Location: Maravilla, Scenic Gulf Drive Central West, Destin Area, Florida North West, Florida, USA (Golf Courses, Silver Sands Factory Outlet, Destin Commons)
Accommodations: Condominium, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
There is a reason they call this "Scenic Gulf Drive" - Come discover some of the most beautiful beaches and majestic views in Destin and, for that matter, the entire Gulf.
A perfect mix of days at the beach, family activities, nearby golf, and a short walk to great restaurants, combine to make Maravilla one of Destin's most desirable vacation addresses. The sugary-white sand beach will call to you for morning walks, afternoon dips, and evening strolls.
Our second home (and, we hope, yours for a while) is located in Building Three, just steps from Maravilla's private beach, or the heated pool with jacuzzi. Our smoke-free and well-appointed condominium features one of the more spacious two-bedroom layouts in the development.
Our Condo has been updated and freshly decorated throughout. The main living area has been given a fresh look with all new furniture and accessories, including a new flat screen High Definition TV (4/2009). All rooms have been painted in shades of yellows, greens, and blues for a cheerful, yet relaxing, color scheme. Both bedrooms have new bedspreads and pillows, as well as recently replaced mattresses. The second Bedroom has a new HDTV WITH a DVD Player for entertaining the kids. Paintings and photos of Mediterranean islands enhance the look of the new, clean decorating theme.
Relax in either of Maravilla's two pools, or spend time under your umbrella at the beach. For the more athletically minded, play on one of Destin's many championship golf courses, work out in Maravilla's private fitness center, or play tennis on either of two courts.
Of course, there are always amusement parks, miniature golf courses, and shopping at Destin Commons or Silver Sands Factory Stores to compete for your leisure time (and your Visa card limit!).
There's plenty of room for your family of six, and your beach accessories. Enjoy the view from our large, 27 ft. long, third floor balcony that looks out over the coconut palms to the Gulf, and some magnificent sunsets. The balcony is accessible from both the main living area, and the master suite. Step onto the balcony, take a seat in the Hampton Bay cushioned, swivel patio furniture, sip your favorite beverage, and have a relaxing evening with your family or friends while the breeze rustles through the palms.
Sea Breezes and Sunsets - we loved it so much that we bought it after only our second visit. We know you will love it too.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Elevator
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed: Queen Sleeper Sofa
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Two new High Definition TV's. One in Living Room and one in second Bedroom. The one in the Bedroom has a built-in HD DVD player so the kids can be entertained away from the adults.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Hot Tub
- Private Pool
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Common Area Grills are conveniently located poolside.
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View: Private Beach for Maravilla Residents and Guests only.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet: Hi-speed Cox Communications cable modem.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Tennis Courts Beach Service (2 chairs and 1 Large umbrella)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly: Family oriented property. Many young families so your children have plenty of playmates.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be 25 years of age.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking allowed outside on large balcony.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter 10/21/08 - 3/9/09 .. nightly avlble .. $ 495-995/wk,$1395-1695/month
Spring 3/10/09 - 5/25/09 ..$136-239/nt .. $795-$1395 wk
Summer 5/26/09 - 8/17/09 .... $1195-1395/wk
Late Summer 8/18/09 - 9/28/09 .... $119/nt.. $ 695/wk
Fall 9/29/09 - 10/19/09 .... $119+/nt .. $695-$995/wk
**Extra for holidays, pets .... Plus $80 Cleaning and 11% Tax
**Family Oriented Property - Must be over 25 years old to rent
**Weekly rentals are from Sat-Sat
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2004
Property Photos
- Newly Furnished Living Room - Maravilla, Florida Vacation Condo - Near Some of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Destin!
- Master Bedroom - King Bed - Maravilla, Florida Vacation Condo - Near Some of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Destin!
- View From Our Third Floor Balcony - Maravilla, Florida Vacation Condo - Near Some of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Destin!
- Bedroom #2 - Queen Bed
- New Broyhill Queen Sleeper Sofa In Living Room
- Dining Room and Kitchen
- Large Balcony Area off Living Room with New Hampton Bay Furniture
- Overview of Maravilla and Location of Our Condo
- Solid Teak Lounger Off Master Bedroom
- Living Room Entertainment Center
- Freshly Decorated Master Bath
- Clean and Bright Guest Bathroom
- Kitchen Area
- Dining Area
- Dining/Living
- Entertainment Center
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We recently purchased this property (May 10, 2004) and just started this guestbook around the end of May - so it may be a while before any comments show up. Although we had stayed at Maravilla twice before and knew we loved it, this unit was purchased "sight unseen". We were finally able to spend 5 days in our new condo the week of May 29 - June 5, 2004, and were pleasantly surprised by a number of features - quality of TV's, DVD Player, nice mattresses, large deck, GREAT VIEW, etc, etc! However, that does not mean that we sat back and squandered our first opporunity to start putting a little bit of our character into our new second home. So, we made a bunch of trips to Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, Stein Mart, Haverty's, etc., and started "freshening" things up. Like: New paint in living room, bath #2, dining area, kitchen, bedroom #2; new bedspreads, new pillows, new plants, new accessories, new bath cabinet, new Hampton Bay patio furniture, etc. Our excitement about our new condo helped to carry us through a few 18 hour days, with virtually no beach time (I got in 5 minutes and Beth squeezed in an hour). But, that's okay. We want to be proud of our home and want our guests to enjoy their surroundings. We have some more work to do before we can say we have it the way we want it, but we got a good start on it. August will bring another opportunity for us to continue what we have started. We hope that if you stay with us, you will remember to enter your comments in our guestbook when you return home. Most of all, though, we hope you have a great vacation and enjoy your stay in our home.