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We love Jesus, his church — his people.
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If you're in ministry & in need of a getaway, we would love for your family to join us at The Restoration House, a 4/3, two-story cottage along the iconic beaches of 30A in South Walton Florida.
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Restoration House | Hope Counseling Online
Guest Recommendations
Josh & Leslie from Louisiana
The name says it all.... Restoration House. It was a place for our family to find quiet moments alone with God and with each other and to truly restore our souls for even just a few days. We went during the off season, in the winter and were still able to enjoy the beach, the pools, the trails and the quiet breeze of the Gulf. The house was more than enough for our family of 6. We just couldn't ask for more kind hosts to offer such a gift to us as a pastoral family. Phil and Lou seek the Lord with all their hearts and in turn are some of the most generous servants you may ever meet. "He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake" Psalms 23:3
Erin from Washington
We loved that we were able to enjoy warm sunny days at the beach in November. We played tennis at the local courts and often walked around the trail at the pond in the neighborhood. We tried a lot of different restaurants and were always pleased! Brozinni's Pizza just around the corner is great. Food Trucks in Seaside, brunch at Canopy Road, seafood and great atmosphere at Old Florida Fish House. The Restoration House was a huge blessing and gift to our family!
Tim from Georgia
Our 'holiday at the sea' was extraordinary. The beaches are super beautiful. The spacious house with 2 neighborhood pools is amazing. Our favorite restaurant was the indoors / outdoors seating at the Old Florida Fish House on Eastern Lake. Our grandkids loved Zoo World in PCB. The whole week was a gift from God.
David from Virginia
The Restoration House was an incredible gift to us! We hadn't had a vacation that refreshing since our honeymoon. The days felt long, and my wife and I enjoyed long hours of conversation that are hard to come by with the demands of kids and ministry. In particular, we highly recommend Canopy Road Café for breakfast and Pickle's for a delicious burger. Please take the time to visit the Restoration House. Your soul, family, and ministry will be better for it!
Josh & Devon from Texas
Some of our favorite spots along 30A: Playing games at the Restoration House. Scratch Biscuit Kitchen in WaterColor. Cowgirl Kitchen for Burgers in Rosemary. Get the mystery box ‘ at Black Bear Coffee in Seaside. Its got good pastries and coffee. Or try an Onyx Coffee at Beachy Bean in Seagrove! Grayton State Park. Rosemary/Inlet Beach for shells hands down. We have a bowl on our table full of shells the kids found there.
Jen from Florida
The kids spent most of their time riding bikes & playing tennis in the neighborhood. ​We walked to Dough Sea Dough Donuts in Seagrove for donuts & coffee almost every morning. We did the Taco Bar in Seaside a few times for quick & fairly cheap lunches. The Beachy Bean on Eastern Lake is great for families with littles & the kids also really liked the Hokulia Shaved Ice.
Johnny & Kathy from Louisiana
We had a great time away from the demands and busy-ness of ministry, thanks to the opportunity to stay at Restoration House for a few days. Thank you for allowing us the chance to get away. It was time well-spent and a sweet time of refreshing. If you are able to make it to Restoration House, you won’t be disappointed.
John & Lydia from Texas
We may sound like really boring people, but we really would recommend the puzzles & riding bikes at the Restoration House. Also, grabbing chicken tenders / sides from the WaterColor Publix & eating at the house was so easy with lots of kiddos.​ We loved the big grassy amphitheater in Seaside where the kids played & the Dunes in Grayton Beach State Park.
Jon & Tory from Georgia
We thoroughly enjoyed the walking trails in the neighborhood where the house is located. In PCB, Thomas Donut & Snack Shop has a little of everything food-wise & was a great customer experience. Mike’s Seafood & Oyster Bar was also really good.
John & Trina from Texas
We have served in ministry for 45 years and were so excited, blessed & honored to stay at The Restoration House near Seaside, Florida. Our hosts Phil & Lou were so kind & so encouraging. In all of our years of ministry, this was the first time we have ever been offered a week of rest & relaxation! It was so wonderful, from the moment we arrived until we left! The house is beautiful & our time sitting on the beach & watching the sun set was our absolute favorite. Most of all, being able to catch our breath, read, and even nap was so needed! We are thankful this home is dedicated for weary ministers to regroup! And again, knowing Phil & Lou’s team prayed for us & were there to encourage us, made the trip perfect! We will never forget that kindness & will always feel honored we got to stay at the Restoration House!
Laura from Texas
Ghost Crab Pizza in Inlet was a cool place with delicious pizza.​ And Ponce de Leon Spring was worth the drive for the kids to experience a natural spring.
Jeremy from Texas
That 30A life is just good all the way around. Paddle boarding was great fun! v in Seagrove was my favorite coffee & it's really close to the Restoration House.
From our Teenage Guests
We liked riding bikes on the trail in the neighborhood and walking around Seaside. We also liked paddle boarding on Eastern Lake and on the Gulf.
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