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Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 204219 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagrove Beach West
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaside Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Rosa Beach

Seaside stay .At this Seagrove Beach vacation home, you'll be well placed to visit Seaside Beach and Seagrove Beach East, both within a 5-minute walk. Seagrove Beach West and Seaside Repertory Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach East - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seagrove Beach West - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seaside Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seaside Repertory Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Central Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Seagrove Village Market Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pickles - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪FOOW - Fish Out of Water - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs

NOW BOOKING FOR 2027!

Perfectly located AVALON is Seaside's most popular beach home. From March through October, Avalon rents full weeks only, Saturday to Saturday. More flexible stays are often available November through February.
PLEASE NOTE: The "Non-refundable" Summer cancellation policy shown is incorrect. In Summer, we extend 100% refunds for cancellations greater than 180 days from arrival and 50% greater than 90 days. For all other seasons, 100% refunds are extended for cancellations greater than 60 days from arrival.

• Ideal location just steps from the beach and the town of Seaside
• Spacious, bright luxury home with beautiful gulf views
• Sleeps up to 20 in privacy with 8 bedrooms on all four floors
• Heated saltwater pool & kiddie pool in private courtyard with fireplace & large gas grill
• Free Amenities: 5 bikes, 8 beach chairs and 4 umbrellas, Wi-Fi, Bocce court, 10 wall-mounted smart TVs, table tennis, & more. See details below under "AMENITIES"

'AVALON' DESCRIPTION
Seaside at your doorstep! Only 250 feet from Seaside and perfect for large or multiple families, AVALON is a 4-story upscale beach home with 8 bedrooms and 5 full baths. It is literally steps from one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (beach entrance is just 25 feet away) and just a very short stroll to all the unique shops, restaurants, and free concerts and cultural events of enchanting Seaside, Florida. This meticulously maintained home has a beautiful, private tropical courtyard with seasonally heated PebbleTec saltwater pool with waterfall, stone fireplace, and large gas grill. With seven well separated bedrooms plus an additional sleeping loft located on all four floors, Avalon will sleep up to 20 in privacy, although it's great for smaller groups desiring more space as well. The interior is spacious and bright, with 10-15' ceilings throughout and a very open floor plan. Walls of floor to ceiling windows frame panoramic ocean views from a 1000 sq ft great room that will comfortably accommodate everyone in your party. Over 1600 sq ft of tiled terraces provide views of the gulf and Seaside rooftops. There are two separate living areas, two complete custom kitchens, an additional kitchenette, and numerous free amenities. Whether it's a beach vacation for one large family, a reunion or other special event, or just close family and friends sharing a beach house, you can create memories to last a lifetime at this beautiful, perfectly located home.

AMENITIES - ALL INCLUDED FREE WITH YOUR STAY
• Very private pool (12' x 20') with attached tots' pool and waterfall
• Saltwater pool. No chlorine odor or burning eyes!
• Poolside stone fireplace, outside shower and beach & pool toy corral
• Weber Genesis large (4 burner) gas grill
• Five easy-to-ride Trek Cruiser bicycles
• Tommy Bahama beach chair sets - 8 backpack beach chairs and 4 large umbrellas
• High Speed Wireless Internet
• Ten Samsung QLED wall-mounted Smart TVs (including every bedroom); DVD movies
• Cornilleau Table Tennis (front porch) and Bean Bag Toss (2nd balcony)
• Palm-shaded Bocce Ball Court and equipment
• All 5 bathrooms have hair dryers, lighted makeup mirrors, large tub-showers, Cambria quartz vanities and Ruvati sinks, operable windows, and luxury towels & toiletries
• Both full kitchens have been completely renovated in 2025 and have drip coffee makers, Keurigs with K-Cup pods, and dual-filtered water.
• Bedrooms have wall-mounted smart TVs, roomy closets, and ceiling fans
• Small wall safes on 2nd and 3rd floors
• Avalon is baby-friendly, with 1 crib, 1 high chair, & 1 portable pack 'n play.
• Parking for up to 6 cars or SUVs, including a three car garage.
• Accidental damage insurance provided free of charge

ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
The beautiful, safe, and very family-friendly New Urbanism town of Seaside is just a short stroll away (about 250 feet). There you'll find numerous unique restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and a wonderful bookstore and record shop. Throughout the year there are free outdoor concerts, movies, and special events. There is a 30-mile long gulf side biking and walking path coursing directly in front of the house. Play tennis at the nearby Watercolor tennis club (fee), or take a short drive to golf. Kids (and adults!) love the outdoor table tennis and the palm-tree shaded Bocce ball court. Relax in the private pool or gather in the evening around the stacked stone fireplace in the courtyard. Of course, most importantly, the gorgeous beach and Gulf are only steps away!


FLOOR-BY-FLOOR BED CONFIGURATION: There are at total of 5 King beds, 1 Queen bed, 2 Double beds, 3 Twin beds, and 1 crib in the house. (Note: All 5 of the King bedrooms can be configured to have en suite full bathrooms. At least one of the bathrooms on each floor is separately accessible from the hallway or pool courtyard for flexibility.)

• FIRST FLOOR: 1 Queen BR; 1 King bed in another separate semi-private room; 1 full bathroom; kitchenette/vanity with coffee maker, mini-fridge, & microwave; office area with desk/chair/TV; large walk-in closet; 500 sq ft tabby oyster shell porch with table tennis; parking for 6 cars or SUVs including three garage spaces; bicycles (5) and bocce ball storage room.
• SECOND FLOOR: 2 King bedrooms; 1 bunk room with 3 Twin beds & 1 Double bed; 2 full bathrooms; living room; full kitchen (one of two kitchens); dining area with table/chairs; laundry room; 1 Pack 'n Play and 1 crib; highchair; 500 sq ft covered, furnished terrace
• THIRD FLOOR: 2 King bedrooms; 2 full bathrooms; Great Room (living room, dining room, and a second full kitchen); another 500 sq ft partially covered furnished terrace
• FOURTH FLOOR: 1 BR with full bed (Loft); separate private dressing room; 100 sq ft furnished observation deck

EASY CHECK-INS: Keypad doors at both the main courtyard entry and poolside bath make entering the house a breeze (there are no keys and no need to 'check in'). Our very professional management team is nearby should you need assistance during your stay. Contact us any time if you have questions (just click 'CONTACT HOST' after entering dates.)

POOL HEATING: The pool is always heated during full weeks from October through December and from March though May. The pool heating fee is $30/day, which is charged by our management service. Pool heating is not available in January and February or June through September.

Thank you so much for making AVALON South Walton's most popular vacation home every year since 2014!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,219 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Lock the doors
Please return all 5 bikes to the bicycle storage room in the garage and lock the door.
Be sure to take all your personal items with you, and log out of any of your streaming services.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

All rentals March through October are 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday only. Please contact us for available partial weeks November through February.
Pool Heating charge is additional and is charged through our management company at $30/day, March thru May and Oct thru Dec. It is unavailable Jan-Feb

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.2 mi (42-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Seaside Beach and 1-minute walk from Seagrove Beach East. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs to downtown Santa Rosa Beach?

This vacation home is 7.9 mi away from Santa Rosa Beach.

Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a multi-generational gathering! Has everything and more you’ll need for your vacation. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The perfect house to host a large family, and the location was perfect! (As was the price!)Very close to town, we were able to all walk even with small children, and the beach was a 30 second walk!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff W.

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

Family Vacation

We had an amazing time staying at Avalon! Awesome location with short walk to the beach and short walk to all that Seaside has to offer, highly recommend and will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our week here so much!! The views from 3rd and top floor were perfect:) communication was above and beyond what we are used to. Our first time here and we loved the town. Bikes were a lot of fun and we rented baby gates for our crawler:) great place to spend a week! We regret nothing!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our family! The two kitchens, two outside decks, the pool and the proximity to the beach were key for our family of 9 adults and 6 grands! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place, great views from 3rd and 4th floor. Easy access to beach. Would do it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd time staying at Avalon and it never disappoints! Perfect location for walking to shops, restaurants, and immediately across the street from beach access. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at this house. It was so convenient to the beach (literally steps away) and the Seaside shops and restaurants. The views from the 3rd and 4th floor balconies were extraordinary, House was very accommodating and came with beach chairs, bicycles, beach toys and more that made our stay more enjoyable. Plenty of room for our family of 14.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Great family house and location

We loved our stay and the multiple kitchen layout worked great for our mixed families. Great beach access
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarah T.

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

Amazing house at an amazing place!!

The house was perfect for our family and the hosts were extremely accommodating!! We would highly recommend this property to anyone with a large party!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth A.

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

Wonderful Vacation

Perfect location. House was well stocked and owners were very responsive. We would definitely love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Spring Break 2025

Great Property ; Easy Beach Access ; Great Communication. It was 4 adults and 5 kids - we had PLENTY of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Perfect for a Big Group

Avalon has lots of room, bedrooms with en-suite batgs
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

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

Beautiful home with an amazing location!

Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. The views were amazing and the quick beach access was awesome. We had a wonderful time biking in the area as well and we hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Seagrove

Great large family house for vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Paradise

Avalon was perfect for our family of 10: close to the beach and Seaside, plenty of bedrooms, and large kitchen for cooking. Having a private pool was an extra special perk. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn R.

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

Best vacation ever?

We had two families with a total of 10 kids, and this amazing house had space for all of us. So close to the soft white beaches and a quick bike ride to morning coffee in town. The owners and management company were very responsive and took care of all our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

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

Best week ever!

Home was very well furnished with a lovely courtyard with pool, children’s pool and fireplace for our outdoor activities and barbecue! View from the top two balconies was incredible. Location was perfect with many places to eat within walking distance. We are definitely planning a return visit to Avalon next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sondra P.

Wonderful house, well stocked

The house was wonderful. The location was great and the owners have done a great job of keeping it updated and more than well stocked. We were very happy with the house and the rental management and hope to rent it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany J.

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

Great house

We had a great week at Avalon. It is located a short walk from the shops and restaurants of Seaside and directly across the street from the beach access. The house had everything we needed and the communication with the host was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jill f.

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

Wonderful home with wonderful ocean views

I would highly recommend this property as the balcony has a straight shot due to the ocean. The home is lovely and well-stocked. We will definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great! Beautiful view from living areas!! Cross the street then 44 stairs and BEAUTIFUL beach/ocean right there. Management and owner very communicative. Even mailed a few things to property mgmt which were at the house on arrival; thank you Julia! Kitchen is stocked to the hilt. Plenty of everything. 13 adults, 5 children. Everyone had their own space, with a good layout which is always a challenge for our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory K.

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

Great stay!

We rented the property for a family week for six adults and two kids. Plenty of space for everyone. The house was well equipped and the description on VRBO was accurate. The property was within walking distance of restaurants and main areas. We would recommend it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Very spacious with beautiful views

We loved the location! Short walk to the square and even shorter walk to the beach. Plenty of space for everyone. We loved having the two living rooms and two kitchens. Our kids enjoyed the heated pool. Also, the views from all three balconies were amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Stay

Communication with both the Management Company and the Owners was excellent. They were helpful and friendly. The property was BETTER than advertised! Pool, kitchens, bedrooms and common spaces, beach, location, everything! Comfortably fit us, our three kids and their spouses, each with a child under 5. We will be staying there again I fel sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023