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Sweaty Palms - Grayton Beach, Close to the Red Bar, Steps to the Beach!

Holiday home with kitchen, near Grayton Beach State Park

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 457.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

All One Level - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

All One Level - Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

All One Level - Guest Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Sweaty Palms - Grayton Beach, Close to the Red Bar, Steps to the Beach!

What You Will Love About Sweaty Palms

Tucked into the heart of historic Grayton Beach, Sweaty Palms is a classic two-bedroom, one-bath cottage that beautifully blends vintage charm with modern comfort. Perfect for up to four guests, this single-level retreat offers a bright, inviting atmosphere and an unbeatable location just a short stroll from the Gulf and the iconic Red Bar. Inside, crisp shiplap walls, warm hardwood floors, and coastal artwork create a nostalgic beach-cottage vibe, while quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen add a touch of modern luxury. The cozy living area is ideal for relaxing after a day in the sun, and thoughtful touches like central air conditioning and a washer and dryer make extended stays feel effortless.

The outdoor spaces capture the relaxed spirit of old Florida living. A screened front porch welcomes quiet mornings with coffee from Black Bear Bread Co., while the sunny back deck—complete with a shaded pergola dining area, grill, and lush grassy yard—offers a peaceful spot for alfresco meals or evening cocktails. Guests especially love the home’s serene setting, tucked away yet just steps from all the charm of Grayton.

What You Will Love About Grayton Beach

Grayton Beach is where the laid-back soul of 30A truly shines. This beloved coastal community is a mix of rustic charm, vibrant character, and timeless beach appeal. Wander down sandy lanes lined with weathered cottages and ancient oaks, and you’ll feel the easy rhythm of life that makes Grayton so special. Locals and visitors alike gather at favorite spots like The Red Bar, Chiringo, and the Zoo Gallery, where live music, great food, and art meet in effortless harmony. With Grayton Beach State Park and Western Lake nearby, outdoor adventures—whether paddleboarding, kayaking, or fishing—are always within easy reach.

What You Will Love About 30A

Scenic Highway 30A is a coastal gem known for its breathtaking beauty, unique beach towns, and endless opportunities to explore. Each community along this stretch has its own distinct character—from Seaside’s iconic pastel cottages to WaterColor’s refined elegance and Blue Mountain’s laid-back charm. Spend your days biking along the Timpoochee Trail, sampling local seafood at waterfront cafés, or browsing boutique shops and art galleries. When the sun sets, catch live music under the stars or simply enjoy the gentle Gulf breeze on the sand. Staying in Grayton Beach puts you right at the center of it all, perfectly positioned to experience everything that makes 30A unforgettable.

What You Will Love About Ocean Reef

When you stay with Ocean Reef Resorts, you enjoy more than just a beautiful vacation home—you gain the confidence of trusted local expertise. Guests receive 24/7 support from a dedicated team ready to make your stay seamless and stress-free. You’ll also enjoy exclusive discounts on nearby golf, tennis, and beach rentals, adding even more value to your getaway. With decades of experience along the Emerald Coast, Ocean Reef ensures your time at Sweaty Palms is effortless, memorable, and full of the comforts that make you feel right at home.

ALL ON ONE LEVEL
-screened in front porch
-kitchen with seating for four
-living room with TV
-bedroom with two Twins
-full bathroom in between both bedrooms
-bedroom with Queen bed
-large back deck with plenty of patio furniture and grill

*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies. An e-signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue

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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 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

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Grayton Beach, 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.
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Grayton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Seaside Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chiringo - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweaty Palms - Grayton Beach, Close to the Red Bar, Steps to the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sweaty Palms - Grayton Beach, Close to the Red Bar, Steps to the Beach!?

As of 3 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweaty Palms - Grayton Beach, Close to the Red Bar, Steps to the Beach! on 5 November 2025 start from NZ$824.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Sweaty Palms - Grayton Beach, Close to the Red Bar, Steps to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweaty Palms - Grayton Beach, Close to the Red Bar, Steps to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweaty Palms - Grayton Beach, Close to the Red Bar, Steps to the Beach! located?

Located in Grayton Beach, this holiday home is steps from South Walton Beaches and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Seaside Beach. Grayton Beach and Seagrove Beach West are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of four (3y and 10m littles) loved our stay here and would absolutely come back. It’s so near the beach or the boarded beach access, we had no issues pulling our wagon with kids in tow for a quick walk over. I love that it’s near Seaside and other restaurants/shops but it’s much more quiet and quaint. The house itself was perfect for us, the screened in porch was our fav every day for meals and games. We can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vince M.

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

Great property Great location

Very nice Grayton cottage. Really enjoyed our stay Definitely will go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Fantastic stay at Sweaty Palms

This was a fabulous vacation house for two teenage girls and their dad. Only a 150 steps to the beach and 62 steps to a fantastic restaurant/bar. Grayton Beach is close enough to visit Seaside and Santa Rosa but without all of the traffic and congestion. It could not have been more relaxing. I will certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Meagan B.

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

Cute Little Beach House

This place was absolutely darling and perfect for just the two of us. We were within walking distance to the Beach, Chiringos, and Red Bar. The Front Screened In Porch was perfect for Morning Coffee & Pastries from Black Bear Bakery also within walking Distance or you can use the Shuttle. The House kept nice and cool and on a hot summer day we were thankful our car had a shady place to park. Definitely booking this place again. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great little place

A few things to mention: there needs to be a better mattress in the main bedroom, a handrail to get up the front steps - and they were tearing down a building across the street - each day starting at 7 am with dump trucks, an excavator, etc. No sleeping in or taking a nap!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this little cottage! Perfect for a couple or small family. Love the short walk to the beach and wonderful restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi J.

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

Great location

We loved your little cottage. Had everything we needed and expected. Great location, close to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Great location, Quiet, good for couple get away.

We had a very relaxing stay at Sweaty Palms, we will remember it forever. I couldn't think of a better location to tackle the 30a. It was just such a great home base for us, we loved walking to the Red Bar and Chiringo's. Just so much charm in that area, watching the sun set over the gulf. Only a couple minor complaints about our stay. At some point someone parked in our driveway, I'm assuming because of the close walking distance to Chiringo's, and so we parked behind them. It was a sad distraction from our trip as they ended up driving through the front yard to exit, hopefully hurting their car. Also, this is noted in the listing, but they only supply one roll of TP, so if you are staying longer, or have lots of butts, that can be problematic. Its just short on the extras that I'm used to for lots of rentals. No spices, or salts/pepper to cook with, so if you're going to use the kitchen you end up on your own. Same with the laundry, better go buy some soap. I supposed they don't have to provide that, but you have weary travelers, it would be good to have some level of small amenities like that. But overall, knowing those things now, we would stay again. It was lovely and we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

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

Great place

The location was amazing! The house was perfect for a small family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Excellent experience!!

Just a wonderful week and such a fun property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell G.

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

Heart of Grayton

Such a great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vance W., Collbran

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

Beach Stay

The home we rented (Sweaty Palms) was excellent. The home was as advertised, clean and in a great location. we will look into renting this home again.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Back in Time

Staying at Sweaty Palms is like going back in time. The one-level cottage with the large screened-in porch is set back from the road and feels like haven amidst the tall condos surrounding it. The palm trees and other foliage make it feel private and cozy. The decor was very pleasant. Bed was comfy. Couch and chairs could be improved. Fun to read guest book comments dating back to 1984. Very close to Red Bar (our favorite) and beach. Nice to be able to do laundry during our stay. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Lovely home and great location

Sweaty Palms was a perfect little home for an anniversary getaway! It was in a great location just steps from Red Bar and the beach. It had an awesome enclosed front porch which we enjoyed each night after a day on the beach. We loved our stay in Grayton Beach and we look forward to coming back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Winter 2023

The house was efficient. Kitchen was well stocked with all varieties of kitchen paraphernalia to create a simple or extravagant meal. Could use an entry light over the keypad. The management of this property is awesome making checking in and out a breeze.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing

Was a lot of dog hair in the living room and dog poop in backyard that detracted from the relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Knoxville, TN

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

Awesome!

Just a wonderful time! Great location and loved the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tisha J.

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

Wonderful!

Such a great property in Old Grayton! The house was so close to the beach, Red Bar, Chiringos, etc. the property is well maintained and the porch on the front and back was lovely! Wonderful stay and we will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Enjoyed Sweaty Palms

Best part of our stay was location. So close to the shore and nearby shops Recommend Hurricane Grill! House was very clean and well equipped. Great shower! Noticed a droning sound on and off from second bedroom. Maybe some kind of pump? Could use a good drain stopper.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista R., Baton Rouge

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

Perfect Getaway!

Sweaty Palms is part of what makes Grayton so special. The 1970’s fishing village is our favorite part of Grayton. It’s like a step back in time with modern convinces mixed in. The location couldn’t be better! Steps away from Chiringo’s, Red Bar, zoo Gallery and the world’s most perfect beach! We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J., Kansas City

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

Awesome

An awesome abode and escape, just steps to the white sandy beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth O.

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

Thanksgiving

What a great relaxing home: I stay again -walking distance to so much The best equipped kitchen we’ve ever stayed in: perfect for holiday dinner
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ada B.

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

Vacation with a hurricane

Sweaty Palms is very nice. Not fancy but exactly what I wanted. Small, clean, and apparently sturdy as my friends and I were there for hurricane Sally. No problems at all even the electricity stayed on. Close walk to beach and "downtown" Grayton Beach. I would not hesitate to stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Shellie M.

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

We loved Sweaty Palms

We loved our stay at Sweaty Palms in Grayton Beach, Fla. The cottage was clean and perfect for us. We loved how close it was to the beach and the shops around us. We will recommend it to our friends and hope to visit again soon. Shellie Moore
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Relaxing stay in an old Florida bungalow

Walk to the beach, near shops and food. Read books on the back desk as the sun came up. Overall a great week at Grayton beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

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