This condo has the most beautiful view, of sunrise and sunset. The home is clean, uncluttered, and tastefully decorated. Because I am a daily walker, I loved the blacktop path located right across the street. We appreciated that so many restaurants were minutes away. We had a problem figuring out how to use satellite TV on the livingroom TV but that's only because we're Roku users and it is a very different set up. This was our first trip to Destin, and a very positive experience.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review of your experience! We are delighted to hear that you chose us to host your first visit to Destin, and look forward to welcoming you back!
Submitted on Nov 15, 2023
While we absolutely love everything about Crystal Dunes and this unit, we did have concerns about the television issues. The instructions need to be better communicated. However, this will not keep us from returning year after year. We have already booked for 2024. Wonderful stay!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review and feedback! Your comments have been shared with our operations team so that we may always focus on ways to improve our guest experience. It was our pleasure to host your stay and we are looking forward to your next visit!
Submitted on Sep 29, 2023
3 years in a row now staying at Crystal Dunes. Everything is always wonderful when we come down. One complaint I have is with the oven. We couldn’t get it preheated so we had to use it the convection way. Other than that, as always we enjoy our stay. Top notch cleanliness, quietness, & all around wonderful. Definitely will be back.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are thrilled to read that you had a great time and hope to welcome you back soon!
Submitted on Sep 4, 2023
The 3 bedroom and 3 bath condominium was great for our family trip that included kids, parents, and a grandparent. The property gave us easy access to the beach, restaurants, grocery store, and fun activities. A major plus is the private area on the beach just for the patrons of Crystal Dunes. Also, we really liked the well stocked kitchen, having 2 elevators, and the team of workers that cleaned the property every morning. The only negative was that signs around Crystal Dunes say it is a smoke free property but there seemed to a bit of a very faint smoke smell inside this unit. Not a deal breaker since half of the family could not smell it but definitely glad to have the allergy meds for the other half. We enjoyed our trip to Destin and will definitely return!!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review for us! We are delighted to hear that you had a great time, and have shared your feedback with our operations team so that we may always focus on delivering an exceptional experience!
Submitted on Aug 9, 2023
Crystal Dune 505 was a great condo. Well stocked, safe , gated environment, offering amazing views of the beautiful Gulf water. Short drives to restaurants and shopping. Great trip!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for leaving a review and sharing your positive experience! We hope to welcome you back soon!
Submitted on Jun 11, 2023
very good - nice accommodations
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! It is wonderful to hear that you had such a great time with us, and we are looking forward to your next visit!
Submitted on Apr 19, 2023
Had a great stay at Crystal Dunes. TV in the main FR didn't work the whole trip, sent a message the first day and never saw anyone. TV's in the rooms worked, also internet issues but wasn't a big deal as we were not in the room much. Location is awesome, so easy getting to the beach and pool and everything local in Destin.
Without a doubt would recommend this place and will be back.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review! We are delighted to read that you had a great time! We strive to quickly resolve any reported issues as soon as possible and are disappointed to read that we were not able to address this during your stay. Upon review, it looks as though your message did not reach through to us, but I will share your feedback with our operations team so that we may always focus on improving our guest experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Submitted on Apr 17, 2023
Highly recommend
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your review! We are delighted that you had an awesome time, and hope to welcome you back soon!
Submitted on Apr 8, 2023
We chose this condo for our first snowbird experience and found it to be great. There were a few things that needed some maintenance but Gibson staff were prompt to respond. Beds were comfortable and the location was the best.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your review and kind words! We are delighted to hear that team helped make your stay great! It was our pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Submitted on Mar 17, 2023
Great location, great view,very clean, on the Beach,
6 adults,2 kids, will be back!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your review, Rebecca! We are delighted to have been chosen to host your visit and hope you made many wonderful memories here. We hope to see you again soon!
Submitted on Nov 28, 2022
We had the best stay at this VRBO! The location of the condo, the size of the condo, the cleanliness of the condo, and the responsiveness of the property manager were all PERFECT!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your review, Emily! We are overjoyed to read your kind words, and are so happy to know that you had a blast during your stay! We are looking forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Submitted on Nov 4, 2022
Our family loved this spacious condo. Such a beautiful view of the sandy white beaches and crystal clear water... We loved having two complimentary beach chairs with an umbrella reserved for us by the water everyday. The condo is very conveniently located. It’s very close to many grocery stores, shops, restaurants etc... We will definitely be back..
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your kind words and five-star rating! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us at Crystal Dunes, and hope to welcome you back soon!
Submitted on Nov 2, 2022
Great location and accommodations. Loved the ability to walk to several restaurants. Unit was clean but could definitely use some upkeeping. Overall great experience.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your review, Jennie! We appreciate your feedback and are delighted that you enjoyed your time here at Crystal Dunes. Your comments will be shared with our team so that we may always focus on improving our guest experience.
Submitted on Oct 9, 2022
The unit is quite nice. It was the cleanest unit I've seen of all the rentals I've had in Destin/Miramar Beach. Some items/fixtures are a bit dated and there are minor issues (e.g., the patio door doesn't lock; a toilet paper holder being loose and not properly secured to the wall). The biggest issue was that the skillets were very scratched and way past their prime. It would be nice if the owner invested in just 2-3 new skillets/pans. Otherwise, the kitchen was surprisingly well stocked. Overall, a nice unit.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for leaving a review of your stay! We appreciate your comments and will take your feedback into consideration. We are so glad you had a great overall vacation and can't wait to have you back!
Submitted on Sep 24, 2022
The communication was wonderful. I was texting with a real human on their text line.
The unit was the biggest we have stayed in in this building for a comparable price. Very very clean. Stocked with pool toys, beach toys, beach chairs. Easy checkin and check out.
Beach service is wonderful as always.
We are so excited to have found the unit we love best in this building so we immediately rebooked for next year. :)
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your review and kind words! We are delighted to hear that you had a great time with us, and hope you made many wonderful memories. We are looking forward to your next visit!
Submitted on Jun 21, 2022
We had a wonderful experience here! The condo was quiet and spacious with plenty of room for 2 families. The view from the balcony was amazing and we were right on the beach. The living room furniture was a little worn, but the condo was clean and provided us plenty of room. We will definitely be returning!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us! We know you have many options when visiting this area, and want to thank you for choosing to stay with Gibson. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Submitted on May 4, 2022
Beautiful location on the pristine sand beach. This 5th floor unit makes the best of sunrise and sunset views while giving broad visibility up and down the coast. Peaceful and quiet, perfect balance of things to do/dine within walking distance and serene mornings from the comfort of your own private balcony.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you very much for your review and feedback! We are so glad to hear that you had a nice time and were able to take advantage of the many amenities close by. The sunrise and sunset views from here are my favorite too! We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Submitted on Mar 13, 2022
The location was amazing and the condo was equally amazing. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to all our friends.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review and for your kind words. I am so happy to hear that your stay was amazing, and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Submitted on Oct 7, 2021
First time in Florida. I had a good time there but was glad to return to Kentucky.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review Melissa! We are so happy to here you had a great first Florida vacation! We look forward to your return!
Submitted on Sep 6, 2021
Are staying at Crystal Dunes was perfect. We all had plenty of room, the view was amazing. Condo was immaculate, everything we needed and more. The location was perfect and easy to find shopping and restaurants. The staff at stay were helpful and always answered when we needed something. I would recommend this condo to all my friends
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your valuable feedback on your recent stay! We do hope that you will book again with Gibson Beach Rentals!
Submitted on Aug 9, 2021
This was a very nice place in a great neighborhood. Very safe and just a sort drive to anything you need. The view was absolutely the best part. We love staying on the balcony and watching the dolphins play in the water. Plenty of room for the family and right there on the beach. I would recommend it to anyone and would stay again.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
We are so glad you enjoyed the property and had a great stay! We look forward to having you back in the future!
Submitted on Apr 20, 2021
We had a great experience staying here! Located right on the beach and most restaurants/stores were within 10-15 minutes driving. Condo was very clean and slept 10 comfortably. Will recommend this location to friends and family who plan to travel to Destin!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. It means so much when our best customers share their experiences.
Submitted on Mar 10, 2021
Crystal Dunes 505 is a beautiful condo with an excellent view of the beach from the balcony. The condo is well equipped with all the things you will need for your stay. Stocked kitchen, beach chairs, linens. It was clean, and well kept. We would definitely stay again, and we would absolutely rent from Gibson Rentals again as well. They have excellent customer service and made us feel at home and exceptionally cared for. Thank you both to the owners and to Gibson for our truly memorable stay!!!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
We cannot thank you enough Crystal for the kind words and compliments. We are so happy that despite the construction that took place, you and your family had a wonderful and much deserved vacation getaway. We thank you and appreciate the praise and cannot wait to have you stay with us again soon here on the breathtaking Emerald Coast!
Submitted on Jan 22, 2021
We had a great experience staying at Crystal Dunes unit 505 in September 2020. We were there for a long weekend to attend a wedding and we’re very happy with how conveniently located this resort was to restaurants and shopping. Besides being ocean front, we were able to walk everywhere we wanted so we didn’t even need a car.
The unit we stayed in was very clean, modern, and well kept. I’ve stayed at many resorts in Destin and this is the first one that was in perfect working order. I was also very impressed with Gibson Reservations as they were very fast to help us with questions and concerns as we arrived just after Hurricane Sally has passed through the area.
I would definitely recommend this unit to friends and family and hope to return soon.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for this incredible review Lori. We're pleased to see you thoroughly enjoyed your stay in this beachfront condo. We're happy you loved the unit, it's interior design as well as its very close proximity to many amenities. We truly appreciate the compliment regarding our services as a property management company and love seeing that you received the true Gibson Beach Rentals 5-star experience we strive for everyday. We truly hope to have you stay with us again in the near future here on the majestic Emerald Coast!
Submitted on Oct 18, 2020
We stayed in unit 505 the last week of July. It was perfect for our two families(9 total), and the location is unbeatable. The unit was ready an hour prior to our scheduled check in time. When we arrived the unit was CLEAN and ready. I would very much recommend this condo.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for the amazing review Jeremy. We are pleased to read that you and your family loved the condo and its great location to many amenities. We're so glad the effective communication we at GBR provided assisted in making your stay great! We truly do hope to have you and your family stay with us again soon on the beautiful Emerald Coast!
Submitted on Aug 5, 2020
My family had a wonderful time. The condo was very nice and very clean. The view was awesome.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for the amazing review Margaret. We are so pleased to read that you and your family enjoyed the condo, and the beautiful view it provided. We truly hope to have you and your family stay with us again soon the the glorious Emerald Coast!
Submitted on Jul 27, 2020
This unit was exceptionally clean and a minute walk to be on the beach.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your kind review Beth! We are so happy you enjoyed the cleanliness of the unit and the close proximity to the beach! We hope to have you stay with us again soon on the beautiful Emerald Coast!
Submitted on Jun 6, 2020
Had a great time. The unit was large enough to easily accommodate our group. It was well furnished with all the essentials and then some
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Hi Harold,
Thank you for the positive review. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for booking with Gibson Beach Rentals and we're looking forward to seeing you again!
Submitted on Sep 16, 2019