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Watercolor Beauty Pool Resort Backyard - Privacy - Location - GEM Car

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Dining
Pool
Property grounds
Pool
Bunk room 6 beds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Seaside Repertory Theatre
    14 min walk
  • Central Square
    15 min walk
  • Seaside Beach
    16 min walk
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    42 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

First floor Bedroom Suite

1 King Bed

Second floor Bedroom Suite

1 King Bed

Second floor Bunk Room

+2
6 Single Beds

Second floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Den Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

First Floor Powder Room

Soap · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Second floor Bath Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second floor bunk Room Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second floor Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Watercolor Beauty Pool Resort Backyard - Privacy - Location - GEM Car

Owner Managed by Laurie I limit the number of weeks rented to keep the home in pristine condition. You will have cell phone/text communication with me if needed before, during and after your stay.

Optional 2018 GEM LSV $1400 per week Seats six people and is a licensed street legal low speed vehicle. Golf carts are generally not licensed for street driving.

The Sandcastle luxury home is professionally decorated in the coastal style and exudes comfort and a cozy beach ambiance.
The soaring high ceilings let the sunshine in. Plenty of living space. Multiple porches for lounging after a day at the beach. 3rd floor entertainment room for the the kids. This home is truly on par with the amenities you would find at a Four Seasons Hotel. Every King suite bed is made with plush triple sheet bedding with a matelassé comforter. Two bathrobes in each suite.
3 King Suites, one on first floor and two on second floor.

Private backyard and pool--renovated in 2023. See pictures and video.

Quiet street with small private park in front of the house with Bocce Ball Court and nature preserve behind the house. Very private

Spacious, luxury 4 bedroom 5 1/2 bath beach home is in immaculate condition. Will not disappoint. This home is ready for your enjoyment. We limit the number of weeks rented to keep the home in beautiful condition.


If you need another home close by for your friends or family, please let me know. Several neighbors on the same block rent their home.

6 bed bunk room and third floor playroom all for the kids.

Sonos on first floor and backyard.

Three additional bedrooms and full baths.

The home is fully equipped with everything you need. Fresh thick towels and luxury bed linens are provided. Pool towels beach chairs and 5 bikes are included for heading to the beach. 10 minute ride to the beach.

12 Amenity resort ID wristbands will gain you access to all the pools, beach club and private beach entrance, tennis courts and boat house. Amenity resort wristbands and 5 bikes are included in the price quoted.

Home Highlights

Chef's kitchen with every large and small appliance you will need.
- Subzero Refrigerator
- Two Miele dishwashers
- Scotsman commercial Sonic ice maker
- Thermador six burner Gas range with griddle and oven.
- Wall mounted Pot filler over the range
-drip coffee maker
-Keurig K cup coffee maker
-Nespresso Miele built in coffee maker. Bring your Nespresso Pods
- Microwave convection oven
- Panini maker, waffle iron, steamer, Smoothie King, blender, icee machine, popsicle maker, toaster
- Flatware and dinnerware for 16
- Glassware of every type for entertaining
- Platters and accessories for serving
- Bakeware of every type

Bedrooms/Bathrooms

First Floor
- KING Bedroom with on suite full bath. Smart TV, Double doors lead to back porch with pool garden area.

-Den with full bath

- Half Bath/Powder Room

Second Floor
-Master Bedroom Suite with KING bed. Marble bathroom and steam shower. Marble floors are heated to a comfortable 80 degrees. Subzero refrigerator and Smart TV . Bathtub and separate STEAM shower. Instant hot water circulating pump gives your shower hot water as soon as you turn it on. Walk-in Closet. Double doors lead to front screened porch with Brown Jordan furniture. Pure Luxury! You won't find a more beautiful master bedroom/bathroom in Watercolor! 600 count sheets and fluffy thick white towels. Two bathrobes

- Guest KING Bedroom with on suite full bath Double doors lead to large screened porch with swinging bed/lounge, Brown Jordan furniture and TV

- Bunk Room in the nautical theme with wooden door featuring a port hole. 6 bed bunk room! This is a dream room for the kids On suite nautical bathroom with shower.

Third Floor

- Entertainment room features Smart TV, Subzero refrigerator, microwave and sink complete the room.

Private Pool and Backyard
-2023 backyard renovation
- Very private backing up to a Watercolor preserve.
- Private saline water pool- no chemicals
- BBQ outdoor kitchen with sink and subzero refrigerator. BBQ with weekly cleaning and service.
- Patio furniture and lounge chairs with 3 umbrellas
- Outdoor Shower for cleaning off the sand after returning from the beach.
- Outdoor covered porches and lounge chairs
- Pool can be heated at extra charge. $300 for a week. The Camp Watercolor pool just across the street is heated

Front Porch
Look out at a beautiful private park with Bocce ball court. Porch features rocking chairs and spacious deck. Beautiful setting for your morning coffee.

To the Beach and Seaside

- 5 beach cruisers with locks and helmets for the 10 minute ride to the beach and Seaside are included Beach backpack chairs and umbrella are available at the house. Bikes are the main mode of transportation in Watercolor The 2018 GEM car is available for $1400 per week additional.

- Located in Watercolor's Camp District with either a 1 minute bike ride to the Camp pool and park or a short 2 min walk just across the street.
- Short drive/bike ride to Publix grocery store. 10 minute bike ride to the beach and town of Seaside. 5 beach cruiser bikes available for guest use. Extra bikes available through Big Fish Bike rentals. Give them a call and you will have bikes delivered to the door. Smaller kids bikes and even a tandem is available.

- We want to share our home with you and help you create lasting memories of the perfect beach vacation.

Payment Information: 50% Deposit required upon reserving the property. 100% due 60 days prior to check in. No refunds after 60 days.

Two payment options are offered.
Contact Laurie for other payment options 760 822 8196
Payment through VRBO payment portal costs an additional 4% charge and will be charged back to you via payment request or deducted from your damage deposit. These fees are paid to VRBO for credit card use.

Watercolor Neighborhood info:
-Named #1 Family vacation destination in the U.S.
- 499 acre resort and beach community designed with families in mind.
- Bike paths and trails for everyone to use. Beach cruisers are the main mode of transportation! Very safe to ride anywhere in the community, all vehicles yield to bicycle traffic.
- White sand beaches and turquoise water. Chairs and umbrellas can be reserved for a nominal fee for all Watercolor guests. Beach towels available at the Beach club entrance to the beach (included with your guest resort passes).
- 4 community swimming pools
- tennis facility with pickle ball court
- golf nearby
- beachside and lakeside dining


Smart Home
Lutron light controls throughout
Surround Sound and Sonos on first floor. Smart TV

Location Location Location!
- Home is very private. House backs up to a local preserve and in front is a small park which separates it from Western Lake Dr. Perfect place for kids to play and for adults to relax in the shade on park benches or on our front porch.
- Croquet and badminton set to use in the park
- Short walk to Camp Watercolor


If you have questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call. The availability calendar is always current.

See our website for more information

VRBO 3853293 Honeymoon Cottage just became available in March 2024. Beautiful oceanfront one bedroom. See listing on VRBO





Property manager

Laurie Redmond
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Nautical Themed Bunk Room for 6.

Events

No events allowed
Parties and events not allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed. Call owner manager

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed on property

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
Note from host: Parties and events not allowed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Watercolor, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seaside Beach and Santa Rosa Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Central Square - 15 min walk
  • Seaside Beach - 16 min walk
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 20 min walk
  • Seagrove Beach East - 3 min drive
  • Grayton Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Watercolor Beauty Pool Resort Backyard - Privacy - Location - GEM Car have a pool?

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

Is Watercolor Beauty Pool Resort Backyard - Privacy - Location - GEM Car pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Watercolor Beauty Pool Resort Backyard - Privacy - Location - GEM Car ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watercolor Beauty Pool Resort Backyard - Privacy - Location - GEM Car ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watercolor Beauty Pool Resort Backyard - Privacy - Location - GEM Car located?

Located in Watercolor, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Chapel at Seaside and Seaside Beach. Newbill Collection by the Sea and Fusion Art Glass Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Lovely
Gorgeous, Clean, Perfect Location. Really had all you could ask for and then some.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Watercolor Holdings R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piece of paradise
The house manager was very responsive and helpful. The home was spotless and gorgeous. The kitchen is fully stocked with all you could ever want and more. The pool is wonderful. We had our three children stay with us. Every day we rode bikes, swam at the beach and went to camp watercolor. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property.
We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family house
Everything was perfect. This is our third time staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House!
Loved the house and all the amenities. It was a close ride/scoot to Camp Watercolor and the beach. Loved the community as well. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sloane H., Chevy Chase, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Watercolor was Wonderful!
The house is perfectly appointed. We were a family of ten for Thanksgiving and loved cooking together, playing football and making memories. The kids loved Camp Watercolor in the mornings - the slides and the lazy river, and the food and drinks. The location of the house is perfect, as are all the amenities in Watercolor. We all enjoyed the GEM car, the pool and all the outdoor spaces! We took pickleball lessons at the tennis center, paddleboarded at the boat house, and rode bikes to Alys, Seaside and Grayton Beach Park. The house is better than any five star resort. Steam shower, heated pool, espresso machine, pebble ice maker, high thread count sheets…just WOW! Laurie is a delight and we feel so lucky to have enjoyed Thanksgiving at the Sandcastle!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation paradise
Laurie was very responsive!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our home away from home!
This is our second year staying at this beautiful home! It is beautifully decorated and one of the nicest homes we have seen in Watercolor! Owner is super responsive with questions! I can see why she is gets a 5 star rating every time!!! This will be a yearly vacation for my family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stevee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Week Getaway!
The home was even better in person! Unlike some of the other vacation rentals we have stayed it had everything (plus more) that we needed to enjoy our time. The kitchen was perfectly stocked to prepare big meals in. We had 3 families-- each of the adult couples got one of the 3 bedrooms with king size beds that were plush and had ensuites. While the kids were able to all sleep in the bunk room, which they loved, with their own bathroom too. They layout/functionality of the house worked perfectly, we were able to spread out when we needed too, nap in peace!, and also hang out together on the porches, by the pool, or in kitchen/living room together when we weren't at the beach or out exploring. Ideal location to take the bikes or cart to literally EVERYTHING. Laurie was a great host and we all agreed we would love to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We enjoyed our family vacation and loved the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most fun filled awesome family experience at our Vrbo home May 29-June 5!
We actually reserved and rented this property in January 2020 thinking we would have our annual family vacay in July 2020. Needless to say, covid health concerns, expected quarantines when we all returned home made this designated time not possible. Owner Laurie Redmond was extremely accommodating in rescheduling our vacay one year later in 2021. Communication with her throughout the year and as we approached our vacay was so easy by email or text. She was always responsive to questions. The home on VRBO site was so attractive to our large family. In person it was magnificent! Every bedroom, porch, living areas and fabulous kitchen made our stay perfect! Watercolor Beach Club access, GEM car and 6 bicycles enabled us to get around easily and safely! There is so much to do, beaches, kayaking, swimming in a multitude of pools along with our own backyard pool, a park at our front doorsteps, a bocce ball court, basketball and soccer areas for our preteens was so close! Watercolor Camp for the grandkids just a couple blocks away…priceless! Family cooking and shrimp boils, birthday cake, steaks and fish on the grill…….all perfect! Thanks Laurie!

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Great house, great location. Would recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lora G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house
This house is amazing and has absolutely everything you would need! Laurie is an amazing host!

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B., West Point, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience!
House is beautiful, clean, well stocked and perfectly located. Laurie is one of the most helpful and responsive managers I’ve ever dealt with, and we’ve rented a lot of vacation properties!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
multigenerational getaway
We had a great stay at the Sandcastle. The owner was excellent to work with and very responsive to any need. We had a wonderful time spent with kids and grandparents. We really enjoyed the kitchen area and it was great having a first floor bedroom for grandparents who aren't great with stairs. We wouldn't hesitate to choose this property again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

J. Matthew S., Germantown, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
This house is in a great location in Watercolor (between tennis courts and Camp Watercolor). We have stayed in Watercolor many times and this house is a good one—it has many amenities and features, including steam shower, sonic type ice machine, and a pool. Our family of 7 had a great time! Owner is excellent to work with as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Houston Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home
We loved our stay-the house was clean and well appointed. The property manager was very attentive to a few issues we had during our stay. It was great to have the GEM car to get around Watercolor. Will definitely return and stay at this home!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicki p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Thank you to Laurie for all of your great communication! Your house is beautiful, and even better in person than the pictures! The location is central to everything. The golf cart and bikes were essential to our daily routines and activities. Laurie was always available to us for any questions or concerns we had before and during our stay. We had an incredible 2 weeks and are already thinking about when we can return!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home, Great location!
We love staying at this property. The owner is very helpful and responsive! It has a well-stocked kitchen, beautiful decor and all the amenities we needed. We would definitely choose it again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation spot!
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed staying in this beautiful home! We had plenty of space and enjoyed all of the amenities the home provided. Loved the bed swing, the secluded feel of the backyard, and the proximity to the Camp Pool. My youngest was disappointed the Wii didn’t work, but not a huge deal. Because of Covid-19, beach towels were not provided, so we had to buy our own towels at the store. We also had difficulty securing beach chair service, so we bought a couple extra chairs and tent so that we could set up our own area on a less crowded public beach. Overall, loved the house and would stay there again!! Don’t want to forget to mention the amazing cleaning crew who cleans the house after guests leave. I accidentally left a very special necklace behind, they found it and mailed it back to me. So incredibly thankful for their honesty!!

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We highly recommend this property! It is absolutely beautiful in a perfect location.
We loved this house! It is so spacious. We spent the majority of the time in the house cooking, laying by the pool and enjoying the amenities. The location is perfect as well. It sits right across from a bocce ball court and is a short bike ride to the beach. It is perfect for big families or groups. Will be coming again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lucy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property
This home is lovely and very much like described. It is also very well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sanctuary in Watercolor
This was our second stay at this property. The home and the owner are just fantastic...Definitely heads and shoulders above a typical beach rental. We will definitely return...Thanks so much!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
This house provides everything you could need for a relaxing beach stay. There were 4 adults and 6 kids and we had plenty of room. The place was very clean and well kept. Laurie was amazing with her communication and even helped us secure additional bikes. The pool was perfect for those double red flags or just sitting around the house relaxing. The GEM car I highly recommend as it made getting around so easy and convenient and we never had a problem finding a place to park. Thank you Laurie for the wonderful memories our family made this past week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Laurie Redmond

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I manage the Sandcastle and you will have direct contact with me throughout your stay. No big management company to wade thru or wait on. All your questions answered with quick response. Just text me and I will answer right away.

We found paradise when we came to Watercolor for a wedding in 2014. Just loved the relaxed, family friendly atmosphere and decided we absolutely needed to make this place our home at least part time.

Before we make this our permanent home, we decided to selectively rent it for several weeks per year. Riding the beach cruiser to the beach and Seaside is the way of life here. Do not really need a car. Publix grocery store is a 10 minute walk or minutes away on the bike or GEM car.. Ride to Seaside for breakfast. Doesn't get much better than this for a family vacation.

Why they chose this property

The location is fabulous! There are no homes behind ours (which backs up to a local preserve) and there is a quiet park in front of the house. The home is spectacular!

What makes this property unique

Very private location. No homes in back of the home. Private backyard with pool - quiet and peaceful. Beautiful small park in front of the house with large green belt and bocce court

Languages:

English

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