Location: Frangista Beach, Scenic Gulf Drive Central, Destin Area, Florida North West, Florida, USA (Spring 2010 and Fall 2090 DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE NOW!!!)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 14)
We are now offering a $675 DISCOUNT (now ONLY $2,500/wk) on our remaining FALL BREAK 2009 weeks of 10/10-10/17 & 10/24-10/31! We also have the Thanksgiving Christmas/New Years weeks STILL AVAILABLE and are offering special deals for the holidays!!!
For SPRING & SPRING BREAK 2010 (3/6/10 – 5/22/10) we are also now offering a $500 Early Booking DISCOUNT & we are offering an ADDITIONAL $500 DISCOUNT if you are a Return Visitor OR if your group has 10 or fewer total people (including kids). That means you could receive up to a $1,000 TOTAL DISCOUNT which would lower your 2010 Spring rental rate to ONLY $2,975/wk.
You must call Craig at 314-503-7721 and book by 11/15/09 to take advantage of these discounts!
"Down By The Sea" is a NEW 5 bedroom & 4 bath Luxury Beach Home that includes 2 Master Suites, spectacular Gulf views from the 2nd & 3rd levels, a large Private Pool with a one-of-a-kind shallow kid’s play area (i.e. only 16" deep) that is perfect for toddlers and small children, 2 heated community pools, private beach access to Destin’s famous sugar white sand beaches, and is located in an exclusive gated Destin neighborhood just steps from the sugar white sand beach!
This home is custom built for 1 to 3 adult families that each want a Master Suite / King bedroom for themselves, 2 bedrooms for the kid's, a crib room for up to 2 babies, and a large 1st floor King bedroom/bathroom for the grandparents or anyone that may have trouble climbing stairs! For families with small children and babies, we provide a full sized baby crib that resides in its own baby room inside the Primary Master Suite. We also provide a pack-and-play, high-chair, 2 toddler booster seats, baby walker seat, umbrella stroller, and kid's pool / beach play toys free to charge! Even though this home has 5 bedrooms, it is perfect for groups between 4 and 14, and we generally offer special discounts to smaller groups! This NEW $1.7+ Million luxury home was carefully designed to exceed the expectations of the most discriminate vacationing family yet was also designed to accommodate the most basic needs of a mother with small children, and is therefore perfect for those desiring to generate lasting family memories!
Our home is also a short walk to 2 very fun family appropriate beach restaurants / beach bars that offer open air seating and beautiful views of the gulf and sand! Both are perfect for drinks, lunch or dinner. Additionally, there is a nice ice cream/sandwich shop less than 1 minute from the back of our home that is a favorite destination for our kid's after dinner! Approximately 2 blocks to the east is a gourmet coffee shop that also serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and there is a great family style pizza parlor that has video games and a juke box! In addition to the local amenities within walking distance, we are less than a 5 minute drive to countless other restaurants, shopping malls, movie theaters, grocery stores, amusement parks, golfing, fishing, etc.
The home boasts 4300 square feet of luxury living space including 900 square feet of private balconies. The home also offers spectacular views of the Gulf, is located approximately 100 yards from the private beach, and is a one-of-a-kind custom Mediterranean style home! For families with toddlers & babies, we provide a full sized baby crib that resides in its own baby room inside the Primary Master Suite. We also provide a pack-n-play, high-chair, 2 toddler booster seats, baby walker, umbrella stroller and kid's pool/beach toys free to charge!
The yard is truly an oasis and includes a spectacular one-of-a-kind large PRIVATE swimming pool (12'W x 24'L) PLUS a shallow kid’s pool area (7'W x 9'L) that is only 16" deep and is a perfect play area for toddlers and young kids! While the big kids swim at the deeper end of pool and the small kid’s splash in the shallow kid’s area, the adults can relax on the Lounge Deck "INSIDE" the pool that also can accommodate 1 or 2 full-size lounge chairs for sunbathing without leaving the cool waters of the pool! Adjacent to the pool’s lounge deck is also a large sunbathing area on the pool deck, an outside shower, a large covered porch that overlooks the pool, and a professionally landscaped yard!
The 1st FLOOR of the home boasts 10 foot ceilings, a fully stocked gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious open floor plan that includes a large dining area that can accommodate up to 10 at a time, and a large living room that includes a large TV with Digital Cable, DVD and surround sound entertainment.
The 1st floor also includes a large front bedroom with a king-size bed and attached bathroom and walk-in closet (This bedroom is perfect for our older residents or those that have trouble climbing stairs!). The 1st floor also includes a laundry room with washer, dryer and laundry sink, a mud room decorated with white bead board and shelves.
The 2ndD FLOOR boasts 10 foot ceilings, a HUGE primary Master Bedroom and Bathroom Suite that includes a king-size bed, private sitting area, TV/DVD/alarm clock, a private balcony with views of the Gulf and sunsets, double vanity sinks with custom limestone tops, a whirlpool tub, and a large stone and glass shower. The 2nd floor also includes two large kid’s bedrooms that each has two sets of bunk beds (8 beds total) and a built-in dresser and TV/VCR alcove, and an adjacent kid’s bathroom with double vanity sinks and a tub/shower.
The 3rd FLOOR boasts 10+ foot vaulted ceilings and is the home of the Tower Master Bedroom and Bathroom Suite that includes a king-size bed, TV/DVD/alarm clock, a private balcony with the most spectacular views of the Gulf and the sunset in the home. The bathroom includes a walk-in closet, double vanity sinks with custom limestone tops, a whirlpool tub, and a large stone and glass shower.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Child Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Pool
- Shared Pool: Our private gated community has 2 community pools.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- OUTSIDE, Private Pool with shallow (16" deep) Kid's Play Area & In-Pool Lounge Deck, Sunbathing Area, Outside Shower, 2 Heated Community Pools, Private Beach Access, FIRST FLOOR, Bedroom with King Bed & Bathroom, TV/VCR/Alarm Clock, Front Porch, Stocked Gourmet Kitchen, Stainless Steel Appliances, Cooking Utensils, 7' Dining Room Table, Breakfast Bar, Family Room with Queen Sofa Bed, Large TV with Cable, DVD & Surround Sound, Laundry Room Washer & Dryer, & Sink, 3 Covered Porches on 1st Level, SECOND FLOOR, Master Bedroom & Bathroom Suite with King 4-Poster Bed, Sitting Area, TV/DVD/Phone/Alarm Clock, Balcony with Gulf Views, Double Vanity, Whirlpool Tub, Stone/Glass Shower, 2 KidGÇÖs Bedrooms with Built-in Dressers, TV/VCR Alcoves, 4 Bunk Bed Sets (8 Beds), Bathroom with Double Vanity & Tub/Shower, THIRD FLOOR, Tower Master Bedroom & Bathroom Suite with King Bed, Balcony with Spectacular Views of the Gulf & Sunsets, & Stone/Glass Shower
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Our home is within walking distance to 2 very nice beach restaurants / beach bars that offer open air seating and beautiful views of the gulf and sand! Both are perfect for drinks, lunch or dinner. Additionally, there is a nice little ice cream / sandwich shop less than 1 minute from the back of our home that is a favorite destination for our kid's after dinner! Approximately 2 blocks to the east is a gourmet coffee shop that also serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches as well as a very nice family style pizza parlor with video games! In addition to the local amenities that are within walking distance, we are less than a 5 minute drive to coutless other local and chain restaurants, shopping malls, movie theaters, grocery stores, amusement parks, etc.
Rate Details (In US Dollar)
NEW FALL 2009 & SPRING/SPRING BREAK DISCOUNTS up to $1,000 NOW AVAILABLE!!!
Fall 2009 .. 9/5/09-10/31/09...NOW ONLY $2500/wk (10/10 - 11/3 weeks still avail.)
Winter 2009 / Early Spring 2010 ...10/31/09 - 03/6/10.. $1,975*/wk
Spring 2010...3/6/10-5/22/10...$3,975/wk (NOW ONLY $2,975 after $1,000 DISCOUNT!)
Summer 2010...5/29/10-8/14/10... $5,475*/wk (2009 already booked - sorry)
Late Summer 2010 ... 8/14/10 - 9/11/10 ...$3,475/wk (2009 already booked - sorry)
Rates do not incl. sales tax, cleaning fee & deposits.
*Holiday Weeks = $500 premium over standard rate (negotiable for smaller groups)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- "Down By The Sea" Home - Balconies Have Gulf Views! - Destin, Florida Vacation Rental
- Private Pool w/ Shallow Kid's Swim Area (only 16" Deep!), Gas Grill, Pool Deck - Destin, Florida Vacation Rental
- "Down By The Sea" - Gourmet Kitchen - Destin, Florida Vacation Rental
- "Down By The Sea" - Living Room
- Dining Table & Gourmet Kitchen
- "Down By The Sea" - 2nd Floor Master Bedroom
- "Down By The Sea" - 3rd Floor Master Bedroom
- "Down By The Sea" - 1st Floor King Bedroom
- "Down By The Sea" - 1st Kid's Bedroom w/ Surfing Theme - 2nd Floor
- "Down By The Sea" - 2nd Kid's Bedroom w/ Nautical Theme - 2nd Floor
- Crib Room Inside Master w/ Baby Bed and Pack N Play
- Landscaped Yard & Private Pool w/ Shallow Kid's Swim Area (only 16" Deep!)
- Living Room - Wide Angle View
- "Down By The Sea" - 2nd Floor Master Bathroom
- 3rd Floor Master Bathroom Tub & Stone Shower
- 1st Floor King Bathroom
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