Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
65 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1 - Second Floor
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 - Second Floor
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3 - Second Floor
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 4 - Third Floor
2 Queen Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Fall Availability! Forest District Home - Private Pool - Impeccable Porch Space
Indulge in a pleasant stay at WaterColor 97 Running Oak, offering 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Experience a cozy getaway with Per WaterColor HOA, all guests 5 years of age or older must be included in your adult guest total in order to receive wristbands to access amenities. Nestled in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, this cozy property offers charming living areas, up-to-date amenities, and easy access to local delights.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
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 by the sea, this holiday home is in Watercolor, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Pickles - 18 min walk
Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - 17 min walk
Amavida Coffee Roasters - 16 min walk
Black Bear Bread Company - 18 min walk
Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Fall Availability! Forest District Home - Private Pool - Impeccable Porch Space pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Fall Availability! Forest District Home - Private Pool - Impeccable Porch Space?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fall Availability! Forest District Home - Private Pool - Impeccable Porch Space?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Fall Availability! Forest District Home - Private Pool - Impeccable Porch Space located?
Located in Watercolor, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Chapel at Seaside, Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Newbill Collection by the Sea and Fusion Art Glass Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Peter D.
21 July 2015
July 2015 Stay
What a fabulous vacation, beautiful home, large private pool and awesome all around area!!!
Peter D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Patrick D.
18 July 2015
July 2015 Stay
What a find! Had no idea Watercolor existed. It's as if I could create a fairytale community and bring it to life! We had a wonderful family vacation at 97 Running Oak! Outdoor kitchen, large pool, gourmet kitchen! This place has everything. Can't wait to get back.
Patrick D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer C.
19 June 2016
June 2016 Stay
Beautiful home! Bedrooms were set up well although a tub in the upstairs bathroom would have been very welcome. Comfortable beds and awesome outdoor screen patio. Pool was big! One welcome addition would be more kitchen utensils/accessories. However, this house was really a beauty, in a great location. We loved it!
Property is as described. We had a few issues upon arrival, Pool was not clean, TV Remotes were not explained (never did figure out the main TV remote), didn’t notice until we tried to bake that the top oven was heating barely - not a huge issue. We used the second oven.
Property managers were slow in responding- but all issues handled within a few days and once cleaned the pool was beautiful and such a great addition. Pool is bigger than most in Watercolor so it was great. We used it every day. Would definitely recommend this for families or any couples get away!!!
97 Running Oak was a great house. Ideally located and everyone had privacy. The pool and outdoor fireplace were excellent. I would recommend this house and would stay here again
Great house but cleanliness, supplies, maintenance disappointing
The house was wonderful. The neighborhood was great. The space was wonderful with the pool and the bikes was a great part of the vacation. My only concerns were when we arrived at the house had not been cleaned appropriately. There was food on the carpets and obviously people have been sitting on the couch and the bathrooms and kitchen sink were not clean. I called and they did send someone over to clean that. The pool also was not cleaned and it took a couple days for them to get there to clean that. The tv upstairs didn’t work. The dishwasher was completely taken apart and we had to put it back together! For future reference there was a tiny little salt and pepper shaker and NO spices and a couple trash bags. certainly not enough for a seven day rental of this property. We ended up having to buy all those things again. I expect that at some places, but at this level, I would think they would at least provide for the week. Also, if you’re coming, realize there are no beach towels chairs, etc.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Clean, spacious and the porches and pool were great. We had issues with non-working dishwashers, as well as a spotty oven and microwave. Also, the main door going out to the back porch would not unlock. Reached out to the property management company about the issues. Was told someone was coming to fix the dishwasher but not sure they ever did. The other issues we mentioned to the property manager were not responded to.
Peaceful location. Close to camp watercolor, but backed up to the woods. Very peaceful with lovely huge screened porches for all to enjoy. Bikes were wonderful addition to the stay and 360 Blues welcome amenities were wonderful.
The home was absolutely beautiful and had the perfect set up for a girls weekend away. Loved the under counter ice maker and the bed swing on the screen porch. Only suggestion would be to better stock the kitchen. Would have loved to see a crock pot and maybe a few more pans and utensils.
jessica A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent
5 August 2019
July 2019 Stay
Wonderful house!! Accommodated 2 families easily. Pool was excellent after the beach each day and the screened porched was the best! 360 was very prompt in taking care of minor issues that popped up. Would highly recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Susan V.
15 June 2019
June 2019 Stay
Charming home in a great location within Water Color. Daily bike rides, morning beach visits, and poolside fun made this a memorable vacation! It’s our third year at 30A and our second year in Water Color. This house had lots of porches and wonderful outdoor living spaces! The pool and spa were a bonus.
Susan V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Patty W.
21 August 2017
August 2017 Stay
Home easily accommodated our group of six adults and one baby. Loved the location - situated between Publix and the beach - an easy bike ride into town. Even though the house isn't baby proofed, there's very little in the cabinets to provide any danger. There is an alarm connected to each of the doors to the pool - and there are several - if the override button isn't pushed rather quickly. 360 Blue was fabulous to deal with - the few times we had questions or issues with the house (which were usually our issues!) All in all - a very positive experience and warm memories of our stay. Thank you!
Patty W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
27 May 2017
May 2017 Stay
Thanks for another amazing trip. This is our second time renting with 360Blue and they have been wonderful and very easy to deal with. Our place 97 Running Oak exceed our expectations. Our kids loved having the pool and we loved the screened in porch so we could watch the kids while relaxing. The only compliant is the doors are alarmed for for the pool, but there is no button outside to turn the alarm off when entering the house. So there is a loud beep every time you go inside. If you had a sleeping baby this would be an issue. Thanks again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Gigi N.
9 July 2016
July 2016 Stay
What a wonderful home! It was PERFECT! We absolutely loved the porch and spent the majority of our time there. If we weren't enjoying the porch, we were in the pool which was incredible. We've stayed in Watercolor before but having a pool was a game changer for us. The home was comfortably furnished with plenty of room for our large family. We had everything we needed and wouldn't change a thing! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Gigi N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lisa Z.
4 June 2016
June 2016 Stay
Beautiful home!!! Huge pool!! Loved every minute of it!!!
Lisa Z.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda C.
28 May 2016
May 2016 Stay
We had a great vacation! My daughter got engaged during our stay! The house was perfect for our family. We loved the pool and screened in porch. We had a dinner with friends also at the beach with about 20 people and used the private chef service. He did a great job and the house easily accommodated that many people with a great flow with the screened porch. We got a golf cart and it was perfect for shuttling to the beach. I highly recommend getting one. We lived riding bikes around Watercolor and all the trails through the neighborhood. We've stayed at various places on 30A for the past few years. This was our favorite so far.
Rhonda C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Angela W.
23 May 2016
May 2016 Stay
My family had a great time at 97 Running Oak. The porch and pool area were perfect. We spent most of our time there. We loved that there was an ice machine for making drinks. The home is a 5 minute walk to Camp Watercolor, which we also enjoyed. We are happy to have found this home and would definitely consider staying there again.
Angela W.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Victor K.
21 May 2016
May 2016 Stay
We had a wonderful time. The house was terrific and the kids enjoyed the pool every day. 360 Blue staff was very helpful when we needed them. Will be back next year!
Victor K.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
helen p.
10 April 2016
April 2016 Stay
We came to Watercolor for our sons wedding. The community is beautiful! This home was nicely appointed. Bedrooms/baths very comfortable. Outdoor porch was wonderful. It was a bit cool so we didn't swim. I understand that there is an ordinance requiring the alarms on all the doors because of the pool. But the French doors from the living room had to be securely locked after opening or the alarm would go off continually. That got really old so we just used the pool bathroom to go in and out. I would suggest getting those contacts checked out. I found the living area a bit small for how many the home slept. But we made it work.
helen p.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Chuck F.
27 July 2015
July 2015 Stay
We had a great time relaxing by the pool. The he pool size accommodated our family very well. We had three floats in the pool at the same time with plenty of room left to swim and walk around. The house was perfect and set-up to keep our family together. We loved the screened in porches an outside grilling area. Overall, awesome trip, would definitely recommend and rent the house again. Great Trip!
Chuck F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
20 June 2015
June 2015 Stay
WOW! What a wonderful vacation we had in Watercolor! This house has EVERYTHING! The pool, the big screened in porches, outdoor grill, etc. everything we could possibly need or want was at our fingertips! We were in Seaside for my daughter's wedding and had a catered dinner at the house afterward & it was simply amazing! Plenty of room for everyone. We've been going to Destin/Seaside area for 15 years and this is by far my favorite place!! Thank you so much!! ❤️🌴☀️
Lisa S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Shannon H.
9 April 2015
April 2015 Stay
We loved staying here in water color! Your home was beautiful. Having our own pool for the week was fabulous!! Thank you for opening up your home to us!! We hope to be back next year!