New Rental in 2025/Nature meets Coastal Charm at Heron Cottage/ Private Beach Access/ 4 Bikes

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A covered outdoor area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows offering a view of a lake and trees.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with umbrellas and people.
A swimming pool with a fountain, surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.
A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a ceiling fan, and a view through the glass doors.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Seagrove Beach East

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Deer Lake State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastern Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

1st Floor King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor King Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Queen Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor King Master Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

1st Floor Powder Room

Toilet

2nd Floor Guest Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor King Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Queen Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in WaterSound Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Alys Beach and Coleman Beach. Sundog Books and Attycat's Arcade are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Map
Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Deer Lake State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seagrove Beach East - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Eastern Lake - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Alys Beach - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Coleman Beach - 10 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Idyll Hounds Brewing Company - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pickles - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Perfect Pig - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does New Rental in 2025/Nature meets Coastal Charm at Heron Cottage/ Private Beach Access/ 4 Bikes have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is New Rental in 2025/Nature meets Coastal Charm at Heron Cottage/ Private Beach Access/ 4 Bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at New Rental in 2025/Nature meets Coastal Charm at Heron Cottage/ Private Beach Access/ 4 Bikes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New Rental in 2025/Nature meets Coastal Charm at Heron Cottage/ Private Beach Access/ 4 Bikes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Rental in 2025/Nature meets Coastal Charm at Heron Cottage/ Private Beach Access/ 4 Bikes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Rental in 2025/Nature meets Coastal Charm at Heron Cottage/ Private Beach Access/ 4 Bikes located?

Located in WaterSound Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Deer Lake State Park, Eastern Lake and Seagrove Beach East. South Walton Beaches and Camp Creek Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This was our 4th year staying in Watersound west and we love the neighborhood, the pool, and the private beach. Heron Cottage is perfectly located and the house is beautiful and well maintained. Our family of 9 were very comfortable and hope to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from Management on 1 October 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review and for being a returning guest to Watersound West. We’re thrilled to hear you and your family enjoyed Heron Cottage, the neighborhood, pool, and private beach access. It means a lot to know the home worked so well for your group of 9 and that you found it beautiful and well maintained. We truly appreciate your continued trust over the past four years and would be delighted to welcome you back again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious house, immaculate and well decorated. The location is in a quiet gated community, minutes from shopping and restaurants. Short walk to the gulf and community pool. Will rent again!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the spacious layout, décor, and peaceful location of the home. It’s great that you were able to take advantage of the short walk to the Gulf and the community pool, as well as the nearby shopping and dining options. We truly appreciate your feedback and would love to welcome you back for another stay in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home backing up to small quiet neighborhood lake. Gorgeous view from large screened in porch. Beautiful modern and spacious kitchen sits between a generous den (which leads to porch) and the dining / eating table with views to the front of the property. We enjoyed our spectacular master bedroom and spa bathroom on the main level while our adult children and grandchildren used the 3 bedrooms upstairs. We couldn't have enjoyed it more. We were pleasantly surprised at the wonderful home designed so well to make our stay enjoyable. And, the plus feature was the pool located just a few houses down the street, which made our trip a very special experience with our young grandchildren.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the home, from the peaceful lake views and screened-in porch to the spacious layout and well-designed living spaces. It’s especially great to know the home worked so well for your multi-generational family, with both comfort and privacy for everyone. We’re also glad the nearby pool added to the experience for your grandchildren and made your stay even more special. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would be delighted to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Note most all the gate codes sent on check in day were out of date or wrong.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2026
Thank you for your kind feedback—we’re so glad to hear everything else about your stay was great! We also really appreciate you flagging the issue with the gate codes. We’re sorry for the confusion and inconvenience this caused at check-in. This is definitely not the experience we want for our guests, and we will be reviewing and correcting the information to ensure it’s accurate moving forward. Thank you again for staying with us, and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

This property and the whole neighborhood are beautiful. It is very quiet and relaxing. Pool is great and beach is nice. Since it is next to a State park, no crowds on the beach at all. The home is gorgeous and there was plenty of room for everyone. There were a few hiccups at check in but they were resolved quickly. We came in late at night and there was no gate code given in the instructions but a quick phone call and the problem was resolved. Overall a great vacation in a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice and well furnished. We very much enjoyed our stay there and its location to the community pool and beach access. Our only complaint was with the rental agency. We asked about certain small appliances in the kitchen and their response was not always accurate. Also we were only given one key to the house (we were a group of 8). There was also a key pad to open a garage door but the code didn’t work. It was 4 days before a garage repairman showed up to reset the garage door. To be clear our communication was with the rental agency and not the Owner. Again, we very much enjoyed our stay at this property but our experience could have been improved if we had some direct communication with the Owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2026
Thank you for your kind words Paul!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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