“Wonderful Stay!” We absolutely enjoyed our time here. Everything was what we expected. Plenty of room for everyone to move about and do their own thing! Will be booking again!!

“Very good!!!! Beach view was fantastic!!!!” The house had everything you needed. Floaties,dishes,air pump,chairs for the beach, and the only thing I would say I didn't like was the out dated look of the house on the inside. The beach is right off the back porch. I loved the beach. It was an awesome vacation. Would definitely stay again. The whole family loved it. I Love Destin Florida!!!

“Quiet, Clean and Comfortable” We arrived here on a Sunday evening to a very quiet, clean neighborhood. I was pleased with the simplicty of getting into the condo, and it's cleanliness. It was well appointed with nice furniture, dishes, beach chairs and linens. The community pool is kept clean and grounds are well maintained. It was very comfortable, felt like home. Less than a 5 minute walk to the beach, less than a 10 minute walk to Pompano Joe's a great seafood restaurant and within 20 minutes of every shopping outlet in Destin. We intend to go back!

“Great experience!” We spent 5 nights at Paraiso to attend a family wedding in Destin. The house comfortably accommodated seven of us during our stay. The home is tastefully furnished and was very clean upon our arrival. There are a few areas that could use a little bit of touch-up paint and the carpet shows some wear in places, but that's to be expected for a vacation rental that likely sees a lot of use. The home is spacious, especially the bedrooms, which all contained dressers and/or roomy closets for storing clothes and luggage. The kitchen is equipped with all of the main items you would need for doing some stay-in cooking (pots, pans, various utensils, cooking oil) and there is a propane grill available on the front patio as well. Paraiso is in an attractive gated community and, even though the homes are closely packed together, we experienced no issues with outside noise. It is a short three-block walk to the beautiful beaches and the community pool is a fun place to spend some time with its rock island waterfall in the middle of it. The home's location is also convenient to Publix, Whole Foods, Destin Commons, and several restaurants. Finally, I want to comment on the home's owners. I found them to be very accessible during the booking process and were very responsive when we had a minor problem getting the thermostat adjusted upon our arrival. On most occasions when I called, they answered on first attempt, and on the few occasions where that did not happen, they returned my call within less than an hour! We would definitely stay here again should we return to the area.

“FUN! FUN! TONS OF SPACE” This house was at a great location and so much space, we could've invited our whole family! Loved that there was 2 master bedrooms.....and enough bathrooms. Back yard scenery was a little bit of a bummer, but everything else was good.

“It felt like we never left home.” We were down for 7 days for a baseball tournament and needed a large but affordable place for my family of 5. This house was perfect!! It's located near a big grocery store and many great local places to eat, as well as some bigger familiar food chains. The house is super clean and spacious and has enough smell good products going on, that every time we walked in, a scent of freshness would welcome us. Thanks for having us!

“Forget the beach... Give me life on the river” Kathryn, Ron, Annie, and Gracie couldn't have been more gracious hosts. Kathryn and Ron were so accommodating and Annie and Gracie are my favorite furbabies on the planet. There was so much to enjoy right outside the front door. The river is so relaxing and the entire retreat is so well appointed and still a short drive to the beach. We enjoyed the fire pit, the river, the hammocks, the boat ride, the beautiful night lights, playing with Annie and relaxing with Gracie... The list goes on. Kathryn suggested a visit to Gulf World where she and Ron made sure we were treated like VIP. The shows and exhibits were amazing! And if you're wondering if you should have breakfast... YES! You should. My mom is a very good cook and picky eater and she loved every item on the menu. My mother has always hated bread pudding, but not Kathryn's! It is the best bread pudding you'll ever have. With all of that said; I must say the best part was chatting with Kathryn at breakfast and learning about the history the river holds from the boat ride with Ron. Kathryn and Ron have created a unique experience that you simply can't get anywhere else. State side or abroad- this was my most favorite mini vacation ever and I'm already planning my next visit. I'm home now and I am still feeling rejuvenated and relaxed from my time at Choctaw Lodge Retreat. My only issue is I am hungry because now I have to cook my own breakfast again :(. Tip for future guests: in the master bathroom shower... The big knob at the bottom... Pull it... you're welcome ;)

“Vacation” Excellent, we enjoyed the condo, it was clean, the property was clean. The owners did a nice job of keeping you informed of any issues.

“Wonderful location + host” This place was in a great location and the beach access was perfect. We have three children (all 5 and under) and had no problem with space. Darlene was wonderful to work with and was very responsive to our needs. We will be back!

“Perfect Family Reunion” Our family is spread far and wide, so when we decided to get together this year we knew we needed to find a big house with plenty of room, near the beach. Bingo! This house was just what we needed. Cooking is a strong tradition in our family. We found all the dishes and cookware, in a spacious kitchen, that were needed to prepare and serve dinner each evening. Since we love food and talking, eating at home together was a requirement for us. The large dining table became the center of our conversations and after dinner games. Perfect! The bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious. We had plenty of towels, and the washer-dryer were very convenient. The house was big enough in which to find a quiet corner to read when needed. When some were watching TV, others could retreat to the front porch or by the pool. We were 16 people with an age-range from 10 months to 73 years, and we didn't feel crowded due to the space and arrangement of the house. There is a short walk to the beach and the house is in a quiet neighborhood which was perfect for strolls or jogging. Also, it is an easy trip to the shopping centers, with Publix, Walgreens, wine store, etc. Katie, thank you for creating a beautiful home for us to be in for our family reunion. We have great memories to treasure!

“Excellent” Love, love, love this house! We had 3 families staying and had plenty of room for all the adults and kids. Perfect location! We could sit on the balcony and watch the kids play on the beach. Very safe area. Will defiantly come back!