New Watercolor Vacation Home

Old Florida Style in South Walton, FL

Posted on 7/24/2015

Welcome to the liberation of your soul and spirit near the soothing shimmering sugar white sands at Watercolor. We are pleased to introduce this new vacation rental home that has become a distinctive member of our Ocean Reef Resorts family.

Libbysand is a stately residence encompassing all the amenities of a modern home but still incorporates an Old Florida styled architecture that beckons back to a wonderful golden world of gracious living.  It is located in the privileged picture perfect community of Watercolor, named for the tranquil waters of Western Lake where spectacular sunsets reflect their color in the serene mirror like water below. This coastal dune lake is a unique exotic body of water since such natural phenomenons are found in only a few other places in the world which include Madagascar, Australia and New Zealand. They support a huge abundance of flora-fauna wildlife due to the mixed combination of fresh and salt water which varies as inlets open or close to the gulf. The Village of Watercolor borders the glistening gulf, Western Lake and an array of protected forests that comprise almost 25,000 acres, preserves or parks that stretch across south Walton County. A narrow isthmus of land bridges over the lake connecting Watercolor to the expansive Grayton Beach State Park on the other side. The sparkling powder white dunes and dazzling emerald toned gulf complete this heavenly scene. Couples and families can be seen here enjoying nature aboard their kayaks, canoes and paddle boards, or hiking on nature trails through the forest. Many more luxuriate leisurely in the glowing gulf waters beside the sandy beach.

Watercolor Beach Pool

Watercolor offers a whole host of amenities most of which are available for use by our Ocean Reef Resorts guests. They include the use of several sparkling neighborhood swimming pools, use of dozen lushly landscaped parks, the Watercolor Beach Club, a professional Tennis Center, delightful Camp Watercolor for kids, the Watercolor Workout Facility and our guests even receive four complimentary bicycles for use on all the wonderful trails that criss cross the community.

Libbysand

As soon as you arrive at Libbysand you become embraced by its warm gracious hospitable charm. A columned front porch and upper story covered balcony spans the entire width of the house. The open entry foyer is welcoming with a railed open staircase leading up to the second floor bedrooms and a hallway straight ahead that opens into the bright main living area. The rich comfortable furnishings throughout provide a magazine quality look which has a laid back coastal ambiance and a casually elegant style.  Nautical colors and sea life motif remind you that you are indeed near the beautiful beach. A tray ceiling high above and sets of multiple windows accentuate the spaciousness of the sunny open Great Room. Comfortable white couches and cushioned armchairs with radiant Royal Blue hand woven frames face a formal fireplace. The mantle is decorated with a pleasing background done in custom terrazzo.

Libbysand Pool

French doors graciously lead out to a screened in porch which in turn goes out to a private pool courtyard. A refreshing pool and bubbling hot tub on the patio look out upon a natural forested scene. A special free standing fireplace with a chimney and a separate fire pit are surrounded by nautically colored cushioned chairs for relaxation on chilly evenings during autumn or winter visits. A custom built-in stainless steel gas grill allows you to create your own version of a "Surf n Turf" meal. An umbrella table allows you to enjoy dining poolside in this lovely outdoor setting.

Libbysand Kitchen

The big state of the arts gourmet kitchen indoors has gleaming stainless steel appliances providing you with everything you need for the creation of a fun family feast. An open counter bar has five blue square topped wooden stools. Delicious dinners may be easily served for up to twelve happy guests at the long rectangular dining table that sits beside a wall of windows with tall elegantly cloth draped chairs. Each of the five grand bedrooms in this home has a full private luxury bath en suite. One of these guest suites is on the first floor with a queen size bed. The bedrooms are all professionally decorated and each has its own tastefully distinctive decor. The spacious regal Master Bedroom Suite has a king size bed and double glass French doors that lead out to a romantic upstairs balcony.

This stellar location in Watercolor is close to the beautiful beach, fine restaurants, friendly bars, unique boutiques, galleries, musical concerts, seasonal festivals and other delightful diversions. One of the best restaurants in Northwest Florida happens to be located in Watercolor and is called Fish Out of Water. This glamorous and romantic restaurant has received multiple awards for excellence in fine cuisine. The dining area has a wall of windows that looks out onto phenomenal scenery which is particularly sublime since spectacular sunsets occur over the gulf waters from Autumn until early Spring. A casual outdoor dining deck allows you to experience this sensational seaside scene al fresco. Literally thousands of bottles of wine line the walls indoors giving this place the kind of look you might see at a prestigious established winery in Northern California.  Wine connoisseurs will be delighted since they have over 3,000 bottles available with about 650 different labels making it one of the largest collections along The Emerald Coast. Fish Out of Water proudly purchases fresh fish as well as organic vegetables from local fishermen and farmers.


Seasonal festivals occur throughout the year, usually centered near the Watercolor Outdoor Amphitheater. These include a film festival, wine tasting extravaganzas, culinary and musical events. The Watercolor Music Concert Series is held throughout the summer one evening each week from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. These concerts are on the grounds of Watercolor's Marina Park which sits right on the shores of Western Lake. Besides picnicking, enjoying your favorite drinks and listening to great music you may watch the heavenly colors of sunset reflected mirror like in the water beside you. 

Watercolor Beach
Our user friendly website will show you images of this gracious abode along with a satellite location view, seasonal rental rates and an availability calendar. Get excited as you begin to make plans to liberate your own family's spirit near the serene rejuvenating sand of Watercolor at Libbysand.

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