Ready for your Destin dreams to come true? Welcome to this huge 3-story home and carriage house, situated just a 5-minute walk/2-minute golf cart ride from the water. It’s perfect for an extended family or a big group of friends (up to 23 guests) who want a fully equipped and modern place to stay on a fun-filled beach vacation. Highlights include: ? Private pool, hot tub, and BBQ ? Ultimate gaming system by Polycade (pay to play at a small fee) ? 7 bedrooms + bunk room, 6.5 bathrooms ? 2 kitchens ? Washer + dryer ? HDTV with streaming access ? Charming furniture & decor ? Peak season beach service ? Driveway parking ? Kids and pets welcome! ? Ask us about our golf cart rentals ? Military and Veterans receive 15% discount on golf cart rentals **Enjoy peace of mind at all D. Alexander homes with our professional management and high brand standards. Our homes are fun and clean places for you and your family to relax while self-isolating.** The Space: --THE D. ALEXANDER DIFFERENCE-- Our roots are in real estate, but our hearts are in travel. Unlike traditional property managers, we own and operate all of our properties so we can provide top-notch amenities and ensure a high standard of service. What makes a D. Alexander home special? ? High-quality towels and linens ? Eco-friendly and pre-release amenities ? Tasteful furniture and decor ? Smart home technology ? Pack ‘n Play and high chair ? WiFi on all devices ? User-friendly smart thermostat ? Smart locks with mobile access ? SimpliSafe home security system, which is professionally monitored 24/7 so you can enjoy total peace of mind ? GuestPortal with property information, passwords, and FAQs in one place D. Alexander has taken necessary steps during the pandemic to ensure you can work, relax, and stay safe while practicing social distancing: • Homes are sanitized on all touchable surfaces with Lysol and Clorox. Our linen and towel cleaning is processed in steam injected water at 170 degrees at a commercial laundry facility with very strong bleach at 20% chlorine. These procedures ensure the cleanest and most sanitary environment. • Independent Keyless Entry allows you to maintain isolation and social distancing as recommended by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) by gaining access to the home without contact with staff at check in. --LIVING SPACE-- Need a break from the sun? The cozy living spaces are perfect for watching TV or curling up with your favorite book. In the main house, you’ll find a comfy living room with two large couches and a fireplace on the main floor. While you certainly won’t need the fireplace in the summer, it’s nice to have on a cool winter evening. The main house also has a smaller sitting room at the front of the house with another sofa and beautiful natural light. When it comes to entertainment, you’ll find smart HDTVs with access to streaming services using your own logins. The living room also has a cool Polycade arcade game console, free for our guests, which is always a favorite among the younger travelers! --KITCHEN & DINING-- Between all the excitement of beaches, shopping, and amusement parks, you’re bound to work up an appetite! This property includes not one, but TWO full kitchens - one in the main house and one in the carriage house. In the main house, the kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including a gas stove, oven, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, and toaster. The cabinets are stocked with cookware, dishes, and glasses. The carriage house has an eat-in kitchen with a dining table for 4, which is ideal for a quick breakfast or a snack after a dip in the pool. Dine in style in the main home’s dining room, which seats at least 8. Or, head outside to the back patio or an upstairs balcony for a meal with a side of gulf breezes. --BEDROOMS-- The main house and carriage house combined can comfortably sleep up to 23 guests in 7 private bedrooms and additional beds in the bunk room. Every bed features a pillow-top mattresses, hypoallergenic pillows, and super soft Mascioni sheets. We take sleep seriously! Main House: • Master Bedroom: 1 king bed, queen-size sleeper sofa, balcony, sitting area with fireplace, closet attached • Bedroom 2: 3 twin beds, small closet • Bedroom 3: 1 king bed, large walk in closet attached • Bedroom 4: 1 king bed, no closet Carriage House: • Bedroom 5: 1 queen bed, queen-size sleeper sofa, no closet • Bedroom 6: twin bunk beds, no closet • Bedroom 7: 2 queen beds, no closet --BATHROOMS— Privacy please! The property contains a total of 6 full bathrooms and 1 half bath. Every bathroom features modern fixtures and custom tile in the showers. Bathroom amenities include (MALIN+GOETZ) toiletries (made in the USA with natural ingredients), soft and absorbent cotton towels, and hair dryers. Want to get a head start on your post-trip laundry? You’ll find a washer and dryer in the main house. --OUTDOOR SPACE-- There’s plenty of places to soak up the Florida sun and gulf breezes without even leaving the property. Just behind the main house is a charming back patio with a private pool, BBQ, and sun loungers. With a private outdoor space that’s so convenient, you might not even want to go to the beach! On the upper floors of both the main house and the carriage house, wraparound balconies provide nice places to sit and breathe in the salty air as you drink your morning coffee or wind down with a sunset cocktail. --ESSENTIALS & SECURITY-- The entire home is equipped with WiFi and air conditioning, so you’ll always be cool and connected. We understand the importance of speedy and stable internet, so we’ve installed a Mesh Router to deliver a strong signal. Parking is available for 3 vehicles, with 2 in the driveway and 1 in the garage, depending on size. While an SUV will fit just fine, please note that RVs and trailers will not. Please contact us if you have any questions about our home or the Destin area in general. We hope to host you soon! The home comes with a starter pack of toiletries. This includes, 1 roll of paper towels, 1 liquid dish soap, 2 dishwasher tabs, 2 rolls of tp per bathroom, three trash bags, we recently started adding 2 laundry detergent as well. Shopping around? We invite you to explore our 5-star collection. Please view our profile to see other listings or contact us for additional information Guest Access: Check-in is quick and easy. Before arrival, we’ll provide a code for keyless entry. During your stay, you will have complete and exclusive access to the entire property, including the private pool, patio, and balconies. Interaction with Guests: We’ll give you all the privacy you need during your stay. If you need anything, we’re available 24/7 by phone, text, email, or the app you booked with. The Neighborhood: This home sits in a peaceful Destin neighborhood just steps from the beach and a short drive from restaurants and shopping. It’s the perfect balance of peace and quiet while being close to everything. Of course, you won’t want to miss the beach, but you may want to add some more Destin area highlights to your itinerary: • Henderson Beach State Park (12-minute walk) - Gorgeous beachfront park with a playground, boardwalk, picnic areas, and walking trails • Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club (7-minute drive) - 27-hole course next to the water • Crystal Shores (6-minute drive) - Chic outdoor retail center with stylish boutiques and dining • Silver Sands Premium Outlets (9-minute drive) - Outdoor mall with designer outlets • The Track (6-minute drive) - High-energy amusement park with bumper cars, go-karts, and more • Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park (7-minute drive) - Huge water park with waterslides and a lazy river Although you might be tempted to grill next to the pool every day, we do recommend trying at least one of Destin’s best restaurants: • Camilles at Crystal Beach (5-minute walk) - Laid-back spot for local seafood and sushi • First Watch (5-minute drive) - Cheery breakfast joint famous for eggs • The Craft Bar (4-minute drive) - Modern gastropub with a big selection of beer • Half Shell Oyster House (4-minute drive) - Upscale seafood with a Southern twist In addition to the fun stuff, this home is also within a short drive of all the essentials. • Closest supermarket: Publix Super Market at Paradise Key (5-minute drive) • Closest liquor store: Publix Liquors at Paradise Key (5-minute drive) • Closest coffee shop: Starbucks (3-minute drive or 11-minute walk) • Closest pharmacy: Walgreens (4-minute drive) • Closest bank: Wells Fargo Bank (4-minute drive) We’re always happy to assist with tour bookings or any other area recommendations. Getting Around: Driving is the best way to get around the Panhandle area, but a car isn’t necessary for trips to the beach, which is just 5-6 minutes away on foot or a 2-minute golf cart ride. Stores and restaurants in the area typically have free and plentiful parking, but be mindful that some beach parking lots do charge fees. Ready to ride in style? Leave the car behind and cruise around town in a brand new 6-seater electric golf cart, which we can arrange for rental. Uber, Lyft, and taxi service are also readily available. Flying into the Panhandle area? Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is a 30-minute drive from the home and Destin Executive Airport (DTS) is a 9-minute drive away. Other Things to Note: ? Please read and agree to all house rules before booking. ? Please note 25 is the minimum age required to rent D. Alexander homes. ? During your stay, the house is 100% yours, just like a hotel. Your rental includes professional cleaning prior to arrival. ? Vacation isn’t complete without your furry friends! Pets are allowed at a $150 per stay fee for the first pet and $50 per stay for each additional pet (no weight restriction). ? We are unable to guarantee early check in, please let us know ahead the time you plan to arrive and we can arrange to inform you the moment the property is ready. An early check in fee will apply. ? Please note that the upper floors of the two houses are accessible by stairs only. ? Please note daily/weekly pool heating fees apply during winter months, based on request. ? Please note the home is equipped with SimpliSafe home security system (doorbell and outdoor backyard camera facing west attached to carriage house directed at pool) so you can enjoy total peace of mind during your stay. Camera recordings are not lively monitored and are solely for reviewing in case of an incident, injury, theft or other unforeseen circumstances. Your privacy is very important for us. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us anytime! ? Please note you are required to sign a rental agreement directly with us regardless of the channel you booked with. D. Alexander also requires ID verification to complete your reservation. ? Please note that all D. Alexander homes utilize the latest in internet technologies so you can enjoy the many services of the internet. However, the actual speed which you experience is dependent on many variables. For example, the number of users on internet, the age and type of devices you are using, as well as number of applications running may impact speed and performance. Environmental conditions out of our control may impede the performance of your internet experience. House Rules: • No smoking