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Welcome to Aqua Viva, a luxury haven steps away from Destin's exquisite sands and beaches. Indulge in the farmhouse style with meticulous attention to detail, abundant finishes and natural light streaming through ten-foot ceilings. With six bedrooms and six baths, this residence features high-end amenities like a sophisticated game room with billiards table, marble kitchen countertops and granite bathrooms adorned with hand-painted Italian tiles.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathrooms294 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachside Home w/ Pool, Game Room + Grill | Steps to Sand & 6-Car Parking

Welcome to Aqua Viva – Your Luxurious Coastal Escape 🌊✨
Step into Aqua Viva, a breathtaking retreat just a short 0.2 mile walk from Destin's most stunning beaches. Nestled in Crystal Beach, this modern luxury-meets-farmhouse-chic home is thoughtfully designed for unforgettable vacations with family and friends.

🌟 Why You'll Love Aqua Viva:
✔ Spacious Comfort – Six bedrooms, six baths, and room for up to 16 guests in total luxury.
✔ Endless Entertainment – Game room with a custom billiards table, 60-game retro arcade, and a backyard saltwater pool for ultimate relaxation.
✔ Thoughtful Luxury – High-end finishes, hand-painted Italian tiles, plush mattresses, and smart TVs in every room for a truly indulgent stay.
✔ Beach Essentials Included – 4 beach chairs, a wagon, and an outdoor shower to make beach days easy and refreshing.
✔ BBQ & Outdoor Dining – Fire up the gas grill and enjoy alfresco meals by the pool.
✔Relaxation & Fun: Enjoy the heated pool (available for $70 per day with 3 minimum days)
​​​​​​​✔ Ample Parking – 6 vehicle parking spaces for hassle-free arrivals.

We provide a starter set of essentials, including soaps, toiletries, trash bags, and household basics, to get you settled in. Just bring your beach towels, and you're ready for sunshine.

🏠 Home Highlights:
First Floor (Sleeps 4)
🛏️ Two King Bedrooms, one with a private en-suite bath
🚿 Full bathroom with shower
🍽️ Open kitchen, dining, and living area with ample natural light
🌴 Backyard oasis featuring a 30x15' saltwater pool, pergola, and outdoor seating
🚿 Outdoor shower – Rinse off after a fun day at the beach!
🔥 Gas BBQ grill – Perfect for poolside cookouts!

Second Floor (Sleeps 18)
🛏️ Three King Bedrooms—each with a private en-suite bath
🛏️ Bunk Room – Two Full-over-Full bunks, two Full trundles, and a private en-suite bath

✨ Special Features:
✔ Fully equipped gourmet kitchen – Gas range & industrial ice machine for effortless entertaining
✔ Elegant outdoor space – Perfect for weddings, family gatherings, or celebrations
✔ Prime Location – Walking distance to Destin Commons, Whole Foods, dining, and entertainment
✔ Beach gear included – 4 beach chairs and a wagon for easy trips to the shore
✔ BBQ grill & outdoor dining area – Cook up a feast and dine under the stars 🌟
✔ 6 vehicle parking spaces – Plenty of room for your group!

📅 Perfect For:
✅ Family reunions 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
✅ Corporate functions 🏢
✅ Group vacations 🌴
✅ Luxury travelers seeking comfort & style ✨
🔥 Pool heating available for an additional fee (24-hour notice required). The pool light is not available.
📍 Check-In: 4:00 PM | Check-Out: 10:00 AM
🌊 Your dream coastal escape is waiting—book Aqua Viva today! 🏝️🏡

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,162 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. Destin Commons and HarborWalk Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center or Preston Hood Athletic Complex. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Destin travel guide
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach
    Miramar Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Destin Commons
    Destin Commons
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Destin_EmeraldCoastCentre_553248621558039131_04
    Emerald Coast Centre
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • James Lee Park
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    15 min walk
  • Miller's Ale House
    10 min walk
  • Cracker Barrel
    8 min walk
  • El Jalisco Destin
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachside Home w/ Pool, Game Room + Grill | Steps to Sand & 6-Car Parking have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beachside Home w/ Pool, Game Room + Grill | Steps to Sand & 6-Car Parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachside Home w/ Pool, Game Room + Grill | Steps to Sand & 6-Car Parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachside Home w/ Pool, Game Room + Grill | Steps to Sand & 6-Car Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachside Home w/ Pool, Game Room + Grill | Steps to Sand & 6-Car Parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachside Home w/ Pool, Game Room + Grill | Steps to Sand & 6-Car Parking located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Destin Commons. Destin Beaches is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Beachside Home w/ Pool, Game Room + Grill | Steps to Sand & 6-Car Parking Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

chuka e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with the property. Very spacious, clean and a lot of parking space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was great and the house was everything we needed. Other than the rainy weather, there is nothing I could find wrong with the home. Great location as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our (large family) stay at this property. Location was very convenient for walking to the beach. We also really enjoyed the private pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect House, Perfect Holiday

Aqua Viva was the perfect house for our family!!! The location is great, the pool was amazing and the house is set up perfectly for a group! Everybody loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The house was perfect each family group had their own bedroom and the kids really enjoyed the game room and the pool was fantastic. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aqua Viva stay

A beautiful place, exactly as pictured. Neat, clean, spacious, modern with all amenities included. Staff responded quickly when I had a question about entering/ using the code.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house, close to the beach

Nice property, short walk to the beach. Nicely equipped, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation - Destin

We had a wonderful time in Destin Florida. Our family of 14 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Aqua Viva. The accommodations were absolutely perfect and in a great location. Nancy, our manager for this property was an absolute delight. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We had the best stay here. We had 10 adults and 7 grandkids under 6. Loved the home. Very spacious and a short walk to the beach several times was perfect. Weather was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oasis

We had a wonderful stay at this property, comfortable and convenient to beach and local restaurants and stores. Love the layout and bathrooms in each bedroom and king size beds through out. Very nice! Our coordinator Nancy was amazing and very helpful. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberlyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Accommodations!

This house is awesome! Property is just as described. The accommodations are were perfect for my family…spacious, yet homey. Hope it’s available for our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myhr G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb!

Our stay there was absolutely fantastic. We had a blast. The pictures online is exactly how it is in person. It’s very spacious and clean. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

Me and my friends spent the the weekend at Thai beautiful home. And it was perfect. No complaints at all. Very clean. Very spacious. Great pool area. Lots of bathrooms. Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Nice inside furniture, great pool, comfortable beds. Pool chairs are not comfy at all, and a little More paper supply and trash bag supply would’ve been nice for such a large house. Nancy was very professional and responsive! A definite return-
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

DeAna H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location lots of space

Not as clean as I would have expected. Kmart feet when we walked around with no socks. Under the outside couch was cigarette butts and lots of debris. Location was great and we did have a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50 th anniversary family stay together

This property was absolutely perfect for our family group of 16.. hubby and I, kids/ spouses, 8 grandkids. They lived in the pool. Walks to the beach 1 block away was awesome. The game room was a life saver when they all had enough sun. 6 bedrooms with en-suite baths so everyone had their own space. The open floor plan works so well with a group. Beds were so comfy. We had gotten a golf cart and plenty to bum around to! Great local eateries. Highly recommend this house.. great location, stocked very well, nice furniture. We were sad to leave, love to come back. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Destin Vacation 25

Nice house with lots of room. Pool was great. We had a few issues with our stay. I had completed the paperwork when the house was booked. On the day of arrival, I was asked to complete the paperwork again. The refrigerator had broken parts in the door and the back door knob had to be adjusted due to it was loose. The stove is gas but was leaking and knobs needed to be replaced. Management was always responsive to the issues. Since we could not use the stove they bought us pizza and assisted us with our food cost. A chair was broken and removed from the house. The house needs to be updated downstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice beach house, perfect for our family getaway

Very nice stay. The house was perfect for our large family vacation with 6 kids under 4. Everyone had their own space with en suite, pool was nice and shaded in the late afternoon. The ice maker was fantastic and the large tables fit all of us. Very spacious. We ended up arriving a day earlier than expected, emailed to see if it was available and never heard back. Once we called, they were quick to answer. One day we had issues with the hot water heater and called the emergency maitenance number but didnt hear back. Once we called customer service they were very quick to handle, which we appreciated. My feedback would be to use the option for customer service and not email or the maintenance number.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 Day Girls Trip

This was a Girls trip of 8 ladies during Halloween Weekend. My group and I fully enjoyed this beautiful home. It was cozy and roomy. Spacious kitchen with a Keurig and regular coffee maker. Bonus, there is an ice maker which definitely came in handy. Beds were comfortable, main bedroom is located outside of the kitchen with double sinks, tub and a big closet. The proximity to restaurants, Super Walmart and the five minute walk to the beach were perfect. All located on the main highway, approximately 3 blocks from the house. We appreciated the start-up kit of paper towels and toilet paper. Tons of towels and wash clothes underneath the sink. Although the weather was in the 80s during our stay, the extra cost to heat the pool was worth it. Breakfast recommendation: Donut Hole, to add a very good Key Lime Pie. Bonfire recommendation at the Royal Palm Restaurant on Fridays and Mondays. Beautiful sunset. I would highly recommend renting this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall good but could be better

The property was nice while still feeling cozy (not feeling like our kids were going to destroy everything). The proximity to the beach was great although if you have kids or carts, worth renting a golf cart. Loved having the pool table for extra fun once home from the beach. The biggest complaint is the pool pump went out (obviously prior to our arrival)- we were not notified this was an issue. This issue was not fixed during our stay meaning we could not heat the pool. The kids were unable to swim longer than a few minutes without shivering and being forced to get out. This was a huge reason why we booked this house with kids so it was a very big let down especially considering we booked almost a full week, without being able to enjoy it. The other negative is the dryer did not work well making it difficult to keep up with laundry/towels etc with a large group. Good place to stay but would really benefit from better communication with the management office (this was lacking) & quicker response with maintenance issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our healing place

Unfortunately, our trip to Florida was for a family funeral: I scoured various sites to find a home that had a very light color scheme, beachy colors if possible (non depressing), an area the family members staying nearby could come over and have meals and swim or visit, the younger folks could have their own spaces and the adults could talk. This was the house! We had food catered in and if needed, 26 people can sit downstairs, 10 at the table, the rest at barstools, chairs and sofas, and there are enough dishes to serve all. Everything in good working order. We could easily walk to beach access and let the waves and smells do their curative thing. The house was exactly as pictured and had space upstairs with a pool table and video games for the teens, a pool out back with a gazebo and plenty of seating. The only minor hiccup at all was the door combo did not work at first but before I hung up with the manager, Nancy, a very nice young man was there stating he was there to fix the issue which was done immediately. The property manager was fantastic, available and kind. I have only had one VRBO experience that was equal to the outstanding quality of this home and the property manager. If in the area again, which may be in the fall, that would be my first choice if available. Outstanding!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Allison H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful home with issues

The house was very nice with bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate our family and the pool was very inviting. The pool table and games kept us entertained during our stay. Unfortunately, several things were not up to par and dampened our vacation. The home was not well stocked as we are accustomed to. The expectation was that we would keep the house clean but there were not adequate cleaning supplies not even a broom to sweep the floor. The floors were filthy and were definitely not cleaned before our stay. Day one, no hot water. After a day of traveling and time at the beach, we had to contact the property manager to fix the water issue. The first thing we were told was "that has happened before." It should have been repaired before our check-in time. Day two, the HVAC system was not working on the second floor of the home, which led to another call to the property manager and subsequent visit from a HVAC repair tech. More time should be taken preparing the home for future guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernard J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great 65th Birthday celebration week at the property. The house was very fresh and spacious. A nice getaway from home!!! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and the management company picked up on the first ring when we called (you must be smarter than the lock, fyi).
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Beach Home in Destin

Amazing stay at a gorgeous property!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024