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EXQUISITE WATERCOLOR CARRIAGE HOUSE! SLEEPS 2-4-COME TO THE BEACH & ENJOY 30A!!

Beachfront cottage in Santa Rosa Beach with a fitness centre

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WaterColor Main House plus Carriage House
Large studio-like carriage house w 12 foot ceilings. King bed and queen sleeper!
New flat screen tv and many books and games to read and play during your vacay!
Small kitchen w sink, microwave, full fridge/freezer, coffee maker and Keurig!
Plenty of room for 2-4 especially popular for a couple and one or two kiddos!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaside Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

EXQUISITE WATERCOLOR CARRIAGE HOUSE! SLEEPS 2-4-COME TO THE BEACH & ENJOY 30A!!

This Luxurious Carriage House, 'Goin' Coastal' in WaterColor at 142 Pond Cypress Way in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 is the perfect vacation rental. It is separate from the large private home and its spacious studio-like room with 15-foot ceilings and gorgeous hardwood floors fits the needs of friends on a get-a-way, a couple on a romantic weekend or a small family with room for a couple of kids. In addition to the plush king bed there is also a queen convertible sofa bed and plenty of room for cribs or extra luggage! Keep in mind that this is one big room so the sleeper sofa is in the same room as the king bed ;)

The large comfy sofa is the perfect place to watch sporting events or movies in front of the large flat screen TV. The kitchen is ideal for quick meals and has a full-sized fridge, sink and microwave. There is no stove, oven or washer/dryer as we assume you will be enjoying one of the many restaurants in the area and not cooking or doing laundry while on vacation! The full bathroom includes a shower, tub and large sink area with room to spread out as you get ready to go out to a nice dinner or a walk on our pristine white beaches to view our incredible sunsets.

The cozy carriage house is on a quiet corner in Phase II and overlooks a beautiful pond. We are steps away from one of WaterColor's nine gorgeous pools. Guests will get up to four amenity bands and that is the maximum we are allowed to have via our HOA rules ;)

WaterColor was voted the #1 Family Resort by Travel and Leisure and is the perfect place to enjoy the perfect beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. We have just completed the new Camp Watercolor with two pools, slides and a lazy river as well as the Watercolor Beach Club with three pools and three restaurants. There is nothing like this on the coast. Numerous activities are available such as biking, kayaking, surfing, tennis, golf, hiking and incredible restaurants for the family as well as just adults. Having come to 30A for 15 plus years with four kids ourselves WaterColor has great access to wonderful responsible babysitters that will treat your kids as their own. The southern hospitality is like no other and you will find yourselves coming back year after year like we did before we made this our home. Come and enjoy the vacation you deserve and remember... a day at the beach is worth a million in town!

Keywords: Carriage House of Luxury Home

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:30 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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 on the beach, this cottage 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Seagrove Beach West - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seaside Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grayton Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pickles - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is EXQUISITE WATERCOLOR CARRIAGE HOUSE! SLEEPS 2-4-COME TO THE BEACH & ENJOY 30A!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at EXQUISITE WATERCOLOR CARRIAGE HOUSE! SLEEPS 2-4-COME TO THE BEACH & ENJOY 30A!!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at EXQUISITE WATERCOLOR CARRIAGE HOUSE! SLEEPS 2-4-COME TO THE BEACH & ENJOY 30A!!?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is EXQUISITE WATERCOLOR CARRIAGE HOUSE! SLEEPS 2-4-COME TO THE BEACH & ENJOY 30A!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watercolor cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Seagrove Beach West and Central Square are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 192 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 192 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherman G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beth and Randy are great hosts. The carriage house is an awesome spot to stay to enjoy watercolor!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci F.

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

Amazing Stay

Beth is amazing! The whole experience was wonderful and we will definitely be going again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

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

Excellent accommodations and hosts.

Beth and Randy were great hosts who have a lovely cottage house that was perfect for our stay. It's within walking distance of many great restaurants and the beach. Couldn't ask for anything more for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Weekend getaway

Very nice property with all the amenities you need for a prefect couples getaway. Beth was a wonderful hostess.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Great place!

Very nice large quarters in a very nice area! Elizabeth is super nice and even mailed us some glasses that we left in our bicycle basket!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Keller, TX

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

Wonderful!

The carriage house is great! Beth is a wonderful host!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marsha M.

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

Lovely stay for my daughter and myself

The property owner (Beth) was so welcoming and helpful. Her place was clean and convenient to the watercolor pools and also close to a grocery store and shopping. Check-in/Check-out was a breeze. It was the perfect place for us both and I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

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

Weekend in Watercolor

What a lovely home and carriage house but better yet Beth and her family welcomed ans spoiled us! Truly blessed by them!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Wine Festival Weekend 2024

This is our second time staying here for the annual wine festival in Watercolor. Such a welcoming and comfortable apartment in a quiet area. Beth is a wonderful host and always makes sure we have everything we need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley B.

Great getaway!!

The carriage house was very comfortable and well equipped! Beth was such a hospitable host. Loved that 4 bikes are included!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

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

Amazing stay!

Beth and Randy are awesome hosts! Hands down, the best renting experience we have had to date. The carriage house is beautifully decorated and comfortable. My husband and I enjoyed how easy it was to get to local Seaside/Watercolor restaurants and attractions. The neighborhood is lovely, and it is also very family-friendly. We will definitely be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

A Slice of Coastal Heaven

From the moment my girls and I arrived at this charming beach house, we were completely smitten! The home is the perfect blend of comfort, style, and coastal charm. The location is unbeatable. We were steps from Camp Watercolor and the amazing Watercolor Trolley (free!) took us quickly to the beach! We rode our bikes to Seaside every evening and were just a short bike ride to the grocery store, coffee shop and pizza.We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay! We left feeling refreshed, grateful, and already dreaming of our return. Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Lovely stay

Beautiful accomodations that were perfect for our family of three. The high vaulted ceilings make the room seem nice, bright, and open. We really enjoyed having access to all of the Watercolor amenities. Super close to the pool and fun to bike ride to nearby restaurants. Beth was super responsive, friendly, and helpful! Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

Lovely property, great night's sleep

Was so excited to stay in Seaside and this was the perfect experience. The guest house was perfect with 12' ceilings and a spacious feeling. Beth, Randy, and Gunnar were very nice. The bike ride was a plus!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

Wonderful!!!

We will be back! Homeowners have went above and beyond to make us feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H., DALLAS

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

Beautiful & Charming

My husband and I stayed here for a family wedding in Watercolor. This property is SO CUTE, in a prime location to getting around Watercolor yet quiet. The rental was clean and well appointed. The hosts were great, always available and helpful with any questions! If you are looking for a place to stay in the area, look no further! Thanks again, Randy and Beth!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Amazing Time!

We had an amazing time! Beth and Randy were great and checked in with us regularly to see there was anything we needed. The carriage house was beautiful and in a great location right near Camp Watercolor. It was just a short trip to the Beach Club or the Boathouse. The amenities were wonderful and we can’t wait to come back! This trip couldn’t have gone any better. These are literally the best owners I’ve dealt with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Pretty Perfect!

This carriage house was perfect for a short two night stay in Watercolor. It had everything my daughter and I needed (and more)! The location was great too - right by the Camp Watercolor pool. I can't say enough about Beth, our host. She was super communicative and made sure we were taken care of the entire stay. I highly recommend this property and plan to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Beautiful interior studio layout, perfect for our getaway staycation

Peaceful location in beautiful Watercolor community. Short bike ride to shops and beach. A Publix is also a very short distance away if anything is forgotten. Beth greeted us upon arrival and was very nice and courteous. Would definitely recommend this location and would stay again. The food at various area restaurants within biking are amazing and would please any palate. One even had a courtesy shuttle for transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Travis K.

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

Carriage House

The Carriage House and Watercolor are exactly as advertised. Both were perfect for our family vacation. Beth went above and beyond. We couldn’t make it in time to pick up our golf cart so she took time out of her day to pick it up for us. She makes you feel like part of their family! We loved it and when we come back, we know exactly where to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna H.

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

The Best Hosts!

We enjoyed our stay in Beth and Randy’s beautiful carriage house! They were the nicest and most personable hosts of any place we’ve ever stayed. Beth was great at communicating and getting all of the information to us on time. The carriage house was decorated so beautiful and had all we needed for a great visit to Watercolor. It was an added bonus to be able to access the beach club and the pools in the neighborhood. Such beautiful amenities! All in all, we had a fabulous long weekend celebrating one of our friends daughter’s wedding! Beth and Randy were an added bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Weekend getaway

My husband and I had an amazing weekend. We were lucky to find this little gem. Beth was the sweetest and was available for any questions or recommendations. She made us feel like we were family visiting from out of town. The place was clean and decorated beautifully. It’s not right on the beach, but close enough to ride bikes. We enjoyed riding through all of the trails and exploring along the way. Our favorite restaurant we ate at was The Fish out of Water. What an amazing view to watch the sunset! Right after sunset we got an amazing view of the bright starts. We definitely look forward to booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The carriage house was exactly as it was described. Perfect location, walkable to all the amenities and very comfortable. The property manager was hands down the best host EVER!!! Will be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the watercolor carriage house was amazing! Beth and Randy were wonderful host. Randy met us at our arrival to greet us and provide us with our wristbands and provided us insight into the local spots. The house was actually bigger and nicer than the pictures, I feel the pictures don’t give it justice. High ceilings and very spacious for our family of 3, and private/quiet. The home is closer to the entrance of watercolor and close to camp watercolor, it’s a 5 minute walk. We walked and drove to the beach club, the walk is about 20 minutes but it is worth it. There is a parking lot close to the beach club that is free. The community is absolutely beautiful. There are walking/biking paths everywhere. If you love nature, like we do, you’ll enjoy it. The beach club was great and they provide towels when you are there or to use at the beach. The food was good at the beach club but we had the opportunity to try other outside spots that were close.My top two places were the perfect pig for breakfast or dinner, it was absolutely delicious. They had an espresso martini and blackberry lemon drop- spicy martini that was top notch. Another favorite was the daytrader Tiki bar & restaurant, wow… their Ahi Tuna salad was the best I’ve ever had. All I have to say is…if you haven’t experienced Watercolor, you need to. It really is magical. Beth & Randy’s place is the perfect spot to have that beach experience. I’ll be back next year, it’s that’s cool. Thank ya’ll!
Watercolor Neighborhood walk
Walking back home, leaving the Beach Club.
Side Access to the Beach by the Watercolor Inn. Scan your wristband.
Beach Club Access
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

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

Watercolor stay

Great stay. Convenient near Watercolor camp. Beth the prop owner is great and very responsive to any needs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Beth Carroll

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My family has been coming to 30a since 1994. We fell in love with the area and built our dream home and live in the main house full time. We can't imagine living anywhere else on the planet. We have found our slice of paradise and love when our guests love it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

Because there are only a handful of carriage houses in Watercolor that don't have to be rented with a big main house. Perfect for a few friends or a small family or a couple. The price can't be beat considering you get to enjoy nine pools and a private beach club and bikes come with the guest rental. We have repeat guests year after year and think it's an exquisite carriage house that is perfect for your get-a-way.

What makes this property unique

Watercolor has more pools than any other resort on 30a. Nine pools, slides, lazy river. Private brand new Beach Club, Beach and Camp Watercolor for the family.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests