Eastern Lake Lakefront! Easy access to the Gulf! Pirate Ship & Treehouse!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6123.6 sq m

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Seagrove Beach East
‪3 min walk‬
South Walton Beaches
‪5 min drive‬
Seaside Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Unlimited access to the beach. This spacious, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom cottage is nestled in a grove of scrub oaks, on a bluff overlooking Eastern Lake. The Gulf of Mexico is about a 200 yard walk, due south. When you use the county access walkway, it leads you to over 350' of county owned public beach, surrounding the Eastern Lake Inlet, a gorgeous place for kids to play.
You will have to wade across the Inlet, which is sometimes ankle deep, or sometimes thigh deep water, or you can use a completely "dry" public access about 75 yard west of there. We think the most enjoyable way to get to the beach is to paddle in one of the canoes and kayaks that we provide. The cottage is the bottom half of our home, and it features a Pirate Ship and a Treehouse for fun and amusement.
Deer Lake State Park is less than 1 mile to the east. All of Scenic Highway 30-A is connected by a pedestrian bicycle and walking path. WaterSound, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach are within about 6 miles to the east. The Big Chill is a restaurant/ shopping hub about 2 miles east, and the town of Seaside is about 3 miles west.
This house is located in a quiet, nice old Florida neighborhood south of 30-A on Eastern Lake, with restaurants, shops, golfing, and bike rentals nearby. There is limited parking. We must stress to you that we have a 7 PERSON MAXIMUM CAPACITY and have PARKING available for only ONE CAR.

If you need additional bedrooms and parking spaces, we also offer a separate 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom rental home with a swimming pool, located right next door. You can view it at VRBO #721289

Keywords: Lake House, Lakefront, Gulfview, Eastern Lake, Seagrove

Property manager

Garrett Horn

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Seagrove Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

Seagrove Beach East - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
South Walton Beaches - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Seacrest Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Seaside Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
Alys Beach - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬26 min drive
‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min drive
‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬7 min drive
‪Surfing Deer - ‬6 min drive
‪Old Florida Fish House & Bar - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastern Lake Lakefront! Easy access to the Gulf! Pirate Ship & Treehouse! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eastern Lake Lakefront! Easy access to the Gulf! Pirate Ship & Treehouse!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eastern Lake Lakefront! Easy access to the Gulf! Pirate Ship & Treehouse!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Eastern Lake Lakefront! Easy access to the Gulf! Pirate Ship & Treehouse! located?

Located in Seagrove Beach, this holiday home is steps from Eastern Lake and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Seaside Beach. Seagrove Beach East and Deer Lake State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

29 Mar 2025

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

Perfect location!

Best of both worlds with lakefront property and quick access to the beach! The pirate ship and treehouse were amazing and a hit with the kids. We loved kayaking the lake and canoeing to the beach. Quick walk to an ice cream shop and a great outdoor restaurant too.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elly E.

23 Mar 2025

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

Beautifully Amazing!

This property was beautiful and quiet! We are a family of four and we had plenty of room to spread out and be comfortable. It had everything we needed to make our stay perfect. This area was quiet, which we loved! It was also an easy walk to the beach but be prepared to cross a thigh high inlet to get there! My son fished off the dock the entire time we were there! Overall, a great family vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doran D.

13 Oct 2024

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

A special spot on 30A

Really cool house. Right on Eastern Lake. Perfect location. Close to beach. House was perfect for our family of 4. Kids loved the pirate ship (truly an awesome creation!). Hosts were on site but we never felt like our privacy was compromised. The dock on the lake was awesome. And all of the included equipment was a huge bonus. Great kayaks, a canoe and beach gear available to use. This is a really great place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

30 July 2024

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

Family beach trip

We loved our stay at Garrett’s place. The property is beautiful and the location is perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick N.

12 July 2024

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

Seagrove 2024

Always a great stay in this Eastern Lakefront property. Owners are always great host, unit is very clean and accommodating for all near by beach towns and activities. Paddle around the lake, paddle to the beach, walk or bike - take your pick or do all three! The beach is a short walk two public access. You can rent beach chair at Ramsgate access or this unit has great chairs that where easy to carrry with a great umbrella. All the beach town you would need too! Great places to eat near by....already miss the morning coffee sitting on the deck over looking the lake watching the sun rise - and the sun sets....Can't wait for a return trip very soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

2 July 2024

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

Wonderful stay

This house was perfect for our family of four (kids aged 2 and 8). The kids loved the pirate ship and treehouse! We loaded up the canoe to take our stuff to the beach each day. The beach area was ideal for small children where Eastern Lake meets the ocean. Our toddler loved playing in the shallow water there. The house itself was very relaxing and we enjoyed drinking coffee on the shady patio with views of the lake. It was like having a beach house and a lake house in one. Our kids are already asking when we can go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler E.

18 June 2024

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

Awesome beach house

We had a great time at this house! It was since and shaded and offered a beautiful view of the inlet lake. Our boys loved the pirate ship and tree house! It was easy and fun to kayak to the beach. We were walking distance from a great ice cream shop and a couple of awesome restaurants. Thank you Garrett and Nina for a great place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

19 Mar 2024

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

What a treat!

There aren't enough adjectives to describe how lovely our stay was at Garrett's place.The home has been improved even more since the pictures so it's even better than what is pictured, believe it or not! Our 3, 8 and 10 year old kiddos loved playing on the pirate ship and we loved the convenience of being able to load everyone on canoes and paddle ourselves to the beach each day. The home felt very private and comfortable - we had all we needed for a wonderful stay and are already looking forward to our next visit to this wonderful home! Thank you Garrett for being such a great host!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin J.

23 Sept 2023

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

Nice get away

The property was beautiful, lots of trees and shade. As said by other guests, the upstairs is occupied by the owner but that was never a problem. We used the numerous human propelled watercraft to get to the beach daily, but a short walk would’ve done the same. It’s a quaint little neighborhood and the property manager was very receptive to communication and outlined the stay perfectly. If you’re looking for seclusion and a good place to sit on a dock and have a cocktail or coffee this is your place.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

9 Aug 2023

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

Great vacation

We had a great stay and would definitely come back. Thanks

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

cody j.

23 July 2023

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

Peace of paradise

Location is very nice and quiet, just minutes from the beach and 30a.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben F.

12 July 2023

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

Great 2 week vacay

This property had it all. Location, tree house and pirate ship that the kids loved, kayaks, surf boards, umbrella, chairs. We didn’t have to come with anything. Also really liked the space, we didn’t feel cramped as a family of 4 in a 2 bedroom. We loaded up kayaks every day with gear and off to the beach. Very happy and would recommend.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

3 June 2023

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

The perfect trip.

Everything was fantastic. Great weather at a great location. The house is clean and well put together. Owners are very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

27 May 2023

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

Charming

Had a lovely time at 'Days Gone By' beach cottage. Especially enjoyed the waterfall built by the owner and the views of the lake. Looking forward to returning!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

12 Apr 2023

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

Of Days Gone By

This is a very special, very quaint, and well cared for property on Eastern Lake - nestled within a canopy of native Florida Scrub Oak w/twinkling lights at night. We loved all of its special features from the trail leading up to the door, to the brick patio w/patio swing, a deck for grilling/dining or enjoying a view of the lake and ocean to the pirate ship complete with an upper lookout tower! We enjoyed walks to the beach and kayaking. The town is upscale (great real estate) w/many restaurants, shopping, fresh seafood shops, and grocery stores. We would recommend not visiting during spring break b/c the town is so busy, but that's our preference. We were very thankful to have such a wonderful retreat to dine & entertain family/friends in this spacious, private, and very comfortable home and property. The outdoor living space was enchanting! Highly recommend! Oh, and the owners are very responsive with outstanding communication.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

8 Sept 2022

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

Labor Day Beach

Perfect for our family

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harold B.

30 Aug 2022

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

New Favorite Place to Stay at the Beach

We have been vacationing along the Gulf Coast for 22 years and have stayed at places ranging from Panama City, Pensacola, Rosemary Beach, Destin, San Destin, to Gulf Shores, Alabama and I have found a new favorite place to stay at the beach with "Of Days Gone By." The accommodations are exactly as depicted. The place is clean, the grounds are well maintained, the facilities are outstanding, and the hosts are pleasant and helpful. We took our 3 adult sons on vacation with us and between the kayaks and beach equipment provided by the owner, we never ran out of things to do; it was not the normal condo or beach house experience, where you have a place to sleep and eat, but little else to do when you come off the beach. I like the fact that the house is on a lane that is off the beaten path, but the walk to the beach is short. I give "Of Days Gone By" my highest personal recommendation.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

22 Aug 2022

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

Great find on a beautiful beach

We really enjoyed our time here at this unique property. Having access to both the lake and beach is wonderful. We enjoyed kayaking in the lake and using the canoe to haul everything to the beach each day. We didn't have to rent any equipment, and the boathouse on the property was in great shape. The house itself is very nice — just as advertised — and the hosts were welcoming. We had plenty of privacy and never felt that we were staying in someone else's home. I'd highly recommend this property for families. Our kids loved the dock and the lake, and the nearby beach is just beautiful. It sure beats your typical high-rise on the gulf coast!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danny R.

19 Aug 2022

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

Amazing!

This property is well maintained has amenities such as beach chairs, umbrellas, kayaks everything you need for the beach. It’s a short walk to the beach or we just took the kayaks to the inlet and just enjoyed the beach. The kids had a blast! Thank you Garrett!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

cody j.

23 July 2022

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

Relaxing get away

Very nice stay with a short walk or kayak to the beach. Hostess are very nice and knowledgeable of the area. The lake is also very enjoyable for children along the pirate ship!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

16 July 2022

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

Great Time

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

30 June 2022

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Great stay

We had a wonderful time with our 3 kids all under age 10. We kayaked, swam, fished and enjoyed the beach. Unlike other areas the beach was not as crowded and you could pretty much set up your gear anytime and still find a spot. Definitely bring an umbrella or tent and I would bring your own beach chairs if you have them. It was our first time staying on the lake on 30a (we have been over 25 times) and will not be our last. We will be back for sure!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Joy C.

28 June 2022

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

Unique Property on 30a

We enjoy the uniqueness of this property. It is the only property for a family to stay on 30A that offers these amenities. Our kids loved playing in the pirate boat and 3 story play house. When we took a break from the beach it was so nice just to relax at the property and let them play. The kayaks are also a family favorite. We enjoyed using them at the lake and beach. I would suggest bringing your own beach chairs and umbrella. Each day we would put our beach gear in the canoe and paddle over to the beach. Of Days Gone by is a place where memories will be made with your family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W.

1 June 2022

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

Family Vacation

We had a great experience! Will definitely be staying here again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

21 Mar 2022

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Great location with lots to offer for a family!

We had a wonderful stay here! The location is perfect. The amenities included meant that there were plenty of really fun things for a family to do away from the crowds.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Garrett Horn

We are a married couple who have lived here for many decades and have watched Seagrove mature from the early days. Nina is a Realtor and can help you find your own piece of paradise. Garrett is an Author who has written two books highlighting the history of this area. You may find his books " Postcards of Seagrove" and "Postcards: The Second Story" on Amazon and at Sundog Books in Seaside.

Why they chose this property

This property, in addition to be situated on a great location overlooking Eastern Lake, also provides a great deal of shade and privacy because of its unique canopy of live oaks and magnolias. The beach area directly south is very spacious and includes the Eastern Lake Inlet, a fabulous place for kids of all ages.

What makes this property unique

We provide not only private dock and a Boathouse full of kayaks and canoes, but also a Pirate Ship, and a Treehouse that lend a certain whimsy to the natural setting.

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