'Carefree Cottage’ is professionally decorated by the lovely owners who take great pride in sharing their dream vacation spot with you! From wall paint to furnishings and fixtures, every detail was purposefully chosen to make it feel like you are in a luxurious beach cottage. It's simply stunning. Adults will love the detail and kids will have loads of fun exploring the upstairs loft space of their own. This beautiful home is in a fabulous location in Seacrest Beach between Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. You can't find a more prime location (easy walking or biking) within all there is to do and see on the East side of the 'A'. Short walk to the beach, community pool, and Seacrest Peddler’s Village with live music, restaurants, food stands and shops.
The open-concept main living space has high ceilings, an abundance of natural light filtering through the numerous windows, designer furnishings and décor, a great dining table that seats 6, plenty of room for everyone to gather in the living room inclusive of a 55" flat screen TV. The fully equipped chef's kitchen features a large island for gathering around with counter bar seating for 3, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. A large pantry and gas stove round out all you need for an easy and relaxing environment to make your own home cooked meals while on vacation. The front porch has adirondack rocking chairs ideal for post-sun relaxation or enjoying your morning coffee with a book.
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Home Highlights
Sleeps 8
3 Bedrooms
3 ½ Bathrooms
2,006 Square Feet
Professionally Decorated
Outdoor Shower
Parking for 3 Vehicles
3 Beach Cruiser Bicycles
First Floor
- Bright, open-concept living space with a 55’ flat screen TV
- Chef’s kitchen with large island seating for 3 guest
- Beautiful dining table with seating for 6 guest
- Master bedroom with king bed and ensuite bathroom with soaking tub and shower
- Outdoor shower
- Private side entrance to home
- Half bathroom off of the kitchen
Second Floor
- Custom built and designed kids loft space with a twin + trundle bed
- Double bedroom and ensuite bathroom with large walk-in shower
- King bedroom and ensuite bathroom with large walk-in shower, and private balcony
- High, vaulted ceilings
Additional
- Parking spots for 3 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.
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 the arrival date.
- Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to the 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.
'Carefree Cottage’ is professionally decorated by the lovely owners who take great pride in sharing their dream vacation spot with you! From wall paint to furnishings and fixtures, every detail was purposefully chosen to make it feel like you are in a luxurious beach cottage. It's simply stunning. Adults will love the detail and kids will have loads of fun exploring the upstairs loft space of their own. This beautiful home is in a fabulous location in Seacrest Beach between Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. You can't find a more prime location (easy walking or biking) within all there is to do and see on the East side of the 'A'. Short walk to the beach, community pool, and Seacrest Peddler’s Village with live music, restaurants, food stands and shops.
The open-concept main living space has high ceilings, an abundance of natural light filtering through the numerous windows, designer furnishings and décor, a great dining table that seats 6, plenty of room for everyone to gather in the living room inclusive of a 55" flat screen TV. The fully equipped chef's kitchen features a large island for gathering around with counter bar seating for 3, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. A large pantry and gas stove round out all you need for an easy and relaxing environment to make your own home cooked meals while on vacation. The front porch has adirondack rocking chairs ideal for post-sun relaxation or enjoying your morning coffee with a book.
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Home Highlights
Sleeps 8
3 Bedrooms
3 ½ Bathrooms
2,006 Square Feet
Professionally Decorated
Outdoor Shower
Parking for 3 Vehicles
3 Beach Cruiser Bicycles
First Floor
- Bright, open-concept living space with a 55’ flat screen TV
- Chef’s kitchen with large island seating for 3 guest
- Beautiful dining table with seating for 6 guest
- Master bedroom with king bed and ensuite bathroom with soaking tub and shower
- Outdoor shower
- Private side entrance to home
- Half bathroom off of the kitchen
Second Floor
- Custom built and designed kids loft space with a twin + trundle bed
- Double bedroom and ensuite bathroom with large walk-in shower
- King bedroom and ensuite bathroom with large walk-in shower, and private balcony
- High, vaulted ceilings
Additional
- Parking spots for 3 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.
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 the arrival date.
- Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to the 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.
We had a family reunion for a week and loved everything about our vacation. From the location of the house to the quick response and helpful staff it allowed us to enjoy ourselves without any stress. The home had everything we wanted, a short walk to the gorgeous beaches and across from the huge pool complex. We were thrilled! Thank you.
FIve Stars
by Brian
5/5
Your staff was great
Great Stay!
by Kimberly
5/5
Perfect location! Could not be more convenient...across from the pool, close to the entrance and walkable to the beach with a tram stop also directly out front. Second time staying here and have a great time both times. Tyler let us know when the house would be ready and was quick to respond if needed.
Spring break 2025
by Kerry
5/5
Carefree cottage is an amazing property! Awesome location, steps to the pool, short walk to the beach (or jump on the tram) and absolutely beautiful! Walkable to everything in the greater Rosemary/Seacrest/Alys Beach area. Comfortable, beautifully decorated (need the paint color in the main room!), well appointed kitchen with everything you need, super attentive management, highly recommend. We stayed in Rosemary Beach previously but will continue to come back here! Thanks for a great vacation!
Nice stay
by Willis
4/5
Bikes should not say ‘included,’ as they are an item added expense. Goof balls at pool close pool for ‘thunder,’ which is often rumbling from the F22 overflights that frequently occurred. Would not even look at the lightning tracker used by the NCAA and the Florida Scholastic leagues. There was NO lightning, hence no thunder.
FIve Stars
by Derek
5/5
Such a beautiful cottage home. The location was also great. Just a minute walk to the pool, and a short 5 to 7 minute walk to the beach. The home had every kitchen utensil and appliance we needed. We love the home decor, and the coziness of the cottage. Such a peaceful & quiet area to stay in with your young children & grandchildren too.
Spring Break 2022
by Gretchen
5/5
Absolutely beautiful house!!! Tyler with Dune Vacation Rentals was so kind and helpful , he was attentive and quick to respond with any questions we had during our stay. We will definitely rent this property again for our next stay. To the owners of this property thank you for sharing your beautiful with us.
FIve Stars
by Susan
5/5
House was very clean. The management team was very responsive on a Sunday when we called. Very pleased with the experience.
Beautiful House
by Samia
5/5
This was one of the best houses I have stayed. Well decorated, clean, spacious, great location and had all the appliances and kitchen tools. I will definitely come back. The only thing I would suggest is to have more board games for the whole family with different age appropriate. Thank you!
Beautiful house
by Veronica
5/5
The house is beautiful !! Great location to everything !
Lovely Stay
by Kelsea
5/5
We had a wonderful time! The home was perfectly setup for a family with kids! There were some games, toys and books that our girls enjoyed throughout the stay. We were right next to the pool and a short walk to the beach. If we wanted to take the tram it was right outside our front door and it was a quick ride to the beach. We could easily walk to Rosemary or down to Raw and Juice in Alys beach. The kitchen had everything you would need for cooking. We like to cook and there were plenty of utensils and pans for cooking. Lots of dishes, cups, plates and silverware. The home had beach towels that we took advantage of and also a lovely outdoor shower!
A Wonderful Week Away
by Taylor
5/5
My young family of 4 stayed at Carefree Cottage for a week during Spring Break. Although it was at the beginning of peak season, we felt so special and well cared for. The home itself is beyond words! The style, floor plan, fixtures and attention to detail was unmatched! We felt like we were staying in a luxury hotel. So thankful for a clean, safe, beautiful place to stay! We will definitely be back.
Carefree Cottage = 10/10
by Dylan
5/5
This house and Ann (the property manager) are truly the best of the best. We were traveling with a baby and trying to make it as painless as possible for ourselves — Ann was very accommodating and went above and beyond for us. The house is so cute and will have pretty much everything you need. It’s also in an amazing location... we rented a car but we barely used it, as the shops and restaurants we wanted to go to were all walking or biking distance. We would definitely stay here again!
Great place
by Phebe
5/5
We had the best time. This home was very sweet and well decorated. We loved it so much we extended our stay by one day. The only suggestion I have is better fitted master bed sheets (they kept coming undone) and a couple of bottle waters in the fridge to get us thru the first night. We will definitely be back and bring friends. 💜
FIve Stars
by Heather
5/5
This rental was a true gem! The home was spotless, the beds were comfortable and it came well stocked with everything you would need.The location to the beach and pool was great and the beach tram pickup was right in front of the home. Renting through Dune Vacation Rentals was easy and Ann was super responsive to any of our needs. The rental company provided a generous amount of “starter” supplies and even let us borrow beach towels to save room on packing. Will definitely rent through this company again. Thanks for a true vacation!
Perfect Home in a Perfect Location
by Jen
5/5
We loved this home and its location was just perfect! So well appointed and it the decor was lovely and so cozy! We loved how close we were for a quick walk to the beach as well as up the SeaCrest village to grab dinner or go shopping! We would definitely stay at the cozy home again and our property manager was great as well!
Carefree perfection
by Natalie
5/5
It was impeccable. Beautiful towels and everything you could need in the kitchen. Lovely on all fronts. Exactly what you would hope for. Great communication and info on the house. Fabulous cleaning crew.
Incredible + Comfortable Stay
by Kristen
5/5
We absolutely loved staying at the carefree cottage. It was cozy & the perfect size for our little family. Our little girl was so excited to stay in the “big girl” room upstairs and loved cuddling in the nook area in the mornings. All room were so comfortable and it was RIGHT across from the most amazing resort styled pool! Even better, the tram stop was just outside our front door but if it was busy, the beach was a 5 minute walk at most which we enjoyed and did most of the time. The only thing I would suggest is putting some kind of pull down shades on the upstairs master bedroom with the balcony. The street lamp is very bright and shines through the room all night. Aside from that, it was a beautiful stay and we can’t wait to come back!
Amazing Beach House!
by Jennifer
5/5
Carefree Cottage is the perfect spot for a beach getaway! The home is beautifully decorated and in the perfect location next to the pool and steps away from the beach! We will for sure be visiting again soon!
Wonderful Seacrest home!
by Douglas
5/5
If your looking for a “high end” property look no further than the Carefree Cottage. This is a beautiful well appointed home within a few blocks of the beach,Rosemary and Alys. Just a well located and beautifully decorated home with everything you need. The pool area is second to none and literally steps away from the property. We have already booked our stay for next January.
Stay here if you like to vacation First Class!
by Jennifer
5/5
Really loved this home - First Class all the way! Beautifully decorated, roomy, top-notch amenities, across the street from the luxurious lagoon pool, tram stop just outside the front door, 3 free bikes included, well-equipped kitchen, nice TVs, comfortable furniture, tankless hot water heater (need I say more???). Only 2 minor suggestions for improvement -- add some small tables for the porches and get a couple of detachable baskets for the bikes. We will be back!
Awesome!
by Kellye
5/5
Perfect location! Steps to the pool and tram access to the beach steps away. Beautiful interior. Will be back.
Great stay!
by Trent
5/5
The house was incredible. Very clean and exactly as advertised. The location could have not been better for the pool and the tram to the beach. With little kids having both of those ammenties out your front door was clutch. Also, Ann was a great communicator and repsosned very quickly to all of our requests. We look forward to coming back!
FIve Stars
by Shawna
5/5
Our family loved Carefree Cottage! It was a great location. We would recommend this house!
Guest Review
by Tyler
5/5
Best property we’ve stayed at for the value we’ve found in 4+ years of coming to the Rosemary/Seacrest area.
Excellent
by Lauren
5/5
The perfect beach house! The home is immaculate with the absolute perfect beach decor! We felt right at home! Easy access to the beach + pool! Couldn’t love it more!
Love the house and location!
by Carolyn
5/5
We loved the house. It was very clean and comfortable and has pretty updated furnishings. Was the perfect size for our family of four and another adult couple. Location was great with kids—-pool steps away and tram stop to the beach right out front. We all had plenty of space, used the grill and the bikes provided. We’d stay again!
Great location! Beautiful House!
by Robin
5/5
Thanks for a wonderful vacation! We enjoyed every minute!
Guest Review
by Noel
5/5
Absolutely beautiful home. From the towels to the pots and pans, everything was as perfect. The area is equally tranquil. The home is essentially on the border of Seacrest Beach /Rosemary Beach and nothing is more than a very easy 10-15 walk. Management was responsive and made the place perfect.
Clean, classy, and relaxing home
by James
5/5
Our family of six, four adults and two children, were perfectly comfortable and satisfied with this home. The finishes are high end and the quality fantastic. We all wanted to move in permanently!
Most beautiful home we have ever stayed in along 30A
by Mary Margaret
5/5
Carefree Cottage was one of the most beautiful homes we have stayed in along 30A. The house was immaculate, everything we could have needed was in the house and the beds were very comfortable. The house is directly across from the pool and the beach tram pickup was right in front of the house which was super convenient. We come to the area every year in early Spring for work and will definitely rent this house again! Highly recommend!
Clean & Comfortable
by Diana
5/5
We loved our stay! This home is very clean and in an ideal location. The master’s mattress is one of the most comfortable I have slept on. The staff was great. We would definitely come back and stay here again.
Great place to stay
by Leslie
5/5
We love visiting 30A. Have stayed in the Pearl, several condos in rosemary, and Watercolor. This house was perfectly located in the middle of everything walking/biking distance, the pool was amazing, and the amenities in the house itself were fantastic. I really don’t have anything negative to say about the vacation
One of the best beach rentals we've stayed in! Highly recommend!
by Brad
5/5
We had our eye on this house from previous trips because of its location and how pretty it is. It is located right across from the pool and on the closer side of 30A, which makes it a short walk or tram ride to the beach. It is gorgeous on the outside and just as beautiful on the inside. It is fully stocked with everything you need and the beds/linens were very comfortable. Everything felt clean and new and the house was very nicely decorated. The rental company was very easy to work with and left very clear instructions. We did not have any issues with our stay. We highly recommend this house and would definitely rent it again in the future.