Gulf Front Vacation Condo Retreat | Pelican Beach 717 "Chasing Sunshine"
THIS is the place - best amenities in Destin!
**Tiki Bar with seasonal food/beverage service right to your beach chair!
This property is presented by Beach Stays Vacations – we are thrilled to host your beach vacation!
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**The Pelican Beach HOA is undergoing an elevator modernization project. They are installing brand new elevators, so there may be periods of delays in using the working elevators. We appreciate your patience while they are making these improvements! **
**The Pelican Beach HOA is replacing the coat/seal on the upper floor and ramp of the parking garage, as well as both tennis courts. This project is expected to begin in December and last 3 months. During this time the upper parking garage, tennis / pickleball courts, and EV chargers will not be accessible. The covered parking garage will be closed in sections while they work overhead. We appreciate your patience while they are making these improvements! **
Beach – 0.0 miles
Big Kahunas Waterpark – located across the street
Boshamps – 1.7 miles
Pancakery – .3 miles
Donut Hole – 1.2 miles
Louisiana Lagniappe – 1 mile
Destin Commons Outdoor Mall – 3.7 miles
Habor (fishing pier, shops, restaurants, sand volleyball, fireworks, etc) - .9 miles
Publix Grocery Store – .9 miles
Destin Harbor - Pontoon Rentals, Jet Skis, Fishing Charters, Boat Tours, etc - .2.4 miles
The Gulfarium and Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone – 7.5 miles
Create Lasting Memories at the BEACH at “Chasing Sunshine”
★ Property Highlights ★
• Sleeps up to 6 guests in comfort and style
• Enjoy spectacular Gulf and resort views from your large balcony
• Living room has 2 super comfy leather reclining chairs
• Fully stocked kitchen for meals at home
• Dining table + barstools at the breakfast bar
• Free high speed WiFi
• Free onsite parking for up to 2 cars
• Washer and dryer inside condo
★ PELICAN BEACH RESORT AMENITIES ★
• 3 swimming pools (one indoor/outdoor swim through), kiddie pool, tennis / pickleball court, fitness center with steam and sauna, seasonal tiki bar with food and beverage service, seasonal onsite café, and private beach access point.
• Our guests are welcome to use amenities at our sister property – Terrace at Pelican Beach: swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center
• Gas grills
• Beach service available from March 1 – October 31 from LaDolceVita for a separate fee. If you bring your own chairs you will need to set up behind the beach service vendor chairs.
★ BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS ★
• Gulf Front King Suite - king-sized bed with ensuite featuring a shower/tub combo
• Queen Bedroom – adjoining bathroom
• Guest bathroom with walk-in shower
• Living room sleeper sofa
✔ Clean linens
✔ We provide starter toiletries and fluffy white towels + black makeup cloths
✔ Hair dryer
✔ Iron + ironing board
★KITCHEN & DINING ★
The spacious kitchen has everything you’ll need to make meals at home. You’ll enjoy meals at the dining table, breakfast bar, or alfresco on the balcony!
✔ Full size fridge and freezer
✔ Stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave
✔ Coffee maker, blender, toaster
Hear from our happy guests!
⭐️ Where do I begin? First off, the condo was absolutely stunning. The location was the best, as everything was within walking distance. The actual unit was immaculate. It was very clean, spacious, and full of amenities. The check-in process was seamless, as well as the check out process. Being able to literally walk outside to the beach was my favorite part aside from the beautiful views from the balcony.⭐️
⭐️Great location, beach, and amenities. Condo was clean and comfortable-looked just like the pictures. Tiki bar and cafe were great, and staff were friendly and helpful. Nicely kept grounds and pools. We had an amazing trip! ⭐️
⭐️ The location was unbeatable—just a short walk to the beach, making it easy to enjoy the white sand and clear water every day. The host was friendly and responsive, ensuring we had a smooth check-in and a great experience overall. Whether you’re looking to relax or explore, this is the perfect spot. PS the tiki bar drinks were some of the best I’ve ever had!⭐️
Chasing Sunshine is located smack dab in the heart of Destin offering easy access to all of the best dining, shopping, and entertainment the Emerald Coast is known for! There are so many activities to enjoy, including:
✔ Pelican Beach: A pristine stretch of white sand and emerald green water!
✔ Central Destin location with many shops and restaurants and seasonal fireworks shows!
✔ Fun times with easy access to Big Kahunas Waterpark, The Track, Uncle Bucks Bowling, and more!
★ We are pleased to host several condos in the Pelican and Terrace buildings – please reach out if you would like more options or have other friends or family who would like to travel with you and stay in a great Beach Stays Vacations accommodation!
★ YOUR HOSTING TEAM ★
• The Beach Stays Vacation team is a boutique hosting team - we are passionate about delivering a great guest experience alongside a sparkling clean and well-maintained property, and to help our guests have the dream vacation they have worked and saved for!
• Our team is excited to welcome you to the beach! We are here for you to answer any questions or to help you choose the perfect property, just ask. As owners and hosts, we have a small collection of beautiful properties to choose from. Our team looks forward to helping you have a fun and stress-free vacation...we know the world is full of choices, thank you for choosing us!
** SPECIAL WINTER monthly & weekly rates - effective 11/1/25 – 2/28/26 **
SPECIAL MONTHLY RENTAL RATE FOR WINTER 2025/2026 - $2,400.00/month plus taxes, damage waiver & cleaning. For bookings longer than 1 month, monthly cleaning will be required which will also include a linen swap (to be paid by the guest). We will also provide mid-stay cleans and linen swaps for an additional fee.
SPECIAL WEEKLY RATE FOR WINTER - $800.00, plus taxes, damage waiver & cleaning (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Martin Luther King and President's Day holidays).
THE FINE PRINT
•Minimum Age: We require a minimum of one adult over the age of 25 to stay at the property throughout the rental term. When you arrive on property all guests will need to be present to receive wristbands and up to 2 parking passes. The primary guest will need to show ID and must be at least 25 years old to check in per HOA rules.
• Pet Free Property - Per the signed Rental Agreement, any violation of the NO PET policy will result in immediate eviction, plus additional cleaning charges. Our building does not allow guest pets and Emotional Support Animals are not required to be allowed by law in vacation rentals.
• All reservations include a mandatory rental agreement to finalize your reservation that must be signed within 48 hours. All your arrival information will be included in this information for an easy and organized vacation experience!
• CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 4:00 PM and CHECK-OUT IS BY 10:00 AM. You will be notified automatically on arrival day if the property is available for early arrival – fees may apply.
• Easy self-check-in is available via the keypad on the front door - a personalized code will be in your arrival instructions at check in time.
• Every reservation includes an accidental damage waiver for separate purchase or a security deposit hold – should any accidental damage occur during your stay, simply notify us as soon as you can and provide a photo. We will file the damage waiver and replace/repair before the next rental guests arrive!
• We offer optional post booking travel insurance to protect your vacation investment – this will include trip cancellations and delays, medical conditions, hurricanes, and much more.
• No smoking/vaping/drugs/firearms allowed in our condo or on the balcony
• Max number of guests includes guests of all ages including infants/children to comply with our vacation rental permit, HOA laws, and local fire code laws. Exceeding the guest count is grounds for immediate eviction with no refund.
• All guests booking through the Airbnb booking platform will be required to upload a valid ID for check-in purposes.
• Photos include staging before professional photography.
• Beach service is provided by LaDolceVita for a separate fee. If you want to bring your own chairs, you will need to set up behind the vendor chairs.
*Departure instructions – We do not have long chore lists for our guests – you are here to relax! All we ask is that our guests remove all trash and food and start the dishwasher. This small list allows our professional housekeeping team to clean and sanitize the condo during our short rental turn in time for our next guests. We appreciate you!
We look forward to hosting you on your upcoming beach vacation – if you have any questions or would like information on any of our amazing beach getaways, please just send a message!
