Entire home

Few short steps from the beach

R&R at is best!! Serenity found rocking on this porch. 150 yds from the beach.

This cute, well kept Floridia cottage is the perfect place for small family fun

Enjoy the leisurely enviroment of old world Florida. Have your morning java here

Overview
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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Grayton beach, FL

Grayton Beach State Park
‪14 min walk‬
Seaside Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Blue Mountain Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Few short steps from the beach

All the modern conveniences while maintaining the old Floridian charm. Enjoy the charming rockers and swing on the front porch as you listen to the waves of the ocean.The lush green landscape provides a shady retreat in the hot summer days. Close to the beach 150 yards, upon return an outside shower will be waiting.

This property is strictly an animal-free zone due to severe allergies
HVAC has a REME-HALO/UV air sanitizer- which eliminates
mold,fungus, bacteria, virus, odors

Many extras are provided : Wi-Fi, Satellite TV with smart TV,books puzzle, games, bikes,, beach gear, everything you need to make a gourmet meal, luxury amenities including cookware and knives, Bosch appliances for your use. There is a ceiling fan in each room.
Keurig Cafe-Latte/Cappuccino maker. dishwasher,
{ washer/dryer-in garage is shared with apartment-if rented}
Goose down and synthetic pillows available for your comfort. Back deck with furniture
and cover, Outdoor Weber charcoal grill, also a propane burner plate and big pots for shrimp/crayfish boil, and lanai. The interior was just been repainted. Also, back deck has been rebuilt with marine grade high density recycled plastic lumber and expanded.

There is a free standing Carriage House behind the Cottage with 2nd floor apartment that is also available to rent. The apartment could be rented during your stay in cottage
VRBO # 568650.

Property manager

Rich Soper

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

No overnight events and no Beer kegs allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

A Carriage House sits behind this cottage (seen in picture) also listed with VRBO

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12

Note from host: No overnight events and no Beer kegs allowed

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Grayton Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on a river. Shoppers can check out Silver Sands Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Grayton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Grayton Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Seaside Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Blue Mountain Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Santa Rosa Beach - 11 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬5 min drive
‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬6 min drive
‪Surfing Deer - ‬7 min drive
‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Few short steps from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Few short steps from the beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Few short steps from the beach ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Few short steps from the beach located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa Beach vacation home is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Grayton Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Seaside Beach is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tyler T.

Jun 2, 2025

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

Great location

Great location and well supplied. Great for a family visit with a short walk to the beach and restaurants.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rynne G.

Apr 15, 2025

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

Beautiful Traditional Beach Home

My son and I had a relaxing 3 day stay. The house is on the historic registry, a few minutes walk from the beach and restaurants. The home was very clean, extremely comfortable, with a well stocked Kitchen!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

Jun 24, 2024

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

Wonderful Friends Getaway

Perfect for the 3 of us to get away but also have beach and bar restaurants available to enjoy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Jul 9, 2024

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

Beach oasis

This is our second time staying with Richard in this adorable home. This is quite frankly the perfect, comfortable and quaint home at Grayton! Easy walk to the beach and perfect spot to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph Z.

Jul 13, 2023

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

great location

Great location to just about everything you need in Grayton Beach

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Mar 10, 2024

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

Beautiful home, perfect location.

We enjoyed staying in this beautiful home & the location was perfect! Easy walk to the beach & restaurants. Grayton Beach is gorgeous. Enjoyed bike rides around the neighborhood and swinging on the front porch. Definitely planning another stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob P.

Jul 31, 2024

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

Great location! Perfect spot for our crew.

Over all excellent location, and space was great. Owner showed up at 10, and surprised we weren’t gone when check out is at 11, and seemed annoyed we hadn’t left yet. We had previously communicated we would be leaving at 11am.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A., Warner Robins

Jul 8, 2023

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

Week getaway

This home is super cute and convenient to the beach. Host was very friendly and accommodating

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Aug 1, 2024

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

Spotless! Classic old school beach town vibe!

This bungalow in the heart of Grayton was perfect for walking to the beach and restaurants. The home was absolutely spotless and the old world southern beach town charm was perfect for a relaxing weekend. I took several pics to use when we build our retirement house. We had a minor issue that was addressed asap. Great host who responded quickly. We will definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelli W.

Jan 14, 2023

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

Perfect home away from home

The house was just perfect. Perfect location. Perfect amenities. Great front porch for people watching. Short walk or tram ride to the beach, restaurants, bars or shopping.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

denise j.

Jul 31, 2023

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

beach lover

Excellent location. Close to the beach and restaurants Lovely home with many amenities. Host was helpful and descriptions were accurate. Our family had a fabulous experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

May 29, 2014

Great vacation house!

This house is so beautiful. Although it is old you can really tell that the owners have great taste. Everything has been updated and is quality. It is pretty close to the beach and a few restaurants. It is a small house but gorgeous. The beds were so comfortable and I loved the kitchen. I would recommend this house to the pickiest renters.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

Jan 9, 2015

Just Perfect

Great place to relax and bring in the new year! Short stroll to the beach, local restaurants and park. We were at home the minute we arrived and found the house to be clean, comfortable & cozy. Both the deck and front porch were our favorite spots to spend hours talking and simply relaxing. Sherry was great to work with and we are looking forward to returning soon!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Oct 31, 2014

A Great Place and a Great Area

Perfect For Couples - my wife and I found that to be the case. Everything we were told would be there was - and more! Sherry has this down to an art. Very attentive both before and during the stay. The house and yard are exactly what we would be looking for if we were buying in the Grayton Beach area. I could go on and on about the property - but we want to go back next year and would hate to have someone trying to get our week!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott B., Dallas

Aug 1, 2014

Grayton Beach

Home is very well done. Small but was very comfortable for the 5 of us in my family. Nice short walk to the beach and everything else needed. Bike access was greatly appreciated. Having Beach chairs, umbrella, wagon, etc. Most places don't have all of this to offer the guest. Couldn't of ask anymore from this one.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Apr 13, 2014

Weekend Wedding!

We had an awesome stay at this house. One of our friends from college was getting married in Grayton Beach and not only was this location in the heart of everywhere we had to go (walking), it's equipped with everything you need! Sherry was so easy to book with and timely in letting us know what do when we get there, how to close up, etc. I recommend this house to anyone coming for...anything. :) It was my first time to Florida so I was easy to please but even if I wasn't.. it was an enjoyable stay.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tola M.

Aug 1, 2014

Great cottage at a great price

My family rented this house last week for a short, three night trip to Grayton Beach. The house is really charming- the details inside are like somebody's home, not like an anonymous rental. The two bedrooms are cute, and there are hide-a-beds in the front and back rooms. There is a nice back porch with a sun shade. The house is very clean and well air conditioned. It's about three blocks from "downtown" Grayton, so it's no problem to walk to the beach. The owner was very prompt and responsive both before and during the stay. We will absolutely stay here again the next time we are at Grayton if it's available.

6/10 Okay

Michelle R.

Jul 29, 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Overall good

First, I want to say that we were overall happy with our vacation; however, I believe that several issues warrant commenting on and should be addressed. I think the showers were wonderfully remodeled, but I didn't realize there wasn't a tub and with a toddler, it made things more challenging. I also think the decor was not the most kid friendly, in that we had to keep a hawkeye on my one and a half year old to make sure she didn't break anything. It is important to note that the kitchen area though well stocked, has cooling issues and even when not cooking is a considerable hot spot in the house. There was also an issue with it not being cleaned upon our arrival which was frustrating but I understand confusion happens, though I don't believe the cleaning people had time to clean it thoroughly since we were already there. Moreover, I don't think the house has had a deep cleaning in some time. There was also an extreme lack of water pressure when flushing the master bedroom's toilet which apparently has caused issues as evidenced by the plunger next to it. We enjoyed the convenience of the beach items provided and grill, but didn't realize that we needed to coordinate with the owner's other rental above the garage. We also didn't know that we would need to share the driveway. All this is nit-picky but I think needs to be shared. Once again, we were happy with our vacation, just had a couple things we weren't expecting when choosing this house.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

tom l.

Jun 26, 2023

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

50th anniversary

Wonderful. Perfect for us. Everything needed was available. A real touch of “ ole Florida”. Front porch was great for coffee in the morning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Sep 7, 2022

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

A little vacay

Super fun. Great town. Place was great. It rained a lot of the time😒 but that certainly isn’t the properties fault. Will definitely go back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Aug 14, 2022

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

We Enjoyed Our Stay

It's great having the extras of bikes and other beach items in the garage. My wife noticed a mildew smell in parts of the house, mostly near the main bath and bedroom. It is a cozy place and about a 10 minute to the beach (we went past Red Bar to the boardwalk, which seemed to be the easiest). We would stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

May 12, 2022

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

Convenient location

Walking distance to beach and shops which was wonderful since parking is a challenge in Grayton. Communication was extremely prompt. Would stay here again! Note - it’s on the busy road into/out of town so traffic is frequent. Bring earbuds or noisemaker to drown it out if a light sleeper.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jill R.

Mar 19, 2022

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

Great location in Grayton

The location of the property at Grayton beach was great. Easy to walk to the restaurants and the beach. Property had beach chairs and a wagon which made the short walk even easier. Outdoor space at property is nice and feels private even on the Main Street. The bedrooms and bathrooms are small and one of our teenage boys opted to take the pullout couch instead of sharing the room. The breakfast room is light and our favorite place to be in the house. Easy communication with Richard throughout our stay

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Feb 27, 2022

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

Cozy hideaway

Wonderful home away from home but very close to the beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Sam R.

Sep 8, 2021

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

Decent spot but wouldn't stay again

We liked the spot. The home is a cute little Bungalo. It is decorated well and they provide the necessities to make it feel more like home. That said, it could be better managed. Our issues: 1. No internet - the router was completely fried and there was no attempt to replace it before out time was out. 2. Significant mold growth in and around the A/C registers. This is something that i didn't make a big deal about because i couldn't change it, but it was bad. There were green and black blooms all over the ceilings around the A/C registers, especially in the bedroom. 3. The driveway was blocked by a debris pile from some apparent work going on. The deck was all cleared of furniture, etc. Again, i didn't make a big deal about it but for the cost of the rental it should have been addressed prior to us showing up.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rich Soper

What makes this property unique

Many extras:
,beach wagon, chairs and toys, direct TV, Wi-Fi, smart TV
100 yards from beach
car not required once you arrive
outdoor grill
bicycles available for your use
all the essentials provided for an enjoyable stay....
books, variety of DVDs, games
concierge service available for initial stocking of bar and kitchen upon request for one time fee