About this rental
While this is a relatively new property for us, we have been renting oceanfront condos on Navarre Beach for 18 years on VRBO. So not new at all to this labor of love.!
For all my past guests, I was the Owner of One Particular Harbor at Navarre Towers.
We sold that in 2021 and now are offering this beautiful 3Br 3 Bth southwest corner unit at Beach Colony on Navarre Beach. Give us a try for the same personal service you are use to and to SAVE !
Located between Destin and Pensacola, Navarre Beach has the beautiful white beaches without the crowds. It is only a three mile stretch of beach that sits between the Gulf Islands National Seashore on the west and Eglin Air Force Base land on the east. It is a classic barrier island beach that is still unspoiled by commercial development. While primarily residential, it is less than 30 minutes away to Pensacola or the Fort Walton and Destin area.
There are miles of scenic bike trails accessed right across the street. This quiet and peaceful area is truly a hidden jewel of the Gulf Coast. Beach Colony Resort is a short walk to the Navarre Beach Pier and the Navarre Beach Science Station. There is also the Navarre Beach Gulf Snorkel Reef for you to get an up-close glimpse of amazing marine life.
Our Non-Smoking condo is Gulf-front where the beach and ocean are only steps away. It is located on the second floor (3rd Level up) overlooking the ocean. It is professionally decorated and nicely appointed and furnished. The condo is over 1700 sq ft and has nine-foot ceilings and doors opening from both the living space and master bedroom onto the balcony. While sitting on the private balcony, you will enjoy privacy and stunning views of the ocean, beach and surf and close enough to the largest pool on Navarre Beach to check on your children.!
If you've never been to Navarre Beach, there are two moments you will remember upon arrival. 1) Crossing over the Sound Bridge the first time seeing the ocean and 2) walking out on our balcony for the first time! It is just breathtaking.
The large master bedroom has a king-size bed and a whirlpool tub in the private bath. The condo will sleep 6 comfortably. Two other newly decorated bedrooms have queen size beds and private bathrooms. There are ample linens and closet space for everyone. The kitchen has lots of cabinets and is equipped with everything you will need to make you feel right at home, whether your stay is two weeks or two months..
We also supply beach service that includes 2 chaise lounges and an umbrella set up for our guests each day at 8am and taken down at 5pm, from March - October.
Our complex offers an array of amenities including a fitness facility, outdoor charcoal grills with picnic area, two clay tennis courts and a shuffleboard court. There is a beach boardwalk with ramps at both ends. Perfect for wagons and beach carts, as well as accessibility for the elderly or very young..
During the Spring, Summer and early Fall we limit our bookings to 7 or 14 day rentals from Saturday to Saturday.
Before your arrival and during your stay I can always be reached by email or cell phone to attend to your questions or needs. We usually respond within the hour.
I personally manage this unit. So each guest receives honest, personal and rapid service for whatever they need, from me. I have cleaning service, maintenance service, appliance service people in Navarre that respond usually the same or next day to any issues that may come up. (Usually none do because we keep the condo in great shape to begin with.) But you never know and you don’t want to be dealing with a “condo issue” or slow service to fix something in the condo on your vacation.!
Over the years most of our guests have become "regulars" and come back to stay with their families year after year. We have been able to keep up with their families as the kids have grown up and have kept in touch through the years.
We invite you to join us at Beach Colony Resort on Navarre Beach to create memories that will last a lifetime and to experience a refuge that shelters us. 'Against The Wind.'
Doug D
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Rates
Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
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Nov 09 - Nov 22 2024 | $250 | $1,700 | 4 nights | ||
Nov 23 - Nov 30 2024 | $250 | $1,750 | 4 nights | ||
Nov 30 - Dec 21 2024 | $200 | $1,400 | 4 nights | ||
Dec 21 - Dec 28 2024 | $295 | $1,750 | 4 nights | ||
Dec 28 2024 - Jan 04 2025 | $300 | $1,820 | 4 nights |
Fees:
Cleaning Fee: $200
Tax Rate: 12%
Availability
Last updated on October 25, 2024
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Hosted by David Daniel
Member since 2022
Year Purchased: 2021
About the owner: I personally manage this condo and offer all of our guests quick, honest and personal service. I'm a native of Baton Rouge, La. and a graduate of LSU. My wife, Paula and I have lived in Peachtree City Georgia, a southern suburb of Atlanta, for 29 years. We raised two sons there. They are graduates of LSU and UGA.! I am a pilot by profession having served as an Air Force Pilot for 5 years and for the last 37 years, an airline pilot. I retired from Delta Airlines in 2016 and am continuing my life long interest in real estate investing. Starting out with vacation rental condos in 2003, this condo is the last of four condos on Navarre Beach that we have owned. After all these years, we still enjoy providing a comfortable, nicely decorated and richly outfitted condo to families to gather and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Why this property? I have always loved the Panhandle of Florida and it's beaches. As a high schooler and college student in Louisiana we always went to Pensacola. When the boys were young it was such a joy to continue that tradition with them. As the Panhandle matured over the past 30 years, it became very clear what areas were going to maintain their old Florida charm, not get too crowded, yet continue to offer the beautiful beaches and water that we all want to see. To this day, Navarre has been true to that vision.
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Fun in the Sun at Doug's Place
We stayed at "Against the Wind" the week of August 24-31, 2024. Our family LOVED the condo. It had ALL the luxuries of home. The decor was gorgeous. We are a family of 6 so everyone enjoyed having their bedroom and bathroom. There was plenty of space for everyone to chill. We loved the huge balcony for dolphin watching, people watching, searching for the best spot on the beach, eating our breakfast, and enjoying after-dinner drinks. The beds were very comfortable. Thank you to Doug and his family for allowing us to enjoy their piece of Heaven for the week. We will surely be staying again in the future. Thanks again!!
Stayed: August 2024 Submitted: November 01, 2024
Owner response
Thank you Susan. so glad that you and your family enjoyed the beach as well as the condo here in Navarre. Don’t forget to contact me directly when you’re ready to come back so you can avoid VRBO fees. Until then, safe travels. Doug D
Fun in the Sun at Doug's Place
Our family had a great time staying at your "Against the Wind" condo, August 24-31, 2024. We loved the condo!! We had plenty of space for everyone to enjoy their time in the condo. The condo had all the luxuries of home. The beds were very comfortable. The balcony was the BEST!! We enjoyed our morning breakfasts, our after-dinner drinks, dolphin watching, people watching, and looking for the best beach spot for our beach setup. This was our first visit to Navarre Beach and Doug was very helpful with places to eat. A definite return to this condo is in our future. Thank you Doug and family for allowing us the pleasure of staying at your "Piece of Heaven" for a week. The best week ever according to our family.
Stayed: August 2024 Submitted: October 31, 2024
Owner response
Thanks Susan for your kind words. So glad that you and your family had a great time at the condo and Navarre Beach. We love our August guests!! Great time of year to go. Hope you guys can come back next year. Be sure to contact me directly to avoid VRBO fees. All the best till we see you at the BEACH again. Doug D
Perfect in every way!
Our family loved staying at your beautifully decorated condo! It had all the amenities of home and more. The room setups, each with their own bathroom was perfect! The kitchen was well equipped. The balcony was the perfect place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee and soak in the amazing view! Doug was so easy to work with and his hospitality was like no other that we have experienced. We are looking forward to visiting Navarre and staying at "Against the Wind" again in the future.
Stayed: June 2024 Submitted: July 05, 2024
Owner response
Hi Debbie, Thank you for your wonderful review. So glad that you and your family stayed in our condo this year. We would love to have ya'll back. Most of our summer bookings take place in January, February and March of each year so keep that in mind when making plans so that you get the week of your choice. Be sure to contact me directly , as you did this year, to avoid fees and SAVE. All the best to you and your family... Doug D
Family Vacation ️
The condo was amazing, exactly as described to us and as the photos showed~ It was clean, very well stocked and the balcony was huge and the view notch ️ Easy access on the 3rd floor and such great communication from the owner always!! So very helpful on all levels. Our family made such great memories and we hope to return again to this Condo in Navarre~ The beach is beautiful and the water was so blue and clear all week. We enjoyed the fireworks off the pier July 4th……. Amazing! Five stars from our family for sure! Susan C.
Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: August 04, 2023
Owner response
Thanks for the review Susan. It was great working with you on this booking going all the way back to December! Right! Glad we were able to book directly through and save you all the VRBO fees, too. Call or txt me directly when you guys are ready to come back. Doug D.
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