Navarre Vacation Rentals Spotlight: Hibyan's Hideaway

Sometimes when planning a beach vacation prospective guests are desiring an atmosphere that is more homey and isolated than a resort community. We have such a property to offer with our beach house rental called Hibyan'sHideaway.

Enjoy the privacy of a beach house but the convenience of being steps from the Gulf of Mexico. This 3 bedroom 2 bath house has the capacity to sleep a maximum of 6 people. Enjoy views overlooking the Gulf waters as this house is located just across the street from the Gulf Beach Access.

The full size kitchen is fully furnished with all the amenities of home: cookware, dishware, silverware, glassware, etc. Also, enjoy the convenience of having a washer and dryer on site to help in freshening up beach towels. For the computer jocks in the family, enjoy the free wifi access to keep in touch with the outside world while vacationing. So plan your Navarre Beach vacation at Hibyan's Hideaway to find yourself experiencing Florida's Beach Living.

Runners, and Walkers - The Sunset Stampede is on its way!

May 5th is approaching fast. Why is that date so important, you may ask. Because it is the evening of the largest annual running event on Navarre Beach - The Sunset Stampede 5K.

The run began in 2009 drawing the largest running crowd to Navarre Beach and each year it grows as word gets out.

The Track route begins at the Navarre Beach park and end along the Sound shore on Arkansas St. The run will begin at 6:30 p.m.. For kids a one mile fun run will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Registration for the Sunset Stampede is limited to the first 1000 to register. The cost is $25 until April 13 when the cost will go up to $30. If interested, register soon and save - www.NavarreSunsetStampede.com.

For all participating runners/ walkers will receive a participant ribbon, Tech T-shirt, complimentary massage at the finish line,  and access to the after party under Juana's Beach Tent.

For Lodging for this athletic weekend event, stay with Navarre Vacation Rentals. We have Sound side Studios, One Bedrooms, Two Bedrooms and Three Bedrooms; Gulf side we have The Pearl, Regency and our Tuscany Townhomes.

To view our properties visit our Property Gallery and to check availability and rates call us toll free at 1.800.214.0415.

Happy Running!

Fun Fest 2012 on Navarre Beach

It's coming soon - The 28th Annual Fun Fest on Navarre Beach. The fun will take place Friday, April 27 from 4 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, April 28 10 a.m. to 10 p.m..

This festival is sure to have something for the whole family with food, entertainment, local businesses and artisans. Plan you weekend escape with Navarre Vacation Rentals and let the fun begin.

Ms. Fun Fest 2012 will be officially announced as the pageant will take place a few days prior at Navarre High.

For running enthusiasts, come out and join in the annual 5 K or the Fun Run (1 mile) that will take place at 8 a.m. on Saturday. These non-competitive runs are to earn money for the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary.

Now if you and your friends are the sort up for a good competition - create a team of 4 people and enter the Race for the Seagull Corporate Challenge. This Challenge will have your team competing in games, trivia, watermelon eating contests, a chip and putt, 5 K, and a standing paddle board race.

If music is your interest, Friday and Saturday nights the festival will be hosting live concerts taking place at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m..

For kids, there will be a children's area with inflatables - admission is charged. Friday $10; Saturday $15; and for the whole weekend access $20.

For your convenience there will be free shuttles running from the County Park to Navarre Beach during the hours of Fun Fest. And to end the fun, stick around for the grand finale of fireworks.

So plan accordingly and see you at Navarre Beach's annual Fun Fest!

The App NVR Planner has Arrived!

I know this is out of our usual routine for posting, but just wanted to inform you, our readers, that our NVR Planner app is now  available for free for android at the link below.
Happy Beach Vacation Planning.

http://market.android.com/details?id=com.appsbar.NVRPlanner78280

Spring Rates - Great Time to Get Away!

Spring Break has come and gone for most, but that doesn't mean that the deals are over on Navarre Beach.

Late April to early May is still a great time to escape for a quieter stay before the schools let out for summer.

Sunset Harbor Palms - great for a weekend away for two with views of the Sound, access to the Palms Pool and Pier, and a block away from the Gulf beach access.

Sunset Harbour Villas - great for family getaways or weekends with friends. The villas are also located on the Sound side of the island with most units viewing the Sound. Enjoy pool access, and the convenience of the Sound shore steps from the Villas or choose the Gulf which is a block away.

Gulf side condos are filling up fast with two bedroom condos at the Pearl, Regency, and Sugar Beach. All are on the Gulf side with pools.

So check out our rates and our vacation rentals today.

Beach Vacation Planning in the Computer Age

We are living in an age of ever increasing technology. The Jetsons cartoon has come to pass with video phones, skype, hand held computers, and constant communication. Navarre Vacation Rentals is continuing to keep up with the latest means to meet you where you are.

Many of you have probably visited our website or seen some of our videos on YouTube, or found our page on Facebook which stays updated with the latest event and information going on in and around Navarre Beach. 

Also, as you are reading this you have discovered our weekly Blog – Staying Beachside. Staying Beachside informs about local events, vacation rentals – with a monthly vacation rentals spotlight, and also highlights local vendors (restaurants and businesses) that may be helpful when planning your Navarre vacation.

Now NVR can also be found on the latest social media outlet – Pinterest. Share your vacation photos and follow us. There we do have beach decorating ideas – to bring a taste of Navarre Beach home. We also have a board displaying “Seasides and Sunsets” – no matter the destination. Another board is “Navarre’s Places and Spaces” posting photos and images of things in the area ranging from Seaside Fl. to Pensacola Fl. It is a great way to share some your favorite beach pictures and vacation memories.

Last but not least, NVR is in the works of getting an App published for Ipads, IPhones, and Android phones. We called it “NVR Planner”.  It is designed to make our local info, contact info, calendar of events, restaurants and local attractions all at your fingertips. Send us inquiries or reviews and instantly connect with our social media (Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest). The App will be free and we hope to hear that soon it will be available to you our vacationing guests.

  

So in the era of the Jetsons, life is fast paced. Here at NVR we are hoping to make beach planning easier for you – so that you can focus on relaxing on Navarre Beach.

Navarre Vacation Rental Spotlight - Sugar Beach C-7 and F-29

When planning a vacation to Navarre Beach, many people are wanting beach front. One property called Sugar Beach is Gulf side giving the vacationing guest the convenience of being Gulf front without paying the top price of the high rises.

Sugar Beach is a community located a half mile down from the Navarre Beach Causeway - therefore making it close to island restaurants and an easy commute back to the mainland for groceries. Sugar Beach offers town home living with two story condos. The main living, dining and kitchen areas being on the ground floor while bedrooms have a little more privacy on the second floor.

Sugar Beach C-7 Living Room

C-7 Master Bedroom

Navarre Vacation Rentals has two lovely two bedroom condos at Sugar Beach: C-7 and F-29. As the development is shaped in the form of a U both of these properties are on the side of the U and therefore are not facing the Gulf. But to get to the beach one does not have to worry about crossing any roads, just walk out the back of the development and there is the Gulf waters.

Sugar Beach F-29 Living Area

Each condo is fully equipped. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishware, silverware, glassware, and cooking and bakeware. You have your own washer and dryer in these condos to help in freshening up used beach towels.

The sleeping accommodations in C-7 is a King bed in the master and two twins in the second bedroom, and a sleeper in the living room.  In F-29, the master has a Queen bed and two fulls in the second bedroom.   Both easily sleeping up to 6 people maximum.

F-29 Master Bedroom

Not only is Sugar Beach Gulf side and conveniently located it also has a pool, which is always a plus if traveling with kids small or grown.  So start planning your Navarre Beach vacation and give Sugar Beach a look.

Enjoy the convenience. Enjoy the Beach. Isn't that what beach living is all about?