04/14/2021
IMPORTANT! When considering vacation rental properties be sure to ask these four questions. First- does the property have beach access? Second- is the beach access private? Third- is the private beach access gated? Fourth- is the beach access directly in front of the complex? This condo complex has all four! Gulf Winds East has the luxury of having 150 feet of deeded beach with a private gated entrance directly in front of the complex. This is very unusual in this area.
This is a townhouse located at Gulf Winds East, which is a 52-unit townhouse community known for its large private beach and central location on Scenic Gulf Drive. Park in your reserved parking space for easy access to your townhome. The large L-shaped living/dining/kitchen area downstairs has two covered patios (front and rear) for indoor/outdoor living. The upstairs has 2 master bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 covered balconies, and 2 private bunkrooms. The rear patio and the rear balcony overlook a green space. High-speed internet and cable TV are included.
Family dinners can be served on the huge dining room table which seats ten. The kitchen is well appointed and has both Keurig and drip coffee makers. The living area is decorated in beach chic and has a 58-inch flat-screen TV. There is also a spacious half bathroom and a washer and dryer downstairs. Grill out on the Webber charcoal grill on the back patio while sipping on a daiquiri made in your kitchen's blender.
Both upstairs bathrooms have two entrances, one from a master bedroom and one from the hallway. The hallway entrances allow the occupants of the two double bunk rooms to enter the bathrooms without having to go through the bedrooms. Both master bedrooms have queen beds, private balconies, walk-in closets, and flat-screen TVs. This arrangement allows a family of four to occupy each “wing” of the upstairs area. I don’t think that there is another condo in the area with this arrangement or one that sleeps this many comfortably at this price. It is essentially a four-bedroom townhouse. Be aware that the bunk rooms in most condos are not private and in many instances are actually in the bedrooms. Three of the bunks are 72 inches long and one is 68 inches long.
Gulf Winds East is located on Scenic Gulf Drive. The beach is directly across the street from the complex. It is an easy two-minute stroll from your front door. The street is very easy and very safe to cross. There is a crosswalk directly in front. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets while enjoying a cold beverage on the spacious beach gazebo and deck. The pool at Gulf Winds East is pristine.
This area of Miramar Beach (near the Walton-Okaloosa county line) is in my opinion the best location in the Destin area. The crowds are smaller because there are no large high-rises anywhere nearby. Very family-friendly due to the wide walking-biking trail that parallels the beach road and runs in front of the complex. Several restaurants and bars are within easy walking distance, including Pompano Joe’s, Captain Dave’s, and Kenny D’s. You can drive (or go for a longer walk) to numerous stores, bars, coffee shops, beach shops, ice cream stores, wineries, restaurants, and supermarkets without having to contend with the congestion on Emerald Coast Parkway (Highway 98).
Beach service (chair and umbrella rental) available.