ALYS PALACE

Some of you may have read past posts where I mentioned Alys Beach, a spectacular little jewel of a resort community on Florida's Gulf Coast. This place is an idyllic spot for vacationing or even living year-round. 

This home is an example of the charming homes available for sale and rent. Get a load of that courtyard....

I have a distinct weakness for white stucco, fountains, classic pools and a sugar white beach....

Not your typical resort rental interiors, either. I don't see any velour, fluffy lazy boy recliners or oversized psuedo Tommy Bahama print fabrics, thank God!

and I couldn't resist showing a photo of my nephew, taken by my brother, that headlined the community 

e-newsletter this month. Pretty cute, eh?

Find out more about this property here. 

ALYS BEACH REVISITED

These stunning new photos are of Alys Beach, a stunning jewel of a community located on Florida's Emerald Coast.

My brother, Jeremy Harwell, took all these photos as part of a project he was working on for Alys Beach. He is an award-winning photographer, based in Atlanta. He specializes in weddings, portraiture and lifestyle photography. If you are in need of exceptional photography, he's your man!

I love the rooflines. This place is completely unique.

Last, but not least, a photo of my adorable and only niece and two darling nephews (left) and my niece and some friends (right). To see more photos in this project, check out my brother's blog or get in contact with him via his website.

ALYS BEACH

Courtyards and all the white stucco make you feel like you are on an island in the tropics

A view of the village

A perfect outdoor setting for a little refreshment

The Fonville Press - the community coffee shop, gathering place and bookstore at Alys Beach

One of the beautiful pools at Alys Beach

The architecture is distinctively different from most other resort communities in Florida

These cobbled streets add to the quaint atmosphere that is Alys Beach

This is a great solution for a vacation home - the over sized banquette provides lots of room for extended family or friends that are staying together. Plus, it just looks charming!

A beautiful, serene bedroom in one of the vacation rentals

The perfect setting for an evening poolside soiree

Or, maybe this is even better? So hard to decide!

One of the modern, well-equipped kitchens in an Alys Beach vacation rental

This calming water feature would be soothing as you lay on a chaise and read

Another bright and well-appointed guest suite in one of the cottages. Love all the white!

Alys Beach is a relatively new resort community located in the beautiful Florida Panhandle. The beaches there are unparalleled in natural beauty. A few elements that set it apart from being just another high-end development are it's emphasis on sustainability, unique architecture and a sense of community. It was named for the matriarch of the town's founders and has a special quality of laid-back sophistication coupled with a family-friendly atmosphere. The architectural style is an eclectic blend of English, Antiguan and Guatemalan styles that comes together perfectly as the development's trademark and creates a crisp and distinctive silhouette against the azure skies. I have not stayed here yet, but have seen it in person and I can assure you that it is everything that it's "cracked up" to be. This would be the perfect place to rent a home for an extended family get-together or a reunion with friends. You have to go to the website to find out more for yourself and see all the beautiful images. Check it out right here.

Photos courtesy of Alys Beach website