Title: Retro by the Bay Close to Beach Eglin PetFriendly - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Retro by the Bay Close to Beach Eglin PetFriendly Family-friendly cottage in Freeport with a water park ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108966900/108966859/1af48029.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108966900/108966859/7565b7d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108966900/108966859/7c841fc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108966900/108966859/0065c478.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108970000/108966900/108966859/c5f6570c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a charming, old Florida neighborhood along the Choctawhatchee Bay, this 1950s Airbnb offers breathtaking views of sunrise and sunset. With a fully equipped kitchen, games like corn hole and ping pong attachment for family fun, guests can unwind around the fire pit with adirondack chairs or lounge in the hammock. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom1195 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Beach view - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Retro by the Bay Close to Beach Eglin PetFriendly \- 1950s Airbnb with breaktaking views of sunrise and sunset on bay \- 15 mins from beach/easy access to bay-bring your boat!/20 minutes to Eglin AFB \- Pet-Friendly \- Family-friendly (pack-n-play, portable high chair, baby bath, sound machine, booster seat) \- Fully equipped kitchen \- Corn hole, cards, games, puzzles & ping pong attachment \- Washer/Dryer \- All toiletries, bedding, towels, paper products provided so you don't have to spend the money or time or pack it!!! The property is 3/4 acre and has this home and a tiny home on wheels on it that is being rented out as well. Each home has a fire pit with adirondack chairs, and there is a picnic table, a grill, corn hole, and a hammock. Guests can access anything around this home and anything outside except the tiny home on wheels and their fire pit area. I will be available by phone or text if you have any questions at all. Just a small country, old Florida neighborhood nestled in live oaks along the Choctawhatchee Bay. There is plenty of parking at the property. You can bike along the highway if you want. You can also call a shuttle or get an uber or lyft. This old house is creaky in some places; it is vintage for sure. The floors and entire kitchen are original (except the dishwasher which had to be cut out of cabinetry to be put in). There is a family that lives behind the house that has a dog which can bark at times. The property is on rt 20, which is the only road from Freeport to Niceville, so the traffic can get loud at times especially during beach season. There is a tiny house on the property that is also being rented out. It is adorable! Please close and lock all windows and doors when you leave the house. Start a load of towels. Strip all used linens and place in laundry baskets and start the dishwasher if you have used dishes. If house is left in bad shape, an additional fee will be charged to the guest; a $1000 fee will be charged if smoking is done in the house. If anything is broken, please let me know. :). No parties please! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Kayak - Table tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,195 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98950000/98947200/98947130/w1024h680x0y3-af577c9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Pop of Color 2BR 2Bath Golf Course and Canal View at Sandpiper Cove Destin FL! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 245-8500-9323 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 307461 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.47024%2C-86.34407&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WInUsgUZHmtctnfL8qL64f60708=) Freeport, FL #### What's nearby - Miramar Beach - 25 min drive - 28.5 km - Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 25 min drive - 29.5 km - Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 27 min drive - 32.3 km - Grand Boulevard at Sandestin - 29 min drive - 34.3 km - Baytowne Wharf - 35 min drive - 35.1 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Shell - ‬7 min drive - ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪First Choice Buffet - ‬7 min drive - ‪Waffle House - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Retro by the Bay Close to Beach Eglin PetFriendly pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Retro by the Bay Close to Beach Eglin PetFriendly? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Retro by the Bay Close to Beach Eglin PetFriendly? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Retro by the Bay Close to Beach Eglin PetFriendly located? > This family-friendly Freeport cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Big Hammock Point. Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park‎ and Bluewater Bay Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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