Gulf Side Condo Steps from Beach-2 bikes-Community Pool/Heated Seasonally `The Great Escape`
Apartment in Watercolor, FL
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this apartment rental
The pristine white beaches of the Emerald Coast await you just steps away from this newly renovated, two-story condo located on the south side of County Highway 30A in world famous WaterColor, Florida. 'The Great Escape' is a two bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom unit and is the largest two-bedroom floor plan in WaterColor and boasts gorgeous views of the gulf and surrounding WaterColor community as well as superb accommodations for up to six guests comfortably. On the main floor you will find an open kitchen, living and dining area that will make entertaining a breeze. Prepare your favorite meal in the fully equipped kitchen or relax in the living room which offers plush, new decor, a flat screen TV and features french doors that lead out to the spacious balcony with dazzling views of the Gulf of Mexico. As you make your way upstairs you will find the master bedroom and guest bedroom, each completed with their own private bathroom. Explore WaterColor's winding paths and the surrounding 30A area.Also, be sure to check out the amazing shopping and dining venues located in WaterColor, Seaside and Grayton Beach.Watercolor Beach is located in the heart of 30A. Within walking, biking distance to the shops and dining Seaside and Watercolor Beach have to offer. Watercolor Beach is a 499-acre community that boasts 5 community pools, tennis courts, beach access, Western Lake access and miles of walking/biking trails.
***Watercolor Amenities***
A total of 6 wristbands are allowed for this property. Watercolor requires 1 wristband per person.
Children under the age of 5 do not need a wristband. The wristbands will be located inside the property.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (6):
Master Bedroom, Second Level: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower and Tub
Guest Bedroom, Second Level: Two Queen Beds, Private Bathroom with Shower
HOME HIGHLIGHTS:
* Wifi
* Watercolor amenities
* Amazing location
* Steps to beach and restaurants
* 2 FREE adult bikes
*Community Pool, Heated Seasonally
* Professionally Managed, 24/7 Service
AREA ATTRACTIONS:
Watercolor Beach is located in the heart of 30A. Within walking, biking distance to the shops and dining Seaside and Watercolor Beach have to offer. Watercolor Beach is a 499-acre community that boasts 5 community pools, tennis courts, beach access, Western Lake access and miles of walking/biking trails.
WaterColor is also the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Go gourmet at Fish Out of Water, an award-winning restaurant; or sip one of many wines offered at Chan’s Wine World. Pamper yourself at a luxurious spa or pick up the perfect outfit at The Fuss boutique.
- Named the #1 family vacation destination in the U.S.
- A 499-acre coastal resort and residential community
- Ideal bike community perfect for family getaways
- Pristine sugar sand beaches
- 4 swimming pools (Community Pool Heated Seasonally
- Award-winning tennis facilities
- Championship golf nearby
- World Famous Beach Club
- Unparalleled beachside, poolside and lakeside dining
- Acres of parks, gardens and foot paths
- Nearby state parks and preserves
***Watercolor does not allow golf cart rentals from outside vendors. All carts must be reserved through their exclusive vendor Electric Cart Company***
***Beach Chair Rentals availalble through Watercolor Beach Service www.watercolorresort.com/beachsetups. Book Early!***
***Watercolor Amenities***
A total of 6 wristbands are allowed for this property. Watercolor requires 1 wristband per person.
Children under the age of 5 do not need a wristband. The wristbands will be located inside the property.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (6):
Master Bedroom, Second Level: King Bed, Private Bathroom with Shower and Tub
Guest Bedroom, Second Level: Two Queen Beds, Private Bathroom with Shower
HOME HIGHLIGHTS:
* Wifi
* Watercolor amenities
* Amazing location
* Steps to beach and restaurants
* 2 FREE adult bikes
*Community Pool, Heated Seasonally
* Professionally Managed, 24/7 Service
AREA ATTRACTIONS:
Watercolor Beach is located in the heart of 30A. Within walking, biking distance to the shops and dining Seaside and Watercolor Beach have to offer. Watercolor Beach is a 499-acre community that boasts 5 community pools, tennis courts, beach access, Western Lake access and miles of walking/biking trails.
WaterColor is also the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Go gourmet at Fish Out of Water, an award-winning restaurant; or sip one of many wines offered at Chan’s Wine World. Pamper yourself at a luxurious spa or pick up the perfect outfit at The Fuss boutique.
- Named the #1 family vacation destination in the U.S.
- A 499-acre coastal resort and residential community
- Ideal bike community perfect for family getaways
- Pristine sugar sand beaches
- 4 swimming pools (Community Pool Heated Seasonally
- Award-winning tennis facilities
- Championship golf nearby
- World Famous Beach Club
- Unparalleled beachside, poolside and lakeside dining
- Acres of parks, gardens and foot paths
- Nearby state parks and preserves
***Watercolor does not allow golf cart rentals from outside vendors. All carts must be reserved through their exclusive vendor Electric Cart Company***
***Beach Chair Rentals availalble through Watercolor Beach Service www.watercolorresort.com/beachsetups. Book Early!***
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Watercolor, FL
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
First time staying in 30A and really enjoyed Watercolor. Loved being close to the beach and pools with younger kids. Made it easy to get around with the bikes included and a short distance to yummy food. Thank you for a great family trip.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely condo in the heart of Watercolor. Steps from the beach club and a short walk down 30A to restaurants and shops in Seaside. Highly recommend!
4.0 / 5.0
Long weekend between Xmas and New Years
5.0 / 5.0
Quick walk to beach club. stay was clean and when we needed help with bikes it was a quick response
4.0 / 5.0
Found this great location gem several weeks before our last-minute trip to Watercolor. The location can't be beaten, overlooking the Beach Club, Beach Happy Cafe, and local shops/boutiques. Fairly quick walk to Seaside and 2 bikes were available for use. Definitely get a golf cart, as Uber/Lyft can be hard to come by in the area. Our condo fit 6 guests comfortably, and we had plenty of room. Great 5-day stay!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great property in a great location. We would definitely book again.
4.0 / 5.0
Condo is a little dated, but great location. You have to wedge the oven door shut to use it, they washer is extremely loud, and the tv is old and barely usable. You really can’t beat the location though- especially to the beach club. The rest of the condo was in great condition- just in need of a bit of repairs. Would stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Rental experience was great! Everything was as described or better! The location to the beach club and access to the beach can’t be beat. East walk to restaurants and shops in Watercolor and Seaside. We loved it!
5.0 / 5.0
We will be back. This place was perfect for our family if 3
5.0 / 5.0
Great location
5.0 / 5.0
There is so much to love about this place. You’re literally above a coffee shop which was so convenient for mornings. It is such a short walk to the beach access, the Beach Club pools ( with full bar and restaurant), and Fish Out of Water restaurant. You’re also super close to Seaside. The bedrooms are huge, and feels so much larger than just a 2 bedroom property. It was really perfect for our family. We are already trying to plan another trip to stay at this same property. I felt very comfortable having my 1 year old and 3 year old there.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Place for our family. Great location.
2.5 / 5.0
We love Watercolor and this condo was in a great location, easy access to the beach and amenities, clean and comfortable, and was perfect for us. We have already booked to go back.
2.5 / 5.0
Our favorite place to stay. It is perfect for our family of 4.
2.5 / 5.0
Great location, walked to the beach and the beach club. Enjoyed being close to everything in Watercolor and being so close to Seaside. Bikes that come with rental were in terrific shape - looked new. Adults and kids enjoyed the flexibility of riding bikes. Home was exactly as described, very comfortable and roomy for our family of four. Light above shower was out upon arrival and the mgmt had someone there within an hour.
1.0 / 5.0
The condo interior needs to be repainted, it looks very worn. 2 holes in the ceiling of den, broken furniture and stained carpet. The washing machine is so loud that it can not be run while you are inside the condo.
We had 2 communication issues. We were. not told where the bikes where outside the condo. I left a voicemail and sent an email, but did not hear back until the next day. There were bikes everywhere so there was no way to tell which bikes went with what condo. One afternoon we heard a knock on the door. It was a man saying he was there to replace a bathroom sink in the 2nd bedroom. We had never been told there was a problem with the sink or that anyone was coming to replace it. We received a text after he was already there that he was coming. I had 2 children taking afternoon naps. Last thing you want on vacation is someone in your rental with you especially during nap time!!
2.5 / 5.0
Excellent location, clean and breath takingly beautiful beach. Very cool facilities
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent location!
Great location and the property was very spacious and comfortable. The property is well maintained with plenty of extra supplies for the beach too (chairs, etc). Only recommendations are that the back parking lot is very dark at night. They need more lighting. And the towels need a little upgrading. Only two wash cloths - and they were very worn. But a terrific property. We would rent again!
4.0 / 5.0
Great location for long family weekend
Well appointed, beautiful condo steps from shops and beach club. Mgt helpful with quick resolution when door code didn’t work at check in. However, cleaning crew arrived at door 30 min prior to checkout with no masks.
5.0 / 5.0
Home away from Home
We stayed at this property twice in the last month. It is perfect for our family of 4. Close to the beach club, restaurants and shopping. Also an easy walk to Seaside. There is some construction going on in shops below but it is worth it for the convenience of location. We look forward to coming back in the summer!
5.0 / 5.0
Great spot!!
Was surprised how big and spacious the place was. Will stay again if we go back to the beach.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Stay
Great location, as described.
4.0 / 5.0
Great location
Location was awesome, directly across from the pool/beach club. AC wasn't working well, but quickly resolved once we called.
3.0 / 5.0
disappointed customer
Prior to our trip, we called and asked about the cleaning process due to COVID-19 and we were told that EVERYTHING was going to be extra clean and disinfected. We pulled out a pot to cook dinner the first evening, and it was filthy. I sent a picture of it to 30A Vacay and they sent a text reply only saying, “ Sorry this was missed.” This is completely inexcusable.
Due to circumstances out of our control, the beaches, pool, and restaurants were closed prior to our departure date. Therefore, we were forced to leave one day early (3/19 instead of 3/20). We immediately contacted 30A Vacay to let them know and requested a single day refund on our rental. We were informed by countless other renters (through various agencies) that they were all refunded for the unused time as a result of having to leave earlier than expected. The response from 30A Vacay to us, via text message was, “I’m sorry we’re unable to refund the unused night, per manager.” We immediately called and texted to understand why. No one has returned our calls and is obviously trying to ignore our situation. We need an explanation and ultimately, we need a well deserved one day refund on our rental.
5.0 / 5.0
Mid-December Getaway
We loved our stay! This was our first time in the area in December (our other travels here have been in the summer) and it was a totally different experience from other visits. The area was like a ghost-town and so quiet. This made it really easy to get around and there were no lines at any restaurants. The beach was empty and we had it all to ourselves. It was very restful. The condo was beautiful and worked perfectly. There was only a single trash bag, no extra toilet paper and no dishwasher soap, so be prepared. Another wonderful experience on 30-A.
3.0 / 5.0
K
We were loading our vehicle to leave and check out but when we try to get back in at 9:50 am it had already locked us out and I left my phone and purse in room to go back and get but couldn’t. Then we were trying to find a phone and phonenumber to call to get back in! Really had us in a panic!!!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great Weekend getaway
The property was in a perfect location, short walk to the beach and pool. Seaside square is easily walkable for food and drinks.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Location
This property is exactly what we were expecting and more. Short walk to the beach, shops, restaurants. We would most definitely stay again.
4.0 / 5.0
Great location. Great condo!
Loved it!
4.0 / 5.0
Nice place
Good
5.0 / 5.0
Great location, great condo.
Everything you need, in a great location.
4.0 / 5.0
Very nice condo
The condo itself is very nice. It's close to everything, including the Watercolor Beach Club as well as central to Seaside and Grayton Beach. Beds were comfortable and it has two great balconies, one with an ocean view. Only negatives are the Watercolor Beach Club pool which is shown in the property photo is under construction and was not available and won't be available until next year. This was not on the listing when we booked. They did note when I asked that there are no bikes included with the property. When we went to rent bikes they seemed shocked considering most properties have at least two bikes included. Other than that, it was great.
5.0 / 5.0
All good
Great location, easy to park, loved the neutral decor. Thanks for the opportunity to stay there. We will be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Great place!
Beautiful and roomy. The pictures speak for themselves. Having two private balconies was nice. My only suggestion to the owners would be to stock some board games in case vacationers have a full week of rain like we did. Would definitely stay here again!
4.0 / 5.0
Great Location
The location of the unit is great. Steps away from the Watercolor Beach Club and a half mile from the heart of Seaside. Management was very responsive to any inquiries I had. The unit was furnished very tastefully and the kitchen had everything we needed. The pictures are very accurate - sometimes they can exaggerate the size of the unit but not in this case; the unit was very spacious. The balconies were perfect for enjoying a morning coffee and were perfectly positioned to block the frigid wind (temp was in the 30s in the morning) and allow for the warm sun to shine on us.
My biggest gripe was that the WiFi went down at least 3 times a day so it made doing work a little challenging. Another problem (although no fault of the management or the unit) was that there is a lot of construction going on in the building next door so half of the parking lot was occupied by construction equipment - meaning there were limited parking spots. I chose not to move my car too much during the stay because losing your spot meant driving around for 20+ minutes when you returned to find a new one. There aren't many sit-down restaurants in the area within walking/biking distance so we ate in for quite a few dinners. Perhaps if parking wasn't so scarce we would have ventured out more - although during peak season this means waiting about an hour for a table.
Definitely make sure your bike is chained up to a bike rack or tree because one night I only chained my tire so no one could bike away with it and someone tried to steal it. When they couldn't get anywhere with it (they got the chain pretty wedged in the wheel trying), they threw my bike under a tree about 10 feet from where I parked it. The staff at Bike Barn were extremely accommodating and exchanged the bike without a problem.
Overall, I would definitely recommend staying in this spacious unit and I would rent it again.
4.0 / 5.0
The condo was lovely. The location was lovely. But the Philosophy of management is: bare minimum!
Be prepared to bring or purchase
toilet paper, paper towels, dish cleaning soap and coffee filters! These items would be very inexpensive for management to supply. Additionally restaurant guides would have been helpful. And TV/DVD player instructions with channel lineups would be helpful and necessary. There seemed to be no way to view a channel guide/ lineup. The channels were 4 digits with dashes and did not seem to be in numerical order.
Our property manager was very nice and responded to my messages promptly.
One last issue: only firm king sized pillows were available; bed linens and mattress were lovely.
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely loved our stay! No complaints at all. Beautiful and clean.
What a great experience. Wouldn’t change a thing. We will be back to this property!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location
This property is in a great location. One of the best in watercolor for fall season. Near beach club pool and beach and shops and restaurants. Quiet since it's not peak season.
4.0 / 5.0
Great location in Watercolor. Steps from the pool and beautiful beach!
We loved our stay in Watercolor! This condo is close to everything pool, beaches, shops and restaurants! Walking distance to Seaside. The condo could have been cleaned better in my opinion. The floors were pretty dirty; hair and food from previous guests and the sheets had stains. Bring your own trash bags and paper towels. We would definitely stay here again, but I'd check better when we checked in and make sure it's clean!
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome condo - great location
Wonderful spot in watercolor- close to beach and all of our favorite things
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Watercolor?
The average price for a rental in Watercolor is R 10,682 per night. This rental is R 465 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gulf Side Condo Steps from Beach-2 bikes-Community Pool/Heated Seasonally `The Great Escape`. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Gulf Side Condo Steps from Beach-2 bikes-Community Pool/Heated Seasonally `The Great Escape`. Enjoy the water!
Is Gulf Side Condo Steps from Beach-2 bikes-Community Pool/Heated Seasonally `The Great Escape` pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Gulf Side Condo Steps from Beach-2 bikes-Community Pool/Heated Seasonally `The Great Escape`?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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