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Eastern Lake Lakefront! Easy access to the Gulf! Pirate Ship & Treehouse!

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Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player
Sun-loungers
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6124 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
  • Place, Eastern Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagrove Beach East
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Deer Lake State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Eastern Lake Lakefront! Easy access to the Gulf! Pirate Ship & Treehouse!

Unlimited access to the beach. This spacious, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom cottage is nestled in a grove of scrub oaks, on a bluff overlooking Eastern Lake. The Gulf of Mexico is about a 200 yard walk, due south. When you use the county access walkway, it leads you to over 350' of county owned public beach, surrounding the Eastern Lake Inlet, a gorgeous place for kids to play.
You will have to wade across the Inlet, which is sometimes ankle deep, or sometimes thigh deep water, or you can use a completely "dry" public access about 75 yard west of there. We think the most enjoyable way to get to the beach is to paddle in one of the canoes and kayaks that we provide. The cottage is the bottom half of our home, and it features a Pirate Ship and a Treehouse for fun and amusement.
Deer Lake State Park is less than 1 mile to the east. All of Scenic Highway 30-A is connected by a pedestrian bicycle and walking path. WaterSound, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach are within about 6 miles to the east. The Big Chill is a restaurant/ shopping hub about 2 miles east, and the town of Seaside is about 3 miles west.
This house is located in a quiet, nice old Florida neighborhood south of 30-A on Eastern Lake, with restaurants, shops, golfing, and bike rentals nearby. There is limited parking. We must stress to you that we have a 7 PERSON MAXIMUM CAPACITY and have PARKING available for only ONE CAR.

If you need additional bedrooms and parking spaces, we also offer a separate 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom rental home with a swimming pool, located right next door. You can view it at VRBO #721289

Keywords: Lake House, Lakefront, Gulfview, Eastern Lake, Seagrove
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Eastern Lake. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 7 minutes by car from Seaside Beach and 8 minutes from Alys Beach
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,330 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

"Of Days Gone By" Vintage Lakefront Cottage
"Of Days Gone By" 2 Bedroom Lakefront Cottage
\"Of Days Gone By\" 2 Bedroom Lakefront Cottage
"Of Days Gone By" : 2 Bedroom Lakefront Cottage Santa Rosa Beach

Eastern Lake Lakefront! Easy access to the Gulf! Pirate Ship & Treehouse! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a nice, quiet week at Of Days Gone By. We've stayed at several other places along 30A, but this one was unique, with lots of great personal touches, including a great outdoor area. We were there the week after Christmas and enjoyed the holiday decor and lighting that was still up. We loved using the kayaks on Eastern Lake and when the weather was warm enough, I sat on top of the pirate ship to enjoy the view and read a book. We would have loved to stay on through the winter!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I added lots of photos that show parts of this awesome VRBO! This was our second time to stay here and won’t be our last! We really love being on the lake but still just a hundred yards or so to the beach! Owners are very friendly and you never even know they are there!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location

Lovely cottage with amazing view and use of Eastern Lake with very brief walk to beach access. The beds are comfortable and the roomy kitchen is well equipped. The updated master bath is beautiful! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family beach trip

We loved our stay at Garrett’s place. The property is beautiful and the location is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joye H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

This place has something for everyone. So charming and fun! I plan to rent again. Location was fantastic as well.
View from peer.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delanie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best rental rver!

We love this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

Best of both worlds with lakefront property and quick access to the beach! The pirate ship and treehouse were amazing and a hit with the kids. We loved kayaking the lake and canoeing to the beach. Quick walk to an ice cream shop and a great outdoor restaurant too.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

We had a great stay and would definitely come back. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an excellent trip! We loved everything about the property. It was beautiful, serene, and VERY relaxing. The house was perfect for our family of 4. We loved the lake view from the dock, kayaking back and forth to the beach, and playing board games around the table at night. We would have loved to stay another week! Thank you for a wonderful visit!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cody j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace of paradise

Location is very nice and quiet, just minutes from the beach and 30a.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Location

We loved this unit. Having both access to the lake & beach cannot be beat!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Patsy B.

Fabulous vacation!

Loved coming back to stay at Nina and Garrett's home! Always such a fun time for my family! Great accommodations! Thanks again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect trip.

Everything was fantastic. Great weather at a great location. The house is clean and well put together. Owners are very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful for Family with Kids

We absolutely loved our stay, the property is so uniquely decorated and truly keeps the old Florida style alive. We loved the natural feel of the back yard and the preservation of the original landscape. The our 8 year old loved the pirate ship and the whole family enjoyed the kayaks/canoes on the lake and swimming in the lake. it was perfect for post beach relaxing and floating. the interior is very well decorated and the perfect size for a family of 5-7. We will definitely be looking to bring our family back to Days Gone By.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

Had a lovely time at 'Days Gone By' beach cottage. Especially enjoyed the waterfall built by the owner and the views of the lake. Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully Amazing!

This property was beautiful and quiet! We are a family of four and we had plenty of room to spread out and be comfortable. It had everything we needed to make our stay perfect. This area was quiet, which we loved! It was also an easy walk to the beach but be prepared to cross a thigh high inlet to get there! My son fished off the dock the entire time we were there! Overall, a great family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

Our family had a wonderful stay with Nina and Garret. The house is gorgeous and felt like home. Our kids loved canoeing to the beach and playing on the pirate ship. We rode our bikes everywhere, only a few miles from Seaside.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina H.

Awesome and private

Awesome
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

No problems
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome beach house

We had a great time at this house! It was since and shaded and offered a beautiful view of the inlet lake. Our boys loved the pirate ship and tree house! It was easy and fun to kayak to the beach. We were walking distance from a great ice cream shop and a couple of awesome restaurants. Thank you Garrett and Nina for a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Stunning location

Lovely unit tucked in among the live oak and overlooking eastern lake with a view of the gulf from the deck. Really a special treat staying on such a beautiful coastal dune lake. We especially enjoyed kayaking under the 30-A bridge to the far shore of the lake. Kayaking to the beach was a fun five-minute jaunt. Stunning location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci C.

Magical Cottage

“Of Days Gone By”, was the perfect place for my husband and I. Everything was just right. Plenty of space inside, and lots of lovely outdoor spaces. A quick bike ride or walk to the gulf. We really enjoyed being on the lake and having the kayak for exploring. Wonderful places to shop and eat close by. I hope we will be back for many years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie N.

Great Small Family Stay

This is a great location for the kids to play in the nearby inlet of Eastern Lake. You can literally walk and play in the knee deep water of the inlet or access the beach adjacent to the lake. The room is a comfortable 1 bedroom for the adults and there is a bunk bed in the main living room for the kids. This is a great location if you are looking to have good access to Seaside, Rosemary or the beach areas in between.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doran D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A special spot on 30A

Really cool house. Right on Eastern Lake. Perfect location. Close to beach. House was perfect for our family of 4. Kids loved the pirate ship (truly an awesome creation!). Hosts were on site but we never felt like our privacy was compromised. The dock on the lake was awesome. And all of the included equipment was a huge bonus. Great kayaks, a canoe and beach gear available to use. This is a really great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

Cute little apartment for a small family!

Well kept grounds and plenty of room to eat and relax outdoors. Kids loved the pirate ship. Would recommend only for small families of 4-5 for comfort. Parking was limited to parallel to street only so be careful with small children. We found it just as easy to walk to the beach although an aluminum canoe is available. Owners were easy to contact via email and clear instructions given days before arriving.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017