Comfortable and Cozy

Guest: family (Nebraska)
Date of Stay: 01/04/12 Review Submitted: 01/20/12

My family spent a week here visiting military family. The location was great because it wasn't right down town Destin in the middle of the hustle, bustle and traffic. It was closer to the base but still easy driving to the attractions of Destin. We had 8 people in the condo at one time during the day and it was still comfortable. The beach toys and towels that were provided were perfect for sand castle building and flying a kite on the beach. We would definitely recommend this condo to friends and family.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Georgia Friends

Guest: MaryandJohn (Columbus, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 11/09/11 Review Submitted: 11/21/11

We enjoy renting this unit. Have done so many time before. Love the location. Needs an update on the appointments, equipment for the kitchen. We like to do most of our cooking instead of eating out. Enjoy the grills. Towels need updating. Enjoy visiting with other renters. Would be nice to have a cable/channel guide for the main TV. Have and will continue to recommend this unit to friends. Will continue to come back to this unit.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+.

VERY UNHAPPY WILL NEVER RENT HERE AGAIN!!! PLEASE READ!!! Only thing good is view and it was clean!

Guest: Tara (Gadsden, Al)
Date of Stay: 07/12/11 Review Submitted: 07/23/11

We stayed in the unit the week of 7-12-7-19 2011. The description of this condo is not at all what you will find when you get there. There was only one key on the counter and one in the lock box. The patio doors did not lock. The electronics need to be updated.Most other condos have at least one flat screen TV this one has none. There was a DVD/VCR combo in the living room. The outdated TV armoire in the living room blocks the view of the ocean and needs to be removed. The couch is worn completely out and was only wide enough for my eleven year (84 pound daughter) to lie down on. The couch pillows and couch has stains all over it. It looks like it was bought at Salvation Army 20 years ago. This couch is described as a sleeper sofa, please do not count on using this to sleep on. The mattress is WORN OUT!!! The toaster was rusted as was the stove and refrigerator. The cookware was pathetic. There was NO playstation (and I did look in all the drawers) because the drawers in the entertainment center in the guest bedroom are not on tracks and fell out on my feet, so beware of that potential hazard. The beds are hard and it felt like we were sleeping on plywood. There was not enough bath towels. We had to call and ask for a remote for the guest bedroom TV which was brought to us the NEXT day. The patio furniture is far from fancy or updated. It doesn't even match. There is a very small patio table with two chairs and there is a glass table that doesn't have any matching chairs. There is two plastic chairs and one wicker type chair and chase. The beach umbrella is so faded out and worn out I actually got sunburned while sitting under this umbrella. One of the beach chairs is broken just as the other renter said. It took about 3 hours to dry a small load of clothes. I was even scared that the dryer would catch on fire due to running so long. This is a VERY small two bedroom unit. There was not enough seating for 6 people to sit and talk. One in each recliner and only two on the couch (three if you are extra extra extra skinny) and the others had to sit in dining room chairs and could not join our conversation. We have been renting in Ft. Walton for over 20 years and this was BY FAR the WORST condo ever. It needs to be updated severely. Do not believe that this condo was professionally decorated. IT WAS NOT!!! We will never stay here again or use this company. We have stayed at some very nice places on Okaloosa Island for less than what we paid here.

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Missing items from description, needs to have updated TVs and media players, also paint appliances!

Guest: :^(Rob (Toney, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 07/08/11 Review Submitted: 07/13/11

I wanted to let you know that there was only one key on the counter and one in the lock box. The listing on VRBO mentioned a game console (Playstation 2 with memory card) in the guest bedroom of the condo, but we never could find it. All of the lockable doors and cabinets in the condo were unsecured. The one nonstick skillet in the condo was damaged, the nonstick coating was worn badly. The toaster on the counter was rusted and it was very difficult to get it to engage. One of the beach chairs had a broken arm rest which made it useless. There was a third beach chair in the condo, but it was not the same as the other two and was a much lower quality. The VCR in the Master bedroom would not turn on and it had a VHS tape stuck in it (should be upgraded to a DVD player). We could not find the boogie board mentioned in the listing, so we had to buy one for $15, which we did not leave at the condo. We also did not find a DVD player in the Condo. The view was great and the condo was clean. That is about all the good I can say about this Condo. The TVs need to be upgraded to Flat screens and VHS/VCR players replaced with DVD and or BluRay players. The appliances need to be replaced or repainted. Ever kitchen appliance had visual rust on them. Beach chairs on the beach are $28 a day for 2 chairs and an umbrella, I suggest you plan on this cost in your vacation plans. The chairs and umbrella in the condo are dated and breaking down. As far as being near to shopping and eating. It is a 1 hour walk to the pier by beach. It is a 5-10 minute drive to The Boardwalk. The parking under the Condo is reserved for only a few Condos in the complex. This Condo is not included. However a good idea of adding a gear locker/chest like some of the other condos have with beach and pool items would increase the value of this condo, but it currently does not have it. Other than the added expense of beach chair rentals and buying boogie boards, we had a great time on the beach. There is something about the island that seems to split up the weather and the sun is always shining. I hope the problems I have listed in this review are fixed so that others can enjoy the condo even more. I would not recommend this condo in its current state to any of my friends, maybe someone I didn't like but not a close friend that knows where I live. I hope you read and take this review into consideration before researving this Condo. Unhappy Rob

Owner response:We rented for 4 nights to Rob. The playstation was there, you just didn't look in the drawers. However, we will take it out of the condo so we do not get comments like this, thanks Rob. There is a DVD in living room. Some of the things (like boogie board) have been taken out due to liability issues. It sounds like Rob was more interested in finding things wrong than enjoying himself. Please read our other comments and make the decision yourself. Thanks

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Paradise!

Guest: Beachcomers (Dayton Ohio)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11 Review Submitted: 05/14/11

The condo was wonderful! The condo was as nice as the description in your ad. The view was unbeliveable and we enjoyed watching the dolphines. The beach was so clean and the water was amazingly beautiful. We also enjoyed cooking with the use of the grill. It was perfect for my newly married son and wife and my husband and I. Everything in town was close and convenient. There is something for everyone to enjoy. This was amoung one of the nicest places I have every stayed and would love to come back! Thanks for the wonderful week at the beach!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Good time

Guest: Happy (Cleveland TN)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 06/29/10

Great overall. Right on the beach. The pool was a little small. Suggestion: I would suggest removing TV cabinet doors in living room and bedrooms. I hope that BP gas goes down for what they have done ! ! ! !

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Guest: Colleen & Mike1 ( Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/22/09 Review Submitted: 09/22/09

I have stayed at the Summerlin before but this is the first time in your unit. Even though it rained off and on during our stay...the view is perfect and then such a close walk to the beach. It makes one feel like the sun is shining even when it isn't. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks so much.

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Guest: McGahee Family (Sylvester, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/17/09 Review Submitted: 09/17/09

OMG - This condo is amazing! Great balcony, great furniture and great tools for cooking. The grill downstairs was used very often by us. We will be back next year.

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Guest: Elaine and Jim Mahr (Spring, Texas)
Date of Stay: 08/23/09 Review Submitted: 08/23/09

We loved staying at your condo!!! Great view, beds, living room furniture!!!!

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Guest: J.Tracy Fisher (Columbus,GA)
Date of Stay: 06/26/09 Review Submitted: 06/26/09

HAD AWONDERFUL TIME, CONDO EXTREMELY NICE,PERFECT VIEW, WOULD RECOMMEND IT WITHOUT HESITATION. WOULD LOVE TO USE AGAIN.

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