Location: Destin Towers, Mid-Destin, Destin Area, Florida North West, Florida, USA (Gulf side Emerald Coast Pkwy, across fm Big Kahuna's Park) View Map
Accommodations: Condominium, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-9)
STEP UP to the only Penthouse available at Destin Towers, a beach front condominium resort directly on the Gulf of Mexico, named by Southern Living Magazine as a Destin "TOP PICK" condo in their 2007 feature article, "DESTIN FAMILY BEACH GUIDE." Spend your family beach vacation in beautiful Destin, selected by the readers of Southern Living as the "Best Beach" and "Best Family Destination" for 13 years in a row.
Summer 2009 is almost sold out. The only week remaining is the week of August 1-8 2009. This is your last chance to enjoy you Destin summer beach vacation in luxury in this fabulous penthouse Gulf Front condominium in Destin Towers.
"Villa Champagne" is our huge (1950 sq ft interior, plus over 500 sq ft of balcony space), $million dollar ++ beach front penthouse, three bedroom, three full bath luxury condominium, the only 3 bedroom unit available on the rental market at Destin Towers. Destin Towers is conveniently located in the heart of the City of Destin, with upscale shopping (Destin Commons and Silver Sands Outlet Mall) and refined restaurants only minutes away. Destin Towers and Villa Champagne were completely renovated in 2006, offering the guest a completely unique experience. Sip champagne while enjoying sweeping panoramic views from the two oversize Gulf-front balconies, as well as a city/sound view from a third balcony off the third bedroom.
Interior features include 9 foot smooth ceilings, crown molding throughout, a large great room with Gulf views from every window, Gulf views from the master bedroom window and balcony, and a large gourmet kitchen with wet bar and island and new stainless steel appliances. The decadent master bedroom suite features a spa quality walk in shower, with 3 shower heads and 4 body massage jets (see photo), its own private Gulf-front balcony, and king size bed. We even offer free WI-FI high speed wireless internet service so you can keep in touch and be the envy of your friends.
The master bedroom and great room balconies directly face the Gulf (NOT a "side" view), as do all of the units in Destin Towers(see photo from beach). When you are ready for the beach, walk out of the elevator, past Destin Towers private pool, and onto the sugar-white sands of Destin Towers private beach on the Gulf of Mexico - no streets to cross, no buildings to navigate - you won't even need to wear sandals.
The second bedroom is a second master suite with a queen size bed and attached bath. The third bedroom also features a queen bed. No carpeting - tile and bamboo throughout, including new, installed in November, 2007, BAMBOO floors in the second and third bedroom. There is no carpet at all on any of the the floors of Villa Champagne. The great room sofa is a queen sleeper, and an additional roll-away single twin bed is also included, most suitable for a child.
Destin Towers is a gated resort, with a gated parking lot and modern electronic security at all accesses (even the beach gate), so you will be safe and secure during your relaxing stay. Beach service, a set-up of an umbrella and two beach chairs, is available from March through October at very reasonable daily or weekly rates.
If you are tired of the noise and the crowds, and want a truly peaceful and relaxing beach vacation, with snow white sands, aqua blue seas, and views of the dolphins at play, Destin Towers is the place for you. Destin Towers is a low density condominium (only 45 units) and owns the Gulf front beach, and only about half of them are available for rental - even when Destin is most crowded, at Destin Towers you won't have to jostle to get that "front row" beach spot.
NEED MORE SPACE? Consider choosing Villa Champagne combined with Chateau Champagne. Chateau Champagne is our 2 bedroom Gulf front condo also in Destin Towers, located immediately below Villa Champagne. Chateau Champagne's VRBO listing #137760. With both units, you could sleep up to 18, and be in the same building, only one floor apart.
MORE SPACE THAN YOU NEED? See Chateau Champagne, our charming and spacious, 1300+ square foot 2 bedroom located in Destin Towers on the 14th floor that can sleep 9. Get fabulous penthouse views in a smaller, more affordable condo. Go to VRBO listing #137760.
FREE COVERED AND SECURE PARKING. ADDITIONAL SECURE PARKING FOR EXTRA VEHICLES AND GUESTS.
Nervous about renting direct from the owner? Don't be, we personally handle all our rentals. Read all of our 20+ POSITIVE GUEST COMMENTS by checking on the blue "comments" link in this listing just below this description of VILLA CHAMPAGNE.
FREE WI-FI HI-SPEED WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS.
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED.
NOTE: County Tax increased by 1% as of January 1, 2008. Total tax rate in 2008 will be 11% (6% State sales tax, 5% Okaloosa County tax). Tax is not included in rates.
This is a non-smoking condominium. NO PETS.
Note - the outdoor pool is not heated, the outdoor jacuzzi is heated year-round.
MINIMUM AGE FOR RENTERS IS 26.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central with digital thermostat.
- Washer: Separate laundry room with full size washer. Laundry detergent provided.
- Dryer: Separate laundry room with full size dryer.
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking: One free reserved covered parking space inside the garage,space #151. There is ample additional, uncovered parking for guest vehicles inside the security gate. All parking is free.
- Off Street Parking: Ample free visitor/additional vehicle parking available inside the security gate. All parking is free.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: There is space for your RV or Boat/trailer. Contact owner to make arrangements.
- Elevator (2)
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2) : Queen beds in 2nd and 3rd bedroom, queen sleeper sofa
- Twin/Single Bed: Roll away bed
- Convertible Bed: Sofa in great room converts into a queen bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : Four TVs, one in the great room and one in each BR.
- DVD (4)
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Hot Tub
- Shared Pool: Pool is not heated.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: New full size stainless steel appliances, convection oven.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2) : Full size refrigerator plus a wine cooler refrigerator. Ice and filtered water available through main refrigerator door.
- Dishwasher: Full size stainless steel dishwasher.
- Microwave: Above stove.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill (2) : Two brand new gas BBQ grills were installed in April, 2007.
- Charcoal BBQ Grill (2)
- Balcony (3) : Gulf front balconies (directly facing Gulf) off great room and master bedroom, bay view balcony off 3nd bedroom.
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Destin Towers is directly on the sugar-white sands of the Destin beach.
- Oceanfront: Unit directly faces Gulf of Mexico. Main balcony and Master Bedroom balcony directly face the Gulf of Mexico.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet: Bring your wireless-enabled laptop and enjoy free unlimited access to high-speed broadband wireless internet. Cable modem and wireless router in MBR. Computer is not provided.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless router.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Minimum age requirement is 26 years old.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking is not permitted at Destin Towers.
- 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
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Deep sea fishing. Destin's heritage is fishing, located on the "East Pass" with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 24 - Aug 08, 09 ... No Vacancy.
Aug 08 - Sep 11, 09 ... LATE SUMMER .. $2,450/wk .. $395-475/nt + cleaning & tax.
Sep 12 - Oct 31, 09 ... FALL SPECIAL - $1,750/wk .. $250-295/nt + cleaning & tax.
Nov 1, 09 - Mar 13, 10 . WINTER, $2,250/mo .. $1,295/wk ..$195-225/night.
Mar 14 - Apr 09, 10 ... SPRING BREAK, $2,950/wk + cln & tx, 1 wk min, Sat check-in
Mar 14 - Apr 10,10 ... SPRING, $2,450/wk .. $395-475/nt + cleaning & tax.
TAX & CLEANING NOT INCLUDED in standard rates. Add $125 cleaning + 11% tax.
TO RESERVE - call to place deposit & get rental agrmnt. 3 night min. except summer
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Gulf & Beach Front 3BR/3BA Penthouse, Destin Towers
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Destin Towers
Gerry and Diane Champagne have been in love with Destin ever we first visited in 1996. We began looking for our Destin vacation home for the first time in 2004. We were lucky enough to find an agent whose client had placed a bid to buy one of the Penthouse units in Destin Towers, but whose contact had fallen through. She assured us that this unit in Destin Towers was truly something special, and once we saw the penthouse unit, with its generous space and gorgeous sweeping views of the sugar-white sand and aqua-blue water from the penthouse level, we agreed and purchased the property that same day. We immediately began remodeling to our taste, only to have Hurricane Ivan cause such significant damage that we were forced to start anew. Looking back on it now, the hurricane damages were a blessing in disguise, because we were able to completely remodel and update the condo, add a luxurious master shower and modern kitchen, and transform it into what we call "Villa Champagne." As an added bonus, the Hurricane spurred a major effort to refurbish the exterior of Destin Towers as well as all of the common areas. These renovations, completed in late 2007, make Destin Towers "better than new" and establish our complex as one of the premier destinations in all of the Destin area.
The Unique Benefits at this Condominium
Sweeping gulf views from the living room and master bedroom, two gulf-front balconies, one with a private entrance from the master bedroom. A third balcony with views of the Bay. Centrally located in the heart of Destin. Restaurants, shopping and grocers are all within 5 minutes. Destin Towers is located right on the beach, walk past our lovely pool and right onto the sugar-white sands.
Home to numerous department stores, restaurants, specialty shops, and movie theater.
Site of Commander's Palace Restaurant, Pat O'Brien's Bar, and numerous other restaurants and shops.
Property Photos
- Sip champagne on the master bedroom (second) balcony - Vacation Condo Rental at Destin Towers, Destin
- Destin Towers from the Beach - Villa Champagne is on the 15th floor east (right) - Vacation Condo Rental at Destin Towers, Destin
- Master bedroom with stunning, panoramic views of Gulf of Mexico and beach - Vacation Condo Rental at Destin Towers, Destin
- Spa quality master bath, 3 shower heads, 4 body massage jets
- Kitchen - Silestone (quartz) counters, all stainless steel appliances, wet bar
- Living room and entertainment center
- Great Room - Gulf front balcony is 26 feet wide and 13 feet deep
- Dining area, seating for 8, plus seating for 3 at wet bar and 2 at kitchen bar
- Second bedroom, second master, with walk-in closet and bath
- Third bedroom, queen size bed and full size dresser and mirror
- Third bedroom, door to bayside (third) balcony
- Second bath, walk-in shower, granite vanity top with clear glass vanity sink
- Gulf of Mexico and beach from the main balcony of Villa Champagne
- Destin Towers spa and pool, with boardwalk walkover to private beach
- Pool, spa, and boardwalk to private beach, view from Villa Champagne balcony
- Welcome to Villa Champagne - foyer/entry to Villa Champagne
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