It's all about access... and this home has the Best of Both. If you want to explore Eastern Lake, on a kayak, or canoe, you can simply step off the porch and you are on the lake. If you want to go the Gulf, it is about 200 yards due south. A county beach access walkover leads to approximately 350' feet of county owned Public Beach. You will have to wade through the Inlet to get to the beach. It may be ankle deep some days and thigh deep on other days. Or you can use a completely dry access about 300 yards west of there. There is a public parking lot nearby to shorten your walk. We feel the most enjoyable way to get to the beach is to load up your beach gear onto the canoes and kayaks and just paddle south. Soon, you will be at Eastern Lake Inlet, one of the best beach locations in all of South Walton for children and adults to enjoy the sand, the sun, and the sea in one special place. Last, but not least, we offer a beautiful, terraced, Lakeside Swimming Pool! The pool is heated to offer a refreshing place to spend a vacation in the Fall and Winter of the year, at no extra charge.
"The Best of Both" offers two separate living spaces that are connected with interior stairs. The upstairs has its own master bedroom and master bath, as well as a full-sized guest bedroom with private bath. The upstairs also offers a full modern kitchen and the most panoramic view of the Lake and Gulf you could ever wish for. The downstairs has another master bedroom and master bath and a bunk room for the kids, which also has another bathroom. There is a queen sleeper sofa in the living area of each floor. The downstairs offers a breakfast kitchen, with an under-counter refrigerator and ice maker, as well as a microwave. The downstairs porch has a propane grill and is convenient to the Pool and walkover, which leads you to the dock. Near the shore, you will find an array of small watercraft: 6 kayaks and 2 canoes, for your use. There's an outdoor shower in the courtyard. If you venture North, the lake will take you to the backwaters of Eastern Lake, or to the "Old Florida Fish House", if it's seafood you are interested in. If you venture South, the Gulf of Mexico will greet you, as you sit yourself down on the crystal white sand, and gaze at the emerald green waters in front of you.
If paddling isn't your style, it is a two hundred yard walk to the beach, or you can rent bicycles to cruise the almost 30 miles of bike paths that are readily available nearby. Of course, shopping and activities are just down the road at Seaside, about 3 miles to the west. The Big Chill is a shopping and restaurant hub about 3 mile east, and Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach are about six miles east. Deer Lake State Park in less than 1 mile away We have parking for about six vehicles.
We also offer a separate rental apartment with 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom, and bunks, which is located right next door. It can be viewed at VRBO #36616 and can be rented separately if you have an extra large group.