Grayton Favorite - Newly Renovated, 2 Houses to Uncrowded Open Beach, Pvt Pool
House in South Walton County, FL
11 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Booking now for late Summer, Labor Day and Fall 2024! Toulouse Mongoose is newly renovated in 2024 with - new flooring, new window treatments, new beds and bedding, an updated layout in the Master, and more! Summers are Sunday - Sunday - less traffic for you coming and going, and an entire weekend of fun and making memories for your vacation stay.*
LOTS of Open Beach for you and your family to enjoy. Plenty of room for you, your chairs, paddle boards, umbrellas and more. There are No set chairs taking up your space on the beach. Two access points to the beach - the closest is one that's only 75 yards from our backdoor.
The location cannot be beaten! The driveway accommodates three cars. Plenty of room for your bicycles under the front porch.
✅ Two King bedrooms- one in the Master and on the First Floor
✅ Large covered Porch with rocking chairs
✅ Queen bedroom on main floor
✅ Large private pool with 6 chaise lounge chairs and covered pool seating area
✅ Three bathrooms, one on each floor
✅ Bunk room with two twin bunks with seating area
✅ Outdoor shower
✅ Walk right out of your door to restaurants, shops, and more!
✅ We love to host guests who have previously stayed in short-term rentals and earned favorable reviews. Guests DocuSign to confirm their booking.
Located 2 houses from the Gulf of Mexico, Toulouse Mongoose is a charming, comfortable and open and airy beach house located in Historic Grayton Beach. Three levels of the home make this the perfect spot for families to have their own space and also enjoy time together. The home has a comfortable, upscale island feel that includes original artwork, including Walter Anderson block prints, and a whole lot of whimsical details that make you feel comfortable throughout.
Toulouse Mongoose has a large, well-organized kitchen on the main floor, along with a separate dining room and living room area. The top floor Master bedroom is a large bedroom space with a King bed and quiet seating area. French doors lead out to views of the beach to the east and the Grayton Beach neighborhood to the west. The main floor has two bedrooms - one with a Queen and one with two twin beds - and a modern bathroom with a stand-in shower with glass doors. Across the hall is a video/book cave for the kids that they love to find on their own. On the first floor, there is comfortable King bedroom and separate large bedroom with two sets of twin bunk beds. Both have french doors leading outside to the covered porch area. A dedicated laundry room is on the first floor for your convenience.
The pool area contains 6 chaise lounge chairs with cushions, an Akorn CharGriller gril, and a covered porch area that contains a Coca-Cola bar along with a seating area for 6 with a coffee table and a cafe teak table and chairs. This covered area lets you enjoy the pool area without necessarily getting into the direct sun.
Wifi is accessible throughout the house. The poolside covered area also has consistent WiFi. The main television is located in the living area and a few of the bedrooms have their own TV. The modem is located in the living room.
Beach access is 2 houses away and 75 yards from the backdoor onto sand. There is a complimentary beach cart and beach chairs for guests use.
Downtown Grayton and access to all of the local restaurants, including The Red Bar and Chiringo, are just a short walk away. Come see why so many guests are returning visitors to Toulouse Mongoose in Grayton Beach! This is a great spot for your family vacation, with a large, private heated pool containing a waterfall and beach views from the front porch and master bedroom deck.
No Pets please - only residents of FL with a pet permit can be on the beach anyway. Break this house rule and you will be fined $1,000, regardless of length of stay.
*Sunday to Sunday rentals in the summer, beginning with Memorial Day weekend.
Guests sign a Disclaimer and Release of Liability form for signature. About two weeks before arrival, Guests will receive an email with information about the house, Grayton in general, and our local area, including key code, WiFi, etc. Enjoy and have fun!
LOTS of Open Beach for you and your family to enjoy. Plenty of room for you, your chairs, paddle boards, umbrellas and more. There are No set chairs taking up your space on the beach. Two access points to the beach - the closest is one that's only 75 yards from our backdoor.
The location cannot be beaten! The driveway accommodates three cars. Plenty of room for your bicycles under the front porch.
✅ Two King bedrooms- one in the Master and on the First Floor
✅ Large covered Porch with rocking chairs
✅ Queen bedroom on main floor
✅ Large private pool with 6 chaise lounge chairs and covered pool seating area
✅ Three bathrooms, one on each floor
✅ Bunk room with two twin bunks with seating area
✅ Outdoor shower
✅ Walk right out of your door to restaurants, shops, and more!
✅ We love to host guests who have previously stayed in short-term rentals and earned favorable reviews. Guests DocuSign to confirm their booking.
Located 2 houses from the Gulf of Mexico, Toulouse Mongoose is a charming, comfortable and open and airy beach house located in Historic Grayton Beach. Three levels of the home make this the perfect spot for families to have their own space and also enjoy time together. The home has a comfortable, upscale island feel that includes original artwork, including Walter Anderson block prints, and a whole lot of whimsical details that make you feel comfortable throughout.
Toulouse Mongoose has a large, well-organized kitchen on the main floor, along with a separate dining room and living room area. The top floor Master bedroom is a large bedroom space with a King bed and quiet seating area. French doors lead out to views of the beach to the east and the Grayton Beach neighborhood to the west. The main floor has two bedrooms - one with a Queen and one with two twin beds - and a modern bathroom with a stand-in shower with glass doors. Across the hall is a video/book cave for the kids that they love to find on their own. On the first floor, there is comfortable King bedroom and separate large bedroom with two sets of twin bunk beds. Both have french doors leading outside to the covered porch area. A dedicated laundry room is on the first floor for your convenience.
The pool area contains 6 chaise lounge chairs with cushions, an Akorn CharGriller gril, and a covered porch area that contains a Coca-Cola bar along with a seating area for 6 with a coffee table and a cafe teak table and chairs. This covered area lets you enjoy the pool area without necessarily getting into the direct sun.
Wifi is accessible throughout the house. The poolside covered area also has consistent WiFi. The main television is located in the living area and a few of the bedrooms have their own TV. The modem is located in the living room.
Beach access is 2 houses away and 75 yards from the backdoor onto sand. There is a complimentary beach cart and beach chairs for guests use.
Downtown Grayton and access to all of the local restaurants, including The Red Bar and Chiringo, are just a short walk away. Come see why so many guests are returning visitors to Toulouse Mongoose in Grayton Beach! This is a great spot for your family vacation, with a large, private heated pool containing a waterfall and beach views from the front porch and master bedroom deck.
No Pets please - only residents of FL with a pet permit can be on the beach anyway. Break this house rule and you will be fined $1,000, regardless of length of stay.
*Sunday to Sunday rentals in the summer, beginning with Memorial Day weekend.
Guests sign a Disclaimer and Release of Liability form for signature. About two weeks before arrival, Guests will receive an email with information about the house, Grayton in general, and our local area, including key code, WiFi, etc. Enjoy and have fun!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
This is the second year staying at Toulouse Mongoose and we can’t wait to come back again next year! We love the shared family space on the main floor, and the pool is perfect for afternoon and evening swims for the kids. The location of the house is great as well - easy walk to the beach or to local grayton shops. Thanks for another great stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location! It's a very short and easy walk to the beach from the house. Several beach necessities are provided, such as beach towels, beach chairs, a tent, a cooler, and sand toys. The pool is a nice size and refreshing on a hot day. The house has very nice amenities, with a large kitchen and dining area. Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
The house was exactly as described. Great location about 3 minute walk from the beach. Nancy is very easy to work with and helpful.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful week at the beach with family! Nancy was very helpful and communicative before and during our trip. House had plenty of space and was in a great, convenient location.
5.0 / 5.0
Our family (3 generations of us) had an amazing stay at Toulouse Mongoose! The house had everything we needed, it was a short walk to the beach, and the private pool was a life-saver with double red flag days a lot of the week. Would definitely stay again.
4.0 / 5.0
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5.0 / 5.0
We had a fabulous time in Grayton -- the house was fantastic and the owner could not be nicer or more communicative. She ordered a new high chair before we arrived and let us know of all the closest playgrounds. Kids had a great time in the pool and loved walking to the Red Bar.
5.0 / 5.0
Great beach location and house with a nice pool. It is a very quick walk to the beach and also close to some restaurants as well. Host was very responsive and helped us with what we needed.
4.0 / 5.0
Beach access is great! We had a few hiccups and Nancy was quick to respond. House is just as pictured and described .
0.5 / 5.0
Owner only responded to one of 6 texts, calls, and emails. Took 2 days for owner to respond with correct wifi password - password in instructions sent by owner is incorrect. We never received a response regarding pool lights or extra keys to the home for additional guests. However, Nancy proceeded to blow my phone up once she felt the check out condition of home was not to her liking. I was told that I need to “speak to my children and guests about how to treat her home”. My 12 year old daughter scooted bunk beds together and my mom used a bike in an UNLOCKED storage area that had no indication that it was Nancy’s “personal” storage as bikes and chairs were covered in dirt and cobwebs. We initially entered the storage trying to find the pool light switch. She also complained that the outside trash was not removed - there was trash in it upon arrival. The owner also complained was that there were “tags” on the floor. These complaints cost me $348.
I’ve never ever had a VRBO owner complaint after years of renting. DO NOT RENT FROM THIS OWNER! I’m certain she uses frivolous complaints to avoid personally paying cleaning fees. Many better choices in the area.
5.0 / 5.0
It was great. Since we had 4 double red flag days, the pool was a lifesaver for entertaining the kids.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was very nice and clean. It was a short walk to the beach and had parking for three vehicles. Every family group had their own floor. Amazing layout for a large family. The host, Nancy, was very accommodating and friendly to work with.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great time at Toulouse Mongoose with our daughters and their families. House is fantastic and Nancy is a pleasure to communicate with. The location can’t be beat with a very short walk to the beautiful beach and a great pool to enjoy at the house. Will definitely stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect location, clean, comfortable and loved having our own pool! Nancy was easy to communicate with, accommodating and very helpful. Hope to be back soon!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful week. The house was very walkable to the beach. The kitchen was well stocked. Great pool, lots of floats and beach towels.
Third floor bedroom had a window unit that made noise dripping on the outside.
5.0 / 5.0
This was the most amazing beach house that we have stayed in since we have been coming to Grayton Beach. We will absolutely be staying again. Thank you so much for a wonderful family experience!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location, had everything we needed, pool was great! I would stay here again. I only wish it was pet friendly!
5.0 / 5.0
House was fantastic! Everything we needed for a clean, comfortable stay! Very close to the beach boardwalk and local shops and restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed rocking away on the porch with the night sea breeze after a day spent on the beautiful emerald coast! The kids and adults alike enjoyed a refreshing dip in the pool after a sun filled day on the beach. House was very well furnished with everything you need for the stay. Spacious accommodations for 3 families! We loved Toulouse Mongoose and will definitely be back!
5.0 / 5.0
This is a great house, in a great location. About a 10 minute walk to the beach, with great access to it, from different locations, one in the front and one in the back of the house. There were plenty of beach towels, chairs and an umbrella for the beach with a wagon to pull them all in. Nancy was great with any questions before and after our visit. Very nice pool, which was great for the little ones that needed a break from the beach. The little hidden nook was also great. My 7 yo granddaughter loved it and used it often! I loved it myself and wished I could have spent more time in it too. Rocking chairs and swing on the from porch was great for morning coffee and just relaxing. I would highly recommend it for a large family visiting Grayton Beach, and will definitely book it again.
4.0 / 5.0
The property was exactly as listed. We usually stay in seaside and we were pleasantly surprised. We are close enough to drive or bike to seaside since seaside is only 1.9 miles from the property. It was super close to the beach and near other shopping and restaurants. The home was clean and stocked with all things necessary like kitchen cooking stuff, games for all ages, ceramic grill for grilling, coolers, and beach towels. The little kids nook was a big hit! The Owners are very hands on and super responsive. I gave it 4 stores because the downstairs bedroom only had a queen bed and was very hard. Also-other negative the beach is a public beach and Doesn’t offer beach service. The chairs, which were only 5, were small and didn’t offer great support and almost collapsed when sitting in them. We had to buy our own which also meant hauling these down in addition to everything else! Overall wonderful experience!
5.0 / 5.0
We have stayed in numerous areas along 30A, and Toulouse Mongoose/Grayton Beach are now our absolute favorite! Nancy was wonderful to work with, the beautiful home is stocked with everything you need and so spacious, and the heated pool was amazing (and where we spent most of our time). Our teen girls enjoyed daily bike rides to Seaside, which was only about 10-15 minutes for them and so much easier than driving and parking there! We especially loved the quiet and uncrowded street, the easy walk to the beach access/Red Bar/Chiringo/Hotz Coffee Shop, and the views of the ocean from the porch were an unexpected treat. Thank you for opening your home to us for the perfect Spring Break family getaway! We can’t wait to return!
5.0 / 5.0
Toulouse Mongoose is an excellent home to stay in! The pool is great and has plenty of space for family! The home has tons of character, is well stocked, and is close to the beach! The location is easily walkable and close to the restaurants and shops as well. The owner is easily accessible and prompt with communication! If you’re thinking about booking in Grayton, you can’t go wrong with this one!
2.5 / 5.0
Very comfortable & clean house. All beds had comfortable mattresses. The pool was the icing on the cake for the grandkids. Short walk to the beach & a beach wagon provided to make it easier to pack. The house had a lot of charm. We are booking for the same time next year. Nancy was very quick to respond to anything we asked.
2.5 / 5.0
House was fantastic in a great location.
2.5 / 5.0
The home, location and amenities were a perfect fit for our two families. We had six young adult kids and two couples and there was plenty of space to spread out and hang out together. Thanks for sharing your home! We had a great trip!
2.5 / 5.0
My experience was excellent. Nancy was thorough in trying to make our vacation worry free and comfortable.
2.5 / 5.0
Toulouse Mongoose (and Nancy!) provided our family with an exceptional vacation experience. Nancy was responsive and communicated clearly and in a timely manner. The property was exceptionally clean and well suited for our 2 daughters' families (+hubands + 6 grandchildren ages 6-14), and my wife and I. The pool was great, and the kids loved the "book nook." Nancy anticipated many of our needs. The beach is "the best!" Many thanks for the memories made!
2.5 / 5.0
This property is lovely and was perfect for our family of nine, 6 adults and three children. It is roomy, warm and cozy and very nicely decorated. It has everything you could possibly need for a wonderful vacation. If we were not at the beach, just steps away, we were splashing in the beautiful inground pool. The kids, 12, 6 and 4, were in heaven. I would absolutely recommend this beach house and Grayton Beach. The small town is charming and the restaurants we visited (all walkable) were all excellent. The host, Nancy, is easy and wonderful to work with. We had the best time ever! Many happy memories. We will definitely rent this house again when vacationing in Grayton Beach.
2.5 / 5.0
This house is family friendly and close to the beautiful beach! Nancy and Dee were wonderful to work with!
2.5 / 5.0
Loved Toulouse Mongoose! Beautiful view from the porch, well supplied kitchen, unique and special interiors and loved the house layout. We had 8 60 year old high school friends and everybody had good personal space. We enjoyed the pool and of course what's not to love about Grayton!
2.5 / 5.0
Grayton Beach is a great choice for people looking for fewer crowds and the section closest to the state park (where this rental is located) is really nice. The owner was very responsive throughout our stay and we had a really good time.
2.5 / 5.0
Enjoyed the house and the proximity to the beach, state parks and outdoor activities (biking, kayaking).
2.5 / 5.0
Property was lovely. We did not get to enjoy most of the amenities due to the storm/weather. Unfortunately, the pool was unusable on the one day conducive to using it.
2.5 / 5.0
We had a good time. Close to beach! Kids really enjoyed the pool!
2.5 / 5.0
Our group had 4 adults and 5 kiddos (ages newborn to 9) and we loved every minute of our vacation at the Touloose Mongoose! The house is beautifully decorated and very accommodating to families with little kiddos. The property was close enough to the beach to make the frequent back-and-forth trips easy to do. The highlights of our trip were paddleboarding and crab-hunting at the lagoon just down the beach. We hope to be back soon!
2.5 / 5.0
It was the perfect choice for a girls retreat at the beach. Comfortable, private bedrooms, a spacious central kitchen, large private pool and a short stroll to the beach. Quiet neighborhood and a cool, laid-back vibe made it the ideal choice for a relaxing beach getaway. We also rode bikes, practiced yoga, ate at the amazing local restaurants, watched the sun set on a perfect beach and even tried our hand at stand up paddle boarding. A great balance of relaxation and adventure.
2.5 / 5.0
We have been coming to Grayton Beach for 10+ years and are so happy we discovered Toulouse Mongoose several years ago. For our group, 3 families consisting of 6 Adults and 6 Children, it could not be a better fit. Between the large kitchen, great porches, well-laid out bedroms and the wonderful private pool, Toulouse Mongoose provides everything one needs to enjoy the laid-back vibe of Grayton Beach. Further, Toulouse Mongoose is located in a quiet neighborhood with minimal traffic and is a 3-minute walk to the wide, uncrowded beach and a quick bike ride to the Red Bar.
Thank you Nancy & Dee for continuing to make it easy summer after summer to enjoy the best beach town on 30A!
2.5 / 5.0
The Toulouse Mongoose is an amazing house with an awesome location and pool! The white sand beach and clear blue water is a short walk from the Mongoose! The owners , Nancy & Dee, were terrific from start to finish! I highly recommend Grayton Beach and this house in particular.
2.5 / 5.0
Our family had a memorable experience thank to this spacious home. From the secluded pool to enormous kitchen. Steps from the beach, this home is perfect!
2.0 / 5.0
Our family vacation in Grayton Beach was great as expected! Such a beautiful area and we love riding bikes up and down 30A; even grandma and grandpa joined in! There is much to do for all ages and interests. Our stay at the Toulouse Mongoose worked out well! We especially enjoyed the pool and the easy access to the beach! Nancy was great to work with as well.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in South Walton County?
The average price for a rental in South Walton County is R 6,265 per night. This rental is R 14,836 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Grayton Favorite - Newly Renovated, 2 Houses to Uncrowded Open Beach, Pvt Pool. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Grayton Favorite - Newly Renovated, 2 Houses to Uncrowded Open Beach, Pvt Pool. Enjoy the water!
Is Grayton Favorite - Newly Renovated, 2 Houses to Uncrowded Open Beach, Pvt Pool pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Grayton Favorite - Newly Renovated, 2 Houses to Uncrowded Open Beach, Pvt Pool?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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