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☀️Sunny Side Up | WaterSound West | Bikes | Resort Pool

Vacation home near Alys Beach in Santa Rosa Beach

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A beach with a wooden staircase leading down to the sand, umbrellas, and people relaxing.
A swimming pool with a fountain, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A covered patio with wicker furniture, a small red table, and a view of a garden and house.
A spacious living room with a white sofa, a dining area with a wooden table, and a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10197 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Deer Lake State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastern Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this WaterSound Beach vacation home, you'll find Deer Lake State Park and Eastern Lake. Seagrove Beach East and South Walton Beaches are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Deer Lake State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eastern Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Seagrove Beach East - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Alys Beach - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Seaside Beach - 10 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Idyll Hounds Brewing Company - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pickles - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Perfect Pig - ‬3 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.

☀️Sunny Side Up | WaterSound West | Bikes | Resort Pool

Welcome to Sunny Side Up, a beautifully designed 3BR + bonus room beach cottage in the gated WaterSound West community along Scenic 30A. With resort-style amenities, beach access, and bikes included, this home is ideal for families, friends, and snowbirds seeking a relaxing coastal escape.

Important Beach Access Notice: WaterSound West Beach will be constructing a new beach boardwalk from November 1, 2026 to February 27, 2027. During this time, beach access will be unavailable Monday mornings through Friday evenings, but will remain open after 5 PM on weekdays and all weekend long. Access will also remain open during Thanksgiving Week (Nov. 21-29) and select holiday periods (Dec. 23-27 and Dec. 30-Jan. 3). Please consider these temporary restrictions when booking.

⭐ Why Guests Love It

3BR + Bonus Room | 3.5 Baths

7 bikes included

Beach access via scenic boardwalk (~950 yards)

Zero-entry community pool (heated seasonally)

Gated neighborhood with trails, parks and boardwalks

Large screened-in porch

Near Greenway Station, Café 30A & Old Florida Fish House

3.5 miles to Seaside | 5 miles to Rosemary Beach

24/7 professional management

🚫 No guests under age 25. No exceptions.

🏡 The Space
The open-concept living area features hardwood floors, coastal décor, and a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a gas range. Relax indoors or unwind on the screened porch after a beach day.

Sleeping Arrangements

1st Floor: King primary suite with ensuite bath

2nd Floor: Queen suite with ensuite, twin bedroom

Bonus Room: Twin-over-full bunk bed

Sleeper sofa + upstairs sitting area with 50” TV


🌴 Community Amenities
Resort-style zero-entry pool with cabanas, grills & fireplace

Nature trails, ponds & direct beach access

Close to Deer Lake State Park & outdoor adventures

🚲 Extras

Bikes allowed on community streets and beach walkover (HOA rules apply, ask for details)

Snorkel the Sea Turtle Reef near Grayton Beach

❄️ Snowbirds Welcome
Low monthly winter rates available January–February (additional cleaning fee applies). Contact us for details.

✨ Book Sunny Side Up and enjoy the best of 30A—beaches, bikes, and unforgettable memories.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,116 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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Frequently asked questions

How close is ☀️Sunny Side Up | WaterSound West | Bikes | Resort Pool to the airport?

This vacation home is 25.4 mi (37-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does ☀️Sunny Side Up | WaterSound West | Bikes | Resort Pool have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is ☀️Sunny Side Up | WaterSound West | Bikes | Resort Pool to the beach?

This vacation home is 3 mi (7-min drive) from Alys Beach and 3.3 mi (8-min drive) from Seaside Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does ☀️Sunny Side Up | WaterSound West | Bikes | Resort Pool offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at ☀️Sunny Side Up | WaterSound West | Bikes | Resort Pool?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at ☀️Sunny Side Up | WaterSound West | Bikes | Resort Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at ☀️Sunny Side Up | WaterSound West | Bikes | Resort Pool?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does ☀️Sunny Side Up | WaterSound West | Bikes | Resort Pool have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does ☀️Sunny Side Up | WaterSound West | Bikes | Resort Pool have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is ☀️Sunny Side Up | WaterSound West | Bikes | Resort Pool to downtown Santa Rosa Beach?

This vacation home is 10.4 mi away from Santa Rosa Beach.

☀️Sunny Side Up | WaterSound West | Bikes | Resort Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Great Stay

We had a great time at this house...great location to experience 30A. The house is very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kathy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would highly recommend this house. Appreciated the bike rentals and the beautiful area and pool. Very convenient to shops and restaurants but was a quiet tucked away little neighborhood. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Great location

Love the watersound area - quiet area, great for families, good pool and very quiet beach. House was wonderful and provided us everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barb D.

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

Amazing

We love staying here. The house is so beautiful and comfortable. Will be back next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

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

Good

I’d stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

NYE

Loved our stay! Great house and location! Plenty of room and enjoyed the bikes!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Love the location!

The property was very clean and convenient to local restaurants. We loved the neighborhood! This house had it all - from bikes, kayaks to beach toys.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erin W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area of 30a

The house could’ve been a cleaner, but it was beautiful and in a great location to all the fun parts of 30a.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Beautiful property

My husband, son and I just returned from our stay at Sunny Side Up. The house is beautiful and very well equipped with everything you could need. The location is fantastic and the neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. The stroll to the beach is gorgeous. Thank you for an amazing stay! We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jessica m.

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

Great family vacation

We had our family of four plus grandparents. Everything was exactly as described. Very clean. Great neighborhood. The bikes provided worked out perfectly for our group. Easy access to the beach. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barb D.

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

Family memories

This house was perfect for my husband and me and our daughter’s family of 5. Very comfortable and well appointed. We would definitely rent it again! Only suggestion would be to have some spices on hand (even just salt and pepper)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

Great Family Getaway

We had a great week at Sunny Side Up. The neighborhood was close to many of our favorite restaurants and shops. There were lots of other families, but the pool was never crowded. The home was beautifully decorated and spotless. There was a well stocked kitchen which made staying in easy. Watersound West has a long boardwalk to the beach, but it was an easy bike ride and worth it to feel like you had the beach to yourself. Next door is a state park. There was lots of room to spread out and beautiful lagoons full of wildlife. I would recommend this as a great, safe, quiet place to stay for families.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

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

Sunny Side Up at WaterSound West

Our family has vacationed and enjoyed the beaches along 30-A for 35 plus years. This neighborhood is peacefully tucked away from the crowded hustle & bustle. The house “Sunny Side Up”was beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed during our stay. Although ia bit of a hike to the beach, you can drive and park near the pool, closer to the beach boardwalk. Pack a wagon (house does not have one) for beach gear and take a stroller for little ones. The stroll down the boardwalk to the beach is gorgeous! One of the prettiest on 30-A. Our family will definitely return to WaterSound West!🏝️☀️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Gayle H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bugs

Arrived late afternoon. Everything looked fine initially. Nice property as described in listing. As we unpacked, we discovered a roach infestation. Multiple rooms on the ground floor had roaches ranging from infant to fully grown. Even though it was after hours, Real Joy immediately sent out property manager to inspect, who agreed with our assessment. After trying unsuccessfully to find us another property, Real Joy gave us a full refund. Real Joy was courteous and helpful and responded quickly to our issue. We found another house in the same neighborhood that cost more, but were able to move in the next day.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

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

Perfect for the family!

“Sunny Side Up”, located in the Watersound West neighborhood on 30A, is a perfect vacation home for families. We stayed with our kids ages 3-14 and one grandmother. Pros: The neighborhood is beautiful and the home is so relaxing. The home is exactly as advertised and shown in the pictures. We were very comfortable and relaxed. The neighborhood pool is really nice and only about a five minute walk from the house. The home came with all the beach gear we needed including chairs for the adults and boogie boards for the kids and umbrellas. The only things we brought with us for the beach were a wagon, towels, and sand toys. The bikes were like new. We really enjoyed riding around the neighborhood and a few minutes up and down 30A to the quaint shops, restaurants, and The Big Chill. The walk to the beach is breathtaking! The boardwalk from the pool is a short walk and goes through a stunning lake area then over the dunes to the beach. Other reviews complained about this walk, but for us it was one of the best parts of the trip! We really enjoyed it. The beach area is the best we’ve ever accessed on 30A! The nearest other access points are way to the east, and to the west sits Deer Lake State Park. This makes it feel like the beach area is totally private. I grew up in this area and must say that this is one of the best beaches I’ve ever been to along the panhandle. The cons: The access codes for the neighborhood and pool did not work. Rental company was very supportive.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

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

Beautiful Home!

We enjoyed our stay very much! We’d definitely stay again. Pros: (1) beds were so comfy! The house was gorgeous and fit our family of 6 with extra room. We felt very at home. Extremely clean. (2) The neighborhood was so pretty and the pool was great, too! Never overly crowded. There were 3 families we traveled with and all of us were I. The neighborhood at different houses and it was easy to ride bikes to each other. (3) The garage was stocked with anything you could need - water tota, beach chairs, etc. (4)The beach that is at the end of the boardwalk from the neighborhood is great! Not too crowded and beautiful. (5)Close to all the things - Seaside shopping & dining, Rosemary Beach, The HUB, etc cons: (1) it is a bit of a trek to the beach. We assumed from the listing it was a hop skip away. It was over a mile from the house to the end of the boardwalk. We did drive to the pool and park then walk or bike the rest of the way but it was pretty tiresome when you’re carrying your beach stuff for the day. (2) I reached out to the management company asking if there was a Keurig coffee maker or just a regular coffee maker and the reply was that they only had a regular. When we arrived there was a Keurig and I wish I had just brought my k-cups. (3) The house only came with 2 cleaning pods for the dishwasher and 2 kitchen trash bags for the week. We had to purchase laundry detergent & more trash bags. Not a huge deal but not typical in our pretty extensive experience with VRBOs. Overall, a wonderful stay. We would stay again with a better plan for how to tote our beach stuff. 🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hollie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
The property is very nice! The distance to seaside square is too far to walk, too far to bike, and parking is very difficult in a vehicle. Golf carts are prohibited at this location; however, it appears that some people use them on the property. The beach is a hike- need a wagon; however, it is worth the hike. Beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jennifer r.

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

Best house we have stayed in in the area

This house was perfect!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susan B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Last summer trip

My sister and I met here with our kids for one last summer trip. The communication before we got there was very poor. I never received my check in information ahead of time. I had to email the night before requesting information. Upon check in (which my sister did not get to the house until after 4:30), the house was not cleaned or ready for check in. Beds were not made and dirty towels were on the floor. Super frustrating. The instructions were we could not get there until 4:00. I called and was told the cleaners would be there. They showed up and my sister was told to leave while they are inside. They left and when she went inside, the master bed was still not made. Called them back again. Megan has worked with us and has been very kind. Saying the beach was “950 yards away” is very deceiving. The boardwalk is 950 yards to the beach, but getting to the boardwalk is a different story. The bikes were very nice to have, but need some general maintenance. All in all, the house was cute but just not overly impressed with the communication and check in process.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robby M.

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

Another great home in Watersound West

This was our second time to stay in the neighborhood and with a larger group the house we stayed in was great. Looking forward to next summer already
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

susan r.

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

Wonderful house and neighborhood. Perfect for families. Would definitely stay here again.

No issuing with rental of Properties. All questions were answered in a timely manner.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Seth H.

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

As advertised

Clean, spacious, with everything you need for a week at the beach. It's a bit of a walk or a short bike ride. We would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Great Vacation

Great location with a lot of space. Easy access to the beach and local restaurants. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carl D.

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

Review

Enjoyed the stay and the home was nice, clean and we'll stocked. The only downside was the long distance from the beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Water sound West

My new fav location on 30-A