The Suwannee River Rest & Adventures

The Suwannee River Rest & Adventures Welcomes the B.O.W. Crew

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The owners of the Suwannee River Rest were nice enough to invite the B.O.W. Crew to Branford, for a couple nights stay, at their beautiful luxury lodge, on the incredible-wild Suwannee River. Upon arrival, we instantly loved the splendid staircase that leads up to the main floor of the elevated cottage. Once up the stairs, a quick 180 degree turn gives you a wonderful view of the river, from the cottage’s elevated position. But, no need to stop at the top of the stairs, because once you head through the screen door, the large screened in porch provides a much better lookout point, with plenty of comfortable seating and tables (we were told many guests choose to sleep on the porch).

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From the porch there are two sliding glass doors that lead into the cottage; one goes directly into the master bedroom and the other is really a sliding glass wall that opens up the porch to the entire living area of the cottage. The cottage’s main living area is very well appointed with charming furniture, light fixtures, and artwork (much of the artwork was done by the owners). The main living area also boasts a large fireplace. Just past the living area is the open concept luxury kitchen complete with everything you need for cooking, except the food. Both upstairs bedrooms are well appointed, as well and both bathrooms are stocked with everything most would need too. There is a complete downstairs area, full

of games, sitting areas, and outdoor equipment for use by guests staying at the S.R.R. It was easy for us to see why the S.R.R. stays booked up and also why they maintain such a high rating. The team of folks who keep up the S.R.R. have a high standard for themselves, the cottage, and the property. We at B.O.W. are very thankful for the invitation and look forward to returning in the future for the next installation of Captain Cas’ adventure properties, the Hatch Bend Hideaway, a very cool R.V. property that is designed for a more “back to nature” R.V. experience.

Captain Cas and his family have been on the Suwannee for a long time, in fact, Captain Cas’ first visit came when his grandpa brought him there

at 1 year old. A little early to start fishing and exploring the river solo but, the river has been a part of his entire life. Captain Cas’ mother and father operate the day to day of the cottage and are extremely welcoming. If you have the pleasure of Mrs. Cascaddan (B.J.) checking you in and showing you around, on your arrival to the cottage, take advantage of her wealth of knowledge about the history of the Hatch Bend area. She was nice enough to give us a brief oral history of the area that had us extremely intrigued. There are many books in the cottage and after listening to B.J. tell us about the area, we dove into reading more on our own. The Suwannee River is a fascinating place and the Suwannee River Rest is a great

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home base for your adventures on the wild river! Have fun on your trip there and be sure to tell the Cascaddans that B.O.W. says hello. A word from the folks at the Suwannee River Rest: Life’s an Adventure and the Suwannee River Rest should certainly be on your list! The S.R.R. is a family owned vacation home right on the historic Suwannee River, owned by Steve Cascaddan (Capt. Cas) & Krista Studly, operated by Bob & BJ Cascaddan. Since 1966, the Cascaddan family has had many fun adventures here at the Suwannee River Rest, and we love sharing these adventures with the many families that visit each year. The adventures offered include visiting and snorkeling the many nearby natural springs, fishing the many species in the river, or bay scalloping the nearby Gulf of Mexico. Located in Branford, FL, on the Suwannee River, in the historic area of Hatch Bend, in Lafayette County, this three bedroom, three bath luxury lodge is an ideal location for a weekend or week-long vacation. The upstairs has two king bedrooms and two full baths as well as a spacious living area with a gas fireplace and a completely new modern kitchen. Amenities Include: Wi-Fi, Indoor Fireplace, TV, Washing Machine, Dryer, Iron, Laptop-Friendly Workspace, Air Conditioning, Dock, Elevator, (2) Canoes with Personal Safety Equipment, Blow-Up Paddle Boards, Children’s Books and Toys, Fireplace, Grill(s), Outdoor Fire Pit, Wood, Lighter Fluid, All Kitchen Amenities, Outdoor Shower, and Free Parking on Premises. Book your stay online at airbnb.com (The Suwannee River Rest & Adventures), where Captain Cas is a Superhost and has 100% 5 Star reviews! S.E. RiverSide East Drive Branford, Florida 32008 +1 (407) 468-1019 captcassuwanneeriverrest@gmail.com

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