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🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊

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A resort with multiple swimming pools, sun umbrellas, and a well-maintained landscape. - 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊 (Santa Rosa Beach)
A large, multi-story hotel with a white exterior, multiple balconies, and lush landscaping. - 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊 (Santa Rosa Beach)
A modern interior with a kitchen, dining area, and an elevator. - 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊 (Santa Rosa Beach)
A beach with wooden boardwalks, beach umbrellas, and lounge chairs. - 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊 (Santa Rosa Beach)
A resort with multiple swimming pools, sun loungers, and covered areas. - 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊 (Santa Rosa Beach)
Close to Seaside Beach, 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊 provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this condo. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10261 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊

  • Why Guests Love The Retreat 1848
    • Rare South of 30A location in the exclusive WaterColor community
    • Completely renovated in Spring 2026 with luxury finishes throughout
    • Gulf views from the second-floor deck
    • Heated pool just steps from the patio
    • Private beach access and WaterColor Beach Club nearby
    • Access for up to 10 guests to WaterColor amenities, including:
    o Beach Club
    o Camp WaterColor
    o Tennis and Pickleball Center
    o Resort-style pools and parks
    • 4 bikes included for easy rides to Seaside
    • Professionally managed with 24/7 guest support

    Welcome to The Retreat 1848 — a beautifully renovated Gulf-front retreat located on the highly sought-after south side of 30A. Designed with comfort and luxury in mind, this spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome also includes a bunk room with four Twin XL beds, making it perfect for families and groups.
    Just steps from the heated pool, dune walkover, and private beach access, this home offers one of the best locations in WaterColor.

    The open-concept living area features stylish coastal décor, comfortable seating, and an 85-inch Smart TV perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach. Every bedroom includes a large Smart TV, and two sleeper sofas provide additional sleeping flexibility.
    The dining table comfortably seats 10 guests and can accommodate up to 12 for larger gatherings.

    Sleeping Arrangements
    First Floor
    • Guest Master Suite #2: King bed with ensuite bath featuring double vanity and walk-in shower. Bath is accessible from master and bunk room.
    • Bunk Room: Two Twin XL bunk beds (4 beds total)
    • Twin sleeper sofa in common area
    • Laundry room with additional sink
    Second Floor
    • Primary Master Suite #1: King bed, twin sleeper sofa, ensuite bath with double vanity, soaking tub, and separate luxury shower.
    • Guest Bedroom: Two twin beds
    • Full bathroom with shower

    Additional Features
    • Covered parking directly outside the first-floor entrance
    • Elevator access available just outside the second-floor front door
    • Two dedicated parking spaces included
    • Public daytime parking located across the street
    • 4 beach chairs, umbrella, beach toys, and 6 beach towels provided
    • Pack-and-play and baby equipment rentals available through a local provider.

    Experience the Best of WaterColor and 30A
    WaterColor is one of 30A’s premier resort communities, known for its upscale coastal charm, natural beauty, and exceptional amenities. Guests enjoy miles of walking and biking trails, access to the rare coastal dune lake, resort pools, boutique shopping, dining, fitness facilities, spa services, and community events.
    Seaside — famous for its appearance in The Truman Show — is just a short walk or bike ride away. Explore unique shops, restaurants, the farmers market, outdoor entertainment, and iconic beach-town architecture.
    For adventure seekers, don’t miss the Sea Turtle Reef near Grayton Beach State Park, a popular snorkeling destination and thriving marine habitat located just offshore.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,804 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

Contactless check-out

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Watercolor, a neighbourhood in Santa Rosa Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Seaside Beach and Blue Mountain Beach 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Santa Rosa Beach travel guide
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • A beach at sunset with waves, a city skyline in the distance, and a few people on the sand.
    Seagrove Beach West
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A sandy beach with dunes and a wooden fence.
    Grayton Beach State Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A beach with white sand, blue umbrellas, and ocean waves under a partly cloudy sky.
    Seaside Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A park with a circular amphitheater, palm trees, and a building with a sign.
    Central Square
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A parking area with white SUVs, a building with a sign reading "REP," and a sign for "MODICA MARKET."
    Seaside Repertory Theatre
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Pickles
    10 min walk
  • Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
    9 min walk
  • Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill
    4 min drive
  • Black Bear Bread Company
    10 min walk
  • Chiringo
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌊The Retreat 1848 -30A Gulf Front - Newly Renovated🌊 located?

Located in Watercolor, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Seagrove Beach West and Seaside Beach. Grayton Beach State Park and Central Square are also within 10 minutes.

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