Seaside Forsythe House | 3BR | Sleeps 8 | Pet Friendly| Roof Top Terrace

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
$859 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:
▪️ Architecturally stunning and unique!
▪️ Pet friendly
▪️ 2 Adult sized beach cruisers included
▪️Multi-level rooftop decks with panoramic views! Overlooking the charming Seaside Ruskin Park 'Art District' in one direction, and breathtaking gulf sunsets on the other!
▪️ Access to the Seaside Private Beaches at West Ruskin pavilion
▪️You will have a total of 8 RFID access cards for access to the private beaches in Seaside.
▪️ Spacious outdoor patio with sitting area and grill
▪️ Rooftop Deck with sitting area- recently added crow's nest, and new beautiful flooring
▪️ Fully stocked kitchen
▪️ Sandpiper Linen Program Participant: All linen, bedding and bath, are the highest quality.

ADDITIONAL ADD-ONS:
→ There is an additional cost to use the 3 pools and fitness center in Seaside. The cost for this cottage is $84/day. Please alert us after booking should you wish to add the Seaside Amenity Passes to your reservation.
→ Pet fee of $150
→ **-Vacation Cancellation Protection→ Allows cancellation for any reason up to 48 hours in advance of stay and guarantees 50% of all monies refunded ($125 fee applies at booking)

Seaside's historic Forsythe House has just completed and extensive interior and exterior renovation (2025), and for the FIRST TIME EVER, now offers full access to its spectacular two-story sky deck! This remarkable property will be available on a limited basis for the rental season.

Designed by renowned architect and Seaside Prize recipient Walter Chatham, the historic Forsythe House integrates both modern and industrial elements, combined with unique artistic touches created by the original owners Bill and Mary Florence Forsythe as well as other local artists. The Forsythe House was the first townhome built in Ruskin Place, 'Artists Colony' – Seaside’s enclave of artists workshops, galleries and residences located immediately north of Seaside Central Square. This beautiful park is the site of frequent musical performances and art festivals, which can be enjoyed from your front porch!

Though the years, the Forsythe House has been featured in a variety of architectural publications and is sure to be a one-of-a-kind vacation for family and friends. Much like the shops of Ruskin Place, Forsythe House offers a little variety for everyone. Enjoy spectacular sunsets from the spacious rooftop terrace boasting one of the best vantage points in Seaside. Choose from the newly completed upper 5th floor Sky Deck with panoramic view of the Gulf from east to west, the lower roof deck with a covered sitting area and sunrise chairs to the east, or the western rooftop deck with a large dining table and chairs overlooking the beautiful gulf sunsets.

Ruskin Park is an outdoor extension of your downstairs living area, while the private outdoor courtyard to the back is a great spot for enjoying lunch and dinner. The chef in the family will enjoy preparing meals in the open two-story kitchen which includes a Garland gas stove, concrete countertops, Breville appliances, sous vide cooker, Big Green Egg BBQ grill, and even a paella pan for those who want to take advantage of the local seafood. After dinner enjoy the musical ambiance provided by the vinyl turntable and house collection of vintage jazz, blues and classic rock LPs. As the day winds down, ascend the open, floating staircases which seem to suspend from the walls to the upper floor bedrooms and roof decks.

Take advantage of this Seaside treasure while it remains available!

ACCOMMONDATIONS: (sleeps 8)
Second Floor:
✦Bedroom 1: King bed, fully remodeled hall bath, private balcony overlooking Ruskin Park, full length privacy glass wall, doors and curtains, Smart TV
Third Floor:
✦Bedroom 2: King bed, Smart TV
✦Bedroom 3: 2 double beds, Smart TV
✦Remodeled shared hall bath

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
✦ Please note that this home may not be suitable for young children due to the floating staircases
✦ 2 adult sized beach cruisers included
✦ Pet Friendly - 1 non-shedding; max 30lb dog allowed with $150 Pet Fee
✦ There is an additional cost to use the 3 pools and fitness center in Seaside. This charge is optional with Sandpiper Vacation Rentals. The cost for this cottage is $84/day. Please alert us after booking should you wish to add the Seaside Amenity Passes to your reservation. Seaside requires the passes to be purchased for the entirety of your stay when ordered.
✦ Additional fees are required to reserve Pickleball and Tennis courts paid directly to the Seaside amenity Center.
✦ Seaside Chapel with Sunday services, Walkable Town Center from rental home including shopping, restaurants and upscale grocery market.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2627 Sq Ft (244 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Ice Maker Microwave Refrigerator Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Shower
  • THINGS TO DO

    Tennis On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • 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 : 8

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Review Review

  • Margaret C.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    Fantastic house! Highly recommended!

  • Kevin B.

    Submitted Jan 31, 2025

    Stayed Jan 16, 2025

    We love to make an annual pilgrimage to Seaside for the 30A Songwriters Festival. Sandpiper Rentals is the property management company that tends to manage the properties we've rented over the past 8-9 years, and they are just great. This property was awesome and right in the thick of everything we wanted to do and every place we wanted to visit.

  • James T.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2024

    Stayed Mar 23, 2024

    Home is conveniently located within Seaside. Easy stroll to public square, restaurants, shops, pools, fitness and beach. Plenty of space for our group of 6.

  • John G.

    Submitted May 25, 2023

    Stayed May 21, 2023

    We really enjoyed the location and being in close proximity to Seaside! We would stay here again! The management staff were also very helpful with the house and places to eat and things to do.

  • A guest from Fra....

    Submitted Jan 29, 2023

    Stayed Jan 22, 2023

    My husband and I loved the Forsythe House. It’s very unique and not your typical beach rental. The space has a very cool vibe and we loved the views from the roof, over the park and the record player was also a great touch. There is lots of glass throughout so we didn’t love the fish bowl effect especially in the evening where people passing by can see everything (no curtains on the first floor). Seeing out to the view over the park was lovely. But people seeing right back in wasn’t my favorite. (I know, you can’t have it both ways). We also loved that it was pet friendly. No complaints about this house at all .. we’ve already recommended it to some friends. However, if you have small kids or a small dog, I wouldn’t recommend it. The “floating stairs” in the house are aesthetically cool, but not safe for kids or dogs in my opinion. They aren’t just open at the riser, but they don’t have an attached railing with gaps of several inches between the tread and the wires they used for the railing. We had to carry our dog up and down. Just a small price to pay to reach the beautifully decorated bedrooms and amazing roof top deck. The roof top is another stellar feature and we enjoyed several sunsets up there but had to hold our dog in our lap or keep him on a short leash because the railings are very open. The location on Ruskin Square is stunning and we will 100% stay here again if we aren’t traveling with pets. Management was great and we really loved the location and the vibe.

  • Laurel C.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2022

    Stayed Jul 25, 2022

    This property is the worst so far that I have rented in Seaside. The primary bedroom has no doors, only curtains, so there is zero privacy and it’s located above the kitchen, which makes it loud. The cabinets are wonky, the drawers sometimes refuse to shut, the patio needs re-decking, the outdoor shower does not work, the furniture is uncomfortable down to every last chair, and the TVs are not smart. The location is great but I would not rent this particular property again. I definitely did not get my money’s worth this trip.

  • Pam M.

    Submitted May 23, 2022

    Stayed May 19, 2022

    Outstanding location for Seaside wedding.

  • Robert T.

    Submitted May 17, 2022

    Stayed May 9, 2022

    This property on Ruskin Park was the perfect location for our visit. The place was well equipped and comfortable. It is as advertised, but realize that while the stairs are beautifully designed and the features of the home are unique, this how would not be appropriate for anyone who cannot manage them, inclusing getting your bags to the bedrooms. The rooftop and outdoor spaces, particularly on the park side, provide a wonderful place to relax and interact. I will definitely stay here again on a return trip to Seaside.

  • Kim H.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2022

    Stayed Mar 13, 2022

    Very cool decor and wonderful location behind main shopping area. The only downside is you can’t rent a golf cart in that area - and we wanted one. So we would have rented nearby in Watercooler and rented a cart. But not homeowner’s fault. The two bikes included were a nice touch.

  • Wyman H.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2021

    Stayed Jul 31, 2021

    Great location and great property

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