Set 'Great Expectations' in This Beautiful Gulf Front Home
- Minimum stay:Contact owner
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
****WEEKLY ONLY Sunday-Sunday***
Five bedroom, 5 1/2 bath, sleeps 16 - 3 kings, 3 queens, 4 Twin bunks. Gulf front home on the vacation market for large fun-filled gatherings. This house is perfectly located on Hwy 30-A near Gulf Place shops, dining, golf, tennis and more.
This home features three gulf front bedrooms, spacious family room with large 52' screen TV, DVD, Dolby Digital audio/video surround sound stereo system, all stainless steel appliances including 2 refrigerators and a separate ice maker, covered porches and grilling areas featuring natural gas or charcoal. TV's in all bedrooms. There are stone and wood floors throughout and lots of original art and custom linens. Great for off-season getaways featuring a , 15' x 30' pool that can be heated for an additional charge per week, gas fireplaces in the den and master bedroom, Private walkway that leads to the beach. High Speed internet service provided at no charge.
We have just renovated (2012) the master bath and west gulf front bathroom with stone and glass tile showers and a stone and glass tile tub surround in the master bath.
Weekly only preferred March thru October (nightly considered - handled on individual basis with owner approval). Become a fan on FACEBOOK!
Keywords: House, gulf front home, private pool, gulf front, home, Dune allen beach
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit For Renters
Bedrooms: 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16, Beds for 16
Bathrooms: 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
Kitchen & Dining
- Refrigerator
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Air Conditioning
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Gas Fireplace
- Linens Provided
Entertainment
- CD Player
- Stereo
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable
Communications
- Wireless Internet
- Telephone
Pool & Spa
- Private Pool
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
- Balcony
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
- Beachfront
Activities
- Golf
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Wind-Surfing
- Surfing
- Restaurants
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Shopping
- Cycling
- Fitness Center
Reviews
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Great Expectations met every Expectation!!
Great Expectations met every Expectation!!
- Guest Beachbum
- Date of stay 03/16/13
- Review Submitted 04/05/13
Great place for multiple families. We went with friend of ours and it was great. We had 4 adults and 8teenagers. Plenty of room to accommodate everyone and right on the beach. The kids were able to boggie board, skin board and paddle board as much as they wanted. Mary and Wayne are wonderful to deal with and checked on us at our arrival to make sure everything was going well. There is a beach rental store within walking distance and some great places to eat. We ate at Christiano's, Stinky's Fish Camp both in Santa Rosa and The Red Bar and Another Broken Egg in Grayton beach which were all wonderful. We took day trips to both Seaside and Destin for shopping. Would definitely stay here again!!!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children.
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Family Vacation in Dune Allen Beach
Family Vacation in Dune Allen Beach
- Guest Family of Four
- Date of stay 02/18/13
- Review Submitted 02/27/13
Great Expectations was every bit as advertised, pictured, described and more! This week for us was to vacation, rest, regroup, and start to heal as a family and that we did. We found the home beautifully furnished and decorated, sooo loved the original artwork throughout, and the heated pool very much appreciated and enjoyed. To awake with the sounds and view of the ocean was just wonderful and just heaven a few more steps away to be walking in it. Mary was fantastic to deal with, answering promptly my numerous emails and leaving me nothing to question. We found alot to do in the area such as great restaurants, interesting shops, and renting bicycles to enjoy see the area even more. This was our first visit to the Beaches of South Walton and what a great week even in the middle of February with jeans and sweatshirts! We found the area very accessible and quiet this time of year.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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FUMC SS Class
FUMC SS Class
- Guest LCS
- Date of stay 02/15/13
- Review Submitted 02/21/13
Our Sunday School class just had a beach retreat at Great Expectations. What a wonderful house that really worked well for our group. Nice amenities with a well stocked kitchen (pots and pans and dishes) if you are inclined to cook. Two refrigerators plus a separate ice maker. Beautiful views from the deck off the great room. It was a little chilly, but we bundled up and sat outside! Thanks so much Mary & Wayne.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Frankie & Friends - Healdsburg CA/Atlanta GA/OKC/AZ/So. CA
Frankie & Friends - Healdsburg CA/Atlanta GA/OKC/AZ/So. CA
- Guest Frankie
- Date of stay 11/01/12
- Review Submitted 11/28/12
This is a great house - good location - wonderful set up - owners very responsive to any issues that might come up. While you can certainly squeeze in lots of bodies, we found that with 5 folks splitting the bill, it was affordable and everyone had plenty of privacy. Terrific that 3 of the bedrooms were on the gulf side, and that everyone had their own bathroom and there was the half bath for guests popping by. Great Expectations exceeded our epectations.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Susan and Friends
Susan and Friends
- Guest Susan
- Date of stay 05/01/12
- Review Submitted 05/24/12
"Great Expectations" is a beautiful beach house in a gorgeous stretch of beach. There were 12 women who have been friends since high school (some even longer) who wanted to get away and "catch up" somewhere on a beach in a beach house. After some searching I found Great Expectations. From the moment we walked through the door, and out to the terrace over-looking the gulf, I knew this was going to be a perfect place for us! The house is lovely and so comfortable, the decor beautiful. The view from the third floor balcony is breath-taking. The shades of blue water, from turquoise to a deep shade of blue is stunning! The owners, Mary and Wayne were wonderful to work with. Mary gave suggestions to enhance our stay in the Gulf and even had the pool heated for us so that it was perfect for swimming the moment we arrived. We all had such a fabulous time, I am hoping to return again with my family next time! Love, love, loved it!Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Expectations Exceeded
Expectations Exceeded
- Guest Gwen
- Date of stay 10/16/11
- Review Submitted 11/14/11
Mary and Wayne, With our rush to pack up, I failed to write in the guest book how much all of our family enjoyed our stay at Great Expectations. We loved the house, had plenty of space and loved the layout of the large living area. With the really cool October nightly temps, the heated pool was a real pleasure. I appreciate your helpfulness in getting us all taken care of. Thanks for the nearby restaurant suggestions - we loved being close enough to walk there several times for lunch and dinner. Warmly, GwenRecommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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A great rental home
A great rental home
- Guest Florida Visitor
- Date of stay 05/08/11
- Review Submitted 05/17/11
We enjoyed a perfect vacation at this great home on a fantastic stretch of Dune Allen beach. The owners were a pleasure to deal with and made everything easy. The home has plenty of room for a large family or 2 families (5 bedrooms, one of which includes several bunk beds), and the combination of a swimming pool and the location right on the beach is ideal. Dune Allen is a wonderful white sand beach, just far enough away from the developments of Destin to feel like you're really getting away from it all.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children.
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Friends & Family Gathering
Friends & Family Gathering
- Guest kerry
- Date of stay 10/02/10
- Review Submitted 11/05/10
This home is EXACTLY how you would hope it would be and just like it looks in pictures! We came to the Destin area to renew our wedding vows with close friends and family. We searched high and low for the perfect house for all of us to stay. The home was perfect! We never felt cramped and the views were fantastic...morning, noon, or night. And plenty of dophin sightings too! I would recommend GREAT EXPECTATIONS over and over again for a large family and friends gathering. Oh, and the Pool was gorgeous too!!Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Great Expectations meets expectations!
Great Expectations meets expectations!
- Guest Janet
- Date of stay 06/27/10
- Review Submitted 07/15/10
Our stay this summer was wonderful! The beaches are being kept clean and the people in the area are so grateful and appreciative of our support. If you are debating about going this summer, go! We had a special time and are so thankful we didn't listen to all the bad press on the Gulf.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Amazing vacation
Amazing vacation
- Guest amyfromboston
- Date of stay 04/18/10
- Review Submitted 04/27/10
Mary and Wayne THANK YOU!! What a week we had. We absolutely loved your home. We were all so devistated to leave. The kids asked to stay forever. This was a new location for us as we had not traveled to the panhandle before. We were considering renting in Destin when I stumbled upon your property and boy are we glad we did. The quaintness of 30A is unexplainable. Amazing shops, restaurants(especially Miss Lucille's gossip shop and beach bar) and the people too. The house is fantastic and the beach is just as nice as the carribean if not better. The house was a fantastic set up. The kitchen was great for preparing meals and really has it all. You could not ask for anything more. The convenience of the outside showers for the kids was great and the separate ice maker and second frig were a big hit too. They went form the pool to the beach all day and were as happy as could be. Thank you again for your amazing vacation at great expectations. We hope to come back next year!!All the best, Amy, Joe,Milee and BubbaRecommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Rates
Summer ....... $8500/week Spring/Fall .. $5600/week Winter ....... $3400/week Spring Break...$6500/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Calendar
Sorry this information is not available. Please contact the owner/manager for more information.
Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2001
About the owner: Wayne and Mary and Mary's brother, Bill, bought Great Expectations in 2001 and in about 3 months we redid the interior and added 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Lots of demolition work! Wayne and Mary live in an artsy little town in Alabama and Bill lives in California. We all love to vacation together at Great Expectations in the off-season....but Bill always says that 'Mr. Project' (Wayne) keeps us busy the whole time working on the house! We do find time to have a little bit of fun.
Why the Owner Chose Dune Allen Beach:
We have been coming to this area since 1981 and have seen lots of changes. We bought this house with the intentions of making changes and adding a pool. We love to do projects and thought this would be a lot of fun, but it was a ton of work!
The Unique Benefits at this House:
We love having a pool at Great Expectations. We have spent some Christmas vacations there and have been swimming in the heated pool while it was about 35 degrees outside. Lots of fun, but extremely cold when getting out!
We also love having Smiling Fish restaurant and Miss Lucille's Gossip Parlor across the street.
We love going out bike riding on the bike path also!
Contact us
- Primary: (251)928-1496 (Alabama, USA)
- Secondary: 251-402-0215
Links to more information:
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Photos
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Great Expectations
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Kitchen
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Living room
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Great Room
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Master Bath
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Southeast gulf front bedroom
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West gulf front bedroom with king bed
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Second master bath sink area
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Bunk room
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Pool
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Nightscaping at the pool area
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view of the gulf from the balcony
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Aerial
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Dining room
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another view of the great room
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Master bedroom-gulf front
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Master shower and tub
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East gulf front bedroom with new art
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Second master shower
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Bedroom with Bunks
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Queen Bedroom
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Porch
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enjoy a sunset overlooking the gulf from the balcony
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enjoy watching the surf from these comfortable outdoor chairs
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