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BEACHFRONT! Million Dollar Views! Panoramic views of the Gulf! Fall Discounts!

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Exterior
Sunset view of the Gulf -
 from the top deck!
Sunrise view of the Gulf - from the deck!
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Alligator Point, FL
  • Place, Bald Point State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alligator Point Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Mashes Sand Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Convertible bed(s)

1 Single Sofa Bed

Downstairs Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Kids Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Jack and Jill

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

BEACHFRONT! Million Dollar Views! Panoramic views of the Gulf! Fall Discounts!

Heavenly Sunrise is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath beachfront home with ocean views from every room in the house except the three bathrooms. This home is a comfortable 1800+ square feet with approximately 1000 feet of uncovered, covered and screened decks with UNOBSTRUCTED views of the Gulf of Mexico on a 1 acre beachfront lot!

The home is comfortably furnished with a large family or group in mind. The top floor boasts a million dollar view of the sugar white beaches and Gulf of Mexico from the master suite, living room, dining room, kitchen, screened porch and uncovered sun deck. The kitchen is fully stocked with plenty of cookware and serving ware to serve many. Most common small kitchen appliances are provided for your convenience.

The first floor has three additional bedrooms, each with a covered deck and million dollar view of the Gulf along with two additional baths and the laundry room.

Heavenly Sunrise faces east for the most incredible sunrise views imaginable. The home was designed to provide breath-taking views and deck access from every bedroom and common area. Decks were designed for sun-lovers, shade-lovers and those that tend to attract the attention of biting insects common to Florida beaches i.e. no-see-ums or mosquitoes.

If you are looking for an un-crowded paradise for your family or friends, Heavenly Sunrise will more than deliver. If you dream of a Florida vacation on unspoiled beaches, without all of the tourists, tourist traps, traffic, and drunken crowds; Heavenly Sunrise will accommodate those dreams. If you imagine private midnight strolls or early morning jogs along the Gulf of Mexico, fishing from the surf, or the sounds of the waves crashing while the whippoorwills chant to wake you to your own private daily viewing of the Almighty’s splendor… Heavenly Sunrise is sure to please!




Keywords: Beach house, beach front home, Gulf front beach house, single family home, private home, no streets to cross
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Allowed on the outside decks only.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Ensure the latch on bear-proof trash container is engaged. Do not overfill cans.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Max # of adults is 9. Beds sleep 9, couch 1, 2 floor mats for kids! Violation of Max # will result in immediate termination of vacation/stay.
VRBO offers Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance. Please inquire with VRBO. No refunds within 30 days of stay!
Strict NO PET policy! Violation will result in the termination of vacation/stay, and all guests will be removed from the property.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panacea

Located in Alligator Point, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Gulf Specimen Public Aquarum is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bald Point State Park and Public Beach Access. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Alligator Point, FL

What's nearby

  • Bald Point State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Public Beach Access - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Alligator Point Beach - 17 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Mashes Sand Beach - 23 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Shell Point Beach - 55 min drive - 54.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropical Traders Shrimp Co. - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Angelo & Son's Seafood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aligator Point Tiki Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Corner Gas Station - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Angelo and Sons Tropical Trade - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEACHFRONT! Million Dollar Views! Panoramic views of the Gulf! Fall Discounts! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BEACHFRONT! Million Dollar Views! Panoramic views of the Gulf! Fall Discounts!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACHFRONT! Million Dollar Views! Panoramic views of the Gulf! Fall Discounts!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BEACHFRONT! Million Dollar Views! Panoramic views of the Gulf! Fall Discounts! located?

This Alligator Point holiday home is on the beach, steps from Bald Point State Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Alligator Point Beach and Public Beach Access. Wilson Beach and Mashes Sand Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 132 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect! Amazing views! Our favorite vacation spot for sure. We usually stay on the other end of Alligator Point, we needed more space this year. I will say, if you are taking older folks, it is a lot of stairs. Other then that, perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don's Bees, Termites and Weeds LLC P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So close to the beach!!

Beautiful sunrises and wonderful times were had.
Sunrise
Sunset
Crabs we caught
Red bird
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zale L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family beach stay

Amazing views and peaceful area. Good restaurants nearby. Owner is fantastic and very attentive. Lots of space for everyone. Three flights of stairs to main area gets your cardio in but worth it. Beach/water shoes are a must as there is a line of rocks at the waterline. When the tide goes out you can walk for a hundred yards and see amazing sea critters.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice quiet location

Amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great views

We had a great time but accommodations for 12 is a stretch. The stairs are not for everyone. The kids enjoyed wading out on low tide but be careful of the rocks on the beach. The views are spectacular. Good parking and quiet neighborhood. The good things outweigh the not so good.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary M.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Stairs, stairs and more stairs

Kitchen and living room are on top floor, very inconvenient for grilling on ground level and hauling groceries up. Not the cleanest place i've rented. Under toilet seat had dry urine, long black hairs in bathroom. Fishing was great. Waited till 15 minutes after check-in time for property manager to meet to let us in before driving 10 minutes back toward Hwy 98 to get cell signal to call for door lock code. No gas grill, bring charcoal if grilling. Bring toilet paper, paper towels, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Property! I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to go to the beach without the crowd!the house was clean and stocked with all the appliances you might need. There is an outdoor shower to wash off the sand from the beach. There is also a toy area outside stocked with a few beach toys. If you want beach chairs or shade options plan to bring your own unless you get lucky and someone who stays before you happens to leave a few with the toys. The water is pretty calm on this stretch of beach. Perfect for small kids. Most of the shells we picked up were full of crabs which was really cool. In the afternoon when the tide went out we did notice there was a stretch in the water of sharp shells and rocks so we mostly wore water shoes to go out in the water. Not sure if it is like this all the time or not. Took kids crabbing ay public beach 1/2 mile down rd. Crabs were everywhere!Stores : crawfordsville is the closest real grocery stores with a publix/walmart and is about 40min away. 15min away in panacea : There is a Dollar General. Crums:They have Ice, water shoes, beach chair, tents, boogie boards, goggles, sunscreen, carry lots of yeti cups/coolers, lots of apparel, crab nets tons of fishing rods/gear and much more! Loved crums! There is a liquor store across street.We loved our vacay here. Host was easy to reach the one time we needed to contact. Only downside I can thunk of is every bedroom has access to the porch (if have small kids) Otherwise 10/10
Publib beach crabbing. Nets from crums.
PLENTY of space between houses on either side. Its like having the beach to yourself.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nic U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

The house was great for our family vacation. The kids loved being right on the beach and we had a great time exploring all the fun and beautiful places the area has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marni D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great View!

We had a very nice time in a beautiful area in a nice house with spectacular views!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect

This little slice of heaven was just what the soul needed. The place is absolutely beautiful and new furnishings through out it seemed. The views from every room even the laundry room was amazing. It was quiet and perfect for us. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

danielle h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

owner super easy to work with. if you love sea life this is the place for you. there is an abundance!!! the beach is perfect to fish and find all sorts of critters! if you are looking for a pristine beach to play and run this is not it, however short drives can take you to one. It was the best of both worlds. This place is laid back and VERY quiet. We would fish, snack and head out to St. George for the afternoon. Come back and fish some more and kids would hike the beach for shells.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views..

We had a wonderful time relaxing at Heavenly Sunrise. The views are amazing, we spent most of our time on the upper deck enjoying the sights and sounds. The home is comfortable, spacious, and private. The local neighborhood is quaint with a warm community feel. We saw deer each morning while having coffee. We loved our quick getaway and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Angel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Alligator Point

House and beach were amazing! There were no Beach lounge chairs, no hair dryers, the grill was so rusty we couldn’t use it to cook. No extra blankets. But overall it was an awesome vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

James D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beach with a view

It was a nice place but the furnishings were a bit out of date and the beds weren't comfortable. It stayed hot upstairs and the downstairs air kept cutting off. It was quiet and peaceful. I was told it was redtide, thats why the water was murky. Overall it was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Fun with family and friends

We've never been to a beach that wasn't commercial so the sea life we saw every day was one of our favorite things!! Our kids (1-10yrs) had sooo much fun going to the beach every morning to see what they could find! Hurricane Irma littered the beach a little, but was interesting to see what all washed up on the shore. The butterflies were beautiful! They fluttered about and sat on the flowers flapping their wings😊 it was a much needed break from our normal lives. Sharon was great to work with! We enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B., Valley

Absolutely Wonderful Experience!

Words cannot express what a wonderful family vacation we had in your home. We saw beautiful sunrises, deer every morning, all kinds of birds, fish jumping, hermit crabs, gorgeous seashells and sand dollars, etc. The breeze blew every day just enough to make sitting on the many deck areas comfortable. The screened in deck with the ceiling fan was so nice. There was so much room for everyone whether all in the living area or just needing privacy. We did not turn on the tv for three days which is highly unusual for a teenager. We will all treasure the peaceful atmosphere and private beach area. Thank you for all your help and for the ladies who did an excellent job in cleaning before we arrived. You made our family vacation we will alwaya remember! A+++!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Beautiful hidden Gem

Heavenly Sunrise is perfect for families. 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. The setup on the main floor with the bathroom and bedroom gives you a bathroom upstairs without disturbing someone sleeping in the bedroom. The kitchen works well. We cooked breakfast every morning. We bought shrimp, oysters, and crawfish for a boil. The best place to eat, in our opinion, is Tropical Trader. Great food and great service. Watch him shuck the oysters you just ordered. We saw a total of maybe 6 people all week. We can't describe the sunrises you just have to see it. Oh and the stars at night! It has been years since I could see the Milky Way in the sky. This is paradise for getting away and relaxing. Rode over to Wakulla Springs. Enjoyed the very informative and scenic boat ride. Did some swimming. My son jumped in off the high dive; I used the lower. Water is cold! If you want people, fast food, night life; this is not the place for you. If you want quiet, relaxing and a natural beach teeming with wildlife the come on down. Crabs, deer, fish, horse shoe crabs, stars on end, and beautiful sunrises.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim A., West Chester Oh

Just fantastic

Oh my goodness, our trip was fantastic! My family (my wife, my 19 month old and myself) went with another family (another couple with a 19 month old) and had an absolute blast. We saw maybe 6 different groups of people on the beaches the entire time we were there (all of them friendly). The beach was perfect for our little curious toddlers. There were hermit crabs and other sea creatures scurrying along outside by the dozens and it was fantastic to see the kids try to make sense of it all. Also, I would consider myself a C+ fisherman when it comes to the few times per year I can visit a lake near where I live however we had a lot of luck with some cheap fishing poles ($20 from the local one stop store across the bridge) and just fishing from the shore in between the sandbars. The one down side (which is not a surprise if you've ever been to Florida) is the number of biting insects outside. My wife and I took a walk along the beach one evening (you can walk out about 100 yards on the sandbars when the tide is low) but I didn't put on bug spray...my mistake. My ankles were bit but we warned the other couple of this before they went on their walk the next night and they said they had no problems at all. The house was clean and spacious. The living room had plenty of space and the decks were awesome for midday naps. Every room looked like it had a TV in it but nobody really had time to watch since the screened in porch was perfect for evening wave watching.There were attractions across the bridge if just going to the beach every day isn't your thing but if you're looking for a vacation where you can really spend time with your family and friends, this is it. Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Dont Be Fooled Renter Beware!!!!!!!!!

Don't be fooled by the Pictures and the Description. Upon my family vacation arrival on 10/3/2010 we found the home a mess and refused to stay! The home furnishings looked like something you would pick up for trash beside the road. They where covered with water stains and broken. The couch and loveseat were torn and sewn together with what looked like fishing string. The bed linens where stained. The steps leading up to the living area from ground level didn't look like they had been cleaned in years. The wall and doors through out the home was stained with filth and also with holes that had been unprofessionally patched. The Washer and Dryer was covered with rust and scratches. The Dryer was propted up with Wood. The refrigerator crisper drawers had been shattered sometime in the past and taped back together with clear tape. Blinds in the bedroom facing the neighbors to the east were missing but were leaned up against the wall. Personel items found in the master suit dresser drawer from God Knows Who! The outside shower wall was broken out with a big hole and weeds growing up thru the shower stall. The dust throught the home was not for someone with allergies like us. The wall decor was broken and coverd with dust.Some of the outside structeral walls and ceiling had cracks through out and we didn't know if the home was safe to be occupied. The outside of the back of the home was covered with mold not for someone with allergies like us. and least, but last the outdoor gas grill of the home was something that words I don't think could ever decripe. "Rust Bucket" Don't be fooled and have to pay for your vacation twice like we had to.

2/10 Terrible

Amanda H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Lacking Customer Service Skills

The check in process needs better security measures; especially if you are arriving after dark. A lockbox or keyless entry would be ideal. The garbage cans were full and overfilled upon our arrival with loose trash on top. Due to COVID the garbage pickup was delayed a day. Monday night we heard a large commotion outside and noticed a garbage can had been knocked over and now trash was spilling out. I reached out to Sharon letting her know of the issue. We were able to upright the cans, but the lid would no longer latch due to all of the loose garbage left by previous guests. Needless to say there was garbage strung all over the road that night by a bear. I sent Sharon a picture of the trash, seeking a resolution. She could not provide one. She claimed her caretaker would not even pickup the trash around her property. I’m sure for some amount of money ($50-$100) someone would be willing to take care of it. I understand this is a “remote” area, but these issues have to occur more than this one time and I highly doubt other owners request their guests pick up trash that is not their’s. I then called her to discuss what we could do and she proceeded to be very condescending and unapologetic. Even stating “I could pack my bags and leave.” I asked her for a partial refund and this apparently appalled her. Why would you not offer $50-$100 to a guest for their inconvenience of picking up someone else’s trash? She had no solution, not even offering a shovel or similar. She continued to argue over text message and attempt to blame us for the garbage can not locking. Yes, I did pickup garbage by hand that was not ours because my other option was to leave it for an entire week to be someone else’s problem. The house is in dire need of a deep clean - walls, appliances, baseboards etc. The furniture is in extremely poor shape with holes in the patio chairs. The bedding was old with yellow stains on pillows and blood spots on mattress protectors. You do have to wash all of your towels prior to leaving, which I have never had to do at previous vacation homes. We arrived to damp towels in the dryer. Sharon was very insistent on whether or not we would be there to let an HVAC tech in on Tuesday between 2&4. As we were leaving that day her caretaker arrived to leave the door unlocked for the Tech. Most guests would prefer a caretaker stay until the Tech is finished. Area is nice, just choose a different property where you are treated like a GUEST.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best vacation of my life.

In complete candor, I was a little disappointed in the beach. The water was fairly brown- clean, but brown. This is just a result of silt from the river. The beach was SUPER clean and quite natural, but there were a ton of super sharp rocks about 12 feet into the water. Those are literally the only negatives I have about the trip and honestly, small potatoes. Everything else was PERFECT Pictures are from the lowest tide we saw.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Stay

This house is very beautiful! You can see breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. You do indeed have the beach to yourself. Our group fished off the shore and caught a decent amount of fish.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and quiet beach

This is a beach full of life - meaning most of the shells have a crab or snell. We seen strinrays, dolphins, some littlw jellyfish, and an alligator. This beach is not full of people. Plenty of room with our group of 8. Lots of amenties. The host/manager was great at responding quickly prior to our stay. We did NOT need to contact her for any reason during our week long stay. We would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

The property was beautiful. There was alot of wildlife present which was pretty cool. There are alot of houses around but we still had our own place on the beach. Great house for a beach vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Will L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Property had everything we needed to enjoy the week at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Vacations By Waypoint

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I'm from Tallahassee, but have lived in Atlanta for 25 years. I grew up fishing, crabbing and sun-tanning on Alligator Point at my Granddaddy's beach house. I built this house to accommodate my family and my husband's family. We have spent countless nights watching the shooting stars, eating roasted oysters and watching our kids grow up on the beach! Those family memories will outlast me and become traditions! We have traveled the world, but nothing compares to a family vacation at this beach. The privacy and the safety can't be found on another beach. I hope that you make some lifetime memories with your family and friends, also!

Why they chose this property

This is the 'Forgotten Coast.' Home of the last 'Real Florida' beaches. The area was protected by State and Federal Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Refuges many years ago, so it remains natural and pristine. The locals still fish for a living, and development was never allowed to run rampant. It is one of the few beaches in Florida where you can still find shells, sand dollars, starfish, coral and other sea life. The porpoises play along the shore with no fear of careless boaters, jet skis, and throngs of tourists. The pelicans and herons fish the shallow surf, as you watch in awe. The beach remains very much like the photographs from 65 years ago, when my grandfather owned a home on Alligator Point. No condos, or chain hotels or souvenir shops have taken its place. It's a trip back in time to 'the real Florida!'

What makes this property unique

Privacy, privacy, privacy! As a native Floridian, I am not fond of crowded tourist traps. This location is incredibly private. Most days you will have the entire beach to yourself! You can watch your kids play on the beach without fear of traffic, bad influences or strangers. During low tide, even the smallest children can play in knee deep water on one of the many sand bars. Because this is a low-impact beach; overpowering waves and undercurrents are rare. The sand dollars, starfish, coral and sponge and seashells are abundant.

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