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Few short steps from the beach

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Beach nearby
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Surrounded by lush green landscapes and the soothing sounds of the ocean, this charming cottage is just 150 yards from the beach. Enjoy modern comforts like Wi-Fi, Satellite TV with smart TV, a Keurig Cafe-Latte/Cappuccino maker, and luxury cookware in this animal-free retreat.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Few short steps from the beach

All the modern conveniences while maintaining the old Floridian charm. Enjoy the charming rockers and swing on the front porch as you listen to the waves of the ocean.The lush green landscape provides a shady retreat in the hot summer days. Close to the beach 150 yards, upon return an outside shower will be waiting.

This property is strictly an animal-free zone due to severe allergies
HVAC has a REME-HALO/UV air sanitizer- which eliminates
mold,fungus, bacteria, virus, odors

Many extras are provided : Wi-Fi, Satellite TV with smart TV,books puzzle, games, bikes,, beach gear, everything you need to make a gourmet meal, luxury amenities including cookware and knives, Bosch appliances for your use. There is a ceiling fan in each room.
Keurig Cafe-Latte/Cappuccino maker. dishwasher,
{ washer/dryer-in garage is shared with apartment-if rented}
Goose down and synthetic pillows available for your comfort. Back deck with furniture
and cover, Outdoor Weber charcoal grill, also a propane burner plate and big pots for shrimp/crayfish boil, and lanai. The interior was just been repainted. Also, back deck has been rebuilt with marine grade high density recycled plastic lumber and expanded.

There is a free standing Carriage House behind the Cottage with 2nd floor apartment that is also available to rent. The apartment could be rented during your stay in cottage
VRBO # 568650.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

A Carriage House sits behind this cottage (seen in picture) also listed with VRBO

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No overnight events and no Beer kegs allowed

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: No overnight events and no Beer kegs allowed
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Few Short Steps From the Beach Santa Rosa Beach
Few Short Steps From the Beach Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Grayton beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Walton Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Seagrove Beach West - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Point Washington State Forest - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Few short steps from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Few short steps from the beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Few short steps from the beach ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Few short steps from the beach located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa Beach vacation home is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Grayton Beach and South Walton Beaches. Seagrove Beach West and Grayton Beach State Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Few short steps from the beach Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage tucked away just minutes from the beacch
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about the house and how convenient it was to the beach, shopping and dining.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler T.

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

Great location

Great location and well supplied. Great for a family visit with a short walk to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Perfect Location

Close walk to the beach. For wedding venues its a 13 minute walk to Monet Monet. Everything we needed was in the house . Well supplied bathrooms and kitchen. Super clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rynne G.

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

Beautiful Traditional Beach Home

My son and I had a relaxing 3 day stay. The house is on the historic registry, a few minutes walk from the beach and restaurants. The home was very clean, extremely comfortable, with a well stocked Kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

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

Wonderful Friends Getaway

Perfect for the 3 of us to get away but also have beach and bar restaurants available to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph Z.

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

great location

Great location to just about everything you need in Grayton Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Beach oasis

This is our second time staying with Richard in this adorable home. This is quite frankly the perfect, comfortable and quaint home at Grayton! Easy walk to the beach and perfect spot to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A., Warner Robins

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

Week getaway

This home is super cute and convenient to the beach. Host was very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

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

Beautiful home, perfect location.

We enjoyed staying in this beautiful home & the location was perfect! Easy walk to the beach & restaurants. Grayton Beach is gorgeous. Enjoyed bike rides around the neighborhood and swinging on the front porch. Definitely planning another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelli W.

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

Perfect home away from home

The house was just perfect. Perfect location. Perfect amenities. Great front porch for people watching. Short walk or tram ride to the beach, restaurants, bars or shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

denise j.

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

beach lover

Excellent location. Close to the beach and restaurants Lovely home with many amenities. Host was helpful and descriptions were accurate. Our family had a fabulous experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob P.

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

Great location! Perfect spot for our crew.

Over all excellent location, and space was great. Owner showed up at 10, and surprised we weren’t gone when check out is at 11, and seemed annoyed we hadn’t left yet. We had previously communicated we would be leaving at 11am.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

Perfect!

My husband and I were fortunate to find this perfect house in a perfect location close to perfect food and a perfect beach! Sherry went above and beyond to ensure our stay was complete perfection! Love this place!!!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Spotless! Classic old school beach town vibe!

This bungalow in the heart of Grayton was perfect for walking to the beach and restaurants. The home was absolutely spotless and the old world southern beach town charm was perfect for a relaxing weekend. I took several pics to use when we build our retirement house. We had a minor issue that was addressed asap. Great host who responded quickly. We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom l.

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

50th anniversary

Wonderful. Perfect for us. Everything needed was available. A real touch of “ ole Florida”. Front porch was great for coffee in the morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Great vacation house!

This house is so beautiful. Although it is old you can really tell that the owners have great taste. Everything has been updated and is quality. It is pretty close to the beach and a few restaurants. It is a small house but gorgeous. The beds were so comfortable and I loved the kitchen. I would recommend this house to the pickiest renters.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

Just Perfect

Great place to relax and bring in the new year! Short stroll to the beach, local restaurants and park. We were at home the minute we arrived and found the house to be clean, comfortable & cozy. Both the deck and front porch were our favorite spots to spend hours talking and simply relaxing. Sherry was great to work with and we are looking forward to returning soon!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tina C., Phoenix, AZ

Pefect Little Beach Cottage!

Wow...our stay at this adorable little cottage in Grayton Beach was wonderful. The location is perfect, just a few short blocks from several great little restaurants, bars (with live music nightly), shops and the white sand beaches; no need to drive anywhere once you arrive. The cottage is very well appointed with nice furnishings, comfortable beds (even the sofabed was very comfortable) and every amenity you can think of. The property owner, Sherry, was so helpful and ensured we had everything we needed during our stay. This cottage will be my first choice when returning to Grayton Beach!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

A Great Place and a Great Area

Perfect For Couples - my wife and I found that to be the case. Everything we were told would be there was - and more! Sherry has this down to an art. Very attentive both before and during the stay. The house and yard are exactly what we would be looking for if we were buying in the Grayton Beach area. I could go on and on about the property - but we want to go back next year and would hate to have someone trying to get our week!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott B., Dallas

Grayton Beach

Home is very well done. Small but was very comfortable for the 5 of us in my family. Nice short walk to the beach and everything else needed. Bike access was greatly appreciated. Having Beach chairs, umbrella, wagon, etc. Most places don't have all of this to offer the guest. Couldn't of ask anymore from this one.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Weekend Wedding!

We had an awesome stay at this house. One of our friends from college was getting married in Grayton Beach and not only was this location in the heart of everywhere we had to go (walking), it's equipped with everything you need! Sherry was so easy to book with and timely in letting us know what do when we get there, how to close up, etc. I recommend this house to anyone coming for...anything. :) It was my first time to Florida so I was easy to please but even if I wasn't.. it was an enjoyable stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tola M.

Great cottage at a great price

My family rented this house last week for a short, three night trip to Grayton Beach. The house is really charming- the details inside are like somebody's home, not like an anonymous rental. The two bedrooms are cute, and there are hide-a-beds in the front and back rooms. There is a nice back porch with a sun shade. The house is very clean and well air conditioned. It's about three blocks from "downtown" Grayton, so it's no problem to walk to the beach. The owner was very prompt and responsive both before and during the stay. We will absolutely stay here again the next time we are at Grayton if it's available.

6/10 Okay

Sam R.

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

Decent spot but wouldn't stay again

We liked the spot. The home is a cute little Bungalo. It is decorated well and they provide the necessities to make it feel more like home. That said, it could be better managed. Our issues: 1. No internet - the router was completely fried and there was no attempt to replace it before out time was out. 2. Significant mold growth in and around the A/C registers. This is something that i didn't make a big deal about because i couldn't change it, but it was bad. There were green and black blooms all over the ceilings around the A/C registers, especially in the bedroom. 3. The driveway was blocked by a debris pile from some apparent work going on. The deck was all cleared of furniture, etc. Again, i didn't make a big deal about it but for the cost of the rental it should have been addressed prior to us showing up.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Michelle R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Overall good

First, I want to say that we were overall happy with our vacation; however, I believe that several issues warrant commenting on and should be addressed. I think the showers were wonderfully remodeled, but I didn't realize there wasn't a tub and with a toddler, it made things more challenging. I also think the decor was not the most kid friendly, in that we had to keep a hawkeye on my one and a half year old to make sure she didn't break anything. It is important to note that the kitchen area though well stocked, has cooling issues and even when not cooking is a considerable hot spot in the house. There was also an issue with it not being cleaned upon our arrival which was frustrating but I understand confusion happens, though I don't believe the cleaning people had time to clean it thoroughly since we were already there. Moreover, I don't think the house has had a deep cleaning in some time. There was also an extreme lack of water pressure when flushing the master bedroom's toilet which apparently has caused issues as evidenced by the plunger next to it. We enjoyed the convenience of the beach items provided and grill, but didn't realize that we needed to coordinate with the owner's other rental above the garage. We also didn't know that we would need to share the driveway. All this is nit-picky but I think needs to be shared. Once again, we were happy with our vacation, just had a couple things we weren't expecting when choosing this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020