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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6162 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    2 min walk
  • Beach
    3 min walk
  • Seaside Beach
    6 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    41 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Gulf Side Condo Steps from Beach-2 bikes-Community Pool/Heated Seasonally `The Great Escape`

The pristine white beaches of the Emerald Coast await you just steps away from this newly renovated, two-story condo located on the south side of County Highway 30A in world famous WaterColor, Florida. 'The Great Escape' is a two bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom unit and is the largest two-bedroom floor plan in WaterColor and boasts gorgeous views of the gulf and surrounding WaterColor community as well as superb accommodations for up to six guests comfortably. On the main floor you will find an open kitchen, living and dining area that will make entertaining a breeze. Prepare your favorite meal in the fully equipped kitchen or relax in the living room which offers plush, new decor, a flat screen TV and features french doors that lead out to the spacious balcony with dazzling views of the Gulf of Mexico. As you make your way upstairs you will find the master bedroom and guest bedroom, each completed with their own private bathroom. Explore WaterColor's winding paths and the surrounding 30A area.Also, be sure to check out the amazing shopping and dining venues located in WaterColor, Seaside and Grayton Beach.Watercolor Beach is located in the heart of 30A. Within walking, biking distance to the shops and dining Seaside and Watercolor Beach have to offer. Watercolor Beach is a 499-acre community that boasts 5 community pools, tennis courts, beach access, Western Lake access and miles of walking/biking trails.

***Watercolor Amenities***
A total of 6 wristbands are allowed for this property. Watercolor requires 1 wristband per person.
Children under the age of 5 do not need a wristband. The wristbands will be located inside the property.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (6):
Master Bedroom, Second Level: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower and Tub
Guest Bedroom, Second Level: Two Queen Beds, Private Bathroom with Shower

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:
* Wifi
* Watercolor amenities
* Amazing location
* Steps to beach and restaurants
* 2 FREE adult bikes
*Community Pool, Heated Seasonally
* Professionally Managed, 24/7 Service

AREA ATTRACTIONS:
Watercolor Beach is located in the heart of 30A. Within walking, biking distance to the shops and dining Seaside and Watercolor Beach have to offer. Watercolor Beach is a 499-acre community that boasts 5 community pools, tennis courts, beach access, Western Lake access and miles of walking/biking trails.
WaterColor is also the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Go gourmet at Fish Out of Water, an award-winning restaurant; or sip one of many wines offered at Chan’s Wine World. Pamper yourself at a luxurious spa or pick up the perfect outfit at The Fuss boutique.
- Named the #1 family vacation destination in the U.S.
- A 499-acre coastal resort and residential community
- Ideal bike community perfect for family getaways
- Pristine sugar sand beaches
- 4 swimming pools (Community Pool Heated Seasonally
- Award-winning tennis facilities
- Championship golf nearby
- World Famous Beach Club
- Unparalleled beachside, poolside and lakeside dining
- Acres of parks, gardens and foot paths
- Nearby state parks and preserves
***Watercolor does not allow golf cart rentals from outside vendors. All carts must be reserved through their exclusive vendor Electric Cart Company***
***Beach Chair Rentals availalble through Watercolor Beach Service www.watercolorresort.com/beachsetups. Book Early!***
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Seaside Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and an outdoor pool. The condo offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Seaside Beach and 15 minutes from Alys Beach
Gulf Side Condo Steps from Beach-2 bikes-Community Pool/Heated Seasonally `The Great Escape` offers its guests an outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Santa Rosa Beach condo is smoke free.

Property manager

30A Vacay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,744 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Watercolor Gulf Side Condo
South of 30A Steps From the Beach
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Gulf Side Condo Steps from Beach-2 bikes-Community Pool/Heated Seasonally `The Great Escape` Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom T., Shaker Heights, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A good mix of it all
First time staying in 30A and really enjoyed Watercolor. Loved being close to the beach and pools with younger kids. Made it easy to get around with the bikes included and a short distance to yummy food. Thank you for a great family trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Lovely condo in the heart of Watercolor. Steps from the beach club and a short walk down 30A to restaurants and shops in Seaside. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shore was fun!
Long weekend between Xmas and New Years
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caron A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Quick walk to beach club. stay was clean and when we needed help with bikes it was a quick response
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gretchen D., Prosper, TX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Property, Great Location!!
Found this great location gem several weeks before our last-minute trip to Watercolor. The location can't be beaten, overlooking the Beach Club, Beach Happy Cafe, and local shops/boutiques. Fairly quick walk to Seaside and 2 bikes were available for use. Definitely get a golf cart, as Uber/Lyft can be hard to come by in the area. Our condo fit 6 guests comfortably, and we had plenty of room. Great 5-day stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Watercolor
Great property in a great location. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Condo is a little dated, but great location. You have to wedge the oven door shut to use it, they washer is extremely loud, and the tv is old and barely usable. You really can’t beat the location though- especially to the beach club. The rest of the condo was in great condition- just in need of a bit of repairs. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spring break vacation!
Rental experience was great! Everything was as described or better! The location to the beach club and access to the beach can’t be beat. East walk to restaurants and shops in Watercolor and Seaside. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
We will be back. This place was perfect for our family if 3
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

william m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a Family trip to Watercolor
There is so much to love about this place. You’re literally above a coffee shop which was so convenient for mornings. It is such a short walk to the beach access, the Beach Club pools ( with full bar and restaurant), and Fish Out of Water restaurant. You’re also super close to Seaside. The bedrooms are huge, and feels so much larger than just a 2 bedroom property. It was really perfect for our family. We are already trying to plan another trip to stay at this same property. I felt very comfortable having my 1 year old and 3 year old there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

JEff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Perfect Place for our family. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R., Lafayette, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as advertised
We love Watercolor and this condo was in a great location, easy access to the beach and amenities, clean and comfortable, and was perfect for us. We have already booked to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angelia T., Tupelo, MS

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving week perfection
Our favorite place to stay. It is perfect for our family of 4.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tanja C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific stay
Great location, walked to the beach and the beach club. Enjoyed being close to everything in Watercolor and being so close to Seaside. Bikes that come with rental were in terrific shape - looked new. Adults and kids enjoyed the flexibility of riding bikes. Home was exactly as described, very comfortable and roomy for our family of four. Light above shower was out upon arrival and the mgmt had someone there within an hour.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Natalie J.

The condo is very worn! Very poor communication
The condo interior needs to be repainted, it looks very worn. 2 holes in the ceiling of den, broken furniture and stained carpet. The washing machine is so loud that it can not be run while you are inside the condo. We had 2 communication issues. We were. not told where the bikes where outside the condo. I left a voicemail and sent an email, but did not hear back until the next day. There were bikes everywhere so there was no way to tell which bikes went with what condo. One afternoon we heard a knock on the door. It was a man saying he was there to replace a bathroom sink in the 2nd bedroom. We had never been told there was a problem with the sink or that anyone was coming to replace it. We received a text after he was already there that he was coming. I had 2 children taking afternoon naps. Last thing you want on vacation is someone in your rental with you especially during nap time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerry R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Satisfied
Excellent location, clean and breath takingly beautiful beach. Very cool facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location!
Great location and the property was very spacious and comfortable. The property is well maintained with plenty of extra supplies for the beach too (chairs, etc). Only recommendations are that the back parking lot is very dark at night. They need more lighting. And the towels need a little upgrading. Only two wash cloths - and they were very worn. But a terrific property. We would rent again!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for long family weekend
Well appointed, beautiful condo steps from shops and beach club. Mgt helpful with quick resolution when door code didn’t work at check in. However, cleaning crew arrived at door 30 min prior to checkout with no masks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angelia T., Tupelo, MS

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from Home
We stayed at this property twice in the last month. It is perfect for our family of 4. Close to the beach club, restaurants and shopping. Also an easy walk to Seaside. There is some construction going on in shops below but it is worth it for the convenience of location. We look forward to coming back in the summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!!
Was surprised how big and spacious the place was. Will stay again if we go back to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Harry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great location, as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Location was awesome, directly across from the pool/beach club. AC wasn't working well, but quickly resolved once we called.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Ashley S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
disappointed customer
Prior to our trip, we called and asked about the cleaning process due to COVID-19 and we were told that EVERYTHING was going to be extra clean and disinfected. We pulled out a pot to cook dinner the first evening, and it was filthy. I sent a picture of it to 30A Vacay and they sent a text reply only saying, “ Sorry this was missed.” This is completely inexcusable. Due to circumstances out of our control, the beaches, pool, and restaurants were closed prior to our departure date. Therefore, we were forced to leave one day early (3/19 instead of 3/20). We immediately contacted 30A Vacay to let them know and requested a single day refund on our rental. We were informed by countless other renters (through various agencies) that they were all refunded for the unused time as a result of having to leave earlier than expected. The response from 30A Vacay to us, via text message was, “I’m sorry we’re unable to refund the unused night, per manager.” We immediately called and texted to understand why. No one has returned our calls and is obviously trying to ignore our situation. We need an explanation and ultimately, we need a well deserved one day refund on our rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020