Vacation Rentals by Owner

Fabulous Time and Beautiful Vacation Home

Guest: Happy Camper (Carrollton, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/11/12 Review Submitted: 05/16/12

One of the best vacations I ever had. The home is beautiful with very nice decor, warm, welcoming, luxurious, and comfortable. Every need was met. My favorite room is the master. It has a very comfy king size bed & large master bathroom. My second favorite is the kitchen, very convenient. Loved the granite countertops & stainless steel appliances - super nice. We enjoyed the wonderful smell of the Jasmine growing on the arbor and other lush plantings in the fenced in yard which felt very private. The walk to beach was a mere 200 yards. A hop, skip, and a jump really. We had an absolutely great time. I cannot think of a better place to be on Mother's Day. We will visit again.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Liz in KC

Guest: Liz (Kansas City-KS)
Date of Stay: 05/02/12 Review Submitted: 05/16/12

We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay at the Rose Cottage. I liked the fact that the beach was within close walking distance and this time of year, the beach was not crowded. We could walk to the grocery/Dollar General Store for necessities. The outlet mall was even within walking distance. I loved Destin, in fact we all did in my family, and would love to have been able to stay longer. The home was clean, nicely decorated and there was plenty of room for the 4 of us. We ate at alot of the local restaurants enjoying fish and seafood daily. We enjoyed parasailing, snorkeling and kayaking as some of the activities available to do there. We definitely want to plan another trip in the future and hopefully be able to stay at the Rose Cottage once again. It was a great location...close to everything! We felt very welcome and highly recommend staying at Pat's cottage.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Convenient

Guest: JDS (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 04/13/12 Review Submitted: 04/30/12

Great location - grocery/shopping/food. Clean. Short walk to the beach. Would definitely rent again. Pat was easy to work with...

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Great Spot for Family

Guest: Spring Breakers (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 03/24/12 Review Submitted: 05/01/12

This is one of the most beautifully furnished and decorated beach homes we have ever seen. The location on a quiet street is ideal for walking to the beach, grocery, surf shop and ice cream. The patio is very private and a great spot for relaxing or keeping the little ones contained. The are more beach toys provided than you could ever need and the wagon is perfect for hauling everything back and forth. This is a wonderful home and is highly recommended! Also Pat (the owner) is very nice!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Perfect!

Guest: Traci (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/10/12 Review Submitted: 04/09/12

Clean, and nicely decorated! Perfect location! I love being able to walk to the beach and walk to the store! It was also a close drive to everything we wanted to do! Owner is very on top of things! and easy to get a hold of! Great Home!!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful house!!

Guest: Michelle (Tennessee, United States)
Date of Stay: 02/11/12 Review Submitted: 02/15/12

The Rose Cottage is everything you need for a wonderful place to stay at Destin: close to beach, close to shopping, close to restaurants, close to grocery store, close to golf courses. It is beautifully decorated, has plenty of room, & the beds are comfortable, cable tv's throughout the house, just perfect. We will definitely come back to stay at the Rose Cottage!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great family vacation home!

Guest: Pam (Lawson, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 09/15/11

Our family of 6 adults and 1 two year old loved staying at this house.The neighborhood is nice and quiet. It is great being able to walk to the beach. There is plenty of shopping very near by. We even walked to Dollar General and Winn Dixie a few times. The kitchen has everything a chef needs to cook with.The bathrooms and bedrooms are very nice, and well stocked with linens. The open floor plan of the main floor makes it great for visiting. We enjoyed using the patio and the upstairs deck. There is plenty of beach toys and chairs to use. I highly recommend renting this house. Great job, Pat!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Location is Everything

Guest: Happy Campers (Bowling Green, KY)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 07/09/11

Rose Cottage is the sweet spot of location, only yards from the beach and yards from the outlet mall. The home is elegant and well-stocked. We had the best time and all of our friends who had rented other houses were jealous of our home away from home. Cheeseburger in Paradise in the mall parking lot has great margueritas and The Hog's Breath down the road has very good barbeque. We definitely will come back and stay at this home.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Great Vacation Home!

Guest: BLW (El Dorado, AR)
Date of Stay: 05/22/11 Review Submitted: 06/09/11

We rented Rose Cottage for our family vacation (May 2011) this year and could not have been more pleased! This was a first for us so we were a little anxious about making the right choice but there was no need! Pat, the owner was amazingly kind and everything in the home is exactly as described. It is a beautiful home for adults but is also kid-friendly (we have 3!). The beach is a short walk down the road and there are no streets to cross. The home was very clean, well kept, and there were beach toys for the children as well as a high chair seat and pack-n-play for little ones to sleep in. We had a marvelous time and our kiddos are already talking about next year! Thanks for making our vacation one of the best ever!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We Love This Place

Guest: Tiffani (Greenville, SC)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/29/11

We liked it so much last year, we went back again this year! The house is so clean, comfortable, and just feels like home. The listing description is exactly right and we highly recommend this house. Many thanks for sharing it with us.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Loved our stay

Guest: Tom (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

Thanks for a great stay at your property.Upon arriving the cottage was very clean , well stocked and the kitchen was fully functionable with everything we needed to eat most of our meals in.We grilled often and the private yard and deck was quiet and relaxing to have our morning coffee.The beach was only 150 yards from the cottage in a quiet neighborhood-no partying or loud groups.All of the conveniences were within a few miles-Walmart,Bass Pro Shop,Outlet mall,restaurants and any thing else a person would want.We would highly recommend staying here as it was a great value-especially split between a couple of families.The owner takes pride in her home and it shows.Hope to stay again in the future.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Place to Vacation!

Guest: Kendall (Prattville, AL)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10 Review Submitted: 01/14/11

Rose Cottage was the ideal setting for a New Year's weekend. There was plenty of room for three couples and the location was perfect. The beach is just down the street and there was no busy road to cross to get to the beach. Pat provided excellent customer service. The house was spotless and the backyard was beautiful. I would definitely recommend Rose Cottage as a beach destination.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Awesome place!

Guest: Kendall (Prattville, AL)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10 Review Submitted: 01/14/11

We spent New Year's at Rose Cottage and it was a great trip. The house is very nice and was spotless. The location can't be beat, convenient to the beach and stores. We were able to enjoy the beautiful backyard as well. Plenty of room for three couples. Would highly recommend staying here.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Second Visit Better Than First!

Guest: Roxanne_HAC109119 (Cincinnati)
Date of Stay: 09/21/10 Review Submitted: 10/19/10

This was perfect for those who want a peaceful vacation, yet close to shopping, restaurants, and of course no streets to cross to the beach!! It was wonderful and relaxing and we did not want to leave, but we had to. It makes going back home difficult!! Pat is very attentive to all of our requests as if she were right there. I would recommend this home to anyone. Thanks again Pat!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

You'll Enjoy Your Stay!

Guest: PJ (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 08/01/10

Pat, we had a great time staying in your beautiful home. The house and decor were lovely as well as your patio and garden area. My husband and I enjoyed sitting out on the patio reading and enjoying our morning coffee. The closeness to the beach was an added plus. We would not hesitate to stay there again. Thanks, Pat, for being so helpful and accommodating.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

Shhhhhhhhh.....This is our secret!!!!

Guest: Happiest Camper! (Waco, Tx)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

Oh My Word!!! To say this was a great find would be an understatement! We LOVED our stay at the Rose Cottage at Miramar so much! We came for a week on the beach (which was amazing), but the home was so beautiful, we hated to leave it!!! The back yard is opulent with top-notch landscaping and privacy. You cannot believe how pretty this place is! The convenience to all shopping and groceries,(STARBUCKS) was just awesome!!!! It was a "girl trip" with Mother, Daughter, Grandmother, Sister, and Niece, and we were all very happy campers!!! The owner, Pat, is fantastic to do business with. Please don't tell anyone else!!! We want to keep this place to ourselves:)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Our best beach vacation yet!

Guest: Tiffani (Greenville, SC)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 06/30/10

This is by far the nicest and CLEANEST beach house we have ever rented. The elegant interior upgrades (solid surface countertops, tile, crown molding, etc.) are luxurious and made our stay that much more relaxing. One of our favorite features is the code entry - no key to bother with, which is very convenient when going down to the beach. The location is just perfect - a short walk to the beach yet close to fabulous shopping, dining, and family-friendly entertainment. We really enjoyed interacting with the owner and appreciated her attention to detail. We have already recommend the home to our friends and hope to vacation there again soon!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Can't Wait to Return!

Guest: Erin12345 (St. Louis, MO)
Date of Stay: 05/03/10 Review Submitted: 05/31/10

What a beautiful home! Our family, which includes three small children, felt so relaxed and comfortable here. We couldn't believe how upscale this rental house truly is. And, it really IS just a short walk to the beach. We especially appreciated the beach toys and games/puzzles already at the house, which made our packing much easier. Plus, there were more restaurants and shops within a two minute drive than we could count. A perfect location!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

February getaway

Guest: Tina (Illinois)
Date of Stay: 02/27/10 Review Submitted: 06/17/10

Our family of 8 stayed here and were very pleased with the stay. The location was perfect for the beach without crossing any busy highways. It was close to the grocery store, outdoor mall and Catholic Church. The property was clean and well maintained. We would definitely stay there again. Thanks Pat for your the use of your beautiful home.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful

Guest: Kellypr (Marietta GA)
Date of Stay: 10/22/09 Review Submitted: 04/18/10

We really loved this house. It was an amazing location, quiet street, close to everything. It was the perfect size for our family. We will stay here again!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Relaxing Vacation

Guest: Farm Family (Ridge Farm, IL)
Date of Stay: 08/10/09 Review Submitted: 08/17/09

Our family of six loved this house and the decor and privacy. But we still were close enough to walk to the grocery store, outlet mall, Dollar General and of course, the beach. The beach toys were just an extra detail that made the beach more enjoyable, even for our 19, 17, and 13 year old twins. Thanks for your sharing your home!

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Guest: Brian Baskin (Watertown/TN)
Date of Stay: 07/16/09 Review Submitted: 07/16/09

Pat, thank you so much for the opportunity to stay in your lovely home. Everything was better than we hoped. The master suite was incredible. The extra toys for the kids were a great touch. We had a very enjoyable time. We will definately be back next year, and to anyone reading this don't look any further. Thank you for a great vacation!!!

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Wonderful vacation experience!

Guest: Husker Dave (Nebraska)
Date of Stay: 06/20/09 Review Submitted: 06/30/09

My family had a wonderful time renting this home! It is furnished very nicely and the kitchen has EVERYTHING you could image needing. How many rentals have nice china and REAL wine glasses? The location was so convenient! When they said it was close to the beach they weren't kidding. My kids lived on the beach and with a family of five people, not everyone wanted to come and go at the same time. Because the house was so close and the area very safe, we felt comfortable letting our kids walk back and forth from the house to the beach. Additionally, less than a 1/2 block in the other direction was the grocery store (Winn Dixie) and TCBY and Dollar General. So walking to the store and not having to drive was a plus. Shopping and restaurants were in abundance. Finally, this property was located near SanDestin and the area tended to be more upscale and less congested than properties closed inside of Destin. The home is managed by the personal owner and you can tell the difference from other properties that are managed corporately. Dealing with the owner was comforting. We've already told our friends about this home and how key it was to making our vacation enjoyable. We had zero complaints.....except for having to leave and come home!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great Place!

Guest: chicagoHN (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 06/13/09 Review Submitted: 06/23/09

The Rose Cottage was a perfect place for our family vacation. It is in an excellent location. The beach is beautiful and was never too crowded. We had 2 toddlers with us and were able to pull them down to the beach in the wagon - enjoyed the many beach toys that were there. the Patio was lovely and a great place to hang out in the shade. The home is clean, comfortable, and close to everything. We highly recommend!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Will Definitely Stay Here Again!!!

Guest: Spring Break '09 (Clay, KY )
Date of Stay: 04/05/09 Review Submitted: 04/18/09

This house was perfect for my sisters and my husband and child! Everything was as nice as described on the internet if not nicer!!! We all want to stay here again. There was enough room for all of us and close enough to the beach...we had 4 children and didn't have to cross the road. There was a grocery, alvins island, seafood market, dollar store all within walking distance...and the outlet mall was across the road!!! Very beautiful house in the perfect location!!!!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/21/08

Beautiful home. Thank you so much Pat for allowing us to use your home for a week. The kids loved, we all loved it! We had a great time. Like I wrote in your guest book it felt like home away from home! The beach was beautiful and the kids had a great time, except for the jelly fish stings that is. You helped us out instantly when we had problems. Thank you for making our vacation wonderful. We will definatly be back.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/21/08

BEAUTIFUL! The home was decorated very nicely, more than we expected! Pat was great to deal with and the house was stocked! We went with 3 couples and the house was perfect, walking distance to the beach, gas grill, nice patio, walking distance to the outlet mall etc. etc. etc. We cant wait to go back!

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Location is Great

Guest: joshuars (Tupelo, MS)
Date of Stay: 05/24/08 Review Submitted: 06/03/08

Loved staying. Very Private. Loved the red wagon. It came in really handy for taking things to the beach. Definately will be returning for a second visit.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/01/08

We were pleasantly suprised by the location ( much closer than 200 yards to beach..what do you expect their from Michigan), dead end street, quiet, decorated very nicely, flat screens in every room and all the privacy a family needs (wagon with toys and boogie boards a nice touch). Rose Cottage has all the amenities and then some for a great time on the panhandle. Can't wait until next year.

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Rose Cottage

Guest: Kristin Spring 2008 (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 03/29/08 Review Submitted: 04/07/08

Pat, your place is beautifully decorated and comes with all of the amenities you need! We had a most pleasurable stay over spring break at the Rose Cottage. The cottage was clean and very comfortable for our family of five, plus two extra teens. And, it was a definite plus to have large screen TV’s in every room! The location was just perfect as well, we were able to relax and felt safe allowing the kids to walk the very close distance to the beach or across the road to Winn Dixie or TCBY for ice cream. Counted 310 steps from the door to the beach! Just an amazing location and we absolutely loved it, would recommend it to anyone looking for a great relaxing vacation in a home near the beach.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Guest: Roxanne_HAC109119 (Cincinnati)
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/03/07

The stay here was outstanding!! Pat was very helpful and her home is very relaxing and it is in a very peaceful atmosphere. It is very spacious and has all of the amenities of the modern day house. It is close to shopping, restaurants and bike riding. We hope to be back next year!

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Guest: Twyla Mitchell (Wheaton, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/13/07

We had an incredible time at Rose Cottage, we celebrated my sister's "50th" and it was perfect! The bed's are comfy, the bathroom's were sufficient for us all, and the living space was ample for entertaining or just lounging around. We all loved sitting outside! There is EVERYTHING that you need within walking distance, perfect for teenagers. And not to mention the beach is just minutes away. I would highly recommend it to anyone, and my family is looking forward to staying again. Thanks Pat!

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Guest: Joan and Jerry Almond (Minden, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/24/07

We were so pleased with the Rose Cottage in Destin! It was absolutely "THE PERFECT LOCATION" for sure! All of our friends commented on how lucky we were to be so close to everything, yet have the beach within 2 minutes of our house. The house itself is beautifully appointed. It makes you feel like you are in the Ritz Carlton!! Thank you, Pat, for sharing your lovely house with our family. We can't wait to come back next year!

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Guest: Trahan & Simmons Family (Vidor, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/15/07

This house was wonderful our families had a great time. The decor and the area was awesome, we all had a wonderful stay. Our families will definetly be back and I would highly recommend this home. Pat, thank you so much for making our stay a memorable one!!!!! Thanks, Phillip and Mary

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Guest: Cheryl Fink (Floyds Knobs, IN)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/10/07

We vacationed with another family at the Rose Cottage during Spring Break and found it to be very delightful. The six of us had plenty of room and we enjoyed the outdoor garden and cooking at home a few nights during that week. The beach is right down the street and the kids made sand furniture and flew kites when they weren't jumping the waves with boogie boards. Skippers across the street has the best key lime pie and the shrimp and tuna dip are awesome. A relaxing home away from home!

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Guest: Kay Holsclaw (Floyds Knobs, IN)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/10/07

The accomodations were wonderful! Pat pays meticulous attention to detail to ensure that guests have everything they will need. The cottage has a very homey feel yet is spacious. It is convenient to wide, white sandy beaches and the area feels very safe. Everything that is needed is within walking distance. There is no reason to leave this beach home - except for a walk to the beach.

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 11/13/06 Review Submitted: 11/12/06

Welcome. Last fall I switched my Miramar Beach home from a managed property to VRBO. I have enjoyed talking to my renters and value the relationships that have been established vs. not knowing my renters. To view comments from guests who have stayed at my lake home in Northern Michigan, please go to the vrbo website for Michigan and log in 84644 or simply click on View All Properties and go to guest book. This shows the care and detail that I put into making my guests stay comfortable and enjoyable. Thanks Pat

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