Sleeps 6 in Heart of Seaside, FL! King Primary + 2 Adult Bikes!

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
$737 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

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Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Discover one of Seaside’s hidden gems—the “Secret Garden” cottage, a dreamy beach escape tucked away behind lush landscaping off Smolian Circle. This charming two-bedroom retreat offers a serene and private setting, yet is just a short stroll from the Seaside Amphitheater, downtown, the beach, and the community pool. Access the Secret Garden via a private pathway. Inside, the cottage features two bedrooms and two baths, making it ideal for a small family getaway. The first floor includes a romantic king primary bedroom with a private bath, as well as a second bedroom with twin beds and its own bath—perfect for younger guests. A convenient laundry closet with a stackable washer and dryer is also located on this level.

Upstairs, the open-concept second level is bright and inviting, with a spacious living room, dining area, and kitchen. The living room offers two sofas, including a queen sleeper for additional guests, and a large flat-screen TV. The fully equipped kitchen features ample counter space and cabinetry, ideal for preparing family meals. The dining area comfortably seats six, while the adjacent balcony provides a peaceful retreat with treetop views, perfect for morning coffee or evening wine.

With its prime location just a 3-minute walk from over 35 shops and restaurants, the Secret Garden cottage offers easy access to all that Seaside, Florida, has to offer. Whether you’re relaxing on the nearby beach or enjoying the tranquil garden setting, this cottage is a delightful retreat for families and beach lovers alike.

Additional amenities include an outdoor shower and a charcoal grill, perfect for grilling out and making the most of your beachside stay.

* 5 night minimum Summer; 3 night minimum Fall, Spring, & Spring Break; 2 night minimum Winter. Must be 25 years of age to rent and sign registration.

Features:
* Private Seaside residential beach access at West Ruskin Pavilion
* 4 minute walk, 352 yards to beach; largest private residential beaches on 30A
* Outdoor shower
* Charcoal grill
* Peacock Alley Linens - Fresh and luxurious Peacock Alley towels and sheets throughout the home
* Access to 3 swimming pools, 5 Clay tennis courts & 3 Pickle ball courts (court fees apply), and a fitness center
* Welcome tote with 2 beach towels, bottle of wine, and 2 complimentary rental bikes included for pickup at Seaside Transit Authority
* Personalized service throughout your stay and starter amenities provided
* 2 parking passes for two-bedroom and larger homes are issued. A golf cart is considered a car. Golf carts for non-homeowners visiting Seaside are prohibited. Special circumstances and medical needs requests require a golf cart permit.
* No pets allowed

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

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

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 50+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Massages Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Concierge Services 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 : 6

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Review Review

  • Jill L.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house, with a few minor needs that probably are part of summer wear and tear. Rugs need a cleaning and walls can use some magic eraser and minor dry wall repair. The washer dryer unit works fine but seems to be unbalanced and really squeaky and wobbly when it’s running. Location is amazing!

  • Wendy K.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great space in an incredible location right outside the main area. I hate to let others know about the cozy and comfortable Secret Garden home because it might not be available the next time I’m ready to return. Loved everything about this home. Peaceful,, comfortable, beautifully decorated and just right for my adult daughters and me on our long weekend getaway.

  • Cheryl T.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Secret Garden was beautiful. It's actually been upgraded a little from the photos. We enjoyed our stay in Seaside. This cottage is in the perfect location. We enjoyed riding bikes everywhere or simply walking. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook dinner in the evenings. Even though the cottage is close to all things, it's very quiet and peaceful in the evenings.

  • Fleming M.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We will be back. it was well located and surprisingly quiet given how close we were to the action. Wonderful way to kick off the summer.

  • Jonathan G.

    Submitted May 8, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was the perfect location and walking distance from pretty much everything in the Seaside area! Very comfortable and just what we needed.

  • Elizabeth P.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful cottage with ample room

  • mark s.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: excellent customer service

  • Brian R.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful and relaxing visit to Seaside. The accommodations were comfortable and service was responsive. The location of the rental was convenient and quiet. Definitely come back

  • Scott H.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our summer beach trip was already planned for ‘23 to Belize. I’d told the kids we’d skip on Seaside. After a little arm twisting I told them if I could find a nice home friendly on the budget we’d sneak a trip early summer to Seaside. I found myself missing it too. I always use Homeowner’s Collection website and narrowed it down to a few. This home seemed to good still be available so I actually phoned the office to make sure it wasn’t a click trick. When assured it was precious I booked it. And dollar for dollar it’s one of our favorites overall in Seaside. Location A+! The reserved parking spot I worried every time we left it’d be gone, but it was always there upon our return. We could walk to the square in less than a minute by street or two minutes through the gardens. Inside the home the beds are real actual quality mattresses. We slept great which is rare for me. The layout is very good, but a half bath upstairs would have made it great. Or even access to one of the two bathrooms from the hallway so you didn’t have to interrupt people in the bedroom if you were the guest on the pullout upstairs (my young 6ft son had that privilege and he said it was good). The build of the house is quality, and if you’ve stayed in many there you know some are not quite to par. Furnishings were sturdy and fashionable. Air conditioning handled the load, we like to sleep at 68 or below. Fans all worked and didn’t sound like my 77 Bronco warming up. Besides a 1/2 bath upstairs, we didn’t have any negatives about the home. Plenty of quality linens and towels. All the needed kitchen items. Be aware you walk out the entry door to a private pool for the home next door, which was a little hard for my youngest to understand why she couldn’t just jump right in. Overall very very pleased. I respect the owners for pricing it fairly for the size of the home, and I hope renters respect it in return so

  • Shawn C.

    Submitted May 26, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place.

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