Stunning Waterfront Villa w/Htd Pool/Spa/Beach/Dock/kayaks/Game Rm! 8/16-27 avl

If you're looking for a special place to make memories with your family or friends, you will find it at The Seahorse Retreat. This past year we added new exclusive amenities to the home, including a heated pool, spa, paddle boards, kayaks/paddleboards, game room!

This lovely villa sleeps up to 16 total guests and is in a beautiful tropical setting with stunning views of the Santa Rosa Sound, 5 miles from Navarre Beach, that is perfect for family reunions or get-togethers with friends.

Please see map on this listing for detailed location. We are right off Hwy 98 on The Santa Rosa Sound.

WHAT WE OFFER:

- New private heated 15x30 ft gunite pool with incredible views of the bay (pool heat to 86 degrees available Sept-April, $50/day)
- Spill-over spa/hot tub attached to pool
- Tanning ledge, loungers, and bubbler in pool (pool is 3 ft at shallow end and 6 ft at deep end)
- Saltwater pool - no harsh chlorine to smell or irritate skin; saltwater is gentler on skin
- White-sand beach to build sand-castles or just relax in the clear waters of The Sound
- Private dock with seating. Bring your boat or jet skis. Fish off the dock.
- ½ acre level yard for games such as Corn Hole (included)
- Two stand-up paddle boards and two kayaks (one tandem and one single) with life jackets
- New game room on ground floor with easy access to pool area - features Golden Tee, Multicade Arcade, ping pong table, foosball table, Connect 4, train table, bar area
- Gorgeous landscaping with palm trees, flowers, and outdoor lighting
- Plenty of outdoor seating, eating areas, and lounging areas

The home is on 1/2 acre and enclosed by a fence for privacy.

You'll have multiple porches outfitted with comfortable furniture to relax and marvel at the brilliant sunrises and sunsets. Most every room has incredible views of the water with access to a porch.

OTHER AMENITIES WE OFFER:

- 6 spacious bedrooms, sleeps up to 16 total guests, incl babies/children
- 5 1/2 gorgeous baths with upscale vanities and tile treatments
- Well-stocked kitchen with everything you need to cook, including (slow cooker, heavy-duty KitchenAid mixer, food processor, blender)
- Coffee bar with 12-cup drip maker, Keurig, French Press, kettle, coffee grinder, teas - to get your day started!
- Additional refrigerator on ground level if needed
- Flat screen TVs in each king (2) and queen (2) bedrooms, and 55-inch Smart HD TV in living area
- High-speed wireless Internet
- USB ports in each bedroom and living area for charging multiple devices
- Pack and play; booster seat; kid's plates/bowls
- Gas grill
- Ceiling fans in main area and most bedrooms
- Tree swing that seats up to three people
- Many, many pool toys and floaties
- Many, many sand toys (nets, pails, shovels, etc)
- 6-8 beach chairs to take to the Gulf beaches or use on our beach
- 1000 sq. feet of porches and balconies with prime water views
- Ample parking for 4-5 cars

We are located on the Santa Rosa Sound 5 miles east of Navarre Beach - an easy, quick drive to the Gulf Beaches. We have the best of both worlds, and here's why:

-- Private white-sand beach that is perfect for kids and adults because the Sound is shallow and clear.
- You'll love the marine life you'll encounter. On any given day, you may be treated to a pod of dolphins swimming by; small fish and big fish that swim under the dock; pelicans that swoop for fish; cranes that walk the beach....
-- The water on the Sound is lovely - clear and warm (in season). You will get waves on windy days, but most of the time it is calm, so...
-- NO SARGASSUM! - we are 15-20 miles from the entrance to the Gulf and our beaches do not get the seaweed that plagues the Gulf beaches during the summer.
-- No red flag days! The emerald water of the Gulf that you see in brochures is for real - on calm days, but if you come during a week of rough surf, you'll be stuck sitting on the sand. At our beach: No rip-tides, drop-offs, rough surf, or schools of jellyfish. Kids can build sandcastles, look for little fish, or crab and fish from our dock. Explore the Sound on a one-person or two-person kayak. You can also bring a boat or jet-skis. And ... the Sound is a perfect place to try stand-up paddle boarding (two paddleboards included).
-- Yet ... easy access to the Gulf for an afternoon of wave action, deep-sea fishing, biking on the Gulf Islands National Seashore, or other Gulf-based activities. Groceries and restaurants are nearby. So are Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Pensacola. Easy day trips to the unique towns of 30-A (Seaside, Seagrove, Rosemary Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Watercolor, etc).

Our 3,300-sq.ft. home sleeps 16:
- Two spacious primary bedrooms with king beds and private baths
- Seahorse room with queen bed and shared hall bath
- Kids room (sleeps 5 - one twin over twin and one twin over double bunk) and shared hall bath
- Third floor cupola (via spiral staircase) sleeps 3 (two hanging twin beds, one twin mattress) and has full bath at bottom of staircase
- Terrace-level room with queen bed, private bath, game room, and access to ground-level patio

But while we know this is a special place, don't take our word for it. Read our reviews to see what vacationers have to say. To find out if this home is available for the dates you desire, see calendar: It is updated in real time.

When you rent our homes, we provide lots of insider info through our online guestbook, provided as a link prior to check-in. Here you'll find suggestions of places to visit/tour, restaurants we recommend, and local tips.

Please note that we rent to 25 and older only; no student groups; no third-party bookings; no events. 16 max guests.

We have four outside security cameras. One is at the front door; second is in the garage facing the driveway; third is in a tree facing beach; fourth is on right side of house. None are facing pool/spa/patio areas.