Thanksgiving in Destin

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/20/11 Review Submitted: 12/01/11

My extended family and I had the pleasure of staying at Doctor's Orders over Thanksgiving week. The house is much larger than it appears in the pictures and the seven of us were very comfortable in the house. It is near the end of a cul-de-sac so it was extremely quiet, but still only two blocks to the Gulf. We used the pool even though it was pretty chilly out! The kitchen was completely outfitted for our Thanksgiving celebration - we weren't missing *anything* in this Chef's kitchen. All of the bedrooms were well appointed. The decks off the two bedrooms overlooking the lake were great for hanging out or stargazing. Destin itself is fantastic. Nice people all around, good restaurants, and a fantastic beach. Bring your bike as there is a great bike trail right along the beach.

Owner response:Glad you and your family enjoyed your Thanksgiving stay. We would love to have you as guest again in the future. Have a Merry Christmas!

Recommended for:Pet owners, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Home Away From Home

Guest: K's Review (Cheyenne)
Date of Stay: 05/08/11 Review Submitted: 07/01/11

We had the pleasure of spending 7 weeks in this wonderful home. It is fully equipped and we needed to buy nothing to make the stay enjoyable. There was space to gather as a family and play games, as well as space to be by yourself. Most mornings you could find me on the porch swing with my glass of water reading a book. The pool is just right for splashing around in and relaxing. The quick walk to the beach was perfect. The beach was clean and not crowded. The house is secluded and very private yet close to everything you could need. We took our bikes and enjoyed rides along old Hwy 98 and up to Barnes and Nobles for new books to read! It truly was just what the Dr. Ordered for our family. The owners were quick to answer our questions and help in anyway they could. You could not ask for a better place to stay for one week or longer. I highly recommend the Dr's Orders.

Owner response:We are glad your family enjoyed our home. Thank you for being such wonderful guests. I hope we can host your family again.

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

Pictures do NOT do it justice!

Guest: FourFamiliesFromMissouri (St. Louis, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/12/11

We were very excited for our family's return to Destin, we have been coming on vacations there for over 12 years now. We had four families stay in Doctor's Orders this time. The house was awesome! We were a little worried after looking at the photos, but the house is huge! We had a ton of space! The house was so well built that we could send the kids off to bed and not worry at all about the adults waking them up while watching TV. The walk to the beach was good, as well, only takes about 5 minutes. The house also had a ton of beach accessories that we didn't need to go out and buy when we got there, anything from umbrellas to boogie boards! We would recommend Doctor's Orders to anyone.

Owner response:We are happy you enjoyed your stay. We would welcome you back any time.

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

The best family vacation ever!

Guest: Happytraveler (Broken Arrow, OK)
Date of Stay: 05/04/11 Review Submitted: 05/10/11

Our family had a wonderful time at Doctor's Orders. The house was great for our 10 month old granddaughter. The packnplay was a godsend. The beds were great and everyone slept well. We enjoyed several meals in the spacious kitchen and dining room. The location was perfect. We spent a lot of time relaxing at the pool. If you are planning a trip to Destin, you must stay at Doctor's Orders!!!

Owner response:Thank you for staying with us. We hope to have your family back with all your future grandchildren.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Dr's Orders property

Guest: CindyMac (Kentucky)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 10/06/10

The location of this cottage is great. Very quiet neighborhood. Easy access to grocery and restaurants. Kitchen had all the tools we needed to cook for our group which was a great relief. Short walk down private street to beach access. We really enjoyed having the little pool available to us as well! Would recommend this property to anyone vacationing in the Destin area that prefers renting a house over a hotel!

Owner response:We are glad when guests find all the great things about our house. We find it's location perfect. Thank you.

Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

4th Stay at Doctor's Orders!

Guest: John from Texas (San Antonio, TX)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 10/06/10

This was our family's 4th stay at Doctor's Orders, and we have loved it every year. The location is just a short walk from some of the most beautiful beaches in the U.S., and just a short drive to great restaurants, waterpark, shopping, and other beach attractions. The house is always very clean and comfortable, and with 4 bedrooms, the family can spread out with rooms for the kids, parents, and other family members we bring with us each year. Our kids love coming home from the beach and jumping in the swimming pool. There are beach toys and chairs provided with the house, and we typically leave other items that we buy during the week with the house for others to enjoy during their stay. Cindy is always quick to respond and makes sure that everything is set up for a great stay. Doctor's Orders has fast become an annual family tradition as we leave Texas for a week to enjoy Destin.

Owner response:We love having return guests because it tells us we must be doing something right. Glad to know we can help make a wonderful family vacation. Thanks!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

lovely, quiet well appointed home

Guest: pam (delaware)
Date of Stay: 09/29/10 Review Submitted: 10/06/10

We walked into the home and felt immediately like it was ours, everything was perfect! The location is a very short walk to the beach. There is a fantastic restaurant within walking distance and right on the beach. I could not have chosen a more desirable home and location had a searched all over the island. Thank you for letting us share your beach home! I will recommend this to anyone traveling to Destin and hope to make it an annual vacation.

Owner response:We are always happy to know that we succeeded in making guests feel at home. It is a good feeling to know that we were part of a good vacation, wedding, etc.

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

Super Relaxing

Guest: Thenia (Irving, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

Wonder stay. Had everything we needed for cooking in the house and at the grill. The house is very well equiped with linens and bedding and toys for the children. The little kiddo's kitchen found in the closet kept the under 2 crowd enterained for 6 days...THANKS. The pool was lovely and the views from the porches were great. Thanks again for a wonderful stay.

Owner response:Thank you for staying at Doctor's Orders. Our kids loved the play kitchen when they were small. Thank you for leaving the house in such nice order upon your departure. We would love to have your family for a future stay.

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

Beyond our expectations!

Guest: 4-family getaway (Arkansas)
Date of Stay: 06/15/10 Review Submitted: 06/21/10

This house was all we imagined and more, the pictures do not do it justice. When we unlocked the door we were all amazed at how modern it was. Very clean and LOTS of extras right down to the coffee for the coffee pot. Everytime we opened a draw or cabinet we found something extra that we didn't expect. Ten minute walk tops to the beach and the kids loved the pool. The lights in the pool made it great for nightime swimming too. There were 8 adults and 6 kids and we had plenty of room to sleep, eat, and play without getting in each others way. We would definitely come back

Owner response:Glad you enjoyed the house and appreciated the little extras. Hope we can host your family again.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children.

AAA... Awesome As Always!!!

Guest: Can't Wait to stay Again! (Dayton, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 03/28/09 Review Submitted: 04/07/10

Thank you so much for having such a great place for us to stay. Destin is a wonderful place but what really makes it perfect is the Beach House. The Cul-de-sac location keeps it peaceful but the location is just a short walk to the beach. The pool is perfect for the kids and a great place to enjoy a book. The house feels like home and we really appreciated all the extras in the house. No other place provides all the little things that makes it feel like home. From the hand-soap, the paper towels, and even the "left-over" containers in the kitchen, it make the place move-in ready. You have truely thought of everything for a family vacation... right down to the sippy cups and toddler bed and toys tucked away in the closet. I love the book collection that keeps changing as I always find a good novel to read while I am there. I think we celebrated our 8th year with the Beach House this spring break and it has become our favorite spot to vacation. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in the BEST BEACH HOUSE in DESTIN!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.