Seaside "Carey Cottage" | 3 BR | Sleeps 8 | HUGE Primary Retreat!

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A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by trees and a white picket fence.
A blue bicycle with a basket, parked near a tree and a building with large windows.
A cozy living room with a white sofa, wooden accents, and framed pictures on the wall.
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, and a large mirror.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a white countertop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Coleman Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Coleman Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Seaside, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coleman Beach and Blue Mountain Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Coleman Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seagrove Beach West - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seagrove Beach East - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pickles - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Perfect Pig - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chiringo - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside "Carey Cottage" | 3 BR | Sleeps 8 | HUGE Primary Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Seaside "Carey Cottage" | 3 BR | Sleeps 8 | HUGE Primary Retreat!?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seaside "Carey Cottage" | 3 BR | Sleeps 8 | HUGE Primary Retreat! on 28 February 2027 start from NZ$3,548, 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 Seaside "Carey Cottage" | 3 BR | Sleeps 8 | HUGE Primary Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside "Carey Cottage" | 3 BR | Sleeps 8 | HUGE Primary Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seaside "Carey Cottage" | 3 BR | Sleeps 8 | HUGE Primary Retreat! located?

Located in Seaside, this holiday home is steps away from Seagrove Beach West and Coleman Beach. Central Square and Seaside Amphitheater are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was an easy walk to the beach and Seaside town center. Master was spacious and bright.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay for my family. The only issue was how small the living area is. It was not very comfortable for all of us to set in. Other than that we were very satisfied.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a girls trip! Convenient location. Walked to everything. Bikes were great for a few of us to run an errand. Great room and bedding configurations. Great water pressure. House was cute. We loved the porch and hammock . Furniture downstairs is a little uncomfortable, but furniture upstairs was great for us to lounge together. Gas stove top takes a lot of force to push knobs in to start. Tv controls and operating the tvs was confusing. Would totally book again especially for a friend trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire experience is ready - set - go! The screened porch and hammock was one of our favorite spots and we loved how close to the beach and square we were. The master bedroom is so spacious and such a treat to have our own balcony. Do not hesitate on this house, ideal location and very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
Thank you for such a wonderful review, we are thrilled you enjoyed the home!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carey Cottage

We loved Carey Cottage - especially the large bedroom suite upstairs. Perfect place for a single family. It’s a little small to have more than one family staying there. We would definitely consider staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review and happy to know you enjoyed the home and your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and cute cottage

We loved our stay - location was one block walk to beach and about 2 to seaside center. Very cute cottage and perfect for our family of 4. The bunk room could sleep 4 but I would think for smaller kids - might get too tight with bigger kids - but my kids loved having their own bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Hello,Thank you for hosting us. Your cottage is beautiful, and the location was wonderful. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but a few aspects fell short of what we expected for the price.First, the household essentials were stocked at a bare minimum. The soap, shampoo, dish soap, and toilet paper ran out quickly, and we had to purchase additional supplies ourselves.Second, beach towels were not provided, even though this is a beach house. Requiring guests to rent them felt unnecessary and came across as an additional fee rather than a courtesy.Finally, the late check-in and early check-out times meant we paid for the equivalent of two half days, which did not feel like good value.The property itself is lovely, but these details left us feeling that the experience was more cost-conscious than guest-focused. We hope you'll consider making a few adjustments, as they would make a real difference for future guests.Thank you again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week!

The Carey Cottage was everything we hoped for. Clean and cozy. Steps from the beach and town center. We had some construction next door but the workers were friendly and finished quickly. Recommend this cottage to all.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2023
Thank you for your kind remarks. It is a joy to share our little slice of heaven with our guests. So glad you enjoyed it!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not Clean & Not Safe for Seaside

I emailed the company but have not heard back. From cigarette butts in the toilet to old masks and lumps of dirt behind the beds, to silverfish in my child’s bed, the cleaning standards are reprehensible. My spouse has cancer and I didn’t want to bother him with additional stress by making a big deal of it all, but it was awful as far as health standards go. The location was excellent and we will stay in Seaside again, but never at Carey Cottage. I also told the company there was a black truck wedging us out of our property entrance most of the week who appears to be a contractor working next door and there was a large dumpster on the other side. Little details you won’t see on the description and I hope to get a response to these issues in the near future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2021
We are disappointed to see this review and sorry Carey Cottage did not meet expectations. This cottage is usually immaculate and has one of our most veteran cleaning staffs We of course would want to rectify any cleaning issues but unfortunately did not receive an email from you until the day you checked out to let us know of any concerns. We would have loved to fix any issues! We wish you would try the cottage again. It is truly such a wonderful property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

We loved our house and location! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2023
We are so happy to hear that everything was perfect, please come back and stay with us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hordes of Teens & Construction Noise at 7am

We've been just about everywhere in Florida. We were looking forward to all the hype of 30A. We were not impressed with the hordes of teenagers running around unsupervised with loud music and dangerous golf cart driving. It was very difficult to get around due to the crazy amounts of traffic. Even bicycle riding had its challenges. Dining out - forget it...lines& waiting were outrageous. Every morning we were awakened with power tools and hammering at 7:00 a.m. not very relaxing for a vacation. The house itself was fine, could have used some more amenities/conveniences in the kitchen but, it was comfortable ,& quaint. If we do ever come back to Seaside, it would be have to be during the off season.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2023
Thank you for your review. It sounds like you liked the home, but this particular week kicks off Spring Break every year and is always a bit on the crowded side. Any other time (literally) would not feel the same way. We hope you come back to stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and clean cute cottage

Loved it except the tv only has 1 channel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! the TV is fully equipped with lots of channels. So sorry if there was confusion on that while in town. Please call us next time so we can address the issue. it seems despite this you enjoyed your time which is wonderful!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, but efficient

We had 4 teenagers with us and and it was a little small, but very cozy. We loved the screened in porch and enjoyed coffee there every morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2023
Thank you for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a lovely home!

We loved everything about this beautiful, lovely home! The location could not have been better! We had every amenity we could possibly have needed, from a perfectly-stocked kitchen to a darling porch, complete with hammock! My husband and I especially enjoyed the balcony located off our master suite! Every detail was just perfect and we loved every aspect of our stay! Thank you so much! We could not recommend this property more highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It gives us great joy to share our little “slice of heaven”. So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Neat!

The use of space in this house is perfect! Plenty of room to store things and everything was so clean! It’s at the perfect location to the beach and Seaside Town Center! The beach themed cottage is cozy but roomy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second Stay at Carey Cottage

Couldn’t resist this piece of heaven for a 2nd year in a row, and can’t wait to go back again next year! Perfectly clean, fully stocked, easy walk to town & the beach. Wonderful blend of cozy cottage and upscale home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2023
Thank you for choosing Carey Cottage again and again! We love it too, and are delighted when our guests enjoy it as much as we do!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location Location Location

Cozy cottage on beautiful street! Steps to private beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay!

The house and Sandpiper Rental were great! Very close to the beach and the center of town. We had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly stay

Carey Cottage was perfection in every way. The location can not be beat! Had a bit of trouble with the AC, but it was fixed promptly. We cannot wait to return! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2023
Thank you for choosing Carey Cottage! We love sharing it and are delighted you enjoyed your stay. That is a brand new, top of line air conditioner! So disappointed you had a problem but grateful the installer repaired it quickly! We look forward to having you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Family Vacation!

My family and I stayed here during a recent summer vacation and it was perfect in the terms of location and walking distance to the beach and common areas. My only complaint, if I had to make one, was that the living room was very small. We used the living room as a make shift dining room as well as a common sitting space, making it very tight for our party of 6. If you only plan to use the house to sleep in, it is perfect and could comfortably sleep two families with two small kids each.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2023
Thank you for the feedback. Yes, Carey Cottage is a cozy, but charming beach cottage. I do hope you were able to enjoy the second sitting area in the oversized master! Great for giving adults a separate space while the children have their own!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A family place

9 of us stayed here and fit fine. Quint little place with a porch, so close to beach. The Carrey cottage is special.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

June 2017 Stay

My family and I have rented Carey cottage for the last 5 years. We simply love everything about this cottage from the roomy screened porch with hammock to it's outside shower. There is a LARGE retreat style master suite upstairs with its own bath, sitting area and porch! There is an adequate well-stocked kitchen equipped with anything you need! We find that this home is perfect for our needs. We feel at home here with the tasteful and comfortable furnishings and we all feel that we have our own private space to retreat. Best of all this Cottage is only five houses from the beach on Savannah Street! You can walk and ride anywhere in Seaside! Sandpiper Vacation Rentals is always responsive a well! Thanks for another great vacation!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

2017 Carey Cottage - A gem of relaxation and tranquility!

My family stayed at the Carey Cottage, for a much needed get away, and we could not have been more pleased. Carey Cottage was deceptively larger than expected and fully equipped with everything we needed to make our time, in the beautiful Seaside, enjoyable. The cottage location is fantastic, with only a short walk to the beach. The conveniences included bikes for sightseeing, an outside shower to clean up before you return inside the home, a wonderfully stocked kitchen with everything needed to prepare any meal, washer and dryer, and a screened porch; which was perfect for reading a book, enjoying your favorite cool drink, having family time or taking a nap in the hammock. My favorite part of the house was the balcony off the master bedroom. I would wake up before everyone and use the time on the balcony to enjoy the trees, nature and some quiet time of prayer and meditation. The community pool is a wonderful alternative to the beach and has great accommodations that the entire family can enjoy. The house is only a short walk to the town restaurants and other attractions like movies on the green, live concerts and so much more. You will not go wrong renting this wonderful property. We highly recommend Carey Cottage for your enjoyment and pleasure, it is truly a place where you can make memories and we plan to make it an annual trip for our family!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location! Great house!

Carey Cottage was the perfect house for our family of 6! All 4 of the kids ended up sharing the bunk room and the master retreat on the second level is HUGE and so comfortable! The location is ideal only being a few houses away from the beach access and the walk to the town was only a couple of minutes. Our favorite past time was going to the air stream trailers and having a picnics on the lawn in the evening. The kitchen is well stocked and the screened in porch was a plus. The 2 bikes left for us was a big perk! Thanks for a great vacation! We will be back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

June 2016 Stay

Beautiful home. Our family loved this sweet home on Savannah Street. Close to the beach, restaurants & shopping. The bikes are great for exploring this community. Definitely renting Carey Cottage again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
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