Down By The Sea - Gulf and Lake Views, Heated Community Pool, Grayton Beach!

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A beachfront property with a covered patio, a staircase leading to a deck, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A beachfront property with a red convertible parked in front, a white building with a balcony, and a clear view of the ocean.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear blue ocean.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There is a television on a stand, a fireplace, and a view of the beach through the door.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a sign indicating a beach direction.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Grayton Beach State Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Grayton Beach, FL
  • Place, Grayton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagrove Beach West
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

First Floor - Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor - Master Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Master Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Grayton Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Blue Mountain Beach and Coleman Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting.
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Grayton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seagrove Beach West - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Coleman Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pickles - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chiringo - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Down By The Sea - Gulf and Lake Views, Heated Community Pool, Grayton Beach! have a pool?

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

Is Down By The Sea - Gulf and Lake Views, Heated Community Pool, Grayton Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Down By The Sea - Gulf and Lake Views, Heated Community Pool, Grayton Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Down By The Sea - Gulf and Lake Views, Heated Community Pool, Grayton Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Down By The Sea - Gulf and Lake Views, Heated Community Pool, Grayton Beach! located?

Located in Grayton Beach, this vacation home is steps from Grayton Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Coleman Beach. South Walton Beaches and Seagrove Beach West are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! A perfect summer getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 27, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you loved your stay and had the perfect summer getaway. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back for another relaxing and memorable vacation soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best location

The house had everything you needed and the perfect location. We immensely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 27, 2020
Fantastic! We are happy knowing you enjoyed your time here on our beautiful shores. Let us know when you are ready to start planning another trip! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Archival

8/10 Good

Very nice accommodation.

Good location with kids. House was perfect for a large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay in Grayton!

Stayed here for a week with my family, three kids (aged 6-2) and we could not have been happier. Easy 100 yard walk to the beach along boardwalk, nice pool, functional house for everyone. We loved everything about our stay and have already started to plan a trip back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 16, 2024
We appreciate your kind words about the property! We hope that you are able to make your way back to the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property.

Easy to reserve.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation at the beach! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Merry New Year!

While staying at Down By the Sea, we thoroughly enjoyed our time. Easy access to the property, plenty of space for everyone, and CLEAN! We will definitely be back ASAP!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 16, 2021
Happy to hear! We would love to host you and your family again soon on your next trip to the Emerald Coast. Thank you for being our guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Great property. Convenient to beach and stocked with all you need (although bikes and beach chairs would be awesome.!) Property manager responded quickly to requests. Western lake is so fun for little ones. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Archival

6/10 Okay

Nice place but needs a little maintenance

We like the place but had a few issues while there. Rivard (the property manager) was very responsive to our problems, but the owner probably needs to invest in a little maintenance on this place. It's a hassle having to spend 2-3 days of my vacation dealing with maintenance issues. Good: Location is excellent, easy access to beach. Two-story with entry into living room is very convenient. Less stairs to deal with. The WiFi worked fine. Bad: Dishes in cupboard were dirty when we arrived. It was as if someone had unloaded the dishwasher before it was run. The unit has a separate ice-maker that never worked (part on order, we were told). The ice-maker in the refrigerator didn't work initially, Rivard got it running, but then it quit again. On day 2, the downstairs A/C quit working. Took about a half day to get it running again, but the repairman said it would need a new coil very soon. Also, don't plan on having any kitchen basics, like coffee filters or plastic wrap. It was totally empty when we arrived (although we left a few items for the next person).
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2020
We are very sorry that you ran into these problems during your stay. I can assure you that all items mentioned have been added into work orders and will be taken care of promptly. Please do not let this deter you from using our services in the future as we strive to make each guests stay as comfortable and problem free as possible. We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect propertyPerfect location We really enjoyed the space for our family and the house was so comfortable and well appointed!We will certainly be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the property, location, and spacious accommodations for your family. It’s especially great to know that you found the home comfortable and well appointed. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and are delighted to hear that you’re planning to return. We look forward to welcoming your family back for another wonderful stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House was great, location was perfect, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Rental was seamless and communication was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2021
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hope that your travels bring you back to our beautiful shores soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Getaway

The property was great.. Very convenieint to the beach. It had everything you could need in the kitchen, grill, etc... AND could easily walk to the Red Bar in less than 5 minutes. I was concerend about being on a public beach, but it was great.. I would definately stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2021
We appreciate your kind words about the property! We hope that you are able to make your way back to the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

A well designed home for a family or a large group. Well stocked & maintained. Perfect location-easy beach access & quick walk to restaurants & shops. Nice deck & porch. Highly recommend
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 30, 2020
Thank you for staying with us! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the property and your time at the beach. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Great location in Grayton Beach the house accommodated seven adults and one baby comfortably.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 30, 2020
We are ecstatic knowing you and your family enjoyed the home. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beach soon! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sand delight at Grayton

Would like a vacuum available
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 30, 2020
We are ecstatic knowing you and your family enjoyed the home. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beach soon! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

Awesome place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
We are very excited that you enjoyed your time at the beach. We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, well equipped retreat

Steps away from the beach, with outdoor shower, two lovely patios this home provides plenty of vacation space. For the rainy day there is a nice selection of board games, puzzles, books and videos. Decor is very soothing. Kitchen is so well equipped, clearly well thought through beach house. Thank you so much for sharing it with us! The owner provided
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Another great stay

Great house, great beach
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Justin, We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay! Let us know when you want to plan another great trip to the beach.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great house and amenities

Overall great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location for multiple families!

House is very nice and well equipped for a fantastic beach holiday! Just steps to the tea lake and the beach boardwalk. Clean and plenty of space with 3 master bedrooms upstairs!
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2020
So wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back to the beach soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation home!

Everything in this house very well thought out! Great layout, the rooms are a good size (and bigger than what they look like online). Plenty of towels in each bathroom...I have stayed in other houses where they alott only one towel per person! The under the counter ice maker is such a nice perk when taking coolers to the beach, and the air conditioning is top notch in this house. Other small things that just makes the whole stay better...great water pressure for showers, clothes dryer works quicker and better than the one we have at home for beach towel turnover, great location and direct access to the walkway to the beach, reserved full size parking for four cars and even more spaces in front of the house. We will definitely stay in this house again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2020
Awesome news to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back to our shores very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect house in a perfect location!

I love this house! It is clean and modern without the anxiety of being "breakable". Its a house that you and your guests will feel right at home in with a great layout and comfy furniture. I slept in the downstairs room the first two nights and an upstairs room the rest of the nights, and lets just say I slept GREAT the whole trip! The location is great to please everyone there. You can walk to multiple bars, the beach is visible from the front porch, and if you're into the shopping scene it's a short drive to two great shopping locations! The top deck is perfect for looking out at the ocean and soaking up the sun, oh and the pool is only one house away!! We had a great stay and can't wait to come back soon!
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2020
We are very happy that you enjoyed this rental We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Best House in Grayton

My family and I have been coming to Grayton for 10 years now and this is the first time we stayed at Down By The Sea. It was the PERFECT beach house. It was spacious and had everything we needed. Our group of 4 kids from age 7 to 15 agree that this is the house we need to come to next year. The heated community pool was right next door and the beach was just steps away. Each bedroom had a TV which was nice for the kids at night. We cannot say enough great things about this home.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2020
We are very excited to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back to Grayton soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Such a fun girls trip!

We had a wonderful time. The weather was perfect and the house had everything we needed. We would like to stay here again. The house and the stay both rated very high with us. Loved how each girl got their own bathroom and walking to the Red Bar and Chiringos at night was fun.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Archival

10/10 Excellent

THE PERFECT BEACH HOUSE

A friend referred us to this home and our family could not have been more satisfied with Down By The Sea. We loved sitting on the front porch and chatting with others walking by and the balcony porch was just as lovely with awesome views of the water. It was tastefully decorated, very clean and you can really tell that this property is well taken care of. We will definitely be back!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Taylor, thank you to you, and to your friend who referred you to this popular and lovely vacation rental! We are happy to know that Down By The Sea served as the perfect property for your vacation. We can't wait to have you again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property!

Down By the Sea was the perfect vacation home for my family. The house was updated and immaculate. There was ample space and all the conveniences of home. It has a beautiful view. The location is within walking distance of restaurants, shops and the beach but still maintains a quiet relaxing feel. The kids enjoyed the biking trails and kayaking. I didn't even need to use my car! It is perfect for a family getaway with children of any age, a couple's romantic getaway, or even a girls' getaway with plenty of room for entertaining. I will definitely be returning myself and recommending Down By the Sea to my friends. I wouldn't even consider staying anywhere else when I visit Grayton Beach!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you for the wonderful feedback about the property! We are so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your vacation. We look forward to seeing you again, hopefully soon!
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