Description

It seems it is "always summer" in this hospitable vacation home of the same name, but you and your family will be happy staying here in any season. Up to 15 family members and friends may share the special ambiance of this five-bedroom abode that's well located in the heart of Destin's Crystal Beach, and just a short stroll away from the glistening gulf. This Old Florida styled residential neighborhood exudes nostalgic charm.

Always Summer is framed behind live oak trees beside a white picket fence, with steps leading up to a railed front porch that spans the entire width of the house. Rocking chairs invite you to "sit a spell" while having a glass of lemonade or even a margarita! Out back a sparkling lagoon shaped swimming pool awaits where you may take a refreshing plunge. Inside, a spacious Great Room accentuated with tile flooring comprises a dining area, a nautically colored family room with a wall mounted TV and a big open country kitchen. The creamy white dining table has eight spindle-backed chairs that sit beside double glass French doors that go out to a pool view deck. A separate den off the kitchen also has French doors that lead out to an additional deck overlooking the pool. Both decks have chairs so that you may enjoy drinks or savory snacks while poolside. 

One of the lovely Master Bedroom Suites with a king size bed and full private bath is also on the first floor. Another hall bath serves as a convenient powder room. Four other distinctively styled bedrooms are upstairs and one of them is another Master Bedroom with a queen size bed as well as a private bath en suite. All of these guest quarters have French doors that lead out to covered balconies, two of which look down upon the sparkling pool below. One has a queen and twin bed that shares a full bath with a fun kid's bunkroom while the other has a lovely old-fashioned queen sized bed.

This wonderful rental home has an splendid location just a few blocks away from Destin Commons, which is a pedestrian friendly palm lined retail complex with designer clothing shops, specialty boutiques, restaurants and a state of the arts movie theater. A Publix Grocery Store, Walgreen's Pharmacy, Chan's Wine World, many nationally known specialty stores and restaurants are close by at other adjacent shopping complexes. Family amusements like Big Kahuna's Water Park and tropically themed miniature golf course are a short distance away. This premium locale also places you a relatively short distance away from all the action at Harborwalk Village in Downtown Destin as well as family fun at the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin.

First Floor: Living Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa, Kitchen, Dining, King Bedroom with Walk-In Shower, Bonus Den with Queen Sleeper Sofa and Patio Access, Powder Room, Exterior Laundry Room.

Second Floor: Queen Bedroom with Walk-In Shower and Balcony Access, Queen + Twin Bedroom with Balcony Access, Queen Bedroom with Balcony Access, Twin Bunk Room, Hall Bath with Tub/Shower Combo.

Amenities
  • Amenity Icon Grill/BBQ
  • Amenity Icon Internet
  • Amenity Icon Laundry
  • Amenity Icon No Pets Allowed
  • Amenity Icon Parking Spaces: 4
  • Amenity Icon Private Pool
  • Amenity Icon Walk to Beach: 3-4 Minutes
Calendar
January 2025
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
      1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31  
February 2025
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
            1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28  
March 2025
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
            1
2 3 4 5 6 $408 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 $549 15
16 17 18 19 20 $576 21 $596 22
$596 23 $596 24 $596 25 $596 26 $596 27 $596 28 $596 29
$596 30 $596 31          
April 2025
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
    $596 1 $596 2 $596 3 $596 4 $627 5
$627 6 $627 7 $627 8 $627 9 $627 10 $627 11 $551 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
$456 20 $456 21 $456 22 $456 23 $456 24 $478 25 $366 26
$366 27 $366 28 $366 29 $366 30      
May 2025
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
        $366 1 $366 2 $502 3
$479 4 $479 5 $479 6 $479 7 $479 8 $502 9 $503 10
$480 11 $480 12 $480 13 $480 14 $480 15 $503 16 $695 17
$695 18 $695 19 $695 20 $695 21 $695 22 $763 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 $929 31
June 2025
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
$929 1 $929 2 $929 3 $929 4 $929 5 $929 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 $1006 28
$1006 29 $1006 30          
July 2025
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
    $1006 1 $1006 2 $1006 3 $1006 4 $825 5
$825 6 $825 7 $825 8 $825 9 $825 10 $825 11 $825 12
$825 13 $825 14 $825 15 $825 16 $825 17 $825 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 $825 26
$825 27 $825 28 $825 29 $825 30 $825 31    
August 2025
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
          $825 1 $535 2
$535 3 $535 4 $535 5 $535 6 $535 7 $535 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 $441 16
$441 17 $441 18 $441 19 $441 20 $441 21 $441 22 $441 23
$441 24 $441 25 $441 26 $441 27 $441 28 $423 29 30
31            
September 2025
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
  1 2 3 4 5 $384 6
$384 7 $384 8 $384 9 $384 10 $384 11 $384 12 $384 13
$384 14 $384 15 $384 16 $384 17 $384 18 $384 19 $384 20
$384 21 $384 22 $384 23 $384 24 $384 25 $384 26 27
28 29 30        
October 2025
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
      1 2 3 $458 4
$458 5 $458 6 $458 7 $458 8 $458 9 $458 10 $458 11
$458 12 $458 13 $458 14 $458 15 $458 16 $458 17 $458 18
$458 19 $458 20 $458 21 $458 22 $458 23 $458 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31  
November 2025
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
            1
$419 2 $419 3 $419 4 $419 5 $419 6 $419 7 $419 8
$419 9 $419 10 $419 11 $419 12 $419 13 $419 14 $419 15
$419 16 $419 17 $419 18 $419 19 $419 20 $419 21 $455 22
$455 23 $455 24 $455 25 $455 26 $455 27 $455 28 $419 29
$419 30            
December 2025
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
  $419 1 $419 2 $419 3 $419 4 $419 5 $419 6
$419 7 $419 8 $419 9 $419 10 $419 11 $419 12 $419 13
$419 14 $419 15 $419 16 $419 17 $419 18 $419 19 $455 20
$455 21 $455 22 $455 23 $455 24 $455 25 $455 26 $455 27
$455 28 $455 29 $455 30 $455 31      
Swipe Swipe for Availability
Bedding
First Floor:
Queen Sleeper Sofa
Queen Sleeper Sofa
Queen Sleeper Sofa
Queen Sleeper Sofa
King
King
Second Floor:
Queen
Queen
Queen
Queen
Twin
Twin
Twin Bunk
Twin Bunk
Queen
Queen
Total: 3 Queen, King, Twin, Twin Bunk, 2 Queen Sleeper Sofa
Reviews
Rating 5
Family from Georgia
We had our adult children and young adult grandchildren to stay with us for the week. Enjoyed the beach but mostly the nice pool. Enjoyed being together. Plan to come back soon
Donnie & Kay P from Monroe, GA - Stayed June 2022
FAQs

We welcome all of your questions! Most property-specific details can be answered in the AMENITIES tab, for example, "Is beach service included?", "Is there a community pool?" and "How far is the beach?". Additional answers may be found in our Rental Policies.

Still have unanswered questions? We invite you to ask below. Our vacation specialists look forward to providing you with a detailed response to help you find the best place by the beach!

What is the square footage? Are we able to control the thermostat?
Terry W - Posted: 02/09/2022

Answer:

Always Summer includes 2,220 square feet of living space. You are able to control the thermostat; however, we respectively ask that you do not set below 72 degrees in the summertime to prevent the AC system from freezing up and malfunctioning.

Is there a coffee maker? If so, what kind?
Amanda G - Posted: 05/01/2022

Answer:

Keurig coffee makers are provided in all Ocean Reef properties to help get your beach day started. Don't forget your favorite K-Cups!

Is the pool heated?
Darlene M - Posted: 05/12/2023

Answer:

The community pool for Always Summer is quite refreshing but does not have the option to be heated. If pool heat is a must for your vacation, please give us a call!

Are there pool and/or regular towels?
Emi V - Posted: 05/03/2024

Answer:

We provide linens and sheets for the beds, bath towels, and washcloths. You will want to bring your own beach and pool towels, as we do not provide them. Our properties are furnished with enough disposable goods to get you started; this includes trash bags, paper towels, toilet tissue, dishwashing detergent, and bar soap. Our kitchens feature the basic necessities, such as a k-cup coffee maker, toaster, blender, silverware, and dishes. You may also want to pack hair dryers, additional disposable goods, and specialty kitchen items such as spices, aluminum foil, sandwich bags, etc.

Here is a helpful video to ensure that you are fully equipped for the beach!

Swipe Swipe for More FAQs
STR Certificate: 012149