Panoramic View - Steps to Beach!!!, Destin Area, Florida Vacation Rental by Owner

My friend Beth and I just got back from a well needed girls trip to Crystal Beach. We were looking for a quiet getaway that wasn't too crowded due to Covid-19 pandemic. We were on the fence of whether to do the one bedroom or two bedroom condo since there was only two of us, but we decided to go with the two bedroom so we each would have our own room and bathroom. We loved it! We had more than enough space, everything was very clean, the unit had everything you could need. It is on the third floor so we got our steps in but was well worth it to bet the beautiful view of the ocean from the large wrap around balcony! Loved looking out the windows to see the ocean! We were a little skeptical of how close it really was to the beach, but it was seriously so easy! There is a paved path down the side of the building, walked across the street and then you're on the boardwalk to go down to the beach. There was also a shower on the dock which was helpful. We did not use the pool, spent all our time at the beach because it was so beautiful! The condo is in a great location to many restaurants, grocery stores, shopping etc. Even if you don't have good weather there are plenty of things to do there in close proximity. Suzanne was so very nice and attentive to all our questions and needs before and during the trip. We were fortunate to get to meet Suzanne while we were there and she treats you like family! Can't say enough good things about Suzanne and our experience there. Will definitely recommend to anyone and would like to go back in the future! Also, her one bedroom condo looked very nice as well. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Suzanne Novak's reply:

Hi Kim! The pleasure of meeting you and Beth was mine. Thank you for your kind words and for renting my unit. I am so happy that you were happy! People wait and save for vacations and my goal is to ensure I meet my end of the bargain! Also, THANK YOU for leaving the condo in such excellent condition. Renters like you that respect our property are highly appreciated and always welcomed back. We hope to make our home away from home, yours! Thanks again!

The condo was very clean and spacious! I was worried about having big enough pots and pans to cook for my family but I was pleasantly surprised and found everything I needed. Beds were comfy and the view was gorgeous! I would definitely recommend this place and the owner was very helpful!

Suzanne Novak's reply:

Thank you so very much, Tracie! We are so happy that you enjoyed the condo and what we offer! I especially want to thank you and your family for treating it with the utmost respect! My cleaning crew was very impressed with the condition it was left. We look forward to accomodating you again! Thank you so very much!

This place was amazing! Exactly as pictured and described, we didn't need or want for anything. The condo was fully equipped and clean.The view was amazing and Suzanne was absolutely fantastic! She checked in throughout the trip to make sure everything was okay, so very helpful! We will definitely be back to this unit again!

Suzanne Novak's reply:

Thank you so much, Christie! We LOVE the view from the wrap-around balcony too! I am so happy you found everything you needed in the kitchen and the unit. Our cleaning crew has been excellent at cleaning & sanitizing the condo prior to guests arrival. I'm glad you want to come back as a returning guest is always my highest compliment! Thank you!

The condo felt like we were at home. Very clean, organized and anything you would need was already there (rice cooker??). Perfect location. Beach is right across the street and not too crowded. We enjoyed our vacation so much! Suzanne’s quick to respond with any inquiries. Would definitely come back. It will now be a yearly thing. Kids already asking when are we coming back. Would love to have a place like Suzanne’s. Highly recommended. Friends already asking where we stayed and for sure will recommend Suzanne’s place.

Suzanne Novak's reply:

Thank you so very much for your kind words and for appreciating everything that we offer to our guests. I also glad you were so happy to have a rice cooker to use too! We try to think of all the details! Thank you too for respecting our property and leaving it in such good condition. The cleaning crew was very impressed and I thank you for that. Having you back again would be the greatest compliment one can ever give us. Thank you for choosing us over all the others. We appreciate your wanting to make our home away from home your home away from home. Thank you so much!

My family really enjoyed our first time at this condo. The owner was extremely responsive, kind and helpful with all inquiries. The condo with spotless and was stocked with all the little extras that you need on arrival. Nice beach chairs, a beach umbrella and even a small cooler are provided. We flew in so these were wonderful to have! Our favorite part was the big private patio with beautiful views of the Gulf. We’ll be back!!!

Date of arrival - June 13, 2020

Perfect for us!
It was clean and very close to the beach. The apartment was perfect for our family of 6. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. For sure again.
 

 Newly renovated and super cute. Very clean. Very spacious. Great view of the ocean. Steps from the most beautiful beach in the gulf. Very convenient to lots of restaurants. 
Suzanne was great! I was very impressed that she was so attentive and involved with our reservation and stay. When we had a small issue with the bathtub drain, she got someone out immediately. She was just a phone call away. No dealing with a third party. 
 

This is our third year in a row staying here and we can’t wait to come back next year! The location is great, the condo is always so nice and clean when we arrive and Suzanne is so amazing! She’s easy to get a hold of and is incredibly accommodating. We truly enjoy our stay every time!

Condo was very clean and neat and well stocked with everything we needed! We felt right at home. It was in the perfect location! Destin is absolutely gorgeous! Suzanne was just a phone call away and checked on us. We had no issues at all! Our family enjoyed it and we will definitely be back! Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us!

This condo is super nice and very comfortable. We absolutely loved having an ocean view! Everything you need is in this condo. The games & puzzles were a nice touch. My grandchildren enjoyed them. The beach chairs and umbrella were very much appreciated. It was so nice of the owners to supply paper products, soaps and coffee filters, etc. You don’t often find this in rentals. It’s a beautiful condo with plenty of room and the view is amazing! I will definitely book this one again! Thank you Suzanne!!!

Once again we totally enjoyed our stay at this conveniently located and beautifully decorated condo. Suzanne provided everything needed for a enjoyable beach stay. If you want a beautiful view and relaxing stay this is condo is for you.
 

Super nice condo
This was our 3rd visit to this great condo. It's the perfect Destin get away. From morning coffee on the balcony with it's beautiful view to the comfortable beds for a restful nights sleep listening to the waves after a day at the beach. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner Suzanne and her husband, great people, and they work really hard to make sure the condo is in good shape and you have everything you need.
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Throughly enjoyed this condo again for the second time. Highly recommend for the view, location and well stocked condo. Very clean and great to have washer and dryer available for the week. Thanks so much for the use of a great location.   

Loved this condo..Perfect location....cozy condo, for sure going back someday..

The unit is perfect for us.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This was the 5th year we stayed in the unit. It is always clean and the owner cares about always improving the unit. The location is great and the layout works great for two couples.

This condo was everything you could wish for, it was like home away from home. It was fully stocked with whatever you needed and the view from the balcony was breathtaking. I would definitely stay here again and the owners acted like they had known me for years, compassionate people. Thanks for allowing us to stay at your property. Have a Blessed Evening.

Great location, easy beach access, and we only needed to bring beach towels and food! Owner was very communicative and easy to reach. My family and I had a wonderful time!

We had a wonderful stay in Destin. Our condo was everything described and then some. Beautifully decorated,extremely clean and the view from the balcony was amazing. The owner had extra supplies that our other traveling companions that stayed in other rooms nearby had to go to the store and purchase. Little things make a big difference. Suzanna gave a lengthy list of fun activities, local sites to see and wonderful restaurant. We hated to leave. Thanks Suzanne for a creating a tropical paradise. We cannot wait until our next trip. Thanks for the memories

Paradise

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The place is absolutely beautiful! Very clean and supplied with everything you need. I hated to leave when our vacation was over. We have already booked again for next year.Theres not one thing I can complain about it. You will not be disappointed staying here

Three of us used this property for a BFF girlfriend's getaway. It was most perfect for us with the bedroom set-up, the proximity to the beach and all the amenities the owner provided, including beach chairs and an umbrella. We wanted for nothing, except fun in the sun. This is a very nice location in Destin away from the high rises and it was in a lovely neighborhood. We enjoyed walking the beach and seeing all the cute rental houses. We were also able to walk to three good restaurants within a half mile of the condo. (Our favorite was the happy hour at Club 790.) The unit was quiet and well appointed in it's decorations. You can also rent a cabana and chair set-up if you don't want to use the owner's equipment and there is a nearby bicycle rental next to Camille's Sidewalk cafe. The owner is very attentive and meets any reasonable request.

Great property! Great location!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lovely views of the sea sitting inside the condo or on the balcony. Enjoyed watching dophins, and flocks of pelicans. Easy to cross the road and walk to the beautiful beach. Quiet neighborhood.
Condo kitchen was well supplied. Appreciated the washer/dryer.
Suzanne checked in with us to make sure we had arrived safely.

Wonderful location

The view, the complex, and communicating with the owner all help us know we want to return!

I have rented this unit for a week each of the last 4 years. The location is perfect, the unit is very well equipped and very comfortable, the configuration of the unit allows for each bedroom to have a private bathroom and the unit is always clean upon arrival. The unit is perfect for me. I hope to make it 5 years in a row next year.

The view from the balcony is amazing! What a great way to start the day, sitting on the balcony with my morning coffee just enjoying the view and the peacefulness of the surroundings. My husband and I usually ended our nights on the balcony, taking in the serenity of it all. I loved the location. It was steps away from the beach. Shopping, restaurants, and entertainment, all close by. The condo was clean, comfortable, well equipped, and just perfect! Suzanne goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. This was our first trip to Destin and my husband and I will definitely be back. Thank you Suzanne!!

Suzanne Novak's reply:

Thank you Marianne! The pleasure was ours sharing our home away from home with you! So happy we helped make your vacation one you will return to! Thank you!

Suzanne could not have been more helpful and pleasant to work with. She gave us excellent ideas on activities to see and do in the area and places to eat. The condo had everything you needed and more. Great location, immaculate condition and beautiful view of the Gulf! Our only disappointment is that we couldn’t have stayed longer! Thank you for sharing your condo with us...we truly enjoyed our time in a Destin !

Beautiful views!!!
This condo features beautiful views, and is very nicely appointed with everything you need. Very clean. The living area/kitchen is all open and light & bright. We had a great experience and would definitely go back and stay again. Suzanne was wonderful to work with!

This condo features beautiful views, and is very nicely appointed with everything you need. Very clean. The living area/kitchen is all open and light & bright. We had a great experience and would definitely go back and stay again. Suzanne was wonderful to work with!

I picked this condo because of all the great reviews . This was our first time in Destin and we couldn't have had a better experience. Suzanne thought of everything , the kitchen is fully stocked for cooking , she even had a lunch box to take to the beach, along with chairs and an umbrella. The condo felt like you were staying in someone's well thought out home , not just another hotel . It was clean, the beds slept good . If your looking for a top notch stay , this is your place hands down. I even had another guest from a different condo ask for her info that they had stayed with her a few yrs back and couldn't find the info, they mentioned that her condo was the one they loved the best. ~Elsie
Submitted: Sep 29, 2017 | Stayed: September 2017

Suzanne Novak's reply:

Elsie; Thank you so very much! We are so happy you appreciate all the things we include. Nothing worse than arriving on vacation to find you don't have toilet paper or soap! We hope you come again and that you join our other guests who are repeat customers every year! Thank you!

Suzanne truly thought of everything one could need for a trip to the beach at her unit! We ended up leaving most of the kids' beach toys and our chairs in the car as the "treasure chest" on the balcony held all sorts of shovels, pails, sifters, sand molds, water pistols, etc.--everything our 3 yr old (or an adult) could think of needing/wanting was in there. The inside of the unit was practically appointed and tastefully decorated, and the floor plan worked well for us too. "Just add water" comes to mind as Suzanne stocked the kitchen with all the extras: ziplocks, spices, high-end pots and pans. The den was comfortable and had games and a variety of movies (for the brief span of time we weren't at the beach). Last but not least, this place was conveniently situated across the street from a boardwalk to beach--I walked back from our spot on the water to retrieve some sunglasses in the unit and it took 2 minutes to the front door...it's that close. We will be back for sure!

Very nicely equipped condo. Even the little things are provided. You won't need to provide anything except beach towels and food! Literally, just steps to the beach!

This condo is the perfect spot to get away. It is conveniently located just across the street from the beach, which is perfect if you need to run back for a quick bite or bathroom break. The condo is set up perfect and has everything you could ask for. We did a lot of cooking at home and had everything we needed to cook and clean up. The wrap around porch is the best part. It has great views of the ocean and plenty of seating. We spent every morning and evening on the porch enjoying the views and nice breeze. Susan was very accommodating and made sure we had everything we could possible need. I would highly recommend this location to anyone looking to stay in the Destin area. I know we will be back next year!!
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Really enjoyed our stay at this condo. Great location and very well-stocked. Beautiful balcony and view. Suzanne was fantastic to work with - always received prompt and helpful replies to any communication. We especially appreciated her list of recommended things-to-do in Destin. We saw much more of the area than we might have otherwise. Only wish our vacation could have been longer!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wont find a better person to deal with she goes far far beyond to make sure everything is perfect and its your home away from home. The condo is perfect not in the middle of all the most crowded beaches areas so more family and peaceful but still close enough to get to everything within minutes. Best beaches ive ever seen. Crystal clear water and white sands. Ty so much for everything and we left all the sand toys shovels etc we bought ,for other kids in the toy box so its full for ya. Thanks again its was a grear time and very at home feeling and relaxed. The kids had a blast.

The condo is everythig you could imagine and more!! Everything you can imagine is provided, kitchen is fully equipped allowing you to prepare anything you'd ever want. The view from the balacony is AMAZING! Location location location! You are literally 3-4 miles from anything you'd want to do in Destin. So nice waking up and walking on the beach. Kids loved the pool as well, and adults enjoyed the hot tub after a long day at the beach. We can't wait to come back next year!!!!!! Thank you so very much for sharing your home with us!

This place was beautiful and well kept! It was so much more spacious than what I thought it was going to be! We would definitely stay here again!

Beautiful condo with everything you need! Wonderful view of the water, excellent location - great owners to work with. Would definitely go back!

This was our second stay at the Grand Caribbean East and next time we vacation in Destin we will make it a third. Suzanne is a super owner that wants to make sure that everything is just right. The condo is bright, clean, and tastefully decorated. It has anything you need, just bring yourselves and food and your all set. The nearby beach has really soft, brilliant white sand, and literally goes for miles. Hated to leave, but for sure we'll be back.

This was our first time visiting Destin, and we are so glad we chose this condo. We visited with 5 adults, and there was plenty of room for everyone. The view of the ocean from the balcony is wonderful, and it is easy to go to the beach and run back to the condo for lunch or bathrooms, as there are no bathrooms on the beach. As other reviewers have said, the condo is fully equipped. We were lucky to be able to meet Suzanne in person and she went out of her way to be sure we were comfortable. Once we got our bearings, we came to appreciate how it is very close to Publix and Whole Foods, but away from the craziness that is Destin. There are no high rise condos nearby, so the beach is less crowded. We would recommend this VBRO to anyone. (PS Suzanne showed us her second unit just down the hall, which is a single bedroom with extra bunks. It was very nice also if you need more room for additional family members.)

The condo has a homey vibe with its warm colors and windows overlooking the ocean. The nautical theme of the condo brings a lively character to it that is enjoyable for the whole family and livens up the vacation experience. Everything is clean and easy to find. You'll never want to leave!