House in South Walton County, FL
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
Classic, contemporary, captivating. Pelican Watch is a modern three-bedroom home that sits directly on the shores of serene Oyster Lake. With lake views and Gulf views, this magnificent oasis allows for total enjoyment of the surrounding natural beauty. Plus, the interior was designed specifically to capture the laid-back, luxurious vibe that 30A is famous for. The lovely outdoor lounge areas, with swimming pool place Pelican Watch in the top tier of truly stunning South Walton homes.
Wide open and welcoming, the main level of Pelican Watch features a lovely living and dining area with unobstructed lakefront views. You can choose to relax on the screened-in porch or dine at the spacious open-air dining table. Outside, the sparkling swimming pool can be heated at your request. Or take a stroll down to the lake and out to the private dock, where you can fish with ease. An outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing off before heading back inside.
Upstairs, the main living area features elegant black leather furniture that sits on classic blonde wood floors. A large HDTV lets your whole group gather for your favorite TV show or movie. Next to the living area is the open kitchen and dining room. The dining space has formal seating for eight, plus there are four bar stools at the nearby kitchen island. The gourmet kitchen is a striking, ultra-stylish mix of crisp white cabinets and matte black quartz countertops and appliances. Glass French doors lead outside to the second-floor balcony that offers more dining and lounging space, as well as gorgeous lake views.
The first of three bedrooms is a luxurious suite, with a luxe king-size bed and mounted HDTV. In the ensuite bathroom, there’s a double vanity and a step-in shower with elegant tile detail. The second bedroom is also a king suite, with a full ensuite bathroom and a door leading outside to the lakefront balcony. A third bedroom also houses a king-size bed, while another living area includes a custom sectional and HDTV.
With such easy lake access and gorgeous views, it’s easy to want to spend your entire holiday at home! But when it’s time for a day at the beach or a romantic dinner in town, the beach access is a short stroll away and the fun of Gulf Place is only one mile from your front door. Please note: Pelican Watch is a sprawling property that also includes a completely separate lock-out unit that houses a full-time tenant in the winter season - and some weekends in the summer, this is a separate carriage house.
Wide open and welcoming, the main level of Pelican Watch features a lovely living and dining area with unobstructed lakefront views. You can choose to relax on the screened-in porch or dine at the spacious open-air dining table. Outside, the sparkling swimming pool can be heated at your request. Or take a stroll down to the lake and out to the private dock, where you can fish with ease. An outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing off before heading back inside.
Upstairs, the main living area features elegant black leather furniture that sits on classic blonde wood floors. A large HDTV lets your whole group gather for your favorite TV show or movie. Next to the living area is the open kitchen and dining room. The dining space has formal seating for eight, plus there are four bar stools at the nearby kitchen island. The gourmet kitchen is a striking, ultra-stylish mix of crisp white cabinets and matte black quartz countertops and appliances. Glass French doors lead outside to the second-floor balcony that offers more dining and lounging space, as well as gorgeous lake views.
The first of three bedrooms is a luxurious suite, with a luxe king-size bed and mounted HDTV. In the ensuite bathroom, there’s a double vanity and a step-in shower with elegant tile detail. The second bedroom is also a king suite, with a full ensuite bathroom and a door leading outside to the lakefront balcony. A third bedroom also houses a king-size bed, while another living area includes a custom sectional and HDTV.
With such easy lake access and gorgeous views, it’s easy to want to spend your entire holiday at home! But when it’s time for a day at the beach or a romantic dinner in town, the beach access is a short stroll away and the fun of Gulf Place is only one mile from your front door. Please note: Pelican Watch is a sprawling property that also includes a completely separate lock-out unit that houses a full-time tenant in the winter season - and some weekends in the summer, this is a separate carriage house.
Amenities at Lakefront, Private Pool, Walk to beach, shops and restaurants, 30A Bike Path
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of South Walton County, FL
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
House is as pictured, great location and great amenities (pool and dock). Host was very helpful in coordinating golf cart rental and when the AC went out they were able to come out and fix it!
8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2025
The home and view were absolutely beautiful! Our main problem was that the entire week we had zero Internet. We had big hopes of enjoying watching football at night on the beautiful porch but that never happened. It was even more frustrating to see houses around us with tv on but not ours. Certain things were missing at this price point that I’ll look more closely into reviews for the future- beach toys and chairs are not provided (we bought some of each and left there hopefully for someone else to use) there was no broom provided for basic cleanup after cooking. For the amount we paid for the week, we don’t feel like we received the full value. I mainly share this review so that if someone is planning to rent that may need to work while on vacation or if you’re passionate about TV, I’d reach out to make sure service is in tact. The views certainly can’t be beat though and we still had a great trip.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house is brand new. It still smells news but it is bare. It would be absolutely perfect if it had salt and pepper, a few spices and some oil. There are zero beach items. We fly to 30A so we can not pack beach items. A couple beach chairs, an umbrella and a little cooler is all that is needed to make it perfect. The owners, we believe, were at the house attached to it and it felt weird. Then we felt as if we were invading on their space because it is their home. It would be nice to have the ability to connect to home bluetooth speakers. So bring a speaker if you want music by the pool or playing cards in the outdoor spaces. There is a space on the second floor with nice comfy furniture and gorgeous dinning room table that is a beautiful space to hang out. It was raining when we were there so we played cards, dominos and ate in the space it was gorgeous. Again it would have been perfect to have a music hooked up to speaker. Being tucked away with the trees felt secluded and cozy and the drive with golf cart to beach and restaurants are really close. My boys fished off the dock and did catch fish. We enjoyed our time but we are undecided if we will come back to this space.
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We recently stayed at this stunning home and were truly impressed by its beauty and design. The layout was spacious and thoughtful, offering expansive water views from every floor, deck, and breezeway. My favorite place to relax was the second-level breezeway—perfect for quiet mornings—and the dock, which offered a peaceful retreat. The location was also ideal: private, serene, and close to everything we needed.However, there were a few things that detracted from the overall experience. The presence of security cameras pointed at the pool and outdoor shower felt invasive. With children in our group, this lack of privacy was uncomfortable and discouraged us from using those areas as much as we’d have liked.We also had an odd situation with the neighbor, who parked his truck in the driveway without asking and allowed his kids to play on and around the property. On multiple occasions, they stood and watched us during family time, which felt intrusive and inappropriate for a vacation setting.Other logistical issues included trash that was put out as instructed but never picked up, and no dish detergent provided to run the dishwasher at checkout, as requested. The elevator, which was closed off from guest use, would have made a big difference in managing luggage and groceries across three flights of stairs. Additionally, several doors and one whole side of the house were locked off, which limited access.We were also surprised there were no beach essentials available—no umbrellas, wagons, or golf cart—items we’ve found included in similarly priced properties.That said, the home itself was beautiful, and the views were absolutely unforgettable. With a few improvements to privacy, access, and guest conveniences, this property could truly be exceptional.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(10 Ratings)
"House is as pictured, great location and great amenities (pool and dock). Host was very helpful in coordinating golf cart rental and when the AC went out they were able to come out and fix it!"
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