Gulf Views! Steps to Beach & Seaside! Heated Pool, 5 Bikes! in Seaside

Availability Calendar at upper right is accurate and updated every other day.  Special: 50% off Nov 4-11 only.  Just $2125/wk base rate.

More photos on our website: To see 30 more photos (including the new Bocce court), additional information, and a short movie of "Thyme after Thyme", visit BestBeachPlace (dot com). There are also 8 photos at the bottom of this page.

"Thyme after Thyme" Description:
Seaside at your Doorstep!
Only a block from Seaside and perfect for large or multiple families, "Thyme after Thyme" is a new 4 story upscale beach home with 7+ bedrooms and 5 full baths. It is literally steps from one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (beach entrance is just 10 yards away) and only a very short stroll to all the unique shops, restaurants, free concerts, movies, and cultural events of enchanting Seaside, Florida. This meticulously maintained Mediterranean style home has a beautiful, private tropical courtyard with heated pool and large stone fireplace, numerous amenities, and 7 well separated bedrooms plus sleeping loft located on all 4 floors. Thyme after Thyme sleeps up to 16-18 in privacy and a maximum of 22, although it is perfect for smaller groups desiring more space as well. The interior is spacious and bright, with 10-15' ceilings and an open floorplan. Walls of floor to ceiling windows frame panoramic ocean views from a nearly 1,000 sq ft great room that will comfortably accommodate everyone in your party. Over 1,600 sq ft of Italian tiled terraces provide stunning gulf views. There are 3 separate living areas and 2 complete custom kitchens, as well as a long list of amenities (se below). Whether it's a beach vacation for one large family, a reunion or other special event, or just close family friends sharing a beach house, you can create memories to last a lifetime at this beautiful, perfectly located home.

Bedroom Locations: (King & Queen bedrooms have Samsung LCD TVs, ceiling fans, and ensuite full baths. Three of the 5 full bathrooms are also separately accessible via hallways. All bathrooms have hair dryers and makeup mirrors.)

Ground Floor: 1 Queen Bedroom; 1 Queen platform bed in a separate room.
2nd Floor: 1 King Bedroom; 1 Queen Bedroom; 3 Twins (bunkroom); 1 Full (bunk);
                 1 Queen sofabed in living room; 1 crib & 1 highchair
3rd Floor: 2 King Bedrooms
4th Floor: 1 Full Bedroom (Loft) with small private dressing room & balcony

Among many other amenities are 2 complete custom kitchens; private heated pool with attached kiddie pool, poolside full bath, outside shower, beach toy corral, beautiful stone fireplace/grill; large closets, LCD TVs, & ceiling fans in all king and queen bedrooms; free wireless high speed internet; free use of 4-5 easy-to-ride beach adult beach cruiser bicycles (located on premises); free daily beach chair (2) & umbrella set-up (exc. winter); 60" SONY LED High Definition TV with home theater system; Blu-Ray DVD players & movie library with great selections for all ages; game area with Cornilleau professional table tennis; palm-shaded, private Bocce ball court; both poolside and dining room seating for up to 16 adults; crib & highchair on premises; and expansive gulf view tiled and covered terraces and observation deck, providing exhilarating views from 70 feet above the gulf. Three car garage with parking for up to 6 cars or SUVs. With a brand new Publix grocery less than 1 mile away, you can pick up staples right on your way, and never need your car again! Gourmet groceries and wine shops are also found in Seaside and adjacent Watercolor.

The beautiful, safe, and very family-friendly New Urbanist town of Seaside is just a short stroll away (only 250 feet). There you'll find numerous unique restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and a wonderful bookstore and record shop. Throughout the year, Seaside has free outdoor concerts, movies, and many special events.  A 30 mile long oceanside biking and walking path courses directly in front of the house. Walk to the Seaside Tennis Center, which is available to our guests (nominal fee), or take a short drive to the Santa Rosa Golf Club. Kids (and adults!) love the ground floor game area with table tennis and the private, palm tree-shaded Bocce ball court. Relax in your totally private heated pool or gather in the evenings around the romantic stone fireplace in the courtyard.  Of course, most importantly, the gorgeous beach and azure gulf are only steps away! For more photos and info, visit BestBeachPlace (dot com).

Thank You to all our wonderful guests!...for making "Thyme after Thyme" South Walton's most popular beach vacation home (% occupancy), six years in a row (2006-2011)

For smaller groups, also consider "Mer Sea", our new gulf front 4th floor penthouse villa, absolutely ideal for up to 2 smaller families or 2 or 3 couples. It features totally private ocean and beach views from all rooms and a 7000 sq ft tropical lagoon pool. This very spacious luxury 3 bedroom/3 full bath villa sleeps up to 8-12 and has 2 nearly identical king master bedroom suites for parents and 2 full and 2 twin beds in the 3rd bedroom. Only 500 feet from downtown Rosemary Beach, and an easy stroll to Alys Beach as well. To see a 2 minute movie and 17 more photos of "Mer Sea" and of fabulous High Pointe Resort, simply call or email us for the link to our own website.  A complete, upscale remodeling of Mer Sea has just been completed! (New kitchen shown in photos, but not movie.)

Winter 2013-14 ........ 670/night ...... 3480/week    (Nov 3-Mar 9)
Mid Winter 2014 ....... 475/night  ..... 2380/week    (Jan 5-Feb 16)
Spring Break 2014..... NA/night ....... 7870/week    (Mar 9-Apr 13)
Spring 2014................ NA/night ...... 5450/week    (Apr 13-May 25)
Summer 2014 ............ NA/night ...... 9840/week     (May 25-Aug 10)
Late Summer 2013 .... NA/night ....... 6750/week     (Aug 10-Sept 7)
Fall 2013 .................... 895/night ..... 4750/week    (Sept 29-Nov 3)

All Included with Stay: Wireless internet; 5 adult bicycles; HDTV with great DVD movies; daily set-up of 2 beach chairs/umbrella; private Bocce court; table tennis; LD phone.
                               ***Most Credit Cards Accepted***

Saturday arrivals and/or departures. 
4 night minimum. 11.5% occupancy tax, $375 cleaning fee.
Pool heating (suggested Oct 8-May 26) at $30/day.
Winter holiday weeks at fall rates.  ***No smoking or pets, please*** 

Questions? Contact us any time. (email & phone number above)
Lots more photos on our website, BestBeachPlace (dot com)