The Cool Azul is a hidden gem located in central Destin that is ideal for your perfect Destin beach trip! We've remodeled this condo in early 2020, to bring modern touches that make your stay feel just like home. While you're not beachfront & there isn't a fantastic view, the driving proximity to everything Destin can't be beat to live like a local! While we understand that our home may not be a good fit for everyone, we go above and beyond for our guest satisfaction!
**We cannot stress enough for all potential guests to read our listing & rules in full detail before booking, to ensure our place is satisfactory for your needs. While we have created a budget friendly, fresh, upbeat space inside, there are some limitations that are beyond our control. We understand that our home is not for everyone & want our guests to have the best experience when choosing to book with us!**
KEY FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE:
*THREE Community pools throughout the complex. One is seasonally heated, beginning in Fall/Winter 2024.
*Freshly resurfaced tennis courts with Pickleball lines..just bring your gear!
*First Floor Unit, no stairs to climb or lug your bags up
*FUN, FUN, FUN-Included board games, a mini Foosball coffee table, outdoor ring toss, and even a colorful electric fireplace
*Feed the turtles in the pond, right out the front door & across the bridge!
*Less than 1 mile to Public Beach access at June Decker Beach Trail, Destin Dog Park, Morgan Sportscenter, Big Kahunas, and The Track!
WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP:
*King Bed
*Two Twin Trundle Beds, easily moved through the condo
*Queen Sleeper Sofa
....& Here's a quick walkthrough of what you can expect when arriving to COOL AZUL!
When you arrive, you'll walk right in to the living room that boasts a comfortable queen memory foam sleeper sofa, soft blankets to snuggle up in, and a cozy seating area around a colorful electric fireplace.
Through the double sliding glass doors the natural light is incredible, but room darkening curtains make it comfortable any time of the day. We offer a Roku Tv with standard cable included for our guests convenience. You'll also find a shelf full of board games for rainy days, or just a fun night in with friends and family. The kitchen area opens up to the living room with swivel stools at the breakfast bar for enjoying your meals and time together. We've stocked this kitchen with stainless steel appliances (our fridge even offers on demand hot water!), dishes, bake ware, pots & pans, silverware, utensils, oil & vinegar, a full spice rack, and a regular drip coffee pot & Keurig. We have an easy to use high chair and kids dishes for our little travelers as well.
Directly off the living area you can find the bedroom with a cooling gel memory foam 12 King bed with an abundance of pillows for a comfortable nights sleep. For those with extra guests we have two twin trundle memory foam beds directly under the King bed. A top of the line pack and play is offered for families with little ones traveling-one less item to pack! A 50' Roku enabled tv with standard cable here is perfect for relaxing in bed watching your favorite shows at the end of the day.
The bathroom offers a super deep tub to enjoy baths, a beautiful vessel sink, soft towels, and plenty of space to get ready in. We've designed this space with the amenities we've desired to have when we travel-all the comforts of home (and not a cramped & cold hotel feel) to ensure our guests have a top notch experience at the Cool Azul!
We also offer the convenience of having two entrances to our complex! The main entrance allows you to drive directly onto the main road through Destin, and another allowing you to exit onto a side road near a stop light when traffic gets a little crazy in our small town!
A few important things to keep in mind:
-We are NOT beachfront, you can't see the beach, you can't stick your toes in the sand from the front door, and you do have to get in your vehicle to drive to the PUBLIC beach access that is 3/4 mile from our condo at June Decker Beach Park. Henderson Beach State Park is a short drive away as well. We do not have a gated or private beach access at this location.
-Due to our condo being a first floor unit there is a potential for noise as stated in our house rules. We do encourage that if you know ahead of time that you are extremely sensitive to noise (much like an apartment, with shared structure walls) that you take a look at some of our listings that are second floor units that do not have units above.
-Due to this being a residential complex, noise ordinances are at 10pm sharp. We do not permit excessive noise, parties, illegal activity, or disturbances at any time.
-This condo is video monitored outdoors for security purposes at all times.
-Smoking is not permitted on the patio or near the building at any time.
-While we do host groups 25 years or younger at our discretion, we must be notified before your confirmed booking to provide an exception on a case by case basis only.
-Any stay that a house trained pet will be included in MUST be disclosed when booking, as a pet fee of $50 is required. We do not accept more than 2 dogs, and pets must be crated when unattended and cleaned up after inside and out. Pets are not permitted on furniture at any time. ADA recognized service animals are not charged a pet fee, but ESA (Emotional Support Animals) are still subject to pet fee. False information regarding a service animal is against the law in our state, so we appreciate your honesty in this matter.
-This is a mixed community with residential & short term guests alike. While the gated community itself is a "community in transition" with updates to the exterior being improved steadily, we do not have control over any "look" of the exterior of our condo. We have gone above & beyond to create a beautiful & cozy space INSIDE for our guests enjoyment!
You have full access to the entire condo, the complex swimming pools, tennis & pickleball courts, laundry facilities (and private laundry at the condo),and two entrances to the condo complex. We're within walking distance of beach stores, Waffle House, Chick-Fil-A, Shakes Frozen Custard, Big Red Truck Cafe, Beach Liquors, Subway, Merlin's Pizza, Smoothie King, and The Track!
We are LOCAL hosts & genuinely care about our guest's experience at our place. We are always available for our guests anytime before and during your trip. It is highly encouraged to read our listing in detail for any questions about the space, location, and amenities.
We ask, please, for NO text message communication as you will not receive a response. Our strong preference is communication directly through the platform you've booked on, so that we have all the details of your trip to make assisting you a breeze.
For more immediate needs and emergencies please place a phone call to Matthew (and be sure to know where you're staying and the logistics of your trip!). We can be reached most times of the day, with the exception of the middle of the night-and will do our absolute best to take care of any needs and questions as soon as they arise!
PLEASE read our house rules in detail before booking. We take time to put important information here that we need each guest to take into consideration when booking our home. While not all items listed may apply to your stay, we host guests of various group compositions so must list all rules that could apply to a trip. Thank you for your understanding!
CANCELLATIONS:
Cancellation fees will be charged as
follows: All cancellations will have a credit card processing fee
withheld from the refunded amount. This amount will vary
based on the total of your reservation total. Damage protection
insurance and travel insurance plus appropriate taxes are not
refundable. If the cancellation occurs 31 to 90 days prior to
the check in date, the Rental Deposit will be retained. If the
cancellation occurs 30 days prior to arrival, the full rental
amount will be retained. This is agreed to when booking our property, and is non-negotiable.
All guests MUST read our listing description in full before booking. This home is not a good fit for everyone, so we want to ensure you have a great stay.
-Check in time is 4PM CST and Check out time is 10AM CST. Early check in and late checkout is not always possible, but we are able to accommodate on occasion with advanced notice. We do not allow luggage dropoff/leaving luggage after checkout for liability reasons. Please keep in mind before & after your stay is the only time we are able to perform maintenance & cleaning of the home and most stays are back to back with other reservations.
-Our home is professionally cleaned prior to your arrival & we attempt to catch every detail. If something needs attention upon check-in, please notify us ASAP so that we can properly address the issue. Please keep in mind that we are a small business that strives for the best, and that cleaning is done by fallible humans. Although we have a stellar cleaning crew, mistakes happen, and they are happy to remedy anything that was overlooked.
-Please note this is a condo in a building with shared walls with other units, so there is a potential for noise. Any noise from other units is beyond our control.
-This complex is a community in transition. While the exterior of some of the buildings can be intimidating & maybe not what you may be expecting within a gated community (they were built in the 70's) please know that this is beyond our control. The grounds are cared for daily by the HOA. We take excellent care of the interior of our place & if you have concerns please contact us ASAP.
-Trailer, watercraft, RV, and other large vehicles are not permitted to be parked in the complex at any time due to HOA restrictions. Fines related to this are guest responsibility.
-Due to this being a residential complex, noise ordinances are at 10pm sharp.
