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"The Lighthouse" in WaterColor Walk to beach/Heated pool/Bikes/WC amenities

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This is us :)
Front view of our home
Screened porch with swing-bed...everyone’s favorite spot
Spacious living area with high-end furnishings, serene decor, Frame smart-TV
Ours is a light-filled home with an abundance of windows

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8208.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Seagrove Beach East
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Seaside Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1--Downstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2--Upstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"The Lighthouse" in WaterColor Walk to beach/Heated pool/Bikes/WC amenities

"The Lighthouse"
Located in WaterColor, WaterColor Amenities included

Pristine home! Located on a quiet street in WaterColor's "Crossings" district, this home is conveniently located only 4 blocks from the beach, across the street from the heated Dragonfly Park pool, and a short walk to Publix. The restaurants and shops of Seaside and WaterColor are less than a 5-minute bike ride from your front door. Courtesy concierge electric cart service is also provided.

Serene decor, high-end furnishings, and mint-condition maintenance make this home exceptional.

The downstairs master bedroom has a walk-in closet and a beautifully custom-tiled shower with glass doors. The upstairs master bedroom features a walk-in closet, beautifully custom-tiled shower with glass doors, and a private balcony with a gorgeous view of the Park.

One guest bedroom has its own beautiful custom-tiled bathroom with glass doors and walk-in closet. Another guest bedroom has built-in bunk beds, spacious closet, and beautifully tiled bath with shower and large tub.

The kitchen features an extra-large refrigerator with bottom freezer, heavy-duty gas range with large oven, microwave, toaster and blender, all stainless steel. Granite countertops and lovely pale blue subway tile backsplash complete the look. The kitchen is fully stocked with all you need for cooking and beautiful entertaining.

Exceptional features include plush bedding (our beds get rave reviews), luxury linens, spacious living and dining areas and bedrooms, very close beach access, and courtesy concierge electric cart service for your transportation convenience. For more great features, please be sure to click the "Amenities" tab above!

Ours is a light-filled home with an abundance of windows, decorated in cool neutrals and the palest shades of blue-greens in the soothing and iconic WaterColor manner.

We overlook Dragonfly Park's lily pond. Nestle into the oversized swing bed on the screened porch with a cup of coffee or a good book ... float in the gentle beach breeze and be serenaded by a morning chorus of birds or a magical evening symphony of frogs.

A large Blackstone grill, seating area, and outdoor shower are located at the rear of the home.

Our corner of WaterColor is uniquely situated so that there is no through-traffic in the area, allowing peace of mind for families with children.

Across the street, the beautiful Dragonfly Park pool features a bejeweled waterfall, an enormous outdoor kitchen and fireplace, and outdoor showers. And just a few paces from your front door are the wide-open lawns of the Park, a haven for children to run free, play, or set up a lemonade stand and meet their neighbors.

Bicycling is our favorite entertainment, and four bicycles are included with your rental at no extra charge because we don't want you to miss this delightful experience. Miles of nature trails lace the 500-acre resort, and the Beach Club, 9 delightful pools, grassy parks, and the renowned WaterColor flower gardens make great biking destinations.

A unique feature of WaterColor is that it's bounded to the west by Grayton Beach State Park and to the north by Point Washington State Forest. With 3-mile, 5-mile, and 10-mile trail loops, you will almost always have these protected preserves entirely to yourself.

For even more fun, a 19-mile paved bike path parallels the entire length of scenic 30A and passes through all of its famous beach communities. Enjoy the thrill of biking alongside rare coastal dune lakes and discovering a side of South Walton that's difficult to see from a car.

Hurry to 87 East Summersweet as quickly as you can, and we promise you'll wish you never had to leave. Once you've experienced this magical place, you'll want to return to "The Lighthouse" beach house time after time!

Highlights:
LOCATION: Absolutely no need to drive your car unless you want to! Short walk to the beach, steps to pool and park, walking distance to Publix, short bike ride to Beach Club, parks, and Seaside. Also bike to shopping, as well as major restaurants and more than a dozen smaller ones in WaterColor and Seaside. Courtesy concierge electric cart service is also provided, and for destinations further away, Uber operates in our area with good reviews.

LUXURY: Our home provides the luxury that you expect within the 5-star St. Joe WaterColor resort. Serene style, high-end designer furnishings, Sferra and Peacock Alley linens, and mint-condition maintenance envelop you with a sense of calm that is beyond what is offered in similar homes in the area. We've appointed our home with the best, because we want you to be our guest!

SERVICE: This property is personally managed by the homeowner. We provide personalized, boutique service that mass-marketing rental agencies simply cannot match.

Equipped with:
Free Wifi
42" Samsung "Frame" SmartTV in living room
42" TV in upstairs living room, with built-in DVD/BluRay player and AppleTV for streaming
Flat-screen TV with built-in DVD/BluRay player in guest bedrooms
Outdoor gas grill
4 beach-cruiser bicycles
Outdoor shower

FLEXIBLE DATES: We offer exceptional flexibility. You may check in and out any day of the week, with a 7-night minimum, and no maximum.

Please note: Golf cart rentals in WaterColor must be made through The Electric Cart Company and will be limited to 80 vehicles throughout the community at any given time. Only one cart may be rented per home and rentals will be granted on a first-come-first-served basis.

Age requirement policy: Rentals are made only to adults 30 or older and families.

Please note our age requirement policy: One (1) parent or guardian over the age of 35 must be present and staying in the property for every three (3) guests between the ages of 15 and 25.

Please note: Only single-family groups are permitted; multi-family bookings are not permitted. (Multi-generational, related families are permitted.)

Property manager

Kym Reddoch

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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: 35
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
Violators will be fined and removed from premises.
Please review carefully and sign the rental agreement upon booking. Note your reservation is not final until phone contact with Owner.
Please review carefully and sign the rental agreement upon booking.

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

We should mention

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

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 kayaking, power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach East - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Seaside Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 15 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 16 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does "The Lighthouse" in WaterColor Walk to beach/Heated pool/Bikes/WC amenities have a pool?

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

Is "The Lighthouse" in WaterColor Walk to beach/Heated pool/Bikes/WC amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The Lighthouse" in WaterColor Walk to beach/Heated pool/Bikes/WC amenities ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Lighthouse" in WaterColor Walk to beach/Heated pool/Bikes/WC amenities ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Lighthouse" in WaterColor Walk to beach/Heated pool/Bikes/WC amenities located?

Located in Watercolor, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seagrove Beach West and Seaside Beach. Seagrove Beach East and Seaside Repertory Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 72 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Awesome time!

Our first trip to 30a and this property was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had such a wonderful week and the homeowner went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect. The home was well stocked with anything you could possibly need. The towels and linens were so nice and cozy. We loved the screened in porch with bed swing and had coffee out there every morning. We used the Blackstone grill for breakfast and dinner. It was simply the perfect week. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi K.

Lovely vacation home.

We had a wonderful vacation with friends. The home is beautiful, and everything we needed was provided. Very clean, tastefully decorated, spacious, good location. We rode bikes everywhere. Loved having the pool close by and it was never crowded. Quiet neighborhood. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Leslie B.

Lovely and comfortable home.

This home is beautifully decorated and much more comfortable than it might appear in the photos (because the photos look like those in a magazine). The layout is perfect for a family. Bikes were great to have and perfect for getting to and from beach. The neighborhood was very quiet which is a plus. The only negative is the internet - not secure and constantly spotty. So, if you have to work at all or have kids with limited data, this is something to consider.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kerri K.

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

Absolute Perfection!

The Lighthouse is a beautiful home on a quiet street in WaterColor. As soon as we entered the home it smelled clean and looked amazing - much appreciated especially with COVID. The open floor plan kitchen/dining/living was great for cooking and watching March Madness at night. The screened porch was a favorite spot to relax and the water pressure in the showers will be missed. We enjoyed biking everywhere and the WaterColor amenities are the best on 30A - we spent several afternoons relaxing at the Beach Club. Kym was great and made sure we had everything we needed and left a thoughtful note and welcome gift. We can't wait to plan our next visit to The Lighthouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney E.

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

Wonderful!

Kym was wonderful and the house was everything we were looking for. There was plenty of room for us to spread out and everyone’s favorite place was definitely the front porch. We loved the Watercolor amenities and are looking forward to returning one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

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

Perfect beach vacay

This property exceeded our expectations. Beautiful home that was very comfortable and loved the neighborhood. We had 4 adults and 3 kids (ages 2, 3, & 6) and had more than enough room. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi G., Georgia

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

Fantastic family vacation

Our family loves the Seaside/Watercolor area and have been vacationing there for almost 20 years. The location of this home is super convenient to everything you need. Neighbor pool right across the small street, Publix right beside the neighbor and the main Watercolor area directly across the main Hwy coming in. The home is very well kept and has everything you need. We loved sitting on the cozy front porch with the bed swing nightly. Home also came w bikes which was great but for the long hauls to the beach I would highly suggest renting a golf cart. Owner is quick to respond to and questions or needs. Would definitely love return someday soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

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

Watercolor

Very nice home. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bailey C.

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

Wonderful Experience

The house is impeccably kept and well appointed. The beds and linens are comfortable and high quality. Kym was available and extremely helpful above and beyond. Watercolor is a fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Gorgeous Home and Location

Our family of 5 (kids aged 9, 11, and 13) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lighthouse! The home is decorated beautifully, was spotless, and offered plenty of space for all of us to spread out. The bikes were a huge hit, and we used them to explore Watercolor, go to the beach, and grab something to eat. Much easier to park than a car due to the Spring Break crowd! We enjoyed the pool across the street, the Watercolor beach club, and the close proximity to Publix. Kym was wonderful to work with and checked in on us to make sure all of our needs were met. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Lovely Fall Break

Kym was a wonderful host. The house was beautiful and clean! It was perfect for my family during fall break. Bike rides, long walks and lazy days on the beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bobby C.

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

Wow - this is really nice!

Very clean, conveniently located to the lots of 30A attractions, and yet, secluded enough for a quality family time and to relax. The house is well taken care of - in very good condition, clean, furnished with comfort and necessary amenities. We loved the layout - the upstairs balcony is special in the mornings and evenings. The property owner was responsive and friendly. We just loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Skeets & Whitney M.

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

It was amazing!

We had an absolute great time and loved the Lighthouse! It was a beautiful home, and Kym was very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

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

Fabulous week

We had a great week at Lighthouse. We had a couple of minor issues that Kym addressed immediately. The house was fantastic, the beds were 5 star luxury and we will look forward to coming back for a future visit! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R., Savannah, USA

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

Beautiful home and great location

My husband, our toddler, and both sets of grandparents recently enjoyed our stay at Lighthouse. The house was exactly as pictured and a great location. It was easy to bike to the public beach, Seaside, Camp Watercolor, and Publix and a quick drive to anywhere else. We ended up preferring the public beach over the Watercolor beach club and the beach chairs that Kym provides with the rental were perfect for our use. The house is roomy with plenty of space for a family to spread out and the beds are very comfortable. I highly recommend making an evening cocktail and sitting out on the porch swing and listening to the frogs sing. So relaxing! We had a couple of minor issues when checking in and Kym was very responsive and helpful to ensure we had what we needed. I couldn't recommend this property enough and we hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave O.

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

Perfect week

Clean, Nicely decorated, well-equipped, nice porch, rooms are plenty large enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandi E., Hollister, MO

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

Summertime at Seaside

This house was exactly as shown in pictures. …it was a perfect place to relax and just a bike ride to anything you would want to do. Beautiful pool directly across from the house and a perfect commons area near by for us to play yard darts with the family. We had a fantastic vacation❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L., Nashville, TN

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

Wonderful, as always!

This was our third visit with Kym and it was wonderful, as always. Her home is beautiful, always very clean and comfortable, and ideally located near the grocery store, Dragonfly pool, and other amenities. She is immediately responsive if we ever have questions and is an excellent host. Our family this trip ranged from 2 years old to 78 years old and everyone was happy and very comfortable. At this point, we are so spoiled by staying with Kym that we can't imagine staying anywhere else! We are already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin N.

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

Really relaxing

We had a really nice time. The property was great, very clean and spacious and as described. Lots of towels, beach chairs, kitchen was well stocked. We rented a golf cart and it was a quick ride to all the great amenities of watercolor. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Beautiful home in a quiet yet active community with great amenities

5 stars for ease of reserving, checking in and checking out. Owner was available as needed with immediate responses.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L., Nashville, TN

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

Amazing, as always!

This was our second time to stay at Kym’s gorgeous home. The house is always spotless and beautiful, and the location is great - very easy access to Watercolor and Seaside and the Dragonfly Pool is just across the street, which is so convenient. Kym is an amazing host and was immediately responsive to any questions we had and is such a pleasure. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

wonderful family vacation!

Property was spotless and well equipped. Kym was easy to communicate with and has excellent decorating taste! We are a family of 3 couples and two infants and this property worked great for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn V.

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

Perfect family home

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us Kym! The home is clean and well-stocked. The location is perfect and very close to the Dragonfly pool. We love to bike everywhere, including Publix, which can be accessed by a path in the neighborhood. Our daughters loved sleeping in the bunk room and are begging us to put one in at our house! We had a wonderful and relaxing vacation. Thanks again Kym!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

Idyllic Family Escape

Like other reviewers, I almost want to keep Lighthouse our family secret, but it’s no secret—Lighthouse was the perfect home for a much needed quarantine getaway. We traveled with our 20-something kids and spouse/finance. We rested, dined, beached, biked, laughed, read, played games. It could not have been a better vacation for us. Kym is attentive to every need and message. Her home is completely lovely and comfortable. She and her family have thought of everything! We didn’t dine out often (Brunch at Great Southern, a must do, and dinner at Cowgirl Kitchen in Rosemary Beach), but enjoyed lunch at the Beach Club 3 days running. (Miami Vices could have become a habit—or maybe they did.) Afternoon at Dragonfly Pool were lazy. Make sure you rent bikes for the whole group. Having 4 to begin with was great. Swaying on the porch’s bed swing to a frog chorus (or 4) was the best way to cap off each perfect day. Thank you, Reddochs, for sharing your safe harbor in the midst of this Coronavirus storm. We miss it already.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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