Penthouse! Endless Panoramic Gulf Views From Balconies
Apartment in Destin, FL
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
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Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this apartment rental
Dunes of Crystal Beach 401 is Professionally Managed by Newman-Dailey. Elegantly modern, Dunes of Destin 401 sits as a queen in a sea of vacation rentals. A stunningly large beachfront condo, its five bedrooms, chef-ready kitchen and forty foot balcony brim with upgrades as the Gulf does with fish. Arched entryways welcome you to tall ceilings with inset lighting, intriguingly abstract art decks the sand-colored walls and plush designer furnishings add warmth to the cool yet lustrous travertine floors. Like any good monarch, 401 is an excellent host. Four of the five bedrooms feature balconies with beautiful views of Destin or the beach along with superb interior design. In fact, the master suite is incredibly spacious and boasts hardwood flooring as well as a bathroom with double vanities, an oversized jetted tub and a stone walk-in shower. Undoubtedly, this Destin vacation condo enjoys unmatched beach views from its furnished balcony and large windows along with magazine-worthy decor... but its power to impress foes further! Conveniences like a huge laundry room, elevator access, covered parking, a grilling area, a sunny pool and spa deck along with a fantastic location nearby plenty of entertainment options, including Camille's Coffee Shop, will make any tenant a happy subject to its queenly qualities. Entering this beautiful 5br penthouse, you are greeted by travertine floors leading to a unique octangular Foyer. Just before the Foyer, bedroom #5 is set up w/a nautical theme w/2 TWINS (Daybed + trundle combo). The spacious Foyer is centrally located and holds your choice of (3) additional bedrooms (bedroom #4 (QUEEN), bedroom #3 (KING) or Bedroom #2 (QUEEN) along with a shared full guest bath. Bedroom #4 shares this bath with bedroom #5 and has access to a spacious long balcony that looks over the Crystal Beach community. Or, choose bedroom #3 (KING) that has its own full bath and again shares the spacious long balcony with Bedroom #4. Lastly, there is Bedroom #2 (QUEEN). It also has its own full bath and has a PRIVATE balcony that enjoys wonderful Gulf views and views of the surrounding Crystal Beach community. Next, go down the long hallway that leads to the Gulf front great room & Gulf front master bedroom. On the way, you will pass the large laundry room that boasts a brand new Samsung washer & dryer and a mud sink perfect for washing bathsuits. The Great room features a fully stocked gourmet kitchen that consists of granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, large fridge, gas range, separate ice machine and long breakfast bar. The breakfast bar holds (4) bar stools and sits adjacent to the large dining table that seats (8) . Completing the Great room is the living area that has a colorful sectional w/a sleeper sofa (QUEEN). There is a unique coffee table that converts into a child's table w/(4) mini seats ideal for kids dining or craft area. VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS, Regardless of where you are in the Great room, the advantage of this East end unit Penthouse are the expansive Gulf views because of the extra windows in dining & living areas. Of course the views are incredible from the inside but the beachside balcony views are superior to any. Expansive panoramic Gulf views will highlight your stay from sunrise to sunset. This magnificent sized balcony has enough seating to accommodate all guests, includes a table for dining and lounge chairs for long naps. This huge balcony runs the width of the penthouse and wraps around the side of living area for even more viewing opportunities. Finally, bedroom #1 (KING) is the Master suite located on the Gulf side w/direct access to this large balcony. Imagine waking up to the beautiful Emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico everyday without moving out of your bed. The master suite boasts (2) large closets and a very spacious bathroom. Master bath has separate granite vanities, travertine flooring, travertine walk-in shower and a separate bath tub ready for a long soak. Other unique/bonus features include the following: 1) The East end location of this penthouse is directly above the on-site pool, hot tub and BBQ grills areas so you can communicate with any parties located at these areas directly from the penthouse. 2) Two reserved covered parking spots in underneath garage near elevator lobby. 3) 4th floor private storage unit located by elevator ideal for beach toys, water floats, coolers, bikes, etc... 4) On-site community exercise room 5) Dunes of Crystal Beach is a low density, private, gated condominium w/only 20 condo units total. 6) 250 ft of beach to relax and located near the West end of Scenic Hwy 98 where there is minimal traffic surrounding the property and 3 miles of protected beach State park. 7) Grocery stores, shopping, bike rentals, coffee shop and an abundance of restaurants w/in 1 mile of property. This condo requires a 7-night, Saturday to Saturday stay. We do not rent to anyone under 25.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Map of Destin, FL
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Location, wonderful setting and excellent living quarters. We will be back.
8.0 / 10.0
Enjoyable stay with accurate representation online. The master bedroom and bath is quite impressive. Great ocean view with easy beach access and local attractions. Having said that there are a few oddities. The faucet for kitchen has it’s hot and cold water reversed (handle has to reversed in order for the faucet to fit), the shower in the one the smaller bedrooms is a mystery to figure out (there’s a hidden switch), the ice maker in the fridge is broken (there’s a secondary ice maker near the sink), and there’s a few places like air vents that need some maintenance. Despite the cleaning charge and Covid sanitation promise, there was sand and dirt on the floor and counters when we arrived. Overall though this was a nice place and very enjoyable.
10.0 / 10.0
Destin beachfront condo
Excellent
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
We enjoyed this beautiful property. Lovely beach and neighborhood. Condo was clean and comfortable with a great view. Note that you would need to bring everything you may need (kitchen, paper products).
10.0 / 10.0
Nice property
Very roomy, comfortable, great for family, quiet, large balconies, great view...
Issues; management gave wrong code to gate and unit, freezer ice maker need fixing...
10.0 / 10.0
Sun, Sand, and Chill
Our stay was amazing, the condo was clean, spacious, and well-appointed. The large balcony was outstanding for taking in the gulf view and listening to the waves and at this time of year you get both a sunrise and sunset over the water. I highly recommend this property.
10.0 / 10.0
August 2019 Stay
5 star all the way!!!! We can’t wait to come back! The house was in prestige condition and I can’t even think of one thing I would change! Amazing views!!!
10.0 / 10.0
FANTASTIC WEEK IN BEAUTIFUL CONDO!!!
We spent a wonderful week in this Condo and it was was absolutely beautiful and exactly as shown in the pictures. There were 6 adults and 3 toddlers and it was perfect for all of us. The kitchen was the best stocked kitchen in any condo that we have stayed. We cooked in several nights and there was not one kitchen utensil missing and plenty of dishes and cookware. The furniture was so comfortable as were the beds. We have been coming to Destin for over 30 years and this was the nicest condo we have stayed in.
We loved being on the end unit as the condo was so light and all the balconies were great. Our grandchildren loved the balcony and we all spent a lot of time out there....the furniture was so comfortable and there was plenty for all of us. There were also so many beach toys, chairs and floaties in the owners closet....didn’t have to buy a thing.
We have beautiful memories with our daughters, their husbands and our 3 beautiful grandchildren that we will always cherish. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Destin!!!
10.0 / 10.0
June 2019 Stay
The place was beautiful with very high end furnishings. The location on the beach was perfect as it was crowded being near the secluded reserve just down the way. Customer service was extremely responsive on just a few issues. We will definitely recommend to our friends.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the location!
Our experience wasn’t great but it had nothing to do with the penthouse. Our bad experience was the Red Tide and Hurricane. Our trip was cut short! Evacuation. We will stay there again! Great service!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful unit
Immaculate condo with a beautiful view. Well stocked with all the comforts of home! We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again! Great for large families!
10.0 / 10.0
GREAT, GREAT!!!!!!
Beautiful condo with everything you need or want to enjoy. EVERYONE loved staying there and want to go back.
10.0 / 10.0
Wondreful family vacation
The balcony and the views were the best we have ever seen and we have stayed all along the gulf clear to Marco Island. The washer and dryer were perfect for our 10 person family. The only thing I could think of that might help would be to improve the hot water faucet pressure in the master bedroom. Overall really awesome and we are grateful for the privilege to have stayed there. We would 100% recommend this condo to anyone! Made lots of beautiful family memories!! Thanks so much Randy!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location
Beach was perfect for family with kids and grand parents. Weather could have been better at times but the resulting surf was great. Unit amenities were more than adequate. AC in master bedroom was always colder than the rest of the unit, however. Good time had by all.
10.0 / 10.0
Incredible penthouse condo!
We had a family beach trip (5 couples + 1 child) and this condo was perfect! View was fabulous...right on the beach: sunrises, sunsets, dolphins, and ocean. Complex was mostly families so quiet at night. Condo was extremely clean, updated, and HUGE (enough space/room for all of us to have our "quiet" time). Separate storage room had lots of stuff to use (floats, body boards, boogie boards, toys for kids, floats, beach chairs, cooler, etc.) so look in there before you spend $$ to buy anything. Randy was awesome to deal with! Would definitely stay in this condo again!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing views, located right on the white, sandy beaches, abundance of space, immaculate details
Our family had a wonderful family vacation relaxing on the beach in Destin. The accommodations were perfect with plenty of space and everything we needed to feel right at home. The balcony, spanning the condo width of the living room and master suite, became our favorite spot! The amazing view, along with the short walk to the beach allowed for endless trips back and forth to the beach. Early morning walks and nightly crabbing were a hit with everyone. Everything was immaculate and made our week one of the best ever. We will definitely be coming back to this perfect penthouse.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Place to Stay!
The condo has a great location on the beach and for shopping for food, clothes, and dining out.
The kitchen very spacious alone with dining room & living room.
Great place to stay.
Thanks
8.0 / 10.0
Very nice, clean spacious condo
Wonderful, well appointed condo. A few things need attention but overall a very nice , spacious condo with a gorgeous view.
10.0 / 10.0
Five star fabulous!
Our three generations had a terrific time! Thank you for a lovely beach accommodation!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Destin Location
Our party of 6 (4 adults and 2 teenagers) loved our stay. Very spacious, cleanest beach rental ever experienced, fantastic location, private beach, dolphins every morning and afternoon, perfect sand, great communication from rental manager. Overall, a great rental... you won't be disappointed.
10.0 / 10.0
Such a wonderful location and accommodations. Great space, clean, and comfortable. Hope to return!
Such a good experience working with property manager. The condo unit is clean, modern, and comfortable; the photos do not do it justice. We loved being on the private beach yet so close to shopping and dining. A great experience and many fond memories.
10.0 / 10.0
Expensive but wonderful all around!
Beautiful, spacious, clean, stunning views, great pool and beach access!
10.0 / 10.0
ABSOLUTELY PERFECT family vacation
The moment you walk into the condo you are greeted with elegance. Four very comfortable bedrooms and three bathrooms are off the octagonal foyer. A walk down the connecting hallway leads you to the main living quarters, dining area, kitchen, and master bedroom and bath. Along the hallway is also a large laundry room with full size washer and dryer and large sink and folding area. As you walk into the main living quarters you are greeted with breath-taking views of the beach. All furniture and decor are FABULOUS. Kitchen is well appointed. The numerous balconies and private beach are perfect and the pool area adequate. Furniture on the main balcony is very comfortable. There is also a room off the elevator with beach equipment, chairs, toys etc. for condo 401. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay and also how great it was to work with Randy Rintala. We have already booked our stay for next year. Don't miss your chance to have a beautiful home away from home.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome location, awesome place!
This penthouse is AWESOME. All the reviews are true to their words. This was the first family reunion with our adult children & their families, and the floor layout and room inside and out was perfect. We were blessed to have fantastic weather while there and all of us spent much of our time on the beach, which was never crowded. But our time inside this lovely place was wonderful as well. The grocery store and shops at Destin Commons are just a few minutes away. We had almost all our meals in the condo with the high-end appliances, well-eqipped kitchen, and BBQ area serving us up some delicious meals. We watched fireworks at Destin Commons off the north balcony, didnt have to drive anywhere to see them. We all agreed we want to come back to this place again. Plans are already in the works for a future stay. You will love this place and the ease of working with Randy.
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous Family Fun in Forida
As soon as you step into this condo the WOW factor is there and it continues throughout. The views from the balconies are amazing. Great location, in walking distance to shopping and dining. If you're looking for somewhere to impress your family or friends you need to book this condo.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely Wonderful!
We had a fabulous time. Absolutely gorgeous views, perfectly furnished (including a well equipped kitchen), and overall wonderful! Randy was helpful and nearby when we needed a quick fix to the outdoor storage room. He also was able to answer any questions VERY quickly.
Access to and from the beach was easy. Covered parking is a huge plus. We felt like we were in a great, quiet spot and not near the craziness of Destin.
We had four kids and five adults in our party and never felt crowded. We were about a 20ish minute ride to 30A, 20 min ride to a fantastic pontoon rental boat place and about 4 minutes to Publix! We would highly recommend 401 to anyone considering it! Have fun!!!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Destin?
The average price for a rental in Destin is $323 per night. This rental is $886 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Penthouse! Endless Panoramic Gulf Views From Balconies. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Penthouse! Endless Panoramic Gulf Views From Balconies. Enjoy the water!
Is Penthouse! Endless Panoramic Gulf Views From Balconies pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Penthouse! Endless Panoramic Gulf Views From Balconies?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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