Panacea, Florida
Salty Breezes, Panacea, FL on Ochlockonee Bay
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***** 2024 Reservation Info Regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) Proactive Protocol
We are issuing FULL REFUNDS for any cancellation due to Covid-19 concerns or restrictions, regardless of when the cancellation request is processed. If you choose to book with us and any member of your party is showing any symptoms of Covid-19 shortly before your arrival; for the safety of others, we respectfully request that you cancel and we will issue a full refund. If, during your stay, a member of your party becomes sick and you wish to travel home, you will be issued a refund for the unused remainder of your stay.
Until further notice, for the safety of our guests and cleaning staff, we are NOT DOING BACK-TO-BACK RENTALS. When one guest leaves; another guest will not be checking in on the same day, and adequate time will be allowed for sanitation. This does not change your check-in or check-out times. Check-in time is 4pm – check-out time is 11am. Sorry, no early check-in or late check-out.*****
“Salty Breezes” is calling your name for a relaxing get away. Our comfortable 1 bedroom/1 bath condo is located on the 2nd floor (F14 end unit) of George's Lighthouse Pointe on Ochlockonee Bay, 40 miles south of Tallahassee on Hwy. 98. We have windows on three sides and a large wrap around balcony, where you can enjoy breath taking views of the bay and marina. Just a few steps away is Angelo's Restaurant, regularly voted as one of the 'Top 100 Restaurants in Florida'. Angelo's boasts mouth-watering seafood (and other dishes), with indoor seating and casual outdoor seating right over the water!
We offer 810 sq. ft. of living area, which includes 1 bedroom (king), 1 bathroom (walk-in shower), den, kitchen and wrap around balcony. The family area is furnished with comfortable den furniture, 2 recliners, 50-inch TV, DVD/CD, and bay view. This area is separated from the kitchen by a bar. Our bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed, 42-inch TV and marina view. These accommodations will sleep 2 people. We DO NOT have a sleeper sofa and do not allow more than 2 people to stay overnight in the unit.
The fishing is as good as it gets in this area. You can fish in the bay, head out for deep-sea fishing, or go down the river for fresh-water fishing. We have it all!!! You can book a fishing charter with your choice of licensed captains, who are ready to take you out for an experience that you won't soon forget! Sorry, boat trailers are not allowed in George's Lighthouse Point. The condo only has one parking space.
Another local attraction are the beaches. The closest beach is Mashes Sands in Panacea (less than 1 mi.). It offers a beautiful, small beach. The beach is located on the bay and is pretty shallow for a good way out, offering safety for small children and a great opportunity for shelling. Next are the gorgeous beaches at Alligator Point and Bald Point State Park (about 7 mi.), where you can enjoy sunbathing, snorkeling, swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, bird watching and nature study. Within a few minutes drive are two of the nation's TOP TEN RATED BEACHES, St. George Island State Park, near Apalachicola, and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, near Port St. Joe. Both parks contain miles of undeveloped beaches, emerald waters and white sugar sand.
Other nearby attractions include St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge, an unspoiled barrier island just offshore from the mouth of the Apalachicola River in the Gulf of Mexico. The island is a haven for endangered and threatened species, including bald eagles, wood storks, sea turtles, indigo snakes, gopher tortoises and red wolves. It is accessible only by boat. A favorite is Wakulla Springs State Park, one of the world's deepest freshwater springs, with swimming, nature boat rides and glass bottom boats. Wakulla Springs is known as the filming location for several Tarzan movies, Creature from the Black Lagoon and Airport '77. From the river boat and glass bottom boat tours, you can see alligators, many species of wading birds, water fowl, fish, turtles, and snakes, in and among the crystal clear waters emerging from the depth of the springs. Kids love diving from the diving platform into the refreshing spring waters, which remain a constant 68-70 degrees year-round. The St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge offers a habitat for all kinds of Florida wildlife. Smarter Travel recently voted the refuge as one of the top 10 wildlife refuges in America. At this swampy wildlife refuge, alligators can reach lengths of 14 feet. It's unusual not to spot them here in the marshes along the road to the 1832 St. Marks Lighthouse on Apalachee Bay. Photographers say the lighthouse is the best place to snap shots of hordes of monarch butterflies during the butterflies' annual migration in October. Whooping cranes and more than 300 other bird species stop over at St. Marks, and 98 species nest on-site. In May, watch for large groups of West Indian manatees in the waters near the lighthouse. Baby alligators emerge from nests in August. Keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles.
So the guys want to go fishing and you ladies don't ... NO PROBLEM! While they are catching speckled trout, Spanish mackerel, grouper, redfish (the list goes on), you can visit historic Apalachicola. Once a bustling sea port, this quaint village of about 5,000 still boasts a large shrimp fleet, a downtown shopping area with antiques, boutiques and local art, and beautiful restored houses from a bygone era. Once the third largest cotton port along the Gulf Coast, the Apalachicola/East Point area still harvests and processes 90% of the oysters consumed in Florida.
Locally caught seafood is prepared in the many fine restaurants located in Panacea, Carrabelle, and Apalachicola. If you prefer to cook it yourself, fresh shrimp, oysters, and the catch of the day are available in the seafood houses dotted along the coast from Panacea to Port St. Joe.
*** Sorry, but we do not rent to anyone under the age of 25. ***
CANCELLATION POLICY: We understand that it may become necessary for you to cancel your reservation. Please let us know as soon as you can, so that we may have time to rent out your time slot. Refund Policy: 14 days (100% refund); 7 days (50% refund).
HURRICANE POLICY: Either party shall have the right to cancel all or any part of this contract in the event of impending hurricane or tropical storm danger. If this occurs, all monies will be refunded for unused days.
My sister and I stayed here while visiting our brother who lives in the area. The condo has a beautiful view of the bay and was furnished with everything we needed. We had excellent communication from Deb, the property manager, so check in and check out was very easy. Great accommodations and we would stay here again.
We were unsure of staying in a condo vs private home while on vacation, and we're happily surprised and liked it a lot. Very clean ,quiet,close to beaches and beautiful view . We're coming back!!!
This is the place for you if you want to get away from it all. Well appointed, up to date appliances and right on the bay. Be sure to visit the grocery stores in Crawfordville prior since Panacea is off the beaten path
This condo is exactly as it says in the description. VERY clean...I'm kind of a freak about clean, and this met my lofty expectations. You cant always count on what may be in the cupboards as far as basics go but there was some spices, sugar, coffee and filters and dishwasher soap, paper towel etc. Dishes, cooking stuff, even baking tins. Very well stocked. Ample parking, stellar views. Absolutely no complaints. The area is so peaceful, slow down and enjoy a laidback visit. Way less peoply than almost all places in FL.
Everything you needed was there apart from, of course, food and beer. Excellent property with super views from the wraparound balcony. Plenty of varieties of fish can be caught from the seawall, birds galore, tons of insects, super pool. Quite central for touring the super beaches of this area, plenty of kayaking hire close by. Really just a place where you can enjoy the best of the peqce and quiet of the Panhandle.
If you are looking for a location to get away from it all, this is a clear winner. Unit was clean, up-to-date, and well equipped. Have stayed in this unit many years ago and glad to see it back on the list of available units.
The property was everything it was supposed to be
Really enjoyed being on the bay!
The condo was perfect for our recent visit to the “Forgotten Coast”. Nicely decorated, spacious and well equipped kitchen and bath. The bed was very comfortable as was the rest of the furniture. The view of the bay is fantastic and the breeze coming off the water made the covered porch enjoyable no matter the time of the day. Would definitely book this property again.
Will return because of the great secure feeling
Wonderful place. Well equipped. Exceptionally clean. The only negative was the steps, it was difficult for me to get up and down steps carrying luggage and groceries. Wouldn’t be an issue for younger person
Convenient location with nice view of the Ochlonokee River
Perfect stay. Sun, seafood, and fun!
Property has been renovated and is very nice. Nice view of the bay and near great biking trail. If fishing is your passion, it is a perfect base to launch from. We were very comfortable during our stay and we would come back again to this place. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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