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Come relax and enjoy....
Stingray-O House is located right in the heart of Seagrove Beach, Florida.  This gem was built in 2014, and has been the Rao Family Haven since.  Beach access # 21 (Greenwood) is but a short walk away (244 walking steps to be exact), and leads you to the white crystal sands of Seagrove Beach!  If you are in the mood for hustle and bustle, the famous Seaside Square is just under one mile from our front door!  
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​Entering Stingray-O house, you will be welcomed by a warm and comfortable living room.  Featuring 2 full size sofas, an upholstered chair, and a comfortable seating bench, this space is ideal for all your family gatherings.  A 50" wall-mounted television and game table insure that there's something to do when you just want to be "home".  If you feel like relaxing on the front porch, you have the choice of the porch swing or one of the comfortable Adirondack chairs.
​The barn-style door transitions the living into the dining room and kitchen area.  Between the  "breakfast bar" and our mango-wood dining table, there is plenty of room to enjoy are family meal prepared in a well equipped kitchen.  
​Just off the kitchen, is the laundry room, featuring a full size washer and dryer.   A beachy half bathroom is also located on the first floor.  The back deck is compete with a "beach gear box", a beach wagon, propane grill and bistro table.
 
Heading to the 2nd floor, the Primary Bedroom offers a superbly comfortable King-size bed.  There's plenty of room to relax with a book in the leather chair or watch you favorite show on the wall-mounted tv.  The private, attached, bathroom has a double vanity, a soaking bathtub, separate seemless glass shower, privacy "water closet", and a walk-in closet.  This bedroom also features access  a large and relaxing balcony, perfect for that morning cup of joe or a nice glass of wine. 
Across the hall, you will find the "Twin Room" with 2 twin beds, a flat screen tv/dvd combo, chest of drawers, and closet.  The "Queen's Room" features a luxurious queen bed, closet, chest of drawers, flat screen tv, and extra seating.  The Queen's Room and Twin Room share a comfortable bathroom.

Continuing on the third floor, you will find secondary King bedroom is beautifully decorated with a comfortable King-size bed, large chest of drawers, 2 bedside tables, an upholstered chair, 50" flat screen TV, and a walk-in closet.  There is also an additional bedroom with 2 twin beds, and seating with storage for clothing.  The third floor bedrooms share a modern and bright bathroom with a large seemless glass shower.  


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Our Story

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Our story is simple....  We are a Houston-based  family of FIVE, always looking for fun in the sun and a great place to RELAX!  We like to drive to vacation destinations, so decided to give the emerald waters of Florida's Gulf a shot.  We discovered 30A in the summer of 2014, and we were instantly hooked!  We knew immediately that this is the place where can build countless family memories.  On our  9-hour drive home to Houston, we made an offer on Stingray-O House, and were thrilled to call it a home one month later!   We spent many days (and nights) decorating and making it our own!  It has become our refuge and a place we truly feel at home.  Since 2014, we spend as much time as possible as we can in Seagrove, but we also love to share the house and 30A with as many people as we can!  It is our goal to create a home-feel for all our guests... We hope that you fall in love with Stingray-O and 30A as much as we have...
     
     Update:  In 2021, we adopted another vacation rental.  This one has been in the family for over 20 years, and is located in the prestine beach area of Puerto Aventuras, Mexico.  It's just 50 miles south of the Cancun International Airport, but so far away from the hustle and bustle of party-centered city.  We call the 2/2 condo, Sail-Away to PA, and hope that you consider visiting soon!  Please check out the photos, which can be found in the "other" tab under the "Riviera Maya!" option.

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reviews FROM STINGRAY-O GUESTS

Kenny, March 2018
The hosts were spectacular to work with. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.​       Source:  Airbnb
Brittany, October 2017
If I could give Stingray-O more than five stars, I would!! Meghan was a wonderful host and you can tell that they put a lot of thought and care into making their beach house a wonderful place to stay. There was a basket on the kitchen counter that had binders full of information on places to eat and things to do, including menus for many of the local restaurants, and I really liked that they took the time to write a little summary about some of their favorite places. The house was absolutely stunning and spotlessly clean-I loved the decor and style of the house! The neighborhood was very quiet and peaceful and the house was well-stocked with everything we needed. The beach was a very short 3 minute walk away and was gorgeous-we saw all kinds of sea life while we were there! The house was very conveniently located to the Seaside square and Publix and the location made it absolutely perfect. I highly recommend staying at Stingray-O for your next trip to Seaside but I will warn you that it will be hard to leave!​       Source: Airbnb
Michelle, September 2017
What a gorgeous, convenient place! So nice to walk across 30A to the beach and then back to this beautiful home!    Source: Airbnb
BEST kept secret on 30A!!  5 of 5 Claire S. This is our 5th year to spend on 30A! Our family always spends 2 weeks every summer on 30A - the first week is our family of 6 (4 children ages 18-9)with the second week meeting our extended family of 16 to spend as a mini reunion. Your home has always been our choice for the 1st week. It is in the perfect location!!! It's a very short walk across from the best beach access point on 30A making it easy on our family to go back and forth from the beach to home. The beach access is not crowded and just wonderful. Stingo-Ray is decorated perfectly, stocked with anything a vacationer would ever need and impeccably maintained. Your attention to your guests is unmatched. We have never wanted for anything more...we look forward to our week at Stingo-Ray every summer. As we drove away this year, we were bummed (as we are ever year!) and my teenage girls cried tears on Snapchat, lol.
Our entire family cannot say enough about your beautiful home! Location, location, location! We will not consider another home in Seagrove. Because of your beautiful home, we say "thank you" for providing us with memories that will last a lifetime.
  • Submitted: Aug 3, 2017
  • Stayed: July 2017
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Memorial Day Weekend  5 of 5 Kayla P. We rented Stingray House for a Memorial Day Weekend get away with 3 married couples and 2 single guys. We had a blast! The house is amazing--well decorated, brand new, equipped with everything you could need, and VERY close to the beach. They even supply you with a beach buggy which makes walking to the beach a breeze! Easy walk to Seaside Village for dinner as well. Definitely recommend this house for rentals!
  • Submitted: Jun 1, 2017
  • Stayed: May 2017
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Paradise on 30A!!!  5 of 5 Thomas T. Simply the best family vacation that we have ever had on 30A. The house is perfect and wonderfully stocked. It feels like a home away from home. For a family of 6, I could not give it a higher recommendation. Absolutely first rate!
  • Submitted: Jun 14, 2016
  • Stayed: May 2016
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Excellent location! Extremely clean and well kept house! Perfect for families and children!  5 of 5 Anonymous   My family spent a week at Stingray-O and our experience was excellent! You are in a perfect location for evening walks to the Seaside square and only a 2-3 minute walk to the beach. If you are looking for a truly relaxing vacation, this home is perfect for you. We plan on coming back and hopefully spending many more weeks together in this beautiful home. Being in walking distance to the town square puts you in close proximity to tasty restaurants, you can fly kites along the beach, observe dolphins and sea turtles swimming in the ocean, enjoy local entertainment in the center of Seaside, experience unique food trucks and have an overall wonderful vacation. The house has everything you need if you decide to prepare your own meals. Picnics on the beach were relaxing and utilizing an umbrella rental company put you in a great position on the beach.
You will have a wonderful experience at Stingray-O!
  • Submitted: May 25, 2016
  • Stayed: May 2016
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Great house! Great location!  5 of 5 Lynda R. Our first impression of Stingray-O was that it was a brand new house. Impeccably maintained and stocked with everything we needed. Walked to the beach and ate at some great nearby restaurants. The location was perfect for our family and will look forward to a return visit.
  • Submitted: May 25, 2016
  • Stayed: May 2016
  • Source: HomeAway
Ella, May 2016
Soooo awesome! We absolutely loved the house and the neighborhood was great. The walk to the beach was easy breezy. Would definitely stay there again!! The house was updated and the details were perfect! Check in was so smooth! If you have a chance to stay here do it, Seaside is our absolute favorite area!​    Source:   Airbnb

Cathy and David  5 of 5 David E. Very clean and beautiful. I would recommend.
  • Submitted: Apr 8, 2016
  • Stayed: April 2016
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Great floor plan! Close to the Beach!  5 of 5 Joseph K. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of this property is the sliding barn door INSIDE that separates the media area from the rest of the house. Close the door and you can watch a movie without having to worry about waking up the kids. Slide the door open, and you've got a great gathering space that flows into the kitchen area which is perfect for family dinners. Speaking of dinners, this property has top of the line cutlery and cookware and all the appliances are brand new. Luxurious master suite with its own private balcony and great rooms for the kids too. We stayed for 6 nights, and walked to blocks to the beach every day. I highly recommend this vacation rental!
  • Submitted: Oct 5, 2015
  • Stayed: September 2015
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Great place-great weather-great week  4 of 5 Ron E. Property was very nice(need blinds on doors and better TV service)and we enjoyed our stay a lot.The location is great and the weather was best ever!
  • Submitted: Sep 30, 2015
  • Stayed: September 2015
  • Source: HomeAway
Second time back, Fantastic House and Location  5 of 5 Thea TX This is our second time back to the Stingray-O house and once again we had a fabulous time. Rented bikes and chairs from Live-Well 30A and got a 10% discount. One of the most responsive owners I have ever dealt with and the house was well kept and had great amenities. Using their Netflix had movie nights, and game nights. We will be back next year for a third time!!
  • Submitted: Jul 27, 2015
  • Stayed: July 2015
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Fun in the Florida Sun  5 of 5 Deanna D. We had a wonderful stay at Stingray-O. It is an easy walk to the beautiful beach, even for our 4 young kids. The house is clean, well kept, conveniently located and has all the amenities we needed, plus. We had to contact the owners a couple of times and they always responded quickly and professionally. We would love to vacation here again.
  • Submitted: Jul 23, 2015
  • Stayed: July 2015
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
awesome beach house  5 of 5 Dr Brian G. Fabulous location, very responsive owners and great time for all at Stingray-O !!! Would recommend and will definitely be back there in the future!!!
  • Submitted: Jun 30, 2015
  • Stayed: June 2015
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Excellent Location and Comfort​  5 of 5 Diana My daughter and I recently enjoyed a week at the Stingray-O home. It was nothing less than perfect. Well organized with all accommodations you need and then some. The home is decorated with quality comfort and sophistication. One of my favorite places after a day at the beach to relax was on the oversized chair on the balcony, just outside the master bedroom. So beautiful!. My daughter is a runner and enjoyed the neighborhood and surrounding area during her morning workouts. The home is just footsteps away from the amazing beach. There is a nice grocery store very nearby to stock and excellent restaurants within walking distance. It was also fun to explore just blocks away at Seaside and Watercolor. You should not miss the awesome sunset either. This is a perfect home for any event and we plan to return soon.
  • Submitted: Jun 16, 2015
  • Stayed: May 2015
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Perfect house and location!  5 of 5 lori p. Enjoyed a week in this house for Spring Break! Its absolutely beautiful and has all the comforts of home. The hardwood floors throughout were my favorite feature. It was such a treat to stay in "new construction" which included comfy beds and that "new house smell." The wifi worked well (which isn't always the case), and netflix was an added bonus. I've booked houses through VRBO for several years and this was by far the easiest vacation I've planned. The owners response time was incredibly fast and I was able to book my vacation in just a few hours as opposed to several days. It's proximity to the beach and the Seaside Food Trucks was perfect for my family as well. We had bikes delivered and were able to be to the beach in seconds and the food trucks in 5 minutes. Can't wait to return!
  • Submitted: Apr 4, 2015
  • Stayed: March 2015
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Perfect location, brand new gorgeous house  5 of 5 Thea TX Just stayed in this brand new house (6 of us) 2 blocks from the beach. The house is beautiful with everything you could want in a 30A vacation. Like I said the house is brand new and everything is sparkling and shiny. The beds were extremely comfortable, flat screen TV's, and everybody had a great time. The little extras that the house offers made such a difference like a great Wi-Fi connection (not always the case) and Netflix for movie night. Being so close to Seaside we would let the kids (10 to 13) ride their bikes into town and take advantage of the fantastic food trucks (they liked the ice cream and grilled cheese), while we relaxed on the beach with Adult drinks. Being so close to beach, made it easy for the kids to go crabbing at night while we relaxed on the back porch and grilled. Really loved this house, can't wait for the build-out, we will definitely come back again.
  • Submitted: Nov 10, 2014
  • Stayed: October 2014
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
New is Great!  5 of 5 Christopher M. Just experienced this new rental in October and it easily accommodated 7. It was great having everything new, clean and well decorated. Bedside lamps were great for reading. The master bath was great with seamless glass shower and the Kitchen had everything needed even plenty of wine glasses. It was great to be able to use Net Flex on the TV. Loved sitting on the long covered front porch in the early evening. The lot was large enough to give an open feeling with trees in the back as compared to nearby communities where the houses are so close together and have no front or back yards. There was even a yard where the kids could play while you grill steaks on the back deck. The drive way easily accommodated 4 cars. Most of all the location is ideal as it is one long block from the beach access steps which made it so convenient. It is also just a short bike ride or medium walk to the Seaside Square, shops and restaurants. Our favorite Restaurant is Great Southern and of course the food carts where we had lunch most every day. Looking forward to our next trip to this house.
  • Submitted: Nov 10, 2014
  • Stayed: October 2014
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Clean, spacious, and comfortable!  5 of 5 Tammy G. We stayed in this house for our very first 30A visit, and could not have been more pleased. The house is brand new, and still had that "new house smell". In fact, I think we may have been the first renters. The house is super clean, light and bright, with plenty of space for our family of 6. The kitchen had pretty much everything needed to make as many home cooked meals as we wanted. The beds were comfy and the furniture very nice. I think the owners were still in the process of getting art up on the walls and making it feel homey. I can't wait to see it next time!
Being the first time in the area, I didn't know exactly where to stay. This house is exactly where we needed it be. It was fall break for our kids, so we wanted to be close to everything, but a place where we could also escape the noise. The house is so close to the beach that taking a bike really even didn't make sense. Seaside is just down the street, and everyone in my family made the easy bike ride in about 10 minutes!
We fell in love with the area, and the house fit our needs perfectly! We will definitely be back!
  • Submitted: Nov 9, 2014
  • Stayed: September 2014
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway​
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Northwest Florida's 30A region is located between destin and panama city.              Seagrove beach offers convenient access by driving or flying.    

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