A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Seaside Beach
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Shared communal pool
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Santa Rosa Beach Fl, FL
Central Square
Place, Central Square
3 min walk
Seaside Beach
Place, Seaside Beach
3 min walk
Seagrove Beach East
Place, Seagrove Beach East
8 min walk
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
60 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
Incredible Porches & Open Tower w/ Gulf Views On Seaside Ave + 2 Adult Bikes!
Create unforgettable memories and unwind in style at Vista del Mar- a stunning retreat, perfectly nestled on a prime corner lot along the picturesque Seaside Avenue! This beloved family getaway features two expansive front porches and a unique three-tier tower that offers breathtaking sunset views of the Gulf of Mexico and vibrant sights of Seaside's charming cottages.
As you approach this grand, classic home, you'll be greeted by an inviting open-air porch, complete with ample lounge seating and a comfortable swing, all overlooking the private, fenced-in front yard and the beautiful Seaside Avenue. Step inside to a spacious entry foyer that leads you into the heart of the home.
To the right, you'll discover a cozy living area equipped with a flat-screen TV, opening gracefully to a fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances, catering to all your culinary needs for memorable family dinners. Adjacent to the kitchen, a stylish dining area features a wooden table that comfortably seats six, while an outdoor dining space on the screened-in porch is perfect for al fresco meals with seating for eight. At the back of the home, a second well-furnished living room with another flat-screen TV provides an ideal space for relaxation or watching different programming than in the front living area. The first floor also boasts a serene king bedroom with a private en-suite bathroom, ensuring comfort and convenience for guests.
Venture to the second floor, where three additional spacious bedrooms await, each with its own private bath. Enjoy access to the expansive second-story front porch that overlooks Seaside Avenue, complete with comfortable furnishings, a swing, and a table set for four—perfect for your card games or working on that beach jigsaw puzzle.
The large primary suite, sprawling nearly 600 square feet, features a luxurious king-sized canopy bed, a cozy seating area for reading or watching TV, and a sizable walk-in closet. The impressive primary bathroom offers dual vanities, a whirlpool spa soaker tub, and a glass-enclosed walk-in shower complete with a rain shower head. Step out onto your private porch adorned with a charming loveseat swing, outdoor dining for two, and two rocking chairs, all designed for moments of relaxation and solitude.
For the ultimate experience, ascend the spiral staircase to the third-floor tower, a dreamlike setting with a hammock and seating that affords stunning sunset views down East Ruskin and across downtown Seaside, as well as panoramic sights of the vibrant cottages below. If you're seeking a quintessential Seaside experience, there's truly no better place than Vista del Mar. Your unforgettable getaway awaits!
* 5 night minimum Spring, Spring Break, & Summer; 3 nights Fall; 2 nights Winter. Must be 25 years of age to rent and sign registration. * Pets are allowed with certain restrictions and provisions. An additional $100 per day rental pet fee will be collected, in addition to the flat $175 pet fee, for four-bedroom homes. Pets will not be allowed on furniture.
Features: * Features 3,098 square feet * Private Seaside residential beach at East Ruskin pavilion * 3-minute walk, 176 yards to beach access * Tower with Gulf Views * Washer & Dryer * Shared charcoal grill and outdoor shower with guest cottage * Peacock Alley Linens - Fresh and luxurious Peacock Alley sheets and towels throughout the home * Access to 3 swimming pools, 5 Clay tennis courts & 3 Pickleball courts (court fees apply), and a fitness center * Welcome tote with 2 beach towels, a complimentary bottle of wine, and 2 complimentary rental bikes for pickup at Seaside Transit Authority * Personalized service throughout your stay with starter amenities provided * 2 parking passes for two-bedroom and larger homes issued. A golf cart is considered a car, and for non-homeowners visiting Seaside are prohibited
STR23-002358
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Santa Rosa Beach
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Seaside, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin and Baytowne Wharf are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - 4 min walk
Pickles - 3 min walk
Seagrove Village Market Cafe - 10 min walk
Boggy Boys Pizza - 5 min drive
Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Incredible Porches & Open Tower w/ Gulf Views On Seaside Ave + 2 Adult Bikes! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Incredible Porches & Open Tower w/ Gulf Views On Seaside Ave + 2 Adult Bikes!?
As of 19 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Incredible Porches & Open Tower w/ Gulf Views On Seaside Ave + 2 Adult Bikes! on 11 January 2027 start from NZ$2,927, 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.
How much is parking at Incredible Porches & Open Tower w/ Gulf Views On Seaside Ave + 2 Adult Bikes!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Incredible Porches & Open Tower w/ Gulf Views On Seaside Ave + 2 Adult Bikes!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Incredible Porches & Open Tower w/ Gulf Views On Seaside Ave + 2 Adult Bikes!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Incredible Porches & Open Tower w/ Gulf Views On Seaside Ave + 2 Adult Bikes! located?
Located in Seaside, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Seaside Repertory Theatre and Seaside Beach. Sundog Books and Seagrove Beach West are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beach home in the perfect location! Really couldn't be better!
Erin M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this positive review of Vista Del Mar and the Homeowner’s Collection team. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Seaside!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Satyra H.
30 May 2024
Vista Del Mar is our #1 favorite Seaside cottage!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a great house! We loved being so close to the town center, pools and beach!
Satyra H.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2024
Satyra, thank you so much for taking the time to write this positive review of Vista Del Mar and the Homeowner’s Collection team. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Seaside!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nick C.
29 July 2023
Vista Del Mar
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
our family enjoyed the Seaside, Florida area very much, and the home was very comfortable...
Nick C.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this positive review of Vista Del Mar and the Homeowner’s Collection team. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Seaside!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn R.
7 April 2023
Beautiful home, amazing location!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved everything about this house. It is beautiful inside and out, the rooftop gazebo with hammock is heavenly and the close access to the beach and square is perfect!!
Kathryn R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this positive review of Vista Del Mar and the Homeowner's Collection team. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Seaside!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
J G.
3 June 2024
Vista Del Mar
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect location! Plenty of space for us to spread out and not be on top of each other. All of the outdoor spaces were incredible.
J G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
JG, thank you so much for taking the time to write this positive review of Vista Del Mar and the Homeowner’s Collection team. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Seaside!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
H Kate H.
6 June 2023
Great Location and Outdoor Areas
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house is very nice. An older "style" than others, but everything worked well. Great indoor seating areas, as well as fabulous porches. We had beautiful weather and used it all.
H Kate H.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this positive review of Vista Del Mar and the Homeowner's Collection team. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Seaside!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peggy W.
16 September 2024
Vista Del Mar
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Family time at the beach. Seaside has it all. Three families came together to stay in one house. We had privacy, family gathering areas both inside and out! We cooked, had a birthday party, ate breakfast on the screened porch.
Peggy W.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2024
Hi Peggy, wow, such fun times for family!.. We appreciate a positive review with details of Vista Del Mar and that Homeowner's Collection also met your expectations. We are delighted this gathering was enjoyable and we do hope to welcome any future plans back to Seaside.. Take care..
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sue C.
23 May 2023
Seaside Dream Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our stay in Vista Del Mar was magnificent! It's location just a short walk from the town center and beach pavilion made our stay enjoyable. We were able to walk and bike to our destinations easily. The house was clean and well kept, and nicely furnished. I hope we can come back and stay again soon!
Sue C.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this positive review of Vista Del Mar and the Homeowner's Collection team. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Seaside!
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Phyllis O.
16 May 2023
Loved the location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved the location of the house and the street is one of the prettiest. Loved the porches! However the house needs updating and some maintenance. The dryer went out. Downstairs bathroom exhaust fan did not work. Fridge went out one day however we unplugged and plugged again and it came back on. Electrical outlets upstairs stopped in the middle of our hair drying.
Phyllis O.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent stay at our house. We're delighted to hear that you loved the location, the picturesque street, and the porches. However, we apologize for the maintenance and appliance issues you encountered during your stay. Your comments are important to us, and we will address these concerns promptly to ensure a more comfortable and hassle-free experience for our guests. We appreciate your understanding and hope you might consider staying with us again in the future, where we aim to provide a more updated and enjoyable stay.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carla
22 July 2024
Family Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have been visiting Seaside for 15 years and rent different home through Homeowners Collection. Our kids are married and now have Children. This was a great house for our family. everyone had their own room and bathroom and the rooms are large and roomy. You can’t beat the location of the house. Staying on Seaside Ave allowed is to walk to the circle where all the shops and restaurants are. Not to mention the fun entertainment at the amphitheater! My only recommendations to the homeowner is new bedding. sheets and sleeping pillows were not very comfortable especially for a longer stay. Other than that the house was very comfortable for our family.
Carla
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Hi Carla, we sure appreciate the time you took to write a positive review for Vista Del Mar and our service of the Homeowners Collection team! I will relay your comments on the bedding to our Quality Control manager. We do hope to welcome your return to Seaside in the future. Take care!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carla
21 July 2024
Family Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have been visiting Seaside for 15 years and rent different home through Homeowners Collection. Our kids are married and now have Children. This was a great house for our family. everyone had their own room and bathroom and the rooms are large and roomy. You can’t beat the location of the house. Staying on Seaside Ave allowed is to walk to the circle where all the shops and restaurants are. Not to mention the fun entertainment at the amphitheater! My only recommendations to the homeowner is new bedding. sheets and sleeping pillows were not very comfortable especially for a longer stay. Other than that the house was very comfortable for our family.
Carla
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2025
Hi Carla, we sure appreciate the time you took to write a positive review for Vista Del Mar and our service of the Homeowners Collection team! I will relay your comments on the bedding to our Quality Control manager. We do hope to welcome your return to Seaside in the future. Take care!
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
A guest from Tulsa, OK
3 October 2024
Unfair Policies
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My 3-day stay at Vista Del Mar was OK, not great. There was a significant spider and large water bug problem and Master King room upstairs bath was not very clean.Also, your No Refund Policy unless there is mandatory evacuation is ludicrous and should deinitely have exceptions. We had to fly home early to avoid the possible storm or we may not have been able to fly out due to canceled flights later. You should be fair to those who HAD to leave early to get home safely to family. As it was, I spent 17 hours in travel to simply get a flight home to Tulsa from Panama City. I have used your services for many years but will not in the future.
A guest from Tulsa, OK
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2024
Hello Mary, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us on Vista Del Mar. We are terribly sorry you experienced a bug problem and the Master Bath was a disappointment.
The storm predictions and arrivals can surely cause havoc for all of us and we are sorry for your disappointment. Someone on our Management team will be in touch with you off-line. The other items will be reported to our Quality Control Manager.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Carol K.
8 January 2024
Liked: Communication, location
Value in location
Seemed dated and somewhat in need of repair and cleanup. All dishes and utensils, taster and toaster oven had to be cleaned. Roaches were a daily battle. After unpacking and settling in, showered upstairs to find leak down to kitchen. Had to move and share bath. Plumber never called nor came to fix so we couldn’t use that bath or bedroom. The bathroom door would/could not close. The washer dryer set was so old and rusted, we had to be careful using as not to stain towels and clothes. When we went upstairs to tower to enjoy, we found work tools, paints cans and broken hammock on deck floor. They did come to fix that but later on day before we left. Christmas Daywas another exercise in washing by hand all the pots and pans we were using as well as knives, bowls and utensils. Window screen was off in back yard. All the wood flooring was marred and stained as I pointed out to representative that did come to check leak from shower to kitchen. Some of the vanity and shower fixtures upstairs and downstairs were loose and unsecured (also not caulked.). Several areas of ceilings were stained and or damaged as were vents rusted.
Seemed a shame such a sweet home would be in this condition and rented at a premium price. I was told we would be credited the “fee” for inconvenience, but I’ve yet to hear from or see any credit. Hopefully, the owner coming in following our departure will attend to all the upkeep and exterminate.
Carol K.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2024
Dear Carol,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Vista Del Mar. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your time with us. Your comments are valuable to us as they help identify areas that require improvement.
We are truly sorry for the issues you encountered with the condition of the property. It is disheartening to hear about the cleanliness concerns, roach presence, plumbing issues, and the overall state of the house. Please rest assured that we take these matters seriously, and we are committed to addressing them promptly. We have since met with contractors and the homeowner to discuss remedies for the issues in the home.
We understand the importance of responsive communication, especially during your stay, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the timing of the holidays and the closers we faced from vendors. Please know that we are taking steps to address this aspect and ensure that our guests receive timely assistance, even during holiday periods.
In light of the challenges you faced, we would like to express our gratitude for your understanding. To show our commitment to guest satisfaction, we will be crediting the housekeeping fee of $1,052 in recognition of the inconvenience you endured. We understand the importance of a comfortable and well-maintained environment for our guests, and we are taking immediate steps to rectify the issues you highlighted.
Once again, we apologize for falling short of your expectations, and we appreciate your feedback as it allows us to make necessary improvements. We hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust in the future and provide you with a much-improved experience.
Thank you for your understanding and for bringing these issues to our attention.
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