Title: Sunreal - Destiny West Home with Ocean Views & Huge Private 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 # Sunreal - Destiny West Home with Ocean Views & Huge Private Pool Holiday home with private pool, 5-minute walk to Miramar Beach ## Photo gallery for Sunreal - Destiny West Home with Ocean Views & Huge Private Pool ![Exterior - Sunreal - Destiny West Home with Ocean Views & Huge Private Pool (Destin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21712900/21712834/7f453a7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![A heated pool - Sunreal - Destiny West Home with Ocean Views & Huge Private Pool (Destin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21712900/21712834/55e291f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool - Sunreal - Destiny West Home with Ocean Views & Huge Private Pool (Destin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21712900/21712834/b7a0716e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool - Sunreal - Destiny West Home with Ocean Views & Huge Private Pool (Destin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21712900/21712834/f86cc79d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Sunreal - Destiny West Home with Ocean Views & Huge Private Pool (Destin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21712900/21712834/3a5076f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Imagine waking up to gulf views from Sunreal, a family-friendly Destin vacation rental with private balconies and outdoor spaces galore. Unwind in the 50-foot pool with Jacuzzi tub or explore nearby community tennis courts. This home features an outdoor kitchen, gourmet kitchen for meal prep, and four included bikes for easy beach access. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 8 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 245400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - 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. ### Sunreal - Destiny West Home with Ocean Views & Huge Private Pool Sunreal - Destin Vacation Rental Formerly known as Beautiful Crazy and Big House by the Sea Favorite Features \- 50-Foot Pool with Jacuzzi Tub, Tanning Shelf, and Table \- Outdoor Kitchen \- Gulf View Balconies \- Gourmet Kitchen with Dining Room Table Seating 16 \- Proximity to the Beach (3-Minute Walk) \- Complimentary Beach Chairs (In-Season) \- 4 Included Bikes \- Community Amenities More about Sunreal Sunreal is a family-friendly Destin vacation rental with gulf views and balconies galore in the gated neighborhood of Destiny West. The private neighborhood is a vacation paradise offering guests privacy, tennis courts, and a guest clubhouse. Four bikes and beach chair setups are provided in season (March 15 – October 31) with this property. Sunreal is built specifically for families and friends on vacation. This home encompasses 5,491 square feet of living space and over 3,000 square feet of lush outdoor living space, including a private pool, a covered lanai, and 5 large furnished outdoor balconies. The highlight of the home is the 50-foot pool with Jacuzzi tub, tanning shelf, and LED color-changing lights that makes night swims so much fun. The pool deck is complete with an outdoor lanai with a Viking grill and side burner, an icemaker, and refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV. With eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms, the home accommodates up to 30 guests! Seven of the bedrooms have their own en-suite, private bathroom, and every bedroom has flat screen TVs. Other noteworthy features include the gulf-views, in-home elevator, gourmet kitchen, and an abundance of living and dining room space. The first floor holds three of the bedrooms, and a wet bar. The wet bar has a full-sized refrigerator, a card-playing table that seats 4, and 2 flat screen TVs. This is a great space for guests of all ages to have fun and play. The back door directly accesses the pool deck and is equipped with a pool alarm. On the second floor, you'll find the kitchen, dining room, living room, and 2 bedrooms. The third floor holds the remaining 3 bedrooms, a bunk nook, and a den. The kitchen features a large island where you can prepare meals or dine at the bar, which seats four. This kitchen holds all the amenities needed to prepare meals throughout your stay. A crock pot, blender, toaster, coffee pots, dishwasher, microwave, and stainless steel Viking appliances are provided. The double ovens, pot filler faucet above the stove, and 6-burner gas range with a grill and hot plate turn this into a chef-grade kitchen. Have a family-style dinner at the large reclaimed wood dining table that seats 12\. Adjacent to the dining area is a balcony overlooking the pool. The living room is the ideal entertainment hub for your family and friends to come together. A 70-inch flat screen TV, a Blu-ray player, and surround sound give the living room a theater-like atmosphere. A special addition to the living room is the Bluetooth capability of the sound system that allows you to connect it to your smart devices. Two leather couches, 2 sofa chairs, and 4 wicker chairs provide plenty of seating. Outside of the living room resides a balcony with a view of the Gulf of Mexico. A 5-piece bistro and other patio furniture provide comfortable spaces to enjoy this balcony and beautiful view. Sleeping Arrangements: FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower. Bedroom 2: 2 Queen over Queen Bunks, Twin over Twin Bunk & Shared Ensuite Bathroom with Shower. Bedroom 3: Queen over Queen Bunk Bed. SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 4: King Bed with Shared Balcony & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower. Bedroom 5: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower. THIRD FLOOR Bedroom 6: King Bed & Shared Ensuite Bathroom with Shower. Bedroom 7: King Bed, Twin over Twin Bunk & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower & Soaking Tub. Shared Balcony & Gulf View. Bedroom 8: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower & Soaking Tub. Shared Balcony & Gulf View. Community Amenities \- Pool \- Hot Tub \- Tennis Courts \- Fitness Facility \- Clubhouse \- Gated ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Massage - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Limo/town car service - Car available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 8 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 6.5 bathrooms - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Gym - Heated pool - Optional golf privileges - Tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 5,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54510000/54500700/54500638/b9950804.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Pool! 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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. ### Property is also known as Dazzling Destiny West Home w/ Huge Pool Gulf Views! Spectacular Destiny West Home w/ Huge Pool & Gulf Views! Destin Home in Destiny West w/ Huge Pool Views! Book for Thanksgiving! 80311 ## About the area Located in Destin, this holiday home is by the sea. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling. [Visit our Destin travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destin.dx6906) [View more Holiday homes in Destin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destin-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6906-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C30.38153%2C-86.41003&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kJTCzlSG_zclcKdaciat1l6qPQM=) Destin, FL ### What's nearby - Miramar Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - James Lee Park \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - James Lee Beach \- 8 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) - 30 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive - ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬5 min walk - ‪Kenny D's - ‬17 min walk - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sunreal - Destiny West Home with Ocean Views & Huge Private Pool pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sunreal - Destiny West Home with Ocean Views & Huge Private Pool? ### What time is check-in at Sunreal - Destiny West Home with Ocean Views & Huge Private Pool? ### What time is check-out at Sunreal - Destiny West Home with Ocean Views & Huge Private Pool? ### Where is Sunreal - Destiny West Home with Ocean Views & Huge Private Pool located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sunreal - Destiny West Home with Ocean Views & Huge Private Pool Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 24 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. 27 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Vacation Home We have been vacationing at least once a year in Destin since 1998\. This is the BEST home we have stayed in. The common areas are spacious and plenty. The house is excellently maintained. The beds and pillow are very comfortable. The pool and outdoor area is crazy good! The kitchen could use a few more items if your family is large and cooks all meals. Definitely, we will rent again! ##### Lisa H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barry T. 14 Apr 2017 #### Absolutely Perfect!!! Stunning Home! There is not one single negative thing about this house. It is the perfect combination of togetherness and space to be alone (if needed). Plenty of room and lots of entertainment. Fantastic outdoor space as well. The house is in a perfect location just across the street from the beach and plenty of restaurants, shops and stores nearby. Wish I could've stayed forever! Will definitely be back :) ##### Barry T. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla K. 21 Apr 2019 #### Perfect House Six families came together to enjoy spring break. We love to cook and share meals- kitchen and dining table accommodated all of us. The en-suite bedrooms were extremely comfortable for adults and the bunk rooms handled children perfectly. The pool and outdoor living spaces are amazing! There are four balconies which provided ample space for people to “get away” from our larger group. This house is well appointed and initial supplies sufficient to start the week were provided. House is close to beach, shopping, and several grocery stores This house and the area helped make this vacation our best ever. ##### Carla K. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim K. 12 Mar 2018 #### Fabulous wedding weekend! My family gathered here for our nieces' wedding and had a wonderful time! The home is amazing, so many spaces to gather and so many places to relax and enjoy alone time. We were a group of 23 including 6 children, the bunkbed rooms were great for our family and the king bedrooms were such a bonus, no one felt shorted. The pool, jacuzzi and outside area was a great place to entertain, it was clean and well appointed, no shortage of seating or lounge chairs. We enjoyed the outside grill and refrigerator after the wedding for appetizers and cocktails. The kitchen could have used a few more pots and pans but that would be my only recommendation. It was truly a fabulous place, I hope to gather there again. ##### Kim K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lesley S. 5 Feb 2018 #### Great Family Celebration Home We had a family gathering of 16 adults ranging from ages 25-85 for a week in this Destin area home and it was a perfect ! The house is spacious and has everything you need. Decor and art work is outstanding, and everything is high quality throughout the house. Loved the kitchen and dining area as it is spacious and can accommodate a large group. Appliances are top notch and appreciated the several coffeepots for the morning rush.Pool area and balconies are all equipped with high quality furnishings as are the bedrooms and many bathrooms. The owners are to be complimented on their exquisite taste ! The Five Star Bliss beach rentals was wonderful to work with...they are very professional and efficient ! Every question was answered immediately. This was my first time in the Destin area and I would highly recommend them if you are looking for a great vacation experience. ##### Lesley S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Five Star Properties B. 15 Mar 2017 #### WOW-Best Vacation Rental Ever, Love Destin, Love this House! Sitting on the balcony listening to the fountain in the pool on my last day here and so sad to leave! We had our 3 children, 12, 20 and 22 each invite friends and we all had a great time. The house is BIG, 3 bedrooms on 3rd floor, 2 on the second and 3 on the first. Each had its own private bath except the small bunk room on first floor that had a half bath (and could share with the other 2 on first floor), The beds were so comfy, the showers each had unique glass tiling and rain shower heads and there were two masters with jet tubs that my 5'8" frame could actually relax and not bend my knees. Kitchen is huge, all appliances huge and loved 2 dishwashers and 4 trash bins, made cleaning up not a chore too to keep up with it. The great room was great, dining table sat 10 easily but chairs for 16 that did fit and 4 more right beside it at the kitchen counter. We like to eat as a big family and here we could and NOT feel cramped. No kids table necessary, but there was one in the living room which we played games at while watching the Olympics. Had on demand TV in the living room too so we could keep up with our favorite tv shows. The kids used the pool table on the first floor and we used the elevator for groceries. But the main attraction at this house is the POOL. Oh my gosh, we were there all the time. There is a table in the pool that we played games and ate at, there is a tanning shelf with cool chairs that I actually feel asleep, the center of the pool was big enough for games and swimming and the spa that we all sat in at the same time, 11 of us, just relaxing at the end of the day. The lights turned on at night and we were back out there with the sonos sound system playing our playlist. No one wanted to ever go to bed, but we were so tired from the day's activities, we eventually did. We called the management company once for the outside pool alarm, they were so prompt and fixed it right away, I guess it is something that happens but the inside pool alarm worked so after a day, you figure it out and it becomes habit. I understand Florida law now for pools and a great idea for families with younger children, they will not be getting into this pool without you knowing it. We grilled by the pool and because there is a tv out there, we watched Olympics at night too, which was so cool outside. And the location is fantastic. I really liked being in the gated community. We never used the neighborhood pool because the one at the house was so good, but some of ##### Five Star Properties B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### KENNETH B., Woodstock 30 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay The house was amazing ##### KENNETH B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob M. 17 Aug 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Destin 2021 Getaway Overall house was great location with easy access to beach. Very spacious for large party to be together all week. Property management company was very responsive to issues and overall communication was fantastic. ##### Rob M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ashley W. 14 Mar 2021 Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in #### Unsatisfied stay I rented this property for a family members birthday. We had a house full. A lot of the people staying were 60+, which is why we rented this property due to the elevator. Upon arriving to the property, we didn’t have our access information, which was fine we called and they gave us the information. We were told it would automatically populate which it didn’t. Once we got in, I realized you had to pay to heat the hot tub and pool. So I paid. It took 2 days for it to heat up. I work from my computer and when I tried to access the wifi, it didn’t work. The management group sent their tech out and it fixed it but it only worked on second level. THE THIRD FLOOR NEVER GOT WIFI. THE CABLE DIDN’T WORK EITHER. None of the TVs would play any tv. It would work sporadically but that was it. It was crucial for us to have television as we had children who wanted to. The 1st full day we were there the elevator breaks and they were unable to fix it. So the main reason we rented the property stopped working and couldn’t be fixed and never got fixed while we were there. There was an alive roach in one of the master bedrooms (the one with bunks built in). I have pictures of it. The tires were flat on the bikes that were offered. The SONOS sound system isn’t there. I don’t know why the listing says so but it’s not. You cannot work the surround sound at all. I probably called the management company over 50 times. Not worth the money I spent for the uncleanliness, inoperable elevator, horrible wifi, horrible cable, and overall experience was just not enjoyable because there was a problem with ALL OF THE AMENITIES that were offered. I could’ve stayed in a basic motel for that. Climbing stairs with elders and no wifi. Do not recommend at all. ##### Ashley W. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy H., Edmond, Ok 17 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Great location and house. Loved the heated pool and hot tub (once we learned how the heat worked). Only irritation was the pool alarm went off every time you opened the door to go inside. Very family friendly with lots to do. ##### Amy H. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason K. 7 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This house fit all our needs. This house was perfect and it met all our needs! ##### Jason K. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Dennis E. 16 Nov 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Beautiful house We loved the location, the house perfect size for a our family 16\. The house floors we filthy, if we walked around in our bare feet. The bottom of our feet would be black. We killed a cockroach in the kitchen and there were ants on the counter and in pantry cabinet. There is blue tape holding the tile floor in place. ##### Dennis E. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Jane C. 30 Aug 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect size and location to beach Not happy with the lights not working that lit the pool. Not repaired after calling. Other things were fixed right away. ##### Jane C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Preston S. 29 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### . . ##### Preston S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill B. 23 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for a family celebration Celebrated our 50th anniversary with our entire family. Plenty of space and large rooms. Fantastic pool and 2 minute walk to best part of the beach. Met or exceeded all our expectations. Management company was great to work with. ##### Bill B. ### 4/10 Poor #### Eric W. 28 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Great house that’s been run down and not maintained. While the house is very large and appointed well, lack of maintenance and likely rough renters leave many items broken with a maintenance crew that makes many visits to waste vacation time and repairs little to nothing. Slider door needs to be replaced as it can’t close or lock. Outdoor sink handle is broken. Ice maker doesn’t make ice, nor does indoor. Outdoor tv doesn’t get any channels, so useless. Kitchen refrigerator makes awful noise and leaks water across the floor. Based on rotted trim work near the fridge, seems to be a long standing problem. These are just a few of the many broken items in the house. Owners and renters should be ashamed to charge the rates they do for this house which is in poor repair. ##### Eric W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher W., chapin 16 May 2019 #### Great vacation We visited Destin with 5 other families and we stayed in this house. This was our second trip to Destin and this house was wonderful. The house provides plenty of space to accommodate a group of 30\. The weather was sorta windy a few days so it was very nice to have the amazing heated pool at the house. Its convenient to the beach, restaurants and shopping. On my next trip to Destin I will stay at this house again. 5 star properties was amazing to work with too. ##### Christopher W. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly S., NEW ORLEANS 8 Oct 2018 #### Incredible house that fit 25 people very comfortably! We have a big group of friends and this house was perfect for us! It’s very convenient to get to the beach even though it’s not right on the beach. Every room is very comfortable and the living area is so spacious!! All 25 of us were extremely happy with the amenities that came with this house. Would highly recommend to anyone who has a big Group!!! ##### Holly S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 10 Aug 2018 #### Poorly Managed Property What a shame that this great house is so poorly managed. I'll just list a few of the issues...One bedroom and bathroom had no power for 3 days, there was sand in several of the beds, the main outside grill hasn't been cleaned for years and is unusable, the other gas grill had no propane, food in the disposal resulting in gnats all over the main floor, the sliding door to the pool is off its tracks, the handle to the other access door falls off, several lights weren't working, lock to spiral staircase wasn't functional(not good with small kids), downstairs dryer doesn't dry, counters required an additional cleaning, etc...Sound like a great vacation? We also had no one great us at the house and show us how to use the alarm and no key to the work out room/ community pool. We finally got a key at 3pm on Thursday of a Sat to Sat stay. Again...a great house, but way too many issues and slow response times!!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### LaTrina S., Georgia, USA 15 Nov 2017 #### Best beach house EVER! I've stayed in several beach houses and this one surpasses them all. It's huge. We had 25 adults and 2 children and there was plenty of room. The decor, the balconies (5 total) with amazing views, and the 2 minute walk to the beach...this house left nothing to be desired. You will never want to leave. ##### LaTrina S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vince L. 29 Aug 2017 #### HOUSE WAS BEAUTIFUL AND PERFECT THE WHOLE HOUSE WAS GREAT FOR OUR FAMILY. UNFORTUNATELY MY SISTER AND HER FAMILY WERE UNABLE TO ATTEND SO IT WAS A LITTLE DISAPPOINTING FOR ALL OF US. MY ONLY COMPLAINT WAS A FEW MAINTENANCE ISSUES.OUR FREEZER FROZE UP AND THE ELEVATOR DIDN'T WANT TO WORK.HAD TO HAVE SOMEONE COME TO THE HOUSE WITHIN THE FIRST 24 HOURS WE WERE THERE.ALSO SOME OF THE POOL FURNITURE WAS BROKEN.WE FOUND OUT THE HARD WAY WHEN MY 80 YR OLD MOTHER SAT DOWN AND LEANED BACK AND THE HEAD FELL STRAIGHT BACK.SHE WASN'T HURT,BUT WE CHECKED ALL THE OTHER LOUNGERS BEFORE ANYONE ELSE SAT DOWN.ENOUGH COMPLAINING THE DINING ROOM TABLE WAS PERFECT FOR ALL OF US TO EAT TOGETHER AND KITCHEN HAD AMPLE ROOM FOR FOOD PREP AND SOCIALIZING. YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO YELL AT ANYONE TO GET OF THE KITCHEN WHILE COOKING.EVERYONE LOVED THE POOL.I REALLY THINK THAT WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE HOUSE FOR THE YOUNGER MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY.THANK YOU FOR LETTING US ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME. ##### Vince L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Ann W. 11 Aug 2017 #### Great house for a family but things inside as far as cleaning and grill outside need to be fixed. I would suggest that the property know if the pool heater was not working because we asked for it to be heated and the pool person came by and said because it was raining he couldn't get the heater to work and this was an excuse. The grill at the property needs to be replaced and was so dirty with grease The vents on the grill in the house and outside were very dirty and need to be cleaned. This is a great house and a lot of great things but things needed to be fixed and weren't and I called for 1 thing or another and I felt that the service was slow when I called on things. I was informed there was a heated hot tub but not the case because you have to heat the pool. When we try heating pool heater didn't work. I sent an e-mail 60 days ago about the problems and I'm stilling waiting on a response. I've called 8/10 to get a call back to see if anyone is every going to address the issues. Floors in the house were not as clean as they should of been for a house that was just cleaned. ##### Ann W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison H. 12 Apr 2017 #### LOVE the Big House by the Sea!! Was lucky enough to stay here the first week of March with 18 other ladies on our annual tennis trip. This is our 11th year going and it was by far the best, due almost entirely to this wonderful house. There was more than enough room for all of us and the house was so well equipped we didn't lack a thing. We used the hot tub and heated pool daily and enjoyed the beautiful vies from the many, many balconies. I cannot recommend this house enough. The beach was right across the street and there were several restaurants with in walking distance. The house had 6 bikes that we really enjoyed. We usually spend a lot of time eating out but this trip we stayed in and cooked in the huge kitchen. We will definitely be back! ##### Allison H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### L W., Johns Creek, GA 10 Mar 2017 #### Couldn't Ask for More This house was exactly what we needed for a large group getaway for girlfriends. Plenty of room to spread out with beds for all (very comfortable beds too!). Every where you turned there was a balcony or patio with seating. The large common area had plenty of space for all to be together while cooking and enjoying meals. This would be a perfect destination for families with kids too. The pool is huge and the beach is just a quick walk across the street. You can't beat the gulf coast beaches! Close to many restaurants and shops. ##### L W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila S., Roswell, GA 6 Mar 2017 #### Amazing Girls Weekend Just got back from a girls weekend at the Big House by the Sea and it was amazing. We were technically there to play tennis at a nearby club, but it was hard to leave the house it was so great. The pool and hot tub which we had heated were so great. Even on a chilly night the hot tub was a welcome retreat. I stayed in the bunk room which I loved. It's nothing like a regular bunk bed. The beds are very comfortable, you have tons of head room, you can pull closed the curtain and you have your own personal TV. I could have just stayed in my bunk all weekend! We spent tons of time around huge island in the kitchen plus there are so many balconies everyone could spread out when we wanted. Best place I've ever stayed. 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