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Private Pool & Feet to the Beach, Near to Chiringo & Red Bar + Free Tickets!

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Beach nearby
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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Pool & Feet to the Beach, Near to Chiringo & Red Bar + Free Tickets!

Newly remodeled! Old-school charm awaits guests at Grayt Fun, a charming beach house in Grayton Beach that sleeps 10. This home features a private pool (with option to heat), large fenced-in yard and is a mere 390 feet to beach access – you can see the Gulf from the driveway!

With its casual vibe, original character plus luxurious updates and upgrades, everyone will feel at home and at this 3-bedroom beach retreat. Unlike many of the more modern homes on 30A, Grayt Fun has vintage personality in every room. You'll love lounging by your private pool where you'll find plenty of seating for ultimate relaxation.

There are 2 living areas in the home with plenty of comfy seating. The fully-equipped open kitchen features a breakfast bar for 2, plus an additional counter along the window with seating for 4. Guests can choose from the king suite at the back of the house, queen bedroom or the 2 twins bedroom. Plus the 2nd living area features a bunk nook with 4 beds.

Grayt Fun is the perfect spot if you like to go out and explore bars and restaurants. You’ll have no issues finding options at your doorstep: the famous Red Bar is about a 30-second walk and Chiringo is literally next door. Location is even better for beach access 1 minute and your toes are in the sand. Plus with your stay you can take advantage of 4 beach chairs and a wagon to haul everything back and forth.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1: King bed, TV, pool patio access. Private half bathroom.
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, TV.
Bedroom 3: 2 twin bed, TV.
Bunkroom: 2 sets of twin-over-twin beds.
Shared bathroom 1 includes a tub/shower combo and shared bathroom 2 has a shower.

Beach Access:
Head down the driveway and south on Defuniak where it quickly turns into Hotz, this road ends at your access.
Distance: 295 feet | Time: 1 minute walking

Grayton Beach:
Grayton Beach is one of the quirkiest and most personable of all the beach towns along 30A. In Grayton, everyone seems to own a dog and the whole gang will be happy to welcome you to this authentic, laid-back town. Ancient oaks and fragrant magnolias shade rustic cottages next to modern mansions. Funky beach shops share white sand lots with upscale restaurants and the nostalgic sounds of blues bands and local musicians can be heard in local hang outs. Enjoy Grayton Beach for its unique artistic vibe. You'll feel like a local in this area and quickly become immersed in the community art scene. Grayton welcomes everyone.

Your stay at Grayt Fun comes with Xplorie’s best activities! one ticket per day, per activity! (over $800 in nightly value) Tee off at Emerald Bay or Regatta Bay, zip through Baytowne Adventure Zone, and sail on the Sea Blaster Dolphin Cruise. Enjoy Big Kahuna’s Water Park, Black Light Mini Golf, and scenic bike rides with complimentary rentals. Explore 30A with ease and adventure!

* Sorry, no pets allowed.
* Benchmark cannot guarantee/service owner-provided amenities
* Pool heat can be added for an additional fee
* Parking for 4 cars.

A Benchmark welcome bag and initial starter kit of amenities are provided for all guests. For the kitchen this includes: 1 roll of paper towels, 1 dish sponge, 1 dish soap, 2 dishwasher pods, and 1 liner for each trashcan. For each bathroom it includes: 1 roll of toilet paper, 1 set of soap/body wash/shampoo/conditioner/lotion. For towels you will receive: 1 body towel/1 washcloth per guest and 2 hand towels per bathroom, plus 2 washing machine pods.

Property manager

Benchmark Management

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

2261-242000

About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach - 1 min walk
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 1 min drive
  • Seaside Beach - 6 min drive
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 6 min drive
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Mountain Beach Creamery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Pool & Feet to the Beach, Near to Chiringo & Red Bar + Free Tickets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Pool & Feet to the Beach, Near to Chiringo & Red Bar + Free Tickets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pool & Feet to the Beach, Near to Chiringo & Red Bar + Free Tickets!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Pool & Feet to the Beach, Near to Chiringo & Red Bar + Free Tickets! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from South Walton Beaches and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Seaside Beach. Grayton Beach and Seagrove Beach West are also within 15 minutes.

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Private Pool & Feet to the Beach, Near to Chiringo & Red Bar + Free Tickets! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 55 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Stay
We came to attend a wedding at Grayton Beach and were the preferred location for almost all the wedding party as the unit is so closely located to everything! Awesome stay…awesome location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grayt Fun was GREAT FUN!
The property is excellent in every way. The listing describes the property accurately. We visited in October, our favorite time to visit the beach. Our first stay in Grayton. Love the vibe. Property is next door to Chirongo Bar, best food experience in Grayton by far, in our opinion. The swimming pool was a really nice addition for us…we paid for the heated pool amenity and glad we did. Property management was very responsive to us when we had a minor issue. Great communication. Will be back to Grayton for sure!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet place!
A fantastic anniversary stay.Great area,restaurants, beach, biking!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house, pool, and location. Would recommend to any family for vacation.
Really loved and enjoyed the place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grayton Beach house
Our home was in an ideal location in Grayton Beach, one block from the shore right next to to popular restaurant and bars, and walkable to everything. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

Grayt Fun
Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, this was a wonderful house in the best location. However, parking sometimes was a challenge as the proximity to the bars/restaurants made the local patrons ignore the residential reserved parking signs

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time here!!’ Ready to return!!
We love staying here. The location is perfect and the quiet little town is charming. It’s a perfect place to relax and unwind!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicki A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grayton cottage
Perfect sweet spot
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Perfect stay!!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Best location steps to the beach and next door to restaurants/shops. Nicely renovated house with everything you need and plenty of space!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cheryl H.

So close to the beach...
We loved that this house was so close to the beach. Our grandsons loved the pool. That was a plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Grayt place to stay!
This is the perfect location in the Grayton beach area! I was here with my 5 year old son and my dog. The close proximity to the beach and restaurants made my stay here way less stressful. My dog was so happy to have a yard to play ball in and so was her mom. I felt very comfortable leaving the door open while I did things around the home as my son and dog played in the yard.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

May D.

Beautiful week at the beach!
GRAYT Fun has an awesome location for beach goers and folks who like a busy environment. Perfect for our pup with the fenced in yard. Top needs for improvements: new toaster, fix microwave above stove, new bunk beds that are sturdy, outdoor lighting for table at pool, remove some furniture to make space bigger. We had a ton of fun and enjoyed our week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
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6/10 Okay

Jessica P.

Grayt location
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was a great location in Grayton beach. The inside was clean but the outside area had some trash when we arrived. The property can hold 10 people, but it is more suitable for maybe two couples with small children as there wasn’t much living space for everyone to be in at once. There also was very little space to put your clothes. There were storage items in the closets so we didn’t have places to hang clothing and not much dresser space either. The parking was also an issue. There are signs but you have no recourse if someone parks in the property spots. It would be nice to have a way to handle when that happens because we were left without a spot after dinner a night because someone ignored the residential sign and we could not locate the vehicle owners. We ended up driving around and ultimately having to go elsewhere for hours until the vehicle left bc there was no where to park. It would be nice to have a number for a tow company since the signs say tow away zone in the event you don’t have a spot.
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10/10 Excellent

Emily D., Beaumont, Texas

Perfect Vacation Spot
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the house and didn’t want to leave! The location is perfect. Very close to the beach, western lake, and next door to Chiringos. There is a door alarm on the back door that only an adult can reach and it goes off if a child opens the door, we really appreciated that feature. The tram stops very close to the house. My kids had fun riding it to the shops and back. I would definitely stay again.

8/10 Good

Morgan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, wish we had better communication
This stay was overall great. We were disappointed however at the poor communication regarding the pool heat. This property advertises a heated pool, but it was not communicated to us until well after arriving that the pool could not be heated unless we stayed for a full week. This is after a private message with the property before our arrival saying that the pool could be heated we only needed to message. Since that was a big reason we selected this property it’s very disappointing. Another note is that the windows/curtains in the living room are transparent at night. Not a big deal, just something to be aware of. Otherwise this location is great and the property was as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Shari M., Diamondhead, Ms

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great Location. Rent bikes. 2 come with property. Umbrellas for beach.
Fixed a few plumbing issues early. Lighting of back yard and pool were disappointing. If one of my renters had these issues they expect for gathering with family and friends, I would not be renting until all is fixed. We enjoyed this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for family of all ages
Excellent location in the heart of Grayton! Surprisingly quiet and private, though it is next door to a restaurant and on the busiest corner in the area. Can park, check in and never drive again until it’s time to go home! One level home worked well for my elderly parents, pool was great though the door alarm to the pool (which is a state requirement) spooked my dog, so we went out the front door and around to the pool in the back so as not to set off the alarm. Well-stocked kitchen - could have cooked more if there weren’t amazing restaurants 2 minutes away. Would definitely stay here again! Thanks for a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

Don’t hesitate.
Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First time staying here and visiting Grayton. We will be back! The house is great for small groups and had everything we needed. Loved Chiringos next door and had no problem with noise from the patrons, even with a live band on Friday night. The truck emptying the dumpster at 4:00 AM Saturday was the only time we were disturbed. Liked that we were provided cones and rope to block our parking spaces when we left the house as I am sure we would have come back to no place to park. The owners provided plenty of beach gear and bicycles. Lots of seating by the pool with a huge umbrella for shade. Lights along the fence come on at night and provide a nice atmosphere. A very short walk to the beach and a tram stops just steps away to take you to a small shopping area with restaurants and stores. Highly recommend this rental.
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8/10 Good

Paula S.

Girl’s Annual Trip
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We are six retired educators and enjoy taking an annual trip each spring. We love the Grayton Beach area and especially love to stay in this home. It is very clean and the floor plan works for our group. It has its private pool which is very nice & relaxing. This is the second time we have stayed here. It is in walking distance to the shops & restaurants. Everyone at Benchmark is very nice and accommodating. We have only one complaint and that is with the internet and TV. We had to call Benchmark to come out to help us sign on to the internet and to get the TV to work. Evidently the home owner changed providers it is very slow. We didn’t have any problems like this last year. But, we still love this place and would recommend it to others but I hope the owners rethink their internet provider.

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great girls weekend getaway!
This was the perfect place to host a getaway with friends! We wanted a beach location to celebrate a bachelorette party and this was the best house! Plenty of room for everyone and you can't beat the location and pool amenities. Everyone had a great time and commented on how perfect the house was. The smallest things to note that could improve: one bathroom didn't have a lock on the door and the other bathroom lock didn't work. The shower looks to have been recently updated and anytime anyone took a shower, the water seeped out between the glass door and onto the floor causing a mess. Also, the communication with the host/rental property agents was poor. I texted the "text line" that was in the check-in instructions with no reply. I then received a different number to text the next day and the communication was very delayed. Overall, an amazing trip and would 10/10 stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Adam A.

Great location HORRIBLE management
Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house would have been an amazing experience if it wasn’t for the poor management of the home. The home is in a great location and the house itself was perfect for our family. A few days after we checked in we started to have a flea problem at the house. It was outside by the pool and our kids would be covered in fleas anytime they walked out by the pool. It was so bad we could not enjoy the pool at all which (aside from the location) was a reason we booked the house. The second we tried to contact the management company about it we were met with nothing but absolute trouble. It was exhausting trying to get anyone to come out or even help address the situation. Our family owns a home in Grayton beach and they were absolutely blown away with the lack of attention to the situation. They as owners would have NEVER let something like this happen to renters at their home. I would be very weary renting this home! I would like to note it wasn’t lack of effort in trying on our part as we called everyday sometimes even multiple times a day from Tuesday through the time we left Saturday to no avail. We were greeted by the management staff with our complaints with rudeness. WeAlso had friends staying in the home the week after we left and they were dealing with the same frustrating situation. Please beware and consider another property in Grayton. It’s such a special place to us and we think you would have the best experience elsewhere and not at this house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brent M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
very dissatisfied
the only reason a gave a 1 star is the bedrooms very good when we got there we had to pick up water bottles and plastic cups there was candy wrappers stuffed in the candle holders and wax left all over from the burnt out candles obviously they did not clean outside so i wiped down the table and the dirt nasty we arrived on a Sunday and the pool was dirty so we could not use it until Tuesday pool cleaning day. The dish washer was broke so a repair person showed up but had to order a new dish washer so we where there the whole time no dishwasher. The pictures shown in the rental are nothing like what was there. Sleeps 10 but only has seating for 4 two at the counter and two at a table bar stools that were a heavy plastic and with two small kids there was really no place for them to eat . The Carpet in the bedroom was so dirty i had to fold it up and put it away the windows were dirty and most of them leaked therefore the place really was not looked after. House did not appear cleaned there were cob webs at the floor and refrigerator if you are going to charge extra for covid you need to clean the outside also . We had to stay a additional day because of weather which they did not charge me appreciate that . This place needs alot a TLC
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Debi F.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
So Disappointed!😔
I’ve never written a bad review before but I can’t express how disappointed I was with my 60th BD celebration these past few weeks. The house was gross, dog pee all over the rugs ( took me a little while to figure it out, I removed them as soon as I realized), the AC filters were horrible, my dogs got into something in the yard and I had 5 visits to the vet spending another 1000 and time and anguish! I later discovered a rat trap in the yard, yes, all this really happened in my 2 weeks. This house has so much potential but no one has taken care of it and the mold, mildew, roaches, dog urine really did me in. I just got home and my clothes smell so bad that I am having to wash everything that was in that house. I do not recommend this property and I am super disappointed! I wasted so much time cleaning, taking my dogs to the vet, removing urine ruined rugs, looking for what was making my dogs sick in the yard that I had little time to enjoy the beach. The property manager did return my calls but offered no resolution but sending someone to “clean” after I had spent hours already doing it. The sofa in the front room needs to go in the dumpster with the rugs. IT appeared to be “surface clean” but the odors and air quality were horrible and I had to spend so much time to get it to be barely adequate. 2020 has truly sucked for everyone but I was really looking forward to this trip and I’m sick that I spent so much money for such disappointment!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

brenda j f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at Grayton Beach
This was our second time to stay in Grayton Beach. We love this area so much. Local eating is great. We will return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Property was clean and a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022