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Watervale - Gulf View, Pool, Gulf Trace neighborhood Grayton Beach

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Private pool
Pool
Watervale
Open floor living
Kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Grayton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Watervale - Gulf View, Pool, Gulf Trace neighborhood Grayton Beach

This is as good as it gets . . . Watervale is located in the quiet, secluded Gulf Trace neighborhood of beautiful Grayton Beach. Rustic and beachy this old-style Florida beach home is newly renovated, and has high, cathedral ceilings and incredible pickled, hardwood floors. The wide-open family/kitchen/dining space encourages family time, but the layout of the bedrooms (1 in each corner of the house) is perfect for privacy and solitude in the evenings for peaceful sleep.

The sprawling front porch overlooks a large, private pool, and just beyond, you’ll enjoy a lovely, enticing view of the Gulf of Mexico. This spectacular sanctuary is only a few steps away from the beach, allowing all members of the family quick access to the sparkling, white sand and crystal-clear waters of the beautiful Gulf!

Catch the cool and quirky Grayton Beach vibe, when you rent bikes and explore all the local art galleries, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants in the area. Don’t forget to hit the beach in the afternoons, for the arrival of our local boat captains with their daily catch. This is a Public Service Announcement (PSA): 99.999% of guests that visit Grayton Beach do come back!

Sleeps 12: 2 king, queen, 4 bunk bed, sofa sleeper, 2 tv, large great room, private pool, grill, internet access.

* 7 night minimum during spring break and summer seasons (Saturday - Saturday)
* 4 night minimum during all other seasons
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 592107vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Grayton Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Blue Mountain 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Seaside Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Alys Beach - 20 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mimmo’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Watervale - Gulf View, Pool, Gulf Trace neighborhood Grayton Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Watervale - Gulf View, Pool, Gulf Trace neighborhood Grayton Beach?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Watervale - Gulf View, Pool, Gulf Trace neighborhood Grayton Beach on 12 Aug 2026 start from £480, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Watervale - Gulf View, Pool, Gulf Trace neighborhood Grayton Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Watervale - Gulf View, Pool, Gulf Trace neighborhood Grayton Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Watervale - Gulf View, Pool, Gulf Trace neighborhood Grayton Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watervale - Gulf View, Pool, Gulf Trace neighborhood Grayton Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watervale - Gulf View, Pool, Gulf Trace neighborhood Grayton Beach located?

Located in Grayton Beach, this holiday home is steps from South Walton Beaches and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Seaside Beach. Grayton Beach and Blue Mountain Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick P.

Spring Break

Beautiful interior. Excellent location across from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to welcome you back again soon!
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8/10 Good

Tim S.

Grayton stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love this pool and the location. We’ve been coming here several years and always hate to leave.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
Thank you for your kind words and for being a loyal guest over the years! We're so glad to hear you love the pool and the location—it’s always a pleasure to welcome you back. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to your next visit. We’ll be here when you’re ready for another stay you won’t want to leave!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Watervale

We really loved the access to the beach and the bog pool. The weather was stormy some days, so it was nice to be close. The floorplan was good for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed this house and the great location. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie N.

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

Everything We Expected

This house was exactly how it was described! We had plenty of room for everyone and was just a quick walk to the beach. Having the pool worked well with the little ones and was a nice place to gather. It was a wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Great location and beautiful home close to the beach and access.

Shared home with another family for fall break. Perfect layout for 4 teens and 2 preteens and 2 married couples. Great design of kitchen and family room. Awesome neighborhood. Suggestions- DVD player that actually works Better grilling tools Outdoor Table and chairs with umbrella Overhaul and updated bathrooms Storage containers in kitchen
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at this beautiful gulf view home! Had we known the DVD player was not working and that you needed more grilling tools and kitchen storage containers, we would have brought replacements right over. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for your suggestion on the umbrella for the outdoor table. We will share your feedback with the owner and suggest it. The owner has been working on numerous updates and plans on updating the bathrooms in the near future. Despite the above, we are very glad that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have you back again in the near future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

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

Overall awesome

House was great. Pool had gate however the fence had a whole where our toddlers got in. Thankfully our oldest made sure the littles didn’t make it to the water
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed this beautiful home, pool and beach! This is the first time we have heard a problem about the pool fence. Had we known during your stay, we would have fixed it immediately. Please know you may contact us 24/7 for anything you may need during your stay. We are apologize for the inconvenience and we will have it repaired. Despite the above, we hope you enjoyed your stay at the beach and we hope that you visit with us again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura H.

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

Oh the view..

The house is great, the pool is probably the biggest in the neighborhood and that view. The view is unbeatable. A few issues: the pool decking is uneven and could be dangerous. Better deck furniture would be appreciated. More silverware and cooking utensils are needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. This house does have a great pool and view! We appreciate your feedback on the decking and furniture and we will share it with the owners. Had we known you needed some more kitchen items, we would have been happy to bring some over. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please know in the future you may contact our office 24/7 for any assistance. Despite the above, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Another fantastic fall break! Continue to love Gulf Trace and this house.

3 negatives- lights in covered parking still do NOT work (after 3 yrs). Kitchen is poorly stocked. Table and chairs would be great for outdoor dining. 3rd connective year to rent this house. We will continue to return for fall break with our family and another family. Beautiful views of ocean and sunrise and sunset. Quiet area. Convenient to shops and restaurants Great walking and biking access
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are happy to have you return with us for your 3rd year in a row! After receiving your review, we tested the lights in the covered parking and they do work. The lights are on a sensor and the light switch must be turned on. It may have been turned off by accident. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please know that Dune Allen Realty is available 24/7 for anything that you may need. Had we known that you needed some additional kitchen items we would have been happy to provide. Thank you for your suggestion on an outdoor table and chair set, we will share your feedback with the owner. Despite the above, we are glad you enjoyed your stay in the beautiful home and we look forward to having your return next year!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

Great view of th ocean and very spacious inside.

Don’t let the outside fool you. The inside open floor concept is nice and each bedroom has a bathroom. The view is amazing and the beach is a few steps away. I gave it 4 stars because it could have been cleaner inside. We found a few clothing items under the bed and dresser from previous guest... Gross... While there are a several nice plastic chairs outside. There was also old ratty chairs and loungers that were broken just thrown in the corn on the upstairs deck. I think some improvements on outdoor furniture would do this place a lot of good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed this spacious home, the great location and pool! Please know that we will address the housekeeping complaint with the housekeeper - we apologize, and wish we would have known there was an issue as we would have sent the housekeeper back right away. We take housekeeping very seriously and have no tolerance for our vacation rentals being anything less than spotless. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. For future reference, Dune Allen Realty is available 24/7 for anything you may need. We will share your feedback on the outdoor pool furniture with the owner and suggest an update. Despite the above, we are glad you enjoyed your vacation at the beach. And we hope to welcome you back again in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry A.

Can't judge the book...

If you are really all about the beach, this is the place. Comfortable for ten vacationers. Not Gulf front, but the next best thing, as you can hear the waves and feel the ocean breeze from the balcony. The house looks tired and weathered from the outside, but has had a recent renovation, and is fully modern and functional inside. The kitchen is not terribly well-equipped (Come on, a complete set of stainless flatware is not that expensive!) but the appliances are all modern. The location is just thirty steps from the public beach access, so bring your tent and chairs, and set up camp each morning on the beach. Bathroom breaks are possible, since it's just a one-minute walk back to the house. The pool is very large for a private house, and the balcony above provides shade nearby. Bring your Eno or other hammock!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the beach, location of the house and the pool! Had we known there was missing flatware in the kitchen, we would have brought it over immediately. Please accept our apologies and know in the future that you may call us for anything that you may need. Rest assured, as I said above, the proper attention will be paid to your concerns. Despite the above, we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carla k.

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

Great week at the Beach!!

Better than anticipated… perfect location !! House flow worked well. We had an amazing week… and hope to return next year !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the great location! We hope to welcome back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Love Grayton Beach

We love the location across from the beach and the pool with a view. It’s perfect for my family of 8.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed this lovely home and its great location! We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy J.

Great Place...Fantastic Location!

If you're into the "Old Florida Feel" you will love this design and layout of this house. Plenty of room for anything/everybody and a very nice pool to boot. The walk over to the beach is easy with a bonus of no stairs. The community is the best on 30A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at this lovely beach house! We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kitty R.

Great location .. needs a little TLC

The house met our every need. It’s size,configuration and location are perfect. The bunk room and bathroom were sub par compared to the other rooms. The AC would not cool the house below 76 degrees during the heat of the day. It was ok just a little warm. All in all a good stay and I would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We strive to make every stay a perfect stay! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the great location, pool and layout of the house. I am sorry to hear that you had some problems with the AC during your stay. Had we known, we would have sent a tech out right away. Please know, Dune Allen Realty is available 24/7 for anything you may need. Again, thank you for your review and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Loved the location and the house for the price. Not as new and updated but getting there.

Loved it
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed this lovely home and the great location! We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Archival

8/10 Good

Michelle L.

Great location

We enjoyed our stay at Watervale. Proximity to the beach was super. Family oriented neighborhood was quiet and relaxing. The full sized pool was a huge bonus for our family, we used it daily. The house itself was comfortable and the owners are doing a great job fixing it up--keep up the good work! It could use a visit from the pest control company and some outside clean up and sprucing, otherwise it's an adorable , old style beach house. Enjoyed it, thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We are happy that you enjoyed this beautiful beach home, location and pool! Yes, the owners have done a great job with their renovations! I assure you the house is on a regular pest program. We hope to have you and your family back again soon!
Archival

8/10 Good

alexa c.

Very nice, decorated well, spacious. Nice pool and easy access to the beach.

We enjoyed the location being so close to the beach. We also enjoyed the pool and the decor of the house. One big issue was that the tvs didn't work during our entire stay. A maintenance man came out and said the cable company needed to fix it and then the cable company said the owner needed to fix it. There are three tvs but only one in a bedroom worked. The other issue is that the stair well has a low ceiling and people kept bumping their head on it. I also thought that if we are paying a 450$ cleaning fee, that they should be able to throw the trash. Other than those issues, we loved the house and would stay there again if they can fix the tvs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review on “Watervale”. We are glad you enjoyed this gulf view property, decor and private pool! We are very sorry to hear that only 1 TV worked during your stay. Unfortunately, this was the first time we had heard about this issue and we tried our best to get it resolved during your stay. Upon further investigation with an electrician, the wiring underneath the house was corroded and it all had to be replaced. We are happy to report that all TVs are all working now. We would like to make it up to you with your next booking, please just call our office.
Archival

8/10 Good

Dianne M.

Overall is positive

The house. Is great. Good location, open concept but individual privacy in the four BRs. Pool is beautiful, well maintained but lounges are broken, patio furniture poor quality. Only three for a house of this size. Table only seats four no outside dinners possible since there is minimal seating. A house of this quality demands a larger table and seating for dining and pool needs more lounges. Last, cleaning service is not cleaning under the furniture. House had trash and dust bunnies under sofa, tv stands and beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2015
Archival

8/10 Good

Kendle H.

Great Location!

We rented this house wth another family for spring break. We were 4 adults and 6 teenage girls. The house was the perfect size for us. I really liked the way the house was laid out and the huge deck ad pool were wonderful. We were just steps away from the beach. I was thrilled with the location. The house is nicley decorated and not so overdone that you feel worried about damaging anything. The house is older and needs some updates. We did have a couple of issues with the screen door and a kitchen drawer, but these were minor maintenence issues which the management compnay took careof immediately. I would recommend to the owners to perhaps paint and do some bathroom/ kitchen updates. But all in all, it was a delightful trip and Watervale was a lovely place to stay.

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