I just looked at the bungalows of Seagrove...Those places look nice. The price I saw on the website says $1,100 per WEEK in the off season, is that correct??
Bungalow's at Seagrove
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During peak season it will take you 15-20 minutes to get to hwy 98 and then the drive to Destin....chagler16 said:
imo. There are some apartments in Destin.Indian Lakes Apt- call 231-1902 for information
Point of View- 267-2893
And what are the newer apt managed by Legendary, located on 98????Somebody help..
I worked in Destin...and lived out there. I fought to live on 30-A, but it just didn't make sense. Especially during the summer. I drove out that way to go out, but as far as making that drive through Sandestin EVERY DAY- forget it.chagler16 said:
I lived at Legacy on the Bay. Super nice and pretty affordable.
I'm going to lobby for the advantages of small places (I think 1100 square feet is a fine size). Our cottages in SoWal are 1100 square feet, 3 bedroom, 2 bath and we find it very comfortable. We're only there for short periods of time, but we expect to stay there for long periods of time someday and I love the size. It really depends on how well the layout is designed (and we think our places are very well designed). The biggest drawback in a smaller place is storage (which isn't a bad thing because you can't hoard stuff).
In fact, we're planning to downsize our house at "home" someday because we're drawn to have less, rather than more, space -- especially with the cost of utilities. I'd rather spend the money saved on utilities on fine food and travel. Also, less to maintain in a smaller place. Also remember that in a warmer climate, you are likely to spend a lot of time outdoors and a good porch becomes an extra room.
The other thing about a smaller place in SoWal is that if a hurricane comes around, you have less to prep. The bigger the house, the more windows, the more plywood and the more time and expense.
In my view, the biggest advantage to a larger place would be sleeping space. If you have a lot of people planning to stay or visit, it's good to have plenty of bedroom space (and storage space). And larger spaces can be absolutely stunning, often elegant, and they really do give an expansive feel, whereas smaller spaces tend to be considered charming and cozy (though some can be quite elegant as well). It's really a matter of taste preference (and whether one really needs space or not).
I think the bungalows look very nice. I'll have to take a look when I'm in SoWal. Food for thought: For people intending to buy, we bought two small places next door to each other rather than one bigger place. If we ever want or need to sell one, we'll still have the other one. And we can stay in one if we're travelling with a few people (or if I go by myself) and spread out into both if we have a larger crowd. We didn't buy both at the same time -- we bought one cottage and loved it. When the one next door went up for sale, we figured it was a stretch to buy it but worth it and we've been very happy with that choice. We find it to be a flexible option in terms of financial stress (there's less stress because we can sell one if we want or need to), rental flexibility (we can rent one out to guests and stay in the other if we want to be in SoWal), and comfort (we can stay in one or spread out in two).
Our rental guests sometimes rent both together if they have a larger crowd and they just walk back and forth between the porches. It works well for people who are travelling together yet have different habits or lifestyles.
Anyway, my point is small can be perfect, depending on your needs. And 1100 square feet isn't really that small (our first home was 1300 square feet and we lived there for 8 years).
In fact, we're planning to downsize our house at "home" someday because we're drawn to have less, rather than more, space -- especially with the cost of utilities. I'd rather spend the money saved on utilities on fine food and travel. Also, less to maintain in a smaller place. Also remember that in a warmer climate, you are likely to spend a lot of time outdoors and a good porch becomes an extra room.
The other thing about a smaller place in SoWal is that if a hurricane comes around, you have less to prep. The bigger the house, the more windows, the more plywood and the more time and expense.
In my view, the biggest advantage to a larger place would be sleeping space. If you have a lot of people planning to stay or visit, it's good to have plenty of bedroom space (and storage space). And larger spaces can be absolutely stunning, often elegant, and they really do give an expansive feel, whereas smaller spaces tend to be considered charming and cozy (though some can be quite elegant as well). It's really a matter of taste preference (and whether one really needs space or not).
I think the bungalows look very nice. I'll have to take a look when I'm in SoWal. Food for thought: For people intending to buy, we bought two small places next door to each other rather than one bigger place. If we ever want or need to sell one, we'll still have the other one. And we can stay in one if we're travelling with a few people (or if I go by myself) and spread out into both if we have a larger crowd. We didn't buy both at the same time -- we bought one cottage and loved it. When the one next door went up for sale, we figured it was a stretch to buy it but worth it and we've been very happy with that choice. We find it to be a flexible option in terms of financial stress (there's less stress because we can sell one if we want or need to), rental flexibility (we can rent one out to guests and stay in the other if we want to be in SoWal), and comfort (we can stay in one or spread out in two).
Our rental guests sometimes rent both together if they have a larger crowd and they just walk back and forth between the porches. It works well for people who are travelling together yet have different habits or lifestyles.
Anyway, my point is small can be perfect, depending on your needs. And 1100 square feet isn't really that small (our first home was 1300 square feet and we lived there for 8 years).
Cork On the Ocean
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Yes, the bungalos are cute and very close to the beach. Definitely livable long term. The only thing that I dont think anybody mentioned was the closets. They are REALY small (maybe 3 foot wide) and there's one in each room upstairs. You would probaby need a chifferobe (? spelling) for hanging clothes and that couldn't be too massive because the rooms are small. That's the only issue I see with the Bungalos.
For someone in Destin, there's probably better choices.
Here's a link to all the rentals in the mls under $1200/month. Quite a few in Destin and a couple on 30A and just north. Good Luck.
http://ecarmls.com/EmeraldReports/listings.asp?ID=75890832
For someone in Destin, there's probably better choices.
Here's a link to all the rentals in the mls under $1200/month. Quite a few in Destin and a couple on 30A and just north. Good Luck.
http://ecarmls.com/EmeraldReports/listings.asp?ID=75890832
Mermaid (or anyone),
Are these Bungalows west of Hidden Beach Villas? How far from Seaside?
Are these Bungalows west of Hidden Beach Villas? How far from Seaside?