Sitting on the dock of the bay!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 31100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor Space

Washer

Check out the area

Navarre, FL

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge9 min walk
Navarre Beach9 min drive
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier10 min drive
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Sleepy Bay has almost 4 acres of property which has a variety of birds and squirrels, including white squirrels, that thrive in abundance within the beautiful Magnolias, and Live Oak trees with draping Spanish Moss. This property is on East Bay at the mouth of East River. Looking out over the bay from the private deck, or canoeing/kayaking, fishing, or just swinging on one of the two wooden bench swings, are activities ready for your enjoyment. Whether you choose to encounter these activities or just cruise over to Navarre Beach, which is only four red-lights (4.7 miles) away and approximately a 10-minute drive, depending on the time of day. You will have the opportunity to experience another piece of paradise on Navarre Beach. Navarre Beach also boasts the longest pier into the Gulf of Mexico that you can enjoy by fishing or just walking on the pier. Don't forget to slow down and watch the sunset in the backyard!

This 1100 square feet "mother-in-law attached apartment" with 10-foot ceilings and two private entrances is attached like a duplex, both houses are private with separate entrances and decks. Sleepy Bay offers a comfortable open floor plan (no stairs). It is a very large one bedroom with king bed and two closets, one large 4-piece bath with jetted tub and a spa like shower, a fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances, eat in dining area, pull out sleeper sofa in the living area, and full-size washer/dryer.

The oversized main bedroom has a king-sized bed with a separate entrance (2 private entrances) from a PRIVATE, LARGE, WRAP AROUND DECK, that overlooks the bay. A gas grill is located beside the over 100-year-old Magnolia tree which the deck surrounds. The oversized bathroom features a spa like shower and oversized jetted tub. The property has a private electric gate (a remote for gate is provided for your stay) and yard is fenced except for the 300 feet of bay front, so it is perfect for your fur babies. The views are amazing and walking to the dock is encouraged.

We want you to enjoy your vacation in Navarre, and to share our little piece of Navarre's "Best Kept Secret" on East Bay.

Note: We are pet friendly and want you to bring your fur babies. We charge $25 per day for pet fee. PLEASE click on Traveler's Box and click with pets if bringing your fur baby. Extended stays can inquire about reduced pet fees.

We encourage everyone to buy travel insurance, for peace of mind.

Property manager

Frank Oatman

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Maximum occupancy is three people inc. children.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Have large wrap around deck.

Pet fee is $25 a day. PLEASE click on Traveler's Box and click with pets to bring your fur baby. Please only one or two (2) fur babies. Thank You!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Navarre

Located in Navarre, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Navarre Beach and Opal Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Navarre Beach Marine Park and Family Jules Charters. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge - 9 min walk
Navarre Beach Marine Park - 9 min drive
Navarre Beach - 9 min drive
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier - 10 min drive
Navarre Beach Gulf Snorkel Reef - 11 min drive

Getting around

Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

St Michael's Brewing Company - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Culver's - 7 min drive
Ye Olde Brothers Brewery - 5 min drive
Stripes Pub & Grill - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sitting on the dock of the bay! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Sitting on the dock of the bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sitting on the dock of the bay!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sitting on the dock of the bay! located?

This family-friendly Navarre vacation home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from East Bay, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Navarre Beach and Navarre Beach Marine Park. Family Jules Charters and Navarre Park Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Apr 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

Very comfortable. Really enjoyed the stay. Great deck and yard. Convient location. Will stay again

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Apr 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Folks

Great place to stay cozy and private Host are top notch thanks again.

Stayed 34 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Apr 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We booked this property based on all the positive reviews and it did not disappoint! We were pleased that everything is exactly as stated and pictured. The property is clean, well maintained and stocked, accessible and a great location. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Mar 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for snowbirds!

As retirees, we couldn’t have asked for a nicer spot to land for the winter. We enjoyed many sunsets on the bay. Even our adventuresome cat enjoyed exploring the expansive property. Stacey and Frank were outstanding hosts! We enjoyed their welcoming hospitality and fun and friendly nature. Our unit was quiet, private, well maintained, and easy access. The location was convenient for visiting Milton and the Blackwater Forest with bikes or day trips. There are 2 excellent restaurants within a short bike ride. So much to see and do. The Navarre beach and Gulf Islands Seashore, Saturday markets, the Holley Hill pottery event, Sea turtle rescue, wildlife rescue, all were things we enjoyed while we were there.

Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami Y.

Jan 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Beautiful place. The weather was nasty our whole stay. We did not get to enjoy the outside which looked amazing. Frank and Stacey are Great Host. They have thought of all the little things. We will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Frank Oatman

Frank and I, Stacey, are both special education teachers who have been teaching for twenty-eight years. Both of us love people, so teaching has been the perfect career choice. As we near retirement we are looking towards the next chapter in our life. Eventually, we would love to open up our entire home, 4 bed/4 bath as a BNB. We truly appreciate our peaceful life on the mouth of the East River as it opens up to East Bay and we want to share with others. We hope that everyone who stays with us enjoys this property as much as we do on an everyday basis.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful view and serenity! If that is what you are looking for, this is the place for you. Watching the sunset from the private wrap around porch is never the same and never gets old. Bird watching is also great. Keep an eye out for Eagles, Ospreys, Hawks, and a multitude of other birds, that can be seen from the deck. You may also see not only grey squirrels, but hopefully also the white squirrels, playing by the Live Oaks.

What makes this property unique

Take out our one-person canoe, or two Kayaks, or bring your own, and launch from the backyard! If you have a small boat, 21 foot or smaller, bring it and launch from the East River Boat Ramp (about 1/2 mile) and tie up to our dock. You can leave your boat tied up during your stay. Life jackets are required for all watercrafts and are provided. Please let us know if you want to take out the canoe/kayaks and we will provide a watercraft waiver to sign.
Even though Navarre has a low crime rate, for extra security, we have exterior security cameras at the gate entrance of property, and exterior of our part of home and parking area. There are not any cameras on your vacation rental side of the residence or your private deck area.