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Your thread title says it all.  It reached its prime back in the early 70's.  When the restaurant / hotel part burned combined with the big housing bust of the 70's, the whole place fell on hard times.  All of the beachside facilities are long gone; however, a lot of the cottages are still around.  A lot are permanent homes, but I'm guessing some are available for rent.

Are you looking to buy or rent?

Your thread title says it all. It reached its prime back in the early 70&#039;s. When the restaurant / hotel part burned combined with the big housing bust of the 70&#039;s, the whole place fell on hard times. All of the beachside facilities are long gone; however, a lot of the cottages are still around. A lot are permanent homes, but I&#039;m guessing some are available for rent. 
 
Are you looking to buy or rent?

Gidget

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Thank you for the information.  I am learning a lot on this forum. 

We bought a lot - pretty sure we are going to build.  It seems very quaint despite the few homes that are still in need of some flipping/tlc.

Also, I am a lap swimmer and was told I could take out membership at The Village for swimming.  Does anyone use the facilities?  I can do my gym workout at home - I just gotta have a pool when gulf isn't cooperative.  

Thanks again
G

Thank you for the information. I am learning a lot on this forum. 
 
We bought a lot - pretty sure we are going to build. It seems very quaint despite the few homes that are still in need of some flipping/tlc. 
 
Also, I am a lap swimmer and was told I could take out membership at The Village for swimming. Does anyone use the facilities? I can do my gym workout at home - I just gotta have a pool when gulf isn&#039;t cooperative. 
 
Thanks again 
G

Bobby J

[quote="Gidget, post: 569519"]Thank you for the information. I am learning a lot on this forum. 
 
We bought a lot - pretty sure we are going to build. It seems very quaint despite the few homes that are still in need of some flipping/tlc.
 
Also, I am a lap swimmer and was told I could take out membership at The Village for swimming. Does anyone use the facilities? I can do my gym workout at home - I just gotta have a pool when gulf isn't cooperative. 
 
Thanks again
G[/quote]
 
We call it the brick yard.  Make sure you see the membership at the Village in writing.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Gidget">Thank you for the information. I am learning a lot on this forum. 
 
We bought a lot - pretty sure we are going to build. It seems very quaint despite the few homes that are still in need of some flipping/tlc. 
 
Also, I am a lap swimmer and was told I could take out membership at The Village for swimming. Does anyone use the facilities? I can do my gym workout at home - I just gotta have a pool when gulf isn&#039;t cooperative. 
 
Thanks again 
G</blockquote> 
We call it the brick yard. Make sure you see the membership at the Village in writing.

Does anyone live in this little neighborhood right behind  30A - near The Village and Ventana Dunes?  Some of the streets are Marlin, Flounder, Triggerfish, etc...

I'd appreciate any thoughts on the area.  

Thanks
G

Does anyone live in this little neighborhood right behind 30A - near The Village and Ventana Dunes? Some of the streets are Marlin, Flounder, Triggerfish, etc... 
 
I&#039;d appreciate any thoughts on the area. 
 
Thanks 
G

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