Title: Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=21710422&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! Vacation home with kitchen, near Seaside Beach ## Photo gallery for Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! ![Beach nearby - Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! (Santa Rosa Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21710500/21710422/c3acc17b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! (Santa Rosa Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21710500/21710422/24557b63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! (Santa Rosa Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21710500/21710422/43115d44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! (Santa Rosa Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21710500/21710422/46fe961e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! (Santa Rosa Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21710500/21710422/e80dfbdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located near the beautiful beaches of 30A, Made in the Shade offers a serene escape. Enjoy your morning coffee on the spacious screened-in front porch with rocking chairs and hammock, or unwind on the deck nestled among live oaks. This charming cottage provides easy access to Seaside's attractions and activities. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! Easy access to the beautiful beaches of 30A, just a one to two-minute walk and your toes are in the sand. With direct beach access unaffected by the Customary Use issue, you can enjoy the shoreline freely, along with access to umbrellas and chairs during your stay at Made in the Shade. This unique 1940s old Florida-style cottage lets you enjoy your 30A vacation while feeling removed from the hustle and bustle. Conveniently close to Seaside but tucked away just enough, this is a perfect area for bike rides and is minutes from fantastic dining and shopping. The world-famous Seaside attractions and activities are just a short bike ride or walk away. You'll love the large screened-in front porch with two rocking chairs and a hammock, plus a spacious back deck shaded by magnificent live oaks. It is an ideal spot to enjoy fresh air and Gulf breezes. This house is the one for those looking to unwind and make the most of their time by the coast. Sleeping Arrangements: Bedroom 1: King bed. Bedroom 2: Queen bed, 2 sets of twin-over-twin bunks Sofa in the living room pulls out to a queen bed. Beach Access: Head down Gardenia Street and directly across 30A is your boardwalk to beach access. Distance: 300 feet | Time: 2 minutes walking Seagrove Beach: Named for the thick grove of oak trees lining its coastline, Seagrove Beach is located in the heart of 30A. There's no better spot to experience everything 30A has to offer! Feeling adventurous? Rent a bike and jump on the 20-mile Timpoochee bike trail that runs right around the corner from the neighborhood. Visit famous Seaside and Grayton Beach State Park to the West. Head East and discover more of Seagrove Beach plus the wonderful coastal communities of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Enjoy exploring the boutique shops, fabulous restaurants, and beautiful state parks in each of these communities. Your stay at Made in the Shade comes with Xplorie’s best activities! one ticket per day, per activity! (over $800 in nightly value) Tee off at Emerald Bay or Regatta Bay, zip through Baytowne Adventure Zone, and sail on the Sea Blaster Dolphin Cruise. Enjoy Big Kahuna’s Water Park, Black Light Mini Golf, and scenic bike rides with complimentary rentals. Explore 30A with ease and adventure! \* Parking for 2 cars. \* Sorry, no pets allowed. \* Please note that there is construction in the area surrounding this home. A Benchmark welcome bag and initial starter kit of amenities are provided for all guests. For the kitchen this includes: 1 roll of paper towels, 1 dish sponge, 1 dish soap, 2 dishwasher pods, and 1 liner for each trashcan. For each bathroom it includes: 1 roll of toilet paper, 1 set of soap/body wash/shampoo/conditioner/lotion. For towels you will receive: 1 body towel/1 washcloth per guest and 2 hand towels per bathroom, plus 2 washing machine pods. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/104000000/103994100/103994094/caef338b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Just 1 Minute to Beach Access in Seaside, Bonus Living Area + 2 Adult Bikes! 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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 2261-135540 Vintage Cottage old Seagrove cozy/relaxing/close to Beach ## 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%7C30.31696%2C-86.12602&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pjaAFE9VtuKNBGyhE_LseYYzNPw=) Santa Rosa Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Seagrove Beach East \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Seagrove Beach West \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Seaside Beach \- 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Seaside Repertory Theatre \- 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Central Square \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pickles - ‬15 min walk - ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min walk - ‪Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - ‬4 min drive - ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬17 min walk - ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets!? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets!? ### What time is check-out at Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets!? ### Where is Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Close to Beach & Seaside, Vintage Cottage + Free Attraction Tickets! 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 35 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly M. Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property is very charming, the perfect beach cottage. It is located very close to the beach which was exactly what we wanted. We would love to stay here again! ##### Kelly M. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaime S. Jun 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing cottage by the beach Our family loved staying at this eclectic beach cottage. It’s just a short, easy walk to the beach. It’s also walkable to restaurants and the seaside shops, which was nice because parking isn’t very easy in seaside. Our favorite place to hang out was on the front porch. ![Relaxing in the hammock](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dd82e9a6-af33-4cf8-9c25-49e7edd843f1-1749080886015.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Short walk to crystal clear water and white sand ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2dbb4548-697c-4848-bc25-84a447590f7e-1749080958224.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Morning coffee on the front porch ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b6121ca7-0e32-4495-a4d5-811c5e4ff359-1749080957449.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jaime S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon S. Aug 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Great house! Quintessential Seaside beach house. Loved our stay. Thank you! ##### Shannon S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Drew S. Jul 14, 2024 #### Great Family 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: Right across the street from beach access ##### Drew S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan A. Dec 3, 2019 #### Vintage Cottage Stay 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 wonderful stay in this charming home. ##### Susan A. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi R. Sep 22, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Trip for Birthdays! We always like to stay in Seagrove. It’s close enough you can ride bikes to Seaside for brunch, lunch or dinner yet far enough away you feel secluded. It’s peaceful and relaxing and oh that hammock on the front porch! Such a fun trip and we will definitely be back! ##### Kristi R. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barry Alan C. Mar 30, 2025 #### Great Time for Us! 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: Made is the Shade is a blast from the past! It’s a quaint little cottage style that is nicely decorated and very comfortable! Just a short walk to the beach and even with construction work going on close to it really quiet. Every thing was in working order and clean. We really enjoyed our stay!!! ##### Barry Alan C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jocie J. Dec 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cottage with great location We loved this cute and eclectic cottage which was just steps to the beach access. Nice to be so close to restaurants, but removed from the congestion of Seaside. Quiet and comfortable. Loads of fun details in the decor, and fabulous screened in porch with hammock and plenty of seating for everyone! Thanks for sharing your lovely home with us! ##### Jocie J. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leif E. Sep 10, 2024 #### Great rental 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 older house with a lot of character and charm that is perfect for old seagrove. Very close to beach access. 5 out of 5 ##### Leif E. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna P. Mar 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### In the Shade Overall great experience, superb location, super responsive and engaging property mgmt, they made everything very easy. Not your typical "fancy" Seaside digs, but very quaint, authentic and personable - we loved it! Thanks much for a nice, relaxing and fun experience - we will definitely be back. :) ##### Donna P. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth N. Nov 17, 2020 #### Perfect getaway! 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: This was the most precious house on a quiet street close to everything we could enjoy!! We were able to watch our fav college game on Sat, walk and bike everywhere, and the favorite spot: napping on the hammock on the screened porch! ##### Beth N. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew A. Apr 5, 2022 #### Great place in 30A 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 loved our time at Made in the Shade. Great location, very easy and quick walk to the beach. Public access to beach is right across the street. We biked everywhere (we brought our own bikes and 1 bike at Made in the Shade worked). The house was cute and quirky. We loved the porch and trees. Would love to stay there again! ##### Matthew A. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi R. Sep 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual Birthday Celebration All three of my daughters birthdays are in September, so we decided to start an annual birthday weekend celebration since we love 30A so much. We love this quaint beach house for the character, location, price and all the memories we’ve made there. The only negative is the water pressure and the downstairs shower head didn’t work. Other than that is was perfect and will definitely come again. My girls actually request it every year! ##### Kristi R. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ashley W. Apr 10, 2022 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Not as advertised Not as advertised. Although a good location, The house was old, dirty and run down. ##### Ashley W. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly E. May 24, 2021 #### Beach trip 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: This beach home was cute and clean. Loved the porch and the close access to the beach! There were 7 adults- the master bed was great. Had a few complaints that the bunk beds and queen was hard and not too comfortable, but hey, we can sleep on the beach, so no real complaints. The second bedroom was bigger than expected. There were bikes available and more parking space than reported. We had a great stay! ##### Holly E. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Hannah J., Nashville, USA Apr 21, 2021 #### Rainy Weekend 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: We had a rainy weekend at the beach, but had a nice place to stay. The porch is lovely, with loads of sitting space. There's enough room in the living and dining room for a group. The kitchen is a bit small, but well equipped. Our only complaint is that the floor always felt like there was sand on it, so make sure you bring your house slippers or some socks! You can see the ocean from the road outside of the house - the location cannot be beat! ##### Hannah J. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay T. Sep 24, 2024 #### Favorite Cottage Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: This was our first time staying at Made in the Shade cottage. We loved this rental. It reminded us of old Florida. The eclectic decor is so fun. It may be an old cottage, but it magically met all our needs. If you need high gloss, modern, this is not the house for you. But if you love the old Florida style, this house is a gem. The screened in porch is where we spent a lot of time. It is a easy walk to the beach and Seaside. The bedrooms are spacious with comfortable beds. The kitchen is not modern but met our needs. We will definitely return. Love, love, love this cottage. ##### Kay T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Jim G. Mar 28, 2022 #### Its about the Location not the house Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very 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: Location of the house in unbeatable. The condition of the house was unfortunate. From the pictures I knew we weren't renting an updated house, but feeling grossed out by everything around the house isn't what we expected. Was suppose to have 2 baths, but one didn't have a shower head or a way of turning on the shower portion so we ended up with 4 people sharing 1 Bathroom. Nothing has been maintained in the house, looks like after each renter they do a quick clean and call it good. House has potential but needs some love and a couple of bucks to make it suitable for a renter. ##### Jim G. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Peter B. Mar 14, 2022 #### Beautiful house, but Nightmare Experience Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Firstly, the house and location was perfect. Been vacationing in the area now for our 30 years and we try a new place each time we visit as a family, but this time was the worse in 30 years. Construction is everywhere on different degrees. But very disappointed that the management company didn't flag that 15 feet away, there was from 7a-3pm concrete jack-hammers, concrete block dumping intro trucks and earth shaking noise that sent our family to tears. The kids were hiding in their room with door closed and refused to come out in the morning for breakfast, the wife was under pillows so she could sleep...what this did was destroy our experience at the beach and pushed us away from the house so we never got to enjoy all the things you see listed in the description from 7am-5pm. I finally called the management company and politely explained the situation and she could barely hear me on the phone and knew that we are not happy. She said she would escalate this to the billing dept to look into a refund and she would call me back during our stay - which she never did nor have we (as of 3/14) heard or seen any kind of compensation for this nightmare. And yes, she made it very clear there is a clause in our contract that they cannot be responsible for construction disruption in the area. I totally understand and I have been in a condo where there was construction happening nearby...but this was unacceptable.Why Beanchmark Management could not have flagged this in the rental/property description is beyond me - it clearly needed to say "During March 2022, construction is happening next door that may impact your experience". It is a simple line that does 2 things....1) Tells you of a possible disruption that may impact your stay and sets expectations for a renter and 2) clearly shows they are proactive and care about their customers so they will come back again because they had a great experience - or knew ahead of time. ##### Peter B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie L. Mar 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Location Plenty of space. Good location. Needed to be updated but overall all was good. ##### Jamie L. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Tina L. Feb 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy #### BEWARE!!! Active Demolition on two sides We arrived and found the house right next door was being actively demolished and the same for buildings across the "street". So loud, and the floor shook. Our trip was Thurs-Monday and with the amount of construction we couldn't even stay. I called the property manager and while she seemed to empathize, they were not amenable to offering my money back and even sent me the fine print. I understand that "inconvenience" due to construction is one thing, but this was an active construction zone that felt unsafe. We left immediately (within 30m) and we were blocked in by a dump truck in that amount of time. I am very disappointed that I booked in October and was never provided an update on the neighborhood (very active construction and Cowgirl Kitchen is gone) and provided an opportunity to change our reservation. We had my 74 year old mother with us and couldn't risk it. So upsetting. We did not stay at the property. ##### Tina L. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Carolee S. Oct 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint vintage beach cottage This is the third time we have stayed at Made in the Shade and we have always loved it. The place was clean and the check in process super easy. It is a charming older home with a wonderful screened in front porch. We have always enjoy the bikes that are provided. However this time three bikes were waiting in the shed that were all rusted…one with the chain off and the other with a flat tire, there was only one bike that was rideable. That was very disappointing, I feel like if you were not going to provide bikes that is one thing but do not have bikes waiting that are not rideable. We could have had bikes set up to be delivered before we got there if we would have known. I did get a quick response from the management company who said that they would try and get them fixed but we never saw anyone and they were never fixed. Overall a great place just ignore the past reviews saying how nice it was that bikes were provided and prepare to pay for your own! This place is nicely set up for a big family. It is across the highway from the beach(short walk) and close to Seaside! ##### Carolee S. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Whitney K. Aug 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So great It was amazing! ##### Whitney K. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Nick G. Aug 9, 2021 #### Made in the Shade Review Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Nice home and very clean inside. Less than 5 minute walk to private beach which was wonderful. We did not use the screened porch as it was dirty with old cushions and not enticing to sit. Location is great and an easy bike ride to Seaside. ##### Nick G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jul 19, 2021 #### Beautiful place 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: Loved the home. Loved the back yard and front porch especially during a thunderstormBeautifully decorated Will come back!! 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