Help me with Anniversary Trip plans?

[gr8mom]

Our 18th anniversary is coming up, and I'd like to surprise my husband with a short trip in October. Can any of you suggest someplace right on the beach, or at least someplace where we could sit out on the porch/deck and see the beach? We don't need to be near alot of activities - someplace quiet would be great. I've heard lots about the Seaside Honeymoon Cottages, but I was hoping to find something a little less pricey, if possible.

TIA for any help you can give me!
Lori

[Smiling JOe]

Are you sure you don't need only a bedroom??? :idontno: ;-)

[Kimmifunn]

Our 18th anniversary is coming up, and I'd like to surprise my husband with a short trip in October. Can any of you suggest someplace right on the beach, or at least someplace where we could sit out on the porch/deck and see the beach? We don't need to be near alot of activities - someplace quiet would be great. I've heard lots about the Seaside Honeymoon Cottages, but I was hoping to find something a little less pricey, if possible.

TIA for any help you can give me!
Lori
Try Hibiscus

[jessifunn]

Our 18th anniversary is coming up, and I'd like to surprise my husband with a short trip in October. Can any of you suggest someplace right on the beach, or at least someplace where we could sit out on the porch/deck and see the beach? We don't need to be near alot of activities - someplace quiet would be great. I've heard lots about the Seaside Honeymoon Cottages, but I was hoping to find something a little less pricey, if possible.

TIA for any help you can give me!
Lori
read kimmi read

[JB]

Our 18th anniversary is coming up, and I'd like to surprise my husband with a short trip in October. Can any of you suggest someplace right on the beach, or at least someplace where we could sit out on the porch/deck and see the beach? We don't need to be near alot of activities - someplace quiet would be great. I've heard lots about the Seaside Honeymoon Cottages, but I was hoping to find something a little less pricey, if possible.

TIA for any help you can give me!
Lori

If you could be a little more specific, I imagine you would get plenty of suggestions. Do you want a condo, townhome or single-family home? What about something in Old Grayton? Not on the beach, but very quiet and romantic.

[RiverOtter]

Our 18th anniversary is coming up, and I'd like to surprise my husband with a short trip in October. Can any of you suggest someplace right on the beach, or at least someplace where we could sit out on the porch/deck and see the beach? We don't need to be near alot of activities - someplace quiet would be great. I've heard lots about the Seaside Honeymoon Cottages, but I was hoping to find something a little less pricey, if possible.

TIA for any help you can give me!
Lori

18 years :scratch:
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How bout a "Get Out Of Jail Free" card :idontno: ..
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Just Kidding people COME ON!! :biggrin:

[kathydwells]

18 years :scratch:
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Just Kidding people COME ON!! :biggrin:

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[RiverOtter]

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What? :idontno:

[skippertoo]

Try Seagrove Dunes (do dogpile search). 5 unit building right on the beach across from the Tom Thumb. Great location and not too expensive. I have stayed there in several of the units over the years

[kathydwells]

What? :idontno:

You know what......

[Franny]

How about Leeward II or Commodores, gulf front, quiet and :wub: !!

[gr8mom]

18 years :scratch:
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How bout a "Get Out Of Jail Free" card :idontno: ..
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Umm, are you trying to make a statement about me or my husband here? :confused:

Okay, to be more specific, I want something single-family. Actually, I guess I want it all - something small, cozy, beautifully furnished and romantic would be great (thanks for all the insinuations posted above :wub: ). By the things I've read about the Honeymoon Cottages, they sound perfect, but they are a little pricey. Can anyone attest to whether they are worth it or not? I think 3 nights in October would be around $1350 with taxes. As far as right on the beach or not, I'd like to be within close walking distance if not right on the beach.
Does this help? I just want it perfect, but I'm not sure I even know what that is. I was hoping some of you could tell me what you think that perfect place is :confused: Here's my scenerio: my husband and I haven't been away without the kids since our oldest daughter was about 3 - she's now almost 15; I'm turning :blink: 40 :blink: in October; and we're wrapping up a very hard year of building our dream home. The bottom line is that I guess I really don't mind spending whatever it takes to make this a great trip. I thought about waiting until our 20th anniversary, but then it'll almost be time to send our oldest away to college, with all of our money! :bang: SO, it's now or never!

[RiverOtter]

Umm, are you trying to make a statement about me or my husband here? :confused:



Just having a little funn gr8mom :cool:

[Miss Kitty]

gr8mom...don't over think this trip. "Perfect" is a scary word sometimes. You definitely need a trip and SoWal will be awesome. Heck, anywhere would be awesome after 13 years!!!!

[JB]

The honeymoon cottages at Seaside are nice, no doubt. Personally, I think they are WAY overpriced.

I think some of the newer developments (Roesmary Beach, Watercolor) might be a good way to go. Like Seaside, they aren't cheap, but from an amenities standpoint, I have a feeling it would be a good choice for you.

[Lady D]

gr8mom, look at this nice bed and breakfast inn in Santa Rosa Beach. Very nice and looks to be not right on the beach but very picturesque. I wouldn't mind staying there. Looks romantic to me! This sight has some reviews from people that stayed there also that you can read. By the way, congratulations on your 18th anniversary! :D

http://www.ahighlandshouse.com/

[aquaticbiology]

if it was me and mine after almost 20 years, i'd head for one of the houses in cape san blas called either angels kiss or momma's mink - garden path leads out directly onto the deserted beach, secluded silence pervades and the sign said fully furnished - might be too expensive though - i've never stayed there, just saw them going by and liked the design and where they were

[Lady D]

any way to look up either place on the web?

[aquaticbiology]

good old yahoo!

angel's kiss and mama's mink - http://www.vacationrentals411.com/city/cape_san_blas_vacation_rentals--listings--11thru20

[Lady D]

thanks aquaticbiology.