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The Smith House - Updated Historic Charm

The Smith House - Updated Historic Charm

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Historic Smith House, originally built in 1925 and lovingly renovated
Property grounds
Lush landscaping between the house and the road provides for privacy
Travel a well-lit walkway and enter through the front porch
Front porch extends the length of the main living area

Overview of The Smith House - Updated Historic Charm

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4117 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationGrayton Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrayton Beach State Park12 min walk
  • Popular LocationSeaside Beach5 min drive
  • AirportDestin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

The Smith House - Updated Historic Charm

Overview: Enjoy a rare opportunity to stay in one of the most historic homes in Grayton Beach -- The Smith House. Originally built in 1925, our renovation provides the house with all the modern conveniences while maintaining its true southern “old Grayton” charm.

**During the Spring Break and Summer seasons, we require a 7-night minimum stay (Sat - Sat time frame). Otherwise, there is a 3-night minimum. Exceptions are allowed on a case-by-case basis.**

Guests love the vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, wood floors, large screened porch, and the vintage Florida decor. Cozy, yet sophisticated, the Smith House is perfect for a few friends or a small family.

Located in the heart of fun and funky Grayton Beach, and surrounded by lush landscaping that includes mature oaks, magnolias, and palms, the Smith House offers a private oasis for guests who want it all … an easy stroll to the world’s most beautiful beach as well as a peaceful retreat at which to begin and end each day.

The Living Space: The Living Room boasts 2 full-sized comfy couches and a 50-inch Smart TV. The kitchen is fully outfitted with everything you would need to cook a gourmet meal.

The Bedrooms: The master bedroom has a queen bed and a 42-inch Smart TV, and the smaller bedroom has 2 extra-long twin beds to accommodate both children and adults, as well as a 40-inch Smart TV. The house has reliable wireless internet service.

The bathroom provides a vanity with 2 sinks and a tub/shower, and an additional period pedestal sink is located in the hallway outside the bathroom. But the “guest favorite” is the fully enclosed outdoor shower that is adjacent to the porch. Spacious and private and outfitted with hot and cold water, visitors can experience the luxury of showering in nature under a canopy of oaks and magnolias.

And the porch ... It’s the best part of the house, for sure! Extending the length of the main house and wrapping around to the outdoor shower, the porch includes 2 comfortable sitting areas, a rustic cypress dining table, and a comfortable day bed for reading and relaxing. Just off the porch is a large private brick-paved patio with a picnic table, chairs, and Weber charcoal grill. Dimmable overhead patio lights create a unique and beautiful outdoor dining experience!

Extra Amenities: The outdoor shed houses 2 complimentary beach bikes as well as a large wagon loaded with all the beach gear you will need: 4 chairs, a large umbrella, cooler, and beach rafts and toys. After spending the day on the beach, guests often use the bikes to explore the adjoining beach towns in the late afternoon. In the evening, you have an easy walk to the world-famous Red Bar restaurant as well as several other outstanding dining opportunities. 

The Smith House is the perfect vacation retreat. You will want to come back year after year!

** The owners of the Smith House have a second rental cottage in Grayton, Stella Luna. Stella Luna is on the same street and will rent as either a 2 bedroom/2 bath (sleeping 2-5; VRBO #3064133) or as a 3 bedroom/3 bath (sleeping up to 7; VRBO #3024947)

Keywords: cottage, beach house, cabin

Property manager

Kelly Buzzett
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
No exceptions. Strictly enforced

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
*7-night minimum stay during the Spring Break and Summer seasons (Sat - Sat time frame); Otherwise, 3-night minimum stay required. Some exceptions.
During Spring Break, we rent to families and couples only. No spring break groups.
Hurricanes / Storms: No refunds will be given. Hurricane season is June 1 – Nov. 30. We recommend you purchase travel insurance if this is a concern.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 in Santa Rosa Beach, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach - 6 min walk
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 12 min walk
  • Seaside Beach - 5 min drive
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 6 min drive
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - 5 min drive
  • Hurricane Oyster Bar - 12 min walk
  • Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - 6 min drive
  • AJ's Grayton Beach - 5 min walk
  • Chiringo - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Smith House - Updated Historic Charm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Smith House - Updated Historic Charm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Smith House - Updated Historic Charm?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Smith House - Updated Historic Charm located?

Located in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Grayton Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Seaside Beach is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Stay in Historic Smith House
We just returned from a wonderful stay at the Smith House. We thought the listing looked great in pictures, but our expectations were exceeded when we stepped inside. The house is full of historic charm and elicits calm and relaxation. Kelly has outfitted the home with so many charming pieces of art and has embraced the old Florida beach cabin look. The sofas are clean and comfortable, the mattresses are extremely comfortable, and the towels are new and plush. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and all of the shopping and restaurants in Grayton Beach. We used our car very little. The wrap-around screened-in porch was a lovely spot for puzzles on a rainy day, morning coffee, and evening reading with a glass of wine. The home has one bathroom with double sinks, but with the additional sink in the bedroom hallway and the outdoor shower, the home basically felt like a two-bathroom place. We have stayed in many rentals but have never stayed in a place quite as charming as Smith House. We will, without a doubt, return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cat N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cozy cabin rich in history!
We rented this location for my Mother and Daughter for a close location to our wedding venue. The location was perfect as it was close to our venue as well as easy access to beautiful Grayton beach. The home was very comfortable and filled with small touches that made all the difference. Our family had a wonderful stay and we can’t wait to come back to enjoy the location ourselves! Also, Kelly was an amazing host. She stayed in constant communication with us and provided an overall document of the area, where to eat and places to visit. We loved it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Magical
Kelly is the very best host and her hospitality is impressive. The Smith House is charming, comfortable and very unique. We loved the location, the bikes and Grayton Beach. It is a magical place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic beach town spot
From the moment we booked, the communication with the owners was outstanding! Upon our arrival, we realized how sweet and special the Smithhouse is. There is so much history and charm, nestled behind the palms that add a bit of character away from the rest of the high-rise condos Along 30A. It is perfectly located close to restaurants and shopping and just a short walk to the beach. The house was well, equipped, clean, extremely cute, and everything that we could have needed was there. There was no issues whatsoever and it honestly felt like home! I could see us booking this again very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old Time Charmer that delivers on the details
This place is clean, tidy, equipped and full of nostalgic charm. It’s located half way between the beach & the shops/restaurants on 30A. Kelly the owner is by far the best VRBO host I have worked with. From the moment of booking thru post vacation, Kelly was welcoming and provided an incredible amount of information about the house, restaurants and things to do in the area. Her communication was outstanding. We were treated as guests and not merely a business transaction. Attention to details was apparent in everything about this experience. We were welcomed with a bottle of wine and fresh flowers. We appreciated having spices, coffee filters, sweetener, plenty of toilet paper, hand soap, wall mounted magnifying mirror in the bathroom, numerous hooks for clothes & towels, fans in bedrooms, multi-outlet power-strips and baskets next to the beds for phone/electronics. The porch with its fun party lights has plenty of seating: Adirondack chairs, a full dining table and a comfy day bed. The clean & tidy shed provided us two good working bikes, along with all our beach gear needs and a wagon to haul it all there. A convenient hose is located in the front courtyard patio as well as an enclosed outdoor shower great for keeping the sand outside and not in the cottage. All these little things make it easier to enjoy yourself while on vacation especially if you fly to your destination. We are “Graytful” for our time spent at Smith House.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Buzzett

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I come from a long line of Walton County natives and spent every summer of my childhood on the sands of Grayton Beach. My husband & I moved here permanently when our sons were born and were lucky to have raised them in this magical beach town. We love the charm and authenticity of Old Grayton, the fabulous beach and lake, the friendly locals, and the quirky nature of our town. We are year-round residents of Grayton Beach and are available to answer any of your questions or help you with anything you need during your stay. We are honored to own the Smith House and hope that you will love the house and our town as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Simply put, a stay in the Smith House is magical. You are immersed in a by-gone era, while enjoying all the comforts of a modern home. If you are tired of sterile, look-alike/feel-alike beach vacation rentals that are poorly stocked and less-than-clean, look no further. The Smith House is authentic, fully stocked, exceptionally clean, and up-to-date. We welcome you to experience Grayton Beach in our special cottage.

What makes this property unique

Address: 267 DeFuniak Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
There is so much to do in Grayton, from swimming, fishing, and surfing in the Gulf to playing in the 'pass' at Western Lake. You can try kayaking or Stand Up Paddle boarding - on the Gulf or on the calm waters of Western Lake - and you can snorkel on Grayton's amazing artificial reef structure, just off the State Park. Nearby you can find a world-class water skiing facility, dolphin cruises, freshwater springs, and miles of hiking/biking trails in the adjacent State Forest. Fabulous restaurants are a short walk away, and there is also a little convenience store, a gym, and wonderful shops and galleries just down the street. Grayton's welcoming white-sand beaches are surrounded by State Parks on all sides, and we have miles of off-road paved bike paths along 30A. Grayton is the epicenter of 30A!

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