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Pet-Friendly Guest Cottage in Great Location, Seaside, FL + 2 Adult Bikes!

WELCOME TO MOONLIGHT HUG IN SEASIDE, FLORIDA!

UPDATED KING ROOM W BALCONY ACCESS AND ENSUITE BATH

FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN WITH BARTOP SEATING

352 YARDS OR 3 MIN WALK TO PRIVATE SEASIDE BEACHES

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Excellent

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4820 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Pool
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Seaside Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Grayton Beach State Park
‪7 min drive‬
Blue Mountain Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Pet-Friendly Guest Cottage in Great Location, Seaside, FL + 2 Adult Bikes!

1 QUEEN, 1 QUEEN SLEEPER SOFA

PET FRIENDLY UP TO 25 LBS.

A large 1 bedroom guest cottage to ('Beachside Kiss')'Moonlight Hug' is a two-story cottage and a perfect Seaside rental for a romantic getaway or small family vacation.

One of the larger guest cottages along Scenic 30A, Moonlight Hug boasts high ceilings, open living and dining spaces, and a oversize master suite with private bath and balcony. And to make things even better - the cottage sleeps 4 with the help of a pull-out sofa!

The main level is where you'll find your living and dining areas complete with large flat screen TV, a gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, bar seating for 2 and additional seating for 2 more at a cafe table. Both the front and back of the house offer porch space allowing guests to enjoy Seaside the way it was meant to be enjoyed - outdoors!

The queen master suite is upstairs with TV, private screened balcony with Adirondack chairs, and private shower/bath combo with tiled sink.

May you enjoy many moonlight hugs and beachside kisses when staying at this lovely 1 bedroom cottage located directly behind Seaside's town square and steps to the beautiful white, sandy beaches along 30A.

* Pet Friendly, Dogs under 25 pounds allowed.

* 3 night minimum Spring, Spring Break, Summer, and Fall | 2 night minimum Winter. Must be 25 years of age to rent and sign registration.

FEATURES:

* Features 820 square feet
* Private Seaside residential beach access at East Ruskin Pavilion
* Washer & Dryer
* Pet friendly up to 25 lbs.
* Peacock Alley Linens - Fresh and luxurious Peacock Alley towels and sheets throughout the home
* Access to 3 swimming pools, 5 Clay tennis courts (court fees apply), 3 Pickleball courts, and a fitness center
*Welcome tote with 2 beach towels, a complimentary bottle of wine, and 2 complimentary rental bikes.
* Personalized service throughout your stay with starter amenities provided.
* 2 parking passes for two bedroom and larger homes issued. A golf cart is considered a car, and for non-homeowners visiting Seaside are prohibited. Special circumstances and medical needs requests require a golf cart permit.

Property manager

Homeowners Collection

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Seaside, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside 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 surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

What's nearby

Seaside Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Seagrove Beach East - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Grayton Beach State Park - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
Grayton Beach - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
Blue Mountain Beach - 11 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pickles - ‬3 min walk
‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
‪Chiringo - ‬7 min drive
‪The Perfect Pig - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pet-Friendly Guest Cottage in Great Location, Seaside, FL + 2 Adult Bikes! have a pool?

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

Is Pet-Friendly Guest Cottage in Great Location, Seaside, FL + 2 Adult Bikes! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Guest Cottage in Great Location, Seaside, FL + 2 Adult Bikes!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Guest Cottage in Great Location, Seaside, FL + 2 Adult Bikes!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Guest Cottage in Great Location, Seaside, FL + 2 Adult Bikes! located?

Located in Seaside, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Newbill Collection by the Sea and Seaside Beach. Sundog Books and Seaside Repertory Theatre are just steps away.

8.6

Excellent

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

19 Jul, 2025

Moonlight Hug

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very good. Cottage was clean, nicely furnished (bed a little soft for us - might be time foe a new mattress), and close fo everything.

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10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

4 Apr, 2025

Very nice place to stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Homeowner's Collection was very responsive to us. They responded to each request very quickly. Our dog was injured and they recommended vet. We had to cut our vacation short, but would definitely go back and stay here.

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10/10 Excellent

25 Oct, 2024

Return to Moonlight Hug

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Another visit to one of our favorite places in Seaside. Moonlight Hug is a perfect vacation destination.

10/10 Excellent

James H.

4 Sept, 2024

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

Moonlight Hug

We love Seaside, the Moonlight Hug did not disappoint We will be back soon. Very clean and well stocked. thank you.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Satyra H.

30 May, 2024

Moonlight Hug: a granny retreat!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Moonlight Hug was great for this granny to stay close to her kids and grandkids on a very quiet street (East Ruskin).

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10/10 Excellent

Steffany B.

3 Apr, 2024

Stay at Moonlight Hug

10/10 Excellent

Hayley H.

13 May, 2022

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

Birthday Sister Trip

We very much enjoyed our stay in Seaside this trip! Our cottage was so close to the town center so being able to walk everywhere was perfect. Everyone we encountered was super nice & friendly which makes a vacation that much better! Our mini dachshunds got to tag along with us & they had a great time as well! We will be back for sure!!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Austin, TX

20 Oct, 2024

October Beach Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great experience that exceeded expectations. This was our first time in a short term rental. House was perfect for two people. Fully equipped with everything necessary for the stay and was spotlessly clean. Great location a couple of blocks from the beach and the town center with shops, restaurants and bars. Really enjoyed Seaside.

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8/10 Good

Kristi C.

27 Aug, 2023

Great stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and nice cottage for two and our dog. No real issues.

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10/10 Excellent

William S.

7 Jun, 2022

vacation

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Carmi D.

19 Oct, 2022

Moonlight vacay

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10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

28 Aug, 2021

Wonderful living

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We’ve been coming here for years and love this property- always clean, a quick walk to the beach and next to the center.

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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine H.

4 Jun, 2024

Seaside Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our kids & grandkids were at a larger home but this little 1 bedroom 1 bath unit served us perfectly. It may have been the nicest place I've been lucky to book on vrbo. Appreciate the new furniture in the living room & the new bed upstairs.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

carol c.

5 Jul, 2020

Cottage Delight

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10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

1 Aug, 2024

Last Summer Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Quaint little home, but king size bedroom. Easy walking distance to everything that is Seaside. (Even a close walk to the private beach). A wonderful welcome package awaited us on our arrival. But, just enough off the square for a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the crowd. You won’t be disappointed...😎

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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8/10 Good

Lisa D., Lacombe

14 Jul, 2023

Nice little cottage.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cottage location is perfect. The cottage is great; but can use some updates such as new paint on baseboards and vanity. Shower curtain, rod and hooks need replacement.

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8/10 Good

Erik H.

20 Aug, 2024

Nice cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was in a good location and we enjoyed our stay very much. Homeowners is always good to work with. My only complaint with the cottage is that it needs some TLC. It was looking a little run down. Especially for the money. It needs some fresh paint and upkeep.

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4/10 Poor

Kimberlee B.

30 May, 2024

Needs TLC

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the size of the house but some of the furniture needed to be replaced the bed broke while we were there.

6/10 Okay

Belinda S.

7 Apr, 2020

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

Coronavirus

It was perfect. Just had to leave early due to the Coronavirus so out a lot of money for no beach while there - and having to stay inside and leave 1 day early.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

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8/10 Good

Wanda M.

2 Mar, 2023

Sweet Seaside Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: This cute cottage is room enough for two! We loved the screened porches! And it is a great location! So close to Central Square and the Beach! The home could use a few extra items, like hangers in the closet (there is only one!) and a few more glasses might be nice as well. But we really enjoyed our stay!

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8/10 Good

A guest from Louisville, KY

18 Jan, 2022

Location, Location, Location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: This cute cottage is right in the heart of Seaside with easy access to all Seaside offers! The kitchen has been updated and nicely equipped - but who wants to cook when you're in Seaside? Two screened porches on the back of the cottage offered a nice breeze and place for our dog linger. Thank you for being a PET FRIENDLY cottage!! Moonlight Hug is a perfect size for 2 - 3 people. Parking can easily accommodate one car and golf cart.

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2/10 Terrible

lee b.

18 Apr, 2024

Moonlight Hug Needs HELP!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Moonlight Hug is not in any shape for guest accommodations. I have already sent photos of the shabby conditions of this home. Distressed floors, cabinetry, paint and a dearth of kitchen supplies make this a very run down property. Porches and doors are grimy and uninviting as is the outdoor furniture.

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10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

12 Jun, 2023

June 2023 stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Moonlight Hug was a cozy cottage in the perfect location. It was quiet too. The only recommendations I have are:1. There weren’t any sauce pans or large skillets, so we were unable to cook meals (as we had hoped to do). 2. The mattress on the sofa bed is very thin and you can feel the metal frame underneath the mattress when you are laying down.

6/10 Okay

Ben and Christy R.

14 Jun, 2022

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

Very hard uncomfortable bed, but great location

First, I would like to say that the overall experience with the property manager was great. The location was great as well. The ease of check in was great, info provided to us for all the things we would need, was perfect as well. We do think this little house is super charming and was the perfect size for our small family. We brought our 9 year old dog and our 1 year old baby along for the trip. The back yard and the outside of the back porch needed to be cleaned up and was full of straw. The bed situation though… that was really rough. We aren’t picky about mattresses and usually get great sleep anywhere, but this was just really hard and uncomfortable. Overall, we did very much enjoy our trip and our stay. I only give the 3 stars because of the bed situation.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

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8/10 Good

Zach A.

31 Aug, 2024

A great getaway, but needs some polishing.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: This is our second time staying in Moonlight Hug. We chose to stay here again because of its ample space, great location, and convenient parking! We noticed that the room upgraded to a king bed with a new couch/chair downstairs. Those were great additions! The only downside was the overall cleanliness of the home. There was a lot of hair/dust bunnies piled up in corners that could easily be addressed with a vacuum, but made me feel a little uneasy about how much cleaning had been done prior to our arrival. I’m sure it is difficult being a pet friendly home, but when you have a toddler crawling all over the floor, it’s hard to not notice. Overall, it’s a great stay, but would highly suggest a good clean and perhaps updating the upstairs furniture.