Seahorse Retreat Blog

TOP 10 Things to Do with Kids in the Navarre Area

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Many guests who vacation at the Seahorse Retreat often ask us what kind of entertainment our side of the Panhandle offers for kids. While families opt to spend much of their time swimming in our pool, playing on our beach, or utilizing all the indoor and outdoor games we provide, there are many fun things to do in the area. Here's our list (some are free!) NATIONAL NAVAL AVIATION MUSEUM (https://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/) : The world's largest Naval Aviation museum and one of the most-v...

What Beach Warning Flags Mean

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

https://uc.orez.io/f/ace51501dc264b509a988351ebec6a36 As you look along Navarre Beach you will no doubt see flags along the coastline. These flags are posted daily to alert you to swimming conditions for everyone's safety. What these flags mean may not be completely apparent so we provide you the chart shown below. When you see red, double red and purple flags you should stay out of the surf and enjoy the safety of our pool and the Sound. These flags represent rip currents and rough surf...

Nature in Navarre... The Wildlife You Might See at Our Home

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Florida is home to many species of animals, and guests at the Seahorse Retreat or Palm Breeze Beach House are guaranteed to have some kind of encounter with wildlife when staying at the properties. Our backyard is the Santa Rosa Sound, and it's not uncommon to spot a pod of dolphins (sometimes they come very close to the dock), crabs (check the dock to see if there's a crab trap), sting rays, and small fish. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85eafb_0466e827466442bcba5fbc672fc85f27~mv2....

Fishing on the Santa Rosa Sound

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

"Can you fish from your dock and what can you catch?" This is one of the top questions we get from guests who book The Seahorse Retreat and Palm Breeze Beach House - our homes in Navarre on the Santa Rosa Sound. Yes, you can certainly fish from our dock! The water off our beach is shallow and clear (3-4 feet) and depending on the time of year, you'll see crabs, small schools of fish, catfish, sting ray, dolphins, and other species. https://uc.orez.io/f/03967c064b074e6c99f519ab856d44af An...

Best Place To Snorkel Or Scuba Dive In Navarre, FL

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Fishing. Beach combing. Kayaking. Paddle Boarding. Kite Surfing. Biking. The list of outdoor activities is extensive in Navarre, FL - there's so much to do in this area of the Panhandle! Add snorkeling to your list. Navarre Beach, just five miles west of The Seahorse Retreat (https://www.houfy.com/2799) - is home to the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary (https://navarrebeachmarinesanctuary.org/) , which has created several artificial reefs in the Santa Rosa Sound and Gulf that are teeming w...

New Exclusive Amenities at the Seahorse Retreat

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Get ready for a vacation experience unique to anything else in the Panhandle of Florida. Updates to the Seahorse Retreat are completed for the upcoming rental season and you can be among the first to enjoy exclusive use of them while relaxing directly in front of the Santa Rosa Sound! https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85eafb_e0de465863de47c89ff334bc7f3d7a70~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_592,h_400,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90/85eafb_e0de465863de47c89ff334bc7f3d7a70~mv2.webp New Heated Spa & Pool: The focal po...

The Seahorse Retreat Story

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

The land where The Seahorse Retreat and Palm Breeze Beach Homes stand today was once ravaged by Hurricane Ivan in 2004.

The hillside, where the graceful Southern Magnolia provides shade and beauty, was eroded, full of brush, debris and uprooted pine trees. Ivan had ripped the roof off of the home that was previously on the property, and the structure had caved in and was damaged beyond repair.

Kayaking on the Santa Rosa Sound

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

If you book either The Seahorse Retreat or The Palm Breeze Beach House, you will most likely want to kayak on the beautiful Santa Rosa Sound (our backyard), and the calm waters (in good weather) make it an ideal place to do that. And, since both homes provide tandem kayaks to guests, it is easy to bring them down to the beach and launch out into the shallow water to explore. Important Rules: * Make sure to wear life jackets. We provide them, and you'll find them in each garage. * Avoid...

Places for Breakfast

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Here are our favorite places for breakfast/brunch in Navarre: J.J. Chago's (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g34468-d7653806-Reviews-JJ_Chagos-Navarre_Florida.html) This small bright blue house right off Highway 98 near the Navarre Beach bridge serves Cuban-inspired breakfasts and great coffee. It's small inside so if you have a big group, go with patience. Friendly service. Offerings include melt-in-your-mouth smoked brisket tacos, omelettes, Cuban breakfast sandwich, and a...

Get to Know Our Slice of Heaven

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Tim & Elizabeth Spaid have over 20 years in owning and managing vacation rental properties and share blog posts as a helpful guidebook on the home, property and location.