Entire home
FLASH Sale~"Far Niente"~Lake View~Resort Amenities~Beach Club Access~Beach
Photo gallery for FLASH Sale~"Far Niente"~Lake View~Resort Amenities~Beach Club Access~Beach





Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Watercolor, FL
- Place, Grayton Beach State Park2 min walk
- Place, Seagrove Beach West8 min walk
- Place, Seaside Beach10 min walk
- Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)61 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Toilet
Bathroom 6
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
FLASH Sale~"Far Niente"~Lake View~Resort Amenities~Beach Club Access~Beach
Far Niente ~ 385 Western Lake Drive ~ WaterColor FL 32459
20% Discount off Spring Break and Spring Rates! 5-night minimum with flexible arrival/departure days. Valid on new bookings only for stays completed prior to May 22nd. Discount is reflected in online pricing.
Need a last-minute stay? Please call our office directly to make last-minute bookings via telephone, as availability within the next 7-nights will not show on calendar. We do not allow online bookings within 7-nights/one week of an arrival date.
Far Niente is a luxurious 5,671sf home (3,242 interior sf) located in the Park District of WaterColor sleeping up to 12 guests, with 5 bedrooms/5.5 baths and 2 living rooms. Bordering the nature preserve along Western Lake, Far Niente offers privacy and views of the lake and nature preserve from expansive porches.
Access to community pools and Beach Club is included, along with a $100 credit toward beach chair/umbrella rentals through WaterColor's Beach Club! Wristbands for access to resort amenities (required for all guests ages 5 years and older) await inside the home for your arrival. Please note - we must have the exact guest count for your party for the wristbands, as WaterColor will only issue wristbands for the number of guests registered at booking.
Main level: Open, vaulted entry hallway. Secondary living room, laundry room, 3 en-suite bedrooms, powder room, covered porch.
#1 En-suite Bedroom has a King bed, walk-in shower
#2 En-Suite Bedroom has a Queen bed, walk-in shower
#3 En-Suite Bedroom has 2 sets of bunks (4 Twins), walk-in shower
Second Level: Main living room, dining table for 8-10, fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, screened porch, balcony.
#4 Bedroom has a Queen bed
Full bath, with walk-in shower
#5 En-Suite Bedroom (Master) has a King bed, separate tub, walk-in shower
Please note: Living room fireplace is decorative only (not for guest use).
Business Features:
Hi Speed Wireless Internet (password secured), built-in desk
Entertainment Features:
7 Flat Screen TVs, 3 Blu-Ray players, 2 DVD players, whole house stereo, board games, books
Distinctive Features:
Western Lake and Nature Preserve Views
Access to WaterColor's Beach Club, 4 community pools, tennis facilities
7-minute walk to Beach Club
10-minute walk to Seaside
Linens provided
Beach Gear Credit (see below)
General Features:
Driveway parking for 3 vehicles
2 King beds, 2 Queen beds, 2 Bunks (4 Twins)
2 full bathrooms, 1 powder room, iron, ironing board, 5 hair dryers, outdoor gas grill w/ grill utensils, outdoor porches, porch furniture, outdoor shower.
Linens provided. No Smoking. No Pets.
Kitchen Features:
Fully equipped kitchen, coffee maker, gas range, refrigerator with ice dispenser, separate ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, blender, washer, dryer
Beach Gear Credit
Get UP TO a $560 credit (based on length of stay) toward complementary Beach Gear when you book a Grayt 30A Vacations home! Your gear must be ordered NO LATER THAN 48-hours prior to your arrival date and will be delivered to your home on the day of your arrival. Browse and select available gear online, including bikes, umbrellas, and beach loungers. Please note - some neighborhoods have restrictions on beach chairs/umbrella set-ups; check with us first, so your credit may be utilized for other items.
Area Features:
Timpoochee Trail (30A bike path)
Seaside (4/10th mile)
State Parks (Tops’l, Grayton Beach, Deer Lake)
Grayt 30A Vacations is a locally owned, 30A based management company, a Vrbo Premier Host and the 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 Winner of the Perfect in Walton County award for Best Boutique Vacation Rental Company...Hospitality Lives Here!
20% Discount off Spring Break and Spring Rates! 5-night minimum with flexible arrival/departure days. Valid on new bookings only for stays completed prior to May 22nd. Discount is reflected in online pricing.
Need a last-minute stay? Please call our office directly to make last-minute bookings via telephone, as availability within the next 7-nights will not show on calendar. We do not allow online bookings within 7-nights/one week of an arrival date.
Far Niente is a luxurious 5,671sf home (3,242 interior sf) located in the Park District of WaterColor sleeping up to 12 guests, with 5 bedrooms/5.5 baths and 2 living rooms. Bordering the nature preserve along Western Lake, Far Niente offers privacy and views of the lake and nature preserve from expansive porches.
Access to community pools and Beach Club is included, along with a $100 credit toward beach chair/umbrella rentals through WaterColor's Beach Club! Wristbands for access to resort amenities (required for all guests ages 5 years and older) await inside the home for your arrival. Please note - we must have the exact guest count for your party for the wristbands, as WaterColor will only issue wristbands for the number of guests registered at booking.
Main level: Open, vaulted entry hallway. Secondary living room, laundry room, 3 en-suite bedrooms, powder room, covered porch.
#1 En-suite Bedroom has a King bed, walk-in shower
#2 En-Suite Bedroom has a Queen bed, walk-in shower
#3 En-Suite Bedroom has 2 sets of bunks (4 Twins), walk-in shower
Second Level: Main living room, dining table for 8-10, fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, screened porch, balcony.
#4 Bedroom has a Queen bed
Full bath, with walk-in shower
#5 En-Suite Bedroom (Master) has a King bed, separate tub, walk-in shower
Please note: Living room fireplace is decorative only (not for guest use).
Business Features:
Hi Speed Wireless Internet (password secured), built-in desk
Entertainment Features:
7 Flat Screen TVs, 3 Blu-Ray players, 2 DVD players, whole house stereo, board games, books
Distinctive Features:
Western Lake and Nature Preserve Views
Access to WaterColor's Beach Club, 4 community pools, tennis facilities
7-minute walk to Beach Club
10-minute walk to Seaside
Linens provided
Beach Gear Credit (see below)
General Features:
Driveway parking for 3 vehicles
2 King beds, 2 Queen beds, 2 Bunks (4 Twins)
2 full bathrooms, 1 powder room, iron, ironing board, 5 hair dryers, outdoor gas grill w/ grill utensils, outdoor porches, porch furniture, outdoor shower.
Linens provided. No Smoking. No Pets.
Kitchen Features:
Fully equipped kitchen, coffee maker, gas range, refrigerator with ice dispenser, separate ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, blender, washer, dryer
Beach Gear Credit
Get UP TO a $560 credit (based on length of stay) toward complementary Beach Gear when you book a Grayt 30A Vacations home! Your gear must be ordered NO LATER THAN 48-hours prior to your arrival date and will be delivered to your home on the day of your arrival. Browse and select available gear online, including bikes, umbrellas, and beach loungers. Please note - some neighborhoods have restrictions on beach chairs/umbrella set-ups; check with us first, so your credit may be utilized for other items.
Area Features:
Timpoochee Trail (30A bike path)
Seaside (4/10th mile)
State Parks (Tops’l, Grayton Beach, Deer Lake)
Grayt 30A Vacations is a locally owned, 30A based management company, a Vrbo Premier Host and the 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 Winner of the Perfect in Walton County award for Best Boutique Vacation Rental Company...Hospitality Lives Here!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Have a question?
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties

WaterColor Cottage Retreat | Sleeps 10
WaterColor Cottage Retreat | Sleeps 10
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Santa Rosa Beach
Located on a lake, this vacation home is in Watercolor, a neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links.
Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Watercolor, FL
What's nearby
- Grayton Beach State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Seagrove Beach West - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Seaside Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Central Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Red Bar - 6 min drive
- Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - 13 min walk
- Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - 6 min walk
- Pickles - 14 min walk
- Chiringo - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Jul 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
amy r.
Aug 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this home and the location was AMAZING!!
amy r.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Catherine T.
Jul 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Far Niente
Catherine T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Catherine T.
Jul 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at Far Niente!
Catherine T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ellen P.
Jul 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Far Niente
Ellen P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mark G.
Aug 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Mark G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Emily A.
Apr 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Emily A.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shonda M.
Mar 22, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Shonda M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
carol g.
Aug 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our week was perfect. The house was a great “fit” for our multi generational family of 10.
carol g.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Margaret D.
Jul 24, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week!
Margaret D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Belinda B.
Jun 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family paradise!
Belinda B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Catherine T.
Sep 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Catherine T.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Catherine T.
Jul 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Catherine T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greg S.
Jul 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greg S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Grayt 30A Vacations
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback




























