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Best of Both: Beautiful 5 Bedroom Watercolor Home + Prime Location + Bikes

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 123508 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Central Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaside Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Best of Both: Beautiful 5 Bedroom Watercolor Home + Prime Location + Bikes

This home is professionally managed by Beach Habitats 30A and comes with five adult bicycles as well as access to Watercolor Beach Club, Camp Watercolor & all additional Watercolor pools. 12 WaterColor amenity wristbands are included, people ages 5 and up are required to wear them.

Discover the "Best of Both" beach and nature: Luxurious WaterColor Vacation Rental with Stunning Amenities, Bikes, and Backyard Access to Seaside

Property Highlights: Private Outdoor Living! Gourmet Kitchen! 5 Adult Bikes Included! Access to WaterColor Beach Club, Pools, and More! 12 Amenity Wristbands!

Best of Both offers an unparalleled WaterColor vacation rental experience with complimentary five adult bicycles for exploring the scenic 30A area, plus full access to the exclusive WaterColor Beach Club, Camp WaterColor, and all community pools. Up to 12 WaterColor amenity wristbands are included (required for ages 5 and up), making it easy to enjoy resort-style perks during your luxury family getaway in WaterColor, Florida.

Best of Both sleeps up to 14 guests and delivers the ultimate coastal escape. Experience the refreshing ambiance with bright white walls and warm, welcoming décor, all in a prime location where Seaside is literally in the backyard, providing amazing access to its iconic shops, dining, and events just steps away. Plus, it's a short walk to the WaterColor Beach Club, community pools, and top dining and shopping. Dive into the "Best of Both" worlds with seamless access to WaterColor's luxury amenities and Seaside's vibrant charm—perfect for your 30A beach vacation or multigenerational group rental.

Home Layout and Flow:

First Floor:
Living Area & Kitchen: Open-concept design with bright white walls and warm décor; plush seating, gas fireplace, and large flat-screen TV for family movie nights; gourmet kitchen featuring custom white cabinetry, premium stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and an impressive gas range—a home cook’s dream.
Dining: Seating for six at the table, with additional spots at the nearby breakfast bar.
Master Bedroom: King canopy bed with private bathroom featuring a shower only.
Outdoor Living Area: Breezy porch with gas fireplace, dining and seating areas, and TV—ideal for morning coffee or evening cocktails.

Second Floor:
Living Area: Cozy space with wet bar, large flat-screen TV, and comfortable sofa for relaxation.
Second Master Bedroom: King bed with private bathroom (dual-sink vanity and shower only), plus French doors to a balcony.
Guest Bedroom: Two twin beds with shared bathroom (single vanity and shower/tub combo).
Guest Bedroom: Queen bed with access to the shared bathroom (shower/tub combo).
Guest Bedroom: Three queen beds with private bathroom (shower only).
Outdoor Porch: Two swinging porch beds—perfect for unwinding after a long day in the sun.

Please note: Effective March 15, 2014, golf cart rentals in WaterColor must be made through The Electric Cart Company and will be limited to 60 vehicles throughout the community at any given time. Only one cart may be rented per home, and rentals will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ready to book your dream WaterColor luxury vacation home at Best of Both? Imagine biking along scenic trails, lounging on the porch, and strolling into Seaside for sunset dinners. Availability fills up fast—secure your dates today for special offers on extended stays or family packages! #WaterColorRental #30ALuxuryVacation #SeasideAccess
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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Watercolor, a neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Central Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seagrove Beach West - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seaside Repertory Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Seaside Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pickles - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chiringo - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best of Both: Beautiful 5 Bedroom Watercolor Home + Prime Location + Bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best of Both: Beautiful 5 Bedroom Watercolor Home + Prime Location + Bikes?

As of Mar 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best of Both: Beautiful 5 Bedroom Watercolor Home + Prime Location + Bikes on Apr 21, 2026 start from $1,322, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best of Both: Beautiful 5 Bedroom Watercolor Home + Prime Location + Bikes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best of Both: Beautiful 5 Bedroom Watercolor Home + Prime Location + Bikes?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Best of Both: Beautiful 5 Bedroom Watercolor Home + Prime Location + Bikes located?

Located in Watercolor, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of The Chapel at Seaside and Seaside Beach. Fusion Art Glass Gallery and Sundog Books are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

Beach Week

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 home is beautiful and equipped with all we needed...even baby gear! The location is awesome. Well-maintained and wonderful house for a week with the whole family!

10/10 Excellent

Mimi A.

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

Wonderful stay

We greatly enjoyed our week in this beautiful home. We were able to check in a few hours early on our first day, and found the property to be perfectly clean upon arrival. There was plenty of space for our group of 10 (5 adults, 5 children), and we loved all the beautiful screened porches. The location was perfect, as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Family Beach Trip

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 experience and house were top notch. We came to Watercolor with our three grown daughters and their significant others. The communication leading up the rental was good, house was in great shape and fit us perfectly. We will definitely rent this place through Beach Habitats 30A again.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Family vacation 2023

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 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 860 Western Lake in Watercolor! The house was very comfortable and fit the 12 of us perfectly!! House was very well equipped and clean!! Could not have asked for better!!😀😀

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

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

Family Vacation

We loved our stay at this house in watercolor. We had 3 families total with my parents, my wife and I with 2 teenagers, and my cousin with his 2 kids under 10. Plenty of space for everyone with room for another cousin or two that could have joined us. Having a separate upstairs living room area was great for the kids so adults could have a space downstairs. Super close walk to everything in seaside for food and shops. ~8-10 min walk to the beach club. We rented a golf cart for the week and had a blast getting to all the places. Warning though, if you want a golf cart, watercolor forces you to rent from only one place in town that was ~$200 a day. Then parking is ~$25 a day around the beach club. (New in 2024) The trolley is close by the house and that could definitely be used easily too to get to the beach when you have your hands full of stuff. We would come back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire b.

Cousin Connection

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: My husband as and I hosted a multi-family, multi- generational ten day vacation at this wonderful property, and this house was the perfect choice. When looking for a vacation home, a downstairs master was top on the list. Check. 4 secondary bedrooms, all separate from the primary. Check check.Multiple gathering areas. Check check check. What was not on my list, but turned out to be the most appreciated appliance, was an ice machine! Woohoo! And two large dining tables, one inside and one on the screened-in, fan cooled porch. Needless to say, our group ate all meals on the porch. I could go on and on about the house, but you need to see for yourself. Amazing, as was Beach Habitats 30A. The management company responded to my inquiries in minutes,if not seconds,and solved the wear and tear house maintenance issues without interfering with my vacation. When planning my "30Yay" vacation next year, I will definitely contact Beach Habitats 30A about this lovely Watercolor property at 860 Western Lake Drive, located close to the Seaside amphitheater.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Franchelle J.

Lovely home away from 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 took our 4 children and our 4 parents to this beautiful house for a family beach vacation and loved staying in this house more than any other house on 30A. It lives like a family home with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate our large group. The Watercolor resort beach and pool(s) situations are tricky—lots of people during peak season, so we spent much more time in the house than usual beach trips. This house made our vacation! It was the perfect spot to retreat and spend time together! The decor was so well done, beds were very comfortable for all (even the bed linens were great—and we bring our own, just in case, but never used them!) Everything was well kept and thought of. The ice machine was just the right addition! Our favorite spots were the downstairs couch area with a giant coffee table for family games at night, the bed swing porch upstairs, and the large dining table to fit our whole family—just like home! Also, SUPER close to Seaside shopping—totally walkable for the grandparents in the group!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire b.

May the 4th be with you!

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: For the 4th year in a row my extended family and I have received stellar service from Beach Habitats 30A.860 WLD, as we like to call it, offers all the conveniences of home...and then some! We love the two second floor screened in porches where one can experience a little quiet time, and the two first floor screened in porches, used for family dinners and game time at night, and a place for the "old folks" to enjoy coffee and escape morning cartoons. While staying here you are able to enjoy all that Watercolor has to offer via the trolley system AND the property was an easy walk - no car needed - to the Seaside town square.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Great House with awesome porch!

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: This house was perfect! We were in Watercolor, but we were located right at the walk through to Seaside. The food Trucks, and restaurants were less than a 5 minute walk from the house. The Porch was the best room for the evenings. The week we went, there was a little chill in the evenings. Being able to watch the NCAA tournament games with a fire in the fire place was special. The house was also clean, with great cooking appliances. So we were able to make most of our dinners for the kids at the house.We had a few kids that lost their bracelets, and that process is somewhat of a hassle. This has nothing to do with Beach Habitats 30A people. But to get replacements you have to take pictures of everyone's bracelets. Getting everyone in the house for us only happens in the morning.Beach30A was very accomidating. Their wasn't a guest the week before, so we got a few extra houses to grocery shop, get the golf cart etc. This made Easter Sunday much more relaxing. I would absolutely use Beach Habitats 30A again, and I would rent this home again!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

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: The house was lovely with everything we needed! Beautiful and comfortable setting. The communication from Beach Habitats was well done and so easy. I will happily rent from them again!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

Perfect Fall Break Beach House

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: Tons of beautiful living space! We never felt crowded. Perfect location and walkable to Seaside, Camp Watercolor. Very clean, fridge large enough to fit everyone's food.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Perfect location beautiful house

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 absolutely loved the house and location. I vacation in Watercolor and Rosemary many times a year with grandchildren and friends in tow. The house was beautiful and comfortable. I was even tempted to ask sourcing of rugs and bedding. Outside porches for privacy or combined space for groups. Location close to Seaside was perfect for easy access for morning coffee, drinks and ice cream. Management was very helpful and responsive. I cooked for a crowd every night and always had the utensils I needed. This was a great find for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Trina O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return visit

This was our second visit, beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Seaside vacation

Great property, we've stayed at 4 now over last 5 summers (less Covid year) and this is at the top. Spacious house, tons of outdoor sitting space, great bedroom spread and bathrooms. The upstairs is huge, lots of room and privacy in each room. Lots of sitting and gathering space inside upstairs and down. Of all the outdoor spaces, we used the downstairs screened in porch the most - right off kitchen and den. As to access to beach, to go to town/restaurants/beach, you walk out the backdoor, the cut through is less than 50 steps to the right, and in 2 minutes you are at beach and restaurants/shopping. As for beach each day, we chose to drive less than 2 minutes and park, always found parking, and used the beach club access where the pool was. The house provided us waterproof bands for the week and we used those every day to access. Very convenient, you could walk from house but if taking a lot of stuff (coolers/boogie boards), golf cart or car is better simply for logistics. Never used the bikes, but they are there if you want them. Owner was responsive to the few things we needed. Otherwise, great place to stay, we'll probably hunt this one down for next year if it's available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

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

Fabulous stay!

By far one of the best houses we’ve ever rented in 25 years of visiting this area for summer vacation. The location was ideal, just a short walk in to Seaside for meals out with all the amenities of Watercolor. Our extended family of 12 will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl S.

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

Beautiful, well appointed home in convenient location

Our family enjoyed a week in this lovely home. The property managers were wonderful to work with. It was so nice to have bikes that we could ride to camp Watercolor or just for fun. It was a short walk to Seaside and an easy walk to the Watercolor resort. Guests in this home are provided wristbands to gain admission to Camp Watercolor and the Resort. The only reason I didn't give 5 Stars for accuracy of the listing was that some of the pictures of the outside were inaccurate. Also, a hot tub was listed as an amenity but there was no hot tub that we could find at either Camp Watercolor or the resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

4/10 Poor

suzan l.

860 western lake dr

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property needs a deep cleaning. The porch on theMain level was dirty. The rug on main level shed badly and was held together on the edges with packing tape. The slip covered furniture in the main level living room was shabby and stained.. the location is perfect and with some needed maintenance this would be a great property.

10/10 Excellent

Trina O.

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

Gorgeous!

Absolutely beautiful! The house was perfect for what we wanted. Got so much use out of the screened in area off the kitchen! Perfect distance from Watercolor and 30A walking. Golf cart a must, we all enjoyed it. Weather was awesome all week. Talking about booking our next stay, just not during fall break. Too many unsupervised kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

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

Wonderful in Watercolor!

The home is beautiful - beautifully decorated, quiet, and well maintained. The location is close to both Seaside and Watercolor amenities, which is really convenient as we attended a Seaside wedding during our stay. Several light bulbs were out in one of the bathrooms (makeup had to be done elsewhere), and the fridge didn’t get really cold, but other than those minor inconveniences, everything else was terrific. Reported both to the management company and they said bulbs had to be ordered and sent someone over to look at the fridge. .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney D.

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

Great house

Plenary of room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Ted H.

Houston Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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 had a great time but there were a few cleaning problems. kitchen sink was dirty in the corners, the downstairs shower in the bedroom had mildew. there were lights upstairs in the ceiling without covers. Food was left on the downstairs porch

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

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

Perfect beachhome!

This house was everything and MORE. Extremely clean and comfortable in every way. Highly recommend this for large families who want total comfort and space.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Perfect location

Had a fabulous time! Perfect location right near the footpath btwn Watercolor & Seaside! Great space to take a group! Only suggestions-needs a full size ironing board in the house & make sure the sleeper sofa has sheets on it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trayce K.

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

Perfect in every way!

We enjoyed our time in the home as much or more than our time at the beach! Beautifully decorated, comfortable beds and plenty of areas to relax and visit with one another. Location central to Seaside/Watercolor/Publix. You’re 5-10 minutes from everything. The grill was easy to use, and top notch kitchen made cooking and eating in very simple. Mgmt company very courteous and helpful when needed. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Great Location

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: Great location with a fully stocked kitchen and wonderful outdoor areas. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

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