Once in the 'Blue Moon' of Apalach, You'll Come Back Sooner!
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- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Once in the 'Blue Moon' is Not Enough... The Blue Moon Inn of Apalachicola will soon be Your Vacation that becomes a Family Destination Tradition for Generations!
With 3 Bedrooms / 2 and a half baths, the Blue Moon is a wonderful romantic retreat for only two or it will also accommodate up to ten guests with its spacious layout!
For just the two of you the Blue Moon has a Beautiful Private Master Suite with Your Own Personal Front Porch complete with Rockers, Shaded by Palms and Cooled by the Breezes from the Famous Apalachicola Bay. The Suite is a Romantic Retreat including the Bedroom Fireplace, Master Bath with the original Claw Foot Tub with up dated Shower, Antique Sink Vanity, Spacious Living Room and Dining Room with Wet Bar, Mini Fridge, Microwave, And Coffee Corner. The living room also has a large queen sofa sleeper which allows for 4 guests to occupy this area of the house.
If you need more space, we can open the charming but private French Doors for a larger group. We like to call this space 'Over-The-Moon' because It includes the Upstairs 2 bedrooms with a half bath, an open area Game Room/Reading Room Landing, and a Large Down Stairs Furnished Kitchen, private Family Room, and another full bath with antique skirted tub with shower. 'Over-The-Moon' will sleep a total of 6 more Guests.
The Whole House (FULL MOON) will Easily and Comfortably Sleep 10 Guests (Downstairs Queen in Master bedroom and One Queen Sofa Sleeper in the living room and One Queen Sofa Sleeper in the family room / Upstairs with One King Bedroom and One Bedroom with Two Twin Beds which can be converted into One King).
From the moment you step on to the Front Porch and glance down to the waterfront docks, you can feel the connection with Apalachicola (The local Native word meaning 'Friendly People'). The Home has 12 foot Ceilings built with timbers from the famous Bay Cypress Mills in the 1800's.
This Wonderful House was the Original Home of the George Family from the turn of the Century (Circa 1900 - 2010). Straight from Greece to Ellis Island to Apalachicola, the George Family made their mark in this Amazing Fishing Community. The George's were such a devoted Greek Family that when it came time to add on to this wonderful home in the early 1900's... Mr. George actually incoorporated their homeland Greek Flag into the ceiling of what we now call the Family Room. We found this during the renovations when we moved two walls. We have painted it out in the original Greek Blue and Whites as a tribute.
Please Come and Enjoy a taste of the past at as you make History and memories for the future with YOUR family and friends at the Beautiful BLUE MOON INN OF APALACHICOLA.
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Property Type
- Cottage
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Considered
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 2-10
Kitchen & Dining
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Stove
- Dining
- Oven
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Heating
- Air Conditioning
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Clothes Dryer
- Towels Provided
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Television
- DVD Player
- Books
- CD Player
Communications
Outdoor Features
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
Theme
- Romantic
- Historic
- Family
Location & View
Activities
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Wind-Surfing
- Fishing
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Hospital
- Fitness Center
- Massage Therapist
- Parasailing
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Roller Blading
- Surf Fishing
- Jet Skiing
- Hiking
- Tennis
- Cycling
- Deepsea Fishing
- Pier Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Library
- Churches
- Marina
- Eco Tourism
- Playground
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Botanical Garden
- Live Theater
- Beachcombing
- Miniature Golf
- Wildlife Viewing
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Boating
- Scenic Drives
- Bird Watching
- Walking
- Shelling
- Antiquing
Other Activities
Reviews
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A Wonderful Getaway
A Wonderful Getaway
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 05/24/13
- Review Submitted 05/29/13
Our stay at the Blue Moon Inn was wonderful. The house has great character, was very comfortable and had lovely touches of antiques - furniture and linoleum rugs, one actually just like my grandmother owned. Everything was there that we needed and it was only a short walk from delicious food and drink. I applaud the owner for creating a warm, inviting, romantic destination perfect for a whole family or just two. The patio was a perfect place to read and feel the breeze from the nearby water front and to enjoy the moon and the stars. We hope to return, and recommend the "Blue Moon Inn" and "Over the Moon" highly.Recommended for: Pet owners, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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A Wonderful Getaway
A Wonderful Getaway
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 05/24/13
- Review Submitted 05/29/13
Our stay at the Blue Moon Inn was wonderful. The house has great character, was very comfortable and had lovely touches of antiques - furniture and linoleum rugs, one actually just like my grandmother owned. Everything was there that we needed and it was only a short walk from delicious food and drink. I applaud the owner for creating a warm, inviting, romantic destination perfect for a whole family or just two. The patio was a perfect place to read and feel the breeze from the nearby water front and to enjoy the moon and the stars. We hope to return, and recommend the "Blue Moon Inn" and "Over the Moon" highly.Recommended for: Pet owners, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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highly recommended
highly recommended
- Guest doreen
- Date of stay 03/31/13
- Review Submitted 04/10/13
This was our first visit to appalachicola and our whole family loved the trip. Highly recommend staying at Once in a Blue Moon home. The location was perfect. We were within walking distance to shops, restaurants, the river and the bay. St. George island was a quick trip where you can enjoy the beach. The home was fabulous and large enough for our children to have there own space. The home had everything we needed and the owners checked in with us to make,sure we had everything and that we were comfortable. The area is pet friendly and our dog loved going to the beach and to all the restaurants with us.Recommended for: Pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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Richard and Carol Austin, TX
Richard and Carol Austin, TX
- Guest Carol A
- Date of stay 01/13/13
- Review Submitted 01/24/13
We were looking for a quiet vacation, and thoroughly enjoyed being at the Blue Moon. It is very spacious, much more than 2 people needed, but we made the most of it all. Location is great for walking to all the restaurants we had identified. Loved the historic structure itself, and the owner was most responsive in helping us with information. Definitely recommend.Recommended for: Tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+.
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We had a wonderful time
We had a wonderful time
- Guest Becky
- Date of stay 10/25/12
- Review Submitted 11/05/12
My mother, four Aunts and I stayed at Blue Moon for two nights and had a wonderful, relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable time. The cottage is comfortable, creatively decorated and the porch was perfect for drinking coffee in the morning. It is also conveniently located in downtown Apalach, within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and the waterfront.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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Blue Moon vacation
Blue Moon vacation
- Guest Lee
- Date of stay 10/08/12
- Review Submitted 10/22/12
Our stay at The Blue Moon Inn was a totally enjoyable experience. We especially liked the covenience of the locality and were able to walk to any place in town. We also enjoyed visiting the beach at St. George Island and the closeness of the beach area. The seafood was wonderful and we visited 13 Mile Seafood Market several times during our stay and even brought back some wonderful fresh seafood to enjoy when we returned to Kentucky! We frequented the front porch most of the time when we were at The Blue Moon. It was so relaxing after a day of sightseeing and going to the beach to unwind on the front porch. The furnishings were fabulous as well as the decor. It felt so homey and comfortable. We are glad we chose to stay at The Blue Moon Inn and hope to return to Appalachicola soon!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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Ky Family Fall Break and Birthday Celebration
Ky Family Fall Break and Birthday Celebration
- Guest Tammy, Allen and Maggie Grace
- Date of stay 09/28/12
- Review Submitted 10/10/12
Our family recently stayed at the Blue Moon of Apalach. The owners made sure that information on all we would need while in the area was right there. As soon as you walk through the door, you are transported back to "old Florida". The vintage home was so warm and welcoming and we would recommend to anyone visiting this area. The local folks are so friendly and the seafood at Caroline's on the River and the Aplach Seafood Grill was fantastic. A visit to the Old Time Soda Fountain was a nice way to relax in the evenings, sitting on the bench out front. After a day of shopping or the beach, the front porch swing at the Blue Moon was a welcomed relief to our tired feet. If you like a slow paced vacation, then the Blue Moon and Apalachicola is just right for you.Recommended for: Tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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Blue Moon Stay!
Blue Moon Stay!
- Guest TopCat
- Date of stay 08/02/12
- Review Submitted 08/18/12
Enjoyed the first blue moon of August from the porch of this neat historic house in downtown Apalachicola. Beautifully decorated and well-appointed, this place is just as advertised. We enjoyed the beach at St. George Island and the convenience of walking to great restaurants and shops in Apalachicola. We recommend it!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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We loved Blue Moon!
We loved Blue Moon!
- Guest Les
- Date of stay 07/30/12
- Review Submitted 08/13/12
Perfect location for a great stay in Apalach! We can't wait to return!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Once in a Blue Moon
Once in a Blue Moon
- Guest Kim
- Date of stay 07/11/12
- Review Submitted 07/18/12
It's Once in a Blue Moon, that we just pack up and go at a moments notice. With that being said, we stumbled across this great little Inn in Apalachicola, FL while searching VRBO. I will say the college age kids wanted to stay at the beach, but I won out. Instead we stayed in Apalachicola, and we sure glad we did. Once in a Blue Moon Inn was such a great place to stay. It was very quaint and decorated beautifully. We had so much room, which was so nice, and we never got tired of sitting on the front porch watching the world go by. The nice thing about Blue Moon is the kids had their own space and my husband and I had our own. We loved walking around Apalachicola talking to all the locals, or right around the corner is the Tin Shed where you could rent bikes. The owners, were so great to work with. They gave us all kinds of tips for exploring and enjoying the town and the island of St. George. We will definably go back again in the fall and enjoy once again all that the Blue Moon Inn has to offer, along with the town of Apalach.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
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Rates
$195 per night for Double Occupancy Additional $25 per person per night. Maximum Occupancy 10 Guests. 10% Discount For 60 Day Advance Booking! WEEKLY AND MONTHLY DISCOUNTED RATES! Additional 20% Rate Increase During Holidays and Special Events Rates Do Not Include Damage fees, Cleaning, or Taxes.
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 2010
About the owner: I am originally from Valdosta, Ga. and David, my husband is from Virginia. David was on an Historic Florida three day trip when we accidently met in Apalachicola. I had driven from Atlanta and was picking up the keys to what I 'thought' would be my New Home... This Incredible House in Apalach. After signing the Contract, my closing was not scheduled to take place for months... March of 2010. I suppose timing IS everything. I had to be patient, so as soon as everything was finalized I planned a long weekend trip to pick up Keys and begin planning my restoration. Our meeting was NO accident! It was a Once in a Blue Moon times two encounter!
Why the Owner Chose Apalachicola:
The Contract for this new 'old' home was finalized and signed between the George Estate and myself on the night of a 'Blue Moon' in December of 2009.
You see, my son, Alex had recently graduated from Law School at UGA and I had been living in Atlanta for almost nine years.
I decided to leave the fast pace life of Buckhead, and was naturally drawn back to return to the vacation lands of my childhood. My parents had been bringing their six children to the beaches of St. George Island and the Five and Dime Store of Apalach since 1968.
As I crested the Bridge of Apalach at sunset, I could see the leaky rooftop of this home full of history, but a home which had laid empty for many years.
You see, the George Family gave birth to nine first generation children here after a young couple made their way from Greece to Ellis Island to Apalachicola Circa 1895 to 1900.
Now in 2010 as the new owner, I decided to stop by the Gibson to join the locals for the traditional Friday gathering. How was I to know a 'tourist' would be there to sweep this Newest Apalach Homeowner off her feet?
Our lives changed and WE are now living on the Elizabeth River in the Tide Water area of Virginia!
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
David and I are so excited to share this magical place with you. Please know as you enjoy your stay at the Blue Moon Inn of Apalachicola that our hearts are there as well.
We want you to share YOUR Stories and Memories, too. We will work with you as best we can to make your stay a Special Memory of a Lifetime.
Remember, Once 'in' the Blue Moon, You'll want to come back Sooner!
Susan & David Morgan
Contact us
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Photos
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Relax on Your Own Front Porch Just One Block from the WARF and Seafood Festival!
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This Large Living/Dining Room Welcomes Each Guest as You Enter from the Porch!
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Large Living Room / Dining Room with Master Bedroom Suite.
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The Blue Moon is Full of Preserved History and Modern Conveniences for Comfort.
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You Will Enjoy this Spacious Master Suite with Adjoining Clawfoot Tub Bath.
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Family Room Queen Sleeper Sofa.
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Full Kitchen with Stainless Side by Side and Antique Sink Cabinet.
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"Over the Moon" Landing for reading or games with an 8ft wicker napping sofa.
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King Size "Over the Moon" upstairs Bedroom with original 1920's linoleum rug!
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Charming upstairs half bath "water closet".
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Tikki Corner Closet in 2nd "Over the Moon" Upstairs Bedroom.
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THE Closest Historic Home in Apalachicola to the WARF and Apalach Marina!
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Master Bedroom Suite Living Room with Flat screen TV and WIFI!
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The Blue Moon is Full of Preserved History and Modern Conveniences for Comfort.
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For Morning Coffee or Light Snacks, this Kitchenett is the Perfect Amenity.
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The Master Suite Bath with Beautiful Antique Basin Sink Cabinet & Claw foot tub!
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Family Room entrance from the side porch with wonderful Greek Flag Ceiling!
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Early 1900's Mr. George added this Family Room and built in a hidden Greek Flag.
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Spiral Stairs with Antique Ore leading to "Over the Moon" upstairs Bedrooms.
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King Size "Over the Moon" upstairs Bedroom with original 1920's linoleum rug!
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"Over the Moon" twin Bedroom with King Conversion for couples accommodations.
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Your Views At The Blue Moon are from an Amazing Downtown Apalach Vantage Point!
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