Location: Old Florida Village, Santa Rosa Beach, Beaches of South Walton, Florida North West, Florida, USA (Panama City, Destin, Sandestin, Santa Rosa, Seaside, Grayton)
Accommodations: Beach House, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
The Thomas House
Make your beach vacation a TRIP! Stay at the Hippest Vacation House on 30-A! The Thomas House is an Interior Designer's beach home, created to be hip and different from your typical Beach Rental, appointed with comfortable classic modern furnishings (Herman Miller, Knoll, Eames, etc.). The home is designed to support every whim from hammock napping to gourmet cooking.
The house is located inside a newly designed, intimate beach community, just down from infamous Goatfeathers and Balsamati's Restaurants. The house's property is situated directly on one of the two communities pools, just a short stroll (500 yards) from the beach. We also have a large one bedroom condo (sleeps 6) directly on the beach just down the road in Blue Mountain Beach. you can combine the condo with your rental and have an outpost for grandparents or that childless relative.
The master bedroom suite includes; tub, separate shower, king-size bed, modern classic chaise lounge, french doors that open to a wrap-around private balcony that peeks through the trees at the community pool. One guest room with a queen bed (partial view of hidden lake), the other with bunkbeds, the fourth bedroom/study on the first floor equipped with an expensive birch wood slated futon which includes a featherbed coverlet (very comfortable).
All bedrooms are full of windows and natural light. Wonderfully appointed kitchen with Corian counters, Kenmore Radiant Collection appliances, and all other top-o-line misc. tools (blender, toaster, etc.). The house is designed to accommodate virtually every vacation need... including an owner written/assembled journal of favorite "insider" places to eat, play, day-trip, or shop (with directions and menus and costs included).
Adjacent to the property you will be delighted to find over 20 miles of continuous/separate paved Greenway Trails (biking or walking) that weave through some of the most picturesque Beach Communities/lakes in florida (Seaside, Grayton Beach, Redfish Lake, Eastern Lake, etc.).
Old Florida Village is a short stroll to the shops at Gulf Place (free open air jazz concert every Sunday evening) and a short bike ride to the shops found at Grayton Beach, Watercolor, and Seaside (Starbucks, Publix, bike rentals, etc.). Hop in the car for a ten min. drive to the massive shops of Sandestin Resort/Baytowne Wharf and Sand Destin Factory Outlet...
If an active vacation is required; stroll to the beach for some clear water snorkeling, sandcastle building, and shell seeking or try the exceptional SINGLETRACK mountain bike/hiking trails that begin virtually from your doorstep and meander over 15 miles through Eastern Lake State Park/Point Washington State Forest... or give the famous Cory Pickos Wakeboarding and Ski School a try literally just down the road.
Within a half hour drive you'll find Tom Fazio's new golf course, or a little closer, two miles down the road, you'll find the challenging course at the Santa Rosa Beach Club/Golf Course. Do we even need to mention the World Class Deep Sea Fishing in Destin. How about some Putt Putt, or an Amusement Park, Jet Skiing, Para-Sailing, Marine Parks (two, one in Fort Walton Beach the other in Panama City, either less than a half hour drive)... The house also comes fully stocked with Beach Chairs, DVDs, Regional books, Board Games, etc...
If we have forgotten anything please let us know!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- PC Hook Ups, Complete Cooking Utensils provided,Original Art and furnishings, french Doors Open to One of Two Private Wrap Around Balconies, Hammock, Large Living/Dining Room, Dining Table That Seats Eight
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Beach Stuff (shelling, snorkle, sandcastle, ) Bike Heaven!!!! Greenway Trails, Mountain Bike Trails, Golf (Several Courses to Choose from), Canoeing, Marine Parks
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer .................... (May 28-Aug 15) ....... $1450/week.
Spring .................... (Apr 25-May 28) ....... $1350/week.
Spring Break .............. (Mar 13-Apr 24) ........$1450/week.
Fall ...................... (Aug 16-Oct 31) ....... $1150/week.
Winter .................... (Nov 01-Feb 14) ........call/email.
Thanksgiving & Christmas .. (Nov 19-Nov 26, Dec 17-Jan 05) .. $1650/week.
Monthly Rates Negotiable. No Vacationing Students/Singles Under 25. Sat.to Sat.
Add 11% Local Sales Tax, $500 Refundable Security Deposit. $850.00 min. rental
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Living/Dining - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Real Estate
- House with Pool View - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Real Estate
- Living Room w/two Herman Miller Eames Rockers - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Real Estate
- Master Bedroom View 4-05
- Master Bedroom Deck....vacation!
- Mastre Bedroom Porch View
- Guest Bedroom, high-end queen bed w/lots of windows and storage spaces
- First Floor Guest Bath outfitted with bon-a-fide folk art!
- Dining Room (seats eight)
- Bunk Room
- Guest Bath # 3
- Downstairs Study (beech wood slated futon w/goosedown liner) tv&dvd too!
- Well equiped laundry room (tucked away, with door closed, you can't hear it)
- Front Porch
- Thomas House is located in middle/front of rectangle of homes, on the pool.
- Here is the beach! (10 min. stroll from the house, one or two by bike)
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