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Niceville Fl recs…

Posted on 6/12/25 at 9:37 pm
Posted by xBirdx
Member since Sep 2018
2119 posts
Posted on 6/12/25 at 9:37 pm
Thinking about making the trip to Niceville to watch LSU the day after thanksgiving…

Any recommendations on waterfront accommodations?

Posted by Nole Man
Somewhere In Tennessee!
Member since May 2011
8579 posts
Posted on 6/12/25 at 9:54 pm to
That would be about two hours and 45 minutes to get there.

I like to stay in Marianna, Florida. There’s several opportunities to go kayaking in the springs or swimming if the weather is good. About a 45 minute drive to Tallahassee.

Hotel costs during game weekends is astronomically high in Tallahassee.
This post was edited on 6/12/25 at 10:01 pm
Posted by xBirdx
Member since Sep 2018
2119 posts
Posted on 6/12/25 at 9:58 pm to
Thanks …. But I’m talking about LSU basketball game, played in Niceville (NW Florida College)
Posted by Nole Man
Somewhere In Tennessee!
Member since May 2011
8579 posts
Posted on 6/12/25 at 10:13 pm to
Ah, sorry. Destin or Fort Walton would be the most proximate locations if you want beachfront.

We have friends in Miramar Beach. I’ll reach out and see if she has any thoughts.

Some property searches..

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This post was edited on 6/12/25 at 10:16 pm
Posted by xBirdx
Member since Sep 2018
2119 posts
Posted on 6/12/25 at 10:28 pm to
Thanks! Was hoping for maybe something bay front, where my son could fish
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
16103 posts
Posted on 6/12/25 at 10:33 pm to
Niceville.

I have passed through there many times because that is one of the last towns you go through before you get to the bridge that leads to Destin.
I never thought of staying there for a vacation.
I am sure it is a nice town (and hence the name) but I would just drive the short distance further to Destin.
Posted by xBirdx
Member since Sep 2018
2119 posts
Posted on 6/12/25 at 10:38 pm to
Yea was thinking that or Firt Walton beach. Didn’t know if there was a bay front hotel/air bnb or something that would be different
Posted by Nole Man
Somewhere In Tennessee!
Member since May 2011
8579 posts
Posted on 6/12/25 at 10:56 pm to
Not sure about your price point or availability, but I did do some basic searching. Here’s one that looks good expensive but that’s kind of the norm there….

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Posted by Nole Man
Somewhere In Tennessee!
Member since May 2011
8579 posts
Posted on 6/12/25 at 11:21 pm to
Tell you what…

If I’m in or near Destin visiting friends, one of the things that you can do is look into a day trip to several different springs where you can swim or kayak it’s really part of what old Florida is really about!

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This post was edited on 6/12/25 at 11:24 pm
Posted by xBirdx
Member since Sep 2018
2119 posts
Posted on 6/12/25 at 11:22 pm to
Thanks for the info man!
Posted by Nole Man
Somewhere In Tennessee!
Member since May 2011
8579 posts
Posted on 6/13/25 at 1:12 pm to
Very familiar with the area. IF you don't want a beach vibe, also, another search item...

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Posted by wesfau
Member since Mar 2023
1770 posts
Posted on 6/13/25 at 1:13 pm to
Not much in the way of hotels/condos along the bayou/bay in Nville.

There is a Hampton on Rocky Bayou and there appear to be many VRBO type properties in N'ville/Bluewater Bay.

Good choice to avoid the crowds. Niceville has some good stuff:

3rd Planet Brewing (maker of my 2nd favorite IPA: Dank Side of the Moon)
Post 20 or Bamboo for sushi
The Local's Eatery for gastro pub goodness on the bayou
Basil and Baxter for bistro type food
Tradewinds for classic Italian
Posted by wesfau
Member since Mar 2023
1770 posts
Posted on 6/13/25 at 1:15 pm to
That's a really great condo. I had a coworker years back that lived there and we spent way too much time at Schooner's.

OP, check this place. It hits all your marks.
Posted by UFCST63
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2008
551 posts
Posted on 6/14/25 at 7:25 am to
Grew up in Niceville as a kid.

850 Wharf and while not on the water, 3rd Planet Brewing has a nice vibe
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