Vacation Rentals by Owner

Guest Review

Guest: Paul & Kim Palmer & the Richters (Crestview, Florida)
Date of Stay: 04/21/12 Review Submitted: 05/09/12

My wife and I only live less than 1 hour from the beach and we've stayed in different condos once or twice a year for the past several years, BUT we finally found HOME! This was not only the best furnished and decorated and equipped unit we've stayed in, it also has one of the best views and ammenities we've seen. We felt right at home from the minute we opened the door until the day we left and our out-of-town family felt the same way! We're already planning our next visit and can't wait to share it with the rest of our family and friends. Thank you so much Bill & Brenda for allowing us to share your home away from home.

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

Family Weekend

Guest: Alicia (Springhill, TN)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11 Review Submitted: 10/20/11

Bill and Brenda: Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful condo with us. We had a great family weekend. The weather was amazing! Alicia Koza

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

Wonderful Getaway!

Guest: Stuart (Natchez, MS)
Date of Stay: 07/25/11 Review Submitted: 08/29/11

Your home away from home was wonderful. My family and I enjoyed every second we were there together. The accomodations are excellent and the condo was beautifully furnished and very well maintained. Thank you Brenda for being so accomodating. We look forward to returning next summer. Thanks Stuart Natchez, MS

Owner response:Thanks for your review, Stuart. We love having guests like you and your family visit and we welcome you back anytime. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit and look forward to your return next year!

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

Simply Amazing

Guest: Doris (Boise, Idaho)
Date of Stay: 08/13/10 Review Submitted: 08/27/10

Wow! This condo is everything the pictures show and more. Beautiful decor, very clean, great comfy beds and the view is simply amazing. We spent every morning on the patio having coffee, talking smart, and planning our day. Easy to find your way around and many options on activities. That is, if we decided to do anything at all. We played tennis, walked, went to waterworks?, mini golf, (do your outdoor activities that are outside and away from the water in the evening so it is cooler) & we shopped of course. You just can't go wrong renting this condo. I almost hate to say this for fear it may not be available for us again when we want to visit again. The beaches were just as I remembered. White, soft sand that feels like powder (so my husband says) and he has feet as soft as a baby's. No BP Oil at all! We stayed in for dinner a couple of nights had crab and shrimp from Skippers (i think) Fish Market next to the Winn Dixie. Great service, they even steamed our food for us. Be sure to visit Dewey Destins for dinner. Great food, service and price. Didn't care too much for the downstairs cabana resturant. We went there for breakfast and after 2 hours some of us still hadn't received our food. No worries, maybe having a bad day. We all have them. Had drinks and listened to music one night and service was fine. Only one of us in our group of eight had visited Destin before and everyone was very pleased. We will definately be back! I've already passed this condo info on to several friends and clients. A great time had by all! Thanks Boise, Idaho

Owner response:Thanks so much for your kind remarks! Your experience at our condo is exactly what we strive for...comfort, relaxation and fun! You were the perfects guests...come back soon!

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

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Richard (Birmingham, AL.)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10 Review Submitted: 06/21/10

Brenda, your condo is absolutely wonderful! Our trip to the area for a wedding was made easier knowing we had a VERY nice and relaxing place to stay. You were more than helpful with everything and I appreciate it so much. You will be the first one I contact when we come back to the area! Thanks again for everything!

Owner response:Repeat guests...our favorite! Thanks, Richard. Let me know when we can book you again!

Recommended for:Families with young children

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

This is a great property. Beautifully furnished, very well maintained, and ideal for our group of 8 (4 children and 4 adults). The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking, the views were stunning, and the pools were great. The only negative was that we had to leave!

Owner response:It's a pleasure to have great people like you as our guests. Thanks for the compliments...we'd love to see you back at Ariel Dunes again soon!

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Guest: Doug and Trina Andrews (Heber Springs, AR)
Date of Stay: 06/29/09 Review Submitted: 06/29/09

Brenda, We had a wonderful time at your place. I travel for a living 2 weeks a month and have never stayed in a more comfortable place. I noticed so many small and big touches that there are too many to mention. The beds, fridge, balconies,pool, luggage carts, decorating, everything was 5 star.

Owner response:Thanks for the kind words, Doug and Trina. We strive to make our guests feel right at home. I'm so glad you had a relaxing and fun few days. Come back soon!

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Guest: Pup n Sue Nelson (Valp, FL)
Date of Stay: 05/02/09 Review Submitted: 05/02/09

Bill and Brenda, your condo is everything you promised and more. Perfectly decorated, unbelievable views, great location and amenities. Thanks so much for making our get away amazing. Pup n Sue Nelson

Owner response:We're so glad you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to having you back again!

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Guest: Celeste F. (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/13/08

What a lovely place. Clean, well maintained and beautiful decor. This condo fit our needs perfectly, and what a beautiful view! See you next year!!!

Owner response:Thank you, Celeste. We appreciate your kind words and glad you and your family had a great get away. We look forward to your return visit.

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Guest: Fran J. (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/24/08

WHAT A GREAT PLACE! We could not have asked for a more beautiful and restfull place to stay. Our whole family thought it was fantastic! Brenda, thanks so much for all your help. We had everything we needed and then some. We hope to stay here everytime we're in Destin.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08 Review Submitted: 07/02/08

Awesome Condo. We had two families of four staying and there was plenty of space. All the personal touches made it so inviting and such a special place to spend a vaction. We loved the wrap around balcony and being able to see everyting. We will be back. Thank you for sharing such a special place with our two families. We had a Awesome time.

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Guest: Kathy Madden (Atlanta,Ga. 30350)
Date of Stay: 10/01/07 Review Submitted: 10/03/07

My husband travels 75% of the year and wanted our spot to be as comfortable as we would be at home...We were so delighted,#1 the view beyond spectacular,#2 Brenda did a fantastic job with comfort and decor...She had some amenities there for those that forget something, that was incredibly thoughtful. We love this place and hope to make it an annual trip.For the first time in 30 years no was ready to come home...thanks Brenda and Bill...you've got a special place.Thanks for sharing your slice of heaven with the Madden Family.

Owner response:Thank you, Kathy. We're delighted your family had such a wonderful vacation. Guests like you are the best and we look forward to your next trip to Destin.

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Guest: Glen and Carol Wonderley (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/13/07

We highly recommend this beautiful decorated condominium. The views are absolutely awesome at any time of the day. Brenda thanks so much for making our vacation a memorable time!

Owner response:You're so welcome, Carol. I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope you'll come again...all the way from Oklahoma!

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Guest: Anne Cassady (Jefferson City, MO.)
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/26/07

After 20 years of enjoying Destin, children now grown, wonderful grandchildren now, and in our 60's, to our family there is only one condo in Destin and this is it! Our trips will be planned with Brenda Meeboer, the owner, as she is so delightful. I feel as though I have made a new friend in my life. Her condo is so gorgeous, charming, immaculate and the view and pools are awesome. I truly thank you Brenda and Bill, as you gave me 2 weeks of memories and I will always be back with you. As I said, there is no reason to look elsewhere.Love, The Cassady's

Owner response:Thank you, Anne, for the flattering comments. We loved having you and your family and you are certainly welcome anytime. We look forward to wonderful guests like you always! Brenda

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Guest: Lynn Bethurem (Scottsdale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/23/07

We have had the opportunity to stay in this condo two times and have enjoyed every minute. It is spacious, beautifully decorated, great views of the beach/ocean, lake and golf course with every comfort possible. This is the wat to enjoy the beach!!!

Owner response:Thanks, Lynn. You know you have a place at the beach whenever you're here!

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Guest: Judy Gaudin (Baton Rouge, LA)
Date of Stay: 05/01/07 Review Submitted: 05/30/07

AWESOME!! We enjoyed our first family trip (with adult children and grandchildren)in this condo. It is very spacious and pretty. My husband caught several Bass in the lakes, one weighing in at 2.5 lbs. Everyone in our party loved it! When we travel to Destin this will always be our condo of choice.....you cannot top perfection! Enjoy,The Gaudins

Owner response:Family vacations are the best. We're so happy you enjoyed yours! Great guests like you are welcome back anytime.

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Guest: Marsha_HAC84832 (St. Paul, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/26/07

We spent eight nights in this Destin area condo during April of 2007. We loved it. Tastefully furnished, roomy, clean, comfortable, convenient to stores/shopping/restaurants, and a great view!! We'd go back in a minute!!!

Owner response:Thank you, Marsha. We're so glad you enjoyed your vacation. You were the perfect guests! Come back soon!

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Guest: Jacob_HAC84259 (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/22/07

omg this place is absolutely gorgeous./ my whole family enjoyed it here. we will be back

Owner response:Thanks, Jacob. See you again next time!

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Guest: Jennifer_HAC82336 (Baton Rouge, La)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/08/07

The owners are great! The condo was beautiful and so relaxing. We are already trying to book another trip.

Owner response:So glad you enjoyed your vacation and the fishing/shopping. We especially were thrilled with the great gift you left us...all yummy things from Lousiana! Thank you!

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Guest: Pamela_HAC81855 (Little Rock,AR)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/04/07

What a wonderful place!! This is the most beautiful,warm,inviting place I have even seen. There were 7 of us and it was very spacious. The view is outstanding!! the furnishings are FIRST CLASS!!!! We will be back!!!!

Owner response:Thank YOU for being our very first guests and the kind comments. We look forward to seeing you again.

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