ARIEL DUNES--Discount for Spring--No Extra Fees! (#35567)

Destin, Florida
 

Description of the Destin vacation condo rental

I WILL MATCH ANY PRICE ON A COMPARABLE UNIT! JUST ASK! Please read the reviews below from our guests.

DISCOUNT FOR BOOKING BEFORE MARCH 1! I will waive the cleaning fee and taxes if you book before March 1 for a week (or more)! I still have lots of availability in April and May!

Wireless high-speed internet included!

BRAND NEW FITNESS CENTER AND KID-FRIENDLY ARCADE JUST BUILT IN ARIEL DUNES I!! The Fitness Center is filled with brand-new PRECOR equipment. The arcade will be a great place to send the kids when they need a break from the beach or pool!

POOL HEATED YEAR-ROUND! Ariel Dunes is one of the only condos in Destin that has a pool that is heated during the Winter and early Spring.

Get the best rates by renting directly from this OWNER-MANAGED property at one of the most luxurious condo buildings in Destin. We offer a MILITARY DISCOUNT.

Welcome home to paradise! Surrounded by powdery sand and the broad fairways of the Seascape resort, Ariel Dunes brings luxury resort living to the Emerald Coast. Enjoy this fully furnished, 2 bedrom, 2 full bath condo with concierge service and spectacular views from a large balcony with carpeted lounging area. Down the elevator are two immense resort pools for the ultimate play area, one heated year-round, the other with a kid-friendly splash and play area. Two on-resort restaurants complete the package - one on the beach (Whale's Tail), and the other a full-service restaurant in the building (Cafe Cabana) that delivers to your room. Cafe Cabana has an ice cream parlor, coffee shop, full bar and poolside dining as well. Immaculately furnished by owner with high-quality products. Stacked washer/dryer in separate laundry/storage area. Two brand-new gas grills have been recently added to the property. Cable and wireless high-speed internet. Queen bed in master with private door to balcony. Master bath has separate garden tub in addition to shower and double vanity. Second bedroom has bunk beds with double bed on bottom and twin on top and connecting bathroom. Large sofa pulls out to queen bed and the love seat pulls out to twin bed. Comfortably sleeps 8!!!

This is the perfect condo for families. The condo comes stocked with beach buckets, shovels, sand toys, boogie boards and pool floats. We have also provided family-friendly board games. There is a pack & play and portable high chair for your baby or toddler. Stay at our condo, and you can pack light!

$50 DISCOUNT TO REGULAR SPRING/SUMMER WEEKLY RATES(AND NO CLEANING FEES OR TAXES) FOR ALL MILITARY!!!!! Send photocopy of military ID with your check.

Area Description

Fabulous shopping within 1 mile of the property--Silver Sands Outlet Mall, high-end designer shops at Destin Commons, Bass Pro Shops. Only a 5-minute drive to The Village of Baytowne Wharf for fine and casual dining, shopping, and large childrens' play ground. Baytowne Wharf also has a full schedule of outdoor festivals and special events for the entire family. Big Kahuna's water park and The Track entertainment center are also easily accessible from Ariel Dunes. Three restaurants are walking distance from Ariel Dunes (Cafe Cabana in the building, Whale's Tail on the beach, Sunset Charlie's in Surfside).

Vacation Rental Amenities
Features
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 2 Sofa Beds, 1 Crib
  • Game Room
  • Private Pool
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • View (Ocean)
  • Balcony
  • High Speed Internet
  • View (Water)
  • Beach Chairs
  • Linens Provided
  • Waterfront
  • Beach Towels
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Full Kitchen
  • Parking

Appliances
  • Alarm Clock
  • Gas Grill
  • Refrigerator (Full)
  • Blender
  • Hair Dryer
  • Stove
  • CD Player
  • Ice Maker
  • Toaster
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Iron
  • TV (Cable/Satellite)
  • Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • VCR
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD Player

Activities
  • Beach (onsite)
  • Grocery Store (<1 mile)
  • Bowling (5 miles)
  • Children's Pool (onsite)
  • Kayaking (<1 mile)
  • Deep Sea Fishing (5 miles)
  • Golf (onsite)
  • Parasailing (<1 mile)
  • Fishing (5 miles)
  • Lake (onsite)
  • Tennis (<1 mile)
  • Jet Skiing (5 miles)
  • Live Entertainment (onsite)
  • Windsurfing (<1 mile)
  • Miniature Golf (5 miles)
  • Ocean (onsite)
  • Shopping Area (1 mile)
  • Movie Theater (5 miles)
  • Pool (onsite)
  • Winery (1 mile)
  • Sailing (5 miles)
  • Restaurant (onsite)
  • Playground (3 miles)
  • Water Park (5 miles)
  • Snorkeling (onsite)
  • Amusement Park (5 miles)
  • Water Skiing (5 miles)
  • Surfing (onsite)
  • Boating (5 miles)
  • Aquarium (10 miles)
  • Bicycling (<1 mile)
 
 
Other Vacation Rental Amenities

Kid Friendly: BRAND NEW ARCADE JUST ADDED TO ARIEL DUNES I! Condo comes loaded with beach buckets, shovels, sand toys, boogie boards and pool floats. We have a nice selection of family-friendly board games and a large selection of VHS childrens' movies (with TV/VHS player). Down the elevator are two immense resort pools for the ultimate play area, one heated year-round, the other with a kid-friendly splash and play area. Two on-resort restaurants complete the package - one on the beach (Whale's Tail), and the other a full-service restaurant in the building (Cafe Cabana) that delivers to your room. Cafe Cabana has an ice cream parlor, coffee shop, full bar and poolside dining as well. Two gas grills just added on the property.

Vacation Rental Policies
  • Payment Options: Cashier's Check, Money Order, Personal Check
     
  • Check In: 3 p.m.
     
  • Check Out: 10 a.m.
     
  • Required Stay: Sat. to Sat.
     
  • Lodging Tax: 11%
     
  • Deposits: $300 refundable security deposit (write separate check)
     
  • Other Fees: $100/cleaning
     

Reviews for this vacation condo rental in Destin, Florida

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 Fabulous Family Week - Beautifully decorated condo, January 26, 2010
By Penny (Clifton, VA)
Our week stay at Ariel Dunes was perfect! The condo was beautifully decorated and well equipped for a family of 5 to vacation at. At the time, we had 3 young children who each had their own beds...there was a pack-n-play for the baby. There were plenty of "accessories" for the kids - movies, beach toys, child feeding chair - that made it so much easier for us. We were able to walk to the beach & enjoy the incredibly soft, white sand, long walks with the kids, dinner at the local seafood restaurant. The kids enjoyed both riding the waves in the ocean and then playing in the very kid friendly pool before coming in for their naps/dinner. We would definitely recommend this particular condo unit to anyone. The owners were so nice & accommodating & responsive. We were fortunate to have a such a wonderful family vacation at such an incredibly affordable price. We would definitely stay here again, the first opportunity we get!
 
 Great rental for our family!, January 22, 2010
By Jess (Atlanta, GA)
The owners were amazing to work with, and we had a great time! We were there with our two young children. The zero-grade entry pool and the ease of zipping back and forth from condo to pool to beach made it a really family-friendly stay for us. Then the luxurious master bedroom/bathroom and gorgeous ocean views on the cozy balcony made for romantic evenings. It was the best of both worlds! I can't imagine a condo in the building being fitted with better furniture/amentities. It is gorgeous and comfortable! Stay here soon!
 
 Great condo & wonderful owners, December 29, 2009
By Angela Yeh (Destin, FL)
We were relocating from DC to Fort Walton Beach and stayed there for 2 months. We absolutely loved it. It's a fairly new building and the owners are very nice and accomodating. The beach is only 3-min walking distance and you can see the beach from the unit. You can also hear the waves crashing if you leave the balcony doors open. In addition, it's close to the Silver Sands Outlet Mall and many nice restaurants. Highly recommended!!
 
 Great Condo, August 24, 2009
By Suzanne Curl (Lawrenceburg, TN USA)
We stayed for one week and thought the condo was really great. The area surrounding the condo was very will maintained,the pools were really nice and the beach was beautiful. Condo was well furnished and we would stay there again any time.
 
 Wonderful vacation rental, August 2, 2009
By Rhonda M (Richmond Hill, GA USA)
This condo was perfect for what we wanted and had just about anything you could ask for. Very clean, comfortable, and location was great. The grounds of Ariel Dunes/Seascape are very nice and safety was never a concern. Everyone at Cabana Cafe was friendly - good latte's- and the kids loved the pool area. Would highly recommend this as a vacation spot.
 
 beautiful condo, May 22, 2009
By Jo Adams (Springfield Mo)
Nice setup, met our needs well. Would highly recommend it. The only negative would be crowded beaches already in May!
Owner Supplied Testimonials
2/6/10 Review by M & H from Rhode Island
So easy to stay here! Walk to the beach, two pools to choose from. Shopping and restaurants sooo close, even one downstairs. The condo was very comfortable and clean and the view was great! Thanks for a great stay! We will be back!
2/4/10 FlipKey Review left by Meiers family
Not only were the owners nice, but their place was cozy and clean. This unit provided 3 generations of room and enjoyment. We liked it so much we are returning again this March. Would never consider renting from anyone but these owners.
1/31/10 FlipKey Review left by punam123 (stayed Sept 2009)
This condo "wow-ed" us from the moment we walked in. The decor was gorgeous, the space was ample, and the location was unbeatable. We were just a few steps away from the ocean. And the pools were just too good to describe. We spent most of our time in the pool, as we were traveling with two small children. One of the two pools has a zero-depth entrance, similar to the ocean, so that kids of all swimming levels can enjoy it. Even the youngest ones enjoy it thoroughly!

The condo itself is so fully-equipped that all you need to bring along is your clothes! If traveling with babies or small children, this is a great place to stay. The owner has stored in the condo, a booster seat, a pack n play, plenty of indoor toys, and beach toys.

The location of the condo is ideal for someone who wants to be right in the center of it all. The ocean is a very short walk away. The pools are right below the condo. The grocery store is convenient, as are the best outlet malls! The area is also packed full with some great restaurants all within just a few miles.

There is nothing lacking at this condo, nothing I can say needs improvement. This is why we have chosen this condo twice for our vacations, and plan to go back again and again.
Feb. 2008 email (guest from Kitty Hawk, NC)
I was there for six weeks. The Condo was exceptionally comfortable with everything I needed in it. The outdoor pool was heated. Everyday I was able to walk on the beach, search for shells and talk with other snowbirds.
Many shopping areas are nearby and restaurants are plentiful. One of the best things was to relax and watch the gulf from the living room or balcony 24hrs/day.
This is definitely a bargin.
3/5/09 Email from R. Horn (Ontario, Canada)(stayed Jan-Feb 09)
We got home safely and are almost back into our regular routine. We enjoyed our stay at your condo. The weather was fine for us, lots of sunshine although sometimes windy and cool. Lots to do around the area. Golf and Cabana Cafe on doorstep and of course the beautiful beach. We walked it nearly every day. Also the Silver Sands outlets. I've shopped there lots..too often but prices were so good how can one resist? Visited the Air Force museums in Pensacola and Eglin. Went on casino trips to Biloxi (Bus from walmart parking lot). Baytowne village ( concerts on Sunday afternoons.) Harbor Walk village. Mardi Gras parade. Your balcony was a delight...sun all day. Condo was very comfortable. Having the internet was a big plus for us. Anyway we did enjoy our stay and send you our best wishes and success in renting your place in the future.
Summer 2008 from L. Jackson
We had a great visit to Destin. The pools offered something for everyone in our family and the beach was a short walk across the street. We were able to save money since the kitchen was fully stocked. The laundry room in the condo was also very convenient. Literally all of the comforts of home were there with the added benefit of the pools and beach whenever we wanted. I would definitely recommend this place. The owners were very professional in our transactions as well.
March 2009 from Melissa
Ariel Dunes is a gorgeous luxury condo. The pools (at the base of the elevators) are perfect. One is heated and the other one has fountains and is great for the kids. The walk to the beach takes one minute, and you cannot beat the "Emerald Coast" beaches--powder white sand and turquoise water. The condo is beautifully furnished with lots of extras for the family. We spent lots of time on the wonderful balcony just looking at and listening to the ocean. The owners are responsive and attentive. The restaurant downstairs is great for a quick lunch or ice cream or coffee. Would highly recommend.
5/21/09 Message from J. Adams:
"I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much we appreciated your beautiful place. My favorite was the balcony, but I know my husband and son enjoyed having their own space/bedroom, since we are all usually in one room when we are on vacation. The condo met our needs better than any accommodation ever! What a nice surprise that was!"
7/8/08 Message from P. Shah (visited a 2nd time in 2009):
"I just wanted to thank you SO very much for renting out your condo to us. It was the best thing we could have done for our vacation. Because you put so much thought into every detail of the condo, our visit was effortless. It was so convenient, esp since we had a toddler with us. It couldn't have been any easier, and we appreciate that. The condo was beautiful, spacious, nicely furnished, and so convenient to everything. Once again, thank you."
6/23/08 Message from T. Ricketts:
"Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay. From the minute we walked in we were impressed. Your hospitality of sharing food, beach stuff, etc. was beyond anything we've ever experienced before. The walk to the beach was very easy, and the pools were very nice and clean."
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Summary of Destin Vacation Rental

  • Type: Condo
  • Floors: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Pets: No
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Smoking: No
  • Sleeps: 8
 
Vacation Rental Rates
Start End Midweek
per night
Weekend
per night
Weekly Monthly
03/01/10
09/01/10
$ 200
$ 250
$ 1,250
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09/08/10
10/31/10
-
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$ 850
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11/01/10
02/28/11
$ 100
$ 100
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$ 1,250