Escape to The Seahorse Retreat: A Private Tropical Oasis

Discover why families call this "The best of both worlds." The Seahorse Retreat is not just a home; it is a private 1/2-acre resort directly on the crystal-clear Santa Rosa Sound. Here, you avoid the red flags and crowds of the Gulf while staying just 5 miles from Navarre’s emerald waves.

Why Our Guests Love the "Seahorse Experience":

"A Dolphin-Watcher's Paradise": Our guests describe sightings as "magical," often seeing pods of dolphins swimming just feet from our private dock and white-sand beach.

The "No-Stress" Waterfront: Unlike the Gulf, the Sound offers shallow, calm, and clear water with NO SARGASSUM (seaweed). As one guest noted: "It’s perfect for small children to swim safely while the adults relax."

The "Dream" Backyard: Dive into our 15x30’ heated saltwater pool and spill-over spa. Whether you're fishing off the dock, kayaking the Sound, or enjoying the 3-person tree swing, the outdoor amenities are, in the words of our guests, "a total hit for all ages".

The Villa Highlights:

Spacious & Private: 3,300 sq. ft. of luxury sleeping up to 16 guests across 6 bedrooms, including 3 King suites.

Ultimate Game Room: Features a Multicade Arcade, Golden Tee, Ping Pong, and Foosball—perfect for those rare rainy days.

Gourmet Ready: A fully stocked kitchen with a dedicated coffee bar (Keurig, French Press, and more) to start your mornings on the panoramic porches.

The Seahorse Retreat offers a "no crowds, no red flags, just pure paradise" getaway. Book your stay today and experience the Gulf Coast's best-kept secret.


Please see map on this listing for detailed location. We are right off Hwy 98 on The Santa Rosa Sound.

What we offer:

- New private heated 15x30 ft gunite pool with incredible views of the bay (pool heat available Sept-April, $50/nt)
- Spill-over spa/hot tub attached to pool
- Tanning ledge, bubbler, and loungers in pool (pool is 6 ft at deep end, 3 ft at shallow end)
- Small private beach to build sand-castles or just relax in the clear waters of The Sound
- Private dock with seating. Bring your boat or jet skis. Fish off the dock.
- ½ acre level yard for games such as Corn Hole (included)
- Two stand-up paddle boards and two kayaks (one tandem and one single) with life jackets
- New game room on ground floor with easy access to pool area - features Golden Tee, Multicade Arcade, ping pong table, foosball table, Connect 4, train table, bar area
- Gorgeous landscaping with palm trees, flowers and outdoor lighting
- Plenty of outdoor seating, eating, and lounging areas

The home is on 1/2 acre and enclosed by a fence for privacy.

You'll have multiple porches outfitted with comfortable furniture to relax and marvel at the brilliant sunrises and sunsets. Most every room has incredible views of the water with access to a porch.

Other amenities we offer:

- 6 spacious bedrooms, sleeps up to16 total guests (3 king rooms, 1 queen room, 2 rooms with bunks or twins)
- 5 1/2 gorgeous baths with upscale vanities and tile treatments
- Well-stocked kitchen with with everything you need to cook, including (slow cooker, heavy-duty KitchenAid mixer, food processor, blender)
- Coffee bar with 12-cup drip maker, Keurig, French Press, kettle, coffee grinder, teas - to get your day started!
- Additional refrigerator on ground level if needed
- Flat screen TVs in each king (3) and queen (1) bedrooms, and 55-inch Smart HD TV in living area
- High-speed wireless Internet
- USB ports in each bedroom and main area for charging multiple devices
- Level 2 Charger for Electric Vehicles
- Pack and play; booster seat
- Gas grill and charcoal grill
- Ceiling fans in main area and most bedrooms
- Black-out drapes in most bedrooms
- Tree swing that seats up to three people
- Pool toys
- Many, many sand toys (nets, pails, shovels, etc)
- 1000 sq. feet of porches and balconies with prime water views
- Ample parking for 4-5 cars

We are located on the Santa Rosa Sound 5 miles east of Navarre Beach - an easy, quick drive to the Gulf Beaches.

But while we know this is a special place, don't take our word for it. See our reviews to see what vacationers have to say. To find out if this home is available for the dates you desire, check calendar; it is updated daily.

When you rent our homes, we provide lots of insider info through our online guestbook, provided as a link prior to check-in. Here you'll find suggestions of places to visit/tour, restaurants we recommend, and local tips.

Please note that we rent to 25 and older only; no student groups; no third party bookings; no events. Guest agrees to provide email and physical address, which is needed for our rental agreement, which will be emailed after booking via DocuSign; executed rental agreement and copy of booker's license due within 48 hours of booking. PLEASE NOTE OUR CANCELLATION POLICY WHICH IS ON OUR RENTAL AGREEMENT: Full refund is given if rental is cancelled before sixty (60) days prior to the commencement date of the Rental Term. A 50 percent refund is given if rental is cancelled between sixty (60) and thirty (30) days prior to Rental Term. No refund is given if rental is cancelled 30 days or less before Rental Term.