Title: 7 Br - 7.5 Ba HOME | GULF VIEWS | 50 STEPS TO THE BEACH! | PRIVATE RESORT POOL! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 7 Br - 7.5 Ba HOME | GULF VIEWS | 50 STEPS TO THE BEACH! | PRIVATE RESORT POOL! Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre ## Photo gallery for 7 Br - 7.5 Ba HOME | GULF VIEWS | 50 STEPS TO THE BEACH! | PRIVATE RESORT POOL! ![A heated pool - 7 Br - 7.5 Ba HOME | GULF VIEWS | 50 STEPS TO THE BEACH! | PRIVATE RESORT POOL! (Destin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81770000/81767700/81767615/e320b525.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 7 Br - 7.5 Ba HOME | GULF VIEWS | 50 STEPS TO THE BEACH! | PRIVATE RESORT POOL! 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(Destin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81770000/81767700/81767615/8b06dea9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Destiny West, Blessed by the Sea offers a tranquil retreat with high-end finishes and sweeping Gulf of Mexico views. Unwind in your private pool area, take a 30-second walk to the beach, or enjoy easy access to Destin's best attractions. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 255327 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 7 Br - 7.5 Ba HOME | GULF VIEWS | 50 STEPS TO THE BEACH! | PRIVATE RESORT POOL! Welcome to Blessed by the Sea! Step inside this newly remodeled 7-bedroom luxury home and experience a vacation like no other. With high-end finishes and sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico, you will create unforgettable memories and want to return time and again. Located in the private, prestigious gated community of Destiny West, you’ll enjoy security and peace of mind while being easily accessible to the beach and all the fun Destin has to offer. Just a 30-second walk to the beach from your private exit gate in the backyard and a minute's walk to the Crab Trap beachfront restaurant! \*\*Important Information - Please Read\*\* \- Minimum Age to Book: 25 years old (No exceptions). \- Max Occupancy: 20 guests. \- Parking: 4 standard size vehicles (No overflow parking available). \- Mail & Package Delivery: Mail forwarding is in place. Do not ship packages to the home. We cannot guarantee delivery. \- Incidentals Hold: $2,000\. The hold is released on the day of checkout. \- No Events, Weddings or Large Gatherings Permitted. \- Close to the Beach: Only 50 feet to the public beach access. \- Private Pool: Heated seasonally for an additional fee. (Note: The pool and combined spa area can only be heated to a maximum of 90 degrees for a period of 8 hours each day. They cannot be heated individually). \- Starter Pack: Includes hotel style soaps, 2 rolls of paper towels, 8 rolls of toilet paper, 8 trash bags, dawn dish soap, 2 packs of single use laundry detergent and dishwashing detergent, etc. This is designed to get you through your first night or two only. Guests are responsible for purchasing additional supplies. \- Kitchen: Equipped with standard appliances, Keurig + traditional drip coffee maker. \- Grill: Natural gas grill. \- Golf Carts: Not provided, but rentals are available from a third party vendor at an additional cost. Layout of the Home First Floor: \- Guest Suite 1: King bed, sleeper sofa (full-size mattress), en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower \- Guest Suite 2: King bed, Jack and Jill bathroom with walk-in shower (accessible from living/dining area, can be locked for private use). \- Living Area: Spacious with access to the patio and pool. \- Dining Area: Large enough to accommodate large families \- Kitchen: Galley style with modern appliances, two fridges, and an ice maker. \- Laundry Room: Equipped with 2 washers and 2 dryers. \- Patio Access: Leads to the pool area. Second Floor: \- Master Bedroom: King bed, sleeper sofa (full-size mattress), balcony access, en-suite bathroom with steam shower, rain shower, body sprayers, and soaking tub. \- Guest Suite 3: King bed, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and dual vanity. \- Bunk Room: Four full-size bunk beds, access to hallway bathroom with tub/shower combo. \- Guest Suite 4: King bed, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower. Third Floor: \- Game Room: Arcade games, pool table, foosball table, small kitchenette, large covered balcony with Gulf views. \- Bunk Room: Four full-size bunk beds, sharing a full bathroom with walk-in shower (adjacent to kitchenette). Pool Area/Outdoor Space: \- Pool: Resort-style, expansive outdoor area with natural gas grill under a covered awning. \- Beach Access: 50 steps to the local beach access point (public beach). About the Area Destiny West offers incredible amenities including a 30' x 75' community pool with a dramatic cascading waterfall, hot tub, fitness center, tennis courts, and a clubhouse with meeting areas and a kitchen. Spend an afternoon fishing in the 22-acre Lake Destiny, or enjoy the convenience of being close to great restaurants, entertainment, shopping, and premium golf courses. Destin Commons, Whole Foods, and other retailers are nearby. Restrictions \- Parking: Limited to 4 vehicles; no RVs, boats, watercraft, motorcycles, ATVs, party buses, trailers, or large utility vans. Parking is designed for standard size vehicles. Space may vary depending on make/model/size of vehicle. \- Pets: No pets or animals of any kind allowed. \- No Monthly Rental Discounts. \- Minimum Renter Age: 25 years old - No exceptions. \- No Smoking: In the home, on balconies, around the pool area, in walkways, or in common areas. \- No Food or Drinks in Bedrooms. \- Rental Agreement: Must be signed prior to arrival. \- Beach Rules: No tents or canopies allowed per the City of Destin. Good Neighbor Policy This is a family-oriented neighborhood, not a party home. Any vulgar language, excessively loud music, large parties, and unauthorized events are strictly prohibited. Complaints of excessive noise, disturbances, parties, violations of HOA rules, or law enforcement involvement will result in eviction and forfeiture of all deposits. Disclaimer All reservations submitted online are requests until you receive email confirmation from SoWal Luxury Properties. Availability of parking and rental items such as golf carts, bicycles, and beach chairs is not guaranteed. While every effort is made to ensure the listing's accuracy, some items or features may be subject to change without compensation or reimbursement. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Pool toys - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 7.5 private bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor entertainment area ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Gym - Heated pool - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Gated community - Unit size: 5,327 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113515000/113514988/367a34c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sleeps 20! 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Guests must agree to an hold for incidentals to finalize the reservation. The hold is 100% refundable as long as there is no damage You must be at least 25 years old to book this property. And the Primary Renter must be on site for the duration of the stay. ### Pets Pets not allowed Note from host: No pets or animals allowed. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b578ccx ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.38140%2C-86.41095&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Fy_D2wIM5RIV6ZBXdaV1YnS-2E8=) Destin, FL #### What's nearby - Miramar Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - James Lee Park \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - James Lee Beach \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Destin Commons \- 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Emerald Bay Golf Club \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles #### Getting around - Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive - ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬6 min walk - ‪Kenny D's - ‬18 min walk - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive - ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 7 Br - 7.5 Ba HOME | GULF VIEWS | 50 STEPS TO THE BEACH! | PRIVATE RESORT POOL! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 7 Br - 7.5 Ba HOME | GULF VIEWS | 50 STEPS TO THE BEACH! | PRIVATE RESORT POOL!? ### What time is check-in at 7 Br - 7.5 Ba HOME | GULF VIEWS | 50 STEPS TO THE BEACH! | PRIVATE RESORT POOL!? ### What time is check-out at 7 Br - 7.5 Ba HOME | GULF VIEWS | 50 STEPS TO THE BEACH! | PRIVATE RESORT POOL!? ### Where is 7 Br - 7.5 Ba HOME | GULF VIEWS | 50 STEPS TO THE BEACH! | PRIVATE RESORT POOL! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 7 Br - 7.5 Ba HOME | GULF VIEWS | 50 STEPS TO THE BEACH! | PRIVATE RESORT POOL! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 34 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison N. 30 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great home. Some of the rooms run hot and the internet is spotty, but I never contacted the host about these issues, so not holding it against them. The location is great to get to the beach and the house was so spacious and beautiful. Definitely a great place to stay. ##### Allison N. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra R. 14 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy I can't say enough great things about our experience. The home has everything you could think of and things you didn't think about like a commercial icemaker! The views and access to the beach can't be beat. We loved the added security of the gated access. Anyone thinking about Destin could not pick a better place or a better host. Joey was great and immediately responsive. ##### Debra R. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Brynn S. 17 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a beautiful property with easy access to the beach. There were a few minor inconveniences that my group encountered (outdoor shower didn’t work, hot tub didn’t work, and unable to set thermostat as it had a passcode on it) but overall it was an enjoyable experience and a great house for a large group! ##### Brynn S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leigh S. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful House This house was perfect for our family of 14 and the beach access was a quick, easy walk. We would definitely rent it again. ##### Leigh S. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn M. 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful house for a large family! Great location across from the beach. The kids loved the pool. Only issue was the ice maker didn't work. The host sent a repairman over but part needed was not available. Great place to create family memories. Perfect for our family! Thank you! ##### Glenn M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannan M. 10 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Destin Family Vacation spot Nice house with a beautiful pool. We all were comfortable and enjoyed the stay. ##### Shannan M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason Z. 27 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location steps from the beach Fantastic property just steps from the beach. Great outdoor entertaining area with private pool was perfect for hanging out after a long day at the beach. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Jason Z. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi f. 22 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful!! This house was everything you see in the pictures plus more!! Very accommodating for our group... loved being just steps away from the beach! ##### Kristi f. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan R. 3 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Experience and Stay We booked this property for a girls weekend and it was PERFECT! Gorgeous inside and out, the management is so kind and get backs to you so quickly, and it was the most stocked/supplied home I've ever rented. Truly the best property I've ever stayed out. Location is prime as well! Can't wait to come back. ##### Megan R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann M. 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Blessed to the Sea! Lovely home finished nicely with a very well equipped kitchen. Management company was very responsive to any questions we had. Location was great with very quick access to the white sand beach. Would love to return! ##### Ann M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel L., Galveston 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful time! We enjoyed our time at the home very much. The kitchen was amazing! The bedrooms were so large and spacious. We felt safe at all times in the neighborhood. The location was close to everything that the teenagers wanted to venture out and do. Thank you for a memorable trip! ##### Rachel L. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marilyn C. 9 Oct 2023 #### Great week! What an impressive place! The space was perfect our big crew, 18 of us and beds and bathrooms for each individual family. Beach access was 3-4 minutes away. Massive kitchen with more than enough space and we never felt cramped or crowded. The pool deck was also spacious, clean and chairs for everyone. We found our beach spot…would be tough to beat! ##### Marilyn C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marilyn C. 9 Oct 2023 #### The best family vacation ever! Our large party of 20 fell in LOVE with Blessed by the Sea! Truly the most perfect vacation home for our family with lots of kids of all ages! The short walk to the beach, the kitchen, separate rooms/baths, and the backyard was all simply a dream! The house was so well maintained, updated and clean. We will never forget the memories made here with our extended family. Cannot recommend this house enough! We’ll be back! ##### Marilyn C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda D. 20 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful This place was great. Very clean. Plenty of room for all of us. Kitchen was very well stocked ( we cooked in a lot to avoid the long waits). The outdoor space is one of the best we’ve had in the Destin Area. Lots of lounge chairs around the pool. The double washers and dryers were awesome to have. The property managers were great. ##### Brenda D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul M. 24 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Would do it again! We loved our stay and Blessed By The Sea. Joey made all the communication before and during our trip easy and seamless. The house was perfect. Plenty of room to accommodate our 14 guests. We enjoyed the 3rd floor outdoor space in the evenings … and loved the convenience of the pool and the walk across the street to the beach, which made it really easy for People to go back-and-forth when they needed to. We love the pickleball and tennis courts and the privacy of the community. Great to have the big kitchen on the first floor for gathering and fun. If there’s anything I would say for awareness of renters … the tub next to the pool is not a hot tub but is just an extension of the pool so heads up if you’re looking for a property with a hot tub. Otherwise completely amazing trip, weather, house, etc. Would do it again in a minute. ##### Paul M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shana H. 10 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place for our family vacation! My large family (my children, my siblings & their children, our parents) stayed here and loved it! It was the perfect size for us, with plenty of space and seating. The location and pool size were a huge plus. We are already making plans to stay here for the next all-family vacation in a couple of years. The only downside, I would say, was that the second-floor bunk room had no window covering, and the two fold-out sofa beds didn't have any sheets or pillows. We made it work-luckily the families staying in those rooms had sheets and pillows with them. Overall, a wonderful home! ##### Shana H. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marilyn C. 9 Oct 2023 #### You Have To Stay Here! I had an idea of what the place looked like from the pictures but it’s truly even better in person. Every room has a good amount of space and the open dining, kitchen, and living setup makes for the place feel bigger than it already is. The back of the house faces the beach and it’s so nice to enjoy the pool and see the beach. The location is great if you enjoy walking or running. You are still so close to great restaurants. I can’t recommend this house enough! ##### Marilyn C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole B. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We'll be back! Beautiful, well-maintained home! Perfect for our party of 11 adults and 7 kids (ages 6 and under), especially the private pool with splash pad and proximity to the beach. Loved having two dishwashers and full-size refrigerator/freezers, as well as an ice maker and beverage cooler, for a group of our size. We didn't know how to find the community amenities but honestly didn't miss them. We had a few questions that were very promptly answered, property manager was very available and responsive. We all agreed we would love to stay at Blessed by the Sea again in the future! ##### Carole B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marilyn C. 9 Oct 2023 #### Our favorite beach house yet! My family (+ extended family) totaled to 18 people when we stayed here, and it was PERFECT! Plenty of space for everyone. The 5 king size beds ensured every couple got an amazing room. The bunk rooms were great for the kids and we love that there’s still room for our family to continue to grow! The arcade games were a hit, and the kitchen was fully stocked with more space than we would’ve ever needed! As much as we loved the inside of the home, the pool area, beach views, and 45 second walk to the beach were the best part. We are officially spoiled by this beach house and are hoping to make Blessed by the Sea a tradition for our family for vacations to come! ##### Marilyn C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marilyn C. 9 Oct 2023 #### Wonderful family vacation!! We had the wonderful opportunity of staying in this gorgeous beach house in mid-September. Our family is quite large (18 total) and each couple had their own bedroom and bathroom to themselves! The third floor has a separate living/sleeping space where our kids (big and small) slept and hung out together. As a mom who cooks a lot for her family, the kitchen has AMAZING…had everything we needed and more….two dishwashers and two refrigerators made cooking for a large group so much easier!! As beautiful as the house is inside the outdoor living space is what we loved the most! The views and pool area can’t be beat! We have found our new family vacation spot!! ##### Marilyn C. ### 8/10 Good #### Melinda S. 12 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easy Access and well stocked kitchen with icemaker Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. The time we spent in your beach house provided our family with wonderful memories we will never forget. The view was breathtaking and the beach is truly a gem. We had more than enough space and the kitchen was the best stocked of any house we have stayed in. The pool and hot tub was not in working order the week we stayed which was very dissappointing but I feel confident this issue will be resolved quickly. ##### Melinda S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody M. 23 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome house - awesome stay We celebrated a milestone birthday with 10 adults,10 grandkids. The house was clean and spacious. The charge to heat the pool seems unnecessarily high, but it made it so enjoyable for the grands to swim that we paid for it the whole week. Beach access was easy even with 10 little ones in tow. The house has everything you could possible need for a week at the beach and 5 minute drive to Walmart and Publix if you need anything. Joey was highly responsive to any questions/issues we had. We would definitely return! A few suggestions: 1) Towel hooks/holders in bathrooms 2) The hottub, though nice and warm, never got hottub hot. ##### Jody M. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonnie G., Georgia 14 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The house was amazing I had high expectations for this property and it did not disappoint! We had 10 adults and an infant. The house was clean and Joey from property management handled our 1 issue for the whole week. Each family had a night to cook, we brought our family chef who used the grill almost daily, and we cooked for 5 nights. The kitchen is better equipped than my home. It had everything you could possibly need. Having 2 big refrigerators and 2 dishwashers was a plus for a big family gathering. 2 washers and 2 dryers allowed everyone to come home without dirty laundry. The beds were comfortable for most. I like a more firm bed so we removed the foam topper and it was perfect. The pool was amazing, the little one had a great time in the sun shelf, as well as the short walk to the beach! The only suggestion would be cushions for the pool loungers. We had an issue with how to use the TVs but I brought a ROKU stick for the living room and all was good. We had a wonderful family vacation on this property and would definitely book again. ##### Jonnie G. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary B. 11 Jul 2023 #### Amazing Location, Pool Bless by the Sea was an amazing home for our family reunion! The pool was incredible. It really was a hotel pool in your backyard. The private access to the beach was a huge benefit. It was literally a minute walk from the gate to the sand. The third floor was a kid hangout, the balconies had gorgeous views and the living room/eating area was spacious and cozy. Also, Joey was very responsive to texts and emails. There were a couple downfalls. The description of the house said both Master bedrooms had trundle beds, however, one of the Master bedrooms did not have a trundle the week we stayed. Also, the 3rd floor toilet was broken and wasn't fixed until Friday, the day before we left. So basically, we went a week without a toilet on the 3rd floor. Lastly, the house was missing some basic necessities like a broom, dust pan, living room/bedroom blankets. Ultimately, I'd go back to the house in a second because of the pool and access to the beach. But for the price you pay, there are a few things you'd expect. Ie. working toilets, accurate sleeping descriptions. ##### Mary B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marilyn C. 9 Oct 2023 #### What an awesome vacation home!!!! This house is truly remarkable! From the big stuff all the way to the smallest of details we LOVED this house for all 18 of us! We had beds to spare, so lots of space to spread out. The beds were all comfortable. Each bedroom had a laundry basket which was such a nice unexpected touch which helped us to go home with NO dirty laundry! The backyard was spectacular with a perfect sized pool and tons of seating. Seriously we have never stayed in a house where EVERYBODY could sit in a lounge chair and relax together. The little splash area of the pool was perfect for our babies who couldn’t independently swim and the hot tub was a nice touch. The kids loved spending time on the third floor playing the arcade games and pool. The kitchen was amazing and had all the necessary supplies for cooking/baking and even some Tupperware for leftovers which was a nice touch. Loved having plenty of seating for meals as well. The garage came stocked with a few chairs and lots of beach toys/floats. There were even a few bikes. You can leave your beach towels at home, this house had plenty to choose from. The location of this house was perfect. It was nice having a huge backyard outdoor space while still being steps away from the beach. Seriously cannot recommend this house enough. The only problem with this house is that we couldn’t stay longer! You will love staying at Blessed by the Sea! ##### Marilyn C. ---