Location: Private Homes, Seagrove Beach, Beaches of South Walton, Florida North West, Florida, USA (Next to Seaside-Between Destin & Panama City Beaches) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 5 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 3 Baths (Sleeps 2-9)
"BANANA CABANA"
'YOU'VE FINALLY FOUND "YOUR HAPPY PLACE" '!!
Step back in time to "Old Seagrove" (Circa 1938).
"Banana Cabana" is one of the original beach cottages to the area. Our Storybook Cottage is Truely Unique & One Of A Kind. Look no further--"Banana Cabana" HAS IT ALL!! Our Cottage has been Lovingly restored back to its Original Glory--ONLY BETTER! All the Vintage Charm w/all modern amenities & every attention to detail. Previous guests have said: "This is a Very Special Place"...& It Truely Is! We are tucked away on a Quiet Private Street, centrally located in Seagrove, just 1 block North of Scenic 30A. "Banana Cabana" is very close to "Idyllic" Seaside (approx. 1 mi East). All its Shops, Restaurants & Activities--they are just a very short drive or leisurely bike ride away! And the beach?....Well, this is what you came for!!
Our Cottage is only yards away (very short walk)--Approx. 1 & 1/2 block (8 houses) from Our Beautiful White Sand Beaches & Emerald Green Waters that have made this area one of Florida’s Top & Most Desirable Beach Destinations! No Highrises Here--You & your Family will enjoy all the Natural Beauty of Seagrove Beach, yet none of the crowds found in Destin & Panama City Beaches!! Seagrove Beach is truely: "OLD FLORIDA" at its best!!
Done with the beach?....Your own PRIVATE Oasis awaits with a Beautiful Tropical Pool right outside your door! If the air is a little chilly, the pool can be heated during certain months of the year if you choose (add'l fee applies).
"Banana Cabana" Main House Features: 4 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths--Sleeps 6. Our Private Guest Apartment Sleeps 2 w/1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath & even has its Very Own Kitchen. There is a Private & Separate Entrance for Guests staying in the Guest Apt. Our "Tree-Top" Playhouse offers an add'l sleeping arrangement (FOR 1). We are "Ideal" for 2 to 3 couples or Families. The set-up is Sooo Unique--The Possibilities Are ENDLESS!! (You Decide)!
Step inside the Main House, and you will be amazed at the size of the huge 1950's eat-in kitchen (fully equipped), outfitted with its original farmhouse sink, hoosier style cabinetry and "Vintage" gas stove. The Art Deco/50’s inspired décor is apparent throughout the Cottage.
The extra large Dining Room boasts a hand painted floor with tropical fish, sea turtles & mermaids. There is plenty of room for the entire Family in the spacious and airy sunken Living Room w/leather sofa groupings, gas log fireplace & flat-screen TV & Home Entertainment System with 5 CD changer. You will Love the Hallway Library, full of books new & old for you to enjoy.
Fall in Love with the Dreamy Master Suite, featuring a king-size bed, Full Private Master Bath, double closets & flat-screen TV/DVD player. Ajoining the Master Suite, is the 2nd Bedroom: A Charming Twin Bedroom "Nook"--Sleeps 1. (see photo). Outside, just off the Master Suite we feature a Very Private Courtyard equipped with an outdoor fireplace for an enchanted romantic evening outdoors.
The whimsically appointed Queen Bedroom Suite is decorated in a Surfer/Hula Girl motiff -- right down to the grass skirt dust ruffles & window treatments. Get away from it all with your own large flat screen TV & DVD player. Ajoining the Queen Bedroom, is the 4th Bedroom: Another charming Twin Bedroom "Nook"--Sleeps 1. (see photo). The Twin Bedroom "Nook" has built-in cabinetry equipped w/small TV.
The Main House also features an additional Full Bath & a very spacious Laundry Room. We also provide 1 high chair & 1 play-crib for your use if needed.
In addition to the Main House, "Banana Cabana" offers a Private Guest Apartment--Sleeps 2. The Guest Apartment has its own Private & Separate outside entry. The Guest Apt. has it's very own fully equipped adorable eat-in Kitchen w/seating for 2. There is 1 Full Bath w/Mosaic tub & shower. Up the spiral staircase is what we call the "Honeymoon Suite" --A Spacious Loft Bedroom w/romantic mosquito netting encompassing the Queen-size Bed. This room also has a desk area, flat-screen TV, DVD player & a CD/stereo.
Children & Adults alike will love the "Tree-Top" Playhouse--Sleeps 1. The "Tree-Top" Playhouse is air-conditioned & has its very own Private Porch. The kids will stay occupied for hours with their own flat screen TV/DVD, CD/stereo, microwave & mini-fridge. There is also a ¾ size bed for napping or sleeping. Many adult guests have used the "Tree-Top" Playhouse for their own Private Escape! As a bonus, there is even an outdoor shower.
Everyone in the Family will enjoy the Gulf Breezes from HUGE "Ole Southern" screened porch. Take a lazy afternoon nap or sit outside at night and listen to the fountains & singing frogs in the Tropical Koi Fish Pond filled with Koi, Goldfish & water plants. At night it's almost Magical!
The Men will LOVE the extra-large Custom BBQ Pit, the Kids will LOVE the Large Yard, Pool, Koi Fish Pond & "Tree-Top" Playhouse. The Ladies will LOVE IT ALL!! Once you experience "Banana Cabana", you will come back Again & Again!
**Please Note**OFF SEASON ONLY**: "Banana Cabana's" Main House may be rented with a MAXIMUM of 6 guests ONLY! (see rates below)
"Banana Cabana" Is A VERY Popular Rental & Summer fills up quickly -SO BOOK EARLY!!
MAXIMUM TOTAL OCCUPANCY: 9 MAX TOTAL (Including Children). Strictly Enforced--NO EXCEPTIONS!!
CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU @ "BANANA CABANA"!!!
Please Visit Our Other Links Below To View Our Photo Album For Over 50 More Pics Of "Banana Cabana"!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: "Treetop-Playhouse" is also air conditioned.
- Washer: Very spacious laundry room. Iron/board.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Sorry no Beach towels.
- Off Street Parking: Park In The Cottage's Driveway ONLY! - Parking on the street Not Permitted. Parking for 2 Full-Sized Vehicles ONLY! No Boats, Trailers or RV's Allowed!!
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace: Off the Master Suite we offer an outdoor fireplace within the very private courtyard.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (3)
- Crib: Playcrib and Highchair available for your use.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (6)
- DVD (5)
- VCR (2)
- CD Player (3)
- Stereo System (3)
- Private Pool: Option to heat pool @ additional cost: $275.00 + tax per week. (October thru April only) Very spacious grounds!!!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Two full kitchens!!! Main House and separate Guest Apt.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (3) : Mini-fridge also in "Treetop-Playhouse"
- Dishwasher
- Microwave (3) : Microwave also in "Treetop-Playhouse"
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Very large custom BBQ pit area!!! Very spacious grounds to truely relax or for the kids to play!! We offer a very private Master Bedroom Courtyard equipped w/outdoor woodburning fireplace for a romantic evening outdoors!!
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: A wonderful tropical Koi fish pond is adjacent to the side deck off the spacious screened porch!!! We also offer a very private courtyard off the Master Suite w/outdoor fireplace for a romantic evening on those cool nites!!
- Balcony: The "Treetop-Playhouse" has it's own private balcony!
- Gazebo: A wonderful seating area to enjoy your coffee in the morning or meal with your family!!!
- View/Location
- Lake View: From the "Treetop-Playhouse" and the Guest Apt. loft bedroom there is a view of the small lake behind the cottage property.
- Communications
- Telephone (5)
- Free Long Distance: We Offer Free Domestic Long Distance For Our Guests!
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Very unique property! A very special & spacious place! Main House and separate Guest Apt. with 2 Full Kitchens!! Private Pool (heating optional). Very large private yard for kids & entertaining the Family!! Tropical Koi fish pond!! Private courtyard off Master Suite w/outdoor fireplace. A property with all we have to offer is very hard to come by in a vacation rental--especially in this area!!!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: NO EXCEPTIONS!! Violators will result in the loss of Damage/Security Deposit!!
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25yrs and up ONLY--NO EXCEPTIONS!! We do not rent to vacationing students!! MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: 9 STRICTLY ENFORCED--NO EXCEPTIONS!! Violation of Total Occupancy Allowed will result in loss of Damage/Security Deposit!!!
- Smoking Not Allowed: NO EXCEPTIONS!!--Violators will result in loss of Damage/Security Deposit!!
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- OUR BEAUTIFUL WHITE SAND BEACHES!!! Only 1 mi. West are the wonderful & quaint shops & restaurants of Seaside!! Be sure to visit all of the many quaint beach communities thoughout the entire 18 miles of the Scenic 30-A area!!! They each offer many unique shopping & dining possibilities!!! Biking/Walking: there is an 18-mile long paved bike/walking trail that runs the entire expanse of Scenic 30-A.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
"Peak" Summer & Mem/Labor Day Weeks: $2600/Weekly Only Sun - Sun
Spring:(Non-Peak): Mar/Apr/May $300/night(4 nite min) $2000/Weekly
"Peak" Spring/Holiday: NO VACATIONING STUDENTS!!! $2400/Weekly Only
Late Summer: Mid Aug-Sept: $300/night-$2000/wk (Main House Only-6 max:$1700 Week)
Fall:Oct/Nov:$275/night-$1800/wk (Holiday Wk:$1800) Main House Only-6 max:$1600 wk
Dec/Jan/Feb: $225/night-$1600/wk (Holiday Wk:$1800) Main House Only-6 max:$1400 wk
Add 11.5% FL Tax / Less than weekly stay may incur housekeeping fee.
Damage Deposit:$500.00-Refundable w/no damages/violations. Pool Heat Fee: $275.00.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes
We Fell in Love with Seagrove Beach & moved here 11 years ago. We love this "Funky Ole Beach Town" with it's Laid Back Atmosphere & Friendly Locals! We met a Special Family that had lived here in Seagrove for many years. We always loved their Ole Funky Cottage & said: "If you ever want to sell".......... Well one day they did & we are Sooo Glad We Did!! We rolled up our sleeves & restored this 1938 Cottage to it's Former Glory, But Even Better!!
We hope you will Love "Banana Cabana" as much as we do! We would Love to share it with Guests of Family & Friends that will Truely Respect & Appreciate the Charm & Attributes of what "Banana Cabana" has to offer!
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
We live right here in Seagrove--But when "Banana Cabana" is available WE ARE THERE!! We absolutely Love The Place! It's our Home Away From Home!! It is such a Joy to be there with all the different & special areas both inside & outside to enjoy! The Pool--Of Course! Our Huge Screened Porch is Great for an afternoon nap! The Tropical Koi Fish Pond, with the fountains & the fish--Its sooo relaxing. If your here @ the right time of year the Frogs Singing is Great!! Our "Tree-Top" Playhouse is its own little getaway! The Private Courtyard w/Outdoor Fireplace is a Romantic Evening just waiting to happen! Our Grill area is Great too!
"Banana Cabana": A Storybook Cottage by the Sea! A TRUE Vintage Cottage Fully Restored to its Former Glory--ONLY BETTER! Private Heated Pool & Large Yard! Sleeps 9. Only 8 Houses From the Beach!
Owner's Map of Private Homes
Chris & Jennifer: Owners, "Banana Cabana".
Please call or email with any questions or to make your reservation! Hope to see you @ "Banana Cabana"!!
Check-out our web photo album for over 50 more pics of "Banana Cabana"! The Links are above, here on this web page.
Property Photos
- "Banana Cabana" -- "A Storybook Cottage by the Sea"!! - Seagrove Beach Vacation Rental
- A Tropical Oasis Awaits!! Your Very Own (13x25) Private Heated (Optional) Pool! - Seagrove Beach Vacation Rental
- "The Only Thing Missing Is YOU"!!! Sugar Sands & Crystal Clear Gulf Waters!! - Seagrove Beach Vacation Rental
- "Ole Southern" Screened Porch -- Imagine: Wastin' the Day Away!
- Incredible 1950's Main House Kitchen -- Fully Equipped!!
- Spacious Dining Room -- Enough Seating for Everyone!!
- Partial View-Living Rm w/Romantic Cozy Fireplace-Furnished w/Art Deco Features!!
- Charming Master Suite & Ajoining Twin Bedroom " Nook".
- Whimsical Queen Bedroom & Ajoining Twin Bedroom " Nook".
- Private Guest Apt. w/Its Very Own Fully Equipped Kitchen & Seating for 2!!
- PRIVATE Guest Apt. Romantic Queen Loft Bedroom--Sleeps 2 !
- The Storybook Continues! Adorable "Tree-Top" Playhouse wWisteria in Full Bloom!
- "Tree-Top" Playhouse Interior--Everything's Here For Your Own PRIVATE Escape!!
- Very Private Courtyard Off The Master Suite w/ Romantic Woodburning Fireplace!
- Tropical Koi Fish Pond (Nite Time View)--A Magical Relaxing Evening Awaits!!
- "Banana Cabana's" Spacious Grounds.
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"Best Vacation Ever"! Our daughters thought our week at Banana Cabana was the "Best Vacation Ever"! We had a great time at your precious cottage....which lives like a large home. It had everything we needed for a fun, relaxing week. The girls loved playing games in the playhouse, all 5 of us enjoyed running around in the yard, swimming in the pool, going to the beach and cooking out. We ate every meal under the pergola. The Main House room set-ups were perfect for us, as the 2 older girls stayed in the Hula room but didn't have to share beds. The baby was in the side room off the master. The pool was a huge hit! Several days we didn't even go to the beach, we just swam. The pool also allowed us to be together while the baby napped, instead of me at home with her and everyone else off having fun. Your home was one of the cleanest we have rented thru vrbo! That is Huge in my book! One can tell how much you love this property and how well it is cared for. This would also be the perfect place to bring a set of our parents and have them stay in the guest apt. It would give us all room to be together and them the privacy (and peace away from the kids when they need it!) Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise on the Emerald Coast with us. "We plan on returning"!
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Thank you for the use of your beautiful beach house. We couldn't have asked for anything better. We all felt very much at home and enjoyed everything about it. One of our favorite things was the screened-in porch. We would all end up there in the morning before starting our day and we also ended up there every evening enjoying our drinks and each other's company. It was a great family vacation. Thanks Again! Paul, Carol and Family
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Thank you for creating a home away from home for our whole Family to enjoy! We swam everyday in the pool & enjoyed having the beach so close-by! We grilled everynight. Austin & Alex liked Tiger--They got to pet him. They really liked the Tree-Top Playhouse--They slept there every night!
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We enjoyed Banana Cabana so much that we'd like to make this our Family Tradition! We live so far away from each other that we have to look forward to visits like these. We were so comfortable here & were able to Truely Relax & Enjoy Ourselves! We loved morning beach walks & Seaside & of course The Golf--Our Family doesn't go without it! The Doughnut Hole for Breakfast Is A Must! Angelina's Pizza! Thank You & See You Next Year!
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We Loved it!! It's such a cute house! Thank you for letting is stay here!
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Perfect! Great & Relaxing Place! It was Perfect for our Family--The Kids Loved it! Thanks for sharing your home!
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Fabulous House. We loved Tiger & his Friends. Pool was Great! Wonderful Times for Our Family!
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We Love Banana Cabana! This is our second Summer here & we are sure to return again!
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We Loved biking everywhere, shopping, swimming & Seaside events. We hit the Art Fair in Seaside too. Went to Destin & Panama City Beach. We swam in the pool everyday--What didn't we do? We had our 15 mo. old daughter, In-Laws & my Family all here & we truely enjoyed the atmosphere, relaxation & space this home gave us. Whether we were biking, swimming or discovering the area around us--we were all able to do our own thing & come together to enjoy the moment. We love the house, the owners: Chris & Jennifer & the town. We can't wait to come back! P.S.: Tiger followed us to the beach too--He loved our daughter!
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We usually go do something everyday, however this trip we were so happy with the house, pool & beach--We relaxed here everyday! We really relaxed & enjoyed our time here. Chris, it was nice to meet you & Jennifer, Love the house! All the touches make it feel sooo warm. The painted floor is just incredable. Really enjoyed grilling out & eating here at the house. We will be back & hopefully the house will be available. Loved seeing Tiger in the morning & early evening. What a wonderful place to spend a vacation!