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Waterside Wave - 5BR/3BA Gulf Trace Home - Sleeps 14 - Private Pool & EV Charger

Vacation home near Blue Mountain Beach in Santa Rosa Beach

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a ceiling fan, and a TV.
A staircase with wooden steps and white railings, leading to a landing with a painting.
A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a large window with blinds, a television, and a potted plant.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in oven.
A dining area with a wooden table and grey chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14198 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Grayton Beach
    
2 min walk‮
  • Place, South Walton Beaches
    
2 min walk‮
  • Place, Blue Mountain Beach
    
3 min drive‮
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    
60 min drive‮

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Seaside stay .At this Grayton Beach vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of South Walton Beaches and Grayton Beach. Blue Mountain Beach and Grayton Beach State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Walton Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Coleman Beach - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Destin Beaches - 32 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • 
Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‮7 min drive
  • 
Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill - ‮3 min drive
  • 
Chiringo - ‮5 min drive
  • 
Mimmo’s - ‮7 min drive
  • 
AJ's Grayton Beach - ‮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.

Waterside Wave - 5BR/3BA Gulf Trace Home - Sleeps 14 - Private Pool & EV Charger

Waterside Wave is a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home for up to 14 guests in the Gulf Trace neighborhood of Grayton Beach, on the south side of Scenic Highway 30A. It has a private pool with a poolside sun deck, and Gulf Trace's private deeded beach access is about a 1-minute walk from the house.

The first floor has an open living area with vaulted ceilings, a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and seating for 5 at the bar, and a dining area that seats 10. Two king bedrooms are also on the first floor, each with a private bathroom: the Primary Suite has a walk-in shower, and Bedroom 2 has a tub/shower combination. A full-size washer and dryer are on this floor as well.

Upstairs, Bedroom 3 has a king bed, Gulf views and a private balcony. Bedroom 4 has 2 full beds, and the bunk room has 2 sets of twin-over-twin bunks. The three upstairs bedrooms share a bathroom with a walk-in shower. Every bedroom has a smart TV.

Outside, there is a wrap-around porch with Gulf views and a screened area with a full-size ping-pong table. The home also has an EV charging station. Waterside Wave is next to Eastside Wave, and the two homes can be rented together for larger groups.

BEACH ACCESS
The closest beach access is to the east, about a 1-minute walk: turn left on Gulf Shore Drive and it is 3 houses down on the right. The next access, 5 more houses down, has a boardwalk with no steps, which makes it easy to use with a wagon or rolling cooler. Just east of Gulf Trace, the Grayton Beach access at the end of Defuniak Street has a lifeguard on duty during the season.

POOL
The private pool is about 15 by 30 feet. Pool heating is available for $60 per day.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
Parking is limited to 6 cars in the driveway, with limited covered parking. Street parking is not allowed. An EV charging station is on-site. Golf carts are not allowed in the Gulf Trace community, and a golf cart and bikes are not provided with this home.

BED CONFIGURATIONS (SLEEPS 14)
- Primary Suite (First Floor): King Bed, Private Bathroom with Walk-In Shower
- Bedroom 2 (First Floor): King Bed, Private Bathroom with Tub/Shower Combo
- Bedroom 3 (Second Floor): King Bed, Private Balcony, Shared Bathroom with Walk-In Shower
- Bedroom 4 (Second Floor): 2 Full Beds, Shared Bathroom with Walk-In Shower
- Bunk Room (Second Floor): 2 Sets of Twin-over-Twin Bunks, Shared Bathroom with Walk-In Shower

FEATURES
- 5 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms, Sleeps 14
- Gulf Trace Community with Private Deeded Beach Access
- About a 1-Minute Walk to the Beach Access
- Private Pool (Heating Available for a Fee)
- Poolside Sun Deck
- Wrap-Around Porch with Gulf Views
- Screened Area with Ping-Pong Table
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Dining for 10 Plus 5 at the Bar
- Smart TVs in Every Bedroom
- Full-Size Washer and Dryer
- EV Charging Station
- Free Wi-Fi
- Driveway Parking for 6 Cars

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

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 sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 2,132 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterside Wave - 5BR/3BA Gulf Trace Home - Sleeps 14 - Private Pool & EV Charger to the airport?

This vacation home is 33.9 mi (44-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterside Wave - 5BR/3BA Gulf Trace Home - Sleeps 14 - Private Pool & EV Charger have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterside Wave - 5BR/3BA Gulf Trace Home - Sleeps 14 - Private Pool & EV Charger to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from South Walton Beaches and 1-minute walk from Grayton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterside Wave - 5BR/3BA Gulf Trace Home - Sleeps 14 - Private Pool & EV Charger offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterside Wave - 5BR/3BA Gulf Trace Home - Sleeps 14 - Private Pool & EV Charger?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Waterside Wave - 5BR/3BA Gulf Trace Home - Sleeps 14 - Private Pool & EV Charger?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterside Wave - 5BR/3BA Gulf Trace Home - Sleeps 14 - Private Pool & EV Charger?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterside Wave - 5BR/3BA Gulf Trace Home - Sleeps 14 - Private Pool & EV Charger have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Waterside Wave - 5BR/3BA Gulf Trace Home - Sleeps 14 - Private Pool & EV Charger have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterside Wave - 5BR/3BA Gulf Trace Home - Sleeps 14 - Private Pool & EV Charger to downtown Santa Rosa Beach?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi away from Santa Rosa Beach.

Waterside Wave - 5BR/3BA Gulf Trace Home - Sleeps 14 - Private Pool & EV Charger Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house is a duplex. The ocean view that was advertised no longer exists because a house has been built directly in front of it. They should update the listing and the photos, as I chose this property specifically because of the ocean view.I would also recommend replacing the pots and pans in the kitchen with nonstick ones, as the current cookware causes food to stick.The pool is nice, and the beach is within a short walking distance. Other than those details, everything else was very good, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property and amenities. However, the coded locks need replacing(they don’t work properly), the bedroom blinds need to be replace because they don’t operate properly, and more light is needed on the outside stair are, safety. And finally the code for the entry gate code was not on the portal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, amount of sleeping options and easy to work with! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Annual family beach trip

We like our stay at waterside wave. The pool is bigger than most rentals with pools. The beach access is not far. We had a noisy stay with all the construction building new houses and one across the street now totally blocks our gulf view. But all in all the house is comfortable and accommodates us all very well. We love the area as it is close to restaurants and stores. We will be back. I have written to the main office on a few things needing repair so hopefully those are attended to. Thanks for starting our summer off right!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, awesome location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Nice house- beware of construction

We have stayed in the Gulf Trace neighborhood every year for the last 10+ years in a variety of the rentals on the beach. We decided to splurge on an extended stay this year for 10 nights and chose waterside wave for access to the pool and unobstructed views of the water. When we arrived the washing machine was not working but was fixed a few days later. The house was clean and comfortable, but unfortunately it was a construction zone with a new home being framed across the street on the beach that made any outdoor relaxing impossible and very limited view of the water with construction vehicles everywhere. I understand it is not in the control of the owner/rental company, but for the amount of money it was a disappointment.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great stay

We have stayed here three years now. It works out perfectly for our family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bachelor Trip weekend

Owners were great and communicated well with us prior to arrival. The house is beautiful and we would definitely return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Location AND Accommodations!

Loved this home being in a small residential area right on the beach but within minutes of yummy restaurants and any shopping desired. The home is a short 5-minute walk (and I'm 71) to a practically private beach. It is beautifully furnished and decorated, has very comfortable beds, and there is plenty of seating in the open family/kitchen area. Lots of parking with a lovely private pool to top off the luxury of this rental. Can't wait to go back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Trip!

A group of eight of us stayed for a bachelorette weekend! This house is beautiful, clean, and huge! The neighborhood it’s located in has a beautiful (and not busy) beach. The pool was clean and larger than expected. No issues during our stay and can’t wait to return. I will say, this unit is a duplex. At first I was worried about that, but some of the girls didn’t even realize until the second day because the home is so large. Book it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT HOUSE

THANKS FOR HOSTING US
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for Sunset walks to dinner!

Tucked in the middle of a State Park, this home offers the best of everything! The hosts provide a cozy, comfortable, clean home that is well appointed, with lots of space. The pool is beautiful, with plenty of seating, and is a short walk to the beach. I especially loved the proximity to wonderful restaurants and live music, that I could get to without having to drive. Waterside Wave is perfect for a girls' getaway, a family retreat, or new scenery for those who still need to work, but want to enjoy the beach life after hours!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for sunset walks to dinner!

Tucked in the middle of a State Park, this home offers the best of everything! The hosts provide a cozy, comfortable, clean home that is well appointed, with lots of space. The pool is beautiful, with plenty of seating, and is a short walk to the beach. I especially loved the proximity to wonderful restaurants and live music, that I could get to without having to drive. Waterside Wave is perfect for a girls' getaway, a family retreat, or new scenery for those who still need to work, but want to enjoy the beach life after hours!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great place for the price

The house suites are needs perfectly. We have 5 children total and 6 adults. So the bedrooms are just right. The bunk room is small but the little ones sleep well in there. A request was made to replace the master toilet in the downstairs west bedroom and that was a wonderful surprise this year. There are enough places to sit and eat, beach access is easy and the pool is really loved by all of us. Not small like some places we've stayed. We had a few issues like the handle on the microwave broke, pool light was out and we had no internet so no tv for the kids. That was a bit inconvenient. The dvd player downstairs works but there is no remote so you can't use it for most of the kids dvds we had. They found one upstairs that worked. In the future a French door refrigerator would make more sense but all in all it's a great house for us. Management is the best answering inquiries in a timely basis. We will stay again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Family Vacation

Truly enjoyed our stay at Waterside Wave, even though we had no internet the whole week. Unfortunately, as our family has grown, we need something a bit larger for next year, which you all don't have (I asked), so we had to reserve through a different channel.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vacation in Paradise

Great property and house. 5th bedroom not actually a bedroom-bunk beds only, no window and no closet which was a little disappointing. Other than that a great house. Beautiful view of the ocean too!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exactly What We Expected and Wanted

Our entire visit exceeded expectations. The walk was shorter than we thought to the beach, the house was clearly kept up - even the outside paint looked brand new. The kitchen had everything, the living room was comfortable, and there were even the fun gutter downspouts! All the details were taken care of so that we could focus on the reason for being at the beach. Thank you to the owners and managers of this place!!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Better Than Average

What an awesome getaway we had for my friend's daughter's bachelorette party! The house was gorgeous with plenty of space for everyone, including a spacious kitchen and living room. Beautifully decorated. The deck overlooking the beach and that ocean view was phenomenal! The pool area was also great. It was super walkable both to the beach and restaurants and bars. I would absolutely come back and stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach View house

This is an extremely great house for our families needs. We have two kids 6 and 9, and 6 adults. NOTHING to complain about. Great pool, everything we needed inside and out, very short walk to the beach, nice quiet neighborhood. The steps up to the front door may be an issue for some with mobility issues. Upon arrival the door code we were given was wrong but quickly corrected by easily contacting rental company. Wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Cleanliness less that expected

While the property was below average upon arrival as far as cleanliness, we did contact the property manager and received attention quickly. When we arrived there were chips on the rugs that had not been vacuumed efficiently as well as candy wrappers in the screen room and around the pool deck. The pool deck needed cleaning as well as the pool. The lawn service was still working at 4 and was not expecting us. He had to leave his job unfinished to move his truck so we could unload. Thanks to Christian and Isaac, the unit was vacuumed, trash emptied, pool deck and screen room picked up and swept. They also said they would tell maintenance that the pool and deck need cleaning. We appreciate their efforts and the operator I spoke with at the property management office. As a note of safety that needs attention, we had a 3 year old with us. Some of the railings on the front deck were loose. For safety we had to keep a chair in front of that area. This needs attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Had a great time

This house worked perfect for our family beach trip. There are 11 of us total so bedrooms were just perfect for all of us. Pool was large enough for all of us to be in with the 5 grandkids. The tv went out in one of the bedrooms and maintenance replaced it with a new one within a few hours. Very close to the beach as well. My only complaint was the toilet in the master bath on the main floor is very short. For the cost of a new toilet it seems that a taller one would be much more comfortable. Plus the seat is broken and though I told the office the first day we arrived, that seat was never replaced. That seems like not a big deal but for older folks it is. We will stay again but keeping my fingers crossed that toilet is replaced with a new taller one by next year. Coastal Dreamin' Team is great to work with as well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

The perfect neighborhood for a relaxing vacation! The private beach is amazing and within a minute if the house! The pool was the perfect ending to each day! We watched dolphins every night from the patio! This is a perfect place for family, friends, children, and adults!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location & stay!

We had a great experience at Waterside Wave. The location was amazing, we loved the private beach, quiet neighborhood, nearby things to do, and the closeness of beach access. It was a great stay overall & the minor suggestions we have did not affect our stay. We would suggest mentioning that the house is a duplex in the listing, it could change some peoples opinion on booking. Also, letting your guests know that 2 pack n plays are provided. We rented 2 & could have saved that money. Lastly, the cleanliness could use a little work. The dishwasher had food particles remaining when we arrived that we cleaned ourselves before using the dishwasher. And the kitchen floors had debri & spills on the floor upon arrival. Overall we loved our trip & were very happy with our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Private Getaway

Lovely, spacious home on a gorgeous beach. It was the perfect getaway we were hoping for!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family oriented

The house was as listed. Location was great easy walk to the beach. Everything was cleaned and ready when we arrived. All emails I sent were answered promptly. The size was good for our family. My only complaint was the stove. It worked, but I feel that the heat levels printed on it in a sharpie marker, was not in keeping with the rest of the house. This house would not be a good fit for families who might have a family member that has mobility issues, lots of stairs and low toilets. It was perfect for myself, children and grandchildren. We had a great time sitting on the deck having coffee watching the waves. Quiet neighborhood, beautiful beach, comfortable house made for a great visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023