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Hold Your Seahorses!

Hold Your Seahorses! Breakfast from the back deck is the best! Check the view of the pond/wetland. Living room deck. Frogs, turtles and birds are frequent pond guests. The pond/wetland reflecting the clouds. This view from the upstairs back deck. Master Bedroom with queen bed. Master bedroom with doors to the outside deck. Master Bedroom Guest room with queen bed and door to private deck. Guest room. Deck off the guest bedroom. The third bedroom with a twin over a full bed. Features a private bath. The third bedroom with a twin over a full bed. The third bedroom with private bath. Kitchen. The family room toward the back French doors and deck. Family room with view to the kitchen. Family room with 42 inch HD-TV and Mediacon cable. Library of DVDs available. Pool 100 yards from the house. The beach is just amazing. This is at the beach a short walk the house. A kayak trip off Topsail Park just 5 minutes west of the house. This is the view from Topsail Park toward Destin. Wow! A family outing to Western Lake at Grayton Beach Park just 10 minutes away. We enjoy a short evening walk to the beach for the view of the sunset.

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Last updated: 05/20/2013
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  • Minimum stay:7 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

This is “Hold Your SeaHorses”, our cottage in Old Florida Village in Santa Rosa Beach.

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Old Florida Village is a quaint neighborhood of 75 cottage style homes on a quiet loop just a few yards north of 30A and the beach. This is just a short walk (0.5miles) to the beach or you can drive or ride a bike to beach access..

“Hold Your Seahorses”... Hey!, this is a great place to stay! The house is in the middle of Old Florida village just yards from one of the two swimming pools. The location is very quiet with a pond and undeveloped wetland behind the house. The house has three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The master bedroom with queen bed and private bath is quietly located in the rear of the house. Blue heron and snowy egrets are frequent visitors to the pond where turtles bask in the sun. You can also hear frogs and the roar of the surf at night. There is a queen guest room and a third bedroom with twin over full beds. The house is colorful, light and airy. Each bedroom has a TV, DVD player, nightstands and a dresser. A gas BBQ grill is also provided for your convenience.

On the second floor you will find the living room, dining room and the kitchen along with the balcony overlooking the quiet pond and wetland. This balcony is a great place to enjoy your morning coffee and breakfast. A colorful guest bedroom with queen bed is on the second floor and has a private balcony, dresser, HD-TV, DVD player and amenities. The stairwell to the second floor is colorfully decorated with bright beach paintings. The the living room with TV/entertainment center is a great place for all to congregate and enjoy the evening of dining and games.

On the first floor, you'll find the colorful entrance way and two bedrooms. The master bedroom is quietly located in the rear of the house with a private porch overlooking the pond and wetland. The master is tastefully decorated with queen bed, dresser, chair, side tables, HD-TV, amenities and private bath with his and her closets. The second bedroom on the first floor has two twin beds with two spare cots to sleep four. This second bedroom also has a private full bath and balcony. The laundry is on the first floor.

For your beach fun we have 6 beach chairs, 2 umbrellas, kid toys, water toys and a handy wagon to get them all to the beach. Bring your sun screen!

Bring your bikes or rent them nearby at Gulf Place. You can explore the 20-mile-long bike/walking trail, nature preserves and 11 dune lakes. The bike path is close-by along scenic 30-A. Several shops and restaurants are within walking or biking distance as is Goatfeathers Restaurant & Seafood Market. The shops, restaurants and seasonal events of Gulf Place Resort are just half a mile to the west and accessible via the bike/walking trail. There are several upscale and popular beach communities to explore along Scenic 30-A including Dune Allen, Gulf Place, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, Watercolor, Seaside, Seagrove Beach, Seacrest, and Rosemary Beach. Multiple golf courses are minutes away.

Quiet, colorful, comfortable, convenient and close to beach and pools. Your cozy get-a-way is waiting for you at “Hold Your Seahorses”. Please let us know if you have any questions.

PROCEDURES and POLICIES:
We request a deposit of 50% of your rental fee to hold your reservation. This deposit must be received within 7 days of booking to confirm your reservation. If deposit is not received within 7 days, your reservation may be re-booked without notice. An invoice will be e-mailed to you and final payment is due 30 days prior to check-in. Final payment includes the remaining 50% of the the rental balance plus the $300 fully refundable damage deposit. Reservations made less than 15 days prior to arrival must be paid in full by credit card or e-check. Your damage deposit will be fully refunded within 10 days of your departure provided there is no damage to the property. FYI: As of October 1, 2009 Florida Tourism Tax is 11.5% (7% state & 4.5% county) paid by the owner.

You must be 25 years old to rent this property.

Keywords: House, cottage, quiet, new, view, beach, pool

Property Type

  • 2 story
  • Cottage
  • 1500 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

      • Vacation Rental

      Meals

          • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

          Suitability

          • Children Welcome:

            Baby gates, highchair and portable crib are available....morecollapse

          • Non Smoking Only
          • Pets Not Allowed

          Bedrooms

          • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, Beds for 7-9
          • Bedroom 1
          • 1 queen
          • Master with Queen bed and private bath.
          • Bedroom 3
          • 1 double, 1 twin/ single
          • Twin over Full with private bath
          • Bedroom 2
          • 1 queen
          • Queen guest bedroom
          • Details:

            Queen size Beds (2) Queen bed in the master bedroom and a queen bed in the upstairs guest room., Double Beds (1) Twin over full bunkbed., Twin or Single Beds (1) Twin over full bunkbed., Baby Cribs (1) A portable crib with baby gates plus a child booster seat/high chair. Two fold up cots with foam pads....morecollapse

          Bathrooms

          • 3.0 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 3
          • combination tub/shower, tub, toilet
          • Private bath off the Twin/Full bedroom
          • Bathroom 1
          • toilet, shower, tub
          • Private Master bath
          • Bathroom 2
          • combination tub/shower, tub, toilet
          • Guest bath

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Dining:

            Dining seating for 6 with three at the adjoining bar....morecollapse

          • Dining Area Seats:

            6...morecollapse

          • Child's Highchair
          • Cooking Utensils
          • Coffee Maker
          • Toaster
          • Dishwasher
          • Refrigerator
          • Freezer
          • Stove
          • Microwave
          • Dishes & Utensils
          • Kitchen
          • Ice Maker

          Amenities

          • Washing Machine
          • Clothes Dryer
          • Heating
          • Linens Provided
          • Towels Provided
          • Iron & Board

          Other Amenities

              • Details:

                6 beach chairs, 3 umbrellas, beach cooler, kid toys, water toys and a handy wagon to get them all to the beach. Outside shower to rinse off the beach sand....morecollapse

              Entertainment

              • VCR
              • CD Player
              • Books

              Communications

              • Internet
              • Broadband Access

              Pool & Spa

                  • Communal Pool:

                    (2) Two pools in Old Florida village. One of them is just 100 yards from the house....morecollapse

                  Outdoor Features

                  • Outdoor Grill

                  Location & View

                      • Lake View

                      Activities

                      • Marina
                      • Snorkeling
                      • Kayaking
                      • Hiking
                      • Deepsea Fishing
                      • Rafting
                      • Surfing
                      • Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
                      • Wind-Surfing
                      • Golf
                      • Fishing
                      • Cycling
                      • Sailing
                      • Swimming
                      • Snorkeling/Diving
                      • Sound/Bay Fishing
                      • Laundromat
                      • Groceries
                      • Fitness Center
                      • ATM/Bank
                      • Medical Services
                      • Wildlife Viewing
                      • Shopping
                      • Walking
                      • Sight Seeing
                      • Boating
                      • Outlet Shopping
                      • Bird Watching
                      • Beachcombing
                      • Eco Tourism
                      • Restaurants
                      • Hospital
                      • Surf Fishing
                       

                      Reviews

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                      • Amazing Rental!

                        Amazing Rental!

                        • Guest Anonymous
                        • Date of stay 03/01/13
                        • Review Submitted 05/14/13
                        We rented "Hold Your Seahorses" for a two month period while waiting for our new home to be completed in Santa Rosa Beach. I cannot say enough about how enjoyable it was to stay in this beautifully decorated and comfortable home for this extended stay. From top to bottom, all rooms were decorated "tastefully beachy" and just added such a welcoming and warm feeling. The home was so spacious and could easily accommodate a large family. The kitchen had everything I needed for cooking, baking, serving, and entertaining. The cleanliness of the home was impeccable and impressed us as "top of the line" compared to other rentals where we have stayed. The location of this home in Old Florida Village was just right; near the pool, looking over the lake, and away from the heavier traffic during the peak spring break period with the beach being a short bike ride away. The owners were so easy to work with and made everything easy to do such as check-in, check-out, transfer of funds, and refund of security deposit. All in all, we rate our stay at Hold Your Seahorses as a top 10 experience and would recommend this rental highly to anyone searching for a home in Old Florida Village. Our absolute favorite aspect of this rental was the beautiful back porch where we could relax as we took in the beautiful scenery of the lake and the sound of the frogs and the birds. Absolutely amazing! This was an absolute blessing!

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                      • Great Thanksgiving

                        Great Thanksgiving

                        • Guest LHK
                        • Date of stay 11/21/12
                        • Review Submitted 11/28/12
                        We were pleasantly surprised at all the added goodies we found at the house. Starbucks coffee, cabinet full of spices (we always forget these) and best of all the cabinet of storage containers. This is a must for Thanksgiving since there are so many left overs. The house and neighborhood were exactly what we expected, quiet, well appointed and convenient. We had a great time!

                        Recommended for: Families with young children.

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                      • Great Week with the Family

                        Great Week with the Family

                        • Guest D&D+3
                        • Date of stay 08/18/12
                        • Review Submitted 10/26/12
                        Perfect for a family of 5 , we wanted for nothing during our stay. Highly recommend to anyone who wants some serious R&R. House was very clean and comfortable.

                        Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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                      • Great for kids/families!

                        Great for kids/families!

                        • Guest alwayshungry
                        • Date of stay 10/06/12
                        • Review Submitted 10/15/12
                        We've stayed in 5 or 6 houses in Old Florida Village and loved Hold Your Seahorses! It was exactly as advertised, and the owners are great to work--concerned with customer satisfaction above all. We would absolutely stay here again. The house has a lot to offer families with young kids--much more than other homes in Old Florida Village. In addition to the fun stuff--beach toys, floats, etc--the house is stocked with two functional baby gates, a clean, functional booster seat, first aid kit, and even a baby monitor (we didn't use the monitor though as we'd brought our own). The heavy furniture like TV stand and dressers are even bolted to the walls to ease the mind of the most apprehensive mom. The only additional consideration might be to bring your own outlet covers if your kids are into that kind of thing.

                        Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                      • Perfect Place for a Quiet Getaway

                        Perfect Place for a Quiet Getaway

                        • Guest Bendra
                        • Date of stay 09/29/12
                        • Review Submitted 10/09/12
                        My husband and I stayed at Hold Your Seahorses for a week in late September/early October, and we had a wonderful time. The house is exactly as the photos depict, it's very clean, in a very cute neighborhood, and the owners were very helpful in ensuring we had everything we needed for our arrival to go smoothly. The house is about a half mile from the beach and since we went during the slow season, there was plenty of parking, so we drove. We used the chairs and umbrella the owners had at the house, which made it so easy. We had an excellent trip and will hopefully be back soon!

                        Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                      • Great Summer Vacation

                        Great Summer Vacation

                        • Guest Maria
                        • Date of stay 06/11/12
                        • Review Submitted 09/09/12
                        The house was beautiful and clean. All of the amenities were perfect for our family. We loved staying in your house, and we can't wait for another great vacation in Santa Rosa Beach!

                        Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                      • Salt, Sun and Fun!!

                        Salt, Sun and Fun!!

                        • Guest Jodi
                        • Date of stay 07/28/12
                        • Review Submitted 08/13/12
                        My family and arrived on a Saturday evening in Santa Rosa Beach at this most charming home! Upon arrival, we entered this very comfortable and well appointed home. We had a blast for one week and was sad to see the week end. My son loved the proximity of the pools, and as such, we spent a fair amount of time there, also. The beach, not far, was as beautiful as we expected, even more so. We enjoyed biking, paddle boarding, shopping and so much more. We lacked for nothing in the home, and my son was thrilled to learn he had a TV in his room! Every time we returned to the neighborhood, my son would exclaim "Ah, we have arrived in Paradise!" Thank you to the owners for sharing this gem with us! Should you decide to stay here, you will not regret one moment and you will find yourself wanting to return again and again.

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                      • Summer Vaca

                        Summer Vaca

                        • Guest Fab5
                        • Date of stay 07/07/12
                        • Review Submitted 08/01/12
                        This was the absolutely the best place to stay. The house was beautiful and the neighborhood was so quiet. We loved that there was anything you could want to use for the beach, we didnt have to pack any of that to bring with us. Rick and Sharon were so nice and answered our many questions we had. We would definitely rent again. The driveway was a little tight, we were in a BIG suburban and we had to park at an angle in the drive but that wasnt a big deal. We would recommend this property to anyone. Its great for families, even with older children. We have 2 seventeen year olds and a 20 year old that came with us and they loved it.

                        Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                      • Everything you need!

                        Everything you need!

                        • Guest Hendersonville Beach Lovers
                        • Date of stay 05/26/12
                        • Review Submitted 06/09/12
                        This home was well furnished compared to other homes we have stayed in the same subdivision. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking for those nights you want to eat in. The decor is great for a beach home with lots of nice artwork. Would definitely recommend this home to anyone. Close enough to Destin and Panama City for the shopping and water parks but love the uncrowded beaches in Santa Rosa. St Andrews State Park in Panama City is great. Goatfeathers for dinner is a must.

                        Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

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                      • Awesome!

                        Awesome!

                        • Guest Sierra G.
                        • Date of stay 05/12/12
                        • Review Submitted 05/22/12
                        We had the perfect vacation! We have 4 little kids 6 and under, and we all loved every minute of it. My parents came too so we had a total of 8 people, and it was the perfect size. It was also really nice that there was a pack 'n play, high chair, and baby gates, so we didn't have to bring all that extra stuff. I was planning on buying beach toys when we got there, but there was so much stuff there for my kids to take to the beach, we never had to buy a thing. It was clean, and the owners were very accommodating! We are thinking about starting an annual trip there and staying there every year. The neighborhood was awesome and so quiet. The pool was nice and we were lucky to have it to ourselves almost every time! I would highly recommend "Hold Your Seahorses" to anyone!

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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                      Rental basis: Per property
                      Rental rates quoted in: US Dollars
                      Dates Nightly Wknd Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event
                      Base Rate
                      7 night min stay

                      $805 $1680

                      Discounts: 8 nights or more $115 nightly

                      Summer
                      May 25 - Aug 2
                      7 night min stay

                      $1470

                      Discounts: 14 nights or more $180 nightly

                      Late Summer
                      Aug 3 - Aug 31
                      7 night min stay

                      $910
                      New Years 13/14
                      Dec 28 - Jan 1, 2014
                      4 night min stay

                      $900
                      flat fee
                      Spring Break
                      Mar 23 - Apr 19
                      7 night min stay

                      $1470

                      Discounts: 14 nights or more $180 nightly

                      * Approximate Monthly rates, actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay

                      Additional information about rental rates

                      $300 Damage Deposit.

                      50% of rate is due at booking.

                      Full payment due 30 days prior to arrival.


                      Additional Fees and Taxes:

                      Cleaning and taxes not included in rates.

                      Cleaning $125.

                      Taxes: 12% (Florida 7.5% and Walton Co. 4.5%)


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                      Last updated: 05/20/2013
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                      Location

                      • Nearest Airport: Northwest Florida Regional Airport at 34 Miles
                      • Nearest Motorway: US 98 at 2.3 Miles
                      • Nearest Beach: South Walton Beaches at 0.5 Miles
                      • Nearest Golf: Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club at 2.3 Miles
                      • Nearest Restaurant: Goatfeathers Seafood at 0.3 Miles
                       

                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 2011

                      About the owner: We live and work in Atlanta. Sharon is a Registered Nurse and Rick is in Data Processing. We have been vacationing in South Walton since 2006 and love it. We spend as much time as we can at the beach. We Kayak, fish, walk and relax at the beach. We enjoy nature and the great weather. We love 'Hold Your Seahorses' and have enjoyed making the cottage fun and comfortable for you as well as ourselves, our kids and grand-kids.

                      Why the Owner Chose Old Florida Village:
                      We have stayed at many houses in Santa Rosa Beach since 2006 and we have loved it very much. This is our choice destination for vacations and family get-togethers. Purchasing this home in Old Florida Village was an easy decision.

                      The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
                      There are three main reasons we love our cottage. (1) We relax and enjoy the quiet and the sounds of nature. Enjoying coffee on the porch overlooking Hidden Lake and the birds is delightful. (2) We enjoy the beach very much. The beach during the day is delightful and walking to the beach for the sunset is a real pleasure. (3) We enjoy kayaking in the lakes, rivers and the ocean. A great pleasure is paddling at Grayton Beach just three miles east on 30A.


                      Contact us

                      • Primary: 770 977 2880
                      • Secondary: 770 316 5333

                       

                      Photos

                      • Hold Your Seahorses!

                        Hold Your Seahorses!

                      • Living room deck. Frogs, turtles and birds are frequent pond guests.

                        Living room deck. Frogs, turtles and birds are frequent pond guests.

                      • Master Bedroom with queen bed.

                        Master Bedroom with queen bed.

                      • Master Bedroom

                        Master Bedroom

                      • Guest room.

                        Guest room.

                      • The third bedroom with a twin over a full bed. Features a private bath.

                        The third bedroom with a twin over a full bed. Features a private bath.

                      • The third bedroom with private bath.

                        The third bedroom with private bath.

                      • The family room toward the back French doors and deck.

                        The family room toward the back French doors and deck.

                      • Family room with 42 inch HD-TV and Mediacon cable. Library of DVDs available.

                        Family room with 42 inch HD-TV and Mediacon cable. Library of DVDs available.

                      • Pool 100 yards from the house.

                        Pool 100 yards from the house.

                      • A kayak trip off Topsail Park just 5 minutes west of the house.

                        A kayak trip off Topsail Park just 5 minutes west of the house.

                      • A family outing to Western Lake at Grayton Beach Park just 10 minutes away.

                        A family outing to Western Lake at Grayton Beach Park just 10 minutes away.

                      • Breakfast from the back deck is the best! Check the view of the pond/wetland.

                        Breakfast from the back deck is the best! Check the view of the pond/wetland.

                      • The pond/wetland reflecting the clouds. This view from the upstairs back deck.

                        The pond/wetland reflecting the clouds. This view from the upstairs back deck.

                      • Master bedroom with doors to the outside deck.

                        Master bedroom with doors to the outside deck.

                      • Guest room with queen bed and door to private deck.

                        Guest room with queen bed and door to private deck.

                      • Deck off the guest bedroom.

                        Deck off the guest bedroom.

                      • The third bedroom with a twin over a full bed.

                        The third bedroom with a twin over a full bed.

                      • Kitchen.

                        Kitchen.

                      • Family room with view to the kitchen.

                        Family room with view to the kitchen.

                      • The beach is just amazing. This is at the beach a short walk the house.

                        The beach is just amazing. This is at the beach a short walk the house.

                      • This is the view from Topsail Park toward Destin. Wow!

                        This is the view from Topsail Park toward Destin. Wow!

                      • We enjoy a short evening walk to the beach for the view of the sunset.

                        We enjoy a short evening walk to the beach for the view of the sunset.

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