Crystal Sands 217

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Crystal Sands (Unit 217). Newman - Dailey was pleasant to work with - check-in and check-out was quick and easy. The only suggestion we have for Unit 217 is to add a large skillet to the assortment of pots and pans.
Reviewed on Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Average acomodations on the beach. Website said there was a fitness center and gulfside pool, which was not the case for either. Nd very fair in offering a partial refund. Thanks. I will go directly through ND next time instead of relying on website only.
Reviewed on Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Newman Dailey was extremely helpful in planning our vacation. We enjoyed being right on the beach and there was plenty of room for our family of four. You can't beat being right on the beach with a chair and umbrella waiting for you when you get up in the morning. The building was being re-roofed while we were there, which was not disclosed to us when booking. The sight and sounds of construction aren't too pleasant. We enjoyed the colors and decor in the room. I loved having a washer/dryer to stay on top of the laundry. Honestly, my only complaints on the interior of the home were the lack of lighting in the shower area, missing cords that kept a DVD player from working and lack of free wireless internet. I think those things were pretty small compared to a great time with my family in a comfortable room, right on the beach.
Reviewed on Monday, May 24, 2010

We stayed 3 nights at the Cyrstal Sands in Destin, April 20-23rd. This condo has some excellent amenities, including a spacious living room, a full and 1/2 bath, and full kitchen. It is also located right on the beach, with spectacular views of the gulf. Theh only real drawback is the fact that the units we were staying in were undergoing a roofing project, which was somewhat disruptive and inconvenient. We were not told about this before booking, which may have changed our plans. Otherwise, the units are conveniently located with plenty of shopping and restaurants nearby in the heart of Destin. Other than the inconvienience of construction, we had an enjoyable experience.
Reviewed on Thursday, May 06, 2010

We travel extensively and generally stay at Marriott. It was our 30th anniversary and we decided to try the beach condo option at Destin after hearing friends and business associates rave about Destin for years. As we entered our unit at Crystal Sands and looked around our expectations of the accommodations continued to be exceeded. Everything was white glove clean. The bedding was excellent. The kitchen had every utensil imaginable (including a blender for drinks, ice-maker,all pots and pans, dishes, glasses, microwave, toaster, stove/oven etc. everything to prepare any meal). Nice bath... and another half bath! I kept wondering: "So what's the catch? A place like this would cost me five hundred a night at a resort. "What do you think?" I asked my wife. "This is really nice . . . it's pretty," she said looking around at the beach motif, glowing, running her hand across the granite counter top in the kitchen "I like this." And then . . . we opened the drapes: WOW! I mean "WOW!!!" The balcony right over the most crystal topaz emerald beach in the world put us right over the top. The water and view from this unit is surreal. I haven't seen a beach as nice since we went to Aruba Marriott Beach Club for our 25th anniversary, which since fell in rank to a close second behind our new #1, Newman-Dailey Crystal Sands, with Frenchmans' Reef St. Thomas third. The service from Newman-Dailey was impeccable. The golf we played at Sandestin Dunes was world class with egrets, blue heron and water views everywhere. And this was all included by Newman-Dailey. There were no hidden costs or fees, not even for the cart! The Dolphin cruise was utterly spectacular. We'll be coming back here as long as we are able. Thanks a Million Newman-Dailey! Tom and Susan
Reviewed on Monday, May 03, 2010

We came into Destin without reservations and Debbie was very helpful. Welcomed us and helped us right away so we could get to our room quickly. She really turned around our day that wasn't going well. Thanks again.
Reviewed on Thursday, April 08, 2010

We came into Destin without reservations and Debbie was very helpful. Welcomed us and helped us right away so we could get to our room quickly. She really turned around our day that wasn't going well. Thanks again.
Reviewed on Thursday, April 08, 2010

My husband and I had been to many areas in Florida before with our families, but had never been to Destin. We loved the beachfront location of Crystal Sands 217. Listening to the waves at night was very peaceful. We liked eating at Pompano Joe's and Baytowne Wharf. I enjoyed shopping at the Silver Sands outlet mall.
Reviewed on Thursday, November 19, 2009

The condo, beach, and City of Destin were perfect for my wife and I. Condo: The condo was perfectly decorated. They have some very expensive and nice Pottery Barn type furniture throughout the house. The bed was King with huge pillows and was very comfortable. The shower, toilets, and all kitchen appliances worked very well (Washer and Dryer are small, so if you have kids going with you also, you might not be able to keep up on laundry). The patio furniture on the back porch was among the nicest at the complex (we looked). The location (an end condo), was wonderful because the living room area has extra windows and from the deck you can see in two directions instead of just towards the beach. We really enjoyed being on the end condo when the afternoon storms rolled in. the only complaint that we had about the condo was regarding the television sets. Keep in mind both televisions are flat panel HDTV's and are very nice, just small problems. The set in the bedroom works great, but is in a bad spot. If you are on the right side of the bed, you probably cannot watch it. Moving that television would be a good idea. The set in the living room is great if you are just watching TV, but if you watch/rent a DVD, (using Newman Dailey perks) there is a buzzing sound every time a bright color is on the screen. If it is bright enough, you cannot hear the TV sound, only the buzzing. It does not happen all the way through the movie and is probably just a connection problem that someone needs to take a look at. Beach: The beach and water were perfect. The water was crystal clear the whole week and the beach sand is very clean. The beach was a very family- oriented one with only a few groups who did not look or act like they belonged there. The complimentary umbrella service was great and the attendants were very nice all week. Destin: The city is great if you are afraid of running out of stuff to do. There is always something to do.
Reviewed on Wednesday, August 19, 2009

it was really fun , the people at the office were helpful and pleasant . the condo was comfortable and it's closeness to the beach made our stay even more special . the condo needs some renovation though and the balcony can be staged to be more functional . I would definitely use Newman -Dailey again and even stay in the same area or condo . The location was excellent everything you need for a comfortable stay is within minutes to the condo . the free movie and tickets to the big kahoona and the race car place were a clever bonus . I saw newer condos along the same street and beach I may like to try renting in the future . but I'll also be happy in crystal sands . my kids enjoyed the bunkbeds in the hallway . I liked how close it was to the beach . I didn't like that it was a little old . we really enjoyed our stay a lot the outlets were also a short distance away San Destin and the village there was a lot of fun . the food in Destin is really good especially the raw oysters . you can also go for pleasant walks . so much to do in that area the weather cooperated only 2 days of rain one of the them was the day we were leaving so it wasn't bad at all . don't know what else to say mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooolll llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo olllllllllllllllll
Reviewed on Saturday, August 08, 2009

My daughter and I stayed at the Crystal Sands Resort it is mananged by Newman Daily Properties. The Condo was very clean and nicely decorated all items in condo worked well. The view was breathtaking. The ocean was in by backyard. I felt safe and comfortable. The location was convenient to restaurants and family fun activites and shopping. The amenties package gave us several free meals and admission to the water park which was great.However my best experience was with Landra Sanders she was our repsentive from Newman Daily.Her expertise and knowledge was very valuable to me. I was traveling alone with my daughter and she thought of many things that ensured our comfort and safety.She listened to me was patience and kind. She is an asset to your company I plan to visit Crystal Sands again and rest assursed I'll ask for Landra
Reviewed on Saturday, June 27, 2009

nice beachfront location.
Reviewed on Wednesday, April 15, 2009

This condo was a none smoking unit. There was a sign that smoking was allowed on the balcony only. When we walked into the unit the stale cigarette smell was overwhelming. We found out later from another tenant that the previous renter had smoked in the unit for the entire time he was there. We called Newman Dailey the day after we got there to let them know about the smell. A housekeeper came and cleaned and that helped only for a couple of hours. We continued to air the unit out the whole week we were there thinking that "tomorrow" it will be better but it didn't help. This situation really negatively impacted our vacation. We feel compensation is in order for what we had to put up with.
Reviewed on Wednesday, March 18, 2009
We are grateful for all feedback from our guests even when it is not favorable. I sincerely regret that our guest had this experience. We believed the extensive cleaning that was done before this guest's arrival would take away any smell. Unfortunately, it was not enough. I have contacted this guest directly and taken extra steps to remove the smell. Karen Poe- Director of Operations 3/18/09
Response on Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Fabulous Valentine's Day on the gulf!! We had originally planned to travel abroad, but saved money and enjoyed a fabulous view and wonderful food at nearby restaurants. Newman-Dailey made us feel like VIP's! We will be back....soon!
Reviewed on Thursday, March 12, 2009

We love the Destin beaches and haved stayed at the Crystal Sands several times, it is quiet and family oriented, our condo each time has been lovely. We will probably stay there again.
Reviewed on Saturday, September 27, 2008

I would like to know from someone who has rented this condo.. is this directly on the beach ??and approx. how many yards from the deck to the beach. I like to be right on the beach. Is this a kid friendly place to stay. Would I be able to watch a 12 and 9 yr old go from the beach to the condo and be safe.? What about beach chair and umbrella rentals.
Reviewed on Wednesday, June 25, 2008

This unit has been updated since these pictures were taken in fun beachy colors. ?Also the bed in the master bedroom is a king size rather than a queen as described in the information on the web site.
Reviewed on Saturday, April 05, 2008

This was a very nice place to stay. ?It was very clean & newly decorated. ?We would stay here again. ?The beach was pefect also! ?Newman-Dailey was very easy to work with and the staff was very friendly. ?I would strongly recommend this property for vacation.
Reviewed on Monday, May 14, 2007

Great unit. ?Well see you again next year!
Reviewed on Sunday, June 25, 2006

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