Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great Vacation

Guest: Eric (Owensboro, KY 42301)
Date of Stay: 05/10/12 Review Submitted: 05/23/12

I had high expectations for this house and it far exceeded what I had expected. This was the perfect place for a peaceful getaway. I will definately be going back. No complaints at all.

Owner response:We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and 1st anniversary celebration, Eric! We look forward to seeing you two again!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

Best friends wedding

Guest: Demp (Luling , La )
Date of Stay: 05/01/12 Review Submitted: 05/08/12

My wife and I couldn't have had a better time. The condo was so nice and cozy. We would definitely recommend this vacation home to family and friends. Can't wait to be back in Sandestin next year.

Owner response:We look forward to seeing all three of you on your next visit. Can't wait to see the new baby!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Honeymoon

Guest: Brittany (Alabama)
Date of Stay: 04/22/12 Review Submitted: 05/02/12

We loved our stay!

Owner response:We love seeing beautiful brides and handsome grooms like you two come and enjoy this perfect honeymoon location. Many weddings take place on the outdoor veranda facing the bay just outside Sandestin's original Conference Center four doors down from here by the fountain near the pool. We see brides waiting on the sidewalk behind our unit to make their grand entrance! Come back again! Chris

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

romantic getaway

Guest: keats (Navarre)
Date of Stay: 12/10/11 Review Submitted: 12/20/11

FANTASTIC LOCATION! it was quiet, and the view is gorgeous! The owners are wonderful, very down to earth and very sweet. It will definately be a place that i will use again.

Owner response:Thanks, KK! One of our greatest pleasures is meeting such lovely people like you, and sharing the beauty and peace of this quiet place of respite. Looking forward to your next getaway here!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

Heaven on Earth!

Guest: Kristy (Slidell, LA)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11 Review Submitted: 08/10/11

The only negative thing I can say about our time spent at this rental property is that it had to come to an end. This was, by far, the nicest place we've ever stayed on Sandestin's property. The unit was immaculate and had all the modern conveniences that one could ask for. We started our days with coffee on the balcony and absolutely LOVED having family meals around the table with the beautiful bay as a backdrop. The kitchen was stocked with tons of great Pampered Chef pots, pans and cooking utensils. Ms. Chris greeted us upon arrival and gave us a tour of the unit as well as helpful information about the activities around Sandestin. She made us feel very welcomed and even left fresh baked pumpkin muffins on our doorstep. I would absolutely recommend this property to everyone I know. My family and I have found the perfect vacation rental at Sandestin and wouldn't dream of staying anyplace else. We can't wait for our next visit!

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

Paradise!!!!

Guest: Dominique (Rayne,LA)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

Me and my family really enjoyed staying in this beautiful townhome.The owners made us feel so welcome, very friendly if we needed anything they were right there. The location is so perfect on the lake,,,,Baytown had everything from music ,games, rides, shops, and dancing; my kids soo loved it. Trust me when i say this if you need a break from the stress of life this is the perfect place to unwind, relax and spend quality time with your family. My little girl still talks about how much she loves it ....Thank You for allowing us to spend some time in Paradise!!!

Owner response:You are so very welcome! You have such a nice family and Sandestin is ALL about family. We love how pedestrian and bike-friendly everyone is. Our Chicago buddies would fall over backwards if they saw how everyone stops their cars here for anyone crossing the street (including the ducks) on foot or bike. We don't know if you had a chance to walk out into the bay and see for yourself how shallow it is for at least 1/4 mile out, but if not, we hope you'll come back again and see for yourself. Hope you got to see some dolphins! We know you saw plenty of mullet jumpin'! Schedule another break for yourselves when you feel that stress creeping up your shoulders and across your brow! We've got the cure!

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

Great Place To Stay

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/12/11 Review Submitted: 07/29/11

Always a pleasure staying in this unit. Short walk to Bayside Conference Center, pool and Cafe. Unit was immaculate, just like previous stay last year. Hat's off to assistant Connie who greeted us with big smile and to the owners Joe and Chris make you feel so welcomed. Kitchen fully stocked or use the charcoal grill. Have coffee in the morning on the deck and watch the mullet jump in the bay. We'll be back!!

Owner response:Thanks! It's always a pleasure to see you and share this beautiful piece of paradise with you!

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

Quiet, Spacious and Beautiful Surroundings

Guest: Linda and Randy (Nashville TN)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11 Review Submitted: 06/01/11

What a Beautiful and Spacious Townhome! We spent 10 nights while in town for 2 weddings and could not have asked for more comfortable and beautiful surroundings. Having the Bay for your view is very calming. My husband fished a few steps from our back door. The Pool and Spa and Another Broken Egg Restaurant is steps away. Chris and Joe (Owners) live next door and they were wonderful. They have a way of giving you privacy while being available for anything you might need. They even sent us off with a farewell and fresh muffins. Baytowne is always a fun place to dine,shop.bike,golf and enjoy the nightlife. We look forward another visit.

Owner response:Thank you for your kind words and the special gift you left us as well. I do love to bake and those fresh blueberry muffins were a happy, healthy start for your trip home: besides the blueberrries, they had flax seed, wheat and were sugar free! Life is good here and we can't wait for you to come back and visit again. This bay smooths the stress wrinkles out of everyone! Y'all come back now, hear?

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Pure Bliss

Guest: Justin (Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay: 05/15/11 Review Submitted: 05/31/11

Try as they might, the owners could never accurately describe their property online to it's fullest potential! The condo was more beautiful than the pictures provided! The property was spacious, spotless and beyond accommodating. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could imagine making a quiet dinner overlooking the bay more enjoyable than any hotel could provide. Chris and Joe were very kind and accommodating making our trip even more pleasurable! They provided some great ideas for local restaurants, bars and attractions making our trip that much more enjoyable. We'd be more than happy to stay here again considering how pleasant everything was - from the owners to the property itself! Thank you again, we had an absolutely wonderful time thanks to your graciousness!

Owner response:One of our great pleasures living next door is meeting such wonderful people like you two. How very kind you were to share from the bounty of the snapper you caught! Do come back again to catch some more so we can break bread, grill fish and pour libations. The fishing pole stands ready and waiting!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Serene

Guest: Kathy (Centerville, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/26/11

What a lovely vacation rental! Enjoy the serene Choctawhatchee Bay- morning, noon and night. Follow the short path to the beautiful pool and enjoy the picturesque view of the bay as the backdrop. Or you may wish to take a short drive over to Miramar Beach and bask in the sunshine. There are many appealing restaurants nearby. Chris and Joe are well informed about the area and are willing to be a resource. Several fine shopping areas are within a few miles of this area. All this can be savored at this well equipped townhouse.

Owner response:Thank you, Kathy. It was so lovely to meet you both. Joe and I are always so happy when others get to share the little piece of heaven we have here! Come back soon!

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

Pictures Don't Do it Justice!!!

Guest: Second Honeymoon (Long Beach, MS)
Date of Stay: 07/08/10 Review Submitted: 07/13/10

We had a wonderful, relaxing time, and we did not want to leave!! The villa is beautiful!!!!! Chris and Joe are gracious hosts anything we needed they were glad to help. We will definitely be back. Thank you for everything!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Thanks for a wonderful experience

Guest: Marcus/Mary (Dallas, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/30/10 Review Submitted: 06/05/10

Dear Chris and Joe, Just a little note to say what a fantastic time we had during our first visit to the Destin area of Florida. We will certainly be back. As I'd mentioned, we've traveled quite a bit on our annual scuba diving forays and without question, your place is the nicest we've ever stayed. It is decorated beautifully, full of top notch appointmens and so spacious that it feels like home - and then some. Your kindness and hospitality during our stay was such a nice touch. It was hard to leave and we've come back tanned, relaxed and stress free. I even managed to read TWO 400+ page novels while I was there - a first for me (LOL) The location on the water is superb, the Sandestin community is gorgeous and conveniently located to the beaches on the gulf side. Your bayside location is calm, quiet and very scenic - a great place to unwind after coming back from the beach. The nearby pool was great to just hang out at and the golf courses all around us are some of the prettiest I've ever seen. Going to dust off my clubs for the next visit. So thanks once again for a memorable trip - the first of others to come. Marcus and Mary Dallas, Texas

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful relaxing condo

Guest: Ron/Kaye (Oklahoma City, OK)
Date of Stay: 03/15/10 Review Submitted: 07/11/10

We visited North Shore Sandestin for Spring Break. We had everything we needed and then some at this beautiful condo. This was our fourth visit to the Sandestin Resort but by far the most wonderful accomodations! We hope to incoporate many of the architectural features when we build our next home - wish we could bring the view home too. Joe was great and I hope we get to meet Chris on our next trip to Florida.

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/29/09 Review Submitted: 07/29/09

Our family stayed here for a week in July. Though it is only 1 bedroom, it has plenty of space for an air mattress for children. The owners were very hospitable. The unit is beautiful, comfortable, and has everything that you will need for a relaxing, stress-free vacation. We will definitely come back.

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Guest: Eddie, Heather, & Mary Brossette (Shreveport, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 07/20/09 Review Submitted: 07/20/09

The condo is first class. We stayed here for the week of July 4, 2009. The location is on the bay and is very quiet. The owners, Joe and Chris live in an adjacent condo. They are wonderful people and strive to make sure that your stay is as enjoyable as possible. If you stay here you will not be disappointed.

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Guest: Art and Lana (Nashville Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 07/02/09 Review Submitted: 07/02/09

We had a delightful vacation here in June 2009. This townhome is a wonderful getaway for a couple. It is one of the best locations in the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. It is very quiet, peaceful place where you can experience the beauty of the bay and still be very close to many activities. The owners were very thoughtful and kept all their promises. The place itself is lovingly decorated and well maintained. We highly recommend it!

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Guest: Bronwyn 1 (New Orleans)
Date of Stay: 06/04/09 Review Submitted: 06/04/09

Even though it rained most of time we were in San Destin, your condo's first class accommodations and amenities made our stay a memorable and wonderful vacation. We truly enjoyed every minute......A+++ thank you so much!!

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Guest: Joe and Patty Dennis
Date of Stay: 05/17/09 Review Submitted: 05/16/09

"We love your place. We call it "The Ritz" because it's so nice! We love the fireplace! Can't wait to come back!"

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