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Welcome to Idlewild South! Steps to both downtown and the beach.

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Interior
Interior detail
Living area
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Central Square
    4 min walk
  • Seaside Beach
    4 min walk
  • Beach
    5 min walk
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    44 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Welcome to Idlewild South! Steps to both downtown and the beach.

This charming Seaside cottage is conveniently located on Pensacola Street, just steps from the beach. It features a private driveway (with two parking passes), three bedrooms, three full baths, an outdoor shower, and a semi-private backyard. "Downtown" Seaside is a five minute walk.

The front walkway introduces the house with a "Golden Spiral" design. The entrance features a large wrap-around covered porch with seating for dining and entertaining. Entering the cottage, you are greeted by a comfortable open living space featuring a seating area with 65” tv. Dining for 6+, galley kitchen, and entertainment area (music, books, games, game table) flow from there. Murals by acclaimed artist Flournoy Holmes ("Eat a Peach" album cover, half a dozen WSP album packages) enhance two walls. Two queen suites and one twin/single bedroom occupy three corners of the cottage.

Out the back door is a small covered porch with beach toys, beach chairs, bikes and skim boards. Down the stairs is a tranquil garden area with table and seating for 6.

Property manager

Michael Pingree
Premier Host

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
Loft access and use is not permitted for guests under 12 years old.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Seaside, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa 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.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Central Square - 4 min walk
  • Seaside Beach - 4 min walk
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 10 min walk
  • Grayton Beach - 6 min drive
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪AJ's Grayton Beach - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Idlewild South! Steps to both downtown and the beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Idlewild South! Steps to both downtown and the beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Idlewild South! Steps to both downtown and the beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Idlewild South! Steps to both downtown and the beach. located?

Located in Seaside, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Fusion Art Glass Gallery and Seaside Beach. Central Square and Seaside Amphitheater are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

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

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Awesome tune with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Seaside House
This is our second stay at this amazing home and we enjoyed it just as much this year! Idlewild is perfectly situation in Seaside, its only a few houses down from the beach access, just around the corner from the family pool and has a shortcut sandy path that runs beside it which drops you directly behind the main city center area. Both years we arrived the home was spotless, everything was in working order and its very well stocked with key items like select spices/kitchen staples and so on. There's lots of games and books in the home as well as an incredible sound system! Outdoor shower leading into an interior shower is an incredible thing coming right off the beach and the porch is a perfect place to enjoy an early morning coffee or to post up in the evening. Beds are comfortable and the layout provides good privacy for a family with each room being at opposite corners of the house but its not a huge home so we didn't feel removed from our kids either. Michael is an amazing host, very easy to work with, always replies quickly to any messages and we've never experienced any issues renting the property. We've rented homes in Seaside that look nice in photos but are not the same in person, this house is exactly what you see so no bad surprises walking thru the doors. Once we get our dates lined up we plan on spending another week here in 2025!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Take me back to Idlewild South!!!
This property is perfect in every way! Perfectly clean & organized! Perfectly located right across from the beach & steps from the town center! We are spoiled with this property and will be back to Idlewild on our next trip to Seaside!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
We would definitely stay there again! Great location and so fun!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We enjoyed our stay. Centrally located
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay in Seaside
This was our 3rd year traveling to Seaside and Idlewild South has been our favorite VRBO! It was close to the beach, to the community pool and to the Seaside central square. Michael was very communicative and responsive when we reached out. The house was perfect for our famiy of 6, and included many of the things that sometimes make VRBO's challenging, including plenty of dishes/pots/pans/silverware, cooking herbs/spices/oils, books/board games, and coffee filters/foil/plastic wrap. There were plenty of sheets, bath towels, and beach towels and the bikes were a nice addition. The layout of the house was also very convenient, and we loved all of the unique artistic and musical nuances. We really loved our stay and would highly recommend this for small families or anyone wanting to be close to all of the activities in Seaside. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lowell H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Awesome location and access to beach and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idlewild South is a winner!
Our time at Idlewild South was unforgettable. The home is so unique, whimsical, artsy and fun. The distance to downtown Seaside and beach access are ideal if you want to be close to the crowd but not too close. We've been coming to 30a for 15 years and our crew agreed, this was the best trip we've had. Thank you for the memories!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily D., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home!
This was our second visit to Seaside as a family and we were incredibly impressed with the house, location, and amenities. The owner was wonderful and prompt at communicating. Check-in was simple. The house itself was incredible - very clean, new, and kitchen was well stocked with everything and more. It truly felt like a home, and not just a rental property. Location to beach and center of town is unbeatable too. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Everything was easy. Communication fast and helpful. Property lovely and in fantastic location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful Stay at Idlewild
Idlewild was perfect for our family of five. The house was in a great location walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants in the area. It was very clean with all the necessary amenities and beds were really comfy. Both the owner and property manager were very responsive to all our questions as this was our first trip to Seaside. Thank you for making our trip so enjoyable!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael Pingree

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Steve Hurlburt is an acclaimed writer, documentarian and photographer. He has owned Idlewild South since 1989. He prefers the Grateful Dead.

Why they chose this property

The sky was yellow and the sun was blue.

Languages:

English

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