Thank you so much for the lovely review! Weâre so glad you had a great stay, and that front porch swing is definitely one of our favorite spots to relax too! It was a pleasure communicating with you, and we canât wait to welcome you back to Little Haven By The Sea for your next visit! đżâš
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! Weâre so glad you found the check-in easy, loved the awesome views, and that your four-legged companion felt right at home too. It was a pleasure hosting you, and weâd love to welcome you back to Little Haven By The Sea anytime! đŸđ
Our host was simply amazing. With the tropical storm, 2 of our days were forced to find something inside and she sent several recommendations. The decor was great, The view was great. All around great!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We were so sorry that the tropical storm disrupted a couple of your beach days, but weâre thrilled you were still able to make the most of your time here and enjoy the area. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and weâd love to welcome you back to Little Haven By The Sea anytimeâhopefully with 100% sunshine next time! âïž
The room was very clean. Darlene was very helpful and professional. The stay was very good. Walk right across the street to the ocean. The restaurant was very good across the street. I would recommend.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Iâm so glad you enjoyed the cleanliness, the convenience of being right across the street from the ocean, and the great nearby dining. It was a true pleasure having you as a guest, and Iâd love to welcome you back to Little Haven By The Sea anytime! đâš
Hi Warren,
Thank you so much for the kind words and the wonderful review! I am so glad you enjoyed the updates to the property and found the location convenient for local dining and taking in the water views.
I also wanted to sincerely apologize for a mistake on my end regarding your guest rating. I accidentally mixed up your stay with another guest and mistakenly gave you a poor rating. You were actually a fantastic guest, and Iâve reached out to see if I can have that corrected to reflect your actual stay. I believe they are going to remove it.
I would love to host you and your wife again anytime! You are welcome back at "Little Haven By The Sea" whenever youâre ready for another coastal getaway. âïžđïžâïžđïž
The home was beautiful with a perfect view. We even saw dolphins from the balcony! Darlene was a great host. She checked on us several times. I will definitely stay here next time.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Spotting dolphins right from the balcony is always such a magical bonus, and I'm so glad you got to experience that! It was a true pleasure host-checking in with you and making sure your stay was perfect. Iâd love to welcome you back to Little Haven By The Sea anytime! đŹđâš
Wonderful vacation spot. Amazing view of beautiful gulf waters from porch and balcony. Plenty of space and bathrooms for 3 adults, 3 children and our small dog. Property was clean, quiet, and stocked with just about everything you could need. Host was great, made sure we had all the info needed before checking in and made sure we knew she was available to contact if needed. Private beach just across the street was perfect. Destin waters are so beautiful. We would love to vacation here again
Thank you so much for such a detailed and thoughtful review! We are so happy to hear that your familyâand your sweet dogâhad plenty of space to relax, enjoy the gulf views, and make memories. That beautiful private beach across the street really is special! It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and weâd love to welcome you all back to Little Haven By The Sea for your next Destin getaway! đŸđïž
Thank you so much for the glowing review! We are so glad you loved the ocean views and had everything you needed for a perfect stay. Providing a seamless and memorable coastal getaway is always our goal! It was an absolute pleasure
Fabulous stay with great views and location! Darlene was absolutely fantastic to deal with. She truly cares about your stay and wants you to have the best time you can. Darlene is very quick to respond if you send her any messages of any kind. I would not hesitate to come back to her property in the future! Thank you Darlene, we greatly appreciate you having us!Ron
Thank you so much for the fantastic review, Ron! It was a absolute pleasure hosting you, and Iâm so glad you enjoyed the views and location. Knowing that you felt well cared for and had a wonderful time truly means the world to me. You were a fabulous guest, and Iâd love to welcome you back to Little Haven By The Sea anytime! đâš
Thank you for choosing to stay at Haven By The Sea! Iâm so glad you found it cozy and peaceful. One of the unique advantages of being in a smaller complex is the sense of tranquility it provides compared to larger condominiums. I truly hope youâll visit againâyouâre always welcome! Warm regards,
Darleneđïžâïžđïž
Iâve stayed at several VBRO places, and without a doubt Darlene is the best host ever. Any questions or concerns I had, she was quick to reply or call. Place was very clean, has gorgeous views, excellent location.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was such a pleasure hosting you, and Iâm delighted to hear you enjoyed the views, the cleanliness, and the location of Haven by the Sea. I truly appreciate your kind words and hope youâll visit again soon for another relaxing stay.
I noticed you gave a 4-star rating â if thereâs anything I could improve to make your next visit a full 5-star experience, Iâd love to know. Your feedback means so much and helps me make every stay even better!
Thank you so much for the kind words! Iâm so glad you enjoyed the view and had a great stay at my Little Haven By The Sea. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I truly appreciate your thoughtful review. Youâre welcome back anytime!!âïžI would love to have you again!
Darlene is fantastic! Communicated so well throughout the stay. Check in was a breeze! The house is cute as can be. It is very clean and the kitchen is so well stocked. Sharpest knives Iâve ever used at a rental! The master bedroom is large and new as is the bathroom. The view of the ocean every morning was such a treat. There is ample space for everyone. The second bedroom is medium size w a large closet. The full bath off of the bedroom is clean and large. It is close enough to restaurants to walk. We went to Sandos which is literally around the corner and they have great sandwiches during the day. The tiki bar is fun and you can just walk home. Really wonderful stay. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the unobstructed views of the Gulf and found the house to be a 'cute' and comfortable home base for your stay.
I really appreciate you mentioning the kitchen and the master suite; I take a lot of pride in making sure the home is well-equipped and clean for every guest. Itâs also great to know you were able to take advantage of the location âïžSandos and the tiki bar are definitely local favorites for a reason!
It was a joy communicating with you, and I would love to welcome you back to Little Haven By The Sea anytime. Wishing you many more happy travels!
The condo was so convenient to the beach and restaurants which makes it a must stay next year.Darlene reach out to make sure we had everything we needed twice and when we ask to stay an extra day she was glad to accommodate us. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience. Thank you Darlene for sharing your home with us .
Thank you so much for your kind words! đŽâïž Iâm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful Gulf views and found the condo so convenient to everything. It was truly my pleasure to check in and make sure you had everything you needed, and Iâm glad I could make your stay a little longer too! Knowing you had a wonderful experience means the world to me. đ I would be so happy to welcome you back anytime, looking forward to your next visit!
Darlene
The condo location is excellent. The condo includes everything needed for a fun and enjoyable vacation experience. Very nice views of the Gulf, which is directly in front of the unit.
Hi, Iâm Darlene! Iâm a nurse practitioner and yoga instructor, and I split my time between a few places I love â a condo in the city of Birmingham, Alabama, a mountain lake house in Highlands, NC, and a lake house on Lake Logan Martin, where youâll find me boating and soaking up the water whenever I can. When Iâm not on the water, Iâm usually in my garden tending flowers and vegetables, or catching up with friends over a game of Mahjong or Canasta. But most of all, I treasure time with my 11 grandchildren. Hosting Little Haven By The Sea lets me share a little piece of the coastal peace I love so much â I hope you leave feeling as refreshed as I do every time I visit.
When I first stood on that upper deck and watched the sun sink into the Gulf, I knew this was the one. The views here are the kind you donât get tired of â every sunset feels like the first time, and mornings bring that same emerald water bathed in soft light. It wasnât just the view, either. It was the quiet stretch of Scenic Highway 98, and knowing the beach was only 30 steps away â close enough to wander over for a sunrise walk in your pajamas. I wanted Little Haven to feel like a cozy retreat rather than just another rental, which is why I leaned into a âshabby chicâ coastal style that feels warm and lived-in. My first morning coffee on that balcony, watching the water change color, is still one of my favorite memories â and itâs the experience I hope every guest gets to share.
What truly sets Little Haven apart is the unobstructed Gulf view from both levels â most townhomes on this stretch only offer that from the top floor. You can watch the sunset from the porch swing downstairs or the private balcony upstairs, and either way, nothing blocks the water. Add to that being just 30 steps from the sand, and you get a rare combination: true walk-to-the-beach convenience with a full, unobstructed water view most guests only dream of. Weâve also paired that view with recent upgrades â a brand-new walk-in shower, full-size washer/dryer, and refrigerator â so the comfort matches the setting
âą The dual-level view itself (upstairs and downstairs) is genuinely the standout selling point â most listings only have one vantage point âą The âshabby chicâ decor gives it a distinct personality vs. the generic beachy-modern look most rentals default to âą Sitting right on Scenic 98 with walkable coffee shops on both sides is a nice small-town-charm detail