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Beach
Pool
Aerial view
Full-sized fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10176 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
  • Seagrove Beach East
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Seaside Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Pond Views! Resort Pools & the Beach! 5 Bikes! - Kraken's Paradise at NatureWalk

Summary:
3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, Sleeps 10
5 Adult Bikes
Screened Porches
Smart TVs in EVERY Bedroom
Corner Lot

Beach Access: NatureWalk enjoys a private nature path to the San Juan Avenue public beach access, in about 1 mile.
Another beach access, Scenic 395 Beach Access, is 1.9 miles away.

Community Pools: NatureWalk features a large zero-entry pool, a seasonally heated lap pool, and a shaded kiddie pool!

The Space:
*Please check Walton/Okaloosa County local news outlets for up-to-date closures that may affect your vacation.*

Across NatureWalk’s wooden welcoming bridge, left down Flatwoods Forest Loop and a right on River Oats Way you will find our brand new 'The Kraken' vacation rental property, offering luxurious accommodations for up to 10 guests in 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Designed and built from the inside out to provide a luxurious vacation experience with all the amenities, ‘The Kraken’ is sure to have you coming back year after year.



 


The NatureWalk ‘Gathering Place’ is located approximately .3 miles from 'The Kraken' featuring 2 pools, Jacuzzi, children’s playground, etc. The NatureWalk beach trail, located near the ‘Gathering Place’ , is a short nature trail through state forest and a sleepy side road (San Juan Ave) leading to the beach.


 


30A is a scenic stretch of highway down Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast between Destin and Panama City Beach. The highway connects the coastal villages of South Walton through the undisturbed beauty of rare dune lakes, sugar white sand, and emerald blue waters indigenous to the area. Each village has its own unique characteristics that paint a fairy tale like scene against some of the country’s most beautiful beaches. Come live the 30A life and experience the beach the way it was meant to be, where Southern Charm meets Bohemian lifestyle and unforgettable vacation memories are created.


 


This home is on our Resort Linen and Terry Package with guaranteed fresh linen and terry placed every turn!


 


5 adult bikes included with every stay!


 


Beach Access:


NatureWalk enjoys a private nature path to the beach. The Lilly Lane Beach Trail located near 'The Gathering Place' travels through nature preserves to the San Juan Avenue public beach access about 1 mile. Another beach access, Scenic 395 Beach Access, is 2.1 miles away. 


 


Nearby Restaurants:


Nearby restaurants to NatureWalk 30A include; Publix Supermarket and Deli, The Great Southern Cafe, Pizza by the Sea, Fish Out of Water, Chan’s Wine World, The Gathering Spot and Sushi Bar, AmaVida Coffee and Tea, Bud and Alley’s, Barefoot Barbecue, and more!


 


SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (SLEEPS 10):


- Master Suite I, Second Floor: King Bed, Smart TV, Private Bathroom with Shower


- Guest Bedroom I, Second Floor: Queen Bed, Smart TV, Shared Bathroom with Shower/Tub Combo


- Guest Bedroom II, Second Floor: Twin over Full Bunk Bed with Twin Trundle, Smart TV,  Shared Bathroom with Shower/Tub Combo


- Living Room, First Floor: Queen Sleeper Sofa, Smart TV


 


HIGHLIGHTS:


- 3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathrooms, Accommodates 10


- 5 Adult Bikes Included


- Within NatureWalk Resort Community


- Surrounded by State Forest


- Multiple Nature Trails


- Less Than 1 Mile to the Beach


- Adjacent to Seaside


- Walking Distance to Shopping, Dining


- Access to NatureWalk Resort Amenities


- Bedrooms on Second Floor


- Premium Furnishings


- Hardwood Floors


- Granite Counter-tops & Custom Cabinetry


- New Stainless GE Appliances


- Convection Microwave


- Full Range Oven


- Full Size Refrigerator with Ice Maker


- Filtered Water Dispenser


- Kitchen Island with Seating


- Large, Wall Mounted Smart T.V’s. With Cable


- Premium Mattress Throughout


- Two Car Garage


- Corner lot


- Pots, Pans, & Cooking Utensils Provided


- Blender, Toaster, Dishes & Eating Utensils Provided


- Wireless Internet


- Tastefully Decorated With a Beachy Touch


- Resort Linen and Terry Package


 


Rates, availability and minimum stay requirements are subject to change without notice.


 



Attention: Please note our age requirement policy: One (1) parent or guardian over the age of 25 be present and staying in the property for every three (3) guests between the ages of 15 and 25.

The Neighborhood:
NatureWalk 30A
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Seagrove Beach East. Features include 1 hot tub. A kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms and full-sized fridge
  • Amenities include a water dispenser
  • 7 minutes by car from Seaside Beach and 8 minutes from Grayton Beach State Park
Pond Views! Resort Pools & the Beach! 5 Bikes! - Kraken's Paradise at NatureWalk offers its guests a hot tub and a water dispenser. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

BeachWalk Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Walkway to water

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Unit size: 1,891 square feet
  • Water dispenser

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

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Pond Views! Resort Pools & the Beach! 5 Bikes! - Kraken's Paradise at NatureWalk Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient beach stay
The house was so conveniently located close to the beach - the bike ride was an easy 10 minutes! We appreciated that the house had beach chairs, an umbrella, boogie boards & sand toys. Not having to bring all of that on vacation is a huge plus! The pool was nice too, never crowded. The location in the neighborhood is perfect, sitting on the porch overlooking the pond is so peaceful. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robby A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice vacation place!
The house was nice. Amenities were good. Pool was convenient. Get a golf cart. Car parking is almost none existent at beach access, the shopping center, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Piece of Heaven
My husband and I enjoyed our stay. From the relaxing sound of the fountain in the pond to the bike rides along the nature trail, it was just what we needed! This cottage is so clean and equipped with everything you need for a great stay. We will be back! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your little peace of Heaven!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a wonderful stay at Kraken’s Paradise! The community pool was amazing & the staff (especially Mike) were very friendly and hospitable. The house had all the amenities of home and then some. We appreciated that it came with all the beach gear needed, minus a wagon. The neighborhood was quiet & a quick 5 min drive to the beach. Would definitely recommend staying here & we’ll be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet neighborhood near nature trail
We had a great time at this house over Spring Break with a group of teens. I liked being able to bike on the nature trail straight to the beach…that made it so easy. The community pool and hot tub were lovely. Pickleball courts in the subdivision. Property management was top notch. We had to contact them twice and they sent someone immediately. Also, they were understanding when one of the house bikes were stolen. Overall, would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful winter getaway
Two senior ladies loved our monthly stay in your charming home to getaway from winter! Our first visit to the panhandle, suited our needs perfectly. Furniture was very comfortable, linens and towels cosy and clean, management helpful and friendly. Everything was easy. Rode bikes to the Beach, which was beautiful, and Publix which was minutes away. Explored the beautiful neighborhood by bike, loving the pathways and easy access. Enjoyed reading and eating in the screened porch and the heated pool on sunny days. Thanks for the all the streaming on the TV! Could only wish for warmer weather but that is Mother Nature! We will be back!!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Break
Great neighborhood. 10 min bike or drive to beach. Pickle ball, heated pool (1 of the 2),and community hot tub were great. Close to Seaside things and several beaches. We would go again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home and Neighborhood
We really enjoyed our stay in this home. We brought our Daughter and some friends and had a great time! Home is well stocked with linens and everything you need for cooking. The Beach is a bit of a walk, but the Neighborhood trail makes it so much easier. Enjoyed biking and all that 30 A has to offer. We will hopefully be down there again and plan to stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deena R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect!
This house was all we wanted and more! It’s size is wonderful, the porches are perfect. The neighborhood is so peaceful. We loved walking through all the sidewalks and nature trails. The pool was perfect for our 10 month and 1 year old. The zero entry was great. The trail to the beach is so cool, a quick bike ride. We would load all our babies and gear in one car, and the rest of us would bike to the beach. Loved the proximity to Seaside and Rosemary Beach eating and shopping. Publix was right on the way home from beach. All in All, we completely loved our stay. And would highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it so much!!
Great location, perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Toni L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We have been renting from 360 Blue for the past 7 years, but this year we decided to rent through VRBO. We were unsure if the location would work for us and if we’d miss using all of the WaterColor facilities. However, we were pleasantly surprised by how much easier it was to access the pool and the beach and bypassing all of the congestion at Watercolor. The public beach access on Hickory Street was easy to get to, the employees for chair rentals were right at the bottom of the boardwalk. No waiting in a 2 hour line every morning for first come first serve chair and umbrella rentals. I made one phone call to reserve my chairs for the week, and simply gave my name when I got to the beach every day. Plus, the chairs and umbrellas were $20 cheaper per set than at WaterColor. The rental home was also thousands of dollars less expensive than renting through 360 Blue. However, the house was the same beautiful quality as our past rentals. This experience as great for our needs, but if you have little ones, it may not be ideal to not be right on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House, Great Community
We stayed for a week in October. The house is great. Spacious, comfortable rooms/beds, nice decor, bunk beds the kids loved, fantastic showers, well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed every aspect of it. Reliable and fast WiFi for work. A great family spot. Couldn't have asked for more. The location was great as well. Walkable to the pool, easy access to Publix, 10-15 minute bike ride to 30A and the beach access, most of it on a nature path or quiet street. Only negative, which has nothing to do with the house itself, is that the property address does not currently show up in Google Maps or Waze. If you enter in the property address it might take you somewhere 10 or so miles away near Sandestin. Just be wary of that and use the entrance to NatureWalk to get there. Overall, fantastic property and experience. My family and I loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Release the Kraken.... Kraken Paradise
Our first family vacation in several years that all attended! The Nature Walk is beautiful and our beach home was absolutely gorgeous!! We had the best time and our only regret was location to the beach. It was a longer distance than we anticipated especially with smaller children and beach supplies. A suggestion would be a complimentary taxi golf cart service running through the beautiful neighborhood on a scheduled time to help with beach supplies and distance. Then this would be a 5- Star location . Thank you again for a wonderful fam vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely LOVED our stay!
We absolutely loved our stay in Seagrove Beach. The home was immaculately clean, comfortably and beautifully furnished, and the neighborhood charming. We rode the bikes all around (to the beach, Seaside, the nature preserve, etc.), swam in the pools daily, used the pickle ball courts, and relaxed on the covered porches. Definitely our favorite rental home experience to date - we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

sandra p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house.
Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Denise C., Fayetteville AR

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost perfect
We loved our stay here. In fact we extended our stay two more days when the manager reached out and offered us half price for each additional day. The only down side was the fridge water filter had not been changed so there was no water or ice available. However when we notified them they had it replaced in a couple of days. The other is the garbage disposal had no flap cover so the first time we used it debris came out every. Disgusting. That should have been reported by the house cleaners for sure. They came to look at it and had to special order a replacement which didn’t come while we were there so we just didn’t use it. The outdoor cushions could use an update but we still enjoyed spending time on the two private balconies. Also very nice to have the bicycles included in the deal. We would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

martha h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb!
When we arrived we were so excited to see how beautiful the community was and the ammenities both inside and out. We loved riding the bikes through the nature trail to the beach daily and also such easy access to the grocery and other shops nearby. The pool and lap pool fit the bill for late afternoon swims after spending the morning at the beach. We definitely would love to come back and stay at Kraken's Paradise. Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property and location .
If any place is turn key it’s this ! Clean, bright and comfortable. Pool is located with I. A minute walk, the beach is 15 minute bike ride! Fine dinning and shopping is just a 10 minute drive! 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thersea V.

Liked: Cleanliness
13 River Oats lane
The house is absolutely beautiful! It was immaculate and very well stocked. We didn’t realize it was so far to walk to the beach. We had three little ones with us and they couldn’t walk all the way. We had to drive to the beach every time. The description on the website made it sound that it was an easy walk to the beach. Everything else was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nichole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and excellent location!
Walking distance to Publix and short bike ride to the beach! Great little neighborhood and very accommodating home! Extra beach chairs, sand toys and floats in garage as well as a ping pong table! Plenty of board games for the kids and great amenities!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

stacey m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven
Absolutely loved this place!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Marcia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home away from home
It was definitely a home away from home thanks for sharing ur home we ran all day n came home to comfort felt secure my kind of neighborhood n people
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Heaven
The location is charming, friendly, and comfy. Loved it. The house completely met our expectations. We had everything we could have possibly needed. The house is beautifully decorated, comfortable, and very close to the beach but far from traffic. We loved everything about our stay. Definitely coming back. The only recommendation we could make is to update the bikes. They’re a bit long in the tooth. Providing at least one kid’s size bike (20 inch) would’ve been great. Thanks for the stay. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer C.

Extremely disappointing -
We paid a premium for this property over spring break, and though the house was lovely, our stay was stressful and upsetting. I cannot in good faith recommend this property to anyone. We had two women and six girls… And our washing machine was broken for our entire stay. The first two days it washed all our clothes in hot water... even though we set it for cold...and we ruined two full loads of clothes. We had to deal with multiple repair men and had to call the property management company multiple times and had no resolution. Finally on Wednesday they offered us a one-day wash and fold service… But by then we spent three full days dealing with this. We told our girls to pack light, as we could do several loads of laundry a day… And I would have never EVER chosen a property without a functioning washing machine. I understand in travel that things can go wrong, but the property management company failed on so many levels… After speaking with other owners in the area, they concurred that this was unacceptable. The property management company offered us no restitution for our problems… The icemaker also did not work… And the keypad for the keyless entry would often stick… and on all the TVs in the home we could only access Netflix… No other channels. It was a heartbreaking experience and I will never go back. Our girls worked hard to pay for this trip and it was so stressful. I would strongly suggest to others to choose a property other than the Kraken’s Paradise. It was not a paradise for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

What a wonderful getaway!
We loved every minute of our visit. The home is lovely. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018