Month-long ocean vacay anyone? Talk about leaving the world behind. Wow! What a unique experience, you might be saving up a bit to take a drip – but I know there’s some adventure seekers out there reading this and already planning just when and how they’re going to stay. Think you have what it takes to spend a weekend in the middle of nowhere? The rooms and property are still pretty straight-up, retaining their original character from 1964.when staying in the middle of the Atlantic, these are some of the finest accommodations you'll come across. (Also, don't dive in the ocean from here - it's not safe.) Unless you want to dive in the ocean and catch your breakfast 'Cast Away' style, naturally the Frying Pan operates as a bed and breakfast as well. It is not an ideal vacation spot for someone who is accustomed to the finer things in life, so candy-asses need not apply.Getting to the tower isn't such an easy feat though, accessed by boat or helicopter, a 'four day adventure package' will cost you around $600.but it's the experience and story that make it worth it, right? There's also the all inclusive helicopter package that will transport you to-and-from the Frying Pan with accommodations included. They have many volunteers continually working on it. Guests are reminded that this is an ongoing restoration project and will remain so for several years. The 85-foot-high deck allows visitors to see all the activity in the water below. Located in only 50 feet of water, Neal says the view from above is astounding. You have unhindered views of the sunrise and sunset, there is no light pollution, so stargazing is amazing and you have a birds-eye view of the sea life below. What it lacks in amenities, the Frying Pan Tower makes up for with its beauty and history. While there you can also try some fishing or diving. You can relax on the deck with this view: There’s also a skeet range, a Brunswick pool table (original to the station), and a driving range stocked with ocean-friendly biodegradable golf balls. The Frying Pan Tower has room for up to fourteen guests and includes 5,000 square feet of living space, with kitchens, office space, fully equipped bathrooms and spectacular 360-degree views. The subsequent sealed bid auction revealed that Neal as the sole bidder and became the proud owner of the rustic platform! Sale price: $85,000.Īfter more than a year of repairs (and repairs are still going on, mind you), Neal’s tower is open for business. However, a provision restricting examination until after the purchase was completed led to a forfeiture of the auction. The initial sale saw pricing exceed $500,000. government was auctioning off a massive light and weather station. In May 2010, Richard Neal, a software engineer from Mint Hill, NC learned that the U.S. It’s located about 34 miles off the coast of Bald Head Island, NC, (lat & lon 33☂9′N 77☃5′W), where it was used as a US Coast Guard light tower to help mariners navigate Frying Pan Shoals for almost 40 years. The Frying Pan was constructed in 1964, in the style of an off-shore oil rig. Nevertheless, this place is fascinating and if you too are looking to do something a little odd, and if you have an adventurous spirt, this may be the place for you. It is not the easiest place to get to, and it’s not your typical getaway vacation. I found out about this place a few years back, but have yet to go. Lately, I’ve been yearning to find some type of adventure, an interesting place to visit, something new and different.
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