Vacation Rentals by Owner

Happy Azure Guest

Guest: Nanee (Ocoee, FL)
Date of Stay: 04/26/12 Review Submitted: 05/08/12

The Azure property is beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The unit is very well equipped and comfortable. The location is spectacular. To be on the ground floor is a huge plus. The beach is superb. Would highly recommend this unit and the location and we plan to return again in the future.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Spacious condo, only steps to pools, jacuzzis, and the beach--great for a large family with kids!

Guest: Hoosiers (indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 04/22/12

We have 10 people in our family. 6 adults, and 4 children (ages 2 to 7 years). Everyone had their own bed (2 year old in a pack & play). Great porch out back with ocean view. Steps to pools, jacuzzis and beach. 2 chair/1 umbrella on the beach included with price--nice amenity. Young children cannot escape based on the fence/gate system--which is very comforting. We had a couple of minor issues during the week, but these were fixed very quickly once reported. Great owners that value family life! We would stay again without hesitation. Thanks for a great week of memories!!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with young children.

Outstanding Condo. Stay if you can!

Guest: The Foxes (Tallahassee, FL)
Date of Stay: 12/02/11 Review Submitted: 12/06/11

My wife and I had a fabulous time. The condo was roomy, clean, and made you feel at home. Thank you Pat!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Awesome!

Guest: Jorja (Greenwood, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11 Review Submitted: 09/12/11

We stayed at this condo and it was AWESOME! It was the perfect place for a family vacation. We had 3 small children with us and the location of the condo on the ground floor was pefect, also the gated in area with grass was great for the kids to go out and play. We would love to go back! Thanks Pat & Emily for sharing you place!!! The Widegrens, Jay, Jorja, Chad, Charissa, Olivia, Kyle, Becky, Carter & Brooklyn

Owner response:Jorja, Thanks for your kind words. We take great pride in our Azure condo. We also enjoy the convenience of a groundfloor unit that's only steps from the beach. Thanks again for sharing our family's condo and we look forward to being your hosts in the future. Pat and Emily

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

Beautiful property and easy access to beach and pool

Guest: m & h (Tallahassee, Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11 Review Submitted: 08/29/11

We have stayed at this property for the past two years. It is perfect for our family. The grandchildren love the bunkroom and feel like it is their own hideaway. We loved the easy access to the beach and pool. Family movies are abundantly provided and the kitchen is well equipped for cooking. It was wonderful to have a washer and dryer in the unit. We also loved having a Publix within a five minute drive. We have found our yearly vacation beach destination!

Owner response:We're so glad our families found each other. Repeat guests discover the ease of subsequent visits. We're glad your extended family gets to enjoy your culinary expertise while on vacation. Have ya'll tried any of the within walking distance restaurants nearby: Fudpucker's, High Tide or Pancho's? It's neat that your daughter and her husband have found our romantic Lasata condo and celebrate their aniversaries there. September will be here soon and we look forward to your upcoming trip. Pat and Emily

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

A Wonderful Week

Guest: shawna (Maryville, TN)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/20/11

We spent a week at this beautiful condo. It is an amazing unit. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived that it was more than we expected. It is beautifully decorated, well equipped, and very spacious. You can not top the convenience of being so close to the beach and pool- especially if you have children. We have stayed at Azure for the last five years, and this was by far our best visit! We will most definitely stay again and have already recommended this unit to several friends and family members. Thank you for sharing your place with us!

Owner response:Hey Shawna and gang, Thanks for your kind words. It warms our hearts to hear how good a time you had this year. Being ground floor beachfront certainly has its perks. We've found it so convenient to go back for a pair of sunglasses, cool drink or whatever so many times. When my in laws come with us (70's) they feel a part of everything because they are so close. Plus they love the beach view from the bar stools on the patio. Looking forward to hosting you guys next year already. Pat and Emily

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

Wonderful place to stay! Great for children!

Guest: Sara (Lebanon,Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 05/30/11 Review Submitted: 06/05/11

I recently stayed at the Azure condos in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. It was so nice and luxurious. We were on the first floor and just outside the pool area. It was so great having several small children in our group for trips back to the room and over all convience. The condo unit itself was beautifully decorated and spacious. I certainly hope to and would stay there again,

Owner response:Hey Sara, Our guests really do love being ground floor and right next to the pool instead of being pool front. You don't have the noise and It seems like you have your own private beachfront law. Thanks for the kind words and we certainly would love to host you guys again someday. Blessings, Pat and Emily

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Girls Getaway/Bachelorette Party

Guest: Sungirl2215 (Tallahassee, FL)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

As a gift for our Bride, we planned a surprise weekend at this Azure condo. It was beautifully furnished with more than enough space (there were only 5 of us) and a fully appointed kitchen. It's bottom floor location was just steps from the pool and equally convenient to the beach. It is also located a few minutes drive from "the boardwalk" that has some great restaurants and shops and an awesome piano bar (great for our bachelorette night out). The beach was pristine and we got an impromptu dolphin show during a walk one morning. It was absolutely beautiful and relaxing - just what was required 2 weeks before the wedding. Hopefully we will be making this an annual trip!

Owner response:Hey Jessica, Glad you guys had such a great time. Thanks for your kind words. And thanks for noticing the extra we put into the kitchen. We want people to have as good or better gear than they have at home. And we also hope you make it an annual trip :-) Pat and Emily

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

Fort Walton Adventurers

Guest: Fort Walton Adventurers (Charleston, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 05/07/11 Review Submitted: 05/16/11

Loved the condo. It was beautiful and immaculate. Loved the proximity to the pool with no additional noise and being right on the beach. Condo was one of the best we have stayed in. Would rent it again and are already planning a return trip for next year. Plenty of room for a family of 10.

Owner response:Hey Lana, Thanks for your kind words. We also think our unit is perfectly positioned being located ground floor, and having one unit between us and the pool we have unrestricted beach views and peace and quiet. Yet it's only steps away from the pools, hot tubs and spray park. It gives us such joy when people enjoy our home away from home. We can't wait to host you guys again. Pat and Emily

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

Beautiful Condo in a Beautiful Location!

Guest: Lynn65 (Tallahassee, FL)
Date of Stay: 01/01/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

My husband and I had a wonderful month-long stay at Azure. What a great condo! It had all the amenities we needed for our stay - a stocked kitchen and full laundry room. Being on the ground floor was so nice - walk right to the beach and no elevators to wait for. And on the days when we stayed inside, the 50" TV was perfect for watching movies. The covered parking was also a bonus. I would definitely stay at Azure again - it truly is a home away from home.

Owner response:Lynn, we enjoyed having you in Azure for the month of January and look forward to having you stay with us again. We appreciate folks like you who can come and relax during the winter - perhaps you'd like to try Azure during the summer for your next trip. We'd love to be your vacation hosts.

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

Guest: The Stevenson's
Date of Stay: 10/01/10 Review Submitted: 07/22/11

Pat & Emily, Thanks so much for sharing your place with us. The weather was perfect - not one cloud all week...warm days and cool nights! Location is great. Beach service was nice! Azure is a great resort. Thanks again.

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Destin Vacation

Guest: Alcoa, TN
Date of Stay: 10/01/10 Review Submitted: 07/21/11

Pat & Emily, Thanks so much for sharing your place with us. The weather was perfect - not one cloud all week...warm days and cool nights! Location is great. Beach service was nice! Azure is a great resort. Thanks again.

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Azure

Guest: Cheryl Mullen (Eustis, Fl )
Date of Stay: 08/31/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

First floor beauty! Very clean and spacious. Beautiful beach and pool. Workout room was one of the better ones we have used. The owners are awesome to work with and very helpful. Loved this units decorations!!!!! Very upscale.

Owner response:Cheryl - Thanks for your kind words! We love Azure 117 also :0) It's especially terrific when you've got the whole gang with you - the 4th bedroom really comes in handy. Glad you've gotten to stay in 3 of our 4 ... when golf is in your forecast check out Ariel Dunes II-502 blessings, Pat and Emily

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

Azure Condo

Guest: Casey, Dudley, Eugenie, Kyler, Jacqueline, John,
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/29/11

Thanks so much for another year of fun in the sun in Florida. The Azure was just beautiful and you and Pat are just lovely people. The weather was great, the beach fabulous and the condo was beautiful. We hope to be here again next year. We will be in touch.

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Guest: Kaye & Max in TN
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

----- Original Message ----- From: kaye To: destinrentals@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 11:08 AM Subject: Thanks Pat & Emily, It was great meeting you at Ft. Walton, Azure #117 on July 3. Again, we want to thank you for sharing your condo with our family... The condo was decorated so nicely and everything was just great. We have been coming to Ft. Walton and Destin for 25 years with our family...As our family has grown, we had to move up to 4 bedrooms. I'm sure we will want to rent it again next year.. We will rent from you if that is OK. We always come around the 4th of July as our grandson plays sports and they only have 2 weeks off of practice. Again thanks for sharing your condo. Owner Response: Dear Kaye, Max and all the family, It's music to our ears hearing you totally enjoyed your family time at the beach this summer in our home away from home, Azure 117. How kind you are to send a note of thanks :0) We feel honored out of all the places you've discovered over 25 years - that you are pleased and wish to return to ours!!! Glad the 4 bedroom accommodations suit your family well and of course we'd love to host yawl for years to come. Since it's the holiday week be sure to think ahead. Yes, call us directly and we'll make arrangements to secure those dates as soon as you feel comfortable committing. Your family is beautiful and delightful. It is our privilege to have by chance, and no less the grace of God, made your acquaintance. Fondly, Pat and Emily p.s. Thanks for sharing us with your friend, Teresa - we are in the process now ... attempting to help them celebrate their 25th wedding anny!

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Guest: Allen & family
Date of Stay: 06/05/10 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

----- Original Message ----- From: ...@vzw.blackberry.net To: DestinRentals@comcast.net Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 2:49 PM This is Allen XXXX we had a great time in condo 117 - we loved it. We are going to try to come next year about the same time let us know if u start get full and we will try to book it before u get full thank u so much for ur condo. Hope to see u next year!!!!!! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Owner Response: Hey Allen - So good to hear from you! We are delighted yawl had a grand time - thanks for letting us know. Establishing relationships with our guests, especially those that make our home their "home away from home" brings us good pleasure. Glad to hear you are planning on next year already :0) Azure does book very well. If you contact us about the same time you did this go round, 1st of Nov., you should be fine. Looking forward to hosting yawl for years to come. blessings, Pat and Emily

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Guest: A&A
Date of Stay: 03/27/10 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

Hey Pat and Emily! We just wanted to say we love ALL your condos. We have been fortunate enough to stay in all four at different times over the last couple of years. Each one offers something special and we would be hard pressed to say which is our favorite! They all offer shopping, beach, pools and entertainment. Each is special in its own way. Can't wait to make our next reservations.......hmmm.......maybe Azure again?! Love ya'll! Andra

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Guest: Frankfort, IN
Date of Stay: 03/20/10 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

I'm glad to hear all is well, no oil in FWB (so far). We loved it there and were so blessed to have the opportunity to spend Spring Break with family at your beautiful condo. As for future vacations, we're definitely calling you. You're great people with an incredible heart of gold! Thanks for all you do. Blessings always, Michael Owner Response: How wonderful to hear from you. Thanks for thinking of us. Concerning the oil - God has spared us - we are Praising Him for it! Don't know what tomorrow will bring. The devil has crept in strapping us with fear a time or two ... but we know in whom we believe and trust God to sustain us. Please tell all your precious family hello from us. Again, we are happy to have been a part of the joy you all shared at our home away from home in FWB at Azure 117. Spread the word in Indiana - the Coast is Clear :0) for now at least. Let us know if yawl want to work in a fall trip or even celebrate Thanksgiving or Christmas or New Years with us. Special blessings - Pat and Emily

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Guest: Sue in Hope, Arkansas
Date of Stay: 11/25/09 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

If asked for our Favorite Place to Stay while in Destin … hands down it’s through the Brown family! They have 4 different condos in the area – each one uniquely different. We’ve been Pat and Emily’s guests in three of their fabulous condos and plan to try the 4th over the holidays! All are CLEAN, in great locations and they have made these home away from homes everything we could dream of. Check them out via their website http://home.comcast.net/~DestinRentals – We happily refer this Christian families condos.

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Guest: Margie, Angie & families
Date of Stay: 11/19/09 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

Hello Pat & Emily, I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving weekend! We enjoyed our time at the beach very much. The weather was perfect, and the Gulf view was unbeatable. Even though both Angie and I had taken a package of Glad containers for leftovers, with all the Thanksgiving feast items to bring home we used up ours plus 4 that were in one of the drawers. I've purchased a set and will bring them by so that you can replace the ones we “pinched.”

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Guest: Lori, Trey, Lucy, Judy, and Andrew
Date of Stay: 10/17/09 Review Submitted: 07/22/11

What a beautiful condo! We couldn't have been more pleased with our vacation. Our family enjoyed a most peaceful & relaxing week - just what we were looking for. THanks for everything and we look forward to enjoying this little piece of heaven again.

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Guest: Shannon & Mark (homeschoolers)
Date of Stay: 10/10/09 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

We just wanted to write and say thank you for letting us stay at Azure. It was the perfect ending to our Disney trip and we really enjoyed every minute of it! The condo is gorgeous! We had so much fun Mark and I have decided we are going to plan a trip ALONE this spring to the beach! ;-) It looks like your Lasata is small enough for just the 2 of us, but wanted to just check. It's handy to Baytowne Village as well as the beach, right? Basicaly we want Azure only smaller! We are looking at coming in March. Thanks again for all your help in planning our trip. We really enjoyed it. I have attached a picture of the kids on the beach. All 3 generations loved it!

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Guest: Three Generations!
Date of Stay: 10/01/09 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 3:20 PM Hi Pat & Emily! We have really enjoyed our stay, your condo is gorgeous. Thank you for all your help and patience as we booked our condo. We had a wonderful time and it was a perfect ending to our kids time with grandparents!

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Guest: Chris
Date of Stay: 06/01/09 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

I just wanted to email you and let you Know that our ENTIRE Family had a great time at Azure 117 and the Place was everything we expected and more. Thank you for everything you did for us - especially building the custom bunk room so all of us had a bed. We hope to be able to return in the future. There was more than enough room for everyone. With the Kids their was plenty of room & loved the Disney videos! All the kids wanted to stay Longer (so did the Adults for that matter)... Only problem was ATT Cell phones don't work in the Building, but that is not your fault. It is because the building is so well built it blocks the signals... That was not a slight on the place at all. I look forward to hopefully forwarding ya'll some Business and I hope we can do business again in the future. Thanks for a great Vacation

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Guest: Angela
Date of Stay: 04/04/09 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

From: Angela Subject: Fantastic time in FWB! We had a splendid time at Fort Walton Beach last week!! The condo was great as always. We had such a good time despite the less than perfect weather. We had some good beach days and spent time shopping as well. We had a relaxing week--just what we needed. Thank you for sharing your place with us!! Sincerely appreciated!!

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Guest: Volleyball Betsy :0)
Date of Stay: 04/03/09 Review Submitted: 09/27/10

----- Original Message ----- From: Betsy Yeatman To: DestinRentals Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 3:05 PM Subject: Thank You! Pat and Emily, Thank you for allowing us to stay on Saturday night, we had a blast! We didn’t do as well as I’d hoped in the vb tournament, but we still had a good time. The place was gorgeous! I wanted to inquire about renting Azure the first weekend in October. Fall Fuds is that weekend and I’m going to have a group of people going. Let me know! Thanks you again! Betsy Owner Response: We appreciate your words of thanks Betsy :0) How can anyone that has truly seen the beauty in nature doubt our great Creator! It makes us happy you all had a nice time at Azure. God is good to allow us the privilege & responsibility of managing it. Pete sent out a really nice e-ad to all his e addressbook about our rentals - that was so sweet. Surely the Lord will bless him for his efforts trying to assist us.

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