Sweet Necessity

Definitely one of the nicest homes we have ever stayed in and we have been visiting The Forgotten Coast for many years. This home is huge and has everything you can think of right down to the baby monitor to sit out poolside while our 6 month old granddaughter napped inside. Carrie was great to work with. Hopefully we will be back soon.

Hi Cari, I was so happy to welcome you and your new baby granddaughter to Sweet Necessity. I hope she enjoyed the pool and her beach naps. Thank you so much for taking such good care of my home. I would love to welcome you and your family back to Sweet Necessity so please keep my home in mind for future visits to the Cape. Carrie

replied by the owner (5/17/2021 4:16:13 PM)

This was our second time staying at Sweet Necessity and it was just as wonderful as our first trip! We enjoyed our time with our family and our dogs and the weather was absolutely perfect. There are many things we love about Sweet Necessity - the view, the location, the decor, and how well-stocked it is! We would highly recommend this house to anyone with a large group who also are bringing their furry family members. Our dogs loved sitting out on the balconies and playing on the beach. The private pool is such a nice perk, along with the beach towels and chairs already provided. We hope to see Sweet Necessity in our future!

Shanda, Thank you so much for choosing to return to Sweet Necessity again. Repeat guests are so special to me. Thank you for your kind words about Sweet Necessity. I look forward to welcoming you and the dogs back again soon. Carrie

replied by the owner (6/17/2021 6:14:15 PM)

We had an amazing week at Sweet Necessity! The house fit our group’s needs perfectly. There was ample room for everyone to be together and we really appreciated the oversized table in the dining area so we could all sit down for a meal together. The elevator was a huge plus in getting all our gear from floor to floor. The extra refrigerator was also a great bonus. We loved the heated pool, especially because the ocean was still pretty cold in March! We couldn’t have asked for a better week or house in which to spend our time together! Hope to stay there again in the near future!

Sara, It makes me so happy to think about your large group all enjoying a meal around the dining table. We designed it for just that! :) Thank you so much for choosing to stay at Sweet Necessity. I look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Carrie

replied by the owner (3/22/2021 1:47:17 PM)

I just wanted to say we had an amazing Spring Break 2021 trip staying at Sweet Necessity. We had 3 families with teenagers staying. Each group of kids had their own rooms along with 3 master suites for all the adults. Such a perfect layout. I cannot say how much this place is amazing! We’ve been coming to the Cape for a long time and cannot see us going anywhere else. It was close to the beach with its own private boardwalk. Carrie is so great to work with from the time you book to arriving at the home and ensuring we are all set. This year we decided to order groceries from Forgotten Coastal Conceirge. Carrie worked with them to ensure when we walked in from a 12 hour drive the fridge and pantry was stocked. We are already talking about Spring Break 2022. If you are looking for a vacation home away from home this is YOUR place.

Karen and Joe, Thank you for choosing to stay at one of my homes again. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed Sweet Necessity and that it worked perfectly for your group. I look forwarded to welcoming you back again soon! Carrie

replied by the owner (5/14/2021 5:20:06 PM)

What an incredible home. Super pet friendly, clean, and plenty of room. I’ve traveled quite a bit, and some of the best sunsets of my entire life are from sweet necessity’s balcony!

Heidi, Thanks so much for choosing to stay at Sweet Necessity. We agree with you about the Cape San Blas sunsets. They really are spectacular. Our housekeeping team works very hard to ensure that our homes are clean. They will appreciate this shout out. I hope to welcome you back to one of my homes again soon. Happy New Year! Carrie

replied by the owner (12/30/2020 3:58:30 PM)

Our family (ages ranging from 4-65) has been taking annual group vacations together for 10+ years and this house has absolutely taken over the #1 spot for all of us. The house is not only gorgeous, it is legitimately stocked with everything you could need to enjoy your vacation. Cooking meals for our group every day was a non issue and there wasn't one thing we could think of that we couldn't find in the house. We have already booked the house for a return trip next year, which is a 1st for us, and we will likely be coming back every year for years to come. Carrie not only provides a fully equipped house, she also does an amazing job of communicating with you before and during your stay as needed. We would definitely recommend booking this house to anyone who is interested!

Rochelle, Wow! We are honored that Beach Camp is your family's #1 vacation rental home. Thank you. I'm so happy that you enjoyed your vacation at Sweet Necessity and I look forward to welcoming you back in 2021 and hopefully for years to come. Carrie

replied by the owner (10/26/2020 6:53:28 PM)

We stayed at Sweet Necessity for a week with two other couples and 5 children; all age 4 and younger. It was the week that Hurricane Sally was hitting the Gulf. Despite the bad weather, the house was great. No issues at all during the hurricane. Carrie checked on us regularly to make sure everything was good. The house was well equipped for cooking and had plenty of room for everyone to spread out; since we were stuck inside a good portion of the time. We did have a few nice days to enjoy the beach and pool, were awesome! Overall, the house was great, and Carrie was awesome to work with. We plan to come back in 2021!

Russell, I'm so sorry that the weather didn't cooperate with your vacation. Twenty twenty one has to be better all around, doesn't it!? I'm thrilled that you enjoyed Sweet Necessity and that you found it to be great for your group. We look forward to welcoming you back (with sunnier days) next year. Carrie

replied by the owner (10/26/2020 6:32:19 PM)

My extended family and I stayed at Sweet Necessity in September of 2020. We had a wonderfully relaxing time. The house is gorgeous and the views are spectacular. The house is fully stocked with everything you need. And, most importantly, the beds are very comfortable. Nothing worse than going on vacation only to find you're staying somewhere with subpar mattresses! We had plenty of room for everyone. Carrie was very responsive to any question or request we had. We loved our stay so much that we already booked a week in 2021!

Michelle, Thanks so much for your review of our home. I really excited that you found the beds as comfortable as i do and were able to totally relax. I look forward to welcoming you all back again this year! Carrie

replied by the owner (2/16/2021 5:31:44 PM)