Perfect location. Great private beach.
Ignore all of the reviews about cleanliness. While some of the furnishings are dated, the house was very clean.
Able to walk to restaurants and shops.
Reginald L.
2024 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Paul T.
2024 年 6 月 29 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great Beach House! Great location!
You can’t beat this house if you are planning a family vacation. Comfortably slept 15 people. The kids loved the pool and having the beach just a few steps away. The location is just perfect. Everyone had a fantastic time! Thanks John!
Paul T.
2024 年 6 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Christi O.
2024 年 6 月 18 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Amazing
We love the Blue Whale! Only steps away from the private beach access and awesome views from the decks. This house is well laid out to give space when needed and a large kitchen, dinning, living area to hang out when you want. The pool is sunny, warm and a great option for when you have enough of the sand. We can’t wait to visit again.
Christi O.
2024 年 6 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Patricia A.
2023 年 6 月 17 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Wonderful!
The Blue Whale was perfect! Great location! The house was large enough to accommodate four families (and more)! Open floor plans, clean, and nicely decorated. You can see the ocean from the large decks. The pool was great. Just a short walk to the beach. The owner was great to work with. Highly recommend this property!
Patricia A.
2023 年 5 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Cindy S.
2023 年 3 月 27 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great house and location
The house is wonderful, perfect for large groups. We stayed in March and the heated pool was fantastic for the chilly days and nights. The beach is across the street and easy to get to. The 2nd floor features an open floor plan with enough room for everyone without being crowded, an ideal space for family game night.
The owner of the home, was very responsive during the booking process and our stay!!
The house is in a great location, within walking distance to Gulf Place, which featured an incredible restaurant, Shunk Gulley, and the kids favorite, Pecan Jacks Ice Cream & Candy!
Cindy S.
2023 年 3 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
宿泊されたお客様
2023 年 8 月 23 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Blue Whale family vacation 2023
Nice location, just down the road a little from restaurant’s and shops. In a gated community, so very little traffic made it nice for when we took our small grandchildren to the beach. It was a private beach and the owner had prepaid for two beach chairs and an umbrella. Some of the door lock’s (salt water plays havoc on metal) didn’t work very well in the house, but they all opened.
宿泊されたお客様
2023 年 8 月に 7 泊滞在
8/10 (良い)
Regina S.
2023 年 7 月 9 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
4th of July 2023
We very much enjoyed our stay. It is a beautiful beach home and the property description is very accurate. The property owner is easy to communicate with. We had plenty of linens and bedding was nice, clean, and crisp. Pool was perfect and access to beach fantastic. The bikes were a pleasant surprise. The children are just learning to ride and the gated community was perfect for them to ride. The home is spacious and open. We had a very nice time and would recommend your home for future vacations.🙂
Regina S.
2023 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
6/10 (普通)
宿泊されたお客様
2023 年 8 月 6 日
良かった点 : チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
気になった点 : 清潔度
Family Vacation
The location to the beach was amazing. Easy walk across the street to the beach access and you're there. Pool was also nice.
Everything else was not as great. The house definitely needs a thorough cleaning and picking up. We understand it is a rental that sees lots of people and not much time for cleaning in between. However, our sheets had stains, on the sheet and fitted sheet. Some of the towels were stained, which both are big things to me. I can understand floors not being super clean but I want to sleep in a clean bed and have clean towels to shower with. The shower liner was disgusting, and for $10 to replace would make a big difference for little cost. The doors must let water in because around the bedroom door was mold in the carpet. The living room furniture could also use updating. The couch has a big red stain on it. Hate to complain so much but for what we paid, I was hoping it would be cleaner. The location and layout of the house are great, but it needs a thorough cleaning.
宿泊されたお客様
2023 年 7 月に 5 泊滞在
6/10 (普通)
Erin F.
2021 年 10 月 12 日
良かった点 : チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション
気になった点 : 清潔度
Oct-21 Stay at the Blue Whale
Pro's:
- Excellent location; close to the beach, restaurants, and shopping; neighborhood is quiet and peaceful
- Second floor is completely open which is great for entertaining/spending time with family and friends
- Bedrooms are large; all bedrooms have their own TV
- Property manager is very responsive to issues (several towels & sheets on beds were dirty and blender was broken upon arrival - property manager remediated quickly)
Opportunities for improvement:
- The owner is pushing the bounds on property maintenance; the outside is badly in need of a fresh coat of paint and porch furniture on the second and third floor balconies need to be power washed/replaced
- Several windows and doors to the outside are in need of replacement
- Doors to the third floor balcony in the two front bedrooms have signs of water damage/mold at the base
- Hardwood floors need to be redone and a fresh coat of paint done throughout the inside of the home
- All bedding needs to be updated/refreshed - it is very worn/outdated
- Carpet in upstairs bedrooms needs to be replaced
- All most appliances were very dirty (double oven needs to be cleaned, refrigerator has stains throughout and needs a deep clean; toaster works but looks awful)
- Pool deck needs to be power washed and fencing repainted
- Toilet seat in the jack and jill bathroom on the third floor moves all around and needs to be fixed
Erin F.
2021 年 10 月に 7 泊滞在
4/10 (不満)
Joy C.
2022 年 5 月 31 日
良かった点 : チェックイン、ロケーション
気になった点 : 清潔度、コミュニケーション
Issues, issues, issues
There were issues from the start with the smell of the home. The cleaning was not properly. The dishwasher hadn't been ran and the odor was coming from it. Stained furniture with fresh stains that hadn't been attempted to be removed. Then we had the door not locking, We had to wait for 2 days for this to be fixed. We also didn't have any cell service at the home so couldn't contact owner until we went to town. We had water leaks/AC issues we believe, twice that we had to contend with also (soaked couch cushions that we put outside to dry). We were told the pool would be cleaned twice a week. It was not. It was cleaned the evening before we left. We contacted the owner as things happened. Except for the door lock being replaced, nothing was done. No partial refund offered. I wouldn't stay here again.
Joy C.
2022 年 5 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kellie S.
2022 年 11 月 24 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great Location!
We had a great time at the Blue Whale. We loved the location and the house was wonderful. Our group of 13 had room to spare! We also loved the big kitchen and living area! The owner was easy to communicate with. The entire groups said they would love to stay again sometime!
Kellie S.
2022 年 11 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Beverly R.
2022 年 7 月 30 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Beautiful home in gated community
We loved the Blue Whale. Literally steps from the beach and walking distance to fine dining and shopping. The house was clean with all the amenities you need. The pool was perfect for our two younger children. Would definitely recommend!!
Beverly R.
2022 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
8/10 (良い)
Edward S.
2022 年 7 月 27 日
良かった点 : チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
気になった点 : 清潔度
Good size house
Overall the house was nice. The area was excellent. We loved the pool, but the light in the pool didn’t work. 14 people in the house and didn’t feel crowded. Lots of room in the living area and bed rooms. The cleaning service did a terrible job. There was hair in the shower drains, popcorn kernels in one bed and refrigerator was discussing. We had to buy cleaning supplies so we could clean the house and wash all the bedding before we felt comfortable staying in the house.
Edward S.
2022 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Roy U.
2022 年 7 月 23 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great spot
Owner of the property was amazing!! Very good with communicating and getting anything and everything addressed asap. Location was perfect for the beach, dining, and am shopping. We couldn’t have been any happier with the week
Roy U.
2022 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Mike W.
2022 年 5 月 22 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Fantastic family memories made at THE BLUE WHALE
The location was perfect for my whole family to enjoy, close walk to a beautiful private beach, we taught my 3 yr old Granddaughter how to swim in pool, HUGE 2nd floor with walk out balcony was where we played all week both adults and kids had a great time together it was so big. Slept well, made dinner in spacious kitchen and ate/ laughed as a family around a 10 person plus table. Town was nice with stuff close good restaurants, ice cream, shops. John (owner) was on it with everything we needed. Great person to rent from. This was the best vacation we have had as a family and we will be back!!
Mike W.
2022 年 5 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
William C.
2021 年 10 月 23 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great house in a great location
We've stayed at a few places in this neighborhood and loved the Blue Whale. Great for a bunch of people!!! Great kitchen!
William C.
2021 年 10 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Daphne H.、Tuscaloosa, Alabama
2021 年 10 月 14 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
October 2021
Location is perfect! Steps from the beach access in a quiet, protected neighborhood. Shops and restaurants were within a 5 -10 minute walk. The house plan is ideal for 2 families vacationing together.
Daphne H.
2021 年 10 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Lyla M.、Hoboken, NJ
2021 年 9 月 6 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Perfect house, perfect location
We arrived just as Ida was making landfall in Louisiana, but there was absolutely no flooding, even though the house is only 30 steps from the beach. This house is spacious and well equipped - we were not wanting for anything while the ten of us stayed indoors when Ida rained down in the area, even making it out into the pool during breaks in the rain. When the sun did come out, we were just across the street from the beach, so we took full advantage of that! We hope to come back another time in the future.
Lyla M.
2021 年 8 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Burke S.
2021 年 9 月 6 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Really great house!
The house was very solid, roomy, and pretty quiet in each bedroom. The views of the ocean were great, and the walk to the beach was perfect: 40 steps to the wooden walkway, and 66 down to the sand of the beach! You could hear the waves from the front porch which was very nice. Possibly could have used some softer porch furniture as it was all wood; but it was nice and sturdy and fairly comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet and clean and very accessible to all of Destin and the 30-A community.
I would definitely rent here again for a family reunion.
Burke S.
2021 年 8 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kyle B.
2021 年 8 月 21 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great Family Vacation
Close to the beach, very upscale community!
Kyle B.
2021 年 8 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
David S.、Georgia
2021 年 8 月 11 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Awesome house and beach area
Can't say enough about how much we enjoyed out stay. This is a great house and especially for a large group. Easy access and just a few steps to the beach. We will definitely be back.
David S.
2021 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
8/10 (良い)
Tosha H.
2021 年 7 月 10 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Loved this place
We had a large group of 16 people, 8 kids and 8 adults, and the house never felt cramped. The kitchen and living room area was very spacious and for us all very comfortably. The location of the beach access was so close it made it very easy to load up and walk back and forth without a struggle. And the gated community made me feel much better when the kids wanted to ride their bikes and scooters. The only things I'd change about the house would be more chairs at the pool and more towels and wash clothes in the bathrooms. But overall our stay was great. I'd love to stay there again.
Tosha H.
2021 年 7 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Erin H.
2021 年 5 月 6 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Definite repeat
Awesome house and location for all ages, we are already planning for next year!!!!
Erin H.
2021 年 5 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kathleen W.
2020 年 12 月 15 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Thanksgiving treat
We had a great stay at Blue Whale. Heated pool would have been nice but it was a great location just across from the beach.
Kathleen W.
2020 年 11 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Ashley H.
2020 年 9 月 11 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great beach house
Great house with good beach views. The house and the pool were very clean, and the beach access was super easy. Great area within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Only had to contact the owner once and he was on top of it!
Ashley H.
2020 年 8 月に 7 泊滞在
オーナーについて
オーナー : John Ruppert
この宿泊施設のオーナーになった理由
I have owned 3 different homes on 30a and I've been going down to the area for 40 years. I wanted a home that was big enough for family reunions and close to the beach- well I found it when I saw the Blue Whale.
この宿泊施設の特徴
The Blue Whale sleeps 18 which seems like a lot of people to accomodate and be comfortable at the same time. But what makes the house unique is that there is so much room to spread out. All the bedrooms have plenty of space, the great room covers the whole second floor along with the kitchen. Room for everyone. And the best is the front covered porch right off the great room. It can be a private oasis or a place to gather.