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"The Best of Both" - Lakefront Gulfview with Pool and Easy Access to the Beach
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15213.7 sq m
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Seagrove, FL
- Place, Eastern Lake1 min walk
- Place, Seagrove Beach East3 min walk
- Place, Deer Lake State Park16 min walk
- Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)66 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
Bunk Room
1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
Downstairs Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Living Room 2
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Upstairs Guest Bedroom
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
Bunk Room and Public Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Downstairs Master Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Guest Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upstairs Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
"The Best of Both" - Lakefront Gulfview with Pool and Easy Access to the Beach
It's all about access... and this home has the Best of Both. If you want to explore Eastern Lake, on a kayak, or canoe, you can simply step off the porch and you are on the lake. If you want to go the Gulf, it is about 200 yards due south. A county beach access walkover leads to approximately 350' feet of county owned Public Beach. You will have to wade through the Inlet to get to the beach. It may be ankle deep some days and thigh deep on other days. Or you can use a completely dry access about 300 yards west of there. There is a public parking lot nearby to shorten your walk. We feel the most enjoyable way to get to the beach is to load up your beach gear onto the canoes and kayaks and just paddle south. Soon, you will be at Eastern Lake Inlet, one of the best beach locations in all of South Walton for children and adults to enjoy the sand, the sun, and the sea in one special place. Last, but not least, we offer a beautiful, terraced, Lakeside Swimming Pool! The pool is heated to offer a refreshing place to spend a vacation in the Fall and Winter of the year, at no extra charge.
"The Best of Both" offers two separate living spaces that are connected with interior stairs. The upstairs has its own master bedroom and master bath, as well as a full-sized guest bedroom with private bath. The upstairs also offers a full modern kitchen and the most panoramic view of the Lake and Gulf you could ever wish for. The downstairs has another master bedroom and master bath and a bunk room for the kids, which also has another bathroom. There is a queen sleeper sofa in the living area of each floor. The downstairs offers a breakfast kitchen, with an under-counter refrigerator and ice maker, as well as a microwave. The downstairs porch has a propane grill and is convenient to the Pool and walkover, which leads you to the dock. Near the shore, you will find an array of small watercraft: 6 kayaks and 2 canoes, for your use. There's an outdoor shower in the courtyard. If you venture North, the lake will take you to the backwaters of Eastern Lake, or to the "Old Florida Fish House", if it's seafood you are interested in. If you venture South, the Gulf of Mexico will greet you, as you sit yourself down on the crystal white sand, and gaze at the emerald green waters in front of you.
If paddling isn't your style, it is a two hundred yard walk to the beach, or you can rent bicycles to cruise the almost 30 miles of bike paths that are readily available nearby. Of course, shopping and activities are just down the road at Seaside, about 3 miles to the west. The Big Chill is a shopping and restaurant hub about 3 mile east, and Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach are about six miles east. Deer Lake State Park in less than 1 mile away We have parking for about six vehicles.
We also offer a separate rental apartment with 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom, and bunks, which is located right next door. It can be viewed at VRBO #36616 and can be rented separately if you have an extra large group.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Santa Rosa Beach
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Seagrove Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seaside Beach and Alys Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Seagrove, FL
What's nearby
- Eastern Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Seagrove Beach East - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Deer Lake State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Seaside Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
- Alys Beach - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Big Chill 30A - 5 min drive
- Old Florida Fish House - 11 min walk
- Pickles - 7 min drive
- Canopy Road Cafe - 11 min walk
- Steamboat Grill - 7 min walk
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Reviews
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15 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Charm H.
11 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite !
Charm H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Beverly B.
12 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beverly B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Carin S.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property
Carin S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good
Verified traveller
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The very best vacation
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Heather G.
2 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Heather G.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
James S.
11 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family stay
James S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Shaun H.
13 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
Shaun H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Cindy Z.
13 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family beach trip
Cindy Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Charm H.
25 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly the best of both
Charm H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Connie S.
18 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic Seagrove
Connie S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Randa D.
6 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Vacation Ever
Randa D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Blake S.
2 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location!
Blake S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Angie B.
26 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Angie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Patrick G.
4 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly Best of Both
Patrick G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Sue W.
7 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best of Both was awesome!!
Sue W.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Gail D.
15 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect
Gail D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Lynn g.
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best of best family fun
Lynn g.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
ALITA B.
23 July 2018
Best of Both!
ALITA B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent
Anne S.
13 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fantastic stay-Part 2
Anne S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent
LuAnn B.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week with family
LuAnn B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Charm H.
27 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful !
Charm H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good
James W.
1 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Consider taking extras...
James W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Barbara Y.
19 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house.
Barbara Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Andrea R.
4 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, beautiful views
Andrea R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Nina Horn
Nina is a Realtor with Scenic Sotheby's International Realty and has worked all her adult life with home design and is available to help you with any real estate needs you might have. Garrett has managed his own Construction Company for the past 25 years. His parents bought a small cottage on this location on Eastern Lake in the late fifties and we are proud to share this great location with you. Garrett is also an Author and has written two books about the history of this area. "Postcards of Seagrove" and "Postcards: The Second Story" are available on Amazon and at Sundog Books in Seaside.
Why they chose this property
This is simply one of the best locations in all of South Walton. It offers a beautiful spacious beach directly south as well as all the adventures of living on Eastern Lake, and the swimming pool is just gorgeous.
What makes this property unique
In addition to the great elevation and views of the Lake and Gulf, we have a gorgeous swimming pool overlooking the lake, surrounded by wonderful trees, and a unique heritage that has been preserved through the years.
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