Loved our visit to Destin and the Captain's Quarters. The location was easy to get to and the view was magnificent. Our party of 10 had plenty of room. Direct beach access was fantastic. There were a few things that could be fixed - the smell of mildew that traveled home with us, replacing the rusted/mildewed vent covers, and the elevator. However, the maintenance guy, who we got to know well, was quick to fix the elevator issue, which was never much more than resetting a button. These were minor things in comparison to the great time we had. We are considering renting again!
You get what you pay for with the view and location alone! Perfect spot, safe neighborhood, private beach. We did have a few issues with the condo. There was mold/mildew on the vents in the ceiling and we also found cockroaches. NowâŠI did reach out to the host and had amazing communication as well as them sending out maintenance to clean the vent area and lay roach traps. There were little things I did not report as I didnât want to bother the host, such as the ceiling fan in the living room is off balance so when itâs on it is super loud and sways around. Another thing, the front storm door does not shut unless itâs locked. Neither of these things I felt necessary to report as they did not impact our stay at all. Like I mentioned before, location is keyâŠhost was responsive and great to work with. I do feel there are little things that need worked on however our stay was great and we had a fantastic time!
Love the location!! Mother in law suite was perfect for our growing family. Beds could have been more comfortable but tolerable. Relaxing vacation spot!!
The property had amazing views and the beach was perfect. The parking is a little tight, but if you back in it was much easier. The house was just like it shows in the pictures. Great Place!
The outside of the property is dated looking, but once you step inside, it's a different story. It is nicely updated, and the colors and decor are very pretty. The only thing was that there were 2 beds that had black hair on the sheets, and the upstairs bathroom needed somewhere to hang your toiletries since it was so small on counterspace. Overall, I would recommend this place.
What a wonderful location for our family vacation. Our real only issue was we planned to grill but couldnât because the grill was extremely dirty and hadnât been cleaned in a long time. Maybe would recommend cleaning it between guests. Other than that it was a great vacation. Looking forward to coming back!!
Loved this property. The place was stocked with everything we needed and then some. I could have packed half the things I brought. Great great location to everything in Destin and the beaches werenât packed like some condos. The mgmt was fantastic with communicating on anything we needed. My husband is a neat freak so the bathrooms could have used a better scrub in his opinion but overall this place gets 5 stars from us!
The unit is not as nice as it looks in the images. Very worn. Main floor AC would only cool to 78 during the day and 75 at night. Master bedroom was cooled by this unit so it was always hot. Downstairs AC unit stopped cooling below 74 in the middle of our trip.
The owner tried to make it right by brining in portable units. Helped a little on the main floor but not so much in the master. It was hot the entire trip.
This was our first VRBO experience and it was a good one!
The location for this townhouse was perfect. We had a really rainy week, so it was nice to be so close to the water to get in as much beach time as we could between storms.
A few things to note:
- there are several beach towels and toys at the property to use and the spray hose on the deck was great
- the exterior doors/handles are a little difficult to use some times and could use a little refresh or WD40
- if you prefer a dark room, donât choose the gorgeous upstairs room with private deck and sunlights (or get a sleep mask to avoid the 6 am sunrise)
- we had 3 issues onsite and the staff responded quickly each time (elevator issue, a leak with all of the rain, some âwater bugsâ inside)
- bring a flashlight to search for crabs on the beach at night, so fun!
- the pots/pans werenât spectacular, so we ended up getting food out more than we planned
- the deck furniture was great
- bring some board games or cards just in case you donât get a picture perfect week- there is plenty of space to hang out and play
The house really was as it looked online and the beach and water were amazing. It was a simple check in process and great communication from staff. We would definitely stay here again!
Incredible beachfront gathering place for our family!
We were in the area to visit my son who is stationed nearby. The space was perfect for my husband and I along with our other adult son and girlfriend. We had plenty of space to host my airman son and his wife while we played games and had family dinners on our deck with the incredible view of the water right in your backyard, so to speak. The location on the beach just doesn't get any better. Granted, it was early March, but that area of the beach was not highly trafficked at all. The sandbars helped keep the waves to a very pleasant level, especially great if you have little ones. And the included beach service is a definite bonus! The sunset views from the decks were all beautiful as well! The townhome itself is very nice. It's very spacious and great for entertaining or providing livable space even for a large group. There are a few places where the home shows its age just a bit, but overall the pros greatly outweighed the cons. My one and only suggestion to the owners is to replace the old shower heads in the bathrooms! The only bathroom to have one was the main floor bathroom where there weren't even sleeping quarters! A home this nice deserves better showers. A removable shower head/wand makes a huge difference and feels much more high end. It's a minor expense to invest in a better shower experience for people paying good money to stay there. We also had a minor issue with the elevator upon arrival, but it was promptly handled the following morning with a temporary solution for that night. Communication was excellent in all aspects regarding the small problem as well as every other aspect of the reservation, pre-trip info, check in and check out. All-in-all, a great experience and I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. I was torn between the Very Good & Excellent ratings. I'd leave a 9/10 rating if possible!
Hi Cindy! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Captain's Quarters we definitely agree that this property is as close to the beach as you can get! The views are definitely second to none. We are sorry to hear you were dissatisfied with the shower heads and will pass this information and suggestions on to the owner of the property. You feedback is very valuable to us and we hope to have you stay with us again soon!
My family and I have spent many years vacationing in Destin and this is by far our favorite spot! Very nicely decorated townhome with great layout right on the beach! Not anything I would change at all. Solely Beachfront was great to rent from...always very nice and knowledgeable! Easy walk to both both crab trap and Capt Dave's!
Very roomy for a large family... literally steps from the water. Lots of beautiful views and walking distance to a couple great restaurants! Would def stay again!
This property has all you expect on a beachfront house and more, furnishing are comfortable and clean as wells as well maintained also has high speed WiFi and smart TVs in all bedrooms. Will definitely considered on our next trip to Destin.
This was a perfect stay for our yearly friends vacation. You get your own section of the beach so you always have a spot and itâs not crowded. Itâs not far from many restaurants and an easy quick drive to Publix if you need a grocery restock. It was super easy to contact them if you have any issues and for check in/check out. Only suggestion I would have is to have the kitchen more stocked with staple items like basic seasonings, nonstick cooking spray, plastic baggies for leftovers etc. All we had for basics was salt and pepper. Overall, would definitely stay here again!
Amazing location, with three decks - all facing the beach. I love the direct beach access. The interior public spaces were comfortable and made it easy for different activities.