Beautifully renovated and refined cottage with private pool

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3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8193.8 sq m

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Seaside Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Grayton Beach State Park
‪4 min drive‬
Blue Mountain Beach
‪12 min drive‬
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

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About this property

This home is professionally managed by Beach Habitats 30A and come with a 6 "LSV" Low Speed Vehicle.
3 bikes for our guest to use. You will also be provided with up to 8 wristbands which must be worn by everyone 5 years old and older.

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:

- Private Heated Pool with Water Features (pool heating for an additional fee)

- 2 Minute Walk to Camp WaterColor and its Lazy River, Water Slides, Playground, Restaurant & Bar

- 6 Passenger Golf Cart Included

- Located in the Camp WaterColor District of WaterColor

- 2 Minute Bike Ride to Publix, Shopping & Restaurants

- Professionally Decorated

DETAILS:

Ideally located in the Camp WaterColor District of WaterColor, 245 W Lake Forest is a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom cottage with sleeping accommodations for 6 guests and beach chic decor throughout. Outfitted to minimize hassle and maximize relaxation, notable features include a private golf cart, complimentary bikes, and a private pool! Very convenient walk, bike or golf cart ride to Seaside, nature trails, parks, bocce courts, boathouse, tennis and pickleball, and all of the amenities WaterColor is loved for. Guests will have full access to the WaterColor Beach Club with two recently renovated family-friendly pools, one adult-only pool, multiple restaurants, bars, beach chair service, and a fitness center.

Upon arrival, the front porch features a quaint dining area and hanging bed swing. The main floor open living area welcomes you with vaulted ceilings and ample natural light as well as oversized seating to enjoy the Smart TV and Sonos surround sound speakers.

Perfect for hosting or relaxing, the main floor has a wet bar with an ice maker, a breakfast bar that seats 4 just beside the dining area that comfortably seats 6 as well as a convenient powder room. A practical kitchen offers upgraded appliances and ample pantry space. Also on the main floor is the primary bedroom, with a king-sized bed, Smart TV, large jacuzzi-tub ensuite bath, and walk-in closet, with direct access to the screened-in back porch.

Upstairs you will find two tasteful guest suites; one with a king bed and the other with two full-sized beds, both with private baths, walk-in closets, Smart TVs, and a separate HVAC unit. Hardwood floors throughout, designer furniture, accessories, and lighting will wrap you in cozy luxury!

Guests will love the convenience and privacy of the home's screened-in back porch and pool. Relax to the sound of the pool’s fire bowl waterfalls in cushioned lounge chairs. And enjoy the satisfying aroma of something delicious from the gas grill.

This cottage is perfect for one to two small families or groups of friends to enjoy all the amenities you need for the perfect 30A Getaway!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

Main Floor:

Primary Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom with dual shower heads, double sinks, and separate jacuzzi tub. Smart TV & Walk-In Closet
Second Floor:

Guest Bedroom 1: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower Stall. Smart TV & Walk-In Closet
Guest Bedroom 2: Two Full Beds, Private Bathroom with Shower / Tub Combo. Smart TV & Walk-In Closet

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Lanier Marshall

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Watercolor, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

What's nearby

Seagrove Beach East - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Seaside Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Grayton Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Grayton Beach - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
Blue Mountain Beach - 12 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬17 min walk
‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬19 min walk
‪Surfing Deer - ‬19 min walk
‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬19 min walk
‪The Red Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautifully renovated and refined cottage with private pool have a pool?

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

Is Beautifully renovated and refined cottage with private pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully renovated and refined cottage with private pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully renovated and refined cottage with private pool?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully renovated and refined cottage with private pool located?

Located in Watercolor, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Chapel at Seaside, Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Newbill Collection by the Sea and Fusion Art Glass Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

16 Apr 2025

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

Great stay!

We loved our Spring Break stay here. Golf cart was a huge plus for easy access to Seaside shops, etc... The pool was a great way to relax. Beautiful home and we all were very happy with this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

29 Mar 2025

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

Great House, Great Location

Perfect for families - quick walk to the basketball court and camp watercolor. The pool at the house was a huge hit for our boys and we used it daily. The house generally had everything we needed. Only thing to note is the golf cart needs some work as many seatbelts aren’t working. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

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10/10 Excellent

julie p.

3 Jan 2025

Fabulous Experience

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: I cannot say enough about how wonderful Beach Habitats 30A was about our making sure our trip to Watercolor was exceptional. It was the perfect spot for our family to relax and enjoy the time between Christmas and the New Year. The location was stellar, and the home fit our needs perfectly. We will definitely return for a visit.

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

11 Aug 2024

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end of summer family vacation

House was great. Very nice to have the pool. Camp Watercolor is extremely close. All beCh passes for pools and everything Watercolor worked great.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa L.

30 July 2024

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Home Exceeded Expectations

We had a fabulous stay and were blown away by the home. It far exceeded expectations…the pictures really don’t do justice. The location was amazing for a family with small children…Camp Watercolor was a short walk away, making entertainment and pool access super easy. We would stay here again, without hesitation. Loved the experience and made wonderful family memories!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

28 July 2024

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Very nice house and great location

Great property manager…everything was ready for us and responsiveness of property manager was fantastic. My girls loved the loft balcony sitting over the living room.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zac R.

16 June 2024

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Beautiful

We had the most amazing time.The house was gorgeous - kids enjoyed the pool and proximity to Camp Watercolor. The pool was advertised to have an operating water feature with pool lights at night. Both didn’t work and we asked to have fixed a couple times but they never were. I’d also recommend changing the tires on the golf cart. They were really bare. We can’t wait to book this house again for next year.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor N.

13 May 2024

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Great Stay

Property was as advertised. Very clean great location! Perfect for young children.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

8 May 2024

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Pleased

Very nice and quiet

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

12 Dec 2023

Highly recommend this house

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 house was awesome. Perfect location and all the amenities. Love how easy it was to communicate with the management company. A couple of small fixes were needed early and they were incredibly fast. The golf cart and bikes were great additions. Only thing we wish they had provided was beach towels for Camp Watercolor but the beach club if you go there has them. We’re already planning to rent this house again in 2024.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

25 Nov 2023

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Awesome

We had a great time in your beautiful home! Location for kids to Camp Watercolor was perfect! Kitchen was great for Thanksgiving!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Matt T.

25 Oct 2023

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Fall Break Vacation

The property is beautifully decorated with nice features. When we arrived there were a couple maintenance issues that either we addressed or the mngt company did over the course of the week. Pool needed cleaning, doors made a lot of noise and needed some wd40. Golf cart needed new batteries (had limited range). Management company couldn’t get new ones in time to affect our stay but follow on guests will enjoy the golf cart. FYI doesn’t have power steering so bring your arm strength. Overall this is a great location and a nice property with good proximity to camp watercolor and the grocery store. Would recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

16 Oct 2023

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Incredible location and value

Our first trip to 30A and we loved staying in Watercolor! We looked at SO many properties and this one checked every box. The convenience to Publix, restaurants, the beach, etc. can’t be beat. The bikes and golf cart were absolutely key as well…we rarely needed our car. We were out and about most of the time, but had we been home more I would have liked better kitchen and cookware, and overall a few more supplies like beach towels, etc. However, overall, it was a tremendous value.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mark S.

5 Aug 2023

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Great Watercolor home in a great location

This house is appointed very well and helped to create an amazing stay for our family. The location of this house is perfect (so close to Camp Watercolor and Publix) and an easy golf cart ride to the beach. Also, having the private pool is a huge plus! The only reason we didn’t give it 5 stars was similar to other reviews. The golf cart is great but there still seems to be an issue with the brakes (specifically the emergency brake). Finally, the general cleanliness of the property was just OK, but that is more on the property management and not the owners. Great house in Watercolor for a family vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan H.

31 May 2023

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We love Watercolor

What an amazing property in a great neighborhood. Our family loved the home as well as all of the amenities, we highly recommend it!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dianna T.

16 May 2023

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Pool Made the Stay

We love Watercolor and all it offers: lots of biking, golf carting, dining, pools, beaches and always quiet back at the house. We’ve rented in Watercolor many times over the years and each house/area provides something different. This house had a beautiful, warm pool with an easy to use sound system at both the pool and the screened in porch. We used this the most and enjoyed it greatly. The furniture and beds were all very comfortable. The bikes provided were also in great shape and good quality. The golf cart was also well used. For us, this particular house layout didn’t work great, in particular with small children or a baby, for our family. The front porch does not have railings which is dangerous with a 1 yr old, so we didn’t use much. Unfortunately the house was not up to our clean standards. Lights switches were gray with dirt; cobwebs on ceilings; refrigerator vent was filled with dirt; master bedroom bottom side table was thick with dust; lots of Knick knacks in this house that are glass, but not dusted and included in regular cleaning; our feet were black from floor dirt on the first night.; many dishes in cabinets were dirty; kitchen lacked organization with cups and misc things in every cabinet. These are little things, yet the expectation is much higher given the rental prices, cleaning fees, and the wide variety of other rentals and management companies. Overall, it’s Watercolor, and it’s always beautiful and well kept. We made great new memories in this house, and that’s what is important in the end! The pool is the real fabulous piece of this house.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

26 Apr 2023

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Wonderful beach house!

We loved our stay in Watercolor! Everything was decorated beautifully and had lots of extras! We enjoyed the golf cart in going back and forth to the beach. On a side note, you may want to have the brakes checked as well as the parking brake. We assumed the cinder block was to be used to put behind the wheel.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

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10/10 Excellent

victoria M.

20 Apr 2023

Beautiful Inside & Out

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: What a great property. It’s within a block of the pool with slide and lazy River and only a short golf cart ride to the beach. Of course best thing ever is Publix is also right at the corner to grab whatever little extras you need. Beautiful in the inside and very well decorated. The golf cart and bikes were a hit with us and our teens. Great vacation will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora E.

3 Apr 2023

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Wonderful Spring Breat 2023

Wow! What a beautiful community and home. This house was great for my family of 6 plus a grandparent. The pool in the back was a big hit for our kids and they loved hanging out in the back screened in porch. Beds were all comfortable many pillows to choose from if the ones on the bed do not fit your comfort ;). Half a block walk to Camp Watercolor and a playground. The golf cart was a big hit with our kids, we did most of the driving in that! House is in a great spot easy to get in and out of the community and close to Plublix. We cannot wait to come back! Thanks for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

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10/10 Excellent

21 Mar 2023

Spring Break 2023

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: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The Habitat 30 could not have been more attentive. We have used several rental companies throughout the years and they are by far the best we have even experienced. They were very responsive.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

25 Feb 2023

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Wonderful Stay!

Fantastic time with the family. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy A.

22 Feb 2023

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Great stay at Watercolor

This was our first stay at watercolor and we hope to return. The house was great, newly renovated, well decorated, very clean and comfortable. The location was convenient and it was great to have a golf cart, bikes and a little pool. The house really had everything we needed. It was well stocked. Check in and communication with the management company was simple. Location within watercolor was great (near Publix and all amenities). Picky feedback for the owners: Camp Water Color was closed for the entire duration of our stay, which was a big bummer for our kids. Wish we knew in advance. The watercolor resort and beach access made for convenient swimming, but our crew really loves water slides. Also, there was a decent charge to heat the pool which is a bit silly, since the listing title boasted a “heated pool”. None of this would stop us from renting the property again, just things to consider!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

1 Dec 2022

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Fabulous Place

Everything was fantastic! I was going to rent the house again for summer but it was a lot more expensive in June than November. It would be great if we could get a returning discount! Beautiful house, beautiful everything

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

G H.

16 Nov 2022

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Girls trip

We were so impressed with the house. It is such a lovely place and has a very relaxing feel. The beds were awesome. We were also impressed with the communications involved in renting. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Nov 2022

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Rent again

The location was amazing and the house was decorated like a true beach house. Great open floor plan on 1st floor for hanging out with the family. Would definitely rent this one again.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

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3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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