Magnolia Cottages by the Sea

Hey guys,

My wife and I are staying in Seacrest the week of July 10th, and this is our first time in the area. I was wondering if anyone knew much about Magnolia Cottages by the Sea. Also, are there any public tennis courts? Anything else about the area that you would like to add would be great. Thanks,
Ben

What do you want to know about Mag Cottages? There are five house plans ranging is size from around 1100sf on up to around 1800 sf for the "New Orleans" plan. They have a pool or two on the premises and private beach access via a walkover on the south side of Hwy 30. It is a nice little neighborhood.

:welcome: btanner

:welcome: btanner! Nice to find someone posting on here from my good old hometown of Knoxville!

:welcome:

We took a look at the Magnolia Cottages neighborhood last winter. It's nice, both landscaping-wise and architecture-wise. It's at the quieter end of 30-A nearer to Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. I haven't seen it since New Years, but at that time there was still some construction going on towards the end of the neighborhood farthest back from the beach. I didn't notice tennis courts but I did look at the pool and it's nicely done. You should like staying there and don't be surprised if you fall head over heels with SoWal!!

I dont know if Magnolia has tennis courts but I believe that you can go and play at Rosemary for a fee....:idontno:

We took a look at the Magnolia Cottages neighborhood last winter. It's nice, both landscaping-wise and architecture-wise. It's at the quieter end of 30-A nearer to Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. I haven't seen it since New Years, but at that time there was still some construction going on towards the end of the neighborhood farthest back from the beach. I didn't notice tennis courts but I did look at the pool and it's nicely done. You should like staying there and don't be surprised if you fall head over heels with SoWal!!

There's actually construction of what I think are some low-rise condos at the front of the complex now, right along 30A. It was the only big construction crane I remember seeing the week were there. We took a drive through the development and homes looked very nice. Beach access was right across from the entrance.

I dont know if Magnolia has tennis courts but I believe that you can go and play at Rosemary for a fee....:idontno:

Yes. I checked this out for our current renters and Rosemary's website said non-owners and non-guests can play, it just costs more. I am not sure a about the demand though. They have eight clay courts.

Any High Pointe owners know whether non-owners, non-guests can play there also?

:welcome: :welcome: btanner...have funn!! ...your first time in SoWal?

:welcome: btanner. Nice to have someone else from Knoxville!! You will love SoWal. :wub:

Sea Star, great to see someone else from Knoxville. I was born and raised in Knoxville. btanner has not made an appearance back on here though! Might be related to Roscoe Tanner from Knoxville??? Famous tennis player! :idontno:

Hey Guys,

Thanks so much for the welcomes and the input. We have a little less than 12 days until we arrive in Sowal and I cannot wait! I am bringing a few friends from college and their wives, and none of them have ever been to Sowal, so we are all in for a treat. My wife and I just bought new bikes and we are really excited about taking them out. Is it worth it to rent a couple kayaks for the week and if so, where? Also any tips on fishing in the surf (whats best to use), and can you fish in any of the dune lakes, and if so, what would I be fishing for? Are there freshwater fish in those lakes? Sorry for so many questions, maybe I will get a few answered. By the way, no relation to Roscoe. Thanks so much guys!

Ben

Hey, Btanner...July 10 is coming quick. I am an owner in Mag Cottages and I have to say, you will love it! Most of the construction is completed. The pool is great. And the location can't be beat. An easy 6 mile bike to Seaside. An easy 2 mile stroll to Seacrest. The bike trail is packed every morning with walkers, runners, and bikers, and there's a wonderful spirit of community among those using it. Don't know much about the fishin' and kayakin'. Probably your house will have a little local phone book and your answers will be there.

There is a low-rise time-share sort of thing going on at the front of the complex. They're supposed to have a roof-top pool and cabana-type bar. And the development is supposed to double in size, going way back through to the forest area with hiking trails and another pool. But if they left it as is, that'd be cool. It's a quiet and idyllic setting as is.

So...welcome to Magnolia. Hope you enjoy your stay.

Hey Guys,

Thanks so much for the welcomes and the input. We have a little less than 12 days until we arrive in Sowal and I cannot wait! I am bringing a few friends from college and their wives, and none of them have ever been to Sowal, so we are all in for a treat. My wife and I just bought new bikes and we are really excited about taking them out. Is it worth it to rent a couple kayaks for the week and if so, where? Also any tips on fishing in the surf (whats best to use), and can you fish in any of the dune lakes, and if so, what would I be fishing for? Are there freshwater fish in those lakes? Sorry for so many questions, maybe I will get a few answered. By the way, no relation to Roscoe. Thanks so much guys!

Ben

Don't miss Dread Clampitt if you can help it. They will be playing at the Red Bar in Grayton Beach Sunday afternoon and evening and Monday night. The Red Bar is a restaurant so you can eat while you listen. (It can be a little crowded. Hope crowds don't bother you. Not exactly your quiet, fine dining experience. Go to Borago for that.) Thursday night they play at the Sea Bar on Hwy 331 next to the bay bridge. Hope y'all have a great time! 😀

Welcome Btanner :welcome:

I've walked through Magnolia Cottages by the Sea and think it looks very nice -- well-designed, quaint, good-sized homes by the sea. We were in the Seacrest area last week and really didn't want to leave. You can see our "trip report" under "Paula's Trip Report" that I posted. That way, you can see what we do when we're in the Seacrest Area.

Have a great trip and post your trip report when you get back.

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