Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
33 min drive
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About the area
Destin
A family-friendly stay in Destin awaits you at this holiday home. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features 10.5 bathrooms, a balcony and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Enjoy the water park and Hot tub. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a games room and gas grills. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Crystal Beach holiday home include Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Crab Trap Destin - 14 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 17 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 12 min walk
World of Beer - 16 min walk
Ruby Slipper - 16 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach
Welcome to "88 Palms",
The pinnacle of vacation homes in Crystal Beach, Destin! This HGTV dream-inspired beach house provides the feng shui and atmosphere to enhance any vacation. Just a short stroll to the beach, this brand new private residence boasts 8 master suites, all with private bathrooms, 3 separate living rooms, billiards table, arcade games, summer kitchen, massive pool with spa, and a 3 hole-putting green! ___________________________________________ SUMMER PROMO
Exclusive July Offer – Only 1 week Left Available!
88 Palms has one week left available in July! Book now and receive a $200 VISA Gift Card—once it’s gone, it’s gone! 📞 For booking inquiries, call or text us at 850-749-7391.
Promo starts June 04, 2025.
Don’t miss out—your dream vacation is just a click away!
Call/ text us at 850-749-7391 for any booking questions.
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PROPERTY KEY-POINTS: * Massive 18' x 36' saltwater pool * 8 person hot tub * 3-hole putting green * Poolside summer kitchen * Walk to the beach * 8 King suites, all with private bathrooms * Free Wifi * Plush mattress specifically wrapped with coil innerspring filled and cooling gel * Each floor has a living room * Each floor has a beverage cooler * Elevator to all 3 floors * Shuffleboard table * 3 arcade games (Pac-man, OutRun, and Mortal Kombat) * pool table * Chef Kitchen * Sleeps 22 * 770 square feet in porch/balconies
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FLOOR PLAN:
(First Floor) Kitchen: The chef’s kitchen comes outfitted with custom cabinetry, pot filler above the professional gas range, a built-in wine fridge, microwave, ice maker, two dishwashers, and a large island with gorgeous quartz counters that sits 4. The kitchen is equipped with a large crockpot, blender, Keurig, traditional coffee pot, insta pot, toaster, and much more.
Dining Area: Offers Two striking wood tables that accommodate 22 total guests.
Living Room #1: Offering a stunning 65" Smart TV, large L-Shaped sofa, a coffee table & club chair.
Bedroom #1 and Private Bath #1: This king suite offers a smart TV, dresser, two nightstands, club chair, closet, and a king bed with a plush mattress specifically wrapped with coil innerspring filled. This bedroom offers a private bathroom that features a double vanity and a walk-in shower.
Bedroom #2 and Private Bath #2: This king suite offers a smart TV, dresser, two nightstands, closet, and a king bed with a plush mattress specifically wrapped with coil innerspring filled. This bedroom offers a private bathroom that features a double vanity, a walk-in shower, and a separate soaking tub.
Laundry Room: Full-size laundry room which comes equipped with laundry pods and an iron and ironing board.
Powder Room: A stunning powder room with a dazzling accent tile wall. Elevator: The commercial elevator will take you to all 3 floors.
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(Second Floor) Bedroom #3 and Private Bath #3: This king suite offers a smart TV, dresser, two nightstands, closet, club chair, and a king bed with a plush mattress specifically wrapped with coil innerspring filled. This bedroom offers a private bathroom that features a single vanity and a walk-in shower.
Bedroom #4 and Private Bath #4: This king suite offers a smart TV, dresser, two nightstands, closet, and king bed with a plush mattress specifically wrapped with coil innerspring filled. This bedroom offers a private bathroom that features a single vanity and a walk-in shower.
Bedroom #5 and Private Bath #5: This king suite offers a smart TV, dresser, two nightstands, closet, and a king bed with a plush mattress specifically wrapped with coil innerspring filled. This bedroom offers a private bathroom that features a single vanity and a walk-in shower.
Living Room #2: Offering a stunning 65" Smart TV, leather sofa, a coffee table, and 4 club chairs.
Billiards Room: Offers a professional-grade pool table with sticks and chalk, shuffleboard table, and a beverage fridge. French doors lead to the expansive covered balconies with comfortable seating for your morning coffee or sunset cocktails.
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(Third Floor) Living Room #3: Offering a stunning 65" Smart TV, large L-Shaped sofa, and three arcade games (Pac-man, OutRun, and Mortal Kombat). This space also offers a beverage fridge.
Bedroom #6 and Private Bath #6: This king suite offers a smart TV, dresser, two nightstands, a club chair, a closet, and a king bed with a plush mattress specifically wrapped with coil innerspring filled. This bedroom offers a private bathroom that features a double vanity and a walk-in shower.
Bedroom #7 and Private Bath #7: This king suite offers a smart TV, dresser, two nightstands, a club chair, a closet, and a king bed with a plush mattress specifically wrapped with coil innerspring filled. This bedroom offers a private bathroom that features a double vanity, a walk-in shower, and a separate soaking tub.
Bedroom #8 and Private Bath #8: This king suite offers private balcony access, a smart TV, two nightstands, and a king bed with a plush mattress specifically wrapped with coil innerspring filled. This bedroom offers a private bathroom that features a double vanity and a walk-in shower.
Bath 9: For added convenience, there is an additional full bathroom. Open Bunks: The third floor offers six custom twin bunks.
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Backyard:
With multi-family gatherings in mind, the backyard was strategically designed for entertaining. A covered summer kitchen fully equipped with a natural gas grill, ice maker, sink, and beverage fridge, pairs delightfully with the poolside high-top bar tables. The massive saltwater pool comes fully stacked with a sheer descent waterfall wall, tanning ledge, eight-person spa, and 4 built-in concrete stools overlooking a 3 hole putting green.
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It's All About Location!!!
This property is close to everything, making it one of the best locations in Destin. The property is located within 2 miles of 15+ restaurants and 5 miles of 200+ premium stores. Did we mention walking distance to the best beaches in Florida?!?
Nearby Restaurants: Camille's at Crystal Beach Restaurant= 0.8m Soleil Beach Front Restaurant= 0.6m Crab Trap Beach Front Restaurant= 0.8m Beach Walk Cafe Restaurant= 1.1m Captain Dave's On the Gulf= 1.3m Pazzo Italiano Destin= 1.2m Horizons Seafood Restaurant= 1.2m Primrose Restaurant= 1.2m Pompano Joe's Beach Front Restaurant= 1.9m Kenny D's Cajun Restaurant= 1.4m
Nearby Shopping: Destin Commons: An Open-air shopping center with a range of nationally known retailers, casual dining, & movie theater (85+ stores)= 1.3m Silver Sands Premium Outlets: Over 110+ stores & dining= 4.7m Crystal Beach Plaza: stores & dining= 1.4m
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Additional Information:
* To maintain our guest experience, the minimum age of the primary person making the reservation is 30. * Parties, weddings, or events held at the property must be pre-approved in writing by Hermosa Residential Resorts. Fees apply. Contact us at (850) 749-7391 for additional details. * The pool can be heated to 86F/ 30C for $419 + sales tax per week. * Hermosa Resorts must have a valid credit card on file for accidentals for all Airbnb reservations. Hermosa Resorts will send an additional email with more information once the booking is complete.
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Property manager
Hermosa Residential Resorts
Languages
English
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 5,066 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Property is also known as
367558
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach?
Yep, Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach is a short 5-minute walk from Miramar Beach.
Fun beach activities include snorkelling, body boarding and fishing. You can also find motor boats.
Does Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach have a pool?
Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach has a heated pool and a pool.
Does Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach have a waterslide?
No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.
What luxury perks are available at Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach?
This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.
What makes Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub, private pools, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach.
Is Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, a water park and highchairs, it's no surprise that Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach?
No, Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach?
No, pets are not allowed.
Brand New Luxury HGTV Dream Beach House | Short walk to the beach Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dawn L.
19 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Dawn L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon T.
12 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Enjoyable
Thank you for a wonderful stay. The website pictures were very accurate. Great location, close to beach, restaurants and shopping. Not a complaint but the kitchen stools were a bit tricky for the little ones. Thanks again for a wonderful time,
Sharon T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brenda P.
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Destin 4th of July
What an amazing property It had everything and more The design of the house is beyond perfect Had something for everyone So much room for all to have their own space A great time was had by all Would definitely rent again Comfortable beds Never ran out of hot water The washer and dryer were a great bonus and the elevator was AWESOME Great for bringing up luggage and for the older folks knees(haha)
Brenda P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Natalie L.
29 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation Home!
We had a great vacation and everyone in our party from ages 5-65 really enjoyed this house! Close proximity to the beach made this an ideal location to rent. Thank you for a great stay!
Natalie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
KRISTY A.
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home
Our family had a great time. Pool was great and great location to beach
KRISTY A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Meredith A.
11 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Fun-filled extremely comfortable house, great location
Meredith A.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane M.
1 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A MUST Stay!!!
What an amazing, beautiful, fun property. It was a reunion of 65 year old ladies who have been friends for 52 years. Each of the bedrooms were beautiful and had their own bathroom. And there were common areas on each floor filled with fun for all, pool table, video games and more. But the best part, the backyard with a pool, hot tub, putting green, and outdoor kitchen / grilling area. The best part, working with Hermosa. They responded immediately to all our questions. We would highly recommend a stay at this beautiful home!! Enjoy
Diane M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Kenneth C.
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
reunion
nice property, elevator was small, I use a mobility scooter and I could not turn in it. I had to have help getting out of the upper floors.
Kenneth C.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Teri B.
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Vacation
We loved this property for our party of 14. It’s a quick 5 minute walk to the beach. The pool and hot tub were fantastic. Our whole family, ages 8 to 71, enjoyed shuffleboard, pool and arcade games. With the age of our teenagers, 8 master bedrooms was awesome as everyone had their own space. Kitchen was well equipped and management company was responsive. They fixed the pool heater and internet during our stay. Highly recommend!
Teri B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cory S.
23 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cory S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark B.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Took our family to Destin & stayed at this wonderful house. Communication was great & they addressed our questions quickly. There was enough space to spend time together or you could go to another level if you wanted to relax. The elevator was awesome as we had a couple people who couldn’t walk up all the steps. There were shops & things to do close by which was nice. Would highly recommend this house to everyone!
Mark B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
2/10 Terrible
Adam S.
4 Sept 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cockroaches!!
At first, our experience was great. The host quickly answered our request for early check-in and let us in about 2 hours early. The first night we were shocked to see a few LARGE roaches crawl out from under the fridge at about 11PM with all the lights on!! We caught one and disposed of it (Because we googled it and you're not supposed to crush them), but the other escaped. Later that night we saw a baby one crawl up the ship lap wall and hide in between the boards. We googled the baby one and saw that they take 30 days to get from the larvae stage to baby stage so these cockroaches had been there a while. I contacted the property manager the next day and was told they would "bring some spray" to us. They never showed up. Each of the next few days we were told something else; they were reaching out to their pest removal service, they were too busy for an appt today and finally they wouldn't be able to make it this week. On night number two, got our own spray and we sprayed under the kitchen appliances so we could have some piece of mind (there are bedrooms on the first floor where people were supposed to sleep!!). We were left to fend for ourselves with the roaches so we tried to mitigate the issue by doing several things throughout our stay (too many to list). In the end, the mgt team did nothing during our stay and offered us $200 for the "inconvenience". I think this was a known issue because of the laid-back way the mgt team treated our concerns!
Adam S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
JIll C.
31 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful oasis
The house is amazing. Everything about the place was very relaxing, beautiful and accommodating. The place was very well-maintained. The pool was absolutely beautiful. The house was equipped with everything for 20 people. The host was very responsive. We will definitely stay again
JIll C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Susan E.
28 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Place is decorated great. kitchen is well supplied. Located close to the beach access which made it nice Pool and back yard was wonderful for kids of all ages. Need more comfortable furniture on first floor.
Susan E.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike T.
5 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Our family reunion was the best while vacationing at this amazing house. Walk to beach in a few minutes and shoping close by. Everyone loved the pool and hot tub. We will definetly book again.
Mike.
Mike T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stacey V.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay!
This house had more amenities than we could have asked for when booking. The backyard was a nice oasis with a beautiful pool and hot tub. When we compared it with other properties in the area, we couldn't find another home with the same pool experience. The kitchen was filled with all of the convenience of home with air fryer, crock pot, toaster oven, plenty of cookie dishes, pots, pans and dinnerware. The way that the home was decorated was perfect for FL. The rooms were appointed to perfection and every floor was spacious with plenty of room for everyone. Highly recommend this home and this property management group. They were ideal to work with from the start!
Stacey V.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
beth M., Virginia
18 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful king suites
Loved having king
Suites with private bathrooms. The downstairs living room off
The kitchen could had more furniture and
More Comfortable.
beth M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chelsae B., Philadelphia, USA
29 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Off Season Getaway
My stay with my group of 14 was fantastic! The house was beautiful and fit all guests very well. We went during the off-season but we could still utilize the hot tub and all indoor amenities.
My contact for the place was very easy to connect with during check-in. We had some confusion with the exact address from what Vrbo used vs the confirmation email from the property manager but she was quick to clear it up for us.
It was very easy to get Uber's to pick us this address and we were able to use Instacart several times as well.
I wold love to come back and stay at this place during the warmer season, I bet it would be a blast.
Chelsae B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie D.
22 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
BEST TIME EVER!
This place is AMAZING! Super short walking distance to the beach. Plenty of things to do in this house. Every bedroom has a KING and it's OWN bathroom! You can't ask for anything better! We had a blast here!
Will definitely stay again!
Julie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Shirley H.
15 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Pool & Hot Tub
Numerous issues with temperature in Hot Tub (not hot) almost 90% of the time. Pool was reasonable temp maybe 3 outta 7 days. I was exhausted trying to get it fixed & with so many kids I was extremely frustrated. After pool guy visited we got temp in pool & then panel on wall no longer worked.. I also learned NEVER book early if u want price like everyone else. I observed so many openings half the price I paid. House was great & well equipped for everyone .
Shirley H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
James W.
12 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Destin Vaca
We had 19 total. This place had enough bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone from the 5year old to the 20-year-old to 5 sets of parents. Walking distance was easy and this place supplied beach chairs and a wagon to take all to the beach. We had a great time. Shopping and food stores are very close. House was very clean. Pool excellent.
James W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
David C.
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
2023 Family Beach Vacation
88 Palms/VRBO was an excellent location and house for our 19 people attending this years vacation! The house layout, number of bathrooms and outside space/pool area were a huge hit for all! Would definitely recommend to any large group wanting to stay in the Destin area. Christina (out host) did an excellent job communicating and handling all our needs - thnaks!
David C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary Jane N., Lavon, TX
2 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family time - from smalls to talls
This property was just the best!!! Beautiful, very conveniently located to both the beach, restaurants and shopping. Starting with 8 bedrooms, all with private baths to a great kitchen, and pool area that was just beautiful it lived up to the description.
I have rented enough vacation homes to know that nothing will be absolutely perfect, but this house came close. The BEST thing was, the property management was so very good at being responsive that we always got our issues (and there weren't that many) resolved quickly. Kudos!
Thanks to VRBO and Hermosa for such a great first family reunion that we're already planning for a second one.
Mary Jane N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ovidiu B.
22 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Best rental
This was by far the best house rental in Destin. It was very clean and very spacious. The house was pretty new and the beach is a 5 short five minutes walk. We would definetly book it again.
Ovidiu B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Juliana T.
20 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay - large, spacious, clean!
Beautiful, clean, large house. We were a extended family of 20 people - from ages 3 month babies to 60 year old grandparents.
Overall, we enjoyed the property. We appreciated the pool safety buzzers, large living areas on each floor and spacious house.
A few minor inconveniences to consider…. The kitchen table is a high top with stools that don’t have backs (no booster seats for kids can be used, no back support for older folks)
The pool heater was great when it worked - a little finicky that required almost daily communication with the property manager. (Thank goodness she was great and responsive, but still a small disappointment when paying for a luxury home rental.)
The furniture in the home was trendy and great to look at, but not comfortable to sit in, lounge or relax. Also had lots of Knick knacks - again was great to see, but a lot of work when you have kids to ensure things don’t get broken.
Loved the golf area and pool! Lots of great bonus features like multiple fridges, extra ice maker, pool towels provided, etc.