Watersound, Florida
Top Reasons to Book The Nautilus:
* Private Plunge Pool w/Fountain and Carriage House
* Incredible Master Suite, and an Observation Deck w/peekaboo View of Gulf and Puttering Park
* All who stay in WaterSound have private beach access and an abundance of pedestrian trails and bridges that link each of the neighborhoods.
* Snorkel the Sea Turtle Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
* Golf Cart and 4 bikes included
* Gated Watersound has 2 pools, trails and boardwalks
* Café 30A, Old Florida Fish House, and The Big Chill nearby
* Only 3.5 miles to Seaside and 5 miles to Rosemary Beach
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*
*Golf Cart rentals require a $500 refundable deposit and fee in reservation charges
*Pool can be heated for $50/day.*
The Nautilus is a stunning 4 story home in WaterSound with a Carriage House. If you are looking for a fantastic space in which to get away with plenty of room for your whole group to enjoy, The Nautilus will not disappoint. Boasting 3900 s.f. of living space, this 5 bedroom home has four full baths and two half baths. The 4th floor Observation Room has a peekaboo view of the Gulf. On the first level there is a huge covered screened porch that opens to a plunge pool with fountain feature. The coffered ceilings plus the expansive space on the main level are jaw dropping. If that isn’t enough, this lovely home has a carriage house which can provide privacy for a small family or in-laws, and so much kitchen space, your entire group can cook together! Enjoy the pack n play in the home for your convenience. There are 4 bicycles included with this property, so take a ride to the beach and enjoy the fresh air! The home also has a private golf cart and incredible architectural features that might just make you want to extend your stay. The neighborhood has added perks, offering access to a putt putt course across the street, two neighborhood pools, beach access, nature trails and boardwalks. The Nautilus will make your beach vacation one to remember.
Families will love the amazing amenities at WaterSound! This 256-acre, gated community is ideally located directly on the Gulf of Mexico between Seaside and Rosemary Beach. WaterSound features two pools, Dunesider and Bridges, along four different boardwalks to enter the beach. Go exploring on boardwalks and nature trails that wind through the community, over the large pond, and directly to the Beach. With Horseshoe Park and Deer Lake State Park nearby, a 9 hole putt-putt course, bike and kayak rentals available, WaterSound is sure be the perfect peaceful beach vacation!
Only a short distance from the beach access, this property boasts a boardwalk across the dunes that offers easy access and spectacular views of the dune ecosystem.
Bed Setup:
First Floor
Guest Room: Two Twin Beds
Second Floor
Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Room: King Bed
Bunk Room: Two Twin Bunks
Carriage House
Guest Room: Queen Bed
AREA ATTRACTIONS:
“The Big Chill” is the community center for Prominence and is a quick 10 minute bike ride your home or 1.6 mile drive. The Big Chill offers something for folks of all ages and tastes, from tacos and tequila, to wings, burgers and shakes, a stop here is quick, tasty and convenient, and comes with a side of entertainment at the outdoor amphitheater. It's a great place to catch a concert, sporting event, or a movie on the lawn.
Seaside is a short drive away and is most widely known for being featured in the Truman Show with Jim Carrey. Its incredible architecture has helped to make it famous but also its faithful replication of the kind of seaside town that used to be common up and down the coast. Seaside has its own Farmer's Market, post office, Repertory Theater and neighborhood school. It boasts unique shopping, fantastic cuisine and the incredible architecture that makes Seaside famous. There are activities for everyone: kayak rentals, bike rentals, paragliding, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, tennis -- you'll find it all right here.
The snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Sea Turtle Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 783 feet out from the Grayton Beach State Park access, it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Sea Turtle Reef is at a depth of 12-19 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
Overall great stay in a wonderful house/location. A few issues made this a 3.5-4.0 star stay. Check In process was not “as advertised” and Watersound Security was frustrating to deal with — the emailed QR code didn’t work 3 of 5 days. 2nd floor (main sleeping area) A/C unit was inop on arrival. Pool heating was intermittent and only worked 2 of 5 days — had to make several calls to restore pool heating. Property thermostats restricted to 72 degrees — was not mentioned in description. Overall the property seems tired. It needs a refresh (LR shag rug, bed linen, pressure washing, [leaking] coffee maker, obnoxious intermittent door locks, etc.). It wouldn’t take much to avoid guest frustration with having to “adult” during what is supposed to be a turnkey vacation. RealJoy [property management] was very easy to work with via phone and text—just really wish I didn’t have to be constantly engaged with them to resolve issues.
We enjoyed our fourth Thanksgiving in Watersound and this property did not disappoint. Wonderful layout for extended family and having the carriage house is a definite bonus. The heated pool was wonderful for our grandchildren to work on their swimming skills. The alarms on the pool doors provided an added protection for us. Loved having a golf cart too!
Amazing house - great community - Loved our stay!
RealJoy Vacations are terrible to deal with. They would not consider a refund during March of 2020 when the covid pandemic had everyone on lockdown. Most terrible customer service I've ever had. DO NOT BOOK WITH THEM.
This home is beautiful and was perfect for our family of 12, 8 adults and 4 children. The house is setup so that there are many spaces to spread out if needed. We were thankful there was a gold cart included to get all of us back and forth to the beach. We had a wonderful time!
Beautiful rental with all the amenities. Plenty of room for our large family. Kitchen was fully stocked with Thermador appliances which made cooking easy. Ice machine was a plus! We would definitely rent again. The only negative would be the golf cart was very rusty and the bikes were older.
Great property great amenities and great location for families I would reccamend to anyone traveling to the Destin FL
Second stay at this property and it was great for a large family gathering. Would recommend for holidays together.
Great house for large families with lots of age ranges. Great therapy/plunge pool & spa. Great neighborhood with nice amenities. However, we had multiple maintenance issues that continually interrupted our stay requiring maintenance people to be in and out of the house. It also requires constant communication with the property manager which, although helpful when contacted, often required a lengthy hold before getting anyone. Made for a frustrating week...
Very very responsive property agency-surpassing 360blue. House was beautiful and tons of space. Separate entrances for multiple families on different floors. Golf cart made it a 20sec rude to the beach. We will go back!
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