Twisted Oaks in Old Grayton Beach

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9167.2 sq m

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Parking available
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Washer
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Barbecue grill

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Grayton Beach, FL

Grayton Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Grayton Beach State Park
‪17 min walk‬
Seaside Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1 - Upstairs - with en suite bathroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Upstairs - with en suite bathroom

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3 - Downstairs

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Guest Cottage - Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 - Guest Cottage

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

High Season during the Summer (May thru Sept) is now only a minimum 5 night stay, allowing flexible check in & check out days!

Enjoy staying in one of Grayton Beach’s original homes, built in 1929 and maintained and loved by our family since 1976. The main house is a two-story frame house situated on a fenced double lot and is located about 2-1/2 blocks from the beach. In the main house, there are 3 bedrooms with 3 full baths accommodating up to 8 people maximum. Upstairs are two bedrooms – one has 2 double beds, the other a queen bed with twin bed– both with their own private bathrooms. The third bedroom, downstairs, has a bunk bed and a queen bed – great for kids. The house is perfect for two families with a couple of kids each or for three couples.

Downstairs there is a living area, kitchen with dining area, full bath and laundry facility. Enjoy the warm Florida sunshine all day with two screened porches. The private outdoor shower with hot and cold running water is nestled under the twisted oaks. Play bocce ball and grill out in the large shaded yard and walk to downtown Grayton!

ADD the guest cottage (sleeps two), in the rear of the lot, which has one queen bed, private bath, and breakfast kitchen, and is available with rental of the main house for an additional charge by adding a 9th person to the number of guests at booking time.

Property manager

Harriet Gentry

Premier Host

Languages

English

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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

No early check in. No refund for early departure.

Important information

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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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is on a lake. Shoppers can check out Silver Sands Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

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What's nearby

Grayton Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Grayton Beach State Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Seaside Beach - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Blue Mountain Beach - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Santa Rosa Beach - 11 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬6 min drive
‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬6 min drive
‪Surfing Deer - ‬8 min drive
‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twisted Oaks in Old Grayton Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Twisted Oaks in Old Grayton Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twisted Oaks in Old Grayton Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Twisted Oaks in Old Grayton Beach located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Walton Beaches and Grayton Beach State Park. Seaside Beach is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

7 Apr 2025

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

Wonderful Week

We had such a wonderful spring break week with 2 families total. Our kids loved the bunk room and the back yard with the swing! Harriet was on top of everything and gave us peace of mind going into a busy week with little ones. It is a short walk to the beach and even shorter walk to the fun restaurants! Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

20 Aug 2024

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

Best Beach Trip

Our stay at Twisted Oaks was wonderful!! We love the house! It was extremely clean and comfortable. The beach is a block away. We built many memories and hope to return next summer.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

13 Oct 2022

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

Great place and stay!

We had our family down for a beach wedding and we’re more than pleased with the property. It was clean and charming and the back yard was perfect for our picnic brunch and photos. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

5 Apr 2024

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

Lovely Old Grayton Home

This was a beautiful, well appointed home that I would stay in again. Recommend highly.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

13 June 2022

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

Great property and experience

Our family of 5 enjoyed this property for a week and had a great time. The house is great, the back screened in porch and yard are great for cookouts and kids.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawna D.

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Grayton Family Vacation

We had the most marvelous time at Twisted Oaks. It is an original house in Grayton, gracefully restored to maintain the character, comfortable, and full of interesting nooks and porches. This has become our favorite home in Grayton and we've come for over 25 years. The owner was very prompt if we had any questions. Love it!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

24 June 2022

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

Perfect Vacation

The house is so cute and clean. It is in the best location to easily enjoy the beach and restaurants. The owners are responsive and friendly. Make sure you allow ample time for check out as there is a lot of bed linens to wash. We loved our visit!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

3 Oct 2022

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

Sibling trip

House was perfect, weather perfect! We will be back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia J.

23 June 2024

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

Wonderful!

We LOVE Twisted Oaks!! From the plank swing in the backyard to hanging out on the porches, we just enjoyed being together where everything has been thought out for you: great kitchen, many get-together areas, beautiful property; we hope we can return to Grayton Beach for our tenth year--and to Twisted Oaks!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence C., Atlanta, Georgia

31 July 2022

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

Twisted Oaks

The owner, Harriet Gentry, has done an excellent job maintaining this home from Old Grayton.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia J.

14 June 2023

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

Wonderful Twisted Oaks

Twisted Oaks was so perfect for our family. The granddaughter adored the tree swing in the backyard, under the "twisted oaks." The beach is a short walk; the kitchen is fabulous; the porches are THE BEST--where we spent "home" time, mostly, for Memorial Day week. Cannot say enough positive. Clean.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Aug 2022

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

Perfect family location

This property is an easy walk to beach (or bike ride). Community is top notch. Western lake is perfect alternative for red flag days. Porches and back yard were perfect for time off beach. Plenty of comfortable beds and bathrooms. Owner is exceptional with communication and accommodating requests. We had the cottage too and used it for quiet space/ overflow.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacie G.

27 Sept 2022

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

Who could ask for more?

The house is very lovely in beauty, size and location with a great backyard for corn hole and games and also a cute cottage for more guests to stay. Very few steps to the soft white sand beach and Western Lake. The owners were so good at communicating with me. We are only home a day and have to ask, is it too soon to be nostalgic? My family hopes we can make this a tradition.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

15 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful home for family beach vacation

We stayed at Twisted Oaks with our two young children (ages 5 and 15 months), my sister and brother-in-law and their children (ages 7, 4, and 20 months), and my parents. The home was so nicely appointed with all the amenities we needed. Beds were comfortable, wifi was fast, and the kitchen was well equipped. We absolutely loved the screened porches, ceiling fans, and backyard lights - we spent most of our time on the porches, taking in the ambiance. The cottage was also perfect for those of us who needed to do some work while on vacation. And the home was an easy walk to the beach! We hope to return someday!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Sept 2022

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

We recently attended a wedding in Grayton and hosted a pre wedding party at The Red Bar.

Property is very nostalgic of the homes that once graced the coastline of Florida. Charming and immaculately clean. We enjoyed our stay and hope to stay again in the the future! The children especially enjoyed the back porch and rope swing that hangs from one of the twisted oaks in the back yard. The house is two blocks from beach and our extended families also stayed close by . People in the area are very courteous and there are some great restaurants. Loved visiting near by “Watercolor” and “Seaside” and hanging out in shops at Grayton! Thank you for the pleasure of staying in this historic house!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

10 Oct 2021

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

Childhood memories!

This house was built by my grandparents in the 1930s. My sister, brothers and I have great memories of time spent there before it was sold. We were finally able to find a weekend to enjoy time together and reminisce. The Gentrys have done a beautiful job of restoring and updating the house. I loved the bright, comfortable, rustic decor! The house was very clean and well kept. They went above and beyond when providing the daily essentials, especially in the kitchen. We enjoyed time spent on the two porches. The only downside was the amount of traffic that continually passed by the house. Grayton Beach is a popular place. We had a great time and hope to make this an annual tradition!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

10 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P., Greenville, SC

14 May 2022

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

Perfect paradise!

Wow! Cannot say enough about our week stay! The space was perfect for our family vacation! The two screened porches were such a bonus along with the backyard to hang out. Very comfortable and clean. We hope to book this lovely home every year to spend time with loved ones! Quite comfortable, very homey and very Old Grayton vibe!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

19 July 2021

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

Great home

Great location original home features the quaint historic features you don’t see anymore

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

3 July 2021

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

Twisted Oaks

Great property!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

13 Apr 2021

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

Wonderful location along 30A

This house couldn't be any cuter! It has a lot of charm and atmosphere and is located within easy walking distance to the beach. Our family loved cooking in the well stocked kitchen and dining on the porch.

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

12 Aug 2020

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

Grayt time

Three bedroom house was clean, great character, and well equipped. Lots of hooks to hang wet clothes. Two screened in porches were our family gathering places. Easy walk to beach. Owner responded to AC issue quickly and we were pleased. Loved the property and location. Grayt house and highly recommend. Owner was great to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dee Dee P.

12 July 2020

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

Perfect Grayton Beach Rental

We loved our stay here! The house was so clean and very inviting. We were very close to the beach access!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

13 Dec 2019

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

Great house very attractively decorated. Had all the amenities and then some.

Clean, well decorated and located just two blocks from beach. Owners very easy to reach and helpful. Loved our visit.

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

22 July 2019

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

Great location! Great house! Great communication!

House was perfect for our needs (two families). It not only lived up to the photos, but I think it exceeded our expectations from the photos. Very well thought out space, great decor and impressive layout. Porches were enjoyable for relaxing, as was the living room. Owner even sent a note to check in on us the day we arrived to make sure we were enjoying our stay. Short walk or bike ride to the beach. Highly recommend this place!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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Hosted by Harriet Gentry

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English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1 - Upstairs - with en suite bathroom

Bedroom 2 - Upstairs - with en suite bathroom

Bedroom 3 - Downstairs

Guest Cottage - Sleeps 2

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4 - Guest Cottage

Spaces

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