"The Retreat" NEW 2019 Remolded Ocean Front Ground Floor walkout 5 Star Platinum

I cannot say enough good things about this condo! The view is just absolutely stunning and being on the ground floor is just an unbeatable experience. It is a smaller condo (1 bedroom) than some we have rented in the past but the layout was so thoughtfully done and every single inch of space was so well optimized it felt more organized and roomy than all of them. From the vanities and cabinets chosen, to the hooks on each of the bathroom doors, to the bedroom dresser and nightstands I felt like everything had a home even with two adults and two small children with room to spare. The towels were very fluffy and luxurious which is so nice after being so deeply exfoliated by the sea and sand. The king bed was very comfortable and it was very easy to keep the entire unit cool and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked for the daily breakfast and lunches we prepared in both cooking and serving items. The location of Crystal Sands is as always optimal with very easy access to all of the top spots in Destin. We enjoyed eating out at lulu’s, Margaritaville at HarborWalk, the crab trap (always our favorite), pompano joes, and a new favorite Bric a Brac. Very close to destin commons which offers excellent shopping, a playground for the kids, as well as a nice movie theater. The beach is beautiful and being on the ground floor makes access incredibly easy. We love this condo because the entire building is only 3 stories it doesn’t get anywhere near as crowded as those 20 story giant buildings with 3 rows of chairs. Everyone gets a beautiful view without feeling crowded or like you don’t have room to set up your beach space for yourself or your children. My daughter loved the bunk beds tucked into the hallway and would be great for children or smaller guests. I found the unit very child friendly with there even being card games for children in the living room entertainment center. My only suggestion for making the unit more friendly towards young children would be adding a high lock on the front door similar to those on the sliding glass doors for the patio. The front door is a lever handle that cannot be locked to not open when pulled down which did create some anxiety for us as we could not prevent our 18 month old son from being able to open the front door to the unit. However at night we just made sure the bedroom and bathroom doors were shut before we went to bed as they were knob style and he can’t yet open those. 100% we will be back

My family of 4 stayed here for a week - the location is convenient (1st floor on the beach). It is outfitted with everything you need! The included beach service was a great perk.

Owner was top notch on communication. Unit was very clean and had everything we needed (2 adults and 2 kids). The ground level unit is THE way to go. Easy on and off the beach. Unbelievable views. Would definitely visit again.

We really enjoyed being on the floor level. Just open the doors and hear the ocean! The place was clean and comfortable and met our needs.

The only note, if you are looking for a pool, this one isn't great. It's small and essentially in the parking lot on a busy street.

We enjoyed our stay at this condo. It has a very comfortable bed and a nice comfortable pull out couch. We would for sure stay there again!