445 West Lake Forest Drive

Yankee Sun | Watercolor, FL
445 West Lake Forest Drive Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

‘Yankee Sun’  is the beach luxury home you have been searching for!  This vacation rental home is located in the Camp District in WaterColor.  This home is just a short walk or quick 2 minute bike ride to the Camp WaterColor recreation area. This five bedroom home has been impeccably designed with upscale finishes that can be found throughout and has a 6 seat golf cart/LSV. ‘Yankee Sun” | 445 West Lake Forest Drive is your vacation home away from home! 

You are greeted by the welcoming first floor porch that is the perfect spot for morning coffee. The open-concept first floor is great for families wanting to entertain with plenty of space. A wall full of windows brings in the sunshine and overlooks a nature preserve offering peaceful views and privacy. The gourmet kitchen is complete with a Wolf gas range, a Sub-Zero fridge and freezer, an ice maker, a wine bar, a quiet Bosh dishwasher and a large island with quartz countertops. Just off the kitchen is another porch which is perfect for dining alfresco or enjoying the nature preserve which wraps around the side and rear of the home.  The laundry room is located on this floor along with a half bathroom.

On the second floor, you will find the master bedroom with a king sized bed, an ensuite bathroom, and a private balcony with a wooded view that will provide you with the peace and quiet of nature. Also located on the second floor are two guest bedrooms. The first guest room has a king sized bed and ensuite bath and the second guest room has a queen sized bed and ensuite bath. Both guest bedrooms have access to a shared balcony overlooking the beautiful lake and is the perfect place to watch the herons perch while looking for their next meal. Centrally located on the second floor is an open lounge area with seating, a TV, and a table perfect for playing games. The lounge also has a built-in desk for those that need to get a bit of work done. The lounge has sliding barn doors that can be closed for privacy. Just off the lounge is a spiral staircase, which leads to the third floor.

Ascend to the third floor using the spiral staircase and see the perfect hangout space for the young at heart. The third floor has two guest bedrooms, one with a king sized bed and another room with a queen sized bed and access to the shared bath which has a single vanity and a shower. Centrally located on the third floor is a lounge space with a TV, bean bag seating, and a game table and chairs.

For your family’s comfort and health, this home features AprilAire MERV-11 air filtration and dual REME Halo LED Air Purifiers, which are zero ozone compliant and designed to eliminate air pollutants and reduce odors.

‘Yankee Sun” | 445 West Lake Forest Drive is the vacation home you have always dreamed of and can now visit while vacationing in WaterColor!

The pictures of this home are recent, taken in December 2023.

‘Yankee Sun’ is located in Watercolor FL, a 500-acre luxury resort beach community designed with families in mind. Amenities include a Beach Club, Camp Watercolor, 9 pools throughout the community, tennis and pickleball courts, and a boathouse on Beautiful Western Lake. Amenity passes provided with the house provide access to the Beach Club, pools, and Camp Watercolor. Watercolor’s tennis, pickleball, and boathouse equipment rental is extra. The Beach Club has 3 pools, private access to the Beach, restaurants, a bar, and rest room facilities. Camp Watercolor has a spiral tower-slide into a large pool, a lazy river, a zero-entry pool, a snack bar for lunch and snacks, and a bar area for adults on vacation. This home includes use of a 6 seat golf/LSV. 

Watercolor in 2 minutes: https://vimeo.com/633230287
Camp Watercolor in 1 minute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3avOIyzLoA0

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HOME HIGHLIGHTS
Sleeps 10
Amenity passes for 10 people max (we cannot get any extras) which provide Full access to Watercolor Beach Club, Camp Watercolor and all neighborhood pools. Children under five years of age do not require an amenity pass
5 Bedrooms
4 1/2 Bathrooms 
3,175 Square Feet
6 Seat Golf Cart/LSV
Spacious Gourmet Kitchen
Stunning Balcony Spaces 
Outdoor shower
Gas Grill
Halo Air Purifier System
Access to 1 Car Garage
5 Beach Cruiser Bicycles
Parking for 2 Vehicles

1ST FLOOR
- Open-concept living room with a large, sectional sofa and a 65" HDTV with a Sonos Playbar. (*Fireplace not for guest use)
- Dining area with seating for 8 and barstools at the kitchen island with seating for 4.
- Upscale kitchen complete with quartz countertops, a Wolf gas burning range, ice maker, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, quiet Bosch dishwasher, and a wine bar with a wine refrigerator.
- Furnished front porches with views toward the lake 
- Furnished back porch with dining table

2ND FLOOR
- King master bedroom with ensuite bath featuring double vanity, shower, and a soaking tub. Private balcony with wooded views.
- King guest bedroom with ensuite bathroom and access to a shared balcony with views looking to the lake.
- Queen bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a shared balcony with views looking to the lake.
- Open lounge space to relax by the tv, play a game of cards, read a book, or catch up on some work at the built-in desk.

3RD FLOOR 
- King bedroom with access to shared bathroom
- Queen bedroom with access to shared bathroom
- Shared bath with a beautifully tiled shower
- Lounge space that is completed with a TV, bean bag chairs and a table for games or activities 

OUTDOOR SPACE
- Covered deck that is a must for afternoon relaxation and evening meals
- Back patio with Gas Grill
- Beautiful scenery views from all of the balconies 
- Spacious garage and driveway parking
- 6 seater golf cart/LSV
- Outdoor shower

ADDITIONAL
- Parking for 2 vehicles. 
- NO EVENTS, such as wedding receptions and other large gatherings are allowed.  Only people sleeping in the home are allowed on this property. If violated, double cleaning fees, as well as other possible fees will apply.
- NO PET HOME. Per the signed Rental Agreement, any violation of the NO PET policy will result in IMMEDIATE EVICTION, plus additional cleaning charges.
- WaterColor HOA allows ONE golf cart/LSV per address- you may not rent a second cart/LSV if the home you have rented offers one.  All golf cart/LSV rentals in Watercolor must be made through The Electric Cart Company and will be limited to a specific amount throughout the community at any given time.  Cart/LSV rentals are granted on a first-come, first-served basis.  Watercolor condos cannot rent golf carts/LSVs.  

BIKES: The quote you will receive will include one bike per bedroom.

RESERVATION/BOOKING POLICY
- MINIMUM AGE: All properties require a minimum of one adult OVER THE AGE OF 26 be staying at the property throughout the rental term.  
- A 50% deposit is due at the time of booking.
- Except for a $250 cancellation fee, deposits are fully refundable if cancellations are given 60 days prior to arrival date.
- Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to arrival date.
- CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 4:00 PM and CHECK-OUT IS BY 10:00 AM
- CLEANING: Reservations made for more than 12 nights require a full clean during your stay.  This will be added onto your total when checking out.  Reservations for less than 12 days, have the option to add a mid-stay clean onto your reservation. 

ADDITIONAL RENTAL RATE:
Additional Rental Rate included the following items: Amenity Passes, Bike Fee, PDP Fee, Cleaning Fee, Admin Fee, and optional CSA Trip Insurance.
***These additional items may alter based on property selection and guest add-on preferences. 

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