Three levels, high ceilings, and a whole lot of light — that's the first impression, and it holds up. 30A Emerald Waters sits in the heart of the Seacrest Beach community, close enough to the sugar-white sand that the walk down is part of the morning routine rather than a production. Every floor has its own private balcony, which turns out to be the detail that makes a big group trip work. Someone's out there with coffee at seven, someone else is out there with a book at four, and nobody's in each other's way. Inside, the main living area opens up wide and stays comfortable through the long stretch between beach and bedtime. The kitchen is stocked for actual cooking, with room for two people to work side by side and a coffee maker that handles both pods and traditional grounds, so nobody has to compromise before 8 a.m. Smart TVs throughout mean the movie-night crowd and the early-morning-cartoon crowd can coexist peacefully. Four bedrooms sleep twelve, and every one of them has its own ensuite bath — the detail that turns a big group trip into an easy one. Two king rooms handle the grown-ups. A full-over-full bunk room and a second room with two twin-over-twin bunks give the kids and cousins their own territory. Beds arrive made with a full linen package, so the first hour is for unpacking, not hunting for sheets. Seacrest Beach is a community built around water. At its center is a 12,000-square-foot lagoon pool — one of the largest private pools in Florida — with a fountain, waterfall, and children's splash area, ringed by palms, loungers, and a grassy amphitheater that hosts concerts and movie nights through the season. From March through October, an on-demand tram runs between neighborhood stops, the pool, and the community's private beach access on the south side of 30A. Two bikes come with the home for the mornings you'd rather pedal, and 1.35 miles of shaded walking trails wind through the neighborhood for the ones you'd rather wander. The location is the quiet luxury here. Seacrest sits between Alys Beach to the west and Rosemary Beach to the east, both an easy walk or bike ride away. Rosemary's town center is roughly half a mile out, with boutiques, cafes, and restaurants gathered around brick-paved squares; Alys is about the same distance in the other direction. Camp Creek Golf Club is a mile and a half north. And a few minutes east, Camp Helen State Park opens onto Lake Powell — a rare coastal dune lake with kayaking, fishing, birding, and trails that spill out onto the sand. The house is built for the rhythm of a real family vacation: slow mornings, sandy afternoons, dinners that run late because nobody's in a hurry to get up from the table. AMENITY ACCESS: To park and access Seacrest Beach community amenities, guests must complete the online Seacrest Beach HOA Guest Registration packet prior to arrival. A link will be sent after the reservation is confirmed. Upon arrival, pick up parking passes and wristbands at the Guest Service Window by the lagoon pool. The lagoon amenity complex can be entered at any of the six gates. Look for the queue outside the Guest Services office, marked by safety-yellow beach umbrellas. BEACH ACCESS: The Seacrest Beach community's private beach is located on the south side of 30A. On-demand tram stops are located throughout the community and operate March through October. Entering the beach to the left (east), on-site chair rental service is available; La Dolce Vita is the exclusive beach service provider at Seacrest Beach and is booked separately at additional cost. Guests may bring their own chairs for setup on the right (west) side of the beach. Prohibited at the private beach access: wagons, wheeled coolers, tents, and canopies. POOL: The Seacrest lagoon pool is open year-round, 9:00 AM–9:45 PM. It is heated by the sun only, with no mechanical heating — off-season water temperatures may be cool. AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips! 30A is a 20-mile stretch of beaches and coastal towns along Florida’s famous Emerald Coast. From Seaside down past Laguna, you’ll find white sands, azure waters, and laid-back vibes. This region takes a relaxed approach to oceanfront living, with boutique shops and local seafood on every main street. Each town along 30A has its own unique identity, so we encourage you to explore them all! Local Attractions: The Big Chill 30A, Gulf Place Plaza, Camp Helen State Park, Henderson Beach State Park A, Village of Baytowne Wharf, Grayton Beach State Park, Alys Beach, Seaside Beach, Watercolor Beach Home Truths: - This home allows up to 2 pets for a fee; undisclosed pets brought without AvantStay’s approval may result in a $500 fine per pet. - Attention Guests, please note that there is an additional fee of $2 per day per guest staying at this property in Seacrest Beach. We are required by the Seacrest Beach HOA to collect this fee in order for you to stay in this community and use their amenities. We will collect this fee prior to your arrival. - Pack ’n play is available upon request Parking Details: - There is parking in front and behind home. Overflow available throughout the community first come first serve. Passes are required which will be provided by Seacrest security This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs. As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation. Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees. There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions. As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards. IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 28 days require a security deposit. We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.