Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
58 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
First Floor - Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Second Floor - Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Second Floor - Guest Bedroom
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
First Floor - Guest Bathroom
Second Floor - Guest Bathroom
Second Floor - Guest Bathroom
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Seabiscuit - The Preserve at Grayton, Community Pools, Tennis Courts!
Seabiscuit -
Seabiscuit is a 3 bedroom + bunk room, 3 bathroom beach house that sleeps 10 situated in an ideal location in the private community of The Preserve at Grayton Beach. This newly updated home boasts new interior paint, brand new furniture and beds, TVs in every bedroom, and a thoughtful open floor plan. Rinse off from a long day of fun in the sun with the outdoor shower before heading in to prepare a meal in the huge Kitchen. There is room for the whole gang in the spacious living room to relax, watch a movie, play a game, and enjoy each other's company.
The Preserve at Grayton Beach is ideally located to enjoy all that 30A has to offer including the Blue Mountain Creamery and the world famous Red Bar. Shopping and dining options are numerous and Seaside is just a mere 4 miles away. The Preserve has it's own private beach access, two community pools, two clubhouses, and two tennis courts. The private, shaded boardwalk leads you straight to the white sand and emerald waters of Grayton Beach and is just a short walk away. Seabiscuit offers all of the amenities to ensure you have a memorable and relaxing vacation with friends and family!
FIRST LEVEL: - Large Kitchen with seating at island - Comfortable living room with TV, DVD/Blu Ray - Dining table space for 8 - Queen bedroom, TV - Full bathroom with tub/shower combo - Outdoor shower - Screened in back porch
SECOND LEVEL: - Queen bedroom, TV - Bunk room with Twin over Full bunk and Trundle, TV - Full shared bath with double sinks, tub/shower combo - King master bedroom, TV, private bath with double sinks, large rain shower - Washer and dryer
*Based on the daily temperature and at the HOA's discretion, the western community pool is typically heated during holiday weeks and spring break.
*Preserve at Grayton Beach utilizes ample shore to the East of Little Redfish Lake and West of Big Redfish Lake. The beach portion in front of Bannerman Beach and Sanctuary By The Sea is strictly prohibited.
*Boats, golf carts, storage trailers, and recreational vehicles are not permitted.
*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies. An e-signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival.
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Santa Rosa Beach
Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. 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.
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Black Bear Bread Company - 3 min drive
The Red Bar - 5 min drive
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar - 8 min drive
Goatfeathers Restaurant - 6 min drive
Mimmo’s - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Seabiscuit - The Preserve at Grayton, Community Pools, Tennis Courts! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Seabiscuit - The Preserve at Grayton, Community Pools, Tennis Courts!?
As of 21 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seabiscuit - The Preserve at Grayton, Community Pools, Tennis Courts! on 27 Jul, 2026 start from S$364, 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 Seabiscuit - The Preserve at Grayton, Community Pools, Tennis Courts! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Seabiscuit - The Preserve at Grayton, Community Pools, Tennis Courts!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Seabiscuit - The Preserve at Grayton, Community Pools, Tennis Courts!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Seabiscuit - The Preserve at Grayton, Community Pools, Tennis Courts!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Seabiscuit - The Preserve at Grayton, Community Pools, Tennis Courts! located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Blue Mountain Beach and South Walton Beaches. Grayton Beach and Grayton Beach State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location with easy access to the beach. Quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed the access to the pickleball courts.
Tammy A.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2025
We appreciate your positive feedback and are so glad you had a great stay. It sounds like you made the most of everything the area has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ocean Reef Resorts!
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!
Verified
8/10 Good
Tim G.
2 Apr, 2019
Great House / Great Location
We really enjoyed our stay in Grayton Beach. Everything we needed or wanted was just minutes away.
Tim G.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the feedback regarding your recent stay at "Seabiscuit" by Ocean Reef Resorts. We are pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your stay - please let us know when your travels bring you back our way!
Thank you for staying with us! We are pleased to hear that you are satisfied with the property and it's location. We hope to see you on the shore again soon!
The place was awesome. Clean, roomy, and well stocked. The backyard patio and porch were enjoyed daily. My interactions with mgmt were responded to quickly and thoroughly.
Adam C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2023
Thank you for the review. We are happy that you and your party enjoyed your trip to the beach!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cathy H.
25 Apr, 2019
Seabiscuit Stay
This is our second time to stay in this home. It is a wonderful location with easy walk to the beach. The property itself is beautiful and well maintained. All of the essentials are provided and there is plenty of space. The house management team was helpful in any needs that we might have and even checked in on us during our arrival. Our family would highly recommend this home to any future vacationers.
Cathy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Cathy, We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again in the near future.
Well this house is in need of a facelift. Some updates but floors need to be redone. Long way to walk to beach. Private entrance is interesting. Boardwalk is long and then when you get to the sand it’s more walking to where you are allowed to set up.
joanne p.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2022
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beautiful shores again soon.
Overall a great experience. The master upstairs is a dream!! The queen bedroom attached to bunk room is great for families. We had issues connecting to WiFi, but property manager was easy to get in touch with and came out within a few hours to correct the issue. Our only other complaint was that it was very difficult to cool the bunk room. Our monitor was reading 84-86 degrees all through the night. It seemed like the vent was functioning so this may have been related to the room’s location over the front porch? Overall we really enjoyed ourselves and would return!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 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
Great house for a family of 6. The walk was about 10 minutes to get all the way to a spot on the beach, so a wagon is a MUST. It’s a shame that the umbrella rental company monopolizes a good bit of the beach which makes your walk even longer. But the neighborhood was lovely and quiet. We felt very safe and could walk to many places. **Only suggestion for house was to supply a small bottle of dish soap and a sponge for renters. That was one thing I didn’t plan on my shopping list and had to make a special trip for.
Claire S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 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
The house was clean & well stocked. The kitchen has sturdy cook wear & plenty of dishes. We had an issue with the dryer but figured out that it worked fine on the timed settings. I got text reminders about trash days. The house is only a few spots down from the pool.
The walk go private boardwalk wasn’t too bad but the walk-in the beach to get to chairs/umbrellas you can rent or public beach was pretty far. We had a big group with a cooler & wagon & it was rough especially after spending the day in the sun. My only complaint is that so much of the beach is “private” & even through 80% of the space was vacant, they won’t let you rent it. There are rentals available for the Preserve neighborhood, but they are a good walk down the beach.
Overall, we enjoyed the house & the neighborhood & the private board walk. We would definitely stay here again.
Brandi T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your time here. Thank you for your review and for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
This home was very nice. The decor was simple yet tasteful. It was just me and my husband on this trip, but we discussed bringing the entire family (10) in the summer. This home will easily handle that occupancy with the extra bunk room and oversized couch. The owners had a nice variety of beach entertainment products for our use (wagon, surf boards, sand toys and chairs and umbrella's) in the outdoor storage area. There's an outdoor shower to easily remove sand. The rental company was extremely easy to work with. I had several questions during my stay and they responded promptly and included maps of the area in their response (I had questions on how to find the walkway to the beach- a laminated copy to keep in the unit could be helpful). We loved this unit and hope to visit again. We've stayed many places along 30A over the past 10 years and this ranks with one of our favorite stays and locations. The only suggestion that I have to the owners/ rental company is that it would be nice to have some board games or books in the unit for rainy days. But that's still not a deal breaker, as it's not often that you get that much rain.
Shane D.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We appreciate all your feedback and hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified
6/10 Okay
NANCY O.
8 Jun, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Needs a deep cleaning, linens, issues
Check in and property management were reachable and easy to work with. I”ll list pros and cons for ease.
PROS:
Close to pool and private beach access path. Kitchen was fully stocked.
CONS:
This is our third stay in the neighborhood and while each house has its quirks, this house was especially dirty. Upstairs bedrooms had carpet and had stains, walls had multiple scuffs, wear, stains. Bedrooms lamps and baseboards had dust. Just no attention to detail from cleaning crew. Enough towels were supplied but they had a peculiar odor, almost as if they had been laundered in vomit water. Bathrooms were generally clean but bathroom shower tiles had black staining. Took a day for WIFI to work, had to be reset. Maintenance had to stop by twice to replace parts on a broken lamp, and toilet paper holder. A lot of interruptions to our vacation.
House needs a refresh and if that comes soon, I’d stay again. Otherwise, will pass and stay elsewhere.
NANCY O.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2024
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!
Renting process, check-in/out was super easy. Loved this house, neighborhood, location. Rented bikes for the week for easy ride to neighboring villages. Close to restaurants and shops. Beach is about a 6-8 minute walk on private boardwalk. However, once you reach the beach you have to go a short distance to the right or left, crossing shallow water. The beach directly in front is reserved for guests of the Sanctuary, across the street from the Preserve.
Amy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2022
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beautiful shores again soon.
Loved the house. Private beach is a lengthy walk but it is shaded. House is well stocked. Could be cleaner, but happy overall.
Michelle H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2021
Thank you for bringing these items to our attention. We have reported these items with our maintenance department and will have them rectified as soon as possible. Thank you again for being our guest.
Great house in a gated community just on the north side of 30-A. Easy access to pool and beach. About a mile and a half west of Red Bar, etc. Really sleeps 8, including the bunk beds off of the one bedroom. Great porches and patio with nice grill.
Bryan S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2021
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beautiful shores again soon.
This is a great home with everything a good cook would need ! Although we didn’t use the grill, it’s available too! The beach is an easy walk and shopping and dining a
very close drive . The only caveat might be that in the MBR the sunlight shines through the blinds early in the morning but we wanted to get up and not waste our day! Bed extremely comfortable!
Melissa H.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2021
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.
Seabiscuit was a great place for our family to stay...the kitchen is fully stocked, plenty of towels and all of the beds were comfortable. The bedroom with the bunks was warm but I sent a message requesting a fan the first morning and it was at our door when we got back from the beach. The only thing needed were potholders in the kitchen. Check in and check out process was so easy and the app is very helpful. Walk to the beachbis about 10 minutes but it is a nice walk. Plenty of beach accessories as well. We had a great vacation.
Tommy V.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 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.
Anything you need for the beach is tucked neatly away in the shed outside next to a wonderful shower to get the sand off before heading in. The kitchen has every utensil, pot, pan and dish you'll ever need too. Our only frustration was that despite trying many options, we were not able to access WiFi on the TV to use our Netflix, prime, etc.. Disappointing not to get to watch a family movie on a rainy evening. There were 0 directions for connection.
Anita E.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2020
Great news to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the beach! We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Excellent!! Very well stocked kitchen. Clean and so perfect for two families. We will be back!
Gregg W E.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 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
4/10 Poor
Jill M.
24 Jun, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Disappointed
Upon arrival, we were only given the pad lock code for the door (having to call and ask for it and any instructions, etc). Once we pulled up to the neighborhood there was a gate that needed a code- weren’t given. Had to call, again. The home was clean and would have been more enjoyable but during our stay none of the codes we were given worked. We were constantly on the phone/on hold waiting for information. We had rented a golf cart for our stay (didn’t know that was prohibited in their HOA rules because we never received any information), by the third day they tried to tell us we’d have to pay a fine if we didn’t get it removed, we had one person show up one day (while our kids were napping) saying they were there to clean the carpets, they removed our washer the second day (saying they’d have a new one delivered that day.... never came) they tried to deliver it the following day, (again while kids were sleeping, never a scheduled time, said they would schedule a time and come during those hours... never did... so we didn’t have a washer our whole stay. Had to re-use musty, sand covered towels) the tv downstairs had a broken leg on the stand (it almost fell on my one year old) the only reason they came to look at it is because they were there ANOTHER time (again while kids were napping) to check on the master bathroom closet that doesn’t shut all the way. A maintenance worker came two days later than he said he’d be there to fix the tv stand, was in the house for over an hour trying to fix it (said he was given the wrong screws) so he took the tv and said he’d be back in ten minutes with a new tv (hour and a half later returned with a 15” tv screen), it also rained most of our trip so the family room television would have been nice to have. The management was so poor and when paying money for services, it should meet/exceed expectations and if not, taken care of with professionalism and urgency; neither of which we received. Very disappointed! Our family loves Grayton beach/seaside but will never stay at another Ocean Reef property again. I recommend renting a house with another company.
Jill M.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Jill, We are very sorry that you ran into these problems. In your reservation I have noted saying that you did not want to download our mobile app which is very helpful because it includes all of your check in information along with all the codes you needed and rules and regulations of the community. It is very unfortunate that the delivery men and or maintenance crew came when our children were sleeping, and they tried multiple other times to deliver the washing machine. Nonetheless for your troubles we refunded you 20% of your stay as a gesture of goodwill. We hope your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mandy L.
17 Jul, 2018
Perfect location!
Seabiscuit was a perfect house for our family of four. It is far enough away from the hustle and bustle of seaside but close enough to the charming town of grayton. We rode bikes to seaside and blue
mountain creamery and even made use of the bike trails adjacent to the subdivision. There is a long walk to the beach but the house provided a wagon and back pack beach chairs that were really helped. There is a small pool right next to the house which would be great for young children. Very comfortable house with lots of perks.
Mandy L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation and appreciate your feedback! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily S.
9 Jul, 2018
House was amazing. Everything we needed was right there. The lay out of the house was perfect!
The property is well kept and well stocked. Convenient to everything we needed! Will be back!!
Emily S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2020
Great news to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the beach! We appreciate your feedback, and hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified
8/10 Good
Meagan H.
1 Jul, 2018
Great location, wonderful home! Well equipt kitchen as well
I would honestly give a 4.5 if possible. The house was located extremely close to one of the pools, as well as the path to get to the beach! It took maybe 10 mins to get to the beach but the walk was really nice. The sun wasn’t beaming down because most of the path was covered by trees.
The house overall was very nice. I had an 8 month old that stayed in the downstairs room with me. It was surprisingly quiet, despite many other family members in the house.
The house has basically anything you need for a kitchen - MINUS a decent sized garbage can. I know it’s minute but it was necessary for the 10 people the house could sleep!
The gas fire pit was a plus. Wish the back screened in porch was bigger, though!
Overall a great place! Loved the house.
Meagan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2020
Thank you for providing your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Please let us know when you plan on another trip to the area. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Thank you for sharing your review. We genuinely value your input and would love to hear any suggestions you may have on how we can improve future stays. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with your thoughts. We appreciate you choosing us as your destination!
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