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"Dolphin Watch" |Summit 0409A | Tops'l Resort | Studio, 1 bath, sleeps 2 | Vacation Condo

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** Professionally cleaned | Keyless entry | Trained staff following CDC guidelines **

Learn more about how we are keeping families safe at our COVID-19 FAQ page.

As an added perk to renting with Gibson Beach Rentals, enjoy free family-fun activities such as snorkeling, golf, Baytowne Wharf Adventure Zone, deep sea fishing and movie rentals every day of your stay!

See our GBR Explore package for more details.

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**Package is not included for stays over 14 nights**

!!!The Summit Association and Owners are performing roof renovations January-June 2021. There may be construction noise and/or workers present on property from now through Spring 2021. Please contact our office to discuss details and availability!!!

**Rent The Summit 409 and 409A for a large, spacious 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOM Gulf view rental. These are hard to find rentals that rent very quickly!**

Summit 409A, also known as our “Dolphin Watch” studio vacation rental condo, is conveniently located inside the Miramar Beach, Florida’s, Tops’l Tennis and Racquet Resort. Enjoy mesmerizing beach views from every angle of this condo while still only being a super short walk to your beach access point in the private, secured resort (no major road to cross). You’ll find FREE Wi-Fi, FREE parking, designated trail walks, and access to the Summit pool, grills, and hot tub as well. This budget-friendly beach view condo hosts a luxurious King-size bed as well as a bathtub where you can relax in the bubbles all while taking in those gorgeous coastline views. A walk-in shower and double vanity space is also available as well as a kitchenette area with a mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. Your private balcony comfortably seats two and has some of the most serene beach views you’ll find in Destin – not cluttered by high rises and buildings. A small table and 2 chairs, closet space and storage, and flat screen TV are also inside the main space for you.

Bedrooms: (!!) Unit sleeps up to 2 guests (!!!)
Bedroom 1: (1) King bed, direct access to balcony, water views

Bathrooms:
Bathroom 1: double vanity, walk-in shower, tub, toilet

Floor Level: 4 out of 11

Square Footage: 460.25
Proximity to the beach: very short .2 mile walk to the beach along sidewalk, no major roads to worry about
View: East Gulf beach views

About The Summit building and the Tops’l Tennis and Racquet Resort:

- Located in Miramar Beach along Florida's Emerald Coast
- Considered part of the Beaches of South Walton, nestled between Destin and Sandestin/30A
- located central resort, very short walk to the beach
- condominium high-rise vacation rentals
- 11 floors, 3 elevators & stairs, luggage carts
- FREE, secured Wifi
- Access to The Summit pool and outdoor hot tub
- Community grills
- FREE parking
- Security guard and patrol
- Tops’l’s The Dunes tiki bar and grille located in front of The Tides building
- Seasonal beach service ($)
- Ocean Club restaurant at entrance of Resort
- Amenity cards are not included with our rentals. Select units have the option for you to buy a card – inquire for more details. ($)
- Grocery stores nearby: Winn Dixie, Publix, and Walmart
- Airports nearby: Destin - Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) or Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (EPS)

Perks of renting directly through Gibson Beach Rentals:

- Free activity passes for one adult each day of your stay, see our GBR Explore package page for more details
- Professional management company serving our Owners and Guests for more than 2 decades
- 2 lightweight beach chairs and 1 beach umbrella in the unit to take with you down to the beach
- Keyless entry so no physical check-in required: (check-in at 4pm CST, check-out at 10am CST)
- Clean, well-maintained vacation condos - our dedicated housekeeping teams are some of the best along the Emerald Coast!
- After-hours emergency service
- Exclusive deals and coupons for local restaurants, services, watersport activities, and so much more!
- Bed and bath linens are provided - bring your own beach towels, sunscreen, etc.
- Starter supply packs provided; plan to bring additional paper, bath, and kitchen supplies as your family sees fit

*** Important Policies ***

- Absolutely NO SMOKING. Violators will be fined and can be evicted immediately.
- Absolutely NO PETS. Violators will be fined and can be evicted immediately.
- Renter must be at least 25 years of age. Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.

- Payment(s) for daily/weekly guests: 30% due upon booking. Remaining balance due 30 days before arrival. If booking within 30 days of arrival, full amount is due upfront.

- Payment(s) for monthly/snowbird guests: 30% due upon booking ($500 minimum). Remaining balance due 60 days before arrival. If booking within 60 days of arrival, full amount is due upfront.

- Cancellation(s) for daily/weekly guests: Reservations cancelled a minimum of 30 days prior to the scheduled arrival date will result in a full refund of your prepayments less a cancellation fee of one night’s rent + admin fee + plus tax. Cancelling your reservation for any reason within 30 days of your scheduled arrival will result in complete forfeiture of funds.

- Cancellation(s) for monthly/snowbird guests: Reservations cancelled a minimum of 60 days prior to the scheduled arrival date will result in a full refund of your prepayments less a $200.00 cancellation fee plus tax if pricing has been confirmed and a contract has been signed. Cancelling your reservation for any reason within 60 days of your scheduled arrival will result in complete forfeiture of funds.

GBR strongly and seriously suggests purchasing our Vacation Rental/Travel Protection Insurance to help protect your investment if you need to cancel within our limited-no refund policy. Find out more details about this opportunity to protect your investment by visiting our POLICIES page. Moving properties is not allowed unless you are more than 45 days before your arrival date.

We make checking in and out a breeze! No long lines like at a hotel or driving for miles and miles to find our office tucked away. Guests will receive a special invitation to download our app where all the nitty gritty details are stored for your stay. We also call you on the day of your arrival to ensure you have everything you need for door/property codes, directions, etc. just in case. No keys to return and no housekeeping to complete (departure clean included in your reservation).

Check-in: after 4:00 pm CST
Check-out: before 10:00 am CST

During your stay we are available 7 days a week during normal business hours (peak season) and 5 days a week for the off-season (need some time to refuel our vacation rental engines). You can contact us through your app, via email, by phone call, or even stop in to our office and say hello! We want your vacation experience to be a 5 star one, and nothing less.

All information provided is deemed to be correct but is subject to change.

Sandestin® is a registered trademark of Sandestin Investments, LLC and Sandestin Real Estate of NW, FL, LLC. Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc. is not affiliated with either of these entities. Use of the word “Sandestin” is for location purposes only.

To see building and resort amenity photos, visit: Summit

Studio

1 Bath

Sleeps: 2

Resort: Tops'l Resort

View: East Gulf View

Basic Beach Chairs Provided (2)

Basic Beach Umbrella Provided

Basic Bed Linens Provided

Blender

Blu-ray/DVD Player

Cable TV

Central Heating & Air

Children Welcome

Coffee Maker

Deck / Patio

Dishes & Utensils

Elevators

FREE Parking
FREE Wireless Internet

Fitness Center (nearby, public)

Grills/BBQ Available

Hair Dryer

Hot Tub

Iron & Ironing Board

Keyless Entry

Kiddie Pool

Microwave

Minimum Age Limit for Renters

Nearby Banks

Nearby FedEx/UPS

Nearby Golf Course

Nearby Grocery

Nearby Medical Services

Nearby Movie Theaters

Nearby Post Office

Nearby Restaurants
Nearby Shopping

Non-pet friendly

Non-smoking only

Parking

Pool (Seasonally Heated)

Pool (close-by)

Poolside Tiki Bar & Grille

Private Balcony

Refrigerator

Resort Shuttle Service

Security: 24/7 Resort Patrol

Security: Gate Guard Attendant

Security: Gated Resort

Snowbird Winter Rental

Toaster

Tub

Tub

Walk-In Shower

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August 2021 Stay

Rating:

Review Date: 08/15/2021

Ty Cottter

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. I had previously read other reviews about what people felt was wrong and was satisfied to find out that most of the issues were solved other than the very thin walls…which is true but it’s what to be expected when choosing the room which is a studio…great view, bed was decently comfortable. My complaints would be the ceiling in the bathrooms were very dirty and the plug ins in the bedroom were not working properly. Besides that we definitely love the resort and want to come back but at a different unit. Cannot wait to try it again!! Thank you ❤️

Property Manager Response:
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! I am glad to hear that you had a memorable stay, but apologize for the issues that you encountered. I appreciate your feedback and will share your comments with our operations team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Summit 409A

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Review Date: 07/18/2021

This unit was too small for us. It was really a hotel room. The location and price was great. When we had problems with the WiFi, they came right over. We will definitely try this property again.

Manager Response: 07/18/2021

Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.

Thank you for your review! Please keep us in mind for the future, we have a variety of property sizes with our studios being smallest. We look forward to having you back in the future!

A nice location

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Review Date: 04/05/2021

Gibson Rental Company is great. They were very prompt and professional. The place was very clean and nice.

Manager Response: 04/11/2021

Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.

We are so glad to hear you had a great stay. The Gibson team can't wait to have you back in the future!

Vacation at its finest!!!!

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Review Date: 10/17/2020

Nikki M.

I was absolutely blown away with our stay! The rental was absolutely gorgeous! The property is beautiful; filled with Scenery, a nice pool, and white sandy beach! I love the pool located closer to the beach that includes a bar! The room was very clean and the location was perfect! We will certainly rent with you guys again!

Manager Response: 10/21/2020

Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.

We LOVE your review, Nikki! And we couldn't agree more!! The Tops'l Resort is so scenic, you get the best of two worlds, a nature preserve and the beach! We can't wait til you come back, and make sure you have a drink for us!

Overall good!

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Review Date: 08/04/2020

Lindsay M.

First thing upon entry was it was very clean!!! The unit was totally as expected. Fantastic view! It was nice to be away from the hustle and bustle of the other properties within Tops'l, but the walk to the beach was probably a little further than I would like. Also, the walls are VERY thin, where we could hear people talking clearly next door. The first night we were there they had a baby that was not very happy! The rest of our stay, there was a little dog next door that barked quite a bit. There was also no broom in the unit and the vacuum didn't really suck up much sand so we were constantly walking around wiping our feet off. It was also nice they had beach chairs and an umbrella! Sooo nice! The complex is VERY pretty I think! And we would stay again!

Manager Response: 08/04/2020

Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.

Thank you for you review Lindsay. We're so pleased to read that you enjoyed the clean unit, the beautiful views it provided as well as the exclusivity it provided being away from the major hustle and bustle in the area. We apologize regarding the noise inconveniences from the neighbors. That can unfortunately happen being a studio unit. We checked our records and see no notifications regarding the issues. Next time, do not hesitate to contact us for a broom or with any questions/concerns you may have and we will always assist to the absolute best of our ability. We truly hope the minor inconveniences did not deter you from having a much deserved vacation getaway.

J2020our stay Stay

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Review Date: 06/06/2020

Rick Rodgers

Excellent staff do it now, very nice accommodations, would strongly recommend, beautiful beach

Property Manager Response:
Thank you for your kind review Rick! We are so happy you enjoyed the beach and that we were able to assist in all your needs. We hope to have you back with us soon on the Emerald Coast!

May 2020 Stay

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Review Date: 06/01/2020

Anita Crain

My husband and I normally cruise this time of year for our anniversary and my birthday. Due to the pandemic, we had to quickly chose something different. This was the best decision we could have made. Had a blast and enjoyed the accommodations. Looking forward to planning our next trip here in the near future. Found our home away spot! The room was perfect for just the two of us.

Property Manager Response:
Hi Anita, We am so glad we could help turn a unfortunate situation into a better one. This Pandemic has been crazy for everyone, at least you could make the best of it. We can't wait to have you back!

Comfortable

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Review Date: 03/24/2020

Thomas R.

The room was comfortable. The bathtub was not used as it did not appear clean. We had to buy cleaning products to clean shower, it did not look clean. An extra sink for the dishes, not ver,y convenient to wash in bathroom.

Manager Response: 03/24/2020

Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.

Hi. Thomas! We hate to hear that the bathtub and shower were not cleaned to your satisfaction! If you are ever not satisfied, we would really like the opportunity to make you happy. We set very high standards, and are sadly disappointed when we hear they are not met.

August 2019 Stay

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Review Date: 08/26/2019

Shangelica Bruce

The room was awesome! It only fit for a couple but big enough for the both. Your not directly on the beach but can see the beach from Balcony. The walk to the beach is only about 150 feet if that so it’s not bad. Room was very clean and the bed is very comfy! I will definitely be back soon.

Property Manager Response:
Hi Shangelica, Thank you for the awesome review! We're happy that you and your family have a wonderful time at the Summit. Thank you for booking with Gibson Beach Rentals and we hope to see you again soon!

Wonderful Stay

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Review Date: 08/22/2019

Nice room, very clean, could use more towels in the room.

Manager Response: 08/26/2019

Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.

Hi James, thank you for the feedback. We hope you enjoyed your stay and we would have been more than happy to bring you additional towels for a fee. We always have in our contracts under starter kit / supplies the number of items we supply in each unit. Thank you for staying with Gibson Beach Rentals and we're looking forward to seeing you again soon!

June 2019 Stay

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Review Date: 06/29/2019

Richard Hill

The location in proximity to the beach was excellent and made our beach vacation enjoyable. Summit 409A overall was nice however the vanity in the restroom could use updating! Our entire week was very nice until the last night when some very noisy neighbors arrived in 409 next door. Sounded like they were in the room with us. Would have been nice if the unit had a comfortable couch or lounge chair. Overall very nice property and a good stay. Would come back but would prefer a different unit in the future!

Property Manager Response:
We are delighted that you enjoyed your vacation and it is so nice to hear that beautiful Tops'l Resort's location was so perfect for you! Thank you for the feedback regarding the vanity and furnishings. We will be sure to pass your feedback and recommendations on to the owner. Were sorry you were inconvenienced by your loud neighbors on the last night of your stay but are glad that you enjoyed your vacation overall! Please ask for a repeat guest discount on you next visit and let us know what we can do to meet your needs better on your next visit. Thank you for your feedback!

June 2019 Stay

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Review Date: 06/19/2019

Jeffrey Fraley

My husband and I enjoyed our stay, the place was everything and more than we expected, we will definitely return. Thank you for your services.

Property Manager Response:
We absolutely love hearing that! Thanks so much for your review, we appreciate it and are so happy y'all enjoyed yours stay. Can't wait to have you visit again, be sure to mention our repeat guest discount!

Quaint & Quiet

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Review Date: 06/06/2019

Crystal D.

When we first arrived at the Condo it was very late in the evening. The guard was very helpful in directing us to our room. The room was clean and well kept. The view for not being beach front was great. We could still see the ocean from our room. If there was anything I would say would be to maybe add a fan in the closet. Many people sleep with a fan and we had wished there was one. The beach is only a short walk, however there are shuttles that will take you too and from if you aren't up for the .5 mile walk. We found out that Michael Jordan had a penthouse in the same unit as us and that made it kinda cool. I would stay here again if I weren't staying long. (there's no stove to do any cooking) It was just my husband and I so it was perfect!

Manager Response: 06/17/2019

Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.

Hi, Crystal! Thanks for such a fantastic review - we are so glad ya'll had a good time! Summit 409A is a hotel-style studio, but you can actually also rent the adjoining unit, 409, a 2 bed/2 bath or even both to make a 3 bed/3 bath! That's pretty cool about Michael Jordan - we didn't even know that! We love these Summit properties as they are so close to the beach as you mentioned without having to pay beachfront prices. They work out great for so many guests! Come see us again soon and let us take care of you - don't forget to mention you rented with us before so we can add in your repeat renter discount!

May 2019 Stay

Rating:

Review Date: 06/02/2019

Shawn Glenn

We love the TOPS’L Resort and had a nice stay at Unit 409A. I would definitely recommend a new mattress for the Unit - is is very hard. And new pillows. They were completely flat.

Property Manager Response:
Thanks so much for your honest review, we do appreciate it and will be happy to share your thoughts with the owner. Pillow replacement is quick and easy & taken care of. We are so happy you had such a great time! We hope to have you back for another visit!

Would definitely recommend!

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Review Date: 05/25/2019

Nicole h.

We’ve never been to the Destin area, so we were a little hesitant when booking a place to stay. We settled on Tops’l resort and were SO glad we did! The room was on the 4th floor, making for a perfect view of the pool and the ocean! The room was just a short 5 minute walk to the ocean. It was so nice to have beach chairs and an umbrella with the room; it made our beach days so easy! The resort was gated and a friendly security guard oversaw all of the incoming and outgoing traffic to the neighborhood. The building itself was clean and had an easy access. The room was clean and updated. The resort is 30 minutes from beautiful seaside beach, and was not far from Henderson beach and other fun restaurants. We will definitely come stay again!

Manager Response: 05/25/2019

Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.

Tyler thank you so much for the amazing review! We are so happy that ya'll had a good time and that everything was perfect! We can't wait for ya'll to come back down and make sure to mention you have booked with Gibson before so we can apply a discount on all future rentals with us!

Great view!

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Review Date: 03/28/2019

Bruce S.

We enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean and the balcony gave us the best view! Also, the staff was very helpful. When we were coming the first day, we were told that the jacuzzi wasn’t working in our room. This was disappointing, as we selected that room specifically so we could use that jacuzzi. Maintenance came in to fix it and said three of the jets needed to be expensive deal. Two days later two repair guys came in to look at it and asked if maintenance ever filled the jacuzzi? We didn’t know, so they filled it and it worked! So, we lost 4 days of jacuzzi usage and it was never broken. That part was disappointing. Otherwise it was great!

Manager Response: 03/30/2019

Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.

Thank you so much Bruce for staying in our SUMMIT 409A unit. We are so sorry that there was an issue. We did some research and found that the jacuzzi was not working properly till the 20th (so halfway through your stay, you wouldn't not have been able to use till after the repair). We are deeply sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused as this is not our intention. We will work harder in the future to provide our guest with property conditions and ensure our communication is top-notch. Please keep in mind, if you decide to stay with us again, we do offer a guest returning discount. Feel free to also call to make a reservation if you want a unit that has something specific so we can try harder to better accommodate your needs.

A great stay.

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Review Date: 03/16/2019

Fantastic views, art work in room very nice,everything clean. The landscaping very well maintained. Wide range of restaurants in area. Donut hole a must. Beach very close. Great memories....

Manager Response: 03/26/2019

Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.

We are so glad you had a great time on your vacation!! Thank you for the great review!! We hope you will book with us again and take advantage of the repeat customer discount!!

57 year revisit for golf and Beach

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Review Date: 03/12/2019

John D.

Had several military trips to area in 1960s.This visit was with my wife and we enjoyed the visit very was chilly the first two days,but the hot tub and heated pool plus golf was great.

Manager Response: 03/14/2019

Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.

We're so happy to have you back again and to hear you enjoyed the 'heated' perks of Summit. Thanks for the great review, we hope to have you back again!

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"Dolphin Watch" |Summit 0409A | Tops'l Resort | Studio, 1 bath, sleeps 2 | Vacation Condo

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