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Perched in the heart of Seaside, 303 Ruskin Place by Royal Destinations offers a unique retreat with panoramic views of the Gulf and Central Square from its many balconies. The property boasts an open floor plan, professional chef's kitchen, private balcony off the living area and a fourth-floor rooftop deck perfect for sunrise or sunset cocktails.

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

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

In Heart of Seaside w/ Rooftop Gulf Views Steps to Beach & Central Square

Life Is But A Dream by Royal Destinations

Location: Seaside
Address: 303 Ruskin Place

Details:
Life Is But A Dream at 303 Ruskin Place is an iconic four-story retreat in the true heart of Seaside, just steps from beach access, Central Square, shopping, restaurants, and year-round activities. Among sought-after Seaside rentals, few homes offer this level of location and panoramic views overlooking Ruskin Place Park. The main living level features soaring 12-foot floor-to-ceiling windows, French doors, a professional chef’s kitchen, spacious living and dining areas, and a large deck with a gas grill perfect for gathering after a day along 30A. A private balcony off the living room adds even more outdoor space in the center of it all, making it a standout choice for those exploring 30A vacation rentals. Upstairs, the primary suite with soaking tub, additional guest bedrooms, and laundry room provide comfort and convenience. The crown jewel is the fourth-floor rooftop deck with pub-style seating and sweeping views of the Gulf, Seaside, and Central Square. For guests searching for elevated Seaside rentals or exceptional 30A luxury vacation rentals, this home delivers unmatched location, space, and views all in the very center of Seaside.

If you’re looking to plan less and experience more, contact the Royal Destinations team to discover your perfect 30A vacation rental. Known for unrivaled guest satisfaction, our team is committed to providing hand-tailored experiences that go beyond the four walls of your 30A luxury vacation rental.

Home Highlights:
- 10 yards to private community beach access.
- Overlooking Ruskin Place Park in the heart of Seaside.
- Steps to Central Square, Great Southern Cafe, Heavenly Ice Cream, shopping, and the iconic Seaside food trucks.
- Expansive fourth-floor rooftop lounge with Gulf, Seaside, and Central Square views.
- Parking for 1 vehicle.
- Dining table for 8 plus bar seating for 3.
- Keurig coffee maker.
- Available for winter monthly rentals (contact our team for seasonal rates).

Seaside Community Highlights:
- Access to 3 community pools.
- Access to Tennis courts (pay as you play).
- Access to pickleball courts (pay as you play).
- Croquet lawn.
- Private Seaside residential beach access at Tupelo Pavilion.
- Please note: Golf carts for non-homeowners visiting Seaside are prohibited. Special circumstances and medical needs requests require a golf cart permit.

Home Configuration + Sleeping Arrangements:
Sleeps: 12
4 Beds / 4.5 Baths

First Floor:
- Bedroom 1: King Bed with Private Bath (En Suite)
- Living Room with Large Flat Screen Television
- Queen Sleeper Sofa
- Wet Bar Area with Refrigerator/Ice Maker/Sink
- Half Bath

Second Floor (Main Floor):
- Kitchen / Dining Area / Living Room
- Full Bath

Third Floor:
- Bedroom 2: King (Tempur-Pedic) Bed with Private Bath (En Suite)
- Bedroom 3: King Bed with Shared Bath
- Bedroom 4: Bunk Room: Two Twin/Twin XL Bunk Beds with Shared Bath
-Laundry Room

Roof Top Deck:
- Pub Style Seating with Stools and Table
- Rattan Couch and Club Seating
- Lounge Chairs

Amenities Include:
- 4 Adult Bikes
- Beach Towel Service

Please Note:
*Beach access locations and beach vending companies are subject to change, per local county ordinances. For the most up-to-date information, please contact our office prior to your arrival.

Home Sweet Home: A Note From The Homeowner- Seaside has been a beloved getaway for our family, filled with beach days, great food, and lasting memories. Now, we’re proud to share 303 Ruskin Place—perfectly located in the heart of it all. With four bedrooms, a rooftop for family dinners, and a bar overlooking the park, it’s an ideal spot to relax and celebrate. We hope you’ll love it as much as we do.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Rooftop terrace

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

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Cycling 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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

Pets not 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

Property is also known as

1376-247017

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Seaside, a neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Santa Rosa Beach travel guide
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What's nearby

  • The Gulf of Mexico on a rainy autumn day at Seaside, Florida.
    Seagrove Beach West
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SantaRosaBeach_CentralSquare_6298644_04
    Central Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SantaRosaBeach_SeasideRepertoryTheatre_553248621560505602_04
    Seaside Repertory Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dramatic pastel light sunset with sun rays in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida with Pensacola coastline coast cityscape skyline in panhandle and ocean
    Seaside Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park showing a sandy beach
    Grayton Beach State Park
    11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Red Bar
    7 min drive
  • Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
    4 min walk
  • Scratch Biscuit Kitchen
    10 min walk
  • Pickles
    3 min walk
  • Chiringo
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does In Heart of Seaside w/ Rooftop Gulf Views Steps to Beach & Central Square have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is In Heart of Seaside w/ Rooftop Gulf Views Steps to Beach & Central Square pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In Heart of Seaside w/ Rooftop Gulf Views Steps to Beach & Central Square?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In Heart of Seaside w/ Rooftop Gulf Views Steps to Beach & Central Square?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In Heart of Seaside w/ Rooftop Gulf Views Steps to Beach & Central Square located?

Located in Seaside, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Newbill Collection by the Sea and Seaside Beach. Fusion Art Glass Gallery and Sundog Books are just steps away.

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In Heart of Seaside w/ Rooftop Gulf Views Steps to Beach & Central Square Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

Reviews

This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Ann M.

Can’t beat this location!

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: Excellent location. Lots of stairs but the layout of the space is excellent with multiple living/lounging areas. We had excellent assistance from the Royal Destinations team and would definitely stay here again.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bettilee M.

Great location and rental!

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: We had a family down for a wedding and the location was amazing! The house itself was very comfortable and fit all of us nicely. It made a hectic wedding weekend relaxing and comfortable.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie k.

Charming Courtyard Beachhouse

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: Beautifully modern decorated home in charming courtyard area about 800 ft from the Seaside square. We had fun using the bikes and we were so close to walking to beach . We did not use pool or fitness but it was very close.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location. Beautiful home. Great layout. Terrible neighbors. Very difficult to park 2 cars.

We had a great time overall. The location in Seaside is great and we love how it’s on the little park. The layout is perfect for a larger group with different ages, as there are 3 separate living spaces inside & 2 outside! The kitchen is updated and well equipped. It is very clean and comfortable and beautifully decorated. We did have a few issues, however. 1. The neighbor to the right (who apparently is the President of the HOA) is very rude and inconsiderate as noted in another review. 2. A large golf cart that we weren’t allowed to use took up a lot of the very limited parking making it very difficult to park 2 cars on the property. 3. The dryer was very slow to dry (had to be reset multiple times). 4. There is no way to come in or leave from the first floor because you can't lock the doors from the outside except the one on the second floor deck. That meant that we couldn't even come in or go out onto the park area which made it a pain. This would be so easily solved by adding a lock with a keypad on one of the first floor doors on the park side. 5. There were no chairs to sit out on the back of the house overlooking the park. Again, easily fixable with an inexpensive pair of Adirondack chairs like the property to the left of this one. 6. Pickleball court time is NOT included, which was not stated in advance and ended us costing us quite a bit of money. We would have liked to know this in advance.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Lawrence, KS

Beautiful property and great location!

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: This is beautiful home with multiple spaces to relax and enjoy. The location can't be beat--Ruskin Place is a relaxing, quiet space, but close to downtown and the beach. This is a wonderful place to relax and have fun!

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B.

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

Prime location, great house!

Spent the week with 2 adults and 4 teenagers at this location. Great property, very clean and plenty of room for everyone. Prime location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Tammy K.

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

Beautiful home

The home is stunning and newly updated. It’s close to everything and the main area in Seaside is a two minute walk. The HOA President lives next door and harassed us from day 2 and almost everyday after. Parking two vehicles is difficult here. I would never stay here again because of the way we were treated by the HOA President.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Lora B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Very disappointed

In summary, this home was not prepared for us to check in. From the moment we entered there were obvious areas that were dirty and out of place. Black mold in the bathroom shower, sand still on the floor from the previous renter, and bedsheets not changed from the previous renters. The parking situation is not ideal for two cars. Only enough room for one and the management company is not helpful in finding a solution except to say you can park one of your cars down at Greyton Beach. Miles away.in addition to the
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024