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Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar!

Vacation home near Blue Mountain Beach in Santa Rosa Beach

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Beach nearby
TV
Exterior
Dining
1 bedroom, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 263 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Grayton Beach, FL
  • Place, Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Grayton Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Grayton Beach vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Blue Mountain Beach and Seaside Beach. Grayton Beach and Seagrove Beach West are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Seagrove Beach West - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grayton Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Point Washington State Forest - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pickles - ‬5 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.

Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar!

Shepherd Cottage -

Historic Shepherd Cottage is one of the original surviving early cottages of 'Old Grayton Beach', established in the 1880's. This cottage has been updated with a new kitchen, central heat and air, with emphasis on preserving its original characteristics. It is a small cottage and is ideal for a romantic getaway for a couple.

The cottage is nestled in tall pines and surrounded by palm meadows with a large front porch with swing and rocking chairs. It is a great place to relax, and within easy walking distance to the Gulf Beach, Western Lake, Red Bar Restaurant, Zoo Gallery, General Store, Hibiscus Guest House and Cafe, Grayton Coffee House, etc. You can also rent bikes at the General store and enjoy miles and miles of off road paved bike paths through the Grayton Beach State Park, Watercolor, Seaside, etc.

ALL ON ONE LEVEL: Cozy front porch, Living room with flatscreen TV, Dining room with table seating for 4, Bedroom with Queen bed, Full bathroom with shower only, Twin bed nook off living area, Full kitchen, Washer and dryer, Back porch with grill and outdoor shower.

*This property is monitored by a security camera overlooking the driveway.

*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies. An e-signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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)

General

  • Unit size: 675 square feet

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
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
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 smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

1435

Frequently asked questions

How close is Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar! to the airport?

This vacation home is 33 mi (43-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 8-minute walk from Grayton Beach and 8-minute walk from Seagrove Beach West. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar! to downtown Santa Rosa Beach?

This vacation home is 5.6 mi away from Santa Rosa Beach.

Shepherd Cottage - Grayton Beach, Cozy Historic Cottage, Close to the Red Bar! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint as described. Historical and fun. Great location. Very enjoyable
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes all was as described! We enjoyed our second stay. Nice to be able to walk to the beach and Red's Bar!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Nathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very unique house, we really enjoyed our stay. Great location!A little pricey, possibly haunted, but a cool spot nonetheless!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was like something from a storybook and we enjoyed every minute! It is walking distance to Crackings (best breakfast on 30A), Red Bar, and our favorite beach access. We are already trying to decide when we can come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Adriane A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this little cottage! Only things we had some trouble with is my husband is very tall, the shower head is very low and the toilet area very tight and narrow. Otherwise, we loved it. We would definitely go back even with that.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great. Shepherd’s Cottage had the charm and ambience just as advertised. Very quiet, too.The reason for 4 stars were the following:1. ONE roll of toilet paper. Really?2. NO written instructions for the TV which would be easy to do and laminate for guests. In addition, portal would ask for my email (which I supplied) etc. but I could not access.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irish T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the cabin. Although it was next to several homes it was very private and peaceful. Cabin had everything we needed for a long weekend stay. Just a short 5-6 minute walk to the beach or riding the free shuttle. Easy walk to the downtown. The outdoor shower was great after being at the beach so we didn't drag sand into the home. We spent evenings relaxing on the porch swing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie W.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Monica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint, historical property in a wonderful location. The rental agency is right across the street and very responsive. I would recommend the property for a couple, but any more than two guests is a tight squeeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wifi needs updating. Very weak signal and tv cuts off half way through program. Have to reboot router.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay. Shepherd cottage was amazing and we will be back. House had a great relaxed feel and was convenient to the beach and local restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and location!

Loved this house. It's walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Lynn O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great customer service

The property was super cute and clean. The customer service was great, we locked ourselves out and they resolved the problem immediately. They also communicated well, and notified us the property was 2 hours early and could check in early free of charge!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard W., Kennesaw GA

Liked: Cleanliness

History

Charming place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., Tallahassee Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vintage home

Original wood floors and ship lap- loved the venture into another time - home has so much of original vibes but updated for current expectations - location fabulous and we loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Underwhelmed with the stay

The cabin was lovely and clean. However we were cold, even with the heat running a lot. Lots of cold coming in through the doors.There was a blackout for a few hours on the second day, which did not help the situation. We understand that is not the owner fault. But when we realized after the electricity was restored, that we had no hot water to shower, we were offered no solution by the manager. We paid a lot of money for this rental and don't feel like we got the value for what we paid. I would not go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cumbee T.

Fun place

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G., Atlanta, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Visit

Exactly what is advertised. Close to all of Grayton.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jodie h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grayt Beach “Camp”

The cottage was perfect for our getaway and we had bikes delivered to the property right before we checked in and enjoyed exploring the area, State Parks, and the beautiful beaches that surround Grayton. We loved the outdoor shower and grill and the front porch swing was perfect for happy hour. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin with a tin roof porch

We enjoyed staying in this Grayton beach historic home. There is a lot to love about this quirky cabin. The Grayton shuttle makes this location more desirable as they pick you up and drop you off right across the street. The drivers are friendly and helpful - a wonderful service. I’m not giving a 5 star bc the kitchen is lacking and so is lighting on the back porch. The washer and dryer are outside making it difficult to do laundry in the dark or in the rain- the only time i want to do laundry. If you don’t plan to cook or do laundry on your holiday (i hope you don’t) this there is not a thing wrong with this gem! If it should rain while you are there you will love the tin roof on the front porch!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry M., Pinehurst, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cute…mostly satisfied.

My main issue is I did not realize it was on a busy road. From the photos it looks like it’s in the woods. A few easy fixes would improve rating. Close to great bars and restaurants plus beach although r weather was wet and windy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grayton beach

It was okay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and nice!

Just big enough for 2. Easy in/out accessibility! Priced right!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023