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Unit 1-SandollarTownhome-BeachFrontCharmer, Destin, Florida Vacation Rental by Owner

Miramar Beach, Destin Vacation Rental Townhome

Mike & Carol Manuel
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    09:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Destin Florida

  • Bedrooms:
    5
  • Bathrooms:
    4 ½
  • Sleeps:
    14
  • Townhome
  • Reviews:
    35
  • Views:
    39430

Last Updated: 11/27/2023

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Description

BeachFront-DESTIN-MIRAMAR BEACH- SANDDOLLAR TOWNHOME-UNIT 1-End Unit!

LARGEST SANDDOLLAR TOWNHOME , LARGEST PARKING AREA, WIDEST DEDICATED BEACH FRONT
5br / 4.5 bath : END TOWN HOME ON MIRAMAR BEACH directly on private Beach.  
(this townhome is also listed under ecbyo.com/9514 under Sanddollar Townhomes)
       Sleeps 14: 1 King, 3 Queens and 2 twin over full bunks.  5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, plus hot water rain shower on beach!
       Private BEACHFRONT!      More Beachfront than any other townhome - 40 feet vs 15 feet (pie shaped lot)
       Private Beachfront Deck!   Biggest beach level deck of any townhome - 20X20 deck on the beach!
 Daily set up of 2 chairs and umbrella by La Dolce Vita included
 Relax On the beach on furnished Vinyl Lounge Chairs,  12 Vinyl Adirondack chairs, and 10X10 shade tent!
Enjoy high speed WIFI and 6 Roku enabled TVs (2 big screen TVs) with YouTube TV, Disney+, Netflix and Hulu
New owners since May 2020 with the following updates:
April 2021: New beach level apartment: living room with big screen TV, bedroom with twin over full bunk and bathroom with walk in shower. 
New exterior stairs from street level to beach level deck. New outdoor rain shower with hot/cold water
November 2020 remodel: Completely new kitchen. New master bedroom furniture.  New porch swings. New master bath vanity and mirrors. New closet doors. Appliances include oven with "air fry" mode.
September 2020 remodel: Interior completely repainted. New flooring on 2nd Floor.  New privacy screens on balconies. New washer/dryer.  2 New bunk beds. New barstools and table on main deck. New barstools on lower deck.
May 2020 remodel: New utensils, pots/pans, dishes, glasses, mugs, small appliances. All new dining chairs and barstools. All new interior doors. New master bedding. All new towels and linens. New decor. New powder bath vanity. 
Recent updates (before May 2020): All bathrooms recently redone. New flooring on 1st and 3rd floors. 

1st floor (lower, family level): 2 Queen rooms one with NEW twin over full bunkbed and the other queen bed only with sitting area. Also, has connecting bath with walk-in shower (recently redone). Beachfront balcony with new porch swing and new privacy screens.


2nd floor (living level): New Kitchen, dining with seating for 14, living room and powder bath (recently redone) and all NEW FLOORING. Beachfront balcony with new privacy screens, barstools with table and a gas grill.


Third floor (upper, master level): King bedded room with all new furniture, ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower (recently redone), new vanity and fishy mirrors. Sun/sitting room overlooking the beach. enjoy a sweeping beach view in the A/C with a sitting area that includes a TV.
Third floor: Second Queen bedded room with all new furniture with hall bath with tub/shower (recently redone)


Beach level: New apartment. New living room with big screen TV, bedroom with twin over full bunk and new bathroom with deluxe vanity and walk in shower. Walk directly out to 20X20 deck with new porch swing, new outside rain shower with hot water, and out to private beach.


Beach Access: access via interior stairs from Living area and Lower, family level to the beach level apartment and out to the beach.
New exterior stairs from Lower, family level directly to beach level deck


Three Separate- A/C HEAT PUMPS TO COOL ENTIRE UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS and BEACH LEVEL APARTMENT.

$600 refundable security deposit and signed contract holds your dates.
Full rental payment plus tax and cleaning fee due 2 Months before rental period.
PayPal, Venmo and Zelle accepted for payments.
Deposit refunded within 2 weeks if no loss or damage occurs less any money transfer fees incurred.

A Written Hurricane Refund Policy Protects Renters if a Hurricane Warning is Declared for the immediate area.  

Availability

Rates

From/To Nightly Weekend Weekly Monthly Min Nights
11-25-2023
12-30-2023
$400.00 -- -- -- 5
03-02-2024
03-29-2024
$600.00 -- $4,000.00 -- 5
03-30-2024
05-03-2024
$500.00 -- -- -- 5
05-04-2024
05-31-2024
$650.00 -- $4,200.00 -- 5
06-01-2024
06-29-2024
-- -- $7,000.00 -- 7
06-29-2024
07-05-2024
-- -- $7,700.00 -- 7
07-06-2024
07-26-2024
-- -- $7,000.00 -- 7
07-27-2024
08-16-2024
-- -- $5,600.00 -- 7
08-17-2024
09-27-2024
-- -- $4,900.00 -- 7
09-28-2024
11-01-2024
$650.00 -- $4,200.00 -- 5
11-02-2024
11-22-2024
$400.00 -- $2,600.00 -- 5
11-23-2024
11-29-2024
$500.00 -- $3,500.00 -- 6
11-30-2024
12-20-2024
$400.00 -- -- -- 5
12-21-2024
01-02-2025
$500.00 -- -- -- 6

Cleaning: $425.00

Tax: 12%

Security Deposit (refundable): $600.00

Additional information::

 A Separate  $600 Security Deposit  is Fully Refundable Provided No Loss or Damage Occurs. When Deposit is received and the Rental Agreement is signed, the dates of your stay are HELD.

The Security Deposit is returned by the original method of payment within two weeks of the end of the stay.

No pets allowed.

Check-In Time:   4:00 PM

Check-Out Time: 9:00 AM

Amenities

Dining Room
  • Dining Table
  • Eat in Counter
Barbecue - Grills
  • Private Gas Grill
Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Linens & Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Shower/Tub Combo
  • Walk in Shower
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom Extras
  • Private Bathroom
  • Balcony/Patio off Master
Cooling Comfort
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Central Air Conditioning
Disability Access Features
  • Ground Floor Unit
  • Walk-in Shower
Entertainment
  • Big Screen TV
  • Cable TV
  • Swimming
  • Television
  • Smart T.V.
  • Netflix
General
  • Linens Included
  • No Pets
  • No Smoking
  • Vacuum
  • Townhouse
  • Pack and Play
  • High Chairs
  • Managed By Owner
Home Office
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wireless Internet Access
Kitchen
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Blender
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Can Opener
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishes
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Ice Maker
  • Ironing Board
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Pots and Pans
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Utensils
  • Keurig
Outside Living
  • BBQ Grill
  • Deck
  • Outside Shower
  • Porch Furniture
  • Private Parking
  • Restaurants
  • Gulf/Ocean Front
  • Balcony
  • Beach Chairs Provided
  • Beach Service Provided
  • Waterfront
  • Beachfront
Parking
  • Driveway
  • Parking Available
  • Parking for 4 cars
Bedroom Setup
  • 1 King Bed
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • 2 Bunk Beds

Activities

Destin Florida Activities
  • Airboat Adventures
  • Backlash Charters
  • Baytowne Adventure Zone
  • Big Kahuna Water Park
  • Blackwater Canoe Rental
  • Blast Arcade & Laser Maze
  • Buccaneer Pirate Ship
  • Charter Boats
  • Crab Island Dolphin Tours
  • Destin Beach Parasail
  • Destin Florida Beach Helicopters
  • Destin Snorkle
  • Dockside Watersports
  • Emerald Coast Scuba
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
  • Just Chute Me
  • Kelly Plantation
  • Mobile Sports LLC
  • Party Boats
  • Pelican Adventures
  • Sea Blaster
  • Southern Star Dolphin Cruises
  • SunQuest Cruises
  • SunVenture Cruises
  • The Kayak Experience
  • THE TRACK - GO Carts
  • Xtreme H2O Sports
  • Dolphin Watch & History Cruise
  • Deep Sea Fishing Party Boat
  • Sandestin Dining/Dancing Cruise
  • Fishing with Kids
  • Destin Paddleboard Rental
  • Mobile Massage Therapy
  • Horseback Trail Rides
  • Destin Snorkeling Excursion
  • Bart Rockett Magic Theater
  • Shark Fishing Charter
  • Reel Deal Charters
  • Waverunner Rental/Wet N Wild
  • Wet N Wild Parasailing
  • Dolphin Cruise
  • Original Sea Blaster
  • Destin Harbor
  • Private Sailing Excursion
  • Gator Country Alligator Park
  • Hydrojet Thrill Ride
  • Destin Float Spa Experience
  • AMC Theatre
  • Dockside Parasailing
  • Escape Zone 60
  • Bike Rentals
  • Golf Cart Rental
  • Local Fitness Center
Destin Florida Restaurants
  • Boathouse Oyster Bar
  • Bonefish Grill
  • Bric a Brac
  • Crab Island Cantina
  • Dewey Destin Seafood
  • Hadashi Sushi Bar at Hilton
  • Hammerheads Bar & Grill
  • Harbor Docks
  • Jester Mardi Gras Daiquiris
  • Lighthouse Restaurant
  • LuLu's Destin FL
  • Margaritaville
  • Marina Cafe
  • Mellow Mushroom
  • Pompano Joe's
  • The Crab Trap
  • The Surf Hut
  • World Of Beers
  • McGuire's Irish Pub
  • Donut Hole Bakery Cafe
  • Crust Pizzeria
  • Dewey Destin's Harborside
  • Joe's Crab Shack
  • Callahan's Restaurant & Deli
  • Shrimp Basket
  • The Back Porch
  • Beach Walk Cafe
  • Louisiana Lagniappe
  • Fudpuckers Bar & Grill
  • Pepitos Mexican Restaurant
  • Another Broken Egg Cafe
  • Jasmine Thai
  • La Paz
  • Buck's Smokehouse
  • Ruth's Chris Steak House
  • Mimmo's
  • Fuji Seafood Buffet
  • Boshamps Seafood House
  • AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
  • Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
  • Gilligan's Seafood
  • The Breakfast Table
  • Jackacuda's Seafood & Sushi
  • China One
  • Thai Delights Restaurant
  • Noonies Thai Cafe
  • Brotula's Seafood & Steamer
  • Original La Famiglia
  • Hog's Breath Saloon
  • Wingstop
  • Merlins Pizza
  • IHOP
  • Capriccio Cafe
  • Island Wing Company
  • Alatapatatas
  • Osaka Japanese Hibachi
  • Vinnie Mc Guire's Pizza
  • Mama Sherry's Pizza
  • Palm Grille
Recommended for
  • Beach Rentals
  • Children Retreat
  • Golf
  • Long Term Rentals
  • Romantic

Reviews

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Sylvia Morales

Destin Vacation    Aug 12, 2023

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Another year at Destin and again had an amazing time at Unit 1, we had a great week! The house was clean, well stocked with the essential supplies and housewares. The parking was a plus since it can fit 4 cars, the fifth bedroom on the beach level was a great addition. Will be back next year

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Mike & Carol Manuel's reply:

Thanks Sylvia for the kind words and for the repeat booking. Mike and Carol Manuel

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Melody

Amazing    Jun 03, 2023

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My family loved staying here!! We had 11 people, including a baby, and had plenty of room. Our favorite part was the beautiful view and private beach just steps from the back door. You could look down the beach and see the crowds at other areas. The house is beautifully decorated and feels very clean and beachy. The owners were very quick to respond to any questions before and during our stay. I also loved that the kitchen was well equipped, there were plenty of towels & wash cloths, parking for 4 cars, and the house included baby items. We enjoyed our stay so much and now I am spoiled to a private beach. We definitely recommend the Sandollar unit 1 to others!

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Mike & Carol Manuel's reply:

Thanks very much Melody. We hope your family will stay with us again soon. Mike & Carol Manuel

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Amanda

Wonderful Family Vacay!    Mar 26, 2023

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Our family loved staying here! We had 11 people and never felt crowded. We had plenty of room to spend time together, eat dinner, play games, etc., but enough space to have privacy. Being right on the beach and having our own space was amazing! Mike was very responsive to all my questions from the 1st inquiry to the last. We would love to stay here again! Thank you to Mike & family!

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Mike & Carol Manuel's reply:

Thanks very much Amanda. We do hope you decide to stay with us again, Mike Manuel

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Rhonda

Amazing    Feb 01, 2023

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Such a view from every deck! This is our second year staying here. We love the beach and deck. The 2 swings are a great addition. There is room for everyone. Such a beach vibe interior. Everything is so clean and fresh looking. Michael is easy to work with and makes planning easy. We will be back in 2024. 

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Mike & Carol Manuel's reply:

Thanks Rhonda. We appreciate the kind words and that you guys will be staying with us again!

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Dana

Loved it!    Sep 23, 2022

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This was a perfect setup for a group of 10 friends! Everyone had their own space and it never felt crowded. Walking off the back deck and being on the beach was awesome! I don’t think I can ever go back to staying in condos! House was very clean and comfortable. Mike was very responsive to any emails or calls I made. Would definitely stay here again. Only complaint I might could see someone make (even though it was not an issue for us) is that the main access to the beach level is off the balcony of a bedroom. So if those people were still sleeping we had to use the spiral staircase that might be challenging for some people.

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Jim Thomas

Second Year in a Row    Sep 03, 2022

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This was our family's second year to stay here and the place continues to exceed our expectations. Love the improvements that Mike & Carol have made - top notch! They are great hosts. The location right on the beach and with private beach access can not be beat. Already looking forward to next year.

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Mike & Carol Manuel's reply:

Thanks very Jim. We very much appreciate our repeat guests. Thanks again, Mike & Carol

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Sylvia Morales

Sandollar Unit 1    Aug 13, 2022

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We have been renting the unit for many years now and it does not disappoint. The location is beautiful, the 5th bedroom is a great addition with its own bathroom. The big deck and swings is a plus. Will be back next year

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Mike & Carol Manuel's reply:

Thanks Sylvia for the great review. We really value our repeat customers! Mike & Carol

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Sonia Dorado

Annual Family Vacation    Jun 03, 2022

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This was our second year to stay at the sand dollar unit 1. We’ve stayed at other units and this one is by far the best unit. The floor plan and all the bedrooms work out great for our big family. We had enough parking for 4 cars and the location is amazing. The balcony at the bottom has two showers to rinse off and lots of extra chairs and sand castle toys for the kidos. We are excited to book again for next year. Best house on the beach with all the great amenities.

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Mike & Carol Manuel's reply:

Thanks very much Sonia. We hope your family will continue to stay with us for many years. Thanks, Mike & Carol

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Josh Manley

Best Family Vacation Yet    May 14, 2022

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My family has been vacationing in this area for the last 10 years together and we unanimously agreed that this was the best house we’ve ever stayed in. The house was a perfect space for our large family, with plenty of room on the inside and outside! Mike was great and quick to communicate any information we needed. The house was very clean and exceeded my expectations with how nice it was. Our family hopes to make staying here a yearly tradition!

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Mike & Carol Manuel's reply:

Thanks very much Josh. We appreciate the feedback and hope you and your family do book with us again. Mike & Carol Manuel

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Jordan

The Perfect Beach House!    May 07, 2022

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This townhome is so perfect for a family vacation! It has an incredible amount of space! The kitchen is beautiful and the bathrooms are so nice! The multiple decks have incredible ocean views and comfortable seating, including 2 porch swings! You are steps from the ocean water and have your own space! There is even a heated rainwater faucet to rinse off at before coming inside! It is also the end unit with a larger parking spot! If you have the opportunity to stay at this townhome, you will not be disappointed! It is amazing!

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Mike & Carol Manuel's reply:

Thanks very much Jordan. Please do stay with again. Mike and Carol Manuel

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Michelle ren

Beach house    Apr 17, 2022

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The owner was so nice he responded to texts quickly,very pretty house and very safe and private beach, we will definitely be going back

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Mike & Carol Manuel's reply:

Thanks Michelle. I hope you do stay with us again. Mike & Carol Manuel

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Alice Cord

Amazing!    Apr 02, 2022

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This townhouse was a dream! It was so tastefully decorated and recently renovated. We took our girls on their senior spring break and stayed here. It was perfect! The beach was private and literally right off of our deck. It was my first time in Destin and I definitely want to stay here again!

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Mike & Carol Manuel's reply:

Thanks very much for the very kind words and for staying with us. We do hope you decide to stay with us again. Mike & Carol Manuel

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Bobby Goad

Great townhouse with Amazing owners    Oct 02, 2021

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We stayed at the townhouse during our week of fall break. This is our third different trip staying in the Sanddollar community. Without doubt the absolute nicest unit we have ever stayed. Being an end unit there was ample parking and our beach access was perfect.The location is perfect. Everything is perfectly updated and decorated superbly. Mike and Carol definitely have a hidden gem with this townhome. We plan on being repeat guest for a very long time.

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Mike & Carol Manuel's reply:

Thanks very much Bobby. We look forward to having you and your family stay with us again. Mike and Carol

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Jim Thomas

Fabulous!    Sep 03, 2021

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My family stayed here over Labor Day weekend and the following week. We were very impressed with the condo - Carol has done a great job remodeling and decorating it. Can.t say enough about how convenient it is having the beach in your backyard and this is one of the few sections of the beach that allows you to set up a tent. Mike & Carol were great hosts and everything went smoothly. Looking forward to our visit next year.

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Tiffany

Awesome home and location    May 08, 2021

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My family and I stayed 5/8-5/15. This was our first trip to Destin and we loved this beach house. The owners have done tons of remodels and updates and this place is lovely and well stocked with everything you need. The location is amazing and probably one of the best locations in Destin in my opinion. It was wonderful walking down to the water without any hassle, you are literally steps from the ocean at this place. There is enough room for 4 cars to park and easily 3 family’s or a really large family inside. I can’t say enough good things about this place. We enjoyed it so much. We cooked all of our meals here for the whole week. The pots, pans, dishes, and everything else in the kitchen is brand new. Bring an oven mitt, I wasn’t able to find one, but otherwise everything else is there. The full size washer and dryer was also soooo great. I did all of our laundry the night before we left, so came home with clean clothes to put away instead of a weeks worth of dirty clothes to deal with. You won’t be disappointed if you book this place. It’s so good and we plan to book again next time we come to Destin. I’ve already told all of my friends and other family about this place. The owners are kind and very responsive if you do have any needs. We had an issue with the downstairs shower not working, they had just done some work in that area right before our stay. Owner sent maintenance out right away and hey fixed the issue.

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Mike & Carol Manuel's reply:

Thanks very much Tiffany for the kind words. We really appreciate the positive feedback. You were the first guests to stay after the 4 week construction project to add the beach level apartment with new bathroom, living area and bedroom. Please do stay with us again, Mike Manuel

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Alicia

Convenient, beautiful and great communication!    Mar 05, 2021

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Our family of 14 went together for my 30th birthday and this home made it very easy to access all locations in Destin, Miramar and Panama! We loved walking right out to the beach and the swings in the mornings while doing devotions was our favorite. All of the updates made it feel like home! Mike was very easy to work with. Responds very quickly and so kind! We will be back for sure!

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Mike & Carol Manuel's reply:

Thanks very much Alicia. I'm glad you and your family enjoyed celebrating your 30th birthday with us.

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Ellenburg Family

Great Family Vacation!!    Aug 08, 2020

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We Highly recommend the Sand dollar Unit 1 townhome. We just had our 1st vacation here and it was awesome. The owners were responsive to our needs and very friendly. We had plenty of room, it was clean and family friendly, and the outside showers with hot water were great! We look forward to many, many more stays here.

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Mike & Carol Manuel's reply:

Thanks Dustin and Amber, we really appreciate the feedback and hope you will stay with us again. Thanks again, Mike and Carol Manuel

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Rebecca Jones

Family Favorite    Jul 18, 2020

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Over the years so many happy days, laughs and memories right here on the beach! Spacious and open, yet plenty of privacy in big bedrooms. Everything you need is here! Avoid the more packed beaches and have space to play here! Owners are responsive to needs and obviously take pride in this Unit 1. I’ve already booked my return and haven’t even left yet!

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Mike & Carol Manuel's reply:

Rebecca, thanks for the feedback. We really value all our guests but especially those who return year after year. Thanks again, Mike and Carol Manuel

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Monica White

Awesome Family Vacation!!!    Jun 27, 2020

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Thank you so much for sharing your unit with us. We really enjoyed our time at the Sanddollar Unit 1, unit is very spacious! We had plenty of room for our entire party, loved the easy beach access and large deck. Unit is well stocked with the necessities, even had a highchair and baby gates for our grand baby. Owner very responsive to our needs. We definitely plan to stay again, really hated to leave