Frangista Beach still feels like a neighborhood. Cobblestone streets, a gate at the front, towering palms, and the Gulf a few blocks south --- close enough that the salt air finds you before the water does. Golden Hour Retreat sits at the quiet end of it, a four-bedroom beach house built around one idea: get everyone here, and make it easy.
The main floor runs open from end to end --- living room, dining table for six, and a kitchen that connects to both. It's fully equipped, down to the drip coffee maker and the Keurig, the toaster oven, the Crockpot, the blender, and enough tableware to feed a full house without a second trip to the store. Light comes in from every direction, and the sofa faces a 75-inch TV for the afternoons when the sun wins and everyone retreats indoors.
Two retro arcade cabinets anchor the game room, stools pulled up and another screen on the wall --- the kind of setup that quietly runs the trip's scoreboard. Six smart TVs are spread across the house in total, plus a dedicated workspace for anyone catching up on email before the sand.
Sleeping is sorted for a crowd. Three king bedrooms give the adults room to spread out, and a large bunk room with a triple full bunk and a triple twin bunk sleeps nine on its own, with its own bathroom attached --- the rare setup where the kids get a wing and a sink of their own. Four full bathrooms mean nobody's waiting in the hall at eight in the morning.
Out back, a partially fenced yard and a covered patio with a gas grill make dinner a slow, easy thing: burgers going, someone still in a swimsuit, the light dropping. In-home laundry keeps sandy towels and long stays from becoming a problem.
The six-passenger golf cart is what changes the shape of the trip. Beach supplies are stocked and waiting --- load them up, roll past the community pool, and you're at the sand a couple of minutes later. Frangista Beach's sugar-white sand and that improbable green water are right there, with Whale's Tail and Pompano Joe's close enough for a toes-in-sand lunch. Silver Sands Premium Outlets sits about two miles east, Sandestin and the Village of Baytowne Wharf about three, and Destin Commons, offering shopping, dining, and a movie theater, is approximately 4 miles from the home. When you want a quieter stretch of coast, Henderson Beach State Park and its dune trails are a short drive west.
AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we're at your service!
Located in Northwest Florida, Destin is dubbed the "world's luckiest fishing village." This Emerald Coast city is known for its sparkling white beaches, numerous golf courses, and world-famous fishing. Nearby zipline courses, dolphin cruises, and amusement parks make it a perfect destination for families. Adults and large groups also come here for beach parties during the day and live music at night.
Local Attractions: Destin Commons, Silversands Outlets, Crab Island, Dolphin Tours, Charter Offshore Fishing, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, Crackings., Louisiana Lagniappe, Jackacuda's Seafood + Sushi
Home Truths:
•Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
•This property comes equipped with a Pack'n'Play and High chair.
Parking Details:
•The property offers 4 parking spaces.
All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit to be charged after booking.