Dine or relax on our balcony as you view the Intercoastal Waterway to the north
Location: Grand Caribbean East & West, Perdido Key, Florida Main North West, Florida North West, Florida, USA (Between Orange Beach, AL & Pensacola, FL) View Map
Accommodations: Condominium, 2 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
LAST MINUTE SPECIAL: Save $90 on any 14-night stay in Dec! That's only $800 or $57/night! Add $75 cleaning fee and 11.5% tax. Subject to availability. Not valid with any other discount or offer. Call us up to 11PM EST to inquire! If you can't reach us at our home #, please feel free to call us on our cell #.
AVAILABILITY: We update our calendar regularly.
FLEXIBLE DATES Saturday to Saturday rental not required! Stay as many or as few nights as you desire! Monthly rentals for snowbirds! For you dear snowbirds, we do not require check-in on the 1st(dependent on availability).
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS (except for Last Minute Specials) Some of our guests are choosing to make monthly payments toward their 2010 stay. Call us today to discuss a payment plan that will work for you.
SIZE: Our Family-friendly Condo has 2 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms & sleeps 6-8. King bed in the master, Queen bed in the guest bedroom, Bunks built into the hallway, & Queen sleeper sofa in the living room.
VIEWS: From our Top 4th floor End Unit in Grand Caribbean East, you have panoramic views of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Johnson Beach, & the Intercoastal Waterway (see our photos)! If you're an early-riser, sit on the balcony to watch the sun rise over the Gulf. A little later in the morning, from our balcony, you might see the Blue Angels practice (see the link below)! Then in the evening, watch the sunset from the other side of our L-shaped balcony.
PROXIMITY TO BEACH: From our condo, walk to the beach just steps away, without crossing a street. Or jog, bike, walk, or drive 3/4 of a mile to the Gulf Islands National Seashore for shady picnic pavilions, long expanses of beach with Lifeguards (in the summer), & restroom facilities. Enjoy the white sandy beaches and emerald water that the Panhandle beaches are noted for. Don't forget to take 1 of the 4 Beach Chairs that we provide for your use down to the beach with you!
OUR CONDO: Relax in the living room while you listen to a CD on the stereo, watch your favorite DVD or VCR, or use our WiFi (wireless internet). Build 1 of our jigsaw puzzles or play our Uno, Scrabble, Boggle, Dominos, or playing cards. Enjoy our seashell & water bird guides & sand toys. Original watercolor paintings by the owner decorate the walls. The condo is decorated in refreshing, tropical colors.
STORAGE: There are roomy closets in both bedrooms, plenty of cabinets in the kitchen, a storage chest in the living room, & lots of dresser & cabinet space to store your personal items, including 3 dressers in the guest bedroom (perfect for families & snowbirds).
PAYMENT: We have flexible payment terms! We accept personal checks by mail or, through Paypal, Master Card, Visa, Discover, and American Express. For last minute rentals, payment can be made through Paypal by either check or credit card.
CONVENIENT TO SHOPPING & ATTRACTIONS:
.9 mi to the Bob Sikes Bridge between Pensacola & Perdido Key (breathtaking views!)
2.1 mi to Winn-Dixie & Gray's Tackle
3.0 mi to Big Lagoon State Park--trail-walking, bird-watching, picnicking, and swimming in the lagoon
5.0 mi to the Pensacola Naval Air Station back gate
6.6 mi to Super Walmart & a new Target with a small grocery section
7.7 mi to the Orange Beach bridge
11.5 mi to the National Naval Aviation Museum
12.5 mi to Fort Barancas
15.46 mi to Joe Pattis Seafood
18.0 mi to Waterville Water Park
19.5 mi to Lulu's Restaurant and mini-golf
20.0 mi to Tanger Outlet
21.0 mi to Pinnacle Outlet Mall
50.0 mi to Fairhope, Alabama (great outing for the gals--shops and art galleries, picturesque and quaint town)
MILEAGE FROM AIRPORTS:
23 mi from Pensacola Regional Airport (PNS)
83.6 mi from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)
329.5 mi from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Atlanta (ATL)
NEARBY GOLF:
2.0 mi Lost Key Golf Club, 625 Lost Key Dr, Perdido Key
850 549-2160 public, 18 hole, par 72, 6810 yds
2.82 mi Perdido Bay Country Club, 1 Doug Ford Dr, Pensacola
850 492-1223 public, 18 hole, par 72, 7072 yds
AREA EVENTS:
NOVEMBER--
Frank Brown Intl Songwriters' Festival
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival in Pensacola
Fall Chamber Golf Tournament
Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show
Greek Festival in Pensacola
DECEMBER--
Pleasure Island Lighted Boat Parade
Christmas in the Park at Big Lagoon State Park
Make it to the Line Fun Run at the Flora-Bama
Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens/Mobile
JANUARY--
Polar Bear Dip at the Flora-Bama
FEBRUARY--
Pirates of Lost Treasure Mardi Gras Flotilla
Super Chili Bowl Cook-off at the Flora-Bama
Blue Angel Marathon Run
Gulf Coast Mardi Gras Parades
MARCH--
Taste of Perdido
Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire
Elberta German Sausage Festival
Boat Show at the Oyster Bar & Marina
APRIL--
Interstate Mullet Toss, the Mullet Man Triathlon, & the Mullet
Swing Golf Classic at the Flora-Bama
Pensacola Jazz Fest
MAY--
Spring Chamber Golf Tournament
Jammin'Jambalaya Cajun Crawfish Fest at the Flora-Bama
Bluegrass Music Fest at Big Lagoon State Park
Crawfish Creole Fiesta in Pensacola
Pirate's Cove Wood Boat Festival
Semi-Annual Luau at the Reef
JUNE--
Fiesta of Five Flags
Bill Hargreaves Fishing Rodeo at the Grand Lagoon Yacht Club
Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
JULY--
Pickin' in the Park at Big Lagoon State Park
Blue Angels Air Show
AUGUST--
Thunder on the Gulf Powerboat Races
Sandstock at the Flora-Bama
SEPTEMBER--
Seafood Festival in Pensacola
Bama Blues & BBQ at the Flora-Bama
Coastal Cleanup at Big Lagoon State Park
Semi-Annual Luau at the Reef
OCTOBER--
National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores
Pensacola Interstate Fair
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: central
- Washer: in unit.
- Dryer: in unit.
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Gated
- Elevator: Luggage carts available
- Beds
- King Bed: in master
- Queen Bed: in guest bedroom, new mattress
- Bunk Bed: Captains bunks built into hallway
- Convertible Bed: queen size--in living room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: 1 in living room, 1 in each bedroom
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Childrens' VHS's
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Hot Tub: at pool
- Shared Pool: heated pool with pergola area for partially shaded sunbathing
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Well-equipped,includes dining table seating 6 & breakfast bar seating 4, dish service for 8, lobster pot, cooktop griddle, blender, toaster, automatic coffeemaker, hand-mixer; tile floor, new quiet dishwasher, new electric range, new over-the-range microwave, refrigerator with ice maker, several sets of glasses & placemats for entertaining
- Cooking Utensils Provided: including barbecue tools
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: new
- Microwave: new
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: in common area--next to picnic table & grassy play area
- Balcony: Table & chairs; L-shaped balcony w/ view of the sunrise in the morning & the sunset in the evening; panoramic views of the Gulf, Gulf Islands National Seashore, & Intercoastal Waterway
- Gazebo: In common area, lighted area w/ picnic table overlooking lagoon
- View/Location
- Ocean View: of the Gulf, Johnson Beach, & the Gulf Islands National Seashore Park from our L-shaped balcony (see our photos)
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone: free local calls
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Secure connection (in living room)
- Other Amenities
- Our 2nd home is equipped w/ 3 Beach Chairs, iron & new ironing board, 2 sets of patio doors that open to balcony, curved shower rods in both bathrooms for a more luxurious Shower by giving you the feel of a larger tub, Seashell & water bird guides, Storage chest in living room & 2 extra dressers in guest bedroom for your things, original watercolor paintings by the owner decorate the walls
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly: Sand toys, 3 boogie boards, jigsaw puzzles, Uno, Scrabble, Boggle, Dominos, playing cards, large grassy fenced-in play area
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Dolphin Cruises, beach chair/umbrella rental, inshore and offshore charter boat rentals for deep sea fishing or cruising, pontoon boat rentals, Garcon Bayou Nature Park nearby, watch the Blue Angels practice from our balcony!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter ....... Dec 01-Feb 28 ...$100/night $445/week $1195/month
Spring ....... Mar 01-MAY 8 .. $130/night $795/week
Summer ....... May 9 -Jun 19 .. $150/night $895/week
Peak Summer .. Jun 20-Aug 7 .. $170/night $995/week
Late Summer .. Aug 08-Sep 11 .. $135/night $845/week
Fall ......... Sep 12-Nov 30 .. $100/night $595/week $1595/month
Add $75 cleaning fee plus 7% Sales tax & 4.5% Occupancy tax; $200 damage deposit
Flexible payment plans; 1-2 night rentals subject to $50 reservation fee + tax
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Stay 2 Wks in Dec for $800 in 2BR 2b Top 4th Floor End Condo
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Grand Caribbean East & West
Perdido Key is quiet & peaceful, yet there are plenty of things to see & do & lots of restaurants nearby. The island of Perdido Key area is not as commercial or as congested as Panama City or Destin, yet it still has the white sand beaches & emerald water for which the Panhandle is renowned. Without crossing a street, the Gulf is just steps away. Grand Caribbean has excellent ocean views and is family-friendly. And the elevator makes it convenient to get up to their 4th floor condo. David was born & raised in Pensacola. Marilynn grew up in Illinois and had never traveled to the Panhandle of Florida until she was an adult. They vacationed with family in several properties before selecting their Grand Caribbean as their 2nd home. Marilynn now considers their Perdido Key home one of her favorite spots on earth!
The Unique Benefits at this Condominium
David & Marilynn spend a lot of time enjoying the views from their top end unit L-shaped balcony. They love to entertain family & friends in the dining area which seats 6 at the table & 4 at the breakfast bar. Family & friends often spend the night; there is plenty of room to sleep 8--king bed in master, queen bed in guest room, bunks in hallway, sleeper sofa in living room--being the top floor, there's no worries about hearing footsteps overhead. The Farrows like to take 2 of the 4 beach chairs their condo is equipped with down to the shore just steps away. From the shore, David goes fishing; Marilynn paints watercolors of local landscapes and wildlife (several of her paintings decorate the walls in the condo). They like to go on sightseeing trips & are always discovering something new about the Perdido Key & nearby Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, & Pensacola areas . For their guests, they've compiled a binder of brochures about their favorite spots--the Big Lagoon State Park, the Naval Aviation Museum, Gulf Islands National Seashore, to name just a few. On occasion, they're able to watch the Blue Angels practice from their balcony.
Get your fishing license, bait, & tackle here along with great advice about the best bait to use & current fishing conditions. 850 492-2666
A trip to the beach always includes, for us, a visit to family-owned & operated Lillian's Pizza for their award-winning pizza, salads, & sandwiches. Open 11AM-10PM daily. 850 492-0131
We enjoy sitting on the patio here & watching the great blue herons walk on the adjoining sand dunes while we're eating our lunch. The Shrimp Basket's cole slaw has tiny shrimp in it--yummy! Casual
The last time we visited here, my dad was with us. He wondered if the plane he worked on while he was in the Marine Corps was on display here. We asked a guide, & he took us right to it. You could
Check their website for practice times. One of our recent guests actually got their autographs!
Picturesque community with Olde South look & feel. Visit boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, rose garden, boardwalk.
Walk on the boardwalk trail through this amazing bog filled with wildflowers. Depending on the season, see native wildflowers including orchids & the exotic insect-eating pitcher plant. Bring your c
We love this park for trail-walking, bird-watching, picnicking, & swimming in the lagoon!
Take a drive here on a rainy day to pick up some fresh seafood. They'll even prepare it for you! Bring your camera!
Owner's Map of Grand Caribbean East & West
David & Marilynn Farrow have been business & rental property owners-managers for over 25 years. Providing excellent customer service has always been their focus. David Farrow currently owns and operates a transmission shop & an appliance repair business in Cherokee County, GA. He is a veteran of the US Army. Marilynn is a special needs preschool teacher and artist. They have 3 grown sons and 1 grandson. David & Marilynn love the Lord and serve in their church in its new members' class and in its drama & visual arts ministries.
Property Photos
- Dine or relax on our balcony as you view the Intercoastal Waterway to the north - Perdido Key Vacation Rentals
- Looking south from our balcony, the Gulf is steps away from the pool - Perdido Key Vacation Rentals
- Living room opens to balcony & has queen sofa bed, love seat, Wi-Fi, Cable TV - Perdido Key Vacation Rentals
- New electric range, new dishwasher, new microwave, refrigerator w/ icemaker!
- Eat local fish from Joe Patti's Seafood or your fresh catch in our dining area
- Master bedroom has king bed, ceiling fan, TV with DVD, and its own full bath
- Guest bedroom has queen bed w/ new mattress, ceiling fan, TV w/ DVD, & full bath
- Perfect for kids after a day at Perdido Key, cozy bunks are built into hallway
- Gated Pool area has Jacuzzi, plenty of chaise lounges & pergola, restrooms
- Sunbathe in the shade of the pergola, then jump in adjoining pool to cool off!
- Stroll over to the gazebo for a picnic at the lagoon next to our gated parking!
- Our Grand Caribbean East condo is the top 4th floor end unit on the right
- Johnson Beach--white sand and emerald waters! Bring our beach chairs down!
- Watch sunset over lagoon from our balcony after a day @ nearby Naval Air Museum!
- Catch the excitement of Fishing from shore w/ expert advice from Gray's Tackle
- Take home memories like this! Sunrise over Nat'l Seashore from Johnson Beach!
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From a customer's hand-written note--She & her sister who live in Pensacola gave their dad an early Christmas gift of a stay in our condo: ...My dad really enjoyed your condo. We will remember your vrbo listing for other family's friends....
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From a customer's hand-written note--She & her sister who live in Pensacola gave their dad an early Christmas gift of a stay in our condo: ...My dad really enjoyed your condo. We will remember your vrbo listing for other family's friends....
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From a comment written in our in-condo guest book: Thank you, David & Marilynn, for sharing your lovely condo w/ us. Coffee in the A.M. & a relaxing drink on your deck in the evening; plus visits w/ children & grandchildren made for a great break in our routine. Hope it all happens again.
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From an e-mail from an October, 2009, guest: We had a really nice time staying in your condo. It is very beautiful... L.W.
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Guest comment written in our in-condo guest book: We had a great time. First time in Florida in October, a little cool the last 2 days. Your condo is awesome. We all wanted to stay longer. Thank you!
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From an e-mail from a prospective guest: Hi, Marilynn. You are a wonderful communicator! And all the details on your condo listing are fantastic.
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from an e-mail to book her 3rd visit: Hello Marilynn, We had a great time at the beach. It only rained during the night so we soaked up the sun for 3 full days The bad part was returning home to cooler weather and RAIN!! We would like to book our summer trip so just hang on to our deposit. I would like to make monthly payments again. Thanks! A couple days later, she sent me this e-mail: Marilynn, ...Your condo is starting to feel like our home away from home too. B.
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Guest Comment written in our in-condo Guest Book: Marilynn & David, Thanks once again for a wonderful reunion here at the beach--I had a great time...I feel refreshed and ready to tackle my life once again in Hannibal. The condo & beach with my sisters is the best place to be....!
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Marilynn & David, Thanks once again for a wonderful reunion here at the beach--I had a great time...I feel refreshed and ready to tackle my life once again in Hannibal. The condo & beach with my sisters is the best place to be....!
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From a comment written in our in-condo guest book: Marilynn & David, Thanks again for sharing your beautiful beach condo with us! I had a wonderful time & have many fond memories of my trips to Florida these past 5 years! Will need to plan our get-together for 2010!