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WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets!

Holiday home with kitchen, near Seaside Beach

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At A Whale's Tail, a charming 4 bedroom WaterColor beach cottage, relax in style with access to the exclusive WaterColor Beach Club and nine community pools. Take advantage of tennis and pickleball facilities or unwind on one of two porches at this home.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82070 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets!

Holiday home with kitchen, near Seaside Beach
Along with a water park, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and printers.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,070 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Watercolor "A Whale's Tail" 15 Dew Drop Lane
2261-162549

About the area

Map
Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Seagrove Beach West - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Seagrove Beach East - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Seaside Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Central Square - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pickles - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WaterColor Amenity Passes, Sleeps 8 + Free Attraction Tickets! located?

Located in Watercolor, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seagrove Beach West and Seaside Beach. Seagrove Beach East and The Chapel at Seaside are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

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8/10 Good

LISA G.

Gorgeous rental in watercolor!!!

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: House was clean and a good location!! It’s right next to Publix and the golf cart rental!! It was a little far from the beach but a great rental for adults only!! I would definitely rent again!

10/10 Excellent

lee p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

The perfect house for a stay in Watercolor. The location was great and we enjoyed all the amenities that came with the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house and location!

Can’t say enough great things about this rental! Beautiful, clean and great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Very nice upscale property

Very nice property. well kept.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Perfect!

Great property for our extended long weekend. Very clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. Loved the walking trails in the neighborhood and the access to the beach club. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H., Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

COMING BACK SOON!!

I absolutely loved this house and wish I lived here! Everything about it was perfect and they had all the amenities that we needed. Perfect location very close to camp Watercolor pools and the beach. Can’t wait to come back.!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Delightful Stay!

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 stay at A Whale's Tale in Florida was an absolute delight, and we can't recommend it enough!The location was a dream – just a quick 6-minute drive to Santa Clara RBA (hello, easy parking!) and even closer to all the fantastic Seaside restaurants. Being within walking distance to Publix and the Dragonfly pool was incredibly convenient for our family.Inside, the home truly shone. The spacious bedrooms, kitchen, and living areas meant our group’s four kids had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy themselves without ever feeling on top of the adults. It was a perfect setup for relaxation and fun!We were also thoroughly impressed with Benchmark. Their team was incredibly communicative and responsive to all our questions, and a huge bonus was that our property was ready even earlier than expected – truly fabulous!We would absolutely love to stay here again on our next Florida getaway!
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Lovely Home

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, well-appointed home. We enjoyed our time in Watercolor & will be back next year.

10/10 Excellent

Matias S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All worked as expected.

Premium property with access to Watercolor resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Great House! Great customer service!

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: Came to Watercolor for a small family reunion. First time for all of us and we were blown away by the house and the community. Will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

A wonderful vacation

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: The house was clean and delivered on all descriptions. The staff was helpful and kind.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Denis J.

Beautiful + Comfortable

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This lovely, comfortable home had ample space and all the amenities worked flawlessly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

This house is more than just a vacation home. You can tell the owners put care into every single detail and decoration. Very well maintained and super convenient location close to the grocery store. Wi-fi didn’t work most of the time. Couldn’t access Netflix or Disney+ for the kids to watch movies
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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6/10 Okay

Krista D.

Family Vacation - 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The size of the home was perfect for our family, but the home needs a deep cleaning. There was sand in one of the beds and under the rugs. We didn't have a working oven & they never sent anyone to check on it. I wish we had known prior to spending so much on groceries that we couldn't use. We tried to do an early check-in since no one was at the house but Benchmark was not helpful with that at all. They did agree to a noon checkout for us which was helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very disappointed, will not stay again.

Let me start by saying we love 30A! We have stayed in Watercolor, Prominence and Rosemary Beach and we love them all for different reasons! Unfortunately, we were very disappointed in our stay at this home. When we arrived at the home the kitchen counters had a film over them, the trash can area had crumbs and debris still left in it and the kitchen chairs were covered in stains. The couches had a lot of stains and were very broken down, if you looked under the slip covers it looked like someone’s grandmothers old couch. When we went to the closet to get an extra blanket we found dirty linens that had stains as well. All of the outdoor cushions were very warn and dirty. We also found out when we tried to use the oven that it wasn’t working. We understand that it is a rental and there will be some wear and tear, but for the amount of money we were paying we thought it should be in better condition and better taken care of. I’m disappointed on how the owners kept this house, it very much feels like property bought for a rental only by an absentee property owner. Now, if I were the owners (and not an absent owner)… i’d be furious at the management company. Most of the cleanliness issues could be fixed if they took the time and did it right. As we walked in… it looked like this house was given a very quick 1 hour turn around from the previous guest and frankly wasn’t cleaned properly or thoroughly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Estelle S., Illinois

Wales Tail Watercolor

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was absolutely beautiful, and clean. Big enough for 8 of us, with one child sleeping with her parents. There was not one thing broken, or old in this house! Beautiful porches, quite area. It was very close to Watercolor Camp, and Publix. We had two suv, but rented bikes. Now that one thing I can tell you about, they tell you’ll get a discount to go to a certain bike rental, and you do get it, but the bikes were god awful, breaking all the time. Service was really bad! One more thing if you’d like to be closer to the beach, Seaside. It’s not that close to bike ride, or walk ! Otherwise just wonderful home.

8/10 Good

richard b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surprised

Not your fault but I did not know that the house was on the other side of 395. Everyday we had to ride back and forth over this highway to go to Seaside, to tennis, to the gym. Basically to do anything so that was a little disappointing. We were never told to bring our own cleaning supplies. I rented this house partial because of the two porches to sit outside and relax and read. However both were covered in pine pollen and pine needles. Cleaning these areas should be part of the overall clean. I understand it can get dirty by the day but that is easy to keep up. To come into the filth that was there made both porched unuseable. Then we found choclate between the sofa cushions,food particles on the dining chairs and under the table and sand in the bath tub. WOW! Also the dining chairs were stained prior to our arrival. The house was exactly what it was represented it was and we had a wonderful time but these other things that I mentioned really surprised and disappointed us. It made us think if the sheets and such were even clean. Anyway ain't complaining just stating the facts because you asked.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

All good
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Amazing Vacation Rental!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: We stayed at A Whale’s Tail for a pandemic delayed girls trip. The house was beautiful and comfortable. We would stay there again without question! We have no complaints, just a few notes: the amenities/access to facilities wasn’t totally clear during the booking and pre arrival phase. The Beach Club was AMAZING but we had to call to understand we could use it with our wristbands. Supplies: It was told to us that each bathroom would only have 1 role of TP before arrival, but for the price of the rental, it seems like more could be provided. Also only one extra trash bag was provided for 5 day stay—seems like that could be adjusted as well. Would also like to suggest beach towels for the house. Every other vacation home we have rented at a beach location has included beach towels. When you are flying to a destination, it is more difficult to bring supplies such as these, and having to purchase things like trash bags locally is wasteful. Suggestion: offer an upgraded provisions package where for additional fee, more of these items could be provided including beach towels. The management company was WONDERFUL during our stay. They promptly answered any of our questions, and rapidly responded when we had challenges with our door code. We were also dealing with a tropical storm warning during our stay and Benchmark was great with updates and communications regarding the weather. Would absolutely book our next rental through Benchmark!!! Thank you for the great vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Lana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

House and location were very nice. Within walking distance to the Publix was extremely helpful especially for a large family. Biking was easy. Needed a golf cart for better transportation to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location and quiet street

We had a good trip and stay. Location was great with proximity to the Publix and still close enough to the rest of Watercolor. We’d stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Cami A.

Incredible Home!

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 had a lovely time in this gorgeous home. There was plenty of space for everyone to relax and to come together. It was clean and ready for us when we arrived. We loved the proximity to the grocery store and the ease of getting around the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Brandy D.

A Whale’s Tail

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 location was wonderful. The house layout was great, loved the bunk room being on a separate floor. Few suggestions: 1. a map of the Watercolor grounds and he list of all the amenities, took a bit to figure everything out 2. Needed more towels per bathroom, 2 towels for the master and 1 dish towel is not enough. 3. Need to update the pillows super flat. 4. Keurig machine didn’t work and the regular coffee machine was on its way out.
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10/10 Excellent

Brandy D.

A Whale’s Tail

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 location was wonderful. The house layout was great, loved the bunk room being on a separate floor. Few suggestions: 1. a map of the Watercolor grounds and he list of all the amenities, took a bit to figure everything out 2. Needed more towels per bathroom, 2 towels for the master and 1 dish towel is not enough. 3. Need to update the pillows super flat. 4. Keurig machine didn’t work and the regular coffee machine was on its way out.