MOBILE, Ala., Dec. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- As opposite as it can be from the glut of condominiums and the concrete canyon that is the modern Gulf Coast beach landscape, Osprey Estate (www.ospreyestate.com) is expanding its offering of Private Waterfront Villa Rentals just north of Orange Beach, Alabama, according to Stacey Ryals, the Property Manager. Osprey Estate can accommodate up to 50 overnight guests within its private 10 acre compound.

What started with the quiet launch of Osprey Villa (www.ospreyvilla.com) in 2005, Osprey Estate has quietly been discovered as the place for unique weddings, family reunions, and secret getaways. According to repeat guests, Osprey is attractive because it is very upscale and well maintained, but also laid back and very "un-stuffy". It is an ultra-private setting, but still convenient at just 10 minutes to the Tanger Outlet Mall in Foley (www.tangeroutlets.com) and 20 minutes to The Wharf in Orange Beach (www.thewharfal.com). "Being away from the enormous beach crowds, but still close to everything is a big plus," according to guests. "They've thought of everything!" says a 42 year old mother of 4 from Houston, Texas.

Osprey Estate is located minutes from the new 40 million dollar Barber Marina (www.barbermarina.com) recently built by dairy, real estate, and racing magnate George Barber of Birmingham. The private family estate is surrounded by thousands of acres of timberland and wildlife preserve, and is utterly stunning. Featuring over 6,000 plants and trees, Osprey Estate has been called a young Bellingrath Gardens (www.bellingrath.org) by more than one guest.

Osprey Estate is a unique vacation spot, boasting an amenities list that is unmatched by any offering in Biloxi, Gulf Shores, Pensacola, Destin, or even Rosemary Beach. Kayaks, bicycles, firepits, fishing piers, pontoon boats, private pools, crab traps, volleyball, basketball, cooking cabanas, screened porches, pool tables, outside showers, an RV port, yacht dockage, and more!

But apparently, from all of the writings in the guestbook, the dolphins are the #1 attraction. The dolphins play and feed in front of the Estate nearly 11 months out of the year, several times a day during the summer. Ryals says that many guests have had dolphins swim along next to them while they are kayaking. "And who doesn't love dolphins?" ask Ryals.

Stacey Ryals believes that the success of the property is due to the economic downturn. People can save money over the traditional beach vacation by staying at Osprey. The Villas will sleep a big family. And with the big kitchens, cooking cabanas, firepits, crabtraps, and fishing piers, a big family saves over $1,000 just on food by avoiding the typical tourist traps.

The restoration of the historic Osprey Cabin will be completed by spring, and will offer a great Gulf Coast honeymoon hideout. "It's my favorite of all the accommodations at Osprey," says Ryals. Future plans for the Estate include a couple small 1br carriage homes, a gathering hall for events and weddings, a tennis court, and possibly a large day cruiser yacht.

SOURCE Osprey Estate

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