Location: Mainsail, Scenic Gulf Drive East, Destin Area, Florida North West, Florida, USA (Fort Walton Bch Airprt (VPS) is a 30-min drive from Mainsail) View Map
Accommodations: Condominium, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
In this beautiful Gulf-front unit, there is absolutely nothing between your terrace and the sugar-white sandy beach -- the entire unit is bathed in the soft blue-green glow of the Gulf waters, and the sound of the waves will lull you to sleep at night. It's no wonder our guests return year after year. The carpeted master suite has a king-size bed, reading nook, TV, DVD player, dressing room and full bathroom including Jacuzzi. The carpeted guest bedroom has two double beds, HDTV, VCR, and full bathroom. The living room has HDTV, DVD player, stereo, and wet bar with stone-tile floors. The 65-foot wrap-around terrace is accessible from the living room, dining room and master bedroom. The separate dining room, adjoining the kitchen, has seating for six with two window walls overlooking the Gulf. The completely equipped kitchen with all new appliances, granite countertops, stone tile floors, new cabinets, and new washer and dryer will make this a carefree vacation.
Mainsail is a secure gated community on 15 lush, landscaped acres directly on broad, sugar-white sandy beach. The property includes two pools (one heated), waterfall, hot tub, kiddie pools, four lighted tennis courts, fitness center, barbecue grills, and shuffleboard. The whole complex is ideal for families, with lots of safe space for children to play. This condo is the very front unit on the third floor in the building closest to the water, offering panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico from nearly every room.
Area attractions appeal to every member of the family, including 25 golf courses within 14 miles, chartered deep-sea fishing, para-sailing, art galleries, the Gulfarium Marine Museum, the Track Amusement Park, Big Kahuna's water park, many wonderful restaurants, shopping, mini golf and water parks. Mainsail is conveniently located across from Silver Sands, the South's most popular designer outlet mall.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: in the unit
- Dryer: in the unit
- Linens Provided: All linens provided except beach/pool towels
- Covered Parking
- Elevator (2)
- Beds
- King Bed: Master Bedroom
- Double Bed (2) : Guest Bedroom
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Master bedroom, Living Room, Guest bedroom
- DVD (2)
- VCR
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System (2)
- Jetted Tub in Bath: Master bath
- Shared Hot Tub
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: with new cabinets, stone tile floors and granite countertops
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Completely equipped with dishes, glassware, flatware, blender, coffeemaker, even spices.
- Refrigerator: With icemaker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: In pool area
- Balcony: 65-feet long, wrapping around the entire unit, overlooking the beach, and accessible from the dining room, living room and master bedroom.
- View/Location
- Beachfront: This unit is the foremost unit, rising directly above the soft white dunes.
- Oceanfront: Gulf of Mexico
- Communications
- Telephone: Two phones with built-in voicemail.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Available by the day, week or month at reasonable additional cost.
- Other Amenities
- Completely equipped, styled in airy tropical decor, gated community with direct access to low density beach (NO ROADS TO CROSS), features two pools (one heated) with co-located kiddie pools, tennis courts, conveniently located with access to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment all within walking distance, Convenient to many of Destin's best restaurants, Across the street from Silver Sands Designer Outlet Mall, 1 mile to Sandestin, 5 miles to new Destin Commons shopping mall and movie theater.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): The unit is wheelchair accessible.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): The unit is wheelchair accessible. Some mobility may be required to access bathrooms.
- Kid Friendly: In addition to the beach and two pools, tennis courts and shuffleboard, there is a large grassy area between the two high-rise buildings, which is great for running. Water parks and minigolf as well as kid- friendly restaurants nearby.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Minimum age 25 strictly enforced.
- Smoking Not Allowed: This is a no-smoking unit.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Spring '10 Apr 3-May 21 .... $220/night(3 nt min)............ $1,315/week
* Spring Break/Summer'10 3/13-4/16, 5/22-6/18 & 7/10-8/13..... $1,795/week
* Summer Peak '10 June 19-Jul 9...............................$2,180/week
Fall '10 Aug 14-Nov 5 ......$205/night(3 nt min)............. $1,225/week
Winter '10-'11 Nov 6-Feb 25................$810/week..........$2,300/month
*1 week minimum (Sat-Sat). Please add $95 cleaning fee + 11.5% Florida state tax.
Rates include beach service (2 chairs, 1 umbrella) in-season.
$500 deposit to reserve your 2010 dates; $300 damage deposit with final payment.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Discover Why Our Repeat Guests Have Booked Much of 2010!
Year Purchased: 2002
Why the Owner Chose Mainsail
Destin offers the most beautiful beaches in North America, perhaps the world. I love the slow and easy pace of life in this quintessentially Southern town, still full of its old fishing-village charm. So many wonderful restaurants, fabulous shopping, sport fishing, great golf and lovely people make this a wonderful place to visit, which is probably why my guests and I return year after year. Mainsail Resort is located directly on the beach -- no roads to cross, no traffic to dodge -- with 15 lushly landscaped acres. So if you never left the property, you'd still find plenty of things to do, between tennis, two pools, jacuzzi and that fabulous beach.
The Unique Benefits at this Condominium
No doubt about it, the view of the Gulf from this beachfront condo is the first thing everyone mentions. The first time I saw the blue-green Gulf waters and the sugar-white sands just outside the windows and visible from just about every room, I knew I had to have this place for myself and each time I return I get that same old thrill -- it never gets old! Add to that the sound of the waves to lull you to sleep, the casual but beautiful beachy decor that reflects the colors of the Gulf, the morning dolphin sightings from the deck...and you have a place that will call you back again and again.
Owner's Map of Mainsail
A friend introduced me to Destin in 1991 and I've never quite been the same since. Soon after, I introduced my brother to the area; he fell in love with it and moved there. Then we introduced my mother to Destin and she started spending winters there. Now she lives there year-round. I'm the only member of the family who hasn't moved there but I was able to snag this wonderful condo-home in 2002. Until I retire, it's my vacation home (spring and fall) and I enjoy sharing it with like-minded folks, perhaps like you. Meanwhile, I'm a new grandma and a resident of New York City.
Property Photos
- The outdoors meets the indoors in the contemporary living room. - Mainsail Condo
- The unit is located on the 3rd floor in the front of the right-hand building - Mainsail Condo
- The beach is yours to enjoy from your wraparound balcony - Mainsail Condo
- From breakfast to aperatifs, it's your own personal "bar scene."
- The master bedroom has a king-size bed and TV/DVD
- Your quiet reading nook in the master bedroom
- The guest bedroom has two double beds, TV with VCR and a full bath.
- The full guest bath has a granite-topped vanity
- The separate dining room seats six
- Our new pool with waterfall, jacuzzi, and kiddie pool
- Your rental includes two beach chairs and an umbrella
- Picture yourself sipping Margaritas on the terrace as the sun sets
- New granite countertops in our redecorated kitchen
- Master dressing room with new granite countertop
- Enjoy the sunset from our wraparound balcony
- The prettiest beach in the world
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Yes, I've stubbed my toe on an eye bolt and it didn't endear them to me either. On the other hand, when the hurricane warnings are up, I'm very glad to have them -- they hold the special Kevlar hurricane curtains that stop 95% of all wind-driven rain. That means less hurricane damage and fewer canceled vacations. So I have trained my tootsies to stay another inch back from the edge of the terrace and my toes and the eye bolts now get along much better. Thanks for pointing this out -- Jarrett
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