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)
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 - 03/05/2004 "Bon Bini" means "welcome" and this vacation home sure 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 far fancier than a bear is accustomed to, and Bon Bini is one of the nicest of the bunch. All the streets are brick, and the private beach had enough room for thousands of bears, especially considering we were the only ones using it this time of year. The water was a little cool to the paw, but the beach was the usual clean, pure-white sand and crystal-clear emerald water that make the Destin area one of the premier beaches in Florida.
Bon Bini was very comforting and packed with amenities. From the moment we unloaded our bear-sized suitcases, I was thinking about all the fun we would have carrying 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 have my picture taken, and Bon Bini had enough decks to go around a dozen vacation homes! Each deck was open and inviting, each lined with bear-sized glass doors, providing a beary nice open ambiance. Every deck had wonderful views of the ocean, Florida palms, or this truly unique 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 to catch it.
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 Destiny neighborhoods. If you want an above first-class vacation or hibernation experience in the family-friendly Destin area you can't go wrong by staying at Bon Bini.
Signed, VRBO Bear
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- 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
- Elevator
- 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
- Cable/Satellite TV (6)
- DVD (6)
- VCR
- Video Game Console: Play Station 2
- CD Player (6)
- Stereo System (3)
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Shared Hot Tub: Only 3 minute walk from front door
- 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 (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Spring 2010 (Feb 27-Mar 12) (Apr 10-May 21)....n/a $3500/week
Spring Break (March 13-April 9) ................n/a $4500/week
Summer (May 22-Aug 06) ...................n/a $5600/week
Summer Discount (Aug 07-Sep 10) ...................n/a $4200/week
Fall (Sep 11-Oct 29) ...................450 nt $2800/week
Winter (Oct 30-Feb 26)....................350 nt $1900/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.
Map & Owner's Profile
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
- "Bon Bini" in Destiny By The Sea (A Gated Community) - Destin, Florida Vacation Home
- Destiny by the Sea Heated Pool & Hot Tub - Destin, Florida Vacation Home
- View from second floor deck. - Destin, Florida Vacation Home
- 2rd floor Deck. Decks are also on 1st and 3rd floor.
- Living Room
- Open Living Room - perfect for Entertaining
- Kitchen with Granite Counter Tops
- Kitchen
- Dining Room Seating for 10 with Additional 4 Bar Stools at Kitchen Counter
- 3rd floor Master Bedroom with king bed & bath
- Master baths in 4 of 5 bedrooms
- 1st floor bedroom with Queen bed & bath
- 2nd floor bedroom with queen bed & bath
- 1st floor bedroom with king bed & bath
- 3rd floor Game room/ bedroom with 2 bunk beds & queen sleeper sofa
- Golf Cart
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