walk to the beach, shop, watercolor pools or dinner. We had breath taking views while we sat on the deck for coffee in the morning or dinner at night. Great house to relax and make new memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly S.

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

Great location-management needs improvement

If you’re paying this much, there is a certain level of service you expect to see. This house fell short on every occasion, including the fact that it was filthy. The floors were sandy and it smelled of smoke. The linens smelled sour and musty. The towels bars were falling off the walls and the kitchen amenities were old, dirty, and had flecks of Teflon coming off in the food. Aside from the general condition of the house we had two main issues. First, we picked Watercolor because we needed golf cart transportation for our son who can’t walk far due to neuropathy from chemo. A few weeks before the stay, AFTER we paid for the golf cart rental, the rental company sends an email saying not to rent a cart since there was no place to charge it. We were very disappointed since this was the entire reason we picked this house (8 months prior) and not the one in Seaside which had comfy outdoor furniture and was a better size for our family. I called the office and a rude manager basically told me I’d need to talk to someone else since it was the weekend, but that there was no way I could have a golf cart there. I was shamed for not contacting them before renting it. What?? After finally reaching the right person, I was told that he would make it work and call me back. He never did. I called again and finally was told we could bring a long extension cord and it would work. (The issue is that the house is behind another house and you can’t park close to the house. Be aware of you have mobility issues.) Our second major issue was the washing machine. On Monday, the second full day of our stay, we tossed in wet suits- after all it is the beach. The machine immediately threw an error code. We called maintenance and that began a 5 day back and forth argument with them about the condition of the washing machine. After dozens of calls and texts begging for it to be fixed, it was finally fixed on Friday night. 12 hours before checkout. What a disappointment. We needed that washing machine for suits, clothes, and towels. Again, a big reason why we chose a vacation rental and not a hotel. The property manager did come and get some of the laundry that we were desperate for AFTER three days of calling and insisting. To be honest, her attitude and willingness to help will keep us from ever renting from this company again. She acted as if she was so put out by our need for laundry. In addition, no one will do anything all to help you if it’s not business hours.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christi R., Birmingham, AL

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

Beach Baby

Took the kids and grand baby to the beach and had a ball ! Sea Dream in Watercolor was the PERFECT place ! Great location right on the beach with beach access right next to the house. Easy walk to Seaside & Watercolor. We also enjoyed the Watercolor pools and restaurants. We had perfect weather! Our grand baby loved everything but bedtime :)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

Best Location & Amenities for families!

Our family loved this home for our April vacation! Perks of this home include: beachfront with ocean views from patios plus the convenience of walkover right beside house (a huge plus with children under 8yrs-it was nice to not have to lug beach gear far), beach chair set up included each day, walking distance (under 5 minutes!) to restaurants and shops in both Watercolor and Seaside, access to Camp Watercolor and Beach club included with this home…the property manager was quick to reply and answer questions, and the home was perfectly set up for our arrival including being stocked with more than enough beach and bath towels. Every bed was super comfy, and overall this house was a dream to stay in! We have already booked it again for next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B., Louisville, KY

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

Phenomenal house

On the beach. Best location in Watercolor. Easy walk to Seaside and Watercolor beach club.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Spring break

Great listing! House was wonderful, had everything you need for the beach and Seaside. Jack the beach guy was awesome! Plenty of room for sleepers and FANTASTIC location. Do not rent an electric car, not necessary (and nowhere to charge) you can walk and bike everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

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

Waterfront Heaven

We enjoyed a great week, with coffee on the deck looking at the beach every morning! The house was clean and well equipped with supplies; and with the location between Seaside and the main part of Watercolor, it is easy to get to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Couldn’t have been better!

Perfect location, on the beach and short walk to water color beach club, the house was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashlea S.

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

Beach perfection

Sea Dream is my favorite property we have stayed in so far. The location and amenities are absolute perfection. It is right on a private beach between Watercolor and Seaside with beach access along the side of the house. The house comes with access to Watercolor beach club. The house was very clean. Our check-in process was super easy and our property manager was just a text away at all times. We loved this property so much we booked it again for next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Biff H.

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

FUN Times at the Beach!

Great house for a family vacation! Never felt crowded, great for little ones being so close to beach! So much to do within walking distance! Thanks for sharing your home!❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

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

Ses Dream 2021

We had a great time, even though the TVs didn’t work properly and one of the bedrooms stayed too hot all night, we were able to work around it and enjoyed our stay. The proximity to the boardwalk and beach was perfect - we would definitely I it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

wonderful house

We have stayed all over 30A but this was our first time in Watercolor. Loved it! SeaDream was perfectly located to all the amenities & pools plus great restaurants in Seaside. The house has incredible views & a private beach that is priceless. The house was very spacious & the beds comfortable. I would definetly return here!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jana K., Naperville, IL

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

Beachfront Gem

Beautifully appointed home with high end everything and private beach access. Daily beach chair set up through Jack on the beach was key to enjoying our week. Also the location on the street side is A+ ... just few short blocks to walk to the downtown seaside food trucks and shops. Preteen heaven. Safe, fun and relaxing. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

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