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WaterColor 4BR+Bunks, Plunge Pool, Golf Cart, Bikes, Luxury

Vacation home near Seaside Beach in Santa Rosa Beach

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Indoor pool, a heated pool
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Smart TV
Exterior
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12272 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Watercolor, FL
  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaside Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Watercolor vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Seaside Beach and The Chapel at Seaside. Seagrove Beach West and Seagrove Beach East are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach East - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Seaside Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Seaside Repertory Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Central Square - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Seagrove Village Market Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pickles - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

WaterColor 4BR+Bunks, Plunge Pool, Golf Cart, Bikes, Luxury

Morning Star | Private Plunge Pool · Golf Cart · Carriage House · WaterColor

Welcome to Morning Star — your private retreat in the heart of WaterColor, where laid-back luxury meets effortless 30A living. Tucked away in the peaceful Forest District, this home offers something increasingly rare in WaterColor: your own private plunge pool, golf cart, and carriage house — all in one stay. It's the kind of place guests book quickly and return to year after year.

Why Guests Book Morning Star:
✔ Private plunge pool (rare in WaterColor)
✔ 6-seater golf cart — included
✔ Beach towels — included
✔ Separate carriage house for added flexibility
✔ Multiple king suites (high-demand feature)
✔ Access to 6 pools, private beach + full amenities
✔ Ideal for families and group vacations


Your Private Outdoor Escape
Come home to a gated courtyard with a private plunge pool — perfect for cooling off, unwinding, or letting the kids play while you relax nearby.
Optional pool heat available ($45/day) for cooler months
Fully private setting surrounded by trees
Outdoor seating + grill for easy evenings at home


Explore 30A Like a Local — No Car Needed
6-Seater Golf Cart — effortless trips to the beach, pools, and Seaside
6 Complimentary Bikes — ride the iconic 30A trail under shaded oaks
Community Trolley Access — stress-free transportation throughout WaterColor
No parking stress. No planning headaches.

Spacious & Thoughtfully Designed for Groups
Open-concept living + dining for gathering
Large kitchen and island for meals and conversation
Comfortable living room for evenings together
Every space feels relaxed, elevated, and easy to enjoy.

Sleeping Arrangements
Multiple king suites
Den bunk room for kids or teens (open to hallway — no door)
Separate carriage house — built-in privacy for guests

Full WaterColor Amenity Access
6 resort-style pools, including Camp WaterColor
Private beach access
Tennis courts + basketball court
Scenic trails, parks, and green spaces

Prime Location — Forest District
Peaceful, low-traffic setting
Quick access to Seaside, Grayton Beach, and WaterColor Beach Club
Close to dining, shopping, and events — away from the noise

Your 30A Vacation Starts Here
Whether you're biking to the beach at sunrise, spending afternoons poolside, or cruising to dinner in Seaside by golf cart — Morning Star makes every part of your trip easy, elevated, and unforgettable.
Book now. Homes with this combination of features and location in WaterColor fill quickly.

TDT-091292

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,924 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 and a deadbolt lock
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, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

1782-247141

Frequently asked questions

How close is WaterColor 4BR+Bunks, Plunge Pool, Golf Cart, Bikes, Luxury to the airport?

This vacation home is 33 mi (48-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does WaterColor 4BR+Bunks, Plunge Pool, Golf Cart, Bikes, Luxury have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is WaterColor 4BR+Bunks, Plunge Pool, Golf Cart, Bikes, Luxury to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi (9-min drive) from Seaside Beach and 6.5 mi (19-min drive) from Alys Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does WaterColor 4BR+Bunks, Plunge Pool, Golf Cart, Bikes, Luxury offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WaterColor 4BR+Bunks, Plunge Pool, Golf Cart, Bikes, Luxury?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at WaterColor 4BR+Bunks, Plunge Pool, Golf Cart, Bikes, Luxury?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at WaterColor 4BR+Bunks, Plunge Pool, Golf Cart, Bikes, Luxury?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does WaterColor 4BR+Bunks, Plunge Pool, Golf Cart, Bikes, Luxury have a pool?

This vacation home features an indoor pool.

Does WaterColor 4BR+Bunks, Plunge Pool, Golf Cart, Bikes, Luxury have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is WaterColor 4BR+Bunks, Plunge Pool, Golf Cart, Bikes, Luxury to downtown Santa Rosa Beach?

This vacation home is 7.8 mi away from Santa Rosa Beach.

WaterColor 4BR+Bunks, Plunge Pool, Golf Cart, Bikes, Luxury Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Family vacation

We loved the property. Plenty of space for everyone. It had very comfortable beds and furniture. We enjoyed the plunge pool too. The golf cart was so handy for getting around the amenities of Watercolor and Seaside. The location was perfect. We would be happy to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Candice P.

Beautiful location & Great Management

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location! Beautiful home with great amenities. Some minor maintenance to door handles and cabinets but nothing major. Loved staying in this house!! Management was quick to respond to questions or requests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

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

Spring Break escape

4 adults and 5 teens stayed for spring break with friends staying nearby! Love the location and neighborhood with camp and courts nearby. The home was great! Spacious with plenty of privacy for 3 different families. Carriage house was perfect for older teens!Watercolor access is a must!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Levi M.

Morning Star gets 5 Stars!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was clean! Easy to get in and out! Endless hot water was terrific for our group of 10! Bikes and golf cart were on point! Beautiful walls and ceilings throughout! Plunge pool and outdoor porches were amazing as well!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Justin N.

Great place for family/extended family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was great and the carriage house was amazing. I highly suggest this if you need a place to get away from the rest of the group with a small child or something (separate room above garage). Our favorite thing was the convenience to Publix and direct route to Watercolor Beach Club and Seaside. We will 100% stay here again. The property management company responded to needs within minutes and made the trip much smoother.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niki T.

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

Amenities and all

We absolutely loved our stay. From the moment we walked in the accommodations for two families exceeded our expectations. They had everything from boogie boards to beach, chairs, and umbrellas. We were even able to grill out. The icemaker came in so handy as well as the extra beverage refrigerator.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie v.

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

Great house, great service

My family and I stayed here for a week in July and had a wonderful time. The house is lovely, the rooms quiet and the couple of very small needs we had were responded to same day and right away. Davis was very responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Miranda E.

Great stay.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful home and location. Very clean. The company was very quick to address issues. Will work with again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Glenda C.

A review of a summer getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We arrived at the house and found all was good with parking, the golf cart and the access to our activities in Watercolor!The children had the pool which was great for them. All the kitchen tools were available and in good condition for our use.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brittany Ann C.

Wonderful Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great week at the property! The location was great- a quick walk to camp watercolor & about 10 minutes to Seaside. The golf cart was a huge perk with the property. The parking passes helped save on parking as well when driving to the beach club! We would definitely stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elissa L.

Perfect getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean, spacious, nice accommodations. We had 11 people stay here and had plenty of space. Easy to get to the beach via golf cart or bike. Easy access to seaside especially on bike there are quick cut throughs. Ammenties throughout the developments pools, lake, paddle boarding. Really enjoyed our stay. House was comfortable and clean.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Brigid P.

Disappointing

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a nice stay but we feel like the home was overpriced for what we got. It seemed beaten up a bit...dusty, animal fur on outdoor cushions, and just a little dirty all around. We had friends stay near by who paid a lot less than us for a much better home with 20 ft ceilings, cleaner, and more square footage. Our house had bad water pressure, a drain that didn’t drain, and the “pool” had several issues. It wouldn’t heat and was murky.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Excellent stay at Morning Star

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our two families thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Morning Star late July '23. House was clean, well appointed, and super functional. Despite being a rental, just about everything was well taken care of and 30A Luxury Vacations were absolutely amazing taking care of our minor little needs, with excellent communication. Would definitely stay here again, but you DO need the golf cart, as you're in the back of the neighborhood but close to Publix. It is much quieter in this portion of Watercolor, which is what we wanted. Super close to Camp Watercolor, which is great. Some minor things to tweak for next guest:Many kitchen cabinet doors were off the hinges, as well as a few upstairs vanities. New hinges or reconnect the doors to the hinges.Ice maker was blinking red and needed a new filter.Cleaning company used should pay attention to the corners of the showers, getting that deep clean, as well as making sure the golf cart is at least sprayed off.I parked in the driveway for a week over top of an ant hill unbeknownst to me, so that made for a fun drive home to Georgia. Otherwise, amazing stay and great house!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Ryan L.

Tired property, Morning Star Cottage needs a Refresh

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 2nd stay at 308 Pine Needle Way, and it will be our last. It will also probably be our last with 30a Luxury Vacations as well with their lack of good properties in Watercolor. The management folks were nice, very attentive, but never recovered from not allowing us to check-in until 7:30P (check in 4P) and never reimbursing us for this trouble. The house is in a great location, but from one year to the next, the house and housekeeping is no where near a good standard:1. All showers are moldy. Even after they came to "reclean", they're still moldy. The bathrooms need a DEEP clean. Their level of clean is a once-over to turn the house over to the next renter. Its a joke.2. Check in is at 4P. The house was so dirty and messy, we couldn't get in until 7:30. I asked for a late check-out, it wasn't available. I asked for a small concession for our troubles, they said they would review it and never did. The management company didn't do what they said they would do.3. The golf cart and garage has not been cleaned in years. The same garbage in the garage was there a year later.4. I had to replace the batteries on the kitchen faucet because the motion detector stopped and the sink wouldn't work. 30a Luxury Vacations owes me $12 for pack of AAA batteries.5. Floors were all dirty and nasty after they "recleaned". We all had to wear socks all week. Black feet when you go barefoot in a rental house tells you the house isn't clean.6. The furniture is very worn and tired. I didn't even like sitting on the couch, it was nasty.7. We had 4 cockroaches I killed in our 7-day stay. Its Florida, no big deal, but they need to have exterminators regularly.8. They don't provide enough TP or paper towels. I had to purchase some because their minimum provided is for 2 days, not 7.9. They provide 6 bikes. 2 work. Chains popped off, seats broken, nasty. The tired bikes need replaced.10. All walls are scuffed, dinged,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

As advertised! Great location. Management Company was on top of everything!

Great stay for the thanksgiving holiday. We own a house around the corner and needed a second place for extended family. Beach Habitat was excellent to work with and house was in great condition.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandi T.

308 Pine Needle Way in Watercolor

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was nice and comfortable for our 2 families. We loved having access to the garage and golfcart. The property management team was excellent at communicating with us and when we needed something, they took care of it. We appreciated the bags of ice since the ice maker wasn’t working. It’s the little things that make a big difference!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeanetta B.

Much needed vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed in the Watercolor area 3 times and this was by far the best customer service we have received during our stay from the property managers. The property was exactly as described and fit our needs perfectly and any question or small issue that arose was answered immediately and addressed. We felt pampered!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandi T.

308 Pine Needle Way in Watercolor

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was nice and comfortable for our 2 families. We loved having access to the garage and golfcart. The property management team was excellent at communicating with us and when we needed something, they took care of it. We appreciated the bags of ice since the ice maker wasn’t working. It’s the little things that make a big difference!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeanetta B.

Much needed vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed in the Watercolor area 3 times and this was by far the best customer service we have received during our stay from the property managers. The property was exactly as described and fit our needs perfectly and any question or small issue that arose was answered immediately and addressed. We felt pampered!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jen S.

Peaceful retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rental was very spacious and clean. Everything was comfortable for our family of 4. We didn’t even use the other part of the house. There are a few repairs that need to be done to the house overall but I’m sure it’s hard to keep up with if it’s rented frequently.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine p.

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

Beautiful house and plenty of room

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. There were plenty of rooms and plus The carriage house made it perfect for all. The golf cart is a plus and easy to get to the grocery store as well as the restaurants. I would recommend this property for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Family Vacation

My family and I had a wonderful time during our stay in this beautiful home. The property manager was very prompt and responsive during our communications with them.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

paul h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024