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Seagull's Nest - Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Gulf Trace, Close to the Beach!

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 133183 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Gulf Trace, FL
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Seaside Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

First Floor - Bonus Den

1 Double Sofa Bed

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Third Floor - Master Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Seagull's Nest - Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Gulf Trace, Close to the Beach!

What You Will Love About Seagull's Nest

Seagull's Nest—formerly known as R and R—is a refreshed and spacious Grayton Beach retreat that perfectly blends modern coastal style with the timeless charm of 30A. Located in the quiet and scenic Gulf Trace neighborhood, this five-bedroom, four- bathroom vacation home sleeps up to 13 guests and includes a private pool, flexible living spaces, and close proximity to the beach. Whether you're returning or discovering this getaway for the first time, Seagull's Nest offers the ultimate mix of comfort, character, and convenience.

The main second-floor level welcomes you with a sun-filled, open concept design anchored by a coastal-inspired living room with plush seating, a flatscreen TV, and large windows overlooking the backyard oasis. The dining area features a farmhouse-style table for eight, while the updated kitchen includes quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, and a sea-glass tile backsplash. It's ideal for everything from family meals to sunset cocktail hours.

Bedrooms are spread across three levels, offering privacy and flexibility. The top-floor primary suite is a private sanctuary with vaulted ceilings, a king bed, an ensuite bath with a soaking tub and walk-in shower, and an observation balcony with peek-a-boo Gulf views. Two more bedrooms one king, one queen—are located on the ground floor and share two full bathrooms. A bright bunk room with two twin-over-twin bunks and a twin trundle sits on the main level, and a bonus den with a queen sleeper sofa and wet bar opens directly to the pool deck.

Outside, enjoy your own tropical paradise with a private pool, shaded pergolas, lush landscaping, and a spacious deck for lounging or dining al fresco. Multiple porches and balconies on each floor offer relaxing spaces to sip morning coffee or evening wine in the Gulf breeze.

What You Will Love About Gulf Trace

Gulf Trace is one of the most tranquil neighborhoods along 30A, uniquely\ nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and the preserved beauty of Grayton Beach State Park. You're just a short stroll from a quiet stretch of sugar white sand and rare coastal dune lakes ideal for paddleboarding, kayaking, and nature watching. Gulf Trace's peaceful atmosphere and natural setting make it a favorite for families and those seeking a quieter 30A experience.

What You Will Love About Grayton Beach

Grayton Beach is known for its laid-back charm, artistic soul, and beautiful beaches. From the world-famous Red Bar and Chiringo to funky boutiques and local art galleries, this historic beach village is full of character. Explore scenic trails, dune lakes, and uncrowded shoreline—or just let the rhythm of Grayton Beach set the pace of your day.

What You Will Love About Ocean Reef Resorts

When you stay at Seagull's Nest with Ocean Reef Resorts, you'll enjoy the benefit of a locally owned company with over 40 years of experience in premium vacation rentals along the Emerald Coast. Guests receive exclusive discounts for golf, tennis, beach services, and more—plus 24/7 support to ensure your stay is seamless from start to finish.

First Floor: Bonus Den with Queen Sleeper Sofa and Wet Bar, King Bedroom with Private Bath, Queen Bedroom, Full Hall Bath.

Second Floor: Living Room with Balcony Access, Kitchen, Dining, Bunk Bedroom, Full Hall Bath.

Third Floor: King Primary Bedroom with Sitting Area, Wet Bar, Private Bath with Walk-In Shower and Soaking Tub, Balcony Access.

*Add $50.00 per day to heat pool (available Oct-April if needed)

*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.

Property manager

Ocean Reef
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Gulf Trace, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa 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.
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Gulf Trace, FL

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Seaside Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 10 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does R and R - Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Gulf Trace, Close to the Beach! have a pool?

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

Is R and R - Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Gulf Trace, Close to the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at R and R - Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Gulf Trace, Close to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at R and R - Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Gulf Trace, Close to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is R and R - Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Gulf Trace, Close to the Beach! located?

Located in Gulf Trace, this holiday home is steps from South Walton Beaches and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Seaside Beach. Grayton Beach and Grayton Beach State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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

Vacation

Nice family house
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Very Nice Stay

The best neighborhood in Grayton Beach. A gem for location and convenience to Seaside, Destin or the private beach. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Grayton in September

Lovely property, great screened in porch, pool was great. Lots of kitchenware. The property manager would do well to update the amenities, like a large coffee brewer. 3 story, so lots of stairs. Let the young people have the third room floor. One washing machine did not work. There really is not a handicapped access to beach, but after chatting with nice neighbors, they said they would bring it up at their next HOA meeting, which would be wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lori H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Location was great

There were TONS of dishes unwashed and just put up. We had to run the dishwasher at least 4 times and buy our own detergent. The hot tub does NOT work. I emailed question about beach access and was ignored, had to figure it out myself. Not nearly enough toilet paper. The location was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Trent S.

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

Everything good except the pool and hot tub

Enjoyed the community and beach. All good with one exception. The hot tub and pool was not heated. Gentlemen who came to fix it on Tuesday broke the lights to the hot tub and pool, which did not work for the rest of the trip. So, we ended up not using the hot tub or pool at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Nancy S.

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

Beautiful location

Roomy home - the airconditioner gave us troubles. I don't know if the homeowner was turning up the air but it was very frustrating to deal with constantly turning down the air conditioner. Also couldn't access the internet for 24 hours because the homeowner had to contact the internet company Mediacom. That was a major negative. I wouldn't use this place again due to these two issues. Nancy
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

l loved it

The House was fine and the teenagers loved tho pool. Short walk to the beach. Good chance we will return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

R and R is a great beach house!

We loved staying at R and R! It is super convenient to the beach and in a great neighborhood. The house is very spacious so we had lots of room to spread out. I would recommend more functional seating in the huge living room so more people can enjoy it at the same time. Also the hot tub never came on. We would have loved to have been able to turn it on ourselves. Overall we absolutely loved our stay in Grayton Beach!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Perfect Family Getaway

We could not have asked for a better home for our family trip! There were two families, 8 of us total, and we loved this home. The location is unbeatable, close to shopping, dining and the beach. We're coming back this year and can't wait!!

About the host

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