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Relax by the resort's winding water feature, surrounded by lush greenery.
Relax in this nautical-themed living room with a large TV, wicker armchairs, and a comfortable sofa.
Kitchen features a central island, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinetry, with a granite countertop and double sink.
Enjoy cooking and dining in this inviting kitchen with a central island, sink, and toaster, and a dining area with a glass-top table and wicker chairs.
Enjoy a serene view of the landscaped garden from this sunroom, featuring a large glass door, wicker furniture, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82070 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
  • Seagrove Beach East
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Seaside Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Rosa Beach

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Watercolor vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Seaside Beach and Seagrove Beach West. Seagrove Beach East and The Chapel at Seaside are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach East - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Seaside Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Grayton Beach - 10 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 13 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 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.

WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets!

It's impossible not to relax in this setting! A Whale's Tail is a charming 4 bedroom, WaterColor beach cottage located in the WaterColor Crossings II (Phase 4). You're a 2-minute walk to Publix and local favorite restaurants. Just a quick bike ride south and you're at the famous Emerald Coast beaches. Even better, your vacation at A Whale's Tail includes access to all the amenities WaterColor is famous for.

Enjoy exclusive access to the WaterColor Beach Club or any of the 9 community swimming pools, tennis and pickleball facilities. Or venture just down the road to the quiet public beach access across from The Surfing Deer and Market Café restaurants. You can also relax close to home on one of the two porches this home offers or enjoy the nearby Dragonfly Pool with a grill and fire pit for some low-key evening entertainment.

This home features an open concept floor plan, with the kitchen truly serving as the heart of the space, offering great views from the breakfast bar. The kitchen comes fully equipped with everything you need including a coffee maker, Keurig, toaster, blender, and a refrigerator with an ice maker. Whether you’re preparing a home-cooked meal or grabbing takeout from one of the area's great local spots, you’ll have the perfect place to enjoy it—at the bar, around the dining table, or out on your private screened-in porch surrounded by peaceful views.

Sleeping Arrangements:
1st Floor, Bedroom 1: Twin-over-twin bunks. Each bunk with a TV.
2nd Floor, Bedroom 2: King bed, TV. Private bathroom with shower
2nd floor, Bedroom 3: Queen bed, TV. Private bathroom with tub/shower combination.
2nd Floor Bedroom 4: King bed, TV and balcony access. Private bath with soaking tub and separate shower.

WaterColor:
As one of the larger neighborhoods along 30A, WaterColor has amazing amenities for the entire family to enjoy. Your stay in WaterColor allows you access to 9 community pools. There are 3 pools at the Beach Club, 3 pools at Camp WaterColor (one is a lazy river!) plus the famous Frog Pool and Dragonfly pool. With a tremendous beach, spa, restaurants, and boutique shops, everyone can enjoy a vacation here. One stroll in WaterColor, and we know you'll want to come back!

Your stay at A Whale's Tail 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. Additional parking may be available in the parking pads; there is no street parking.
* Sorry, no pets allowed.

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.

Property manager

Benchmark Management

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Unit size: 2,070 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

2261-162549
Watercolor "A Whale's Tail" 15 Dew Drop Lane

Frequently asked questions

How close is WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! to the airport?

This vacation home is 32.4 mi (42-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Seaside Beach and 5.7 mi (13-min drive) from Blue Mountain Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! to downtown Santa Rosa Beach?

This vacation home is 7.8 mi away from Santa Rosa Beach.

WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

The perfect house for a stay in Watercolor. The location was great and we enjoyed all the amenities that came with the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lee p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Very convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

This house is more than just a vacation home. You can tell the owners put care into every single detail and decoration. Very well maintained and super convenient location close to the grocery store. Wi-fi didn’t work most of the time. Couldn’t access Netflix or Disney+ for the kids to watch movies
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H., Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness

COMING BACK SOON!!

I absolutely loved this house and wish I lived here! Everything about it was perfect and they had all the amenities that we needed. Perfect location very close to camp Watercolor pools and the beach. Can’t wait to come back.!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very disappointed, will not stay again.

Let me start by saying we love 30A! We have stayed in Watercolor, Prominence and Rosemary Beach and we love them all for different reasons! Unfortunately, we were very disappointed in our stay at this home. When we arrived at the home the kitchen counters had a film over them, the trash can area had crumbs and debris still left in it and the kitchen chairs were covered in stains. The couches had a lot of stains and were very broken down, if you looked under the slip covers it looked like someone’s grandmothers old couch. When we went to the closet to get an extra blanket we found dirty linens that had stains as well. All of the outdoor cushions were very warn and dirty. We also found out when we tried to use the oven that it wasn’t working. We understand that it is a rental and there will be some wear and tear, but for the amount of money we were paying we thought it should be in better condition and better taken care of. I’m disappointed on how the owners kept this house, it very much feels like property bought for a rental only by an absentee property owner. Now, if I were the owners (and not an absent owner)… i’d be furious at the management company. Most of the cleanliness issues could be fixed if they took the time and did it right. As we walked in… it looked like this house was given a very quick 1 hour turn around from the previous guest and frankly wasn’t cleaned properly or thoroughly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house and location!

Can’t say enough great things about this rental! Beautiful, clean and great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

richard b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Surprised

Not your fault but I did not know that the house was on the other side of 395. Everyday we had to ride back and forth over this highway to go to Seaside, to tennis, to the gym. Basically to do anything so that was a little disappointing. We were never told to bring our own cleaning supplies. I rented this house partial because of the two porches to sit outside and relax and read. However both were covered in pine pollen and pine needles. Cleaning these areas should be part of the overall clean. I understand it can get dirty by the day but that is easy to keep up. To come into the filth that was there made both porched unuseable. Then we found choclate between the sofa cushions,food particles on the dining chairs and under the table and sand in the bath tub. WOW! Also the dining chairs were stained prior to our arrival. The house was exactly what it was represented it was and we had a wonderful time but these other things that I mentioned really surprised and disappointed us. It made us think if the sheets and such were even clean. Anyway ain't complaining just stating the facts because you asked.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

All good
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lana R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

House and location were very nice. Within walking distance to the Publix was extremely helpful especially for a large family. Biking was easy. Needed a golf cart for better transportation to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location and quiet street

We had a good trip and stay. Location was great with proximity to the Publix and still close enough to the rest of Watercolor. We’d stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Perfect!

Great property for our extended long weekend. Very clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. Loved the walking trails in the neighborhood and the access to the beach club. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matias S.

Liked: Cleanliness

All worked as expected.

Premium property with access to Watercolor resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marlo P., Lenexa

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay in Watercolor

Wonderful place to stay in Watercolor. The house was amazing and was perfect for our family. Hopefully we will see you again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Very nice upscale property

Very nice property. well kept.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Loved it!

Great home and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin M., Knoxville, TN

Quiet house tucked away just mins from beach

Great house. Loved all the rooms and it's easy passage to Publix. Literally only a 2 min walk. Great neighborhood. Only a 3 min drive to beach or a 6 minute bike ride. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend it for spring break or any other visit to Seaside beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017