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"The Best of Both" - Lakefront Gulfview with Pool and Easy Access to the Beach

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A covered outdoor area with wooden deck chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows overlooking a scenic view.
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An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a curving waterway, and buildings with a light-colored facade.
A two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.
A spacious living area with a ceiling fan, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Seagrove Beach East

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Seagrove, FL
  • Place, Eastern Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Deer Lake State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bunk Room

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Downstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bunk Room and Public Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Seagrove Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coleman Beach and Alys Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Seagrove, FL

What's nearby

  • Eastern Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seagrove Beach East - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Deer Lake State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Coleman Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Alys Beach - 10 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pickles - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Perfect Pig - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does "The Best of Both" - Lakefront Gulfview with Pool and Easy Access to the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is "The Best of Both" - Lakefront Gulfview with Pool and Easy Access to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "The Best of Both" - Lakefront Gulfview with Pool and Easy Access to the Beach ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "The Best of Both" - Lakefront Gulfview with Pool and Easy Access to the Beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Best of Both" - Lakefront Gulfview with Pool and Easy Access to the Beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Best of Both" - Lakefront Gulfview with Pool and Easy Access to the Beach located?

Located in Seagrove Beach, this holiday home is steps from Eastern Lake and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Coleman Beach. Seagrove Beach East and Deer Lake State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our favorite !

Always a wonderful time here with family. Beautiful and perfect location .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2025
We were glad your family enjoyed the Best of Both again this summer and hope you will return again soon! Thank you, Nina & Garrett
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this property. It was our family's second time and we enjoyed it even more this time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Location was great. House was clean. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The very best vacation

It was picture perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family stay

Everything was as listed. Great location and great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2021
Thanks for the remarks, very happy your family enjoyed the Location and Home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay

Awesome view. Truly was best of both worlds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2023
Thanks Shaun, it was great to have your family stay in our little slice of paradise on the Eastern Lake, so close to the beach! Hope you will return. Nina & Garrett
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a beautiful property inside and out! Love to walk out to the pool and swimming i the morning! Loved fishing right off of the dock. The property was a little slice of heaven!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
Thank you and we are glad you have enjoyed The Best of Both! Life on the Eastern Lake and the beach is our heaven on earth and we are glad to share with families like yours.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family beach trip

Kids loved the pool and kayaks, and catching crabs in trap
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Christmas

We absolutely loved the house and location. Can’t wait to return!!We had a wonderful family reunion with Grandparents, Great Grandparents, brothers, sisters, uncles, grandchildren…..
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly the best of both

This is our second time staying here and it was once again fantastic. Great location and super comfortable. Great communication with owner and timely. Already booked for next summer !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Vacation Ever

We had the best time! We could have stayed at the house, lake, and beach and never left! So many things for all ages to do here. The pool was really an added bonus for the little ones in our group. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location!

Great Florida water location! Eastern Lake and Gulf of Mexico meet here. Easy access and perfect accommodations. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2021
Thank you Blake, hope your family will come back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Classic Seagrove

Great house with practically layout and wonderful porch. Kitchen is nicely stocked and owners are very responsive. We love the area and will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly Best of Both

The anticipation of this trip was huge and the property did not disappoint. Having the Pool, Lake , and Beach option, no one was ever bored. The kids loved the kayaks and are still talking about them. Can't wait to go back next year is possible!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2022
Patrick, this is what my husband and I like to hear about our guest: having a memorable vacation and loving the Eastern Lake and easy access to the beach! Hope you will return soon! Thanks, Nina & Garrett
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best of Both was awesome!!

We loved this house. It was a short walk to the beach. Our grandkids loved the kayaks and fishing off the dock. The pool was great when we just wanted to stay home. Nina and Garrett were great and we would definitely rent again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Sue, it is our Best of Both Worlds and we loved seeing your family enjoy being here also on the Eastern Lake! Have a great year and come back soon. Nina & Garrett
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best of best family fun

A big thanks to Nina & Garret for making our vacation just perfect. They are so accommodating & the place had everything you might need. Being on the lake was great for the fishing men and kids! They provide all the toys to experience the water. Thanks so much! The Gulley family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
We were happy to know your family enjoys the experiences of Lake lifestyle plus going to the beach, and this home is perfectly located for both! Thank you so much for washing the towels and picking up, we really appreciated this as a surprise when our cleaning came Saturday, they said a huge thank you also! Hope you will return again and spend time at Best of Both! Happy Summer, Nina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect

This home was perfect for our group of 7 adults and 2 kids. We had a family with young children who stayed downstairs with MaMaw and then a younger crew that stayed upstairs. The 2 living/kitchen areas were perfect. The private pool was a luxury and the short walk to the beach gave us all the options in one place. I can't recommend this lovely home more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your remarks and glad your family and friends enjoyed the Eastern Lake waterfront House! Hope that you will return again in the future! Nina & Garrett
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another fantastic stay-Part 2

The Best of Both did not let us down for the second year in a row with grandkids enthusiastically wanting to come back in 2024 which is already booked. So much to do, great furnished house both inside and out. We love our travels to the beach in our canoe and kayaks. The pool and its lake view is breathtaking. The best house we’ve stayed and there have been many. Thank you to the owners for sharing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2023
Thank you Anne for giving us a great review! We are so happy that your family enjoys our paradise as much as we do! Living on the Coastal Dune Lake next to the GULF is extraordinary, so happy people are coming to enjoy. Thanks again and see you next year! Nina & Garrett
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week with family

This location was perfect for us this year, especially since the beach was extremely rough. This home with a pool and a fishing dock made our trip extra enjoyable with the less than ideal beach conditions. The owners were fabulous to work with and were very responsive to our every need. You don't have to think twice about renting this one. It was a great experience. Thank you Nina and Garrett for your hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2024
Luann we were so happy your family enjoyed their trip and we do hope you all can return again in the future! Take care and thanks again for giving us a good review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garrett and Nina were wonderful hosts! Their home was a perfect blend of beach and lake activities with a side of pool! PERFECTION!! They were accommodating and proactive. The put 4 bags of ice in the freezer before we arrived because the ice maker they have was not working properly. They were so very quick to respond to any inquiries I had prior to our visit and we didn’t need anything after getting there, because again, it was perfect! I am keeping this place in my pocket because we are going back!!! Beautiful!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2025
We appreciate you staying with us Angie and all your family! So happy that y'all enjoyed the Best of Both and we will look forward to seeing you back down here when possible! Enjoy your summer! Nina & Garrett
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful !

We loved the location of the house. Absolutely loved the pool, lake, and view. Very beautiful! Layout of house was good and very comfortable. The kayaks were so nice to have to take to the beach! Huge win for the kids ! My only complaint would be the outdated TVs. Would’ve loved to have smart tvs for the two main living rooms so that we could have apps or stream shows from our phone at night . Also, downstairs shower sprays water on to the floor and gets pretty soaked.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Consider taking extras...

The access to the lake & ocean is fantastic, and the accommodations are exactly as presented online. Consider taking extra towels & linens, as minimal are on site. Need to pack your own dishtowels as none were provided. Also note, if you have young children, the dishes are all breakable so you might think about taking paper or plastic versions.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house.

House as shown. Updated and clean and well stocked. Need to walk a ways to get to beach unless you are willing to wade knee deep. Beach was nice. Busy area. Had kayaks and canoes and owner got us enough life jackets for all. Cooked meals with ease using appliances and cookware. Fishing was not good but hit bad days probably—cool and windy week—no ones fault. Good for family of adult children and grandchildren. Pool was nice and was heated.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We had 6 adults and 5 children and Best of Both was definitely the best fit for all of us. The house is great with everything (and more) that you need for a beach vacation. Everyone loved being able to get out on the water right from our private dock. The beautiful private pool is truly one of a kind, looking right out on Eastern Lake. We loved sitting on the upper deck watching the full moon and playing games every night! Even on the rainiest of days everyone found a special nook in the house to enjoy a good book, play a game or even take a nap! We can’t wait to plan our next family vacation at Best of Both. Thank you Garrett and Nina, you truly have a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, beautiful views

We loved staying on the lake with close access to the beach. The kayaks and canoes were great to carry beach equipment back and forth each day and the pool was a wonderful reward after a hot day under the sun. We enjoyed views and meals from the 2nd floor deck and the lower deck by the pool was great too. The lake fishing was lots of fun for some of our youngsters. The Beachy Bean and Old Florida Fish House were a short walk away as were several other restaurants and shops. The house was comfy and big enough for our group and the air conditioners worked great! The private beach areas were a bit of a nuisance, so we would haul our beach chairs and canopy each morning (around 6:30am) via the lake to set up for the day. Otherwise, we would not have found a spot close to the water. The umbrella companies were already hard at work taking up lots of beach real estate and there was a guy protecting a portion of beach for a homeowner. The beach was very crowded, but the key is to get there early and stake out your spot. I love 30A and have been coming here for 30+ years but we'll probably go somewhere else next year for our big family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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