Bohemian Lodge in a Garden; 3-min to Private Beach

The Lodge is an expansive and truly unique and elegant Retreat on an 6-acre Estate-by-the-Sea. This is a destination principally for Adult and Senior guests who love nature’s beauty and who wish to rest (or work) in spacious, serene, and comfortable surroundings away from all the tensions and stresses of the outside world. Within a 3-min walk through beautifully designed and timeless gardens, there is also a Private Beach across the road from the property for guests’ and their pets' enjoyment. The space Is unwinding and renewing in a Private Estate by the Sea on your "to do" list? Peace and enchantment greet our guests the moment they pass through the gates and enter the Retreat grounds, leaving the frenetic world behind. Here, guests find timeless indoor and outdoor spaces of unsurpassed comfort and serenity. This is a particularly relevant destination for Adults and also for Senior Guests looking to relax and unwind and for those on a "working vacation", spending quiet time in enchanting surroundings amidst nature’s beauty. Once inside the spacious accommodations, guests are surrounded by elegant and comfortable furnishings, with antiques, unique collections and art work from around the world. This is NOT a “beach house"! The eclectic ENTRY PARLOR is a cozy reception area containing a large antique French desk, an Aeron orthopedic desk chair, a love seat, two ottomans, a comfortable wing chair, TV, bookcase, and wall storage areas. Near the entrance, there is a FULL BATHROOM (with walk-in shower), a very large wardrobe, and a separate storage closet with beach chairs, umbrellas, etc. On one side of the Parlor there is the BREAKFAST NOOK, with a bar sink and a WINE REFRIGERATOR. Both a Keurig and a drip coffee maker are provided as are various select coffees and many other breakfast necessities. West of the Parlor is the KITCHEN, which has a quartz Farm sink, quartz counter tops, and which is fully equipped (see listing description and photos). There is a separate BUTLER’s PANTRY, containing a second microwave, sink, Butcher Block cutting table, desk, chair, dishwasher, china, silver, and glassware storage. There are books to be enjoyed from the LIBRARY and guests can entertain up to 16 friends and family around the large antique French farm table in the DINING ROOM. Cutlery, china and glassware, serving dishes of all kinds are provided for up to 16 guests. The Grand LIVING ROOM is 26 feet in length, and has multiple sitting areas and sofas (where two additional guests can sleep oh-so-comfortably on the two tatami-and-futon bed areas). The Living room has a double set of grand floor-to-ceiling French doors that open onto the large and spacious brick-floored VERANDA. There is outdoor seating and amazing views onto the uniquely planted and designed South gardens which contain soothing fountains, art installations and which faces the Gulf of Mexico beyond. There are TWO elegant BEDROOMS: the “COLONIAL” BR and the “CHINESE" BR, both having King size beds. There are desks or writing areas, Aeron desk chairs, wing chairs and large wardrobes in each of the bedrooms. From the Chinese Bedroom, vintage French doors open onto a screened-in and brick-floored VERANDA, where there is a Bistro table with various seating, all facing the South Gardens. The veranda's double screen doors on the east and west make one feel as though they might be sitting directly in the midst of the Gardens…the crystalline splash of the water from the Pompei fountain, heard just beyond, in the butterfly garden… Adjacent to the two bedrooms, there is a very large and MAGNIFICENT second full BATHROOM. Antique lead-glass windows surround, facing the Butterfly Gardens. Large tub, double walk-in shower with rain shower and regular shower heads. Fabulous 1920’s sink and and wall mirrors. A woven ottoman, a double glass-door towel closet and many unique details throughout. Antiques, original paintings, unique art works and 19th C stained glass windows adorn the LODGE throughout. Outdoors, amazing “Garden Rooms" filled with native and exotic plantings, add beauty, attract butterflies and birds, and bring peace to the stressed-out visitor. Strolling through the expansive and stunning SOUTH GARDENS, there are timeless lantern-lit WALKS, and guests can explore and perhaps discover the location of the secret MEDITATION GARDEN! Elsewhere in the Gardens, there is the screened-in CHINESE PAVILION which is a destination where guests can bring a meal to enjoy al fresco (there is a table and seating for six guests, and a sink), play cards or backgammon, relax in the hammock or enjoy a therapeutic outdoor massage (with advanced appointment). On the enormous OBSERVATION DECK, with its numerous seating, tables and Adirondack chairs, guests can meditate on the amazing views and the mesmerizing sea horizon — experience stunning sunrises and sunsets —or sit with friends (or alone) around the LARGE custom-designed FIRE PIT (54”diameter) and look up with awe at the billions of stars sparkling in the night sky! While on the DECK, one can play OUTDOOR BILLIARDS (on the regulation size pool table), or practice yoga (we can provide mats) or swing on old-fashioned WOOD SWINGS….or just sip a glass of wine or toast marshmallows as the sun sets over the sea horizon. Within a 3-min walk through the South gardens, there is a small PRIVATE BEACH across the road from the Retreat for our Guests and their Pets’ enjoyment! Beach chairs, beach towels and beach umbrellas are provided for our guests. Once there, there are water and sky views with virtually no man-made structures in sight. At LOW TIDE, guests can enjoy beautiful walks, perhaps accompanied by a beloved pet, along the water’s edge watching shore birds and jumping dolphins and breathing-in the salty and healthful sea air.… Other things to note Doggie guests are Welcome! Socialized and friendly furry paws, please! Max. of 2 dogs, each under 60 lbs.