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Lakefront I PUBLIC BEACH 8min walk I Private dock I SUPs kayaks all beach gear

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Welcome to Burning Daylight on Eastern Lake in Seagrove Beach!
400 yd walk or kayak or paddle board ride to Gulf of Mexico.
The grass is always green here.  Play on the lawn with a built in sandbox.
Living room big enough for everyone and every seat has great views of the lake
Open concept living, dining and kitchen. No one is left out

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 11260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
  • Place, Seacrest Beach
  • Place, Seaside Beach
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bunk Room

+1
5 Single Beds

Downstairs Primary

1 King Bed

Upstairs ensuite #1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs ensuite #2

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bunk room bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Downstairs ensuite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Ensuite bathroom #1

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

Upstairs master bathroom #2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront I PUBLIC BEACH 8min walk I Private dock I SUPs kayaks all beach gear

NOT SO HUMBLE BRAG-->-->-->
We are happy to answer all of your questions and look forward to your inquiry. You may find though that we are a little biased when it comes to bragging about our home and its location. For a real taste of what it's like to stay at Burning Daylight, enter key search terms under our reviews for common answers to your questions. "Walk to the beach" "Cleanliness" "location" "amenities". We're happy to have our guests do the bragging for us.

TRUE BY OWNER RENTAL-This is a family owned and operated home. Our goal is to provide a five-star experience. We want to operate the kind of rental we would like to find on our vacation. We hope you enjoy our home as much as we do.

Burning Daylight is a custom home set on a rare coastal dune lake that looks out to the Gulf of Mexico. We have provided the perfect spot to relax and enjoy family time while having easy access to all that 30A has to offer. Hop on a kayak or stand-up-paddle board (provided for your use), and explore the lake and surrounding areas.

Triple master and Bunk Room design, a stay at Burning Daylight ensures private luxury baths for all and dedicated adult, kid and family spaces.

Each suite includes a private bath and sweeping lake views to watch the sunrise and sunset. Each room is also equipped with blinds, flat screen TVs and wifi, in case sunrises and sunsets aren't your thing.

Suite 1 - First Floor. King bed with private bathroom and zero entry shower

Suite 2 - Second Floor. Queen bed with private bath with tub

Suite 3 - Second floor. Queen bed with private bath with tub

Bunkroom - 5 twin captains bed with attached bath with two shower and large three faucet sink

The two upper master bedrooms flank the upstairs living area, offering a second gathering spot for groups of kids or adults.

The Bunk Room sleeps five with custom built-in luxury bunks which include personal reading lights, a charging station and private storage for each occupant. The wall-mounted flat screen ensures all Bunk Room occupants have a perfect view, although sleep will overcome the most avid young television watcher after a day on the pristine Gulf Coast beaches.

The Bunk Room bathroom has a private WC, two showers with private changing areas and a triple-faucet trough sink, offering the perfect blend of private and shared spaces for young guests.

Burning Daylight's gourmet kitchen is outfitted with two full-size refrigerators, two quiet dishwashers and a top of the line four-burner gas stove. Coffee and cocktail stations are located in the butler's pantry, ensuring adequate space for the most avid cooks and those preparing and consuming cocktails. Carrera marble tops the center island, large enough for your whole group to gather around. The kitchen is fully stocked with a wide range of appliances and dinnerware for your group and any visitors. Seated meals for thirteen enjoy lake views and breezes.

The screened-in side porch offers a covered outdoor living and dining space large enough for al fresco dining, entertaining or gaming.

The beach is a short walk, less than 5 minutes on foot with PUBLIC BEACH ACCESS at the outfall. Or, launch in one of the included water conveyances from the dock and paddle to the outfall where the ocean and lake meet. Kids can swim in the protected pool at the intersection of ocean and lake water.

Burning Daylight guests can rinse off after a day at the beach in the private outdoor shower and drop towels and bathing suits off in the sand room to take advantage of the full size washer and dryer. Enjoy a game of ping pong in the garage while your bathing suit is on the spin cycle.

Burning Daylight sits on Eastern Lake, one of the 14 rare dune lakes that dot the 30A landscape. Easily explore all of 30A from Grayton Beach, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, Seaside and all of the resort communities are an easy bike ride or short car ride away. Burn daylight enjoying the shopping and amenities each of these communities have to offer and then return to Burning Daylight's outdoor deck, where there's room for your whole group to watch the remaining daylight burn over the lake and the Gulf of Mexico simultaneously.

Other listings provided by this host and 170+ reviews from other happy travelers - Put listing number in "search destination" to locate

Eastern Sunsets -VRBO 2746827 over 30 5-star reviews (Next door. Both for large groups)

Sea Oaks - VRBO 832244 in Seacrest Beach with over 80 5-star reviews

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Empty refrigerators and take all opened food to the trash by the curb. Any unopened food will be donated. Take all trash from the kitchen and bathrooms to trash cans out front.
Load all used dishes into the dishwashers and start
Take all towels and bathmats, used and unused, to the laundry room and leave by the machines. Leave all bedding on the beds for our cleaning crew to remove.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Copy of driver’s license and contact information required to confirm booking. Person booking home must be present at the property for the entire stay.
Reservation will only be confirmed when ages of all guests with the group and reason for travel are provided. Minimum age to rent this property is 25.
High school or college age may not rent this home, even with a chaperone. Violator’s trip will be canceled with no refund and forfeit damage deposit.

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
Property Registration Number 053164

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Seagrove Beach, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach East - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alys Beach - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Seacrest Beach - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Seaside Beach - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 11 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Turbo Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Local Smoke - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steamboat Grill - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront I PUBLIC BEACH 8min walk I Private dock I SUPs kayaks all beach gear pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront I PUBLIC BEACH 8min walk I Private dock I SUPs kayaks all beach gear?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront I PUBLIC BEACH 8min walk I Private dock I SUPs kayaks all beach gear?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront I PUBLIC BEACH 8min walk I Private dock I SUPs kayaks all beach gear located?

This family-friendly Santa Rosa Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Eastern Lake, Seagrove Beach East and Deer Lake State Park. South Walton Beaches and Camp Creek Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

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

Jody M.

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

Great property

Beautiful house with a great location! Host was very friendly and checked in periodically to make sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer M.

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

Wonderful Week

The house was pretty perfect! It was clean, cozy and had everything we needed. The location on the lake was really awesome and we can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

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

Great family getaway!

House was beautiful and well equipped. Having the lake and water toys were a great bonus. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Great home!

Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

william l.

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

Fantastic Property!!

Love this property. Great location, amenities, view and owner. Second year in a row we’ve stayed, and this year just as fabulous as the first. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey R.

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

Eastern Lake 30A Getaway

An excellent spot for an extended family vacation. Kitchen was comfortable and well stocked for cooking and entertaining a big family. We had 3 couples and 3 young adults... and another family stopped by just for dinner-plenty of room! View of the lake and proximity to the beach gives you a quiet retreat from the beach when you're ready for it. The short 5 minute walk to the beach was always pleasant—I'd recommend a golf cart rental for shuttling beach chairs and older folks.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

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

Great place to relax

Family loved this place and all its amenities. The bunk room was perfect for the kids. The queen beds upstairs left a little to be desired but still comfortable. Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

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

Family Fun and Relaxing Getaway

Despite not the best weather we had a really nice time! So much to do nearby with shopping and restaurants on 30A. We rented a golf cart and bikes which added to the fun. Beach and water are beautiful! The kids enjoyed fishing and using the kayaks too!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Awesome! Second stay at Burning Daylight and will be back for a third.

The house is beautiful and very relaxing. We really like having the option of going the the beach or staying home and playing in the lake. The owners respond quickly to any questions and make sure you have everything needed to be comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Burning Daylight

We had a wonderful time at Burning Daylight! The house is beautiful and very well stocked with everything we needed(and more!). We enjoyed kayaking, paddle boarding and the short walk to the beach each day. The toys and Lego’s were a great addition for our kids. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

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

Summer dream week!

We had the absolute best week! The property is beautiful and no detail is overlooked. It felt like home. We definitely appreciated not having to pack a single item for the beach! We loved the kayaks and paddle boards and even got close to sea turtles in the ocean one day. Andra is the best host we have ever worked with and we can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quinn C.

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

Great family getaway

This was the perfect spot to enjoy a family vacation. My kids loved fishing off the dock, and paddle boarding to the beach. I loved the walks to the coffee shop and the view. The owner is amazing when it comes to communication and friendliness. I was also grateful for all the added toys etc since we had to travel quite a distance and could not bring our own. Thank you for providing wonderful memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Owen S., Nashville USA

Beautiful home for a family vacation with young kids!

The home was perfect! We have rented many homes over the past 8 years all along 30a and this is our top pick. We have three young children and many details of the home were focused to their enjoyment as well. The proximity to the beach was just right and the fire pit at night made for a relaxing evening. The owners were a delight to work with and very timely with communication. We are already making plans for our next visit to this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

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

Lovely Lake Home

Our family thoroughly enjoyed this lovely home on Eastern Lake. We spent the mornings at beautiful Seagrove Beach, which was a short walk from the house, and in the afternoons we really enjoyed paddle boarding and kayaking on the lake. The s’mores in the evenings around the fire pit were also a hit! The house was very clean and exceedingly well-appointed. Also, Andra was a fantastic host. She was in frequent communication with us to ensure we had all we needed to enjoy our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe S.

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

Magical Memories Made!

This house had everything we needed, and more, to create memories with family! The owners have thought of every detail. The house is clean, inviting and intimate. We celebrated my husband’s 50th birthday with a private dinner in the backyard, over looking the water, listening to the waves crash. There were toys for our 3 year old and for my 27 year old brother! Lol
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Perfect vacation home!

We just returned from a week at Burning Daylight. It was the perfect rental. It was our first time staying on Eastern Lake and we loved it. The kids fished off the dock and kayaked daily. The beach is a short walk or kayak ride away. We loved having both the lake and ocean. The house itself was perfect. We had everything we needed and more! We loved all the extras that were included - kayaks, bikes, ocean toys. Andra is great to work with! We are already trying to figure out when we can visit again. This is one of the best vacations to 30A we have ever had!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Hidden gem

This is what we have been searching for the last 10 years. Even though the weather was not great having the sup boards and kayaks available for us was just what we needed. We rented bikes so we either bikes or took one of the water toys to the beach. Loved all the space and VERY well appointed. No need to bring anything from home other than clothes. Andrea was just so easy to work with and very easy to reach. Asked if we needed anything to make our stay better. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Best house on 30A!

I have rented on 30A more times than I can count- I have never checked in where the lights were on, music was playing, greeted by a s'mores basket, fresh oranges and a juicer, kitchen perfectly stocked with everything from seasonings to options for hot tea... we were speechless. Everything about the house was over the top! We even asked if it was for sale. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie N.

Fantastic!!!

We had the most wonderful time! We enjoyed this home and the location so much. It was perfect! We are so grateful for every detail the owners have thought of to make vacation impressive, memorable and easy! The house was immaculate with a prefect floor plan. We loved the modern/beach design. We loved the spacious kitchen with everything we could possibly need and more. The beautiful lake was perfect for kayaking and SUP. It was so convenient to have the watercrafts ready to use at the house! Also, it was incredible to have the bikes available and ready for us to use. We loved loved loved biking down 30a and to the beach daily. The beach felt so private and even though it was Spring Break it didn’t feel crowded. We loved that! We hope to visit Burning Daylight again. We made wonderful memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brandie D.

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

Best. Vacation. Ever.

We feel so lucky to have stumbled upon Burning Daylight when looking for our vacation spot this summer. In fact, as we studied the property through our decision making process, we kept saying to ourselves, "what's the catch?" There was no catch! This was hands-down the best vacation spot and home we've ever experienced. We've been coming to the 30A for years, but have always stayed at beachfront properties We thought we were taking a risk by sacrificing the beach and a pool for the lake, but we were wrong! We hope to stay at Burning Daylight every year for years to come. The home was in the perfect location - one of the most beautiful properties on Eastern Lake. The home had everything we needed and more! We took advantage of every square foot of the home - inside and out - and thoroughly enjoyed all the toys. We paddle boarded and kayaked mutliple times per day, had a corn hole tournament with the neighbors, rode bicycles daily, and played some serious ping pong matches. We were just a short walk or paddle board ride away from the beach, and Andra had everything we needed for a great day on the beach (umbrellas, chairs, beach toys, and a pull cart to make transferring everything seamless). Andra - thank you so much for opening your home to our family. We had one of the best vacations we can remember, and cannot wait to come back year after year. We didn't want to leave! Your communications leading up to and throughout our stay was above and beyond. Thank you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tarri B.

Beautiful location and fun for teens!

We've been vacationing at the Beaches of South Walton for seven years and this was our favorite home. The home is nestled in a quiet neighborhood on the Eastlake and a short walk to the beach. The kids could bike ride and skateboard on the road. Mostly locals live in the neighborhood, so there wasn't a lot of tourist traffic. The home was great for teens! They enjoyed fishing off of the dock on Eastlake, playing cornhole in the sandpit in the front yard, riding their bikes on 30A and hanging out at the beach. There was a tv room on the second level, just off of their bedroom, where they could watch movies. In the evening, they enjoyed making s'mores (courtesy of the homeowners) and listened to the adults tell crazy stories about growing up. The room where the kids slept accommodated smaller kids better than our growing teens. My 5'11" son was a little squished in his bed but he survived. We ate all of our meals at the home except one. The kitchen is fulling equipped with everything you need -- sharp knives (big deal if you like to cook), large cooking pots and a KitchenAid mixer. The two refrigerators and dishwashers were such an added bonus for my family and our three guests. We didn't have to make as many trips to the store and hand washing dishes was rarely necessary. We liked that there was a cupboard with some leftover spices and cooking oils. Usually home owners like you to remove everything from the cupboards. We end up buying some spices when we're on vacation and were glad to see some of the one's we were going to use already there. We also bought some and left them. The owners were incredible! They let us know that they were a phone call or text away. They told us to call with ANY problem. We didn't have any. Our family is already talking about staying there next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home!!!! Great area!!! Great service!! We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very last minute trip, and the choices for lodging were limited, so when this house popped up, it seemed too good to be true. We took a chance anyway and are so glad we did. House was spotlessly clean, and everything was exactly as described. Most refreshingly, the owners seem to stay on top of all the maintenance - the furniture, bedding, towels/linens, and beach/lake gear were in great condition - everything was luxury quality and nothing was worn out, moldy, or shabby. Honestly, the listing pictures don’t do it justice. Spotlessly clean, so much space, tons of pot/pan/dish choices - probably more than my own kitchen. Enough large pans/pots/bowls to prep large group meals. Sep laundry area with full sized washer/dryer made it easy to refresh beach/bath towels each night. Loved that the kitchen had two dishwashers and two refrigerators. Also loved that the bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry area actually had large supplies of soap, shampoo, detergent, garbage bags, dishwasher and laundry pods, etc. Cannot emphasize enough how relaxing it is not to have to worry about running to Publix the morning after you arrive for basic supplies because a rental only gives you one garbage bag and one dishwasher pod for the entire stay. Was concerned before we arrived about distance to the beach, but it really was just a short walk - about 5 minutes. These owners get it, and we have already recommended them to our friends who are asking about a beach stay. Thanks, Burning Daylight!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is an AMAZING place to stay! We had four adults and four teenagers and had so much space. The house is beautiful and incredibly clean. It has a dream kitchen, a ton of beach gear, beautiful views, and it’s a short walk or paddle to the beach. Andra is wonderful; very responsive and helpful. We will be staying here again. If you are considering this property, you should book it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well maintained. Great location with close beach access and several food and grocery locations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Andra 30ABeachStay

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We live locally and manage and clean this vacation rental ourselves. We are in the house right before you arrive and the first ones in after you leave. Our goal is to provide you the best experience possible.

Why they chose this property

This home is uniquely set on a rare coastal dune lake with beach access only 5 minutes on foot or paddle. No busy streets to cross. Sunsets from the dock are unforgettable.

What makes this property unique

Unique three master bedroom and bunk room design ensures private bathrooms and separate spaces for adults and children. Separate living areas, up and downstairs with full entertainment suite, including wifi.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests