Location: Caribbean Dunes, Scenic Gulf Drive West, Destin Area, Florida North West, Florida, USA (30 minutes from Ft. Walton Beach airport)
Accommodations: Condo, 1 Bedroom + Bunk Area, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Condominium
Enjoy the sound of the surf and watch the dolphins play in the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico as you relax on your large private balcony. Catch some rays on renowned Crystal Beach and enjoy the feel of the sugar white sand between your toes. Stroll on the beach or enjoy the view as you walk/jog/bike the paved trail along Scenic Gulf Drive / Old Highway 98.
Located just across the street from the beach in the quiet, highly desired Crystal Beach area of Destin, our Caribbean Dunes condo #218 is a 2nd floor end unit with a direct view of the Gulf. It is a comfortably furnished, non-smoking unit with bright beach décor. High speed internet through Cox Communications is available in the unit via ethernet cable.
Kitchen is fully equipped including stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, blender, toaster, coffee and crock pots. Living room has TV/VCR/DVD and bedroom has TV. For your convenience, a washer and dryer are also located inside the unit along with iron, ironing board, and hair dryer.
This master bedroom has a queen sized bed. There are bunk beds in the hallway and the living room sofa folds out to sleep two more guests for a total of six. The bathroom has a relaxing jacuzzi tub.
The beach is just steps from your door with public beach access conveniently located just across the street. A large lap sized pool and hot tub are located on property as well as barbecue grills. Free wireless internet access is available in the shared pool / hot tub area.
Café/coffee shop, restaurant, and bike rentals are located next door. Walking distance to Destin Commons Mall (including theater, Starbucks, and water features for the kids to play in on hot days), grocery, restaurants, and bowling alley. Only a short drive (minutes) to golf courses, water parks, mini-golf, Silver Sands outlet mall, and popular Baytowne Wharf, which has a very nice playground.
No rentals to anyone under 25 years old. No smoking and no pets allowed. No exceptions!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Must bring own beach towels
- Washer : Not shared with others; located in unit
- Dryer : Not shared with others; located in unit
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Shared Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 1 renter must be 25 years or older
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Miniature golf
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan-Feb ........ $425/week .. $60/night .. $850/month
Mar-May 24 ..... $700/week .. $100/night
May 25-Sep 8 .. $910/week .. $130/night
Sep 9-Oct 31 ... $700/week .. $100/night
Nov-Dec ........ $425/week .. $60/night .. $850/month
Add 11% Florida sales tax and $95 cleaning fee to all rates above.
$200 reservation/damage deposit required to reserve your dates.
No pets; at least 1 adult over 25 years of age; may be asked to show proof of age
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1997
Hi! We are Jon and Rita Bennett of Las Vegas, NV. We both LOVE the ocean. We got married on the beach in Kauai. After discovering the beaches of Destin, we decided we had to have our own piece of this Paradise. It is a perfect place to take our kids and we enjoy golfing and scuba diving every chance we get! We hope you'll enjoy all that Destin has to offer and you'll want to keep coming back too!
Why the Owner Chose Caribbean Dunes
We bought our Carribean Dunes condo because we love the Crystal Beach area of Destin. This area is quiet and peaceful, has bike and walking paths, and is close to shopping and restaurants. The sand is crystal white and the beach is larger and less crowded than some other beaches we've visited.
The Unique Benefits of this Condo
We love the close proximity to the beach and enjoy sitting on our balcony watching the dolphins play in the Gulf. We often go to the Destin Commons mall, which is located about .5 mile from our unit. There is also a bowling alley within walking distance and a restaurant, coffee shop, and bike rentals next door. There are golf courses and driving ranges nearby as well as a water park (The Big Kahuna) which our kids absolutely love! There are also scuba diving shops with daily trips and we frequent these often! And if you love to shop, check out the Silver Sands Outlet Mall, only a few miles away.
Property Photos
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- Take a Stroll on the Beach - Destin Vacation Rental
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- Winter Sunset - Destin Vacation Rental
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- Caribbean Style Building - Destin Vacation Rental
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- Large Private Balcony
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- Ocean View From Your Balcony
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- Swim Laps in the Pool or Relax in the Hot Tub
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- Living Room Area
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- Kitchen and Dining Area
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- Bunkbeds In Hallway
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- Bedroom
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- Bathroom
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- It's Beach Time!
Traveler Reviews (11)
Great Place!
Guest: LB
(Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 10/05/11
Review Submitted: 10/12/11
Enjoyed our stay. Rita was very helpful and extremely professional in assisting us with our reservation. We have been to Destin before but had not stayed in this area. Nice and quiet with a "neighborhood" feel. Would be happy to stay here again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Location
Guest: Lessie G.
Date of Stay: 08/08/11
Review Submitted: 08/18/11
We enjoyed our stay very much in Destin. We had all amenities and everything worked great. Every thing was cleaned and organized. We loved the great access to beach across the street. Great location and we plan to revisit. Thanks for making the rental process so easy.
Recommended for:
Recommended
Guest: Bill
(Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/16/11
The condo was clean, comfortable and in a great location. I'd have no reservation staying here again or recommending it to a friend. The owner was wonderful to deal with, very responsive. We had a great time!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Another Wonderful Stay
Guest: Elizabeth & Louie
(Madison, MS USA)
Date of Stay: 05/29/11
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
This was our 4th time to stay here and it's just like our home away from home. Everything was in order as always and we feel so lucky to have found this condo on line. It will always be our first choice to stay in Destin. The whole renting process was a breeze and we hope that Rita & her husband will continue to rent out this cozy unit for years to come.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Exciting Location
Guest: Sharon
(Arnold, Mo.)
Date of Stay: 06/09/11
Review Submitted: 06/20/11
We loved every moment in this condo. It was neat and passed all of our expectations. The area was exciting and the view from the large and private balcony is wonderful. It was a short ride for shopping at Destin Commons, many restaurants and plenty of sights. Best for us was being able to walk accross the street to the beautiful white sand beaches. Thanks again Rita. We look forward to returning to our condo in Destin.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Beautiful Area and Cute Condo
Guest: JB
(Eastanollee, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/01/11
Review Submitted: 05/09/11
My friends and I had a “girls week at the beach” and we had a fabulous time! The condo was cute and comfortable and had a wonderful view from the balcony. There was also a café right next door where we got morning coffee and went for dinner one night. It was also a very short drive to all the restaurants and stores one could imagine. We especially enjoyed the Outlets about 20 minutes from the condo. The paved sidewalk that went along Old Hwy 98 was perfect for running or walking and the pool was easy to access and clean. Rita was nice and made the rental process very easy. I hope to return soon and will definitely recommend this condo to friends!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Spring weekend
Guest: Tina
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 04/11/11
Review Submitted: 04/23/11
I recently stayed in this unit and found it to be just as pictured. It was in a great spot at the end of the building, and the view of the gulf was perfect. I have stayed in this complex numerous times, and preferred this particular condo for it's location. It is not too far from the pool and grills, and the balcony gets nice shade all day from the palm trees. The surf shop next door wasn't a disturbance at all, and it was wonderful to walk just steps for a cup of coffee in the morning at the small cafe next to the surf shop. I will stay here again and recommend it to others!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Beach Trip!
Guest: Beth
(Peachtree City, Ga)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11
Review Submitted: 04/07/11
Had a wonderful time celebrating my daughters 16th Birthday! The condo was perfect. Easy walk to the beach and a wonderful view for my morning coffee on the balcony. Will most certainly take my husband and other 2 daughters next time. This was my first time to the gulf and loved it!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Spring Break Getaway
Guest: Candy
(Birmingham)
Date of Stay: 03/17/11
Review Submitted: 03/23/11
My teenage daughter and I just returned from this wonderful, comfortable condo. It is conveniently located just across the street from the beach. This part of the beach was very roomy and the water was emerald blue. Scenic 98 Hwy is lined by nice walkways great for walking. We took all the things in to do that are very close by - one of those shopping at the outlet. We discovered the delicious restaurant next door, Camille's. It has a restaurant opened for dinner at 5 and a walk in cafe style opened for lunch, We had great seafood and sandwiches from each. I learned that it is a sister restaurant of Harbor Docks in Fort Walton. I would return with my husband to this wonderful condo!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children.
The Perfect Condo
Guest: Elizabeth & Louie
(Madison, MS USA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/10
Review Submitted: 03/18/11
We had stayed at various condos in the Destin area but this one is our all time favorite and it will always be our first choice if the unit is available on our vacation days. It has a very homey feeling and everything that you need. We love the old scenic Highway 98 area where it's not so crowded and busy, especially on our beach space which is less than a 5 minutes walk. You can watch the runners & bikers early in the morning from the balcony and also see the gulf from there. Our favorite sushi restaurant is right next door and all the shopping areas & other restaurants are within 10 minutes. The renting process is extremely painless and Rita (one of the owners) is so nice to us. We would highly recommend this condo to anyone - just don't book it on our vacation dates :o)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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