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WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets!

Vacation home near Seaside Beach in Santa Rosa Beach

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An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge areas, and a water slide.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a chandelier.
Beach nearby
A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A covered porch with a blue sofa, wicker furniture, and a wooden table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82070 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Seaside Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪61 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 - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Seagrove Beach West - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Seaside Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Central Square - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pickles - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Angelina's Pizzeria & Pasta - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Thirty-A - ‬5 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.

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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
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

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
  • 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
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 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 12.7 mi (17-min drive) from Alys 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 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

lee p.

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

Great stay

Very convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Amazing house and location!

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Very nice upscale property

Very nice property. well kept.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
From a partner site

8/10 Good

LISA G.

Gorgeous rental in watercolor!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was clean and a good location!! It’s right next to Publix and the golf cart rental!! It was a little far from the beach but a great rental for adults only!! I would definitely rent again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matias S.

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

All worked as expected.

Premium property with access to Watercolor resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Lovely Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful, well-appointed home. We enjoyed our time in Watercolor & will be back next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

A wonderful vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was clean and delivered on all descriptions. The staff was helpful and kind.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Denis J.

Beautiful + Comfortable

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This lovely, comfortable home had ample space and all the amenities worked flawlessly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Great House! Great customer service!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Came to Watercolor for a small family reunion. First time for all of us and we were blown away by the house and the community. Will definitely be back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn B.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Delightful Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at A Whale's Tale in Florida was an absolute delight, and we can't recommend it enough!The location was a dream – just a quick 6-minute drive to Santa Clara RBA (hello, easy parking!) and even closer to all the fantastic Seaside restaurants. Being within walking distance to Publix and the Dragonfly pool was incredibly convenient for our family.Inside, the home truly shone. The spacious bedrooms, kitchen, and living areas meant our group’s four kids had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy themselves without ever feeling on top of the adults. It was a perfect setup for relaxation and fun!We were also thoroughly impressed with Benchmark. Their team was incredibly communicative and responsive to all our questions, and a huge bonus was that our property was ready even earlier than expected – truly fabulous!We would absolutely love to stay here again on our next Florida getaway!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Krista D.

Family Vacation - 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The size of the home was perfect for our family, but the home needs a deep cleaning. There was sand in one of the beds and under the rugs. We didn't have a working oven & they never sent anyone to check on it. I wish we had known prior to spending so much on groceries that we couldn't use. We tried to do an early check-in since no one was at the house but Benchmark was not helpful with that at all. They did agree to a noon checkout for us which was helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in
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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Estelle S.

Wales Tail Watercolor

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was absolutely beautiful, and clean. Big enough for 8 of us, with one child sleeping with her parents. There was not one thing broken, or old in this house! Beautiful porches, quite area. It was very close to Watercolor Camp, and Publix. We had two suv, but rented bikes. Now that one thing I can tell you about, they tell you’ll get a discount to go to a certain bike rental, and you do get it, but the bikes were god awful, breaking all the time. Service was really bad! One more thing if you’d like to be closer to the beach, Seaside. It’s not that close to bike ride, or walk ! Otherwise just wonderful home.
Verified

8/10 Good

richard b.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

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

Very nice

All good
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Amazing Vacation Rental!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at A Whale’s Tail for a pandemic delayed girls trip. The house was beautiful and comfortable. We would stay there again without question! We have no complaints, just a few notes: the amenities/access to facilities wasn’t totally clear during the booking and pre arrival phase. The Beach Club was AMAZING but we had to call to understand we could use it with our wristbands. Supplies: It was told to us that each bathroom would only have 1 role of TP before arrival, but for the price of the rental, it seems like more could be provided. Also only one extra trash bag was provided for 5 day stay—seems like that could be adjusted as well. Would also like to suggest beach towels for the house. Every other vacation home we have rented at a beach location has included beach towels. When you are flying to a destination, it is more difficult to bring supplies such as these, and having to purchase things like trash bags locally is wasteful. Suggestion: offer an upgraded provisions package where for additional fee, more of these items could be provided including beach towels. The management company was WONDERFUL during our stay. They promptly answered any of our questions, and rapidly responded when we had challenges with our door code. We were also dealing with a tropical storm warning during our stay and Benchmark was great with updates and communications regarding the weather. Would absolutely book our next rental through Benchmark!!! Thank you for the great vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana R.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cami A.

Incredible Home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely time in this gorgeous home. There was plenty of space for everyone to relax and to come together. It was clean and ready for us when we arrived. We loved the proximity to the grocery store and the ease of getting around the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brandy D.

A Whale’s Tail

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was wonderful. The house layout was great, loved the bunk room being on a separate floor. Few suggestions: 1. a map of the Watercolor grounds and he list of all the amenities, took a bit to figure everything out 2. Needed more towels per bathroom, 2 towels for the master and 1 dish towel is not enough. 3. Need to update the pillows super flat. 4. Keurig machine didn’t work and the regular coffee machine was on its way out.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brandy D.

A Whale’s Tail

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was wonderful. The house layout was great, loved the bunk room being on a separate floor. Few suggestions: 1. a map of the Watercolor grounds and he list of all the amenities, took a bit to figure everything out 2. Needed more towels per bathroom, 2 towels for the master and 1 dish towel is not enough. 3. Need to update the pillows super flat. 4. Keurig machine didn’t work and the regular coffee machine was on its way out.

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