Our comfortable 3 bedroom/2 bath recently remodeled home is located 
near Mashes Sands Beach on Ochlockonee Bay, 40 miles south of 
Tallahassee off Hwy. 98.  We have a large covered boat dock located 
on a deep-water canal that leads to the bay.  Since we are located 
near the bay end of the canal, we have a great view and can witness 
some of the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets.  

We offer 1500 sq. ft. of living area, which includes 3 bedrooms, 2 
baths, den, kitchen, and dining area. The family area is a large 
20x30 great room, which is furnished with comfortable den furniture 
and is open to the dining area and the kitchen.  The great room leads 
out to the patio and the fenced in yard and just a few steps down to 
the dock.  It's a cozy little set-up for enjoying the good life on 
the coast!  The 3 bedrooms are furnished with 1 queen, 1 double and 2 
twins.  Our accommodations will sleep 6 adults comfortably and there 
are 2 comfortable sofas in the den that can accommodate children, if 
necessary. Perfect for an average size group or family.

The fishing is as good as it gets in this area.  You can fish from 
the dock or from the pier at Mashes Sands Beach.  If you bring your 
boat, that's even better.  You can either fish in the bay, head out 
for deep-sea fishing, or go down the river for fresh water fishing.  
We have it all!!!  There is a boat launch right down the road. If you 
don’t have a boat, you can book a fishing charter with your choice of 
licensed captains, who are ready to take you out for an experience 
that you won’t soon forget!

Another local attraction are the beaches.  Of course, the closest 
beach is Mashes Sands, which is just a short walk down the street.  
It offers a beautiful, small beach and a fishing pier.  The beach is 
located on the bay and is pretty shallow for a good ways out, 
offering safety for small children and a great opportunity for 
shelling.  Next are the gorgeous beaches at Alligator Point and Bald 
Point State Park (about 8 mi.), where you can enjoy sunbathing, 
snorkeling, swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, bird 
watching and nature study.  Within a few minutes drive are two of the 
nation’s TOP TEN RATED BEACHES, St. George Island State Park, near 
Apalachicola, and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, near Port St. 
Joe.  Both parks contain miles of undeveloped beaches, emerald waters 
and white sugar sand. 

Other nearby attractions include St. Vincent National Wildlife 
Refuge, an unspoiled barrier island just offshore from the mouth of 
the Apalachicola River in the Gulf of Mexico. The island is a haven 
for endangered and threatened species, including bald eagles, wood 
storks, sea turtles, indigo snakes, gopher tortoises and red wolves.  
It is accessible only by boat.  A favorite is Wakulla Springs State 
Park, one of the world's deepest freshwater springs, with swimming, 
nature boat rides and glass bottom boats. Wakulla Springs is known as 
the shooting location for several Tarzan movies, Creature from the 
Black Lagoon and Airport ‘77.  From the river boat and glass bottom 
boat tours, you can see alligators, many species of wading birds, 
water fowl, fish, turtles, and snakes, in and among the crystal clear 
waters emerging from the depth of the springs. Kids love diving from 
the diving platform into the refreshing spring waters, which remain a 
constant 68-70 degrees year round.  The St. Marks National Wildlife 
Refuge features the St. Marks Lighthouse, and offers a habitat for 
all kinds of Florida wildlife. (Bald eagles are often spotted here - 
so keep your eyes peeled!)

So the guys want to go fishing and you ladies don’t ...NO PROBLEM!  
While they are catching speckled trout, Spanish mackerel, grouper, 
redfish (the list goes on), you can visit historic Apalachicola.  
Once a bustling sea port, this quaint village of about 5,000 still 
boasts a large shrimp fleet, a downtown shopping area with antiques, 
boutiques and local art, and beautiful restored houses from a bygone 
era.  Once the third largest cotton port along the Gulf Coast, the 
Apalachicola/East Point area still harvests and processes 90% of the 
oysters consumed in Florida.  

Locally caught seafood is prepared in the many fine restaurants 
located in Panacea, Carrabelle, and Apalachicola. If you prefer to 
cook it yourself, fresh shrimp, oysters, and the catch of the day are 
available in the seafood houses dotted along the coast from Panacea 
to Port St. Joe. 

Driving Directions: Take US 319 south from Tallahassee.  At the 
intersection with US 98 take a right.  Follow US 98 until you come to 
the Ochlockonee Bay Bridge.  Turn left just before the bridge onto 
Mashes Sands Rd.  A short distance down the road, turn right on Blue 
Heron Way.  Our address is 58 Blue Heron Way (ground level home on 
the right).  

We appologize.  We do not accept renters under the age of 25.

-3 bedrooms (queen bed in master bedroom, double bed in second 
bedroom and oversized twin beds in third bedroom.)
-2 bathrooms (tub in one bathroom, walk in shower in second bathroom)
-House on the ground--no stairs to climb
-Very quiet setting
-Central air
-Full house generator
-Full kitchen ... dishes, cookware, utensils
-Microwave
-Toaster
-Coffeemaker
-Washer and Dryer
-Iron and ironing board
-Linens
-Towels
-Beach towels
-Large TV in great room (can be viewed from dining room and kitchen)
-Digital Cable
-Covered boat dock, with 2 bench seats
-Walking distance to beach
-Walking distance to boat ramp
-Fenced yard
-Patio with outdoor furniture

-Bay fishing
-Off shore fishing
-Fresh water fishing
-Surf Fishing
-Swimming
-Sailing
-Wind surfing
-Boating
-Kayaking
-Jet skiing
-Seasonal scalloping
-Snorkeling
-Beaches
-Shell Collecting
-Nature hiking
-Bird watching
-Photography
-Golfing (Wildwood County Club, Medart 8 mi., St. James Bay Golf 
Course, Carrabelle 16 mi.)
-Tennis (Court at George's Lighthouse Point and several courts at 
Wakulla County High School, Medart 8 mi.)
-River boat tours (Wakulla Springs State Park, 16 mi.)
ATTRACTIONS:
-Bald Point State Park (8 mi.)
-Carabelle Beach (21 mi.)
-Wakulla Springs State Park (22 mi.)
-St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge (27 mi.)
-St. George Island State Park (47 mi.)
-Apalachicola (44 mi.)
-St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge (59 mi.)
-St. Joseph's Peninsula State Park (74 mi.)
NEAREST:
-Airport ... Tallahasse Regional Airport, Tallahassee (41 mi.)
-Grocery Store ... Bayside IGA, US 98, Panacea (4 mi.)
-Super Wal-Mart ... Crawfordville Hwy., Crawfordville (16 mi.)
-Bait ... BP Gas Station, Ochlockonee Bay (across the street)
-Marina ... Bayside Marina, 2273 Surf Rd., Ochlockonee Bay (2 1/2 mi.)

3 night weekend (T,F,S or F,S,S)......$500.00
4 night weekend (T,F,S,S or W,T,F,S)..$625.00
3 night mid-week special (M,T,W)......$350.00
5 nights..............................$745.00
6 nights..............................$820.00
7 nights..............................$875.00

Mid-week specials do not apply to holidays.  Monthly rates available 
upon request.  Discounts on rentals for more than one week. 
 
A $65.00 cleanup fee and a $100.00 refundable security deposit are 
required with each stay. Rates are subject to Florida sales tax.

Small pets are allowed only with prior approval.  Pet fees apply ... 
$10 per day for 1 pet, $15 per day for 2 pets or $50.00 per week for 
1 pet, $75 per week for 2 pets.  An additional $50 per pet will be 
added to the refundable $100 security/damage deposit.     

We accept personal checks, money orders, Paypal, Visa and Mastercard.

***Deposit required to secure the rental (will be returned after 
cleanup).  The rental fee and cleanup fee are due two weeks prior to 
arrival.*** 

We appologize.  We do not accept renters under the age of 25.

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