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Renovated Seaside Cottage, Pet Friendly, Luxury Touches+ 2 Adult Bikes!
Holiday home with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Seaside Beach
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 241.5 sq m
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
- Place, Seaside Beach5 min walk
- Place, Seagrove Beach East10 min walk
- Place, Grayton Beach State Park11 min walk
- Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)66 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Renovated Seaside Cottage, Pet Friendly, Luxury Touches+ 2 Adult Bikes!
1 Queen, Sleeps 2 & Pet Friendly up to 20 lbs.
In the very early days of Seaside, town architect Richard Gibbs and his partner chose to design and build their private cottage in the woods just as Forest Street was beginning to be developed. Way Back is their original and renovated cottage in this heralded beach community. Among the most frequently rented and beloved one-bedroom Seaside cottages over the years, tranquil and private Way Back retains its Seaside architectural authenticity.
Way Back has a new fully upgraded kitchen and just renovated bathroom, two-zone air conditioning, and upgraded soft furnishings throughout plus the recent addition of a compact washer and dryer. A reserved parking place in front of the cottage leads via a timber boardwalk through a shady front garden with outdoor seating for two by the private grill to the spacious furnished front deck. The open-air front deck welcomes you with Adirondack seating for two overlooking your private lush front yard, a perfect location to enjoy your morning coffee or an evening nightcap. Furnishings and artworks have been updated in the ground floor living/dining/kitchen area, while the original timber walls and floors are reminders that inspired architecture and craftsmanship never go out of style. The compact stainless galley kitchen features new appliances, including a fridge/freezer/ice maker, countertop convection oven, four-burner gas cooktop, and a small microwave. The dining space features a compact table that comfortably seats two as the dining area. The living area features new furnishings with two swivel chairs and a new mounted large flat-screen smart TV.
Among the very few pet-friendly rental cottages in Seaside, Way Back is ideal for a couple or solo traveler. Positioned just three houses from the national heritage-listed Seaside Chapel, Way Back provides a private and relaxing connection to the core of Seaside. A stay at Way Back serves as the perfect venue for beach access (a five-minute walk), vibrant town center restaurants and shopping, and wooded trails for hiking and bike exploration.
An easily accessed staircase leads to the upstairs queen bedroom with a Juliette balcony in the treetops. The renovated bathroom features a large walk-in rain shower, heated tile floors, a heated towel rack, and new stone vanity and floors. Recent additions to the bedroom area include a clothes closet and a credenza with ample storage. New outdoor additions to Way Back include a gas BBQ grill, outdoor shower, and refreshed landscaping.
Rentals include high-speed wi-fi, cable TV in both the living room and bedroom, two bicycles, access to swim, fitness and tennis centers, beach pavilion access, and a beach bag of arrival welcome amenities, including wine.
* 3-night minimum Spring, Spring Break, Summer, and 2-night minimum Fall & Winter. Must be 25 years of age to rent and sign registration.
* Pets are allowed with certain restrictions and provisions. An additional $50 a day rental pet fee will be collected in addition to the flat $100 pet fee.
Features:
* Features 450 square feet
* A short walk to beach access
* Seaside beach access at East Ruskin Pavilion, the largest private residential beach on 30A
* Five-minute walk to downtown Central Square & Amphitheater
* Combo washer & dryer in unit
* Gas BBQ grill
* Peacock Alley Premier Linen Partner - Fresh and luxurious Peacock Alley towels, sheets, and coverlets
* Access to 3 swimming pools, 5 clay tennis courts & 3 Pickleball courts (court fees apply) & fitness center
* Welcome tote with 2 beach towels, a complimentary bottle of wine, and 2 complimentary rental bikes for pickup at Seaside Transit Authority
* Personalized service throughout your stay with starter amenities provided
* 1 parking pass for one-bedroom homes issued. A golf cart is considered a car, and for non-homeowners visiting Seaside prohibited. Special circumstances and medical needs requests require a golf cart permit
STR23-001928
In the very early days of Seaside, town architect Richard Gibbs and his partner chose to design and build their private cottage in the woods just as Forest Street was beginning to be developed. Way Back is their original and renovated cottage in this heralded beach community. Among the most frequently rented and beloved one-bedroom Seaside cottages over the years, tranquil and private Way Back retains its Seaside architectural authenticity.
Way Back has a new fully upgraded kitchen and just renovated bathroom, two-zone air conditioning, and upgraded soft furnishings throughout plus the recent addition of a compact washer and dryer. A reserved parking place in front of the cottage leads via a timber boardwalk through a shady front garden with outdoor seating for two by the private grill to the spacious furnished front deck. The open-air front deck welcomes you with Adirondack seating for two overlooking your private lush front yard, a perfect location to enjoy your morning coffee or an evening nightcap. Furnishings and artworks have been updated in the ground floor living/dining/kitchen area, while the original timber walls and floors are reminders that inspired architecture and craftsmanship never go out of style. The compact stainless galley kitchen features new appliances, including a fridge/freezer/ice maker, countertop convection oven, four-burner gas cooktop, and a small microwave. The dining space features a compact table that comfortably seats two as the dining area. The living area features new furnishings with two swivel chairs and a new mounted large flat-screen smart TV.
Among the very few pet-friendly rental cottages in Seaside, Way Back is ideal for a couple or solo traveler. Positioned just three houses from the national heritage-listed Seaside Chapel, Way Back provides a private and relaxing connection to the core of Seaside. A stay at Way Back serves as the perfect venue for beach access (a five-minute walk), vibrant town center restaurants and shopping, and wooded trails for hiking and bike exploration.
An easily accessed staircase leads to the upstairs queen bedroom with a Juliette balcony in the treetops. The renovated bathroom features a large walk-in rain shower, heated tile floors, a heated towel rack, and new stone vanity and floors. Recent additions to the bedroom area include a clothes closet and a credenza with ample storage. New outdoor additions to Way Back include a gas BBQ grill, outdoor shower, and refreshed landscaping.
Rentals include high-speed wi-fi, cable TV in both the living room and bedroom, two bicycles, access to swim, fitness and tennis centers, beach pavilion access, and a beach bag of arrival welcome amenities, including wine.
* 3-night minimum Spring, Spring Break, Summer, and 2-night minimum Fall & Winter. Must be 25 years of age to rent and sign registration.
* Pets are allowed with certain restrictions and provisions. An additional $50 a day rental pet fee will be collected in addition to the flat $100 pet fee.
Features:
* Features 450 square feet
* A short walk to beach access
* Seaside beach access at East Ruskin Pavilion, the largest private residential beach on 30A
* Five-minute walk to downtown Central Square & Amphitheater
* Combo washer & dryer in unit
* Gas BBQ grill
* Peacock Alley Premier Linen Partner - Fresh and luxurious Peacock Alley towels, sheets, and coverlets
* Access to 3 swimming pools, 5 clay tennis courts & 3 Pickleball courts (court fees apply) & fitness center
* Welcome tote with 2 beach towels, a complimentary bottle of wine, and 2 complimentary rental bikes for pickup at Seaside Transit Authority
* Personalized service throughout your stay with starter amenities provided
* 1 parking pass for one-bedroom homes issued. A golf cart is considered a car, and for non-homeowners visiting Seaside prohibited. Special circumstances and medical needs requests require a golf cart permit
STR23-001928
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Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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About the area
Santa Rosa Beach
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Seaside, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Seaside Beach and Alys Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links.
Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as ecotours and cycling in the area.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL
What's nearby
- Central Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Seagrove Beach West - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Seaside Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Seagrove Beach East - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Grayton Beach State Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pickles - 6 min walk
- Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - 7 min walk
- Amavida Coffee Roasters - 6 min walk
- Black Bear Bread Company - 5 min walk
- Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - 10 min walk
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