The location cannot be beat. Literally a few steps from the beach, and convenient to nearby groceries, restaurants, and activities (5-10 min drive). All the amenities needed for a beach vacation such as boogie boards, outdoor dining, BBQ etc. 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms really works for a large group like ours (10 people). The only issue raised by my family was a few of the beds very soft and could use new mattresses. Definitely recommend this rental property to others.
This family home checks all the boxes! On the beach -one level living- only steps are down to the sand, large kitchen and huge living space with a large outdoor deck! The views are wonderful! We always choose this house for easy beach access and the communication with the host is quick and always helpful!
Check in was a breeze. We did have a minor issue with a washer that was handled in a timely manner. A new machine was delivered! Communication was good with the owner. We stayed for a week and enjoyed every minute of it. This our 2nd time staying here, and will stay again!
This is our second time staying at the Whatley House and it was just as wonderful as the first. House is amazing and hosts are so easy to work with. They are very attentive and our only concern was addressed quickly. Great family trip and we absolutely love this property
Absolutely beautiful ranch style beach home, perfect for our family. Filled with everything you need, from a full kitchen to an enormous amount of sand toys. Would stay here again!
The house is beautiful and spacious. We had plenty of room for all of us in the location couldâve been better. The house had many extras that you donât get in a condo. We will definitely try to book this house again.
Weâve been to this beach house 2 years in a row now and cannot say enough good things! The beach house is perfectly suited for our group of 10! Bunk beds work great, kitchen is very well stocked, love the big dining room table, plenty of seating in the living room and the covered deck is the biggest perk! We spent a lot of time out there in the mornings drinking coffee while watching for dolphins, going through sea shells and playing card games. Itâs so nice to be able to sit outside without getting sun! It is by far our favorite beach house and weâve been going to different beaches for 40 years as a family! Our host is also super responsive and accommodating ! Thank you!
Location is perfect. Go right outside off back deck onto the beach. Beautiful scenery. Rainbow every morning. The owner very responsive to any questions we asked. Upon the last day putting beach chairs away noticed underneath the house by the bathroom with the bunk bedroom leaking water, causing the wood to rot. The floor of the shower has cracks which is causing leakage. But we are sure the owners will fix. Loved this place and hope to come again!
House is right on the beach, with a really nice porch and a great view! Also close to lots of eating options. We loved having 4 bathrooms!
There was only 1 roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels and 1 garbage bag for the house- so obviously for our group of 12 we needed to buy more. Also there was no laundry detergent and they asked us to start a load of towels when we were leaving.
They did have a bunch of beach towels available to use, along with some beach chairs.
We had a great time and canât wait to book this house again!
Just left our visit and canât wait to go back already! This was definitely the nicest beach house weâve stayed at and weâve been going every summer for almost 40 years. The kitchen was very stocked and the beds were super comfy! We all slept like babies!
A/C worked extremely well and our most favorite thing was the covered deck (our first) and 4 bathrooms! We enjoyed playing games around the dining room table and had plenty of room to move around the kitchen!
The kids loved the swings and floaties below the deck and games in the storage closet on the deck. The walk through the dunes to the beach was also easy for my parents in their 70s and they were pleased with very few steps up the front of the house also!
We very much enjoyed our stay and the owners were quick to respond to any questions. Canât wait to return next year!
This was our second year visiting the Whatley home. Our family loves the location, layout, and access to water. We did encounter several things that required immediate attentionâŠdoor access code provided was the wrong oneâŠproperty manager was responsive and there was minimal disruption. We had another issue in the kitchen that resulted in an afternoon of service visits (major disruption). I did message owner separately and she was responsive and quickly sent top notch service folks.
This home needs a bit of TLC, decluttering, and a deep cleaning in the kitchen of all appliances. The home is also in need of quality bath towels and a new drip coffee maker. The last few days of our trip I had to run out every morning to pickup coffee for the adults.
We appreciate the responsiveness of the owner during our stay and hope that with a few changes we will be able to return in the future.
Beautiful home on the beach with spectacular view of the ocean. If you like the beach and ocean this is the home for you. We will be back for another stay.
This ranch style family beach home is amazing. The location, inside lay out, and large back deck with direct beach access was perfect for our grown kids and grandkids- as well as us- the grandparents! The host(s) are wonderful people who respond quickly, care about your stay, & maintain a well- equipped beach house! Our family has booked again for next summer! Itâs truly a beach dream house!
Lovely beach house right on the beach. Kitchen had everything you need! Plenty of space for our large group. There was also all the beach gear you might need as well as plenty of towels. We will definitely stay here again. Very clean and easy to get to everything nearby.
We loved this property, the location, and the wonderful amenities. The owner/manager was very responsive and quite helpful with my clarifying questions prior to the trip. The home is well laid out with a bathroom for each bedroom, washer/dryer, and enough seating so our family of 9 could dine together. Loved the fact that we had a grill and only left to eat local cuisine three times during our visit.
The home is beach/ocean front, stocked with beach chairs/towels, water toys for kids/adults, and has a well-stocked kitchen. We loved this home so much that we went ahead and booked it again for June 2023.
Our two grandchildren (boys ages 2.5 and 4 years) enjoyed the beach and water with grandpa and great grandpa riding the waves with them. OhâŠthe memories we madeâŠ
This is a great rental property especially if you donât want to travel with everything from your home. It really is a âhome away from homeâ.
The single story beach front worked out great for our multigenerational family vacation. The large great room with two large couches and two dining areas accommodated our large group. Nice clean beach and lovely view!
My family has now enjoyed two years at this awesome property! This beautiful home sits right on the beach with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, a well supplied kitchen and room for everyone. We love that this house is away from all the huge condos and crowds. The owners have been super to work with and we plan on a year three! Thanks for sharing this awesome vacation spot with us!
This property is owned by four Whatley siblings, children of the late Janie G. Whatley, original owner of the house. We all grew up in Dothan, AL and have been beach goers all of our lives. We fell in love with the Thomas Drive area many years ago, away from the hustle and bustle of the Strip, but only a short drive from many of the beach attractions. The uncrowded beach here is a great plus for families wanting to enjoy peace and serenity but be close enough to enjoy top-notch restaurants, St. Andrews Park, marinas and amusement parks.
The original house was destroyed by Hurricane Opal and we rebuilt in 1996. We updated the house in 2013 with a new metal roof, new doors, outside paint and inside furnishings.