Cracker Jack- 4 BR Lake & Pool Views - 2009 Fall Specials! Old Florida Village, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 53785

Cracker Jack

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Location: Old Florida Village, Santa Rosa Beach, Beaches of South Walton, Florida North West, Florida, USA (7 m east of Destin; 4 m west of Seaside on Scenic Hwy 30-A)

Accommodations:  House, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10)

Cracker Jack is designed to allow you to relax and refresh…Located on Scenic Highway 30-A in Santa Rosa Beach. Scenic Highway 30-A is considered by many to be the Monterrey of the east. The road is a spectacular 18-mile journey of beautiful beaches, sidewalks, architecture, restaurants, fishing, kayaking, biking, walking and shopping.

What makes Cracker Jack Special?
We think it begins with a lot of attention, care and love. The owners, Jack,Kristina and Hillary worked to incorporate the things you expect and don’t expect while vacationing at the beach. The walls are finished with a Ralph Lauren palette of Caribbean colors that soothe your senses; furniture is simple and comfortable; towels are oversized and soft; and “Club Cracker” in the tower is a magnet for kids (big and small). Hooks are everywhere to just hang your stuff with ease. The goal was to make you feel comfortable like home, but with a true beach experience.

Where on Scenic Highway 30-A is Cracker Jack?
Cracker Jack is located in Old Florida Village within the city of Santa Rosa Beach (within walking distance of Gulf Place). The village is made up of 75 distinctive, architecturally rich homes with a planned Retail/Loft entrance that will be similar to the nearby Watercolor Community. The Village has two community pools. The streets are made of pavers, special pavement and stone. Green space is throughout the community. There is only one road into the neighborhood which creates a nice private feeling for adults and children.

Tell me more about the Cracker…
The natural beauty of Old Florida Village is very evident in the backyard. Hidden Lake fills up your back view and creates wonderful breezes. The morning sun rises above the lake and breakfast or morning coffee/tea on the deck seems to taste better.

The front of Cracker Jack can create a challenge! Which deck to sit on to watch the lazy day go bye? One of the pools is less than 50 yards away. A wireless Internet system works throughout the entire house. You can even surf the web at the pool.

There are three levels to enjoy at Cracker Jack. On the first level is a guest room painted in Bimini Blue with a balcony facing the pool and beautiful Village architecture. This room was designed with two single beds to give room assignment flexibility. The full bathroom is painted in Bicycle Yellow to wake you up.

The kitchen is efficient and functional. The kitchen is outfitted with all the tools you will need - from making morning coffee/tea to a seafood feast (Across the street from OFV is a fresh seafood market). Our family loves trying Rachel Ray's 30 minute meals (especially at the beach). You will find a Rachel Ray cookbook in the kitchen for inspiration. The Florida Room has a lime green sectional couch that is soft and comfortable for those inside days. A large television with cable is ready for clicking.

However, you will notice a well-stocked bookcase filled with the best from Grisham, Collins, etc – take one of the books off the shelf and start reading. Better yet, take the book outside to read on the deck. You are welcome to borrow/take a book but we ask that you add another book for others to enjoy.

Travel up the stairs and you will find a mini-master suite that has a queen size bed with full private bathroom and balcony. The mini-master is decorated with a lively and fun tropical lime green color. The hallway is lined with hooks and Palm Tree art created by the resident artist – Hillary.

There is a washer and dryer on this level to handle all the crews needs. Walk into the Master, close the door and create your own mini-spa. The view of the lake is perfect from the Master. We incorporated an outdoor curtain to give compete privacy on the balcony. The chaise lounge on the deck invites you to read a book, watch the birds in the lake or take a nap on the deck & feel like you are really on vacation.

The bathroom has a full tub and separate shower with a SPA like atmosphere. The king size bed has an extra padding to ensure a comfortable nights rest. In the morning, the sun rises beautifully over the lake.

On the second floor hallway you will notice a sign pointing upwards to Club Cracker. Club Cracker is loaded with fun for kids of all ages.

Two sets of bunk beds with large drawers below to store all the kids gear, large 36” television, futon couch that can sleep two, sitting area to draw or play your favorite game, bean bags and a lots of fun.

One wall is decorated in red with three skim boards. Views of the pool and lake… This is truly a separate environment for kids, which allows a quieter environment for adults on the first level. Remember to bring your favorite DVD’s, CD’s, X-Box or Game Cube…

Where is the Beach?
The beach is a short stroll away (takes about 10 minutes to walk). We have a cart to hold all your essentials that can be pulled to the beach to make your beach experience more enjoyable. There is a clean restroom located at the beach along with outdoor shower, picnic tables and grills, and is complete with Lifeguards & Flag system for your added peace of mind.

Did we mention Restaurants?
One of the charming elements of 30-A is that there are no national food chains allowed. When you go to the beach you want to experience something different from your hometown. Well, you are in for a treat…When you stay with us we will give you insider tips to some of our favorite spots…Within walking distance there are six different restaurants of diverse flavors and budgets.

Entertainment???
Gulf Place is 4/10’s of a mile from Old Florida Village. From April to September there is a free concert every Sunday night. Take a walk along the beach to Gulf Place and enjoy and evening of music. There is so much more. You have to come down here to enjoy and explore…

We look forward to your call and welcome you to The Beaches of South Walton.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
• Beds
  • King Bed: Master Bedroom
  • Queen Bed: Mini-Master Bedroom
  • Twin/Single Bed: First Floor Bedroom
  • Bunk Bed (2) : Club Cracker
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV (4)
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD (4)
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Shared Pool (2)
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Cookbooks Included...
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Catering Available: Ask us for details...
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony (3) : Private Balcony off three bedrooms
• View/Location
  • Lakefront: Hidden Lake is directly behind house. Natural lake that rises and lowers.
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly: Club Cracker is perfect for the kids
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Miniature golf

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Nov 01, 2008- Feb 28, 2009    .. $175/night .. $1050/week
Mar 01- April 17, 2009        .. $285/night .. $1700/week.
April 18-May 15, 2009         .. $235/night .. $1400/week.
May 16-Aug 07, 2009           .. $300/night .. $1800/week.
Aug 08-Sept 11, 2009          .. $285/night .. $1700/week.
Sept 12-Oct 31, 2009          .. $235/night .. $1400/week.
Nov 01-Feb 28, 2010           .. $175/night .. $1050/week.
Monthly rates available in winter! See owner website for policies & fees!

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 04/13/09
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  Jenny , Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • We recently vacationed at the Cracker Jack and loved it! It fit the 10 of us easily, tons of porch space! The house is in a great neighborhood with tons of kids and it was very kid friendly. Beach is easily a walkable distance, and bring your bikes, plenty of great biking paths! The only thing I would add is heaters to the pools for those coolish days. We had a great time!
• 06/22/06
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  Eloise Vesper , Fort Valley, GA
  • This was the first time we have had a "family" vacation in several years and the Cracker Jack was an amazing place to spend it. There was plenty of room for all 10 of us and the kids loved the "CLUB". I would go there again without any hesitation.
• 07/24/05
  Positive Rating
  Kim Eldridge , Lexington, Ky
  • Cracker Jack was a perfect place for our vacation. We had two families staying in the house and it was spacious enough that we didn't feel crowded. The kids dubbed the 3rd floor "Kid's Paradise". It was their favorite part of the house. Loved all the hooks in the house. Highly recommend renting bikes, the bike paths are a fun way to spend time exploring. Gulf Place is close enough to walk or bike to for a delicious dinner at Smiling Fish and ice cream at Miss Lucille's.
• 02/06/05
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  Owen and Leslie , Macon, GA
  • We wanted to let you know that we enjoyed our stay at Cracker Jack! Everything was so neat and clean and the colors are great! There was something for everyone. Our sons really enjoyed "Club Cracker" on the top floor. They were happy and so were we since they were safe and having fun. We enjoyed the lake view and the beach, exploring the area, eating out and shopping. Next time we are going to try biking on the trails. We all agree that there will be a next time! Owen and Leslie Samuelson
• 02/04/05
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  Connie Westaway , Macon, GA
  • What a great way to spend our Thankgsgiving holiday! The kitchen is amazing--we cooked a full turkey dinner for 10 people. Then later some chose to play cards, read a book, take a nap, or walk over to see the majestic surf. Thank you for some wonderful memories!

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