Escape to Captain's Cottage, a charming beach retreat in WaterSound West. Ride one of the four bikes through the winding trails and boardwalks to the zero-entry pool with cabanas, grill area and fireplace. With its stunning white oak floors, extensive millwork and spacious bedrooms, this home is designed for comfort and enjoyment.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 62115 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
☀️Walk to Beach-Bikes-Pool-30A-Captain's Cottage
Top Reasons to Book this Stunning Beach Cottage:
* Beautiful home designed by Dungan and Nequette
* Beach Access over the Boardwalk-approx 1230 yards
* 4 Bikes Included
* Gated community with parks, winding trails and boardwalks
* Zero-entry pool w/ cabanas, outdoor grill area and fireplace
* Pool heated March 1 to Summer, and over Thanksgiving and Christmas
* Snorkel the Sea Turtle Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
* Nearby Greenway Station - NEW Summer 2023!
* Café 30A, Old Florida Fish House, and The Big Chill nearby
* Only 3.5 miles to Seaside and 5 miles to Rosemary Beach
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*
Captain’s Cottage is a stunning two-story cottage in WaterSound West. Designed by the renowned Dungan and Nequette Architects, this beauty is a special treat. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home boasts 2,115 s.f. of living space with white oak floors, extensive millwork, and incredible baths. This home was designed for your comfort and enjoyment with a large kitchen, covered and screened balcony, 2 living areas, open style floor plan, granite countertops, stainless Viking kitchen appliances, flat screen TVs, and spacious bedrooms! With a king bed in the master, king bed in the 2nd bedroom and twin bunks in the 3rd bedroom, this home can sleep 6 guests comfortably. You will love riding one of the four bikes to all the amenities of Watersound, varying from winding trails and boardwalks, to the zero entry pool with cabanas, grill area and fireplace. Make lasting vacation memories at Captains Cottage!
Families will love the amazing amenities at WaterSound West! This 256-acre, gated community is ideally located directly on the Gulf of Mexico between Seaside and Rosemary Beach. The seasonally heated zero-entry neighborhood pool features cabanas, outdoor grills and a fireplace! Go exploring on boardwalks and nature trails that wind through the community, over the large pond, and directly to the Beach. With Horseshoe Park and Deer Lake State Park nearby, a 9 hole putt-putt course, bike and kayak rentals available, WaterSound West is sure be the perfect peaceful beach vacation!
Bed Setup:
First Floor:
King Master Suite with Private Bath
Second Floor:
2nd King Master Suite with Private Bath
Bunk Room with Two Twins and Private Bath
** Bicycles ARE allowed in the WaterSound West community on the streets. Due to safety and legal concerns, the WaterSound West HOA will no longer allow bicycles on the West Beach boardwalks. However, they are still permitted on the beach walkover, with the following provisions. (1) Bicycles must be walked from where the pavement ends at the clubhouse to the entrance of the beach walkover, where the railing begins; and (2) Bicycles must be ridden at the lowest possible speed while on the beach walkover. **
AREA ATTRACTIONS:
Greenway station is 30A's newest destination for gathering, shopping, and dining in Seagrove Beach. Greenway Station features known retailers Wild Olives Tapas and Wine Bar, Pecan Jack's Ice Cream, Coast Hippie and YOLO Board + Bike, plus introduces Local Cantina Mexican Restaurant, Souper Jenny Coffee Roasters, Canopy Road Café, and more.
“The Big Chill” is the community center for Prominence and is a quick 10 minute bike ride your home or 1.6 mile drive. The Big Chill offers something for folks of all ages and tastes, from tacos and tequila, to wings, burgers and shakes, a stop here is quick, tasty and convenient, and comes with a side of entertainment at the outdoor amphitheater. It's a great place to catch a concert, sporting event, or a movie on the lawn.
Seaside is a short drive away and is most widely known for being featured in the Truman Show with Jim Carrey. Its incredible architecture has helped to make it famous but also its faithful replication of the kind of seaside town that used to be common up and down the coast. Seaside has its own Farmer's Market, post office, Repertory Theater and neighborhood school. It boasts unique shopping, fantastic cuisine and the incredible architecture that makes Seaside famous. There are activities for everyone: kayak rentals, bike rentals, paragliding, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, tennis -- you'll find it all right here.
The snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Sea Turtle Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 783 feet out from the Grayton Beach State Park access, it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Sea Turtle Reef is at a depth of 12-19 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
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 an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Bicycles
Heated pool
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Windsurfing 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)
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the area
Located in WaterSound Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Alys Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Santa Rosa Beach travel guide
Does ☀️Walk to Beach-Bikes-Pool-30A-Captain's Cottage have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is ☀️Walk to Beach-Bikes-Pool-30A-Captain's Cottage 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 ☀️Walk to Beach-Bikes-Pool-30A-Captain's Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ☀️Walk to Beach-Bikes-Pool-30A-Captain's Cottage?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is ☀️Walk to Beach-Bikes-Pool-30A-Captain's Cottage located?
Located in WaterSound Beach, this vacation home is steps from Deer Lake State Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Alys Beach. Eastern Lake and Seagrove Beach East are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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☀️Walk to Beach-Bikes-Pool-30A-Captain's Cottage Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
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.
Me and my fiance had a great time on our trip! Out of all the places we’ve stayed on 30A, this was the best bang for our buck and value. Perfect location, gorgeous neighborhood, short walk to the beach from the community pool, we will definitely stay again!
John W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
gus H.
Aug 28, 2017
Wonderful Stay!
Beautiful home and wonderful stay at the Captains Cottage.
gus H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Verified
8/10 Good
amy s.
Jan 25, 2026
It was very good. Few things: front door lock is broken. Master shower head is messed up.
We stayed as a single family with two small children for the week of Thanksgiving.
The kids enjoyed the kids bunk room and the large tub in the kid bathroom. They also enjoyed daily porch swings on the bed swing, on the screened porch. The kitchen is well equipped and the oven cooked a perfect Turkey. We enjoyed our neighborhood walks and the convince of having private beach access. We love this neighborhood and have stayed in the past and will continue coming and spending time with family here, highly recommend!
We went down to Watersound for my birthday weekend with another couple and had a wonderful time at this house! It is absolutely beautiful and perfect for a beach retreat. Check-in was easy, and even though the hot water nozzle had somehow popped off, the property manager was there at 9am the next day to put it back on for us. The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking pans/utensils, and it's all Viking appliances! There are also two beach chairs to take to the beach, which we loved. It was a great little escape for us. Thank you so much for opening your house to us!
My husband and I stayed here with our teen daughter and her three friends and it was the perfect layout for us! Master on the main floor with the other 2 bedrooms up with plenty of space for the girls. The neighborhood is great and the bikes are a must! It’s a well equipped property with plenty of dishes and cookware. I would recommend the management company to provide more trash liners than the existing one in the kitchen - we needed to change the trash bag mid-week and didn’t realize there were none below the sink. Minor issue!! We really enjoyed our time in the area!
Collette B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Leslie S.
Mar 29, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
House was fine but the door pad to get in never worked and the communication to RealJoy was a hassle
Got tired of calling the RealJoy 800 number to try and talk with someone
Good property but it need some love. First, advertised high-end appliances were a miss. No ice maker or ice trays provided, dish washer door falls to the floor when opened, clothes dryer quit the morning of checkout full of clothes. Sand was found on counter tops and in the MBR bed. Mgmt company had new linens sent over. There were also towel holders pulling out of the wall and the upstairs tub did not have a stopper. A previous review addresses that tub. Could have been a home run, instead it was a long single. Would stay there again if repairs were made.
George W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Betty B.
Jan 13, 2018
Nice neighborhood. Home has need for attention. Mold on the patio cushions and the exterior paint.
Would not recommend. HVAC engineer had to be called out twice. House was 67 degrees and unable to warm. No food pantry so your food is out for all to see. Dishwasher uneven and shelves constantly rolling forward. Second floor soaker tub is not tied to plumbing for the overflow valve. Overflow flows directly onto the bathroom floor. TV in second bedroom did not work.
WOW! THIS HOUSE WAS PERFECT FOR OUR FAMILY VACATION!!!
I cannot say enough good things about this property! The description on VRBO was spot on and there were no surprises during our stay. The neighborhood is gated and super quiet, which is exactly what we were looking for. Yet it's close enough to anything that you would need. Having 4 bikes included with the property is a very nice touch, and we preferred them over a golf cart. The state-of-the-art kitchen was unbelievable and had everything you could possibly need. The outdoor gas grill was also much nicer than what I was expecting. Having 2 king beds in a 3-bedroom property is also a rare find based on my search in this area. The management company was responsive, pleasant, and helpful. This place is 10 out of 10! I would highly recommend it and plan to go back next year!! Oh, and the swing in the sunroom was the icing on the cake!!!
What a slice of paradise! Super clean, easy 15 minute walk to the beach and great design in this well-appointed beach house. Highly recommend for your beach vacation.
Cynthia K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
4/10 Poor
Disna M.
Dec 4, 2019
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Missed Opportunity
Porch lights were turned off for check in - very dark entrance.
Vacuum broken and was needed for cleaning the floors upon arrival. Three piles of dirt were collected and a vacuum had to be borrowed the next day. Tissues and Kleenex not included. No soaps were included even as a starter. Downstairs master sink was very slow to drain. Toilet in the bathroom adjacent to bunk room was not cleaned properly. Bed in Master was not very comfortable.
Disappointing in such a beautiful neighborhood.
Disna M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charles S.
May 21, 2019
Perfect
Perfect for our family. Clean, comfortable, and great location
Charles S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Simon E.
May 15, 2019
Wonderful Family Trip
We had a great stay at this house. It has plenty of space and the location/neighborhood is fantastic. Can't wait to come back!
Simon E.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Leslie M.
May 14, 2019
Great house and great location, but needs some attention and a new management company
This house is wonderful, but desperately needs some minor repairs and a deep cleaning. Overall this house is great! AMAZING neighborhood and amenities. My problem mainly lies with the management company, Real Joy. They were horrible to deal with! When we arrived the house was filthy and appeared that someone had been in there after it was cleaned. We found dental floss on the bathroom floor, trash in several of the trash cans, dirty floors (so bad the bottoms of our feet were black), dirty toilets and hair all over the bathrooms, dirty towels, etc. I called the rental company to report it and they sent someone out to inspect when we weren’t there and that person apparently decided it wasn’t dirty enough to re-clean. But during the whole ordeal the people answering phones at the rental company were telling me they were trying to find someone to come clean it. They ended up telling me they wouldn’t be able to get it cleaned that evening, so it would be first thing the next morning. So we had to sleep in a dirty house, questioning if the sheets were even clean. The next morning the cleaners never showed. I eventually had to call and get pretty upset and demand that they have the property manager call me. Once I sent her pictures of the filth she apologized and sent cleaners out. After that everything was better but we were still missing simple things like mattress protectors on the bed. Even after being cleaned the house is still in need of some TLC. There is much more dirt and filth that the average cleaning won’t take care of... dirty baseboard and tile and things like that. There’s also several repairs that need to be made. There’s water spots on the ceiling from a leak, a dishwasher that’s nasty and on it’s last leg, broken toilet paper holders, busted screens on the porch, a missing door in the bathroom, a couch that’s worn out and needs replaced, etc.
This house has so much potential! It’s new, modern and has so much to offer. It just needs some minor repairs to get it back up to where it needs to be. I hope the owners realize how much the rental company is letting it go and not caring for it after rentals.
Besides the house, the neighborhood is perfect! It’s quiet and charming and has a great location. The community pool is also amazing!
Leslie M.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jan S.
Aug 24, 2018
Captain’s Cottage was great!
It’s close to everything - beach, pool, shopping and wonderful 30A restaurants. The neighborhood is bike and walking friendly. The house was very clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. I hope to go again and would recommend the property to anyone.
Jan S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa J.
Jul 4, 2018
The property was gorgeous. I would definitely return....
I loved the wooded areas, gave the feel of privacy between the cottages. Walking on the boardwalks were beautiful scenery as well. We biked daily on the property, I highly recommend that. Community pool was so nice. I will definitely book my next vacation here and stay for 2 weeks instead.
Lisa J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Leo C.
Oct 13, 2017
Captains Cottage was one of the nicest properties we have rented .Beautifully maaintained!
Watersound was lovely and quieter than many other developments..some construction but not on our street ,Beach and pool were outstanding,very impressed and can't wait to return.
Leo C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Amanda W.
Jun 5, 2017
Return trip! Love this home and community!
The house is very clean and cozy, has everything our family needs for a relaxing stay. The community is friendly, safe and very quiet. The screened in porch with swing is a dream - spent many mornings and afternoons out there reading a book. There are a few downsides: the walk to the beach is long but worth it since it's practically a private beach; the appliances in the house are terrible, the fridge is not very cold; and the cleanliness of the home is lacking in a few areas but not enough to warrant a maintenance call just a slight bother. No place is perfect but this is pretty darn close! We will be coming back again!