Chasing Shadows: "Shadow of the Bear" in Highlands, NC

"Shadow of the Bear" is a showcase of the intricate dance between light and landscape appearing each year in Highlands, NC.

Free Camellia Walk & Lights of Magnolia - [Video]

Take a break from winter with a visit to Charleston, SC. Smell the flowers now through March at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens: Camellia Walk & Lights of Magnolia

While you’re scraping the ice from your car windows or pushing a snow plow, at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens in Charleston, SC, guests are literally smelling the flowers.

Introducing the Follitude Townhome at Water's Edge on Folly Beach, SC

We are property owners and property managers. Houfy is a fabulous platform to allow us to offer you our exquisite property at no fee to us or to you as our prospective guest. As a result, you are able to save hundreds of dollars free from booking service fees the online travel listing sites will charge you.

Introducing The Seahorse Retreat

We are property owners and property managers. Houfy is a fabulous platform to allow us to offer you our exquisite property at no fee to us or to you as our prospective guest. As a result, you are able to save hundreds of dollars free from booking service fees the online travel listing sites will charge you.

360 Virtual Property Tour

We have used 360 degree imaging to take immersive photos of every room and outdoor area of the Seahorse Retreat. We have embedded information throughout the tour with links to helpful information.

The Seahorse Retreat & Palm Breeze Beach House Amenities Tour

Take a tour of the Seahorse Retreat & Palm Breeze Beach House to see the many amenities of this exclusive property on the Santa Rosa Sound.

Writing blog posts in Houfy for listing independence

Why do we write blog posts? Hint: Listing independence. It used to be you could have a property listing and if the listing site had a lot of traffic your listing would be found.

Making Property Videos for FREE!

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Top 5 Ecotourism Destinations in Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach is known for its pristine white sand and emerald clear waters. But the area also attracts those who enjoy nature-themed activities such as fishing, biking, bird watching, and canoeing. Ecotourism, which connects conservation and communities, is one of the fastest growing trends in travel, and a visitor to this part of the Florida Panhandle can find lots of ecologically fun-filled outings within just a few miles of our condo at Celadon.

Pier Park - Tops List of "Things to Do" in Panama City Beach

Pier Park - Tops List of "Things to Do" in Panama City Beach In 2008, Pier Park opened and became a premier destination in Panama City Beach for shopping, restaurants and local entertainment.  This outdoor complex is truly massive in scale with over 124 stores alone.  If you want trendy shopping, you've got it.  Pier Park receives TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence Award and ranks it #6 for things to do while in Panama City Beach.

Thomas Donut & Snack Shop

Thomas Donut & Snack Shop You may find yourself headed from our Celadon Beach condo toward the Pier Park development direction.  But walk or drive one-half mile west in the opposite direction down Front Beach Road is an "establishment" in every sense of the word.  

Festivals & Events in Panama City Beach

When you think of Panama City Beach, FL you probably think of one thing in particular, the undeniably beautiful emerald water and white sand beaches, making it one of the most beautiful beaches anywhere.

Jam and Jazz Festivals Panama City Beach, April 2019

April is one of our favorite months to visit Panama City Beach. Not only is there abundant sunshine, but the temperatures are usually perfect - warm but not too hot. With that said, it’s a perfect time to visit and enjoy two awesome music festivals in a beautiful location.

What Beach Warning Flags Mean

What Beach Warning Flags Mean As you look along the Panama City Beach or Navarre Beach you will no doubt see flags along the coastline. These flags are posted daily to alert you to swimming conditions for everyone's safety. What these flags mean may not be completely apparent so we provide you the chart shown below.

Meet Coast Awhile Vacation Rentals

We wanted to find a special way to connect you to what drives us as owners and property managers, and what makes the locations where we have vacation property so special. Enjoy!

How to Integrate Your Entire Houfy Listing in Your Website?

Although my wife Elizabeth and I are fairly new to Houfy, we are neither new to property ownership, management or technology. My wife initially created Houfy listings for each of our properties and when I saw that she had completed it, including photos, synchronized calendars and reviews without asking me for assistance I wondered, "what is this remarkable solution that turned my wife into a technology guru?"

Trips to Discover: Best Waterfront Rental

We are pleased to have our vacation rental home showcased in Trips to Discover: "12 Dreamy Florida Vacation Homes You Can Rent Right Now." Our home, The Seahorse Retreat, is listed as the first property as "Best Waterfront Rental."

Today's Navarre Beach Surf Report

Today's Surf Report at the Seahorse Retreat and Palm Breeze Beach House

Five Best Restaurants on Folly Beach on the Water

Best Place to Snorkel or Scuba Dive in Navarre, FL

Fishing. Beach combing. Kayaking. Paddle Boarding. Kite Surfing. Biking. The list of outdoor activities is extensive in Navarre, FL - there’s so much to do in this area of the Panhandle! Add snorkeling to your list.