Reviews
★ ★ ★ ★ ★5/5
Family Vacation
We had a great time in Destin. We love coming to Destin and this is our favorite place we have stayed. We will definitely be back. Super clean and excellent views.
06/24/2019 at 1:07 AM
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★5/5
Beach Getaway
This is a great place for a family vacation! The location is great, with a beautiful balcony view of the crystal clear blue Gulf waters. We really loved having the high chair and the pack and play for our baby, it made it easier for us to pack for our trip. Thanks for sharing your condo with us!
07/01/2019 at 1:30 AM
★ ★ ★ ★ ★5/5
The Best
This unit is so tastefully decorated. The owner is really communicative and obviously takes pride in this property. The care for it and the guests shows! The extras (laundry detergent, handsoap, plenty of papertowels, pool and beach equipment) were a huge plus not having to purchase at the store. Also, the cabinets are very well stocked with coffee filters, all sizes of cookware, dishes, etc. Just like home! We loved the secure gate access and parking area. This was by far the best beach vacation home we have had the pleasure of staying! A huge thanks to Katie!
08/08/2019 at 8:48 PM
★ ★ ★ ★ ★5/5
5+ Star vacation!!!
We absolutely loved our vacation! The condo is well equipped with everything you will need. Even my husband said, just when you think you forgot something... you open a drawer and it is there! The beach was private and we felt secure to leave our stuff in beach chairs and enjoy a walk up the shore. We were close to Baytowne which is a fun place to walk around and during peak season lots of things for kids to do. We definitely did not want to leave our oasis on the beach with beautiful views! We highly recommend this property to anyone!
08/20/2019 at 5:26 PM
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5
Awesome Get Away
Excellent location, condo was clean and decorated well, and alot of attention to detail with kitchen items and little extras - for example, sufficient paper towels, garbage bags, etc My husband and I had a wonderful stay!
09/18/2019 at 8:15 AM
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5/5
Beautiful beachfront condo!
Beautiful beachfront condo in Sandestin. The condo is spacious and clean with an AMAZING view from the 11th floor. We watched many sunsets and dolphins right from the balcony. The condo is well stocked with everything you need, one of the best stocked from what we have rented. It was very clean and child friendly. The location is perfect too, right across from Baytown Wharf and near many restaurants and shops. The owner was quick to respond to any questions. I would highly recommend this property.
10/08/2019 at 1:14 AM
★ ★ ★ ★ ★5/5
Family time
Couldn’t have been any easier than it was! The property owners were quick with communicating will definitely stay here again!
10/09/2019 at 4:58 PM
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5
Perfect!
We had 3 ladies attending our High School reunion. We loved sitting on the large balcony when our friends would visit and walking on the beach when just us. The condo is full of light and the sounds of the ocean. Very comfortable and you can see a long way down the beach. No negetatives!
10/18/2019 at 4:15 AM
★ ★ ★ ★ ★5/5
Absolutely wonderful!
I am already thinking about booking again next year. What a wonderful place to stay! First of all, the owner Katie is a great communicator and thought of everything to make our stay so easy such as providing soap, laundry detergent, dish scrubbers, garbage bags, extra pillows and blankets, beach chairs and toys, even a stool so kids could reach the sink. The view is even more beautiful than pictures could capture. We loved sitting out in the mornings watching the sunrise and seeing dolphins and at night could see the sunset too. The property is in a gated community and we felt very safe. Private beach access was right there, just steps away and never busy. The beach is so clean and you can walk out into the ocean pretty far out so it was perfect for vacationing with kids. We also loved going down at night with flashlights to catch the ghost crabs. The condo itself was very clean and the king bed in the master bedroom was so comfy! I never sleep on vacation but I did here! It was the perfect set up for traveling with our family, great size and well stocked kitchen. Katie checked in with us when a tropical storm was headed our way and was easy to get a hold of for any questions we had during our stay. We had a great week at Miramar beach and would love to stay here again!
10/21/2019 at 8:07 PM
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5/5
Incredible! Outstanding! Do Not Hesitate to Book!
Great condo! Great view! Great property! Great owner! This was our first time in the Destin area so I was not at all familiar with the area. I did a lot of research and review reading and am 100% pleased with the choice. We went with another couple and they were also very impressed. We couldn’t really think of any improvements that could be made. The pictures of the condo are a very good representation of what the condo actually looks like. Sometimes pictures make it look nice but then it’s run down, but this condo was clean, updated, and practical. The view really is incredible. The roar of the ocean when you open the patio door was great every time. The patio is large with comfortable chairs and plenty of seating. The view out of not only the living room but also the master bedroom....wow! I’ve not seen other condos provide as many extras as this one. Laundry soap, paper towels, dishwasher soap, salt/pepper, pots/pans....can’t think of anything you would need to run to the store and get. There were also chairs and toys for the beach, books to read, and games (Pictionary and Monopoly) which I didn’t expect. There is also Tram passes which come in handy. The owner is very responsive before booking, answering questions before getting there, and giving helpful hints while there. She gave a list of things to do and places to eat. I asked her for a shortened version since we were only there for a short time and everything she recommended was great. Master bed was comfortable. All rooms were nice sized. Check in was very easy as we just had to talk to the gate staff and we were in. Then there is another gate with a code to park in. I liked that the room was a keypad so you didn’t have to worry about bringing a key. That also helped make check in very easy. We drove around the area quite a bit and were very pleased with the area surrounding this building. It’s a beautiful area that didn’t feel quite as touristy as others. We’ve never been to Destin and heard a lot about how crazy busy it can get, but this time of year it was really quiet and relaxing. I almost forgot about how amazing the sand on the beach in front of the property is! It’s an awesome place and I’m usually very critical, but I can’t really think of anything to criticize. Thankful for a great place to celebrate our tenth anniversary.
12/03/2019 at 6:52 AM
★ ★ ★ ★ ★5/5
Beautiful view from this ocean front condo
Great condo and well furnished and equipped. We will return!
01/04/2020 at 3:29 AM
Very relaxing! Return visit a must!
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This is our 25th year visiting the Destin area and have definitely found our favorite location! We enjoyed staying in this updated condo and loved the coastal decorations. It feels like home with all the extra amenities that are in the condo. And the beds are all very comfortable. The views of the emerald gulf from the 11th floor are incredible. Pods of dolphins swam by everyday, plus it was fun to watch the beach activity. We brought our fishing poles, went fishing off the beach, and caught a variety of fish, including pompano. We enjoyed watching the sunsets too. The Sandestin area is our favorite because of all it has to offer. You can take the free Tram, walk, bike, or drive to golfing, dining, shopping, and entertainment...right in the private gated community. Sandestin does a great job of taking care of the community and their beaches too! The owners of this condo are very friendly and take great care of their property as well. We like supporting “owner managed properties” and can’t say enough good things about our stay! Looking forward to staying again at this unit!
-Karen and Bill
Date of arrival
March 16, 2018
Source: VRBO
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Such a nice condo with everything you need. The full size washer and dryer are a huge bonus! The master bed was super comfortable. The second bedroom even had enough room for a twin air mattress so all three of our kids could sleep in the same room. We’ve stayed at beachside 1 three other times, this was definitely our nicest condo yet!
-Tracy K
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Submitted: Apr 10, 2018
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Stayed: March 2018
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Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
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Named "Emerald Beach Dreams" for the beautiful Emerald Coast and the sugar sand beach, this 11th floor condo lives up to its name! We loved the new light bright coastal decor, it truly does make you feel like you're at the beach! The new owners are very accommodating and super friendly, we would definitely return!
-Charles M
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Submitted: Apr 10, 2018
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Stayed: March 2018
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Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
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Great place to spend our anniversary.
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5/5 Stayed Apr 2018
Blanca C.
the condo is located in one of the best locations in the Destin area. Perfectly decorated and equipped, and secured behind both guard gate and automatic gate. The views from thee balcony are splendid, and the beach is everything we were looking for. The condo even has chairs and bikes to use. The place and location are perfect!. We didn't golf, but a nice golf course wraps around the grounds. Owner was quick with communications and directions. Would definitely stay again.
Submitted May 6, 2018
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The view the cleanliness the decor all outstanding. One of the best units we stayed in .
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5/5 Stayed May 2018
Bob
This is a clean and well-appointed unit. Several little extras provided that you don't find in most condos like dish and laundry detergent even plastic wrap and tin foil. All those extra little things you discover you need but did not bring along. Beds were extremely comfortable and there was even a blender for our pina coladas. Will definitely stay here again. Loved it.
Submitted May 21, 2018
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We had a fabulous time...will definitely return!
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5/5 Stayed May 2018
Karen.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this Beachside 1 condo. It was spotlessly clean and decorated so nicely with a coastal theme. We have stayed in lower units but being on the 11th floor provided us with an excellent view of the emerald water and coast line. We could easily spot the dolphins swimming by, and each morning we tried to see who could count the most fishing boats on the horizon. The elevators ran smoothly and quickly so it wasn't a problem being on a higher floor. There were trolleys always available to transport our stuff to and from our car.
The beds were very comfortable and it was nice that the owners provided us with extras, such as detergent, paper towels, Kleenex, baggies, soap, etc. which added to the feeling that they really cared about our comfort in their condo. There was ample storage as well, so putting our things out of the way was a breeze.
We liked being able to cook a home-made meal in our condo or go out for a bite at the many restaurants on the premises. Sandestin is a great place to stay with lots of activities including four well manicured golf courses.
Walking, fishing, golfing and enjoying the beach-what could be better? As we say, "Is this heaven? No, it's Sandestin!"
Submitted May 26, 2018
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Family vacation at the beach.
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5/5 Stayed Jun 2018
michael n.
Overall great unit with fantastic view, spacious, well maintained, good kitchen, all of the extras like salt and pepper, laundry soap and dryer sheets, paper towels, etc., that you would like but don't usually find. Two bikes that worked well. Overall, highly recommended !
Submitted Jun 10, 2018
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Beautiful condo! Great location!
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5/5 Stayed Jun 2018
Kevin B, TN
We enjoyed a relaxing week in June 2018. The condo is well-equipped and comfortable. Close to great restaurants, golf and shopping. The owners were very accessible and easy to work with.
Submitted Jun 18, 2018
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If I could rate this property a 5 star +, I would!
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5/5 Stayed Jul 2018
Carolyn B.
Everything about this property is wonderful! It has beautiful views of the ocean facing west for gorgeous sunsets. It is clean and comes with amenities you don't often find otherwise, from dishwashing detergent to trash bags, salt and pepper, and liquid soap. The kitchen is very well equipped. Also, there are beach chairs and umbrellas, along with floats and other fun things for the beach, even spiked cup holders for the sand. The bikes were a great bonus, especially because Sandestin is so bike friendly with bike lanes literally everywhere, including a tunnel to go under Highway 98 to the other side. The owners are more than accommodating! I had left some items in the drier and they helped me coordinate a pick up from a friend still there. That makes it a 5 star plus in my eyes!
Submitted Jul 13, 2018
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Perfect Spot For Our First Family Vacation
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5/5 Stayed Jul 2018
Rachel M.Kansas City, Missouri
My husband, nine-month-old and I stayed at this condo for a week and had the best time! This was our son's first time at the beach and Miramar is ideal. The sand is so soft, the beach is clean and not crowded. We booked a photographer to take family photos at sunset one evening; can't wait to see them!
The condo worked really well for us. We were happy to discover that there were TWO pack-and-plays in the unit so the baby had one in his room and we put the second in the living area. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook most of our meals; we went out to some good restaurants a few times. It was also helpful for us to have a highchair already in the unit. All of the furniture is comfortable and smartly styled.
My husband and I enjoyed sitting on the balcony at night watching people look for crabs and listening to music. Our infant was awoken by fireworks one night but when he's older he would probably love it. I took advantage of quiet morning time to enjoy coffee on the balcony.
The condo comes equipped with almost everything you need to enjoy the beach - chairs, boogie boards, umbrellas, even a tent for a little one to get out of the sun. (Bring your own towels.) When not on the beach, we hung out at the pool. It was big enough for several families to enjoy.
Sandestin is close to a nice grocery store and shopping area. We drove into Destin proper a couple of times. If we had older kids who'd be into go-karts and mini-golf and water parks, we may spend more time there. For our purpose of a relaxing trip, Sandestin is where we spent most of our time.
Katie was very responsive throughout the planning and travel period. My family hopes to return in the future.
Submitted Jul 25, 2018