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Cozy Cottage in WaterColor. Steps from Seaside, beach, pools and more!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Living area
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6137.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Watercolor, FL
  • Place, Seaside Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Kids Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cottage in WaterColor. Steps from Seaside, beach, pools and more!

ACCESS TO THE BEACH CLUB AND ALL WATERCOLOR COMMUNITY POOLS IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR RENTAL! (Max 2 adults and up to 4 small children)

'This is the Life' is centrally located between Seaside, Camp Watercolor and the Watercolor Beach Club and tucked away on quiet LAKE DISTRICT LANE in Phase I Cottage District just steps from the tennis courts! This house is ideal for the small family!

Watercolor has 5 pool areas and a private beach:
1) The Beach Club has three pools overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico including a zero entry pool, an adult only pool and the main pool deck. Cabanas are available for rent. Enjoy on site dining and drinks at the WaterColor Grill, Costa Chica, The Beach Cow and at the outdoor bar. Towel service is available.
The WaterColor beach is accessed from the Beach Club with a bar located at the end if the boardwalk before reaching the sand.
2) Camp WaterColor has three pools including a zero entry pool, a lazy river and two water slides. Food and drinks are available at The Canteen restaurant and bar. Towel service is available.
3) Lakehouse Pool overlooks Western Lake and has a laid-back vibe. Towel service and a limited menu is available during the busy season.
4) Sandhill Pool is located in the Lake District. A lap lane is available for early morning swimmers.
5) Dragonfly Pool is located in the back of the neighborhood for easy access for guests in this area.

The playground and basketball court are located next to Camp WaterColor. Parks and trails are intermingled throughout the community. Canoes and paddle boards are available for rent at the Boat House and bikes are available for rent at the WaterColor Bike Barn.

'This Is The Life' cottage is the perfect getaway for a small family. Enjoy the privacy and luxury of having your own spacious, beautiful, 2 bedroom, 2 full bath cottage with wood floors, dramatic 20-foot ceilings in the great room and vaulted ceilings in the master bedroom. The master bedroom has a king bed that sleeps two and the guest room has a two double beds that can sleep up to 4 children for a maximum of 6 guests. Each bedroom has its own en suite bathroom for privacy. Wireless internet and smart TVs with cable is available. Charging stations are located in the living room and bedrooms.

Unwind while sitting on the relaxing back porch overlooking a natural area with a pathway to the tennis courts and Seaside. Enjoy the great kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a granite counter bar that seats four or have a family dinner in the dining room that seats six or eat at one of the many local restaurants or grill out on the charcoal grill. You are close to both Watercolor's and Seaside's Town Centers with lots of shopping and dining options. The beach is a quick 10 minute walk or a 5 minute bike ride. Any of Watercolor's several swimming pools await you!

For safety, security cameras are located on the front and back of the house.

Absolutely NO smoking or pets!

CHECK-IN is at 4PM. CHECK-OUT is at 9AM.

We have a strict 6 GUEST MAXIMUM (2 adult maximum and up to 4 children).

Access Credentials (wrist bands) are required at all WaterColor amenities for guests ages 5 years and older.

There are TWO on-property parking spaces available for rental guests to use. An on-property parking space is required for any LSV.

Bookings are accepted for the current calendar year only. Any dates that may appear available beyond the current calendar year are not bookable dates and will be cancelled.

BEFORE BOOKING PLEASE READ THE RENTAL AGREEMENT AS ALL RENTALS ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT.

Walton County Tourism Development Tax Registration: 16364

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Sleeps 2-4 children comfortably.
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Events

No events allowed
No exceptions to this rule!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No exceptions...not even outside please!
Read Rental Agreement including Good Neighbor policy and all amendments.
Follow exiting instructions, i.e. empty refrigerator, remove all trash, place towels in laundry, etc.
Must not have less than a 5 star rating. Bookings must be made 7 days in advance of stay.

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: No exceptions to this rule!
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, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located on a lake, this holiday home 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Watercolor, FL

What's nearby

  • Seaside Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seagrove Beach East - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grayton Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pickles - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar @ Watercolor - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage in WaterColor. Steps from Seaside, beach, pools and more! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage in WaterColor. Steps from Seaside, beach, pools and more!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage in WaterColor. Steps from Seaside, beach, pools and more!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage in WaterColor. Steps from Seaside, beach, pools and more! located?

Located in Watercolor, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Chapel at Seaside and Seaside Beach. Newbill Collection by the Sea and Fusion Art Glass Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean and spacious home with everything you could need and in a great location! We loved taking the free trolley to the beach and beach clubs and the short walk to all of the restaurants and shops in seaside. The owner is wonderful and made sure we had a great stay and all of the information we needed. Cannot recommend this home enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and even better owner! A must book!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Best Vacation Spot Ever!

Absolutely beautiful home with everything you could possibly need!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

maryann s.

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

Love it

Great spot!Owner super!Convenient location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

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

Fantastic Week in WaterColor

Beautiful home that is extremely well maintained with a great and super responsive owner. Great location that is walking distance to everything, including Seaside. Loved the vaulted ceiling living room / kitchen. Super quiet and had everything you would need for a week stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte F.

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

Secret path

Enjoyed the backyard privacy and secret path by the tennis courts to Seaside. Owner friendly and helpful answering pre trip questions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

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

Great trip!

We had a wonderful time - perfect location for our family (children ages 5-8). Enjoyed biking to all of the neighborhood pools and down to the beach. Quick walks to dinner/icecream. Loved the privacy of the backyard area. It was a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer & Travis J.

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

Beach Cottage Vacation

Perfect size, perfect location. Miki ensures every aspect of your trip goes well, her communication goes beyond expectations. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica T., Celina, TX

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

Great Find!

We loved our stay! The house was perfect for our family of four. Floorplan, decor, and location all superb.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

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

Family Watercolor Vacation

We loved our stay! Location is very convenient to all Watercolor amenities and Seaside. The home is very comfortable with sleeping quarters away from living quarters. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

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

Great family location

The house is in perfect location with Seaside only steps away and right between Camp Watercolor and Beach Club. Miki was a great host and was very responsive and had thought through every detail to make our family vacation easy and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

wesley c.

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

Amazing Place to Stay. Miki was an awesome host!

Super Close to everything Seaside/ 30a. The Beach Club was an awesome perk for family-friendly fun and amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

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

Wonderful Property

This property was amazingly clean, arranged perfectly, and set up well for a young family. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

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

Great trip, great location

Our family loved staying here. It was close to seaside with all the amenities that watercolor has to offer. Owner was responsive to requests, friendly, and so welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber M., Greenville, SC

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

An amazing stay!

We loved staying at Miki’s property. It was very clean, had everything we needed and very close to Camp Watercolor and Watercolor Inn. The communication was excellent, and made the stay just that much better!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane T.

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

Great time during spring break!

2 adults and 2 kids (9) and (5). The owner was exceptional to work with from booking to arrival through check out. She was able to accommodate our odd arrival time and was quick to suggest some rainy-day activities when we needed. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

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

Perfect

Overall experience was excellent. Zero complaints and will rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kasey R.

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

Great location and clean home

Two things I always want from a vacation rental is cleanliness and a great location. I got both of those plus great customer service with Miki. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T., Huntsville

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

Repeat stay and love this house

Miki does such a wonderful job making sure everything is ready for a great vacation. The house is well equipped and we love the layout for our crew. This was our 2nd stay and have recommended this house to so many friends. Oh and it’s super close to Seaside if you want an evening walk or a frozen banana.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan A.

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

can't wait to come back

The house was very clean and exactly what we needed and expected from the pictures. Miki was a perfect host. She was very proactive before we arrived to make sure we understood all the details and what to expect from Seaside/Watercolor. She was also super responsive if I had any questions. The house is in a great location and it was just like home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

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

Perfect 30A Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Cozy Cottage immensely! It is conveniently located to all things Water Color/Seaside. The home was super clean and well equipped. Miki’s communication/recommendations were awesome and much appreciated! We hope to be back sometime soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrah M.

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

Great spot!

Everything was exactly as promised by the homeowner and the previous reviewers. Our family of five had a very comfortable, fun stay! I do recommend renting watercolor chairs if you don’t want to hike very far from the boardwalk. We would happily come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcy H.

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

Cozy Cottage

Thank you for such a lovely stay in Watercolor! We could not have been happier with our stay. The property was just as described, and had everything we needed. Such an amazing location, just a short walk away from the beach and all of the action in Seaside. Our host was exceptional! We felt so welcome. It truly felt like our own home away from home. We are already looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Great Location!

I can’t say enough about this property! Miki was wonderful to work with and incredibly responsive to any questions I had. The house is perfectly situated next to Seaside to quickly walk into town to enjoy the area. This is our 7th time to 30A and 2nd time in Watercolor and would absolutely return to this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

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

Perfect

We loved our time in Watercolor. Cozy Cottage was perfect for our young family of 4. Our girls loved having their room together and that it wasn’t far from ours. So much space, loved coffee on the back porch. Everything was clean and updated. Location is amazing.. we loved biking to beach club, seaside, and watercolor camp. No need for golf cart for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Miki Edwards

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Why they chose this property

My family fell in love with Watercolor during our vacation in 2016. We made the journey back for a second vacation in 2017 and decided to look at a few homes including this gem. The charm and location of this cottage is perfect...the benefits of Watercolor and steps from the Seaside town center...

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