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Updated Guest Cottage for Two & Pet Friendly in Seaside! Way Back

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Beach
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
  • Seaside Repertory Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Central Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Seagrove Beach West
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Updated Guest Cottage for Two & Pet Friendly in Seaside! Way Back

1 Queen, Sleeps 2 & Pet Friendly up to 20 lbs.

In the very early days of Seaside, town architect Richard Gibbs and his partner chose to design and build their private cottage in the woods just as Forest Street was beginning to be developed. Way Back is their original and renovated cottage in this heralded beach community. Among the most frequently rented and beloved one-bedroom Seaside cottages over the years, tranquil and private Way Back retains its Seaside architectural authenticity.

Way Back has a new fully upgraded kitchen and just renovated bathroom, two-zone air conditioning, and upgraded soft furnishings throughout plus the recent addition of a compact washer and dryer. A reserved parking place in front of the cottage leads via a timber boardwalk through a shady front garden with outdoor seating for two by the private grill to the spacious furnished front deck. The open-air front deck welcomes you with Adirondack seating for two overlooking your private lush front yard, a perfect location to enjoy your morning coffee or an evening nightcap. Furnishings and artworks have been updated in the ground floor living/dining/kitchen area, while the original timber walls and floors are reminders that inspired architecture and craftsmanship never go out of style. The compact stainless galley kitchen features new appliances including a fridge/freezer/ice maker, countertop convection oven, four-burner gas cooktop, and a small microwave. The dining space features a compact table that comfortably seats two as the dining area. The living area features new furnishings with two swivel chairs and a new mounted large flat-screen smart TV.

Among the very few pet-friendly rental cottages in Seaside, Way Back is ideal for a couple or solo traveler. Positioned just three houses from the national heritage-listed Seaside Chapel, Way Back provides a private and relaxing connection to the core of Seaside. A stay at Way Back serves as the perfect venue for beach access (a five-minute walk), vibrant town center restaurants and shopping, and wooded trails for hiking and bike exploration.

An easily accessed staircase leads to the upstairs queen bedroom with a Juliette balcony in the treetops. The renovated bathroom features a large walk-in rain shower, heated tile floors, a heated towel rack, and new stone vanity and floors. Recent additions to the bedroom area include a clothes closet and credenza with ample storage. New outdoor additions to Way Back include a gas BBQ grill, outdoor shower, and refreshed landscaping.

Rentals include high-speed wi-fi, cable TV in both the living room and bedroom, two bicycles, access to swim, fitness and tennis centers, beach pavilion access, and a beach bag of arrival welcome amenities, including wine.

* 3 night minimum Spring, Spring Break, Summer, and Fall; 2 night minimum Winter. Must be 25 years of age to rent and sign registration.

Features:
* Features 450 square feet
* Seaside private residential beach at East Ruskin Pavilion, the largest private residential beach on 30A
* 528 yards or 6-minute walk to beach access
* Five-minute walk or 500 yards to downtown Seaside Central Square & Seaside Amphitheater w/over 35 shops & restaurants
* Combo washer & dryer in unit
* Gas BBQ grill
* Peacock Alley Premier Linen Partner - Fresh and luxurious Peacock Alley towels, sheets, and coverlets
* Access to 3 swimming pools, 5 clay tennis courts & 3 Pickleball courts (court fees apply) and a fitness center
* Welcome tote with 2 beach towels, a complimentary bottle of wine, and 2 complimentary rental bikes for pickup at Seaside Transit Authority
* Personalized service throughout your stay with starter amenities provided
* 1 parking pass for one-bedroom homes issued. A golf cart is considered a car, and for non-homeowners visiting Seaside are prohibited. Special circumstances and medical needs requests require a golf cart permit
* Pet friendly up to 20 lbs

STR23-001928
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Seaside Beach. Enjoy features like concierge services. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Services include a concierge
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park
Updated Guest Cottage for Two & Pet Friendly in Seaside! Way Back offers its guests barbecue grills and concierge services. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Homeowners Collection

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours 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)

General

  • Unit size: 447 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
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

2236-211130
Vrbo Property

Updated Guest Cottage for Two & Pet Friendly in Seaside! Way Back Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place and terrific location to Seaside.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cabin
Great little spot close to everything, very well appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Seaside Property
Small but perfect 2 person stay in Seaside. Ideal location walking distance to beach. Nussled inbetween two larger houses this property has everything you need and more to include heated bathroom floors. You may not have room to host a dinner party but all other amenities made up for it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get weekend getaway
The house was very nicely furnished and very clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wayback August 2023
We had a great time at our Wayback cottage stay! My wife had never been so it was the perfect entry to Seaside and can’t be location. Just a disclaimer this is is a max capacity of I would say 2, maybe 3 adults, or 2 adults and a child, I would not book it for a party bigger than that. There could be a bigger shower and a washer/dryer setup but other than that we had a flawless stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin getaway at the beach
This cabin was perfect for a mini getaway with my husband. It was in a beautiful location, a short walk to the square and beach. Quaint and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seaside Stay
The Way Back was super cute, very clean, and closely located to everything. Beach was beautiful and about a 7 minute walk. Lots of food trucks and restaurants 5 minute walk away. Two bikes come with the rental which was a nice bonus. The Way Back was perfect for 2 adults. Communications were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect FIRST trip to Seaside
Loved our first experience at Seaside. The Wayback gave us the perfect amount of space considering we did not spend the majority of our time in the house. Would definitely reserve this vacation home again. Thanks Seaside!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Authentic, timeless home that is simply excellent
We loved the simplicity and style of this home. It stood out from the typical beach home- was super clean, in an exceptional location, beautiful woods all around it, charming walks with our dog in all directions through the surrounding central Seaside neighborhood. Just couldn't ask for anything more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A++ experience
Outstanding
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, cozy cottage
My husband and I enjoyed our stay very much. The neighborhood was wonderful and the bed linens and towels were luxurious. Just a note, there is no dishwasher or washer and dryer in the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

charles m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great SMALL house
Great little house. Somehow it’s even smaller than I expected but had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

heetesh p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Nice place
We really enjoyed staying in this Tiny home. It was very clean and cozy. The management had a nice welcome gift and checked in on us throughout our stay. The location is one of the best in Seaside. Perfect for a small family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Lean, cute, and unique place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
We loved the location of our cottage! It is in walking distance to everything Seaside. We traveled with our dog and it was easy to get back to him from the beach for walks around the neighborhood and the square.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family of 4!
This house was perfect for our first time visiting Seaside! It was a lot more spacious then you would think! We all loved staying here!!! It was tucked away from the busyness of Seaside, but close enough to walk to the beach and into town! We loved every minute staying in this quaint little house! Thank you for making our first trip so wonderful and letting us create the most amazing memories!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cherie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away weekend
Loved Seaside, our cottage and location was fabulous. Parked our car on Sunday and did not use until we left Wednesday. Beautiful area to walk or bike around. Lots of eating places. The beach was FANTASTIC. Definitely will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great place to stay
We had a delightful time staying in this little cottage. It just fit the two of us so well. The bed was comfortable (guessing they replaced it after a previous reviewer complained). The management was super responsive and available by text and phone. We had an issue with the A/C that was responded to promptly (within a few hours), and the house was cool again. They even added a couple of window units just to make sure that we stayed cool (didn't need them). The place was quiet, simple, clean. We loved the walking trails nearby, the easy walk or bike ride to the beach, and the main square of the town being so nearby. Highly recommend getting the Cabana Man beach umbrella/chairs setup reserved before going because it makes beach time hassle-free. We'll be back!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Could not have been better!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a perfect cottage for my 14-year-old daughter and I to stay for a long weekend. It’s a grea
Cozy and adorable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Kelsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would not recommend or stay again
Pros: Cute and clean place. Good location. Good coffee. Complementary bikes (that have to be picked up) Cons: Bed is not very comfortable. Refrigerator makes the most annoying constant sound. Pricing is misleading to say the least. We had four miscellaneous booking charges added after booking. $921.65 total in fees. When I called to ask Homeowners Collection to explain the charges the guy was rude and basically told me I was wrong and that their fees were all listed. (I would not have booked if I saw all those fees.) On day two, Homeowners Collection was supposed to come bring us two extra bracelets for our guests and never did. Called multiple times, no one ever answered and the mailbox was conveniently full. Would not recommend booking with Homeowner’s Collection.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021