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Reviews of Sand 'N Sea Cottage - Gulf View! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct!


Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodger & Peggy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
We had a wonderful time with family and enjoyed the beach house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 8, 2023
Hi Rodger and Peggy! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We took my in laws and kids and had a wonderful time with plenty of room. It was a great cottage, perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 12, 2023
Hi Megan! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M., Mokena, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Stay, Perfect spot along Scenic 98
Located in a quiet neighborhood close to beach and in a fantastic location in Miramar Beach. Entry into the gated community and check-in process to house was easy. Communications with Kathy the property manager was great. She was very responsive and very helpful. Short walk to beach. Family enjoyed our stay and recommend this proper for a family vacation.
Stayed 63 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2023
Hi Bryan! I am so pleased that you and your family enjoyed their winter stay!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in the Sun!!
Really enjoyed our stay at Sand n Sea cottage. The inside was very nice and well kept. Highly recommend this property. Will definitely add it to my list of places to stay again next time I return to Destin area.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 29, 2022
Hi Don! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!! I look forward to hearing from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

ken

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat customer
Favorite place on old 98.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2022
Hi Ken! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay once again!!!! I look forward to hearing from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, great access to beach
This was great and we had a wonderful time! Host communicated great and access to beach was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2022
I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Fred E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Quiet neighborhood close to the beach. Exactly as advertised and fit our needs perfectly. This was our second stay here and would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2022
Hi Fred! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay once again!!! I look forward to hearing from you again soon! bye for now, Kathy

8/10 Good

Lynda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location of the home is fantastic, short walk to beach. The unit was clean and well stocked. We have stayed in this unit before and would do so again. Some of the family room furniture was updated which was needed. However, the kitchen barstools are unstable and also need replacement. Overall, great stay and fun vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2022
Hi Lynda! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Concept!
We really enjoyed our stay at Sand n Sea. The location was perfect and the houses were all so nice. Pleasantly surprised by the community pool-held a lot of people but never felt crowded. I’d definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2022
Hi Kim! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location and view!
This is our second vacation to this property. The view of the beach is beautiful from the balcony! It is just a short walk to the beach and pool. The house is very nice and spacious too.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 26, 2022
Hi Nancy! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay once again!!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful trip
We ABSOLUTELY loved this place and will do it again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2022
Hi Cynthia! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!! I look forward to hearing from you again soon! bye for now, Kathy

8/10 Good

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is awesome
The location was great some issues with property maintenance; pool and community gate.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2022
Hi Matthew. I am so sorry the community pool had to shut down during your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house, property, pool, and close to the beach!
We had a great time with our 6 kids- ages 5 up to 16! It was a big house and the perfect size for our family. The property was in a fantastic location in Miramar Beach and was close to shops, restaurants, etc. The kids loved the heated pool and it was steps from the house. We could see the beach from the front porch and the second story porch too. The beach was a short walk from the house which was great as well. Not to mention the beach access gate for the property was a major plus in addition to the beach umbrella and two chairs that were set up daily for us (it was included in the stay of the house)! All we had to do was go down to the beach and reserve our spot each day. A nice gentleman was walking around with a clipboard. Overall a wonderful stay and experience! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2022
Hi Ryan! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! bye for now Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Great location. Lots to do on a no beach day. Will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 25, 2022
Hi Sarah! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Jessie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
5m to the beach, 30s to the pool. Just a fantastic, easy spot for families. The beach service(chairs and umbrella) was so convenient and cut down on the things we were hauling over w our 3 small children. House was clean and well-equipped, plenty of room for everyone. Quiet community w other families vacationing, no spring breakers or rowdy groups.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 23, 2022
Hi Jessie! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!! Thank you for submitting this review as well! I hope we hear from you again soon! bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

thomas i., St Louis ,United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Process was simple,great place,great community.
Everything was seamless will be booking another trip shortly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 13, 2022
Hi Thomas! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay.
We stayed for one week with 4 adults and 2 children. Overall a great experience, common areas spacious, the kitchen is furnished with everything you could need to cook, plenty of towels, comfortable bed with nice linens (I recommend bringing pillows as these were on the thin side), and great communication with the property manager. You have to cross a street to get to the beach but it is a two lane, residential type road with many pedestrian crossings and most cars do stop to give people the right of way. This stretch of beach is amazing for small children- smaller waves and extended shallow area. Only hiccup on our trip was that housekeeping did not clean the house as they should have but the manager took care of it by offering to resend the cleaning crew. Management responded within one hour of sending an email and continued to follow up. This could happen anywhere so I wouldn't let it deter you from booking here. Excellent property!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 1, 2021
Hi Cynthia, Thank you for the review! Again I am so sorry that you had any hiccups with your stay and I am so pleased that you were able to have a wonderful time despite the rug needing cleaned! I hope we hear from you again soon!!!

10/10 Excellent

rachel b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellant family vacation home!
Couldn’t have asked for a better VRbO vacation home. We had everything necessary for our stay and loved the deco and furniture/ beds. We felt right at home and would recommend to anyone traveling with larger / or extended family. Thank you for providing all the pool/beach fun bodyboards! The table was large enough for us to enjoy family meals and lots of laughs!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 27, 2021
Hi Rachel! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
Great neighborhood, great location, great rental. Will definitely stay here again. No problems whatsoever.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2021
Hi Susan! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation!
Kathy (property manager) was super helpful. The house was perfect and convenient to private beach and community pool. We had an awesome week!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 24, 2021
Hi Heather! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
I was very pleased with this property and the assistance I received from Kathy during my stay!
We enjoyed our stay! Manager Kathy was great to work with and answered all my questions. She was very pleasant to work with and we enjoyed this property and would highly recommend it! Great view of beach and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2021
Hi Sandra! Thank you for this lovely review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope we hear from you again soon!!!! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Christy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2021
Hi Christy! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I hope we hear from you again soon!!! Bye for now Kathy

8/10 Good

gary j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Very nice and accomodating property. Perfect location with very short walk to beach and close to restaurants. Beach set up with chairs and umbrella was definitely a plus. Kathy, property manager was very easy to work with and very responsive. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2021
Hi Gary! Thank you for the review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to hearing from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Lynda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great location close to the beach! Home could use a little updating but it’s a nice place to stay. Our family has booked this home twice and wouldn’t hesitate to book it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2021
Hi Lynda! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay once again! The owners are in the planning stages of several updates! We are waiting for the slow period between guest. Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
The location was great .. in walking distance to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2021
I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Tommy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation ever
Very clean rental with everything I needed for my stay. The rental came with 2 Beach chairs and an umbrella. Very close to the beach and a great view of the ocean from the balcony. I would definitely stay again. The rental is close to restaurants and everything else you would need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2021
Hi Tommy! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!!! I hope we hear from you again soon!!!! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location!
We enjoyed our stay here so much that we rented the house again for next year. The location is awesome!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2021
Hi Nancy! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!!! I hope you have a safe and uneventful trip home and I look forward to seeing you again! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

kristina b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Perfect location to beach and pool.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 17, 2021
Hi Kristina! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope we hear from you again soon!!! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Size
Great place, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 18, 2021
Hi David! Thank you for the review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope we hear from you again soon!!! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Kalyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and close to the beach
This place was perfect for a long weekend get away for younger adults!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 18, 2021
Hi Kalyn! Thank you for the review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Indre J., palos park, il

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Very nice and clean house. It was plenty of room for two families with teenagers. The location is perfect- just steps to the big pool with jacuzzi and the beach. The manager was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2021
Hi Indre! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Isaac S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place close to the beach
Nice place. Was missing one ammenity, laundry detergent, but was rectified quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 3, 2021
Hi Issac! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I am so sorry the laundry pods were missed when you first arrived. Thank you for letting me know so I could rectify the error! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Ann F., Aiken, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
You won’t regret renting this property.
This house is spacious, conveniently located to store, restaurants, and the beach. Everyone had the own bed and tv. There was plenty of room for meal prep and dining. We would definitely rent this house again. The property manager was wonderful and easy to reach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 29, 2020
Hi Ann! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I hope we hear from you again soon!!! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
No disappointments
This property was very accommodating. Very quiet and relaxing. Everything in short walking distance; gym, pool and ocean. Will be booking this property again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 25, 2020
Hi Catherine! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope we hear from you again soon!!! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great neighborhood!
We had a great stay at this property. Very close walk to the beach and great neighborhood if you’re bringing pets. The house was very spacious. Definitely will be looking to stay in this neighborhood again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2020
Hi Megan! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking the time to write a review as well!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Cara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Getaway during the pandemic
Loved this stay! So close to the beach and pool, which is great for a family. The quiet and palm tree lined street was gorgeous. The home was immaculately cleaned prior to our arrival, which I was thankful for. It was roomy and great for our family. My mild complaint is the carpet is rather worn, making it easy to slip on the stairs. Kathy was wonderful to communicate with, we would definitely consider staying here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 7, 2020
Hi Cara, I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I will let the homeowner know about your comment on the carpeting on the stairs. It is 2 years old but rentals do have a tendancy to get more wear and tear then normal usage! I hope we hear from you again soon!

8/10 Good

Lynda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Just steps to the beach! Had a great vacation!
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2020
Hi Lynda! Thank you for taking the time to write a review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Justine R., Athens, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Retreat
Beautiful property with amazing access right to the beach! Plenty of space for our group of 6, and great property amenities with the pool access. Kathy was very easy to communicate with and did a great job of answering our couple questions. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Hi Justine! Thank you for the lovely review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope we see you again soon!!! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Kirk P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place and location
Everything went smoothly. Property manager was excellent. Property was delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 3, 2020
Hi Kirk! I hope you will come back to visit us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Allison B., Rockville, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
This is a nice house located very close to the beach in a nice community. The layout is very open and the rooms are a nice size. The second floor master has a wonderful porch with a view of the water. Kathy, the property manager, was also great to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Hi Allison! Thank you for taking the time to write this review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and stay!
We have stayed at Beach Retreat condos for many years and this was our first time to stay in a house. Everything was just perfect and we loved the location! Kathy was very good about answering promptly any questions we had and the house itself is very nice and well kept. We definitely will start coming back each year to this house !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Hi Jan! Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate our guest comments! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I hope you will be back again soon!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Sue B., Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for our family! ❤️
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 3, 2020
Hi Sue! I hope we see you again soon!!

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Retreat Cottage 78
Overall great layout and proximity. Chief complaint is not enough casual seating in living area. Maybe add another couch??
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Hi Julie! Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate our guest comments! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I will let the owner know asap about the added seating needed! I hope you will be back again soon!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property!
We couldn't have enjoyed our stay more! The location is perfect, close to the beach & pool and walking distance to many restaurants, coffee shops and ice cream. The house perfectly accommodated our family. The kitchen is very well stocked and pictures are accurate. Kathy is very easy to work with and quick to respond. We will be back! ❤️
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 3, 2020
Hi Angela! I hope we see you again soon!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Grace D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for family
We enjoyed our week steps from the beach and pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Hi Grace! Thank you for the review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Penny E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love Beach Retreat!
Always a wonderful stay in Beach Retreat Cottages! Kathy is a gem to book with! I can’t wait until next year! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate our guest comments! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I hope you will be back again soon!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sand & Sea Cottage
Very nice house in a good location. Short walk to the beach and close to the pool. We enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Hi Mary! Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate our guest comments! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I hope you will be back again soon!!!!

8/10 Good

Britney F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great walk to the beach!
Great overall experience! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Hi Britney! Thank you for the review! Please let me know what could be done to make your stay better. The review you sent in seems to point to something lacking! Let us know and we will do our best to take care of it!

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay and location
We have visited this property several times and are certain to return. It is located in a quiet gated community of cottages located across the street from the beach. Kathy is very easy to work with and super responsive at all times. We enjoy the full kitchen, roomy layout and hanging out on the upstairs deck. There are walking trails nearby and a few restaurants within walking distance. It nicely located between Destin and the other beach towns on 30A. and easily accessible to all attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Hi Alex! Thank you for the lovely review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay once again!!! I look forward to hearing from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A., Webb City, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Perfect!
This was our second time staying at this property and it really is just perfect! Kathy is awesome to work with and the house is clean and large enough to accommodate a small to medium family. We had 5 adults and 2 kids and everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom. It’s a short walk to the beach or pool and the beach service is a nice touch as well. We will likely continue to stay at this property for years to come!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Hi Nicole! Thank you for this lovely review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay once again!!! Call us anytime you are ready to visit!!!! Bye for now, Kathy