Panacea, Florida
Imagine watching the sun rising over the Gulf while you sip coffee from the deck or with your toes in the sand just a few steps away. If you're looking for a quiet place to get away from the busy of everyday life, just an hour south of Tallahassee, the Snail's Pace is waiting for you. You're likely to see more animals than people - sea turtles, bald eagles, osprey, dolphins, deer and maybe even a bear! In 2022 we gave our Gulf front property a complete & total makeover, everything is NEW and waiting for you to enjoy.
Bald Point State Park is just moments away with bike/walking lanes to get you there the entire way. The 4000-acre park has a beach, fishing pier and kayaking, as well as nature trails if you like to explore.
Alligator Point is a secluded piece of paradise, which is why residents love it here and visitors lucky enough to find it keep coming back. The Tiki Bar is the only restaurant on The Point which means having a fully equipped space to be your home away from home is so important! With owners who love to cook, the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could need to prepare your meals as low key or gourmet as you want. A gas grill is also provided.
The decor is GORGEOUS and beachy. Everything from the art, to the dishes, to the linens will give you that Coastal vibe.
The Point is also known for GREAT fishing year-round. You can check with FWC to see what's "in season" during your stay. Parking is available for a boat and trailer at the house, or charter boats are available at the Marina.
You can sleep 6 comfortably. 2 bedrooms have Queen beds with ensuite bathrooms, and the 3rd bedroom has 2 twin. The 3rd bedroom also has a small desk area and TV making it a great space to tuck away little ones. 2 of the 3 bedrooms also have Gulf views.
The NEW deck upstairs has high Adirondack chairs to see the Gulf without any obstructions, and a bar with stools for everyone to have a space. Under the house is a beautiful screened in porch with plenty of seating to enjoy being outside without being bothered by any no-see-ums (don't know what those are you will!). There's also Adirondack chairs downstairs on a floating deck.
You don't have to worry about packing linens, towels, beach towels or beach chairs leaving you more room to bring what you actually need. Wifi is available throughout and you can login to all of your streaming services on the Smart TVs.
Once the sun starts to set, you'll find many locals at the Tiki Bar at the Marina. Its a great place to grab cold drinks, catch live entertainment and grab something to eat.
If you're looking for a day trip, one of the world's largest & deepest freshwater springs is just 40 minutes away at Wakulla Springs. Surrounded by ancient cypress swamps, its a fun excursion to swim in crystal clear year-round 70 degree water, or take a river boat tour and get up close with alligators, manatees, birds & turtles. "The Creature From the Black Lagoon" was filmed here! Its definitely a must visit.
We hope to see you soon on the Forgotten Coast!
It was perfect! the hosts were awesome and even told us of a Rocket launch from Kennedy space station that we could see from the deck! the house was amazing super clean and had literally everything we needed like beach towels chairs and toys etc... it was quite and relaxing we spent most our time at the beach or on the deck we even saw dolphins swimming by. it is a tad far from things like stores and restaurants, but this was no issue for us. It would have been nice to have a vacuum on hand to combat the sand, but the provided broom worked just fine. 10 out of 10 would stay again.
Perfect for myself and family. We weren't looking for fast food or lots of touristy things. We just wanted time on the sand without a bunch of noisy neighbors. This property checked all the boxes
This was the best place to stay for relaxation and seclusion. The property owners were very accommodating and thought of everything. I am so happy that i chose this place. Highly recommend!!
The property was vey comfortable and cute! We had everything we needed! It was great that towels and sheets were provided. I also thought it was convenient to have beach chairs and other sand toys provided. The view was awesome with beautiful sunrises!
Loved the location of the house...our family enjoyed fishing and having fun on the beach. A very peaceful time.
Beautifully decorated. Clean and cozy! Incredible view.
We had a great time and made more memories! Very clean and well put together vacation home. All the necessities you need for a relaxing vacation on the beach. The decor of the home gives you those beach vibes you are looking for! Very hospitable host - Hurricaine Idalia hit the area the day before our reservation and Kevin kept us informed on the availabilty for our stay. Thank you Kevin & Barbara!
We had a great time here. The house had everything we needed and was very clean. The water was calm and perfect for paddle boarding and fishing. The view from the house was stunning. The beach felt very private with few beach goers (which we thought was amazing). Kevin was a great help and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed.
The house was extremely clean and exactly as listed. It had all of the essentials and then some. This house is exactly what a VRBO should be. No extra hoops to jump through and Kevin was great. Local restaurants were wonderful and the area was lovely. With that being said- We were unfamiliar with this side of the Gulf, and did not do our research before renting (Totally our fault). The Beach was not what we had imagined, and that caused us to spend a lot of time indoors or finding things to do in town. Thankfully the house had so many outdoor options for the kids to play that they didn’t seem to notice.
Great beach house, well appointed and thoughtfully designed for a relaxing getaway. A nice place to land after a day at the beach or exploring the Point at the State park at the end of the road.
Kevin was so helpful and available and let us know that if we needed anything to let him know and even listened to my 12 year olds suggestions. He was so nice the one time he dropped in the bring a new chair to the screened in room. The house was clean, well Organized, and you could tell that care was put into the details and not just thrown together like some rentals are. I LOVED watching the waves through the dining room windows while eating breakfast! The entire trip was made perfect by the efforts put into this treasure gem and its creators. Don’t pass on the opportunity to stay at Snail Pace! The beach is also so peaceful and not crowded
The Snails Pace was exactly as described-very peaceful and relaxing beach vacation with the family. The property had all the comforts of home, including extras that most properties don’t have (beach towels, beach chairs), very nice kitchen supplies! The mimosas on the deck were excellent!
Snails Pace was far and away the best rental we've ever stayed in, and the hosts were easy to work with. The house itself is fully renovated and feels brand new. Everything we could have needed was provided, not having to run back and forth for basics. Their detailed instructions and descriptions were helpful, and the property was perfectly located for us and our 4 y/o. We could walk out to the beach and be playing in the water in 2 min. It was hard to leave, and we cant wait to return! Thanks yall!
Every aspect of Snail’s Pace exceeded my expectations so my much anticipated beach vacation was perfect. Kevin and Barbara are gracious hosts. They thought of everything a visiting guest would possibly need. I hope to revisit the area and stay there again. Thank you!
Snails Pace was perfect for my birthday getaway. Being ocean side is usually my preference and this cottage did not disappoint. The decor was very nicely done. Everything you could possibly need in the kitchen was there for our use. Plenty of outdoor living space (with comfortable seating) facing the beach was also a big plus. Would definitely look to stay there again when travels take us to Alligator Point.
We love Alligator Point and our stay did not disappoint. All amenities; bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and beach gear, were available. Clean, comfortable, and organized. FYI, Opted not to get gas for grill, but it could use a cleaning. Sunrise with coffee in the captain's chairs was a perfect start to the day. Great vacation spot. Highly recommended.
A few family members stayed at this newly renovated beach house for a surprise engagement. The house was very clean, well decorated and had everything we needed to make a very memorable time for everyone. It's exactly as advertised but the pictures can't do the beauty of the area justice. The house is steps from the beach and there are miles of unspoiled relatively secluded beach to explore. The owner Kevin was great to work with and quick to answer a couple of questions we had. We highly recommend this house.
As a retired couple we like quiet places, this is perfect. Very clean, beautifully decorated! Sunrise is spectacular from the deck, walks on the beach are relaxing with a few shells found jellyfish seen, porpoises swimming by and crabfishing boats. The park at the end of the road is fascinating and fun to walk at anytime, at low tide there are a lot of oyster beds visible. The walk along the beach leads to the park as well. Kudos to Kevin and Barbara for a well done home !!!
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