Life's a Beach! Late Summer Special - $900/Week (Rent, Cleaning and Tax)

• Great Location, Great condo

  Great Location, Great condo

  • Guest VacationFun
  • Date of stay 03/16/09
  • Review Submitted 03/24/09
  I really enjoyed my stay at the house. The place was well decorated and clean. Many accomodations were provided. I like that the house is located near a beautiful beach and only minutes away from resturants and other activities. I would definitely recommend it to anyone, who is looking for a rent a place around the Destin area.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thanks for confirming all the things we love about this special place. The house and beach truly are amazing. Walter

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• Great week at the beach!

  Great week at the beach!

  • Guest Laura B.
  • Date of stay 05/04/13
  • Review Submitted 05/11/13
  We spent a week in this house and it was great overall! (Of course, the beach is fantastic itself and it's a nice bike ride away!) Family of 6 (4 teens)... the master bedroom is perfect... other two bedrooms are tiny for two people each, but who goes to the beach to spend time in the children's bedrooms?! The house was clean and well appointed. Beware - there are lots of steps! Owner is easy to work with and very helpful. The only down side is that the noise of people on the middle floor is very loud downstairs in the master bedroom, and when the a/c unit for the 3rd floor runs it's VERY loud. Great community. Clean home. Nice owner. BEAUTIFUL beach! Highly recommend renting bikes!

  Owner response: Thanks for your great review. We too love this house, community and the beach. Hard to go wrong with that combination. Thanks especially for your comments on the third floor "kids suite" a common feature for a carriage house design. Parents absolutely love the "privacy" effect of a little distance. We're glad you liked the hardwood floors throughout rather than carpet, which makes it abit less quiet on the second floor, but hopefully more cozy. Thanks again for staying with us. We hope to see you again next season! Walter

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• Best Spring Break Ever! We LOVE "In the Clouds"

  Best Spring Break Ever! We LOVE "In the Clouds"

  • Guest sd
  • Date of stay 03/09/12
  • Review Submitted 03/28/12
  From the moment we arrived at our "tower" vacation house we were in heaven! We had read the previous reviews but honestly, not even the reviews could do justice to this adorable and nicely appointed beach home! What's better is the location. Our children are 6, 8, and 9. The kids and my hubby brought their bikes -- I rented from Big Daddy's just a short ride away. Literally less than five minutes. We were able to ride all over "The Village" where the home is located, not to mention all over town. We rode to the beach, La Lobos bakery (to DIE for), For the Health of It health food store, down scenic 30A, to Blue Mountain Creamery where we went every day to have delicious home made ice cream, sorbet, and yogurt. It was handy not being right "on the beach" as we were able to let our kids out in the great neighborhood to ride around or take walks without worry. There is a great neighborhood pool (one block away), outdoor shuffle board, even a workout room! There is a forest across the street where you can hike for miles...or bike! Everything was wonderful, we were even able to extend our stay. The town is amazing. Was exactly our style. Everything within bike reach...and everything the other reviews stated is dead-on. Thank you so much Walter -- if don't actually move to Blue Mountain Beach this Summer, we will be back to "In the Clouds"!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: So glad you loved our little beach retreat. I couldn't agree more with you about Blue Mountain Beach - just like heaven. Again, thanks for your kind words and we look forward to having you back soon! Walter

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• Stayed an extra week!

  Stayed an extra week!

  • Guest Kathleen
  • Date of stay 02/13/12
  • Review Submitted 03/01/12
  This house has it all. Beautiful hardwood floors, two flat screens, nice open floor plan, and a wonderful kitchen. Short walk to the beach, restaurants, and hiking/riding trails. When we were driving up the street I saw the cutest tall house and remarked how much I liked it and it turned out to be "ours". We had a little trouble learning the Dish TV, but one phone call to the owner's management company took care of that. Thanks, Donald. We got so comfortable we decided instead of moving to another place we would just stay where we were for an extra week. The owner, Walter, made everything just too easy! This house would be fun for a long term stay or a weekend getaway. We hope to be back!

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

  Owner response: Kathleen, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay "in the clouds." It's guests like you that make us appreciate just how special this place really is. We look forward to having you back soon! Walter

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• June 2010 Family Vacation

  June 2010 Family Vacation

  • Guest tim_e
  • Date of stay 06/21/11
  • Review Submitted 08/08/11
  Our family of 6 stayed in the Blue Mountain Beach house in June 2010, and we absolutely loved it! The community is now on our list for future vacations and even possible retirement, which says a lot because although we visit Florida often, this was the first place that we would consider living. The community is nestled between Destin and Panama City Beach, but feels worlds away from the hectic, crowded vibes in those towns. Quiet, natural-looking, friendly, artsy - it really has it all if you are looking for a little peace, and the beach is as beautiful as any I've seen, and easy to get to, being literally straight down the street (by car or bike trail) from the house. There was a Publix and a Walmart within a few minutes to the North, and numerous cute beach communities with shops, including Blue Mountain, plus several others just to the East and West. FYI - bike riding is big here, with great trails connecting the communities, and there are a couple of bike rental shops within maybe 3-4 blocks of the home (with delivery and pick-up available at your home). If doing bikes or street-ready golf carts, it's a good idea to book in advance of your stay. As for the house, it was adorable. We didn't know quite what to expect from the pictures, but they really don't do it justice. It was the most unique home we've stayed in, and the neighborhood was full of others just as unique. Our kids loved the three-floor architecture and the funky feel of the place, and we were very pleased with the cleanliness, furnishings, and extras like games, magazines, books, etc. If there was one issue, it would be that the downstairs (master) bedroom can get very cold when keeping the rest of the home pleasantly cool, but there were extra blankets and it worked out fine for us. We will definitely be back to Blue Mountain Beach for regular visits. Thanks, Walter! (btw, Walter was very responsive and easy to work with, and readily accommodated us for a short-stay at the tail end of our vacation.)

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

  Owner response: I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay in our "little slice of heaven." Your sentiments express exactly the way we feel about Blue Mountain Beach and our beach cottage. You will always be warmly welcomed back as our guest.

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• Beautiful Ocean.... Perfect Beach House!

  Beautiful Ocean.... Perfect Beach House!

  • Guest Susie
  • Date of stay 05/26/11
  • Review Submitted 06/11/11
  We had an incredible time at In the Clouds! The Village at Blue Mountain was a quaint little area with a wonderful pool. Just a little way by bike or foot is the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico. The house was perfect for our family. The house is decorated so cute! The Master bedroom is on the bottom floor. The bed was so comfortable and there is a laundry room right there with a full sized front load washer and dryer. Up one flight of stairs was the kitchen/great room with a flat screened TV. The thing I loved the most was that the kids area was upstairs with a bunk room and a daybed w/ pull out trundle in the other bedroom. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. Walter was excellent to work with and super fast at responding to any questions we had prior to our visit. Loved this area... not overpopulated at all. Just a short distance to Grayton Beach and Seaside. We will definitely be staying here again in the future! Thanks again Walter!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Susie, We are so happy you and your family enjoyed your stay at our little slice of "beach" heaven. You are always welcome at "In the Clouds" - looking forward to having you back next year! Walter

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• Winter Vacation was great

  Winter Vacation was great

  • Guest Jan W.
  • Date of stay 01/01/04
  • Review Submitted 03/03/10
  My sister and I rented this home for January and February. We did have some nice days on the beach (walking and sunning), but also found plenty to do when the weather was cooler. Their is so much shopping in the area - (the largest outlet Mall in the US). We also spent a day in Panama Beach on the pier and shopping. Plenty of antique shops and restaurants. The local Publix supermarket was nearby and the local library was a good place to check e-mails. We loved Seaside and the activities they offered. Had a good time with the locals at the World Famous Red Bar where the food was excellent and the furnishings eclectic. A little place around the corner has a singing bartender called "Red" who is loads of fun to listen and watch. The place was clean, sunny, and in a quiet neighborhood just two blocks from the beach. We did miss the our two months without NBC, CBS, or ABC television. The home had Direct TV which I would not recommend to anyone. In the summer I suppose you would not miss TV as you would be on the beach all the time. You will need a car to get around the area.

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

  Owner response: We appreciate such great feedback and have changed our cable provider as suggested. We are glad that the local TV options didn't hinder a top rating! The home, location and world-class beach really is something to behold :) Walter

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• Honeymoon Heaven

  Honeymoon Heaven

  • Guest VickE
  • Date of stay 09/21/08
  • Review Submitted 11/21/08
  Dear Walter, We loved staying at your house. It was decorated with style and flair. It was so comfortable and close to everything we wanted to do. We enjoyed the beach, Seaside, riding bikes and kayaking. We found a lovely little restaurant called the Gravel Road Cafe. The food and music were great. We could not have enjoyed our honeymoon any more. Thanks for sharing your lovely place.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you for your kind and generous words. We love our beach house, and hope others love it too. Walter

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5

IN THE CLOUDS (2013/14 SEASONAL RATES)
Winter       (Dec 1 - Feb 28).... $750/wk; $130/nt [Sat to Sat wk]
Spring Break (Mar 1 - Apr 13).... $1300/wk; $225/nt [Sat to Sat wk]
Spring       (Apr 14 - May 17)... $1100/wk; $175/nt [Sat to Sat wk]
Summer       (May 18 - Aug 3)... $1600/wk; $275/nt [Sat to Sat wk] 7 day min. stay
Late Summer  (Aug 4 - Oct 12)... $1000/wk; $165/nt [Sat to Sat wk]
Fall         (Oct 13 - Nov 30)... $850/wk; $145/nt [Sat to Sat wk]
*cleaning = $105; tax = 11.5% refundable security deposit = $350; min 3 night stay

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.