Sheila |
Jan 3rd, 2000 07:05 AM |
As an expert on Clearwater, having grown up there, the Haddon House Inn is a sure bet. It's directly on the beach, in a residential area. Every summer, my family (8 yo, 12 yo, and husband) stays there for three weeks or so. For children, it can't be beat. They spend the entire day going from the courtyard pool to the beach to the pool to the beach.... And when the adults get tired of all the "fun in the sun", we retire to the raised gazebo that separates the pool from the beach, enjoying the cool Gulf breezes. The Haddon House is a small hotel, with each room being set up like a condo (small kitchen, etc...) It's quite reasonable and clean. It's also been a wonderful cultural education for our children as most of the families and couples who vacation here are European (the owner is Welsh). If you want a vacation that allows you to truly experience FL and the accompanying perks, the Haddon House is perfect. Believe me, we've tried the Sheraton and the Clearwater Beach Hotel, if it's a generic Anywhere, USA vacation that you want, those might be good choices. Enjoy your trip! Oh, and you have to eat@Frenchy's cafe on the beach, one of our favorite restaurants in the world!
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