Luxury Gulf View Beach Home, Ping Pong/Pool Table,1/2 Block from Beach,Prvt Pool

• Great House for Large Groups!

  Great House for Large Groups!

  • Guest Cindy B. (Arkansas )
  • Date of stay 08/10/13
  • Review Submitted 08/27/13
  My family of 14 had a wonderful time at this house! There was plenty of room for all, and we were all able to have privacy if wanted, especially with decks off of most bedrooms. We had several wonderful meals in the large kitchen, and it was quite well-stocked. My grown boys had a great time with the pool/ping pong table - it was definitely the man cave! My grandchildren spent a lot of time in the pool, and it was most appreciated that there were safety features on the doors to keep them from accessing the pool on their own. I loved having a bedroom downstairs for privacy, easy access to kitchen and living area, and mostly because I can't do stairs - overall a great layout, and my son's family with two little ones were very happy to have a bedroom for them adjoining their bedroom by a walk-through bath, very convenient for them. Overall, everyone enjoyed their own private spaces, and all being together in the large downstairs living area. We made many great memories and everyone loved the house! The beach access was a short walk through the neighborhood gate and down the sidewalk. I rented a golf cart just down the street, which was great for carrying our gear to the beach and cruising around the neighborhood. Jeff was great to deal with, and quickly responded to any questions we had, which were very few. Thanks for a wonderful week of making the best memories for this Grammy! :)

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• Everything was great house was as advertised

  Everything was great house was as advertised

  • Guest Colonel. Kevin M J.
  • Date of stay 07/20/13
  • Review Submitted 08/02/13
  The house was great, amenities galore, everything you need was in walking distance. Although my Brother in law set everything up with Jeff for our family reunion week, I found only a few things wrong, as a disabled vet, this house is NOT ADA compliant there is no way to get an electric chair into the house nor are there any showers or baths with grab bars, also the mattresses on the second and third floors are so worn out when you first look at the beds there are divits in the center and plywood under the mattresses to make them firmer, a cheap way to extend the life, but at a huge cost of comfort, lastly the next door neighbor spray painting some type of white adhesive up wind of my $70,000 Mercedes was a problem and after very politely asking him to paint down wind he became a total knob. Abscent the neighbor and the matresses on mainly the third floor everything was awesome I guess at 7k a week you would not expect plywood under the matresses. But I would rent from Jeff again, without hesitation.

  Owner response: We are glad that this guest had a great time at our home. We had the house listed as "Wheelchair Accessible", as the front door is large enough for a wheelchair to fit through, there are no stairs to get in the house, all of the living areas are on the first floor, and there is a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. We were not aware that by listing the house as "Wheelchair Accessible", that the house had to be ADA compliant. We sincerely apologize for any confusion and have removed the "Wheelchair Accessible" from the listing. All of the mattresses in the house are less than one year old and are upgraded Sealy mattresses. The bunk beds intentionally come with "bunkies" (a plywood base) from the manufacturer as bunk beds do not have box springs. The only other bed on the second or third floor that has plywood under it is a bed on the second floor that a guest from a couple of years ago jumped on until the supports under the box springs broke, so we built a solid base with plywood under the box springs, not between the box springs and mattress. It has nothing to do with trying to make the mattress firmer, but rather providing support for the box springs and mattress just like any bed has under it. It is actually stronger than the typical 1x4 wood slat cross-supports that come with most beds. There are no beds on the third floor that have plywood anywhere under them. Both king beds on the third floor still have their original supports from the manufacturer. We welcome this guest back in the future if they return to Destin.

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• This house MADE our vacation!

  This house MADE our vacation!

  • Guest Amber (McKinney, TX)
  • Date of stay 01/08/12
  • Review Submitted 01/08/13
  My husband's family and I stayed here for a week (fall of '06) and it was just wonderful! The house was so fantastic that we hardly left the whole time, other than to go hang out at the beach! It was designed so well! Everyone had a balcony that looked down at the heated pool. All of the bedrooms were spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The entire house was VERY clean and the amenities were accommodating! I would (and have) recommend this house to anyone with a large group and an discerning "eye" for finer things! Honestly, the best and most relaxing vacation I have ever had, and it was the HOUSE that made it so! We all felt that way and still talk about it! No kidding! Fabulous!

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

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• good times

  good times

  • Guest JESS (OKLAHOMA CITY, OK)
  • Date of stay 10/20/12
  • Review Submitted 11/06/12
  THANKS SO MUCH TO JEFF FOR ALL HIS HELP IN MAKING THIS THE BEST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FOR MY PARENTS. WE ALL ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE HOUSE WHICH HAD EVERYTHING IN THAT KITCHEN TO COOK WITH THAT YOU COULD IMAGINE(MY BROTHER WAS SO EXCITED TO COOK BREAKFAST EVERY MORNING). THE PRIVATE BEACH TWO BLOCKS AWAY WAS EXCELLENT AND ALL THE BEACH CHAIRS, UMBRELLAS AND BOOGIE BOARDS WERE VERY HELPFUL...THIS HOUSE IS LOCATED BY A MAIN STREET THAT HAS PLENTY OF RESTURANTS, WALGREENS, WALMART AND SOUVINEER SHOPPING...WE WILL BE BACK 2014. DESTIN, FLORIDA IS BEAUTIFUL.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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• EXCELLENT!!!!! :)

  EXCELLENT!!!!! :)

  • Guest Meg R (Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • Date of stay 01/20/12
  • Review Submitted 02/14/12
  This home is absolutely beautiful! Just a walk to the beach, and a private pool - you won't want to leave! Very clean and well-kept, I wish my house had those beautiful doors, bathroom vanities, and a spiral staircase! It was nice that they had a few pack'n'plays and baby gates as well. Don't miss out - book yesterday!

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

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• GORGEOUS Home... EPIC Location

  GORGEOUS Home... EPIC Location

  • Guest Jeremy (Fort Walton Beach, FL)
  • Date of stay 01/20/12
  • Review Submitted 02/11/12
  Stayed here with some friends recently and were awed by how secluded and luxurious it felt while being incredibly close to both the ocean and local attractions. The spiral staircase was amazing, and it seemed like there were no end to the number of rooms, all of which were different and fun. The kitchen was great, and we made some fantastic meals with all the implements we needed already in place. Add in a pool (which we didn't do more than sit by because of the cold) and a great living room area (such comfy couches and surround sound) and there's nothing more we could have asked for! Oh, and the two minute walk to the beach is great, but you can also see it from the balconies, which are fantastic.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

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• Amazing Place!!!

  Amazing Place!!!

  • Guest Garrett & Meg (Shalimar, FL)
  • Date of stay 01/20/12
  • Review Submitted 01/23/12
  We stayed at Jeff's place this last weekend with a group of friends for a long weekend and absolutely loved it!! The house is gorgeous and perfect for large groups. The house was stocked with everything we needed (even for our 5 month old and 2 year old boys), to include a crib, 2 pack and plays, and tons of beach toys. It's also in a gated community so we had no worries when the boys were playing outside in the cul-de-sac. All of the furniture seemed brand new to include the 50-55" Samsung LED and surround sound in the main area. The gourmet kitchen was awesome and also fully stocked with anything you'll need when cooking--it served us well! Between the comfortable couches, beds, and lounging chairs on any of the countless balconies/pool deck, this was the perfect spot to relax! The house is also a short 2 min walk from the beach, a nice running/bike trail, and a new coffee shop. We didn't leave the house/beach much as we were enjoying ourselves too much, but people are right--this neighborhood really is in the center of everything. Already planning to talk with Jeff and see if it's available for a family vacation this summer. Thanks for the great weekend!

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

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• Beautiful home and Great location, Ideal setting for a large family

  Beautiful home and Great location, Ideal setting for a large family

  • Guest Kamesha (Atlanta,GA)
  • Date of stay 11/20/11
  • Review Submitted 12/07/11
  This property was just as written and portrayed. The beach was literally 3 mins walk! We rented the home to celebrate my parents 25 year anniversary and Thanksgiving. We had 19 people come to stay and the home hosted us all with plenty of room. We even was able to host a thanksgiving meal and the home provided enough dishes for us all. The house was clean and well stocked. The pool area was smaller than in the picture, but suited us well. The pool heater didn't heat as hot as we had hoped and did go out. Jeff, the owner, responded so quickly and reduced our rate to compensate. I was still on the phone with him when the pool guy showed up! The home had beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, etc. The service was great and hope to rent again in the future.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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• Beautiful Home

  Beautiful Home

  • Guest Rick N.
  • Date of stay 09/10/11
  • Review Submitted 09/20/11
  My family of 3 adult children, spouses and 2 grandchildren stayed in this property for a week. It is a rental property and had some paint chips and scuffed up walls in places and could have been cleaned better. The home suited us very well and although the pool area is small it worked well for us. Being a block or so from the Gulf worked out very well and was not an inconvenience at all and the difference in renatl rates made it well worthwhile. If we went back to Destin we would stay here again because the size and accomadations suit my family well. The layout of the home is good and afforded everyone the privacy you like to have but often don't get when vacationing together. All in all it was very nice and having our children and grandchildren for a week was perfect.

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

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• Wonderful!

  Wonderful!

  • Guest Natalie (Western Springs, IL)
  • Date of stay 03/26/11
  • Review Submitted 04/04/11
  We just returned from our week in Destin. This is the second time we've rented this beautiful home. This time around, we had 10 adults and 13 kids which fit comfortably in the house. It was never crowded. We had two small issues with the home (the air conditioning and the pool heat), each which were fixed within hours of contacting the owner. The owner is very nice and accommodating. He went out of his way to ensure our trip was successful and fixed not only the small issues we had while we where there, he had the maintenance man look at all the other items while he was there (ice maker, etc...). You will not go wrong renting this unit. The unit is very close to the beach (less than 2 blocks). The location to the stores, grocery and other conveniences is ideal. Everything is within 2 miles or less (even Starbucks). We've been here two years and will probably continue to rent from Jeff in the future. GREAT OWNER, very responsive.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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