House -
5
(33 Reviews)
The Nautilus
Private Plunge Pool
5
bedrooms
4
full, 2 half
12
guests
Pets Not Allowed
Saturday
- Address: 77 Salt Box Lane West
- Location: 30A
- Type: House
- View: Watersound
Description
Top Reasons to Book The Nautilus:
* Private Plunge Pool w/Fountain and Carriage House (Pool can be heated for $50/day.)
* EV charging available
* 4-seater Golf Cart included! (Please note: a $500 refundable deposit is required.)
* 4 bikes included!
* Incredible Master Suite, and an Observation Deck w/peekaboo View of Gulf and Puttering Park
* All who stay in WaterSound have private beach access and an abundance of pedestrian trails and bridges that link each of the neighborhoods.
* Snorkel the Sea Turtle Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
* Gated Watersound has 2 pools, trails and boardwalks
* Café 30A, Old Florida Fish House, and The Big Chill nearby
* Only 3.5 miles to Seaside and 5 miles to Rosemary Beach
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*
The Nautilus is a stunning 4 story home in WaterSound with a Carriage House. If you are looking for a fantastic space in which to get away with plenty of room for your whole group to enjoy, The Nautilus will not disappoint. Boasting 3900 s.f. of living space, this 5 bedroom home has four full baths and two half baths. The 4th floor Observation Room has a peekaboo view of the Gulf. On the first level there is a huge covered screened porch that opens to a plunge pool with fountain feature. The coffered ceilings plus the expansive space on the main level are jaw dropping. If that isn’t enough, this lovely home has a carriage house which can provide privacy for a small family or in-laws, and so much kitchen space, your entire group can cook together! Enjoy the pack n play in the home for your convenience. There are 4 bicycles included with this property, so take a ride to the beach and enjoy the fresh air! The home also has a private golf cart and incredible architectural features that might just make you want to extend your stay. The neighborhood has added perks, offering access to a putt putt course across the street, two neighborhood pools, beach access, nature trails and boardwalks. The Nautilus will make your beach vacation one to remember.
Families will love the amazing amenities at WaterSound! This 256-acre, gated community is ideally located directly on the Gulf of Mexico between Seaside and Rosemary Beach. WaterSound features two pools, Dunesider and Bridges, along four different boardwalks to enter the beach. Go exploring on boardwalks and nature trails that wind through the community, over the large pond, and directly to the Beach. With Horseshoe Park and Deer Lake State Park nearby, a 9-hole putt-putt course, and kayak rentals available, WaterSound is sure be the perfect peaceful beach vacation!
Watersound offers easy access to the beach across the boardwalk and offers a spectacular view of the dune ecosystem.
Bed Setup:
First Floor
Guest Room: Two Twin Beds
Second Floor
Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Room: King Bed
Bunk Room: Two Twin Bunks
Carriage House
Guest Room: Queen Bed
AREA ATTRACTIONS:
“The Big Chill” is the community center for Prominence and is a quick 10 minute bike ride your home or 1.6 mile drive. The Big Chill offers something for folks of all ages and tastes, from tacos and tequila, to wings, burgers and shakes, a stop here is quick, tasty and convenient, and comes with a side of entertainment at the outdoor amphitheater. It's a great place to catch a concert, sporting event, or a movie on the lawn.
Seaside is a short drive away and is most widely known for being featured in the Truman Show with Jim Carrey. Its incredible architecture has helped to make it famous but also its faithful replication of the kind of seaside town that used to be common up and down the coast. Seaside has its own Farmer's Market, post office, Repertory Theater and neighborhood school. It boasts unique shopping, fantastic cuisine and the incredible architecture that makes Seaside famous. There are activities for everyone: kayak rentals, bike rentals, paragliding, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, tennis -- you'll find it all right here.
The snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Sea Turtle Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 783 feet out from the Grayton Beach State Park access, it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Sea Turtle Reef is at a depth of 12-19 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
* Private Plunge Pool w/Fountain and Carriage House (Pool can be heated for $50/day.)
* EV charging available
* 4-seater Golf Cart included! (Please note: a $500 refundable deposit is required.)
* 4 bikes included!
* Incredible Master Suite, and an Observation Deck w/peekaboo View of Gulf and Puttering Park
* All who stay in WaterSound have private beach access and an abundance of pedestrian trails and bridges that link each of the neighborhoods.
* Snorkel the Sea Turtle Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
* Gated Watersound has 2 pools, trails and boardwalks
* Café 30A, Old Florida Fish House, and The Big Chill nearby
* Only 3.5 miles to Seaside and 5 miles to Rosemary Beach
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*
The Nautilus is a stunning 4 story home in WaterSound with a Carriage House. If you are looking for a fantastic space in which to get away with plenty of room for your whole group to enjoy, The Nautilus will not disappoint. Boasting 3900 s.f. of living space, this 5 bedroom home has four full baths and two half baths. The 4th floor Observation Room has a peekaboo view of the Gulf. On the first level there is a huge covered screened porch that opens to a plunge pool with fountain feature. The coffered ceilings plus the expansive space on the main level are jaw dropping. If that isn’t enough, this lovely home has a carriage house which can provide privacy for a small family or in-laws, and so much kitchen space, your entire group can cook together! Enjoy the pack n play in the home for your convenience. There are 4 bicycles included with this property, so take a ride to the beach and enjoy the fresh air! The home also has a private golf cart and incredible architectural features that might just make you want to extend your stay. The neighborhood has added perks, offering access to a putt putt course across the street, two neighborhood pools, beach access, nature trails and boardwalks. The Nautilus will make your beach vacation one to remember.
Families will love the amazing amenities at WaterSound! This 256-acre, gated community is ideally located directly on the Gulf of Mexico between Seaside and Rosemary Beach. WaterSound features two pools, Dunesider and Bridges, along four different boardwalks to enter the beach. Go exploring on boardwalks and nature trails that wind through the community, over the large pond, and directly to the Beach. With Horseshoe Park and Deer Lake State Park nearby, a 9-hole putt-putt course, and kayak rentals available, WaterSound is sure be the perfect peaceful beach vacation!
Watersound offers easy access to the beach across the boardwalk and offers a spectacular view of the dune ecosystem.
Bed Setup:
First Floor
Guest Room: Two Twin Beds
Second Floor
Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Room: King Bed
Bunk Room: Two Twin Bunks
Carriage House
Guest Room: Queen Bed
AREA ATTRACTIONS:
“The Big Chill” is the community center for Prominence and is a quick 10 minute bike ride your home or 1.6 mile drive. The Big Chill offers something for folks of all ages and tastes, from tacos and tequila, to wings, burgers and shakes, a stop here is quick, tasty and convenient, and comes with a side of entertainment at the outdoor amphitheater. It's a great place to catch a concert, sporting event, or a movie on the lawn.
Seaside is a short drive away and is most widely known for being featured in the Truman Show with Jim Carrey. Its incredible architecture has helped to make it famous but also its faithful replication of the kind of seaside town that used to be common up and down the coast. Seaside has its own Farmer's Market, post office, Repertory Theater and neighborhood school. It boasts unique shopping, fantastic cuisine and the incredible architecture that makes Seaside famous. There are activities for everyone: kayak rentals, bike rentals, paragliding, fishing, golfing, hiking, swimming, tennis -- you'll find it all right here.
The snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Sea Turtle Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 783 feet out from the Grayton Beach State Park access, it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Sea Turtle Reef is at a depth of 12-19 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
Availability Calendar
Bedding
Carriage House Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen
Guest Bedroom
Sleeps: 4
2 Twin Over Twin Bunk
Guest Bedroom-1st Floor
Sleeps: 2
2 Twin
Guest Bedroom-2nd Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 King
Master Bedroom-2nd Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 King
Attached Bathroom
Amenities 31
Entertainment
- Satellite or Cable
- Television
Facility Amenites
- Community Pool
Featured Amenities
- Luxury Collection
- Pool
Inside Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom Essentials
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Ceiling Fan
- Central Air Conditioning
- Dryer
- Free Wifi
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Linens Provided
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Smoke Detector
- Washer
Outside Amenities
- Balcony
- Free Parking
- Golf Cart
- Outdoor Furniture
- Patio/Deck
- Private Entrance
Pool and Spa
- Heated Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Private Pool
View and Location
- Gulf View
- Walk to Beach
Location
Reviews
5
(33)
5
Wow! What a dream! The kitchen is any cook’s dream come true - literally anything you could ever want. The plunge pool with the shade over it was wonderful on hot afternoons. My 5 year old son loved the plunge pool and even gained confidence to take off his water wings and learn to swim down for diving rings and swim the length of the pool. Just magical. The bedrooms were awesome. The in-law apartment was perfect for my parents to have their own space. Golf cart was awesome as were bikes. About 3 minutes to pool and beach by either. Loved being in a gated quiet community but having access to Big Chill etc when we wanted it. Restaurant at pool had awesome chicken tenders and frozen adult bevs! Anything we needed host responded right away. Highly recommend!- Posted: 4/25/2025
5
We had a great stay and hope to come back next year- Posted: 4/19/2025
5
Our stay was amazing. The house is beautiful. Everyone had an awesome time. RealJoy was receptive and prompt with our requests.- Posted: 1/3/2025
5
We loved our stay and can’t wait to come back! We were a large family with grandkids, grandkids, and everything in between and the space was perfect for us. It came equipped with beach toys, high chairs, and baby gates. The pool was perfect for us and we loved to play put put in the backyard. The location was only a short walk or golf cart ride to beach or pool. We could walk or bike to the big chill to grab dinner or beachy beans for coffee in the morning.- Posted: 9/13/2024
5
RealJoy was responsive and met our needs.- Posted: 7/27/2024
Michael, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear that our team was responsive and met your needs. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Great house in quiet neighborhood.- Posted: 7/6/2024
Quentin, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay in our quiet neighborhood. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Great stay in Watersound
This home was great and easily accommodated our group of friends/families for spring break. The property was close to Bruno's pizza, which was convenient for any last minute meals when needed. The golf cart and bikes that were provided were very helpful when carting guests to the beach, pool, or playground. Any issues we experienced during our stay were handled quickly by maintenance. We did learn that WaterSound only allows 3 vehicle passes for this property, and any additional vehicles must be stowed in overflow parking outside the WaterSound entrance. We also learned that the passes included with this home only allow certain pool and cart path access. This wasn't an issue, just something we discovered when attempting to visit certain areas of the WaterSound community. Overall it was a great stay and we'd definitely consider renting again. We love the privacy, safety and fewer crowds while staying in WaterSound. Wonderful community.- Posted: 4/17/2024
Ally, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. It sounds like your group had a wonderful spring break, enjoying both the convenient location and the amenities provided. Your feedback on the vehicle passes and access within WaterSound will be helpful for future guests. We look forward to welcoming you back to enjoy the privacy and charm of the WaterSound community again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
We stay here every year and love it! RealJoy, the property manager, is amazing. House is worth every penny. We will be back as always!- Posted: 2/24/2024
Tyler, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoy your annual visits and the service provided by our amazing team. We're looking forward to welcoming you back next time and continuing to make your vacations memorable. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Above and beyond! We absolutely loved working with RealJoy. We have used other rental companies on 30A and none have compared to the attention to detail, professionalism, and communication RealJoy has. Will definitely rent with them again.- Posted: 11/26/2023
5
This property was perfect and had everything we needed. We will be back.- Posted: 10/29/2023
5
Outstanding stay at the Nautilus. Will return every year if it is available. Great location, great home, everything met my expectations. If there is one thing I'd add it would be to make it clear that the golf cart is not legal to drive to Seaside, does not have license plate. Other than that, it was perfect.- Posted: 9/11/2023
Jim, We're delighted to hear that you had an outstanding stay at the Nautilus and that everything met your expectations. Your feedback about the golf cart is appreciated, and we will make sure to provide clearer information regarding its usage. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.Real Joy staff
5
Wonderful as always- Posted: 8/31/2023
Seth, We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us, and we appreciate your continued support. We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
The Nautilus is a beautiful home nestled in a delightful gated community. For my family, it was a perfect 10 and is definitely a place we would stay again. We enjoyed the multiple levels and space to separate, plunge pool, well-equipped kitchen, gym access, and golf cart/bikes. However, there are a couple of things to be mindful that may be helpful for others to know in advance.
There is only one bedroom on the main level and it has twin beds. If you have older family members, the stairs may be a challenge if they do not want to sleep in twin beds.
Deck/pool alarms can be frustrating when trying to enjoy the screened-in deck and needing to re-enter the house for refreshments.
Gym goers will need to purchase an access pass from the HOA team.
The beach is a good distance by foot but was accessible by bike or golf cart (both were provided) in less than five minutes.
Verizon coverage was spotty throughout the house. AT&T users had no problem. Landline phones were provided.
Enjoy!- Posted: 8/25/2023
MocTavius, We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a delightful stay at The Nautilus. Your detailed feedback is appreciated, and it's great to know that you enjoyed the various amenities and the space the home offered. We hope your insights will be helpful to future guests as well. We hope you will return for another wonderful vacation. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Beautiful, spacious home. Golf cart was very useful to get to the beach. Walkable to the Big Chill for dinner was fun!- Posted: 5/30/2023
L, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We’re glad you enjoyed the golf cart and dinner at the Big Chill. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Had a wonderful stay in 30A with a group of 10 adults. Plenty of room for our group and the amenities at the house and surrounding community were top notch. Easy access to the beach and the golf cart made it fun!- Posted: 4/17/2023
5
We have stayed here twice now and wouldn’t stay anywhere else in 30a. The Watersound neighborhood is private, walkable and offers all the amenities you’d want as a family with small children. The house is exactly as advertised - large, well-stocked and with a ton of high-end amenities. The plunge pool (which we paid to heat) is priceless with young kids. The kitchen is very well stocked with most utensils, cooking equipment and pots/pans you would need to cook full meals. Real Joy was extremely responsive with any questions we had. Again, couldn’t recommend this house more.- Posted: 2/26/2023
Tyler, We are thrilled to hear that you wouldn’t stay anywhere else! It’s wonderful to know that everything was as you expected and the kids loved the plunge pool. We look forward to welcoming you for the third time. We appreciate the nod to our responsive staff. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Wonderful place for family
We enjoyed our fourth Thanksgiving in Watersound and this property did not disappoint. Wonderful layout for extended family and having the carriage house is a definite bonus. The heated pool was wonderful for our grandchildren to work on their swimming skills. The alarms on the pool doors provided an added protection for us. Loved having a golf cart too!- Posted: 11/25/2022
Teri, Thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed your Thanksgiving vacation. We're glad you enjoyed the golf cart and the heated pool. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
5??
Amazing house - great community - Loved our stay!- Posted: 11/14/2022
Samuel, Thank you for letting us know that you loved your stay. We're glad you enjoyed the community and we hope you had fun on our beautiful beaches. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Absolutely beautiful home! We traveled as a group to celebrate a 40th birthday! So close to everything and enjoyed the neighborhood beach experience. The details of the house and private spaces for guests was perfect- Posted: 8/21/2022
5
We had a wonderful time at the Nautilus! The house is beautiful and the location is perfect. We will be back!- Posted: 2/27/2022
5
This house was perfect for our family vacation. I highly recommend it!- Posted: 10/2/2021
5
Watersound
This home is beautiful and was perfect for our family of 12, 8 adults and 4 children. The house is setup so that there are many spaces to spread out if needed. We were thankful there was a gold cart included to get all of us back and forth to the beach. We had a wonderful time!- Posted: 6/29/2021
5
Wonderful!
Beautiful rental with all the amenities. Plenty of room for our large family. Kitchen was fully stocked with Thermador appliances which made cooking easy. Ice machine was a plus! We would definitely rent again. The only negative would be the golf cart was very rusty and the bikes were older.- Posted: 5/23/2021
Ann, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience while staying in The Nautilus in WaterSound. We are happy to know that you enjoyed a wonderful stay in this beautiful, well stocked rental, which provided plenty of space and a nice fully stocked kitchen; and you would definitely stay here again. We will forward your message regarding the bikes and golf cart to property managers so that they may assess these items. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.Real Joy staff
5
Great private neighborhood- Posted: 4/10/2021
5
Watersound Vacation
Great property great amenities and great location for families I would reccamend to anyone traveling to the Destin FL- Posted: 4/6/2021
Jahmal, we are happy to know that you would recommend this great rental property, the four-story Nautilus in WaterSound; to others visiting the area. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.Real Joy staff
5
Our stay was great!- Posted: 2/21/2021
Cody, we appreciate you letting us know that you had a great stay at The Nautilus, a 4-story, 5-bedroom home in WaterSound with a carriage house. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.Real Joy staff
5
This house is incredible!!!!! Yes to this for large groups, because it’s so spacious and in a great neighbourhood type area.- Posted: 1/28/2021
Greetings Emily! Thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear you found the home incredible and spacious! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for choosing Real Joy!Real Joy staff
5
Great Thanksgiving
Second stay at this property and it was great for a large family gathering. Would recommend for holidays together.- Posted: 12/2/2020
Hi John, thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear you enjoyed this amazing home and we hope you took advantage of the golf cart and bikes included! We value your referrals and hope you will come back to see us! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!Real Joy staff
5
This house is beautiful! We had such a great time here. Everyone was so nice and the community was so quaint and peaceful. Would definitely go back!- Posted: 11/2/2020
Hi Macy, thank you for your review! We are thrilled that you had a great time here and found the home beautiful! We hope you enjoyed the easy beach access as well. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for choosing Real Joy!Real Joy staff
5
We absolutely enjoyed every single minute in this BEAUTIFUL home. We were blown away by this experience. Our family enjoyed every moment we had together in "The Nautilus!" Such great memories were made! We especially had a great time with the bikes and the golf cart rides to the beach! We were thrilled with the short distance (a few of us enjoyed the walk to the beach from the house) to the white sandy beaches and the absolutely pristine waters! We thank you, and look forward to vacationing here again next year! We felt so "at home," and truly enjoyed the time we had! The private pool at the house was the "cherry on top!" When our kids were ready to come back from the beach, we enjoyed the outdoor shower (and appreciated the privacy lock) and then jumped in the pool for more fun!- Posted: 9/15/2020
5
Gorgeous place- great for family
Very very responsive property agency-surpassing 360blue. House was beautiful and tons of space. Separate entrances for multiple families on different floors. Golf cart made it a 20sec rude to the beach. We will go back!- Posted: 8/27/2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, Katherine, and we greatly appreciate your kind words about our responsiveness. We are also thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed this beautiful home. We look forward to you staying with us in the future!Real Joy staff
5
Great House
Great house and location within Watersound. Definitely recommend.- Posted: 7/21/2020
Thanks for the review David. We're happy you enjoyed the location and would recommend this house to others!Real Joy staff
5
Very nice home in a quiet neighborhood. Quick ride to the beach on golf carts or bikes. Well laid out and plenty of space.- Posted: 2/17/2020
Thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the short trip to the beach and found the home well laid out and spacious. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thank you again for feedback and thank you for choosing Real Joy!Real Joy staff
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