NY Times "Escape" Section on Seaside

[Camp Creek Kid]

I briefly entertained the idea of buying a home in the Cottages at Camp Creek when they were just beginning construction. Several homes around the pool were nearing completion. I thought it worked very well for vacation homes, but I was looking for a full time home. I haven't been in the development for over two years now, but my memory was that the homes were too close together and I don't recall much natural around the homes at all. Is the natural, undisturbed vegetation mostly at the north end of the property?

I'll answer your question and then get off this subject--it is not that important.

As I said, I'm related to the developers so we are not "buyers", but do live her full-time and these homes are meant for vacation homes. There is a landscape buffer around the entire perimeter of the development (which I know is typical/required). The largest section of the landscape buffer is on the north side of 30-A between the road and the homes and there is also one in the back between the homes and the golf course. There is also natural landscaping surrounding each home. The development was not clear cut, but some of the natural landscaping around the homes was damaged during construction, but has since grown back/been replanted since construction was completed.

O.K. everybody. I'm sure you'll have :clap_1: :clap_1: because that is the last I'm going to post about the Cottages at Camp Creek. STLDon, you can relax now.

Lets move on . . .

 

[Santiago]

I briefly entertained the idea of buying a home in the Cottages at Camp Creek when they were just beginning construction. Several homes around the pool were nearing completion. I thought it worked very well for vacation homes, but I was looking for a full time home. I haven't been in the development for over two years now, but my memory was that the homes were too close together and I don't recall much natural around the homes at all. Is the natural, undisturbed vegetation mostly at the north end of the property?

I actually drove through for the first time in a couple of years yesterday and although the homes are close together, the neighborhood has a feeling of being tucked away because of the vegetation around the peremiter. The vegetation around the homes always gets trampled pretty bad during construction but it comes back pretty well. Overall, this neighborhood seems to work pretty well and the location is excellent. Like everything else during that time Smiling Joe, it would have been a hell of an investment.

 

[Camp Creek Kid]

I actually drove through for the first time in a couple of years yesterday and although the homes are close together, the neighborhood has a feeling of being tucked away because of the vegetation around the peremiter. The vegetation around the homes always gets trampled pretty bad during construction but it comes back pretty well. Overall, this neighborhood seems to work pretty well and the location is excellent. Like everything else during that time Smiling Joe, it would have been a hell of an investment.

You should have stopped by to say "hi!" ;-)

 

[STL Don]

I'll answer your question and then get off this subject--it is not that important.

As I said, I'm related to the developers so we are not "buyers", but do live her full-time and these homes are meant for vacation homes. There is a landscape buffer around the entire perimeter of the development (which I know is typical/required). The largest section of the landscape buffer is on the north side of 30-A between the road and the homes and there is also one in the back between the homes and the golf course. There is also natural landscaping surrounding each home. The development was not clear cut, but some of the natural landscaping around the homes was damaged during construction, but has since grown back/been replanted since construction was completed.

O.K. everybody. I'm sure you'll have :clap_1: :clap_1: because that is the last I'm going to post about the Cottages at Camp Creek. STLDon, you can relax now.

Lets move on . . .

It's good to see that there is peace on earth with respect to this issue. If we could only bring the other conflicts on this board to the same conclusion...

 

[Smiling JOe]

I actually drove through for the first time in a couple of years yesterday and although the homes are close together, the neighborhood has a feeling of being tucked away because of the vegetation around the peremiter. The vegetation around the homes always gets trampled pretty bad during construction but it comes back pretty well. Overall, this neighborhood seems to work pretty well and the location is excellent. Like everything else during that time Smiling Joe, it would have been a hell of an investment.

I am sure it would have been, but I am pleased with my choice, and enjoyed the elbow room.

 

[Santiago]

You should have stopped by to say "hi!" ;-)

I actually did get out of my truck and some arrogant SOB asked me how I got the gate code. Just kidding. Perhaps I will next time.

 

[Bob]

How about using renewable fuel sources instead of big oil? That is a viable option. On top of that, we could reduce the unnecessisary wasteful plastic packaging that comes wrapped around every single item for sale these days. Ditch the plastic bags that are so freely distributed at every store. The little things make much difference.

I say we all hold Dick Cheney in an undisclosed location until Detroit gives us some hydrogen powered SUVs. I hear the Secret Service calling now.

 

[Jdarg]

Are you saying that it is an inconvience to you to be distracted from your cellphone or grooming in the rear view mirror when driving? Incidently,the only reason you should be driving in the residential section of Seaside is to go to your dwelling.

Actually street parking is an urban planning strategy to calm traffic.
I agree that the huge SUVs are a gross intrusion on the ambiance but that is the decadent vehicle of choice for many of the wealthy elite that live or rent there.

Actually I don't use my cell on vacation, and try to keep grooming to a minimum. I am talking about just driving THROUGH Seaside on 30-A. It can be a bit nervewracking on a busy summer day.

 

[Smiling JOe]

I say we all hold Dick Cheney in an undisclosed location until Detroit gives us some hydrogen powered SUVs. I hear the Secret Service calling now.

Yes, the Secret Service is calling. They called me and I sent them to you. :funn:If it weren't for poiticians, we would be filling our cars with water instead of gasoline.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Seems like such a waste to me.