HOMES WITH DOCKS - Part II

Here are some properties with docks 

north of Ponce Inlet!

One of my favorite finds is the mid-century marvel discovered in Ponce Inlet about a mile from the inlet jetty. With a design reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, this 2 BR/ 2BA home is a study of wood, glass, and stone. Click here for listings!

The seller is a yacht builder and hand crafted some of the woodwork in the home, including the ebony inlay of the kitchen island. He also added a cute loft over the kitchen. 

 

The dock is sometimes home to a 40’ sailing boat. This delightful home is for people who can appreciate excellent craftsmanship! At $699,000, this is a great buy! 

 Condos with Boat Docks!

If you don’t want the upkeep of a single family home, a condo at Harbour Village - the large community of condominium homes in the north part of Ponce Inlet, will fit the bill! There are condo buildings situated close to the golf course called Links Village, but I am excited about Riverwalk Village and Harbour Village, which are in closer proximity to the water and the marina. 

The private marina can only be used by residents, and is just about two miles from the Ponce Inlet jetty. There is a maintenance fee for slip owners, but at just under $2,000 annually, it is a great deal compared to yacht clubs with memberships starting at $1000, not including rental for a boat slip! Click here to view dock listings!

If you and your significant other like to come to the coast from Central Florida for weekends, a pretty 1 BR 1 ½ BA home in Riverwalk Village, including its own slip, could be perfect for you! There is an initial outlay of $269,000 and combined monthly maintenance fees of $621. Crown molding and gorgeous, uninterrupted views over the marsh and intracostal waterway combine to make this a really special property! 

Bringing your whole crew? Then you’ll want one of the luxurious 3 BR/ 3BA homes in Harbour Village boasting 2138 sq. ft. of living area and overlooking the marina! There is a second floor unit which can be purchased with a boat dock.  The dock is over 50 feet long AND has a lift for a smaller craft. How much for all of this boating wonderfulness? With an initial outlay of $683,900 and $536 combined monthly maintenance fees, this home and dock can be YOURS!

Who do you know who needs my help buying one of these properties?

Creative Florida Living 

Janet Sells 

The Best of 2015

The year is coming to a close. During 2015, Creative Florida Living explored many of the interesting, fun, educational, and enriching things to do and places to go. In this post, we will look back and explore the best of...

Outside things to do

Coastal Central Florida is teaming with opportunities for outdoor activities. Over the course of the year, we talked about some of them in this very blog. Follow the links to find out more.

Sunglow Pier Fishing Near Port Orange, South Daytona, Daytona Beach Shores, Wilbur by the Sea – the pier is easily accessible and makes for inexpensive outdoor fun!

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse The lighthouse is spectacular. Accompanied by a museum that talks about the life of the lighthouse keepers, this activity takes you in and out of doors. Great for you, kids, and your guests.

Central Florida Springs The springs in Central Florida are of breath-taking beauty. Each one has different activities and all of them are quickly accessed by car.

 

Inside things to do

In the summer months, it gets pretty steamy, so it is nice to have some indoor options!

Cinematique - This independent movie theater gives you a lot of bang for your buck. Not only do you get to see fabulous films and avant-garde film festivals, the popcorn is a whole lot less expensive than in the commercial movie theaters.

Southeast Museum of Photography - Truly excellent photographic exhibits, along with artist talks and docent lectures, make this museum outstanding.

Mary Bethune House   A valuable piece of Central Florida history.

 Waterfront dining

Waterfront dining is part of Florida living. Here are a few of our favorite outdoor restaurants.

Crabby Joe’s Deck and Grill is on the Sunglow pier. You can eat and drink while sitting right on top of the water!

Captain Daddy’s  features Florida fare in a unique riverboat restaurant.

Boondocks – a long established restaurant on the Halifax river. 

 Inside dining

 

Third Wave Café New Smyrna Beach’s café and restaurant features fresh, interesting food and drink selections in a fabulous indoor/outdoor setting.

Hamburger Mary’s Fun and quirky, Hamburger Mary’s is part of Daytona’s Beach Street life.

Adam’s Kitchen This local gourmet restaurant has a small, seasonal menu, and lots of delicious events.

Stay tuned for interesting discoveries in this blog in 2016!! Happy New Year!

 

Creative Florida Living 

Janet Sells 

Turtle Season

Whether you live in the greater Daytona Beach Area year round, you are seasonal visitor, or you are relocating, you can enjoy the proximity to nature, wildlife, and water! One element of our beautiful wildlife is the majestic sea turtle. 

From May 15 through October 31, our area beaches host this unusual marine visitor. These magnificent turtles emerge from the surf at night to lay their eggs in nests dug into the dry sand, then return to the sea. Two months later, about a hundred baby turtles (hatchlings) emerge from each of these nests and crawl to the ocean. This amazing cycle of Mother Nature is endangered and has to be protected. 

Our government has taken several steps to preserve these gentle creatures and the fragile dune area. Beach driving and parking is prohibited west of an established dune conservation zone and beachfront lighting at night is limited. The tiny hatchlings can be confused by bright lights and stray west onto busy Highway A1A. So if your house or condo faces the beach, you must have blackout drapes drawn at night during turtle season.

Be kind and don't disturb a turtle that is crawling to or from the ocean or laying eggs. 

Watch from a distance of at least 30 feet.

• Avoid shining lights on the beach at night as this may frighten away nesting females and, interfere with the hatchlings ability to find the sea.

• Avoid walking or cycling in nesting areas

• Report any injured or dead sea turtles to any Volusia County Beach Services employee.

           

• Do not disturb markers or protective screening over turtle nests. These nests are being studied and protected.

• Avoid walking on the beach dunes.

• Don't disturb nesting sea birds.

• Don't litter. Cigarette butts, fishing line and other trash can harm the animals and birds along the beach.

To find out more, read about the Marine Science Center here and visit their website here!

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