When families are preparing for a vacation, the anticipation and excitement of the upcoming trip come with high expectations of a dream come true! However, many times after arriving at a destination, those expectations are loaded with disappointments! Not true with CALM WINDS in the Gulfside Cottages!! The owner was so nice to work with and I never doubted that if we needed anything, he would make it happen.....we just never needed him!! We were delighted with the location, cleanliness, and layout of the cottage! We had a party of eight and two small children, so with three bedrooms on the main level and living areas on the second level, those that wanted to go to bed early could and those wanting to stay up later could use the living area and third story loft! The decor was fresh and inviting and all the beds were comfortable with linens and towels that were immaculate! The cottage is situated on a corner that allowed for plenty of parking and a view that was not obscured by other structures. The gate to the beach walkway was directly beside the cottage and maybe 200 steps or less to the sandy beach! It is right across from the Outlet Mall, CVS and a grocery for needed supplies. The kitchen was fully supplied with everything to prepare full meals, but there were also awesome restaurants just down the street in all directions! I would stongly recommend FAT CLAMENZAS just down Hwy 98 towards Destin!! It will be an Italian dining experience that will make you want to go back!! We very much enjoyed our week at CALM WINDS and will definitely go back!!