You knew your vacation would make you feel on top of the world, but who would have thought it would be literally true? From our penthouse condo at Cinnamon Beach 964, you can survey miles of beautiful scenery, including lakes and greenery. What heaven!

Designed for a good-sized group, our 6th-storey condo in an elevator building overlooking a pure blue lake is the perfect place for up to 10 people to stay. It boasts all the comforts of home, with none of the crowding and corner-cutting of hotel rooms. From the moment you walk in, you know this is a place you'll love. Before you leave, you'll already be making plans to return!

Let's start with the balcony, everybody's favorite part of Cinnamon Beach 964. It offers views from 2 sides, and is covered so that there's always a bit of shade. The air is balmy here, tinged with that ocean salt, and you can hear the murmur of the surf. The Atlantic Ocean is less than a 5-minute walk -- just follow the sea birds that wheel in over the lake each morning!

There is casual seating on the balcony, including a table for 6 and a chair or two in quiet corners. When you're in a large group, downtime is essential, and we have created places where you can retire with a book, glass of wine, or earbuds for an hour and two and recharge your batteries in a beautiful setting!

But quiet time and panoramic views of natural beauty aren't for everyone, which is why the living room at Cinnamon Beach 964 is fully equipped with electronics and super-comfortable seating in which to enjoy them. Our HDTV, VCR, and DVD player are at your disposal in the large entertainment center. Flop down on the couches and settle in for an evening at home!

If you need more space for family night in, our dining table is adjacent to the living area, and seldom gets used for meals. (The balcony usually steals that honor!) Break out the Settlers of Catan for the grown-ups, Sorry! for the ankle-biters, and put on your favorite CD. The kids will be delighted, especially since the free wireless Internet at Cinnamon Beach 964 means that they can text their buddies and constantly update their status on Facebook. Their parents and grandparents might appreciate the opportunity to check directions and opening hours online, too!

And who is going to feed this hungry mob? Well, probably many of the fine area restaurants offering fresh-caught seafood and other delicacies, if not the little café 2 minutes away by (bare) foot in the clubhouse of the Cinnamon Beach complex. But just in case you feel the urge to prepare a home-cooked feast, you'll find everything you need in our kitchen -- cookware, utensils, dishes, and all manner of gadgets. With its granite countertops, tiled floor, and wooden cabinets flanking the new appliances, this is a space in which you might actually enjoy cooking . . . Or not! That's what the microwave, coffeemaker, and toaster are for. Pop something into them first thing in the morning to get everyone moving, then off to finer things!

Of course, getting out the door in the morning means you have to leave your bedroom, which no one will want to do at Cinnamon Beach 964. We've done our best to outfit the master and second bedroom with luxury and the third (kids') bedroom with fun, including TVs and DVD players in all 3 bedrooms. And if your group overflows the bounds of the bedrooms, no problem. One of the living room sofas converts to a bed for 2!

The master bedroom boasts a new king-size bed, HDTV with DVD player, sliding-glass door access to the balcony, and an en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi-style soaking tub and walk-in tiled shower. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed, while the kids' room has a cheerful clubhouse atmosphere and 2 sets of bunkbeds. A second full bathroom offers both a tub and shower.

Cinnamon Beach 964 is in the gated Ocean Hammock Resort, with 2½ miles of private beach, heated pools, a spa, fitness center, kids' water playground, gameroom, and walking trails at your disposal. A world-class golf course is right next door. The world i