These Are The Days, Destin Area, Florida Vacation Rental by Owner

My review is long overdue and I cant say enough about our short vacation in Destin. Staying at "these are the days" was as comfortable as staying home. The house was immaculate upon arrival and had everything we needed from room space to amenities. We especially loved the bikes for an evening stroll. The proximity to the beach was amazing and so easy to bring our things back and forth. My kids want everyone to know the beds were super comfy :) Thank you Michelle and Matt the Powers family will be back for sure. Thank you during this crazy time for a great vacation and a relaxing worry free stay!

This property is ideal for a family looking for a beach vacation. Clean, great amenities, perfect location and a very responsive owner who is committed to ensuring your vacation is perfect!!

I try to leave things better than when I arrive (which is usually the case) but your cottage was the tidiest, cleanest and most well stocked place we've stayed in Destin! We just loved everything!

These are the days is a wonderful cottage! Very clean, updated, and a great location. Thanks Michelle! We hope to return soon!

What a wonderful, well kept and completely accommodating Beach house! This place HAS IT ALL and makes vacationing a true VACATION! Michelle is amazing to work with, her response punctuality is impeccable! The bikes were a huge hit, second to the beach which is less than two blocks and not to mention endless shopping within walking distance as well! Everything was amazing and we will definitely be back again! Thank you for such a wonderful vacation!

We had a great time! The house is wonderful! We love Destin and hope we can find our way back soon!

These Are the Days cottage is light, bright, and very comfortable! It had absolutely everything we needed and was a short walk to the beautiful white sand beaches of Destin. Michelle and Matt were very easy to work with, quite informative, and so their recommendations were spot on! It is a lovely, quiet community--a great place for families to relax and spend time together. We loved it and would definitely stay again!

We really enjoyed our stay at “These Are The Days” in Destin. The house was spacious enough for our family and I loved the layout. The neighborhood was quiet with low traffic. We enjoyed many rides on the bikes and had plenty of beach gear available for a day at the beach. Looking forward to our next stay!

We stayed here a few years ago and loved it do much we had to come back! It is a lovely home - perfect size for our family of 5. Great location- close to the beach, restaurants, shopping and attractions. The owners are super friendly and easy to work with. The home is immaculate!

"These are the Days” was perfect for our family of Four. Location on the “less busy” end of Destin. Quiet, clean, safe neighborhood. All beds were comfortable. Nice having TVs in every room. Layout of the house is ideal. Short walk to the beach. The 4 bikes provided were a hit; great for exercise on our way to the yogurt shop! We used the beach cart to haul our cooler through the sand. Convenient! Five star vacation! The owners have gone above and beyond to make the house the perfect place to stay for Destin.

In the past we have rented large homes with other families right on the beach, We were concerned that we would not get a quality accommodation to fit the budget of a single family - we could not be more wrong. Every need we had was met by this home and more. Perfect accommodations, our family of 5 had plenty of space and everything we needed. The neighborhood is well kept and adorable, and so close to the beach - just a short walk is no joke. The beach is the most beautiful one we have seen yet - clear aqua green water and sparkling sands. We were very very happy! Michelle is a pleasure to work with and the local property manager was there lickity split when we had a question. Highly recommend and we will be back!

Everything was so perfect at this cottage. We loved the decor and amenities.Everything was very clean! The short walk to the beach was so convenient with our 3 kids. We loved stopping by Camilles for a breakfast sandwich before the beach. A huge plus for our family. We took advantage of the many activities the owners put in their blue book. All of their recommendations were spot on!

This was our 1st trip to Destin but definitely not our last! We hope to return to These Are The Days next year and maybe take my in laws!They would love it!

Having never been to Destin before, we were thrilled over the location of this house once we got the lay of the land! Tucked in a quiet neighborhood, you would never realize that less than half a mile up the street there is a grocery store, pharmacy, cinema, restaurants and an outdoor mall. The traffic in that area was very manageable and you were just a short drive away from the many attractions in Destin and Okaloosa Island to the west and Miramar Beach and Sandestin to the east...a very nice central location. There was minimal traffic in the neighborhood, which was nice with small children. The walk to the beach was very manageable for our 6 and 4 year old, and the beach cart, umbrella, chairs, sand toys and boogie boards were an added bonus that helped minimize our packing from home. The beach itself is pristine, not overly crowded, and has public restrooms and showers to rinse off before your walk home. The house was very clean, simply and nicely decorated, had anything we needed to prepare meals at home, and was very comfortable for our family. There is plenty of closet space although not a lot of drawer space for clothing. The pool is just 3 houses away, and while small, was roomy enough for the three families there the day we visited. The Markels were very responsive and easy to work with. We definitely would stay here again!

This was the first "real" vacation we have taken in years. What an amazing experience from beginning to end! The owners responded immediately to my request, and were helpful every step of the way. The cottage was absolutely perfect for our family. It is so spacious and the layout makes it very user friendly. The beach decor is very classy, subtle, and soothing. The beds and pillows were very comfortable, and my boys loved the bunk room with their own T.V. and X Box. The kitchen was extremely well equipped with every appliance and utensil imaginable. Everything was immaculate when we arrived, and we were even able to check in early, which was a huge blessing after driving for two days. We enjoyed the walk to the beach, although my eight year old was starting to slow down on the return trips after playing in the ocean. The beach chairs, toys, and cart were yet another added bonus to this adorable cottage. We definitely were not ready to leave These Are The Days. We made wonderful memories and hope to visit again soon. Thank you so much to the Markels for sharing this little piece of paradise with us. Sara K.

We rented the house for a Mom's getaway trip and it was PERFECT!!! There were four of us and we did not feel crowded at all. The location is wonderful. It is within minutes of shopping and restaurants yet feels secluded. The walk to the beach was less than 5 minutes, and when it got too windy one day, we took advantage of the community pool that is located a couple of doors down from the house. The house is perfect for a family, and I am planning on returning with my family at some point. We will definitely be back!!!

Loved the house and location! We liked that the house was located in a circular drive... Hardly any traffic passed the house. The house had a nice cottage and beachy feel, with some good shade trees that made it relaxing to sit on the front porch. Only a 5 minute walk to the beach!

My family and I can't thank you enough for providing us with the perfect vacation home! We LOVED that the house was so close to the beach, nearby restaurants, and the pool! It was so relaxing and convenient to be able to walk everywhere. For anyone wondering, this house is in the ideal location. We also loved having Camilles so close-yum! The house was the perfect setup as well; spacious living room, kitchen, and bedrooms. Everything was so nice and easy and we definitely would recommend this house to anyone looking to vacation in the area.

My family and I can't thank you enough for providing us with the perfect vacation home! We LOVED that the house was so close to the beach, nearby restaurants, and the pool! It was so relaxing and convenient to be able to walk everywhere. For anyone wondering, this house is in the ideal location. We also loved having Camilles so close-yum! The house was the perfect setup as well; spacious living room, kitchen, and bedrooms. Everything was so nice and easy and we definitely would recommend this house to anyone looking to vacation in the area.

I don't know where to begin... let me start with the host, Michelle. Her response time was impeccable & she was always so pleasant whenever we emailed, texted or spoke by phone. She made us feel so comfortable & was VERY accommodating. The location was amazing. A very short walk to the beach, the kids NEVER complained about the distance & we were close enough that it wasn't a hassle when the kids wanted to go back & forth between the beach & neighborhood pool. The house was EXACTLY as pictured. Spacious enough for 2 families but still cozy & very clean. You truly don't have to bring anything besides your clothes & beach towels because the house has EVERYTHING you need for the beach & it was in great condition. Oh & the bikes were great added plus. We used them to nightly. We will definitely be staying here again :)

Matt and Michelle Markel's reply:

Ja"Nell, Thank you so much for the kind review! We so enjoyed having your sweet family and we love hearing how much you enjoyed your vacation! We hope you'll come back soon!