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HeartWind Cottage -Quaint and cozy with private pool, steps to the beach

Vacation home near Seaside Beach in Santa Rosa Beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Eastern Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Deer Lake State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Rosa Beach

Seagrove Beach stay.At this Seagrove Beach vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Eastern Lake and Seagrove Beach East. Also, Deer Lake State Park is within half a mile (1 km) and South Walton Beaches is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Eastern Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seagrove Beach East - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Deer Lake State Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alys Beach - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Seaside Beach - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pickles - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Perfect Pig - ‬3 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.

HeartWind Cottage -Quaint and cozy with private pool, steps to the beach

HeartWind is a charming cottage which was extensively renovated and redecorated in 2024. It's in a spectacular location south of 30a just a very short walk to the beach! We are also right by picturesque Eastern Lake, a popular place for kayaking. Kayak rentals are close by if you're ready for an adventure.
Our cottage sits on a large fully fenced private lot with a sparkling heated swimming pool surrounded by beautiful trees and vegetation.
When you walk inside HeartWind you are greeted with pretty beach decor in an open concept living room, kitchen and dining room with vaulted ceilings. Just off the dining room is a beautiful porch where you can enjoy relaxing after a day at the beach and also enjoy outdoor dining. The living room has a brand new comfy sectional couch and a HDTV.
Our bungalow has 3 bedrooms; the master bedroom has an en suite with a shower, and HDTV, and we also have a queen bedroom and a cute bunk room for the kids. The main bathroom has a combination tub shower.
We think the best thing about our beach cottage is the close proximity to one of the most spectacular beaches in the world! San Roy Road and Sugar Dunes Beach access's are steps away. You can access both the beach at Eastern Lake and the Gulf Beach from the San Roy beach access.
We are also only 1.5 miles from Deer Lake State Park where you can experince a beautiful scenic walk across the dunes to another spectacular beach area.
We have a beach cart, beach umbrella and four beach chairs for you to use. All you need to do is bring your beach towels and sunscreen.
We are pleased to welcome dogs under 20 lbs. A pet fee of $175 will be added at the time of booking.
Pool heating fee of $250 can also be added to the reservationon on request.
Tourism Tax Registration #: 76-8016973863-2
Business & Professional Regulation License: DWE7604665

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Heated pool

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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

Rules

Parking: maximum of 4 cars per Walton County
Hurricane Evacuation: Renters must leave when directed by state, county or local authorities
Walton County Noise Ordinance - Article 5 : No noise between 10PM and 6AM . Potential civil fines up to $500 and/or potential criminal offense

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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. 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 HeartWind Cottage -Quaint and cozy with private pool, steps to the beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 26.9 mi (39-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does HeartWind Cottage -Quaint and cozy with private pool, steps to the beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is HeartWind Cottage -Quaint and cozy with private pool, steps to the beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Seagrove Beach East and 3.3 mi (8-min drive) from Seaside Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does HeartWind Cottage -Quaint and cozy with private pool, steps to the beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at HeartWind Cottage -Quaint and cozy with private pool, steps to the beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at HeartWind Cottage -Quaint and cozy with private pool, steps to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at HeartWind Cottage -Quaint and cozy with private pool, steps to the beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does HeartWind Cottage -Quaint and cozy with private pool, steps to the beach have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does HeartWind Cottage -Quaint and cozy with private pool, steps to the beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is HeartWind Cottage -Quaint and cozy with private pool, steps to the beach to downtown Santa Rosa Beach?

This vacation home is 10.2 mi away from Santa Rosa Beach.

HeartWind Cottage -Quaint and cozy with private pool, steps to the beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the house was how it was described and very clean. The pool was perfect. The owners had great communication. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mu-Hung C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heartwind Cottage is adorable and was exactly as described. It had all the necessities in the kitchen which made making meals at home easy. The patio/deck and pool areas were wonderful and spacious. My kids loved being able to swim their entire trip. The location was great - tucked right off 30A and super quick walk to the beach. It was really cool to be right by Eastern Lake and see the dune lakes. We very much enjoyed our stay here and would return again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Relaxing vacation

Perfect property. Big enough for a small family, pool was perfect and close to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

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

Great beach house

Close walk to the beach, awesome pool, walking distance to a great seafood restaurant and also other smaller shops . We would stay here again in a heartbeat
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jason p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gord and Michelle was great to deal with, house and pool was nice and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie W.

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

A Great Getaway!

We have grown up coming to 30a and love staying in the eastern lake area of Seagrove. We wanted a quick getaway for a babymoon and the cottage was perfect for our stay. It was very clean and cozy. It’s also an easy walk to the beach, and the pool is a great added bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Korbin C.

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

Great Week in Santa Rosa Beach

This place was amazing for our vacation with friends and our young baby girls! Michelle and Gord are awesome hosts and were quick to respond on anything we needed! The pool is a great place to hang out and a short walk to white sandy beaches! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendra F.

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

Beautiful place!

We had an amazing time staying at this awesome property! Beautiful pool and very quick walk to the beach. House has everything you may need including a beach cart. I have rented from Michelle and Gord multiple times and have always been pleased with my stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Memories to last a lifetime

We had the best stay at your beautiful home. So close to the beach and just gorgeous. Owners quick to respond and had no issues! I would stay here again and highly recommend! Love the area too!! Such wonderful memories made ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaci K.

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

Wonderful property

Our experience at Heartwind Cottage was fantastic! Communication with the owners was effortless, making our stay even more enjoyable. The property itself was impeccably clean, and the backyard pool provided a perfect retreat when the Gulf was too rough. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful—a wonderful escape. We highly recommend this cottage for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bax C.

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

Fantastic Vacation House

House and pool were perfect for a week long beach trip. Owners were delightful to work with and communication, details, ect could not have been better. Beach is about a 3 min walk and having all the beach gear already at the house made trips very easy. So happy that we stayed here and we will be back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Lovely & Comfortable!

A delightful, clean cottage in a great area of Seagrove! Hosts were very responsive and friendly. Easy walk to the beach! Our family enjoyed the pool and spent many evenings on the deck. Five Stars in every way!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Cozy Beach House

We had a wonderful week here with 4 adults and 1 child. We walked to the beach every morning and enjoyed the pool in the afternoons. The shallow end of the pool was perfect for our 3.5 year old! The backyard was lovely and private. The house was nicely decorated and worked well for our family. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Great week at HeartWind Cottage

My family enjoyed our week's stay at HeartWind Cottage. The house has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The pool was nice after a day at the beach. The owners are very responsive to any needs that arise. Nice location on 30A but off the main road and away from traffic. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second consecutive stay at HeartWind Cottage so needless to say, we adore our time there. The property is beautiful, clean, and equipped with everything we need. Our 5-year-old swam in the pool every single day this visit and with a super short walk to the beach, we also enjoyed the ocean as well. Michelle and Gord are very kind, incredibly thoughtful, and responsive to all of our needs. We appreciate them so much and hope to be back once again next year! We love HeartWind!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey G.

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

Great owners

Working with Gord and Michelle was a pleasure. Michelle was quick to answer any questions I had. You can tell they really care about their property and those staying in it. The house was clean and great setup for our family. The home was very close to several things.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

We’ll Be Back!

My husband, our 4-year-old, and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at HeartWind! The location, the house, and the pool were so wonderful and exactly what we were looking for. The house had everything we needed for our stay including a well-stocked kitchen. The walk to the beach was short and easy as well. Our 4-year-old is already asking to come back next year! Gord and Michelle were very receptive to anything we needed. Highly recommend all around!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

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

Exceeded our expectations!

Our stay at Heartwind was wonderful! We have stayed at many different homes around the world and this one exceeded our expectations. It has everything we needed and very nice “extras” - good beach gear, stocked kitchen, ample bath towels. Our children adored the bunk beds and ocean themed picture books. The home is lovely and light and airy, the porch the perfect setting for morning coffee and afternoon book breaks, the pool refreshing and roomy. It was our first visit to the area and we were delighted to be walking distance from the Dune lakes. The beach with the shallow lake was so fun for our children, ideal for young ages. What fun! We hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michelle r.

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

Amazing!!

We enjoyed the property so much it was very difficult to leave! We've been coming down to the Emerald Coast every summer for 10 years and this is our favorite place so far! We loved the close proximity to the beach and visited some days several times. The walk to the beach was very easy with no stairs and not a long distance from the walkway to the water. The property had a great wagon and comfortable beach chairs to use as well as toys and umbrella. The pool was a lot of fun for our family and having access to a quick rinse was very useful. We enjoyed everything about our stay and hardly ventured out because we enjoyed it so much there. We hope to stay again sometime.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jana C.

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

Florida 2023

The location of the house is great, the onsite pool was great also. The house was smaller than we are used to, but it had everything we needed, just a little cramped with 4 adults and there wasn't anywhere to store food or snacks in the kitchen. We only ate lunch at the house, so this didn't present a major problem for us, but I could see where it would be a problem with a family that wanted to eat in every night. The host were amazing and communicated with us during our stay. If traveling with just my husband we would stay again, overall we enjoyed our stay. Seagrove is our happy place! Thank you for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Perfect beach/pool stay for our young family

Loved our time at Heart Wind! The pool was perfect for our baby and toddler (13mo and 3yo). The shallow end was about 10" deep and a great size for them to splash around. We rented a crib and high chair through coastal crib, but probably could've just rented the high chair as there was a nice pack and play with sheets on site (and baby gate). Beaches were great! The closer of the two (with shower) was private but there were properties that weren't policed on weekdays. The public beach - 2 minutes further - had a nice tide pool/fresh water mix area for the little ones. There is a beach wagon, big umbrella and chairs for use. We cooked most meals at the house and the kitchen was more than enough. Grill worked great and was clean. Nice dishwasher and laundry. Stayed for a week. Wish we would've done 9 days. Would 100% book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seth E.

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

A Heart in Seagrove

Property was excellent, very clean, photos are accurate. Was surprised to see pack n play & beach cart (won’t have to bring next time!). Kitchen was on point - enjoyed cooking in it. Appreciated the beer glassware! Knives were sharp, etc. grill is down by pool so it’s a haul to bring the grill food down/up. Color theme/motif was nice, added a real “emerald beach feel”. Was nice that it was modern/updated but wasn’t stale and still had character. Mattresses was fine to me, but I don’t need a sleep number to get a good rest. Washer and dryer worked fine and seemed new. Nice quiet area, really liked it being close to beach but off the beaten path and still minutes to “go to-s” (seaside amphitheater, Deer Lake Dunes, Buddys & Goatfeather fish markets - not too far from a Publix$$ grocery if you need - right by Florida House/Cafe 30a, maybe 10-15 min drive to Shunk Gulleys for those familiar with area). The pool is fantastic - it has a wading shallow end so perfect if you have youths, our 2yr old had a blast doing a “belly crawl” swim & wife enjoyed lounging & reading in it. Pool has some toys, there’s a nice swing in the outdoor picnic area. Outdoor porch was nice, spent a decent amount of evenings on it while we were there. beach was nice If I could give more stars on communication (response time, friendly, outgoing, genuine care) I would. Would recommend and would like to stay there given future opportunity. A little gem, a heart in Seagrove. Thanks Michelle and Gord!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful (and yes quaint) house in an excellent location. Perfect for a small family. The pool is especially great for kids. Our girls learned how to swim without floaties. Lots of chairs and items to take to the beach. There are mosquitos in the area so make sure to bring repellant. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic hosts! Such a well-kept cottage so close to the beach! Our family of 4 had an amazing stay and are looking forward to when we can visit again. A beautiful, quiet area with amazing homes within a couple blocks to the beach. So nice to be tucked away from it all, but just head out of the neighborhood and you immediately have everything you need - coffee, delicious restaurants, cute cafes, ice cream, wine/beer/drinks, boutiques/shopping, hiking trails, more beaches, etc! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Definitely a memory-making vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026