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A Whale's Tail in WaterColor - WaterColor Amenity Passes - Sleeps 8

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Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Pool
Smart TV, DVD player, printers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8192 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
  • Seagrove Beach West
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Seagrove Beach East
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Seaside Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Santa Rosa Beach (Watercolor), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Seaside Beach and Seagrove Beach East. .This vacation home is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Alys Beach and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Seagrove Beach West.
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What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach East - 17 min walk
  • Seaside Beach - 3 min drive
  • Central Square - 4 min drive
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 6 min drive
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

A Whale's Tail in WaterColor - WaterColor Amenity Passes - Sleeps 8

It's impossible not to relax in this setting! A Whale's Tail is a charming 4 bedroom, WaterColor beach cottage located in the WaterColor Crossings II (Phase 4). You're a 2-minute walk to Publix and local favorite restaurants. Just a quick bike ride south and you're at the famous Emerald Coast beaches. Even better, your vacation at A Whale's Tail includes access to all the amenities WaterColor is famous for.

Enjoy exclusive access to the WaterColor Beach Club or any of the 9 community swimming pools, tennis and pickleball facilities. Or venture just down the road to the quiet public beach access across from The Surfing Deer and Market Café restaurants. You can also relax close to home on one of the two porches this home offers or enjoy the nearby Dragonfly Pool with a grill and fire pit for some low-key evening entertainment.

This home has an open concept floor plan design, and the kitchen is the heart of this home with perfect sights from the breakfast bar. Take advantage of the fully equipped kitchen or make it easier and grab some takeout from one of the area's amazing restaurants. Whether you dine in at the bar, dining room table, or decide to eat outside on your private screened-in porch – you'll enjoy the exquisite surroundings.

Sleeping Arrangements:
1st Floor, Bedroom 1: Twin-over-twin bunks. Each bunk with a TV.
2nd Floor, Bedroom 2: King bed, TV. Private bathroom with shower
2nd floor, Bedroom 3: Queen bed, TV. Private bathroom with tub/shower combination.
2nd Floor Bedroom 4: King bed, TV and balcony access. Private bath with soaking tub and separate shower.

WaterColor:
As one of the larger neighborhoods along 30A, WaterColor has amazing amenities for the entire family to enjoy. Your stay in WaterColor allows you access to 9 community pools. There are 3 pools at the Beach Club, 3 pools at Camp WaterColor (one is a lazy river!) plus the famous Frog Pool and Dragonfly pool. With a tremendous beach, spa, restaurants, and boutique shops, everyone can enjoy a vacation here. One stroll in WaterColor, and we know you'll want to come back!

* Parking for 2 cars. Additional parking may be available in the parking pads; there is no street parking.
* Sorry, no pets allowed.

A Benchmark welcome bag and initial starter kit of amenities are provided for all guests. For the kitchen this includes: 1 roll of paper towels, 1 dish sponge, 1 dish soap, 2 dishwasher pods, and 1 liner for each trashcan. For each bathroom it includes: 1 roll of toilet paper, 1 set of soap/body wash/shampoo/conditioner/lotion. For towels you will receive: 1 body towel/1 washcloth per guest and 2 hand towels per bathroom, plus 2 washing machine pods.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Benchmark Management

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2070 sq ft (192 sq m)

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

2261-162549
Watercolor "A Whale's Tail" 15 Dew Drop Lane

A Whale's Tail in WaterColor - WaterColor Amenity Passes - Sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
The perfect house for a stay in Watercolor. The location was great and we enjoyed all the amenities that came with the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lee p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This house is more than just a vacation home. You can tell the owners put care into every single detail and decoration. Very well maintained and super convenient location close to the grocery store. Wi-fi didn’t work most of the time. Couldn’t access Netflix or Disney+ for the kids to watch movies
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H., Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness
COMING BACK SOON!!
I absolutely loved this house and wish I lived here! Everything about it was perfect and they had all the amenities that we needed. Perfect location very close to camp Watercolor pools and the beach. Can’t wait to come back.!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very disappointed, will not stay again.
Let me start by saying we love 30A! We have stayed in Watercolor, Prominence and Rosemary Beach and we love them all for different reasons! Unfortunately, we were very disappointed in our stay at this home. When we arrived at the home the kitchen counters had a film over them, the trash can area had crumbs and debris still left in it and the kitchen chairs were covered in stains. The couches had a lot of stains and were very broken down, if you looked under the slip covers it looked like someone’s grandmothers old couch. When we went to the closet to get an extra blanket we found dirty linens that had stains as well. All of the outdoor cushions were very warn and dirty. We also found out when we tried to use the oven that it wasn’t working. We understand that it is a rental and there will be some wear and tear, but for the amount of money we were paying we thought it should be in better condition and better taken care of. I’m disappointed on how the owners kept this house, it very much feels like property bought for a rental only by an absentee property owner. Now, if I were the owners (and not an absent owner)… i’d be furious at the management company. Most of the cleanliness issues could be fixed if they took the time and did it right. As we walked in… it looked like this house was given a very quick 1 hour turn around from the previous guest and frankly wasn’t cleaned properly or thoroughly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house and location!
Can’t say enough great things about this rental! Beautiful, clean and great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

richard b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surprised
Not your fault but I did not know that the house was on the other side of 395. Everyday we had to ride back and forth over this highway to go to Seaside, to tennis, to the gym. Basically to do anything so that was a little disappointing. We were never told to bring our own cleaning supplies. I rented this house partial because of the two porches to sit outside and relax and read. However both were covered in pine pollen and pine needles. Cleaning these areas should be part of the overall clean. I understand it can get dirty by the day but that is easy to keep up. To come into the filth that was there made both porched unuseable. Then we found choclate between the sofa cushions,food particles on the dining chairs and under the table and sand in the bath tub. WOW! Also the dining chairs were stained prior to our arrival. The house was exactly what it was represented it was and we had a wonderful time but these other things that I mentioned really surprised and disappointed us. It made us think if the sheets and such were even clean. Anyway ain't complaining just stating the facts because you asked.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
All good
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lana R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
House and location were very nice. Within walking distance to the Publix was extremely helpful especially for a large family. Biking was easy. Needed a golf cart for better transportation to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and quiet street
We had a good trip and stay. Location was great with proximity to the Publix and still close enough to the rest of Watercolor. We’d stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Perfect!
Great property for our extended long weekend. Very clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. Loved the walking trails in the neighborhood and the access to the beach club. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matias S.

Liked: Cleanliness
All worked as expected.
Premium property with access to Watercolor resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marlo P., Lenexa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay in Watercolor
Wonderful place to stay in Watercolor. The house was amazing and was perfect for our family. Hopefully we will see you again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Very nice upscale property
Very nice property. well kept.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Loved it!
Great home and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin M., Knoxville, TN

Quiet house tucked away just mins from beach
Great house. Loved all the rooms and it's easy passage to Publix. Literally only a 2 min walk. Great neighborhood. Only a 3 min drive to beach or a 6 minute bike ride. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend it for spring break or any other visit to Seaside beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017