Spend Thanksgiving at the Beach with Southern ~ Southern Vacation Rentals

Lots of families travel during summer holidays, but have you ever thought about traveling during Thanksgiving? This year, start a new tradition and celebrate Thanksgiving at the beach. Imagine spending Thanksgiving the way you always have – preparing meals, spending time with loved ones – but now, you have the beach as a beautiful backdrop. Not to mention, you’ll be able to enjoy all of your favorite beach activities. Whether it’s lounging in the sugar white sands or watching the sunrise from your private balcony, we have it all!

Our vacation homes feature fully-equipped kitchens so you can still prepare those family favorite meals during your Thanksgiving beach vacation. Or, if you don’t want to lift a finger this Thanksgiving, enjoy some of the many incredible restaurants across all our areas. Many restaurants will even serve breakfast on Thanksgiving Day, so you’ll still have room for an extra slice of pumpkin pie. Interested in incorporating some of Southern’s favorite recipes into your Thanksgiving meal? We put a coastal twist on some of our favorites, all available here.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving at the beach without somewhere to stay! We’ve selected four beach homes we think you’ll love just as much. These homes feature stunning kitchens with plenty of seating and counter space. Plus, plenty of space for the whole family!

Bella Bleu – Gulf Shores

Featuring an incredible seven bedrooms and bathrooms with space for 22, you’ll certainly want to bring your family to Bella Bleu for a Thanksgiving vacation! With a well-appointed and fully-equipped kitchen, you’re sure to have a great time preparing meals during Thanksgiving. A spacious breakfast bar and kitchen island make it all the more possible. The dining table also features seating for 10. Not to mention, you’ll want to retire to your private balcony afterward to enjoy the view! Or, gather everyone together outside for Thanksgiving dinner with the spacious outdoor patio dining.

Arborgate – Perdido Key

If you’re traveling with immediate family this Thanksgiving, choose Arborgate in Perdido Key. A four bedroom, four and a half bathroom vacation home, it’s the perfect size for 10 guests. the kitchen counters wrap all the way around the space, so you’ll have plenty of room to lay out your Thanksgiving day spread. Plus, the TV in the corner will provide endless entertainment while you prepare for the day. Featuring a beautiful display of custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and top of the line stainless steel appliances (and two stoves!), cooking has never been more fun.

Coconut Beach House – Fort Walton Beach

This split-level beach house on Fort Walton Beach is the perfect place to have your Thanksgiving day celebration. The home features a total of eight bedrooms and four bathrooms across two stories, with space for 26. Plus, it also has two kitchens – what more could you possibly ask for during Thanksgiving? Place the two dining room tables together for a spread that will seem to stretch for miles. Then, in the morning, gather everyone up at the breakfast bar for Thanksgiving day leftovers.

80 Brentwood Lane – 30A

Trust us, you’ve never seen a kitchen like this before. At 80 Brentwood Lane, the kitchen is truly the most incredible feature of this home. You’ll be hard-pressed to find anything more impressive, with all commercial-grade appliances and striking granite countertops. In the mood for Thanksgiving hibachi? No problem, simply fire up the hibachi grill and gather everyone around! A spacious dining table allows room for 10. This is another home perfect for immediate family getaways, as it can sleep 12 in its six bedrooms. 80 Brentwood Lane also features a carriage house, Love Shack, complete with stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and a subzero refrigerator.

View the rest of our vacation rentals in Destin, 30A, Pensacola Beach, and more today for the perfect Thanksgiving beach getaway. We can’t wait to spend the holidays with you!