Many beach resort towns have desirable areas, and Destin is no different. The Emerald Coast includes larger cities like Panama Beach and Pensacola and smaller communities like Destin and South Walton. While the Emerald Coast, because of its beaches and other attractions like fishing and golfing, is on the rise for vacation destinations on a national level, smaller areas like Destin and South Walton have their own market. Five Star Gulf Rentals is one of the rental agencies along the Emerald Coast and, to fit a number of tastes and budgets, the rental properties offered range from the center of Destin city to South Walton to various beachfront properties.

Both rental houses and condos are some of Five Star’s offerings. Both of these range in location, however, with homes located in Destin and the towns along 30A. The actual locations differ with the type of property, in addition. Some homes or condos are located right on the beach, while others are inland, or even in the center of Destin. Right on the beach is considered the most desirable location in any resort town, and various properties by Five Star are directly on the beach. Others are a brief walk to the beach. Some are located near shopping, dining, and entertainment options, such as Destin Commons and the Silver Sands Outlet Mall. In general, Destin, Miramar Beach, and Destiny-by-the-Sea are considered the most desirable locations, and having a beachfront rental in one of these areas is the upper echelon for rentals.

Aside from locations, rental properties by Five Star come with additional amenities, like swimming pools, party areas, and private walkways to the beach. To make your rental experience in Destin more pleasant, Five Star even makes recommendations and arrangements for you in terms of local dining, leisure, and entertainment.

Five Star Gulf Rentals has various rental properties in Destin and South Walton. Royal Siesta is one of the properties managed by Five Star that is located in South Walton or, more specifically, Miramar Beach. Miramar Beach is one of the top areas of the Emerald Coast, and getting a rental in the area, much less on the beach, is desired. Through Five Star, you could spend a few days to a week in a Miramar Beach property with Royal Siesta, a beachfront townhouse designed for a group of twelve people to spend a few nights in a desirable Emerald Coast location.

For specifics, Royal Siesta is a 2300 square feet rental property that is within walking distance of the beach. A view of the beach, including the green water of the Emerald Coast, is also available on the first and third floors of the rental house. The rental property has various sleeping ranges inside, and some of the rooms include a private suite with a lookout giving a view of the ocean and also a room with a private balcony on the third floor, also with an ocean view. Other rooms in the rental property have televisions with DVD players and wi-fi. Aside from being a brief drive from Destin and located on the beach, the house is near various shopping, entertainment, and dining destinations, including the Destin Commons and the Silver Sands Outlet Mall.

Outside, Royal Siesta has a shared pool with other properties in the area and a party area. Hold a party with your family during your vacation or with other renters in the area. In addition, as it’s officially fall, Royal Siesta is open for renting in three days to weekly periods. For a three-day rental, the property can be rented for three days during the weekend (Friday through Sunday) or for three weekdays.

Colder weather often means lower rates, and if you’re considering renting a properly through Five Star Gulf Rentals, the rates in the fall are lower than during the warmer months. Five Star has seen an increase in rental properties over the year, but this reflects the increase in rental demand on the Emerald Coast. From about three properties, our offerings have increased, and now we have options ranging from larger beach houses to condos. For large groups of ten to fourteen people to a small family, all types of rental properties are available on the Gulf Coast. Also, as the atmosphere in various Gulf Coast towns varies, the rentals open in the fall months include properties in Destin and the various communities of South Walton along route 30A.

Why is it an ideal time to come to the Emerald Coast? While most of the east coast and Midwest in the United States are experiencing colder temperatures with the start of September, the Gulf coast is still warm. Destin’s famous beachscape of white sands juxtaposed with bluish green water is still intact and, with lower prices, the fall makes an ideal time to rent a property for three days to a week to experience this natural wonder. The beach isn’t Destin’s only attraction, and all of the other aspects of the Emerald Coast, from hiking and yoloing to shopping and concerts, are still in effect during fall.

What can you expect to pay for a property rental during the fall? The rates for Five Star Destin rentals are listed under the link, but, overall, the rates are lower than that during the summer. Although the drop isn’t significantly lower, many properties that were only open during for weekly rentals during the summer are now available for weekend rentals. When you can’t take a weeklong vacation during the fall, a weekend excursion to Destin and other Emerald Coast towns now has more options.

What other reasons do you need to go to Destin? As it’s one of the top vacation spots in the South, many come to the city for its beaches. But most shore towns don’t survive on the beach alone – think of the Jersey shore and the Boardwalk – and Destin has its share of activities to attract vacationers to rent a house or condo for up to a week at a time. While, yes, the beach is the true reason many come to Destin to vacation for a week, other activities involve the other natural resources and the arts in and around Destin. Destin.com recently compiled a list of various activities to do in Destin in honor of the city’s quarter-century birthday. The article gives a more detailed run-down of things to do in Destin and surrounding Emerald Coast towns, but here are some highlights:

*The beach. Aside from standard activities on the beach, Destin’s beaches are known for being places to watch marine life and go fishing.
* The arts. Although Destin is still an up-and-coming city, the area still has a strong arts presence, including both visual and performing arts. Art and performing festivals do come to Destin and, as they vary with seasons, check online to see what is available.
*State parks. Various state parks are around Destin and the 30A area. Activities like hiking and yoloing (stand-up paddle boarding) are often done in these various parks, some of which include secluded beaches and dune lakes.
*Golf clubs. Regardless of whether you stay at a resort or at a rental property, the area in and around Destin has many golf clubs.
*The Destin History and Fishing Museum. Destin may be a younger city, but the area has a history as a fishing town.
*Exploring route 30A. Whether you choose to drive or bike it, 30A has various smaller shore towns with their own attractions.
*Shopping. From the latest retail to antiques, Destin has various shopping centers and malls, including the Silver Sand Outlet Mall, that attract many vacationers and locals.

Planning a vacation to the Emerald Coast this summer? One property that is open all year round by Five Star Gulf Rentals is Cypress Breeze Plantation which, by size, is literally a plantation, with a 2100 square foot rental home and a 14,000 resort style pool. As the Emerald Coast is known for its beaches of white sand and emerald-green water, location, such as proximity to the beach, is important, and Cypress Breeze is a quarter mile away from Santa Rosa beach. Driving or walking, the beach is only a quick trip away.

The house itself is ideal as a quiet getaway from more busy locations like Destin and Panama City. With a Florida beach cottage design, Cypress Breeze Plantation is a three-story property with French doors, hardwood flooring, and granite countertops in the kitchen, as well as an outdoor carport for two cars. The rental property, in addition, has four bedrooms and four baths, designed to hold ten people, that are spread across 2100 square feet indoors. Outside, covered porches account for an additional 900 square feet to the property.

The main attraction, aside from the location, of Cypress Breeze is the swimming pool, a resort style swimming pool that is considered to be the largest in northwest Florida. The pool is the plantation for this property, with 14,000 square feet. The resort style includes waterfalls along the edge of the pool. Aside from the pool and proximity to the beach, the property is near local shopping destination Gulf Place.

As a sought after property for the beach, swimming pool, and laid back atmosphere, Cypress Breeze Plantation is available through Five Star Gulf Rentals for a week at a time during the summer months. If you’re looking to rent a house during the fall or winter, weekends, or three-day time periods, are available for you and up to nine other people to rent out Cypress Breeze.