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'Forever Mary' 'In Seaside' 150 ft from Tupelo St. beach pavillon

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 81750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Seaside, FL
    Seaside Beach
    1 min walk
    Seaside Repertory Theatre
    4 min walk
    Seagrove Beach East
    4 min walk
    Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    43 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

'Forever Mary' 'In Seaside' 150 ft from Tupelo St. beach pavillon

'Forever Mary' is located in Seaside on 25 Tupelo Street within 50 feet of beach access. Tupelo Street has it own Private Beach area. Keep this in mind when looking for the right house, 'If you are not close to the beach, you are not close to the beach!' You will not want to go home once you experience the relaxing atmosphere of Seaside.
Put your car keys away and enjoy the benefit of staying in Seaside. You can walk or bike if you like to everything in Seaside. Whatever your pleasure, a day at the beach (only 100 yards), watch the sun set at the Tupelo Pavilion (the most photographed place in Seaside), walk to one of the 3 pools, (have lunch delivered to you as you relax by the family pool), shop, enjoy a live play, movie, or music at the Amphitheater, tennis, bike on the nearby bike trails, have dinner at one of the many restaurants, stroll the artist colony and the many art galleries, unwind in the fitness center, or just lose yourself in the swing or rocking chairs on the large screened porch.

Our home features 4 bedrooms and 4 baths (3 are private). 3 bedrooms are on the main level, along with the open great room and dining room with high ceilings, large kitchen and large screened porch (additional dining table on the porch). Upstairs bedroom has private bath, TV and balcony overlooking Seaside and the Blue Gulf waters. Each bedroom has a closet and chest of drawers for your convenience. After enjoying a day at the beach you can shower in the private outdoor/indoor shower. To keep you in touch with reality there is WiFi.

It is one of the original houses built in Seaside (updated in 2016). You will feel right at home with the large open spaces designed for larger families. We have made it our 'home away from home' and hope you will enjoy it as much as our family and friends have over the years.


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Property manager

Rich Hodges

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 9:30 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 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

We should mention

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

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Seaside, a neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Seaside, FL

What's nearby

  • Seaside Beach - 1 min walk
  • Seaside Repertory Theatre - 4 min walk
  • Central Square - 4 min walk
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 15 min walk
  • Grayton Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪AJ's Grayton Beach - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

earlene p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Forever Mary was a delight to stay in! Very quaint and roomy —and super close to the beach! Well equipped kitchen, beautiful porch and nice big, square table we could all sit at for meals and games. Communication with the host was easy, and the one time we needed a handyman for a fan, he was there in no time. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location!
Nothing beats the location of Forever Mary being steps away from the beach and three blocks from the action of the town square. We loved the layout of the house and there was a surprise king bed in one of the rooms (thought it was only going to have queens! We will definitely try to rent this one again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a wedding
Well kept and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will be back.
We loved our stay. The porch is divine. Updated kitchen and many other areas. Rich was absolutely amazing to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Forever Memories made at “Forever Mary”
First time in Seaside for our family beach vacay and it did not disappoint! Forever Mary is the perfect location to the private beach entrance/area for those on Tupelo Street and to the town square. The home is cozy with a open concept feel in the den/eating/kitchen area for our family of 10 which made it feel like home. We enjoyed the porch area especially early in the morning having coffee and late evening relaxing with cocktails. Communication with Rich was excellent, what a jewel his family has and we are glad we were able to experience our first time in Seaside at their family home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Enjoyable trip. House was clean and nice with great access to beach and shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

cathy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location!!
The location of this property is the absolute best!! It was so close to the square that we didn’t even bother getting the bikes out. We walked everywhere. Also the private beach is literally across the street and was amazing! The house had plenty of room and was equipped with everything needed for a perfect beach stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location!
The location to the beach was super convenient, and the house had plenty of room. We enjoyed the swing on the porch in the evening
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family get away
Prompt communication which helped us prepare for our first time to Seaside. The location of the property was wonderful and we appreciated being able to use the beach chairs and bikes. The layout of the home worked great for our group as well- I especially loved sitting on the porch and reading as well as playing games as a family at the large table.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tami W., Daniel Island

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location
Loved everything about this stay, especially the location. The house is charming and Rich was very informative before and during the stay. Perfect proximity to the beach where our daughter and her newborn could easily come to the house to nurse The tent rules on the beach are a little whacky took an entire week to put up in the correct location but that’s the only minor issue. Wonderful family vacation. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time!
Love Seaside and Forever Mary did not disappoint. The location cannot be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“Walk to the beach barefoot”
Forever Mary is legit! If you get a chance don’t think just book it! Perfect location we walked everywhere. They had absolutely everything we needed! We had great communication with the property manager. My only suggestion would be to add mattress pads they are good mattresses just VERY FIRM. It was hard to get comfortable. Other than that the porch is great for early morning devotions and quiet time and the kitchen is very spacious!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family property
This was our second visit to Forever Mary. It is a great location and was perfect for us all. We had 4 adults and 4 teenagers plus a 3 year olds.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nan E., Nashville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house, wonderful owners
Forever Mary is in a perfect location in seaside. Just walk across the street to the beach. The family home is so welcoming, with large screened in porch, bright roomy kitchen, and large family/dining area. The owner could not be more accommodating and helpful. I highly recommend this jewel!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break Getaway
Forever Mary was great for our group. The size, layout and screened porch makes the house live very large. The location is an added bonus and the communication was top notch. Great stay and we will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
The property was perfect for my family of four. The accommodations were great and the location was in great proximity to the beach and downtown Seaside. I would highly recommend "Forever Mary" to future guest.

10/10 Excellent

John G., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient & Cozy
Rich’s place on Tupelo St., “Forever Mary” is full of history, is close to the beach and town center, and is thoughtfully designed. Perfect for couples or groups. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
We had a blast! The best location you could ever ask for in a lovely charming home. Can’t wait to book for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Close to beach, nice kitchen
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leigh R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and family friendly!
Very comfortable and clean home, with space for everyone to feel comfortable and relax!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

dave R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
exceptional accommodations!
what a great place to vacation or just a weekend getaway! this property provides all the comforts of home together with a great proximity to all the things to love about Seaside!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

James C., Knoxville

Forever Mary is our absolute favorite Seaside Rental!
We’ve stayed in several different houses in Seaside over the years and Forever Mary is by far our favorite! The proximity to the beach access was awesome! I was concerned the size of the house might be on the small side but it was not at all small. The layout was well done. The bedrooms were spread out, everyone had their own bath. Never did we feel crowded with 6 adults in this home. The location to the square w/ all the food trucks, restaraunts and shopping was good. We could easily walk to the square, the exercise gym, pools etc. the large screen porch was a delight. We sat out there every morning and every evening. The only negative is the one bedroom upstairs was on the warm side. We had to keep the air down low which made the downstairs cold to keep that one bedroom comfortable. It certainly wouldn’t stop me from going back to this precious house though! We can’t wait to get back to Forever Mary!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

cc b.

Beautiful Seaside Home
This original Seaside home was the perfect place to spend Spring Break! Very comfortable with plenty of room for our group of eight - 4 adults and four kids. The four bedrooms and baths were located on either end of the house along with one upstairs to insure privacy. The expansive porch was lovely to sit on and relax or play games day or night, and the picnic table was a perfect addition for group meals. The kitchen was light, airy and well equipped with plenty of counter space to work and serve food when we didn’t feel like braving the crowds to eat out. We especially enjoyed the easy walk to the Tupelo Pavillon and beach, the weather was beautiful so we ended up spending more time at the beach then the pools. We could ride our bikes anywhere and we loved exploring the pathways that provided quicker access to Seaside houses, amenities and town square.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful rental
We had a wonderful time staying at "Forever Mary". We had two families of 4 each (a total of 8 people) and had plenty of room. The kitchen is updated and gorgeous. Kids were able to walk to the town center and see a movie on the lawn and the 4th of July parade was awesome. The front screened porch was a favorite in the evening for the kids to play board games. The reservation was easy to coordinate. Thank you for sharing your wonderful family home with us. One note: we did discover after we arrived that there is a only one authorized vendor permitted to set up rental beach chairs and umbrellas for Seaside beach and we had reserved with a different company (which was not allowed).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Great Seaside Cottage!
This is a great house for a family holiday! It is very comfortable for all age groups. The screened porch is spacious and nicely furnished. The kitchen is newly remodeled and well equipped. The 4 bedrooms and baths are nicely spaced so everyone has plenty of privacy. We all enjoyed the beach and swimming pool as well as all the stores in town. Lovely spot!

About the host

Hosted by Rich Hodges

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Why they chose this property

My late parents were one of the first homeowner's in Seaside. We have enjoyed every minute at the house for 34 years. Sitting on the large front porch on the swing reading a book while the rain patters off the metal roof. We now honor our late little sister Mary.

What makes this property unique

Our house is located at 25 Tupelo Street, the 2nd house on the left from Hwy 30A. From the front porch it is only 150 feet to the beautiful Tupelo beach pavilion. We are a 4 minute walk to the center of Seaside, but far enough away from the traffic.

Languages:

English