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Close to Destin Commons, Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Step to the Beach! Blue Mind provides amenities such as a water park. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms145 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Step to the Beach! Blue Mind

  • 🌴 Blue Mind
    Private Pool • Walk to Crystal Beach • Bocce Court • Sleeps 10

    Welcome to Blue Mind, your private slice of paradise in the heart of Destin's sought-after Crystal Beach neighborhood. This beautifully renovated coastal cottage combines luxury, comfort, and fun with a sparkling private pool, custom bocce court, and an unbeatable location just a short stroll from the sugar-white sands and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

    Designed with families and groups in mind, this spacious retreat comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests and offers everything needed for an unforgettable Emerald Coast vacation. Whether you're spending your days at the beach, lounging by your private pool, or enjoying a friendly bocce match, Blue Mind is the perfect place to relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories.

    🏡 Why Guests Love Blue Mind
    Private swimming pool (pool heat available for an additional fee)
    Private bocce court
    Short walk to Crystal Beach
    Sleeps up to 10 guests
    Two spacious king bedrooms
    Bunk room with two twin-over-full bunks
    Fully renovated custom kitchen
    Covered outdoor dining area
    Gas grill
    Beach cart, beach chairs & umbrella provided
    Large Roku Smart TV with Cable & Netflix
    High-speed Wi-Fi
    Desk/workspace
    Washer & dryer
    Highchair & Pack 'n Play

    🍽 Beautiful Coastal Living
    The bright, open-concept living area is designed for gathering after a day in the sun, featuring comfortable seating, a large Roku Smart TV with Cable and Netflix, and a spacious dining table that seats 8–10 guests.
    The fully renovated custom kitchen showcases beautiful coastal cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large island, and everything needed to prepare family breakfasts, beach lunches, or memorable dinners together. You'll find cookware, dishes, glassware, a drip coffee maker, blender, toaster, and more.

    🛏 Sleeping Arrangements
    Primary Suite: King bed • Smart TV • Private ensuite with double vanity & custom walk-in shower
    Guest Bedroom: King bed • Smart TV • Double closets • Adjacent full bath
    Bunk Room: Two Twin-over-Full bunk beds • Smart TV • Sleeps up to 6 children
    Bathrooms: Two beautifully updated full bathrooms with double vanities and custom tile finishes.

    🏖 Walk to Crystal Beach
    One of Destin's most popular beach accesses, The Shores at Crystal Beach, is only a short stroll away. This convenient public access features:
    Sugar-white beaches
    Emerald Gulf waters
    Pavilion
    Picnic tables
    Outdoor showers
    Public restrooms
    We even provide a beach cart, beach chairs, and an umbrella, making your walk to the beach easy and stress-free.

    📍 Prime Crystal Beach Location
    Blue Mind is tucked into one of Destin's most desirable, walkable neighborhoods, just a short stroll from The Shores at Crystal Beach access and local favorite Camille's. Destin Commons is less than half a mile away, while The Crab Trap, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, shopping, dining, golf, fishing charters, parasailing, jet ski rentals, and family attractions are all just minutes from the home.

    ❄️ Snowbird Friendly
    Planning an extended beach escape? Discounted monthly Snowbird rates are available from November through February, making Blue Mind the perfect winter retreat along Florida's Emerald Coast.

    ❤️ Managed Locally
    Blue Mind is professionally managed by Sugar Palm Vacation Rentals, a locally owned and operated Destin company. Because we're local, our team is nearby before, during, and after your stay to ensure your vacation is as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
    We take pride in delivering exceptionally clean, well-maintained homes and outstanding guest service from booking through checkout.

    🏡 House Rules
    Rental Agreement and Security Verification required within 48 hours of booking
    Primary renter must be 25 years or older and remain for the duration of the stay
    Maximum occupancy: 10 guests
    No smoking or vaping inside the home or near doors and windows
    Parking for up to 3 vehicles in the driveway • No street, sidewalk, or grass parking
    Swim at your own risk • No glass in or around the pool
    ​​​​​​​
    Come discover why guests return to Blue Mind year after year—where private resort-style amenities, beautiful coastal design, and an unbeatable Crystal Beach location come together for the ultimate Destin vacation. Your beach escape starts here! 🌊🏖️

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,556 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Destin travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Four blue beach chairs and umbrellas on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
    Miramar Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A building with a red roof and white walls, palm trees, and parked cars.
    Destin Commons
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A Dollar Tree store with a blue roof and adjacent businesses.
    Emerald Coast Centre
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James Lee Beach
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk
  • El Jalisco Destin
    12 min walk
  • Miller's Ale House
    6 min walk
  • Camille's At Crystal Beach
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Step to the Beach! Blue Mind have a pool?

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

Is Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Step to the Beach! Blue Mind pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Step to the Beach! Blue Mind?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Step to the Beach! Blue Mind?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Step to the Beach! Blue Mind?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Step to the Beach! Blue Mind located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Step to the Beach! Blue Mind Reviews

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9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Perfect Home

This house was perfect for our family of four. Short walk to the beach, personal pool, bocce ball court, amazingly clean, pool toys, beach chairs, beach umbrella, everything you need. Don't hesitate just book it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

austin h.

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

Great location

The house was in a great location with only a 3 minute walk to a beautiful beach! Short drive to grocery store and shopping outlets.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie H.

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

Blue Mind is fantastic

Everything about our stay was great! The location is just a short walk to the beach and the pool was wonderful to cool off. We didn’t get a chance to play bocce but liked that the court provided additional privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Incredible Home!

From the moment we booked the place we had incredible communication with the property team. The home was spotless and by far the best place we have ever stayed. The layout was perfect for our family of 5 and could have even had a few more with the extra bunks! Pool was fun and the location can’t be beat! We already are looking to book again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Perfect stay!

I could not have asked for a better location and amenities. The listing is exactly as it appears in the description and pictures. 10/10 would recommend! We will definitely look at staying here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daina R.

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

Great house in Destin!

Overall, this house is great! Very clean, spacious enough for our family of 6, nice pool, beach gear to use...it had everything we needed. The management company was great - friendly and responsive to our questions/needs. We were literally a 5 minute walk from the beach! Shopping was close by too. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

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

Perfect location!

We enjoyed our stay so much! It’s just steps from the beach. We traveled with our teens & two grandparents & everyone loved this house! The private pool was enjoyed by everyone. The property management was so helpful when my mom realized she’d forgotten a bag at home and had It sent overnight to their office. Definitely planning to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

School is out

It was everything that they explained. Great location, great place, great fun. Our grandkids enjoyed the pool. We would do it again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

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

Great house, great location!

This house was perfect for our trip with me, my husband, 4 teens and a 10 year old. The location was perfect…close to the beach and close to shops. The communication was amazing. The house was described perfectly and was clean! We only went to the beach one time because the pool was just what we needed! We would absolutely book this property again. We love Destin!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

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

Perfect house & location

A spectacular week with two families (5 kids total). House was great, pool was awesome, and location was the best. We timed it! About 12 minutes round trip (drinks in hand) from front door to our feet in the water on the beach, and back to the front door. Obviously, we stayed and played on the white sand beach for much longer. Customer service was amazing, too. They called and texted to make sure the check in and check out process was as simple as possible. And when we realized we didn’t want to leave…they made it super easy to book another night (luckily it was available!)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is located in a beautiful neighborhood, about a block from Crystal Beach. We absolutely loved staying there, and would definitely recommend staying here to anyone looking to visit Destin.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2nd time here and we will be back for a 3rd!

We absolutely adore this property. The location can't be beat and the property managers are extremely on top of communications and care. The home is clean and the pool was once again ready for us on arrival. We will be back a 3rd time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Great location

Wonderful location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house! Having the private pool and just a short walk to the Public beach was perfect for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamy C.

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

Wonderful location

Great property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property! Very clean and functional for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lissette B.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

Great location, clean house, perfect private pool! All around a great time and we will do it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Estela C.

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

Family Vacation

The house was perfect for our family. We enjoyed the house very much. The house was very modern and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Relaxing Beach Getaway

Home was perfect for our small family. Perfect location to walk to the beautiful beach and easy to get to shopping and restaurants. Rated cleanliness a 4 because needs some attention (filters full with debris and old toys) and some algae growing in the sides.Overall I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angella S.

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

Fabulous getaway for a family beach vacay

This is a very cute house with plenty of room for a family on a beach vacay. The backyard pool area is previously decorated with a lot of seating and a great grill area with a table that our family enjoyed grilling and eating dinner outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Awesome vacation house

This was a wonderful place to stay. Very clean and convenient. Close 10 minute walk to beach and very safe area. Stores are just up the road. This was our second year staying at this house we loved it so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean O.

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

Awesome location and great house!

Easy walk to the beach just 1 block away. The cafe on the corner was a big favorite for coffee, lunch, and cocktails. Very convenient to shopping as well! Bocce ball in the backyard was a great touch!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

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

Perfect location

Was an excellent location. Proximity to the beach is always critical with small children because you’re constantly going back and forth, carrying all the beach gear!!! It really helped that they provided a wagon and not to mention a great pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earl E.

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

Awesome!

We were very pleased with the property. Nice neighborhood close to the beach access. The in ground pool was a big plus. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alicia b.

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

Will return!

The home was spotless, incredibly close to the beach access and exactly as advertised. We will be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021