Absolutely perfect!

Guest: kelly (Dacula, Ga)
Date of Stay: 01/28/12 Review Submitted: 02/06/12

I was a little skeptical in the beginning because the price seemed to good to be true. One phone call to John put my mind right at ease. Everything was just as he said it would be. We could not have asked for a better place to stay or person to rent from!! The location is incredible, close to everything, and seriously only steps to either the beach or the pool. The condo itself was very clean and had every amenity that you could possbly need, from a coffeemaker, to an iron, to a kitchen full of utensils for cooking! I also liked that the laundry room was right across the parking lot. Destin is our favorite beach and we WILL be renting from John again the next time we find a chance to get away. Oh yeah, you must try The Donut Hole while you are there..breakfast there is beyond words!! Thanks again John for helping us have a beautiful family vacation! Kelly and Luigi

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

Great Value!

Guest: Mrs._MG (Enterprise)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 09/13/11

Recently we stayed in this unit over the weekend for my brother's beautiful beach wedding, and were very pleased! John was a pleasure to deal with; very friendly, courteous, and prompt with his responses!! The unit was very clean, comfortable,spacious and convenient for my fiance' and I! The beach is directly across the street and super easy to get to and from, as well as the pool. A big high five to the security guards for all their help and wonderful attitudes. I definitely recommend renting from John.

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

Perfect for couples

Guest: David R.
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 08/25/11

Spent a week in this condo, and it is perfect for a couple of any age to stay their. Short walk to the beach, an even shorter walk to the pool. Will keep at the top of our list for a trip back to Destin

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car.

Amazing Condo, amazing teip!

Guest: Danielle A. (Houston, Texas)
Date of Stay: 02/15/11 Review Submitted: 08/07/11

Stayed here in April 2011 with my husband and 1.5 year-old son and had the time of our lives!  The condo was IMMACULATE, and I am a neat freak. We never saw a single pest or bug, even on the balcony, which is often unusual by the beach. The view was gorgeous. Television and wifi worked great and there was every dish and utensil you can imagine. We cooked a LOT while we were there and never lacked for anything. The bathroom was great with a nice big tub and shower. The beds and bedding were super-comfortable and we never felt cramped-in fact, we enjoyed several long afternoon naps just luxuriating in the room in the cool air. The location was perfect!  We walked to the heated pool and to the Louisiana Lagniappe restaurant (which was awesome!) for dinner and we walked to the beach every day.  We loved the little restaurant on the beach too. The beach was uncrowded and had private access. We spent 8 days there and did NOT want to leave! The price was incredible. John was wonderful to deal with throughout the entire process. The couple who helps him manage the property actually lives on-site (we just happened to run into them at the pool!) so if we had had any issues at all, they would have been right there to take care of it.  A very nice couple.  We intend to come back every year if we can!!! Just writing this review is making me miss our Destin retreat! Thanks John for a fabulous trip! Danielle St. Amant

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

Outstanding Condo at an Outstanding Price!

Guest: Jessica P.
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 08/03/11

I had never rented a condo through Home Away before and was a little skeptical. However, when I discovered this condo and the incredible price at such a busy time I decided to email John. He was very prompt in emailing me back a few minutes later. I called and he was very up front and clear about everything. We made an arrangement that very day to rent the condo and I had the exact address, lock box codes, and directions for arrival that day from John! I mailed my deposit,and was notified by him when he received it and the rental check, very promptly. When we arrived at Sandpiper Cove my husband and I were impressed with how friendly security was, and pleased that our parking tag was waiting for us as promised. We unlocked the lock box and got into the condo with no problems. The studio condo was great for the two of us! The pull out bed was extremely comfortable, the couches were roomy with lots of cushions, and we enjoyed the flat screen t.v. and d.v.d. player on the couple of rainy days we had on our stay. The kitchen was equipped with ANYTHING we needed, from plates, various kinds of cups, toasters, microwave, dishwasher, pots/pans of all sizes, blender, strainers, utensils, dish rags/towels, etc! The bathroom was clean with a fairly large and deep tub. The front deck and chairs were nice as well! We always left our shoes and beach gear outside the door and no one ever bothered anything. The walk to the beach was short and comfortable, and we liked that the beach was private, accessible only with the code (from the security gate upon check in). The beach wasn't overcrowded and was absolutely beautiful. We both agreed it was the most beautiful beach we'd ever been to! The laundry building was steps from the condo, as was a pool, which was convenient. We were surprised how close in distance all the major attractions in Destin were to the condo. From outlet mall shopping, to malls/shops, restaurants, the harbor, grocery stores, etc. We really appreciated the list John left of restaurants and activities nearby. We tried and loved many of the things he recommended, especially The Donut Hole! Overall our trip to John's condo in Destin, FL couldn't have been better. We even called to stay an extra night we loved it so much! We have been back home from our stay for only 3 days and have already received our deposit refund by mail from John! We will definitely be back again, thank you John!

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

Perfect location

Guest: Brandon H.
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/14/11

This studio was in a great location for me and my wife on gulf shore dr. right across the street from the beach. The owner was great!! always available and very helpful. The studio was a little outdated (very clean though) but had everything we needed for the week. The bed is a murphy bed that folds out of the wall but is not uncomfortable (i would suggest bringing your own pillows though). The balcony was great to hang out and the pool and bbq pit was right outside the front door. Grocery store was right down the street, and all of our favorite restuarants was within a 2 mile radius (AJ's, Bubba Gump, Papitos, Fudpuckers, etc...). We love mexican, and we perfered Papitos over La Paz by far! Much better service, food, and margaritas!!! The Beach was beautiful and the private covered bar on the beach was an AWESOME place to hang out if you need to get out of the heat for a while but still want to stay on the beach. Security guards were very nice and helpful (almost like concierge service). In conclusion, the studio was not the nicest place we have stayed at but if your looking for a cool cozy place to stay for the best price in destin that will put you in the heart of everything you would like to do on your stay, this is the place to stay.

Owner response:Thanks for your review . I am glad you had a good time and your comments are well received. Reviews are the way I keep my condo what you expect when you visit Destin and Sandpiper Cove.

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

great condo!!

Guest: Lisa (Knoxville, Tn)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/29/11

We just came back Saturday from a wonderful week at Johns condo! We really loved the location, the homey feel of it and having a view of the ocean from the back balcony. Its so convenient to everything! The pool is right out front, as well as a laundry area. It is a very short walk across the road to the beach too! We will definitely return! Thanks John for all your fast e-mails, great info, and quick return of our damage deposit!

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

Great Place

Guest: Crystal (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 06/19/11

We really enjoyed our stay at this condo. It was very clean, there was a pool right by our room. The beach is just a short walk from the condo. We will be going back !!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A weeks worth of relaxation!

Guest: Deanna (Nashville)
Date of Stay: 05/30/11 Review Submitted: 06/08/11

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Sandpiper Cove! This unit was convenient to the pool, the laundry room, and most of all, the beach! Also, the homeowner was very pleasant to work with. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

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

Great condo!

Guest: Cat (Alabama)
Date of Stay: 05/17/11 Review Submitted: 05/22/11

My husband & I stayed at this condo for 4nights & it was perfect. The booking process with John was extremely easy & he was always quick to respond with any questions I had. The condo was as described in the listing & had everything we needed for our stay. I loved the fact that it's located at the front of the entrance with the pool right outside the door. Would definitely recommend to others!

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