Had an opportunity for an early spring weekend trip. We’ve stayed at Beach Manor on multiple occasions and the property never disappoints - convenient, quiet, perfect beach location.
One heads-up for others, I thought the putt-putt, basketball courts, tennis courts, etc. were a shared amenity between the two condos (Beach Manor) and Tides. Unfortunately, I was reminded very aggressively and rudely by the Tides staff that we were not welcome. My fault for not reading, but save yourself a tongue lashing!
The unit itself is in a great location. Awesome balconies with great views. Only complaint is that there are no dressers. We lived out of our suitcases because there was no where to store clothes.
Again, great facility.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for sharing a review of your recent stay! We are delighted to hear that you had a nice visit and appreciate you taking the time to leave us your feedback! I have shared your comments with our operations team so that we may always focus on improving our guest experience.
Submitted on Mar 26, 2024
Rented 2 units from Gibsons in Beach Manor! Both were perfect for our family. Incredible view, well appointed. Been renting from Gibsons for years. Never disappoint
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! I am glad to hear that your stay with us was a memorable one. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Submitted on Oct 10, 2023
Great location, very nice condo clean easy access to beach, liked the covered parking well supplied kitchen appliances
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! I am glad to hear that your stay with us was a memorable one. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Submitted on Aug 5, 2023
The condo along with the view was one of the most enjoyable experiences I have had being in Destin/Miramar area. The property was clean, and the pool was very nice. There is a restaurant and bar area by the pool that is extremely delicious. We WILL BE BACK!!!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your review and feedback! We ae thrilled to read that you had a wonderful time, and look forward to your next visit!
Submitted on Jun 26, 2023
The View from the room was breath taking!!
We got this rental by happenstance as the one we rented had been sold and this was our new option
Doors to bathroom were very narrow
Washer did not work but Management Company was very accommodating and took care of our laundry!!
Would recommend
Thank you for sharing
We ate in and dined out. We also utilized the grilling facility. Wished we would have had access to the top pool as we would have with the previous rental. It has a "baby pool" much easier for the littles.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for leaving a review of your stay! We appreciate your comments and will share your feedback with our team. We are so glad you had a great vacation and hope to welcome you back soon!
Submitted on Oct 17, 2022
We stayed in Beach Manor 0712 and had an awesome experience! The unit was super clean, very spacious, and equipped with everything we needed. This was our 19-month old grandson’s first trip to the beach, and he loved it...thanks in part to the condo and awesome beach views!
Gibson Beach is always super to work with!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for leaving us a review! It is wonderful to hear that you and your family had such a memorable time, and we are so thankful that you chose us for your grandson's first beach trip! We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Submitted on Sep 25, 2022
We had a good stay in Beach Manor 712. We had what we needed in the unit and brought some things from home too. The only issue we had is for the 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, there was only 1 hair dryer, BUT Gibson Rentals responded VERY quickly when we requested an additional hair dryer. I highly recommend rentals through Gibson, they are top notch and VERY responsive!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your review and kind words, Juanita! It is so wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your time with us, and I am glad our team helped make your stay special! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Submitted on Aug 8, 2022
Perfect
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear that your stay was enjoyable and hope to welcome you back soon!
Submitted on Jul 28, 2022
We were very happy with the location of the property. Everything was clean and well maintained. The pictures of the property were misleading in my opinion. The kitchen and living room were very small. Only one person could be in the kitchen at a time. However, the master bedroom was HUGE. We had 6 people in the condo. Originally were supposed to have 8. 8 people would have been uncomfortable in the space. For as much as we paid, I expected more. My only other suggestion regarding the property is to tone down the beach service personnel. We had an issue with trying to put up an umbrella AFTER he had taken down the row of umbrellas that was directly behind us at 4:15. If we pay $6,000 for 5 nights in a condo you would think we would get at least one set of chairs & umbrella for free per day and wouldn't have to bring our own. It seems like the people paying $50 per day for beach service were given priority over those of us who paid a premium for our accommodations.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review and feedback! We appreciate your comments and are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Please note that the beach service vendors are not affiliated with Gibson Beach Rentals. We do provide two lightweight beach chairs and umbrella in each unit, available for your use, and typically located in the closet. We look forward to hosting your stay in the future!
Submitted on Jun 13, 2022
We had a ‘matured girls weekend. Condo was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. Great location. Property well kept! Loved it! Will definitely return!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear that you had a blast, and are looking forward to your next visit!
Submitted on May 20, 2022
We had a great vacation! Good location, clean condo, no complaints!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review! It is fantastic to hear that you had such a nice stay with us, and we are looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
Submitted on Apr 23, 2022
The condo itself was very nice. A few minor things that I will address with the owner.
The building complex itself is not as great as we hoped. The hot tub was not working
Maintenance waiting for parts. The pool are is VERY small for such a large complex. Could not get a lounge chair- all taken with towels from early AM. Not an ounce of shade avail at the pool- which could be tortuous during hot weather.
They did provide free equip for the very basic mini golf and shuffleboard. We were told that Gibson rentals were not eligible for tennis courts or the larger fitness area.
Beaches are nice. Clean. No lifeguards, so families need to be watching. Renting two chairs and an umbrella will cost $50 per DAY. We had two fays when ocean was red flagged , but no credit for rentals on beach chairs, tho no one was out.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review! We are happy you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your comments. We can understand that the vendor cost for umbrella rentals at the beach per day are not ideal, so each of our rentals do come with two lightweight chairs and an umbrella for your use free of charge. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Submitted on Apr 6, 2022
The unit was accurate to what was shown online. There were nice large windows/doors and 2 balconies to view the beach. Overall nice visit.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review and feedback! We are so happy that you enjoyed your time with us. We also love the view of the beach from this unit and are glad you were able to experience it! We hope to welcome you back to this property again soon!
Submitted on Mar 30, 2022
Great Beach Side Condo!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed the property and everything it has to offer. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Submitted on Oct 5, 2021
Thanks, the experience was great!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Hello Tyler! Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. We are so delighted that you rate our service as 5 Star as we strive to provide just that for all our customers. We Look forward to seeing you again soon!
Submitted on Aug 16, 2021
Our family Vacation with 5 teenagers was a blast!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review! We are so glad you and your family had an outstanding vacation and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Submitted on Jul 19, 2021
good
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
We are so glad you had an enjoyable stay and look forward to having you back in the future!
Submitted on Jun 21, 2021
Words can’t describe the “Wow “ experience we had.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
WOW! Thanks for your Five Star Review!!! We are so glad Gibson Beach Rentals could be a part of your "amazing" vacation! We hope you will book your next adventure with us!!
Submitted on Oct 1, 2020
Beautiful condo with great gulf front view..Perfect location, everything neat and clean..10 out of 10 rating!!!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for much for your kind review Paul. This is exactly what we at Gibson Beach Rentals strive for every single day. We are so happy you enjoyed the condo, its location and the gorgeous direct gulf view! We truly hope to have you stay with us again soon on the beautiful Emerald Coast!
Submitted on Jul 6, 2020
This unit is as beautiful in person as it is in the pictures! The sofa is now a sectional which still leaves plenty of seating space. The rooms are spacious, yet cozy. The views from the master and mini master are amazing. My favorite part was drinking coffee on the balcony watching the sun come up, listening to the waves crash. The unit has all the basic things you would need as far as dishes, pots, pans, coffee maker, etc. I loved the 3 full sized bathrooms. We went with 2 other couples so that was a must for us. We really enjoyed the location of this unit on the tops’l beach manor building as well. The grill by the pool has some amazing food & the staff is so nice! Really enjoyed the available beach service as well. This was my first stay at Tops’l but I will for sure stay here again in the future!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Hi Christina,
Thanks for the amazing review you left about your trip with us. Our owners keep the condos cozy with lots of seating for all the families that come and stay with us. It is important to be comfortable when staying out of the home. We always keep our units fully stocked, with backups stored in our warehouse. The tiki bar is a great place to grab a bite to eat. The beach service that is available on the beach really tops off a relaxing vacation, not having the hassle of bringing all your beach equipment back and forth. We can't wait to see you back again!
Submitted on Mar 11, 2020
will stay here again
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Hi Robert,
Thank you for the great review! We hope you and your family had a wonderful time at Beach Manor and we're looking forward to having you again!
Submitted on Sep 29, 2019
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this unit at Topsl Beach Manor. We did an extended weekend with friends (4 adults, 3 toddlers) and the condo met all of our needs.
The ease of access to the beach, pools, and other amenities made for a great vacation for our family. We thoroughly enjoyed the beach every day and the sunset views from the balconies in the condo were nothing short of amazing.
If our travels take us back to the Destin/Miramar area, we will definitely consider this unit again!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Hi Francis,
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 12, 2019
We loved the condo and had a great stay. The view is amazing, so close to the water. We especially liked the extra balcony off the master bedroom. We had a couple of minor issues upon arrival which were resolved promptly by the management company. We would definitely stay here again.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Hi Mr. & Mrs. Bruner thank you for the wonderful review. We make it our top priority to take care of any issues that happens during our guest stay. Happy to hear that you had a wonderful time at Beach Manor and we're looking forward to seeing you again next time!! Safe travels!
Submitted on Jun 29, 2019
We had the best experience from booking to checkout. The property exceeded our expectations. It was fabulous. The free activities each day were just that, free! No hassles booking and no strings attached. I would also recommended ordering groceries online from Publix for free delivery. That made our vacation so easy and it was wonderful to check in and have our food delivered right away. We will be back and would book this unit again.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
WOW! Peggy - you are awesome! We truly appreciate the amazing review :) Glad to see our hard work paying off! We love Beach Manor 712 and are so glad your family had the best stay ever! Thanks for the tip on free Publix delivery - what a great idea! We will be patiently awaiting ya'll's return ;) and don't forget your repeat renter discount that you have now earned for life!
Submitted on Jun 6, 2019
Check in and check out were super easy with the app. The resort was top notch, quiet, and very accessible to the pool and beaches.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
We are so thrilled that you had a 5 STAR experience. We try very hard to make our check-in and check-out process as easy as possible for our guest. Keep in mind, should you book with us again, you now get a returning guest discount.
Submitted on Apr 30, 2019
This was our first time staying at the Tops’l resort property and it did not disappoint! Our condo was as pictured, roomy, and comfortable. WiFi was excellent and we utilized the Be My Shopper grocery service which worked out fabulously. We loved the pool, beach view, easy access to beach, chair and umbrella rental access and close proximities to great restaurants and golfing! I have already recommended this to friends and we will definitely return!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
We are so happy you had a 5 Star stay!!! We love when we make a guest so happy the recommend us to friend! We try very hard to keep everything update on our website, and only provide true information about our location, what we offer, as well as photos. We ask you don't forget to ask about our return guest discount!
Submitted on Apr 1, 2019
This was the best place I have ever stayed! Absolutely loved the condo! Will be back 100000%!!!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
We love when guests have a great stay and decide they want to come back! We are so pleased to have made your trip so enjoyable. We do offer a returning guest discount, so keep that in mind when you book again!
Submitted on Mar 25, 2019
Great!!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Whoohoo! One word we absolutely love to hear. Thanks for your review, we appreciate it. We look forward to your next visit!
Submitted on Nov 1, 2018
What a great condo in a great location with excellent views. I really am reluctant to tell anyone else so I dont have to compete to get to stay here again!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
This cracks us up! Don't worry Mr. Deliello, you're a loyal GBR guest, top of our list. We'd help you get into Beach Manor 712 any way we could. We're so excited to hear how much your family loves it and can't wait for your next visit. Thanks for the 5-star review, we really appreciate it!
Submitted on Oct 23, 2018
We really enjoyed our stay! Condo was very spacious and nicely decorated. Was stocked with everything we needed including several chairs and an umbrella. The views were incredible from the condo and we really enjoyed having 2 balconies
Would definitely stay again
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
That's so great to hear Beth! We're so happy y'all loved the condo and your vacation time here on the Emerald Coast! Thanks for the amazing 5-star review, we appreciate it and hope to have you join us again soon. Be sure to mention our repeat guest discount.
Submitted on Sep 25, 2018
Best place ever!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
That's so wonderful to hear! We're so happy you all had such a great vacation, we can't wait to have you come back. Be sure to mention our repeat guest discount!
Submitted on May 27, 2018
Great time and convenient location. Nice property with a wonderful view. Recommend new linens and would have the drier function on the dishwasher checked.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
We're so happy you had such a great time! We appreciate your recommendations and have replaced the linens and sent a tech to check the dishwasher. Everything is in tip-top shape. We would have been happy to check on these during your stay, next time give us a call / email; we're happy to help. Be sure to mention our repeat guest discount next time you visit!
Submitted on Sep 30, 2017
Overall great stay at this nice condo. The location is perfect, the condo was clean and fairly well appointed. We did wish the kitchen had been better equipped (small bowls, broiler pan, martini glasses, food storage containers martini shaker - I accidentally left mine in the dishwasher, the lighting in the bathrooms needs LED bulbs because it was very hard to see, especially for putting on makeup (easy fix), and the master bath shower has no shelf to put personal items. All small things that could make it even better.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Terry we wish you would have given us a call/email so we could have helped with these things. We want you to have all you need and to feel 'at home' while here with us. It would have been our please to bring bowls and containers right over. We don't stock martini glasses, however, sorry about that one. We will be sure to connect with Beach Manor maintenance about the lighting in the bathroom, brighter bulbs can be an easy fix. We are also contacting the owner in reference to your suggestion for a master shower shelf also. Thanks for the input, we and the owners take it very seriously. We hope your time here was fantastic and that you'll visit us again in the future!
Submitted on Aug 28, 2017
We had a great time at this condo. The condo was just as pictured. The master bedroom did have a smell and the comforters and blankets should probably be laundered more often as they had an odor. I did not report this to the office, we just didn't use the comforter/blankets that had an odor and we left them in the bathtub for cleaning for the next person. Overall, I am very happy with the condo. I had to call the office because our wifi network wasn't working and it did take a full day for them to fix the issue, but I wasn't too bothered by this because I was on vacation and just enjoying the atmosphere. The teenagers on the other hand were happy once the wifi was fixed.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
We're so sorry you experienced these inconveniences! We would have been more than happy to remove the comforters and provide additional bedding for you, please let us know right away next time. Our inspectors are amazing at verifying the readiness of a unit before guest arrivals, we're sorry this was overlooked. We are moving for laundering ASAP! We also apologize for the tardiness of maintenance in reference to the wifi issues. Sometimes it's an issue with the cable service, not necessarily the maintenance techs. Hopefully the teenagers weren't too put out with the lack of wifi signals.
Submitted on Aug 14, 2017
Three couples have been vacationing in the Destin area for the last several years. This year two of the girls had to have leg surgery on the same day. We spent a wonderful time at the Beach Manor which has a great view while they were recovering. One of the girls even made to the beach a couple of days. The view from our room was spectacular and as always the food was outstanding. There were a couple of items that needed repair and when we reported them someone came to check them out rapidly although the dishwasher was not able to be fixed while we were there.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
OH MY! It sounds like ya'll had quite an experience. We are glad to hear the girls are doing well and could enjoy their days at the beach. Aren't our beaches the best??? We are happy to hear ya'll enjoyed the local dining, too - the fresh seafood is unbeatable! We apologize you had any issues at all during your stay but truly appreciate you bringing them to our attention. We have been working with the Owner and building maintenance and are replacing the dishwasher as a whole since the part we bought to replace it didn't seem to do the trick. Everything will be back to normal asap! Thanks again for your review and you guys come back to see us please!
Submitted on Oct 4, 2016
Awesome experience. We enjoy coming to visit every year.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for leaving us a review! We are so happy you guys could visit with us and are happy you enjoyed the condo. Hopefully you can come visit with us again soon!
Submitted on Sep 22, 2016
It was very good and we had a lot of fun.
Submitted on Aug 1, 2016
Beach manor was great! The only thing they need to add is an ice machine. Having an ice machine makes it very convenient when you are trying to ice down drinks to take to the beach. We very much enjoyed our stay and would more than likely stay there again. Also the beach was great! Not too crowded! Thanks.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for leaving a review, and we are so happy you and the family had a wonderful time. This condo is the perfect rental with the right amount of space and location to so many shops, dining, events, etc. We hope the Beach Manor adds an ice machine in the years to come as well but for now, they have a few other building-wide projects they are considering that must be addressed soon. Thanks again, and we will see you soon again - hopefully sooner rather than later!
Submitted on Jul 26, 2016
Very clean and well kept. Enjoyed a relaxing stay!
Submitted on Apr 9, 2016
Living area was nice and comfortable. Bathrooms were updated and spacious enough. Wi-Fi router was missing and 12 hours later we were given the user name and password for the wifi in the unit below us. It was very weak. One of the bedrooms was very warm and would not cool like the other rooms in the condo. Lights in the kitchen were not bright at all.
Submitted on Oct 14, 2015