See all properties
Entire home

Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets!

Holiday home with kitchen, near Seaside Beach

Photo gallery for Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets!

Made in the Shade Exterior
Beach
Made in the Shade Exterior
Made in the Shade Backyard
Made in the Shade Living Area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View map
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagrove Beach West
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaside Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets!

Easy access to the beautiful beaches of 30A, just a one to two-minute walk and your toes are in the sand. With direct beach access unaffected by the Customary Use issue, you can enjoy the shoreline freely, along with access to umbrellas and chairs during your stay at Made in the Shade.

This unique 1940s old Florida-style cottage lets you enjoy your 30A vacation while feeling removed from the hustle and bustle. Conveniently close to Seaside but tucked away just enough, this is a perfect area for bike rides and is minutes from fantastic dining and shopping. The world-famous Seaside attractions and activities are just a short bike ride or walk away.

You'll love the large screened-in front porch with two rocking chairs and a hammock, plus a spacious back deck shaded by magnificent live oaks. It is an ideal spot to enjoy fresh air and Gulf breezes. This house is the one for those looking to unwind and make the most of their time by the coast.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: King bed.
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, 2 sets of twin-over-twin bunks
Sofa in the living room pulls out to a queen bed.

Beach Access:
Head down Gardenia Street and directly across 30A is your boardwalk to beach access.
Distance: 300 feet | Time: 2 minutes walking

Seagrove Beach:
Named for the thick grove of oak trees lining its coastline, Seagrove Beach is located in the heart of 30A. There's no better spot to experience everything 30A has to offer! Feeling adventurous? Rent a bike and jump on the 20-mile Timpoochee bike trail that runs right around the corner from the neighborhood. Visit famous Seaside and Grayton Beach State Park to the West. Head East and discover more of Seagrove Beach plus the wonderful coastal communities of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Enjoy exploring the boutique shops, fabulous restaurants, and beautiful state parks in each of these communities.

Your stay at Made in the Shade comes with Xplorie’s best activities! one ticket per day, per activity! (over $800 in nightly value) Tee off at Emerald Bay or Regatta Bay, zip through Baytowne Adventure Zone, and sail on the Sea Blaster Dolphin Cruise. Enjoy Big Kahuna’s Water Park, Black Light Mini Golf, and scenic bike rides with complimentary rentals. Explore 30A with ease and adventure!

* Parking for 2 cars.
* Sorry, no pets allowed.
* Please note that there is construction in the area surrounding this home.

A Benchmark welcome bag and initial starter kit of amenities are provided for all guests. For the kitchen this includes: 1 roll of paper towels, 1 dish sponge, 1 dish soap, 2 dishwasher pods, and 1 liner for each trashcan. For each bathroom it includes: 1 roll of toilet paper, 1 set of soap/body wash/shampoo/conditioner/lotion. For towels you will receive: 1 body towel/1 washcloth per guest and 2 hand towels per bathroom, plus 2 washing machine pods.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Exterior
Family-friendly home near the ocean close to seaside, free WiFi, central A/C, & cable
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (58 reviews)
Family-friendly home near the ocean close to seaside, free WiFi, central A/C, & cable

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Seagrove Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seaside Beach and Blue Mountain Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
View more Holiday homes in Santa Rosa BeachOpens in a new window
Map
Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach East - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seagrove Beach West - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seaside Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Seaside Repertory Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Central Square - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pickles - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets!?

As of 16 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! on 18 December 2025 start from NZ$759.65, 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 Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! located?

Located in Seagrove Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Seagrove Beach East and Seaside Beach. Seagrove Beach West and Seaside Repertory Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very charming, the perfect beach cottage. It is located very close to the beach which was exactly what we wanted. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime S.

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

Relaxing cottage by the beach

Our family loved staying at this eclectic beach cottage. It’s just a short, easy walk to the beach. It’s also walkable to restaurants and the seaside shops, which was nice because parking isn’t very easy in seaside. Our favorite place to hang out was on the front porch.
Relaxing in the hammock
Short walk to crystal clear water and white sand
Morning coffee on the front porch
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Great location! Great house!

Quintessential Seaside beach house. Loved our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

Great Family Vacation

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: Right across the street from beach access
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Vintage Cottage 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: We had a wonderful stay in this charming home.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

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

Girls Trip for Birthdays!

We always like to stay in Seagrove. It’s close enough you can ride bikes to Seaside for brunch, lunch or dinner yet far enough away you feel secluded. It’s peaceful and relaxing and oh that hammock on the front porch! Such a fun trip and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barry Alan C.

Great Time for Us!

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: Made is the Shade is a blast from the past! It’s a quaint little cottage style that is nicely decorated and very comfortable! Just a short walk to the beach and even with construction work going on close to it really quiet. Every thing was in working order and clean. We really enjoyed our stay!!!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leif E.

Great rental

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: Great older house with a lot of character and charm that is perfect for old seagrove. Very close to beach access. 5 out of 5

10/10 Excellent

Jocie J.

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

Cute cottage with great location

We loved this cute and eclectic cottage which was just steps to the beach access. Nice to be so close to restaurants, but removed from the congestion of Seaside. Quiet and comfortable. Loads of fun details in the decor, and fabulous screened in porch with hammock and plenty of seating for everyone! Thanks for sharing your lovely home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

In the Shade

Overall great experience, superb location, super responsive and engaging property mgmt, they made everything very easy. Not your typical "fancy" Seaside digs, but very quaint, authentic and personable - we loved it! Thanks much for a nice, relaxing and fun experience - we will definitely be back. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

Perfect getaway!

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 was the most precious house on a quiet street close to everything we could enjoy!! We were able to watch our fav college game on Sat, walk and bike everywhere, and the favorite spot: napping on the hammock on the screened porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Great place in 30A

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 our time at Made in the Shade. Great location, very easy and quick walk to the beach. Public access to beach is right across the street. We biked everywhere (we brought our own bikes and 1 bike at Made in the Shade worked). The house was cute and quirky. We loved the porch and trees. Would love to stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

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

Annual Birthday Celebration

All three of my daughters birthdays are in September, so we decided to start an annual birthday weekend celebration since we love 30A so much. We love this quaint beach house for the character, location, price and all the memories we’ve made there. The only negative is the water pressure and the downstairs shower head didn’t work. Other than that is was perfect and will definitely come again. My girls actually request it every year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Ashley W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

Not as advertised. Although a good location, The house was old, dirty and run down.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Holly E.

Beach trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: This beach home was cute and clean. Loved the porch and the close access to the beach! There were 7 adults- the master bed was great. Had a few complaints that the bunk beds and queen was hard and not too comfortable, but hey, we can sleep on the beach, so no real complaints. The second bedroom was bigger than expected. There were bikes available and more parking space than reported. We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Hannah J., Nashville, USA

Rainy Weekend

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 had a rainy weekend at the beach, but had a nice place to stay. The porch is lovely, with loads of sitting space. There's enough room in the living and dining room for a group. The kitchen is a bit small, but well equipped. Our only complaint is that the floor always felt like there was sand on it, so make sure you bring your house slippers or some socks! You can see the ocean from the road outside of the house - the location cannot be beat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kay T.

Favorite Cottage

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: This was our first time staying at Made in the Shade cottage. We loved this rental. It reminded us of old Florida. The eclectic decor is so fun. It may be an old cottage, but it magically met all our needs. If you need high gloss, modern, this is not the house for you. But if you love the old Florida style, this house is a gem. The screened in porch is where we spent a lot of time. It is a easy walk to the beach and Seaside. The bedrooms are spacious with comfortable beds. The kitchen is not modern but met our needs. We will definitely return. Love, love, love this cottage.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jim G.

Its about the Location not the house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: Location of the house in unbeatable. The condition of the house was unfortunate. From the pictures I knew we weren't renting an updated house, but feeling grossed out by everything around the house isn't what we expected. Was suppose to have 2 baths, but one didn't have a shower head or a way of turning on the shower portion so we ended up with 4 people sharing 1 Bathroom. Nothing has been maintained in the house, looks like after each renter they do a quick clean and call it good. House has potential but needs some love and a couple of bucks to make it suitable for a renter.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Peter B.

Beautiful house, but Nightmare Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Firstly, the house and location was perfect. Been vacationing in the area now for our 30 years and we try a new place each time we visit as a family, but this time was the worse in 30 years. Construction is everywhere on different degrees. But very disappointed that the management company didn't flag that 15 feet away, there was from 7a-3pm concrete jack-hammers, concrete block dumping intro trucks and earth shaking noise that sent our family to tears. The kids were hiding in their room with door closed and refused to come out in the morning for breakfast, the wife was under pillows so she could sleep...what this did was destroy our experience at the beach and pushed us away from the house so we never got to enjoy all the things you see listed in the description from 7am-5pm. I finally called the management company and politely explained the situation and she could barely hear me on the phone and knew that we are not happy. She said she would escalate this to the billing dept to look into a refund and she would call me back during our stay - which she never did nor have we (as of 3/14) heard or seen any kind of compensation for this nightmare. And yes, she made it very clear there is a clause in our contract that they cannot be responsible for construction disruption in the area. I totally understand and I have been in a condo where there was construction happening nearby...but this was unacceptable.Why Beanchmark Management could not have flagged this in the rental/property description is beyond me - it clearly needed to say "During March 2022, construction is happening next door that may impact your experience". It is a simple line that does 2 things....1) Tells you of a possible disruption that may impact your stay and sets expectations for a renter and 2) clearly shows they are proactive and care about their customers so they will come back again because they had a great experience - or knew ahead of time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

Good Location

Plenty of space. Good location. Needed to be updated but overall all was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

BEWARE!!! Active Demolition on two sides

We arrived and found the house right next door was being actively demolished and the same for buildings across the "street". So loud, and the floor shook. Our trip was Thurs-Monday and with the amount of construction we couldn't even stay. I called the property manager and while she seemed to empathize, they were not amenable to offering my money back and even sent me the fine print. I understand that "inconvenience" due to construction is one thing, but this was an active construction zone that felt unsafe. We left immediately (within 30m) and we were blocked in by a dump truck in that amount of time. I am very disappointed that I booked in October and was never provided an update on the neighborhood (very active construction and Cowgirl Kitchen is gone) and provided an opportunity to change our reservation. We had my 74 year old mother with us and couldn't risk it. So upsetting. We did not stay at the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Carolee S.

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

Quaint vintage beach cottage

This is the third time we have stayed at Made in the Shade and we have always loved it. The place was clean and the check in process super easy. It is a charming older home with a wonderful screened in front porch. We have always enjoy the bikes that are provided. However this time three bikes were waiting in the shed that were all rusted…one with the chain off and the other with a flat tire, there was only one bike that was rideable. That was very disappointing, I feel like if you were not going to provide bikes that is one thing but do not have bikes waiting that are not rideable. We could have had bikes set up to be delivered before we got there if we would have known. I did get a quick response from the management company who said that they would try and get them fixed but we never saw anyone and they were never fixed. Overall a great place just ignore the past reviews saying how nice it was that bikes were provided and prepare to pay for your own! This place is nicely set up for a big family. It is across the highway from the beach(short walk) and close to Seaside!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney K.

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

So great

It was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nick G.

Made in the Shade Review

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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice home and very clean inside. Less than 5 minute walk to private beach which was wonderful. We did not use the screened porch as it was dirty with old cushions and not enticing to sit. Location is great and an easy bike ride to Seaside.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place

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: Loved the home. Loved the back yard and front porch especially during a thunderstormBeautifully decorated Will come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Benchmark Management

Host profile image

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests