Step into Butterfly Bluff, a charming seaside home where Old Florida meets modern conveniences. With 6 bikes at your disposal, explore the nearby Seaside Town Center and public beach access just 350 yards away. Enjoy evenings on the gulf front patio with gas grill, outdoor shower, and spectacular sunsets.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16306 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
* Separate Guest House with Kitchenette and Living Area
* Gulf Front Patio, Outdoor Shower, and Gas Grill
* 350 yards to the Seaside Town Center
* Walk to Bud and; Alley’s and Modica Market
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 service
* Watch for a vast array of common wildlife including dolphins, pelicans and butterflies!
* Snorkel the Sea Turtle Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
**This property does not allow parties of adults under the age of 25. No Exceptions.**
Step into a little slice of 30A history at Butterfly Bluff, a reliable family retreat above the white sandy dunes of Seagrove Beach, constructed well before Seaside was born nearby. Here, Old Florida is paired with all the modern conveniences you would expect. Walk just 350 yards to the Seaside Town Center and just 100 feet to the public beach access. Six bikes are provided for your convenience and an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day of fun in the sun. You will love spending your evenings on the gulf front patio, cooking up your catch of the day on the gas grill, and enjoying spectacular sunsets. Windows that span the length of the home welcome you as you enter the main house, so there are breathtaking gulf views from every angle. There are plenty of cozy seating areas with those incredible views, two dining tables and a flat screen TV near the original (now decorative) fireplace. The unique waterfront dining table is original to the home and full of family memories. Other features of the main house include locally sourced cypress paneling, terrazzo floors, an upright piano and a framed puzzle with a romantic backstory. A convenient breezeway connects the two homes. The main house has a massive living/entertaining area, full kitchen and 3 bedrooms with ensuite baths for a total of 3.5 baths. The guest house has a private entrance and boasts its own living space and kitchenette along with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Butterfly Bluff provides a one-of-a-kind experience. Be sure to watch for monarch butterflies migrating by and discover why this lovely home is sure to become a family favorite!
Bed Setup:
Main House: 3 Bedrooms/ 3.5 Baths
Master Bedroom: King Bed and ensuite Bathroom
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed and ensuite Bathroom
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed and ensuite Bathroom
Living Room: Twin Day Bed and; Twin Trundle
Guest House: 3 Bedrooms / 2 Baths
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed and ensuite Bathroom
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom: 2 Twin beds
Living Room: Sofa sleeper
Area Attractions:
Seaside is a fantastic destination in walking distance and is most widely known for being featured in the Truman Show with Jim Carrey. Its incredible architecture has helped to make it famous but also its faithful replication of the kind of seaside town that used to be common up and down the coast. Seaside has its own Farmer's Market, post office, Repertory Theater and neighborhood school. It boasts unique shopping, fantastic cuisine and the incredible architecture that makes Seaside famous, There are activities for everyone; kayak rentals, bike rentals, paragliding, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, tennis -- you'll find it all right here.
The snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Sea Turtle Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 783 feet out from the Grayton Beach State Park access, it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Sea Turtle Reef is at a depth of 12-19 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
5.5 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
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 health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycles
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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: 3,296 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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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
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Seagrove Beach, a neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this vacation home is near a water park and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. With scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Santa Rosa Beach travel guide
Is ☀️RARE FIND~Beachfront~Endless Ocean Views~Prime Seaside~Butterfly Bluff pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ☀️RARE FIND~Beachfront~Endless Ocean Views~Prime Seaside~Butterfly Bluff?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ☀️RARE FIND~Beachfront~Endless Ocean Views~Prime Seaside~Butterfly Bluff?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is ☀️RARE FIND~Beachfront~Endless Ocean Views~Prime Seaside~Butterfly Bluff located?
Nestled on the beach, this Seagrove Beach vacation home is just steps from Seagrove Beach West and Seaside Beach. Seagrove Beach East and Seaside Repertory Theatre are also within 10 minutes.
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We so much enjoyed our stay at Butterfly Bluff! The house was perfect for our family. Highly recommend the house and the rental agency! We will go back!
Walking distance to seaside! Loved the location. House was spotless. View of the ocean is incredible.
Erin S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
barb g.
11 January 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Family time
We all had a great time! The location was superb, bicyclesl were much used. Plenty of space.
Furnishings were very dated, rug in living room very dirty. No way to get outside ventilation. Landscaping really needed to be cleaned up.
But it certainly served its purpose - was great for family time!
barb g.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Langston H.
17 August 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
4 Out of 10. The beach is privately held and you are not allowed to use personal chairs or tents, you must rent them. Furniture is overdue for replacement. A live electrical outlet had exposed metal from a broken appliance plug. There was a chair placed in front of it to "protect" children from touching it. No compensation by management was made after asking for it.
Langston H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Walter S.
15 April 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very good; very bad
Very Good:
this is an older but updated house that worked perfectly for our family, mostly because it's right on the beach one house from an access point.
Very Bad:
all 16 of us arrived at the scheduled time but we couldn't move in because it HAD NOT BEEN CLEANED. RealJoy scrambled to find people to do a quick, partial clean but we had to mingle around outside for a few hours before unloading our cars.
AND literally hundreds of rowdy teens gathered on the beach every night right in front of the house. VERY NOISY and VERY BIG MESS to clean up.
great, but
- there are 3 locked doors and we received only 2 door codes.
- ice dispenser broken and far too slow for 16 people. ice trays in second fridge would help.
- renters should know there's no garbage pick-up on Mondays out of season.
- light above DR table is out.
Walter S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kragan O.
10 November 2021
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Great location, spacious home - Needs updating and a good cleaning
We arrived to Butterfly Bluff and immediately fell in love with the location. Perfectly located within a short 5 minute walk to downtown Seaside and only steps away from beach access. We were blown away by the beautiful view of the water when you first walk into the home! But we were also met with sand all over the floor and furniture, leftover food remnants on the living room floor, a plunger and toilet bowl brush left in the tub, and a dirty swimsuit hanging to dry. We also noticed that all of our feet turned black from walking around the house, making it clear the floors had not been properly cleaned in quite some time. We didn’t expect perfection from a rental but certainly we’re not pleased with the level of cleanliness, especially for the extremely high cleaning fee, which was several hundred dollars higher than other homes in the area. We reached out to management and they said they would send someone over but they didn’t arrive until the next day, after we already cleaned ourselves.
Overall, we loved the location, space, and views that the house provided but would likely find another home in the future.
Excellent location was the best selling point other than the price to rent. Property is very dated, but was clean (besides windows) and had needed amenities. Master bedroom was missing the mattress sheet, but was corrected the next day after notification. Very easy check in and out process and was available and handled the sheet issue promptly. No other concerns or issues.
We had such an amazing time at your property !! It is so convenient to the center of Seaside and has a beach access right next door. You can’t get any better than this staring out at the ocean from your back patio and living room. The house is so comfortable and has everything one could need. Would definitely stay there again. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us !!
Location was easy walking distance from seaside and beach location was away from the Condos toward Seagrove which means less people on beach in front of the house. The house had great views which never got old. The house is mostly untouched since the 60s when it was built with cool floors and walls and retro furniture. It is not super fancy but we really enjoyed the home and the kids enjoyed having their house in the annex. Again just a great location. We have been to this area several times and we liked this location.