Vacation Planning - Spring Break, Memorial Day, July 4th

It has begun on Navarre Beach - the Spring Break crowd is here. Navarre still remains quiet with families getting out enjoying the bike trail, attempting their hand at sailing in the Santa Rosa Sound, or braving the surf of the Gulf waters.

Here at Navarre Vacation Rentals, we have been receiving phone calls reserving for the last two weeks of March. At this time Easter week is booked, and Palm Sunday week is taking a close second.

Some Vacationers are already planning for Memorial Day and July 4th - so if wanting to make a beach trip to Navarre, please plan early.

Planning on coming down for Spring Break - there is still lots to do: Bike Rentals, Kayak Rentals, Fort Pickens on Pensacola Beach, paddle boarding, Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, Navarre Beach Fishing Pier, 20 minutes to shopping in Pensacola Beach and Fort Walton.

Navarre has a little something for everyone. View our properties today or call us toll free at 1.800.214.0415 during office hours.

You Ought to Be in Pictures!

With the invention of the camera phone and digital camera - photos are everywhere, especially when you are on Vacation.

Check out the new section to our website at www.NavarreVacationRentals.com and  located under the logo "Vacation Photos View."  We are always looking for photos from our guests who have had a good time. In this section we will select photos that come in to be displayed on our website.

Send photos of your catch on the Navarre Beach Pier or from the Palms fishing pier, photos of you and your loved ones walking along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico, or maybe photos of you eating at your favorite eatery here in Navarre - whatever the occasion, we want you to share you experience too.

To have your photos considered for the website be sure to email us at NVRreservations@gmail.com or submit them via our website under Share the Experience.

Looking forward to seeing your great pictures!

Vacation Rentals Spotlight - Villas 414

It's Christmas time in Navarre

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style, it's Christmas time in Navarre.

December 1, 2012, Saturday, come one come all to Navarre's Chamber of Commerce for the Jingle Bell Fest taking place all afternoon.

From 1 to 6 p.m. the Chamber will host the Jingle Marketplace where locals can come and browse for stocking stuffers. Also, from 3 to 6 p.m., get the photo you will need for your Christmas cards by having your picture taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

At 2:30 p.m. plan for Navarre's Annual Christmas parade that will begin by McDonald's and will weave and wind its way through neighborhood streets until it reaches the American Legion Hall.

Then in Navarre Park at 6 p.m. the annual lighting of the tree will commence.

It is a time to come and participate in the community and see neighbors. For visitors in Navarre, enjoy a taste of Christmas along the Gulf.

Some come out and enjoy -  Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile... It's Christmastime in Navarre.

Navarre Vacation Rental Spotlight - Pearl 504

The holiday season is fast approaching - this is something that you already know, due to the Christmas commercials starting the day after Halloween.

Still, there is planning involved. How and where might you spend your holidays?

Might I recommend, the Pearl resort on Navarre Beach as an option. Enjoy the sugar white sands, the heated pool and views overlooking the aquamarine waters of the Gulf.

Pearl 504 is a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo, and is an ideal place to enjoy the holidays with sleeping up to 6 people with a King in the Master and two fulls in the second bedroom.

The kitchen is fully equipped with all the necessities for fixing meals and desserts - pots, pans, bakewear, dishware, silverware, glassware, measuring spoons etc. Also, tucked away in the pantry corner is a washer and dryer in case the cooking gets a little messy.

This condo has a flat screen TV and tvs in the bedrooms with cable for your enjoyment. The Pearl Resort now has wifi throughout the building for its guests.


When you feel the need to work off some of the good food from your holiday stay, you can take a trip down the elevator to the first floor to the Pearl's fitness room.

So when looking to stay and do something memorable and different this Thanksgiving , Christmas, or New Years try Navarre Vacation Rentals.

Vacation Rental Spotlight - Sunset Harbor Palms Studio 1-104

Needing a fall season escape before the  winter officially settles in? Navarre Beach is calling with perfect mild temps and Sunset Harbor Palms Studio 1-104 provides the backdrop for a special weekend or week away - for two.

Enjoy the conveniences of home while living at the beach: Kitchen fully equipped, Wifi, and the beach. This community also provides a private fishing pier, a gazebo along the waters edge where you can cook out with two charcoal grills. And then enjoy the Sound shoreline or you are just a 5 to 8 minute walk to the Gulf waters.

Call Navarre Vacation Rentals today to play your Autumn escape.

Sandsculpting is Back!

Remember the first time you played in the sand? The creativity that flowed when you discovered what sandcastles were, the feeling of playing and molding with these miniscule grains of rock and water to create a fortress or any other thing you could devise? Navarre's  3rd annual Sand Sculpting Festival is back and so are the impressive artists.

Make plans to come out and see the mastery and skill of 9 pro sand sculptors - several known from Sand Wars. Rusty Croft, Travel Channel's host for Sand Masters, will also be participating - this will be his third event here at Navarre Beach.

This festival is free to the public and will be positioned by the Navarre Beach Pier, starting Sept. 28 and running through Sept 30 when the winners will be announced.

For those artistic enough, the festival also allows amateur competitors - limiting to the first 20 to apply.

Navarre Vacation Rental Spotlight - Villas 122

Many like coming to the Sound side of Navarre Beach and staying at Sunset Harbor. This community is actually divided into two communities - Sunset Harbor Palms and Sunset Harbour Villas. The Palms are able to accommodate smaller groups with Studios, one bedrooms, and two bedrooms.

However, Sunset Harbour Villas accommodate those with larger parties with one, two and three bedroom condos. Today's highlight is the Villas 3 bedroom 2 bath condo - Villas 122.

This condo has two King beds and two Full beds with the ability to sleep up to 8 people. This is the only 3 bed 2 bath condo in the Villas that NVR manages that can sleep up to 8 as all the rest only sleep 6 maximum. Such a feature makes it the prime choice when planning a family get together or having several friends vacation together.

Villas 122 has a fully furnished kitchen with all the basic necessities to make you at home and make some home-cooked meals while on vacation. Also, this property has a washer and dryer in the unit, so there won't need to be any treks to the on site laundry facility to wash beach towels.

The Sunset Harbour Villas has cable TV and WiFi for those who don't want to miss a game or needing to stay in touch with work or school. While staying there, you may also take advantage of the onsite swimming pool or walk the 3 to 5 minutes to the Gulf front beach. 

Sunset Harbour Villas 122 provides the best of all worlds. Plan your autumn get away today with Navarre Vacation Rentals.

Last Trip Before the Bell Rings!

Summer has flown past, and the school year is just around the corner. However, there is still a few days remaining of freedom before the school bell rings.

So escape to Navarre Beach and enjoy the Florida sand and surf before settling into the routine of a school schedule again. We still have availability in the Gulf front properties which face out over the Gulf of Mexico, and Sound side properties facing the inland water way.

Check out our website to browse our rentals and call us for availability.

London 2012 - Florida Athletes on Team USA

The 2012 Summer Games have kept America's attention from the opening ceremony. If it wasn't the Queen of England doing a spoof with James Bond, then it as been empathizing with the disappointments and rejoicing with the victories of our Team USA.

However, two of Team USA are from the sunny state of Florida - can you guess who they are?

Justin Gatlin - who will be competing in track events is a Pensacola native who has made it back to the Olympics. We can't wait to see him run and show his speed.

Another Floridian on the team is swimmer Ryan Lochte - a Florida Gator during his college career, has already won a gold on the first day out and continues to impress with his speed and endurance.

From across the pond, we are cheering them on - they make us proud representing Florida.

Go Team USA!

Navarre Vacation Rental Spotlight - Regency 808

Regency is the place to stay when you want to feel relaxed and luxurious.

Regency 808 is a 2 bedroom 2 bath Gulf front condo with breathtaking views from its 8th floor balcony.
 Enjoy the calming and soothing spa colors of blues and greens. This condo has the ability to sleep up to 6 people with a King bed in the Master bedroom and a two full beds in the second bedroom.
Enjoy catching your favorite TV programs on the Living Room's flat screen TV or the bedrooms smaller TVs with DVD players.
The kitchen is fully equipped for your cooking needs to make you feel at home with dishware, silverware, glassware, cookware, etc. Enjoy also you own private laundry room in the condo to freshen up those beach and pool towels.
The Regency also provides its guests with a swimming pool and fitness center on property. This high-rise is located within the first quarter-mile of Navarre Beach.

Up in the Sky... No it's not Superman. It's the Blue Angels!

There are many awe inspiring sights to be found along Florida's Gulf Coast. However, this weekend is one of the most popular with a performance of the Navy's Ace Flying team - the Blue Angels.

These six jets, F-18s, soar and cut through the air with breathtaking precision. Their aerodynamic maneuvers impress young and old alike.

The show will start around noon time, but as this is a popular event for locals and vacationing guests plan accordingly.

The best way to enjoy the air show over Pensacola Beach is by traveling by boat along the Sound. This way you can get in and get out without too much of a traffic jam. However, if you come by car, make sure to make a day of it because you will need to arrive early to get a parking space, and once the show is over it will take hours for the mass exodus of cars to vacate the island. So, pack a lunch and some good listening music.

It is a memorable event to watch the Blue Angels soar up and down vertically and horizontally and any other angle they can muster, but no matter the inconvenience of parking or crowds the show is worth it. But, don't take my word for it, check the Blue Angels out for yourself.