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Gulf Side Condo Steps from Beach-2 bikes-Community Pool/Heated Seasonally `The Great Escape`

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Exterior
Plenty of seating in the living room
Gulf views from Master Balcony
Spacious Kitchen
Large living space with natural light

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6162.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Seaside Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Grayton Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Gulf Side Condo Steps from Beach-2 bikes-Community Pool/Heated Seasonally `The Great Escape`

✨ QUICK HIGHLIGHTS:
✔ Wi-Fi – Stay connected throughout your stay
✔ Access to WaterColor Amenities – Pools, tennis courts, & more!
✔ Prime Location – Steps to beach, shopping, & dining
✔ 2 FREE Adult Bikes – Cruise 30A & explore
✔ General Parking – Convenient access for guests
✔ Community Pool, Heated Seasonally – Enjoy year-round swimming
✔ Professionally Managed, 24/7 Service – Hassle-free vacation!

🏠Welcome to The Great Escape

The pristine white beaches of the Emerald Coast await you just steps away from this newly renovated, two-story condo located on the south side of County Highway 30A in world famous Watercolor, Florida. 'The Great Escape' is a two bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom unit and is the largest two-bedroom floor plan in Watercolor and boasts gorgeous views of the gulf and surrounding Watercolor community as well as superb accommodations for up to six guests comfortably. On the main floor you will find an open kitchen, living and dining area that will make entertaining a breeze. Prepare your favorite meal in the fully equipped kitchen or relax in the living room which offers plush, new decor, a flat screen TV and features French doors that lead out to the spacious balcony with dazzling views of the Gulf of Mexico. As you make your way upstairs you will find the master bedroom and guest bedroom, each completed with their own private bathroom. Explore Watercolor's winding paths and the surrounding 30A area. Also, be sure to check out the amazing shopping and dining venues located in Watercolor, Seaside and Grayton Beach. Watercolor Beach is located in the heart of 30A. Within walking, biking distance to the shops and dining Seaside and Watercolor Beach have to offer. Watercolor Beach is a 499-acre community that boasts 5 community pools, tennis courts, beach access, Western Lake access and miles of walking/biking trails.

***Watercolor Amenities***
A total of 6 wristbands are allowed for this property. Watercolor requires 1 wristband per person.
Children under the age of 5 do not need a wristband. The wristbands will be located inside the property.

No Pets! No Smoking! No Parties! The primary renter must be at least 25 years old with a ratio of one adult over 25 per 3 under 25 during spring break and summer seasons.

**30A Vacay rental agreement is required to be signed prior to arrival.**

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (6):
Master Bedroom, Second Level: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower and Tub
Guest Bedroom, Second Level: Two Queen Beds, Private Bathroom with Shower

AREA ATTRACTIONS:
Watercolor Beach is located in the heart of 30A. Within walking, biking distance to the shops and dining Seaside and Watercolor Beach have to offer. Watercolor Beach is a 499-acre community that boasts 5 community pools, tennis courts, beach access, Western Lake access and miles of walking/biking trails.
Watercolor is also the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Go gourmet at Fish Out of Water, an award-winning restaurant; or sip one of many wines offered at Chan’s Wine World. Pamper yourself at a luxurious spa or pick up the perfect outfit at The Fuss boutique.
- Named the #1 family vacation destination in the U.S.
- A 499-acre coastal resort and residential community
- Ideal bike community perfect for family getaways
- Pristine sugar sand beaches
- 4 swimming pools (Community Pool Heated Seasonally
- Award-winning tennis facilities
- Championship golf nearby
- World Famous Beach Club
- Unparalleled beachside, poolside and lakeside dining
- Acres of parks, gardens and foot paths
- Nearby state parks and preserves
***Watercolor does not allow golf cart rentals from outside vendors. All carts must be reserved through their exclusive vendor Electric Cart Company***
***Beach Chair Rentals available through Watercolor Beach Service www.watercolorresort.com/beachsetups. Book Early!***

Property manager

30A Vacay
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view

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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 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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this condo is in Watercolor, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seagrove Beach West - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seaside Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grayton Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Side Condo Steps from Beach-2 bikes-Community Pool/Heated Seasonally `The Great Escape` have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gulf Side Condo Steps from Beach-2 bikes-Community Pool/Heated Seasonally `The Great Escape` pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Side Condo Steps from Beach-2 bikes-Community Pool/Heated Seasonally `The Great Escape`?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Side Condo Steps from Beach-2 bikes-Community Pool/Heated Seasonally `The Great Escape`?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Side Condo Steps from Beach-2 bikes-Community Pool/Heated Seasonally `The Great Escape` located?

Located in Watercolor, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Seagrove Beach West and Central Square are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

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

Spring break with teens

Close to the beach club with pools, beach, food and drinks. Nice layout with bedrooms upstairs. Great porches on both floors. Very attentive management with good communication:
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

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

Very comfortable and great location

The unit was very comfortable, feeling like a home away from home. Location was great to beach, pool, restaurants. Enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

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

Great property!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary T.

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

A good mix of it all

First time staying in 30A and really enjoyed Watercolor. Loved being close to the beach and pools with younger kids. Made it easy to get around with the bikes included and a short distance to yummy food. Thank you for a great family trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Great location

Lovely condo in the heart of Watercolor. Steps from the beach club and a short walk down 30A to restaurants and shops in Seaside. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michael A.

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

Shore was fun!

Long weekend between Xmas and New Years
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caron A.

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

Perfect spot

Quick walk to beach club. stay was clean and when we needed help with bikes it was a quick response
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gretchen D., Prosper, TX, USA

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

Nice Property, Great Location!!

Found this great location gem several weeks before our last-minute trip to Watercolor. The location can't be beaten, overlooking the Beach Club, Beach Happy Cafe, and local shops/boutiques. Fairly quick walk to Seaside and 2 bikes were available for use. Definitely get a golf cart, as Uber/Lyft can be hard to come by in the area. Our condo fit 6 guests comfortably, and we had plenty of room. Great 5-day stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

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

Watercolor

Great property in a great location. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

Condo is a little dated, but great location. You have to wedge the oven door shut to use it, they washer is extremely loud, and the tv is old and barely usable. You really can’t beat the location though- especially to the beach club. The rest of the condo was in great condition- just in need of a bit of repairs. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Great spring break vacation!

Rental experience was great! Everything was as described or better! The location to the beach club and access to the beach can’t be beat. East walk to restaurants and shops in Watercolor and Seaside. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great spot

We will be back. This place was perfect for our family if 3
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

william m.

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

Great location

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacie T.

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

Perfect for a Family trip to Watercolor

There is so much to love about this place. You’re literally above a coffee shop which was so convenient for mornings. It is such a short walk to the beach access, the Beach Club pools ( with full bar and restaurant), and Fish Out of Water restaurant. You’re also super close to Seaside. The bedrooms are huge, and feels so much larger than just a 2 bedroom property. It was really perfect for our family. We are already trying to plan another trip to stay at this same property. I felt very comfortable having my 1 year old and 3 year old there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

JEff H.

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

Great Stay

Perfect Place for our family. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R., Lafayette, Louisiana

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

Exactly as advertised

We love Watercolor and this condo was in a great location, easy access to the beach and amenities, clean and comfortable, and was perfect for us. We have already booked to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angelia T., Tupelo, MS

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

Thanksgiving week perfection

Our favorite place to stay. It is perfect for our family of 4.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tanja C.

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

Terrific stay

Great location, walked to the beach and the beach club. Enjoyed being close to everything in Watercolor and being so close to Seaside. Bikes that come with rental were in terrific shape - looked new. Adults and kids enjoyed the flexibility of riding bikes. Home was exactly as described, very comfortable and roomy for our family of four. Light above shower was out upon arrival and the mgmt had someone there within an hour.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Natalie J.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

The condo is very worn! Very poor communication

The condo interior needs to be repainted, it looks very worn. 2 holes in the ceiling of den, broken furniture and stained carpet. The washing machine is so loud that it can not be run while you are inside the condo. We had 2 communication issues. We were. not told where the bikes where outside the condo. I left a voicemail and sent an email, but did not hear back until the next day. There were bikes everywhere so there was no way to tell which bikes went with what condo. One afternoon we heard a knock on the door. It was a man saying he was there to replace a bathroom sink in the 2nd bedroom. We had never been told there was a problem with the sink or that anyone was coming to replace it. We received a text after he was already there that he was coming. I had 2 children taking afternoon naps. Last thing you want on vacation is someone in your rental with you especially during nap time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerry R.

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

Very Satisfied

Excellent location, clean and breath takingly beautiful beach. Very cool facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent location!

Great location and the property was very spacious and comfortable. The property is well maintained with plenty of extra supplies for the beach too (chairs, etc). Only recommendations are that the back parking lot is very dark at night. They need more lighting. And the towels need a little upgrading. Only two wash cloths - and they were very worn. But a terrific property. We would rent again!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Donna R.

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

Great location for long family weekend

Well appointed, beautiful condo steps from shops and beach club. Mgt helpful with quick resolution when door code didn’t work at check in. However, cleaning crew arrived at door 30 min prior to checkout with no masks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angelia T., Tupelo, MS

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

Home away from Home

We stayed at this property twice in the last month. It is perfect for our family of 4. Close to the beach club, restaurants and shopping. Also an easy walk to Seaside. There is some construction going on in shops below but it is worth it for the convenience of location. We look forward to coming back in the summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Great spot!!

Was surprised how big and spacious the place was. Will stay again if we go back to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

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