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Seaside "Forsythe House" | 3BR | Sleeps 8 | Pet Friendly| Roof Top Terrace

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
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9.4

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
  • Popular LocationSeaside Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrayton Beach State Park13 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrayton Beach12 min drive
  • AirportDestin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)40 min drive

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About this property

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

Seaside "Forsythe House" | 3BR | Sleeps 8 | Pet Friendly| Roof Top Terrace

Home Highlights:
-Architecturally stunning and unique!
-Pet friendly
- 2 Adult sized beach cruisers included
-Views overlooking the gorgeous art district in Seaside's Ruskin Park
-Access to the Seaside Private Beaches at West Ruskin pavilion
-Up to 8 Wrist Bands TOTAL for private beach access (per Seaside guidelines they will not provide us with more bands than the home
sleeps)
- Spacious outdoor patio with sitting area
- Rooftop Deck with sitting area
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Access to Seaside pools (3), fitness center, and private beaches**
- Sandpiper Linen Program Participant: All linen, bedding and bath, are the highest quality. 450 thread count sheets for each bed and oversized towels in each bathroom are provided.

Home Details: Designed by renowned architect and Seaside Prize recipient Walter Chatham, Seaside's historic Forsythe House integrates both modern and industrial elements, combined with unique artistic touches created by the original owners Bill and Mary Florence Forsythe as well as other local artists. The Forsythe House was the first townhome built in Ruskin Place Artists Colony – Seaside’s enclave of artists workshops, galleries and residences located immediately north of Seaside Central Square. Through the years, the Forsythe House has been featured in a variety of architectural publications and is sure to be a one-of-a-kind vacation for family and friends. Much like the shops of Ruskin Place, Forsythe House offers a little variety for everyone. Enjoy spectacular sunsets from the spacious rooftop terrace boasting one of the best vantage points in Seaside. With a covered sitting area and sunrise chairs to the east, and a rooftop dining table and sunset chairs to the west, you’ll have many options to take in the 360 degree views of the Gulf, rooftop towers and surrounding Seaside community.

Ruskin Park is an outdoor extension of your downstairs living area to the front of the home, and the private outdoor courtyard to the back is a great spot for enjoying lunch and dinner. The chef in the family will enjoy preparing meals in the open two story kitchen which includes a Traulsen refrigerator, Garland gas stove, concrete countertops, Breville appliances, Calphalon cookware, sous vide cooker and even a paella pan for those who want to take advantage of the local seafood. While dining, enjoy the music ambiance provided by the Voksun turntable and house collection of vintage jazz, blues and rock LPs. Stairs seem to suspend from the walls with open steps and cable rails as you ascend to the upper floor bedrooms and roof deck.

Accommodations: (sleeps 8)
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1: King bed, fully remodeled hall bath (2022), private balcony overlooking Ruskin Park
Third Floor
Bedroom 2: King bed, Flat screen TV
Bedroom 3: 2 double beds, Flat screen TV
Remodeled shared hall bath(2022)

**Please note that this home may not be suitable for young children due to the floating staircases
**2 adult sized beach cruisers included
*Pet Friendly - 1 non-shedding; max 30lb dog allowed with $150 Pet Fee
**SPECIAL NOTE: *Please note we automatically include the cost of swim and fitness passes to our Seaside reservations. This charge is optional with Sandpiper Vacation Rentals and listed as part of the “HOST FEES” in VRBO’s cost breakdown. The cost for this cottage is $70/day. Please call us if you would like to remove this charge after booking.
*Additional fees are required to reserve Pickleball and Tennis courts paid directly to the Seaside amenity Center.
*Seaside amenities: Playground, Pickleball Courts, Tennis Courts, Croquet Lawn, Basketball, 3 community pools including a covered pool, Adult only pool and Family pool, Chapel with Sunday services, Walkable Town Center from rental home including shopping, restaurants and upscale grocery market.

FREE WIFI

Property manager

Sandpiper Vacation Rentals

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower only

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Golfing 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

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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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

1473-54959

About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

This cottage is located in Seaside, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach. While the natural beauty of Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Sundog Books and Eden Gardens State Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Seaside Repertory Theatre - 2 min walk
  • Central Square - 3 min walk
  • Seaside Beach - 4 min walk
  • Grayton Beach State Park - 13 min walk
  • Grayton Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪AJ's Grayton Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chiringo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fish Out of Water- FOOW - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside "Forsythe House" | 3BR | Sleeps 8 | Pet Friendly| Roof Top Terrace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seaside "Forsythe House" | 3BR | Sleeps 8 | Pet Friendly| Roof Top Terrace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside "Forsythe House" | 3BR | Sleeps 8 | Pet Friendly| Roof Top Terrace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seaside "Forsythe House" | 3BR | Sleeps 8 | Pet Friendly| Roof Top Terrace located?

Located in Seaside, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Newbill Collection by the Sea and Seaside Beach. Fusion Art Glass Gallery and Sundog Books are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
Home is conveniently located within Seaside. Easy stroll to public square, restaurants, shops, pools, fitness and beach. Plenty of space for our group of 6.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and really nice vacation home!
We really enjoyed the location and being in close proximity to Seaside! We would stay here again! The management staff were also very helpful with the house and places to eat and things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Franklin, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique, art-infused townhouse in an amazing location but mind the stairs
My husband and I loved the Forsythe House. It’s very unique and not your typical beach rental. The space has a very cool vibe and we loved the views from the roof, over the park and the record player was also a great touch. There is lots of glass throughout so we didn’t love the fish bowl effect especially in the evening where people passing by can see everything (no curtains on the first floor). Seeing out to the view over the park was lovely. But people seeing right back in wasn’t my favorite. (I know, you can’t have it both ways). We also loved that it was pet friendly. No complaints about this house at all .. we’ve already recommended it to some friends. However, if you have small kids or a small dog, I wouldn’t recommend it. The “floating stairs” in the house are aesthetically cool, but not safe for kids or dogs in my opinion. They aren’t just open at the riser, but they don’t have an attached railing with gaps of several inches between the tread and the wires they used for the railing. We had to carry our dog up and down. Just a small price to pay to reach the beautifully decorated bedrooms and amazing roof top deck. The roof top is another stellar feature and we enjoyed several sunsets up there but had to hold our dog in our lap or keep him on a short leash because the railings are very open. The location on Ruskin Square is stunning and we will 100% stay here again if we aren’t traveling with pets. Management was great and we really loved the location and the vibe.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Laurel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
No privacy
This property is the worst so far that I have rented in Seaside. The primary bedroom has no doors, only curtains, so there is zero privacy and it’s located above the kitchen, which makes it loud. The cabinets are wonky, the drawers sometimes refuse to shut, the patio needs re-decking, the outdoor shower does not work, the furniture is uncomfortable down to every last chair, and the TVs are not smart. The location is great but I would not rent this particular property again. I definitely did not get my money’s worth this trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seaside Wedding
Outstanding location for Seaside wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert T., Fishers, IN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for a Seaside visit for wedding.
This property on Ruskin Park was the perfect location for our visit. The place was well equipped and comfortable. It is as advertised, but realize that while the stairs are beautifully designed and the features of the home are unique, this how would not be appropriate for anyone who cannot manage them, inclusing getting your bags to the bedrooms. The rooftop and outdoor spaces, particularly on the park side, provide a wonderful place to relax and interact. I will definitely stay here again on a return trip to Seaside.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location but can’t have a cart
Very cool decor and wonderful location behind main shopping area. The only downside is you can’t rent a golf cart in that area - and we wanted one. So we would have rented nearby in Watercooler and rented a cart. But not homeowner’s fault. The two bikes included were a nice touch.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wyman H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great location and great property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful classy artful home by the sea
We loved this stay! Such a fun place for art lovers and the record player and collection inspired us to start our own. Small kids and small pets would not be good with the stairs. We adored Ruskin Park’s charm and the Forsythe house was so much fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Heather B., Cartersville

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs updates, great location
Overall the house was nice and the location was great. The curtains in the third floor bedroom are water stained and do not go all the way to the top which means you can’t sleep in. The cooking pans were really old and black. I would not even use them. Lastly, the refrigerator was so loud we had to move from the second floor bedroom to the third. There are no doors on the second floor bedroom so you can hear everything from downstairs.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021