Reviews for Private Homes, Innerarity Point Vacation Rental - VRBO 128295 - 3 BR Perdido Key House in FL, Pet-Friendly Beach House with Your Own Private Pier on Perdido Bay

Chilly but still fantastic

Guest Nila
Date of stay 03/23/13
Review Submitted 04/01/13

My family had a great vacation experience at the Good Haven House. Although the weather was mainly uncooperative, it was perfect for a small family wedding on the dock on Thursday. The kids went in the water every day. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and we found lots to keep us occupied in the surrounding area. I liked the fact that it was close to everything, including a great restaurant right down the street. We even found a small zoo nearby, and of course, lots of white sand beaches. I would recommend this property to anyone wanting a Florida vacation.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: We are honored to have had your family wedding at Good Haven House! Thank you for the lovely review and we hope to have you and your family join us again soon. -Susan

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Love Perdido Bay!

Guest Shelley
Date of stay 12/23/12
Review Submitted 01/21/13

My husband and I traveled from Michigan to spend the Christmas and New Years holidays at Good Haven House. We had such a wonderful time! The weather was way better than Michigan, and we walked on the beach, golfed, and rode our bikes (we loved the biking trail at Orange Beach!). I think I visited Joe Patty's Fish Market five times and we grilled out often. Good Haven House is very comfortable (including the beds). It is very clean and very cute. We enjoyed sitting on the deck overlooking the Bay and having our cocktails. We also enjoyed biking down to the point and back. Susan was most helpful, answering all our questions very promptly. I highly recommend Good Haven House!

Owner response: Thank you Shelley, for the wonderful review. The Orange Beach Backcountry Hiking/Biking trails are truly special. We're lucky to have that natural and wild area preserved so close to Good Haven House. We hope to have you as guests again in 2013. Have a great year!

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Guest the R's
Date of stay 08/04/12
Review Submitted 01/21/13

Susan, What a wonderful home you have - we were here a month and it flew by. thank you so much for sharing. Your housekeeper was so helpful to complete strangers - you are very fortunate to have such great a employee. We are all looking forward to our next visit. Thank you for everything.

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Guest the S's
Date of stay 07/21/12
Review Submitted 01/21/13

Love it! (understatement :) )

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A dream vacation came true at Good Haven House...

Guest Seven Stews
Date of stay 07/21/12
Review Submitted 08/01/12

My husband and I had never taken a family vacation since we started having children 8 years ago. Since then, we've had 5 little ones so it was VERY important that this would be as stress free/low key as possible. I looked all over VRBO, polled friends, etc for the perfect spot... When I found this house, I emailed my husband at work with the link and simply said, "I've found it. It looks perfect." Little did I know how true that statement was. I was a tad concerned that my expectations were set too high - spending a lot of money to rent a place online, sight unseen. I had just watched an news episode where people took pictures of places that were photoshopped, etc. to make the place look better than it was. Rest assured, when we arrived, all fears subsided... This place was even BETTER than I had hoped. SO GOOD, in fact, that we did not leave one time from Sunday to Thursday. We only visited the beach once and went out to eat once because we just wanted to soak in all the peace and quiet. The kids absolutely LOVED it. The neighbors were so kind to let us use their little beach front to enter the water and play in the sand. There were plenty of lawn chairs, boogie boards and a few beach toys for the kids. We left our floaties/water noodles/toys for the next group of kids to enjoy. We caught about 10-12 little fish off the pier and watched the pelicans come and go. We saw dolphins 3 days in a row. On several afternoons, a gorgeous thunderstorm would roll in from across the bay. The sunsets every night were amazing. Regarding the house: The beds were comfy with plenty of pillows/extra linens. LOTS of towels for beach use and bath. The kitchen was well equipped with newer and older baking/cooking items and utensils. The knives were nice and sharp. A HUGE dishwasher made clean-up go fast. The only thing they didn't have was a baby gate for the stairs which was a priority to us because of our smaller ones. We purchased one and donated it (left it in the master BR closet) so others could use it too. The outdoor shower/sprayer hose was SO handy. We kept the majority of the sand out of the house by using that. The deck upstairs is HUGE! The kiddos ate many of their meals out there. And as for Susan, the owner: She's so very prompt and helpful and SO KIND. Makes you feel like you're just an old friend she's known for a long time. Side notes: For kids: Perdido Kids Park is a must! Good seafood restaurant: Triggers (Grouper!). Can't wait to come back!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: So glad you all were able to relax and enjoy your vacation. We look forward to having you come and stay with us again and again as the kids get older. Thank you so much!

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Perdido Bay

Guest Marybeth
Date of stay 07/14/12
Review Submitted 07/25/12

Our stay at Good Haven House met all of our vacation expectations. Great proximity to the beach, shopping, and sight seeing destinations. We invited my parents and my daughter's friend to come along while my son's baseball team played in the Global World Series USSSA Baseball Tournament in nearby Orange Beach, Alabama. We were able relax in the evenings while grilling and sitting on the patio. My family felt at home and very comfortable inside as well. This family vacation really is one to remember. We would highly recommend to our friends and family. Thank you Good Haven House!!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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Family Get Together

Guest Carla
Date of stay 06/09/12
Review Submitted 06/28/12

We had a fabulous time, the kids really enjoyed fishing off the pier, my niece caught a fish, we feed it too the Blue Heron that was hanging on the pier with us. The house is very comfortable, clean, and a relaxing place to spend with family! WE will be returning for another great vacation! We loved that it had all the comforts of home!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Patricia, Amy, Matt, Caleb and Alana
Date of stay 06/02/12
Review Submitted 01/21/13

Susan, Thanks so much for renting us your house to use. It's a nice place. My grandkids love fishing and swimming. Thanks Again!

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A good accomodation

Guest J.B.
Date of stay 05/26/12
Review Submitted 06/10/12

This is a fully equipped house for a comfortable stay. Susan is a gracious host who will help with any issues that may develope. The screened-in downstairs area was perfect for our family gathering. The upstairs living area easily accomodated eight of us. The area is quiet and secluded. The water is shallow and I would suggest you bring enough floating type rafts, etc., for everyone. As is common in the hurrican / flooding areas, the living area is on the second floor which means stairs to climb if you have a mobility problem.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Our Retreat

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Our Retreat

Guest K and J, Owasso, OK
Date of stay 11/16/11
Review Submitted 01/26/12

Once again, a wonderful, relaxing and peaceful time was had by all. Thank you for "our retreat"!!

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Tanya

Guest Tanya
Date of stay 09/03/11
Review Submitted 09/15/11

We had such a wonderful time at The Good Haven House. It was so relaxing! We caught fish right off the pier....we can't wait to revisit!

Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Owner response: SO glad you had a good stay. We'd love to have you as guests again anytime. Thanks!

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Best Trip Ever!!

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Best Trip Ever!!

Guest The P's and the W's, Arlington TX
Date of stay 07/09/11
Review Submitted 01/26/12

One word describes our stay... fabulous! Good Haven was a great place with a wonderful view. The beaches, water, and seafood were spectacular. We appreciate you opening your home to us and look forward to our return. Side note from Ch: BEST TRIP EVER!! Thanks a million

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Loved it!

Guest Elisabeth
Date of stay 06/04/11
Review Submitted 06/22/11

My husband and I (and our 2 dogs) stayed at Good Haven for a week. We didn't want to leave! The house has a wonderful view of the Bay. We saw dolphins from the deck and pier a few times - so cool! We also saw herons, owls, osprey, and pelicans, just to name a few of the birds that frequent the area. It is also so convenient and easy to get to the beach too - just a short drive away to so many beautiful beaches. We had fun riding our bikes in the area also. Good Haven = great vacation spot for us!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Owner response: Elizabeth, Thank you so much for the lovely review! You love the same things we do about Good Haven House. I'm thrilled you saw the dolphins. There's a pod that comes through Perdido Bay every day hunting for their dinner and the last time we were at the house we didn't see them. I was so worried that they had been harmed or driven away by the oil spill. I'm relieved by your report, they're like part of the family! We hope you'll come and stay with us often. Thanks again, Susan

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Guest The H's and W's
Date of stay 05/14/11
Review Submitted 01/26/12

Thank you for sharing your lovely bayside home with us. We enjoyed our time very much!

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A Memorial

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A Memorial

Guest Micheal and Susan and Friends of Captain SLO'C..
Date of stay 04/30/11
Review Submitted 01/26/12

A gathering of close friends of, and in loving memory of, Captain S L O'C.... This was the perfect setting.

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Warm and Friendly

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Warm and Friendly

Guest R"s, B's, R's and JL
Date of stay 04/25/11
Review Submitted 01/26/12

Dear Susan, Thank you so much for opening your warm and friendly home to us. It was so relaxing! We felt so at home here. The beds were cozy and furniture comfy. And for anyone else wanting pizza to be delivered, Lillian's is the only place that delivers. It was delicious! Looking forward to coming again.

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Peaceful and Relaxing

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Peaceful and Relaxing

Guest Bob and Marilyn
Date of stay 04/08/11
Review Submitted 01/26/12

Susan, We enjoyed our stay at Good Haven House. It gave us the rest that we came for. It was very peaceful and relaxing. This was a great get-away week for us. Your house was just what we wanted. Thank you, God Bless

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Guest H's, S's and G's
Date of stay 01/01/11
Review Submitted 01/26/12

We have enjoyed our stay at Good Haven House. Thank you for the tables. One had a 750 piece puzzle of fish being solved. The other had numerous domino games, spades, Phase 10, Sequence and Taboo being played (we're very competitive! :) ) The seafood has been great. We left some menus for future guests. Hope you can visit Columbiana, Alabama sometime. Thank you! Note: Eat at Trigger's - good gumbo!

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Holidays at the Haven House

Guest HolidayVisitor
Date of stay 12/20/10
Review Submitted 01/09/11

Haven House was conveniently located near Pensacola where we could meet our friends and family for the holidays. The photos and descriptions accurately depicted this beautiful home which Susan had decorated for the holidays. Not only did we enjoy spending time around the fireplace , we also enjoyed watching sunsets and the lunar eclipse from the deck facing the bay. Susan was extremely helpful to make sure all of our needs were met during our visit. Everyone enjoyed their time including the children who found amply supply of books, videos, and games. Our holidays would not have been complete without being able to bring our dogs. We would recommend the Haven House to anyone looking for a homey place to stay anytime of year!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest The I and J/S Families
Date of stay 10/17/10
Review Submitted 01/06/11

Our son and daughter-in-law's wedding on the beach was made more special by staying in your beach house. We had all of the comforts of home and the beauty of the bay to enjoy. Our guests were very impressed with your beautiful home and all of the personal touches it has. Thank you so very much. We had family and friends from Illinois, Kentucky, and Florida. Thanks for the memories, The I and J/S Families

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Guest October Wedding
Date of stay 10/16/10
Review Submitted 01/06/11

Thank you for the awesome place! Our wedding was perfect. Everyone couldn't believe how perfect this place was for such a special occasion! We might be back next year to celebrate our anniversary! T and T -Pensacola

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Wonderful time at Goodhaven House

Guest Kathy
Date of stay 10/01/10
Review Submitted 06/08/11

My Husband and I are retired, and we spent a month last winter at Goodhaven House. It was our first trip there and it was the most relaxing, peaceful and comfortable vacation that we have ever had. The view of Perdido Bay over the well grassed lawn is incredible! There is a second floor deck that runs the length of the house and faces the Bay and the dock that stretches out into the Bay. We spent almost every morning having coffee, reading and visiting with one another while sitting on the back deck. This deck is accessible by the sliding doors in both the large master "en suite" bedroom and the Den/Livingroom. The kitchen has most any of thr utensisl, pots & pans, glassware and tableware that one might want to prepare food. The first time we went to the Orange Beach Coastal Area, we stayed in a high rise condo. Although it had a nice oceanview balcony, it was often so windy, and, frankly boring, to sit on for any length of time, that we outside for far less time than we were at Goodhaven House. . Also, all the ourdoor areas of the high rise complex were all concrete and very little green area in site. At Goodhaven House, the home is surrounded by tall pines and a lot of grassed areas. We have 2 pets, which are allowed for a nominal fee, and it was wonderful to have the large area to walk them, and us, too. Also, the ground floor of the house is a nice screened in area to also sit and visit and grill in. It was also reassuring to have an area like that to leave our dogs in when we went somewhere that they couldn't accompany us to. The beds were comfortable, the sheets, pillows and towels were soft and plentiful. In fact,we enjoyed ourselves so much that we have already reserved another month this year. It was kind of funny, that both my husband and I had an understanding as to why it was called "Goodhaven House" after only 1 night there. And, as the end of our vacation got closer, we both didn't want to leave because of the peaceful and relaxing time we had there. I would recommend this homer to anyone w3ho wants to "get away from it all"

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Soul Rejuvenating Escape

Guest Frequent VRBO Renter
Date of stay 07/11/10
Review Submitted 08/17/10

I am a frequent VRBO renter and love to find properties that have something special. The Good Haven house is unique in that it sits on 2 acres (not really even visible from the road), their are turtles and frogs in abundance throughout the property (outside - not inside of course) that intrigued both canine and 7 year old boy, there is always a resident pelican sitting on one of the dock poles, and the sunsets are amazing. The house includes other amenities not found everywhere such as a LARGE screened porch area to fully enjoy the view without bugs if necessary, the most comfortable cypress swing, beach toys (not just toys - chairs, kites, umbrellas, etc), and a dock/pier out over the water to enjoy the sunsets even closer if you desire. There is also a plethora of great restaurants nearby such as Sunset Grill at Holiday Harbor, Hub Stacey's and Lillian's Pizza which are my favorites. If you have young children there is wonderful playground most probably wouldn't find if you didn't know to look - give or take about 6 miles down Gulf Breeze Hwy from the Innararity intersection on the left - you can only see a wooden sign from the road. If you get to the back gates of the NAS, you've gone too far.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Jane and Larry
Date of stay 07/03/10
Review Submitted 01/06/11

Thanks for a wonderful week. We enjoyed our stay. The view is beautiful. Jane and Larry from Georgia

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Guest Colorado Springs, CO
Date of stay 06/05/10
Review Submitted 01/06/11

This has been a wonderful family vacation! Everything about it was beautiful and relaxing from fishing off the dock, to swimming at the beach, to even seeing dolphins swim by the house! Thank you so much, The S Family

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Guest The Eight Ladies Playing Bridge
Date of stay 04/12/10
Review Submitted 01/06/11

Dear Susan, Words can't express our thanks to you for your kindness and generosity! Your beach house is lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Many Thanks, The Eight Ladies Playing Bridge

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Guest Linda 14
Date of stay 03/26/10
Review Submitted 03/26/10

Hi Susan - Thanks so much for the wonderful accommodations the week of 13 March 2010. We had a nice visit to FL and a comfortable stay at your Beach House. We enjoyed the pier and back porch. Kids managed to fish off the pier one day, despite the wind! Would love to come stay again when the weather is a little warmer and we can enjoy your big yard a little more. Maybe next year! Thanks also for the expeditious return of my deposit. I was really surprised to see it returned so quickly. We barely got home and the check was in our mailbox. Thanks again for everything!

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Guest John and Marie
Date of stay 11/24/09
Review Submitted 01/06/11

Our family had a great Thanksgiving together in your home. Thank you for the memories! - from Columbus Ohio - John, Marie and Family

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Guest The Thurmans
Date of stay 08/20/09
Review Submitted 08/19/09

Susan, This was our first time in Perdido Bay. We had a wonderful time. The house was a wonderful place to come back to after a long day at the beach. We'll be coming back to Perdido Bay in the future and hopefully Good Haven House will be available. Thanks again for the fun and the memories. Sincerely, The Thurmans

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Guest Nolan Smith
Date of stay 07/28/09
Review Submitted 07/28/09

Really a nice place! The neighborhood is quiet, and it's very close to the beach and shopping. There were dolphins swimming right off the dock. Can't wait till our next visit!

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Guest The O'Neal Family
Date of stay 06/13/09
Review Submitted 06/12/09

Susan, We so enjoyed our vacation! Thank you for the use of your lovely house.

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Guest The Weavers and Family
Date of stay 06/09/09
Review Submitted 06/09/09

We just returned from a wonderful vacation at Good Haven House; what an enjoyable stay! The location is great; peaceful and serene, a bounty of wildlife and, best of all, not a condo in sight! The house is lovely and bright with plenty of room inside and huge decks and a screened room outside. Thanks for a great vacation!

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Guest Christine39
Date of stay 04/26/09
Review Submitted 04/26/09

We had a great time at Good Haven House but our dogs, Derby & Foster, had an even better time! They are older dogs and acted years younger - wanting to play non-stop. The yard and access to water was ideal. Neighbors are a little closer then we thought but the ones we met were super friendly and allowed us to use their beach access for our old dogs to wade into the water. We also saw an amazing amount of wildlife - dolphins or porpoises (not sure which,) ospreys, pelicans, herons, and even a couple of bald eagles! So for anyone that wants to take nature photos it has a lot to offer as well. Thanks so much Susan for allowing our pets to come with us - made all the difference in the world.

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Guest The Wolf Pack
Date of stay 04/20/09
Review Submitted 04/19/09

Thank you so much. We had a great time. Very peaceful and serene. Love all the windows and the light they let in. We saw dolphins in the bay and pelicans. Happy Spring!! Love, The Wolf Pack

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Guest Jenifer and Jerry
Date of stay 12/03/08
Review Submitted 12/02/08

We had a wonderful time! Very relaxing to be on the water. The wedding was beautiful and we could not ask for more......Thank you so much!

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Guest Tracy22
Date of stay 08/01/08
Review Submitted 08/01/08

We loved staying at the Havenga House. There was wonderful beds there and the furnishings were great. The bay was particularly great because it didn't have any jellyfish in there. Unlike the ocean that had tons. we will stay there again. Thanks Havenga house for a great vacation in the beautiful Pensecola. Oh and try out the original restaurant only 1 mile away. It had awesome food.

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Guest Dan Howard
Date of stay 07/18/08
Review Submitted 07/18/08

We stayed at Good Haven House the week before Memorial day..had a blast would like to come back again. Brought our dogs and they had a blast, really like the area..good food nearby and we had a cookout at the house one evening , house was very comfortable and the lot and location are great..4 out of 5 stars all around..Dan Howard

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Guest The Halls
Date of stay 07/12/08
Review Submitted 07/11/08

Thanks for letting us have the pleasure of getting away for the week and forgetting about everything. We had a great time.

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Guest Shannon and Jerome
Date of stay 07/02/08
Review Submitted 07/01/08

Sue, Thanks so much for making a vacation happen that we were afraid wouldn't this year. Your bay house is great. Let us know if you ever want to sell!

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 01/01/08
Review Submitted 01/01/08

We spent a week for Christmas and had a great time. The house was comfortable and the fireplace was wonderful.

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Guest Susan - Owner of Good Haven House
Date of stay 04/23/07
Review Submitted 04/22/07

This Guestbook is to share your experiences and thoughts while staying at Good Haven House with other guests. If you have any comments, requests or suggestions for the owners, please send them to us via the contact information on our web site, goodhavenhouse. Our wish is that you all have a wonderful, memorable, renewing vacation at our home. Thank you for staying with us at Good Haven House.

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Chilly but still fantastic

Chilly but still fantastic

Love Perdido Bay!

Love Perdido Bay!

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A dream vacation came true at Good Haven House...

A dream vacation came true at Good Haven House...

Perdido Bay

Perdido Bay

Family Get Together

Family Get Together

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From Guest Book

A good accomodation

A good accomodation

Our Retreat

Our Retreat

Tanya

Tanya

Best Trip Ever!!

Best Trip Ever!!

Loved it!

Loved it!

Good Haven House's guest book entry

Good Haven House's guest book entry

A Memorial

A Memorial

Warm and Friendly

Warm and Friendly

Peaceful and Relaxing

Peaceful and Relaxing

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Holidays at the Haven House

Holidays at the Haven House

Wonderful time at Goodhaven House

Wonderful time at Goodhaven House

Soul Rejuvenating Escape

Soul Rejuvenating Escape