See all properties
Entire condo

🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊

Beachfront condo near Seaside Beach

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊

A resort with multiple swimming pools, sun umbrellas, and a well-maintained landscape.
A beach with wooden boardwalks, beach umbrellas, and lounge chairs.
A resort with multiple swimming pools, sun loungers, and covered areas.
A large, multi-story hotel with a white exterior, multiple balconies, and lush landscaping.
A modern interior with a kitchen, dining area, and an elevator.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10261 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, beach near Gulf District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaside Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

On the beach.At this Watercolor condo, you'll be well placed to visit Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park, both within a 5-minute walk. Seagrove Beach West and Central Square are also within half a mile (1 km).
View more Condo rentals in Santa Rosa BeachOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • beach near Gulf District - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seagrove Beach West - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seaside Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pickles - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊

Why Guests Love The Retreat 1848
• Rare South of 30A location in the exclusive WaterColor community
• Completely renovated in Spring 2026 with luxury finishes throughout
• Gulf views from the second-floor deck
• Heated pool just steps from the patio
• Private beach access and WaterColor Beach Club nearby
• Access for up to 10 guests to WaterColor amenities, including:
o Beach Club
o Camp WaterColor
o Tennis and Pickleball Center
o Resort-style pools and parks
• 4 bikes included for easy rides to Seaside
• Professionally managed with 24/7 guest support

Welcome to The Retreat 1848 — a beautifully renovated Gulf-front retreat located on the highly sought-after south side of 30A. Designed with comfort and luxury in mind, this spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome also includes a bunk room with four Twin XL beds, making it perfect for families and groups.
Just steps from the heated pool, dune walkover, and private beach access, this home offers one of the best locations in WaterColor.

The open-concept living area features stylish coastal décor, comfortable seating, and an 85-inch Smart TV perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach. Every bedroom includes a large Smart TV, and two sleeper sofas provide additional sleeping flexibility.
The dining table comfortably seats 10 guests and can accommodate up to 12 for larger gatherings.

Sleeping Arrangements
First Floor
• Guest Master Suite #2: King bed with ensuite bath featuring double vanity and walk-in shower. Bath is accessible from master and bunk room.
• Bunk Room: Two Twin XL bunk beds (4 beds total)
• Twin sleeper sofa in common area
• Laundry room with additional sink
Second Floor
• Primary Master Suite #1: King bed, twin sleeper sofa, ensuite bath with double vanity, soaking tub, and separate luxury shower.
• Guest Bedroom: Two twin beds
• Full bathroom with shower

Additional Features
• Covered parking directly outside the first-floor entrance
• Elevator access available just outside the second-floor front door
• Two dedicated parking spaces included
• Public daytime parking located across the street
• 4 beach chairs, umbrella, beach toys, and 6 beach towels provided
• Pack-and-play and baby equipment rentals available through a local provider.

Experience the Best of WaterColor and 30A
WaterColor is one of 30A’s premier resort communities, known for its upscale coastal charm, natural beauty, and exceptional amenities. Guests enjoy miles of walking and biking trails, access to the rare coastal dune lake, resort pools, boutique shopping, dining, fitness facilities, spa services, and community events.
Seaside — famous for its appearance in The Truman Show — is just a short walk or bike ride away. Explore unique shops, restaurants, the farmers market, outdoor entertainment, and iconic beach-town architecture.
For adventure seekers, don’t miss the Sea Turtle Reef near Grayton Beach State Park, a popular snorkeling destination and thriving marine habitat located just offshore.

Similar properties

Private beach nearby, white sand, beach towels
Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach
Miramar Beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,083 reviews
The price is CA $206
CA $230 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 2,804 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
Contactless check-out available

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

4640

Frequently asked questions

How close is 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊 to the airport?

This condo is 29 mi (43-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊 to the beach?

This condo is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊 offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊 have a pool?

This condo does not have a pool.

Does 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊 to downtown Santa Rosa Beach?

This condo is 7.2 mi away from Santa Rosa Beach.

🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kristina k.

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

Great property

Loved our time here!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Labor day stay

Really enjoyed our stay. Location is the best
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Great Place

Everything was really nice.. Great location too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

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

Great Location

Overall, great place for families in Watercolor
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

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

Great location and great place

Overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Great stay!

Beautiful property right on beach. Perfect location. Real joy was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy access to the beach and club. Very clean and comfortable. I just wish there were fans in the balcony to enjoy it more. But overall, excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonard A.

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

Summer Beach vacation

Great townhouse. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A A.

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

Great location!

This will be a property we will return to! Perfect location! Close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denis J.

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

Classic 30A

Beautiful and spacious this was a wonderful family vacation spot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Great experience!

The rental was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Will be back!

Wonderful property with ideal location. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith S.

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

Can’t wait to go back!!

We have visited Watercolor & Seaside many times, and this condo was our hands down favorite! The location was the best!!! Quick walk to beach, beach club, and Seaside. Condo itself VERY spacious!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Max G.

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

May ‘23

Great beach house. Watercolor is second to none for a family Beach week.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perry W.

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

Great location/service

Great location - close to beach, pools, and shopping. Had an issue with hot water tank (no hot water), one phone call and it was replaced within 24 hours of call. Great service!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful townhouse. Beautiful beach. Pool and beach close by. Great restaurants within walking distance. Great biking area. We would have loved for the third bedroom to have a queen or king bed because we were three couples but understand why twin beds make sense for children or single guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy T.

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

Great spot

Large multi level condo beachfront and next to the Beach Club. Very large and comfortable and well appointed. Loved the locale close to the beach, amenities and restaurants. Easy biking to wherever we wanted to go. Only wish we could have seen the gulf better from the balcony but the dunes and vegetation prevented that.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

janene m.

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

Wonderful vacation spot!

Our family love staying in Watercolor Townhouse 9. We have stayed in Watercolor for years, but this was by far our favorite. I will definitely rent through Realjoy again. Walt was the BEST to work with. He was helpful before we arrived and all during our stay. We had one maintenance issue and David was sent quickly to repair. can't say enough good things about our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sierra C.

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

Great stay!

Overall, we loved the location and convenience of this unit. The unit was spacious and cleanly. The only downside for us was the AC won’t go below 70 but really not lower than 74 at night. It was a little toasty for us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

James G.

4 stars

House was great, but missed being able to see the ocean and beach. The hedges at the back were too tall. The property was located in a very convenient and pretty place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beau L.

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

Watercolor

Worked well
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheri H.

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

Wonderful!

Enjoyed our first trip to Seaside/Watercolor! The condo was great - a perfect location. Easy access to everything; pool, beach, the square. The bikes were so nice and we really liked the Watercolor beach access. Private enough to avoid crowds yet close enough to the square to walk to enjoy everything that Seaside has to offer! The condo was awesome! We enjoyed coffee and cocktails on the patio everyday, and had more than enough space for our group. The linens and beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was well appointed and we had everything we needed! RealJoy was great as well - clear communication and very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooke N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Watercolor for the WIN!

This condo was perfect for our party of 7. There was one hiccup with the pool key card but we sorted it out in a day...Access to 3 pools was great. Camp Watercolor was where are kids had the most fun (age 2 & 5) and this is a beautiful bike ride away. (About 1.5 miles) The condo is really close to beach access and you can never say enough about sugar sand beaches and the clear blue water in Watercolor.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Raegen H.

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

Overall great place!

Great location, with easy beach and pool access. Overall great stay! We did have an issue with receiving our wristbands, and had to call the day after arriving to have them delivered. We were only there for the weekend so this was a bit inconvenient. However, they were delivered within 2 hrs. The shower head in the master bathroom did fall when we turned the shower on, but my husband was able to put it back up. This also occurred with the curtain rod in the master bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Family M.

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

Great trip!

The property is true to the pictures. It's larger than it appears from the pictures. It was clean. We had to get rid of some bugs when we first arrived, but otherwise no other issues. Great location, close to Watercolor amenities and just a quick walk or bike ride to Seaside. We had an initial problem with our amenity cards not being left under the door mat as promised - Realjoy mgmt company blamed it on Watercolor security, security referred me back to Realjoy. That was a frustrating way to start the trip, but it was resolved. Overall we really enjoyed the property and had a wonderful trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019