Special Spring Break Rates for University Students and Educators!

University Students and School Teachers are eligible to receive a special discount if booking early on reservations from March 1 - April 15, 2010.
The responsible party must be at least 18 years of age and present valid college IDs upon check in. This Collegiate Rate is $10/day off our regular rates for pop-ups and RVs and large tents. There is no tax. Call Today for information or visit www.bayviewdestin.com 850-837-5085 Text 850-333-8202 e-mail: bayviewdestin@aol.com

NEW 2010 SPRING BREAK RATES ANNOUNCED

Bayview RV Campground is pleased to announce their 10th anniversary and the brand new2010 Rates, to begin for Spring Break, March 1, 2010 until 8/31/2010. All rates include full hookups with power, city water and sewer, and cable tv. Bayview features only ten total sites, and as a result is somewhat exclusive, so please book early to make sure you're included.
Daily rates are still $60, as in 2009, and only $50 for smaller RVs. Pop ups are very popular, and rates are a thrifty $45 per night. (To find the weekly rate, just multiply by six nights. So the 7th day is free.) Monthly rates are unbeatable at $500 for mini RVs, $600 for regular sized RVs, and $635 for BIG RIGS. (You know who you are!) (big smile). Tents still start at $8 for 1 to 2 persons and $16 with power added for fan or heater, laptop, tv, radio or heater. Even cable tv for your tent is available for only $1 a day. Reservations are available NOW for the prime Spring Break month and just a $150 deposit will hold your place. Paypal is accepted. Call 850-837-5085 or email bayviewdestin@aol.com. Our website is www.bayviewdestin.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR and NEW DECADE

This is Bayview's 10th anniversary year, and rates continue to be fantastic for wintry camping and living in Destin. From now until February 28, rates are just $25 per night or $100 per week! ($35 and $135 for BIG RIGS). Try us! Come see what Destin is all about. Walk on the beach bundled in warm clothing while the sun warms your face and your smile. Try out a new restaurant. Check out the shopping malls and sales. Stroll the docks and meet the locals. See the Destin Fishing Museum. Get a Destin Log paper (or go online at www.thedestinlog.com) and circle all the events you'd like to do. Take a dance class at the Community Center. Harborwalk has music, bands, restaurants, cafes and special entertainment and promotions going every week of the year. Or just enjoy the quiet of the evenings "roughing it" in your camper. The economy is a bit better here. Maybe you'd like to scope out the job market. Or the real estate. Or complete a building contract. Or even move to Destin long term. Give Athena a call. She will enjoy talking to you! 850-837-5085.

INSTANT CHRISTMAS GIFT CERTIFICATES

Looking for a unique gift for someone who loves Destin and owns an RV? How about a Christmas gift certificate from Bayview RV Camground? Any amount can be specified and with rates as low as $25 per night and $100 per week through the month of February (think "Valentine's Day!") why not give a gift that everyone in the family will love? Rates include full hookups (power, city water and sewer, and no tax).
Order yours online at www.bayviewdestin.com and pay in seconds using a credit card via Paypal! (bayviewdestin@aol.com) Your gift certificate will arrive in a beautiful greeting card mailed to your recipient, or you may have us deliver it via email. Call us today! 850-837-5085 or 850-785-2252 or text after hours 1-850-333-8202. Merry Christmas!!

Experience Christmas at Bayview RV Campground

Stay in the merriest little campground in Destin for Christmas and New Years! Off season means plenty of room to stretch out and a great home base to explore the season's many offerings of fun and festivities in Destin and beyond. See the light shows, go to plays, concerts and parades. Visit a living nativity or a new church for services or midnight mass. Walk on the famous white beaches and breathe in salt sea air. This Christmas, give everyone in the family an Experience of Christmas in Destin. Rates as low as $25 per night or $100 per week, no tax. Call 850-837-5085, 850-460-6862, or (850)785-2252, email: bayviewdestin@aol.com or visit www.bayviewdestin.com/ Text us at 850-333-8202.

The History of Bayview RV Campground in Destin, Florida

Bayview RV Campground dates back many years...some say to the post-war 1940s and 1950's "Happy Days." The 1/2 acre land, before it was subdivided and given its name, may have been under water, specifically, Choctawhatchee Bay, meaning "Big Water," named by the local Choctawhatchee Indian tribe. Today, Joe's Bayou is the inlet across the street on 749 Beach Drive, and the City of Destin built the existing boat launches. Joe, many believe, was "Indian Joe," a single native- American who lived in Destin during the time of the earliest settlers. No one knows for sure what became of him, or if he had family. Bayview RV Campground used to be what was called a "fish camp." At that time, in the off season, the captains of Destin hand built their fishing boats of all sizes on the shores of Joe's Bayou. It was a natural choice because the depth of the water was perfect for launching the vessels and sailing to Destin's Harbor where there was an outlet to the Gulf of Mexico. Joe's Bayou was also used as safe harbor during Destin's frequent unnamed hurricanes. One can imagine the construction noise of hammering and hand saws echoing through the pine scented woods under a deep blue winter's day. Maybe the busy captains bought coffee or purchased "fast food" at Bayview where icecream and sandwiches could be ordered through a small window inside a screened porch with a few small tables and chairs. Athena Marler Creamer remembers visiting the tiny restaurant when she was perhaps 3 years old with her Dad, Capt. Ben Marler. Researching its history, one of the first names of the park was "Patty's Campground", and then "Bayview Courtyard Camping." In 1979, the place was renamed "Bayview Camping," by the Lapinskis, it's managers. Dr. Tom Toomey owned Bayview Camping for a few years. Finally, in 1990, the name was expanded to "Bayview RV Campground." Underground renovations revealed traces of electrical wiring that was used in the 1940s, confirming its past at a time whe the village of Destin was actually being introduced to electricity in homes. Ms. Creamer says that God told her that she would own the campground one day in 1979 when she lived there briefly. "The managers kept asking me for suggestions for improvements," she remembers, "and I would give them ideas of where to place the washers and dryers, and coke machine. One day I told them that what they really needed for the hot sun and grass was shade trees. What kind, they wanted to know. I said long needle pines like there are in Ft. Walton Beach. Soon after, I returned home to find them brushing soil off their hands and they had just finished planting 42 waist high pines saplings that day. In 1990 when we acquired the campground, a tree survey had to be done, and guess what- there were exactly 42 giant 60 foot pine trees! Every one of them made it."
"The Lord is good, says Ms. Creamer. He has been very good to me."//

HOLIDAY HIDEAWAY RATES November 1 - January 1

From now until further notice, rates are dropped the lowest in ten years in celebration of our upcoming 10th Year Anniversary in January, 2010. Daily rates are $25 for all RVs and $35 for BIG RIGS (40 ft. and over). $20 for popups. There is no tax. Weekly rate is $100 per week (7 days, 6 nights) and an additional $35 for Big Rigs. The monthly rates are $400*, $500 or $625 depending on size of RV, (0 - 19 ft*, under 20-29 ft., and 29- 39 ft., 40 ft. - $42 ft. max.) This is a great opportunity for business professionals working in our area to establish a home base. A $100 security deposit and first month's rent, and passing a background check is required for all long term rentals. Rates include full hookups and local cable channels (24 channels). There is a coin laundry room and beautiful shower rooms on site, and parking for up to 2 vehicles per site. In additional, extra space for a trailer or boat is available at $4 per day or $60 per month. Stay by the Bay! And enjoy Destin's off season charms and seasonal bliss.

WINTER VISITORS/SNOWBIRDS WELCOME

(CANADIENS, SNOWBIRDS AND WINTER VISITORS ARE WELCOME TO RECEIVE INFORMATION BY EMAIL OR ON THE WEB AT WWW.BAYVIEWDESTIN.COM- $25 move in bonus now offered.)
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One truly wonderful small RV park graces the heart of Destin, and right across from the Bay boat launch, so you may even bring your boat. Only 10 sites, lovely trees, beautiful showers and convenient coin laundry are offered. Bayview is well located in the multimillion dollar waterfront neighborhood on the end of Beach Drive. Campers are only 2 miles to beaches and the Harborwalk Village festivities at the Destin bridge. Destin offers year round casual and five-star dining, discount designer shopping, and opportunities for relaxation and overall excitement. Destin is consistently a #1 tourism destination in the U. S. Off season rates are $500 per month for RVs under 30 ft., and $600 for RVs 30-36 ft., and $625 for very large RVs and motorcoaches up to 42 ft. max. This includes full hookups (power, city water and sewer, and local cable tv)and rates are tax exempt. The owner, Athena Marler Creamer, states, "Stay a month or longer, and get involved in clubs, churches, fishing, golf, library groups, Community Center classes and more. Please email us for free online brochure. Our blog is http://bayviewdestin.blogspot.com. As a special gift, I am offering a bonus- a free e-book on Destin with historical photos which may be downloaded at http://www.box.net/ImpressiveHome and info at http://heiressarts.blogspot.com. Our address is 749 Beach Dr, Destin, FL 32541, and there are interactive maps, videos, and beach and harbor webcams on our website at www.bayviewdestin.com."//

RODEO TIME!

Bayview RV Campground invites all Fishing Rodeo enthusiasts to visit our Open House at 749 Beach Drive and receive a door prize. There is no better place to set up RV camping...we're across the street from "Joe's Bayou"- the City of Destin boat lauches. Be in the Gulf in just 20 minutes. Rates are reduced to $45-$60 (no tax) per night and $500-$600 per month! Leave your boat for $4 per day or $100 for entire month of October. Free boat parking with RV. Take advantage of our $25 move in credit towards the first month. Call 850-837-5085 or visit www.bayviewdestin.com for more details!//