Vacation Rentals by Owner

Perfect fron A to Z every detail

Guest: Jay (Knoxville, TN)
Date of Stay: 05/05/12 Review Submitted: 05/13/12

My family and I have rented many houses and it is such a treat to find a house where they have really taken the time to make sure that you have everything that you could possibly need....Kitchen ware beach toys, grill, plenty of towels, resteraunt recomendations... I could go on...First let me say that upon our arrival, Butch was very freindly and helpful , he gave me complete confidence in our choice to stay at the property.The location of the house must be one of the best on the entire Island, right on the bay. The kids absolutely loved it and it was so nice to actually be sitting in the back yard and watch them play in the water.The house is amazing, with updates and comfortable amenities.The veiws from each floor were simply fantastic. The ocean is just a short walk away and the pool proved to be the perfect stop off on our return trip from the beach each day.The weather was great not too hot for the smaller children....We have learned that June and July is just too hot to bare....the ocean was calm , 4 days of green flags, what a treat to actually see the "Emerald Coast" show its best side while we were there.. We did have one day of light rain but we were at the Naval Air Museum so it really didn't matter. Bike rides and orange push ups at Sandy bottoms each morning to start the day and chargrilled sea fare each night to finish ! We were all so blessed to have had such a wonderful experience.....We could not have been more pleased...the only down side would be that it will be hard to every top this vacation..Thank you so much for our stay at Carribean Soul all of your thoughtfulness in all the fine details were greatly appreciated by all !!!! We hope to return !!!!!!

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

Wonderful family vacation spot!

Guest: Jenni (East Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 03/17/12 Review Submitted: 04/12/12

What a beautiful home with such a wonderful location! It looks just like it did in the pictures :) Our group included 2 grandparents, 5 parents (3 sisters and 2 spouses)and a total of 5 kids with ages ranging from not yet 1 to 10. It was the most relaxing, perfect vacation we've had in a long time. Everyone had their own space that they could escape to if they wanted, but there was plenty of space to be together to eat meals at the same table and to visit in the living room or on the porches too. This was an important feature since my husband is currently undergoing chemotherapy but really didn't want to miss anything! He was able to be on the porch and watch the kids play either from downstairs in the mix or upstairs off of the master bed room where he could watch in a more solitary environment depending on how he was feeling at the time. When he felt great, the fun was just steps away! The kids just played and played from the time they woke up to the time they went to sleep. They fished from the back yard and from the dock and caught more than 20 fish. (I lost count) The house is close to everything! We rented a sail boat from up the road and took the kids out while they waited at the house on the back yard beach for curb side service :) Grocery stores, Walmart and restaurants are close by and being on the sound we were able to play in the water even though there were red and purple flag warnings for the beach that was just across the street. On the quiet days we did walk over to the ocean side beach to hunt shells and play but mostly we played on the sound side in the back yard. The owners even provided fun sand toys, floaties and even kites to play with! It was just so wonderful and safe for the kids! There were a couple of maintenance issues when we got there, the door hinges listed above and loose arms on a couple of chairs etc but nothing that was a big deal and the house manager and the owners were wonderful about addressing them really quickly! The house was very, very clean! The wireless internet was spotty, but the family members that needed internet for work had smart phones and they worked fine - so we didn't really miss it much - there was just too much fun stuff to do :) Thanks for sharing your great home with us. The kids are all asking when we can come back!

Recommended for:Families with young children

would not recommend

Guest: Joe (walnut, ms)
Date of Stay: 03/10/12 Review Submitted: 04/06/12

Fridge doesn't cool properly Kitchen sink leaks Master bedroom door hinges are loose 2nd floor bedroom patio door would not unlock (therefore would not open) Carpet was very dirty throughout the house Dinning room chairs needed attention 1 of the toasters was broken Several light bulbs where blown Basement back door would not lock(also has a hinge missing) Internet service was terrible Brooms, cleaning fluid and other items are being stored in a dangerous place (stuffed into the closet that houses the air unit)

Owner response:Joe, Thanks for bringing these items to my attention again. As mentioned in my email to you a couple of weeks ago, these issues have been handled. Feedback from our guests is important since many things are difficult to detect in the five hour Saturday turn-around.

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Guest: Darrell (Milton, FL)
Date of Stay: 12/20/11 Review Submitted: 12/29/11

What a great place. I like being situated on the bay and a very short walk to the ocean beach. I live in the area and have never realize how clear the water in this part of the bay is. We had the best time and the local caretaker of the properity took very good care of us. It is a great value also.

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

Paradise!

Guest: Cadnaw (Gulf Breeze)
Date of Stay: 11/10/11 Review Submitted: 11/18/11

My 7 year old granddaughter went with me to get key. As she went from room to room and onto the decks, she announced, "This is paradise!" and it was. My grandkids had a great time swimming in sound and gulf even though water was cold. I didn't realize that we could walk to end of the street, cross highway and have a walkway to the beachside. That was a wonderful surprise for us and kids! They also loved the pool and the sand, played many hours. The house was perfect for the 11 of us. Plenty of room and we could watch the kids in sand and sound from decks. I am so glad I made the decision to rent Caribbean Soul! We created many memories in those few days!

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway.

Guest: The Carroll Family (Cumming, GA)
Date of Stay: 04/28/09 Review Submitted: 04/28/09

After the last three years in Destin, our families decided to give Navarre Beach a try and we have certainly enjoyed the peace and quiet! Your beach house was the perfect place for the eleven of us for the week. The furnishings and décor are beautiful; very tastefully decorated! The fishermen in our family enjoyed the pier. We were impressed by the size of the huge crabs. The dolphins are closer than we thought they’d be. Our nine year old made the comment that she felt like this was our real house. Being her for the Fourth of July holiday, we enjoyed the fireworks on both July 3 and July 4. We certainly thank you for allowing us to stay in your home. We are all in agreement that we need to return here next summer! All of us from ages 3 to 86 were very pleased to be here!The Carroll FamilyCumming, GA

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Guest: The Skrobis Family (Winter Haven, FL)
Date of Stay: 04/28/09 Review Submitted: 04/28/09

This is our second year staying at the house and enjoyed the week even more. We had a mini family reunion and it was great. The house is perfect for our get-together. We enjoyed the leisurely pace of the gulf, the ocean, the jet skis and just relaxing as a family. Thank you for giving us the chance to get together at your place!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/08/08

My Air Force group spent 5 fabulous days in February '08 enjoying the peace and tranquility, interrupted by golf. Great place and perfect hosts. Thanks for the opportunity.

Owner response:Jim, it was so much fun hosting you and the guys! Thanks for all the emails with pictures of your grandsons!

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Our Best Vacation Ever!

Guest: Ashli (Goldsboro, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/05/08 Review Submitted: 07/15/08

I have to say that this was the most relaxing vacation that we have ever had! The house is amazing and the location is even better. It was so nice to be able to enjoy our morning coffee as our kids played in the water. There was no stopping them, as soon as they woke up they threw on their swimsuits and were ready to go! Our kids are 4 and 9 and we felt totally comfortable with them in the water as we sat on the deck. (That's how close the water is to the house) We caught some pretty big fish from the backyard and from the near by pier for dinner too. I can't stress how nice it was to be so close to the water!!! If the kids needed a snack, then they just went in and got it. Not having to pack a bag to go to the water was really nice! It allowed us to really relax and enjoy our vacation. We actually only went to the beach one or twice the whole week because the convenience of the sound was so nice. (no jellyfish, no undertow, and no other people!!) The house is amazing too. It has everthing that you need to enjoy your vacation.

Owner response:Ashli, it was such a pleasure getting to know you via email and telephone, and we were so pleased to welcome you to Caribbean Soul. We honor your husband's service in Afghanistan and are so grateful for his safe return. We thank him, you and your family for the sacrifices that you have made for our country.

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

"Too good to be true..."

Guest: Amber and Family (Arkansas)
Date of Stay: 05/11/08 Review Submitted: 05/19/08

People always say, "If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is." I guess the "probably" leaves room for the few exceptions like "Carribean Soul." Because, the truth is, Vicky and David have created an immaculate oasis on a beautiful island, perfect for creating the most relaxing vacation, and long - lasting memories. My family and I will cherish the moments we spent lounging on the balcony watching dolphins, catching crabs on our private beach, shell searching along the Gulf beach, playing in the waves, swimming in the pool, enjoying the excellent food at Coocdries, etc. for years to come...

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

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/19/08

Thank you Vicky and David for opening the doors of your beautiful home to us. Caribbean Soul has most definitely left us with memories that will last a life time! We couldn't have asked for a better place to spend our honeymoon or nicer people to rent from! We cannot wait to come back in the summer and create some more beautiful memories!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/19/08

What an amazing week we had at your beautiful beach home! Thank you so much for sharing with us. We enjoyed the wonderful views and all the comforts of home. We definitely want to return ASAP!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/19/08

Thank you so much for letting us use your beautiful beach house for the week. Our family came for our yearly vacation and had a terrific time. Thank you for your reference on the restaurants; we went to Cocodries and the East Bay Crab House. Both were excellent. Thank you for all the comforts of home. You have really thought of everything. We really loved the beautiful views and scenery and the beaches. We love Santa Rosa Island and we have already decided we can't wait to return next year. Thanks again for everything.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/19/08

What a great way to start a new year! We have had a great holiday here with many hours spent on the beach and fishing from the pier. The children have enjoyed every minute; getting sandy and wet at every opportunity! Thank goodness for the washing facilities! I can't think of a better view to wake up to every morning - beautiful.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/19/08

Thank you so much for letting us come to your wonderful beach house. We had a great time. This was our first family vacation together and the house could not have been any better. It was perfect. We would all definitely love to return.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/19/07

We stayed at the Caribbean Soul during the first week of September 2007. The house is amazing! Even the breathtaking pictures don't do it justice. It was so nice, we were able to have a small wedding ceremony in the back yard. The owners are very friendly, professional, and thoughtful(they even sent us a Christmas card). Caribbean Soul felt like our home away from home. We are already planning another vacation and everyone in my family wants to go back to Navarre and stay at Carribean Soul.

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Guest: Linda McClain (Walhalla, South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 05/01/07 Review Submitted: 05/29/07

What a wonderful experience! Our stay at the "Caribbean Soul" at Navarre Beach, was by far the most relaxing vacation we have ever had. The house is simply amazing. Each room is beautifully decorated and the personal touches you've added make it so comfortable and welcoming. Whether sitting in the viewing tower watching a dolphin play in the Bay, or enjoying the white sand and turquoise waters of the Gulf, we could not have asked for more. I wouldn't change a thing, and I can't wait to visit again. If you're considering a stay at the Caribbean Soul, I promise that you WILL NOT be disappointed!

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Guest: Lisa Lange (Alpharetta, GA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/22/07

I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time our family had on our recent visit to your place at Navarre Beach. What a beautiful oasis you have created!! You've thought of absolutely everything, so we had nothing to do but relax and play. It's great having the sound just outside your door and the beach just a short walk away. The best of both worlds! And the house itself is unbelievable -- I love how every room has its own theme and is beautifully decorated and yet everything is sooo relaxed and comfy. Thanks for making our first (but hopefully not our last) trip to "Caribbean Soul" a wonderful memory.

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Guest: Flip (Longview, TX)
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/17/07

My compliments to both of you......All I can say is awesome, awesome, awesome!!! My wife and I have been going to the beach for the last 10 years and we have never stayed in a house that was furnished so elaborately and perfect. You guys have thought of everything and made us feel like VIPs. Thanks you so much for sharing your house with us and I can only hope that I get the chance to go back again. Thanks again, we had a wonderful time.

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Guest: Sheryl Danner (Norcross, GA)
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/16/07

We absolutely fell in love with Caribbean Soul, as well as Navarre Beach; they both were so peaceful and serene. One of my sons was enamored with the widows walk. He loves heights and thought the view was wonderful. It was just a wonderful weekend for my entire family. Yours was by far the most well-equipped beach home we have ever rented. We lacked for nothing. Thank you again for your hospitality!

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Guest: Stacey and Gary (Watkinsville, GA)
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/16/07

We had a wonderful time staying at your home! It is lovely and I can't think of a single thing that you don't provide. My daughter (18) was so impressed with the cut flowers and welcome chair waiting for us on the counter when we arrived. It really is the nicest home we've stayed in due to the extra touches that you include. We almost didn't get my husband out of the hammock to attend the Rehearsal Dinner Friday night. His only regret is that we couldn't stay longer! My sisters were just as impressed. They are already considering a trip to Navarre Beach and your home for future vacations. We had a great time being together and felt at home in your house. I'll be glad to answer any questions for potential future guests if someone wants to know the 'scoop' about your home. Thanks again for making this such an enjoyable experience!

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Guest: Meredith_HAC71261 (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 12/01/06 Review Submitted: 12/24/06

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit at Caribbean Soul! After a stressful week working in Atlanta, my husband surprised me with an escape to Navarre Beach, which is surprisingly close. The Carribean Soul house is immaculately clean, beautifully decorated, and located perfectly for those who want to "recharge their batteries." We've been to that area of Florida before, but this house was by far the best place we've stayed on the Gulf Coast. We are already planning on going back to stay at Carribean Soul!

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