You have found Osprey Villa!
The most unique vacation villa available on the American Riviera, and one of the most sought after properties on VRBO!
Osprey Villa is the ultra-quiet get-away thats only minutes away from all the tourists and tourists spots. Unbelievable. Located in the Pirates Cove area, on the north side of Wolf Bay, about 3 miles due north of Orange Beach.
It's QUIET here! NO crowds and NO traffic!
If you're tired of vacationing in a shoebox, packed into a big building with a bunch of people you don't know, you might like this.
Osprey Villa is maintained and cared for to the highest of standards, and those who know and enjoy the difference will appreciate our unique home. This is an extraordinary piece of real estate, unlike anything in this area, and is fully equipped for a unique and relaxing vacation.
Interesting and unique features and amenities:
Outside:
Kayaks - a fleet of kayaks, no less; bicycles; two private outside showers & pottys (one on each end of the property - with water views); a stone fire pit at the water's edge; picnic and patio tables; a swim-out beach into the protected bay; boat dockage for up to a 50-foot yacht; covered parking for three vehicles; covered pool lanai; tables for outdoor dining; chase lounges; a large deck close to the water; basketball goal with nice court...
Cabana:
Screened-in and ready for cooking! The cabana features an antique table, a full size gas range, Big Green Egg and table, 2 sinks, refrigerator, stereo system with JBL speakers, commercial ice maker, large park style charcoal grill, big pots & pans, and nice bar. Oh, and a restroom and a very private outside shower
Inside:
EVERY room has a fantastic view! Every single room! Unique Italian porcelain floors throughout; gourmet kitchen featuring a gas range, butcher block counters, huge pantry, double drawer dishwashers, and a coffee bar featuring a Kuerig, a French Press, and a drip coffee maker; a bamboo floored loft / library overlooking the living areas, featuring lots of books, a sofa bed, a queen size platform bed, board games, and a Texas Hold Em Poker kit with casino chips; two MASSIVE flat screens / smart TVs featuring Dish, Netflix, and all of your apps located in the main hall and the master bedroom; a killer pool table; and massive custom glass mosaic tiled showers.
Most don't want to leave Osprey Villa when they get here. But if you want to venture out, you are a short drive to The Wharf, where you'll find all kinds of restaurants, bars, shops, Rave theater, and a world class amphitheater featuring the top entertainment. Also within a short drive is the World famous LuLu's (famous because LuLu is Jimmy Buffet's sister and he sometimes shows up at the restaurant unannounced!), Tacky Jacks, or Acme Oyster House.. The beautiful Soldiers Creek Golf Club is only a five minute drive to the North. The infamous Pirates Cove is 4 miles away (best 'dive' bar and hamburger joint on the Coast).
Want to shop? The largest outlet mall in the South is only 15 minutes back into civilization.
And yes, a large pontoon boat is on site and experienced boaters are welcome to use it! (you pay for the fuel you use). The boat is great for sightseeing, sun tanning, exploring, fishing...! Its really slow, but it is reliable and very economical.
Something you won't find at most vacation rentals....Trees! Osprey Villa has thousands of trees and plants! Palms, live oaks, magnolias, river burch, cypress, red oaks, oleanders, bananas, loblolly pines, redbuds, azaleas, lemons, satsumas, peach.... goes on and on - we've catalogued over 5000 individual plants, and nearly 100 species.
I know all of this 'sounds' really great. But possibly the best feature Osprey Villa has to offer is the lack of noise. What you are likely to hear: Osprey (fishing hawks), pelicans, ducks, geese, dolphins, speckle trout, the occasional fishing boat or dolphin tour boat, the occasional cigarette boat making a high speed run in the Intercoastal, crabs (jk), the pool dribbling over the infinity edge, the breeze blowing through the palms, or maybe some Bob Marley tunes coming from your Cabana.
What you are NOT likely to hear: Traffic, crowds, announcements, elevator dings, horns, sirens, people complaining, or annoying people (unless you bring 'em....and PLEASE don't bring annoying people to our paradise)....
Osprey Villa is very easy to get to. The Villa is located approximately 40 minutes from Pensacola Airport, and little over one hour from the Mobile Airport. Drive times are approximately four hours from Birmingham, five hours from Atlanta, nine hours from Dallas / Houston / Nashville.
Grocery service is available :-) For a fee, you can have the pantry and refrigerator stocked before you arrive. Just send us your shopping list. . We can also assist with catering for your parties, and helicopter tours or hot air balloon rides over the beautiful American Riviera. We can also assist with fishing trips...anything from a back bay trip, to a bottom fishing trip, to a super lux tuna or marlin trip. Just ask. We are life long residents and we can help you with just about anything.