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Playing Hooky! Dog Friendly- 4 Bikes- Heated Pool

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A single-story house with a porch, surrounded by a white picket fence, set in a wooded area.
Private kitchen
A blue bicycle with a front basket and a rear rack, parked on a concrete surface in front of a house with a white fence and a potted plant.
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagrove Beach West
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaside Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Playing Hooky! Dog Friendly- 4 Bikes- Heated Pool

Summary:

Dog-Friendly House in Grove By The Sea- Short Walk to the beach and Seaside Town Square



The Space:

Welcome to Playing Hooky by Kismet Properties of 30A!



Heated Pool October 31st-January 1st, March 15th-May 15th



Playing Hooky is a lovely 3-bedroom home in the heat of Seagrove Beach! With sleeping arrangements for up to 6 guests, proximity to the beach, and access to 2 community pools and a tennis court, Playing Hooky provides a relaxed and convenient stay on 30A for your entire family!



Key Features:

• 2024 Reservations Include 4 Bikes!

• Dog Friendly!

• Fenced-In Yard

• Gas Grill

• Outdoor Living Space with Firepit

• Fully Equipped Kitchen

• K-Cup Coffee Maker

• Large Smart TV

• Open Concept Living

• Single Story Home

• Washer & Dryer

• WiFi



Sleeping Arrangements:

• Bedroom 1 (1st Floor): King Bed- Private Bath- Shower/Tub

• Bedroom 2 (1st Floor): Queen Bed- Hall Bath- Shower

• Bedroom 3 (1st Floor): 2 Twin Beds- Hall Bath- Shower



Dog Friendly:

• 2 Dog Limit

• $175 Nonrefundable Fee Per Dog

• All Dogs Must Be Approved



Community Amenities:

• 2 Pools- 1 Seasonally Heated

• Tennis Court



Beach Access:

The S. Andalusia Beach access is located directly across 30A from the community entrance. This prime stretch of public beach gives renters plenty of room to enjoy the Gulf Coast!



Location:

Nestled in the sought-after community, The Grove by the Sea, positioned at the heart of Seagrove Beach, our location is truly unbeatable. Seaside and a variety of restaurants are just a stroll or bike ride away. Embrace the outdoors with miles of paved bike/walking path right across the street from The Grove's entrance, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of all 30A has to offer. Plus, the public beach walkover awaits directly across 30A from the subdivision's entrance, ensuring convenient access to our white-sand beaches.



Guest Access:

Guests are given a unique door code that is active for the duration of their stay.



Interaction with Guests:

We respect your privacy but can always assist you with any questions or recommendations.



Parking:

• Parking for 3 Vehicles.

• No Boats, Trailers, or U-Hauls are permitted.

• NO STREET PARKING



House Rules:

• No smoking

• No parties or events

• Must be 25 or older and staying at the property for the entire stay.

• The primary guest is required to sign the Kismet Properties Renter’s Agreement

• The Primary guest is required to upload a copy of their photo ID.



Check-In/Check-Out: Check-in: 4:00 PM Check-out: 10:00 AM



CANCELATION POLICY:

Guest receives 100% (less $250.00 cancellation fee) if cancellation occurs more than 60 days before arrival; Guest receives 50% (less $250.00 cancellation fee) if cancellation occurs more than 30 days before arrival; No refunds within 30 days of arrival.



Guest Access:

Guests are given a unique door code that is active for the duration of their stay.



The Neighborhood:

Situated in the coveted community of The Grove by the Sea on 30A. With shopping and dining in both directions, take advantage of the extensive paved paths to explore the coastal towns of 30A, like Seagrove and Seaside. The public beach walkover is just across from the community entrance.



Interaction with Guests:

We respect your privacy but can always assist you with any questions or recommendations.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No Parties or Events
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The primary guest is required to sign a rental agreement and upload a copy of their photo ID verifying they are 25 or older at the time of check-in.
No Smoking
Minimum age for renter is 25 years of age and must be staying on property. No Events or Parties allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3300628vb
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
Note from host: No Parties or Events
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Seagrove Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach East - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seagrove Beach West - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Seaside Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Seaside Repertory Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Central Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Perfect Pig - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seagrove Village Market Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pickles - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Playing Hooky! Dog Friendly- 4 Bikes- Heated Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Playing Hooky! Dog Friendly- 4 Bikes- Heated Pool?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Playing Hooky! Dog Friendly- 4 Bikes- Heated Pool on 7 Aug 2026 start from AU$493, 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.

Is Playing Hooky! Dog Friendly- 4 Bikes- Heated Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Playing Hooky! Dog Friendly- 4 Bikes- Heated Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Playing Hooky! Dog Friendly- 4 Bikes- Heated Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Playing Hooky! Dog Friendly- 4 Bikes- Heated Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Playing Hooky! Dog Friendly- 4 Bikes- Heated Pool located?

Located in Seagrove Beach, this holiday 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 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodating host and a very clean property in an excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you for the excellent review. We’re happy you enjoyed your stay—please come back anytime!
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Excellent Location + Perfect Space=Wonderful Vacation!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Playing Hooky and would definitely stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

We truly enjoyed our stay. Clean, good location and everything we wanted and needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

Great Florida Vacation!

2nd time staying at this property and it was delightful. Great location, nice quiet neighborhood, friendly neighbors, beautiful beach right across the street - just a gem of a place. My favorite spot remains the back porch!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

A wonderful stay! A beautiful home with easy access to the beach. We loved the location and would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Loved our time. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation

House was perfect for our family of 4 adults and 1 child. Enjoyed the cottage in the woods feel.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leena R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy days in Seagrove

We absolutely loved staying at this property; a beautiful house, great outdoor seating, easy access to the beach and town. We are already thinking about next year, and hopefully, getting to stay at this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

We really enjoyed our family time the first few days and some quiet time after the kids had to head home. Great location with the beach and plenty of restaurants close by. Hope we get to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lee E.

Good location, peaceful neighborhood

This is a good location and a nice/peaceful neighborhood.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

Great Location

Really loved this community. Very close to the beach and loved having the bikes to get around. The fenced in backyard was great for our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Kids loved the pool and the beach access and accessibility to the square. Enjoyed the screened in porch in the mornings to sit and have coffee.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, clean home.

We had such a wonderful time staying at Playing Hooky. This neighborhood is my favorite because it is quiet and beautiful. We loved that we were able to bring our dog and the fenced in backyard was perfect for the dog and our small children. The property was clean and well stocked with everything we needed during our stay. The Kismet properties management and team were great to work with and answered all my question quickly and with such kindness. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Absolutely fantastic property and property management company

First and foremost, Kismet Properties is by far the best property management company I have ever dealt with. Their communication, instructions, helpfulness was amazing. They also make sure their properties are immaculate. Everything was SO CLEAN. We LOVED the house and especially liked the way it was set back from the road and it is so convenient to everything - walking distance to many things including Seaside. The backyard was especially attractive to us as we had our dogs, and being able to let them out first thing in the morning and last thing at night without a leash was wonderful. We will be back again next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Absolutely Beautiful.

Our first impression of Playing Hooky, we walked in the door and the house smelled really nice, everything was spotless, and it was open and spacious. The beds were comfortable. The house was a short bike ride or walk to the beach. We enjoyed time in the screened in porch and out on the patio. We walked our dog around the neighborhood, the walkways were shaded by many trees. 🐶 We had mild temperatures all week and the beaches were not crowded. It was great that there were bikes included in the stay, we rode them everyday. We were all sad to leave. Thank you, Mel D.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best rental we have ever stayed at!

The rental and check in process was excellent. And the house was clean and well laid out plenty of room for all six of my family members. I brought my wife, my two kids and two of their friends. The location was also excellent as it was just a few minute walk from the beach. We did rent a golf cart while on property for shuttling back-and-forth to the beach which turned out to be fantastic. Beach access was awesome and the beach was also not that crowded. The outdoor shower and the backyard made it awesome for bringing our family Pet, he also love the beach and the ocean. all of the beds were clean and comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook anything that we desired. the atmosphere in the square was amazing. i give this one 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top Notch Rental

This is a very nice home in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood, just blocks off the beach. It is fresh, well maintained, clean, well decorated, welcoming and very comfortable. The pictures you see on the website are a little outdated - the dining table is now massively long and would have no problem seating 10-12 people. The piano is gone and there are no bikes on the premises. There is beach access directly up the street but be aware there is no parking at this access point. It is a short, very doable walk from the house, but if you're toting kids, beach umbrellas, chairs, gear, etc. you may opt for the beach access with parking that is about half mile down 30A. Both are good options. I would definitely return to this rental. Its very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great neighborhood- nice property.

Very nice property in cute little neighborhood. Very convenient to seaside, publix, & beach. Steep steps down from private beach access, but public access has ramp, and is easy bike/walk. Neighborhood lovely quiet refuge on N side 30a, however, multiple crosswalks with low speed traffic makes for safe access to south side & beach/bike paths. Small, completely fenced yard, with seating area is great for children/dogs. 2 pools, w one heated to very pleasant temperature for fall/winter swim (bring robe-I forgot cool weather cover-up). Good mix age groups from fams w toddlers, teens, & dogs, to older couples alone. Very pleasant; wd use again. NB: I wish id known 30A is pretty much cut in half; closed for bridge construction for quite a while - cannot pass (W to E), after old Florida fish house - must go via 98 to reach East side (Rosemary, Alys, Seacrest, Inlet)! Recommend bikes, & golf cart was handy - yes, can park at seaside, but REVIEW 30A RULES IF RENTING G CART WHEN ROAD RE-OPENS.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley G.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Abraham

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Professionally managed by Kismet Properties of 30A

What makes this property unique

Located in highly desirable The Grove by the Sea, which is centrally located on 30A. We are within walking distance to Seaside Town Square. Enjoy miles of paved bike/walk or jog paths located directly across the street from the community entrance so you can explore the whole 30A!

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