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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 202900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
  • Seagrove Beach East
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Seagrove Beach West
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Seaside Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Other Space 2

2 Twin Beds

Other Space 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

5BR Beach House with a Private Pool - Ping Pong + 2-in-1 Apts - Sleeps 20

Welcome to Once Upon A Tide, a beach house with a private pool that’s been totally remodeled from top to bottom, front to back. Here, you actually get two separate properties in one, with loads of outside space to enjoy, stunning views of the Gulf, and just a short walk to the beach--less than 450 feet away!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (SLEEPS 20)

• MOTHER-IN-LAW SUITE
The ground floor is a mother-in-law suite that’s not connected to the rest of the house. This means this can be a great choice for a big group who wants to be together but also needs some separate private space for up to 6 people.

The suite features a living room with its own smart TV, plus a gloriously comfortable sofa that converts into a queen sleeper. There’s a kitchen too, so you can cook meals and tuck away snacks whenever you want to. The suite features two bedrooms. The master has a king-sized bed, while the second bedroom has a full over full bunk bed (limit of 100 lbs).

• SECOND & THIRD FLOORS
Accessed by a set of stairs to either side of the house, here is another totally self-contained apartment with an open-concept living room, dining area, and kitchen that’s a great space in which everyone can gather.

There are a trio of sofas in the living area (1 of which is a sleeper sofas), all offering up great views of the smart TV. Nearby is the dining table, an ideal space for meals (of course) but also card and board games and even work if someone has the assignment to complete during your stay.

There are 3 bedrooms, the master having a king-sized bed plus an ensuite bathroom. There are two guest rooms too with 3 beds between them. What better way to start a new day than opening your bedroom doors and letting the fresh air of the morning in?

This section of the house connects to what’s sure to be a popular feature with everyone - a crow’s nest room up on the third floor. As crow’s nests go, it’s a very large one, with spectacular views of the Gulf that photos don’t really do justice. It’s great fun sleeping up here too on the twin day bed or the trundle that’s underneath.

• OUTSIDE
Huge porches at the front and back of the house, and plenty of deck space give you room to relax in the shade and enjoy the views. You’ll also find a ping pong table, so why not arrange a tournament during your stay and see who’s the table tennis champion? The balcony has yet more seating, this time out in the open, so ideal for sun worshippers.

What’s sure to be the most popular feature outside the house is the private swimming pool which can be heated upon request. Enjoy a dip first thing, or a relaxing cool down as the day heats up. There are plenty of recliners around the pool on which you can dry off and maybe finish that book you picked up at the airport.

**Pool heat is an additional charge per stay. Please note that the pool heat will only get 5-10 degrees warmer than the outside temp and that if the outside temp drops below 50 degrees the heater will shut itself off as a safety feature. It will turn itself back on once the outside temp is at least 55 degrees consistently. Please contact the office for pricing.

• PARKING
Big groups are going to need plenty of parking space. And you get no less than 5 spaces here, all close to the house so you won’t have far to carry your bags when you get here.

Blue Swell Vacation Rentals is a boutique property management company that specializes in top-of-the-line, luxury beach rentals from PCB, 30A, and Destin. Our loyal guests come back year after year because of the exclusive homes and condos we offer as well as the excellent service we provide. Our keyless entry, premier linens with 300 thread count sheets, plush towels, and high-end starter supplies are just the beginning of the convenient amenities we provide for every guest. Most importantly, Blue Swell’s phone service allows our guests to experience the best vacation ever with less stress. It is always a SWELL day at the beach!

Property manager

Blue Swell
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 7982

About the neighborhood

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Seagrove Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
Map
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach East - 3 min walk
  • Seaside Beach - 15 min walk
  • Central Square - 18 min walk
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 4 min drive
  • South Walton Beaches - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5BR Beach House with a Private Pool - Ping Pong + 2-in-1 Apts - Sleeps 20 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5BR Beach House with a Private Pool - Ping Pong + 2-in-1 Apts - Sleeps 20?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5BR Beach House with a Private Pool - Ping Pong + 2-in-1 Apts - Sleeps 20?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5BR Beach House with a Private Pool - Ping Pong + 2-in-1 Apts - Sleeps 20 located?

Located in Seagrove Beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seagrove Beach East and Seaside Beach. Seagrove Beach West and Seaside Repertory Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 84 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lynn S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Good enough
The listing makes this property sound a lot better than it really is. It's pretty dated and not very inviting and don't bother paying for heating it as it made no difference.There is a window air conditioner in one room that made lots of noise and had gaps in the window so went
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool and beach
Would
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

teresa g.

Great Location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: This house is in a great location - very close to the beach access and nearby shops and restaurants. It was very quiet.The kitchen was well-stocked with dishes, coffee pot, crockpot, toaster, etc., and there were plenty of towels and linens. There was also a good selection of games and books. The house was well laid out for our group of 8 adults.The property management team was easy to communicate with before and during our stay. A couple of maintenance items were addressed promptly after our arrival.Things I wish I had known before booking this property:- This is an older house and the furnishings need to be refreshed. The upholstered furniture and the bed that I slept in were not very comfortable.- The sleeping loft and large covered porch upstairs are only accessible by a very steep, narrow stairwell that feels like climbing a ladder.- The beach access has a lot of steps.- The back porch is not covered, so neither the main level nor the lower level is usable on a rainy day.- The pool heat has a seven-night minimum per-day charge, so it was pretty expensive for our shorter stay.

8/10 Good

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Group
We rented this house for a wedding and it worked out perfectly. The house has 5 bedrooms and plenty of places to sleep. All was clean and all supplies were there. Only complaint is that the beds were hard - some of us liked that and some of us didn't. = ) Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Terisia g.

Beach trip 2024
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, short walk to beach and Seaside. We had plenty of room for everyone and the pool was nice. The house needs updating, and needs cleaning. The furniture was extremely uncomfortable and just looked dirty! Actually everything was dirty! Dishes, kitchen table, and pots and pans. The outside of the house needs lots of woke as well!! With a little TLC and a new cleaning crew, this could be a 5 star place! Needs a new coffee pot. Very hot upstairs during the day, mostly kitchen and living area. Downstairs stayed cool! Bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and beds were comfortable. We spoke to the property manager during our stay and he was very kind and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Nice beech house, great location. Only two negatives, wi-fi router downstairs did not work well and it was a little small for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house
It was clean and comfortable. The beach only a short walk away and my grandchildren loved it. Then they had the pool to swim in after the beach. I had to make a maintenance call and they showed up quickly to take care of it. As a matter of fact my 5 year old granddaughter cried and did not want to leave. That’s how much fun she had with her cousins.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Athena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for big family
I really loved the location of this house. It was within close proximity to everything! Beach is steps away, restaurants and shops were within walking distance!! Other things I enjoyed was the pool, the fact that we had 2 kitchens, the way it was tucked so you had some privacy. The furnishings were a little tired looking but I honestly don’t mind it cause I wasn’t too scared to use anything. The only knock on this place is not having interior stairs between the first and second floor and that the stairs to the third floor was kind of scary. lol but even then we didn’t mind it.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brooks R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Les than 5 minute walk to the beach
2 adults and twelve 17 & 18 year olds for Spring Break
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Location location 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: Beautiful home. Great for families. The location was perfect. We were out of the super busy area but close enough to walk to shops and restaurants. The beach was gorgeous. Nice to have toys like ping pong table and board games. We loved the different porches on each level. Pool was great too! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Aleah A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location and House
We had a great stay, location could not have been better, had plenty of space. We enjoyed the pool and the ping pong table. Cleaners could have been more thorough.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Emily L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Lots of info
I am a review reader and depend heavily on them to determine the best place for our family, so this review is going to cover the good and the not so good (in our opinion). Let me start with the positives of this house. It is fairly spacious and close to the beach. The pool was big enough for our crew of 11. It was close enough to bike to shopping locations and food options. Some of the bigger negatives for us- we had a mouse issue in the main area. Maintenance was called and were there within the hour, so that was good. They put out the bait and we found 3 dead mice outside by the steps over the next few days. We also had two HUGE cockroaches show up in the lower level. I do realize that doors are opened all day long and you can’t keep all bugs out all the time, but I do think the a pest control company needs to do a thorough search of the house, sealing up any place a mouse could get in. The bed situation wasn’t ideal either. In the ground level, there was a king bed and a set of full size bunk beds. Main level had a king and queen, one set of full size bunk beds and two sofa sleepers (you would have to move one of the sofas to a whole other part of the room each night to be able to open it). The third floor had a full size bed with a trundle. The top level of each bunk bed has a weight limit of 100 lbs so only small kids could sleep up there. I’m not sure how you fit 22 people in this house unless you have a bunch of little kids with you and they sleep
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wesley M., Spring

Great Location , perfect for a large group
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location on 30A, directly across the street from beach access, and Seaside is walking distance which was great for the older kids. Enjoyed having the upstairs and downstairs completely separated from each other, it allowed others in the group some privacy.

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodating
Clean, comfortable, relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Sarah B., Gallatin, TN

A Great Week
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: Everything was just as described, clean and comfortable. We did ask maintenance to come out and check a tv or two. Their guy was very knowledgeable and prompt. Only complaint would be that TV in the bunk room downstairs was only good for streaming and the wifi wasn't strong enough the majority of the time to run a movie. That tv with grandkids (who were used to watching TV as they went to sleep!) should have had tv shows, cable, dish, whatever, available but did not.Other than that, very satisfied and happy with our home for the week. Pool was great, perfect temp!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location!
close enough to bike to seaside- far enough away that the beach wasn’t crowded at all. the floor plan was perfect for multiple families. would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in Santa Rosa
This property was well managed and looked great upon arrival. The pool was nice however it took over 3 days to turn on the heat after the request and was still priced for the full stay. Amenities were nice. Overall was a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Misty W.

Large Family Accommodations
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: Great accommodations for a large family and excellent location...beach access is just across the street! Just be aware that bunks have a 100 lb this can be a bit limiting for teen/preteen kiddos.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with a pool
When you go to the beach, there is nothing better than being ON the beach. This place is as close as it gets. Public beach access is a 2-3 minute walk. Location is great! Pool area is definitely the highlight of the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
not. bad
place was solid , a litttle dated and some of the poolside furniture was in decent shape at best , close to beach . quiet location , stairs upstairs were very steep almost uncomfortable steep. overall was nice would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Barbara A.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disappointed
The house was is need of multiple repairs, broken beds, floors were dirty. Contacted maintenance on Sunday (I realize it was the weekend, but he said he’d be back Monday -never showed). The location is close to the beach, but at least an hour drive in either direction for restaurants or things to do. We won’t be booking this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Paulette B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Place was ok. Property inside and out needs some works.
Work outside needs to be done to clean up the property. Inside also needs some work. Mild on ceiling of bathroom on second floor, toilet paper holder falls off and is a terrible location, towel rack in the same bathroom is falling off the wall, shower head is partially broken and should be replaced, door handles on laundry room keep falling off, utensil drawer in kitchen is hard to open, the TVs in 2 of the rooms do not work to get stations and can only be used for gaming systems, there were paper products left under couch in living room from previous renters, floor throughout house needs to be scrubbed (your feet are filthy if you walk in the house without shoes or flip flops on), stove is not level on the kitchen floor. It looks like some rooms were remodeled and others were not. The outside walls need repair (holes in the siding) and to be cleaned.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
So much room! Very comfortable even the pull out beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
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6/10 Okay

Patty S.

Room for 16 people.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had 10 adults & 6 children. There was room for everyone to sleep, it would have been a little cramped if there were more I think. 22 people is a push, IMO. The pool was a lot of fun, everyone loved it. There is a Weber grill on site that we used and enjoyed. There are two couches, two occasional chairs in the main common area with the tv. That’s seating for approx. 8 on a raining day or in the evening when the family is all together. We used dining chairs, bar stools & the floor....not to comfortable. With all that said, we would probably stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Birmingham, AL

perfect escape
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 rental was just what the doctor ordered for our fam! Last minute change of plans but found this well suited home and it was ideal! Amazing location in Seagrove! Pool was heated and despite colder than norm weather our kids got to swim in mid-January! House setup was perfect for us! Definitely want to return! Thank you!

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