Unique Navarre Home on Sound 6/1-8; 6/29-7/6 avl

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6/29-7/6 avl

The Seahorse Retreat is a lovely home in a tropical setting that is perfect for family reunions or get-togethers with friends. We are in a great location with easy access to Destin, Navarre Beach, and Pensacola.

The signature landscape on 1/2 acre features a palm court, infinity edge swimming pool, large in-ground spa with colored lights, and beautiful flowering plants that overlooks a private beach, dock, and the Santa Rosa Sound. (Pool, spa, dock, and beach are shared with the Palm Breeze Beach House next door which we also rent.) You'll have multiple porches outfitted with comfo...rtable furniture to relax and marvel at the brilliant sunrises and sunsets. Most every room has access to a porch and incredible views of the Sound.

As beautiful as the home is on the outside, on the inside every room has been designed in an eclectic West Indies decor that will have you wondering if you've landed on the doorstep of Hemingway's home. The naturalist feel is intentional to connect our guests with the local wildlife and eco-tourist offerings in the area including kayaking, fishing, bird watching, beach combing, biking, or boating. And the seahorses? You'll find them inconspicuously in the decor throughout the house.

We are located on the Santa Rosa Sound 4.5 miles east of Navarre Beach - an easy, quick drive to the Gulf Beaches. We have the best of both worlds, and here's why:

-- Private white-sand beach that is perfect for kids and adults because the Sound is shallow and clear for a long ways.

-- No red flag days! The emerald water of the Gulf that you see in brochures is for real - on calm days, but if you come during a week of rough surf, you'll be stuck sitting on the sand. At our beach: No rip-tides, drop-offs, rough surf, or jellyfish. Kids can build sandcastles, look for little fish, or crab and fish from our dock. Explore the Sound on a two-person kayak. You can also bring a boat or jet-skis and dock them at our boatslip.

-- Yet ... easy access to Gulf for an afternoon of wave action, deep-sea fishing, biking on the Gulf Islands National Seashore, or other Gulf-based activities. Groceries and restaurants are nearby. So are Destin and Fort Walton Beach.

-- Gorgeous 18x40 infinity-edge pool overlooking Sound (pool is not heated). There is no other pool like this on Navarre Beach! Let your stress melt away in our spa (hint: it's especially relaxing under a sky full of stars!)

-- Beautiful yard with palm trees, flowering bushes, and green grass. Plenty of room to play, explore, or run around.

Our 3,300-sq.ft. home sleeps 16-18:

- Two spacious masters with king beds and private baths

- Seahorse room with queen bed and shared hall bath

- Kids room (sleeps 5 - one twin over twin and one twin over double bunk) and shared hall bath

- Third floor cupola (via spiral staircase) sleeps 5 (two hanging twin beds, one twin mattress, and one queen air bed) has full bath at bottom of staircase

- Terrace-level room with queen bed, private bath, access to ground-level patio and hammocks

Other amenities we offer:

- 5 1/2 gorgeous baths with upscale vanities and tile treatments

- Gourmet kitchen with new appliances and lovely granite

- Additional refrigerator on ground level if needed

- Flat screen TVs

- Extensive DVD library

- Wireless Internet

- Pack and play; booster seat; Exersaucer

- Game area with foosball table, board games, puzzles, books, and train table

(including trains!) for the little guys (and girls!)

- Gas grill

- Well-stocked kitchen with extras (panini grill, waffle maker, slow cooker, spice rack, heavy-duty KitchenAid mixer)

- Ceiling fans throughout

- Hammocks and porch swing

- Tandem Kayak and life vests

- Pool toys

- 1000 sq. feet of porches and balconies with prime water views

- Ample parking for 4-5 cars

We're sure you'll agree after viewing the property photos that the home is an ideal spot for a family retreat, a reunion, or even a small wedding (up to 50 guests total; see other requirements below). This home and the one next to it, which also sleeps 16-18, may be available for rental together and are enclosed by a fence for privacy. Both share pool, spa, and dock. Please see listing number 182720 for more details.

But while we know this is a special place, don't take our word for it. Click on our online guestbook to see what vacationers have to say (provided through email on this website). To find out if this home is available for the dates you desire, see link for calendar: We update it daily.

Booking requirements: $800 refundable security/damage deposit; 25 yr age requirement to rent; No pets, no smoking. Half of rental due at booking; remainder & deposit due 30 days prior to check-in. Weddings require both homes to be rented; additional fee per home is charged. Weekly only rentals from Saturday to Saturday apply from mid-March through mid October, 2013.Read more

Additional Location Information

The Seahorse Retreat is located on the Santa Rosa Sound on the mainland. We love our location because .... if for some reason you want to venture away from all there is to do at our tropical paradise ... it's a quick drive to Navarre Beach (about 5 miles), where you can visit Gulf beaches, rent bikes and bike or walk along the Gulf Island National Seashore (beautiful beach and no homes) for quite a ways. Easy access to Destin and Fort Walton Beach, (where there are tons of activities) but without the traffic and crowds. There are numerous restaurants and groceries in the area; however, a car is necessary.

Location Type Beach, Ocean, Tropical

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