Few short steps from the beach

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R&R at is best!! Serenity found rocking on this porch. 150 yds from the beach.

This cute, well kept Floridia cottage is the perfect place for small family fun

Enjoy the leisurely enviroment of old world Florida. Have your morning java here

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Gym
Air conditioning
Washer
Fireplace

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Grayton beach, FL

Grayton Beach State Park
‪14 min walk‬
Seaside Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Blue Mountain Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

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 manager

Rich Soper

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

No overnight events and no Beer kegs allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a river. Shoppers can check out Silver Sands Premium Outlets, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Grayton beach, FL

What's nearby

Grayton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Grayton Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Seaside Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Blue Mountain Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Santa Rosa Beach - 13 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬5 min drive
‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬6 min drive
‪Surfing Deer - ‬7 min drive
‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Few short steps from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Few short steps from the beach located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa Beach holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Grayton Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Seaside Beach is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rynne G.

15 April 2025

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

4/10 Poor

michele s.

13 April 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Horrible Property Management

As a seasoned traveler, I try to avoid leaving negative reviews but I have no choice here. Even before our stay, communication with Richard was not good. He avoided every question I had and took a confrontational tone. He refused to tell me how many towels were in the unit or how much toilet paper was supplied. Richard told me I asked too many questions and would I like to cancel my stay and get refunded. When we arrived, there were 2 rolls of TP for 5 guests. The toilet in the master bedroom was not working. I was told to jiggle the handle and then he blamed me for using too much TP. We arrived on Saturday and notified the property manager of the problem and we were told that the plumber would be there on Saturday. The plumber didn't arrive until Monday. The plumber replaced the toilet and told me this toilet has had problems for a long time and has not been addressed by the owner until now. Also, the air conditioning system was not working. Richard said to me that the cleaning crew told him the AC wasn't working after the previous guest left. If this was a known problem, why wasn't it addressed before we arrived? Richard offered that we stay in a 1-bedroom apartment on the same property above the garage which was not suitable for a party of 5. Good thing we didn't take him up on the offer because the apartment was booked. 2 days later a couple arrived and checked in. I was told we'd get a partial refund which has not been addressed.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

1 August 2024

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

Jacob P.

31 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

9 July 2024

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

Debbie J.

24 June 2024

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

Victoria B.

10 March 2024

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

denise j.

31 July 2023

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

Rudolph Z.

13 July 2023

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., Warner Robins

8 July 2023

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

tom l.

26 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelli W.

14 January 2023

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

John L.

7 September 2022

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

A little vacay

Super fun. Great town. Place was great. It rained a lot of the time😒 but that certainly isn’t the properties fault. Will definitely go back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

14 August 2022

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

We Enjoyed Our Stay

It's great having the extras of bikes and other beach items in the garage. My wife noticed a mildew smell in parts of the house, mostly near the main bath and bedroom. It is a cozy place and about a 10 minute to the beach (we went past Red Bar to the boardwalk, which seemed to be the easiest). We would stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

12 May 2022

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

Convenient location

Walking distance to beach and shops which was wonderful since parking is a challenge in Grayton. Communication was extremely prompt. Would stay here again! Note - it’s on the busy road into/out of town so traffic is frequent. Bring earbuds or noisemaker to drown it out if a light sleeper.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jill R.

19 March 2022

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

Great location in Grayton

The location of the property at Grayton beach was great. Easy to walk to the restaurants and the beach. Property had beach chairs and a wagon which made the short walk even easier. Outdoor space at property is nice and feels private even on the Main Street. The bedrooms and bathrooms are small and one of our teenage boys opted to take the pullout couch instead of sharing the room. The breakfast room is light and our favorite place to be in the house. Easy communication with Richard throughout our stay

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

27 February 2022

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

Cozy hideaway

Wonderful home away from home but very close to the beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Sam R.

8 September 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Dianne H.

29 August 2021

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

Great location in Grayton!!

We loved our trip to Grayton!! ❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annette T.

31 July 2021

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

Collins Vaca

It is a lovely home & surprisingly quiet, despite being on the "main drag".

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Allison L.

4 July 2021

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

Great location

First of all the location in Grayton Beach was great. Close enough to walk to the beach and restaurants. Owner and property manager were friendly , quick to respond to issues and even went out of their way to mail me my pillow that I forgot. The house was really cute, nice decor and wonderful amenities like full kitchen, washer/dryer and even all the beach equipment available. If I am being perfectly honest the only thing that would keep me from staying here again was exactly what a few other reviewers already pointed out. I had assumed that the owner would have addressed these issues but unfortunately we found the same thing. Mainly that the cleanliness was less than perfect. The house could really use a good deep clean. There was pretty much dust in every corner & tops of the baseboards and base of toilets. Living room furniture is well worn and a few stains. And while the keyless entry is very convenient, it felt a little unsettling not having an extra deadbolt on the door at night. Not that we were scared in Grayton but it’s just something that helps us sleep at night. The property manager said that they were planning an update in August. If those issues were addressed we would love to stay here again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

28 June 2021

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

Great Side Trip

Really liked the location. Very close to the beach. Property has very nice amenities--lots of high end cooking supplies. Very tastefully decorated.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Highly recommend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property and would definitely stay there again! We had a few hiccups with the description not including sharing a washer dryer with the carriage house. But felt like this was handled well. The location is absolutely perfect. We were able to walk everywhere. Such a cute house!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN V.

1 June 2021

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

Great Stay

Really loved the area. Even though some of the nearby towns can get a bit crowded it was never crowded here. And with multiple restaurants within walking distance you really didn't have to go that far for everything you needed. The property was really nice. We especially appreciated all the beach equipment that they made available which made our beach visits much better.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hope W., Germantown

31 May 2021

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

Great house

This was a perfect spot in Grayton Beach. The house was so cute and full of everything one would need on a beach vacation. The owner was great at communicating. It was very clean with all essentials. I did not have to buy spices, toilet paper, or paper towels which was nice. The gargae had tons of beach stuff and bicycles for both houses. It was great!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rich Soper

What makes this property unique

Many extras:
,beach wagon, chairs and toys, direct TV, Wi-Fi, smart TV
100 yards from beach
car not required once you arrive
outdoor grill
bicycles available for your use
all the essentials provided for an enjoyable stay....
books, variety of DVDs, games
concierge service available for initial stocking of bar and kitchen upon request for one time fee

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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