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☀️Steps to Beach-Pool-Grayton Beach-30A-Heron's Watch

Vacation home in Santa Rosa Beach with kitchen and balcony

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Beach
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61155 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grayton Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Grayton Beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as South Walton Beaches and Grayton Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • South Walton Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grayton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seagrove Beach West - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Seaside Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

☀️Steps to Beach-Pool-Grayton Beach-30A-Heron's Watch

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely home:

* 100 Yards to beach and 100 Yards to Western Lake

* Steps from Community Pool!

* Just a block from the Zoo Gallery

* Snorkel the Sea Turtle Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Gulf Fishing Charters right from the beach! 

* Chiringo, Hibiscus and Hurricane Oyster Bar Nearby

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs January thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!

Heron 's Watch is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms 1,155 SQFT cottage that is beautifully furnished; complete with a full galley kitchen, French doors leading to the deck, a master bedroom with a private bathroom, and a dining and living room areas perfectly sized for entertaining. With a king bed in the master bedroom, a queen bed in the second bedroom, a full bed in the third bedroom, and a sleeper sofa in the living room this home sleeps 8 comfortably. Enjoy the easy access to the beach, 100 yards away, or relax and enjoy the sounds of the gulf as you lounge on the front porch swing. With all the nearby amenities and the sparkling community pool just a few steps away, this location is sure to give you the perfect beach experience!

Bed Setup:

Master bedroom: King Bed

Guest room #1: Queen Bed

Guest room #2: Full Bed

Living room: Sleeper Sofa

AREA ATTRACTIONS: 

30A is a fantastic destination, the beaches are some of the world’s best with sugar white sand and emerald green waters. You will find plenty of beach accesses along a 17 mile stretch of Santa Rosa Beach. It boasts unique shopping, fantastic cuisine and the incredible architecture that makes 30A famous. Grayton Beach not only provides you with stunning views, it provides you with activities for everyone; kayak rentals, bike rentals, paragliding, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, tennis -- you'll find it all right here!

Enjoy this Funky, Free-spirited town where you will find quaint historic cottages next to modern beach homes.  You’ll enjoy the many shopping and dining options such as ‘Another Broken Egg’. This is much more than a cool beach town, this location is the best of both worlds, enjoy a quiet relaxing getaway while still having a lot of action packed activities at your fingertips. 

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!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

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
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing 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 (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

  • Unit size: 1,155 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

30A Grayton Beach 100 yds 2 Grayton Beach Pool 3BR Heron's Watch
4578

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Grayton Beach, just steps from Grayton Beach and South Walton Beaches, and within a short walk of Seagrove Beach West. You'll also find Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at ☀️Steps to Beach-Pool-Grayton Beach-30A-Heron's Watch?

Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Are there hot tubs at ☀️Steps to Beach-Pool-Grayton Beach-30A-Heron's Watch?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP), which is about 21.8 mi away. Another top airport is Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), which is around 25.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at ☀️Steps to Beach-Pool-Grayton Beach-30A-Heron's Watch?

Yes, every accommodation at ☀️Steps to Beach-Pool-Grayton Beach-30A-Heron's Watch comes with a balcony.

☀️Steps to Beach-Pool-Grayton Beach-30A-Heron's Watch Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Grayton Beach! The location was perfect—just a short walk to the beach, restaurants, and local shops. The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient location to beaches and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner J.

Excellent location!! Few small items about the house needed repair, but nothing major
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

shannon s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little beach house

We had a great time staying at this house in Grayton beach. It was easy steps from the beach and some amazing food and stores. Very easy to get around and great location. We would totally come back and stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fam Favorite

This is the 2nd time we've stayed here. We enjoy the cottage feel, the location to the beach, and activities. It's not new and modern but our family likes that.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

We Love Heron’s Watch

This is our second stay at Heron’s Watch and it checks every box for us at Grayton Beach. Walking distance to the beach and Red Bar/shops, clean and cozy home with everything we need to feel comfortable while on vacation. The proximity to the beach is perfect with little children, as well as having access to the pool. We love Heron’s Watch and will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved It!!

Wonderful house and great location. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay steps from the beach

We loved this property tucked in the heart of Grayton Beach. The beach is only steps away along with Red Bar, Hotz, and Chiringo around the corner. West Lake is close by as well. The house has everything you would want for a classic beach house. Two showers, 3 bedrooms, a large common area, and large porches front and back. Great parking attached to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

We enjoyed our few nights in Grayton. We loved the front porch and it was just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect spot!

The location was wonderful, the hosts were attentive & Grayton was as GRAYT as always!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

We love Grayton Beach! This is one of the older, small houses - a bit quirky and cool. So close to the beach and the lake —and The Red Bar! Community pool is excellent. Furniture is comfortable. TV is very small, but was rarely on anyway. Front porch is very nice. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sheryl L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty and in disrepair

The home had bugs and was dirty. The bathtub is an unsafe place to shower as it is a slipping hazard, very odd set up. Looks nice in photos but the house in in disrepair. Floors are soft in areas, found bugs on the floors and overall appearance is not very tidy and clean. Needs a major overhaul at the prices being charged. Plugs in both bathrooms did not work. The stay was mediocre at best. I would not recommend booking this property until they get rid of some of the old non-functional furnishings, update and do a deep clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone F.

Liked: Cleanliness

foreman

great stay, amazing location,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Greaton Week!

Katheryn was a hard worker. We ran into a problem with our original rental days before arrival. Katheryn helped us find an appropriate alternative. The communication during our stay was a real bonus. Will be back. Will recommend RealJoy to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Artsy cottage in the best location!

Scroll past all those negative reviews. This cottage was just the cutest. It’s an older house. I’m sure the people who only live in new manufactured homes can get prissy. But there is nothing like the charm and character of an old home. The solid wood doors, glass door knobs, claw foot tub, etc all just add to the unique charm of this cottage. Top it off with original artworks in every room (I’m an artist and really appreciated that), artsy paint jobs and matching furniture ALONG WITH the absolute best location, it really is a gem. Maybe add a cushion to the front porch swing. My only critique! We will definitely be staying here with the kids again. They loved it as much as I did!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Amanda K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

ROACHES IN THIS PROPERTY

BEWARE: NOT A LUXURY RENTAL. We had a MAJOR problem with roaches. There was a roach in my bed. Multiple roaches in the kitchen. Roaches crawling on the walls. There were roach bait stations throughout the house that I noticed upon arrival, indicating there is or has been a problem with roaches. They had someone come professionally spray while we were here and they left a can of Bengal roach spray for us to use that they ended up taking back. Even after this, I saw roaches for the entirety of my stay. I was unable to relax on my vacation due to the constant worrying about if there were roaches crawling on or around me. I got in touch with the rental company RealJoy and they offered me a $100 gift card as compensation. I paid several thousand to stay at this location. I called the office multiple times and was put in touch with Jonathan. This man insulted me, argued with me about what sort of cockroach it was in the house I was renting from them, interrupted me the entire time I tried to speak, and pushed me to my breaking point of yelling. I sent them multiple pictures of the roaches and had several people from RealJoy come out to the property. I was told the would have another professional spraying on the last visit and that never happened. Besides the fact that this rental is costing over $200 a day and there should not be a roach problem, I have a three year old son who’s crawling on the ground and playing constantly. I’m now having to worry about him coming across dead or dying poisoned roaches. I was reassured by them that the pesticide was “all natural” but let’s get real, it’s designed to kill. It’s considered “less toxic” than regular pesticides, still not something I’m wanting my child playing around. RealJoy has the absolute worst customer service I have ever encountered. After googling some reviews, it appears this company has scammed many people out of thousands of dollars. Besides all of that, this rental is nothing like the pictures. There are white patches on the walls where things have been patched. There is dust in the corners and on furniture. There were spiders and spiderwebs throughout the house. The dining room floor is sinking in. The walk in shower leaks water all over the floor and there are brown stained caulk lines on the floor and edge of the shower stall. There was black mold on the curtain and I was told that I would receive another one but that was never given to me.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!!

We loved our stay. House has everything we needed. Best location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Debra D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the location, but needs some updates

We stay in Grayton Beach every year and struggle to find a property of this size to rent that is close to the beach and to other family members staying nearby. This one fits the bill location-wise but feels like it is a slightly neglected rental rather than a well-loved vacation home. For the price, I would prefer some updates - for example, the living room furniture was very well used and in need of replacing, there were spots that seemed to be primed rather than painted on the walls, and the kitchen could have been a little bit better stocked. The beds were okay -but not great. Overall, it just needs an update. At a lower price point, all of these issues would be easier to overlook.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We loved the house! It’s in a great location, very close to the beach, well stocked kitchen and access to the heated pool was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene and relaxing

This Beach house was fun, colorful and just a short easy walk to pristine white sand beach!

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Vacation

This was hands down one of our best family vacations. The location is ideal for getting to and from the beach with beautiful views of the lake and the gulf. The porch was the best for coffee, in the morning, lunch at the picnic table, and wine at night. We cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Heather F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed the convenience of being so close to the beach. The little cabin is great for a small family. Upon arrival we were disappointed to find the house not fully cleaned. With COVID it was advertised they were doing extra cleaning. There were wet washcloths in the shower, dirty soaps around the tub, and nasty moldy coffee grounds in the coffee market. We notified the property manager and they did come the next day to clean the bathrooms. I also spent the afternoon at arrival cleaning because I didn't trust they had fully cleaned for the safety of our kids. The other notable disappointment was the old dishwasher... it doesn't really clean dishes and cant run while the washing machine is running. The street night life is a bit loud on some nights. Overall we did have a great stay and it was nice to be able to social distance while on vacation and cook at home and enjoy the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Daniel S., New Orleans, Louisiana. USA

Disliked: Cleanliness

Below average quality house in great location

This house is well-located, a short block’s watch to the beach. But it of dated construction and floor plan, and not extremely well maintained, and has no views worth mentioning. We had no real problems other than the floor not having been well cleaned prior to our check in and the lack of cutlery ( one table knife!) in the kitchen. We were glad to find a place to stay in Grayton with access to a pool, but this house is overpriced for the quality of the accommodations.

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Nashville

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming old-school budget rental close to beach

Frankly, all the negative reviews had us prepared for a pretty bare-bones experience. We were pleasantly surprised. Although it’s the smallest house on the street for sure, it fit our needs just fine. Very beachy and cozy and we had a really great time. This being said, we did bring a lot of our own stuff because of past reviews. I would recommend doing the same. We brought better pans, better knives. The silverware is super cheap and could be bent in half with one hand, so if that bothers you maybe bring that as well. We also brought a dish scrubber, laundry and dish pods, toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, shampoo and bar soap. You will also need your own beach towels and chairs. Also, if you are planning to bring a cart to take to the beach, you might want one with big sand wheels. The sand is pretty thick at the end of the walkway. It’s super easy to get to the lake from the house. If you have canoes or kayaks, bring them.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming old cottage

Some of the furniture is old and uncomfortable. The "oldness" of the cottage is a mix of charming and annoying. The old fashioned shower and tub was not great and the kitchen was lacking.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

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