Property #184: Description
Only minutes away from world-class speckled trout fishing waters, our comfortable 3 bedroom vacation home is located on the Apalachee Bay in Shell Point, Florida (30 miles south of Tallahassee). This roomy 1624 sq. ft. modular home is located in gated Paradise Village of Shell Point, which has a community swimming pool and tennis court, and a public beach within walking distance. Right out our back door is a large boat dock (with ample room for two boats) on a deep-water canal, which is just one canal over from the boat launch at the Shell Point Marina. The living quarters feature 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room, dining room, laundry room, fully equipped kitchen and screened-in porch. The family room is a large, open area furnished with a fully stocked entertainment center (32" TV, VCR, DVD, 100 Disc CD), comfortable den furniture and pool table. You can shoot pool and watch TV, while enjoying a beautiful view of the canal from 2 sliding glass doors that lead to the large screened-in porch. Our accommodations will sleep 8 people comfortably, and consist of a king size bed, queen size bed, futon bunk bed (double mattress on the bottom and twin on the top), and a sleeper sofa in the den. Perfect for a family or a few guys who just want to fish.
Shell Point is a small, quiet community located in Wakulla County, one of Florida's best-kept secrets and part of Florida's forgotten coast. Besides offering the best flats fishing anywhere, it's ideal for sightseeing and photography. Wakulla Springs State Park, one of the largest fresh water springs in the world, is only 10 minutes away. Wakulla Springs was the site for filming the early Tarzan movies, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, and Airport 77. From the river boat and glass bottom boat tours, you can see alligators, many species of water fowl, fish, turtles, snakes, and deer, in and among the crystal clear waters emerging from the depth of the springs. They also have a swimming area, with a diving platform. The St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge (10 minutes away), which features the St. Marks Lighthouse, offers a habitat for all kinds of Florida wildlife. (Bald eagles have been spotted here and at Spring Creek - so keep your eyes peeled!.) For a close-up, hands-on examination of marine life, you can check out the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea, which is 20 minutes away.
There are other recreational interests in the immediate area. For the golfer, Wildwood Country Club is a beautiful public golf course located on Hwy. 98 in Medart (less than 10 minute drive). For the tennis buff, there are 6 lighted tennis courts across the street (from the golf course) at Wakulla High School. For the fisherman, the fishing is as good as it gets and there is an assortment of USCG licensed captains that will be more than willing to book a charter and take you out into the bay for a fishing experience that you will never forget. For the windsurfer, Shell Point is a great place to practice and hosts several Regattas each year. For the beach enthusiast, nearby beaches include St. Joseph's Peninsula State Park and St. George's Island, which are regularly voted into the top ten beaches in the world (an hour to an hour and a half drive). For those who enjoy great seafood, Angelo's in Panacea (20 minutes away) is one of the finest renowned seafood restaurants anywhere - located right on the water. Nearby Spring Creek Restaurant (less than 10 minutes away) also boasts delicious seafood, including soft shell crab, and offers a casual down-home atmosphere.
Shell Point is located between St. Marks and Panacea, and is only 30 miles south of Tallahassee (Florida's capital). Tallahassee has all of the conveniences of a big city - malls, restaurants, museums, parks, airport - and is well known for being the home of Florida State Univ
Attractions and Activities
Attractions:
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge http://saintmarks.fws.gov/
http://aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu/marks.html
Wakulla Springs State Park
http://www.wakullacounty.com/wakulla-5.htm
Wildwood Golf Course - http://www.mygolf.com/golf/courses/3647/
Activities: Flats/bay fishing, off shore fishing, sailing, wind surfing, boating, kayaking, yachting, jet skiing, scalloping, snorkeling, beaches, swimming, tennis, nature hiking, bird watching, river boat tours, golfing, shooting pool
Amenitites
- Washer/Dryer
- Stereo
- Cable TV
- BBQ
- Ceiling Fans
- Kids Okay
- Golf
- Air Conditioning
- Outdoor Pool
- Children's Activities
- Microwave
- Separate Smoking Available
- Kitchen
- Bath towels
- Beach towels
- Separate Dining Room
- Garage Parking
- Telephone
- Linens
- Beach Towels
- Beach Chairs
Rates
| SEASONS |
DAILY |
WEEKLY |
MONTHLY |
MIN. STAY / NOTES |
| Year Round |
$160 |
$850 |
$2050 |
3 |
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