Availablity: Nov 01, 2010

Renters Calendar: No
Non-Smoking Only Please

Credit Card Accepted: No

Pet Friendly: Yes

Pets Allowed:

• Dogs maximum weight of 20
• Cats
• Other Info: We will allow only one well-trained small dog or one cat, neither of whom would scratch or dirty the furniture. A pet deposit of $500 will be required to be refunded upon inspection after the guest leaves.

Boat Friendly: Yes

Boat Amenities:

• Boat Dock
• Other Info: Tides are variable and can be quite low in the winter. The dock itself is 8' x 12'. There are ladders on the shorter sides. The only restriction is a boat's draw, which needs to be quite shallow. St. Andrews Marina is directly across the bay and provides boat services and gas. Boat rentals are also available nearby. The entire bay is accessible from the property, as is access to the Gulf and the Inland Waterway.

Scenic View:

     The house sits amidst pines, magnolias, and oak trees hung with Spanish moss. St. Andrews Bay is about a mile wide at this point and naval vessels and commercial shipping are commonly seen going in and out of the bay, providing an enjoyable spectacle. The wildlife is similarly interesting, with the bay attracting many birds including egrets, herons, pelicans and the like. Dolphins occasionally swim up to and under the dock.

     A long thin spit of uninhabited land provides a nice morning beach walk and divides the bay from the bayou; it is home to a species of small deer.  The bayou is sometimes inhabited by an alligator who keeps the fish jumping. (Fishermen are especially fond of this area!)  Morning sunrises are spectacular across the bay and in the evening the twinkling lights of St. Andrews create a fairyland view. 

In-Residence Entertainment:

• Wireless Internet
• TV
• Cable
• DVD
• VHS/VCR
• CD Player

Additional In-Residence Entertainment:

Three TV's. 

Amenities:

• Water Access (Boat Ramp)
• Dishwasher
• Dishes
• Linens Provided
• Oven
• Stove
• Refrigerator
• Microwave
• Washing Machine (in Rental)
• Dryer (in Rental)
• Towels Provided
• Garage
• Full Kitchen
• Cooking Utensils Provided
• Wood Fireplace

Additional Description:

   This is a uniquely beautiful beach house on 2 private acres with an oyster shell drive.  It was built in 1961 and totally renovated in 2005. The property has dozens of huge trees, an 800 foot private bay front and bayou shoreline.  The large and fully equipped kitchen has a copper-topped bar open to the water view and to the large central living space which comfortably accommodates all sorts of activities:  dining, reading, conversation, TV, fireplace, projects and games. It faces a 180-degree panoramic view of St. Andrews Bay, providing a constantly changing scene of wildlife and boating activities. The house is beautifully decorated with antiques and fine art and is extremely comfortable. 

     The long dock allows for boating and usually has a cooling breeze to enjoy its comfortable swivel chairs.  Fishing in the bay and bayou is good and there is another small dock on the bayou useful for personal watercraft.  Bird-watching, especially in winter, is always interesting.

       There are three bedrooms each with its own bath.  Two have queen-sized beds and bay windows with gorgeous views. The third has extra-long twin beds which can be combined for a king.  The master bath offers two separate sinks, enclosed toilet room with bidet feature, clawfoot tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet, There is a separate laundry room and an office off the kitchen with his and her desks.

Utilities:

• Electric
• Water
• A/C
• Heat
• Garbage
• Local Telephone Calls
• Internet Service

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