Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
45 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Santa Rosa Beach
Watercolor stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Watercolor vacation home, you'll find Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Seagrove Beach West and The Chapel at Seaside are also within half a mile (1 km).
Seaside Repertory Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Grayton Beach State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
The Red Bar - 6 min drive
Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - 7 min walk
Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - 6 min walk
Pickles - 8 min walk
Chiringo - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House
Playing Hooky | Park District, Watercolor, FL 705 Western Lake Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Dune Vacation Rentals Presents: In the heart of the Park District of Watercolor is Playing Hooky, a three bedroom + bonus room (bedroom count includes the main carriage house bedroom) residence. Situated just steps away from Seaside Town Center or The Watercolor Beach Club, you can park your car for the week and bike around town!
This home greets you with a front porch designed to relax with a good book and a cup of coffee. When you enter the home you are welcomed with a double sided fireplace between the spacious living room and dining room. The dining room offers stylish seating that can accommodate 6 guests. The kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances and plenty of countertop and cabinetry. Off of the kitchen is the laundry room and access to the outdoor space where you can dine alfresco. The master bedroom is on the first floor and is complete with a king size bed and private bathroom with a shower and tub. There is a half bathroom on this floor for your convenience.
The second floor of this home features a guest bedroom with two queen size beds and access to the front porch that provides great views of Watercolor. This bedroom has a private bathroom with two water closets, as well as a separate tub and shower.
The carriage house offers a king bed on the second floor and a private bathroom with a shower. Located on the lower level of the carriage house, you will find a bonus room* with two twin beds. This room has an exterior private entrance, just off of the back porch. There is a half bathroom that is accessible outside, as well as an outdoor shower.
*Bonus room may not be appropriate for young children, as the entrance is on the exterior of the home. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Home Highlights: Sleeps 10 3 Bedrooms + Bonus Twin Room Off of the Back Porch 3 Full Bathrooms + 2 Half Bathrooms 2,529 Square Feet Carriage House (included in bedroom count) Close to Beach Club + Seaside Alfresco Dining Outdoor Shower Parking for 2 Vehicles 3 Beach Cruiser Bicycles Complimentary Trolley Rides via WaterColor Trolley App 10 Amenity Wristbands Access to All WaterColor Community Swimming Pools - Camp WaterColor and the Beach Club
First Floor - Master bedroom with a king sized bed and a private bathroom with a shower and soaking tub - Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances - Stylish dining room table with seating for 8 guests and double sided fireplace - Beautiful living room with comfortable seating and double sided fireplace - Laundry room - Half bathroom
Second Floor - Guest bedroom with two queen beds and private bathroom with two water closets, as well as a separate tub and shower
Carriage House - King bed and a private bathroom with a shower
Carriage House Lower Level Bonus Room - Two twin beds - this room has an exterior private entrance just off the back porch. Bonus room may not be appropriate for young children, as the entrance is on the exterior of the home.
Outdoor Space - Private half bathroom - Dining table with seating for 6 guests - Grill - Outdoor shower - Parking for 2 vehicles - 3 beach cruiser bicycles
Additional - Guests can enjoy complimentary rides anywhere in WaterColor using the on-demand WaterColor Trolley, available through the WaterColor Trolley app in your app store. - Parking for 2 vehicles. - No events, such as wedding receptions and other large gatherings are allowed. Only people sleeping in the home are allowed on this property. If violated, double cleaning fees, as well as other possible fees, will apply. - No pet home. Per the signed Rental Agreement, any violation of the no pet policy will result in immediate eviction, plus additional cleaning charges. - WaterColor HOA allows one golf cart per address- you may not rent a second cart if the home you have rented offers one. All golf cart rentals in Watercolor must be made through The Electric Cart Company and will be limited to a specific amount throughout the community at any given time. Cart rentals are granted on a first-come, first-served based. Watercolor condos cannot rent golf carts. - 10 Amenity Wristbands - Maximum. Extras are not available. Access to All WaterColor Community Swimming Pools - Camp WaterColor and the Beach Club. - The HOA issues one parking pass per reservation. Guests are encouraged to park their vehicles in the driveway or garage of their rental home. They do not need a parking pass when their vehicle is parked on a private residential property.The HOA-issued parking pass is required to park a vehicle overnight on the common area parking pads.
Reservation/Booking Policy - Minimum Age: All properties require a minimum of one adult over the age of 26 be staying at the property throughout the rental term. - A 50% deposit is due at the time of booking. - Except for a $250 Cancellation Fee, deposits are fully refundable if cancellations are given 60 days prior to the arrival date. - Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to the arrival date. - Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is by 10:00 AM. - Cleaning: Reservations made for more than 12 nights require a full clean during your stay. This will be added onto your total when checking out. Reservations for less than 12 days, have the option to add a mid-stay clean onto your reservation.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 2,529 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26
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
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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
523124
Frequently asked questions
How close is Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House to the airport?
This vacation home is 32.8 mi (43-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Seaside Beach and 5-minute walk from Seagrove Beach West. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House have a pool?
Yes, there's a pool.
Does Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House to downtown Santa Rosa Beach?
This vacation home is 7.3 mi away from Santa Rosa Beach.
Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Chris M.
Jul 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
great place
Chris M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
John B.
Jan 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Good trip to take a few days off between holiday madness.
John B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Natalie S.
Oct 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
This beautiful home had everything we needed for a great week at 30a. A close walk to the beach and Seaside, yet still quiet and away from all of the busy. A bit of a walk or bike ride to the watercolor amenities if you have young children.
I highly recommend this home! We LOVED it!
Natalie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeff W.
Apr 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a wonderful time over spring break with last minute plans coming together. We literally booked the day before and they accommodated us.