In the heart of WaterColor, Making Memories offers a charming retreat for up to 14 guests. With access to private beach club and pools, this home is perfect for family gatherings. Enjoy outdoor activities with 5 bikes and a gas grill or relax in the cozy living room with a fireplace.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 142808 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Camp WaterColor Gem: Main + Carriage & Bikes
Making Memories by Oversee 30A | Perfect in Walton County Awards – Three-Time Diamond Winner – Best Rental Mgmt. 2026, 2025, 2024
Just steps away from Camp WaterColor in WaterColor’s Camp District, Making Memories is a delightful vacation home featuring a carriage house, comfortably accommodating up to 14 guests.
Beneath a warm, paneled ceiling, the living room is spacious yet cozy, with a gas fireplace and TV. The detailed architecture continues in the dining room and kitchen with wooden ceiling beams. A corner bar has an ice maker. Nearby is a guest bedroom, king, a hall bath, and laundry. Out back the screened porch has a dining table and grill.
The second floor begins with a cute and cozy loft area, with TV. Three more bedrooms are down the hall, a triple-twin bunk, a guest king, and a primary bedroom, king, with a claw foot bathtub. This back bedroom flows into a private screened porch.
The attached carriage house, also with paneled ceiling, has a king bed, bunks with a trundle, kitchenette, dining table, and bath with shower.
Celebrate family times at Making Memories. With so many activities right outside your door, don’t forget, you came for the beach!
At Making Memories, the warmth of hospitality awaits. Our dedicated team at Oversee 30A, a local company, is committed to ensuring your stay is nothing short of exceptional. We strive for perfection and are just a stone's throw away should you require any assistance. Reach out to us anytime, seven days a week, with the added peace of a 24/7 emergency line.
Overview: - 1 mile to beach and Beach Club (private access) - 5 bedrooms, 5 baths - 2,808 sq ft - Access to WaterColor community pools and beach club - Gas grill - Limited onsite parking/garage access, minimal community parking with pass - Wi-Fi (not available in carriage house) - 5 bikes included
Overnight: - King in 1st floor guest room; shared hall bath; TV (20") - King in 2nd floor primary bedroom: bath with claw foot tub; TV (40") - King in 2nd floor guest room; bath; TV (32") - 3 twin bunks in 2nd floor guest room; tub bath; TV (15") - King bed in carriage house and twin bunks with twin trundle; bath; TV (32")
Check-in is 4:00 PM CST. Checkout is 10:00 AM CST.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated 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
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
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
Limited housekeeping
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
Heated pool
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Bicycles
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 2,808 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Watercolor, a neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach. Shoppers can check out Baytowne Wharf, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. Visit our Santa Rosa Beach travel guide
Is Camp WaterColor Gem: Main + Carriage & Bikes pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Camp WaterColor Gem: Main + Carriage & Bikes?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Camp WaterColor Gem: Main + Carriage & Bikes?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Camp WaterColor Gem: Main + Carriage & Bikes located?
Located in Watercolor, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Chapel at Seaside, Seaside Beach, and Grayton Beach State Park. Fusion Art Glass Gallery and Sundog Books are also within 15 minutes.
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Camp WaterColor Gem: Main + Carriage & Bikes Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great location and very comfortable beds! We loved the open living room/dining room/kitchen space. Very good place for multiple families staying together
There were 12 of us and there was plenty of space and the layout of the house was great! Great location as well. Positive experience, we have nothing but good things to say about the house and the amenities that come along with being at a watercolor property!
We had a wonderful time at the rental in Watercolor! It was perfect for our 3 families, (ten people). The front porch and swinging daybed were the best part for sure!! It was very close to Camp Watercolor, which was great for the kids, but it wasn't at all loud. Can't wait to go back!
heather o.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sandra S.
Jun 22, 2021
Great Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location to parks and pools. The house was amazing. Thanks for a great time.
Sandra S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carrie W.
May 4, 2019
April 2019 Stay
We absolutely loved our first trip to Watercolors in the Seaside area. Your house was beautiful, well equipped, and functional. We loved the location and the decor. The bikes were used constantly & very much appreciated! Your house was named well, we definitely made lots of great memories on our weeks stay. Thank you!
Perfect house for us and our teen son with several of his friends. We all had plenty of space. The house was lovely and well-appointed with a stocked kitchen.
We especially enjoyed the walking trails, proximity to the beach and relative calm of the neighborhood. We hope to be back and would highly recommend!
Jennifer A.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ashley J.
Apr 17, 2017
Wonderful house and great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We went for spring break with two families. Had plenty of room for everyone. My boys loved being near the basketball courts. We have stayed in many houses in Watercolor and this is one of my favorites.
Ashley J.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Annie s.
Jul 22, 2019
Water Color
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our family loves to stay in Water Color and every time we visit we rent through Oversee Rentals. It doesn’t matter property you stay in as long as Oversee Rentals manages it, there customer service is the best. All there properties are lovely. Making Memories was perfect for our large family, it was big and comfortable.
Annie s.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kristen D.
Apr 10, 2016
spring vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The rental company made everything very easy with multiple emails prior to our stay. The house was perfect for us, and the carriage house gave everyone their space. The property was very clean and well maintained. My only suggestion would be to bring a few pans from home if you cook a lot! Great house, great location!
Kristen D.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2016
From a partner site
8/10 Good
pat c.
Jun 25, 2022
June 2022 Stay
Pros-clean, good set up for our family, good location, nice kitchen appliances.
The bedding and pillows were poor quality. The first floor bedroom was freezing and there wasn’t a blanket. You need a larger trash can in the kitchen.
pat c.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Archival
8/10 Good
Julie W.
Nov 1, 2016
Great trip!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house is lovely, although being at the end of the season, it needed a deep cleaning. The setup is great for a large family (10 adults and 1 child), and the location is perfect. The property management let us check in a little early, which was wonderful since we were all traveling a long distance. The house is across the street from a great pool, within walking distance to the grocery store, and a short bike/golf cart ride to the beach. Watercolors is a fabulous location.
Julie W.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dave B.
Jun 30, 2020
Watercolor gem
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family loved our stay at Making Memories. + Home was clean and ample space + Beach bikes was added bonus + Proximity to Camp Watercolor was great + Easy check-in/checkout + Responsive mgt company - Needs a larger kitchen trash can - 1mi proximity to beach (providing a golf cart like other homes would be an appreciated perk)
Dave B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ed M.
Jun 29, 2015
Memories
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I was disappointed that we did not have the use of at least 1 side of the garage - this created a shortage of available parking. The electrical outlet outside the garage did not work so I had to plug the golf cart into an outlet on the house - the Water Color security did not like me parking there to recharge the golf cart but this was the only outlet that worked.
Ed M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2015
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mariella S.
Nov 29, 2018
Making Thanksgiving Memories
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location requires driving to get to restaurants and shopping and traffic and parking are a nightmare. There was a lot of construction while we were there and pools closed. When construction is completed it will be better. The house though is well planned and spacious. Kitchen is well stocked and very large dining table. Fireplaces are a plus. We enjoyed front porch swing and the bicycles.
Mariella S.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gary M.
Nov 4, 2018
Back in Time from the Front Porch
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were welcomed with a home immaculately cleaned It was very spacious and laid out well for us. We enjoyed all 3 porches but it was lovely being on the front porch greeting those strolling by or pedaling by on bicycles. It was like staying in a park setting with trees and plants surrounding us. The kitchen was equipped with wonderful cook and bakeware, the best we have ever experienced. The gas grill actually worked well and after the hurricane we enjoyed use of it the first days on our return. We found this home to be just perfect in all ways Oversee staff are so gracious to work with and we highly recommend you using the company.
Gary M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
farrah c.
Sep 23, 2015
Exactly what we were hoping for!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great experience. From the beginning, Oversee was wonderful to deal with. From response time regarding questions to the procedures they had in place, we were very satisfied. The property was clean and exactly how it was described. The code system for the doors was so incredibly convenient. You cannot beat the location and the amenities within Watercolor!!I really have no complaints! I can honestly say as nice as the pictures make the house look, it's actually even nicer in person, which is rare! We will definitely be going through Oversee again, as well as hopefully staying in Making Memories on our next trip!
farrah c.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2015
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Baton Rouge, LA
Aug 9, 2022
August 2022 - Making Memories
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great time overall at the Making Memories home. The house was a perfect size for our group and in a great location. The house was clean, however there were areas where it could have been cleaner, there was dust and spider webs on lamps and under beds. Also the bikes were not in the best shape, I did call and ask the bike company to replace a few bikes, but they did not get to us during our stay. However we used the ones that were there and had a great time riding to and from the beach.Overall I would rent the house again and recommend it to others.
A guest from Baton Rouge, LA
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Trudy H.
Jan 6, 2021
GoodBye 2020
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a blast at this home. Location was great, and having 4 king beds all with ensuites was perfect, for 4 adult couples. Plenty of room for all. We loved all the outside seating areas and were able to eat dinner by the fireplace outside, in Jan, it was wonderful. Having use of the garage was amazing and being able to keep the bikes there a bonus. We had a few issues with the home but Oversee where on it! They sent people out afterhours as we stayed over a holiday weekend! One call was all it took each time. Thank you
Trudy H.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Pamela L.
Aug 4, 2021
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Called the management company every day!
Great location and house perfect layout for my family. However, I called the management company every day! We had to address several issues upon arrival, which should have been previously taken care of… gas grill & 1 bike broke, front door wouldn’t lock and back deck slippery and water pooled between garage and deck. Lightbulbs needed to be replaced, only one dish towel and 3 wine glasses were provided. It was filthy upon arrival, dirty towels, floors, bathrooms so had to have it recleaned. I wish I could have contacted the owner directly, I will not rent this property again.
Pamela L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Royce Y.
Jun 23, 2020
Making memories stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
While the house was beautiful, there were some concerns. The air condition stopped working overnight, resulting in a very uncomfortable night’s sleep. The dish washer wouldn’t work, had to hand wash dishes. The toilet downstairs clogged several times. The main TV and one in carriage house did not consistently work.
Royce Y.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Karena M.
Jan 4, 2017
Making Memories....a great family beach home!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Making Memories is a wonderful home for a family vacation. The carriage house is perfect to accomodate one family in itself, while the main house will comfortably house 2 more families. Very homey and plenty of room and the location of the house in Watercolor is great for kids to easily walk or bike to the pool and green areas. Oversee rentals did a great job with the booking and checking in process. ALL directions were given in a timely matter with all guest codes, keys, watercolor passes,etc.. provided upon check in. The only thing I can mention is that parking at this home is really tight. You do not have access to their garage and there is only a small parking pad behind the house that backs up to another home. When you drive large SUVs it does make parking a little tricky but we survived the week with 3 large suburbans. Definitely bring more paper towels and TP. You will run out within the first couple of days, but other than that the home provided everything we needed! CAn't wait until next year!!!
Karena M.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mary P.
Mar 25, 2016
Wonderful place to stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Making Memories home is very nice and comfortable. All the beds were comfortable and cozy. The location of the home is very convenient to downtown seaside but also away from the hubbub. Overall the property was clean when we arrived except for the cottage apartment above the garage. The bathroom toilet was not clean. However, management did arrive very timely when called and took care of the issue promptly. Suggestions I have are to provide more than 2 dish towels, pot holders and placemats. We called on the dish towels and only 2 more were provided along with 2 pot holders. Since the home can sleep between 12-16 people, 2 dish towels does not equate especially if a lot of cooking is done, which we did. The lack of pot holders was frustrating as this is a no-brainer essential item. The lack of placemats meant the table was used with no protection, which can cause unwarranted scratches on it. We were very careful, but someone else might not.