Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ!

The toilet leaked significantly onto the floor, and had been for some time, based on the stains on the floor.The top rack of the dishwasher was unusable, as the wheels had rusted off, and it would pull off the tracks with even the slightest pressure. The hot tub had a significant amount of mold growing in it. It was quite foul and clearly had not been serviced in sometime.The tankless water heater was set at 100 degrees, so the “hot” water was tepid at best until I turned up the setting. Overall, the house was relatively clean, the beds were comfortable, and it was extremely close to the beach. So, while the items listed above were not showstoppers, they simply indicated an overall lack of attention to detail.

Great family vacation

Very easy walk to the beach with small kids. The property had everything we needed and made for a great vacation!

Nice house, great location. A few minor repairs needed on doors. Landscaper cut grass and blew it in the pool! We cleaned the pool endlessly. Overall B

The property was very clean, especially for allowing dogs. The to do list for check out was the easiest out of all VRBO properties we have ever stayed. The internet was not as good as promised. Each time you left the property you would have to log back in, which was annoying and it would randomly drop at times. 2nd, while not an issue while we were there, the beach access in the summer would not be good. There is only a sliver of beach that is open to the public that is walking distance. In the summer there would likely be no room. The advertisement for this property needs to address the limited beach area in their listing.

Easy to find and great location. Had a problem with the dishwasher and it was fixed right away. Short walk to the beach. Love that the pool is gated separately for kid safety.

This property was perfect for our family of 7 and two doxies:) The house was cute & tidy & well stocked with everything you need. We really enjoyed swimming in the pool, which was well maintained, on the hot days we didn't want to get sandy at the beach :)The house location is close to everything! The only negative was the mattresses could use updating as they weren't as comfy as we would have liked. But we would definitely recommend:)

Wonderful family trip and very nice property. Will stay again!

We loved the house, pool, space, and location. The beach access was a quick walking distance from the house. It was clean, everything worked perfect for us, and we had zero issues. We would definitely stay at that house again and recommend it for others as well.

Just returned from a weeklong stay at the Pelican Retreat, and we loved nearly everything about it! Things that were amazing:• The location! When they say “quick walk to beach”, they are not kidding. It’s a quick, direct shot and was perfect! Having not been to Destin before, we also found the general area the house is located in to be safe, convenient and pleasant. It’s a quiet neighborhood (perfect for evening walks) without much traffic, but within 5 minutes, you can be to some of the area’s top attractions. • The pool, and surrounding patio area, were perfect for our family of 5. The kids loved the pool light for night swimming (and adults loved the small in-pool bench seat)! • Other than the confusing (to us) bathroom situation referenced below, the house was exactly as pictured/listed. It was updated and very clean. We felt at home. Suggestions: • I would recommend clearly stating the bathroom situation in the listing. I would not call it a 3 bath home. (FYI for others - Bedrooms 2 & 3 each have a separate sink and toilet area with door. Those areas then open to one, SHARED tub/shower.) • Dressers in Bedrooms 2 & 3 would be a wonderful addition as there was nowhere to unpack folded clothes (only hanging space in closets). • Only hiccup of our stay was our emailed code didn’t work for front door, which caused a brief moment of panic after a long day of driving. Call to Customer Service resolved it. This house made our first trip to Destin so fun/enjoyable!

The house was better than pictured and was the perfect size for our family. I loved the layout of the house and was perfect for our two dogs to have some fenced in spaces by the pool. The pool was great to have right off the house. The location was easy and walkable to the beach and some coffee and food. It had what we needed and we felt right at home all week. Thanks for an amazing stay!

The location was ideal for a family trip. Everything about the house was great with only one small area for improvement. The beds, particularly the master is not the most comfortable. That may be a personal preference but I wish it was just a little softer but I guess that varies by individual. Family didn’t mind.

We truly enjoyed our stay! The home was extremely clean, super comfy beds, stocked kitchen, and just a short walk to the beach. The pool was super refreshing and the perfect way to wind down our day. Also, it was nice that there were some beach chairs there to use. Will definitely return! Thank you!