Seahorse Retreat Home

$611-2,865/night
6 Bedrooms • 6 Baths (5 full, 1 half) • Sleeps 14-16
Internet Beachfront Private Pool Hot Tub (more...)

If you're looking for a special place to make memories with your family or friends, you will find it at The Seahorse Retreat. We have added new exclusive amenities to the home in 2024, including a heated  pool and spa, new game room, paddle boards and kayaks!

This lovely villa sleeps up to 16 total guests and is in a beautiful tropical setting with stunning views of the Santa Rosa Sound, 5 miles from Navarre Beach, that is perfect for family reunions or get-togethers with friends.

Please see map on this listing for detailed location. We are right off Hwy 98 on The Santa Rosa Sound.

What we offer:

- Brand-new private heated 15x30 ft gunite pool with incredible views of the bay (pool heat available Sept-April, $50/day)
- Spill-over spa/hot tub attached to pool
- Tanning ledge and loungers in pool (pool is 6 ft at deep end)
- White-sand beach to build sand-castles or just relax in the clear waters of The Sound
- Private dock with seating. Bring your boat or jet skis. Fish off the dock.
- ½ acre level yard for games such as Corn Hole (included)
- Two stand-up paddle boards and two kayaks (one tandem and one single) with life jackets
- New game room on ground floor with easy access to pool area - features Golden Tee, Multicade Arcade, ping pong table, foosball table, Connect 4, train table, bar area
- Gorgeous landscaping with palm trees, flowers and outdoor lighting
- Plenty of outdoor seating, eating, and lounging areas

The home is on 1/2 acre and enclosed by a fence for privacy.

You'll have multiple porches outfitted with comfortable furniture to relax and marvel at the brilliant sunrises and sunsets. Most every room has incredible views of the water with access to a porch.

Other amenities we offer:

- 6 spacious bedrooms, sleeps up to16 total guests
- 5 1/2 gorgeous baths with upscale vanities and tile treatments
- Well-stocked kitchen with with everything you need to cook, including (slow cooker, heavy-duty KitchenAid mixer, food processor, blender)
- Coffee bar with 12-cup drip maker, Keurig, French Press, kettle, coffee grinder, teas - to get your day started!
- Additional refrigerator on ground level if needed
- Flat screen TVs in each king (2) and queen (2) bedrooms, and 55-inch Smart HD TV in living area
- High-speed wireless Internet
- Pack and play; booster seat
- Gas grill and charcoal grill
- Ceiling fans in main area and most bedrooms
- Tree swing that seats up to three people
- Many, many pool toys and floaties
- Many, many sand toys (nets, pails, shovels, etc)
- 1000 sq. feet of porches and balconies with prime water views
- Ample parking for 4-5 cars

We are located on the Santa Rosa Sound 5 miles east of Navarre Beach - an easy, quick drive to the Gulf Beaches. We have the best of both worlds, and here's why:

-- Private white-sand beach that is perfect for kids and adults because the Sound is shallow and clear.
- You'll love the marine life you'll encounter. On any given day, you may be treated to a pod of dolphins swimming by; small fish and big fish that swim under the dock; pelicans that swoop for fish; cranes that walk the beach....
-- The water on the Sound is lovely - clear and warm (in season). You will get waves on windy days, but most of the time it is calm, so...
-- NO SARGASSUM! - we are 15-20 miles from the entrance to the Gulf and our beaches do not get the seaweed that plagues the Gulf beaches during the summer.
-- No red flag days! The emerald water of the Gulf that you see in brochures is for real - on calm days, but if you come during a week of rough surf, you'll be stuck sitting on the sand. At our beach: No rip-tides, drop-offs, rough surf, or jellyfish. Kids can build sandcastles, look for little fish, or crab and fish from our dock. Explore the Sound on a one-person or two-person kayak. You can also bring a boat or jet-skis. And...the Sound is a perfect place to try stand-up paddle boarding(two paddleboards included).
-- Yet ... easy access to Gulf for an afternoon of wave action, deep-sea fishing, biking on the Gulf Islands National Seashore, or other Gulf-based activities. Groceries and restaurants are nearby. So are Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Pensacola. Easy day trips to the unique towns of 30-A (Seaside, Seagrove, Rosemary Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Watercolor, etc).

Our 3,300-sq.ft. home sleeps 16:
- Two spacious primary bedrooms with king beds and private baths
- Seahorse room with queen bed and shared hall bath
- Kids room (sleeps 5 - one twin over twin and one twin over double bunk) and shared hall bath
- Third floor cupola (via spiral staircase) sleeps 3 (two hanging twin beds, one twin mattress) has full bath at bottom of staircase
- Terrace-level room with queen bed, private bath, game room, and access to ground-level patio

But while we know this is a special place, don't take our word for it. Read our reviews to see what vacationers have to say. To find out if this home is available for the dates you desire, see calendar: It is updated in real time.

When you rent our homes, we provide lots of insider info through our online guestbook, provided as a link prior to check-in. Here you'll find suggestions of places to visit/tour, restaurants we recommend, and local tips.

Please note that we rent to 25 and older only; no student groups; no third party bookings; no events. 

About the Owner

We are a family of five, and we have been sharing our homes with guests since 2003. We currently own and manage two properties - The Seahorse Retreat in the Florida Panhandle (Navarre) and High Ridge Haven in Cashiers, NC (Visit https://www.highridgehaven.com).
Property Type Villa
Accommodation Entire Home
House Rules
  • Maximum occupancy: 16
  • Children welcome
  • Infants welcome
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Wheelchair inaccessible
  • Minimum age of primary renter: 25
  • Pets not allowed
Setting & View
  • Water View
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Beach View
  • Waterfront
General
  • Internet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating
  • Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Hot Water
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Wifi
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Basic Soaps
  • Paper Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hangers
  • Lock On Bedroom Door
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Free Internet
  • Clothing Storage (closet or wardrobe)
Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Spices/Pantry Items
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice Maker
  • Blender
  • Kettle
  • Pots & Pans
  • Kitchen Island
  • Dining Table
  • Baking Sheet
  • Barbeque/Grill Utensils
  • Coffee
  • Wine Glasses
Dining
  • Child's Highchair
  • Seating for 13 people
Bathrooms 6 Baths (5 full, 1 half)
  • Bathroom 1 – Shower, Toilet
  • Bathroom 2 – Combination Tub/Shower, Jetted Tub, Toilet
  • Bathroom 3 – Toilet
  • Bathroom 4 – Shower, Toilet, Tub
  • Bathroom 5 – Combination Tub/Shower, Toilet
  • Bathroom 6 – Combination Tub/Shower, Toilet
Ground floor across from queen bedroom: shower only
First floor: Primary king bedroom: shower/bath combo; two separate sinks
Half bath
Second floor: Primary king bedroom: shower and separate tub; two sinks
Full bath with shower/tub; one sink
Full bath with shower/tub; one sink
Sleeping Arrangements 6 Bedrooms, sleeps 14-16
  • Bedroom 1 – 1 Queen bed
  • Bedroom 2 – 1 King bed
  • Bedroom 3 – 1 King bed
  • Bedroom 4 – 1 Double bed, 2 Twin beds, 2 Bunk Beds
  • Bedroom 5 – 1 Queen bed
  • Bedroom 6 – 3 Twin beds
Ground floor: Queen room
First floor: King bedroom
Second floor: King bedroom; queen bedroom; bunk room with twin over twin and twin over double bunks
Third floor via spiral staircase: two hanging twin beds; one twin mattress on floor
Entertainment
  • Television
  • Satellite/Cable
  • Video Library
  • Stereo
  • Games/Board Games
  • Books
  • Toys
  • Game Room
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Foosball
  • Smart TV
  • Arcade Machine
Family
  • Children's Dinnerware
  • Pack N Play/Travel Crib
  • Children's Books & Toys
Outdoor
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck/Patio (uncovered)
  • Lanai/Gazebo (covered)
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Lawn/Garden
  • Kayak/Canoe
  • Water Sports Gear
  • Beach Essentials
  • Private Yard
  • Fenced Yard
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Boat Slip
  • Sun Loungers
Pool/Spa
  • Private Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Heated Pool
  • Jacuzzi
Vehicles
  • Parking
  • Garage
  • Free Parking
  • Free Parking On Premises
Theme
  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Tourist Attractions
Attractions
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Museums
  • Theme Parks
  • Water Parks
  • Zoo
Leisure
  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Eco Tourism
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Boating
  • Shopping
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Water Sports
Sports & Adventure
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Jet Skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Parasailing
  • Rafting
  • Sailing
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Wind Surfing
Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Fire Emergency Contact
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Medical Emergency Contact
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Police Emergency Contact
  • Smoke Detector
  • Cleaning Products
Expectations
  • Requires Stairs
  • Potential Noise
  • Cameras/Surveillance
  • Near Lake, River, or Water Body
  • Heights With No Fence
Check Out Tasks
  • Throw Away Trash
  • Lock Up
  • Additional Requests