Details:
This spacious home and carriage house are located within the gates of the WaterSound Community. Pura Vida is perfect for a large family getaway and is spacious with a separate carriage house, just 3 homes from the beach! This home boasts 3,475 indoor square footage with hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen offers a Wolf oven, Sub Zero refrigerator, wine cooler and ice maker. Take in beautiful Gulf views from the second and third floors.

If you’re looking to plan less and experience more, contact the Royal Destinations team to discover your perfect 30A vacation rental. Known for unrivaled guest satisfaction, our team is committed to providing hand-tailored experiences that go beyond the four walls of your 30A luxury vacation rental.

Home Highlights:
-Distance to Beach Access: 20 Yards
-Parking Spaces: 2 in Driveway, 1 Parallel on Street
-Dining Accommodations: Table for 6, Bar Seating for 5, Outside Seating for 8
-Coffee Maker Available
-(4) Adult Bikes
-Gas Grill
-Third Floor Tower
-Gulf Views
-Fireplace

WaterSound Community Highlights:
-Over 250 Acre Gated Beach Community on the Gulf of Mexico between Seaside and Rosemary Beach
-(2) Community Pools (Dunesider Pool in Main Gate and Bridges Pool within the Bridges Gate)
-Kayak Rentals
-Parks, Walking Trails and Meandering Boardwalks
-Bike to Alys, Seacrest and Rosemary Beach
-A short walk to the HUB
*Please Note:
*Access to the WaterSound Beach Club is not included.
*WaterSound does not allow golf cart rentals from outside vendors.

Home Configuration + Sleeping Arrangements:
Sleeps: 12
5 Beds / 5.5 Baths

Main:
4 Beds / 4.5 Baths

First Floor:
-Bedroom 1: Queen Bed with Private Bath (Shower/Tub Combo)
-Kitchen / Dining Area / Living Room
-Half Bath

Second Floor:
-Bedroom 2: King Bed with Private Bath (Soaking Tub and Shower)
-Bedroom 3: King Bed with Private Bath (Shower)
-Bedroom 4: Twin/Full Bunk with Private Bath (Shower)

Third Floor (Tower):
-Additional Bedding: Full Futon

CARRIAGE HOUSE: 1 Bed / 1 Bath
-Full Kitchen / Living Room / Laundry
-Bedroom 5: King Bed with Private Bath (Shower)
-Additional Bedding: Queen Futon

Please Note:
Beach access locations and beach vending companies are subject to change, per local county ordinances. For the most up-to-date information, please contact our office prior to your arrival.

Lined with artsy villages, coastal lakes, upscale boutiques, eclectic beach bars, and world-class restaurants, Florida's Scenic Highway 30A has something for everyone. This unique destination has 25,000 acres of protected habitats. Among many things, this area is known for its family-friendly environment and is home to the world's most beautiful white sand beaches. The Timpoochee Trail bike path connects all the villages of 30A. Be sure to take your bike out and explore! The villages of 30A include: Dune Allen Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, WaterColor, Seaside, Seagrove Beach, WaterSound, Alys Beach, Seacrest Beach, Rosemary Beach, and Inlet Beach.

Amenities

General:

Air Conditioning
Hair Dryer
Iron & Board
Linens Provided
Parking

Outdoor:

Balcony
Deck
Gas Grill
Outdoor Shower
Screened Porch Area
Community Pool

Living:

Ironing Board
Carriage House

Kitchen:

Blender
Coffee Maker
Cookware
Full Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Kitchenette In Carriage House
Wine Cooler

Entertainment:

Smart TV
Cable TV

Availability

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Reviews

Great place/location

Brian M. from United States
Mar 2024

Loved this property/location. Can’t wait to come back.

Manager Response

Brian, we are so happy to hear you had a nice stay at Pura Vida. With a great location just a short walk from the beach access, this home is perfect for a relaxing getaway. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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Pura Vida Bliss!

A Guest from Mason, OH United States
Nov 2023

Great place had a blast...everything we needed and more...hope to stay there again soon! Thank you!!

Manager Response

Kristine and Andrew, we are thrilled to hear you had a nice stay at Pura Vida. Pura Vida is a great home and we are glad you were able to enjoy it. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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Pura Vida

Rick C. from United States
Sep 2023

Excellent home, lots of room with very comfortable feeling.

Manager Response

Rick, our team is happy to hear you had a nice stay at Pura Vida and were able to make yourself at home. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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Perfect Family House

Nancy T. from Atlanta, GA United States
Jun 2023

This was our third visit to Pura Vida, so needless to say, we love it! We have six adults and 4 children. The location is close to the beach and pool along with little putting golf course. Royal Destinations has always been easy and pleasant to work with. Highly recommend!!

Manager Response

Nancy, thank you for trusting us with your getaway year after year. Pura Vida is a beautiful home complete with a great kitchen and location. We take pride in our homes, guest experience, and guest communication and are delighted to hear that your expectations have been met. Let us know when you're ready to return - we would love to welcome you back soon!

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Watersound Vacation

Ashley S. from Macomb, MI United States
May 2023

Our stay at Pure Vida was nothing short of wonderful. This is our second time staying in this community and this house was definitely the superior rental. The location to the pool and beach can't get any better for the price point. The back porch of the house is right on the boardwalk to the beach; there are no streets to cross, and the boardwalk is one of the quicker paths to the beach. The unit was clean, well stocked, and had plenty of space for everyone in our party, which consisted of 6 adults and 3 kids, ages 9, 5 and 4. The walk to the pool and beach was especially easy with the kids. There is no golf cart with this unit, which we had in the prior year, but it's so close that we didn't need it. Quite frankly, I enjoyed the walks this year. Management was also very communicative during the week. The only small issue we had was that they disabled the key pad before check out time when we still had some small items left inside. Management was apologetic and resent a code but it wasn't working, so we decided to just leave since the items were insignificant (coffee, leftover food, etc.) We had a great week and will definitely be renting this unit in the future!

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30A gem at Watersound Main

Douglas K. from League City, TX United States
May 2023

Another great stay at Pura Vida. Royal Destinations was a top notch host. We will be back.

Manager Response

Thank you for your kind review, Douglas. We are glad to hear you had another nice stay at Pura Vida. Pura Vida is a beautiful home with a great location in WaterSound and we are glad you enjoyed it. We take pride in our homes, guest experience, and guest communication and are delighted to hear that your expectations have been met. Let us know when you're ready to return- we would love to welcome you back again soon!

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Fantastic home!

chris w. from birmingham, AL United States
Apr 2023

Best equipped kitchen ever and location cannot be beat!

Manager Response

Chris, we are glad to hear you had a nice stay. Pura Vida is a great home with a beautiful kitchen and close proximity to the beach access. We are happy to hear the home was stocked to your liking and you were able to comfortably make yourself at home. We hope to have the privilege of hosting you here on 30A again soon!

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Fall beach vacation house

Cliff P. from Ft Worth, TX United States
Oct 2022

Vacation was wonderful at our house. Close to beach, kitchen was equipped with every pan and dish needed to prepare meals, top appliences, great washer dryer, great beds. Very nice house for a large family to vacation together! Especially enjoyed large porch with table to eat at.

Manager Response

Cliff, we are thrilled to hear you and your family had a nice stay at Pura Vida! Pura Vida is a beautiful home with an incredible location in WaterSound. Come back and drink in the views with us again soon!

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Fall beach vacation house

Pat P. from Ft Worth, TX United States
Oct 2022

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Perfect vacation house

Nancy T. from Atlanta, GA United States
Oct 2022

This is the second time we have rented Pura Vida and have already booked for next summer! It is perfect for our family of 10 (six adults and four kids). The house was clean and well maintained. Any questions or concerns were immediately addressed by Royal Destinations...they are very easy to work with and value their customers. The beach is less crowded than other areas, Easy access to pool. Many restaurants close by. Can't say enough good things about Pura Vida!

Manager Response

Nancy, thank you for your incredibly kind review! Pura Vida is a beautiful home located in the private, gated community of WaterSound. We hope you were able to take full advantage of the great amenities WaterSound offers. We are glad you reached out to us for any questions or concerns. We are here to make your getaway as seamless as possible! We take pride in our homes, guest experience, and guest communication and are delighted to hear that your expectations have been met. We are thrilled to welcome you back next summer!

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Good Times

A Guest from Hilton Head, SC United States
Oct 2021

Great house, great location, fully stocked with top of the line items.Needs some TLC on the outside.Had a great time there.

Manager Response

Thank you Chris, for your amazing feedback! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Pura Vida! We will be sure to discuss the exterior of the home with the owners to make sure our future guests enjoy the area. Pura Vida is located in the private gated neighborhood of Watersound. Just steps away from the beautiful emerald coast! This spacious property is the perfect place to enjoy quality time with friends and family! It sleeps up to 14 guests! Pura Vida even has a separate carriage house with a kitchenette, this makes it perfect for guests that want space from their party. Thank you again for your amazing review, we would love to have you back soon!

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Amazing house in a beautiful neighborhood

A Guest from Alpharetta, GA United States
Sep 2021

We only went for the long weekend but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The house was absolutely gorgeous! We usually stay in Seacrest/Rosemary, but have found it to be too crowded lately. The beach entrance was so close to the house and the view from the boardwalk crossing the dunes was just breathtaking. Best of all, the beach was so quiet and there was so much space to spread out!! The house itself was fully equipped with everything we could possibly need. The beds were super comfortable and the decks were also great. We would definitely come back to this house.

Manager Response

Thank you for your 5 star review on Pura Vida! This is an absolutely stunning Watersound Beach house. The neighborhood is very exclusive and guests have access to a private beach where there is plenty of room to social distance and enjoy the emerald waters of the Gulf coast. Pura Vida offers multiple indoor and outdoor retreats and the 3rd floor crows nest is a wonderful place to enjoy the sunset each evening. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you back again soon at Pura Vida by Royal Destinations!

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Founders Lane in Watersound

A Guest from Hinsdale, IL United States
Aug 2021

This is one of the original homes in a superb location in the Watersound gated community. Situated very close to beach access and primary pool. Kitchen extremely well equipped. Great screened porch.

Manager Response

Thank you for your review on Pura Vida! This is a beautiful 5 bedroom 5.5 bath WaterSound Beach home. Pura Vida is 20 yards from the beach and guests are located in the exclusive WaterSound Beach community with is in a great location on 30A where guests can easily explore the area. Pura Vida is well stocked, clean, and ready to accommodate anyone looking for a luxury vacation experience. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you back again soon at Pura Vida by Royal Destinations.

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Great Vacation!!

A Guest from Bossier City, LA United States
Jul 2021

Pura Vida did not disappoint! This was our first time staying at Watersound and this house was beautiful!! Loved the proximity to the beach also! We will be back!

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Great Vacation!!

Kelly H. from Bossier City, LA US
Jul 2021

Pura Vida did not disappoint! This was our first time staying at Watersound and this house was beautiful!! Loved the proximity to the beach also! We will be back!

Manager Response

Thank you for your wonderful review of Pura Vida! This beautiful 5 bedroom 5.5 bath luxury home towers over WaterSound. Pura Vida is the perfect multi-family vacation home and is ideally located only three homes from the beach! The WaterSound community is one of the most exclusive on 30A and offers plenty of privacy. Guests can easily explore all of 30A by taking advantage of the complimentary bikes and can quickly get to Rosemary to enjoy some of the best restaurants and shopping in the area. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you back again soon at Pura Vida by Royal Destinations!

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Great Vacation

Nancy T. from Atlanta, GA United States
Jun 2021

Pura Vida was the perfect home for our family vacation! Location could not have been better. Royal Destinations responded quickly to any concern we had. Housekeeping could have been a bit better. The only downside was our rentals through Rent Gear Here (Vacayzen). Bikes were in terrible shape (one was delivered with a flat tire wagon would not go straight). And they picked up part of our order a day early and would not consider any type of refund. We would definitely recommend Pura Vida and Royal Destinations... Just be careful who you rent (bikes, wagons, etc) from.

Manager Response

Thanks for your feedback Nancy! We pride ourselves in offering the best vacation experience and we are sorry we failed to meet all of your expectations. We will definitely look into ways we can improve. Pura Vida is a wonderful home nestled within the Watersound community. We love how close this home is to the beach and local attractions. It's the perfect beach getaway without all the traffic and noise. We do hope you give us another chance and we hope to see you again very soon.

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Great Winter visit to the Beach

Carey A. from Birmingham, AL United States
Jan 2021

Pure Vida offered a wonderful get away this winter. It’s a comfortable home in a great location. Beds (3 are kings) are comfortable, kitchen is well stocked and living areas are comfortable too.The property is a short walk to the beach. We can’t wait to return!

Manager Response

Thank you for your wonderful review. Pura Vida is a wonderful home inside the Watersound community and is a perfect getaway for multiple families. This home provides over 3400 square feet of living space and we love how close it Is to the beach! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We can't wait to see you again!

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Great stay!

A Guest from Atlanta, GA United States
Jun 2020

This home was the perfect place for our group of 7 people. It is much bigger than it looks in the photos. It is very well located; close to the pool and right on the beach boardwalk. It is extremely spacious and has great storage areas, closet space, and drawers. The kitchen is absolutely fabulous and chock full of cooking utensils and serving pieces. You won't need to bring a thing! We enjoyed the beautiful views from the top floor and wonderful meals on the screen porch. We would definitely return for a future stay. The only challenge we ran into was the absence of window coverings on some of the 2nd floor bathroom windows which were needed for privacy. Also, the grill didn't work during our stay. Overall, it is an incredibly nice house.

Manager Response

Hello and thank you so much for the nice review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! This home is so well maintained and well stocked so we are happy to know it was well used to create memories with your family. The home is just steps from the beach and also comes with complementary bikes. Watersound beach has some great amenities as well including a community pool, 2 restaurants, putt putt course, and nature trails. We hope you come back and stay with us again soon!

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Loved Pura Vida

A Guest from Alpharetta, GA United States of America
Jun 2020

Pura Vida was a great house for our family vacation. The location is fantastic, right on a boardwalk and a short walk to the ocean. The house is also just one street over from the Dunesider pool which was also convenient since the house does not have a private pool. This house was one of the most well supplied houses that we have ever rented in Watersound. Plenty of dishes, glassware, and everything you need to prepare a meal. The house was very clean when we checked in and there were very few non-critical maintenance issues which were responded to immediately by the Royal Destinations team. Royal Destinations was also very helpful and professional in helping us to move our rental week due to the Covid uncertainties leading up to our scheduled week. The house was spacious and easily accommodated our large family. Looking forward to staying here again for a future trip to Watersound.

Manager Response

Thank you Jerry for your wonderful review on Pura Vida! We are so happy to hear your stay was amazing and thank you for being patient with us during the rental ban. We look forward to seeing you again!

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Loved Pura Vida

Jerry M. from Alpharetta, GA United States
Jun 2020

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Great time to getaway

Julie B. from Chattanooga, TN United States
Jun 2020

We were fortunate to book "Pura Vida" last minute to enjoy some time away during the Covid-19 crisis. Watersound on 30A was a welcome retreat from the bizarre reality we have had to bear over the past 2-3 months. Our home was well-appointed and ultra convenient to the beach boardwalks and Dunesider Pool & Grill that had recently reopened. The house was spacious, yet cozy, and very clean. The Watersound community felt like home in its greatest sense plus a beautiful beach! My only suggestion or criticism would be that the home only offers one king-sized bed if traveling with another couple or family needing more than one large bed. The carriage house above the garage was a huge plus for those with grandparents or with another small family who might appreciate a little of their own space. I would definitely consider this home again in the future depending on my guest list and sleeping arrangements. Sleeps 11-12 comfortably, anything more would be a stretch. Thank you again for offering your home!

Manager Response

Thank you Julie for your 5 star review on Pura Vida! Pura Vida is in one of the best locations in WaterSound; a very short walk to the beach, pool and grill, you have everything you need right at your fingertips. Equipped with a kitchenette, table, living space, private bed and bath, the carriage house is a huge plus if you have a guest or family that would like to have their private space. We are glad you were able to enjoy your stay amidst COVID 19 crisis! We sure hope to see you again!

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Amazing Home, perfect location - could not have been better!

Justin B. from Cleves, OH United States
Apr 2019

Perfect. A... the Watersound community is arguably the best spot along 30A. Pura Vida was so welcoming, spacious, modern and location was near perfect. Less than 3 minutes to beach (walking over some of the worlds most beaiuriful dunes), community pool almost in the backyard and included bikes made it awesome to hop to the Hub or anywhere along 30A. I want to thank the owners for sharing your little slice of heaven with my family. The carriage house was excellent for my parents to come stay and still feel like they had some privacy. Could not have picked a better spot and we will be back!!!!

Manager Response

Hello and thanks so much for the nice review of Pura Vida. This house really does have it all. It's comfortably decorated and well appointed, easily sleeping 14. The location is also very close to the beach. You are also close enough to ride bikes to the restaurants and shops at The Hub while still being in a quiet neighborhood. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope you come back and visit us again soon!

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SPECTACULAR BEACH HOME

Gina W. from Louisville, KY United States
Aug 2018

Pura Vida was an Exceptional Beach home. It was so much more than we expected. We Loved the location and the house had SO MANY extras. Just BEAUTIUL and very COMORTABLE. It had everything we needed, well except for a golf cart which would have been icing on the cake. LOL. This rental spoiled all of us. The beach was SO CLOSE and so less crowded than other nearby areas. We did not want to leave. The carriage House was also a great addition. LOVED LOVED LOVED it!!!!

Manager Response

Hello and thank you so much for the nice review! Pura Vida is truly one of a kind. The home decor is coastal chic, but also feels very cozy. Each room has its own bathroom and there is an additional carriage house suite above the garage. Watersound beaches are some of the most beautiful and less crowded beaches. To make it even better, this home sits just a few steps form the beach access. We hope you come and stay with us again soon!

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Perfect for our needs

A Guest from Lilburn, GA United States
Dec 2016

We were a family of 8 adults and 3 children taking in the sun during Thanksgiving. Pura Vida was perfect for our needs. The children shared a room an all other adults were accomodated in their own quarters (the youngest adult thought it perfectly cool to slumber in the observation tower). The kitchen is perfectly appointed to cook a Thanksgiving meal and all of the appliances are top shelf. The owners have the precise gadget for every conceivable need. We enjoyed the indoor/outdooer design and took all of our meals outside despite ample seating inside. We are a close family and very much enjoyed the intimacy of this home.

Manager Response

Thank you for the 5-star review, Mrs. W! We agree that Pura Vida truly does have everything you could need! The outdoor living spaces seem to be the favorite among our guests, as they are with us. And on top of that, you're only a short walk from the Dunesider pool and the beach. We would love to have you come back to Pura Vida again next time you visit 30A!

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Great Vacation House

A Guest from Tomball, TX United States
Aug 2016

Perfect! This house had everything we needed and more. The best location in Watersound. Love Love Love everything about this house and community. We would like to go back every summer. Beaches are Beautiful.

Manager Response

Hello Mr. N. Thank you for the 5-star review! We would LOVE to have you come back each summer! You really hit the nail on the head regarding the location of the house! It's right next to the Dunesider pool and an easy walk to the beach, making it easy to get to and from all the fun of your summer vaction.

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Pura Vida Review

Tom T. from Mc Kinney, TX United States
Jun 2016

As advertised...accommodated our family, full service kitchen, good AC.

Manager Response

Thank you for the review, Mr. T! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Pura Vida! This home is perfect for families, especially with the open floor plan downstairs. We would love to have your family join us again!

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