Welcome Guide
Need to know
SSID: seagrovehaven655
WiFi PASSWORD: RTHaven655
The Goggle Mesh System provides high speed internet throughout the home via 3 access points. The main hub is located in the laundry room. If you experience any connectivity issues, try restarting the main Goggle Mesh Router. To do so, discount the power, wait 1 minute and then power on again. If it fails after restarting, please call 615-767-4067. Do not attempt to fix it yourself.
If you need maintenance, please text 615-767-4067 or 615-410-8652.
We understand that accidents occur. If you accidentally damage something during your stay, please report it before checking out.
Check-In
Check in time is any time after 4pm.
Please message or communicate with us if you are going to arrive earlier and we may be able to accommodate you based on the cleaning schedule. Please use the check-in guide provided to you via your VRBO Inbox for a more indepth guide.
Parking
Two parking spots are available in back of the cottage. There is also overflow parking throughout the neighborhood. Do not park on the street.
House Access
A lock code has been sent to your VRBO inbox. Only the back door is accessible using this code.
3-Point Locks and the smart lock
The locking system on the front and the upstairs patio doors is a three-point lock. To lock these doors, follow these steps:
If both doors are open (double doors)
- Close both doors.
- Pull up on the handle to the right, then
- Pull up on the handle to the left
- You should hear the lock clicking into place
- While the on handle on the left is still in the up position, turn the locking mechanism to the right. Both doors should be locked, if not repeat the steps above
If only one of the double doors is open
- Pull up on the left handle to set the lock.
- While the handle is still in the up position, turn the lock to the right
To lock the smart lock:
- From the inside, simply turn the lock to the right
- From the outside, press the Schlage button
Check-Out
Check out is prior to 11am.
Before you leave...
• Empty the refrigerator
• Load and start dishwasher
• Place the golf cart key in the lockbox
• Place pool wristbands on kitchen countertop
• Lock all doors
• Email us for a discount on your next stay!
If you prefer to run away with a toothbrush and a swimsuit, you will probably be just fine, but for those that prefer to pack heavy, here is a list of what’s included in the unit.
The unit will be stocked with a small supply of toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher soap, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, and trash bags. You may want to purchase more depending upon how long you are staying. It also includes:
- Bath Towels
- Sheets, Pillows, Blankets
- Trash Liners
- Dish Liquid
- Hair Dryer
- Pots, Pans, Kitchen Supplies
- Iron and Ironing Board
- A Keurig Coffee Maker (K-Cups Not Included)
Wondering if we have something not listed? Contact us to find out.
655 Flatwoods Forest Loop
The beautiful beaches of 30A are located east of Destin and west of Panama City Beach. Seagrove Highlands is located in Seagrove, the very center of 30A,
Located within 2 miles of Seaside, WaterColor, and Grayton, Seagrove Haven offers easy access for those wanting to explore all 30A has to offer. If you don’t want to leave, no worries. Seagrove offers beautiful beaches, bike trails, restaurants, shops, and plenty of other activities to keep you entertained.
Driving Directions to 655 Flatwoods Forest Loop, Santa Rosa Beach Florida 32459
From the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (32.8 Miles):
- Exit the Airport and head north on W Bay Pkwy to Hwy 388 (2.7 miles)
- Turn right onto W Hwy 388 to FL 79 S (4.1 miles)
- Turn left on FL 79 S to US-98W (5.2 miles)
- Turn right on US-98 W to S County Hwy 395 in Santa Rosa Beach (17.7 miles)
- Turn Left on Hwy 395 to Sandgrass Boulevard (2.0 miles)
- Turn left onto Sandgrass Boulevard
- Turn left onto Flatwoods Forest Loop
- Turn right to stay on Flatwoods Forest Loop Destination will be on the right
From Atlanta (308 miles)
- Follow I-85 S and US-231 to AL-87S in Troy (191 miles)
- Follow AL-87 S to Hickman Ave in Elba (28.9 miles)
- Turn left onto Hickman Ave (.1 miles)
- Take AL-189 S and FL-83 S to US-90 W in DeFuniak Springs (52.8 miles)
- Take US-331 S to US-98 (29.4 miles)
- Turn Left on US-98 E to Hwy 395 (3 miles)
- Turn right on S Hwy 395 to Sandgrass Boulevard (2.0 miles)
- Turn left onto Sandgrass Boulevard
- Turn left onto Flatwoods Forest Loop
- Turn right to stay on Flatwoods Forest Loop Destination will be on the right
From Destin (25.5 miles)
- Head east on US-98 to S Co Hwy 395 (23 miles)
- Turn right onto S Co Hwy 395 to Sandgrass Blvd (2 miles)
- Turn left onto Sandgrass Boulevard
- Turn left onto Flatwoods Forest Loop
- Turn right to stay on Flatwoods Forest Loop Destination will be on the right
If you choose to rent a golf cart.
Rules: It's The Law
- No underage drivers, you must be 21 or older with a valid license to drive the golf cart (no exceptions to this). Any underage person caught driving the golf cart will result in loss of use of the golf cart.
- No children in laps, all children over 4 must be wearing a seatbelt and those under 4 must be in a car seat.
- The speed in Naturewalk is 15 mph, this applies to cars also.
- Obey all posted parking signs in Naturewalk
- Golf carts are not allowed on the Lily Lane beach trail.
- Golf carts CAN be driven on any county-maintained road as long as the speed limit is 35 MPH or less. This includes 395 and 30A.
- Golf carts are NOT allowed on any of the multiuse paths in South Walton including walking and biking trails.
- When parking at the beach, please use a designated parking spot. Parking in the grass, even if others are doing it, may result in ticketing.
- All drivers and passengers are aware that driving or riding in a golf cart is dangerous and accept the risk and responsibility for the results of accidents or incidents to third parties or selves. Therefore, it is imperative to follow all rules of the road.
The following is a schedule of fines that will be imposed by Naturewalk as penalties for violation of these rules:
FINE SCHEDULE
A. Illegal Parking $100.00
B. Unsafe Operation $100.00
C. Overloaded Vehicle $100.00
D. Unauthorized/Unregistered Operation $100
Seagrove Haven is not responsible for any damages and penalties (fines) that may result in improper use of your rented gold cart. Please be aware that the Naturewalk community does and will report any unsafe act to the local Sheriffs department
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL
7800 U.S. Hwy 98
Miramar Beach, FL
850.278.3000
WC POLICE STATION
24221 US-331
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
850.892.8111 (non-emergency)
911 (emergency)
Restaurants And Groceries
Dine inside or out while enjoying this favorite hot spot for deep fried, grilled or blackened seafood. They also offer daily lunch specials that won't disappoint!
What to order: Seagrove Market Cafe’s grouper sandwich was named one of the “100 Things You Must Eat Before You Die” by Garden & Gun magazine.
Cost: $$
Dress: Casual
Learn More: Facebook
Breakfast and Brunch! One of our favorites.
Cost: $$
Dress: Casual
Learn More: https://www.theperfectpig.com/
Café Thirty-A is a great place to grab a bite and a cocktail, opening for dinner daily at 5pm they offer 2 for 1 dinners between 5pm and 6pm (reservations strongly suggested). They also offer a full children’s menu for family dining. Café Thirty-A has won numerous awards including the Diners’ Choice award from OpenTable and Best Of The Best via visitsouthwalton.com.
What to order: If you end your meal with the banana beignets and start your meal with the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, you won’t care what you eat in between, although it’s all amazing. I’m especially fond of the shrimp and grits.
Cost: $$$
Dress: Resort Casual
Learn More: cafethirtya.com
*Reservations Suggested
While the Donut Hole is a bit of a drive from Seagrove Haven, it’s well worth it. The lines can be long depending on the time of day, but it only makes the food taste that much better. While donuts are certainly a draw, the Donut Hole is also known for their eggs benedict, omelets, and other savory dishes. This is a must stop for us when we vacation on 30A and they make key lime pie daily.
What to order: Donuts, Coffee, Spicy Tomato Gravy
Cost: $
Dress: Casual
Learn More: On Yelp
What to order: The Tacos.
Cost: $
Dress: Casual
Learn More: micasita30a.com
The nearest grocery store is Publix, located a short golf cart drive from Seagrove Haven.
If you want to have someone pick up groceries for you, we recommend Shipt. They will pick up from Publix and deliver to Seagrove Haven. If you sign up using this link you will receive $10 toward your delivery.
Adventures
According to 30a.com,
“Coastal Dune Lakes are a very rare natural phenomena that only occur in a handful of locations around the globe, including New Zealand, Australia, Madagascar and South Walton, Florida.”
While you are so close to nature’s rare gift, we recommend exploring the beautiful lakes at your leisure. Our favorite lake is Deer Lake State Park and it has been called one of 30A’s best kept secrets. It offers a main boardwalk, a half-mile Blue Trail that runs around the lake, public restrooms, and access to a stunning and usually quiet beach access. It’s also a great place for a picnic.
There is a $3 honor system fee to enter, but it is so worth it.
30a runs parallel to the Timpoochee Trail. You can bike this trail from one end of 30a to the other, while experiencing the unique towns and charms along the way.
You can bike off the beaten path via the nearby Eastern Lake system, which offers a 3.5 mile, 6 mile, and 10 mile loop trail. You can access this trail from the parking lot and trailhead off of 395. It is past Publix and on the same side of the road. However, the trail is a bit sandy, beware and be prepared.
You can learn more about hike and bike trails here.
Personally, I also like to bike through the neighborhoods. If you ride to Seaside and cut through the outdoor amphitheater and go beyond the school, you will find a trail that will offer a ride through Seaside and Watercolor. It takes about 11 minutes to ride your bike to Seaside from Seagrove Haven and that’s at a breezy pace. Be sure to take your phone as it’s easy to get lost.
Eden Gardens is a magical Floridian garden. It's home to the Wesley House, which is open for tours, and also a butterfly garden. While there isn't heavy hiking, the garden is home to a short one mile trail that will allow you to experience natural areas and planned gardens. You can also take a guided tour during the week for a small fee. You can learn more about the garden and events here.
There are multiple options for fishing the area from harbor-side charters in Destin, to the bay, to deep gulf waters.
If the Bay is calling your name, FloridaBoyAdventures.com is where you should head. Florida Boy Adventures will provide fishing licenses, ice, tackle, and safety equipment. If you want, they will even clean your fish for you. Give Capt. Hunter a call at 850-499-4473 to schedule your charter.
If you want to fish gulf side, check out HarborWalk Charters. They can help connect you with a boat and a captain that best fits your needs.
We’ve chartered the Lady ‘Em, which is a larger boat available for private trips. If you have more than 7 fishing, I highly recommend this boat. Captain Mike and his crew are true pros, they have air conditioning, a bathroom, and they will clean your catch dockside. You can call them at 850-837-6717.
There is nothing like a 30a bonfire, but it’s very important to note that the event requires a permit. The cost for a permit is $50 and you can get one directly from the South Walton Fire District. However, you can also rent a beach bonfire. The $475 basic beach bonfire includes a two hour bonfire, fire pit, 10 beach chairs, one table, tiki torches, and music. Be sure to BYOS’more.
Seagrove Haven is located a short 13 minute drive to the Camp Creek Golf Club. This Tom Fazio course was ranked 6th best course in the state by Golf Magazine, 2nd best public golf course in Florida by Golf Digest, and it was named Florida’s #1 course of the new millennium by Travel & Leisure magazine. You can book your tee time here or give them a call at 850-231-7600.
If you have time, a trip to Baytowne Wharf is always a fun family adventure and kids love the Baytowne Adventure Zone. Here you can zipline across a lagoon, check your balance on their ropes course, fly into the sky on one of four giant trampolines, or let your littlest ones try out the Sky Tykes Ropes course.
If you prefer something less active, check out LoveTheREP.com. The Repertory Theatre (REP), located in Seaside (with some performances located in Rosemary Beach), is a live performance venue extravaganza. They offer both indoor and outdoor performances ranging from Improv classes to performances of The Stinky Cheese Man.
One of our favorite nighttime activities is crab hunting. Along the shoreline we’ve found plenty of crabs, sea cucumbers, and even jellyfish. We prefer to leave the wildlife in place, though I’ve seen other families out hunting with nets. In my opinion, the only thing you need for this activity is a good flashlight.
No trip to the NorthWest Coast is complete without a Yolo Adventure. After all, you only live once. Yolo Adventures offers everything from Yolo Birthdays to Yolo Yoga, to a Yolo Kids Camp at the Sandestin Marina.
Our favorite way to end the day is by watching the sunset and it always gives us the feels. A Gulf Coast sunset is something spectacular lined with bright oranges and glowing yellows with a touch of deep red. There are lots of places to catch the sunset, but one of our favs is Bud & Alley’s. Located in Seaside, this rooftop bar has an unobstructed view of the gulf and setting sun. As a special touch, they ring a cast-iron bell every day to honor the moment.
Equipment Rentals
In Seagrove, you can rent everything you need including bikes, stand up paddleboards, kayaks, and even beach chairs.
If you want to rent beach chairs, we recommend La Dolce Vita. They are usually set up at the beach access across from the condo.
If you want to rent gear, we recommend Yellowfin Ocean Sports. Their main headquarters is located near the Eastern Lake Bridge at 30 Herons Watch Way. They rent bikes, kayaks, fishing gear, SUP paddle boards, and more. Give them a call at 850-231-9024.
If you want to rent bikes we recommend either Butterfly or Salt Air. We’ve visited with the owner of Butterfly Bikes several times. He’s a great guy, will offer free delivery to the house, and they rent bikes for $50 per week. Salt Air will also deliver bikes to the house and provides more of an experience. They are wonderful people who love what they do.
If you choose to rent a Golf Cart we recommend Good Times Rentals, located at 34990 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Suite 351, Destin FL 32541. In addition to Golf Carts, they also rent Beach Cruisers Bicycles, Electric Bicycles, Paddle Boards, Beach Chairs and Umbrellas, coolers, cornhole boards and much more. They deliver free to Seagrove Haven. Give them a call at: 850-240-5280
Special Events
Santa Rosa Beach
(850) 622-5970
30aSongwritersFestival.com
Held in January
Rainy Day Activities
Raining?
Wait 10 minutes. While there are times where the rain starts and stops, there are certainly times when it rains enough to change your plans. But don’t fret, there are still plenty of things to do.
Cook Like a Local
Goatfeathers Seafood Market East sells fresh seafood including fresh cut fish. They will even steam your seafood for free. After your visit, dig up your best Gulf Coast recipes and have a little fun. We also love Buddy’s. Buddy’s is closer to Eastern Lake. They sell fresh seafood and also fantastic side dishes.
Hit the Spa
If it’s raining, you might as well relax. We are big fans of Aveda’s Avant Garde Salon. They have a location at the Destin Commons and another location closer to Seagrove off of the Emerald Coast Parkway. Avant Garde is a full-service salon offering massage therapy, spa retreats, and more.
Movies and Shopping!
Pier Park is Panama City Beach’s premier shopping and entertainment destination. Serving the Panama City Beach and 30A community, this outdoor complex boasts 124 stores, ranging from clothing for the whole family to home goods, shoes and jewelry. Pier Park also offers many exciting dining options. Choose your adventures at a variety of entertainment venues from the Grand IMAX movie theater, to laser tag and live music, Pier Park is a great destination for fun, food and fantastic shopping.
Grand Boulevard is an outdoor shopping destination that is home to multiple shops and restaurants including Tommy Bahama, Anthropologie, Billabong, Lilly Pulitzer, L’Occitane, Vineyard Vines, and more. Don't miss out on $5 movies on Tuesdays at the Boulevard 10 theater.
Seaside is one of our favorite places to meander and shop. Per•spi•cas•ity is an open-air seaside bazaar and a definite must shop. They also have fun stores for kids including Duckies Shop of Fun (toys) and Seaside Kids (local goodies).