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NO Gulf View
When we were looking for a house in Destin, our top two priorities were an ocean view and a pool. Crystal Shores advertised as having both so we didn't mind the more expensive price tag for those two things and such a beautiful home. When we arrived, we were very disappointed because there is ZERO gulf view. There is a giant building that has been constructed which blocks the view. I wish we had know that before we booked and given that is how the house is marketed ("gulf view") we should. have been made aware. The house itself was beautiful and well appointed. The advertised grill and sink outside did not work and instead we had a propane grill off to the side. When we arrived, we bought a bunch of meat to grill and were again disappointed because the propane tank provided upon arrival was empty. We had to go get a new tank in order to use the grill because I received no response to our reported issue. Also, the management company asked to come fix the outdoor grill on our last full day at the house at a time when the pandemic was just ramping up, beaches were closing, and we had nothing to do except swim in the private pool so I didn't feel like that was appropriate. It certainly wasn't all bad - the house is gorgeous and very clean and other than the view the location is great. I will also mention that the beach chairs set up for the house were not at the nearest public beach access and instead we set up far away enough that walking with beach gear and little kids was impractical and required us to drive.