Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Unlimited access to the beach. This spacious, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom cottage is nestled in a grove of scrub oaks, on a bluff overlooking Eastern Lake. The Gulf of Mexico is about a 200 yard walk, due south. When you use the county access walkway, it leads you to over 350' of county owned public beach, surrounding the Eastern Lake Inlet, a gorgeous place for kids to play.
You will have to wade across the Inlet, which is sometimes ankle deep, or sometimes thigh deep water, or you can use a completely "dry" public access about 75 yard west of there. We think the most enjoyable way to get to the beach is to paddle in one of the canoes and kayaks that we provide. The cottage is the bottom half of our home, and it features a Pirate Ship and a Treehouse for fun and amusement.
Deer Lake State Park is less than 1 mile to the east. All of Scenic Highway 30-A is connected by a pedestrian bicycle and walking path. WaterSound, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach are within about 6 miles to the east. The Big Chill is a restaurant/ shopping hub about 2 miles east, and the town of Seaside is about 3 miles west.
This house is located in a quiet, nice old Florida neighborhood south of 30-A on Eastern Lake, with restaurants, shops, golfing, and bike rentals nearby. There is limited parking. We must stress to you that we have a 7 PERSON MAXIMUM CAPACITY and have PARKING available for only ONE CAR.
If you need additional bedrooms and parking spaces, we also offer a separate 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom rental home with a swimming pool, located right next door. You can view it at VRBO #721289
Keywords: Lake House, Lakefront, Gulfview, Eastern Lake, Seagrove
The property was beautiful, lots of trees and shade. As said by other guests, the upstairs is occupied by the owner but that was never a problem. We used the numerous human propelled watercraft to get to the beach daily, but a short walk would’ve done the same. It’s a quaint little neighborhood and the property manager was very receptive to communication and outlined the stay perfectly. If you’re looking for seclusion and a good place to sit on a dock and have a cocktail or coffee this is your place.
We had a great stay and would definitely come back. Thanks
Location is very nice and quiet, just minutes from the beach and 30a.
This property had it all. Location, tree house and pirate ship that the kids loved, kayaks, surf boards, umbrella, chairs. We didn’t have to come with anything. Also really liked the space, we didn’t feel cramped as a family of 4 in a 2 bedroom. We loaded up kayaks every day with gear and off to the beach. Very happy and would recommend.
Everything was fantastic. Great weather at a great location. The house is clean and well put together. Owners are very nice.
Had a lovely time at 'Days Gone By' beach cottage. Especially enjoyed the waterfall built by the owner and the views of the lake. Looking forward to returning!
This is a very special, very quaint, and well cared for property on Eastern Lake - nestled within a canopy of native Florida Scrub Oak w/twinkling lights at night. We loved all of its special features from the trail leading up to the door, to the brick patio w/patio swing, a deck for grilling/dining or enjoying a view of the lake and ocean to the pirate ship complete with an upper lookout tower! We enjoyed walks to the beach and kayaking. The town is upscale (great real estate) w/many restaurants, shopping, fresh seafood shops, and grocery stores. We would recommend not visiting during spring break b/c the town is so busy, but that's our preference. We were very thankful to have such a wonderful retreat to dine & entertain family/friends in this spacious, private, and very comfortable home and property. The outdoor living space was enchanting! Highly recommend! Oh, and the owners are very responsive with outstanding communication.
Perfect for our family
We have been vacationing along the Gulf Coast for 22 years and have stayed at places ranging from Panama City, Pensacola, Rosemary Beach, Destin, San Destin, to Gulf Shores, Alabama and I have found a new favorite place to stay at the beach with Of Days Gone By. The accommodations are exactly as depicted. The place is clean, the grounds are well maintained, the facilities are outstanding, and the hosts are pleasant and helpful. We took our 3 adult sons on vacation with us and between the kayaks and beach equipment provided by the owner, we never ran out of things to do; it was not the normal condo or beach house experience, where you have a place to sleep and eat, but little else to do when you come off the beach. I like the fact that the house is on a lane that is off the beaten path, but the walk to the beach is short. I give Of Days Gone By my highest personal recommendation.
We really enjoyed our time here at this unique property. Having access to both the lake and beach is wonderful. We enjoyed kayaking in the lake and using the canoe to haul everything to the beach each day. We didn't have to rent any equipment, and the boathouse on the property was in great shape. The house itself is very nice — just as advertised — and the hosts were welcoming. We had plenty of privacy and never felt that we were staying in someone else's home. I'd highly recommend this property for families. Our kids loved the dock and the lake, and the nearby beach is just beautiful. It sure beats your typical high-rise on the gulf coast!
This property is well maintained has amenities such as beach chairs, umbrellas, kayaks everything you need for the beach. It’s a short walk to the beach or we just took the kayaks to the inlet and just enjoyed the beach. The kids had a blast! Thank you Garrett!
Very nice stay with a short walk or kayak to the beach. Hostess are very nice and knowledgeable of the area. The lake is also very enjoyable for children along the pirate ship!
We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect.
We had a wonderful time with our 3 kids all under age 10. We kayaked, swam, fished and enjoyed the beach. Unlike other areas the beach was not as crowded and you could pretty much set up your gear anytime and still find a spot. Definitely bring an umbrella or tent and I would bring your own beach chairs if you have them. It was our first time staying on the lake on 30a (we have been over 25 times) and will not be our last. We will be back for sure!
We enjoy the uniqueness of this property. It is the only property for a family to stay on 30A that offers these amenities. Our kids loved playing in the pirate boat and 3 story play house. When we took a break from the beach it was so nice just to relax at the property and let them play. The kayaks are also a family favorite. We enjoyed using them at the lake and beach. I would suggest bringing your own beach chairs and umbrella. Each day we would put our beach gear in the canoe and paddle over to the beach. Of Days Gone by is a place where memories will be made with your family.
We had a great experience! Will definitely be staying here again.
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