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Beach
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • South Walton Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Grayton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Santa Rosa Beach, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Seaside Beach and South Walton Beaches. .This vacation home is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Alys Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Grayton Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach - 3 min walk
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 1 min drive
  • Seaside Beach - 6 min drive
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 7 min drive
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

We❤️Snowbirds-Heron's Watch

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely home:

* 100 Yards to beach and 100 Yards to Western Lake

* Steps from Community Pool!

* Just a block from the Zoo Gallery

* Snorkel the Sea Turtle Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Gulf Fishing Charters right from the beach! 

* Chiringo, Hibiscus and Hurricane Oyster Bar Nearby

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs January thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!

Heron 's Watch is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms 1,155 SQFT cottage that is beautifully furnished; complete with a full galley kitchen, French doors leading to the deck, a master bedroom with a private bathroom, and a dining and living room areas perfectly sized for entertaining. With a king bed in the master bedroom, a queen bed in the second bedroom, a full bed in the third bedroom, and a sleeper sofa in the living room this home sleeps 8 comfortably. Enjoy the easy access to the beach, 100 yards away, or relax and enjoy the sounds of the gulf as you lounge on the front porch swing. With all the nearby amenities and the sparkling community pool just a few steps away, this location is sure to give you the perfect beach experience!

Bed Setup:

Master bedroom: King Bed

Guest room #1: Queen Bed

Guest room #2: Full Bed

Living room: Sleeper Sofa

AREA ATTRACTIONS: 

30A is a fantastic destination, the beaches are some of the world’s best with sugar white sand and emerald green waters. You will find plenty of beach accesses along a 17 mile stretch of Santa Rosa Beach. It boasts unique shopping, fantastic cuisine and the incredible architecture that makes 30A famous. Grayton Beach not only provides you with stunning views, it provides you with activities for everyone; kayak rentals, bike rentals, paragliding, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, tennis -- you'll find it all right here!

Enjoy this Funky, Free-spirited town where you will find quaint historic cottages next to modern beach homes.  You’ll enjoy the many shopping and dining options such as ‘Another Broken Egg’. This is much more than a cool beach town, this location is the best of both worlds, enjoy a quiet relaxing getaway while still having a lot of action packed activities at your fingertips. 

The snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Sea Turtle Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 783 feet out from the Grayton Beach State Park access, it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Sea Turtle Reef is at a depth of 12-19 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features snorkeling nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby, scuba diving nearby, and parasailing nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

RealJoy Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1155 sq ft (107 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

30A Grayton Beach 100 yds 2 Grayton Beach Pool 3BR Heron's Watch
4578

We❤️Snowbirds-Heron's Watch Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kevin h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fam Favorite
This is the 2nd time we've stayed here. We enjoy the cottage feel, the location to the beach, and activities. It's not new and modern but our family likes that.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We Love Heron’s Watch
This is our second stay at Heron’s Watch and it checks every box for us at Grayton Beach. Walking distance to the beach and Red Bar/shops, clean and cozy home with everything we need to feel comfortable while on vacation. The proximity to the beach is perfect with little children, as well as having access to the pool. We love Heron’s Watch and will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved It!!
Wonderful house and great location. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay steps from the beach
We loved this property tucked in the heart of Grayton Beach. The beach is only steps away along with Red Bar, Hotz, and Chiringo around the corner. West Lake is close by as well. The house has everything you would want for a classic beach house. Two showers, 3 bedrooms, a large common area, and large porches front and back. Great parking attached to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
We enjoyed our few nights in Grayton. We loved the front porch and it was just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect spot!
The location was wonderful, the hosts were attentive & Grayton was as GRAYT as always!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
We love Grayton Beach! This is one of the older, small houses - a bit quirky and cool. So close to the beach and the lake —and The Red Bar! Community pool is excellent. Furniture is comfortable. TV is very small, but was rarely on anyway. Front porch is very nice. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sheryl L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty and in disrepair
The home had bugs and was dirty. The bathtub is an unsafe place to shower as it is a slipping hazard, very odd set up. Looks nice in photos but the house in in disrepair. Floors are soft in areas, found bugs on the floors and overall appearance is not very tidy and clean. Needs a major overhaul at the prices being charged. Plugs in both bathrooms did not work. The stay was mediocre at best. I would not recommend booking this property until they get rid of some of the old non-functional furnishings, update and do a deep clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone F.

Liked: Cleanliness
foreman
great stay, amazing location,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Greaton Week!
Katheryn was a hard worker. We ran into a problem with our original rental days before arrival. Katheryn helped us find an appropriate alternative. The communication during our stay was a real bonus. Will be back. Will recommend RealJoy to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Artsy cottage in the best location!
Scroll past all those negative reviews. This cottage was just the cutest. It’s an older house. I’m sure the people who only live in new manufactured homes can get prissy. But there is nothing like the charm and character of an old home. The solid wood doors, glass door knobs, claw foot tub, etc all just add to the unique charm of this cottage. Top it off with original artworks in every room (I’m an artist and really appreciated that), artsy paint jobs and matching furniture ALONG WITH the absolute best location, it really is a gem. Maybe add a cushion to the front porch swing. My only critique! We will definitely be staying here with the kids again. They loved it as much as I did!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Amanda K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
ROACHES IN THIS PROPERTY
BEWARE: NOT A LUXURY RENTAL. We had a MAJOR problem with roaches. There was a roach in my bed. Multiple roaches in the kitchen. Roaches crawling on the walls. There were roach bait stations throughout the house that I noticed upon arrival, indicating there is or has been a problem with roaches. They had someone come professionally spray while we were here and they left a can of Bengal roach spray for us to use that they ended up taking back. Even after this, I saw roaches for the entirety of my stay. I was unable to relax on my vacation due to the constant worrying about if there were roaches crawling on or around me. I got in touch with the rental company RealJoy and they offered me a $100 gift card as compensation. I paid several thousand to stay at this location. I called the office multiple times and was put in touch with Jonathan. This man insulted me, argued with me about what sort of cockroach it was in the house I was renting from them, interrupted me the entire time I tried to speak, and pushed me to my breaking point of yelling. I sent them multiple pictures of the roaches and had several people from RealJoy come out to the property. I was told the would have another professional spraying on the last visit and that never happened. Besides the fact that this rental is costing over $200 a day and there should not be a roach problem, I have a three year old son who’s crawling on the ground and playing constantly. I’m now having to worry about him coming across dead or dying poisoned roaches. I was reassured by them that the pesticide was “all natural” but let’s get real, it’s designed to kill. It’s considered “less toxic” than regular pesticides, still not something I’m wanting my child playing around. RealJoy has the absolute worst customer service I have ever encountered. After googling some reviews, it appears this company has scammed many people out of thousands of dollars. Besides all of that, this rental is nothing like the pictures. There are white patches on the walls where things have been patched. There is dust in the corners and on furniture. There were spiders and spiderwebs throughout the house. The dining room floor is sinking in. The walk in shower leaks water all over the floor and there are brown stained caulk lines on the floor and edge of the shower stall. There was black mold on the curtain and I was told that I would receive another one but that was never given to me.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!!
We loved our stay. House has everything we needed. Best location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Debra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the location, but needs some updates
We stay in Grayton Beach every year and struggle to find a property of this size to rent that is close to the beach and to other family members staying nearby. This one fits the bill location-wise but feels like it is a slightly neglected rental rather than a well-loved vacation home. For the price, I would prefer some updates - for example, the living room furniture was very well used and in need of replacing, there were spots that seemed to be primed rather than painted on the walls, and the kitchen could have been a little bit better stocked. The beds were okay -but not great. Overall, it just needs an update. At a lower price point, all of these issues would be easier to overlook.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved the house! It’s in a great location, very close to the beach, well stocked kitchen and access to the heated pool was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene and relaxing
This Beach house was fun, colorful and just a short easy walk to pristine white sand beach!

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Vacation
This was hands down one of our best family vacations. The location is ideal for getting to and from the beach with beautiful views of the lake and the gulf. The porch was the best for coffee, in the morning, lunch at the picnic table, and wine at night. We cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Heather F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
We enjoyed the convenience of being so close to the beach. The little cabin is great for a small family. Upon arrival we were disappointed to find the house not fully cleaned. With COVID it was advertised they were doing extra cleaning. There were wet washcloths in the shower, dirty soaps around the tub, and nasty moldy coffee grounds in the coffee market. We notified the property manager and they did come the next day to clean the bathrooms. I also spent the afternoon at arrival cleaning because I didn't trust they had fully cleaned for the safety of our kids. The other notable disappointment was the old dishwasher... it doesn't really clean dishes and cant run while the washing machine is running. The street night life is a bit loud on some nights. Overall we did have a great stay and it was nice to be able to social distance while on vacation and cook at home and enjoy the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Daniel S., New Orleans, Louisiana. USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Below average quality house in great location
This house is well-located, a short block’s watch to the beach. But it of dated construction and floor plan, and not extremely well maintained, and has no views worth mentioning. We had no real problems other than the floor not having been well cleaned prior to our check in and the lack of cutlery ( one table knife!) in the kitchen. We were glad to find a place to stay in Grayton with access to a pool, but this house is overpriced for the quality of the accommodations.

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Nashville

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming old-school budget rental close to beach
Frankly, all the negative reviews had us prepared for a pretty bare-bones experience. We were pleasantly surprised. Although it’s the smallest house on the street for sure, it fit our needs just fine. Very beachy and cozy and we had a really great time. This being said, we did bring a lot of our own stuff because of past reviews. I would recommend doing the same. We brought better pans, better knives. The silverware is super cheap and could be bent in half with one hand, so if that bothers you maybe bring that as well. We also brought a dish scrubber, laundry and dish pods, toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, shampoo and bar soap. You will also need your own beach towels and chairs. Also, if you are planning to bring a cart to take to the beach, you might want one with big sand wheels. The sand is pretty thick at the end of the walkway. It’s super easy to get to the lake from the house. If you have canoes or kayaks, bring them.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming old cottage
Some of the furniture is old and uncomfortable. The "oldness" of the cottage is a mix of charming and annoying. The old fashioned shower and tub was not great and the kitchen was lacking.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Gena B.

love the cottage
Needs uipdating , roaches in the front bathjroom did not see any where else in the cottage..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Cari M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cute house/needs updating, thorough clean and a landscaper.
Adorable house. Awesome decor. Dirty doors, walls. Outdated bathroom with a claw foot tub that had ZERO space for toiletries. Had to shower with shampoo, soap, razor etc. in between my feet. Missing knobs on kitchen drawer. It was on the floor at the front door. First thing I noticed when I walked in. Another drawer pull was off of a dresser. Window blinds in one bedroom had a broken part that was hanging. Rips in curtain in den. Nasty, old door mat bunched up on the very dirty deck out back. Sides of house needed a major pressure wash. Grass was way overgrown. Plants and other shrubs etc. were super overgrown. Clearly has not been tended to in a long time. The house has so much potential if these very simple things would be taken care of and some money was put into updating appliances, bathrooms, furniture.

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie S.

This was a great find. We loved the house and the location was perfect!!
We loved our stay the house is just steps to the pool and beach. Grayton is so cool and fun. The house is older and needs some updating. A lot of knobs on cabinets are loose or stripped out but over all it was ok. Everything worked and it was clean. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Tommy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach trip
Great location. House is nice, but small.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019