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Morning Star — Coastal luxury w/plunge pool, golf cart, & carriage house

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12271.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Watercolor, Florida
  • Seagrove Beach East
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Seaside Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Other Space 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Morning Star — Coastal luxury w/plunge pool, golf cart, & carriage house

This classic four-bedroom home with timeless curb appeal sits on a sun-dappled corner of Pine Needle Way in the premier Forest District of the Watercolor community. Designed to be both endlessly luxurious yet completely laid-back and welcoming, this quintessential coastal vacation home has tons of space— including a separate carriage house— and a plunge pool. There are also four bicycles and a golf cart fit for six for getting around. This is your family's new happy place on the Emerald Coast, located close to the Watercolor pools, the sandy beaches, and lots of delicious local restaurants and shops.

A super-charming front porch leads into the first-floor GREAT ROOM, where white shiplap walls and many windows make for a bright and open social space. The LIVING AREA includes a crisp, slip-covered sofa, four armchairs, and a large, mounted HDTV. Next to the living area is a formal DINING SPACE with a dining table that seats eight underneath an elegant chandelier.

The KITCHEN comprises stylish dove-gray cabinets, pristine quartz countertops, and timeless white subway tiles. In the center of the kitchen is a convenient island with seating for two, and the premier appliance suite features a Wolf gas range, a specious refrigerator, a dishwasher, and an in-drawer microwave.

The FIRST BEDROOM, located just off the living area on the first floor, features a chic king-size bed and an HDTV. This level also includes a FULL BATHROOM. Upstairs there’s an open space with a BUNK ROOM that includes a built-in twin-over-twin-size bunk, a sleeper sofa, and a LAUNDRY NOOK with a full-size washer and dryer.

The PRIMARY BEDROOM SUITE is a private oasis with a balcony, lots of natural light, a gorgeous king-size bed, and an ENSUITE PRIVATE BATHROOM with a soaking tub, step-in shower, and dual vanity. Another GUEST BEDROOM on the second floor has a king-size bed and a FULL ATTACHED BATHROOM.

The CARRIAGE HOUSE is a lovely, flexible space perfect for in-laws or older children. With a king-size bed, a sleeper sofa, and a kitchenette, this is an entirely private flat that will also keep guests close to the main house. There’s also a FULL BATHROOM with a step-in shower.

Back at the main house, the backyard is pure coastal bliss, complete with a PLUNGE POOL, an OUTDOOR SHOWER, and a LOUNGE AREA with a fire pit and a gas grill. With a location that keeps you just moments away from the sparkling Watercolor resort area and the world-famous Gulf of Mexico beaches, you’ll adore every moment you spend at this sumptuous home-away-from-home.

Home Highlights

Professionally designed
Six bicycles + Six seater golf cart with lithium battery
Private plunge pool (7'x6')
Outdoor shower + fireplace
Carriage house
Parking for three cars (with one in the garage)

First Floor (Sleeps 2)

Open GREAT ROOM and LIVING AREA
Formal DINING SPACE
Chef-worthy KITCHEN
FULL BATHROOM
GUEST BEDROOM SUITE w/king-size bed (Sleeps 2)
PLUNGE POOL

Second Floor (Sleeps 8)

PRIMARY BEDROOM SUITE w/king-size bed and ENSUITE BATHROOM (Sleeps 2)
GUEST BEDROOM w/king-size bed and ENSUITE BATHROOM (Sleeps 2)
BUNK SPACE w/ twin-over-twin-size bunk and sleeper sofa (Sleeps 4)
LAUNDRY NOOK

Carriage House (Sleeps 4)

GUEST BEDROOM w/king-size bed (Sleeps 2)
LIVING SPACE w/ sleeper sofa (Sleeps 2)
FULL BATHROOM
KITCHENETTE w/mini fridge and microwave

*Watercolor provides a maximum of 12 Amenity Wristbands for this home. Children 4 and under do not require a wristband*

Property manager

30A Luxury Vacations
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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 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 and a deadlock

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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Watercolor, Florida

What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach East - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Seaside Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 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.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Morning Star — Coastal luxury w/plunge pool, golf cart, & carriage house have a pool?

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

Is Morning Star — Coastal luxury w/plunge pool, golf cart, & carriage house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Morning Star — Coastal luxury w/plunge pool, golf cart, & carriage house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Morning Star — Coastal luxury w/plunge pool, golf cart, & carriage house?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Morning Star — Coastal luxury w/plunge pool, golf cart, & carriage house 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. Seagrove Beach West and Seagrove Beach East are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

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

Spring Break escape

4 adults and 5 teens stayed for spring break with friends staying nearby! Love the location and neighborhood with camp and courts nearby. The home was great! Spacious with plenty of privacy for 3 different families. Carriage house was perfect for older teens!Watercolor access is a must!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki T.

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

Amenities and all

We absolutely loved our stay. From the moment we walked in the accommodations for two families exceeded our expectations. They had everything from boogie boards to beach, chairs, and umbrellas. We were even able to grill out. The icemaker came in so handy as well as the extra beverage refrigerator.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie v.

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

Great house, great service

My family and I stayed here for a week in July and had a wonderful time. The house is lovely, the rooms quiet and the couple of very small needs we had were responded to same day and right away. Davis was very responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Glenda C.

A review of a summer getaway

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: We arrived at the house and found all was good with parking, the golf cart and the access to our activities in Watercolor!The children had the pool which was great for them. All the kitchen tools were available and in good condition for our use.
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany Ann C.

Wonderful Stay!

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 had a great week at the property! The location was great- a quick walk to camp watercolor & about 10 minutes to Seaside. The golf cart was a huge perk with the property. The parking passes helped save on parking as well when driving to the beach club! We would definitely stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Miranda E.

Great stay.

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: Wonderful home and location. Very clean. The company was very quick to address issues. Will work with again.
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10/10 Excellent

Elissa L.

Perfect getaway

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: Clean, spacious, nice accommodations. We had 11 people stay here and had plenty of space. Easy to get to the beach via golf cart or bike. Easy access to seaside especially on bike there are quick cut throughs. Ammenties throughout the developments pools, lake, paddle boarding. Really enjoyed our stay. House was comfortable and clean.
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4/10 Poor

Brigid P.

Disappointing

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a nice stay but we feel like the home was overpriced for what we got. It seemed beaten up a bit...dusty, animal fur on outdoor cushions, and just a little dirty all around. We had friends stay near by who paid a lot less than us for a much better home with 20 ft ceilings, cleaner, and more square footage. Our house had bad water pressure, a drain that didn’t drain, and the “pool” had several issues. It wouldn’t heat and was murky.
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Excellent stay at Morning Star

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Our two families thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Morning Star late July '23. House was clean, well appointed, and super functional. Despite being a rental, just about everything was well taken care of and 30A Luxury Vacations were absolutely amazing taking care of our minor little needs, with excellent communication. Would definitely stay here again, but you DO need the golf cart, as you're in the back of the neighborhood but close to Publix. It is much quieter in this portion of Watercolor, which is what we wanted. Super close to Camp Watercolor, which is great. Some minor things to tweak for next guest:Many kitchen cabinet doors were off the hinges, as well as a few upstairs vanities. New hinges or reconnect the doors to the hinges.Ice maker was blinking red and needed a new filter.Cleaning company used should pay attention to the corners of the showers, getting that deep clean, as well as making sure the golf cart is at least sprayed off.I parked in the driveway for a week over top of an ant hill unbeknownst to me, so that made for a fun drive home to Georgia. Otherwise, amazing stay and great house!
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4/10 Poor

Ryan L.

Tired property, Morning Star Cottage needs a Refresh

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 2nd stay at 308 Pine Needle Way, and it will be our last. It will also probably be our last with 30a Luxury Vacations as well with their lack of good properties in Watercolor. The management folks were nice, very attentive, but never recovered from not allowing us to check-in until 7:30P (check in 4P) and never reimbursing us for this trouble. The house is in a great location, but from one year to the next, the house and housekeeping is no where near a good standard:1. All showers are moldy. Even after they came to "reclean", they're still moldy. The bathrooms need a DEEP clean. Their level of clean is a once-over to turn the house over to the next renter. Its a joke.2. Check in is at 4P. The house was so dirty and messy, we couldn't get in until 7:30. I asked for a late check-out, it wasn't available. I asked for a small concession for our troubles, they said they would review it and never did. The management company didn't do what they said they would do.3. The golf cart and garage has not been cleaned in years. The same garbage in the garage was there a year later.4. I had to replace the batteries on the kitchen faucet because the motion detector stopped and the sink wouldn't work. 30a Luxury Vacations owes me $12 for pack of AAA batteries.5. Floors were all dirty and nasty after they "recleaned". We all had to wear socks all week. Black feet when you go barefoot in a rental house tells you the house isn't clean.6. The furniture is very worn and tired. I didn't even like sitting on the couch, it was nasty.7. We had 4 cockroaches I killed in our 7-day stay. Its Florida, no big deal, but they need to have exterminators regularly.8. They don't provide enough TP or paper towels. I had to purchase some because their minimum provided is for 2 days, not 7.9. They provide 6 bikes. 2 work. Chains popped off, seats broken, nasty. The tired bikes need replaced.10. All walls are scuffed, dinged,

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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4/10 Poor

Ryan L.

Tired property, Morning Star Cottage needs a Refresh

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 2nd stay at 308 Pine Needle Way, and it will be our last. It will also probably be our last with 30a Luxury Vacations as well with their lack of good properties in Watercolor. The management folks were nice, very attentive, but never recovered from not allowing us to check-in until 7:30P (check in 4P) and never reimbursing us for this trouble. The house is in a great location, but from one year to the next, the house and housekeeping is no where near a good standard:1. All showers are moldy. Even after they came to "reclean", they're still moldy. The bathrooms need a DEEP clean. Their level of clean is a once-over to turn the house over to the next renter. Its a joke.2. Check in is at 4P. The house was so dirty and messy, we couldn't get in until 7:30. I asked for a late check-out, it wasn't available. I asked for a small concession for our troubles, they said they would review it and never did. The management company didn't do what they said they would do.3. The golf cart and garage has not been cleaned in years. The same garbage in the garage was there a year later.4. I had to replace the batteries on the kitchen faucet because the motion detector stopped and the sink wouldn't work. 30a Luxury Vacations owes me $12 for pack of AAA batteries.5. Floors were all dirty and nasty after they "recleaned". We all had to wear socks all week. Black feet when you go barefoot in a rental house tells you the house isn't clean.6. The furniture is very worn and tired. I didn't even like sitting on the couch, it was nasty.7. We had 4 cockroaches I killed in our 7-day stay. Its Florida, no big deal, but they need to have exterminators regularly.8. They don't provide enough TP or paper towels. I had to purchase some because their minimum provided is for 2 days, not 7.9. They provide 6 bikes. 2 work. Chains popped off, seats broken, nasty. The tired bikes need replaced.10. All walls are scuffed, dinged,

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

As advertised! Great location. Management Company was on top of everything!

Great stay for the thanksgiving holiday. We own a house around the corner and needed a second place for extended family. Beach Habitat was excellent to work with and house was in great condition.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sandi T., Keller, TX

308 Pine Needle Way in Watercolor

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: The home was nice and comfortable for our 2 families. We loved having access to the garage and golfcart. The property management team was excellent at communicating with us and when we needed something, they took care of it. We appreciated the bags of ice since the ice maker wasn’t working. It’s the little things that make a big difference!
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanetta B.

Much needed vacation

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 have stayed in the Watercolor area 3 times and this was by far the best customer service we have received during our stay from the property managers. The property was exactly as described and fit our needs perfectly and any question or small issue that arose was answered immediately and addressed. We felt pampered!
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10/10 Excellent

Sandi T., Keller, TX

308 Pine Needle Way in Watercolor

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: The home was nice and comfortable for our 2 families. We loved having access to the garage and golfcart. The property management team was excellent at communicating with us and when we needed something, they took care of it. We appreciated the bags of ice since the ice maker wasn’t working. It’s the little things that make a big difference!
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanetta B.

Much needed vacation

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 have stayed in the Watercolor area 3 times and this was by far the best customer service we have received during our stay from the property managers. The property was exactly as described and fit our needs perfectly and any question or small issue that arose was answered immediately and addressed. We felt pampered!
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8/10 Good

Jen S.

Peaceful retreat

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: Rental was very spacious and clean. Everything was comfortable for our family of 4. We didn’t even use the other part of the house. There are a few repairs that need to be done to the house overall but I’m sure it’s hard to keep up with if it’s rented frequently.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine p.

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

Beautiful house and plenty of room

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. There were plenty of rooms and plus The carriage house made it perfect for all. The golf cart is a plus and easy to get to the grocery store as well as the restaurants. I would recommend this property for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Family Vacation

My family and I had a wonderful time during our stay in this beautiful home. The property manager was very prompt and responsive during our communications with them.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

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