"Bon Bini" in Destiny By The Sea (A Gated Community)
Special Offer! 10% Discount on All Winter and Spring Bookings Dates: Dec 14, 2011 to May 19, 2012See Details
Location: Destiny-By-The-Sea, Scenic Gulf Drive Central West, Destin Area, Florida North West, Florida, USA (Destiny-By-The-Sea, Destin, Florida Panhandle, Florida, USA) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 5 Baths (Sleeps 14-18)
Keywords: House
This elegant home has everything you need to make your vacation dreams come true. Destiny by the Sea is the most exclusive community in Destin. The home has 3800 square feet of living space and another 1800 square feet of tiled deck. Upscale amenities include: golf cart, elevator, game room/bed room, DVD player with surround sound, Play Station 2, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, fireplace and wetbar. Views of the gulf from 2 sides of the house. Beach access is very close (about 120 steps from front door). Community pool and hot tube are a short 3 minute walk from the front door. The name of the house is "Bon Bini" which means welcome. You will feel welcome in this dream of a house.
2 Kings, 2 Queens, 6 Singles. There is also a queen sofa sleeper in the bunk room. Four of the bed rooms have their own master bath and all five have a balcony.
Terms: 35% deposit with balance 30 days before check-in. $800 damage deposit 30 days before check-in. Must be at least 25 years old to rent. 100% Reimbursement for hurricane cancellations.
VRBO Bear enjoying the deck
VRBO Bear stayed here - 03/02/2011
Well...the Bear just made a return visit to this home and "Bon Bini" still lives up to expectations! "Bon Bini" means "welcome" and this home again welcomed my buddies and me for a great stay in one of Destin area’s great beachfront neighborhoods "Destiny by the Sea". This prestigious gated community has only a ‘beary’ small number of homes, each fancier than a bear is accustomed to, and Bon Bini among the nicest of the bunch. All the streets are brick, and the private beach has enough room for hundreds of bears! The beach is made up of pure-white, clean, ‘beary’ soft sand, and the water is crystal-clear emerald green, as the Destin area is famous for, making it one of the premier beach areas in Florida.
Bon Bini was very comforting and packed with lots of amenities. From the moment we unloaded suitcases, I was thinking about how we would get them up 3 flights of stairs in this 3 story masterpiece, but right inside the front door was an elevator! Considering all three floors have their own master bedroom, we were sure able to spread out as if we each had our own den. As you may have noticed, I like to sit on the deck wherever I go, and Bon Bini had enough decks to go around a dozen vacation homes! Each deck was open and inviting, each lined with glass doors, providing a nice open ambiance. Every deck had wonderful views of the ocean, Florida palms, or this truly unique and quiet neighborhood.
Even though bears usually live off the land, this bear was dining on seafood every night, and Bon Bini is just seconds away from many of Destin’s great seafood restaurants. Destin is, after all, the world’s luckiest fishing village, so you can enjoy all the fresh, local seafood you want and don’t need a bear’s fishing skills.
Bon Bini is truly an amazing vacation home, full of fine furnishings, conveniences you can only imagine, unbelievable room and comfort, and a golf cart for leisurely cruises around the neighborhood. If you want a solid first-class vacation or hibernation experience in the family-friendly Destin area, you can't go wrong by staying at Bon Bini!
The VRBO Bear
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Elevator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Off Street Parking : There is room for 2 cars in the driveway and one car in the garage.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Must fit in the garage. Boats/trailers/RV's are not allowed on the street.
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Queen Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed (6) : Each bunk be set includes trundle bed that can sleep at total of 3 people per set. There are 2 sets of bunk beds.
- Convertible Bed
- Crib : Pack & Play
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Shared Hot Tub : Only 3 minute walk from front door
- Cable/Satellite TV (6)
- DVD (6)
- VCR
- Video Game Console : Play Station 2
- CD Player (6)
- Stereo System (3)
- Shared Pool : Only 3 minute walk from front door
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Natural Gas
- Deck/Patio : 1800 square feet of outside deck.
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet : Cable Modem and wireless router.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- High speed Internet access, Golf Cart, Game Room, Wet Bar, View of Gulf From 2 sides of house, 2 Car Garage, DVD Surround Sound, Play Station 2, High Chair, Pack & Play, Beach Chairs and toys, No Smoking in house, smoking is allowed on the outside decks
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : There is no perm. ramp, however a portable ramp works well for entry into the house through the garage.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Both power and manual wheelchairs fit in the elevator.
- Kid Friendly : Gated community lets kids freely pay without worries about traffic.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25 years old. No college spring break groups.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking allowed outside on decks only.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Special Offer! 10% Discount on All Winter and Spring Bookings Dates: Dec 14, 2011 to May 19, 2012See Details
Take an additional 10% discount off the published rate on all bookings from December 12th through March 17th and April 14th through May 19th.
Spring Break (March 17-April 13) ........................$4100/week
Spring (March 3- March 16)(April 14-May 25) .......$3200/week
Summer (May 26-Aug 10) ............................$5400/week
Summer Discount (Aug 11-Sep 7) ....................600 nt $3800/week
Fall (Sep 8-Nov 2). ....................475 nt $2800/week
Winter (Nov 3-Mar 2)......................400 nt $2300/week
Saturday to Saturday rentals. No vacationing students.
Holiday weeks (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years) $2800/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Bon Bini - Elevator - Golf Cart - Ocean View
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Destiny-By-The-Sea
We purchased Bon Bini to enjoy special memories with family and friends.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Elevator comes in handy and the golf cart we provide is a nice way to travel around the community and local restaurants. 1800 sqare feet of outside decking is plenty of room for cooking out and entertaining outside.
Owner's Map of Destiny-By-The-Sea
Steve is the President/CEO of ActiveCare Medical, a manufacturer and distributor of power wheelchairs and scooters. He lives in Columbia, SC with wife Michele and son Jack.
Property Photos
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- "Bon Bini" in Destiny By The Sea (A Gated Community) - Destin, Florida Vacation Home
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- Destiny by the Sea Heated Pool & Hot Tub - Destin, Florida Vacation Home
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- View from second floor deck. - Destin, Florida Vacation Home
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- 2rd floor Deck. Decks are also on 1st and 3rd floor.
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- Living Room
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- Open Living Room - perfect for Entertaining
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- Kitchen with Granite Counter Tops
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- Kitchen
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- 3rd floor Master Bedroom with king bed & bath
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- Master baths in 4 of 5 bedrooms
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- 1st floor bedroom with Queen bed & bath
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- 2nd floor bedroom with queen bed & bath
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- 1st floor bedroom with king bed & bath
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- 3rd floor Game room/ bedroom with 2 bunk beds & queen sleeper sofa
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- Golf Cart
Traveler Reviews (34)
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Deb Israeli
(St. Louis, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 05/01/07
Review Submitted: 05/03/07
Bon Bini is absolutely gorgeous. It is very roomy too! I loved the balconies. It was so nice to sit out there and listen to the waves at night. The location coudln't be better. The home has everything you could need, an open floor plan, a beautiful kitchen, plenty of bed rroms and enough bathrooms so everyone can get ready for a day or a night out! Thanks to Bon Bini for a lifetime of fond memories
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Incredible Place in a Great Neighborhood
Guest: Mick
(Georgia)
Date of Stay: 08/11/11
Review Submitted: 11/27/11
This is a tremendous property that is understated relative to the amenities. This is one of the best properties we have stayed at in Destin. Attention to detail is outstanding. The kitchen is amply stocked for gourmet cooking. I love to cook so this was a perfect match for me. I HIGHLY recommend this property.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Perfect home for big family vacation !!!
Guest: Kathy
(Slidell, LA, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 06/17/11
We recently stayed at Bon Bini to celebrate my parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary. The home was perfect for our large family. It slept 15 of us quite comfortably and we could have added a few more people on the sofas! My parents, while in relatively good physical shape, were able to use the elevator rather than conquering the stairs several times a day. There was even a shower with a built-in seat, which was great for my parents. We cooked most of our meals and, to our delight, the kitchen was fully equipped with everything we could have possibly needed (including skewers for barbequing, which I had forgotten to pack). While not directly on the beach, the walk to the beach was very short, and there was a golf cart which we used to transport my parents and other beach items to and from the beach. Everything was in perfect working condition, and the house was absolutely beautiful. We especially enjoyed the large balconies and seating areas on every level of the home. There were even two large barbeque pits on the second level balcony! Beach chairs and other beach items were available, however, we used the beach service to rent chairs/umbrellas. I would definitely recommend staying at Bon Bini and will do so myself next summer. Well maintained, very clean, and the location was perfect (about five minutes to anything you could possibly want - Outlet shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, etc). I must also add that one of the best things this rental experience was the direct communication with the owner during every step of the rental process! Thanks Steve!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Perfect for a family vacation
Guest: Grandquist Clan
(Alexandria LA)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10
Review Submitted: 01/30/11
There were 14 of us which included 5 kids under 18 and it worked out very well.The golf cart was a plus as was the elevator. Everything well kept and location is perfect! The lighting of the Christmas tree at Baytown Wharf with fireworks was a highlight of the trip as was the Thanksgiving dinner that benefits Habitat for humanity
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Best Family Vacation
Guest: Grandma Susie
(Noblesville, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 10/23/10
Review Submitted: 01/25/11
The house is stunning, spotless and plenty of room for the family. The location is wonderful. Just a few steps to the beautiful beach. Have stayed in the area many, many times but this home and the neighborhood had to be #1.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Vacation!!
Guest: Ellie
(Metairie)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10
Review Submitted: 01/24/11
Dear Steve and Family, Thank you for allowing us to vacation at the lovely Bon Bini! The home was everything that was described on VRBO.com. The third floor "teen room" was a hit with the teens AND adults! It was wonderful to have the golf cart available when we wanted a quick lift to the beach. Your home is beautiful, and by far one of the nicest vacation homes we've rented. Bon Bini is truly a luxury home away from home!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers.
BonBini - Destiny-By-The-Sea
Guest: Ken
(Highland Village Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/11/10
Review Submitted: 01/24/11
My family and I (11 people) stayed at Bon Bini in July 2010 and throughly enjoyed ourselves. The house was clean, kept up very well and everything worked like it was suppose to. The owner always answered my telephone calls or called right back with all of my questions answered. Our previous years rental actually just next store in a row of beach condos was a complete distaster. Many things went wrong and the owner would not return calls, so I was particulary careful about renting again. The BonBini rental could not have gone any better so yes I would recommend this property to my friends and relatives without any problems. Ken Weller
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Bon Bini stay
Guest: Lupster
(Enterprise Alabama)
Date of Stay: 02/12/10
Review Submitted: 03/22/10
My wife and I plus four other couples and four kids stayed at Bon Bini. Everyone including myself said it was a great place. The bedrooms were very nice and large. The kids had a great time in the kids room and I say that because they spent a lot of time there. The kitchen and livingroom gave gave us plenty of room for all of us to be together in. The weather did not cooperate with us to much the time we spent there, but the time it did the outdoor balcony on the second floor were great. The reason we got a large house like this one was for all of us to be in one place together and just hangout with friends. This was the certainly the house for that. We all plan to do it again.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers.
Loved It!
Guest: jwccc
(Conway, AR)
Date of Stay: 07/04/09
Review Submitted: 07/14/09
Stayed at Bon Bini and loved it. The property is excellent and well located. Very comfortable for our family and all 14 of us! Would certainly stay there again.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08
Review Submitted: 04/11/08
We loved Bon Bini. Our children and grandchildren will remember their Easter 2008 with memories of the great beach and swimming pool and even the fun they had together cooking together in the well furnished kitchen. There was plenty of room for everyone. I can't think of anything that could be improved. I hope we can return soon.
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