Hanging out at The Hut, Summer Haven

It’s been years since I hung out with friends Tom & Susan Schmidt during their annual winter foray to Summer Haven, a tiny community along the sea south of St. Augustine. Back in the 1890s, Tom’s grandparents had a couple of oceanfront homes built for an escape … in a day when vacation escape meant by steamboat and rail … and thanks to good judgement and good genes, these two historic homes are still in the family and two of the last remaining examples of Old Florida oceanfront property.  The Lodge, their dogtrot by the sea, was rented, so last week, Rob and I spent our anniversary at The Hut, which our friends rent out when they aren’t in residence.  (They were in residence, so we got to visit). It’s a delightful slice of Old Florida, where you can watch dolphins and right whales from the tower or sit on the porch and read a book in the sea breeze.  If you’re looking for a retro getaway, check it out…