Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great winter vacation

Guest: Dean and Claudia (Carmel, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 12/29/11 Review Submitted: 03/27/12

The condo was everything as advertised. After talking with the owner I was certain that we had made the right choice and once we arrived it was confirmed. The condo is very nicely furnished and equipped with everything you will need along with many beach accessories. We especially enjoyed the large balcony, the great view of the gulf and the pools below, the large refrigerator (with filtered water), the large TV with surround sound and the very comfortable beds. Our son and his family loved the heated pool and the short walk to the beach and we took full advantage of the well equipped fitness center. The owner checked with us several times and was always very helpful if we had questions or any issues. The location of this condo is great! There are so many good restaurants within a 20 minute drive and the major shopping areas are just a few minutes away. We loved our time there and plan to return for a two to three month stay later this year.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

august 2011

Guest: scott (Alabama)
Date of Stay: 08/02/11 Review Submitted: 08/11/11

Condo is very nice, it was clean and had everything we needed. Balcony overlooks the pool and both the balcony and the pool were perfect for our little one. Just bring your swimsuit and enjoy.

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

Great place when you have kiddos!

Guest: Rhonda (Utica, KY)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/21/11

This was our first vacation since our daughter was born and she is 15 months. Allon described the place to a tee, gave me the rundown on all the extra details of the items they kept on hand for kids and families which made my packing much less easier. Knowing I didn't have to drag along the pack and play as well and a number of other items like boogie boards, beach chairs and so much more was great! We loved the condo, just as the pictures showed. The zero entry pool is where we spent our days since my daughter decided eating the sand was all she wanted to do while on the beach, but the pool was perfect and she loved it. Great room, amazing furnishings, you just really feel at home. Loved the location on the strip, super easy access to the outlet mall and the Winn Dixie and in a good spot to get down into Destin or over to San Destin. Will for sure stay here again in the future!!

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

Perfect Vacation!

Guest: Dona (Baton Rouge, LA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

This is the perfect beach vacation spot. Everthing you need is already there from cooking items to beach toys. The beach is clean and the water is gorgeous. My family will always remember this condo because my 5 year old son learned how to swim in the pool and boogie board on the beach! Thanks Allon and his family for sharing their vacation spot.

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

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Guest: Fletcher (Lake City, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 07/14/11

Our family had the pleasure of staying in the beautiful condo owned by the Boatrights.The owners left nothing out when furnishing the unit.You will not find a nicer place to stay up and down the coast.Allon was very helpful with local info,eating spots,etc.ENJOY! -The Kirbys, Lake City,Fl.

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Guest: Lisa (Greenwood, SC)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

This was our first time to Destin. We enjoyed our stay. The condo is absolutely beautiful with everything needed for a great vacation. The balcony was great for relaxing with a book and looking out over the beautiful emerald coast. Allon was so kind to email and make sure everything was as we expected. Great vacation experience. Thanks Allon for your southern hospitality. Lisa, Billy and Spence

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This unit is beautiful and well appointed!

Guest: Jim (Chattanooga, TN)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

We really enjoyed our stay at this condo. It is a very nice place that has all the amenities we could need. It is also very close to everything, supermarkets, malls, restaurants, the beach, etc. Allon was very helpful and a real pleasure to work with. I would recommend this condo to anyone that I know and look forward to coming back again!

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

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Guest: Doug and Maryellen (Eagan, MN)
Date of Stay: 02/01/11 Review Submitted: 04/14/11

Perfect Location, beautifully decorated and furnished. Gourmet kitchen with everything you need. Allon was very professional, courteous and great to work with. Our friends that visited said this was the best condo they had seen in all their travels.

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Guest: WILLIAM (VALDOSTA, GA.)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10 Review Submitted: 10/13/10

THIS IS OUR 4TH STAY IN THE BOATRIGHT'S CONDO. EACH VISIT KEEPS US COMING BACK AGAIN & AGAIN. IF YOU NEED IT THIS CONDO IS EQUIPPED WITH ALL YOUR ESSENTIAL NEEDS.

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Guest: yvette v. (-)
Date of Stay: 03/25/10 Review Submitted: 03/25/10

We stayed at this condo for Spring Break, 03/13/10-03/20/10. As busy as Destin gets for Spring break, we were amazed at how quiet the building was! The condo was beautiful and comfortable, very well equipped with everything we might need. The balcony was one of our favourite places! We were always able to get chairs by the pool, and the cafe was very handy if you wanted some food or beverage. The beach was beautiful...white, cool sand. Allon was wonderful to work with, and easy to get a hold of at any time. The amenities of the building made this condo an ideal vacation "Destin"ation! We would highly recommend renting this lovely vacation home away from home!

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Guest: Maria & Joe (Valdosta, GA)
Date of Stay: 10/12/09 Review Submitted: 10/12/09

In celebration of our 15th wedding anniversary we 'escaped' to this condo in Destin. It was relaxing and wonderful! All pools and facilities were top notch and the condo itself was decorated and furnished beautifully. The morning we left we saw two water-spouts over the gulf waters that left us speechless! It was easy to forget all worries and focus on "US" for the long weekend. Allon was very attentive in the process and recommended SUPER places to eat out. This was an anniversary that we will not forget!

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Guest: Greg51 (Texas)
Date of Stay: 09/03/09 Review Submitted: 09/03/09

We stayed a week in July and had the best time in Destin ever. The condo was teriffic and was fully stocked with everything we needed and more. We can't wait to come back next summer.

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Guest: Debbie & Chuck Miller (Jackson GA)
Date of Stay: 07/16/09 Review Submitted: 07/16/09

We spent July 3-11 in Allon's condo and we had the most wonderful time. I was amazed on how nice the furnishings were and all of the upgraded kitchen appliances and utenzils. We even had cold drinks in the fridge when we arrived. The pool area was great for our granddaughter with the zero entry and having a cafe onsight was great! Yes, I would highly recommend this condo to anyone. And, Allon was great to work with...what more could you ask for?

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Guest: Glenda & Jay Hyatt (Valdosta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/07/09 Review Submitted: 05/07/09

Truly one of the nicest places we have ever stayed & we travel extensively in the US and abroad. The condo is beautifully furnished. A guest wants or needs for nothing here. Everything is top of the line & provided. The huge, covered balcony affords a great way to relax with a good book & enjoy the beautiful Gulf view & breeze. You definitely have a repeat customer from us. Thanks again for everything!

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Guest: BETSY H. (Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/23/09 Review Submitted: 03/23/09

We were trying to plan a last minute vacation with free air miles. Our daughter had a heart transplant two years ago and can not go into lakes or rivers but can go into the oceans. This condo looked so nice but we knew it was along shot to get it when we wanted it. We were wrong! Not only did we get a fantastic place for a week but we also had a wonderful host. The condo is a short walk to the beach as well as you have great pools. The location is excellent! This place has all the comforts of life you would ever need away from home. Because we were flying we worried about not bring certain items. It did not matter because the condo had everything we needed and more. The only problem we saw was that we could only stay a week and could not stay longer. This place really lets you feel like you are on vacation. Thanks, Allon

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/18/09

Thanks Boatrights. This is the second winter in a row that we've enjoyed your beautiful condo. We plan on making it a 3rd. You've picked the perfect floor and the perfect view and then backed it up with the nicest furnishings both inside and on the balcony. The appliances and dinnerware are top notch. The balcony serves as another room. I don't think that we could find a nicer or better unit in either Ariels Dunes building.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/08 Review Submitted: 11/01/08

My husband,16 yr old son and in-laws stayed in this condo in Oct and really enjoyed ourselves there. Their place was just as the pictures indicated. The furnishings were gorgeous and more than comfortable. The view exceptional. The value for the quality was outstanding. Mr. Boatright gave us personal attention which made us feel like we were dealing with family or friends. I highly recommend working directly with owner vs. a rental agency. We hope this unit is available for our next trip to Destin.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/07/08

What a wonderful experience! We loved it! The owners definitely thought of everything! We were very excited about our trip - the pictures on the website looked awesome. When we arrived, we discovered that the pictures didn't do it justice - even better in person! Thank you for everything!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/11/08

If you want to spend your summer vacation at a little home-away-from-home...LOOK NO FURTHER!! My husband and I travel quite often and have stayed at many condos and beach homes over the years - this unit is by far the best! The owners thought of EVERYTHING!! The Ralph Lauren bath towels, comfy mattresses, luxury linens, flat screens, reading material in the night stands, tasteful decor, the WONDERFUL kitchen appliances and utensils...the beach chairs, beach toys, pool passes...cleaning supplies, laundry detergent - and fabric softener...cozy furniture, down throws, dvd's...menus to local eateries, maps to area attractions...THEY THOUGHT OF EVERYTHING so that we didn't have to think of ANYTHING other than relaxing and coming back next year!! "Kudos!" to the Boatrights for getting it all perfect!! One last thing - the occasional phone call from Mr. Allon, just to make sure our stay was everything we hoped for, really "put the icing on the cake!"... Southern Hospitality at it's best!! We will be back for years to come! (Did I mention they also had a "pack-and-play" for the baby!?...So GREAT not to have to pack ours around!!)

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/01/08

We had the most fantastic week staying at your condo. Everything we needed was at our fingertips. The owners are so accommodating and want to make sure you have a great time. The condo is beautiful and spacious, the pool was perfect for our grandson, and location is grand for shopping, restaurants & grocery stores. We can't wait to come back next year and will start counting the days. Thanks for sharing your condo with us! The Snyders

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/07/08

This unit is absolutely GORGEOUS! We met relatives in Destin for Thanksgiving '07, and by far, this was the nicest unit. The decor in the unit is beautiful which gave us a warm home-like feeling. They provided everything we needed with a variety of nice kitchen utensils & appliances, luxury towels and linens, beach toys, cooler, and even a wide selection of DVDs! Our family travels a lot, and this unit is the nicest we have stayed in. We found a 'gem' in Destin and will certainly stay here on return visits.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/24/07

We stayed in this condo the last week of September and it was fabulous. It was very quiet at the resort and we had great weather. It was a relaxing week and the condo had "everything" anyone would need. We felt right at home and it has one of the best views of the ocean with a great balcony. I highly recommend this unit.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/20/07

We really enjoyed our stay at your Ariel Dunes condo. The place was decorated beautifully and fully equipped to meet all of our needs. We were very comfortable, felt right at home. We will definitely check this unit's availability when planning our next Destin vacation!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/11/07

We had recently stayed in this condo and it was like home. It was beautifully decorated and the owners had it fully furnished with all our needs and then some. They were wonderful to deal with, very friendly and wanted to make sure you were happy. You really don't have to bring nothing but clothes. The beach is just a short walk and breath taking. The water was beautiful. We would take a break from the beach and use the pools. We really enjoyed the pools just as much if not more than the beach. We will definately be back. Judy Harvest, AL

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/31/07

We stayed in this beautiful Condo in Destin. The furnishings and decor are far beyond what we find normally. The owners have supplied everything you would want for a wonderful visit to the beach. The one thing that comes with the condo is a beautiful balcony and view of the water. This is a great value with resturants and the shopping not 5 minutes from your temporary home. have a great vacation

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/25/07

MY FAMILY & I RECENTLY VISISTED YOUR CONDO AT ARIEL DUNES. WE HAD A GREAT TIME! THE CONDO IS SUPER NICE, IT FELT LIKE A HOME AWAY FROM HOME. WE WERE IMPRESSED WITH THE POOL - THE WATER WAS CRYSTAL CLEAR. THE CONDO IS IN GREAT LOCATION - IT IS CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. WE WILL DEFINITELY BE STAYING THERE AGAIN IN THE FUTURE!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/28/07

A VERY WELL LOCATED UNIT WITH WONDERFUL FURNITURE AND FIXTURES JUST STEPS FROM A BEAUTIFUL BEACH AND MINUTES FROM GREAT SHOPPING AND EATERIES I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMEND THIS LUXURY CONDO

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/03/07

We had the most wonderful trip to a beautifully decorated condo. The owners provided everything we could possibly need for our week's stay. The owners were also such a pleasure to deal with. We will definitely be back next year. Thank you so much for the great experience in renting from you. Anyone who rents from you will be so happy they did!

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