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Seaside "Forsythe House" | 3BR | Sleeps 8 | Pet Friendly| Roof Top Terrace
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 8 244.1 sq m
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
- Seaside Beach3 min walk
- Grayton Beach State Park1 min drive
- Blue Mountain Beach10 min drive
- Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)68 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Double Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Seaside "Forsythe House" | 3BR | Sleeps 8 | Pet Friendly| Roof Top Terrace
Home Highlights:
- Architecturally stunning and unique!
- Pet friendly
- 2 Adult sized beach cruisers included
- Views overlooking the gorgeous art district in Seaside's Ruskin Park
- Access to the Seaside Private Beaches at West Ruskin pavilion
- Up to 8 Wrist Bands TOTAL for private beach access (per Seaside guidelines they will not provide us with more bands than the home sleeps)
- Spacious outdoor patio with sitting area
- Rooftop Deck with sitting area
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Sandpiper Linen Program Participant: All linen, bedding and bath, are the highest quality.
- There is an additional cost to use the 3 pools and fitness center in Seaside. This charge is optional with Sandpiper Vacation Rentals. The cost for this cottage is $84/day. Please alert us after booking should you wish to add the "Seaside Amenity Passes" to your reservation. Seaside requires the passes to be purchased for the entirety of your stay when ordered.
Designed by renowned architect and Seaside Prize recipient Walter Chatham, Seaside's historic Forsythe House integrates both modern and industrial elements, combined with unique artistic touches created by the original owners Bill and Mary Florence Forsythe as well as other local artists. The Forsythe House was the first townhome built in Ruskin Place Artists Colony – Seaside’s enclave of artists workshops, galleries and residences located immediately north of Seaside Central Square. Through the years, the Forsythe House has been featured in a variety of architectural publications and is sure to be a one-of-a-kind vacation for family and friends. Much like the shops of Ruskin Place, Forsythe House offers a little variety for everyone. Enjoy spectacular sunsets from the spacious rooftop terrace boasting one of the best vantage points in Seaside. With a covered sitting area and sunrise chairs to the east, and a rooftop dining table and sunset chairs to the west, you’ll have many options to take in the 360 degree views of the Gulf, rooftop towers and surrounding Seaside community.
Ruskin Park is an outdoor extension of your downstairs living area to the front of the home, and the private outdoor courtyard to the back is a great spot for enjoying lunch and dinner. The chef in the family will enjoy preparing meals in the open two story kitchen which includes a Traulsen refrigerator, Garland gas stove, concrete countertops, Breville appliances, Calphalon cookware, sous vide cooker and even a paella pan for those who want to take advantage of the local seafood. While dining, enjoy the music ambiance provided by the Voksun turntable and house collection of vintage jazz, blues and rock LPs. Stairs seem to suspend from the walls with open steps and cable rails as you ascend to the upper floor bedrooms and roof deck.
Accommodations: (sleeps 8)
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1: King bed, fully remodeled hall bath (2022), private balcony overlooking Ruskin Park
Third Floor
Bedroom 2: King bed, Flat screen TV
Bedroom 3: 2 double beds, Flat screen TV
Remodeled shared hall bath(2022)
IMPORTANT DETAILS
** Please note that this home may not be suitable for young children due to the floating staircases
** 2 adult sized beach cruisers included
* Pet Friendly - 1 non-shedding; max 30lb dog allowed with $150 Pet Fee
** There is an additional cost to use the 3 pools and fitness center in Seaside. This charge is optional with Sandpiper Vacation Rentals. The cost for this cottage is $84/day. Please alert us after booking should you wish to add the "Seaside Amenity Passes" to your reservation. Seaside requires the passes to be purchased for the entirety of your stay when ordered.
* Additional fees are required to reserve Pickleball and Tennis courts paid directly to the Seaside amenity Center.
* Seaside Chapel with Sunday services, Walkable Town Center from rental home including shopping, restaurants and upscale grocery market.
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- Architecturally stunning and unique!
- Pet friendly
- 2 Adult sized beach cruisers included
- Views overlooking the gorgeous art district in Seaside's Ruskin Park
- Access to the Seaside Private Beaches at West Ruskin pavilion
- Up to 8 Wrist Bands TOTAL for private beach access (per Seaside guidelines they will not provide us with more bands than the home sleeps)
- Spacious outdoor patio with sitting area
- Rooftop Deck with sitting area
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Sandpiper Linen Program Participant: All linen, bedding and bath, are the highest quality.
- There is an additional cost to use the 3 pools and fitness center in Seaside. This charge is optional with Sandpiper Vacation Rentals. The cost for this cottage is $84/day. Please alert us after booking should you wish to add the "Seaside Amenity Passes" to your reservation. Seaside requires the passes to be purchased for the entirety of your stay when ordered.
Designed by renowned architect and Seaside Prize recipient Walter Chatham, Seaside's historic Forsythe House integrates both modern and industrial elements, combined with unique artistic touches created by the original owners Bill and Mary Florence Forsythe as well as other local artists. The Forsythe House was the first townhome built in Ruskin Place Artists Colony – Seaside’s enclave of artists workshops, galleries and residences located immediately north of Seaside Central Square. Through the years, the Forsythe House has been featured in a variety of architectural publications and is sure to be a one-of-a-kind vacation for family and friends. Much like the shops of Ruskin Place, Forsythe House offers a little variety for everyone. Enjoy spectacular sunsets from the spacious rooftop terrace boasting one of the best vantage points in Seaside. With a covered sitting area and sunrise chairs to the east, and a rooftop dining table and sunset chairs to the west, you’ll have many options to take in the 360 degree views of the Gulf, rooftop towers and surrounding Seaside community.
Ruskin Park is an outdoor extension of your downstairs living area to the front of the home, and the private outdoor courtyard to the back is a great spot for enjoying lunch and dinner. The chef in the family will enjoy preparing meals in the open two story kitchen which includes a Traulsen refrigerator, Garland gas stove, concrete countertops, Breville appliances, Calphalon cookware, sous vide cooker and even a paella pan for those who want to take advantage of the local seafood. While dining, enjoy the music ambiance provided by the Voksun turntable and house collection of vintage jazz, blues and rock LPs. Stairs seem to suspend from the walls with open steps and cable rails as you ascend to the upper floor bedrooms and roof deck.
Accommodations: (sleeps 8)
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1: King bed, fully remodeled hall bath (2022), private balcony overlooking Ruskin Park
Third Floor
Bedroom 2: King bed, Flat screen TV
Bedroom 3: 2 double beds, Flat screen TV
Remodeled shared hall bath(2022)
IMPORTANT DETAILS
** Please note that this home may not be suitable for young children due to the floating staircases
** 2 adult sized beach cruisers included
* Pet Friendly - 1 non-shedding; max 30lb dog allowed with $150 Pet Fee
** There is an additional cost to use the 3 pools and fitness center in Seaside. This charge is optional with Sandpiper Vacation Rentals. The cost for this cottage is $84/day. Please alert us after booking should you wish to add the "Seaside Amenity Passes" to your reservation. Seaside requires the passes to be purchased for the entirety of your stay when ordered.
* Additional fees are required to reserve Pickleball and Tennis courts paid directly to the Seaside amenity Center.
* Seaside Chapel with Sunday services, Walkable Town Center from rental home including shopping, restaurants and upscale grocery market.
FREE WIFI
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
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 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 and a deadlock
About the area
Santa Rosa Beach
Seaside, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, is home to this cottage. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL
What's nearby
- Seaside Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Seagrove Beach East - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Grayton Beach State Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
- Grayton Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
- Blue Mountain Beach - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pickles - 3 min walk
- Amavida Coffee Roasters - 2 min walk
- Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - 4 min walk
- Chiringo - 7 min drive
- The Red Bar - 7 min drive
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