Close to Seaside Beach, Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs provides golfing on site, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this vacation home. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20392 sq m
Popular amenities
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Add dates for prices
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs
CHRISTMAS WEEK NOW AVAILABLE AT 35% DISCOUNT & FREE POOL HEATING
Perfectly located AVALON is Seaside's most popular beach home. From March through October, Avalon rents full weeks only, Saturday to Saturday. More flexible stays are often available November through February. PLEASE NOTE: The "Non-refundable" Summer cancellation policy shown is incorrect. In Summer, we extend 100% refunds for cancellations greater than 180 days from arrival and 50% greater than 90 days. For all other seasons, 100% refunds are extended for cancellations greater than 60 days from arrival.
• Ideal location just steps from the beach and the town of Seaside • Spacious, bright luxury home with beautiful gulf views • Sleeps up to 20 in privacy with 8 bedrooms on all four floors • Heated saltwater pool & kiddie pool in private courtyard with fireplace & large gas grill • Free Amenities: 5 bikes, 8 beach chairs and 4 umbrellas, Wi-Fi, Bocce court, 8 wall-mounted smart TVs, table tennis, & more. See details below under "AMENITIES"
'AVALON' DESCRIPTION Seaside at your doorstep! Only 250 feet from Seaside and perfect for large or multiple families, AVALON is a 4-story upscale beach home with 8 bedrooms and 5 full baths. It is literally steps from one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (beach entrance is just 25 feet away) and just a very short stroll to all the unique shops, restaurants, and free concerts and cultural events of enchanting Seaside, Florida. This meticulously maintained home has a beautiful, private tropical courtyard with seasonally heated PebbleTec saltwater pool with waterfall, stone fireplace, and large gas grill. With seven well separated bedrooms plus an additional sleeping loft located on all four floors, Avalon will sleep up to 20 in privacy, although it's great for smaller groups desiring more space as well. The interior is spacious and bright, with 10-15' ceilings throughout and a very open floor plan. Walls of floor to ceiling windows frame panoramic ocean views from a 1000 sq ft great room that will comfortably accommodate everyone in your party. Over 1600 sq ft of Italian tiled terraces provide panoramic views of the gulf and Seaside rooftops. There are two separate living areas, two complete custom kitchens, an additional kitchenette, and numerous free amenities. Whether it's a beach vacation for one large family, a reunion or other special event, or just close family and friends sharing a beach house, you can create memories to last a lifetime at this beautiful, perfectly located home.
AMENITIES - ALL INCLUDED FREE WITH YOUR STAY • Very private pool (12' x 20') with attached tots' pool and waterfall • Saltwater pool. No chlorine odor or burning eyes! • Poolside stone fireplace, outside shower and beach & pool toy corral • Weber Genesis large (4 burner) gas grill • Five easy-to-ride 2024 Trek Cruiser bicycles • Tommy Bahama beach chair sets - 8 backpack beach chairs and 4 large umbrellas • High Speed Wireless Internet • Eight LED smart TVs; 75" Samsung Smart TV; DVD movies • Cornilleau Professional Table Tennis and Bean Bag Toss game • Palm-shaded Bocce Ball Court and equipment • All 5 bathrooms have hair dryers, lighted makeup mirrors, large tub-showers, Cambria quartz vanities and Ruvati sinks, operable windows, and luxury towels & toiletries • Both full kitchens have been completely renovated in 2025 and have drip coffee makers, Keurigs with K-Cup pods, and dual-filtered water. • Bedrooms have large wall-mounted smart TVs, roomy closets, and ceiling fans • Small wall safes on 2nd and 3rd floors • Avalon is baby-friendly, with 1 crib, 1 high chair, & 1 portable pack 'n play. • Parking for up to 6 cars or SUVs, including a multiple car garage. • Accidental damage insurance provided free of charge
ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS The beautiful, safe, and very family-friendly New Urbanist town of Seaside is just a short stroll away (about 250 feet). There you'll find numerous unique restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and a wonderful bookstore and record shop. Throughout the year there are free outdoor concerts, movies, and special events. There is a 30-mile long gulf side biking and walking path coursing directly in front of the house. Play tennis at the nearby Watercolor tennis club (fee), or take a short drive to golf. Kids (and adults!) love the outdoor table tennis and the palm-tree shaded Bocce ball court. Relax in the private pool or gather in the evening around the stacked stone fireplace in the courtyard. Of course, most importantly, the gorgeous beach and Gulf of America are only steps away!
FLOOR-BY-FLOOR BED CONFIGURATION: There are at total of 5 King beds, 1 Queen bed, 2 Double beds, 3 Twin beds, and 1 crib in the house. (Note: All 5 of the King bedrooms can be configured to have en suite full bathrooms. At least one of the bathrooms on each floor is separately accessible from the hallway or pool courtyard for flexibility.)
• FIRST FLOOR: 1 Queen BR; 1 King bed in another separate semi-private room; 1 full bathroom; kitchenette/vanity with coffee maker, mini-fridge, & microwave; large walk-in closet; 500 sq ft tabby oyster shell porch with table tennis; parking for 6 cars or SUVs including garage spaces; bicycles (5) and bocce ball storage room. • SECOND FLOOR: 2 King bedrooms; 1 bunk room with 3 Twin beds & 1 Double bed; 2 full bathrooms; living room; full kitchen (one of two kitchens); dining area with table/chairs; laundry room; 1 Pack 'n Play and 1 crib; highchair; 500 sq ft covered, furnished terrace • THIRD FLOOR: 2 King bedrooms; 2 full bathrooms; Great Room (living room, dining room, and a second full kitchen); another 500 sq ft partially covered furnished terrace • FOURTH FLOOR: 1 BR with full bed (Loft); separate private dressing room; 100 sq ft furnished observation deck
EASY CHECK-INS: Keypad doors at both the main courtyard entry and poolside bath make entering the house a breeze (there are no keys and no need to 'check in'). Our very professional management team is nearby should you need assistance during your stay. Contact us any time if you have questions (just click 'CONTACT HOST' after entering dates.)
POOL HEATING: The pool is always heated during full weeks from October through December and from March until Memorial Day. The pool heating fee is $30/day, which is charged by our management service (separate from VRBO). Pool heating is not available in January and February.
Thank you so much for making AVALON South Walton's most popular vacation home every year since 2012!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car not required
Limited onsite parking
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
8 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
5.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Furnished balcony/patio
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Bicycles
Golf
Heated pool
Optional golf privileges
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Bicycles
Double-glazed windows
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Garden
Unit size: 4,219 square feet
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Similar properties
Seagrove, Amazing Gulf Views, Great Beach Access, Heated Pool, Pup Friendly
Seagrove, Amazing Gulf Views, Great Beach Access, Heated Pool, Pup Friendly
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Lock the doors
Please return all 5 bikes to the bicycle storage room in the garage and lock the door.
Be sure to take all your personal items with you, and log out of any of your streaming services.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
All rentals March through October are 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday only. Please contact us for available partial weeks November through February.
Pool Heating charge is additional and is charged through our management company at $30/day, March thru May and Oct thru Dec. It is unavailable Jan-Feb
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 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 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
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
What's nearby
Seagrove Beach East - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Seagrove Beach West - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Seaside Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Central Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Grayton Beach State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Pickles - 6 min walk
Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - 7 min walk
Amavida Coffee Roasters - 8 min walk
Black Bear Bread Company - 5 min walk
Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Closest Lux Home to Beach & Seaside. See Map &Reviews! Pool, Bikes, Beach Chairs located?
This family-friendly Santa Rosa Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Seagrove Beach West and Seaside Beach. Sundog Books and Seagrove Beach East are also within 10 minutes.
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.