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WaterSound "Bella Vista" 81 South Watch Tower
First Floor: Living Area
WaterSound "Bella Vista" 81 South Watch Tower
First Floor: Living Area
WaterSound "Bella Vista" 81 South Watch Tower

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
WaterSound, FL
  • Seacrest Beach
    5 min walk
  • South Walton Beaches
    1 min drive
  • Deer Lake State Park
    2 min drive
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    36 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Book Now for the Holidays! "Bella Vista" Golf Cart! Gulf Views! Home Audio System! Tower w

HIGH HIGHLIGHTS:
- Gated Community with on-site Security
- 4 Seater Golf Cart Provided
- 4 Adult Bikes
- Grill
- Third floor tower with amazing Gulf views, bar sitting area, sink, refrigerator and ice maker
- Gourmet Kitchen with island seating
- Sonos Sound System
- From March 1st to October 31st, 2024, the rental of this property includes one beach -service set (2 beach chairs and 1umbrella)
- Private Deeded Beach Access
- Free WiFi
- Complete Clean Linen Participant - All linens, including comforter covers, are laundered upon every checkout

This property comes with 3 designated parking spaces.

DETAILS: "Bella Vista" is a newly redecorated, three story home located in the desired Dune Ridge area of WaterSound Beach. This luxurious home is a must-see, featuring incredible outdoor space great for basking in the Florida sunshine. Enjoy dazzling views of the gulf and picturesque sunsets from the tower or wind down on the covered porch in the evening. Both the stunning waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the community pool are mere steps from your door when you stay at this enchanting property.

"Bella Vista" is an impressive home with plenty of room for the whole family. It features three bedrooms plus a bunk room and sleeps 10 people. Feel like staying in for the night? Be sure to check out the plethora of shopping and dining experiences waiting in neighboring Seagrove, Seacrest, and Rosemary Beach!

Book today with 360 Blue to enjoy this palace in paradise this season!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
First Floor
- Guest Bedroom: King Bed, Access to Shared Bathroom
- Guest Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom
- Bunk Room: 2 Twin over Twin Bunk Beds With Privacy Curtains, Access to Shared Bathroom
- Additional Living: Queen Sleeper

Second Floor
- Primary Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom

Third Floor
- Guest Bedroom: Twin Bed

WATERSOUND AMENITIES
-256 acre private, gated, neighborhood beach community located directly on the Gulf of Mexico between Seaside and Rosemary Beach
- Puttering Park (18 hole putt-putt course)
- 2 community pools
- DuneSider Grill serving lunch poolside in the summer season
- Bike and Kayak Rentals
- Walking paths and Meandering Boardwalks throughout community
- Camp Creek Lake - one of the world's few natural coastal dune lakes
- 30 minute drive from Destin or Panama City
- Just a bike ride away from Seagrove, Seacrest, and Rosemary Beach

Golf Carts: IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW.
- Unfortunately due to HOA rules the guest will not be able to rent golf carts and will not be able to bring their own golf cart.
- If the home you are renting has a golf cart provided by the owner then please be aware of the golf cart rules and regulations.
- Renter's will be required to provide the proper insurance and driver's license information at the WaterSound Gatehouse upon arrival or YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE GOLF CART.
- Lastly, if a person without a valid driver's license is found to have operated the golf cart provided, or is found driving in a reckless manner then the guest will be fined a $750.00 charge to the account provided on the reservation.

*The outdoor fireplace is NOT for guest use

*Weddings or parties/groups of people or guest of guest are not allowed at this home. If this policy is violated, you may be asked to vacate the property and forfeit any rental payments and be subject to HOA, community, and 360 Blue fines.

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81 Watchtower
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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 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

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in WaterSound Beach, a neighbourhood in Panama City Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Map
WaterSound, FL

What's nearby

  • Seacrest Beach - 5 min walk
  • Seagrove Beach East - 1 min drive
  • South Walton Beaches - 1 min drive
  • Alys Beach - 5 min drive
  • Seaside Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crust at The Hub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Idyll Hounds Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪George's at Alys Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza by the Sea - Seacrest Beach - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Book Now for the Holidays! "Bella Vista" Golf Cart! Gulf Views! Home Audio System! Tower w pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Book Now for the Holidays! "Bella Vista" Golf Cart! Gulf Views! Home Audio System! Tower w?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book Now for the Holidays! "Bella Vista" Golf Cart! Gulf Views! Home Audio System! Tower w?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Book Now for the Holidays! "Bella Vista" Golf Cart! Gulf Views! Home Audio System! Tower w located?

Located in WaterSound Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Seacrest Beach and Camp Creek Lake. Deer Lake State Park and South Walton Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brantley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
President
The property was fabulous, clean, roomy, with easy beach access. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
We had a comfortable stay for a long weekend in Watersound. The property managers were quick to address a couple small issues we had, and overall it was a great stay. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years Trip
The property was just as the pictures represent. It is beautiful and only a few minutes walk from the beach. We were sad the the beach club is no longer available to the renters but the HUB is close and has plenty of restaurants to take advantage of. The management company is great and has everything laid out under the app.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Corrine C.

May 2018 Stay
Great trip. House was nice and 360 was super fast when any issues came up. Great location and we loved the quiet laid back atmosphere.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

April 2018 Stay
Great trip. Loved the area, the house. Quiet week on 30A. But still fun time had by all!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

October 2017 Stay
Bella Vista was a great home! We had such a great vacation on so many levels:) The proximity is great for the pool and beach. We really enjoyed the set up of the home...it has absolutely anything and everything you could need. The bunk room worked well for our sons, I would add in your description that it is located right next to a door that only has the keypad lock on it. I think I would be concerned about little ones being able to easily escape. Other than that, all descriptions were wonderful and we definitely will come back! 360 Blue provided amazing communication before and throughout our stay. They were always willing to help make our vacation as great as it could be...and it was perfect! Thanks and dreaming about our return!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

August 2017 Stay
It was a very nice stay. We enjoy the area very much. The house is well equipped but needs some attention. The overall wear of the house is showing. We will continue to come back to Watersound.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Casey S.

July 2017 Stay
We loved our stay at Watersound. We've been coming to 30A for 17 years. The past 15 years at Watercolor and then last year at Rosemary Beach. We loved the uncrowded beach! Our house was beautiful and a perfect for our families. There were a couple of issues that maintenance was able to fix. The staff at 360Blue was exceptional. They were always ready to help and very efficient. We will definitely book through 360Blue again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joanna W.

April 2017 Stay
Wonderful home to stay at the beach for a girls weekend. We had everything we needed in the beautifully decorated home. The beach was our favorite place to sit but the porch on the second floor was our second favorite. Every amenity you needed was there. One of our favorites was the bikes. Thanks again for making our trip extraordinary. Highly recommend Bella Vista.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

April 2017 Stay
What a beautiful home. We had 3 families stay in Bella Vista during the kids Soring Break and it was the perfect layout. We enjoyed the location being so close to the pool and the boardwalk to the beach right off our back deck. This is our second time staying in Watersound and by far the BEST. Everything in the home was great from the beds and linens , everything you could think of for the kitchen and my favorite was the showers. We loved being in Watersound for Soring Break, far away from all the crowds in Seaside and Rosemary. I would recommend Bella Vista to anyone looking for a fabulous vacation home in beautiful Watersound. Thanks for a great stay!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

October 2016 Stay
We had a wonderful stay at Bella Vista at Watersound Beach! There was more than enough room for the 7 of us (2 families). House was located in a fantastic location, 2 blocks from the Dunesider pool and 1 block from the easy boardwalk to the beach. We did make use of the golf cart just to cruise around (it was pretty slow) and get to the puttering park, but it really wasn't necessary because we were so close to the pool and beach. House was beautifully decorated with great kitchen and open great room which was our typical gathering place. There were several nice covered outdoor porches to take advantage of and we enjoyed drinks off the top floor with the ocean view in the late afternoons/early evenings. This was our 3rd and favorite stay in Watersound which we love as it's not crazy crowded like Rosemary, Seaside or Watercolor but convenient to all of these areas and also very close to the Hub on 30A. 360 Blue great to work with, had no issues. Weather was incredible! We'll be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

katherine c.

July 2016 Stay
The home was absolutely perfect for our family! We thoroughly enjoyed being so close to the pool, riding bikes, and moonlit evenings out on the upper deck! We appreciate your prompt attention to the small problems we had with the master bedroom sink and dryer. The only small negative is that the sheets are a bit rough considering the luxuriousness of the rest of the accommodations. We were very pleased and had a wonderful time! The house provided a very comfortable respite from the sand and sun. We enjoyed being so close to the pool, afternoon bike rides, and moonlit evenings on the upper deck. The response time for the 2 small problems we had was amazing! The one thing that could be improved upon would be the sheeting....as they are a bit rough considering how luxurious the home is. An additional perk would definitely be access to the beach club!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Hank M.

June 2016 Family Vacation
The house is beautiful. We loved being so close to the pool and the beach boardwalk. We enjoyed the decks outside, the bikes, the golf cart and everything in the area from The Hub to Deer Lake State Park to Bruno's Pizza and more! We had a very memorable family vacation together!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

rheanne f.

April 2016 Stay
This spring break, another family and ours chose to stay in Watersound due to its amazing surroundings. This area did not disappoint. We chose to stay at 81 Water Tower or "Bella Vista" and it was beautiful. The home easily accommodated 4 adults and 5 children. In fact, it would have accommodated several more. The home is well equipped and the only thing we remember not being able to find was a "fry pan." This issue is easily remedied. We also found that the boardwalk in front of the home was under construction. This proved not to be a big issue because of the available golf cart and proximity to the Dunesider pool. There is nothing I would change about our vacation to Watersound; great people, surroundings, accommodations and weather. Our kids loved riding bikes around the gated community without the fear of busy congested roads. The boardwalks allowed for many walks and exploring. The picture I attached was taken on one of our many excursions throughout the community. I intend to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Evy P.

March 2016 Stay
We have been traveling to the Seaside area for over 20 years. Our children range in ages from 11 to 24. We decided to stay in Watersound as a compromise for everyone, peace and quiet for the adults and fun for the kids! 81 Watchtower was the perfect house for all ages. The bedroom set up was great, kids in the lower level, parents upstairs. The kitchen was a cooks dream(minus the absence of s frying pan)!The location of the house is ideal! Close to the beach and pool. Unfortunately, the boardwalk next to the house was under construction, making it difficult to get to the beach! All, in all, everyone had a fabulous time! 360 Blue was easy to communicate with, very efficient process! Will be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

November 2015 Stay
We come to this area quite a bit and this was hands down the most beautiful vacation ever! We spent Thanksgiving there and there was a total of 11 of us. The home was even more beautiful in person. We loved the bikes and concierge service was amazing. We will be back!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

October 2015 Stay
We loved this house! Perfect location for beach or pool. The layout of the house was great for our family of 6 adults and 2 children. I really enjoyed the sound system and having music throughout the house. 360 Blue was excellent with information and having balloons and champagne at the house when we arrived to celebrate my husbands birthday! Cant wait to stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Walt A.

June 2015 Stay
We LOVED this house. Great location and the owners have thought of everything!! FULLy stocked kitchen with every gadget you can think of... Hairdryer and curling iron in every bathroom even a baby collapsable crib!! Loved having a golf cart and used it everyday! Also enjoyed having 4 bikes and used them daily!! Had an A/C unit not cooling and once we alerted maintenance, it was fixed Within an hour! We do recommend families bring citronella candles and bug spray to be able to enjoy the beautiful porch area! The outdoor gas grill was also a big hit! Kids loved the bunk beds and finding the secret room!! The pool is 2 blocks away and they have a resturant that serves amazing waffles & cinnamon rolls!! Our family loved our two weeks there. Can't wait until next yr! The Andersons
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Maro D.

Great Location
This house has a lovely second floor and master bedroom that is comfortable and very nicely furnished. The best part about the house is its proximity to the beach. The entry level floor is spacious enough for children, although best for families with kids as one of the bathrooms has to be shared and is adjacent to the washer/dryer. The open kitchen/living area is perfect for a family and spacious for family meals. The secret room on the third floor is fun hide-out for the kiddos.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Juan G.

October 2014 Stay
We love this house. It is beautiful and cozy and you cannot beat the location. It is just 3 house from the dunes and a block to the pool!! The tower room is a perfect place to watch sunsets. Will come back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lorilee A.

October 2014 Stay
Awesome location!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mayra M.

August 2014 Stay
We loved the house! The interior design was beautiful. The tower room was perfect for happy hour. The master shower was awesome. The golf cart has obviously been repaired as it ran perfectly. The ocean was turquoise and the beach was quiet. We even loved this app. Thanks for a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2014
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael H.

August 2014
We absolutely loved the neighborhood of Watersound. Bella Vista is an amazing house that lives well for entertaining a large group of people at the beach. We had 10+ most of the time during our 8 day stay and everyone was very comfortable. Our only complaints were the wifi, cable tv, and the golf cart. Unfortunately, all 3 of those items were of high value to our group considering entertaining kiddos, exploring 30A, transporting to/from beach, and being able to get some work done remotely. 360 did their best to resolve these issues, but alas, all were consistent problems for most of the week. We would definitely use 360 again and stay in Watersound again, but probably not Bella Vista house. Overall, our experience was a 9 out of 10. Thank you 360!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Julie C.

July 2014 Stay
This is the second year we have stayed at this house. It is a beautiful house. We had a few maintenance issues that were unable to be resolved. The internet rarely worked (and like last year, the internet name was listed incorrecty on the 360 Blue app). The golf cart also moved VERY slowly. Both issues were addressed by maintenance but never got resolved. That being said, we would consider staying there again if these issues were fixed permanently.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

karen l.

August 2013 Stay
The house is gorgeous and so well layed out for a large family vacation! Loved having music in every room and all the kids were able to stay on the first floor and give the parents some quiet upstairs. The golf cart was a lot of fun (and convenient) as well. Can't wait to come back!

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