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“Waterside Wave” - Gulf Trace - Private Pool - Sleeps 14 - 100 Steps to the Gulf - EV Charger -

Holiday home in Santa Rosa Beach with private pool and kitchen

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142132 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grayton Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

King Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

“Waterside Wave” - Gulf Trace - Private Pool - Sleeps 14 - 100 Steps to the Gulf - EV Charger -

Discover the blissful beachside retreat of "Waterside Wave" in the charming Gulf Trace neighborhood. Situated just over 100 steps away from the pristine sugar white sands and emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, this coastal gem offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a spacious private swimming pool.

Nestled on the south side of scenic Hwy 30A, this inviting home welcomes you with comfortable furnishings and a family-friendly open-concept floor plan. The first floor features a generous living area with vaulted ceilings, a fully equipped kitchen adorned with stainless steel appliances, and seating for 5 at the bar. Enjoy meals in the dining area with seating for 10. The first floor also encompasses two king master suites and a convenient full-size washer/dryer. On the second floor, you'll find a third king bedroom with beautiful Gulf views and a private balcony overlooking the state park. Additionally, there is a bunk room with 2 sets of twin-over-twin beds and an adjacent bedroom with two double beds. A spacious bathroom is also located on this floor. Each bedroom is equipped with a flat-screen television.

Beyond its ample indoor space, "Waterside Wave" presents a comfortably furnished poolside sun deck and a spacious wrap-around porch where you can admire the captivating beach views that drew you here in the first place. The home offers limited covered parking but accommodates a total of 5 cars in the driveway/parking area, including a car charging station for electric vehicles. Entertainment is taken care of with a full-size ping-pong table in the screened area.

HELPFUL NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION:
- Gulf Trace is a Community with Private Deeded Beach Access
- Private Deeded Beach Access - Just Across the Street

TRANSPORTATION:
- EV Charger on-site
- Golf cart and bikes are not provided with this home.

"WATERSIDE WAVE" BED CONFIGURATIONS: (Sleeps 14)
- Master Suite, First Floor: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Walk-In Shower
- Bedroom 2, First Floor: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Tub/Shower Combo
- Bedroom 3, Second Floor: King Bed, Shared Bathroom with Walk-In Shower
- Bedroom 4, Second Floor: 2 Full Beds, Shared Bathroom with Walk-In Shower
- Bedroom 5, Second Floor: 2 Sets of Twin-Over-Twin Bunks, Shared Bathroom with Walk-In Shower

FEATURES:
- 5 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms, Sleeps 14
- Directly across from the Private Beach
- Private Pool
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Full-Size Refrigerator
- Upstairs Porch with Gulf Views
- Complimentary Wireless Internet
- Full-Size Washer & Dryer
- Off-Street Parking for 6 cars
- Tankless Water Heater

- HOA does not permit golf carts in this neighborhood.
- Pool heating available for $60/day.
- No pets or smoking allowed.

Important Note: Waterside Wave is located next to Eastside Wave. Both properties can be rented together for larger families.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Grayton Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Seaside Beach and Alys 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. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • South Walton Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grayton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Seaside Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mimmo’s - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crackings - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does “Waterside Wave” - Gulf Trace - Private Pool - Sleeps 14 - 100 Steps to the Gulf - EV Charger - have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is “Waterside Wave” - Gulf Trace - Private Pool - Sleeps 14 - 100 Steps to the Gulf - EV Charger - pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at “Waterside Wave” - Gulf Trace - Private Pool - Sleeps 14 - 100 Steps to the Gulf - EV Charger -?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at “Waterside Wave” - Gulf Trace - Private Pool - Sleeps 14 - 100 Steps to the Gulf - EV Charger -?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Waterside Wave” - Gulf Trace - Private Pool - Sleeps 14 - 100 Steps to the Gulf - EV Charger -?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “Waterside Wave” - Gulf Trace - Private Pool - Sleeps 14 - 100 Steps to the Gulf - EV Charger - located?

Located in Grayton Beach, this holiday home is steps away from South Walton Beaches and Grayton Beach. Grayton Beach State Park and Seagrove Beach West are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Barb M.

Great stay

We have stayed here three years now. It works out perfectly for our family.

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

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

Bachelor Trip weekend

Owners were great and communicated well with us prior to arrival. The house is beautiful and we would definitely return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty D.

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

GREAT HOUSE

THANKS FOR HOSTING US
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Perfect Location AND Accommodations!

Loved this home being in a small residential area right on the beach but within minutes of yummy restaurants and any shopping desired. The home is a short 5-minute walk (and I'm 71) to a practically private beach. It is beautifully furnished and decorated, has very comfortable beds, and there is plenty of seating in the open family/kitchen area. Lots of parking with a lovely private pool to top off the luxury of this rental. Can't wait to go back!
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Wonderful Stay

The accommodations were lovely, worked perfect for our family in size and location. Everything was clean and felt like home for the week! We would definitely stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

sharon N.

Great Place!!

The location to the beach and the beach view was awesome. The pool is the biggest private pool I have ever seen on 30A and made it awesome for playing and hanging out. The inside of the house was clean and everything was easy. Great place, I will definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Ansley T.

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

Perfect Private Getaway

Lovely, spacious home on a gorgeous beach. It was the perfect getaway we were hoping for!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin J.

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

Amazing Trip!

A group of eight of us stayed for a bachelorette weekend! This house is beautiful, clean, and huge! The neighborhood it’s located in has a beautiful (and not busy) beach. The pool was clean and larger than expected. No issues during our stay and can’t wait to return. I will say, this unit is a duplex. At first I was worried about that, but some of the girls didn’t even realize until the second day because the home is so large. Book it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Love the location

Absolutely loved the location of this house. Quiet neighborhood, great beach access and never seemed busy or crowded. Great view of the beach and ocean and an easy walk only about block away to get onto the beach. Stayed here with the family and kids and now just adults, great either way, so close to the beach, close restaurants and bars that are within a mile and walkable. Great comfortable place in an exceptional location.
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10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Perfect Beach Vacation

Waterside Wave has all the important details covered! You can hear the ocean from the pool and deck and see the ocean from the deck. The house is very clean and comfortable. The recently renovated bathrooms are perfect for a large group of friends or family! I can't wait to go back and share this gem with more of my friends! This is my number one choice in Grayton Beach! Waterside Wave is a place where life long memories are created! Kudos to the owners for their close attention to detail!
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10/10 Excellent

sharon N.

Perfect for sunset walks to dinner!

Tucked in the middle of a State Park, this home offers the best of everything! The hosts provide a cozy, comfortable, clean home that is well appointed, with lots of space. The pool is beautiful, with plenty of seating, and is a short walk to the beach. I especially loved the proximity to wonderful restaurants and live music, that I could get to without having to drive. Waterside Wave is perfect for a girls' getaway, a family retreat, or new scenery for those who still need to work, but want to enjoy the beach life after hours!
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10/10 Excellent

Elise H.

Perfect for Sunset walks to dinner!

Tucked in the middle of a State Park, this home offers the best of everything! The hosts provide a cozy, comfortable, clean home that is well appointed, with lots of space. The pool is beautiful, with plenty of seating, and is a short walk to the beach. I especially loved the proximity to wonderful restaurants and live music, that I could get to without having to drive. Waterside Wave is perfect for a girls' getaway, a family retreat, or new scenery for those who still need to work, but want to enjoy the beach life after hours!
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8/10 Good

Lucy N.

Great Family Vacation

Truly enjoyed our stay at Waterside Wave, even though we had no internet the whole week. Unfortunately, as our family has grown, we need something a bit larger for next year, which you all don't have (I asked), so we had to reserve through a different channel.
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4/10 Poor

Nice house- beware of construction

We have stayed in the Gulf Trace neighborhood every year for the last 10+ years in a variety of the rentals on the beach. We decided to splurge on an extended stay this year for 10 nights and chose waterside wave for access to the pool and unobstructed views of the water. When we arrived the washing machine was not working but was fixed a few days later. The house was clean and comfortable, but unfortunately it was a construction zone with a new home being framed across the street on the beach that made any outdoor relaxing impossible and very limited view of the water with construction vehicles everywhere. I understand it is not in the control of the owner/rental company, but for the amount of money it was a disappointment.

8/10 Good

Peggy B.

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

Vacation in Paradise

Great property and house. 5th bedroom not actually a bedroom-bunk beds only, no window and no closet which was a little disappointing. Other than that a great house. Beautiful view of the ocean too!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

yaarit s.

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

Beautiful location - across the road from the beach with an open lot in front of it at the beach fi

Very clean - rustic Amazing quiet location Must be able to climb steps to the house and to the beach Generous number of bath towels Best room upstairs overlooking the beach Well stocked kitchen Large pool good for summer Table tennis, 4 beach chairs Bring your own or contact the local beach guy - reasonable daily rate
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfection

The perfect neighborhood for a relaxing vacation! The private beach is amazing and within a minute if the house! The pool was the perfect ending to each day! We watched dolphins every night from the patio! This is a perfect place for family, friends, children, and adults!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Elin I.

Better Than Average

What an awesome getaway we had for my friend's daughter's bachelorette party! The house was gorgeous with plenty of space for everyone, including a spacious kitchen and living room. Beautifully decorated. The deck overlooking the beach and that ocean view was phenomenal! The pool area was also great. It was super walkable both to the beach and restaurants and bars. I would absolutely come back and stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W., Marietta, GA

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

Girls trip

Great place . Suggest getting a gas grill. The one there had no tank and was rusted.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

sharon N.

Fabulous home for a large group

This beautiful beach home is located just steps from the beautiful, pristine beach. The deck and front bedrooms have a lovely of the gulf waters. The beds are comfy and well appointed. The large kitchen has all the necessities. This is a wonderful spot for a family group or group of friends. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. I can't wait to have another visit!

8/10 Good

John B.

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

Santa Rosa trip

Loved house but many of pans/ cooking utensils were in cabinet with food residue still on them
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

Exactly What We Expected and Wanted

Our entire visit exceeded expectations. The walk was shorter than we thought to the beach, the house was clearly kept up - even the outside paint looked brand new. The kitchen had everything, the living room was comfortable, and there were even the fun gutter downspouts! All the details were taken care of so that we could focus on the reason for being at the beach. Thank you to the owners and managers of this place!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Perfection by the Sea

Such a great place to take the family ! Lots of room, an open floor plan let's everyone be near but do their own thing! Short walk to a beautiful beach and lots of walking and biking opportunities in the neighborhood. The kids ( big and small) will love the beautiful pool……lots of seating all around….sit on the deck at sunset and listen to the ocean. Morning walks on the beach were a real treat. There are a lot of great restaurants within a mile or two…you can even walk to some on your beach walk!
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10/10 Excellent

sharon N.

Incredible beach house

An amazing house across the street from the beach! The house is perfect for a large family or a group of friends. Upstairs, there is a bunk room with a total of 4 beds that we didn't even utilize! The deck is perfect for coffee in the mornings or watching the sunset. The house also has a pool, which is awesome. Beach access is a short walk and of course the sand is amazing. Look forward to another visit in the near future!
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Fabulous Visit!

We loved this large, spacious home with a beautiful ocean view from the deck AND upper BR door and deck. Lots of towels in all the bathrooms and very comfy beds. Kitchen is well stocked with cook ware and dishes and glasses. The cool March temperatures did not allow us to enjoy the pool but it is gorgeous with lots of chairs and tables. Plenty of parking, too. Quiet, residential neighborhood away from big city noises and high rises but close enough to good restaurants and groceries. Loved our trip. Thank you for sharing your home away from home!

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