Vacation Rentals by Owner

Really close to the beach

Guest: snooks (Galliano )
Date of Stay: 02/18/12 Review Submitted: 03/26/12

We had a fantastic time at Belle Grove. The accomodations were extremely comfortable and the house was very clean. The pictures truly show how beautiful the residence really is. We enjoyed the decor and style. The living room/kitchen combination is absolutely HUGE. It's perfect for a multi-family gathering. We were amazed at how close it is to the beach. It was similar to having your own private beach with no crowds...priceless. The next time I'm visiting the beach, it will be at Belle Grove.

Owner response:Thank you Ms Leslie for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed the home. The den is really hugh which makes it great for a family gathering. The beach is such as short walk, less than 2 minutes away, and private. When you consider 4 umbrellas deep down the road our beach is as you said ..."Pricless" We look forward to having you and your guest back to our home.

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

Happy ThanksGiving with family at Belle Grove

Guest: John and Rebecca (Atlanta, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 11/24/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

My husband and I were invited to stay at Belle Grove by my brother, who rented the house. Another one of my brothers and his family were also invited. There was a total of nine of us and plenty of room for more, it is huge! The house was beautifully decorated, as reflected in the listing photos. We liked the strategically placed decorations with inspirational verses on them. The spiritual icons above the doorways brought a feeling of comfort. Everything we needed was at the house, all good quality amenities were included! Unbelievable heated pool. Clean. It was perfect for a family ThanksGiving vacation. The house is just a short walk to the beach, which was convenient. I especially appreciated the privacy around the house and beach yet the Town Square was not far away. The neighbor was friendly. Everything was perfect and I would definately recommend it.

Owner response:We enjoyed having you as our guest and we thank you for the good care your took of the house. Our cleaning people said you were the neatest guest we have had in a long time. It is a perfect spot for a family gathering as all can be together in one room for dinner. See you next time. David

Recommended for:Families with teenagers

Perfect for family gatherings

Guest: GeorgeD (Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 02/19/12

We were fortunate enough to stay at this luxurious property the weekend of Oct. 14, 2011. My wife's family came together to celebrate a wedding and this property was ideal. Although we didn't have much beach time, we all enjoyed the wonderful surroundings and perfect accommodations. There were 12 in our party and there was more than enough room for everyone. The large "Bunk Room" at one end of the second floor could sleep 8 - 10 children. The house is decorated beautifully and the surroundings are well attended. The backyard is extremely private and very relaxing. We loved the pool! The huge great room upstairs was amazing. If you're looking for an immaculate home that is perfect for a large group, you can't go wrong with Belle Grove!

Owner response:Thanks George for your review of your stay at Belle Grove. We too love the privacy of the yard and the beach. Sorry you didn't have time to experience the almost private beach...next time you can kick up some sand. We were glad to have you as our guest and we look forward to having you back. Thanks again for writing an honest review. David

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

Ohio Crew

Guest: Ohio Crew (Northwest Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 07/05/11

We love this area and this was our second year to stay at Belle Grove. The weather was great and the beach was beautiful. We had a group of 13 and we were very comfortable in the house. The beach access is located just across the street. The pool at the house was very nice - we spent most afternoons poolside. The owner was excellent to work with and very attentive to our needs. Enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning in the future!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Good vacation spot, but...

Guest: Kathryn (Salt Lake City)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 08/28/11

First, I give a five star review to Dan who is the broker for renting this house. He is excellent to work with. The location is also good--we enjoyed Rosemary Beach and Seaside being so close. The pool is great--private, shady, and shallow--which our kids loved. We have rented several large houses before from VRBO and here are a few drawbacks to this house in particular. Nathan, the property manager who was attentive at first, mentioned the dishwasher was temperamental upon our arrival. Little did we know it just didn't work. We called him several times regarding this and even though he did call us back to say a repairman would come fix it, a repairman never showed and the dishwasher was never fixed. Imagine a large family hand washing dishes, pots, and pans for a week while on vacation. Also, this seems obvious for a "luxury" property, but when you pay a sizeable amount to rent a house, we appreciate and notice the little "extras." There was only one roll of toilet paper per bathroom supplied, a small motel sized bar of soap/ bottle of shampoo/conditioner per each bath, and a small amount of dish soap and a few trash bags for our use. The set-up seems to require that the renter go to the store and buy all these items a day or two after arriving as there are no back-up supplies provided. Other properties we've stayed in have had ample amounts of basic household supplies that make you feel like you're really staying in someone's home--books, salt/pepper, kitchen gadgets, toilet paper, toys for kids, soaps, beach towels, etc. that all work together to make you feel at home. And isn't that the point of renting a home? Furthermore, it is asked and expected that you throw away any and all of these supplies you purchased before you leave--which is wasteful to say the least. I shouldn't have to go out and buy all new items or bring them with me (in this case on a plane) for a one week trip. Finally, the sheets, pillows, and towels left me missing my nice, soft ones at home. Even my husband, who is not one to notice, noticed and thought they seemed of poor quality. This is a nice house and the photos and descriptions are mostly accurate. I'd recommend it only if the owners would bump up the amenities and the quality of the linens. This sets apart a good rental house from an excellent one.

Owner response:This response is late in coming as sometimes you are lost for words. However, some past guest of Belle Grove ask me to...so we begin. We appreciate all feedback as it helps make us aware of areas for improvement....no one is perfect, much less...dishwashers. The dishwasher was replaced by Nathan during the stay. While I know it was a hardship, we acted as fast as possible. Sears said it would take several days for the part, we chose to replace the dishwasher. The little extras are just that...but they do make a difference. We have our cleaning people put out two rolls of paper towels, toilet paper; and garbage bags for the whole stay. Shampoo and conditioner is salon quality..CK which is top quality from Main Street Salon. We now have medium size soap bars...we listen. Most people like to use their soap and products that fit their needs...we just try our best. We now have coffee service for the first day stay. Toys for kids..we have games in the kids den...we have checkers,puzzles, cards and scrabble...but most kids bring their favorite stuff. Books???? We have some...but really?? We did replace pillows that we felt didnt match up to our standards. Sheets are fine, we sleep on them..not an issue. Most people do have to buy stuff at the store then discard them...if they don't we do... it's unhealthy not to. We want all to feel at home and we strive to make that happen..."There's No Place Like Home" David

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Wonderful memories in a beautiful home!

Guest: Memphis family (Memphis,TN)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

We had a wonderful time at Belle Grove! The house is beautiful - we especially enjoyed all of the pretty artwork, accessories and furnishings. It was very spacious with a good size washer and dryer which helps with a big family. The pool is a great size and the deck and tables are nice for eating lunch by the pool. It was also nice to have the pool table - there was a family tournament every night! The beach was only a short walk from the house and not in a crowded area at all. It was great to have the big wagon to haul the beach bags and toys right up to the boardwalk! The kitchen and living area were just as beautiful as the pictures show and very spacious. All of the bedrooms were also very pretty and it was nice that they had their own bathrooms. The location was great in that it was not in a congested area yet close to several good restaurants. We would definitely stay at Belle grove again!

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

Texans love Bella Grove

Guest: Kim (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/10/11

This is a fabulous home. We had the pleasure of staying here in May/June 2011 with 4 adults and 9 kids there was tons of room. With the kids ranging in age from 17 to 4 it was great for all ages. The pool table was a huge hit and the boys never even looked at the Xbox. The girls had their own space and the little ones had a large pool all to themselves. It is decorated beautifully with many special touches. While Bella Grove may be located on the north side of 30A don't let that stop you. The walk was no big deal even for the 4 year old. If you want seclusion this is the place. If you want to be in the middle of everything, this is the place, also. You can have it all. We will definitely come back to Bella Grove if it is available. Have a great summer on 30A.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Husband and Wife from Louisiana

Guest: David (Houma, LA)
Date of Stay: 03/02/11 Review Submitted: 03/24/11

We stayed at "Belle Grove" for 2 weeks and have to say it was one Awesome home. The large bedrooms and the over the top living and dining room made our gathering perfect. The art work and the general way it is decorated ...what my wife calls "shabby chic" is really cool. The beach was a short walk and almost private. The back yard and pool were beautiful and quiet. Too cold to swim but the sun bathing made up for it. Everything one would need was there for us. The kitchen was fully stocked. We really enjoyed the pool table at night and the family time we spent just being at home. We rode bikes down through Alyss Beach which took 3 min and then to Rosemary which is another 5 min. Belle Grove is in the center of everything we love to do. We ate at Georges for dinner and could have walked there but it rained. The beds were very comfortable and the place was clean. The way the house is layed out makes for an even more spacious feeling, even though it is very big. We had 6 in our party but we could see where another 10 to 12 people could be together and not feel crowded. We plan on staying at Belle Grove on our trips back to the beach. Thanks Dan for all your help. The Smiths

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

H. Jeddi

Guest: H. Jeddi (Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/24/10 Review Submitted: 01/11/11

We had a wonderful week at Belle Grove. The house is huge. Bed rooms and living room are specious with 12-14 feet ceiling. We liked the sound system. Beach is walk distance. Location is great. In summary, I want to say ..... You will not be disappointed! We are looking forward to a return trip for another wonderful vacation.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children.

Great Family vacation at Belle Grove

Guest: Jim (Union, KY)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/15/10

We had our family vacation (8 adults and 7 children) at Belle Grove the first week of Aug 2010. The place fit our needs perfectly!! There was plenty of room for all. The kitchen/dining/family area works extremely well as the hub for meals and games and is a great focal point of the house. All the bedrooms were spacious and the bunk room and play area for the kids were terrific. The pool is very large and private and worked well for our needs and the ocean is only a short 5 min walk away. Despite all the hype the oil spill was a non event for us. The place is nicely decorated and maintained and the photos accurately reflect what you get. Dan and Andy were easy to deal with and even let us preview the house on an earlier visit. One local restaurant we would highly recomend is called "Gravel Road". It is only a couple of miles up 30A, with great food & service, reasonable prices and an intimate dining atmosphere even for a large group. Also the donut truck has very good donuts but get there before 8am as they sell out early. We also played golf at the Holiday Golf Glub ( 25 min drive in Panama city). It was a very well maintained public course with great rates.

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

What a great house for a big group!!!

Guest: TN Beach Bum (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/16/10

Our group (10 adults and one baby) stayed in Belle Grove in late July and had a wonderful time. The house is laid our great for a large group. The kitchen and family room were plenty big for our group to live comfortably for a week. We also really enjoyed the back yard and pool area. The ladies had plenty of room to get some sun while the guys played cards under the big umbrellas. Most importantly...the beach was awesome! It is just a short walk to the beach access, literally just a couple minutes away. In case you're curious, we saw zero signs of oil while we were there. The beaches were beautiful! Over all, we had a great time at Belle Grove and Dan was great to work with! This was a great place to vacation!

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

Week of July 4th 2010

Guest: Teresa Noble (Florence, KY)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/19/10

Beach was beautiful! My family had a great time and the house was aswesome! Plenty of room for all of the kids!

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

Very happy renters!

Guest: Terry (St Paul, MN)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/10/10

We recently rented Belle Grove for a family vacation (16 people). The house was wonderful! It was clean, updated, well equipped, and had tons of space. The kids bunk and TV room were perfect! The kitchen was our favorite room! It was a short walk to the beach, and having our own pool was great. Dan was a pleasure to work with and is very detailed! Thanks!!

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

3 Families from Ohio

Guest: Ohio Crew (Northwest Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 07/09/10

Great house!!! Our week at Belle Grove was wonderful! The beach access was close and there was no oil. The house was one of the nicest we've stayed in. It had plenty of space for our group of 14. The boys loved the bunk room and extra game room...they took that over as 'their space". Kitchen area was large and a great gathering area. We loved the open floor plan. We spent afternoons enjoying the pool. The landscaping around the house was nice as well and made a great picture backdrop. The kids also enjoyed the pool table and had many tournaments in the evenings. We only wished there was an extra refrigerator downstairs or near the pool. Seacrest is a great area...we had the beach almost to ourselves. Dan Roberts was easy to work with. Definitely enjoyed Belle Grove and hope to return again!!!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Group of 3 Families- 7 adults, 9 children- plenty of space

Guest: UGA Crew (Augusta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 06/13/10

This is the 4th year our group has come to the Destin area beaches and stayed in a VRBO house. Each time by the end of the week, we had discovered reasons to never rent the house we were in again. At the end of week this year, we were all in agreement that this home was re-rentable! Beach access is super close, but be ready for stairs to get down to the actual beach- (may be an issue if you have lots of rolling beach carts, strollers, etc.). The pool is sizeable and fabulous and is shady in late afternoon, which is perfect after a morning out in the direct sun on the beach. If you have small children it is reassuring to know that there is only one door that leads out to the pool and it has an alarm that you can hear all over, even upstairs when that door is opened. The alarm can be easily overriden by an adult or a taller child, but not our 4 year old. Beds are comfy. The bunk room sits just off of a TV room. It is like a "suite" for the kiddos. They were able to hookup their Wii and after dinner could watch movies in that room while adults chatted or watched movies of their own in the main room. Plenty of seating for meals. This home sits on a quiet street and the lot has a good bit of vegetation to give it a very private feel. I highly recommend this house. We hope to come back next summer- and are praying for the Gulf and those affected by the BP spill.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Guest: The Bloch's (Montclair, NJ)
Date of Stay: 09/05/09 Review Submitted: 09/05/09

This is the 3rd consecutive year we have spent at Belle Grove, so it now feels like a homecoming! Again, from NY, NJ and AL, there were three generations of Bloch's under one roof and loving it. We enjoyed the cool and spacious rooms, the large pool, the gulf, and the new outdoor grill. This year we were especially pleased that Camp Creek Golf Club around the corner has gone public. We hope to be back again next year.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/28/09 Review Submitted: 08/28/09

Great house!!! Far surpassed our expectations....pictures do not do this house justice!!! More than enough room for our 4 neighborhood families. The bunk room was great for all kids to have beds and the kitchen was an awesome gathering area. Great beach access. We can't wait to come back!!!

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Guest: Cynthia Howard1 (Midland, Tx)
Date of Stay: 08/13/09 Review Submitted: 08/13/09

We just returned home from a wonderful week at Belle Grove. Lots of room for the whole family--- we took our three sons, two with wives and 2 grandkids. The layout was perfect for us. One very positive aspect of the house is the soundproofing. We let our kiddos with the new 7 week old take the downstairs "master" because it had the tub for the baby bath. No matter how loud the baby was crying, he couldn't be heard in any of the other bedrooms and certainly not upstairs. This was HUGE for us. Our family loved the location--close enough to Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach to ride bikes or run to but without the crowds. Easy walk to our beach and it was practically private. Loved the huge dining table, rockers on the front balcony and especially the pool alarm!! I'm already looking forward to a return trip.

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Guest: sue104 (Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 07/30/09 Review Submitted: 07/30/09

We had PLENTY of space and a fabulous time!! The house was the best and we would come back again in a heart beat. The bunk room was a great surprise and the fact since the boy had their own TV watching room made it that much more of a great vacation. We loved the donut van at Alys beach and highly recommend that as your morning ritual. We loved our stay. Thanks for a great house!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/23/09 Review Submitted: 07/23/09

HUGE home! Plenty of room to roam for our family of 16! We had a blast at Belle Grove! Dan Roberts was so easy to work with-thank you! This is our 11th year to vacation at the beach as a family...we LOVED the area and would love to return! The kids bunk room was perfect for our 8 grandchildren, it was one of the best parts of our stay!

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Guest: The Schneider's (West Chester, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/16/09 Review Submitted: 07/16/09

The house was wonderful! The kitchen and living area were great! This was the first time 4 siblings went on vacation together and stayed in the same house. It worked out perfectly with enough room and space for everyone. We spent every morning out on the porch with our coffee. Thanks for a nice vacation. The Schneider's, The Frambes, The Heidler's, and The Thayer's

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Guest: Sherri Hertzler (O'Fallon IL)
Date of Stay: 07/03/09 Review Submitted: 07/03/09

We had a wonderful time staying at Belle Grove! Everything was very accomidating for our large family (20 people) of all ages. The pool and close beach access was great!!!! The house was beautiful. We felt that it was close to everything that we wanted to do while on vacation. We will stay at the home again if we come back in the future. Thank you, Sherri

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/02/09 Review Submitted: 07/02/09

Had a great vacation with our entire family, all 13 of us. Especially liked the privacy of the property and the pool. The beach was private too. Some other beaches we saw in the area were very crowded. We felt like we had a beach to ourselves. The pool table was nice too. Enjoyed the common area for meals and family time.

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Guest: nancy deroo (Dayton, OH)
Date of Stay: 04/27/09 Review Submitted: 04/27/09

We loved this beautiful beach house. There was plenty of room for all of us. The gathering room upstairs kept us all together in the evenings. The kids loved the pool. The pool table was a big hit too. We had only one rainy day during our stay. I would definitely come back.

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Guest: Dianne Beidel (Roswell, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 04/26/09 Review Submitted: 04/26/09

Greenwood is fabulous! We had 18 and there was plenty of room for everyone! The pool is beautiful, the kitchen is perfectly appointed, and the location is wonderful. Seaside is an easy walk, public beach access is right across the street, and Publix is just around the corner! We will definitely stay there again!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/21/09 Review Submitted: 01/21/09

We were lucky enough to spend the week after Christmas2008 at Belle Grove with our dear friends. There were 11 of us and we didn't even use one of the bedrooms! So spacious and beautiful. The kids enjoyed the heated pool and it was such a easy walk to the beach. The sunsets in Seagrove are, by far, the prettiest we've ever seen! The floor plan is wonderful for a multi-family holiday. Two master suites and our younger children had great fun in the "bunk room" w/ attached TV area. For the first time, our entire family was able to sit and enjoy meals together at one large table! We had fun cooking in the kitchen--so big we never ran into each other! A couple days we ventured into the quaint little villages of Seaside, Seagrove, Watercolor, and Rosemary Beach. We also went to Pier Point at Panama Beach (15 min drive) and were thrilled w/ the shopping, movie theater, and restaurants. We will definitely go back to this area and hopefully to this house! Thanks!!!

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Guest: The Bloch Family ( NJ, NY, & AL)
Date of Stay: 09/06/08 Review Submitted: 09/06/08

Another magical week for 3 generations of the Bloch family at Belle Grove. This beautiful house has plenty of room, a fabulous swimming pool, and very comfortable accomodations. This is the second year in a row we have enjoyed our one week get-away and we hope to be back again next year.

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Guest: Linda Rickman (Canton, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/30/08 Review Submitted: 07/30/08

The home is beautiful. We had 18 family members and everyone had loads of room. The pool was great and the kitchen was outstanding. I can't think of any negative comment to give. It was one of our best family vacations ever.

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Guest: Nancy Welborn (Knoxville TN)
Date of Stay: 07/09/08 Review Submitted: 07/09/08

Our three generation family had a wonderful time celebrating our parent's 50th wedding anniversary. The house was just perfect, the pool wonderful and the beach very accessible. We could not have had a better time and hope to go back for another stay The Welborns - Knoxville TN The Youngs - New Orleans, LA The Daigles - New Orleans, LA The Youngs - Shreveport , LA

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Guest: Kathy Isaacs (Baton Rouge, LA)
Date of Stay: 06/26/08 Review Submitted: 06/26/08

Belle Grove was just the place for our four generation family vacation. The spacious kitchen/living area was great for everyone to enjoy time together. The pool was big enough for the whole family and the back door pool alarm was perfect with our toddlers. We enjoyed the extras like the pool table and the video game room. You felt as though you were far away from "it all," but in fact you were close enough to anything you wanted or needed. We will definitely be back to Belle Grove.

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Guest: BG Crew (Beech Grove, IN)
Date of Stay: 04/13/08 Review Submitted: 04/13/08

Belle Grove is a beautiful vacation home. Our group was so pleased to be able to spend spring break at the house. The huge kitchen and dining area was great for the big breakfasts and dinners. The pool was wonderful for everyone. All of the amenities, the home offers, have something for everyone. The location of Belle Grove being close to the beach and various shops, but yet semi-secluded surrounded by the landscaping. The staff was excellent in their immediate response to any of our concerns. We just really hated to see the week come to an end, but we will always have our memories of such a wonderful time. Thank you for everything, Tim and Michelle Luttrell, Family Jeff and Tammy Storey, Family Rick and Kelly Skirvin, Family Doug and Jill Ramage, Family

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Guest: Julia Pate (Auburn, AL)
Date of Stay: 03/25/08 Review Submitted: 03/25/08

My stay at Belle Grove was amazing! Nineteen of my friends and I felt like we were in paradise for a week. The house is so close to the beach and convenient to all of the little towns nearby. The pool was so nice for the windy days at the beach, and it was quiet so you can get lots of reading done. The house is beautiful and functions very well with twenty people. We loved cooking out too! Thank you so much for your hospitality and kindness!

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Guest: Rob Evans (Collierville, TN)
Date of Stay: 09/18/07 Review Submitted: 09/18/07

This house is awesome. We loved the layout, perfect for multiple families with kids. The pool area is big enough for 20 people. Great location and an easy walk to the beach. We hope to stay here again next year!

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Guest: Bill and Linda Whitehead (Birmingham, AL)
Date of Stay: 08/08/07 Review Submitted: 08/08/07

Our stay at Belle Grove was probably the best beach vacation we've ever had. This is the first time we have stayed across the street from the beach and we were a little skeptical but it was absolutely perfect. The amenities at the house were wonderful, i.e. pool table, sat. TV in every room, X-Box, pool and patio, surround sound. We loved the kitchen and the appliances were awesome. The house is big enough that everyone could have their own space when they needed it and homey enough to have everyone enjoy meals together. We will definitely be back. PS. Don't forget to bring your bikes. We rode everyday two or three times a day and loved every minute of it.

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Guest: Linda Russell (Maryland Heights, MO)
Date of Stay: 07/30/07 Review Submitted: 07/30/07

This was a grandma, kids and grandkids visit - we were 16 strong and the house couldn't have been better for that size group. The little people were not big beach lovers, so the pool was a lifesaver. The house is wonderful, decorated beautifully, meant for large groups and relaxation. With the large dining room, we were able to all eat together which adds to the fun. A wonderful experience that I'm sure we all want to repeat.

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Guest: cheryl64 (Brentwood, TN)
Date of Stay: 07/22/07 Review Submitted: 07/22/07

We enjoyed the week of July 4th at Belle Grove with 3 couples, 5 teens and 2, 8 1/2 year olds from 3 states. The house was more spacious and beautiful than the photos show and the location is great -1.5 miles to Rosemary beach Starbucks and the Sugar Shak and about 3 miles to Publix. Cooking in is a must in this large kitchen! The beach access is an easy walk and the pool is outstanding. We hope to be back! Thanks Dan and Andy!

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Guest: N. Hopkins (Cincinnati, OH.)
Date of Stay: 07/04/07 Review Submitted: 07/04/07

We had a wonderful time at Belle Grove. There were 20 of us (4 families). The house was very spacious, clean and well equipped. The pool was a hit, especially with the 14 kids. We loved to sit at the pool side. It was a short drive to Panama to eat out or for the kids to ride go-carts and play puttputt. The ocean was warm and clear, the sand soft and white. Absolutely beautiful!

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Guest: Shauna McKinney (Birmingham, AL)
Date of Stay: 06/20/07 Review Submitted: 06/20/07

Thank you so much for the use of your home. This was our FIRST true family vacation ever and the memories we made during our week at Belle Grove will not be forgotten. There were nine of us (3 boys aged 2-5 years) and we had plenty of room to spare. The private pool and beautifully land-scaped backyard were a perfect treat every day. The beach access was just a short walk and of course the beach was fantastic. We had a great time swimming, kayaking and just playing in the sand. We will definitely come back!!

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Guest: Toni17 (Kennesaw, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/13/07 Review Submitted: 06/13/07

A relaxing, perfectly layed-out home. It was close to PCB (5-10min) but far enough away to feel like you were on an island. The pool and private backyard was wonderful and the steps to the almost private beach was a delight. Great for small families to spread out or great for friends to get together. Great vacation.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/02/07 Review Submitted: 06/02/07

The house was great.very clean and organizet. perfect vacation for family.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/09/07 Review Submitted: 05/09/07

We started our first annual girls weekend May 2007. We loved the house, pool, and the quick walk to the beach. It helped make a wonderful memory for us. Loved it, Mean It!

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Guest: Karen s. (Wauwatosa, WI)
Date of Stay: 04/25/07 Review Submitted: 04/25/07

Our group of 13 (3 families) loved our stay at Belle Grove. The house is spacious and beautifully decorated, pool area private and large, and walk to beach is quick and easy. The 5 boys age 11-13 in our group loved the bunk room with its own sitting area...they were able to relax, watch tv and play video games early in the morning without waking anyone else up! We enjoyed renting bikes and riding for coffee in the morning, and cooked lots of fresh Florida seafood on the grill. We will plan to return in the future, thanks for your hospitality!

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Guest: Jennifer248 (Carbondale, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 03/23/07 Review Submitted: 03/23/07

What a nice vacation home. We had a great time staying in this huge home. The pool was great and the walk over to the beach was nice. It was very quiet and the home accommadated our huge family perfectly!!!! The pool table was a huge hit with all kids and adults. There was never a time we ran out of hot water and that really amazed us with all of the showers taken at one time. The upper balcony/deck area was my favorite at night and early in the morning ( we are from a farm and rise at the break of dawn -even on vacation) to escape and listen to the ocean from the rocking chairs. I would recommend this home for a fun family looking to unite and have a wonderful time. Thanks Dan for the great place to stay. ps...we also rented bikes from Yellow Fin and had a great time exploring the area. The bike trails are great along 30A. Sincerely, Jennifer and Tim

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Guest: danny boy1 (-)
Date of Stay: 03/18/07 Review Submitted: 03/18/07

THE PLACE IS AWESOME DUDE!!

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Guest: Eduardo Teixeira (Birmingham, AL)
Date of Stay: 09/06/06 Review Submitted: 09/06/06

We absolutely LOVED the house and the location! HOUSE: Huge Plasma TV with Home Theater surround sound, Wireless Internet, pool table, TVs in every room, independent outdoor speakers by the private pool and the front porch, beautiful floors, and a great big open living room, dining room and kitchen area. Awesome! LOCATION: Right across the street from the beach, close to Seaside where they filmed the Truman show and just a great area - high end, very upscale, peaceful and gorgeous! (Also, conveniently close to Winn-Dixie and Publix.) This trip was a real blessing for us and I recommend this home to anyone and everyone! Sincerely,

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Guest: mike tate (birmingham)
Date of Stay: 08/18/06 Review Submitted: 08/18/06

The best house on the beach!Plenty of room for guests and the view is breathtaking. FIRST CLASS !

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Guest: Rhonda James (Byram, MS)
Date of Stay: 07/07/06 Review Submitted: 07/07/06

Your house was awesome. I stayed in the blue bedroom and that is my dream room. The whole house was very beautiful and well maintained. I loved the alarm on the back door going to the pool area. If we get the chance to come again next year, I would love to stay in your house again. MUY BIEN!

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Guest: Cindy Patton1 (Murfreesboro, TN)
Date of Stay: 07/02/06 Review Submitted: 07/02/06

July 2, 2006 We just arrived home last night from our glorious week at Belle Grove. The internet doesn't do justice to the beauty of this house, its decor, or its fabulous location. We had a family group of 18, and there was plenty of room for us all to have our own space. The pool was used all day as was, surprisingly, the pool table! We loved having so many options. The walk to the beach was quick and easy even with our children...we felt as if it were our own private beach. The central location to everything was great as was the bike trail...running daily was a delightful experience. We are planning on staying here in the future.

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Guest: Mark pickering (Birmingham, AL)
Date of Stay: 06/21/06 Review Submitted: 06/21/06

My family loved our stay at Bell Grove beachhouse and would recommend it to anyone.The home was beautifully decorated, spacious and conveniently located near Seagrove and Seaside resorts for shopping and dining.Our kids especially enjoyed the pool in the backyard, the bicyles and the billiard table. A very relaxing experience...and we plan on going back soon!

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Guest: Cindy Hertle Muncie (Crestwood, KY)
Date of Stay: 04/18/06 Review Submitted: 04/18/06

This was one of the best beach experiences we've ever had. The house was absolutely beautiful, and was decorated in a very fun loving way. Everything was perfectly provided for every guest. We were totally amazed by the abundance of cooking utensils, dishes, an even a griddle for pancakes and french toast for 8 kids! So many towels were available that even 6 teenage girls couldn't use them all! I loved sitting by the pool early in the mornings, before the kids could find me. Dan & Andy were the nicest people to deal with, and their southern hospitality made me homesick for Chattanooga. Although the house was wonderful for a large family gathering, wouldn't it be heaven with a group of close friends....no kids allowed????? :o)ahhhh...next year!

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