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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pool
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Exterior

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 21

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
  • Seagrove Beach East
    1 min walk
  • Seaside Beach
    19 min walk
  • Seaside Repertory Theatre
    3 min drive
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    36 min drive

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

On the beach.With a stay at this Seagrove Beach vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Seagrove Beach East and 2 miles (3 km) of Seaside Beach. Seaside Repertory Theatre and Central Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach East - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Seaside Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Central Square - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 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.

Gulf Front with Private Pool, Sleeps 21, Amazing Decks, Free Beach Setup!

There are so many gulf views to take in at “Paradise Cottage Too,” you won’t believe. From the home’s expansive decks, through its many windows, even at its stunning poolside, each guest will imbibe a much needed and healthy dosage of Vitamin Sea.
This quiet Gulf-front cottage sits in an amazingly private location in the heart of Seagrove. With 4 bedrooms, a loft equipped with twin beds, and a lower level bunkroom, the home spans 3 floors. As you walk through, you will not believe how many windows offer vistas of the water! The private beach walk and sitting gazebo offer places to sip coffee, wine, or just to have that long awaited conversation with someone close.

For those seeking the simplicity—and the heart—of Old Florida, this home offers so much. Yet it does NOT sacrifice in the department of modern conveniences. The home includes chic and playful décor, and whimsical spaces. Outdoor decks and living seem to link together and never end, but eventually do lead to everyone’s favorite spot: the powder white sand.

The cottage pool is one to remember—a paradise all its own—with Gulf views and beautiful groves of greenery surrounding. You will experience your own private slice of Florida just steps away from the beach, and all the while, Seagrove and Seaside restaurants, galleries and shops are practically at your fingertips.

On the 1st floor, there is a convenient walk-out access to the pool, refreshing outdoor shower, and a private beach walkway beckoning you to explore the tranquil shores.

On the 2nd floor, there is a King master bedroom with a daybed and twin trundle, along with a private bathroom. Additionally, there is a King bedroom with a shared full bathroom, and a Queen bedroom with shared full bathroom and Gulf views. The living area seamlessly blends with a spacious kitchen, offering dining for up to 14 guests indoors, with additional seating available outside on charming picnic tables.

On the 3rd floor, there is a Queen bedroom with a shared bathroom, a loft area with 2 twin beds, and a spacious full bathroom.

Sleeping Arrangements:
1st floor, Bedroom 1: Bunk room: 3 twin-over-full bunks; full bath, TV
2nd floor, Bedroom 2: King master bedroom with daybed and twin trundle and private bathroom
2nd floor, Bedroom 3: King bedroom with shared full bathroom
2nd floor, Bedroom 4: Queen bedroom with shared full bathroom and Gulf views
3rd floor, Bedroom 5: Queen bedroom with shared bathroom
3rd floor, Bedroom 6: Loft area with 2 twin beds

Free Beach Set Up Included:
We are thrilled to include a Free Beach Set Up with your rental through our partnership with Vacayzen. Grab a seat in style with our free beach chair set up – two comfy chairs and a cool umbrella. You now have one less thing to worry about as you plan out your vacation with Benchmark Management!

* 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.

Property manager

Benchmark Management

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Gulf Front W/pool Sleeps 21 Free Wifi
2261-148561

Gulf Front with Private Pool, Sleeps 21, Amazing Decks, Free Beach Setup! Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 51 reviews" "

5.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Brittany M., Dalton,ga

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was PERFECT, home was amazing
The house was in a perfect location, just steps from beach. I had no problem entertaining my teenagers because there was plenty to do. The bunk beds were perfect for them to be out of the way. The kitchen was a tad smaller than I’m used to, but it had plenty of what I needed to cook everyday. I loved the tankless hot water heater. I was confused when the hot tub didn’t work and the property owner told me that it was not heated, but the kids enjoyed the pool anyways. Thanks for hosting us.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Steve S., Logansport IN

Disliked: Cleanliness
sucked
dirty. no pool heater. shower broke. TV didn't work. cockroaches. Ridiculous. I've rented many place around PCB. by far the worst experience ever
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shelly M., South Ga

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place
My group of 17 ladies loved this place. The beach view is spectacular. Even though the neighbors are very close, its very private. The palm trees and landscaping around the pool keep you from seeing any neighbors. The back porch is big and nice. We plan to rent again. The outdoor private shower is not useable, but the other rinse off stations are. The pool is very nice. We had no issues with pests as was mentioned in earlier reviews.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jeff S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Rat Infested Cottage Too
Lines of communication were horrific. Benchmark was going to send an inspector first thing Monday morning. After waiting 2+ hours with no inspector, we found another place to rent and told Tiffany that we were vacating this property for health hazards and filthiness, and that we were going to dispute all charges. We got a text message from Benchmark on Monday afternoon that they were going to send Florida Pest control over and Benchmark would come over after the house was treated by pest control....and they would change the sheets for us. We got another text message that Florida Pest control came over to the cottage THURSDAY and set some traps, and if any of the traps went off, FL Pest would come and remove them....3 days after we vacated the cottage. Thursday afternoon, Benchmark texted us and said finding alternate accomodations was a reasonable decision. Until major upgrades and rat problems are addressed, this rental should be shut down. Location was terrific, but the house is in extreme disrepair. Also, this house was definitely not cleaned before we arrived. I only got text messages from Benchmark, no verbal communication at all. If I had been in there position, I would've shown my face and apologized for the extreme trauma caused to my family. If I could give Benchmark a rating of negative stars, they deserve it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location! Right on the water!
Our family had a blast at this place. It’s our third trip down to the general area and this house was by far the best! The kids ran down to play on the beach while I drank coffee on the porch and watched them. Crab hunting, lunch, mid-afternoon nap, everything was easy because of the location of this house-plus it had everything we needed and wasn’t so fancy I was afraid our kids would break something before we could leave. It checked all our boxes. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Sue E.

not as advertised, would never stay here again
the other reviews list this property as mildewed. we were assured that it got a deep clean about a month before we stayed there. however, the truth is this property is MUSTY. there’s nothing cleaning will do, it’s embedded in it. the house has a lot of beds but the actual living space is really small. the rug in the living room still had what seemed to be white cat hairs on it. it was definitely not well cleaned. upon arrival we were told the pool heater was broken and no one would be out to fix it for minimum 7-10 days and they refused to use another pool company. that was a major issue given the spotty march weather and all the wind that had red surf warnings almost every day. the view was great. but this house was way overpriced for what it was. the must had one member of my family up coughing each night for 2 hours. we have been renting here for a decade and have never had such poor management. would never rent from benchmark again. for this money, you can get MUCH nicer accommodations. we still had fun because the beach is gorgeous….
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michael R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mold & Mildew Bomb
It takes a lot for me to give one star. I would give zero if possible. The location on the beach and deck are great. After that, everything went downhill. Annoying, but still 5 stars: I've never stayed at a rental, let alone at this price point, that did not include basics like salt & pepper, wine opener, and other 101 things that are typically included as part of the rental. All of the showers (excluding basement which has tons of cracked tiles) are plastic shower enclosures with tension curtain rods. Red Roof Inn has nicer showers. We were afraid to walk in bare feet due to rotten wood - outdoor shower almost not usable due to the amount of wood rot. The cleaning crew does a fine job of cleaning hard surfaces, after that, the house has not been "properly" cleaned in years. The ceiling fans were so dusty we were afraid to turn them on & the dishes were dirty and the cooking sheets had large chunks of food stuck on them. Maybe not a huge issue normally, but during COVID, we cooked at the place a good bit. Enough to knock this down to 3 stars: The pool was disgusting with algae growing on the walls and pounds of debris in the pool. The only reason we rented the place was for the beach and pool. The rental company quickly responded to the pool issue on Sunday. Pool company got there late Monday and said we couldn't use it until the next day due to the amount of chemicals they had to put in it to get it clean. Deal breaker: This house is a mold & mildew bomb - it is so bad that I question the safety of staying there. You can smell the mildew OUTSIDE from ~15-20 feet away. The house was built in the '70s and has not been maintained. Literally every single room has water damage in the ceiling and rotting wood. All of the vents have mold and mildew dripping from them. It looks like the owner/management tried covering up the mold with a Kilz like product, but the mold still bleed through. The mold was so bad that when we got home, we had to throw away anything that was not washable - cereal boxes, reusable grocery bags, etc. We had some clothes that we never took out of the suitcases - we've washed them 3 times and the odor is ALMOST gone. I wish you could post pics as part of a review or have people contact you. I hope no one ever stays here for free, let alone pays for it. .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Michael G.

OLD MOLD on Great Beach...
Inside stinks of mold. Rusting nails and rotten boards on the walk ways and deck. Kitchen pots and pans all need to be replaced. The location is awesome and that is why it rents. The windows on the back all need to be replaced so you can see thru them. We tried cleaning them, but the filth is between the panes. The property is worth more that the house. The tv’s are smaller than your computer screens in bed rooms. Positives... layout is great. Location is great. Managment company was great. Had to buy fans. Febreese and plug ins to try and mask the moldy smell. Even with this, we were glad we packed a nebulizer. If anyone has asthma or allergies this will bring out the worst. 21 is a stretch on how many it sleeps... no place that 14 people could eat. Table seats 8.... I was in a bind and had to rent... I would love to buy the place, but would never rent it, nor recommend renting it to another...
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Nick H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location old house
Great location but the property was old and it showed. It appears that the owner is just getting the rental income and not updating or maintaining the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Eric S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don’t compromise with this location. It’s a frat house like conditions and not a family safe house
My family and I waited three years to save money to go to a beautiful location on 30A that appeared to be great online. We were super excited about being in a beachfront house on 30A The location of this place is fantastic don’t get me wrong that is the only good thing about this house. The property is very old & rundown. It needs a ton of work and is not worth the amount that they are charging for beachfront dump. I would highly suggest or urge anyone to stay at another location due to the uncleanliness, poor conditions and inadequacy of the bedding which are very uncomfortable. The furniture is old and falling apart. The day of checkin our washer did not work.. we called property management and they sent a technician. When a repair technician came to fix the washer. He told us that he has been to this location many times. He stated The owners apparently won’t replace anything and let the poor conditions to continue. We asked the management company to see if they could get us a washing machine in a few days. They said they will need a week or two to get a new washer. This was the first day. So we had to drive 40 minutes to do laundry two times over 7 days. Otherwise we would have had towels and bedding for 7 days for 16 people. With young children it was super bad. I would not recommend this property to anyone. I did call vrbo and they need to do something about the poor conditions and lack of Help by the owners of this property. Don’t do it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was perfect
The house was very nice and clean. We were expecting a hot tub because that was in the pictures only to discover they keep the heater locked so you couldn’t heat the hot tub. The pool had some issues while we were there and as a result was cloudy and dirty. The pump was not working correctly. The washing machine quit working while we were there. I was also expecting to be able to see the beach from the pool but the brush was so ever grown you could not. I would recommend cutting back the brush on the back side of the pool to allow for a view of the beach/ocean and more of a breeze. Overall this was a great property and I would recommend it. We would rent it again. The management company was very responsive anytime we had any issues. You can walk to Seaside from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019