☀️Walk to Beach-Bikes-Pool-30A-Captain's Cottage

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A spacious living room with a large beige sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase with white railings.
A covered porch with two white chairs, each with a teal cushion featuring a pelican design, and a small table in the center.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A sandy beach path leading to the ocean with wooden posts and ropes.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Seagrove Beach East

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Deer Lake State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastern Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2nd Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in WaterSound Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Alys Beach and Coleman Beach. Sundog Books and Attycat's Arcade are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Deer Lake State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Eastern Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seagrove Beach East - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Seacrest Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 11 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Idyll Hounds Brewing Company - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pickles - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Perfect Pig - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does ☀️Walk to Beach-Bikes-Pool-30A-Captain's Cottage have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at ☀️Walk to Beach-Bikes-Pool-30A-Captain's Cottage?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ☀️Walk to Beach-Bikes-Pool-30A-Captain's Cottage on 27 February 2027 start from NZ$2,993, 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.

Is ☀️Walk to Beach-Bikes-Pool-30A-Captain's Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ☀️Walk to Beach-Bikes-Pool-30A-Captain's Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ☀️Walk to Beach-Bikes-Pool-30A-Captain's Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☀️Walk to Beach-Bikes-Pool-30A-Captain's Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ☀️Walk to Beach-Bikes-Pool-30A-Captain's Cottage located?

Located in WaterSound Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Deer Lake State Park and Eastern Lake. Seagrove Beach East and South Walton Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful experience! The bikes were super handy and were perfect to shorten the walk to the beach. The hour was perfect for our family of 5 - we had plenty of room to spread out around the house, the loft with the TV upstairs was a great kids area, and we made good use of the Florida porch in the back. Definitely a beautiful home and beautifully decorated!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear the home was a great fit for your family and that you enjoyed the bikes, spacious layout, loft, and Florida porch. We're so glad you appreciated the decor as well. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay! -RealJoy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay!

Beautiful home and wonderful stay at the Captains Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay in this home! We hope to host you again sometime soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and size

Great proximity to the beach and house has everything you need
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2024
Seth, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the convenient location and the amenities the house provided. We hope you'll join us again soon for another relaxing beach getaway. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Value and Location

Me and my fiance had a great time on our trip! Out of all the places we’ve stayed on 30A, this was the best bang for our buck and value. Perfect location, gorgeous neighborhood, short walk to the beach from the community pool, we will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2025
John, Thank you for the5-star review. We're pleased to know that you and your fiancée enjoyed your trip and found great value in your stay. It's wonderful to hear that you appreciated the location and the neighborhood. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

We loved our stay in this beautiful home! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2020
We love that you enjoyed this lovely home! Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

First time and won't be our last. Looking forward to the next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2024
Manny, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your first visit and look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

It was very good. Few things: front door lock is broken. Master shower head is messed up.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family beach Thanksgiving

We stayed as a single family with two small children for the week of Thanksgiving. The kids enjoyed the kids bunk room and the large tub in the kid bathroom. They also enjoyed daily porch swings on the bed swing, on the screened porch. The kitchen is well equipped and the oven cooked a perfect Turkey. We enjoyed our neighborhood walks and the convince of having private beach access. We love this neighborhood and have stayed in the past and will continue coming and spending time with family here, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2021
Kim, we appreciate you letting us know that your family enjoyed staying in this 3-bed, 3.5-bath two-story cottage in WaterSound West. We are happy that you liked the swing on the screened porch, the well-equipped kitchen, the convenient private beach access, and the neighborhood and you would highly recommend this rental. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in Watersound!

We went down to Watersound for my birthday weekend with another couple and had a wonderful time at this house! It is absolutely beautiful and perfect for a beach retreat. Check-in was easy, and even though the hot water nozzle had somehow popped off, the property manager was there at 9am the next day to put it back on for us. The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking pans/utensils, and it's all Viking appliances! There are also two beach chairs to take to the beach, which we loved. It was a great little escape for us. Thank you so much for opening your house to us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Hi Lexie, we're glad to hear you had a beautiful beach retreat at Captain's Cottage! We're also happy to hear check-in was easy, staff was responsive to your needs and you enjoyed the fully-stocked kitchen! We appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you again in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Cottage for 6

My husband and I stayed here with our teen daughter and her three friends and it was the perfect layout for us! Master on the main floor with the other 2 bedrooms up with plenty of space for the girls. The neighborhood is great and the bikes are a must! It’s a well equipped property with plenty of dishes and cookware. I would recommend the management company to provide more trash liners than the existing one in the kitchen - we needed to change the trash bag mid-week and didn’t realize there were none below the sink. Minor issue!! We really enjoyed our time in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

House was fine but the door pad to get in never worked and the communication to RealJoy was a hassle

Got tired of calling the RealJoy 800 number to try and talk with someone
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2021
Leslie, we are happy to know that you considered this two-story cottage in WaterSound West to be fine and you had access to a key in order to gain entry to the property. We apologize for any frustration caused by being unable to speak with someone directly at times. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty Nice but needs some love

Good property but it need some love. First, advertised high-end appliances were a miss. No ice maker or ice trays provided, dish washer door falls to the floor when opened, clothes dryer quit the morning of checkout full of clothes. Sand was found on counter tops and in the MBR bed. Mgmt company had new linens sent over. There were also towel holders pulling out of the wall and the upstairs tub did not have a stopper. A previous review addresses that tub. Could have been a home run, instead it was a long single. Would stay there again if repairs were made.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Hi George, thank you for your feedback on Captain's Cottage! We're happy to hear you thought the property was pretty nice, but our goal is definitely to knock it out of the park! Our property management team has been made aware of the issues including the dishwasher door, dryer and tub. We appreciate you booking with RealJoy and do hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nice neighborhood. Home has need for attention. Mold on the patio cushions and the exterior paint.

Would not recommend. HVAC engineer had to be called out twice. House was 67 degrees and unable to warm. No food pantry so your food is out for all to see. Dishwasher uneven and shelves constantly rolling forward. Second floor soaker tub is not tied to plumbing for the overflow valve. Overflow flows directly onto the bathroom floor. TV in second bedroom did not work.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you for your review and feedback. We're so sorry that you experienced these issues during your stay. Our maintenance team has repaired the TV, plumbing, and dishwasher and is working through some of the exterior items that you mentioned. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our guests and we apologize that we were not able to meet and exceed your expectations. We look forward to giving you a great experience on your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and quiet place for our family vacation!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spring Break

Perfect place to escape the crowd at 30 A
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Great property and enjoyable stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Captains Cottage

Nice property for small family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2021
We are pleased to know that you found this two-story 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom cottage in WaterSound West to be a nice property for a small family. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WOW! THIS HOUSE WAS PERFECT FOR OUR FAMILY VACATION!!!

I cannot say enough good things about this property! The description on VRBO was spot on and there were no surprises during our stay. The neighborhood is gated and super quiet, which is exactly what we were looking for. Yet it's close enough to anything that you would need. Having 4 bikes included with the property is a very nice touch, and we preferred them over a golf cart. The state-of-the-art kitchen was unbelievable and had everything you could possibly need. The outdoor gas grill was also much nicer than what I was expecting. Having 2 king beds in a 3-bedroom property is also a rare find based on my search in this area. The management company was responsive, pleasant, and helpful. This place is 10 out of 10! I would highly recommend it and plan to go back next year!! Oh, and the swing in the sunroom was the icing on the cake!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2021
Julie, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience while staying in Captain’s Cottage in WaterSound West. We love that this rental met your expectations and you are unable to say enough good things about this ideally located property that you would highly recommend to others. We are happy to know that you enjoyed its well stocked state-of-the-art kitchen, bikes, sunroom with swing, and the super quiet gated neighborhood. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacatIon rental

What a slice of paradise! Super clean, easy 15 minute walk to the beach and great design in this well-appointed beach house. Highly recommend for your beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2020
We love that you had a great vacation rental experience and would highly recommend this well-appointed beach house to others. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Missed Opportunity

Porch lights were turned off for check in - very dark entrance. Vacuum broken and was needed for cleaning the floors upon arrival. Three piles of dirt were collected and a vacuum had to be borrowed the next day. Tissues and Kleenex not included. No soaps were included even as a starter. Downstairs master sink was very slow to drain. Toilet in the bathroom adjacent to bunk room was not cleaned properly. Bed in Master was not very comfortable. Disappointing in such a beautiful neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Hi there, thank you for your feedback on your stay at Captain's Cottage. We hope you enjoyed the proximity to the beach and heated pool at this peaceful beach cottage. We appreciate your suggestion about leaving the porch lights on for guests that happen to arrive after sundown. We are sorry to hear you weren't pleased with the home's condition upon arrival, and certainly would have sent our cleaning crew back out had we been alerted prior to you cleaning the area of concern. As for the amenities you mentioned, we generally do not provide those items at this property. A list of items you can expect to be provided is in the information provided prior to your stay. We did have our staff check those drains, and would have been happy to provide a mattress topper had we known that you found the master bed uncomfortable. Thanks again for your feedback, we appreciate you staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Perfect for our family. Clean, comfortable, and great location
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Hey Charles, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear your family enjoyed your stay at Captain's Cottage. We hope you got to check out the amazing community pool and lounge area. Thanks again for your review and for staying with RealJoy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Family Trip

We had a great stay at this house. It has plenty of space and the location/neighborhood is fantastic. Can't wait to come back!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Hi Simon, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely cottage. We're happy to hear you found the home spacious and location fantastic! We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great house and great location, but needs some attention and a new management company

This house is wonderful, but desperately needs some minor repairs and a deep cleaning. Overall this house is great! AMAZING neighborhood and amenities. My problem mainly lies with the management company, Real Joy. They were horrible to deal with! When we arrived the house was filthy and appeared that someone had been in there after it was cleaned. We found dental floss on the bathroom floor, trash in several of the trash cans, dirty floors (so bad the bottoms of our feet were black), dirty toilets and hair all over the bathrooms, dirty towels, etc. I called the rental company to report it and they sent someone out to inspect when we weren’t there and that person apparently decided it wasn’t dirty enough to re-clean. But during the whole ordeal the people answering phones at the rental company were telling me they were trying to find someone to come clean it. They ended up telling me they wouldn’t be able to get it cleaned that evening, so it would be first thing the next morning. So we had to sleep in a dirty house, questioning if the sheets were even clean. The next morning the cleaners never showed. I eventually had to call and get pretty upset and demand that they have the property manager call me. Once I sent her pictures of the filth she apologized and sent cleaners out. After that everything was better but we were still missing simple things like mattress protectors on the bed. Even after being cleaned the house is still in need of some TLC. There is much more dirt and filth that the average cleaning won’t take care of... dirty baseboard and tile and things like that. There’s also several repairs that need to be made. There’s water spots on the ceiling from a leak, a dishwasher that’s nasty and on it’s last leg, broken toilet paper holders, busted screens on the porch, a missing door in the bathroom, a couch that’s worn out and needs replaced, etc. This house has so much potential! It’s new, modern and has so much to offer. It just needs some minor repairs to get it back up to where it needs to be. I hope the owners realize how much the rental company is letting it go and not caring for it after rentals. Besides the house, the neighborhood is perfect! It’s quiet and charming and has a great location. The community pool is also amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Hi Leslie, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review of your stay. We’re happy to hear you found the home in a great location and community pool amazing! We would like to apologize for the inconveniences you experienced here. These issues should have never occurred. We did some checking and found where we did send out the cleaners the next morning and worked to accommodate you with your children’s nap schedule. This is not a common situation and is not typical of how we manage our properties. We will forward your comments to our Ops team to assess and make recommendations to the owner if warranted. Again, we apologize and hope you enjoyed the remainder of your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Captain’s Cottage was great!

It’s close to everything - beach, pool, shopping and wonderful 30A restaurants. The neighborhood is bike and walking friendly. The house was very clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. I hope to go again and would recommend the property to anyone.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thanks so much for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we would love to have you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The property was gorgeous. I would definitely return....

I loved the wooded areas, gave the feel of privacy between the cottages. Walking on the boardwalks were beautiful scenery as well. We biked daily on the property, I highly recommend that. Community pool was so nice. I will definitely book my next vacation here and stay for 2 weeks instead.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thanks so much for your review! We'd love to have you again next time you're in town!
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