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Almost Heaven in Watersound Proper INCLUDES Carriage House! Bedding for 12

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Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Master Bedroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Watersound Beach, FL
  • Place, Deer Lake State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seacrest Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Other Space 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Almost Heaven in Watersound Proper INCLUDES Carriage House! Bedding for 12

Almost Heaven is a charming residential property nestled in the beautiful community of Watersound, FL. This exceptional home presents a remarkable opportunity to stay where coastal charm and luxurious living harmoniously converge in an exquisite slice of paradise. Located in the sought-after Watersound neighborhood, residents enjoy a serene and laid-back atmosphere with stunning natural surroundings.

Included is use/access to the separate carriage house on the property with bedding for 4. Sleeping capacity of 12 includes carriage house occupancy.

The main residence features a thoughtfully designed layout with modern amenities and high-end finishes. The interior boasts spacious living areas, including a gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and a stylish dining area perfect for entertaining guests. The living room provides a comfortable space to relax, with large windows that fill the room with natural light and offer picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. The master suite is a private retreat, offering a luxurious escape with its spa-like bathroom and ample closet space. Three additional bedrooms and a bunk room provide versatility for accommodating family or guests, each designed with comfort and relaxation in mind.

As you step into the Carriage House, you'll be greeted by a bright and airy living area that features comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a convenient sleeper sofa that can accommodate two additional guests. The space seamlessly flows into a fully-equipped kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances and all the necessary utensils and cookware to whip up delicious meals. The bedroom of this Carriage House is furnished with a comfortable queen-size bed, ensuring a good night's sleep after a fun-filled day exploring the area. The bathroom is modern and features a shower/tub combo.

Watersound itself is a captivating coastal community known for its pristine beaches and untouched natural beauty. Residents have access to exclusive amenities, including private beach access, swimming pools, and walking trails. The community's commitment to preserving the environment allows residents to enjoy a tranquil and idyllic setting.

In addition to the breathtaking scenery, Watersound offers convenient proximity to local shops, restaurants, and recreational activities. The area is renowned for its outdoor adventures, such as fishing, boating, and golfing, ensuring there is always something to explore and enjoy.

*Four complimentary bikes included, explore the neighborhood with ease!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (SLEEPS 12)
Main House
• Master Bedroom, 1st Floor: 1 King
• Guest Bedroom 1, 1st Floor: 1 Queen
• Guest Bedroom 2, 2nd Floor: 1 Queen
• Guest Bedroom 3, 2nd Floor: 1 Queen
• Loft, 3rd Floor: 1 Twin over Twin Bunk
Carriage House
• Master Bedroom: 1 Queen
• Living Room: 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa

*Please note that the garage is not available for guest use.

Blue Swell Vacation Rentals is a boutique property management company that specializes in top-of-the-line, luxury beach rentals from PCB, 30A, and Destin. Our loyal guests come back year after year because of the exclusive homes and condos we offer as well as the excellent service we provide. Our keyless entry, premier linens with 300 thread count sheets, plush towels, and high-end starter supplies are just the beginning of the convenient amenities we provide for every guest. Most importantly, Blue Swell’s phone service allows our guests to experience the best vacation ever with less stress. It is always a SWELL day at the beach!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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

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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

Located in WaterSound Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Alys Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Frank Brown Park and Sundog Books are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Watersound Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Deer Lake State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seacrest Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Camp Creek Lake - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Seagrove Beach East - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 9 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Idyll Hounds Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ambrosia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steamboat Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Almost Heaven in Watersound Proper INCLUDES Carriage House! Bedding for 12 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Almost Heaven in Watersound Proper INCLUDES Carriage House! Bedding for 12?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Almost Heaven in Watersound Proper INCLUDES Carriage House! Bedding for 12 on 25 August 2026 start from NZ$852, 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 Almost Heaven in Watersound Proper INCLUDES Carriage House! Bedding for 12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Almost Heaven in Watersound Proper INCLUDES Carriage House! Bedding for 12?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Almost Heaven in Watersound Proper INCLUDES Carriage House! Bedding for 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Almost Heaven in Watersound Proper INCLUDES Carriage House! Bedding for 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Almost Heaven in Watersound Proper INCLUDES Carriage House! Bedding for 12 located?

Located in WaterSound Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Deer Lake State Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Alys Beach. Seacrest Beach and Camp Creek Lake are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Josiah M.

Almost heave

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: Prime location with big house.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Terri F.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The house was very "worn" and in need of upgrades to the kitchen and common areas primarily. Cooking pots and pans were terrible. Furniture in living areas was uncomfortable, poorly laid out and not appealing at all. Outdoor BBQ area and chairs were terribly dirty and we had to clean them all in order to use them.Swell (management co) did not give the gate our information in order to access the unit. Several calls were necessary to get onto the property - not just for us, but for all those in our party.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WJC4

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great location
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cameron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay! Couple things broken when we got there but maintenance was quick to fix.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy G.

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

Amazing Value!

The property was clean and the rental agency was easy to work with! Overall great location. Definitely amazing value considering the neighborhood the house is in!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Great stay!!

We had a wonderful experience! Any issues that arose the property managers quickly fixed. Will stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

maggie m.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We just returned from our stay at 45 Founders from March 28 through April 4, 2026. While the location and a few features were great, we were disappointed with a number of issues we experienced during our visit. I wanted to share them so they can be addressed and so the listing accurately reflects the current condition of the property for future guests.Concerns during our stay:• Dining chairs were mismatched, had no cushion to seat and unstable • Dining table was very dark and heavily scratched. • Living room couches appear worn and covered with unattractive, dirty covers. • Much of the furniture and artwork felt inconsistent with the quality of the neighborhood, exterior, kitchen, and bathrooms. • Wood floors had noticeable large scratches. • Carpenter bees were actively burrowing into porch furniture and need attention. • Porch was not swept prior to arrival and had leaves and debris. • Blinds by the driveway entrance was broken. • Beach chairs were rusty and in poor condition. It would be helpful to provide usable chairs and an umbrella. • Light bulbs throughout the home were very bright and fluorescent. Warmer lighting would create a more comfortable atmosphere. • Placement of the second refrigerator in the laundry room felt awkward and not thoughtfully integrated. • Bunk beds appeared unstable. The top bunk did not seem suitable for anyone over about 100 pounds.Positives:• The kitchen and master bedroom were very nice. • The location was great
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicole d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Took a trip with our family in June. First big trip with our 10 month old granddaughter. Loved having the carriage house for them. Very nice. Great quiet neighborhood. Access to the beach was better than expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

great trip

the house was very clean
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MIRIAM W.

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

5 star review family vacation

Property was located in a quiet lovely neighborhood not far from stores. Pool and beach was in walking distance. Very nice and spacious home. Will definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John M.

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

Nice place

Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall this was a great place. It’s in a great community and we felt like we almost had a private beach. But, I think it’s time for a refresh. The dining room chairs desperately need to be replaced. The middle of the chair is completely worn out and you sink as soon as you sit. Pots and pans have been well used and could be replaced. All the walls and other surfaces could use a refresh. I am not unhappy I stayed here; we had a great time. I just think a little updating would be a great idea.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa B.

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

Great neighborhood but too strict

We had a wonderful time. House was clean and Blue Swell staff answered questions immediately and were easy to get ahold of. There are a few things in the house that need updating. The ice maker didn’t work, the microwave only worked some of the the time, a squirrel came down the fireplace and the A/C downstairs didn’t get very cold but all in all, we had a great time and would recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

30A stay

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: Large house that our group easily stayed in. Walk to beach is no problem. Swimming pool is great for adults and kids. A couple of locks did not lock but the area is extremely safe with guarded gate to enter neighborhood. Close to restaurants and walk to bike rentals. Be nice if beach towels were provided. Recommend this property to 30A guests.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dan L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Family reunion

The property was in disrepair with many problems and outside areas dirty and poorly furnished. The upstairs air conditioning was broken the first night. The furniture was not adequate for "12" guests as advertised. The kitchen was poorly furnished with few utensils, dirty and old, scratched up non stick pots and pans, hodge podge of various glasses and cups, the gas range was malfunctioning, the ice maker did not work, the floor had sharp broken tiles and splintering "wood flooring" with protruding nails. Probably the worst place I have ever stayed, and I actually own a high end short term rental, and understand the guest expectations, at this premium price point. The management company Blue Swell is just not acceptable. Poor communication with the property security. I typically don't complain about my short term rentals, but most of the 30 adults in our group, renting other comparable houses in the Watersound community felt I should communicate my issues.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lvonne B.

Great Location-Gated-Safe-Fully Equipped Home

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: This home was very clean, simply decorated, fresh bedding, nicely equipped kitchen. Gated and easy to get to the beach. We had 14 people, the biggests Pros - It was very clean and roomy. Access to boardwalks, community pool & playground was super easy. Bruno's pizza is across the street. The Cons that we ran into - Dining table only seated 6 people - we ate in shifts, which worked out okay, but would have preferred to have had seating for 8 adults. If TV is your thing - the bedrooms to my knowledge are not smart tv's - but the living room was a smart tv. last Con is the parking. 1 space on street - we had 4 vehibles so we juggled 3 cars around when peoole needed to leave for awhile. I have stayed inside of the Watersound Community more than a dozen times. This home meets all the citeria we needed as a large family and would recommend this home to others. Note to all renters: Enjoy the porches -- They were wonderful and there are a few to enjoy! Also, carriage house was nicely equipped with everything we needed.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susannah B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed by management company

The house was beautiful, however, the management company was misleading on which amenities would be available for us. They sent several door codes to different areas. Only for us to find out (when the kids got stuck in an area) that we had key fobs for access and in fact were not allowed access to things such as tennis courts. Security was not very friendly when we were inquiring about the fobs. We were only given two key fobs for 14 guests. When I asked to have one or two more, I was told by the management company that they were very expensive and we just needed to “follow each other around” for the trip. Some in our party though the beds were not comfortable. The ice maker and freezer did not work. Maintenance came out but was unable to repair it. The door on the microwave was broken. Maintenance unable to repair that either. We had to throw out food from the freezer. We were not given a code to access the key to the carriage house. Had to contact management company in order to get that code. (Thank goodness it was before 5:00 pm). The walk to the beach was shorter than described and quite pleasant. The neighborhood is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

house good, neighborhood great location and quiet

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: The house was good, the furnishings, bedding and decor was cheep, but house itself very nice and there was enough kitchen supplies for cooking. Loved the quiet pretty neighborhood. Could not use the top bunk unless you have a child under 100 pounds, so we could not use it. Pool rules ridiculous that a big 4 year old has to wear a diaper in the pool and we were there a week and the pool restaurant was NEVER open selling food. We did go to the pizza place and it was great. Easy access to the door code. The house was very clean with towels tied up nice, although outside porches were full of pollen and dust and no clean places to sit. Good parking access for 2 cars, maybe 3. The rental co. called once when we were out shopping to tell us that we only had 15 minutes to remove the towels from the front porch or we would get a fine! I had no idea it was against the rules as I look back through the paperwork and still do not see it written anywhere in the paperwork. Maybe instead of a threatening 15 min fine call, a call to remove them when we had a chance would have been nice of them so we did not have to cut our shopping trip short and rush back and take the towels off the metal bar (that we thought was put up for towels, what else would the bar on top of the railing be for?). Also, there was no code listed for the gate house lock box in the paperwork, so we sat outside trying to call someone before I finally guessed the code, then later they responded with a text with the code. The only other thing is that they need 2 outside trashcans, 1 is just not big enough for a large party. I absolutely loved the small carriage house, it was perfect for one or two people, had a full small kitchen with tiny dishwasher, tiny refrigerator, tiny oven and all. Overall it was a great week and we would definitely stay in the neighborhood again, not necessarily in this house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Margaret P.

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

Disappointed

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

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