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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 895.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Seaside Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Grayton Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Coastal Home with Spacious Decks & WiFi - Steps to the Beach and Dining

Seaside - American Dream

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Located in Seaside proper, steps from the beautiful beaches of South Walton and the shops and restaurants of Seaside, American Dream is a spacious slice of Americana. Adorned in red, white, and blue, this patriotic cottage offers architectural details like vaulted ceilings, spiral staircases, and built-in bookcases and benches.

American Dream shares running porches and balconies with its sister cottage, Another Dream. Designed much like a townhome, this property features its main living and dining spaces on the second floor with beautiful town views. American Dream's living spaces include a spacious family room with a TV/DVD, a dining space, and a full kitchen. The laundry room and a full bath with a shower complete the main living area.

Up the spiral staircase, you'll enjoy the loft space with a trundle bed (sleeps two). Down the spiral staircase are the two nearly identical main guest rooms. Each offers a queen bed, a built-in bench, a TV, and French doors that lead out to the main porch. The second guest bath with a shower separates these two rooms.

American Dream offers the very best in Seaside living. Come for the weekend or stay for the month - either way, American Dream is sure to be a dream come true for you and your family and friends!

Things to know:
The sister cottage, Another Dream, is available to rent as well; the two can be rented together as Another American Dream
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
*Passes for the fitness center and three community pools are available for purchase, at a rate of $70.00 per day plus tax. Passes must be purchased for the entire duration of your stay or not at all - partial passes are not available. Please contact host to purchase passes at the time of booking. Passes must be purchased at least 72 hours prior to your stay.

*Wristbands are required to be worn at all times when using seaside amenities. Please provide accurate occupancy when booking. If accurate occupancy is not provided at least one week before your arrival, you may be subject to additional charges.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Please contact Vacasa for more details.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please contact Vacasa for more details.
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 first aid kit

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Seaside Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seagrove Beach East - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grayton Beach - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪AJ's Grayton Beach - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous Coastal Home with Spacious Decks & WiFi - Steps to the Beach and Dining have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Gorgeous Coastal Home with Spacious Decks & WiFi - Steps to the Beach and Dining pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Coastal Home with Spacious Decks & WiFi - Steps to the Beach and Dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Coastal Home with Spacious Decks & WiFi - Steps to the Beach and Dining?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Coastal Home with Spacious Decks & WiFi - Steps to the Beach and Dining located?

Located in Seaside, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Seagrove Beach West and Seaside Beach. Fusion Art Glass Gallery and Central Square are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

7.4

Good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 43 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Cutest Beach Stay

I loved everything about this house. I stayed on the lower level and the bed was so comfortable! The spiral staircase was very fun and unique. It was the perfect size for me and 5 other girls! I would rent this spot again if I came back to the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barrett B.

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

Wonderful stay at American Dream

We loved our stay here! It was clean, the beds were comfortable and the location can’t be beat!!! It was very cozy for our family of 6! The porches on the bottom and second floor were fabulous as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

Amy B.

Seaside

Proximity to everything is great! Home could definitely use some updating but was decent overall

10/10 Excellent

Al B.

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

American Dream rental

The location is great! A master suite would be nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Perfect location for family w kids

Very walkable and safe for kids. One block from beach, one block from town center. Spiral staircase presents concern for little kids but it is manageable. Property itself is as advertised. Some features are a bit dated at this point, but everything is comfortable. Would stay again. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Brian R.

Should rename home to “Delta Dawn”

…it was a faded rose from days gone by. House had rampant wood rot, water damage poorly repaired on the ceiling, black mold in the corners, not a screen was not torn and most dangling. One truly wonders why VRBO would allow Vacasa to list a property such as this one. To say the house was tired connotes that there is some life left in it … On the plus side, location is great and they had good taste in books.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Natalie M.

Cozy and Quaint

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at American Dream. The house was cozy and felt like a home. There could be a few tasks to make the house seem more well kept (e.g., fixing the broken shutter in the attic bedroom that overlooks the living room), but that did not affect our stay at all. Location is phenomenal. We will definitely be back.

8/10 Good

Michael R.

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

Great property, wasn’t clean

Great area, cute house. Multiple sets of sheets / linens had stains on them. Also, for having such a big cleaning fee as last of the rental, not sure we should have to take out our own garbage. Ceiling fan in the downstairs bedroom sounds like it’s about to fall out of the ceiling.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Melissa M.

Affordable location

This home was very affordable and I was thankful to find it. The location was terrific. Pots and pans and kitchen stuff could use some replacements and upgrading bc they have reached their lifespan. Would have loved some instructions for how we could’ve used our Netflix account with their tv setup. Enjoyed the space for our mother/daughter trip and it fit our budget.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy W.

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

Cute house in a great location

This property is cute. The stairs are kinda difficult to navigate but it’s great location. The house needs some sprucing up but overall we enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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6/10 Okay

Anna S.

Needs cleaning

Moldy shower tile and grim on cabinets.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

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

Comfy and cozy

We enjoyed our stay at the American dream. It has a super homey feel to the place and everything you need. The only downside was that the dryer wouldn’t heat…. And the shower curtain was being held up on one side by a wad of toilet paper (both things I made VACASA aware of and I believe they will make sure are fixed). I would still stay there again. The walk to the shops and the beach weren’t bad at all and it was perfect for our house full of teenagers.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Kathy H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

American not so Dream

The location is 5 Star! Unfortunately, the house needs repairs (lamps in bedroom either broken or non existent, washer is loud and scary, furniture in den is flimsy, baths marginal) and next door is under renovation so the porch was impacted by workers, their music and loud talking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Dirk W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very tight quarters

The location is perfect. But this house does NOT comfortably accommodate 8 or even really more 4. The bathrooms are the real limitation. The main living space (tiny kitchen and very small living area) are on the second floor. On that second floor is a "full bath" That full bath may be the smallest full bath I have ever seen. Sitting on the toilet your knees are touching the sink. The ground floor has 2 good size bedrooms each with queen beds. The ground floor shares a normal size bathroom. The bathroom is very dated with tub and shower curtain, but it is workable. The 3rd floor has 4 beds - 2 in a loft overlooking the 2nd floor living space and 2 beds in a separate room. The 3rd floor has 1/2 bath - no shower or tub. So if you are thinking of sleeping 4 people on the 3rd floor they will need to either use the world's smallest bath on the 2nd floor or trapse down 3 floors to only real bath being use by everyone in the house.The kitchen is very small and dated. The stairs in the house are very small spiral staircases. You will be challenged to get normal size suitcase up to the 3rd floor.Overall there is nothing wrong with the house as long as you recognize that it is very dated and very tight quarters. It was clean and everything worked. We had a minor maintenance issue during our stay, and the management company quickly addressed it. Seaside is beautiful and if you plan on not spending much time inside the actual house and sharing a bathroom then all good
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

OSCAR S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

The property is to old, this needs to upgrade for a new stuff

The temperature in the property is not the same in all the levels, in the 3er level the temperature is very hot, mean while in the 1st level is very cold.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Toby H.

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

Great location but not clean or well-kept

The house was dirty. Especially surfaces in kitchen and floors. Property needs to be touched up and cleaned up feom general wear and tear. Beds were not comfortable and linens and coverings were low quality and sparse. Kitchen was not well stocked for cooking or eating in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Rene G.

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

Mold and Dirt

There was mold in the air vents, showers, floor In bathroom. The kicker - mold was found on the bedskirt!! A bed broke when sitting on it. Shutter slats missing in bathroom made to feel exposed so towel was used to cover it. Doors do not feel secure when locked due to wood rot. Vacasa management unhelpful throughout stay except to come and spray bleach and trade out the dirty sheets without informing us 3 women first. Personal items moved. 25+ years in renting at the beach this is the first review I ever had to make to hopefully help someone from renting a place where you can’t even sit on furniture.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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4/10 Poor

James D.

Did the job but Outdated and old

First off, the house did the job. And there were a few things that were good. But this house is in serious need of updating. Basically everything so keep this in mind when you book it. PROS -Location was great, parking was good, porch swing was nice and having a couple of fans for use was good. Washer and dryer were good. CONS -there are still many items that need to be fixed/repaired that have been noted in past reviews. -Mold on the shower curtain (unacceptable and a cheap fix) - broken shutter on the bathroom window (unacceptable as people can see inside) -no locks on the porch doors -hairs in the showers -crusty food stains on the dining table cover (unacceptable and a really cheap fix) -Flat pillows (bring your own if you can) -Exterior light street side didn’t work (safety) -Upstairs bathroom fan didn’t work -Porch screens were missing -Screens torn on doors -Rotting wood on exterior -tv in downstairs bedroom didn’t work. Many more but this place is just old and looks uncared for. That is probably why it was cheaper than other houses. Will not book here again until the house has been repaired.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michele B.

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

Seaside Escape

We loved this little space, perfect location, great porches, lots of laughs, and tons of memories... although I'm not exactly sure it could "sleep 8", comfortably. We were originally scheduled to travel with 8 family members, but only 4 were able to make the trip (myself and my husband, our youngest son and a friend). The property is much smaller than it looks in the photos. I think "cozy" is a great description. The Queen beds may actually be double beds. The shower curtain rod would fall to the floor (or hit us on the head then the floor) with every shower, in both bathrooms. Children would love the twin beds in the loft at the top of the staircase and also in the bedroom, but not exactly ideal for 16 year old boys or adults. It is a great property in a perfect location... but it may be time for a little updating and maintenance. All in all, we had a wonderful time and we're beyond happy to have had the chance to get away after being on lockdown for 3 months.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
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2/10 Terrible

Dawn M.

Please Read The Revies!

Pros: Location & Strong water pressure Cons: Safety! Locks are not all working effectively or efficiently. All furniture is very weathered, and outdated. Kitchen items are all old, for a cook who wants to cook daily, I didn't want to due to the lack of. Sheets are rough, and extremely low quality as well as the bath towels. Shutters are old, dusty and broken. Vents are rusty & dirty. Rusty nails sticking out of the porches. Outside lighting did not work, walking into a dark porch. Old dirty charis with beyond disgusting fabric on all outside patio furniture. The downstairs toilet paper holder is broken. Shower curtain stained dirty & rusted! These are just to name a few items, needing attention! To the owners - go stay at your properties for a week, & let me know how you do! Start putting the money earned back into your rentals! MUCH NEEDED! To the Mgmt Property - You failed! The weekly inspection is not being done. You should be ashamed of your company for not delivering quality. If the owners wont do what you asked them to do, then drop them as a client! This is ruining your reputation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha W.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Keri M.

A dump and VACASA is a corporate nightmare

Honestly, I don't know where to begin. This home is not habitable. Starting with basics--the beds feel like they're made of cardboard. One bedroom has no mirrors and the walls are beat up and covered with dust. There are no lights in the rooms aside from dinky little beside spotlights. Every vent return is covered with rust, and the bedroom ceiling fan is hanging detached. The shower grout is BLACK with mold, and the spring-shower rod is not bolted to the wall. As a result... it falls on you when trying to shower. And of course, you can't put it back up when the tile is wet. But those are the small matters. There was a huge glob of blue mystery gunk on the bedskirt. The was a (different) blue mystery cream smeared on the face of the bedside table. The rugs were black and stained. Upstairs in the family room, there are decorative, interior white shutters. The top of the shutters and the window frame are COVERED in BLACK MOLD. I have never seen anything like it. I reached out to Vacasa repeatedly to alert them to the situation, to request a refund, and to request a relocation. NO ONE offered to assist with the shower rod, and no one responded except to say "We sincerely apologize for the unclean condition of the unit. We are making our local staff aware of the issue." I started reaching out on Friday at 4pm. I spoke with someone Friday afternoon in the Vacasa Tennessee office who has no familiarity with the local conditions. I was told I would hear from someone on Saturday morning. Despite reaching out to Vacasa every hour on the hour for updates the next day--and despite providing photographs of all the conditions described above--I did not hear from anyone until after 3pm the following day. Vacasa did not relocate me, so I relocated myself at my own expense. I paid $1200 for three nights at this dump. Vacasa offered $100 in compensation. What a disgusting, pathetic, greedy company. I have been vacationing in Seaside for the last twenty years, and I've never had a problem. Now, I work for a law firm in the area, and I come more regularly to work with clients and colleagues. This particular weekend was a business trip, and I could not adequately get ready for my events in this dump. Plus, I had to spend much of my time babysitting Vacasa. I will NEVER -- REPEAT NEVER -- recommend this company to anyone, and I will be happy to forewarn clients and colleagues about how phenomenally horrible the customer service is. Vacasa ended up refunding a measly 50% of my stay in this disgusting unit, never offering to compensate me for my time or expense incurred to re-locate. DO NOT BOOK THIS UNIT AND DO NOT BOOK VACASA. I feel badly for the owners. They probably have no idea the condition in which VACASA has left their place. Gross. Stay far away. If I could post pictures on this review, I would. VACASA: I will gladly amend this review if you would offer a full refund for a terrible customer service experience. You owe it.
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6/10 Okay

JENNIFER H.

Wonderful location and layout - needs upkeep

This home is wonderfully located in Seaside close to the beach and town center. The two porches were nice and still very private. The decor was cute but a little dated in spots (older light fixtures and ceiling fans, original plumbing fixtures etc). There were significant areas in need or repair or replacement and many of these items had been noted by previous tenants over the past two years - still not addressed. Most we worked around and weren’t really bothersome as most things were primarily cosmetic. However the shower curtain in the main downstairs bath that keep falling down was annoying. The broken slats in the shutter covering the bathroom window noted in a previous review are still covered with blue painters tape but again just cosmetic. We also noted that all of the French doors most likely need to be replaced as the locking mechanisms on top and bottom did not all work and one door to the upstairs patio had rotted through at the bottom - there was a decent sized hole. The screws in the top hinge of the outdoor shower door had rusted and the wood holding it rotted out so that it came off when we opened it up. Overall this place seems ready for a larger renovation. My thoughts are maybe the owner is deferring maintenance until that can happen. (FYI the adjoining property is currently under renovation and I did want to mention the contractors working there were exceedingly polite and respectful of us and our privacy!)

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

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

Great Location, Good Price

Great location just off of main area of seaside. Great accommodations, but photos make floorplan wider than it appears. It is long and deep, but it is a great place to stay. 3 stories of fun! Walk to anywhere you want at Seaside!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beach house close to Seaside shopping and beach access

This property was a great place to stay for my family with 4 older kids. We enjoyed being able to walk just a few minutes to Seaside shopping and Pensacola beach pier. The home had everything we needed during our stay. Our kids thought the helical stairway was fun - although it was a little harder for mom and dad - but it was manageable. I would have given an all 5 star rating except for beds on the main floor that were uncomfortable and unclear directions on how to access the beach. Customer service did help after we asked about how to access private beaches and then had no further issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

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