04/21/2017
AN OUTSTANDING REVIEW FROM A RECENT GUEST
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Amazing home and location - great owners!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
When I began researching a last minute stay in the Destin area for Easter weekend, Peace Place stood out from its competition mostly due to the private pool, location close to the beach, and willingness to allow a family pet. I was impressed to receive a not only quick but also personal and courteous response from an actual homeowner--not the canned management company response I had become used to from past rental experiences. It was a no brainer--I was excited to choose Peace Place for our Easter weekend getaway.
Everything was arranged easily only a day before our arrival. We arrived late in the evening, which has created inconvenient issues with other rentals in the past. This time, we arrived without a glitch, and as an added bonus, the pool heat we had requested had actually been set up and the pool couldn't have been more comfortable for a late night swim.
It wasn't until morning that my group of 6 friends was able to get fully acclimated to this beautiful home. The setup with a separate complete apartment in the back of the house is roomy and a brilliant layout. The main kitchen was quite spacious and accommodated us well even as several friends from the area came for a visit. The gas grill is piped directly into a line and thus requires no propane tank--how convenient! Parking was ample and convenient, and the furnishings throughout the house were all in good order and very comfortable.
As we initially intended to use the home as a base for quick visits to the beach, we rented a golf cart for our stay in order to haul us and our beach toys right to the water. This was perfect for the easy 2-3 block commute to two tremendously beautiful beach access points. The beaches in this area are spectacular, but it was a bit windy at the beach throughout our stay and the red flags were up. While as a group of water lovers we normally would have tolerated that, we didn't have to--we had water right in our yard. The landscaping is indeed peaceful, and the pool itself is a perfect venue to enjoy a couple of days of relaxation, and we are so glad we did!
Peace Place is truly a wonderful home in a great location that is owned by great people. Overall, it's an amazing value in light of the location and accommodations, and I look forward to staying again in the future for much longer than a weekend!
Reviewer location
Chicago, Illinois
Date of arrival
April 14, 2017