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Crystal Beach, Destin, FL, USA

Condo1000 sq. ft.
Bedrooms1
Sleeps6

Bathrooms1
Half Baths1
Min Stay3 - 6 nights

Lower Level Unit Awesome View Walk Straight Out To Beach Great If You Have Kids

Awesome Oceanfront condo, great views with patio. Minutes from Destin Commons, great shops, restaurants, bike and scooter rentals near by. Great view of the beach from the living room and kitchen. Watch the kids on the beach while you make dinner and enjoy cocktails. Marine life pass by as you enjoy wonderful sun sets. This is Destin at its finest. Three story building with huge deeded beach. Seasonal Beach chair service included :-) Matthew

1 Bedroom

Sleeps 6

Owner

Matthew

Member Since 2013

Speaks:
english, french

Calendar last updated:
Oct 17, 2018

About Matthew

Our beach get away has been perfect for our family. My wife and I have been married for 20 years and have been to Crystal Sands every year. We have two children and have had plenty of room. If you need more room Check out our other unit A308 vrbo 590908 Matthew Wink Messenger

Matthew purchased this Condo in 2010

Why Matthew chose Crystal Beach

Location Location Location! You stay here once and you will know why this property is so popular. If you like the beach you feel you have struck it rich. Closest to the ocean you can get. Easily walk down with your coffee or back up for lunch, bathroom etc. This first floor unit makes your vacation one you won't forget.

What makes this Condo unique

It's like this : You know you are in love with the Emerald coast the 1st morning you wake up and sip your coffee on your balcony and decide if you are going to stroll the beach, swim in the pool, go shopping, play golf, go fishing, parasailing, play volley ball on the beach, etc.... Discover what Destin has to offer....15 min walk to Beach Walk Cafe 5 min walk.... Crab Trap Seafood and Oyster Bar 7 min walk... 790 On The Gulf for lunch or dinner 10 min walk...Camille's for Dinner 10 min walk...Camille's Coffee Shop for Breakfast Lunch.. and rent bike also 5 min drive... Twirl Frozen Yogurt Cafe 9 min drive... play golf ......... ....Kelly Plantation Golf Club ------Emerald Bay Golf Club 14 min drive... to The Village of Baytowne Wharf--- Outdoor Theater (movies for kids)--- Restaurants?--- Shopping 5 min drive Destin Commons shopping with expansion To So much shopping --- Bass Pro Shop--- ----- Chico's--- Hard Rock Cafe 10 min drive to Silver Sands Outlet Mall. 4 min drive to Publix Supermarket or 12 to Winn Dixie 10 min Big Kahuna's Waterpark 5 min Gulfarium Marine Park 9 min The Track.. go carts 9 min Putt Putt Golf 15 min Harborwalk Village --- Dolphin cruise --- Buccaneer Pirate cruise -- Pontoon & Waverunner rentals -- Deepsea Fishing charter or go see the catch of the day (Google Destin Fishing Charters)-- Parasail --- Sunset cruise?--- Countless restaurants?--- Nightlife 10 min dr Fat Daddy's Arcade 5 min dr to Air Force Armament Museum Matthew Wink

Amenities

Internet
Air Conditioning
Swimming pool
Accessible
Heater
Satellite or Cable
Children Welcome
Washer & Dryer
Parking
TV
No Smoking

Bathrooms

1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath

Bathroom 1
toilet, combination tub/shower, tub, shower, jetted tub
Bathroom 2
toilet
outdoor shower
outdoor shower, Great for rinsing off from the beach :-)

The Bathrooms function well together has a closet in the half bath. I keep the water heater turned up so it will last

Location Type

Beach View
Beachfront
Need more room Check out our other unit Vrbo 590908
Ocean View
Oceanfront
Water View
Waterfront

Theme

Romantic
Family
Away From It All

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Internet
Ipacket high speed. You have to connect it when you arrive details in packet when you arrive.
Telephone
The number is in packet for the room if you need it.. Relax enjoy yourself
Heating
Linens Provided
bring your own beech towels
Washing Machine
Clothes Dryer
Parking
Garage
not covered but is a private parking area must display parking pass well lighted
Air Conditioning
Towels Provided
Fitness Room / Equipment
There are not any in this complex but There are a lot runners joggers walkers that do the beech and the scenic route runs along 98 west with the ocean.
Wireless Internet
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Elevator
Not Needed 1st Floor Wahoo
Living Room

Kitchen

Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Stove
Oven
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Pantry Items
There are basic items bring any special spices cooking oils etc you like
Dishes & Utensils
Again all the units are stocked the same I try to buy and add a few specialty items. email me recommendations if they will store I'll get them..
Kitchen

Dining

Dining Area
Dining
you have a bar that 4 can sit at. You also have the patio.
comfy seating for 4 people

Entertainment

Television
Satellite / Cable
Stereo
DVD Player
Books
Games

Outside

Kayak / Canoe
not provided but they rent at the beach for you to use.. paddle boards also I think jets skies etc.. all seasonal
Bicycles
none in unit but you can rent right down the road like 500 yard walk.
Outdoor Grill
This unit is located very close to the grill and that rocks being on the 1st floor toward that end..
Deck / Patio
Golf
I don't golf but see a lot of folks with there clubs going very near to the golf course. 5 miles

Suitability

wheelchair accessible
Long-term Renters Welcome
Senior Adults Only Community
Great things for snowbirds here that time of year. Bridge games and dinner parties etc all organized in house

Pool / Spa

Heated Pool
Private Pool
heated and gated with code no diving board or slide 6ft deep has shaded areas also

Attractions

churches
cinemas
library
marina
water parks
restaurants
health/beauty spa

Leisure Activities

scenic drives
walking
bird watching
outlet shopping
paddle boating
sight seeing
beachcombing
boating
miniature golf
shelling
shopping
wildlife viewing

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/bank
groceries
hospital
laundromat
massage therapist
medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities

deepsea fishing
swimming
sailing
cycling
fishing
golf
wind-surfing
scuba diving or snorkeling
tennis
jet skiing
snorkeling
sound/bay fishing
surf fishing
golf privileges optional
kayaking
parasailing
rock climbing

Notes

We both have traveled to many different beaches but we just kept coming back to Destin!! The location of this condo offers so many advantages. All shopping is North just a bike ride away, Close to Destin Harbor and its restaurants and night life. But still very close to Sandestin and Seaside. Great walking and biking path right outside the front door! Beautiful white sand beach right outside the back door! Matthew Wink

41 Reviews

Wonderful4.8/5

1 - 6 of 41

Great location

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Kristen O.

We loved the easy access to the beach and the location of the condominium. Perfect size for our family of 4. We loved the view of the ocean from the kitchen and enjoyed our morning coffee on the patio. Looking forward to next year!

Great condo and outstanding view

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Tammy R.Bay Minette

Great for a small family, super clean and outstanding view and love the convenience to all the restaurants and shopping.

We loved the condo!! Very clean and perfect spot right on the beach

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

clarissa p.Kentucky

As our 1st family beach vacay, we had a great time. Felt like a home away from home. We loved waking up early and seeing the beach right from the condo..even saw dolphins one morning! Loved the free beach service, loved the clear water on crystal beach, and loved the close proximity to stores and restaurants. Matthew was easy to reach and very helpful.. we would love to come back!! Thanks for making our vacation so memorable!

Sitting on back porch was like being on the beach

5/5

Stayed May 2018

Mark S.

We’ve stayed in several units at Crystal Sands but never on first floor. It was great! Everything was great we loved it.

Great place!

5/5

Stayed May 2018

Rebecca L.

This is our second time to stay in this property. We love the lower level so that we can walk right out to the beach with no stairs/elevator. Great location with nice sidewalks for walking or riding bikes. Beach umbrella service is provided at no extra charge and no hassle.

Great ground level condo

5/5

Stayed Apr 2018

Craig S.

Love the beach front location on the ground level. Condo was perfect for us as we enjoyed the beach vaca. Very nicely decorated with everything we needed. We did not use the spartan pool however that wasn't why we were down there (beach). Owner was very easy to get along with and had excellent communications both before and during our stay. Would highly recommend.