No, we are not done with vacation home week just yet. Don’t think you can afford a beach house? Here’s a cute Florida cottage that is less than half a million dollars, and I think it might be a great investment property. Try 598 Ricker Avenue in Santa Rosa Beach, a retreat from 30A where you find those lovely higher priced beach home communities like Seaside, Watercolor, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, and more. 
This is not a giant house by any means: 1436 square feet, two bedrooms, two baths. But you get a completely remodeled home 100 yards from the bay. You even get a covered boat lift that will let you step out into the canal and get to Choctawhatchee Bay in a few minutes. The home is owned by a Florida realtor, and has been completely redone — travertine floors, Berber carpet, newly tiled bathrooms, GE stainless steel appliances are some of the upgrades in this charming little get away by the Gulf. For it’s size, there are still multiple living areas, thanks to a large screened porch overlooking the canal and beautiful landscaping. That’s square footage you don’t pay for!
Located in quiet Pt. Washington, which has mostly full time residents, which means a lot of eyes on your home when you’re back in Dallas.
Cute, comfy, and asking $495,000. See how easy this is?
