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Few short steps from the beach

Family-friendly stay near Seaside Beach

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Beach nearby
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Grayton beach, FL
  • Place, Grayton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Rosa Beach

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Grayton Beach vacation home, you'll find Grayton Beach and South Walton Beaches. Also, Seagrove Beach West is within half a mile (1 km) and Grayton Beach State Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Walton Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Seagrove Beach West - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Point Washington State Forest - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crackings - ‬11 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.

Few short steps from the beach

All the modern conveniences while maintaining the old Floridian charm. Enjoy the charming rockers and swing on the front porch as you listen to the waves of the ocean.The lush green landscape provides a shady retreat in the hot summer days. Close to the beach 150 yards, upon return an outside shower will be waiting.

This property is strictly an animal-free zone due to severe allergies
HVAC has a REME-HALO/UV air sanitizer- which eliminates
mold,fungus, bacteria, virus, odors

Many extras are provided : Wi-Fi, Satellite TV with smart TV,books puzzle, games, bikes,, beach gear, everything you need to make a gourmet meal, luxury amenities including cookware and knives, Bosch appliances for your use. There is a ceiling fan in each room.
Keurig Cafe-Latte/Cappuccino maker. dishwasher,
{ washer/dryer-in garage is shared with apartment-if rented}
Goose down and synthetic pillows available for your comfort. Back deck with furniture
and cover, Outdoor Weber charcoal grill, also a propane burner plate and big pots for shrimp/crayfish boil, and lanai. The interior was just been repainted. Also, back deck has been rebuilt with marine grade high density recycled plastic lumber and expanded.

There is a free standing Carriage House behind the Cottage with 2nd floor apartment that is also available to rent. The apartment could be rented during your stay in cottage
VRBO # 568650.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

A Carriage House sits behind this cottage (seen in picture) also listed with VRBO

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No overnight events and no Beer kegs 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: No overnight events and no Beer kegs allowed
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12. Note from host: No overnight events and no Beer kegs allowed For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Few Short Steps From the Beach Santa Rosa Beach
Few Short Steps From the Beach Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Few short steps from the beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 33.3 mi (49-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Few short steps from the beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Few short steps from the beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Grayton Beach and 6-minute walk from South Walton Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Few short steps from the beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Few short steps from the beach ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Few short steps from the beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Few short steps from the beach ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Few short steps from the beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Few short steps from the beach have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Few short steps from the beach to downtown Santa Rosa Beach?

This vacation home is 5.8 mi away from Santa Rosa Beach.

Reviews

Few short steps from the beach Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Will book again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage tucked away just minutes from the beacch
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved everything about the house and how convenient it was to the beach, shopping and dining.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

Close walk to the beach. For wedding venues its a 13 minute walk to Monet Monet. Everything we needed was in the house . Well supplied bathrooms and kitchen. Super clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location and well supplied. Great for a family visit with a short walk to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rynne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Traditional Beach Home

My son and I had a relaxing 3 day stay. The house is on the historic registry, a few minutes walk from the beach and restaurants. The home was very clean, extremely comfortable, with a well stocked Kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spotless! Classic old school beach town vibe!

This bungalow in the heart of Grayton was perfect for walking to the beach and restaurants. The home was absolutely spotless and the old world southern beach town charm was perfect for a relaxing weekend. I took several pics to use when we build our retirement house. We had a minor issue that was addressed asap. Great host who responded quickly. We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location! Perfect spot for our crew.

Over all excellent location, and space was great. Owner showed up at 10, and surprised we weren’t gone when check out is at 11, and seemed annoyed we hadn’t left yet. We had previously communicated we would be leaving at 11am.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A., Warner Robins

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach oasis

This is our second time staying with Richard in this adorable home. This is quite frankly the perfect, comfortable and quaint home at Grayton! Easy walk to the beach and perfect spot to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Friends Getaway

Perfect for the 3 of us to get away but also have beach and bar restaurants available to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home, perfect location.

We enjoyed staying in this beautiful home & the location was perfect! Easy walk to the beach & restaurants. Grayton Beach is gorgeous. Enjoyed bike rides around the neighborhood and swinging on the front porch. Definitely planning another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

denise j.

Liked: Cleanliness

beach lover

Excellent location. Close to the beach and restaurants Lovely home with many amenities. Host was helpful and descriptions were accurate. Our family had a fabulous experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

great location

Great location to just about everything you need in Grayton Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A., Warner Robins

Liked: Cleanliness

Week getaway

This home is super cute and convenient to the beach. Host was very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tom l.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th anniversary

Wonderful. Perfect for us. Everything needed was available. A real touch of “ ole Florida”. Front porch was great for coffee in the morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelli W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home away from home

The house was just perfect. Perfect location. Perfect amenities. Great front porch for people watching. Short walk or tram ride to the beach, restaurants, bars or shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little vacay

Super fun. Great town. Place was great. It rained a lot of the time😒 but that certainly isn’t the properties fault. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness

We Enjoyed Our Stay

It's great having the extras of bikes and other beach items in the garage. My wife noticed a mildew smell in parts of the house, mostly near the main bath and bedroom. It is a cozy place and about a 10 minute to the beach (we went past Red Bar to the boardwalk, which seemed to be the easiest). We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location

Walking distance to beach and shops which was wonderful since parking is a challenge in Grayton. Communication was extremely prompt. Would stay here again! Note - it’s on the busy road into/out of town so traffic is frequent. Bring earbuds or noisemaker to drown it out if a light sleeper.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in Grayton

The location of the property at Grayton beach was great. Easy to walk to the restaurants and the beach. Property had beach chairs and a wagon which made the short walk even easier. Outdoor space at property is nice and feels private even on the Main Street. The bedrooms and bathrooms are small and one of our teenage boys opted to take the pullout couch instead of sharing the room. The breakfast room is light and our favorite place to be in the house. Easy communication with Richard throughout our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy hideaway

Wonderful home away from home but very close to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Sam R.

Decent spot but wouldn't stay again

We liked the spot. The home is a cute little Bungalo. It is decorated well and they provide the necessities to make it feel more like home. That said, it could be better managed. Our issues: 1. No internet - the router was completely fried and there was no attempt to replace it before out time was out. 2. Significant mold growth in and around the A/C registers. This is something that i didn't make a big deal about because i couldn't change it, but it was bad. There were green and black blooms all over the ceilings around the A/C registers, especially in the bedroom. 3. The driveway was blocked by a debris pile from some apparent work going on. The deck was all cleared of furniture, etc. Again, i didn't make a big deal about it but for the cost of the rental it should have been addressed prior to us showing up.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in Grayton!!

We loved our trip to Grayton!! ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annette T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Collins Vaca

It is a lovely home & surprisingly quiet, despite being on the "main drag".
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Allison L.

Great location

First of all the location in Grayton Beach was great. Close enough to walk to the beach and restaurants. Owner and property manager were friendly , quick to respond to issues and even went out of their way to mail me my pillow that I forgot. The house was really cute, nice decor and wonderful amenities like full kitchen, washer/dryer and even all the beach equipment available. If I am being perfectly honest the only thing that would keep me from staying here again was exactly what a few other reviewers already pointed out. I had assumed that the owner would have addressed these issues but unfortunately we found the same thing. Mainly that the cleanliness was less than perfect. The house could really use a good deep clean. There was pretty much dust in every corner & tops of the baseboards and base of toilets. Living room furniture is well worn and a few stains. And while the keyless entry is very convenient, it felt a little unsettling not having an extra deadbolt on the door at night. Not that we were scared in Grayton but it’s just something that helps us sleep at night. The property manager said that they were planning an update in August. If those issues were addressed we would love to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021