Location: Crystal Villas, Scenic Gulf Drive West, Destin Area, Florida North West, Florida, USA (Just 2 blocks east of Henderson State Park) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 1 Bedroom + Bunk Area, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Condo
Nestled in the quiet west end of beautiful Crystal Beach off Scenic Highway 98, (also called Scenic Gulf Hwy West) Crystal Villas offers the quaint feel of a bed and breakfast with all the comforts of home for your beachfront vacation. Nothing between you and the beach.
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This inviting second-floor unit with its spectacular views is just far enough from the hubbub of the first floor. Be the first to spot dolphins in the morning. Enjoy spectacular sunset views from our well appointed private balcony.
Designer touches throughout.
A king-sized bed, queen-sized sofa sleeper in the over-sized great room, and 2 bunk beds tucked into a hallway alcove all combine to create a great vacation space.
The unit has 1.5 baths, laundry room with tub and shower, full-sized washer and dryer. The fully-equipped kitchen boasts all stainless steel appliances: stove, oven, microwave, full-sized refrigerator/freezer, coffee- and espresso-makers and a dishwasher.
Rainy? No problem. Swim in the covered, heated pool or relax poolside with your favorite book.
Explore the beach or settle in with 42-inch flat screen LCD-HD home theater. Bedroom has 32-inch flat screen LCD-HD.
Located just a stone's throw east of Henderson Beach State Park and within walking distance to restaurants and great shopping. A short drive takes you to Destin Commons, golf courses, water parks, movie cineplex, and one of the largest outlet malls around.
Destin boasts many water sports and excursions. AND will definitely capture your heart.
Complimentary beach service March 1 through October 31.
Make our place your place for your beach vacations! Be our guest!
Standard payment/cancellation policy: $200 refundable security/damage deposit due on reservation. Full rental payment due 30 days prior to arrival.
Deposit refundable after you leave and unit has been inspected and found to have no damage.
Rates do not include a $75 cleaning fee and 11% Florida taxes.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer : your own full-sized stacked washer and dryer
- Dryer : Dryer is full sized
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed : The king bed was purchased this past June. Nice, new, luxurious!
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool : Fabulous heated pool in the enclosed atrium is perfect for relaxing and having fun
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : right outside our side of the building. Need salt? Just toss it down from the balcony to the chef at the bbq
- Balcony : this west end unit has an open balcony with railing on two sides so you can see for miles down the beach
- View/Location
- Beachfront : gaze at the newly restored lush beach from the living room or the balcony. Great for morning coffee!
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- View beautiful sunsets from this west-end balcony
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Renters must be at least 25 years of age
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Shelling
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan 1, 2012 - Feb 28, 2012: $1300 per mo. $call for weekly rates
Mar 1, 2012 - Apr 16, 2012: $175 per night $1,100/week
Apr 17, 2012 - May 21, 2012: $165 per night $1,030/week
May 22, 2012 - Jun 25, 2012: $225 per night $1,530/week
Jun 26, 2012 - Aug 6, 2012: $245 per night $1,575/week
Aug 7, 2012 - Sep 7, 2012: $160 per night $1,030/week
Sep 8, 2012 - Oct 1, 2012: $135 per night $ 890/week
Oct 2, 2011 - Dec 31, 2011: $ 80 per night $ 530/week $1300/month
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Spacious True Beachfront Condo, 2nd Floor Privacy, Super Views
Year Purchased: 1997
Why the Owner Chose Crystal Villas
I bought in Crystal Villas specifically, due to the beachfront location, the indoor heated pool and the privacy and cozy feel of the complex.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
Some of the things I love about my condo are: waking up and seeing the beach and gulf out my bedroom window; watching for dolphins from the balcony (they swim by mornings and evenings); the flexibility to either stay on the beach at the condo or walk/drive to several nearby shops, restaurants; and, finally, the absolute peace of just being there.
Where you'll find RAVE cineplex, Panera, Johnny Rockets, Hard Rock Cafe, shopping and more!
Owner's Map of Crystal Villas
I fell in love with Destin the first time I visited. I come to the condo to upgrade, redecorate and perform maintenance to ensure my clients
have the best and most relaxing vacation possible. I also have what I con-
sider to be the best management team on the gulf.
Property Photos
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- Pristine white sand beach stretches to the emerald waters - Panhandle Vacation
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- great place for dolphin and people watching! - Panhandle Vacation
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- Cozy balcony corner with comfy chairs - Panhandle Vacation
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- Sunset on the balcony as taken from my own camera
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- Water fun, long boarding and kayaking available right on the beach
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- Building "A" from the beach side-our condo is on the left end 2nd floor
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- Our indoor heated pool
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- A great great room
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- Dine in Style
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- Spacious master bedroom
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- this view was taken prior to addition of new 32-inch flat screen tv
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- Main bath area; laundry and shower room in back
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- Original mural in hallway
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- convenient hallway bunks for kids
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- cozy bunk bed alcove
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- Parking at Crystal Villas Building A
Traveler Reviews (25)
Great Condo with Beautiful Beach
Guest: Dave
(Lawrenceville Il)
Date of Stay: 10/01/11
Review Submitted: 11/19/11
My wife and I have been renting this condo since Colleen purchased the unit. She makes the Condo nicer every year and this year was no exception, with new appliances and new bed. The new bed sleeps very well. Colleen is very accommodating and makes you feel right at home. We hope to rent this condo for years to come and would highly recommend the condo to anyone. Location is excellent. Thanks Dave
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Perfect Condo and Perfect Location!
Guest: Sheila and Craig
(Tifton, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11
Review Submitted: 10/28/11
Colleen's condo was spacious, comfortable, and in a great location near Henderson Beach State Park. We relaxed and enjoyed watching the fishing boats come in at A.J.'s in Harborwalk. We were lucky and got to see a board fisherman catch a 16 lb. shark with our binoculars from our balcony. Met him on the beach as he paddled in and then went to A.J.'s to see his catch weighed in for the fishing rodeo--so far, he's the winner in the paddle board category! There are so many great restaurants in Destin. Our "fancy" night out is always at the Marina Cafe. Food, atmosphere and service are always top notch. This year we discovered you can get one entree free if you eat between 5-6 PM. That saved us $29! Excellent food at Cuvee Bistro! Had french onion soup, flat bread pizza, special fried green tomatoes as 1/2 price appetizers there during Happy Hour which lasts from 4:30-9:00 PM! The Bonefish Grill was also very good and it's located just across Hwy. 98, take Hutchinson Rd (the toll bridge road) and it's in the shopping center on the left. We loved the privacy the 2nd floor location provides and really liked being on the west end because we had the best view of sunsets! The king size bed is very comfortable with good support and the new kitchen applicances were very nice. Excellent ice maker in the fridge. Loved the split bathrooms as this worked well for us--husband could get ready at his lavatory while I made-up at mine. We hope that this condo will be available the next time we plan a getaway to Destin. Thanks, Colleen! Sheila and Craig Tifton, GA October 22-27, 2011
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Vacation Destination
Guest: Brian & Elaine
(Springfield, MO)
Date of Stay: 08/15/11
Review Submitted: 08/25/11
This property has it all! Not only do you get beach front views and beach access, but the location is amazing - right in the middle of all the best Destin dining and shopping. The Crystal Villas is probably the smallest complex that we have visited, but the units are well sized (we have stayed in smaller), and with the pool on site, you can still have a swim, regardless of weather or sea conditions. This unit is updated and attractively decorated. The new appliances (they must be new!) made the kitchen comfortable and a pleasure to be there. We had a couple of special requests due to the odd timing of our visit, and Collen was fantastic to work with, very accomodating. Thanks so much for everything.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great stay!
Guest: Clay
(Birmingham, AL)
Date of Stay: 12/29/10
Review Submitted: 01/04/11
My wife and I had a wonderful getaway at this condo. The view is perfect, especially since we were there in late December and wanted to see the beach without getting too cold. The condo is also quite spacious and nicely decorated. We did have a minor issue in that the condo had not been cleaned upon our arrival, but Colleen quickly went to work to address the problem and more than made up for this small inconvenience in the end. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfortable, reasonably-priced place right on the beach, and thanks again, Colleen!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
Thanks, Colleen!
Guest: Emilee
(Newbern, TN)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 07/09/10
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your condo. Destin has become our favorite vacation spot. Your condo is very nice and we loved having the balcony. You were great to work with. We hope we can stay in your unit again next year!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Love It!!!
Guest: Beth Beth
(Memphis, TN)
Date of Stay: 05/21/10
Review Submitted: 06/07/10
I highly recommend this Crystal Villas unit. It is a well decorated and well equipped unit. Colleen is great to work with. I enjoyed a perfect stay mid-May. JD and Richie take great care of you on the beach each day.
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Guest: Jacy N
(Loganville, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/31/10
Review Submitted: 06/06/10
Just got back a couple of days ago from Destin, and it was very relaxing. We took the kids (Ages 5, 8, and 12) and they enjoyed this place too. The place had enough room to sleep, play games, cook, and enjoy the GREAT views of the beach! We couldn't have asked for anything more. Days consisted of cooking breakfast, going to the beach (where the kids enjoyed the beach water and met friends to play with and build sand castles), and having an early dinner. The views of the beach were awesome throughout the whole day! The kids rented kayaks and surf boards, while the adults soaked up the sun by the complimentary umbrella and chairs. At night we would walk along the beach in our barefeet and enjoy the breeze coming off the ocean. Had a wonderful time with the kids and not having to meet schedules was a joy! We didn't go out much... just enjoyed the peacefullness and relaxing of the beach. Thanks Colleen for a GREAT place to make our memories this year at DESTIN...
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Relaxation at it's best!!
Guest: Roll with the Tide
(Pineville, LA)
Date of Stay: 05/14/10
Review Submitted: 05/17/10
I took a quick 2 day beach excursion to Destin May 14 & 15, 2010. If you are looking for quiet neighbors, beautiful beach, quick access to any grocery store, shopping, restaurant, book store....you have to rent this condo. Colleen is the easiest most fun person to work with. I appreciate her hospitatility. Thanks again, Colleen! We will definitely come back to Destin...in fact, i'm checking the calendar in July 2010.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Gary & Anna Collier
(Paris, IL)
Date of Stay: 01/10/10
Review Submitted: 01/10/10
We stayed in this wonderful place October 11 thru October 16, 2009. The space was wonderful and very comfortable. The views were magnificent and we saw dolphin. Colleen was great to rent from. We hope to stay here again.
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Guest: David and Martha1
(Peachtree city, Ga.)
Date of Stay: 11/29/09
Review Submitted: 11/29/09
What a great condo right on the beach and very well decorated. Had a great time and highly recommend this unit to rent.thanks colleen. Mr and Mrs. Gardner
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