Seagrove Villas Motel Closing August 12, 2012

[kurt]

All we know at this point is that current owners / management are not taking reservations after that date. They could be remodeling, could be selling, could be changing management...

[BeachbumAggie]

wow, I hope it's just a remodel, I've never had a chance to stay there but the cottages look so charming to me!

[Zebraspots]

Didn't they just remodel?

[30A Skunkape]

My bet is we will be seeing some (more) bad Mediterranean type McMassive clutter replacing the little cottages. Just a guess. Hope I'm wrong.

[TreeFrog]

My bet is we will be seeing some (more) bad Mediterranean type McMassive clutter replacing the little cottages. Just a guess. Hope I'm wrong.

Also hoping you're wrong...

[Zebraspots]

Any chance they are going forward with plan for Naturewalk beach access there?

[Orion]

I noticed on p.18 of the 30-A Real Estate Guide by The Beach Group (insert in the Walton Sun this weekend) that Lot 14, the westernmost of 4 lots, is shown as "Under Contract" without a price. The remaining 3 lots are offered at $6,250,000, or individually for $1,895,000, $1,995,000 and $2,695,000, respectively. FWIW.

[ata]

i think its been for sale for yrs. . if i'm not mistaken the prices years ago was like $20 plus million and its down well under $10 mil.

[Jim Tucker]

Yes it has been for sale for quite awhile.

Orion are you saying the property has been carved into 4 lots? If so then demolition is imminent.

[Linz30A]

I can only hope this is wrong about them possibly being demolished. It'd be nice if some of the original places and "history" of the area wasn't bulldozed for more new age Miami looking stuff like over at 395. One is enough.

[Orion]

I think it always may have been 4 lots. BTW, the purchase price in c.2006 was $26MM, plus another $6MM for 3 lots in front of V. Smiling JOe knows precisely, I don't recall exactly. Regardless, they are now selling 4 lots, according to The Beach Group's insert; carved or otherwise, it's being sold now.

[Orion]

Demolition is imminent.

[DD]

Dammit.

[Lake View Too]

Ditto dammit.

[Orion]

Double Ditto Dammit.

[Zebraspots]

I am just glad that they built Whiskey Bravo so the massive clubhouse is no longer an option.

[NotDeadYet]

I am just glad that they built Whiskey Bravo so the massive clubhouse is no longer an option.

What does the one have to do with the other?

[Orion]

Educate me, please. Was Whiskey Bravo site ever a possibility/option for NatureWalk? That's news to me.

[Carol G]

This is such a bummer! I was so glad when they re-opened, I loved the concept...
On a side note, wouldn't be great if the TDC redirected some of those "Discovery Center" funds and bought the land for a public access/park? We sure could use it...

[fivver]

I'm one of the 'refugees' from Seagrove Villas. It's been our annual beach week spot for the last 20 years and we will seriously miss it! I grew up in central Fl during the 50s and 60s when places like SVM were Florida. You're losing a real treasure. So, does anyone know of a 1 bedroom pet (small dog) friendly rental available on the beach for the week after Labor Day? Any help would be appreciated!

[Annie66]

It'll be replaced by something tacky.

[tsutcli]

Another Snappy Turtle perhaps?

[kathydwells]

[Beach Runner]

It just breaks my heart when landmarks are torn down.

[Teresa]

So who owns the property and what is the plan for development?

[kurt]

So who owns the property and what is the plan for development?

See post 7.

Photos and story at http://www.sowal.com/story/seagrove-...s-and-memories

[lenzoe]

Are there any other places on 30A that do daily rentals? When people asked us about short-short term stays I always suggested they try Seagrove Villas Motel previously. Not sure what to suggest now.

P.S. That was always my favorite web cam site too!

[kurt]

Yes we need a new location for that cam...



Go to www.HibiscusFlorida.com and www.gulfplacefl.com

[beachma]

Heartbreaking! We have so many wonderful memories of our September/October stays at Seagrove Villas! Three or four years ago we witnessed our first and only turtle hatch on their beach just west of the second set of stairs. My list of places I will miss in Seagrove keeps growing!

[Lake View Too]

They are taking them down right now.

[MRBS]

How very very sad.

[MRBS]

Are the 4 lots subject to residential preservation districting? Thanks

I see the listing for one of the 4 lots (Lot 17 - where the cottages were) say this:

"The best gulf front lot available on Scenic 30-A. This lot is well over 200' deep and has 116.3' on the Gulf of Mexico. Zoning change to Infill should be complete by spring/summer. Infill zoning allows 8 units per acre. This parcel can be combined with 2 other lots to make just under 1 acre. This will allow a stately home with dramatic views and frontage. Located on the "Miracle Mile" stretching from the eastern edge of Seaside. This is the largest lot in the area! This lot will allow 2 attached units, Duplex. Could build 2 4000+ sq ft homes with common wall on one lot! This area is being redeveloped with many large $5-$10M homes and will house the premier gulf front homes in the area. Located in the heart of Seagrove Beach this lot is perched high atop a bluff allowing some of the finest gulf front views (and protection) on 30-A. There is also a Sea wall that has been installed. This is a very deep lot!"

Hoping for something architecturally nice !!

[whh]

We own the house 3 down from the Villas site and have for over 40 years. We do hope they don't put up some multi-condo type horror. They're right about the view but the price is staggering. If it's just one house or a duplex that's better but if not - time to look for another place. No matter what looks like we've got months of construction to look forward to. And to think... I almost bought that lot in front of the restaurant for $30,000 back in the 70's before Seaside....

Are the 4 lots subject to residential preservation districting? Thanks

I see the listing for one of the 4 lots (Lot 17 - where the cottages were) say this:

"The best gulf front lot available on Scenic 30-A. This lot is well over 200' deep and has 116.3' on the Gulf of Mexico. Zoning change to Infill should be complete by spring/summer. Infill zoning allows 8 units per acre. This parcel can be combined with 2 other lots to make just under 1 acre. This will allow a stately home with dramatic views and frontage. Located on the "Miracle Mile" stretching from the eastern edge of Seaside. This is the largest lot in the area! This lot will allow 2 attached units, Duplex. Could build 2 4000+ sq ft homes with common wall on one lot! This area is being redeveloped with many large $5-$10M homes and will house the premier gulf front homes in the area. Located in the heart of Seagrove Beach this lot is perched high atop a bluff allowing some of the finest gulf front views (and protection) on 30-A. There is also a Sea wall that has been installed. This is a very deep lot!"

Hoping for something architecturally nice !!

[starfsh]

Drove by there tonight and saw they are tearing down the villas. So sad to see. That was on our way home from going to eat dinner in Seaside but ate elsewhere when we saw they were charging $5 to park there. Depressing evening

[crow]

Has anyone seen what is happen at Seagrove villas this week? My fmily just spent 10 days there (left on 8/9) and we were told that they were going to implode the buildings this week. 1 of the 4 lots were already sold for 6.4 million

[Lady D]

They really looked cute! Hate it when they tear down the old style beach places. They really make the area. Every bit of the old style hotels in PC Beach are gone except a few. Other than the Peeks Motel and it's been sold and is called something else now. That's what's need about the Mexico Beach area. Everything motel wise are pretty much still mom and pop motels.

[Lady D]

Since I again cannot edit the above post I meant that's what's neat about Mexico Beach.

[Orange Leaf Yogurt]

Best thing to do now is enjoy the view from Whiskey Bravo's rooftop while it lasts. Hate losing any bit of the charm around here!

[Jill Tanner]

Don't we all miss Seagrove Villas Motel? It was such a great place and so many have memories from there. I spent a week there with my family in 1996 and it was my favorite vacation we ever took!

See photos here! Tell us about your memories at Seagrove Villas Motel!

[kurt]

It's sad that so many folks are just finding out that it is gone gone.