Shiplap & Shore

Seagrove Beach is one of the quieter, more rooted communities along 30A, and this house leans into that ease completely. The sugar-white Gulf sands are less than a quarter-mile away, four complimentary bikes make it simple to explore the coast and Eastern Lake, and a private pool with Adirondack loungers gives you somewhere to decompress when you're back. Two screened-in porches extend the living space outdoors – one for alfresco dining off the back, one for doing nothing in particular. Inside, the shiplap-walled great room holds groups well, and a dedicated bunk room makes it suited to families.

Home truths:
* You'll have parking for up to four vehicles, arranged in a single-stack configuration – meaning cars at the back will need to move to let others out. It's worth coordinating arrival and departure times if your group is arriving in multiple cars.
* The beach is under a quarter of a mile away, but you may find it easier to drive to the public access point than to walk, depending on what you're carrying. If you have young children or a lot of gear, factor that in when planning your days.
* The fourth bedroom contains two double-over-double bunk beds.
* There is active construction near the home and no confirmed end date has been given, so expect some noise during the day.