4 BR

4.5 BA

12 Guests

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Dining Area Dining Area

Kitchen & Bar Area Kitchen & Bar Area

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Outdoor Covered & Screened-In Back Porch Outdoor Covered & Screened-In Back Porch

Entrance Hallway Entrance Hallway

Entrance Hallway & Powder Room Entrance Hallway & Powder Room

First Floor King Guest Master Bedroom First Floor King Guest Master Bedroom

First Floor King Master Bathroom First Floor King Master Bathroom

First Floor King Master Bathroom Shower First Floor King Master Bathroom Shower

2nd Floor Landing 2nd Floor Landing

2nd Floor Bunk Area 2nd Floor Bunk Area

2nd Floor King Master Bedroom 2nd Floor King Master Bedroom

2nd Floor King Master Bathroom 2nd Floor King Master Bathroom

2nd Floor King Master Bath 2nd Floor King Master Bath

2nd Floor Queen Guest Bedroom 2nd Floor Queen Guest Bedroom

2nd Floor Queen Guest Bathroom 2nd Floor Queen Guest Bathroom

2nd Floor Queen Guest Bedroom 2nd Floor Queen Guest Bedroom

2nd Floor Bathroom for Hall 2nd Floor Bathroom for Hall

2nd Floor Shared Porch Deck 2nd Floor Shared Porch Deck

Outdoor Patio Sitting Area & Covered Area Outdoor Patio Sitting Area & Covered Area

Outdoor Patio Sitting Area Outdoor Patio Sitting Area

Outdoor Shower Outdoor Shower

Camp WaterColor - multiple pools, waterslides, and lazy river Camp WaterColor - multiple pools, waterslides, and lazy river

WaterColor Beach Club and Private Beach - multiple pools, sun decks and dining/cocktail options WaterColor Beach Club and Private Beach - multiple pools, sun decks and dining/cocktail options

Frog Pool, one of four community pools available to WaterColor guests Frog Pool, one of four community pools available to WaterColor guests

WaterColor Marina Park and Boathouse Pool WaterColor Marina Park and Boathouse Pool

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Description

Sand Crab Cottage
WaterColor Beach Community
119 Sandy Creek Dr, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Home Highlights:
~ 4 bedrooms and bonus bunk room at the top of the stairs with two built-in bunks (see room configurations by selecting “Room Details” tab above)
~ 4 full baths, 1 half bath
~ Sleeps 12 guests
~ 3,453 square feet
~ 2,025 additional square feet of outdoor space
~ Gourmet kitchen with dual sinks, custom cabinets including a cabinet-covered refrigerator, marble counters, and premium appliances
~ Separate wet bar with sub-zero mini-fridge, ice maker, and wine cooler.
~ Dining Area with large 8 chaired table with room for more.
~ Spacious screened-in porch with gas fireplace, mounted TV with outdoor lounge /viewing area, and additional dining table for 6
~ Brick patio with gas grill and picnic table just beyond screened-in porch
~ Two King master suites, each with separate soaker tubs and custom showers in private baths
~ Den area
~ First-floor laundry room with full-sized washer and dryer
~ Three to four vehicle driveway
~ Four 26" Adult Bikes Included Seasonally (Bikes not included Dec-Feb; additional rentals available upon request)

Welcome to Sand Crab Cottage. While its name reminds you that you are on a relaxing beach vacation, its décor is pure luxury. Children will love this home’s bright coral bunk area and spacious brick patio just begging for sidewalk chalk and riding toys. But the adults will truly appreciate all that Sand Crab Cottage offers, such as elegantly appointed bedrooms with custom draperies and bedding. Throughout the home, white shiplap walls and Carrera marble counters provide the perfect backdrop for the pops of coral, gold, and aquamarine. The main living area is spacious yet connected, allowing conversation whether you’re prepping dinner in the gourmet kitchen or curled up on the den’s deep-cushioned couch. Multiple French doors open to the roomy screened-in porch with a gas fireplace, and a mounted TV. Enjoy a fire watching the big game while sipping cocktails during the cooler months, or unplug and eat a quiet dinner set to the symphony of cicadas and tree frogs in the summer. The front porch offers a bed swing perfect for reading a book or taking a nap as you await friends and family to return from the beach or pool. Backing up to the State Forest, and on one of the largest lots in Watercolor, Sand Crab Cottage offers tranquil privacy with easy access to community amenities. Whether you are visiting Camp Watercolor, the beach, or the food trucks in Seaside, each is just a short walk, leisurely bike ride, or golf cart drive away.

Free Activities from 30A Cottages: Enjoy the latest technology and over $630 in complimentary offers during your stay with 30A Cottages. Each of our rentals is equipped with an Alexa device powered by Xplorie providing you customized information about your rental, area recommendations, complimentary & additional activities at popular local attractions, and voice assisted checkout all from the comfort of your rental. On the go? No problem. We also provide you with an easy-to-use activity site with not only activity information but easy access to our live Destination Guides who can help you book activities and answer any questions you may have. Your reservation includes complimentary activities every day of your stay! Your complimentary offers include but are definitely not limited to: Baytowne Adventure Zone, Bluewater Bay Golf Club, Emerald Bay Golf Club, Regatta Bay Golf Club, Windswept Dunes Golf Club, Reef Beach Paddleboard and Kayak Rental, and Vacayzen Backpack Beach Chair & Umbrella Set. Click here to check out all of the amazing offers and start planning your daily dose of fun: 30A Cottages Xplorie Activities

NOTE: When booking, please provide the correct number of adults and children that will be staying in the home. WaterColor requires a wristband for all guests 5 years and older, to allow access to the amenities (pool and beach) so you must provide the correct number of guests to ensure everyone will have access to the community amenities. We are not able to provide additional wristbands after your arrival, so it is imperative you inform us at least two weeks before your arrival if there is a change after the time of booking. The HOA will not allow more than 12 guests in this home at any time, and they will not issue more than 12 bands per stay. No exceptions can be made.

Many of the communities along 30A are continuing to expand, so many more individuals can come enjoy the crystal blue waters of the Panhandle. Unfortunately, a side effect of this is construction and all the items that come along with it, such as noise, road blocks, etc. We understand this can be inconvenient for our guests, which is why we have chosen to make all possible guests aware of the possibility of this during their beach vacation. As most of this is outside of 30A Cottages realm of control, we are not able to offer discounts/compensation for any noise complaints, road blockades, etc. during a guest's stay. Please reach out to a team member with any questions you may have!

Community Amenities
Hailed for its eco-friendly design and environmental stewardship, WaterColor effortlessly blends top-notch amenities with the breathtaking natural environment that has made 30A a world-class destination. Enjoy boutique shopping, fantastic dining and a multitude of outdoor activities; or simply soak in your surroundings with the community’s many parks and green spaces.
~ Multiple Community Pools
~ Camp WaterColor
~ WaterColor Beach Club
~ Private Community Beach Access
~ WaterColor Town Center with Multiple Shopping and Dining Options
~ Access to Western Lake, South Walton’s Largest Coastal Dune Lake
~ Playground
~ Multiple Parks and Green Spaces
~ Nature Trails and Pedestrian Paths
~ Wellness amenities such as the spa, WaterColor Boathouse, and Tennis Courts (additional fees may apply)

NOTE: Golf cart rentals in WaterColor must be made through The Electric Cart Company and will be limited to a certain number of vehicles (approximately 45 per week) throughout the community at any given time. Only one cart may be rented per home and rentals will be granted on a first-come, first served basis. Please contact Electric Cart Company directly for availability and pricing.

Parking
Sand Crab Cottage has designated parking for 3-4 vehicles in the driveway. Rented LSV's (golf carts) must be parked in one of the designated, on-property parking spaces.

WaterColor will only issue two parking passes per property. Any additional vehicles parked in the community without a parking pass displayed could be fined and or towed. WaterColor also has public on-street parking throughout the community for overflow vehicles; parking is on a first come, first served basis and passes must be displayed at all times.

(Note: Homeowners do have dogs, therefore anyone with allergies to dogs will need to be conscious of this.)

Reservation/Booking Policy
***The cancelation policy and terms of the 30A Cottages & Concierge Vacation Rental Agreement emailed to you at confirmation override any terms and policies from a third party booking site such as VRBO.com, HomeAway.com, or VacationRentals.com. We are not able to reimburse any additional service fees incurred for online bookings outside of our company website since these fees are charged by a third party. We do not offer 100% refund for cancelation at any time after the booking has been processed. A 5% cancelation fee will be charged to cover credit card and document processing for all cancelations.

~ NO SMOKING
~ Pets Not Allowed (Excluding certified service animals only. If you are bringing a service animal, we ask that you notify us in advance and provide proper documentation so we may coordinate appropriate housekeeping after your departure)
~ PUBLISHED RATES DO NOT INCLUDE TAX AND FEES
~ 50% of the total cost is due at the time of booking
~ Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to the scheduled arrival date (Or in full at booking if arriving within 60 days)
~ Except for a 5% cancelation fee, the initial 50% payment is fully refundable if cancelations are given more than 60 days prior to the arrival date
~ Optional travel insurance plans are available to our guests; some restrictions and timelines apply. Ask for details when booking. Insurance must be purchased BEFORE the final payment or at the time the reservation is paid in full.
~ CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 4:00 P.M. (CST) & CHECK-OUT IS BY 10:00 A.M.

Amenities

No Pets Allowed
Community Pool
3 Vehicle Driveway
Outdoor Gas Grill
Flat Screen Televisions
Free Wireless Internet
Linens Provided
Washer/ Dryer

Room Details

Room Details	Beds	Room Details	Bathroom	Comments
1st Floor King Guest Master Bedroom	King	Flatscreen TV	Full Bath with Tub & Shower, Double vanity, Jetted tub
2nd Floor King Master Bedroom	King	Flatscreen TV	Full Bath with Tub & Shower, Double vanity
2nd Floor Queen Guest Bedroom #1	Queen	Flatscreen TV	Shared Hall Bath	Access to shared covered balcony
2nd Floor Queen Guest Bedroom #2	Queen	Flatscreen TV	Full Bath with Tub/Shower combo	Access to shared covered balcony
2nd Floor Bonus Bunk Room (4 Twins)	2 Sets of Bunk Beds (4 Twins)		Shared Hall Bath	Shared hallway bathroom has a walk-in shower

Availability

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Sand Crab

Reviewed on 03-23-2024 by Jacqueline

Love Sand Crab Cottage! Have stayed here twice now!

Family Trip

Reviewed on 07-18-2023 by Kelli

We enjoyed our stay at the Sand Crab Cottage. The home was beautiful with wonderful furnishings. Our family will be going back and would love to stay again if available. 30A Cottages was also very great to work with. I highly recommend them for your 30A stay!

The best stay!

Reviewed on 04-25-2023 by Aria

This house was nothing short of amazing. My family was SO happy here. The neighborhood is beautiful and has so many family friendly amenities (multiple pools, tennis, beach). The home layout is perfect and decorated so beautifully. We absolutely loved staying here and are already talking about when we can go back! Thank you so much for allowing us to use your beautiful home!

Beautiful house and lovely neighborhood

Reviewed on 03-20-2023 by Jayleen

Close to everything and quiet

Thanksgiving at Sand Crab

Reviewed on 12-01-2022 by Dan

Had a great time at Sand Crab Cottage, much larger than the pictures give it credit. Beautiful house, quiet location. Spacious, clean, plenty of spots to gather and grab some alone time.

Great home

Reviewed on 10-11-2022 by Timothy

We would rent this property again . It was very clean and appealing. The bathrooms where sparkling clean. Let the owners know with my permission we liked their home . We also kept it clean as if we owned it ourself . We have rented numerous times at watercolor since 2009 . Please email us any rentals available in October 2023 so we can begin our next search for a rental .

Beautiful Watercolor Cottage

Reviewed on 08-03-2022 by Jenna

What an amazing house for our first time visiting Watercolor. July is a very busy month and the location of the house was perfect to escape the crowds and is situated back in a very quiet cul-de-sac. House is very spacious with an amazing open concept kitchen/family room. We definitely plan on visiting again!

Sand Crab Cottage Family Stay

Reviewed on 07-11-2022 by Greg

This was a beautiful home and well maintained by owners. The house has everything you need for your stay and is a quick golf cart ride to Publix and the Beach / pool. The main level entertaining, dining and kitchen area is massive with high ceilings - perfect for large families. Back screened porch is very nice and bug free with TV and fireplace. Bedrooms are big and bunkroom is a fun space. Enjoyed it!!!

Family Trip to Watercolor

Reviewed on 06-15-2022 by Donne

This is a beautiful property. It's located on a quiet street, free from traffic and fairly close to the pool and camp watercolor. The house was well stocked and there was a lot of sleeping capacity. This was by far our favorite property at Watercolor.

Excellent Accommodations

Reviewed on 05-23-2022 by Jeffrey

Loved this place. Will definitely be looking to stay there again next year.

Excellent Accommodations

Reviewed on 02-17-2022 by Richard

Our family had a wonderful stay after making lemonade out of lemons from the ice storm that hit Memphis in early February 2022 causing massive power outages, downed trees and power lines, all of which impacted our house. We enjoyed our impromptu stay and look forward to coming back during a 'normal' vacation!

Excellent Accommodations

Reviewed on 08-22-2021 by Elisa

Our family loved the house a lot, it is super comfortable and beautiful house (very well equipped). All rooms are well confit . The house is exactly as shown in the photos.It has everything to have a good time during your vacation and everything is close, only 1 mile from the beach club but its closer to their other pools, the trails, etc. we would definitely return to this beautiful and very enjoyed house. Great Place to stay … don't think to much about this house... because its Gorgeous!!!

Excellent Accommodations

Reviewed on 07-01-2021 by Donna

Overall, we had an excellent experience at Playmore. The house was very clean on arrival and the pictures accurately depicted the accommodations. We cooked each night and the kitchen was very well stocked with pots, pans, and various serving utensils. The beds were comfortable and the house was cool (good AC). We love Watercolor and all the swimming options. The only thing I questioned was the 1 role of toilet paper/bathroom. I had a toddler and a grandmother traveling with us and knew that would not be enough-seemed kind of ridiculous having to travel with extra toilet paper. 30A Cottages was great! Every email was answered promptly. Your service was excellent. I would rent Playmore again and use 30A Cottages without a doubt.

Spacious, perfectly appointed and comfy

Reviewed on 05-19-2021 by Melanie

This is a wonderful place for a family beach trip. Tons of space and great amenities, especially in kitchen. Screened in porch is amazing. Property located on quiet cul-de-sac. Can’t wait to return!

Great stay in Watercolor

Reviewed on 11-28-2020 by Doug

We had a great time at Playmore. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. Convenient location to neighborhood pools, Seaside and local restaurants. Would definitely stay here again!

Great stay!

Reviewed on 10-10-2020 by Briana

We had a great stay at playmore! It was very spacious and had a great floor plan. Communication with 30A cottages was great, too! We will be back!

Loved it!

Reviewed on 08-28-2020 by Alex

4 couples stayed here very comfortably for a relaxing family getaway. We loved the large family room and kitchen and played games at night on the screened-in porch. We cooked most of our meals at the house and found the kitchen well equip. We look forward to staying here again in the future!

Beautiful!

Reviewed on 07-25-2020 by Jill

This home was so beautiful and bright. The kids loved the bunk room. We definitely will be staying here again on our next trip to Watercolor.

Home Away From Home

Reviewed on 06-29-2020 by Caren

It's a home away from home. Just warm, welcoming, and beautiful

Summer Vaca

Reviewed on 09-07-2019 by Carol

We loved staying at the Playmore House. It is beautifully decorated and has plenty of space. The kitchen has all the necessities for cooking. The location is a quick bike ride or walk to Camp Watercolor pool and a 5 minute drive to the beach club. This is our first time to Watercolor in the summertime and we loved it. We have been 2 other times over spring break which we stayed at the Watercolors Resort and a different property. We would definitely consider this property again the next time we come back!

Beautiful Home!!!

Reviewed on 05-01-2019 by Katherine

This home was nothing short of our expectations and was absolutely stunning! We had an amazing trip and will certainly be returning again. Thank y’all for providing a beautiful home along with all the accommodations!

Wonderful! Would book again!

Reviewed on 04-08-2019 by Joshua & Katheryn

Loved this house! Wish I could live there year round. Beautiful and tastefully decorated. Can’t wait to go back!

Great beach house

Reviewed on 03-26-2019 by Alan

We really enjoyed this house. It's beautifully decorated, well stocked, roomy, comfortable and quiet. The screened in back porch with fireplace was a great place to hang out and we appreciated the bundles of firewood that were included. I'd definitely come back.

Amazing Stay

Reviewed on 11-19-2018 by Amanda

We had a Girls Weekend and it was amazing!! We had 7 women stay the weekend and this house could not have been more perfect. It is beautifully furnished with every amenity you can imagine. It was chilly so we had a fire in the fireplace on the back porch and it was wonderful. The kitchen is well equipped and supplied. There was plenty of space for all of us to relax and plenty of bathrooms and bedrooms for privacy.

Amazing!

Reviewed on 07-05-2018 by Lara

Wow - this home is gorgeous. Beautiful decor, clean, spacious, and top of the line everything (Sub-zero and Wolf appliances, beautiful bathrooms). We will definitely be back. The bunk room was so cool, the kids loved it! The beds were very comfy. The living room had plenty of comfortable seating for everyone and had so much room. The coffee table is large and perfect for family game nights (the house has plenty of family games to play). The dining room seats 10 very comfortably and was great for family dinners. We went with our entire family (10 people) to celebrate Nana's 70th bday and we had an amazing time!! Can't say enough good things about the home. The layout is perfect - in fact I want to build this same layout at home now! About 30A Concierge: They were outstanding! Easy booking process, very informative leading up to our stay, always very responsive when we had questions, overall A+! It would have been nice to have a map of the Watercolor area and amenities with our welcome packet, especially the pools. But we made do with our phones. Overall if you stay here and you book with 30A, you won't be disappointed! We'll definitely be back.

Beautiful, spacious house, minutes from anywhere you want to be

Reviewed on 06-21-2018 by Holly & Chris

The care that the owners and management company has is obvious from the moment you walk in the door. A generous amount of windows lets in plenty of natural light and surrounding beauty. The open floor plan was perfect for our group, yet the bedrooms are located in such a manner as to provide privacy when needed. We were initially concerned that this location would be a considerable distance from where we wanted to be, but that wasn’t the case at all. Everything was close and easily accessible and our neighborhood was peaceful and quiet. Thank you. We’ll be back.

We had a wonderful week in watercolor!!

Reviewed on 06-09-2018 by Carol

This is a wonderful house!! Everything is so nice!! Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, great location, great porches!! We will definitely stay here again!!

Amazing Experience!

Reviewed on 04-12-2018 by Jay

Will use again next year and highly recommend to others

Playmore stay

Reviewed on 03-22-2018 by Jason

Playmore was a wonderful beach house to accommodate 4 teenagers, my wife and I. Plenty of spacious rooms with great bathrooms. (All girls!) I thought the location was perfect in a tucked away culdesac and having great bikes to get around available was wonderful. Took me just minutes to get to the Publix and back on my 56 trips I had to take when someone needed something, (I don't think I'm exaggerating) 30A Cottages was great to work with and they accommodated us well on every request. Truly a wonderful group of people, friendly and courteous. I encourage any family to rent this property. We will be back!

Beautiful Home!

Reviewed on 12-01-2017 by Brian & Heidi

Playmore is a beautifully decorated home with a warm-inviting feel. Very quiet back yard. Big enough for our entire extended family.

Fabulous Week!

Reviewed on 07-12-2017 by Kelly

Playmore was perfect for our group of 10. Plenty of room for everyone and well-stocked. As beautiful as the pictures! Bikes are a must and we enjoyed the short ride to the beach by bike. Great experience!

Pleasantly surprised

Reviewed on 06-29-2017 by Scott

We have been staying in Watercolor every summer for 8 years and this was by far the best management company we have encountered. Attentive, caring and accommodating. It was a very special trip this year for us and it was nice to not have to deal with any issues that sometimes come up. Playmore was the perfect house for us, making our vacation one to remember forever. Thank you Playmore and 30A Cottages and Concierge!

Family fun at Playmore!

Reviewed on 06-20-2017 by Cindy

We had a great time at Playmore! Great kitchen and we all enjoyed screened porch especially little ones! Good location to be close to park and pool facility at Camp Watercolor!

Reviewed on 05-19-2017 by Cindy

We had a wonderful stay at Playmore! It meet all of our needs. Especially liked the great kitchen and we all enjoyed the screened back porch!

Playmore Spring Break

Reviewed on 04-20-2017 by Emily

What a fabulous vacation for two families including six children! The photos and description very accurately portray this property. We had room to spread out with two comfortable living spaces. We loved the location, convenient to everything that Watercolor and Seaside have to offer, but tucked away on a quiet street. We enjoyed the quick bike ride to two pools and only a little farther to the beach, Beach Club, and Seaside. The back porch and yard were private and comfortable for all of us to enjoy! Heather, from 30A Cottages & Concierge, was a pleasure to work with and helped make this a true vacation for us all!

Best year in Watercolor yet!

Reviewed on 09-01-2016 by Catherine

We rent every summer for the past 6 years in Watercolor. This home is by far our favorite! It is not only beautiful, but well laid out for two families with 3 kids each. The management company was the best we have worked with. They were very attentive to every detail and answered our every call promptly and above expectation. Though we love renting a different home each year, Playmore will definitely be a consideration for next year!

Wonderful home with great amenities

Reviewed on 04-19-2016 by Kris

Wonderful home with great amenities. As someone who loves to cook and entertain i was impressed by the well-stocked kitchen and glassware. most rentals have cheap knives and pans so we brought our own. happy to say i never unpacked them. 5 minute bike ride to the beach was easy for the kids and the double master was nice since we were traveling with another family. Tried to rent the house again in July and it was booked so it is definitely in demand. would stay here again for sure.

Lovely Family Getaway

Reviewed on 12-12-2014 by Lauren

I highly recommend Playmore as a vacation rental. We felt right at home in the luxurious, but cozy furnishings of this fantastic rental. It had all the comforts of home, was beautifully decorated and convenient to everything. Will definitely return to Playmore!

Delightful Stay!

Reviewed on 10-12-2014 by Joanne

What a lovely home! This is an outstanding property. Beautifully furnished, yet so very comfortable and relaxing. You will not be disappointed with your stay at Playmore and your visit to Watercolor!

Great Memories at Playmore

Reviewed on 09-15-2014 by Marilyn

House was beautiful with a great layout. We stayed at a house two years ago with a simular layout but this one had a bigger and much nicer downstairs bedroom. We were there for a family wedding and our home was a great place to gather with so much open living space. There were lots of beach chairs and toys available for the guests to use. It was a little further from Seaside and the beach than we had been before but we love riding bikes so it just gave us a little more of a workout.

Great vacation home, especially if traveling with Grandparents!

Reviewed on 08-27-2014 by Nicole

The Playmore was a fantastic home for a relaxing week of vacation in Watercolor. It is close to the Frog Pool and all of the interconnecting trails for biking and exploring Watercolor. The house wonderfully accommodates those traveling with Grandparents, as there is a wonderful master with en-suite bathroom on the main floor, with another master (with an amazing bathroom) and two beds/two baths on the second floor. The screened in porch offers another living space, perfect for dining, coffee, and board games, with a wonderful breeze! The house is well decorated and provides all the essential for cooking and bathing. A great place!

Best family vacation ever!!!

Reviewed on 06-12-2014 by John

We had a wonderful time with our family of 8. We enjoyed biking, the beautiful landscaping and all the trails! We will definitely return next year. My only recommendation would be some info on how the doors lock. We never were able to figure out how to lock up at night. Thanks for the great memories!!

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