About Stella Maris

Does your soul desire to be still? Do you and your family want a luxury waterfront vacation rental home to take a break from the busy life? Then Stella Maris might be the place for you! Sit back and revel in breathtaking sunset and sunrise views from the upper and lower balconies, all while watching your kids play on 110 feet of a private sound side beach with sugar white sand and clear calming waters. The family will never be bored with the paddle boat, sand toys, and various beach gear included in your stay. After a day out in the sun and water, meal preparation is made easy with top of the line appliances and quartz countertops in the lavish chef’s kitchen, while the other guests watch and nibble at the spacious island. Eating has never been more stunning than by having your meals at the dining table on the adjacent balcony. The entire family can then play games including darts, bocce ball, corn hole, and Connect Four in the game room/garage or go out in the fluffy white sand. Be sure to stock up on ice and cold beverages that you can keep in the deep freezer and fridge in the garage. When it’s time to say goodnight there is plenty of room in this 3,000+sq ft home, which provides TWO MASTER SUITES, a bunk room, and 2 other bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, and one bonus room, plus two additional half baths (adjacent to kitchen and in the game room), sleeping 14 guests comfortably. There are accommodations for every situation with 2 kings, 1 queen, 1 full, and 6 twin beds with TV’s in every bedroom (for those sometimes rainy days, because who wants to watch TV when the sun’s out). Got a Tesla? We have a charger for that in the garage! If you get tired of your private beach and want to experience some larger waves, the gulf side beach is a short 9 minute walk or 2 minute drive.

If all of this isn’t enough, then venture out and explore all that Navarre Beach has to offer, but if you are in a hurry, you are at the wrong beach. Navarre beach is recognized not only for its stunning white beaches on the emerald coast, but, especially for its slower paced, quiet, relaxing vibe. Unlike Pensacola and Destin, Navarre offers near-shore reefs for snorkeling. Drive a short 3 miles, and you can take a stroll or fish on the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier (the longest pier in the Gulf of Mexico), where you are prone to see sharks, stingrays and sea turtles. There is also the Navarre Beach Marine Park and Sea Turtle Conservation Center down the road. And if you want to see more land animals then hit the Gulf Breeze Zoo! Boredom is not an option with so many other activities including paddle boarding, jet skiing, powered paragliding, fishing charters, kayaking, water sports, boat rentals, golf cart rentals, and bike rentals.

Don’t feel like cooking or want to meet up with friends? Navarre offers a variety of local restaurants on the beach or in town from family friendly and casual to romantic and upscale. Or you can always order take-out or have groceries delivered to your doorstep!

Stella Maris means Star of the Sea, and is a title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary, our celestial Lady, which evokes her identity as the Queen of Heaven, crowned by twelve stars. We pray that while on your vacation you and your family will be led by her to be still and know the God of All Creation all while enjoying the sound of the sea from the gorgeous Stella Maris home.

Stella Maris by Lawrence Klimecki

Photo Credit: © Lawrence Klimecki
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“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” – Exodus 14:14

"Look to the star of the sea, call upon Mary … in danger, in distress, in doubt, think of Mary, call upon Mary. May her name never be far from your lips, or far from your heart … If you follow her, you will not stray; if you pray to her, you will not despair; if you turn your thoughts to her, you will not err. If she holds you, you will not fall; if she protects you, you need not fear; if she is your guide, you will not tire; if she is gracious to you, you will surely reach your destination.” –St. Bernard