Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
68 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Hall Bath Adjacent Guest Room
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master En Suite Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Powder Room
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
MAJOR UPDATE: Stunning, Ocean FRONT Cool Water Beach - 30A
Located GULF FRONT, Cool Water Beach offers unobstructed, breathtaking views of the OCEAN! It's perfect for a couples getaway, a girlfriends trip, & small families too. This unique retreat, renovated in 2017 and updated this year, will free you of all worries the moment you walk through the door. Our home is located in Seagrove, within biking distance of Seaside & Watercolor to the west & the Big Chill, Alys and Rosemary Beach to the east.
We’re excited to share our “new new” with you! We’ve just finished a major update to Cool Water Beach, with new floors throughout, and new furniture in the Dining and Living Rooms, featuring pieces hand crafted by local furniture artisan, Brett Martin and accessories from 30a's favorite interior design firm, Tracery Interiors. We invite you to relax in the Primary Bedroom where we have just installed all new furniture, and outfitted the bed with the fluffiest pillows and crisp white Belgian linen bedding - just waiting to engage you in an afternoon nap. We’ve updated our living room sound system to SONOS surround sound, with a soundbar, subwoofer and speakers so you can watch Top Gun and feel like you're in Miramar. Outside, we've replaced the wood decking with TREX (much more comfy for your feet)!
Let the sounds of the gulf serenade you during the day and lull you to sleep in the evenings at Cool Water beach. This GULF FRONT, hidden gem was fully renovated in 2017 (with a major update this spring) to provide you and your family and friends a little piece of heaven for your next beach trip.
Cool Water Beach is a 2bdr, 2.5ba townhome that sleeps 5 comfortably. Upstairs features a spacious master bedroom with a brand-new king bed and ensuite bath, and a private deck with two captain’s chairs that provide a bird’s eye view of the dolphins swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf - Bring your binoculars! The guest room features a new queen bed with a single bunk and adjacent bathroom. Both bedrooms have large closets.
For the chef in your group, Cool Water Beach offers a well-equipped full kitchen, and showcases stunning Vetrazzo recycled sea glass countertops and all the amenities that you're used to at home: - Full-size appliances - Coffee maker - Chemex Pour Over coffee pot - Crockpot - Cutting boards - Cookie sheets - Toaster - Calphalon NS pots & pans - Le Creuset dutch oven - Multiple sized cast iron skillets - Blender - Food processor - Charcuterie board (& cheese knives) - Williams Sonoma white dinnerware - Stemmed and stemless wine glasses as well as beer glasses and martini glasses
The dining area seats 6 and also seats 3 at the counter overlooking the kitchen. The living area features a brand new large sofa, two uber comfortable swivel chairs, a 55” smart TV with SONOS Surround Sound. A powder room is also located on this floor.
Just off the living area is a large, private deck with a bar height table for your sunset cocktail enjoyment, as well as 2 chaise lounges for your sunning comfort.
Down the stairs and 36 steps away (we counted!) is one of the finest public beach accesses in Walton County. For a small fee, you will have access to our secured beach closet, which is stocked with everything you need to make your beach days a breeze: - 4 brand new professional beach set up chairs and umbrella - 4 brand new Tommy Bahama backpack beach chairs - Boogie Boards - Sand Toys - Spikeball, Tidalball, Ladder Toss, Pro Kadima - Cooler - Beach wagon to carry it all in
There's also an outdoor shower for your post beach day rinse off.
The first floor offers covered parking with interior stairs, for use in case of inclement weather, as well as a secure laundry room for use by Cool Water Beach guests only.
Cool Water Beach has a keyless entry, smart thermostat, Netflix and cable on the downstairs and master bedroom TVs, and, if you must work on vacation, we have the fastest wi-fi in the building!
Some of the area's finest restaurants can be found among the quaint communities along the 24 mile stretch of 30a. You will find all our favorites in the Cool Water Beach Welcome Information Package that will be sent when you make your reservation. We also share extensive information on shopping, boating, fishing, hiking, trail riding, and other activities. Bike rentals are also available and just a few blocks away.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Do not move the furniture. Do not rearrange dishes or glassware
No pets allowed at any time - Including decks
No smoking allowed - No smoking inside, outside, on the decks or in the parking lot (this includes vaping and THC pens)
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Santa Rosa Beach
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Seagrove Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Alys Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
The Big Chill 30A - 5 min drive
Old Florida Fish House - 15 min walk
Steamboat Grill - 3 min drive
Canopy Road Cafe - 4 min drive
The Perfect Pig - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is MAJOR UPDATE: Stunning, Ocean FRONT Cool Water Beach - 30A pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at MAJOR UPDATE: Stunning, Ocean FRONT Cool Water Beach - 30A?
As of 18 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MAJOR UPDATE: Stunning, Ocean FRONT Cool Water Beach - 30A on 16 July 2026 start from AU$887, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at MAJOR UPDATE: Stunning, Ocean FRONT Cool Water Beach - 30A?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at MAJOR UPDATE: Stunning, Ocean FRONT Cool Water Beach - 30A?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at MAJOR UPDATE: Stunning, Ocean FRONT Cool Water Beach - 30A?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is MAJOR UPDATE: Stunning, Ocean FRONT Cool Water Beach - 30A located?
Located in Seagrove Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Seagrove Beach East and Deer Lake State Park. Eastern Lake and South Walton Beaches are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved our time at Cool Water Beach! The house was beautiful and the location was perfect for our family. Christina was a wonderful host - quick to respond to our pre-booking questions and providing helpful information about the area for our trip. We had the best time - we will definitely be back!
Highly recommended vacation spot! Beautifully decorated home with direct access to the beach. A short drive or bike ride to local area restaurants or the grocery store. The homeowners are incredibly responsive and attentive.
Susy A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2021
Thank you, Susy, for your wonderful review - Y'all were the perfect guests, and it was our pleasure to host you. We look forward to having you back for your next beach vacation!
We couldn’t be happier with our decision to stay at Cool Water Beach for our spring break. From the time we booked, Christina was extremely helpful and answered any and all questions we had about the home surrounding area. The location is perfect and as convenient to the beach as it sounds/appears. Can’t wait to go back!!
This was a great place to stay! Steps from the beach, unobstructed view of the beach and ocean. The place was really clean and plenty of room. It was so nice to get up each morning and take gear to beach and be back within 20 minutes. So nice! I also loved that we could park our car under the condo and it was protected from the sun and elements. Overall a wonderful stay!
Michael C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Thank you so much for your nice review, Michael. We hope that you and your family will return to 30a and stay with us again!
We just had 5 amazing days at Cool Water Beach! It is just as lovely as pictured and the owners have truly made this place feel like home! Christina goes above and beyond to communicate quickly and easily! She is very pleasant and tries to do all she can to assure her guests are happy! If If anything needs to be brought to her attention she is thankful and takes cate of it right away! The beach closet is well worth the rental fee! Everything is high quality in good repair and ready to load up on the provided wagon for your days at the beach!
We would return here again without hesitation! The kitchen is beautifully stocked and the beds are super comfy! It’s a little spot of heaven!
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2021
It was great to have you and your family in for the wedding weekend festivities - We are honored you chose Cool Water Beach to relax during all the fun! Thank you so much for your glowing review. We look forward to having y'all back when you're in town again!
About the host
Hosted by Christina Stone
My husband, Scott and I live in Birmingham, Alabama, and have been visiting the 30a area for over 30 years (we were married here in 1996!). Though we have traveled to some gorgeous beaches across the world, we were always drawn back to the beautiful beaches and emerald waters of 30a, so there were no questions when we were offered the opportunity to make this our second home.
Why they chose this property
For many years, while riding our bikes on 30a and hiking on the Timpoochee Trail, we dreamed about owning a piece of this paradise. While there are some really large, beautiful homes along 30a, we were more drawn to the "Old Seagrove" homes and townhomes. When we visited one summer, we stayed in this very building and joked to the property manger about owning the place we stayed in - that one was not available, but others were ... and Cool Water Beach (it had a name before our name was on it!) became a reality! The perfect mix of old Seagrove with the ability to renovate and upgrade it to modern luxury was my dream!
What makes this property unique
Because this IS our second home (and not "just another rental"), we have taken extra measures to ensure you have everything you need from the well stocked kitchen to the comfortable beds and luxurious linens. We believe in making sure every detail is cared for, so your trip can be as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.