![]() In short, it is the Mecca of East Coast surfing. The inlet was the proving grounds for ten-time world champion Kelly Slater. Legend has it, the first ever aerial on a surfboard was done here. ![]() I had been checking the surf report religiously and was confident that there would be an ample amount of waves to satisfy our thirst.Įvery year, thousands of pilgrims flock to the Central Florida coast, braving irate fishermen and an abundance of sharks, to surf the tasty barrels created by the north jetty. It was the perfect time for a road trip: the economy was in the tank, millions of sharks were making their annual migration down the Florida coast, and midterms Coastal Carolina University were two weeks away. Last March, I packed my 2003 Toyota Matrix with camping gear, three surfboards, and two buddies and drove to Sebastian Inlet State Park. Presently, the Sebastian Inlet is the sight of the second most popular state park in Florida and home to one of the premier surf spots on the East Coast. The long sand spits that historically protected the Eastern Florida seaboard have forever been altered. Practically every inlet on the East Florida coast is man-made. Sebastian Inlet is not alone in its manufactured appearance. The reincarnate of Gibson’s Folly was dubbed Sebastian Inlet. ![]() ![]() 63 years and hundreds of thousands of dollars later, Gibson’s dream was realized when a “permanent” inlet was established. Today, Gibson’s attempt to tame Mother Nature is called “Gibson’s Cut” or “Gibson’s Folly,” depending on who you ask. Unfortunately for Gibson, the inlet was filled in a decade later when a tropical storm, followed by a Category 3 hurricane hit the central Florida coast. After all, barrier islands are sometimes pesky little buggers and often get in the way of commerce. His solution to this problem was to dig an inlet, connecting the Indian River Lagoon to the Atlantic Ocean, and essentially cutting North Hutchison Island (sometimes called Orchid Island) in half. Take it from us.Around 1885, a local turpentine baron named David Gibson decided that his land on the Indian River should have more direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. The Treasure House is well named, because it is a treasure of a vacation spot. The one year old girls traveled the length and breadth of the houses, floated and swam in the pool, played with all the toys. The pirate and treasure theme added to their imaginary play. The four year olds swam, built castles, collected shells, played board games, read books, ran and jumped, built with their toys and played cars and trucks. Adults had quiet places to read or relax, play games, use a tv, serve drinks and snacks after kid bedtimes, you name it. Check in/out procedures and trash instructions were simple.Įvery activity was easy for us. A friendly and helpful handyman came to treat the pool and service the dryer vent. They are fun.Ĭommunication with the owner was great. Very comfortable beds! Another covered area we called the blue patio, and benches all along the way.Īll of this is contained in your own, gated property.Īcross the road is a private dock, where you have access to kayaks and life jackets. There is a hot tub, there is a laundry, there are extra everything you need. The Guest House is lovely, comfortable and spacious. Everywhere you look is another fun and special object or artwork or furnishing you will love. The main house, named the Pirate House by the kids, is a perfect gathering, cooking, dining and playing place. The back patio area has a covered cabana with table and chairs and also a bar height table and stools looking directly toward the beach and horizon. Only a few walkers came past us all week. You’re right on the beach, which felt completely private. Everyone in our family, 70 year olds, 30 year olds and four and one year old toddlers, loved it. "The Treasure House? Amazing place to vacation! Every part of the property is wonderful.
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