Nature's Nest on Santa Rosa Sound - Close to Navarre, beaches and attractions! - Okaloosa County

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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Mary Esther, FL

Hurlburt Field Visitor Center2 min drive
Fort Walton Beaches4 min drive
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island14 min drive
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)23 min drive

Loved it. Peaceful,quant little cottage.very clean. Short walk to the water.owners we're very nice and dependable. It's ...

Thomas B.

Dec 29, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Nature's Nest on Santa Rosa Sound - Close to Navarre, beaches and attractions!

Spend a magical vacation at our comfortable cottages on Santa Rosa Sound. Close to town, shopping, and beaches, but off the beaten track. Our nest is a private 2 bedroom / 1 bath home situated along the unspoiled stretch of Santa Rosa Sound just between Fort Walton Beach and Navarre. We feature a shallow beach and small dock where you can relax along Santa Rosa Sound. The cottage has a complete kitchen, laundry, covered parking, fenced yard, grill, and patio. The property is naturally landscaped and well maintained. We have several kayaks, a paddleboard, and canoe that you are free to enjoy. We provide departure housekeeping, Roku TV with cable, high speed internet, and a Bluetooth stereo.

The house is situated under shady oak trees with access to waterfront on Santa Rosa Sound. Electric, utils, cable TV and High-speed Internet included. Perfect location for military at Hurlburt AFB, or vacationers seeking an affordable getaway in west Okaloosa with easy access to Ft. Walton and Navarre.

Our cottage has room to cook and relax. This is the perfect little getaway nest for a couple or small family that doesn't want a large house for a short stay.

The cottage is one of several buildings on the 1.5 acre property, including a second vacation rental cottage, a classic red barn, our main house, an older heritage home, and a garage. You are welcome to wander about the common area and lawns to enjoy the landscaping and natural beauty. The waterfront is easily accessed by walking from the cottage around the old home along a grassy path.

We treat our guests as family - just one stay and you will always remember the good life on Santa Rosa Sound. We cherish developing lasting friendships and hope that our guests come back time and again to enjoy our natural oasis of old-time Florida Panhandle. We are off the beaten track, but close enough to the attractions that you get the best of both worlds. Life is easy at Nature's Nest!

Property manager

Steve & Tara Shippee

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This property location is subject to frequent noise (highway frontage and military activity). Traffic is usually busy in mornings and afternoons.

Agree that you understand this house is not fully ADA compliant and does not have child-proof features.

Please inform us if you plan to bring pets. We often have our friendly pooches outside; please let us know if we need to secure them.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Mary Esther

Located in Mary Esther, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Walton Beaches and Navarre Beach. Emerald Coast Science Center and Family Jules Charters are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mary Esther, FL

What's nearby

Hurlburt Field Visitor Center - 2 min drive
Fort Walton Beaches - 4 min drive
Okaloosa Island Pier - 14 min drive
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 14 min drive
Navarre Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Waffle House - 2 min drive
Panera Bread - 7 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature's Nest on Santa Rosa Sound - Close to Navarre, beaches and attractions! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Nature's Nest on Santa Rosa Sound - Close to Navarre, beaches and attractions!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature's Nest on Santa Rosa Sound - Close to Navarre, beaches and attractions!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Nature's Nest on Santa Rosa Sound - Close to Navarre, beaches and attractions! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hurlburt Field Visitor Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fort Walton Beaches and Oak Tree Nature Park. Santa Rosa Mall and Liza Jackson Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Billy C.

6 Apr 2024

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

Cozy getaway

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this property. Communication was great and check in was easy. The location was very close to attractions, restaurants, and off a busy road but once you're in the house or on the water, it was tranquil. Look forward to coming back.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie H.

15 Mar 2024

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

water front was great!

We enjoyed the warmer weather and the water front. The house was great, comfortable beds, full kitchen and small fenced in yard. The cons was the noisy road and traffic!

Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

29 Dec 2023

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

Seaside cottage

Loved it. Peaceful,quant little cottage.very clean. Short walk to the water.owners we're very nice and dependable. It's also pet friendly. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

22 Dec 2023

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

A Little Piece of Home

This little cabin is filled with everything you need for a stay away from home. Whether on vacation or a work trip, it’s perfect! We SO enjoyed our stay. Nestled away from the hustle and bustle, It’s settled on a beautiful, tree covered property right on the water. Great place to sit and watch the sunset with a glass of wine and your loved ones. The hosts are kind and welcoming. We will definitely be coming back to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

29 Nov 2023

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

The Cottage experience

was exactly what we needed for a re-charge. This was a great fit for us and our young puppy because of the fenced in yard and a pet pad on the couch, a very thoughtful touch indeed. The owners are next door, and their email addresses are on the refrigerator along with several good restaurant suggestions. The sitting area on the waterfront was nice also, so we didn't need to drive if we didn't want to. The beds were comfortable, and the shower had plenty of hot water. There are clear instructions for operating the Roku tv and accessing the Wi-Fi as well. There is covered parking also, which was nice for when the "liquid sunshine" pays a visit. Overall, we were very pleased and are looking forward to possible future returns!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve & Tara Shippee

Steve is a retired marine biologist that studies the dolphins in the waters of Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound. Tara is a child development counselor and therapist. Our goal is to make our quaint home on the Sound into a special place where guests can enjoy a relaxing time viewing wildlife and appreciating the natural beauty of our waterfront Perrydice. We are happy to give visitors info on great local places to go and things to see.

Why they chose this property

We treat our guests as family - just one stay and you will always remember the good life on Santa Rosa Sound. We cherish developing lasting friendships and hope that our guests come back time and again to enjoy our natural oasis of old-time Florida Panhandle. We are often around the property, and we welcome interactions with our guests. Our friendly dogs may be hanging around - they always like to meet our neighbors. Please let us know if we should keep the pooches locked up during your visit.