October Rick and Debbie's View From the Beach

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" Luckily, the original name was rejected by the post office and the name "Destin," the name of a local resident, was submitted.

Every year, more and more people are discovering our beautiful beaches, great restaurants and pristine golf courses.

1 October 2018 In This Issue Rick and Debbie's View From the Beach Welcome to the Fall/Winter issue of Beach Notes, a newsletter from Easy Street Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals. Destin has come a long way from its beginnings as a remote fishing village that was to be named "East Pass." Luckily, the original name was rejected by the post office and the name "Destin," the name of a local resident, was submitted. Today, Destin has become one of the premier summer vacation destinations in the country. Every year, more and more people are discovering our beautiful beaches, great restaurants and pristine golf courses. View From the Beach SeaShells Cottage Escape the Stress Plan Your Destination Get to Know Debbie and Rick We believe we live in paradise and we're happy to share our hometown with our guests. We have some great properties available, whether you are a family with young children, a couple looking for a romantic getaway, or a group looking for a comfortable retreat with enough space for your extended family, including your furry four-legged kids. We welcome well-behaved pets of all breeds and sizes. We have a variety of pet friendly homes available and we pride ourselves on keeping our homes extra clean. In fact, many previous clients tell us it is hard to believe

2 pets ever stayed in our homes. If you love your pets, we would love your business! So, if you're planning your 2019 summer vacation, now is the time to book for June and July so you'll be sure to get your first choice property for the weeks you want. And, for booking before December 31, 2018, we'll give you a $200 discount! Be sure to book directly at our website to avoid third party fees. Call Billy in Reservations now at (877) Toll Free or (850) or us at info@easystreet-rentals.com. "Discount applies to new bookings for stays in June and July 2019" SeaShells Cottage Has Something for Everyone Our newest home, SeaShells Cottage, has all the charm and space you are looking for in a vacation home. This delightful 3- bedroom, 2 ½-bath home is petfriendly and located in the prestigious, gated community of Destiny West. This lovely home is peaceful and quiet while still being approximately one block from the beach at James Lee Park and the Crab Trap, one of the area's favorite restaurants. Neighborhood amenities include access to the community's private Club Destiny featuring an Olympic-sized pool with water feature, fitness center and tennis courts. The large, open great room is tastefully decorated with comfortable seating for the entire family and will sleep 8-10 including a king and queen sofa sleeper. The gourmet kitchen, with a high-end gas stove, is equipped with all the essentials you'll need to cook for the family or entertain guests. There is seating for three at the kitchen bar and for six at the dining table. There is also a powder room on the first floor.

3 A cozy screened porch is located directly off the kitchen with comfortable chairs to enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail. The backyard provides an area for your furry friend and features a gas grill for those nights when you want to eat in. Upstairs is the lovely master suite with a king bed, television, sitting area, large walk-in closet and an en suite bathroom with a jetted soaking tub and large shower. The master bedroom also has access to the charming balcony that overlooks the neighborhood. There is also a tranquil reading nook upstairs directly off of the master bedroom. The two nicely decorated guest bedrooms feature queen beds with televisions. They share a large Jack and Jill bathroom with a bathtub/shower combination and double sinks. SeaShells Cottage has parking for three cars, including a one-car garage. There is a large, separate laundry room with a full size washer and dryer. Since SeaShells is a new property for Easy Street, it currently has excellent availability. Please contact us directly at (877) Toll Free or (850) or info@easystreetrentals.com to book this property. Or better yet book directly on our website Escape the Stress of Everyday Life on the Emerald Coast There's no better time to plan a fall/winter getaway for a weekend, a week or longer at one of our beautiful properties. We have a variety of houses that are perfect for a couple, a family or a larger group. Fall and early winter are great times to plan a golf or shopping getaway with friends or a vacation with extended family. Plus, during the fall season, there's only a three-day minimum stay!

4 And, don't forget about the Fall Break many schools have scheduled for October. It's a great place to bring the kids to play and swim at our less crowded beaches, while you relax with a good book. Call Billy now at (877) Toll Free or (850) or info@easystreet-rentals.com to book directly with us. When you're not lounging on our beautiful beaches, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy. Here are just a few of them: 39 h Annual Destin Seafood Festival, Oct. 5-7, The Destin Harbor Boardwalk hosts a great weekend of seafood, live music, arts & crafts and family fun. Stroll along the Harbor Boardwalk showcasing Destin's fishing fleet, harbor restaurants and bars and breathtaking sunsets. Admission is free. Visit for more information. Destin Fishing Rodeo, Oct. 1-31, Join the fun at Destin's longest running tradition.more than 30,000 anglers of all skill levels compete to win prizes valuing over $100,000. Prizes are awarded on a daily, weekly and overall basis. Event is free and open to anglers aboard a registered boat, so bring your fishing rods to the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village" in Destin. Details: (850) or visit 11 th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival, Oct , Known as the "Best Beer Fest on the Emerald Coast," the popular festival features 40 on-site craft brewers, over 200 domestic and international beers, seminars, samplings and live music. Visit for more information. 22 nd Annual Festival of the Arts, Oct , One of the Southeast's premier festivals, the event showcases the original artwork of more than 200 artists from across the U.S. who will compete for $10,000 in

5 cash award prizes. This year's festival will feature live music, art activities for kids, an art raffle, and more. A food bistro, wine bar & beer garden, as well as convenient parking and motor coach shuttle are also available. Details: (850) or Here Comes Santa Claus to Baytowne Wharf,Nov. 24, 2018 Get in the winter spirit during Baytowne's Here Comes Santa event November 24 th from 6-9 p.m. Cheer Santa on as he makes his way to Baytowne and watch as he lights the Village tree! Enjoy face-painting, kids crafts, and a beautiful fireworks display. Admission is free. Visit or call (850) Baytowne Countdown New Year's Eve Celebration, Dec. 31, Don't miss the Village of Baytowne Wharf's end-of-year party for the whole family! Face painting and kids activities scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Then dance the night away and enjoy live bands and two breathtaking firework shows as they light up the sky over the Emerald Coast at 8 p.m. and again at midnight. Details: Visit or call (850) Plan Your Destination Holiday on the Emerald Coast Create a new family tradition this year and celebrate the holidays at the beach. With families living all over the country, a destination holiday in Destin can be a great compromise for everyone. Fall and winter are perfect times to visit the beach. It's not crowded and there are plenty of warm days to walk the beach, play a round of golf or catch some rays by the pool. The shopping is particularly good this time of year with lots of bargains and sales at the Destin Commons Mall, Silver Sands Outlets and Grand Boulevard boutiques.

6 Why not give the cooks a rest and either order dinner to go or enjoy your holiday dinner at one of the area's fine restaurants? Here are just a few of the places you can get a great holiday brunch or dinner: Hilton Sandestin For times, menus, reservations and prices call: (850) , ext. 44. Ocean Club For times, menus, reservations and prices call: (850) Baytowne Warf For times, menus, reservations and prices call: (850) Prefer to Eat at Home? Order a turkey-to-go with all the fixings online or order in person at: Publix- The Fresh Market- Whole Foods Marketwww.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/destin. Make the Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas holidays a mini vacation for your family and friends by choosing one of our lovely homes. Call Billy now at (877) Toll Free or (850) or Get to Know Debbie and Rick Debbie and Rick started Easy Street Vacation Rentals in 2003 because of the frustration they felt trying to find pet friendly vacation accommodations. They traveled with their pets for years. But some of the places they stayed were less than clean, and it was obvious by the smell that the accommodations allowed pets. They vowed when they started their vacation rental business that all of their homes would be pet friendly, for all size pets, any number of pets and breeds, and of course all squeaky clean. Debbie and Rick and their Schnauzer pups are pleased to provide beautiful, sparkling clean homes for you and your pets to enjoy!

pet fees! Be sure to mention that you are interested in Easy Street Pet Perks when you book your late summer or fall getaway.

pet fees! Be sure to mention that you are interested in Easy Street Pet Perks when you book your late summer or fall getaway. July 2015 In This Issue Rick and Debbie's View From the Beach Welcome to the summer 2015 issue of Beach Notes, a quarterly newsletter from Easy Street Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals. Summer is in full swing