Debbie in Franklin

Guest: Debbie (Franklin)
Date of Stay: 01/19/12 Review Submitted: 01/30/12

My husband and our friends and had a lovely time staying at Chateau Margo early this winter. When we arrived we could tell that the house was spotless because it smelled so fresh and everything was shining! It is open and spacious and has a very large and elegant but comfortable living room/kitchen/dining area that is definitely fully equipped. Little extras that we appreciate are nice area rugs, a new fridge that has filtered water and ice in the door as well as linens that are high quality and comfy! The beach is literally 90 seconds from the front door and of course the long and wide sidewalk on Old 98 proveds plenty of room for walking and bike riding. If you need and want a spacious house for plenty of people, including kids, this is the place with a very large master suite with bunks and a kitchenette downstairs. The huge King suites with full mater baths upstairs are a treat and not what you'd normally find in a beach house! Beyond expectations and we will surely rent Chateau Margo again! Thank you!

Owner response:Thank you so much Debbie - I can see you appreciated all the things we love about this house too! We hope to see you again soon...Betty & Jim

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

Christmas Vacation

Guest: Debbie (Oneonta AL)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/08/12

Our Christmas vacation at Chateau Mago was wonderful! The house is beautiful, well furnished, and convenient to the beach, many restaurants and shopping. There is plenty of room for a very large family to stay and never get in each others way. We enjoyed the large master bedrooms, fireplace and many outside decks and patio. The owner was wonderful to work with and we look forward to returning to Chateau Margo!

Owner response:Thank you Debbie. It was a pleasure working with you. I'm glad you enjoyed all that our house has to offer. We especially love the roominess of this house too. We hope to hear from you again soon!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, age 55+.

Thanksgiving at Chateau Margo

Guest: Ayesha S.
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 12/01/11

We had a wonderful time at lovely Chateau Margo. We had twelve adults and two little ones in our party, including an 8 month old baby, and the place was spacious enough to accommodate everyone in comfort. The house was well-equipped, and every detail was taken care of. One guest had a birthday during our stay, and we found candles and a lighter in the kitchen drawers. So we had a celebration without needing to go out to buy candles. The high chair and Pack N Play came in handy for the baby. The property is well-maintained and clean. The owner is very hands-on, and just a phone call away, if you need help or have any questions. We enjoyed the heated community pool. The beach is only a short walk away, and everyone loved the white sand, and sparkling blue water. We were specially lucky to have wonderful weather during our stay. Thanksgiving feast was an early dinner at around 6pm, and we all got to sit and eat together by joining two tables. We bought Cajun-fried turkey, and we all pitched in to make the trimmings and side dishes. Using both the upstairs and downstairs kitchens simultaneously, there was no shortage of working space or cooking utensils. The men went off-shore fishing and had a blast. They brought back fish which we cooked on the outdoor grill. The ladies had fun shopping at the Outlet Mall. I would certainly recommend Chateau Margo to friends and relatives, and look forward to returning in the future ourselves. Thanks, Ayesha Syed

Owner response:Ayesha - I'm so glad you and your family had such a wonderful time in Destin and in our home during the Thanksgiving holiday. I am happy to hear that you had everything you needed. We try hard to keep everything on hand that we might want or need during our family gatherings in Chateau Margo and am glad to know we're doing it right! We want our guests to always feel this is their home away from home! We do hope to see you again next year! Betty

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Ver ecstatic renter:))

Guest: Shannon (Kingston Springs, TN)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11 Review Submitted: 11/01/11

I really don't know where to begin in reviewing this property since it was so wonderful. I'll begin with the house itself...pictures don't do it justice! The welcoming main living area has a beautiful open kitchen/living room that is oh so comfortable. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could ever need from plenty of dishes & cookware down to a any spice you could possibly use for cooking! We usually bring a bin of spices & extra cups, etc with us because most houses skimp on this...not chateau Margo! The two bedrooms on this level are beautifully decorated & I swear these beds are more comfortable than my own. The upstairs master bedroom has an extra large bathroom with a walk in closet & a gorgeous fireplace! We had a couple with a small baby who used this room & converted the large closet into the "nursery" for the week...AND the house came with a pack & play so that was one less item they had to travel with...perfect!!! The bottom floor was ideal for our parents because it's like a studio apartment complete with a full kitchen & private deck. It was nice for them to be able to get away from all the chaos upstairs;). We used the main patio almost every night for cooking out on the gas grill, which had plenty of gas for the whole week! Getting to & from the beach was no problem...a very short 5 minute walk...& don't bother bringing ANY beach toys or chairs because this house has everything you need for a day at the beach, including a large gazebo/tent & a wagon for hauling your stuff!!!! The kids were in sandcastle heaven! The house is really close to several restaurants. Our favorite family place was Captain Dave's because there is a public playground right on the beach & right behind the restaurant. We could literally eat dinner overlooking the ocean while the kids played on the playground!!! Awesome! Pompano joes is also within walking distance & right on the beach...the grilled crab legs are amazing. There is also a strip mall that we biked to with a huge splash pad & kid play area. Bike rentals are quite cheap & come with child seats either on the back or the pull behind type. Also, for the absolute best milkshakes of your life go to Shakes...it will become a daily stop, I promise! I could go on & on...you must check this house out for yourself. The owners, Jim & Betty offer the best & friendliest customer service, you will not be disappointed!

Owner response:Wow! Thank you for such a great review! I can see you all enjoyed this house as much as we do. We just added memory foam mattress toppers to some of the beds, I'm glad you liked them. We add beach items all the time and are happy to know they are being put to good use. We love having families with children stay in our house and try to make it as easy as possible for our guests. I like the idea of setting up a "nursery" in the walk-in too! We always go the the same restaurants you mentioned as they are both within walking distance of the house. We hope to see you all again soon. Betty

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

Chateau Margo Destin

Guest: Peter T (Nashville TN)
Date of Stay: 10/19/11 Review Submitted: 10/28/11

If anything, the pictures don't do the house justice. It has an incredibly spacious feel and the downstairs (2nd) kitchen area I don't think was even pictured, so I was even more surprised when I first saw it. Quite a few great beach and bike items in the garage - some of the others in our group used them. The house is centrally located, so anywhere in Destin was easy to find. A great vacation.

Owner response:Thank you Peter...we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We have had some new photos taken and are now posted, we had other similar comments! The second kitchen really comes in handy for large groups. We are always looking ways to make our guests as as comfortable as possible. Again, thank you and we hope to hear from you again. Betty

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children.

Combs - Cook Trip June 2011

Guest: tricia (Brentwood, TN)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 07/22/11

Home was absolutely beautiful. Owner was very nice and even called during our stay to see if we needed anything. The kitchen was completely stocked with plenty of cookware, silverware, plates, etc. They provided plenty of bath towels and a washer and dryer was available if we needed to do laundry. Also home was furnished with a highchair and pack n play which was nice because we didn't have to bring one from home. Also, a tent, chairs,bikes, and cart are available. Our inital rental process was started by the previous home owner who listed the home as steps away from the beach. I do see that the new owners have listed as half block away which is more accurate. There are quite a few steps from the road to the beach but this is typical for this area.

Owner response:Tricia, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! And yes we did make a few changes to the description as we do not want to mislead anyone even though we are very close to the water we are not on the water. We tend to do a lot of cooking when we visit with our family so we like to have most things in the house for our guests as well. I'm glad you put it to good use! The same goes for beach stuff. You will likely find something new every year. We do hope you visit again soon! Betty

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

What an Amazing House!

Guest: Carolyn (Nashville)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 07/19/11

I can't describe our first family reunion at this house other than FABULOUS!!! I arrived on Friday night in the middle of a severe storm and entered the house and was amazed. All the furnishings are beautiful. The linens on the beds is so nice. There is so much silverware and dishes in the kitchen you couldn't ask for more, plus you have the extra kitchen in the basement. There were 11 of us with 3 children under the age of 6. They had so much room to play. The pool is directly across the street from the house and there were never more than 2 other people in the pool. It only takes about 3-4 min. to walk to the beach, of course Destin beach can't be beat. The TVs were all good but there was only one DVR which didn't work but who cares, no one wanted to watch it anyway, too much other stuff to do. All the bedrooms had outdoor porches to enjoy. The main deck and the deck downstairs had tables and room for all of us. The brand new grill was wonderful and we used it every night. We cooked 3 meals a day and no one's diet was in force. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone, big or small. The eleven of us fit in nicely and had beds to spare. The towels were so plush you just wanted to soak or shower and then enjoy fluffy towels to dry. The garage had lots of beach stuff to use (although we brought a lot of our own which we won't the next time). There were 2 bicycles in the garage for our use and we sure used them. It was so much fun to bike around the neighborhood. The Crab Shack and Pompano Joe's is so close you could walk to them for lunch or dinner. Jim and Betty were very accommodating and we will look forward to coming back to this house for many years. I told Betty she would have to get a lawyer to physically remove me from the house cause I wasn't going to leave. I did but sure didn't want to. Thank you so much for making our reunion a wonderful experience.

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Long Weekend with Friends at Chateau Margo

Guest: Jason B (Nashville)
Date of Stay: 05/26/11 Review Submitted: 07/19/11

Our stay was a blast. We had a group of eleven adults and two kids. The efficiency was a great spot for the couple with the kids. There was enough space to have some privacy, while still being a part of the group. The house was stocked with everything we possibly needed. They had a brand new grill, enough dishes to accommodate all of us, and plenty of beach supplies. My favorite thing about the house was sitting out on one of the many decks with friends. There was a pretty good restaurant/bar about two blocks away. As far as the owners, Betty was great. She was very responsive to emails and didn’t seem to be bothered by all of my calls. Only complaint I have is the pictures of the house online don’t do it justice. If the opportunity came up, I would definitely rent out the house again.

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Wonderful vacation home!

Guest: Amy (Mc Cordsville, IN)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/17/11

My family and extended family stayed at Chateau Margo the week of July 9, 2011 and had an amazing trip! The house is beautiful...so many decorations and amenities! The gas grill made my husband jealous! We had everything we needed at the house and literally everything you could possibly need for the beach!!! The trip to the beach was only a few minutes and so convenient for running back and forth. Betty and Jim were great to work with and so timely with responses. We had a maintenance issue with one of the bathrooms and a crew was there to fix it within hours. The area is beautiful and there is a great jogging/walking path all along the road parallel to the beach. Manyh restaurants are within 2 miles. Our favorite was the Crap Trap (try the Redfish!). We loved our trip to Destin and Chateau Margo!!!

Owner response:Amy, thank you so much for your kind words. Tell you husband that my husband is envious of the grill too - it's better than the one in our house! We are so glad you all had a wonderful time in Destin and happy that you loved our house. I'm glad Don took care of the maintenance issue so quickly - he's wonderful and we are lucky to have him. We are always adding beach items and looking for ways to improve our guests stay. We hope you all come back next year! Again, thank you for choosing Chateau Margo for your vacation. Betty

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

A Place You Can Call "Home Away From Home"

Guest: Mike (LaVergne, TN Rutherford County, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/30/11 Review Submitted: 06/07/11

My family and I had a wonderful and relaxing time at 46 Terra Cotta Way. Great location for those wanting to go to the beach or the pool. This home has alot of details throughout each room. If you ever need to host a get-away party for your family or friends, I would recommend anyone to try this place out.

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