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Beautiful WaterColor Home with Carriage House and Peaceful Private Setting

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Relax in this sun-drenched living room where coastal elegance meets modern comfort, featuring soaring ceilings and abundant natural light.
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Sink into plush sectional seating while natural light streams through plantation shutters in this inviting coastal-themed living space.
Charming white cottage nestled among towering trees with welcoming front porch featuring blue chairs and lush landscaping.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - First Floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - First Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Second Floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 - Carriage House

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub ¡ Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Beautiful WaterColor Home with Carriage House and Peaceful Private Setting

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:
- Per WaterColor HOA, all guests 5 years of age or older must be included in your adult guest total in order to receive wristbands to access amenities and pools. This home is allotted 10 wristbands.
- Quiet location in WaterColor's Forest District
- Furnished porch
- Gas grill
- Office space
- 4 adult bikes
- Parking for 5 vehicles
- Trolley service April 8-Labor Day, 2025
- Complete Clean Linen Participant - ALL linens, including comforter covers, are laundered upon every checkout

Guests staying in WaterColor will have access to the newly expanded WaterColor Beach Club. It features a new main pool and lounge area, second pool deck with additional lounge seating, and third pool with zero-entry, as well an enhanced WaterColor Grill, and new sunset bar, Costa Chica. All have scenic views of the Gulf of Mexico.

DETAILS: "Royal Retreat" is a beautiful home perfectly tucked away in the quiet and much-desired WaterColor Camp District. This home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and wonderful accommodations for 10 guests. Screened porches, bright interiors, and elegant coastal decor make this peaceful home a perfect location for your next 30A getaway!

The spacious main floor area joins the living room, dining room, and kitchen. In the kitchen, granite countertops and high-end stainless steel appliances make a great place to prepare family meals. The beautiful wood dining table can accommodate up to 8 guests. A comfortable sectional sofa, plush armchairs, and a large flat-screen television invite guests to relax in the living room, accentuated by high ceilings and abundant natural light.

The first floor offers two beautiful bedrooms. The first is a queen bed guest room featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and separate soaking tub. The primary suite presents a luxurious king bed and a private en suite bathroom with a shower, a dual-sink vanity, and a separate soaking tub. On the second floor is a king bed and a private bathroom with a shower/tub combo. This setup is perfect for young guests in your group!

For guests seeking ultra-private accommodations, the carriage house offers the perfect setup. This space features a spacious living area with a large mounted 70-inch flat-screen television, a queen sleeper sofa, 4 armchairs, and a comfortable king Murphy bed. The carriage house also offers a private bathroom with a glass-front shower. The kitchenette features a bistro dining table, a mini-refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.

Two screened porches offer guests the perfect place to enjoy this home's beautiful surroundings and the tranquility of a stay in the Camp District. This home is equipped with 4 custom 360 Blue adult beach cruiser bikes, which provide a picturesque ride to the sugar-white sand beach and through our scenic 30A coastal towns.

Get the convenient location and privacy that WaterColor is known for when you plan your next getaway at "Royal Retreat." Book your stay today!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps 10)
FIRST FLOOR:
- Primary Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower/Tub Combo and Standalone Shower
- Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed, Shared Hallway Bathroom with Shower/Tub Combo

SECOND FLOOR:
- Guest Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower/Tub Combo

CARRIAGE HOUSE:
- Guest Bedroom: King Murphy Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower Only
- Additional Sleeping: Queen Sleeper Sofa

*Weddings are not allowed at this home. If this policy is violated, you may be asked to vacate the property and forfeit any rental payments, as well as be subject to HOA, community, and 360 Blue fines.

*Effective March 15, 2014, Low-Speed Vehicle rentals in WaterColor must be made through The Electric Cart Company and will be limited to 80 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-serve basis.
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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Watercolor, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach East - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Seagrove Beach West - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Seaside Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Seaside Repertory Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seagrove Village Market Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pickles - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪FOOW - Fish Out of Water - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Location
Overall this is a really nice home. The A/C worked fantastic and the mattresses were better than most. The hot water and water pressure were very nice. The kitchen was stocked with anything you needed. The watercolor trolley was a great addition and we used it everyday. As for the proximity to the road, we never once thought it was a nuisance. You cannot hear the road noise in the house. Our only complaint was the self locking entry door on the rear porch which we used the whole trip. It was very annoying, especially with children, to have to enter the code literally every time in or out unless you prop the door open. We would happily stay again if presented with the opportunity.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Royal Retreat and that you found the air conditioning worked well and the mattresses were comfortable. We would love to welcome you back anytime! Thank you for being our guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leonard s.

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

Very nice

This house is always nice. Very very well kept and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2023
We are delighted that Royal Retreat is the perfect home for your WaterColor getaways and appreciate your review. We hope to welcome you back to the Emerald Coast soon; thank you for being our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

Slavin Family Retreat

We loved our stay at Water Color. The house was spotless and well stocked with all of the essentials. The management team was amazing. Our access to everything that Water Color has to offer was perfect. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Hi, Stacy. We are delighted that Royal Retreat was perfect for your WaterColor getaway. We hope to welcome you back to the beach soon. Thank you for being our guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn I.

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

Family Beach Vacation

We had the best week at 21 Royal Fern Way. The property was beautiful and clean, and the carriage house was perfect for a family friend who joined us. We loved being able to hop in the golf cart to go to the beach, Watercolor Resort, and Seaside. We would start here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
We are thrilled Royal Retreat was the perfect home for your family's beach vacation, and we appreciate you sharing your experience. It was a pleasure having you as our guests; we hope to see you on 30A again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

August 2019 Stay

We had an amazing visit! It was the perfect fit for a large family . The carriage house was my favorite. The beds were extremely comfy! Camp Watercolor was amazing and the kids loved it. We also loved having bikes as it was just a short bike ride into downtown Seaside . Being right across the road from Publix was convenient too! We will definitely be back to visit !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
What a cute photo! Thank you for sharing! We are thrilled that this home was a perfect fit for you and your family to enjoy a Labor Day beach getaway! We completely agree that this home is perfectly located and there is nothing better than biking around the area and enjoying the upgrades to Camp Watercolor! Thank you for choosing 360 Blue, we hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leonard s.

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

Amazing house

Very very clean and organized home. Awesome little grilling area. We stay in watercolor all the time and the homes are amazing. If you want an amazing home , golf cart , great decor , and super clean home and a great price range this is the one. The carriage house is amazing as well. Drive way is great too. Will stay in again for sure. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
We are delgihted Royal Retreat was perfect for your family's WaterColor getaway, and we look forward to your next beach visit. Thank you for being our guest!
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald F.

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

Debbie

Only negative was the location near a busy street, but it was close to the grocery store, so it wasn’t all bad. 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Royal Retreat and appreciate you providing a review. We hope to see you on 30A again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C. C.

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

Mary

Our party of 4 adults and 6 children were very comfortable in this beautiful, clean, well appointed home. The 4 bikes provided were very helpful. We had plenty of very clean linens and the kitchen is well equipped. A wonderful spot for an active family, we found it perfect for running, biking, tennis, basketball, swimming, in addition to the beaches and shopping! We would happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2024
Hi, Mary. We appreciate your 5-star review and are glad Royal Retreat was the perfect home for your family's beach getaway. Thank you for being our guest; we hope to welcome you back to WaterColor soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Bob O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Nice Home

No issues with the property. Clean and well appointed. It does sit adjacent to a very busy road so you do hear that. Our property was managed by 360 Blue. We were less than pleased with them. We were Told that the property included 4 bikes. Come to find out one of the bikes was stolen and was confiscated when we went to get air in the tire. Another was not rideable at all. It took numerous emails and calls to get one replaced the other was never replaced. So we had to get our own bike. Just poor customer service. But overall the property was a good stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Bob, We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us at this wonderful home. We appreciate your feedback and we will share this with our property management team. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused and we hope you will consider us again in the future. Thank you for choosing 360 Blue.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alice R.

Beautiful Accomodating Home

The house is beautifully decorated and furnished with everything we needed for our large group for 5 days. The golf cart and bikes made getting around super convenient, and fun! Although the grocery store was extremely close by, the main pools / beach club for Watercolor Inn were a little further. Beds were comfortable, with nice linens. No towel service so make sure to bring towels to the pool and beach. Only
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Alice, We love hearing that you enjoyed your stay with us in WaterColor. We appreciate your valuable feedback and we look forward to hosting you again soon. Thank you for choosing 360 Blue.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

September 2021 Stay

Beautiful home and great location to share with a group of friends!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Crystal, We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us in WaterColor. We appreciate and value your feedback and we hope you can visit us again soon. Thank you for choosing 360 Blue.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisa Z.

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

Vacation in Watercolor

Great home for family vacation. House had all the necessities. Close to beach and bikes were great to ride. Watercolor has lots of great areas for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Alisa, we are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay in WaterColor. We certainly agree that this home is in a perfect location for spending time at the beach and the bikes are a major perk. Thank you for staying with 360 Blue. We hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alisa Z.

July 2019 Stay

We enjoyed our family vacation. The home was spacious and had all the things we needed. We were close to the beach and could ride the bikes or take the beach shuttle. Smoke detector in the garage is chirping so it must have a low battery that needs to be changed. Wish there were cushions for the back porch swing. May need to label the remotes so people know which one to use with each TV. Watercolor is a wonderful community. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Alisa, we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay in WaterColor. We completely agree that this home is in a great location for biking to the beach. We apologize for the smoke detector. Please know that you can call us at any time and we will absolutely send a maintenance technician to solve any issues you may be having. We appreciate the feedback about cushions and labeling the remotes. We will definitely share this with our team. Thank you for staying with 360 Blue. We hope to see you all again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jean K.

July 2019 Stay

The place was very nice. My niece LOVED the Carriage House! We enjoyed the front porch a& the porch swing. A few maintenance issues. Not good communication between 360 Blue and what they relayed to maintenance.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Jean, we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay in WaterColor. We completely agree that the front porch and swings are perfect for hanging out. We apologize for any maintenance issues you experienced while staying with us but we appreciate you allowing our team to come out and correct this for you. Thank you for staying with 360 Blue. We hope to see you again!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kelly K.

June 2019 Stay

Please keep in mind I travel for a living so I may be more picky than most. Kitchen—coffee from previous guest still in the coffee pot along with dirty filter. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of glasses but missing several things....there were only 2 bowls to eat cereal out of—no pots at all to cook beans or something that requires a pot so we had to make do. No pizza slicer—this is a must on vacation when you have kids that are hungry after the bead have and you cook lots of pizza. No tongs for the grill. Other things: outside ceiling fan—one barely worked and the other did not work at all—Maintenace came but they have to get with owners and figure out what fans to buy etc. The fan would have been nice on the porch during the hot summer. The ceiling fan did not work in the living room either. There were no cushions for the beautiful swing between the house and the carriage house—that would hav even nice. Also I would consider getting some type of chairs for the person grilling out. More.....
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
We are so sorry for the experience you had with us in Watercolor during your vacation. We will be sure to share your feedback with our property manager, owner and the entire team in an effort to ensure the cleanliness issue is addressed and your ideas are discussed to make this home more accommodating. Thank you for staying with 360 Blue, we hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marie O.

March 2019 Stay

Very nice house with good location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying with 360 Blue, we hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Norma S.

October 2018 Stay

Everything was perfect! I would definitely stay in this house again.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to be able to host you again very soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

February 2018 Stay

Wonderful place especially enjoyed the Carriage House and the 70” TV. It was quieter than I originally anticipated and it had much easier access to restaurants and stores than others. Will stay there again.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your winter beach getaway. It is such a peaceful time of year here. We hope to see you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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