Lake Lorraine Apartment Renter's Guide
Lake Lorraine Apartment Renter's Guide
Developed around a golf course close to Shalimar on the Emerald Coast, Lake Lorraine is a thriving, well-kept town.
Lake Lorraine is a community in Okaloosa County, Florida
Developed around a golf course close to Shalimar on the Emerald Coast, Lake Lorraine is a thriving, well-kept town.
Lake Lorraine is a community in Okaloosa County, Florida. Most folks from here would say they live in Shalimar, as everybody here has a Shalimar postal address and zip code. Living in Lake Lorraine puts you within minutes from everything the Emerald Coast has to offer: snowy white beaches, sparkling waters, lush parks, and fascinating museums and aquariums.
Moving to Lake Lorraine
What's on Offer
Some houses in Lake Lorraine were built in the 1970s, while newer developments took the place of the lake and woods close to Black's Point in the 1990s and 2000s.
If Lady Luck is on your side, you should have a pretty decent selection of housing options to choose from in Lake Lorraine. According to census data, just over half of the rental properties in this area are houses, which is great news if you are looking for some space. Three-bedroom places are most abundant, and you are just as likely to happen upon a four-bedroom place as two-bedroom apartments. There are a couple of apartment blocks in Lake Lorraine, with luxury apartments mostly consisting of two bedrooms. Living by your lonesome might be a bit harder to do (unless you have the money to afford a bigger place) with studio and one-bedroom apts for rent accounting for only a few of the housing options in the area.
Costs
No need to live frugally in Lake Lorraine, as rental rates are cheaper on average compared to what other Florida residents have to pay, and less than the rest of America as well. Even groceries, transportation and utilities are more affordable, making it cheaper to live in Lake Lorraine than the majority of the country.
Pack Your Bags
Well, we are not quite there yet -- as soon as you have found the place of your dreams, there are still some formalities to take care of. Be sure to have your personal information and other documentation ready for a background check and save up for that security deposit. If at all possible, postpone your apartment hunt till after summer. Trudging through the heat from apartment to apartment is the quickest way to let your excitement evaporate, not to mention sitting in traffic due to an influx of happy-go-lucky vacation-goers. On that note, keep a lookout for apartments with air-conditioning.
Lake Lorraine Neighborhoods
Now that you're convinced that Lake Lorraine is the next city-chapter of your life, check out the below neighborhoods and see which one fits you best.
Port Dixie: If you are looking for a coastal suburban neighborhood, then Port Dixie fits the bill. As most of the residences in this area have been built between the early '70s and late '90s, they are established but not that old. You will also find a few residences that were built as early as the 1940s. Port Dixie has a mixture of medium- to large-size family homes as well as apartment complexes. Foodies will love the Aegean Restaurant, while the young (and young at heart) will enjoy Go! Calendars & Games.
Shalimar Pointe: This is the place to be if you are feeling sporty or lead an active lifestyle. Here, you will find both Shalimar Pointe Golf Club and Shalimar Pointe Tennis Club. After working up an appetite on the golf course or tennis courts, you can head to Susan's Southern Marinade for some nourishment.
Life in Lake Lorraine
Unless you are extremely fit or work from home, your car is going to be your best friend in Lake Lorraine. Folks here prefer driving their own cars, and on average, the commute to work is between 15 and 25 minutes. Lake Lorraine has an easy-going vibe.
Apart from enjoying the golf course and the stunning views, there are plenty of things to do in the direct vicinity. For animal sightings, the Gulf Breeze Zoo is just around the corner, and there is a lot to enjoy at nearby state parks such as Henderson and Rocky Bayou.
History buffs may want to take the drive to Pensacola to browse the Naval Air Museum, Fort Pickens and Lighthouse. If all of this seems a bit tiring, go to the beach, soak up the sun and relax -- you are on the Emerald Coast, after all.