Cassine Village/ Gulf Place

You are going to find it difficult to avoid crowds as you are visiting on one of the busiest weekends of the year.

I think both locations have their pluses and would be good, though I think there would be slightly less crowds/traffic at Gulf Place.

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Gulf Place has just as many or more rental units in several different buildings, but there are several beach accesses nearby so people will be more spread out. Cassine has some wonderful trails and pools, and Gulf Place has a nice green space in the center, better for frisbee, baseball, soccer, etc. Gulf Place will also likely have free outdoor concert that weekend, or maybe both weekends or a weeknight. Gulf Place is a little more pedestrian friendly and has easier walking access to shops and restaurants. Subway just opened in Seagrove Plaza next to Cassine, Cocoon's deli is also next door. Plenty more shops and restaurants not very far from Cassine. You can also bike to Seaside and WaterColor easily.

We've stayed at Cassine Station twice and haven't felt like crowds were an issue. The One Seagrove Place tend to hang right in front of that condo and for Cassine you walk over just to the East and I've never felt crowded there. There are 2 pools for the area as well as tennis courts, a lake and walking trails. This is closer to Seaside with all of it's family friendly entertainment.

Gulf Place is a large area of condo's and they have a public park access there that is usually full. Stinky's and Red Bar are my two favorite places to eat and enjoy music and they are both closer to Gulf Place.

Neither place will be crowded compared to Destin and I think you could be very happy in either.

We have been staying in Cassine Station for the last three years during Memorial week. I've found that Memorial week is one of the best weeks to go to the beach since some school sessions have not ended in many areas of the country. I've never found it crowded (at least compared to other times during the summer such as July 4th.) Cassine Village has the feel of a neighborhood community versus a vacation spot. As Kurt mentioned, there are lots of trails and restaurants close by, and you are a short drive (or bike ride) away from Seaside and Watercolor.

Not as familiar with Gulf Place... sorry!

If you have not locked in on a location, feel free to check out our home which is close to Cassine. www.vrbo.com/112852

Thanks to everyone. The search cont. We have now added a duplex in Gulf Trace. I will take a look at sandjewels house. We are so excited. We have thawed out in Arkansas and I am really feeling some sand.!! and seafood!!!!!!!

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We are fans of the Gulf Place Caribbean. Just across from the beach access. Short, short walk across the street (not too busy right there). Most any of the 3rd or 4th floor units provide good views of the gulf (check w/rental agency for the better ones). The 1st & 2nd floors have pool and lake views and may have a view of gulf in some of them. Depending on the age of the kids, you can let them walk over to the stores in Gulf Place and to the open area where the concerts are held. 3 pools, shuffleboard, tennis, good places to eat.

Beach has never been crowded when we were there. Would need to drive to Seaside, but it's not far. Grayton Beach State Park and Grayton Beach are relatively close by. We really like the views & condo size you can get for the price at GP Caribbean. Halls have bunk beds.

As for Gulf Trace - it is close to Grayton Beach State Park and shoould have quiet beach but not as much to do if you prefer not to drive much. Have walked through there but haven't stayed.

You will enjoy whichever you choose so don't worry too much about it! Have funn! 😀

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I forgot to mention the artist's kiosks in Gulf Place. I love to nose around them.


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Looks like we have settled on Gulf trace for this year. We are 2 families so it can be hard to blend what everybody likes. I think I might like to try one of the "Villages" that are like little towns inside we will see. Gulf Trace looks so quiet I am ready to give that a try first. Where we stay is important,but 2nd to that gorgeous beach. Hubby is most thrilled. He thinks he can walk the beach to Grayton we will see!