Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
60 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
First Floor Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Second Floor Bunk Room
1 Single Bunk Bed
Second Floor Guest Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Second Floor Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Half Bathroom 4
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Coastal Charm Awaits! 4BR Pet-Friendly Home, 6 Seater Electric Cart, Bikes. Your Perfect Getaway!
Welcome to The Salty Dog, property 134 Royal Fern Way, a beautifully furnished WaterColor retreat located in the peaceful Forest District. This four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home offers comfort, style, and convenience, featuring a fenced backyard, pet-friendly accommodations, and resort-style amenities that make it ideal for family getaways on 30A.
Highlights – Exclusive Access to the WaterColor Beach Club and Community Pools with Up to 8 Passes Included – 6-Passenger Street-Legal Electric Cart Included in Rental – 4 Adult Bikes Included in Rental – Pet-Friendly (Additional Fee Applies) – Fenced-In Backyard – Propane Gas Grill – Parking for 2 Vehicles – Spacious Porches – Hardwood Floors Throughout – Gas Range – 2-Minute Bike Ride to Camp WaterColor – 5-Minute Electric Cart Ride to WaterColor Beach Access – 4-Minute Electric Cart Ride to Seaside
Step into The Salty Dog at 134 Royal Fern Way, and discover the perfect blend of WaterColor elegance and relaxed coastal comfort. Overlooking the quiet Forest District, this inviting home features open concept living spaces, abundant natural light, and multiple outdoor areas designed for connection and calm.
The first-floor welcomes guests with hardwood floors and a spacious living area that flows into the dining room and kitchen. The fully equipped kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a farmhouse sink, along with seating for up to fourteen across the dining table, breakfast nook, and bar. The queen guest suite on this level includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, while the half bath and laundry room add convenience for longer stays.
Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite features a king bed, soaking tub, double vanities, and a walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms, one with twin beds and the other with a twin bunk, share a hallway bath, creating the perfect setup for kids or extended family.
Outside, enjoy a morning coffee or evening cocktail on the front porch, or relax in the fenced backyard with dinner fresh from the grill. With a 6-passenger electric cart and four adult bikes included, exploring WaterColor's trails, Camp WaterColor, and the Beach Club is easy and enjoyable.
The Salty Dog offers everything you need for a memorable and relaxing 30A getaway, welcoming décor, beautiful outdoor living, and a prime location close to Seaside and all of WaterColor's amenities.
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, parasailing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - 3 min drive
Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - 4 min drive
Seagrove Village Market Cafe - 11 min walk
Pickles - 3 min drive
FOOW - Fish Out of Water - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Coastal Charm Awaits! 4BR Pet-Friendly Home, 6 Seater Electric Cart, Bikes. Your Perfect Getaway! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Coastal Charm Awaits! 4BR Pet-Friendly Home, 6 Seater Electric Cart, Bikes. Your Perfect Getaway!?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coastal Charm Awaits! 4BR Pet-Friendly Home, 6 Seater Electric Cart, Bikes. Your Perfect Getaway! on 17 Aug, 2026 start from S$728, 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.
How much is parking at Coastal Charm Awaits! 4BR Pet-Friendly Home, 6 Seater Electric Cart, Bikes. Your Perfect Getaway!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Coastal Charm Awaits! 4BR Pet-Friendly Home, 6 Seater Electric Cart, Bikes. Your Perfect Getaway!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Coastal Charm Awaits! 4BR Pet-Friendly Home, 6 Seater Electric Cart, Bikes. Your Perfect Getaway!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Coastal Charm Awaits! 4BR Pet-Friendly Home, 6 Seater Electric Cart, Bikes. Your Perfect Getaway! located?
Located in Watercolor, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seagrove Beach West and Seaside Beach. Seagrove Beach East and Seaside Repertory Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Nice property with good amenities. Was very comfortable for all of our family and the golf cart was a plus! Would stay here again.
Stephen A.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
We are so happy you had such a wonderful stay and so thrilled you enjoyed all the wonderful Watercolor amenities! We agree the golf cart is so much fun to have to explore 30A. We cannot wait to have you back at the beach again soon!
Great location and exactly as described. Would definitely stay here again! Access to Watercolor beach club and all of the Watercolor amenities was a great…golf cart and bikes included
Have stayed in several houses in Watercolor and can definitely say this house is one of our favorites! Huge open floor plan, comfortable beds, great location and even a fenced in yard for our dog. We loved this house!!!
Erika T.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2020
We are so happy you had such a wonderful stay and so thrilled you were able to bring your dogs! That home truly is wonderful, and we are so glad you enjoyed the open floor plan, comfortable beds and the location is pretty great! Thank you for staying with us and we cannot wait to have you back at the beach again soon!
House was clean, property management company was amazingly responsive to my questions. Close to pools, beach, Seaside stores and restaurants.
Dana Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time down on 30-A and that you enjoyed it all! Thank you for your feedback about the responsiveness from us and we are happy your experience was a positive one! Thank you for choosing Sanders Beach Rentals!
Thank you for choosing to stay with us at Sanders Beach Rentals We’re so happy you were comfortable and enjoyed your vacation! Please come and stay again any time!
Great spot we love Watercolor and this house was in a great location.
Great communication and information for check in and check out process. The rental company, Sanders Beach Rentals, was always available to answer questions.
Laura M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for staying with us at Sanders Beach Rentals! Our goal is to take care of our guests before, during and after your stay and we are so glad to hear we helped make your vacation a great one! Please keep us in mind for future trips to the beach, we would love to have you and family stay again.
We stayed for 6 days and the property was wonderful! The golf cart and bikes were an added bonus and allowed for easy transport to and from the Beach Club and dinners in Watercolor.
Hollie H.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct, 2024
Hollie, thank you so much for your 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the property, along with the golf cart and bikes—they really make getting around Watercolor a breeze! It was a pleasure having you, and we’d love to welcome you back for another wonderful stay anytime.
Great location to groceries , beach club , seaside.
Very comfortable
Golf cart is a huge plus!
Great time !
Bill B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with us at Sanders Beach Rentals! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the location of the home! We agree that the complimentary use of the golf cart that we provide for our guest are great to have to explore all 30A! We are so thrilled you enjoyed it all! Please come see us again soon!
The space was great. However, some of the pots an pans were not clean. Overall, we loved it!!
Beth H.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that the layout of the home worked well for you and your group. Maintaining a clean kitchen is of utmost importance to us, and we're dedicated to ensuring that your stay is perfect. If there are any issues, please don't hesitate to let us know so we can make it right. We would be delighted to have you and your family stay here again for future trips to the beach!
Seamless checkin, responsive maintenance man to a minor problem, perfect house!
barbara c.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2020
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us at Sanders Beach Rentals for your vacation! We are so pleased maintenance was able to get you handled quickly. The home truly is wonderful, and we are so thrilled you enjoyed it!
We enjoyed staying at this beautiful home that was convenient to both Watercolor and Seaside. It rained everyday of our trip but we had a great time spending time as a family in the home playing games, cooking and watching movies. The house was perfect for our family as my mother had a nice bedroom and bath on the main level and my kids loved the bunk bed room. Access to a golf cart, bicycles and the beach club also made our trip more enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Jessica W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2021
Thank you for staying with us at Sanders Beach Rentals! We are so happy you had such a wonderful stay! That home and location truly are wonderful, and we are so glad you agree! So glad that you enjoyed the complimentary use of the golf cart and bikes that we provide for our guest. We hope to hear from you when you are ready for another fabulous beach trip!
Property is very cool. Open living space with kitchen. Great front and back porches with nice BR on first level. AMAZING Master Suite on 2nd level along with the other guest bedrooms. Plenty of bathrooms. We also enjoyed having access to the golf cart. A bit easier to get around in than a car. Finally, the response from owner/manager was fantastic. I usually heard back from them within a minute or two!
Michael H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2022
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time down on 30A and that the home was perfect for your family vacation! We agree the golf cart is so much fun to have! Thank you so much for your kind words about our team! We love to hear that we exceeded expectations for your vacation! We look forward to your next stay with us!
This is the perfect house for a family with children. It can comfortably sleep 8 people including children and the layouts of the rooms provide flexibility in sleeping arrangements. The house is even more beautiful in person then the pictures. It was so nice to have some starter amenities (dishwasher pods, toilet paper, trash bags, etc..) already there for us. There were even plenty of beach toys and chairs left behind by others to enjoy. This property is super close to camp watercolor and right next to Publix. The golf cart was perfect for our large group and the bikes were an added bonus. Overall this was such a great family vacation and we would absolutely stay at this house and with Sanders Rentals again!!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2022
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us at the lovely 134 Royal Fern Way! We are so thrilled you had a great stay! We agree the home has it all from everything you need for a wonderful family vacation to the wonderful amenities of the home! Thank you for writing a review on this fabulous and beautiful Watercolor home! It was our pleasure having you and your family stay with us! Please come see us again soon!
We visit 30A every fall for school break! This property was perfection! The house was exactly as described. Beautiful lot with great porches to enjoy the. Oiler mornings. We enjoyed many of the amenities Watercolor had to offer, including many of the pools, the beautiful beach and the evening life of downtown Seaside. The golf cart with perfect for getting around the area. Management was incredibly responsive to our questions and needs throughout the week. We will definitely be back! We traveled with grandparents, our kids and pups! There was enough space for all of us.Thank you so much for helping us make incredible memories!
We had the best time with our family. Our granddaughter loved the nearby water slides, heated pools and playgrounds. The house had everything we needed and we loved going on rides in the golf cart. Perfect stay! We will be back!
Debbie S.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb, 2023
Thank you for choosing Sanders Beach Rentals! We are so delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us at 134 Royal Fern Way. So thrilled you enjoyed the wonderful amenities Watercolor has to offer. We agree having a golf cart is so much fun. We appreciate you sharing your review with future guests and hope to have you and your family back down to 30-A soon!
Beautiful family home with plenty of space and bathrooms for everyone! Love the bunk room! Only complaint was the backyard was not pet friendly and two families brought dogs and picked this house with fenced in yard specifically for the fenced in yard! disappointed to find a "swamp" instead...
Had a minor issue with golf cart on the first day but management was QUICK to fix it and everyone was HAPPY afterwards!! Loved the location of the property - close to all the pools and a short cart ride from the beach...which the kids loved. Very easy to book and check in and out of was super simple which I personally find a vacation in itself - -
Michelle W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2021
We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the beautiful 134 Royal Fern Way and that the home worked well for you and your group! We also appreciate you taking time to provide feedback. The home does have a fenced in yard for your pet. This is the first review we have had on this, but we appreciate your insight. We are happy that our staff was able to help quickly on the golf cart! So glad that you enjoyed the complimentary use of the golf cart that we provide for our guest. The location truly is wonderful, and we are so thrilled you agree. We strive to provide excellent customer service and are glad you had such a great experience renting with us! We value your feedback and hope you will come back to see us!
This property was beautiful! It was the perfect size for us and we really enjoyed having a backyard. The fire pit was a wonderful touch that we used quite a few times. The kitchen had everything we needed cooking wise! The place was very clean and smelled great when we arrived. The bunk room was so cute and perfect for our 4 & 5 yos. This has been our favorite property we have stayed at in the area so far. We cannot wait to stay again!
Celeste B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2021
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us! We are so thrilled to hear that this home is your favorite property you have stayed at! We agree the home has it all from everything you need for a wonderful family vacation to the wonderful amenities of the home! Thank you for writing a review on this fabulous and beautiful WaterColor home! Please come and stay again any time!
Great house! My daughter and I had a wonderful time along with our 2 dogs.
Becky R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb, 2021
We are so happy you had such a wonderful stay and so thrilled you were able to bring your dogs! Thank you for writing a review on this fabulous and beautiful WaterColor home! Please come and stay again any time!
We ha a wonderful holiday in Watercolor. The house was perfect. A lot of living room space and a kitchen with plenty of room. We also enjoyed the fire pit and front porch. The house had everything we needed. Golf cart was also a great perk! We would definitely rent this home again.
Frank & Terry K.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb, 2021
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us during the holidays! We are so thrilled you had a great stay! We agree the home has it all from everything you need for a wonderful family vacation to the wonderful amenities of the home! Thank you for writing a review on this fabulous and beautiful WaterColor home! Please come and stay again any time!
We are so happy you had such a wonderful stay and so thrilled you enjoyed the lovely kitchen! The location is awesome! Thank you for staying with us! Please come see us again soon!
We enjoyed every minute of our vacation in Watercolor at this home. The home is gorgeous & stocked with everything you need. The 4 bikes & golf cart were on the property ready to use. We enjoyed leisurely rides on the golf cart through the neighborhood as well as using it for quick trips for groceries or to the pools. Access to Watercolor pools & beaches is fantastic! We were especially happy to bring our pup! Highly recommend this vacation home!
Victoria B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2020
Thank you for choosing to stay with us at Sanders Beach Rentals! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed the home and that you found everything stocked that you needed! We agree that the complimentary use of the golf cart and bicycles that we provide for our guest are great to have to explore all of Watercolor! We are so thrilled you enjoyed it all! Please come see us again soon! We would love to have you as our guest again!
We have stayed at various Watercolor properties over the years and chose this Royal Fern location because we decided to bring our dogs, which this property allows. The fenced back yard and closed porch worked well for us and the house was clean and spacious. The golf cart was a great feature as it allowed us to get to the beach and to the tennis courts easily. We comfortably fit 6 adults and 2 teens, and 2 big dogs without any issues.
Jonathan G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2020
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Watercolor at this beautiful, pet friendly home! We are glad that you enjoyed the complimentary use of the golf cart that we provide for our guest! It sounds like you had the best time! We hope to have you and your family back again soon!
House was bigger than what we needed since it was just the 4 of us, but since we had a couple of days of rain it was nice to have the extra space.
We had a wonderful week!
Lavinia A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2020
We are so thrilled you had a wonderful week in our home! Thank you for your review! We look forward to your next stay!
We loved everything about this property. Beautiful house and neighborhood. Check in was a breeze! Great communication by property managers via text and email. Having the golf cart was fantastic. Everything was 10 out of 10. One of the best vacays ever! Thank you!
ChrisMason
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
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