This is the 3rd time we rented a unit through Gibson Realty and we were not disappointed. The unit was extremely roomy, tastefully decorated, nice location, lots of storage and was supplied with a golf cart for our use. We used the golf cart for groceries, restaurants, shopping , golfing and daily trips to the beach!
The management company was awesome, answering our questions and providing us with information.
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed all the nice people we met. We had a great Thanksgiving at this resort!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, and we are so happy to have hosted your stay for a third year! We're also glad our management team was able to assist and make your stay even more enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know you had a memorable Thanksgiving and made so many great connections during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next stay!
Submitted on Dec 3, 2024
Our overall experience was wonderful! There was plenty of room to sleep 9 people (we had 10 but brought an air mattress also). Most sharing one bathroom wasn't ideal (those in the master bedroom used that bathroom and those in the other 2 rooms shared the guest bathroom most of the time) but it worked. The outside seating area with the TV was great, the kids loved that and spent a lot of time there when we weren't at the pool or the beach. The beach is gorgeous. The backyard was fully fenced in which was good for the kids.
A couple of things to know before you go:
-There was no salt or pepper shaker there.
-There were no coffee filters there for the coffee maker that was provided, so bring your own or plan to get some. (It was a Mr. Coffee.)
-There is a 6-seat golf cart available...we found out that there is a tunnel that goes under the main busy road to get to the beach. That was super convenient. The kids LOVED the golf cart.
-There is a little "town" within the community that you can get to using the golf cart. It's called The Village of Baytowne Wharf.
-The description stated that we had access to 2 pools. However, one was completely gone and being re-done or something else was going in. And it was the one that was really close too. We checked all the other pools in the community and only 1 other was available (the main big one). But it was a nice pool, just a bit further away.
-You can only park 2 vehicles and the golf cart. But there are 4 guest spots a short distance away. They were usually available except on the weekend.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! I am glad to hear that your stay with us was a memorable one. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Submitted on Jul 11, 2024
This is wonderful place to vacation! Clean and very relaxing atmosphere ! Very convenient with the golfcart never have to leave the grounds ! We will definitely be back !
Hi, Michell. We are thrilled to learn that you had a positive experience with us!
Submitted on Jun 26, 2024
We enjoyed a lovely stay at Linkside 475. We found the place to be clean and well equipped. It would have been great to have had a Kleenex box in the bathrooms. The overhead light in the Master Bedroom was not working. I thought this was a non-smoking unit but could have been mistaken. It has definitely been smoked in at some point. Overall, the pros far outweighed the cons. The golf cart was great and used every single day. The neighborhood was so quiet. It was a great vacation and we loved the amenities at Baytowne Wharf as well.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for leaving us this feedback! We are so happy to hear that you had a great time and look forward to hosting your next visit!
Submitted on Jun 15, 2024
Loved location, Condo, Gulf Cart, and quick response back when had questions!!!! Will be back.
Hi, Regina. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
Submitted on Jun 7, 2024
The house was perfect for our family vacation. The management company was friendly and quick to answer any questions. We plan to stay at the same house next year we enjoyed it so much. Would certainly recommend to family and friends.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review and kind words! It is wonderful to hear that you had such a great time, and we hope that you visit us again soon!
Submitted on Aug 15, 2023
Great location! Enjoyed the golf cart and being able to ride it to the beach each day. Property in great condition and really enjoyed the front patio and grill. Property amenities were great for families. Awesome customer service. Would definitely stay here again.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for leaving us this feedback! We are so happy to hear that you had a great time and look forward to hosting your next visit!
Submitted on Aug 7, 2023
Great rental company. Easy to work with, no complaints
Hi, Katie. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
Submitted on Jun 20, 2023
Nice
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled that you had a great time, and hope to see you again soon!
Submitted on Jun 19, 2023
We had a wonderful stay at 475 Linkside! The house was the perfect size, we loved the location and proximity to the pool! The front patio and the backyard were favorite morning spits for us. The kitchen was well stocked and the furnishings were attractive and comfy. The beds that were advertised as queen size were actually smaller than a queen and the sheets were oversized. One of the mattresses in the front bedroom should be replaced as it was worn out and uncomfortable. I also think the dryer vent is in need of being cleaned as it took a long time to dry a load of clothes. When we needed something to be corrected, Gibson responded quickly. One suggestion: we were under the impression that all SanDestin amenities were included and were disappointed to discover that if we wanted to use the bikes or pickle ball court, we had to pay extra. Maybe this could be clarified in your add. Otherwise, we were happy and plan to return hoping to see a new mattress next year!!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you very much for your review and feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and your feedback will be shared with our operations team so that we may always focus on improving our guest experience. We are looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
Submitted on Mar 19, 2023
We loved the location of Linkside 475 within the Sandestin resort. The golf cart was great! We stayed for 5 nights and only used our vehicle once or twice. We were able to go everywhere we needed via golf cart. The house was perfect for our family of 5 plus my mom. Beds were very comfortable! Also loved the seating options in the living room. Having a small fenced in backyard was perfect for our 3 children. Our sons loved the outdoor tv area! We would definitely stay here again and will recommend to others. This is our second time staying with Gibson and we were just as pleased as the first time. House was very clean and cozy!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your review and kind words! We are thrilled to read about your pleasant experience, and we hope you and your family made many wonderful memories here. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Submitted on Nov 3, 2022
The family and I had great time at the Linkside 475. I say it was so close to perfect; other than a bedroom light that would turn off and on in the middle of the night (I'm sure there was a short in the wiring of the ceiling fan), we really enjoyed our time there, and we will definitely try to book another visit within the next year or so.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your review, John! We are so happy to hear you had a great time with us, but are disappointed to hear about the issue with the flickering light. This has since been addressed thankfully, and will no longer pose an inconvenience. We are looking forward to your next visit!
Submitted on Aug 12, 2022
Great experience! Only contacted them once for early arrival! They were able to accommodate! Had a golf cart which was great for getting around the resort! The resort is awesome and has so much to see and do!! The only 2 things this house needs are a map of the resort with a legend showing where the pools and washing station are located along with other things! And a spatula!! Would def stay again! The breezeway is wonderful!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for leaving a review of your stay! I love to hear that our team was able to accommodate an early arrival for you. We appreciate your comments and will share your feedback with our team. I am so glad you had a great overall vacation and can't wait to have you back!
Submitted on Aug 2, 2022
This house was perfect! The beds were comfortable, the yard and partial area was beautiful, the fenced back yard was perfect for kids! When we had a small issue maintenance was there almost immediately and it was handled.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! I am glad to hear that your stay with us was a memorable one, and that our team was able to address the issue that you had promptly. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Submitted on Jun 14, 2022
Had a wonderful experience. Linkside 475 was absolutely wonderful. Loved the golf cart and the outside sitting area wit the tv. The only recommendatrion would be that the kitchen needs more items stocked as far as dishes and utensils. But overall, everything was fantastic!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your review and feedback! We are elated that you enjoyed your time here with us! We're so glad you enjoyed the golf cart, it really is a great way to get around the Sandestin property. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Submitted on Apr 30, 2022
The vacation home was in a wonderful location close to everything from the beach and grocery store to Baytown Wharf. The house and amenities were perfect for our family to enjoy a relaxing vacation away from home. The outside seating area was ideal for reading and morning coffee! The golf cart was an excellent addition to easily get around the property. Beds were comfortable; all supplies for the kitchen were available; living room furniture was excellent; and keyless entry made it easy to come and go. We had to call maintenance for a small issue on Easter and they responded ASAP the very next day without us even knowing and quickly fixed the issue. The only recommendation our family would have includes adding black out curtains on the bedroom windows. After a long night, the sun comes up bright in the bedrooms waking you up at sunrise. Excellent communication and response to text questions. Great vacation rental- would stay again!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you very much for your review, Ryan! We are elated that you had a great time with us, and are so glad to hear that our team addressed your issue quickly! Your feedback is important and will be shared with our operations team so that we can always focus on improving your experience! We are looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
Submitted on Apr 22, 2022
We love this villa. It's comfortable and has lovely furnishings. Clean and well stocked for our stay. Love the recliner, sofa and chair in the living area! Would really like to buy them. It's great to have the golf cart to cruise around Sandestin without using your car. The private backyard is perfect for enjoying coffee or a cocktail. Highly recommend this villa for your vacation. We will be back!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
We are so glad you had a great stay! We look forward to having you back in the future! - Gibson Beach Rentals
Submitted on May 31, 2021
It was a clean nice rental with comfy beds.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for this great review David. We're pleased to see you thoroughly enjoyed your stay in this comfortable condo with the bonus of the included golf cart. We're pleased to see that you received the true Gibson Beach Rentals 5-star experience we strive for everyday. We truly hope to have you stay with us again in the near future here on the beautiful Emerald Coast!
Submitted on Nov 3, 2020
House was everything we wanted, close to everything and home was really nice. will try to stay here again
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thanks for your awesome review, Chris! We are happy to hear Linkside 475 met all your expectations! Don't forget to use our REPEAT guest discount when you book with Gibson Beach Rentals next time!
Submitted on Oct 2, 2020
Our stay was perfect! Everything we could possibly need was there. The townhouse was the perfect location and there were so many amenities. The management company was wonderful! The only negative thing that could be said is we didn't stay long enough. We will definitely be booking there again!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for this amazing review Aimee. We're beyond pleased to see that you loved the unit and the many amenities available! We also appreciate the compliment and are happy to see that the effective communication we at GBR provided assisted in making your stay wonderful. We truly hope to have you stay with us again soon on the gorgeous Emerald Coast!
Submitted on Aug 14, 2020
Very nice unit. Good location!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your review Kelly. We are so happy you had a great vacation and the location was perfect for you! We truly do hope to have you stay with us again soon on the gorgeous Emerald Coast!
Submitted on Jul 3, 2020
Gibson was amazing, attentive and quick to respond; even with trivial questions like, “where are the beach chairs?”. They were short staffed due to COVID, but you would never know it. They made sure our stay was perfect!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your kind review Pamala. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay but are ecstatic to hear the effective communication was such a positive attribute to your vacation. This is what we at GBR strive for! We hope to have you stay with us again soon on the Emerald Coast!
Submitted on Jun 16, 2020
We are here until March 1st
John
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Hi John. Enjoy your stay. Please know we are here if you need anything!
Submitted on Jan 17, 2020
We had a great time while staying at this home! It was very clean and well equipped with the essentials! Only problem was the blowup bed ... had a leak. Management co. sent someone to repair and even though we waited the recommended time before blowing it back up it continued to leak. Youngest son slept on the sofa, and he was good to go! Loved having the 6 person golf cart!!! There were even some floats and beach toys available.
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Hi Amy, thank you for the rave review! We're glad that you and your family had an awesome time at Linkside despite the issue with the blow up mattress. Thank you for booking with Gibson Beach Rentals and we hope to see you again soon!
Submitted on Aug 23, 2019
This property was just perfect!! The house, golf cart and area was just as described!!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Hi Sharon! We appreciate your positive review. We're happy to hear you had a wonderful time at Linkside. If you’re traveling to our area don't hesitate to call us and thank you for booking with Gibson Beach Rentals!
Submitted on Aug 9, 2019
The condo was absolutely great loved it
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thanks so much! We're so happy you loved the condo. We hope to have you back again soon.
Submitted on Oct 15, 2018
Words can’t describe the amazing time we had at Sandestin! The property was perfect, the golf cart was so fun and made getting to the beach a breeze and Gibson rentals were super helpful when scheduling activities! We can’t wait to come back next summer and start making this an every year event!! Thank you for everything!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Awesome!!! That's music to our ears April! We're so thrilled your family had such a blast and enjoyed the condo and the golf cart. We appreciate the fabulous review and can't wait for your next visit. Be sure to mention our repeat guest discount.
Submitted on Jul 20, 2018
As good as it could be for the age of the property!
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
We're happy to hear you had a great time John! Thanks for the review, we appreciate it!
Submitted on Jun 5, 2018