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Watersound West ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Beach Access

Vacation home near Alys Beach in Santa Rosa Beach

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A beach path leading to the ocean with clear skies.
Dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10222 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.)
    ‪44 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
  • Seacrest Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 11 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Idyll Hounds Brewing Company - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Big Chill 30A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Perfect Pig - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Florida Fish House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Steamboat Grill - ‬16 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.

Watersound West ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Beach Access

Sleeping Arrangements
Two Story Home
1st Floor | Master, King
2nd Floor | Guest, King; Guest, Queen; Bonus, Queen Sleeper Sofa; Hall, Twin over Twin Bunkbed

Parking: This property offers two parking spots, providing easy and reliable access for guests throughout their stay.

Located on the south side of 30A in the gated community of WaterSound West Beach between Rosemary Beach and Seaside/Watercolor, Plimsoll Retreat is a hidden gem with private beach access along the beautiful meandering boardwalks leading to the stunning white sand and emerald waters of the gulf.

Plimsoll Retreat has plenty of room for your family vacation with 2400 sq. ft. of living space and a sophisticated, coastal decor.

The first level of this beautiful home offers an open floor plan with spacious living room centered around a large flat screen TV, complete with plenty of seating for the whole family. The chef’s kitchen features commercial grade appliances, granite counters and an island perfect for preparing meals. The dining area has a round table with seating for 6 with 4 barstools available at the island for extra seating. The first of 2 king suites is located on the 1st floor and features a walk-in closet and en suite bath with double vanity and spa shower. Also located on the first level is a guest powder room and separate laundry room with full size washer & dryer. The screened porch off the living room is perfect for an afternoon nap or curling up with a book. There is a small bistro table on the porch also.

As you ascend the open staircase to the 2nd level, you will find a bonus room with flat screen television and space for games or watching a movie. The bonus room is set up as a 4th bedroom with a queen sleeper sofa if needed. The bonus room (4th bedroom) has beautiful floor-to-ceiling barn doors that close the room off for privacy if being used as a bedroom or office. This room has a closet clothes and desk if being used as an office. The second floor hallway also provides a set of fun, built-in twin bunks and a hall bath. The second, beautifully decorated king primary suite is located upstairs and features a walk-in closet, en suite bath with a double vanity and walk-in shower. Just down the hall there is yet another additional queen bedroom with a connected bath (shared with the hallway) featuring a double vanity and a shower/bath tub combo.

Plimsoll Retreat is ideally located less than 1 mile from The Hub (an entertaining, shopping and dining venue) 3 miles from Seaside, and 4 miles from Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. This great location is just off the 30A Bike Path and the convenient to the countless dining, shopping and entertainment venues along famed 30A.

The community pool and beach boardwalk is a quick 7-minute stroll (~1/4 mile walk) away along the many boardwalks or pedestrian paths of WaterSound West Beach. The boardwalk for private beach access is located at the pool where you can walk or bike down to the beach.

Complimentary owner provided golf cart, bikes, beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach wagon are provided for your convenience.

Top Reasons to Book:
* 4 Adult Bikes provided
* Beach Wagon, 4 Beach Chairs, 2 Umbrellas
* Pack 'N Play, Highchair, Baby Gate and Child's Step Stool
* Private, Gated Community with Parks, Winding Trails & Boardwalks
* Private Beach Access over the Boardwalk (no customary use issues)
* Zero-entry Community Pool w/ Cabanas, Outdoor Grill area & Fireplace
* Pool to be Heated for Spring Break, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's holidays
* Ideally located between Seaside & Rosemary Beach
* Private Gas Grill
* Fiber optic Internet and complimentary Wi-Fi

Local Favorites
MVH guests receive savings with our Local Favorites. Enjoy discounts to restaurants, beach activities, and shopping so you can save while you stay.

MVH Beach Closet
This property offers a Beach Closet stocked with complimentary beach chairs and an umbrella for use during your stay.

MVH Rental Restrictions
Please reference the Rental Restrictions and Terms of Use.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

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 the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,394 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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Watersound West ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Beach Access to the airport?

This vacation home is 26.2 mi (45-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Watersound West ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Beach Access have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Watersound West ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Beach Access to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.9 mi (7-min drive) from Alys Beach and 3.2 mi (10-min drive) from Seaside Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Watersound West ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Beach Access offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Watersound West ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Beach Access?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Watersound West ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Watersound West ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Beach Access?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Watersound West ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Beach Access have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Watersound West ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Beach Access have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Watersound West ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Beach Access to downtown Santa Rosa Beach?

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

Watersound West ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
81 Plimsoll Way was absolutely beautiful! We enjoyed everything this house had to offer and the neighborhood was perfection. We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell M.

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

Great Spot

Great spot to stay and great quiet community. Relaxation station
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Great house

Perfect location. The house was very clean and just as described. The kitchen was one of the best stocked kitchens of any houses we’ve stayed in. It had everything you would need. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Family 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 had such a wonderful time! The home is perfect, very comfortable, well stocked with everything we needed. The golf cart was so great getting our stuff to the pool and boardwalk to the beach. We would LOVE to stay again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guest

It was a great house and neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie T.

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

Amazing home and neighborhood

We had a wonderful time in Watersound West. The house was exactly as described and every detail was thought of for our stay. The neighborhood is quiet and access to the beach and pool is easy with the bikes and wagon. We would definitely come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

Santa Rosa Vacation Property

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: Lovely property. Plenty of space to host 10 guests. The pool is fabulous and the private beach magnificent. This is a wonderful family reunion location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nat K.

Truly a Wonderful Retreat!

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 weather was not the best for our trip but we didn’t mind much because Plimsoll Retreat was so comfortable and luxurious! We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay. The home is so well appointed — everything we needed was there for us. We really appreciate the thoughtfulness that went in to making our stay special!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

Absolutely wonderful!

We had an amazing time at Plimsoll Retreat! I can’t think of anything that wasn’t already thought of! Very clean. The kitchen was organised and stocked with everything needed. The welcome book had such great suggestions for food and fun. We loved having the bikes available! Our grandson spent a lot of time riding Everywhere!!! The pool, the beach the area were so much more than we could have wished for. The home was beautiful and truly a beautiful home! We can’t thank you enough for our wonderful week at your home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet E.

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

Wonderful!

This house was everything we wanted and needed. The community is beautiful and well maintained and the location is terrific. The home is well equipped, comfortable and was perfect for my family - including four year old who rejected the lovely bedroom in favor of the cozy bunkbeds. The porch and grill were used every day. Greg was a pleasure to deal with. Not a single complaint! Nothing but praise. A terrific 30A rental. We'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila E.

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

Didn't want to leave!!

Plimsoll Retreat is just that -- a RETREAT!! We enjoyed every minute of our time on 30A. This house is located in a lovely, quiet neighborhood. It has a beautiful pool and a private boardwalk to the beach. We used the bikes everyday to either ride to the beach or ride to the neighboring towns. The burly was a real bonus because we could put all of our chairs and other beach needs in there for easy transport. The house is picture perfect! We had one rainy day, but I didn't mind because it gave us the opportunity to enjoy hanging out at this beautiful home. I highly recommend this place and I hope I get to stay again SOON!! Thank you for sharing your place!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Teri N.

Phenomenal Plimsoll!

The condo is absolutely gorgeous with serene decor. We had everything we needed in the well equipped kitchen! My 84yo, well traveled friend stated it was the most beautiful place she has ever stayed in! We enjoyed coffee on the screened in porch, walked or biked(bikes provided) to the beach and dining, and rented golf cate to explore neighboring towns. I think we picked a great time to go , as it wasn’t too crowded and weather was perfect. The beach was the most beautiful I ever saw! Sand was like flour; so white and soft! I had a couple questions during our stay and reached out to Greg. He was quick to respond and very kind! I highly recommend staying here- it was the perfect get away!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

Plimsoll family 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 had an excellent stay at Plimsoll Retreat. The house is set up perfectly. Very clean and has all the amenities you need for cooking, relaxing and beach time. Plenty of beach chairs to utilize. The bikes and golf cart were a huge help since the pool and beach access are not super close to the house. We took our older parents and they had a little trouble making it to the beach since the boardwalk is a little long. We enjoyed the pool the days the gulf was closed due to rip currents. We never had a problem finding chairs at the pool. We would definitely return to plimsoll retreat. We loved the location of the house and were able to visit other local towns very easily.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

30A Spring Break

Awesome stay. As great as advertised. Property was immaculately clean, well built and comfortable. Bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious. Kitchen made us want to cook more: appliances were great, dinnerware and cookware were well planned and not overcrowded. Neighborhood is lush, quiet and peaceful. Some of the best memories were just cruising the neighborhood on bikes. We loved the pool and beach. Neither were crowded at the height of spring break. We easily found chairs by the pool every day. The golf cart was fun and handy, but we also enjoyed the bikes. The garage had more pool/beach items than the listing promised. There is also a perfectly clean fridge in the garage that isn’t mentioned in the listing. The beach is a short bike ride or walk over a boardwalk from the pool, but it only takes a couple minutes. Manager called to check in without prompting on our second day. They even called over a week after our stay to ask if we lost AirPods. We really appreciated starter kits of toiletries and laundry/dish items. Security guards at the community gate could not have been more welcoming at our check-in or throughout our stay. We would definitely stay again. The experience restored our faith in rentals.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Beautiful home, beautiful town!

The home was perfect for our family! My in laws stayed on the main floor and it was so accommodating for them! The pool was clean and so nice! The walk to the beach was peaceful and beautiful. The white, sandy beach was amazing and made it so hard to leave.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timm D.

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

Recharge

Plimsoll Retreat, was just that, a retreat, a place to recharge. It was a simple-easy trip for us. The beach was not crowded at all- great sand-clear water and perfect sunsets. Thanks- we’ll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel M.

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

Wonderful experience

Our family enjoyed our stay at the Plimsoll house. The house was clean, stocked with most essential items, and we really appreciated the touches for guests with kids. The neighborhood was nice as well. We had zero issues during our stay, and communicating with the owner was simple. We would certainly stay here again on another trip to Florida.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

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

Great location, beautiful and well-stocked home

Amazing property in a great location. Private access to the beach was a bonus and the property was so well stocked with not only everything you could need in the kitchen, but also for the beach > bikes, burley, wagon, beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, sun shade and more! Plenty of room for a couple of families to stay comfortably in the home. Greg was great to work with and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfection in 30a

Our favorite place we’ve stayed on 30a!!! Close enough to get to all the best of 30a but far enough away to have a little peace. Our boys loved the pool and we all loved exploring all the walkways. Private entrance to the beach was also a bonus. The hosts Were attentive and easily accessible if you needed anything. The house was gorgeous and had everything you could possibly need! Next time we are back on 30a we’ll absolutely stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

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

Splendid 30A January Vacay

We had a fantastic time at Plimsoll Retreat during our 6 day stay. We typically drive, but decided to fly down from St. Louis this time, which was incredibly convenient. We had some friends join us as well. The house literally has everything you need, down to many spices in the cabinet and pie dishes which came in handy for the homemade key lime pie I made. We loved that it did not feel like a sterile rental house. It was very clean and well taken care of, but had everything we needed. We were there in January and had some beautiful warm days to take advantage of the beach and heated pool. The bikes were so handy, we used them almost every day. We packed chairs and a cooler in the burley carrier that attaches to the bikes and rode down the boardwalk to the beach which was so convenient. The neighborhood is so quiet and pretty. we really enjoyed our evening strolls to the beach to watch the sunset. Greg and Paul were great hosts and very responsive. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Primsoll Retreat

We had a great time and loved the house! Primsoll Retreat is decorated beautifully and we love Watersound West!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Wonderful Christmas Vacation

We stayed at Plimsoll Retreat with our adult children the week of Christmas. Everything was perfect....well stocked kitchen, comfortable living spaces and bedrooms, lovely porch space. Loved all the beach equipment....towels, chair and bikes. Located in a quiet, private neighborhood in between Rosemary and Seaside. The beach was a short bike ride on the boardwalk. Greg was great to deal with and so helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Amazing - Super Clean, and suprising large home

Loved every minute in Watersound. Compared to Rosemary, Seaside, you can get a more quiet neighborhood feel. Easy bike ride to the HUB outside the gate and we love being on this end of 30A. House was perfect for the 6 of us. Most stocked kitchen we have stayed at (pans, supplies we don't even have at home) - so a massive thank you to Sean and Bryon. Sean was texting early asking how stay was going and if can help with anything. Beautiful home, beautiful community and great owners!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

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

Great amenities and location

The property had all we needed and everything was thought out for a perfect pool or beach day- the wagon, cooler, boards, noodles were an awesome surprise! The bikes and burley were perfect. We loved exploring with them.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

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

Great house

Everything is included with this house. Best stocked kitchen with pots, pans, even foil, that we have ever stayed in. Awesome beach chairs and bicycles. Immaculate. The family very much enjoyed this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021