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Bay Forest Retreat

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· Navarre, Santa Rosa, Florida
11 acres hosted by Hilary S.
2 glamping pitches · 2 tent pitches
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Explore 11+ acres of rustic and untamed woods. We are two military veteran families who enjoy the land as a place for family and friends to explore, camp, and relax at the 250+ feet of the East Bay beach. Primitive camping is permitted at designated wooded high grounds in the middle of the property. It is a 5 and 10-minute rugged hike in to the middle ground and waterfront, respectively. The trail remains under development, so please bring close-toed shoes or boots for hiking throughout the property (depending on rainfall, there may be mud and water). Our Glamper is a 10x12 canvas furnished tent located a short but rugged 2-minute hike from parking. It provides the opportunity to go camping without having to pack all the gear. Our location is minutes from the Emerald Coast - 7 mins to Navarre Beach, - 30 mins to Pensacola Beach, - 15 mins to Naval Live Oaks, - 45 mins to Fort Pickens, - 50 mins to NAS Pensacola, - 45 mins to Santa Rosa Island, - 35 mins to Okaloosa Island, - 40 mins to Destin. Recommended local restaurants: St. Michael's Brewery which has rotating food trucks and is family friendly, Ye Olde Brothers Brewery, Dewey Destin’s, Windjammers, TC’s Front Porch, Deb’s Coffee, The Eatery food truck park, Top’s Burgers, and New York Pizza Depot. Other sightseeing in the area includes: Museums: National Naval Aviation Museum, Air Force Armament Museum, Fort Pickens, Indian Temple Mound Museum, Pensacola Museum of Art, Museum of Industry, and Destin History & Fishing Museum Additional activities include: Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, HH Arts Gallery, Emerald Coast Science Center, Gulf Breeze Zoo, and Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park.
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Olivia V.recommends
March 17, 2024
The Glamper 2 at Bay Forest
Amazing campsite!
Absolutely fantastic stay! We are definitely coming back here again! It was gorgeous, well maintained and clean, with so many fun activities on the grounds like cornhole, jenga, trail walking, and kayaks on the waterfront. We stayed in the adorable glamper with an abundance of space to ourselves. We watched the sunset on the waterfront one evening and stargazed by our bonfire at night. The bed in the glamper was very comfortable. It felt like we were sleeping on a cloud. It was very close to Navarre Beach for a great day at the white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise water and sno-cones after. Looooved it here! We already can’t wait to go back
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Lance M.recommends
March 14, 2024
The Glamper 2 at Bay Forest
Very well kept property. Lovely walk to the camp sites. Tent was clean and the bed was fairly comfortable.
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Trace O.recommends
February 24, 2024
Bay Forest Primitive Retreat
The hosts provided very clear directions to the site. The land was well-maintained and beautiful. My campsite was private and quiet. The kayaks were a very nice bonus! Thank you!
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Donna M.doesn't recommend
February 16, 2024
Bay Forest Primitive Retreat
You must arrive before dark
Address is difficult to find in the dark. The last digit is missing. The host is not on site. The tent camp is through the woods and trail not easy to find. The path is unlit. The boards to cross the wet mucky area are not nailed down properly. I didn’t feel it was safe to keep walking through the woods in the dark. I never found the porta potty or drinking water.
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Simon C.recommends
January 15, 2024
The Glamper 2 at Bay Forest
Excellent camping spot. The setup was great with access to a bathroom, shower, water and metal ring fire pit. Watching the sunset from the kayaks was a highlight for us.
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Satya M.recommends
January 12, 2024
Bay Forest Primitive Retreat
Owner is good at helping you find the space. He made sure by calling me. Good place. Will book again.
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Navarre, Santa Rosa, Florida, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Mvskoke (Muscogee) and Pensacola First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Hilary S.Joined in March 2021
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