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RARE FIND~Beachfront~Endless Ocean Views~Prime Seaside~Butterfly Bluff

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TV
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16306 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Seagrove Beach East
    1 min walk
  • Seaside Beach
    3 min walk
  • Surfing Deer
    4 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    35 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.

RARE FIND~Beachfront~Endless Ocean Views~Prime Seaside~Butterfly Bluff

Top Reasons to Book this Fabulous Seaside Home:

* The Beach is Your Backyard

* 6 Bikes included 

* Separate Guest House with Kitchenette and Living Area

* Gulf Front Patio, Outdoor Shower, and Gas Grill

* 350 yards to the Seaside Town Center

* Walk to Bud and; Alley’s and Modica Market

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 service

* Watch for a vast array of common wildlife including dolphins, pelicans and butterflies!

* Snorkel the Sea Turtle Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

**This property does not allow parties of adults under the age of 25. No Exceptions.** 

**Please note: As part of ongoing neighborhood improvements, there is currently construction next door. Despite the hustle and bustle outside, your comfort remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to hosting you!**

Step into a little slice of 30A history at Butterfly Bluff, a reliable family retreat above the white sandy dunes of Seagrove Beach, constructed well before Seaside was born nearby. Here, Old Florida is paired with all the modern conveniences you would expect. Walk just 350 yards to the Seaside Town Center and just 100 feet to the public beach access. Six bikes are provided for your convenience and an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day of fun in the sun. You will love spending your evenings on the gulf front patio, cooking up your catch of the day on the gas grill, and enjoying spectacular sunsets. Windows that span the length of the home welcome you as you enter the main house, so there are breathtaking gulf views from every angle. There are plenty of cozy seating areas with those incredible views, two dining tables and a flat screen TV near the original (now decorative) fireplace. The unique waterfront dining table is original to the home and full of family memories. Other features of the main house include locally sourced cypress paneling, terrazzo floors, an upright piano and a framed puzzle with a romantic backstory. A convenient breezeway connects the two homes. The main house has a massive living/entertaining area, full kitchen and 3 bedrooms with ensuite baths for a total of 3.5 baths. The guest house has a private entrance and boasts its own living space and kitchenette along with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Butterfly Bluff provides a one-of-a-kind experience. Be sure to watch for monarch butterflies migrating by and discover why this lovely home is sure to become a family favorite!

Bed Setup:

Main House: 3 Bedrooms/ 3.5 Baths

Master Bedroom: King Bed and ensuite Bathroom

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed and ensuite Bathroom

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed and ensuite Bathroom

Living Room: Twin Day Bed and; Twin Trundle

Guest House: 3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed and ensuite Bathroom

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom: 2 Twin beds

Living Room: Sofa sleeper

Area Attractions:

Seaside is a fantastic destination in walking distance and is most widely known for being featured in the Truman Show with Jim Carrey. Its incredible architecture has helped to make it famous but also its faithful replication of the kind of seaside town that used to be common up and down the coast. Seaside has its own Farmer's Market, post office, Repertory Theater and neighborhood school. It boasts unique shopping, fantastic cuisine and the incredible architecture that makes Seaside famous, There are activities for everyone; kayak rentals, bike rentals, paragliding, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, tennis -- you'll find it all right here.

The snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Sea Turtle Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 783 feet out from the Grayton Beach State Park access, it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Sea Turtle Reef is at a depth of 12-19 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Seaside Beach. You'll find features such as a water park. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 5.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Steps from Seaside Beach and 13 minutes by car from Alys Beach
RARE FIND~Beachfront~Endless Ocean Views~Prime Seaside~Butterfly Bluff offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

RealJoy Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

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

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 3,296 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
Contactless check-out

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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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Gulf front 5 bedrooms
4668

RARE FIND~Beachfront~Endless Ocean Views~Prime Seaside~Butterfly Bluff Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chuck S.

Liked: Cleanliness
the brady bunch
Wonderful view with 1960's vibe. Will book again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
Older home but very clean and in an excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Loved the place! Check in was a little late but everything else was perfect! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location can’t be beat.
Walking distance to seaside! Loved the location. House was spotless. View of the ocean is incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Walter S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very good; very bad
Very Good: this is an older but updated house that worked perfectly for our family, mostly because it's right on the beach one house from an access point. Very Bad: all 16 of us arrived at the scheduled time but we couldn't move in because it HAD NOT BEEN CLEANED. RealJoy scrambled to find people to do a quick, partial clean but we had to mingle around outside for a few hours before unloading our cars. AND literally hundreds of rowdy teens gathered on the beach every night right in front of the house. VERY NOISY and VERY BIG MESS to clean up.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

barb g.

Family time
We all had a great time! The location was superb, bicyclesl were much used. Plenty of space. Furnishings were very dated, rug in living room very dirty. No way to get outside ventilation. Landscaping really needed to be cleaned up. But it certainly served its purpose - was great for family time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental!
We so much enjoyed our stay at Butterfly Bluff! The house was perfect for our family. Highly recommend the house and the rental agency! We will go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
great, but minor improvements needed
great, but - there are 3 locked doors and we received only 2 door codes. - ice dispenser broken and far too slow for 16 people. ice trays in second fridge would help. - renters should know there's no garbage pick-up on Mondays out of season. - light above DR table is out.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Kragan O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, spacious home - Needs updating and a good cleaning
We arrived to Butterfly Bluff and immediately fell in love with the location. Perfectly located within a short 5 minute walk to downtown Seaside and only steps away from beach access. We were blown away by the beautiful view of the water when you first walk into the home! But we were also met with sand all over the floor and furniture, leftover food remnants on the living room floor, a plunger and toilet bowl brush left in the tub, and a dirty swimsuit hanging to dry. We also noticed that all of our feet turned black from walking around the house, making it clear the floors had not been properly cleaned in quite some time. We didn’t expect perfection from a rental but certainly we’re not pleased with the level of cleanliness, especially for the extremely high cleaning fee, which was several hundred dollars higher than other homes in the area. We reached out to management and they said they would send someone over but they didn’t arrive until the next day, after we already cleaned ourselves. Overall, we loved the location, space, and views that the house provided but would likely find another home in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kevin D.

Butterfly Bluff
Excellent location was the best selling point other than the price to rent. Property is very dated, but was clean (besides windows) and had needed amenities. Master bedroom was missing the mattress sheet, but was corrected the next day after notification. Very easy check in and out process and was available and handled the sheet issue promptly. No other concerns or issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Beach House
Perfect location. House was a tiny bit dated but it did not impact our time there. It was perfect for our family of 4.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a Gem !!!
We had such an amazing time at your property !! It is so convenient to the center of Seaside and has a beach access right next door. You can’t get any better than this staring out at the ocean from your back patio and living room. The house is so comfortable and has everything one could need. Would definitely stay there again. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of the best location
Location was easy walking distance from seaside and beach location was away from the Condos toward Seagrove which means less people on beach in front of the house. The house had great views which never got old. The house is mostly untouched since the 60s when it was built with cool floors and walls and retro furniture. It is not super fancy but we really enjoyed the home and the kids enjoyed having their house in the annex. Again just a great location. We have been to this area several times and we liked this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021