Title: Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House - 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 # Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House Vacation home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Seaside Beach ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83820000/83818300/83818272/aee52726.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83820000/83818300/83818272/73a45da4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83820000/83818300/83818272/6f13728e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83820000/83818300/83818272/90cde170.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83820000/83818300/83818272/7d4e3447.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Watercolor's Park District, Playing Hooky offers a warm welcome with its front porch designed for relaxation. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room and dining room connected by a double-sided fireplace. This home also features an alfresco dining area, outdoor shower, and three beach cruiser bicycles to explore the nearby Seaside Town Center or The Watercolor Beach Club. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102529 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pool - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House Playing Hooky | Park District, Watercolor, FL 705 Western Lake Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Presented by Dune Vacation Rentals: In the heart of the Park District of Watercolor is Playing Hooky, a three bedroom + bonus room (bedroom count includes the main carriage house bedroom) residence. Situated just steps away from Seaside Town Center or The Watercolor Beach Club, you can park your car for the week and bike around town! This home greets you with a front porch designed to relax with a good book and a cup of coffee. When you enter the home you are welcomed with a double sided fireplace between the spacious living room and dining room. The dining room offers stylish seating that can accommodate 6 guests. The kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances and plenty of countertop and cabinetry. Off of the kitchen is the laundry room and access to the outdoor space where you can dine alfresco. The master bedroom is on the first floor and is complete with a king size bed and private bathroom with a shower and tub. There is a half bathroom on this floor for your convenience. The second floor of this home features a guest bedroom with two queen size beds and access to the front porch that provides great views of Watercolor. This bedroom has a private bathroom with two water closets, as well as a separate tub and shower. The carriage house offers a king bed on the second floor and a private bathroom with a shower. Located on the lower level of the carriage house, you will find a bonus room\* with two twin beds. This room has an exterior private entrance, just off of the back porch. There is a half bathroom that is accessible outside, as well as an outdoor shower. \*Bonus room may not be appropriate for young children, as the entrance is on the exterior of the home. \~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Home Highlights: Sleeps 10 3 Bedrooms + Bonus Twin Room Off of the Back Porch 3 Full Bathrooms + 2 Half Bathrooms 2,529 Square Feet Carriage House (included in bedroom count) Close to Beach Club + Seaside Alfresco Dining Outdoor Shower Parking for 2 Vehicles 3 Beach Cruiser Bicycles Maximum of 10 amenity bands which provide full access to all WaterColor community swimming pools including camp WaterColor and the Beach Club FIRST FLOOR \- Master bedroom with a king sized bed and a private bathroom with a shower and soaking tub \- Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances \- Stylish dining room table with seating for 8 guests and double sided fireplace \- Beautiful living room with comfortable seating and double sided fireplace \- Laundry room \- Half bathroom SECOND FLOOR \- Guest bedroom with two queen beds and private bathroom with two water closets, as well as a separate tub and shower CARRIAGE HOUSE \- King bed and a private bathroom with a shower CARRIAGE HOUSE LOWER LEVEL BONUS ROOM \- Two twin beds - this room has an exterior private entrance just off the back porch. Bonus room may not be appropriate for young children, as the entrance is on the exterior of the home. OUTDOOR SPACE \- Private half bathroom \- Dining table with seating for 6 guests \- Grill \- Outdoor shower \- Parking for 2 vehicles \- 3 beach cruiser bicycles ADDITIONAL \- Parking for 2 vehicles. \- NO events, such as wedding receptions and other large gatherings are allowed. Only people sleeping in the home are allowed on this property. If violated, double cleaning fees, as well as other possible fees, will apply. \- NO PET HOME. Per the signed Rental Agreement, any violation of the NO PET policy will result in IMMEDIATE EVICTION, plus additional cleaning charges. \- WaterColor HOA allows ONE golf cart per address- you may not rent a second cart if the home you have rented offers one. All golf cart rentals in Watercolor must be made through The Electric Cart Company and will be limited to a specific amount throughout the community at any given time. Cart rentals are granted on a first-come, first-served based. Watercolor condos cannot rent golf carts. ​​​​​​​- The HOA issues one parking pass per reservation. Guests are encouraged to park their vehicles in the driveway or garage of their rental home. They do not need a parking pass when their vehicle is parked on a private residential property.The HOA-issued parking pass is required to park a vehicle overnight on the common area parking pads. BIKES: The quote you will receive includes 3 beach cruisers. RESERVATION/BOOKING POLICY \- MINIMUM AGE: All properties require a minimum of one adult OVER THE AGE of 26 be staying at the property throughout the rental term. \- A 50% deposit is due at the time of booking. \- Except for a $250 Cancellation Fee, deposits are fully refundable if cancellations are given 60 days prior to the arrival date. \- Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to the arrival date. \- CHECK-IN BEGINS at 4:00 PM and CHECK-OUT IS BY 10:00 AM. \- CLEANING: Reservations made for more than 12 nights require a full clean during your stay. This will be added onto your total when checking out. Reservations for less than 12 days, have the option to add a mid-stay clean onto your reservation. ADDITIONAL RENTAL RATES Additional Rental Rates include the following items: Amenity Passes, Bike Fee, PDP Fee, Cleaning Fee, Admin Fee, and CSA Trip Insurance. \*\*\*These additional items may alter based on property selection and guest add-on preferences. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 ### General - Unit size: 2,529 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66902200/66902191/bd9b5e9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 13 Lake District Lane - Newly Updated and Spacious Home in WaterColor!! 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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 523124 ## 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%7C30.32365%2C-86.14018&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xu_Ll_XO6WN4U7jBghExPBxdCgg=) Santa Rosa Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Seaside Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Grayton Beach State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Seagrove Beach East - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Grayton Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km - Blue Mountain Beach - 8 min drive - 7.3 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pickles - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Red Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min walk - ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk - ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House located? > Located in Watercolor, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Seagrove Beach West, Seaside Beach, and Grayton Beach State Park. The Chapel at Seaside and Newbill Collection by the Sea are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Short Walk to Beach Club, Close to Seaside | 3BR Home + Carriage House Reviews 10 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris M. Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy great place ##### Chris M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John B. Jan 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property Good trip to take a few days off between holiday madness. ##### John B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie S. Oct 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Fun This beautiful home had everything we needed for a great week at 30a. A close walk to the beach and Seaside, yet still quiet and away from all of the busy. A bit of a walk or bike ride to the watercolor amenities if you have young children. I highly recommend this home! We LOVED it! ##### Natalie S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff W. Apr 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We had a wonderful time over spring break with last minute plans coming together. We literally booked the day before and they accommodated us. ##### Jeff W. 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