Vacation Rentals by Owner

Palmetto Palms is perfect!

Guest: Marie McVay (Cordova, TN)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11 Review Submitted: 10/03/11

Jay and Betty, thank you for once again sharing one of your beautiful homes with our family! I believe we started renting from you about 8 or 9 years ago. This was our first time in Palmetto Palms and we fell in love with it. Also, once again, please forgive me for waking you up so early for the phone number. We had a wonderful birthday phone call for Bobby with our son in Afghanistan! Those phone calls are few and far between and it was such a highlight of our vacation. Your home is fully stocked and we wanted for nothing. The excellent condition of the furniture and appliances makes you feel like you are really on a first class vacation! It was the perfect set up for us and we will be renting it again! You make the rental process so easy and being able to do everything via the internet is an added plus for me because of my busy schedule! Hope to be in Destin again next year and in Palmetto Palms or another one of your beautiful homes! Thanks again for making our vacation with our British cousins so very special! Best regards, Bobby and Marie

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Miss It Already!

Guest: Sandy (Columbus, OH)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11 Review Submitted: 09/13/11

This was the first of many vacation stays at this home! The community and property was wonderful and the extended family fit comfortably in the home. It had even more than what we thought, especially the accommodations for my daughter of 1 1/2...the outdoor space and beach toys made it a blast for her. Jay was also very enjoyable to work with and answered any questions/cocerns we had, especially with the tropical depression we experienced last week...definitely didn't ruin our time there! If I could wave a wand for one thing only though about the community, is I wish in one of the pool areas there was a small kids splash/play area...just something to think about as there were several families staying in the community at that time with small children....didn't hinder our experience though ;-) Hope to be back again next year!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Wonderful Vacation Home!!

Guest: Melissa (Lakeland, TN)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11 Review Submitted: 09/08/11

Our stay at Palmetto Palms was great!!! There was plenty of room for us to enjoy inside and outside and the neighborhood was very private yet in a great location to everywhere! The house was very clean, decorated beautifully, and very well stocked. The owners are very helpful and so nice! We would recommend this rental home to anyone who is wanting to enjoy a beach vacation. We know that we will definitely be back. Thank you to the owners of Palmetto Palms for sharing your home with us!!!

Owner response:We appreciate your comments as this really does help other vacationing guests make a decision on where to stay and in what area. We look forward to having you come stay with us again in Palmetto Palms or one of our other properties within the Emerald Shores subdivision. Thank You, Jay & Betty

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Property

Guest: Theron W. & Family
Date of Stay: 08/09/11 Review Submitted: 09/13/11

The property was great. This first stay has guaranteed a long term customer. My family and I can't wait to return.

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Family Reunion Fun

Guest: Mike & Martha C.
Date of Stay: 07/26/11 Review Submitted: 09/13/11

The house was absolutely perfect for our family reunion. We were able to visit our son & family before he was transferred from Eglin AFB. Also found out while there that they're expecting twins in March 2012. Great news, great fun, great scenery!! Couldn't get any better than that.

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We Love Destin

Guest: Cindi T. & Family
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 09/13/11

Jay and Betty, Just wanted to let you know that your home was just beautiful. We had such a good time in Destin and will probably make it our vacation destination next year. My sisters and families were also very happy with how everything turned out. You had mentioned several months ago about renting a pontoon boat and going to Crab Island...such a great idea! We all had a blast. Thanks so much for being so easy to work with and accommodating. We really appreciate it. We will definitely consider renting from you in the future.

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Impressive Home

Guest: Terri & Kevin F.
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 09/13/11

Jay & Betty, We were very pleased with your home. One thing that impressed me was, that all of your descriptions of the home and location, were accurate. It was everything that it advertised to be and more. It accommodated our large family very nicely. The two master suites were great for our married children with small children. We plan on coming back again.

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Great Vacation

Guest: D&J (Kansas)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/30/11

We loved our time at Palmetto Palms. Great location and neighborhood. Looking forward to returning!

Owner response:Thank you for the review and positive words on our home and the community of Emerald Shores. It is rewarding to see all of our hard work at Palmetto Palms translate into very memorable family beach vacations for families just like yours. We look forward to your return to Destin and you can view all of our homes in this community at our GULF911 website. Sincerely, Jay & Betty

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Beautiful home close to the beach.

Guest: BJ (Newnan, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

Very well furnished home. Good for multiple families especially if they want more than one master suite. View of the ocean from the upper balcony. Quiet area, totally relax, or do as much as you want.

Owner response:We appreciate your feedback and look forward to your stay next year.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Beautiful home very close to the beach.

Guest: BJ (Newnan, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

This home is awesome for multiple families especially if you want more than one master suite. The kitchen is furnished with everything you could possible need even for baking Christmas cookies. There is a heated pool in the complex so even if it's a little chilly you can enjoy the water.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Perfect for Multiple Families

Guest: Shawna (Iowa)
Date of Stay: 10/23/10 Review Submitted: 10/12/11

Palmetto Palms has a wonderful location and the floor plan was very well thought out. We had 3 couples, one with two children. You could all be together but have private time if you wanted it too. We had meals as a group out on the beautiful porch several times and wine on our personal balcony, it was perfect. The owners were great about answering our question ahead of time and provided a pack and play for our infant. It was so nice not to have to haul that from Iowa The house is exactly as described and as the photos showed .

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Guest: Gary33 (Texas)
Date of Stay: 08/04/09 Review Submitted: 08/04/09

Great Property! Great location! This was our first time to Destin and this house worked great for 2 families with 5 girls ages 8 to 13. The 2 master suites made this a perfect choice for our families. We plan to stay here again when we return next year!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/25/09 Review Submitted: 06/25/09

This is a wonderful house. It worked perfctly for my family. The outdoor shower was particularly nice for showering off the kids after the beach. We will definitley stay here again.

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Guest: Paulette Clements (Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay: 06/04/09 Review Submitted: 06/04/09

I found this property after a last minute decision to take a spring break vacation ... I'm so glad we did! We named it our "Sweet Suite". Perfect set up for our group, short walk to the beach ,restaurants and shopping. Comfy beds and the owner is very accommodating. He provided a wagon, crib and stroller for the 2 and a half year old twins.Everyone loved it and we will stay here again.

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Guest: Cory Jones (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/08/09 Review Submitted: 05/08/09

Great house! Beautifully decorated and very clean! Very close to the beach, shopping and restaurants. Perfect for our ladies get away! Will be back next year!!

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Guest: Devrie Peoples (Norman, OK)
Date of Stay: 03/22/09 Review Submitted: 03/22/09

This was a wonderful vacation for our family and the other family that went with us to Destin. The home was spectacular and perfectly designed for 2 families of 4. This home was in a great location in Emerald Shores, and very close to the beach. We will definitely stay again. The owner met all of our expectations, he was so gracious to both families. I highly recommend this home, it is just beautiful!!

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