Private Pool! Directly across from Beach Access & Club. We are LOT #1 in WC!
About this house rental
Situated in Seaside, this charming house for R 45,275 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. The best of the best! This once exclusive home, one of only five in the Beach District of WaterColor can now be your HAPPY PLACE! It is the closest home to the beach access and sits so close to the border of WaterColor and Seaside, so you get the best of both worlds. The house, with private guest house and huge private pool, spans an entire block! This is truly a beach getaway compound! Directly across the street from the WaterColor resort and next to all the fine shops and restaurants means you are literally a skip away from everything. When you book with us, we throw in perks to really make you feel special: -All exclusive Watercolor guest passes. (14) -6-7 Beach cruisers. -Personalized logo water bottles for each person in your group to take home. ******Upscale beach cottage design. All designer furniture. Snuggly, crisp designer bedding in every bedroom. Wall to wall windows in gigantic 2nd floor main area. Streaming sunlight makes it happy and airy. Hdtv's in every bedroom and huge 60' hdtv flat panel in Bunkroom. 'Kids Korner' (West wing of 3rd floor) includes the Bunkroom, which has amazing built in bunks; the Sunroom, with 2 twins and kitchenette; and the Loft Hallway, with 2 more twins. Great area for kids and teens to hangout together! Pool area has outdoor private shower, lots of lounge seating, and you'll fight over the bed swing for that perfect coveted napping spot. Guest house is a home in itself: with a living room, full kitchen, private bath and bedroom, it lets that special couple have their privacy from the main house. Main attractions of house: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION and also all the outdoor covered areas ~ additional 3000sqft of outdoor living space. Extra wide 1st floor wrap around front porch with five different gathering spots. Huge 2nd floor living and dining porch. 4th floor deck for amazing ocean views and sunsets! In total, nine unique outdoor spaces let you sneak some alone time or come together for fun. Tons of seating to enjoy sunny days and gorgeous sunsets. Sleeping:: ~1st floor King - king. Private bathroom ~1st floor room - 2 twins, adjoining bathroom. ~2nd floor Master - king. Private bathroom ~3rd floor King - king. Private bathroom ~3rd floor bunkroom - 2 sets of bunks (4 beds total) ~3rd floor sunroom - 2 twin beds ~3rd floor loft - 2 twin beds (3rd floor kids corner shares full bathroom) ~Guest house - Private king. Private bathroom. Living room. Full Kitchen. Dining room. **(house sleeps 18 total with a mix of adults and children. Max 10 adults when with kids.) So many extras and toys...: ~Sonos wireless music system throughout house/pool! ~Wi-fi throughout the house ~beach and pool toys, sports balls, floating lounges ~x-box in bunk room (bring your own games) ~huge private pool (can be heated) ~outdoor shower ~beach chairs ~beach umbrellas ~up to 4 car driveway. (4 compact cars or 2 SUVs and 1 compact) Other cars can park on the public street parking spaces with the use of 2 complimentary parking decals provided). We've also INCLUDED your WaterColor guest passes for your entire stay! All for FREE, no additional charge. You have all access to the WC Beach Club, 4 WC pools, Tennis Center, BoatHouse, KidsCamp... And there are NO extra resort fees, NO extra amenities and admin fees. Compare prices (subtotals), many other homes add on all these extra fees. We are allocated 14 passes, everyone 5+yr must have one on for amenities not the beach. We enjoy sharing our house with you and hope you create lasting vacation memories. Hope to hear from you soon!!! **No school spring breakers. Minimum renter age=25. Renter also must be a guest in the house. **NO parties, events, receptions, weddings, wedding party groups, etc. will be held at the home. **This location is even more coveted!! Since Happy Place is in the Beach District, across the street from the beach, and next to all the shops and restaurants, you will appreciate that you won't need a golf cart. Golf cart rentals in WaterColor must be made through The Electric Cart Company and will be limited to 30 vehicles throughout the community at any given time. Only one cart may be rented per home and rentals will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. **Beach Club Update - We are excited to announce the expansion of the Watercolor Beach Club is complete!!! The club now has three pools, two outdoor bars, a restaurant with indoor seating, and much more! Also the brand new Camp Watercolor has two new pool areas, lazy river, new restaurant and 20 foot giant slide! In addition, Fish Out of Water restaurant has finished their amazing renovations with a brand new outdoor wrap around bar, luxurious interiors, and new dining menu.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Seaside, FL
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(96 Reviews)
5.0
We had a wonderful time at this incredible house! Best location in Watercolor for sure!!! Plenty of space for our crew with kids
4.0
This is the perfect house if you can't stay right on the beach. It has to be the closest property to the Watercolor beach access. Very easy walk - we did it with 3 toddlers. And you can get chairs the "day of" right on the beach. You don't have to make reservations although it is recommended. The house was clean and comfortable. In great shape too. Lots of sleeping area. We were all very comfortable. The front porch is a nice place to hang out and people/car watch. They have filtered water and say they have water bottles as a gift for everyone, but they have "supply chain issues" and do not have water bottles. SO BRING YOUR OWN because they don't have any at all at the house. Also - the owner was very slow to respond once the property was reserved. I got a little nervous the last couple of days before we left because they weren't responding to give us the property address. I finally sent a desperate and stern message to both husband and wife - and then heard back right away. They were responsive while we were at the house. AND - they heated the pool for our toddlers which was FANTASTIC! Would definitely recommend again!
5.0
We had the best time at Happy Place. The location and pool were unbeatable. So easy to walk to the beach and beach club and loved the size of the house pool. The house comfortably fit 4 families and had everything we needed. Can't wait to return!
5.0
We loved everything about Happy Place!! Perfect location to everything & a welcoming home!
5.0
This three-story home was perfect for us to get together with our kids and grandchildren for the week. We had the option of walking across the street to the beach or going to multiple pools at the Beach Club or using our own private pool. The carriage house provided a quiet spot for those who preferred quiet. You could also walk to Seaside in 5 minutes. It was the perfect vacation home!
5.0
We LOVED our stay at Happy Place! The house is close to everything: beach clubs, groceries, restaurants and shopping. You can walk and bike safely everywhere. The entire property is well thought out with lovely rooms, porches and pool area. Tastefully decorated, fully equipped (kitchen is packed with everything you can dream of needing!) and lots of space to spread out makes it a perfect family spot. While we filled almost every bed, we never felt like we were stepping on each other. The owner and property mgr were very accommodating, gracious and helpful with questions and issues.
With that said: checkin in time is firm- there is no flexibility. This is clearly stated in the property description and the reasons are valid, so don’t ask for something different in any pre-rental period communications. (In our case, the property manager/owner response was ambiguous which lead to confusion.) For good reasons, there just isn’t an “early”opportunity. And there is NO access to the Watercolor amenities before checkin (ie- no wristbands available.) Fortunately, there is a very close public beach access, but bring all you own beach “stuff”. Bottom line: Plan your travel accordingly!
Overall- a top property and we would return!
3.0
Older home, great location, light bulbs out, flat tires on bikes, needed a more thorough cleaning, worn out furniture, a lot of unnecessary accessories etc, broken granite table top, master bathroom toilet is loose on floor, dryer broken, fire alarms in carriage house going off.
They did respond to us but too many things to correct in a weeks vacation, and not something you want to deal with when you show up on vacation especially when you are paying a premium price per night.
5.0
Easy to work with the homeowner. House was perfect size for 17 of us; we also had five more people across the street at watercolor inn. Great location across the street from beach. Easy to walk, golf cart, or ride bikes to restaurants, food trucks & shopping. Carriage house was perfect for extra privacy. One Master on main level (2nd floor) was perfect for our elderly parents. All beds very comfortable! We loved the kitchen open floor plan with multiple sitting areas - enjoyed quality time together playing games, talking, eating, etc. I would book it again!
5.0
Great property with arguably the best location in Watercolor. Numerous bed options make it great for a variety of traveling parties. Kitchen is well stocked and makes cooking for a large group easy. Multiple deck options allow for plenty of room to spread out and be outside. Overall a great property.
Owner has local management representation and they were very quick to respond with any minor issues that popped up.
Pro-tip: make sure to download both the Sonos SL2 and SL1 app to access all the speakers in the house.
5.0
The location is amazing. So close to everything. The house fit 3 families very well. We had the best time! The whole booking process and checking in process was seamless. Highly recommend!
5.0
Great location! Great house for families!
Located where everyone can walk to beach or to the square.
5.0
Our family of sixteen ( 8 adults & 8 children) had a fabulous time at The Happy Place. The house is prestine, well equipped, and very spacious for a large group. The location could not be better. You can see the beach from areas of the house and walk there in 2 minutes. The pool was great. We all enjoyed it. The home owner is amazing and very responsive. You will not be disappointed if you vacation at The Happy Place. We’ll be back.
5.0
Happiness at Happy Place!
This IS our large family’s Happy Place at the beach!
4.0
Excellent First Class Home with Second Class Wifi
The home is spectacular, very well appointed with high ceilings, moldings and beautiful wood floors, defying its rental status. The location could not be better, adjacent to the Watercolor Inn entrance. In this regard the home was as represented and all of us were pleased with that aspect.
The home lacks small amenities like scissors, pencils and pens, tape and the toilet paper ran out halfway throughout our visit. While an inconvenience, certainly none of this is worthy of a ding.
The reason for the loss of a star is the wifi system. Our son was conducting business via Zoom calls. The speed and reliability prohibited him from doing so in the "carriage room", the room over the garage and removed from the noise of house guests (mainly children). The reason he came on this vacation was because of this room so he could have privacy during his stay. The room he eventually selected with suitable speeds was the downstairs' bedroom, adjacent to the mudroom and modem. This necessitated displacing our daughter and husband. And the house needed to have the kids leave the home at various times during the week because of their background noise. And when present they needed to be off their mobile devices.
In today's era it is unacceptable to have anything short of fast dependable wifi speeds. This is especially true when the guests are paying $24K rental for the week. The owner needs to invest in a commercial grade dependable system. Absent attention to this matter, we would be unable to return to the home.
5.0
We all had a lovely week.
5.0
Our family of Grandparents, Siblings, and Grandchildren summarized the stay as the best vacation we have ever taken together!
The house is in close proximity to a wide assortment of activities.
5.0
Great location.
We all had a lovely week.
10.0
Our family of Grandparents, Siblings, and Grandchildren summarized the stay as the best vacation we have ever taken together!
The house is in close proximity to a wide assortment of activities.
5.0
Our Family Loved Our Stay
Our family of Grandparents, Siblings, and Grandchildren summarized the stay as the best vacation we have ever taken together!
The house is in close proximity to a wide assortment of activities.
5.0
Excellent location. Plenty of room for all the family. My family said this was one of the best vacations ever. Had a couple issues but they were quickly addressed by the property manager. We love the Watercolor and Seaside area.
5.0
Happy Place was a fantastic stay for our group of 5 couples. Can't beat the location right across from the beach, plenty of space for 10 adults to spread out. We rented a golf cart - but didn't need it at all! Book now!
10.0
Excellent location. Plenty of room for all the family. My family said this was one of the best vacations ever. Had a couple issues but they were quickly addressed by the property manager. We love the Watercolor and Seaside area.
5.0
Excellent location
Excellent location. Plenty of room for all the family. My family said this was one of the best vacations ever. Had a couple issues but they were quickly addressed by the property manager. We love the Watercolor and Seaside area.
5.0
Perfect Space
Happy Place was a fantastic stay for our group of 5 couples. Can't beat the location right across from the beach, plenty of space for 10 adults to spread out. We rented a golf cart - but didn't need it at all! Book now!
5.0
Absolutely we were in heaven at this property! I really struggled with where to stay in watercolor… never being there, I now realize the areas are so close to each other. Very compact area. But this house omg…. It was perfection. We loved being so close to the beach and beach club. Easily Could run back to house for things. Every room beautiful and nice bathrooms. Just a pretty special home we loved so much. The laundry room features a laundry room/massive mud room with complimentary water bottles and a water filler which was purified. This is a class move—perhaps it should be better advertised so people waiting to check in at 5 PM (my biggest complaint, minus one star) don’t go to the store and buy a ton of nasty plastic water bottles. Luckily we just don’t do that so we were all good. It was tough to arrive and have no place to store suitcases and hang til 5pm, with no access to
Our wristbands for the beach club. Getting those wrist bands upon arrival from the management company ( lnever communicated with them, only the attentive owner kimmie) would really help. Publix is an awesome grocery store and wine selection nice at liquor store. We really loved watercolor!!! Ps bring more than one sweatshirt. It’s nice in march (check forecast) but even with 70 degrees, mornings and evening are chilly. Pools are warm
So that’s a huge help. Beach was gorgeous…sand is white silk and water clean and clear like Caribbean!!! Dolphins in the morning. I’d come back in a heartbeat and stay in this home against. 11 people, 4 teen girls, / sets of parents. 2 freshman, and two middle schoolers. All so happy with plenty of privacy!!
5.0
What a great house!!! We had a wonderful stay. This house is a great choice! Close to everything!
5.0
Happy place is our happy place!!!
Absolutely we were in heaven at this property! I really struggled with where to stay in watercolor… never being there, I now realize the areas are so close to each other. Very compact area. But this house omg…. It was perfection. We loved being so close to the beach and beach club. Easily Could run back to house for things. Every room beautiful and nice bathrooms. Just a pretty special home we loved so much. The laundry room features a laundry room/massive mud room with complimentary water bottles and a water filler which was purified. This is a class move—perhaps it should be better advertised so people waiting to check in at 5 PM (my biggest complaint, minus one star) don’t go to the store and buy a ton of nasty plastic water bottles. Luckily we just don’t do that so we were all good. It was tough to arrive and have no place to store suitcases and hang til 5pm, with no access to
Our wristbands for the beach club. Getting those wrist bands upon arrival from the management company ( lnever communicated with them, only the attentive owner kimmie) would really help. Publix is an awesome grocery store and wine selection nice at liquor store. We really loved watercolor!!! Ps bring more than one sweatshirt. It’s nice in march (check forecast) but even with 70 degrees, mornings and evening are chilly. Pools are warm
So that’s a huge help. Beach was gorgeous…sand is white silk and water clean and clear like Caribbean!!! Dolphins in the morning. I’d come back in a heartbeat and stay in this home against. 11 people, 4 teen girls, / sets of parents. 2 freshman, and two middle schoolers. All so happy with plenty of privacy!!
5.0
Great House!!!
What a great house!!! We had a wonderful stay. This house is a great choice! Close to everything!
5.0
Great property in the heart of Watercolor and an easy walk to Seaside. Kitchen is fully equipped, even had a high-chair we used. Guest house, pool, outdoor fireplace and multiple outdoor sitting areas for your enjoyment. Kids bunk room and sunroom were a hit. Sunroom can be closed off with sliding doors not visible in photos. Will definitely stay again!!
5.0
Location, Location, Location!!
Great property in the heart of Watercolor and an easy walk to Seaside. Kitchen is fully equipped, even had a high-chair we used. Guest house, pool, outdoor fireplace and multiple outdoor sitting areas for your enjoyment. Kids bunk room and sunroom were a hit. Sunroom can be closed off with sliding doors not visible in photos. Will definitely stay again!!
5.0
This was our second time renting Happy Place and we will rent again! The location is second to none and the property has all of the amenities that one could ask for and feels like home now! If you are looking for a property in the perfect location that feels more like a "home" than a "rental Property", this is the place for you! If slept our family of 15 the first time and was equally pleasant for a smaller group of 8 over Labor Day and a group of 4 ladies the following week. Plent of space to do whatever! Loved it!
5.0
The house and location did not disappoint!
This was our second time renting Happy Place and we will rent again! The location is second to none and the property has all of the amenities that one could ask for and feels like home now! If you are looking for a property in the perfect location that feels more like a "home" than a "rental Property", this is the place for you! If slept our family of 15 the first time and was equally pleasant for a smaller group of 8 over Labor Day and a group of 4 ladies the following week. Plent of space to do whatever! Loved it!
5.0
A Family Tradition
We love The Happy Place and always have a wonderful family trip here!
5.0
This property is centrally located to the beach, restaurants and pools. The kitchen is well equipped and the indoor furniture is warm and inviting. Our family of 15 was comfortable and all had plenty of room. The pool was lovely and there were lots of outdoor gathering spaces. The only knocks I would have are that the cushions on the main floor porch furniture and the wood on the front porch and walkway to the guest house need attention. We made our grandchildren wear shoes after one of my sons got a nasty splinter in his foot. That said, we have already booked it again and would recommend it to anyone! Wonderful, spacious home!
5.0
Wonderful Location!
This property is centrally located to the beach, restaurants and pools. The kitchen is well equipped and the indoor furniture is warm and inviting. Our family of 15 was comfortable and all had plenty of room. The pool was lovely and there were lots of outdoor gathering spaces. The only knocks I would have are that the cushions on the main floor porch furniture and the wood on the front porch and walkway to the guest house need attention. We made our grandchildren wear shoes after one of my sons got a nasty splinter in his foot. That said, we have already booked it again and would recommend it to anyone! Wonderful, spacious home!
5.0
Amazing house in one of the best locations in Watercolor. Stayed here with 5 friends and the house was perfect. Large enough to accommodate a separate bedroom and bathroom for each us, plenty of common space to gather and cook, eat and relax. The kitchen is stocked with everything you could need to cook gourmet meals. The location is right across the street from the beach club, which is awesome from a convenience factor (we ran back and forth to grab more sunscreen, hats, beach club passes, etc so many times!). That being said, be forewarned that the traffic on 30A and volume of walkers coming to and from the beach club can also be a little loud. Some of the check-in instructions were inaccurate and/or missing key information but the host was very responsive with answers to our questions. The mattresses were very comfortable - we would have appreciated nicer bed linens (especially pillows and comforters). All in all, this is a wonderful house with great hosts in a fantastic location. Highly recommend!
5.0
Great house! Amazing location!
Amazing house in one of the best locations in Watercolor. Stayed here with 5 friends and the house was perfect. Large enough to accommodate a separate bedroom and bathroom for each us, plenty of common space to gather and cook, eat and relax. The kitchen is stocked with everything you could need to cook gourmet meals. The location is right across the street from the beach club, which is awesome from a convenience factor (we ran back and forth to grab more sunscreen, hats, beach club passes, etc so many times!). That being said, be forewarned that the traffic on 30A and volume of walkers coming to and from the beach club can also be a little loud. Some of the check-in instructions were inaccurate and/or missing key information but the host was very responsive with answers to our questions. The mattresses were very comfortable - we would have appreciated nicer bed linens (especially pillows and comforters). All in all, this is a wonderful house with great hosts in a fantastic location. Highly recommend!
5.0
We had a fantastic spring break trip with our family. The house is in a perfect location. It is a very charming house that is beautifully decorated. I would highly recommend it.
5.0
Perfect from start to finish! We loved staying here. You can’t beat the location. Walking distance to the beach and local shops. The owners were very accommodating and quick to return text messages and emails. I highly recommend. We will be back!
5.0
Wonderful Vacation Home
We had a fantastic spring break trip with our family. The house is in a perfect location. It is a very charming house that is beautifully decorated. I would highly recommend it.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Seaside?
The average price for a rental in Seaside is R 11,697 per night. This rental is R 33,578 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private Pool! Directly across from Beach Access & Club. We are LOT #1 in WC!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Private Pool! Directly across from Beach Access & Club. We are LOT #1 in WC!. Enjoy the water!
Is Private Pool! Directly across from Beach Access & Club. We are LOT #1 in WC! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Private Pool! Directly across from Beach Access & Club. We are LOT #1 in WC!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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