Best Family House in Rosemary! South of 30a

Rosemary Beach, Florida
$1792 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to the McDonald Cottage. This home is ideal for family gatherings or a group of couples.Located south of 30A on the southwest corner of Rosemary Ave and East Water Street. Very easy walking distance to the Western or Eastern Greens. The main house easily sleeps 12 . The inverted floor plan, with the kitchen and living area upstairs, makes for easy entertaining. There is a large balcony on the front of the house with great gulf views. High ceilings and casual elegance make this 4000 sqft home one of the best properties at Rosemary Beach.

There is a 2 bedroom/2 bath carriage house on this property that can be rented also. VRBO 251622.
As you walk in the front door , you enter a very gracious entry. On this floor are 3 bedrooms and 3 baths.
The spacious downstairs master has a king bed and large bath with tub. The second bedroom has 2 queen beds and a full bath with shower. The third bedroom is a child's dream with 3 sets of bunk beds and a large bathroom with a long sink and shower. All bedrooms have their own full bath. The washer/dryer are also on this floor. There is a special nook inside the backdoor for putting all those sandy shoes.
Upstairs there is a master bedroom with a king bed and full bath with two sinks. The kitchen, living and dining rooms are all open to each other. In the living area is a flat screen TV along with Apple TV. There is a bar area beside the kitchen with a small refrigerator for drinks and an additional ice maker.
The dining table is a large square which easily seats 12/14. An additional bedroom/TV room with a twin bed is on this floor and a half bath.
We have recently renovated and added an additional room off the living area that has comfortable seating and another TV. This room has nice gulf views and lots of windows.
An open porch on the front of the house runs the length of the house and has great water views. This is the perfect spot to spend the day relaxing or even napping.
There are stairs off the back of the house that lead to a third floor deck. The most popular place in the house!!
Prior to check in at Rosemary Beach there is a $707 cleaning fee. You might want to get your own damage insurance.
Starting in June 2026, Rosemary has implemented a 3% resort fee that will be added to your invoice.
If you have more questions feel free to send a message to me.

Thanks, Elizabeth McDonald





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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Indoor Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    4.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Tennis On Site Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Benolyn C.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2023

    Stayed May 20, 2023

    We had an amazing time during our mother/daughters trip, and this house was absolutely perfect for us. It provided ample living space, and the bedrooms were wonderfully spacious. The kitchen was well stocked, making it a breeze to prepare meals, and we loved sipping on our glasses of wine while enjoying the porch. The house's location was ideal, as it was conveniently close to the boardwalk for easy access to the beach. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay.

  • Submitted Aug 19, 2021

    Stayed Jul 31, 2021

    Perfect location just a short walk from the beach and also an easy walk to many restaurants. House has a great layout with lots of sleeping space and plenty of room for a family to spread out. Definitely recommend

  • Amanda B.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2021

    Stayed Jun 5, 2021

    Beautiful home in one of the best locations in Rosemary. Plenty of space for our large family to both spread out and be together. The beds were comfortable, kitchen well appointed, everything you need for a fantastic beach vacation. The owner was very responsive and helpful! We would definitely stay here again, thanks for a great trip!

  • Sean & Angela T.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2021

    Stayed Mar 10, 2021

    We have stayed for many years in Rosemary and this home is a perfect location! The owner Elizabeth, was very helpful & nice! Everything in the home is very comfortable. Beds were comfortable, which is a big deal! Kitchen is stocked with anything you need! We used the ice maker a lot! I am a designer so I wish some things were updated to current trends but overall the home is great. This home has two masters. One up, one down. Love the room with two queen beds! We didn’t use the bunk room but if we would have had more people with us, it would have been great! The third floor deck is lovely to watch sunsets! Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

  • Amanda S.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2021

    Stayed Mar 16, 2021

    We recently stayed in the McDonald house - 2 families,: 4 adults, 6 kids (ages 5-12). We have rented in Rosemary multiple times and this is now our favorite home. LOCATION: The location is perfect... on a walkway to the beach, close to pool, green space and the shops/restaurants. INTERIOR: The pictures do not do the interior justice. The layout is great. There was plenty of room to spread out. We cooked all our meals and we weren’t missing one thing in the kitchen. Plus there was more than enough seating for our group of ten (seating for meals and seating to relax). All the beds are very comfortable and the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms (not just the two TRUE masters). The bunk room is huge! The third floor deck is a great place to hangout with its ocean views. The wrap around deck was also an enjoyable place to relax. I should be embarrassed that this serves as a highlight of the house... but they have a new high end, large capacity washer and dryer (with six kids that don’t know how to hang a towel and change after every swim, we really appreciated the new machines that aren’t pictured in the photos). The home also has an outdoor closet that was fully stocked with beach chairs, boogie boards, sand toys, etc. Owner: The owner was responsive, thoughtful and made sure we knew everything we needed to know and had everything we needed to enjoy the home. I would book this home again and again!

  • Claire D.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2020

    Stayed Sep 4, 2020

    Couldn’t say enough great things about the McDonald cottage! It was the best family trip we have taken in quite a while. We will definitely be renting this property again!

  • Stephanie B.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2019

    Stayed Jul 20, 2019

    We stayed here with 3 families (13 total). This was a great house for a large group. Great location in Rosemary only steps away from crossing D. Only challenge was only 10 place settings of silverware, so bring plastic ware for a large group.

  • Henry A.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2018

    Stayed Oct 4, 2018

    This house has it all. Great roof top with perfect views. We went with 3 families (8 kids in all). The house was perfect and the gave us all plenty of space. The owners were very responsive to questions and proactive about our stay. They kitchen had everything we needed. Perfect walkability to the beach, pools, sugar shack, and tennis courts. We will be back (maybe at the guest house if it is just one family).

  • Brenda P.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2018

    Stayed Apr 4, 2018

    We thoroughly enjoyed our family gathering at the McDonald home in Rosemary Beach. It had a wonderful open kitchen, fully equipped, and a large den for the family gathering. The dining table was great for at least 12 people. It is close to the beach and downtown restaurants/shops. The kids loved riding the bicycles around town. We highly recommend this home for a family vacation.

  • Paul J.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2015

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Great house! Our family has stayed in many houses at Rosemary over the last 10+ years. This is the best. Everything about the house is top notch-location, furnishings (most comfortable beds ever), kitchen, house layout for family gatherings, owner's professional nature etc. There is not a better house in Rosemary. This house is not cheap but it is worth every dollar and we will be back. Rent this one and you will not be sorry.

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