[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Joy of Home | Private Pool, Lake & Gulf Views Vacation home with private pool, near Alys Beach ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83970000/83967500/83967484/a0ffa811.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83970000/83967500/83967484/d3a4b333.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83970000/83967500/83967484/e1da4d46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83970000/83967500/83967484/c24ea8ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83970000/83967500/83967484/36acbfa0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the gated WaterSound Beach community, Joy of Home offers enviable views of Camp Creek Lake and the Gulf beyond. Relax on the private beach walkover or unwind at home with a newly constructed pool, tanning ledge, and covered barbecue area featuring a Big Green Egg smoker. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 123082 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Gym - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Joy of Home | Private Pool, Lake & Gulf Views Property includes private beach access at WaterSound Beach with one set of beach chairs included (March 1 - October 31). Additional beach chairs available through La Dolce Vita. Complimentary access to Rosemary Beach® Fitness and complimentary court time at Rosemary Beach® Racquet Club also included. Guests will also have complimentary access to WaterSound Fitness, Dunsider Pool in WaterSound Beach and Bridges Pool on Tide Bridge Way. Property not located in Rosemary Beach community and will not have access to the Rosemary Beach community beaches or pools. Joy of Home is located in the gated private community of WaterSound Beach, Bridges neighborhood and offers enviable views of Camp Creek Lake and the Gulf of Mexico beyond. This newly renovated residence exhibits the work of renowned Interior Designer Ashley Gilbreath. Ideally situated steps from both the community dock and private beach walkover. Returning from nature, the expertly landscaped scrub oaks provide shade and privacy to the first floor, screened back porch - a truly welcome respite regardless of season. The outdoor amenities continue in the private courtyard. The newly constructed pool is one of the largest in the community, featuring a tanning ledge and long-lasting IPE planking deck surround. The covered barbecue area includes a flat screen television and Big Green Egg smoker atop black soapstone counters. A cypress front foyer leads to a first-floor seating area flanked by yacht-inspired bunks of navy, brass, and creams. It's the perfect pool house feel with NanaWall access to the courtyard beyond. This flexible space can act as a standalone room or share a jack-n-jill bathroom with one of three guest suites on the same floor. Ascending to the second floor, the vista of Camp Creek Lake and the Gulf come into clear focus. Soaring Cypress cathedral ceilings are anchored by the dining room fireplace. The residence's fully custom kitchen design features a one-of-a-kind brass strapping hood vent adorning the six-burner range, a reclaimed antique kitchen island for dish storage, and a stunning custom waterfall peninsula for casual dining. Through the living room's NanaWall, the partially covered balcony beckons for outdoor dining and relaxation. Start and end your day by delighting in the extraordinary sunrises and sunsets from the second-floor primary suite with a cathedral ceiling and custom designed bathroom. Continuing higher, a third-floor loft study overlooks the living and dining rooms below. Climbing the spiral staircase from the study, 11 South Lake Bridge is crowned by a cupola and observation deck offering lighthouse 360-degree views. \*\*REQUIRES A 7-NIGHT MINIMUM SATURDAY TO SATURDAY DURING SPRING BREAK & SUMMER \*\*Pool may be heated October 1st through May 1st for an additional fee ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a zoo - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym - Heated pool - Tennis - Water park - Winery tours 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 3,082 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33100000/33092300/33092228/w849h565x0y1-ecac4a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Lake and Gulf views! 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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 is also known as 553046 ## 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%7C30.29814%2C-86.06236&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GYLhy-elYSbyDMGQvnIYdIg7pUo=) Santa Rosa Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Seacrest Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Alys Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km - Seagrove Beach East - 6 min drive - 3.9 km - South Walton Beaches - 11 min drive - 2.5 km - Seaside Beach - 13 min drive - 9.0 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬7 min walk - ‪Old Florida Fish House - ‬5 min drive - ‪Turbo Coffee - ‬5 min drive - ‪Fonville Press - ‬5 min drive - ‪Ambrosia - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Joy of Home | Private Pool, Lake & Gulf Views have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Joy of Home | Private Pool, Lake & Gulf Views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Joy of Home | Private Pool, Lake & Gulf Views? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Joy of Home | Private Pool, Lake & Gulf Views? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Joy of Home | Private Pool, Lake & Gulf Views located? > Located in WaterSound Beach, this vacation home is steps from Camp Creek Lake and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Alys Beach. Seacrest Beach and Deer Lake State Park are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? 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