We love the Gulf Coast, and have been going to Destin and Pensacola Beach for 24 years. This is the first negative review of a house/condo location I have ever written.
Before we booked this unit in January, I called the management company to ask about the 2 car rule. We were looking at 6 adults in a 4 bedroom unit, and coming from 3 locations. They assured me we could have the additional car, and would make note when the booking came through. Instead, upon arrival, I was told they needed an $56, right then and there for our 3rd car, and they had no idea who I had talked to when I booked.
Upon entering the unit, the first thing we were hit with was the overwhelming smell of mildew, and master closet odor was even worse. The air conditioning vents were dripping condensation onto the floor and kitchen counter, so we had utilze towels during the day. It subsided during the evenings.
Our wrap-around porch view (which we specifically searched for in a booking) would indeed have been excellent, except that there was construction going on directly next door, and our view on that side was a crane and construction all day, which began with pounding each morning at the crack of dawn. I understand construction happens, but this should have been in the VRBO write-up by the owners or management company. When people spend this kind of money for a vacation with wrap around views, this should not happen, nor should they be jolted awake each morning.
Lastly, the unit was dirty. The trash can had trash on the outside. The master bedroom bed was disgusting, the filter was black. and I took photos I will be posting in other locations, as well as sending to the management company.
After 5 nights we transfered to a condo in the Hilton on Pensacola Beach for 4 nights, which was immaculate and beautiful! It was more money, but we have already booked it for this August and next year.
