House - Rating 5 (22 Reviews)

Octopus's Garden NatureWalk 30A


Bedroom 4 bedrooms
Bathroom 3 full, 1 half
Guests 10 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Flexible Dates Flexible

  • Address: 276 Flatwoods Forest Loop
  • Location: 30A
  • Type: House
  • View: Seagrove Beach West

Description Description
Top Reasons to Book this Beautiful NatureWalk home with access to FREE, PUBLIC BEACHES:

*COMPLIMENTARY: 6-SEATER ELECTRIC GOLF CART ($500 refundable deposit required), 4 BIKES, BEACH UMBRELLA, 6 BEACH CHAIRS, PICKLEBALL RACKETS AND 10 SANDLESS BEACH TOWELS

*Seagrove Beach has the largest stretch of free, public beaches on 30A, accessible less than a mile away by bike via the Lilly Lane Beach Trail or by golf cart/car via 30A

*King bed master en-suite AND living area - on both 1st and 2nd floor

* Next to Watercolor and Seaside communities

* 2 Large Porches for Relaxing and Dining

* Outdoor Shower, Stainless Steel Gas Grill, Second Refrigerator, and Cornhole Boards

* Access to "The Gathering Place" with TWO Pools, Hammocks, Grills, and Fire Pit

* Quiet Neighborhood, with bike and walking trails, and surrounded by Point Washington State Forest

* Walking or Biking Distance to Fabulous Shopping and Dining Options

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

You will fall in love with the beautiful coastal décor that is highlighted by sea life images on canvas, taken by the owners. Octopus's Garden is a large 4-BEDROOM, 3.5-BATH HOME with everything you need for rest and relaxation. With TWO KING MASTER EN-SUITE BEDROOMS (ONE ON EACH FLOOR), QUEEN EN-SUITE BEDROOM, BUNKROOM FULL-OVER-FULL BEDS, and a designated workstation; this home comfortably SLEEPS 10 GUESTS (INCLUDING INFANTS) with plenty of privacy.

The GOURMET KITCHEN is a chef's dream with everything you need, including built-in appliances, and a 5-BURNER GAS STOVE. The OPEN LIVING AREA has gorgeous shiplap walls and boasts ample seating. The living room has a large, HD SMART TV, with WI-FI SOUND-BAR. In addition, there are 4 other HD SMART TVs and WI-FI THROUGHOUT the home. The LOFT WITH TV, GAMES, AND PUZZLES, is ideal FOR KIDS.

Enjoy the sunset from the TWO LARGE PORCHES that feature ceiling fans, swinging benches, and OUTDOOR DINING. The UPPER PORCH IS SCREENED for comfort and safety. There is a large driveway with PARKING FOR 2 VEHICLES. In the garage (no car parking) you will find 4 NEW BIKES so you can explore 30A and the trails. The garage houses the 6-SEATER, ELECTRIC, GOLF CART, a SECOND REFRIGERATOR (perfect for beverages), cornhole boards, 6 BACKPACK BEACH CHAIRS, BEACH UMBRELLA, and a small cooler. Just outside the garage, there is also a stainless-steel GAS GRILL and an OUTDOOR SHOWER for your convenience. For PICKLEBALL LOVERS, our beautiful vacation home PROVIDES 4 RACKETS with 2 BALLS for your enjoyment. The pickleball courts are located at the end of our street.

AMENITIES:
NATUREWALK AMENITIES at the "Gathering Place" include a large ZERO-ENTRY POOL, an additional HEATED LAP POOL, a HOT TUB, lounge chairs, tables and chairs, a SHADED SPLASH POOL for toddlers, HAMMOCKS, outdoor TV LOUNGE, OUTDOOR KITCHEN WITH GAS GRILLS, and GAS FIRE PIT for family enjoyment. NatureWalk is the only community along 30A that offers food trucks at the "Gathering Place" for your family's enjoyment. Additional amenities include 2 PLAYGROUNDS, PICKLEBALL COURTS, WALK / BIKE PATHS, outdoor “Energi” FITNESS STATIONS, and a BASKETBALL COURT.

BEACH ACCESS:
Area ATTRACTIONS: 30A is a fantastic destination, the BEACHES are some of the world’s finest with sugar WHITE SAND and EMERALD-GREEN WATERS. You will find plenty of public beach access along the 19-mile stretch of 30A.

Our SEAGROVE BEACH HAS THE LARGEST STRETCH OF FREE, PUBLIC BEACHES ON 30A, ACCESSIBLE BY BIKE VIA NATUREWALK’S “LILLY LANE TRAIL” (1.5 miles), through the beautiful Point Washington State Forest. NOTE: Golf carts are not allowed on Lilly Lane or any other State Forest trails. Or TAKE THE GOLF CART / CAR (2.8 miles) via 30A to “SAN JUAN” and “SANTA CLARA” BEACH ACCESSES with FREE ENTRY and PARKING.

Another FAVORITE is GRAYTON BEACH STATE PARK, which offers a long stretch of beautiful WHITE SAND BEACH (4.4-mile drive via 30A). Besides the gorgeous beach, this PARK has a LARGE BATHHOUSE, CANOE RENTALS, and NATURE TRAIL. The cost is $5/car but FREE ENTRY in the SUMMER (Memorial Day through Labor Day). Please see the interactive maps here for all the beaches along 30A https://visitsouthwalton.com/beach-bay-access-locations/.

GOLF CART:
Take advantage of the NEW 6-SEATER, ELECTRIC, GOLF CART included with your stay! That is greater than a $100/day savings for you.

LOCATION:
NatureWalk, a quiet family neighborhood surrounded by numerous bike and walking trails, and is convenient to everything 30A has to offer.

NatureWalk is ideally LOCATED off 30A, on Hwy 395 adjacent to WATERCOLOR and SEASIDE. NatureWalk is surrounded by Point Washington State Forest. Explore NatureWalk and the surrounding Watercolor and Seaside by bike or on foot. Rent a KAYAK or PADDLEBOARD and explore Western Lake or the Gulf at GRAYTON BEACH STATE PARK nearby.

PUBLIX in “WATERCOLOR CROSSINGS” is conveniently located NEXT TO NATUREWALK. There you will also find Pizza by the Sea, Boca Boutique, Marble Slab Creamery, Great American Cookie, UPS Store, Emerald Coast Wine and Spirits, Perfect Pig Restaurant, Pedego Electric Bikes, and Yellowfin Sports - to meet all of your needs. The SHOPS and RESTAURANTS of Seaside, Watercolor, and Seagrove Beach are a short bike or golf cart ride away. Don’t miss the funky SHOPS and RESTAURANTS in Old Grayton Beach also on 30A.

COMMUNITY:
This area BOASTS UNIQUE SHOPPING, FANTASTIC CUISINE, AND INCREDIBLE ARCHITECTURE THAT MAKES 30A FAMOUS. There are activities for everyone; KAYAKING, PADDLEBOARDING, BIKING, FISHING, GOLFING, HIKING, SWIMMING, PICKLEBALL, TENNIS, AND AMAZING SUNRISES AND SUNSETS -- YOU FIND IT ALL RIGHT HERE.


Come experience the VACATION OF A LIFETIME AT OCTOPUS'S GARDEN in NatureWalk 30A Resort Community!

ATTENTION: Please note our AGE REQUIREMENT POLICY; one (1) parent or guardian over the age of 25 must be present and staying in the home for every three (3) guests between the ages of 15 and 25. *
* ONLY REGISTERED GUESTS are permitted to stay in the home – no outside guests allowed. *
* This home has NO PETS and NO PARTIES. In addition, NO FIREARMS or FIREWORKS are permitted on the premises and NatureWalk. *
* Guests will be charged $100 FOR LOST OR MISSING POOL PASS. Please leave the pool pass in the home upon departure. *
* GUESTS MAY NOT PARK VEHICLES IN THE GARAGE. *
* Due to HOA RESTRICTIONS, boats, RVs, camper vans, and trailers are not allowed in this neighborhood. *
* NO SMOKING (CIGARETTES, CIGARS, OR VAPING) ON PROPERTY. Smoking in the home, garage, and/or porches will result in a $500 fine and eviction without a refund. *
* NatureWalk 30A is located within Point Washington State Forest. BEARS AND RACCOONS VISIT THE NEIGHBORHOOD REGULARLY; BEAR STRAPS ON TRASH CANS MUST BE SECURED AT ALL TIMES. *
* Home is equipped with 4 OUTDOOR SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND PROTECTION of our property. Any attempt to disable, redirect, or obscure the cameras is prohibited and will result in eviction without a refund. *

Maximum Occupancy = 10
Maximum Parking = 2 Vehicles in Driveway
Short-Term Vacation Rental Certificate # = STR23-002072
TDT Registration # = 096222

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Amenities 33 Amenities
Entertainment
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Television
Facility Amenites
  • Community Pool
Featured Amenities
  • Luxury Collection
  • Pool
  • Snowbird Friendly
Inside Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathroom Essentials
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Free Wifi
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Laptop Friendly Work Space
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Smoke Detector
  • Washer
Outside Amenities
  • Balcony
  • Free Parking
  • Golf Cart
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Patio/Deck
  • Private Entrance
Pool and Spa
  • Heated Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Outdoor Pool
View and Location
  • Walk to Beach

Location Love is in the air!

Save 15% off your next beach getaway!

Promo Code: BEMINE2025

Stay Dates: February 14 - May 23, 2025

Minimum Nights: 2+

Blackout Dates: March 22 - April 5, 2025

*Offer is applied to the cost of rent and cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. you must book and confirm by April 1, 2025. Valid on new reservations only. Some restrictions may apply, and some properties may be excluded.

*Offer expires 04/01/2025 and you must book your vacation between 02/14/2025 and 05/23/2025.


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Reviews Rating 5 (22)
Rating 5
The house was very clean and comfortable. It was nicely decorated and in a well kept neighborhood with great amenities! It even had a heated lap pool! The house was in new condition and the beds were also very comfortable. The public beach is close by and has ample parking and clean bathrooms... gorgeous beach! We will definitely come back!
- Posted: 11/4/2024
Rating 5
This place was fantastic! All the decorations go with the theme of Octopus' Garden! Home is beautifully furnished and maintained. Labels help make finding things very easy. Binder with restaurant menus, etc. was overflowing with information. Beds were super comfortable. Golf cart is top of the line, bicycles available as well. Kitchen has all you need to cook and have meals at home. Love the pay it forward area of snacks where you help yourself, but add to it for the next people who stay! Highly recommend!!
- Posted: 1/29/2025
Thank you for your wonderful review, Eva! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the "Octopus' Garden" theme and found the home beautifully furnished and easy to navigate. It's great that you appreciated the comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and our unique pay-it-forward snack area. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back for another fantastic stay!Kindly,Real Joy VacationsGuest Relations Agent
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
What a great spot to relax and enjoy our vacation!
Rental was clean and well kept, nestled in a great neighborhood with walking trails and a direct path to the beach through the state forest that you can ride your bike down.
This rental is a couple minutes walk away from two Pickleball courts!
The neighborhood pool was very nice and relaxing with a covered area to eat lunch or hang out while your kids swim .
As others mentioned, very little is provided in the way of household essentials, like laundry soap, dishwasher detergent, paper towels, and toilet paper. This was disappointing as most rentals that we have stayed at in the past have provided ample supplies.
The golf cart is great, but does cost extra which isn’t made clear in the description or the photos.
RealJoy is a rental management company, and they were very responsive and worked with us on a few items that came up during our stay. They were very pleasant to work with.
- Posted: 8/10/2024
Corbin, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the clean rental, beautiful neighborhood, and the amenities like the pool and nearby Pickleball courts. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
We throughly enjoyed our stay . The house is got a great layout for families with kids of varying ages and the kitchen is wonderfully equipped with everything you could need for cooking . We usually bring our own linens since microfiber sheets ( yuck) have taken over Airbnb , I was so grateful that this home had wonderfully soft linens since we forgot ours , and SO many wonderful pillows ! One more thing - the extra fans - genius and thoughtful ! We had several fan sleepers and to have them readily available provided routine in sleep habits. :) Clearly we will be back - thanks again !
- Posted: 6/29/2024
Rating 5
We absolutely loved our stay at the Octopus’s Garden!! The house was immaculate and had a great starter set of items along with all the other essentials. This house was perfect for our group of 6 with extra space for more people. The Naturewalk neighborhood is beautiful with lots of amenities. We added on the Golf cart to our rental and used it every day to transport our group of 6 along with all our beach items to the beach. We also used it to drive into Seaside and other surrounding areas for shopping and dinner! Would absolutely stay at the Octopus’s Garden again. We also loved getting a visit from Ruthie when we checked in! She gave us lots of tips and even texted us recommendations for everything! We will be back!
- Posted: 6/22/2024
Begina, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you and your group had a wonderful time. The house, location, and amenities seem to have exceeded your expectations, and we're thrilled that you found everything to be just perfect. It's wonderful that you were able to make the most of the golf cart and explore the surrounding areas. We look forward to your return. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Our stay was amazing. Walt and Linda helped me over the phone with any questions we had and our concierge Ruthie Walker was amazing. We highly recommend!
- Posted: 3/30/2024
Rating 5
Octopus' Garden was amazing. Extremely clean throughout the house. The kitchen was stocked with all the amenities we needed for a week's stay. We used the grill, rode the bikes, and puttered around in the golf cart (which I thought made it easier to get around down on 30A). It was a bit cool at night to sit out on the porches but we loved sitting on the swings during the day.
- Posted: 3/30/2024
Beckey, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed Octopus' Garden and made the most of its amenities, from the kitchen to the golf cart! It sounds like it was a perfect match for your vacation needs. We hope to see you back again when the evenings are just as warm as the days. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great Thanksgiving Visit!
We had a wonderful stay, and we were so impressed by the level of attention from the management company. The year round neighbors were so friendly and welcoming, and we had a blast playing pickle and relaxing at the hot tub and heated pool. The best part: I was horrified when we pulled up - I realized that I’d accidentally booked our arrival for the next day! My family was tired from the drive and not happy with me- but the management company pulled a miracle and let us check in seamlessly and early! Crisis averted. :) Aside from that, the house is very pretty and welcoming and we had a great experience.
- Posted: 12/22/2023
Molly, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful stay and were impressed by the level of attention from our team. It's great that you enjoyed the friendly neighbors, pickleball, and the hot tub and heated pool. We're glad we could assist with the early check-in and make your experience a positive one. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
The house was great. My only suggestion to anyone staying is bring or purchase there toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap and dishwasher soap. We had 10 people and we went through a lot of these supplies I did read previous reviews so we were prepared. It was a great family trip and we will defiantly go back.
- Posted: 7/22/2023
Gabby, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at the house. You should have gotten an email prior to your stay letting you know that we provide starters of kitchen and bathroom essentials so you should plan to bring these items from home or purchase them once you get here. This is for safety reasons. We're delighted that your family had a great trip, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful stay in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
We love this place. It’s super comfortable and perfect for our family.
- Posted: 7/16/2023
Rating 5
It was a large, immaculately clean, comfortable home with two nice outdoor seating areas. The community and home were well taken care of. We enjoyed the pickleball courts right around the corner (bring your own paddles and balls). The community pool was shallow and had limited hours. The golf cart was nice for going to Seaside. The bikes were in excellent condition and fun to explore on. The area is gorgeous. The beaches are clear with the perfect white sand. Plan to buy basics for the house that are not provided (beyond an initial startup) such as toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, laundry & dishwasher soap, coffee filters, salt/pepper, etc. On the positive side of this, the house was well organized and clean. Also note there are no beach towels and the house towels cannot be taken to the beach. The beach chairs provided were great! All in all, a great value for the size and location.
- Posted: 5/26/2023
Lisa, Thank you for letting us know about your stay. We’re glad that you were comfortable and enjoyed exploring the area. You should have gotten an email prior to your stay letting you know that we provide starters of kitchen and bathroom essentials so you should plan to bring these items from home or purchase them once you get here. This is for safety reasons. We hope you’ll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Let's start with the wonderful things! The house was pristine when we arrived - very clean and made up beautifully. The house is spacious and beautiful. We loved having coffee on the front porch. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well-stocked, and overall we really did love the house. We used the golf-cart to get around to the grocery store and beach, which was super fun, and even took the bikes out a couple of times. Overall, would recommend a stay in this home!
There are a couple of areas for improvement that I want to share as well. First, I was pretty annoyed that we had to check bags just to take beach towels with us for the whole family. They really should provide beach towels given that the beach is the main attraction of the area. Secondly, we were there during the NHL and NBA playoffs and were sad to see that they didn't have live TV channels on the TV in the living room. We couldn't watch games airing on even basic cable TNT - so beware sports fans!
- Posted: 5/20/2023
Christina, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding your stay. We’re sorry that you were annoyed by not having live TV and having to bring your own beach towels. The towels tend to walk off with our guests and many owners just don’t have live TV anymore. We’re glad you were comfortable and enjoyed the golf cart. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
We enjoyed our stay. Very convenient having the golf cart already there. The bikes were in good working order. Very clean and comfortable beds. Really nothing negative to say. Maybe the the only thing to note is you will need to bring or buy extra trash bags and toilet paper etc. All the restaurants in Seaside are a bike ride away. Very fun and great place for teens and little ones.
- Posted: 3/31/2023
Jennifer, Thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed your stay. You should have gotten an email prior to your stay letting you know that we provide starters of kitchen and bathroom essentials so you should plan to bring these items from home or purchase them once you get here. We're glad you enjoyed exploring the Seaside area via bike and golf cart. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Stay was great! Thank you!
- Posted: 3/19/2023
Rating 5
30-A Jewel
This is a beautiful property and likely the most well-equipped VRBO property we’ve ever stayed at, globally. Everything you could ever need or want for your getaway is there. And don’t skip the golf cart rental … definitely a highlight of our trip.
- Posted: 12/31/2022
Rhonda, Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re pleased to hear that you had everything you needed and to enjoy your vacation. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Octopus Garden is an amazing home! Not only is it modern, well apportioned with comfy beds and convenient to the beach, but being able to rent their golf cart was a bonus. I highly recommend this property as I know you will enjoy as much as we did!
- Posted: 1/1/2023
Rating 5
we loved our stay at Octopus Garden! it was beautiful and lots of room, bikes are a must! everywhere was bike-able and in close proximity, we rode to publix, downtown seaside, the beach, the hot tub, pickle ball, everywhere. i would recommend it to anyone who hasn’t been to Seaside before.
- Posted: 10/20/2022
Meredith, Thank you for the 5-star review of your stay at Octopus's Garden. We are glad you had enough room and enjoyed biking everywhere. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
This house was amazing.
- Posted: 7/15/2022
Rating 5
Had a great time and house was great
- Posted: 6/27/2022
Tami, Thank you for the 5 star review of your stay at Octopus's Garden. We are thrilled you had a great time and we thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great location, very clean and very well appointed. RealJoy we’re very helpful and very quick with communication. Would recommend.
- Posted: 1/2/2022
David, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your stay in Octopus's Garden in NatureWalk 30A. We are happy to know that you found this well-located 4-bed, 3.5-bath home to be very clean and very well appointed and RealJoy was very helpful and very quick to communicate with. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great house! Make it easy on yourself and rent here to save on Golf Cart, bicycle and beach chair costs! House is perfect, beds are comfortable and kitchen is loaded.
- Posted: 8/13/2021
Rating 5
Beautiful Octopus' Garden
We had a wonderful time at the Octopus' Garden house. What a beautiful home it is. Everything was lovely and comfortable. It was a beautifully decorated beach house and made us feel spoiled the whole time. We loved swinging on the front porch, having dinners out there too, riding bikes to the pool and beach, loading up the golf cart and going to the beach, playing basketball, walking on the nature trail and enjoying the whole neighborhood. When we left a sketchbook of my daughter's at the house, they kindly found it and mailed it to us. We would definitely come back!
- Posted: 6/19/2021
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