Hello! My family visited SoWal last week for the first time. We fell in love with the area. We are already thinking about next year's spring break and are researching. So naturally I was on VRBO before I even left creating favorite lists
We are torn because while we love the layout of Seaside and all the activities, I don't think we can afford a vacation to Seaside and a summer vacation in the same calendar year....
I loved the look and feel of Rosemary Beach as well. How does RB compare to Seaside in terms of affordability?
I am looking for town and specifically, resort/complex suggestions - based on our typical vacation activities:
- Husband and I have two kids - 5 and 6. Husband usually golfs twice a week on vacation. I like to play tennis.
- We would love to have a beach view but are not opposed to a few blocks walk to get there but do want to have to cross any major roads.
- We love biking and would gladly spend part of every day tooling around and exploring. Bonus points for biking to dinner/shopping/etc.
- My kids are like fish and love to swim so a (heated) community pool is a must.
- We want a place we can cook comfortably in yet would love to be able to eat out 2 or 3x during the course of the week. We are a typical picnic lunch during vacation family most days.
- My kids have allergies and so the rentals have to be clean. I can't tell you how stressful it is to get to your rental and thoroughly clean because the place really is dirty upon close inspection.
- Would love a carriage house or small cottage but would consider a condo if it doesn't feel like a condo. I don't think I want to be in a high rise. My kids are fine to share a bedroom.
In terms of location - if I can't BE in Rosemary or Seaside, I would want to be close. Or at least I think I do. I would want to be able to bike to the different areas fairly easily.
Can someone help with suggestions? I want to stay under $1700 for the week (2bd/2ba or 1.5 bed/1 ba).
THANK YOU, fine people of SoWal. I am truly in LOVE.
