"Inspiration" cottage in Camp Creek or High Pointe?

**mamaof2** · 08-05-2007, 06:59 AM

I am wondering if anyone has first hand experience with the Inspiration cottage at the Cottages of Camp Creek? It is the red house at the entrance of the community right across from the beach. It looks wonderful online, but I am interested to see if anyone else has stayed there? I am also considering staying at the High Pointe condos. Anyone have any recommendations for a specific unit at this complex?

**Paula** · 08-05-2007, 10:35 AM

I don't know about Inspiration inside, but it's a big (looks like 3 stories) beach home that faces the ocean and is across the street from the ocean, right at the entrance of the Cottages at Camp Creek gate. We have two smaller cottages in that community and absolutely love it because it's small (about 24 one story cottages, and 6 big ones (like inspiration) in the front and about 6 in the back. The landscaping is simple and all native vegetation which is nice. There is a BIG pool in the middle of the community. It's about 3-5 minutes walk to the beach, depending on where the cottage is (Inspiration would be about 3 minutes). We like it because it is quiet because there is no reason for anyone to be there unless they are staying there. And there is a sense of space because there are few tall buildings around (the tallest are the 3 story cottages and there aren't many of them) so when you look up at the sky, you see the sky (and the stars you see staring up from your floater on the pool at night are brilliant).

High Point would also be lovely and different because I think there is more going on there. Gorgeous pool, ocean front (Cottages at Camp Creek is across the street from the beach), and a food/bar on the community only for the people staying there. So, check with RiverOtter on SoWal.com and he can tell you more because he owns a rental there and it sounds very nice.

Both communities are on the east end of 30A, with High Pointe closer to Rosemary Beach. Cottages at Camp Creek would be about 1 mile west of High Point. Be sure to stop by Fonville Press (Alys Beach) and Wild Olives (or is it Sweet Olives Rosemary Beach) for coffee/pastry in the morning and on Friday early evening wine tasting and appetizers. I've heard the cheese plate at Wild Olives is amazing, though I haven't had it yet and will try it when I'm there soon.Also hang out at the Villages of South Walton fountain at night when it lights up and "dances" to music -- last year it was around 8:30 PM and kids love to run through it. Get Carvel icecream at Seacrest Cafe while you're there (pretty much across the street from High Pointe I think). I really like the oyster po-boys at Shades by the Loop at the corner of 30A and 98, right on the other side of Rosemary Beach. Ahhhhh... can't wait to do all this very soon.

**spinDrAtl** · 08-06-2007, 07:59 AM

I recommend my unit at High Pointe. :)

2BR/2BA with ocean views. The complex is gated, has huge tropical pool with waterfalls, kiddie pool, hot tub, tennis, and a restaurant bar overlooking the ocean.

There is also a children's playground and bike rentals on the property. High Pointe is right across the street from Village of South Walton where the fountains are and a very short walk to Rosemary.