Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great family vacation!!

Guest: Charlotte C.
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 08/05/11

We planned a family vacation to Destin, FL and A Touch of Paradise was a perfect place for us. The house was beautiful and offered a lot of privacy for all ten of us. The five minute walk to the beach was close enough that our three year old grandson could make the walk without any problem. We would definitely rent from Meryl and Vince again without a doubt. They were very accommodating and checked on us mid-week. It was a vacation we all will be talking about for years to come.

Owner response:Dear Charlotte, We are so glad that you liked our beach house, that it was the Perfect Place for your family and so close to the beach for your little grandson. You kept our house super clean! Thanks so much. We look forward to take care of you the next time you come to Destin. Kindest Regards, Vince and Meryl

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Wonderful Vacation Home

Guest: Deb (Danville, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 10/02/11

The home was everything we needed - four bedrooms each with its own bathroom. We had four couples staying at the home, and this provided maximum convenience for everyone. The short walk to the beach made it easy, even for two pregnant ladies!! And having the pool so close was also a nice feature. The house was well maintained, immaculate, beautifully decorated, and provided all the space we needed. Communication with Vince and Meryl was always immediate and accommodating from the time we booked the rental until we checked out. I would definitely recommend this rental for anyone visiting Destin. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Owner response:Dear Debbie and Mike, we loved accommodating your precious family. We look forward to having you stay at A TOP again on your next Destin trip. Give those babies a hug from us. Thanks, Vince and Meryl

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

It really is a touch of Paradise!

Guest: Kathy (Cincinnati)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/04/11

I just spent a week with my 3 children, their spouses and my 2 grandchildren. We had a wonderful time and had plenty of space. I loved the area and the house was great. The rooms were really spacious and clean. We also liked that the 4 bedrooms were spread out over 3 floors, which allowed for privacy. Every bedroom had its own bathroom and TV. It was a short walk to the beautiful beach. My grandchildren LOVED the pool. I was worried that the water would be too cold since we were there in March, but it was as warm as a bathtub and right across the street. Vince and Meryl were extremely helpful and friendly. The living area was a little bit small for the size of the house, but we spent most of our time outside on the patio. We will definitely rent from them again!

Owner response:Hi K, Thanks for the nice comments . We are happy that you liked being so close to the beach & pool, and that the grand kids loved the pool. Vince and Meryl

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

Great Vacation at A TOP

Guest: Sandra(Concord, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

My family and I recently spent a week at A Touch of Paradise and it was amazing! It was nice to be in a quiet neighborhood after spending the day on the beach and you're ready to wind down. The pool literally is right across the street and it a great size too. The walk to the beach was a quick 3 minutes at the most. And the beach was awesome! Not so crowded and we were able to leave a tent up on the beach with our chairs overnight and the next morning our spot was ready to go. There are many restaurants within close proximity to the home. Grocery stores were fairly convenient as well. Vince and Meryll were very accomodating and so easy to work with. They even checked on us midweek to see if there was anything we needed. And our security deposit was refunded as quickly as promised. The home was very clean and the layout and sleeping arrangements were great! I would definitely recommend this property to friends! Thanks again Vince & Meryll! : )

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Great Vacation!!

Guest: Sandra (Concord, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/20/10

My family and I recently spent a week at A Touch of Paradise and it was amazing! It was nice to be in a quiet neighborhood after spending the day on the beach and you're ready to wind down. The pool literally is right across the street and it a great size too. The walk to the beach was a quick 3 minutes at the most. And the beach was awesome! Not so crowded and we were able to leave a tent up on the beach with our chairs overnight and the next morning our spot was ready to go. There are many restaurants within close proximity to the home. Grocery stores were fairly convenient as well. Vince and Meryll were very accomodating and so easy to work with. They even checked on us midweek to see if there was anything we needed. And our security deposit was refunded as quickly as promised. It is a large 4 bedroom home and when so many family members are staying at one time it would have been nice to have more seating in the living area. Other than that, the home was very clean and the layout and sleeping arrangements were great! I would definitely recommend this property to friends! Thanks again Vince & Meryll! : )

Owner response:Dear Sandra, Thank you very much for your referrals and your positive words about your experiences staying at our "A Touch of Paradise". We are very happy that your family had a great Destin vacation. Vince and Meryl

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

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Guest: maxbeauzekesam(Baton Rouge, LA)
Date of Stay: 08/29/09 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

My family and I recently stayed a week, at a "Touch of Paradise", in Destin Florida. We spent weeks on line, and with realtors trying to find the perfect place for our vacation. Our search was well worth our time when we decided on "A Touch of Paradise". It more than exceeded our expectations. It is the perfect combination of having a pool right outside the front door, and having a beautiful, private beach literally steps away from the home. We even had a gorgeous beach view from the master suite. The home is located in the private, residential community of Terra Cotta Way. We could not have picked a more perfect spot. We absolutely loved the exclusiveness of this community and its location (very quiet and very safe). It is a pedestrian friendly area, and only residential traffic is allowed. Having 3 children, this safety factor was an added comfort to us. "A Touch of Paradise" is a charming home, with every amenity imaginable. The home is very spacious, clean, well maintained, and appointed beautifully. The home owners, Vince and Meryl are delightful, friendly, and extremely accommodating. Not only have we recommend this property to our friends, but will spend many more vacations here ourselves. It was perfect in every way. Thank you Vince and Meryl.

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Our Week in Paradise

Guest: maxbeauzekesam (Baton Rouge, LA)
Date of Stay: 05/28/09 Review Submitted: 06/08/09

My family and I recently stayed a week, at a "Touch of Paradise", in Destin Florida. We spent weeks on line, and with realtors trying to find the perfect place for our vacation. Our search was well worth our time when we decided on "A Touch of Paradise". It more than exceeded our expectations. It is the perfect combination of having a pool right outside the front door, and having a beautiful, private beach literally steps away from the home. We even had a gorgeous beach view from the master suite. The home is located in the private, residential community of Terra Cotta Way. We could not have picked a more perfect spot. We absolutely loved the exclusiveness of this community and its location (very quiet and very safe). It is a pedestrian free area, and only residential traffic is allowed. Having 3 children, this safety factor was an added comfort to us. "A Touch of Paradise" is a charming home, with every amenity imaginable. The home is very spacious, clean, well maintained, and appointed beautifully. The home owners, Vince and Meryl are delightful, friendly, and extremely accommodating. Not only have we recommend this property to our friends, but will spend many more vacations here ourselves. It was perfect in every way. Thank you Vince and Meryl.

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

Great Price!

Guest: cville4269 (Cartersville, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/22/09 Review Submitted: 06/02/09

My family along with some other friends rented this house for 4 nights and we were really impressed. The bedrooms are way bigger than the pics show and each one had its own bathroom. It was a short walk to the beach and when you walk out the front door the pool is right there. I don't think you could beat this house for the price. You also get to deal with some really great owners. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking for a nice place at a good price.

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

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/21/08

Vince & Meryl..."A Touch of Paradise" truly lived up to it's name!! We are ready to come back. We were so comfortable...all nine of us!! Plenty of room, so close to the pool and beach...a week was not enough!We loved getting to know you and you made us feel so welcome. From all of us & Lily...thank you for a wonderful vacation!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/09/08

First of all, on behalf of the Hammond Family (all nine of us), thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. The large spacious home was more than we expected. There was plenty of room for the six adults and three young grandsons to roam freely. The grandsons, and yes the adults too, loved the fact that the white sandy beach was just a short walk away and the pool was just across the street. Even though it rained a few days (no fault of yours), hey it's Florida and a little rain is better than a hurricane any day. Can't for say for sure when, but WE WILL BE BACK. Thanks again for helping make our summer vacation of 2008 one we will always remember.....

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Guest: E. Webb
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 06/30/08

Vince and Meryl, I just wanted to say "Thank you" from my family to you for opening your home to us for the week of June 21-28,2008. We all had a wonderful time and came back to Arkansas with a refreshed feeling. Your home was warm and peaceful which made our stay that much more enjoyable. God bless you both and if it is possible maybe we'll see each other again next year. Regards, Eric W.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/13/07

The stay here was great. The house was so nice and very convenient to the beach,to the pool and other things in the Destin area. If you are looking for a great place for a vacation-you can't go wrong here!

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Guest: Micah C.
Date of Stay: 07/14/07 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

As always, we had a wonderful time. We so love coming and being in your "Touch of Paradise", it really is so relaxing and I just love all of your special touches, Meryl. Thanks so much for making us feel so welcome. Nothing you and Vince have done to make our stay so special has gone unnoticed. We thank you and look forward to next year.(the 3rd year) Blessings, the Crisps.

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Guest: Micah C.
Date of Stay: 07/14/07 Review Submitted: 07/13/07

As always, we had a wonderful time. We so love coming and being in your "Touch of Paradise", it really is so relaxing and I just love all of your special touches, Meryl. Thanks so much for making us feel so welcome. Nothing you and Vince have done to make our stay so special has gone unnoticed. We thank you and look forward to next year.(the 3rd year) Blessings, the Crisps.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/09/07

We stayed at A Touch of Paradise over the 4th of July. We had a wonderful time. The 4 bedrooms had plenty of sleeping area for the 4 adults and 6 children in our group. The beds were very comfortable and an added plus was having televisions with cable and DVD throughout the house in order to make all happy. We cooked on the grill and had a fantastic BBQ. It was also very nice having the pool so close to the house. Meryl and Vince were readily available to answer any questions and guide us to great restaurants, etc. We had a very relaxing vacation. There was always a nice breeze when we would sit out on one of the balconies or patio. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

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Guest: Ashley L.
Date of Stay: 06/29/07 Review Submitted: 06/28/07

May 19, 2007 Dear Meryl and Vince, Thank you both so much for opening your home to us this summer and for being such wonderful hosts! Kent already told me to get ready to book next summer! Everything was perfect and we all had such a wonderful time. Thank you so much for everything. Ashley L.

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