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Beach Bliss / Private Pool / Gulf Front Beach Club / 6 Bikes

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Enclosed Back Porch facing the pool
Spacious Open Concept Living Room/Kitchen
Foosball Table off of Bunk Room balcony
Private kitchen
Pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12291.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st Floor King Guest Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Bunk Room

4 Double Beds

2nd Floor King Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Floor King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Queen Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Hallway Half Bath

Toilet

1st Floor King Guest Master Bedroom - Private Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Bunk Room - Private Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor King Guest Bedroom - Private Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor King Master Bedroom - Private Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Queen Guest Bedroom - Private Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beach Bliss / Private Pool / Gulf Front Beach Club / 6 Bikes

BEACH BLISS
WaterColor Beach Community
157 Scrub Oak Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Home Highlights
~ 5 bedrooms (see room configurations by selecting “Room Details” tab above)
~ 5 full baths, 1 half bath
~ Sleeps 8 adults & 4 children
~ 3,100 sq. ft. of indoor space
~ 1,900 sq. ft. of outdoor space with multiple porches and balconies
~ Private saltwater pool with lounge chairs (Pool cannot be heated)
~ Screened-in porch with outdoor dining, fireplace, and accordion doors leading to living room
~ First floor wet bar off the living area with wine refrigerator and sink
~ Propane grill
~ Access to nature preserve through backyard
~ 1st floor laundry room with full-sized washer and dryer
~ 2-3 vehicle driveway
~ Six 26" Adult Bikes Included Seasonally (Bikes not included Dec-Feb; additional rentals available upon request)

Welcome to Beach Bliss! Contemporary design meets Southern charm in this chic beach retreat. Its classic wood and tin-roofed exterior belie its sleek interior, which features lacquered white furniture, modern art, and accents of stainless steel and glass. Comfortably sleeping 8 adults and 4 children, Beach Bliss offers four bedrooms and a bunk room, all with private baths. The second-floor bedrooms have access to balconies, with the master suite offering a private covered porch overlooking the Western Lake Nature Preserve and private saltwater pool below. No matter the sleeping arrangement, everyone will appreciate the home’s main living area. Opening the accordion-style glass doors seamlessly combines the kitchen with the outdoor screened-in porch, which features a fireplace, sectional sofa and dining table. Just beyond the back porch you’ll find the home’s private pool and outdoor grilling area.

Please Note:  The homeowner will not honor any reservations that have more than eight adults and/or are related to a wedding or any party.  This home is intended for family vacations, sleeping up to 8 adults and 4 children.  

Free Activities from 30A Cottages: Enjoy the latest technology and over $630 in complimentary offers during your stay with 30A Cottages. Each of our rentals is equipped with an Alexa device powered by Xplorie providing you customized information about your rental, area recommendations, complimentary & additional activities at popular local attractions, and voice assisted checkout all from the comfort of your rental. On the go? No problem. We also provide you with an easy-to-use activity site with not only activity information but easy access to our live Destination Guides who can help you book activities and answer any questions you may have. Your reservation includes complimentary activities every day of your stay!  Your complimentary offers include but are definitely not limited to: 

Baytowne Adventure Zone
Paddleboard and Kayak Rental
Big Kahuna's Water Park
Emerald Bay Golf Club, Regatta Bay Golf Club, 
Shalimar Pointe Golf Club
 Windswept Dunes Golf Club
Shipwreck island Waterpark

Visit this site to check out all of the amazing offers and start planning your daily dose of fun: https://widgets.prioticket.com/dw3KLgG3/sidebar-widget-preview/30a-cottages-activities-summary?mode=preview

Many of the communities along 30A are continuing to expand, so many more individuals can come enjoy the crystal blue waters of the Panhandle. Unfortunately, a side effect of this is construction and all the items that come along with it, such as noise, road blocks, etc. We understand this can be inconvenient for our guests, which is why we have chosen to make all possible guests aware of the possibility of this during their beach vacation. As most of this is outside of 30A Cottages realm of control, we are not able to offer discounts/compensation for any noise complaints, road blockades, etc. during a guest's stay. Please reach out to a team member with any questions you may have!

Community Amenities 
Hailed for its eco-friendly design and environmental stewardship, WaterColor effortlessly blends top-notch amenities with the breathtaking natural environment that has made 30A a world-class destination. Enjoy boutique shopping, fantastic dining and a multitude of outdoor activities; or simply soak in your surroundings with the community’s many parks and green spaces.
~ Multiple Community Pools
~ Camp WaterColor 
~ WaterColor Beach Club
~ Private Community Beach Access
~ WaterColor Town Center with Multiple Shopping and Dining Options
~ Access to Western Lake, South Walton’s Largest Coastal Dune Lake
~ Playground
~ Multiple Parks and Green Spaces
~ Nature Trails and Pedestrian Paths
~ Wellness amenities such as the spa, WaterColor Boathouse and Tennis Courts (additional fees may apply)

NOTE: When booking, please provide the correct number of adults and children that will be staying in the home. WaterColor requires a wristband for all guests 5 years and older, to allow access to the amenities (pool and beach) so you must provide the correct number of guests to ensure everyone will have access to the community amenities. We are not able to provide additional wristbands after your arrival, so it is imperative you inform us at least two weeks before your arrival if there is a change after the time of booking.  The HOA will not allow more than 12 guests in this home at any time, and they will not issue more than 12 bands per stay.  No exceptions can be made.

NOTE: Golf cart rentals in WaterColor must be made through The Electric Cart Company and will be limited to a certain number of vehicles (approximately 45 per week) throughout the community at any given time.  Only one cart may be rented per home and rentals will be granted on a first-come, first served basis.  Please contact Electric Cart Company directly for availability and pricing.

Parking
Beach Bliss has designated parking for 2-3 vehicles in the driveway.  Rented LSV's (golf carts) must be parked in one of the designated, on-property parking spaces. 

WaterColor also has public on-street parking throughout the community for overflow vehicles; parking is on a first come, first served basis and passes must be displayed at all times.

Reservation/Booking Policy
***The cancelation policy and terms of the 30A Cottages & Concierge Vacation Rental Agreement emailed to you at confirmation override any terms and policies from a third party booking site such as VRBO.com, HomeAway.com, or VacationRentals.com.  We are not able to reimburse any additional service fees incurred for online bookings outside of our company website since these fees are charged by a third party.  We do not offer 100% refund for cancelation at any time after the booking has been processed.  A 5% cancelation fee will be charged to cover credit card and document processing for all cancelations.

~ NO SMOKING
~ Pets Not Allowed (Excluding certified service animals only. If you are bringing a service animal, we ask that you notify us in advance and provide proper documentation so we may coordinate appropriate housekeeping after your departure)
~ PUBLISHED RATES DO NOT INCLUDE TAX AND FEES
~ 50% of the total cost is due at the time of booking
~ Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to the scheduled arrival date (Or in full at booking if arriving within 60 days)
~ Except for a 5% cancelation fee, the initial 50% payment is fully refundable if cancelations are given more than 60 days prior to the arrival date
~ Optional travel insurance plans are available to our guests; some restrictions and timelines apply.  Ask for details when booking.  Insurance must be purchased BEFORE the final payment or at the time the reservation is paid in full.
~ CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 4:00 P.M. (CST) & CHECK-OUT IS BY 10:00 A.M.

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30A Cottages
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
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

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
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 in Watercolor, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. 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 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Seagrove Beach East - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Grayton Beach - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 13 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪AJ's Grayton Beach - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Bliss / Private Pool / Gulf Front Beach Club / 6 Bikes have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beach Bliss / Private Pool / Gulf Front Beach Club / 6 Bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Bliss / Private Pool / Gulf Front Beach Club / 6 Bikes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Bliss / Private Pool / Gulf Front Beach Club / 6 Bikes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Bliss / Private Pool / Gulf Front Beach Club / 6 Bikes located?

Located in Watercolor, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Chapel at Seaside, Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Newbill Collection by the Sea and Fusion Art Glass Gallery are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wilson R.

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

Winter stay

Nice property - easy all around
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

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

Nic

A wonderful home in a great location . Communications with the management were speedy , friendly and efficient . Would happily stay here again 😊
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Could not have been better!!

Easy in, easy out. Perfect location and property for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Family Bliss

Outstanding location. Well furnished and open floor plan. The accordion style patio doors opening to the enclosed deck quickly became THE spot to congregate. Loved the six burner stove. Ample room for the 11 members of the family that traveled. The house was close in proximity to pools, shopping, dining and recreation. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

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

Great House for a Family

This was our second time to stay here and really enjoyed both times. Only problem we had was the refrigerator took forever to cool down. We bought food first day and it took two days to finally get cool . Other than that it’s an amazing house. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

Loved our stay at 157 Scrub Oak Circle!

Loved our stay at 157 Scrub Oak Circle! The home was beautifully decorated, high quality, and in excellent condition! All bedrooms with private baths were large and extremely comfortable. The open living space including the outdoor covered patio with large eating area, and the lovely pool with outdoor table, chairs, and chaise lounges was enjoyed daily! We definitely hope to rent again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Beach Blissful 7 days!

Everything was great about Beach Bliss. It is a beautiful home and the management company was very responsive to all of our needs. They could use a few more nonstick pans for cooking as not all cooks are familiar with Cast Iron cooking and it would be helpful to have a larger washer and dryer especially now that Watercolor Inn doesn’t provide towels at the beach so we had to wash most days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Arin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful Vacation Home

The home is beautiful and roomy! The neighbors are very close by so know that when in the pool you can see neighboring guests. It was not a bother for us, but worth noting. It is a bit far into the watercolor community to walk places if you have little ones so if you’re looking for a walkable location that is also worth noting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Family trip

This house is located in a quiet area in watercolor, with great access to the beach, pools, walking paths, etc. The house was a great size for 5 adults and 4 kids. The kids loved the pool, we all enjoyed the screened in porch. The kitchen has plenty of space to cook, dine, etc. Beds were super comfortable and it was nice that they here was plenty of bathrooms. A few cons to the trip: low shower pressure, fridge did not get very cool, and we did see some bugs/roaches when we left food in the open trash (it was much better when we did not leave food out). All in all we had a great time! We loved watercolor and would definitely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sepideh B.

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

Summer Family Vacation

We enjoyed our time at this beautiful vacation home. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely go back to this house when we want to visit the beach. couple of things that needed some attention were too many fire ants in the house, the freezer door needed extra extra pushing to stay close, the remote control for the pool light and water feature didn't work and the association never send anyone to fix it. Other than this we loved this amazing modern house. Thank you for sharing with us for our family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Austin, TX

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

Fabulous

Beach Bliss is a wonderful home. The house backs to the trees and the bike paths. It is a straight shot to Seaside's square and an easy bike ride to the Watercolor Inn and beach access. The pool is a great size, we could have adults and kids in it without too much splashing issues! You are two blocks from the Frog pool. The back porch is wonderful. The bedrooms are all super private and spacious. Two washer dryers are great. We rented a golf cart and with the 6 bikes provided never needed our cars. Our three families had a fantastic time and would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Taylor H.

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

Family beach stay

Other than the freezer and ice machine being broken and the mold/mildew on outdoor furniture our stay was fine. Unfortunately, the outdoor fountain and lights to pool did not come on with the remote. The fountain would have been nice noise to drown out neighbors. The maintenance guy, Randy; however, was phenomenal and extremely helpful! Thank you to Randy!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra T.

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

Excellent for group/ family trips

The house is beautiful. Seriously, gorgeous. So spacious, beds and rooms are comfortable. Each room has its own bathroom, kitchen is perfect for cooking while chatting and enjoying drinks with friends or family. Pool is small, but did not bother us. Neighborhood is beautiful and house has 6 bikes- the beach is about 8 minutes away (in bike). We had access to the pool club, but we decided to stay at the beach. Hannah was super helpful and called a few times prior to check in with us. There is a high fee for early check in, that was true only inconvenience. Overall amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Sonya P.

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

Good but not great

Mbath sink broken Pool heat not working Hair in mbath shower Patio tv didn’t work Exterior plugs didn’t work to charge cart
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Anita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Family Vacation

The house was just okay. I would not stay at that property again for what it costs. Property management was subpar some were nice some were rude There were roaches, ants and spiders in the house. It needs pest control to spray and the refrigerator/freezer was not working properly Your pool service guy is very nice and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Janet R.

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

Watercolor house

We have rented thru VRBO for past 8 years and have been very pleased . We usually have direct contact with the owners but not this time. Have to say this time , we were disappointed with four things :1) ice machine broken 2) microwave stopped working 3) Grill didn’t work 4) Nail exposed on stairs I will say that the microwave and grill were replaced next day and the nail removed . Just think for the rental cost , this house should be in better shape ! Otherwise decor, location , pool excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Wrong family

The house was fine. We got a text message telling us that the dishwasher repair man was coming so we thought that it was broken. After 3 days of texting back and forth we discovered that 30A Rentals were texting the wrong house. Nothing was wrong with our dishwasher. They had the wrong family down for our week so the wristbands were in short supply but were able to handle correct the mixup. Had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellis G.

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

Great House in WaterColor

This house is on a quiet street in one of the newer sections of Watercolor. It’s just a couple of blocks from the Frog Pool and only a 5 minute bike ride to to the beach. The house was clean and most everything was in good working order. The only bad this was the beds are super soft, but that is just a personal preference thing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

LINDA S S., GA

We look forward to returning next year!

This was our second time to rent the beautiful Beach Bliss home. The home is comfortable, large, clean, beautifully furnished and contains everything a group would need for comfort. The kitchen has high end appliances and all of the dishes, utensils, pans, etc. that one needs in order to work in the lovely kitchen. The beds are extremely comfortable. The home accommodates all ages from the children who love the pool to those of us who are a bit older and enjoy the comforts the home provides. The staff at 30A Cottages met every need we had and always with prompt replies to questions. We look forward to returning next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan J.

The Best Customer Service

From planning our trip all the way to departure 30A Cottages were on their A game. The home was perfection and superior quality even down to the soap and towels. This will be our go-to home and agency for all future vacations to the beach.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin V., Houston

Awesome Rental!

The house was beautiful and that was just the beginning! Great location, fully stocked and a perfect rental for our big family! The extra touches by 30a cottages made this rental one of our best yet! Thank you for the starter items and for the donut and milk delivery our first morning. Can't wait to rent from you all again!

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