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Tucked away in the Mainsail Beach Resort complex, this two-story home is just yards from the beach and offers a relaxed family vibe. Enjoy seasonal beach service, tennis courts, two pools (one heated), and a hot tub. With its fully-equipped kitchen and gas grills by the pool area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6174 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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About this property

Destin Home Away From Home

  • Our two-story home is located in the family-oriented Mainsail Beach Resort complex.

    We are just yards from the beach without the normal hassles of high rise elevators, but with all the amenities of a complex (tennis courts, two full-size pools (one heated), two kiddie pools, hot tub, exercise room, shuffleboard as well as seasonal beach service. The tennis courts are being resurfaced, so tennis, pickleball, and shuffleboard will not be available for the remainder of 2025. The Exercise room has been temporarily moved to the old game room while the resurfacing is being done. You drive your car right up to the front door under cover of a carport. Your children can play in the yard or swim in the heated pool just outside our back patio door.

    Mainsail is a 15-acre Gulfside family resort located across the street from the Silver Sands Outlet Mall. The resort is a gated community with 24 hour courtesy patrol. Our cottage is convenient to great golf courses, deep sea fishing, biking, shopping, great food, and all kinds of water activities.



    The First Floor:
    * Living room with high definition flat screen TV and DVD.
    * Dining room seats six with additional seating for three at the kitchen bar.
    * Kitchen is fully-equipped with electric stove, microwave, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, blender, crock pot, waffle maker, toaster, Keurig and coffeemaker.
    * Laundry room - washer and dryer in unit.
    * Half bath.
    * Master bedroom suite with king-size bed, TV, and full bath with double sinks and large walk in shower.
    * Patio with table and six chairs opening to back yard and pool area.

    Second Floor:
    * Bedroom with two twin beds and TV.
    * Bedroom with queen-size bed and TV.
    * Balcony overlooking back yard and heated pool.
    * Full bath.

    Enjoy cooking in our fully-equipped kitchen or grill out using the gas grills provided in the pool area. Our beautifully decorated home is our 'home away from home.' For those times we can't be there, we enjoy renting it to families who agree to treat it as they would their own home.

    ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION:
    * This is a Non-Smoking unit.
    * Mainsail does NOT allow pets and requires at least one person in your party to be 25 years old.

    Keywords: House, Cottage

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,875 square feet

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Policies

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 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Grand Boulevard at Sandestin are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Miramar Beach travel guide
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Miramar Beach
    Miramar Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Destin_SandestinGolfResortRavenBurntPineBaytowneTheLinks_553248621532653504_02
    Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
    3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort
    Golf Course At Seascape Resort
    3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • The Emerald Sanctuary
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    11 min walk
  • Circle K
    14 min walk
  • Whataburger
    16 min walk
  • The Surf Hut
    18 min walk
  • Bistrology
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Destin Home Away From Home have a pool?

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

Is Destin Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Destin Home Away From Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Destin Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Destin Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Destin Home Away From Home located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Miramar Beach. Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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Destin Home Away From Home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Great Atmosphere

The property was great and served all my family's needs. Distance to the beach was wonderful and the surrounding amenities were a hit with the kids, especially the green space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Perfect home-away-from-home at the beach

This was our second stay at this property, with our kids, aged 5 and 9. We really enjoy this cottage, as it provides us with the privacy of a house while we still have access to the pool amenities of a bigger condo complex. The house is a great layout for a family. Downstairs is the master bedroom with a comfy king-size bed, upstairs is a bedroom with two twin beds (perfect for the kids) and a bedroom with a Queen bed (perfect for grandma). They also have their bathroom upstairs. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the washer and dryer worked great. The dining room table seats six people, and the two sofas allow everyone to launch. There is also a patio table and enough chairs. The smaller, heated, and deeper pool is right outside the door. There are also grills that everyone can use. The bigger pool, hot tub, and baby pool are on the way to the beach and offer a shadier place in the later afternoon (when one recovers from sunburns). The walk to the beach is over a boardwalk and probably took 5-10 minutes. An umbrella and two chairs are already prepaid for. We enjoy this place and how close it is to everything! We plan to be back! :-)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Great place

Very nice place and very convenient, the best place we have stayed in all the years we have visited the Destin area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our family of 5. Just steps away from the pool. And a short easy walk to the beach. The house was comfortable and very homey. We had everything we needed. We hope to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Great stay

We had a great time staying here for our vacation and would love to stay here again in the future. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will W.

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

Great property and hospitality

We had a fantastic stay at Pat’s house and would stay there again in a heartbeat. We had more than enough space for our family of 4 and were happy to be right next to a nice pool and steps away from the beach. House was very clean and well appointed, and host was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgane H.

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

Home away from home.

Best place to stay! The location is perfect and the owner is very sweet and easy to get in touch with. She is very thorough with directions and is helpful with anything you might need! You can’t go wrong with this place! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

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

Cute cottage close to beach

This cottage was exactly as depicted. Kitchen was stocked well and ready for us to make quick meals “at home”. Short walk to the beach is the best (you don’t have to cross any streets). Owner is great to work with. I highly recommend this cottage for a beach retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Family Vacation

Aside from our travel problems once we arrived it was a wonderful time for everyone. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Emily O.

Perfect vacation spot!

Wonderful house! Short walk to beach with the pool right outside the back doors. Close to shopping, grocery, and restaurants. House was in great shape and perfect amount of space to vacation with our kids and bring the grandparents along! Highly recommend this house! Perfect distance away from the crowds of Destin beaches. Pat was wonderful to work with.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgane H.

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

Home away from home

We are repeats to this lovely place. Pat is the absolute best to deal with. She responds quickly anytime there has been a hiccup and she’s more than accommodating which is so important when you’re traveling with kids. Always a joy staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

E S.

Very comfortable

Very clean and comfortable cottage. Master bathroom and shower is wonderful. Kitchen well stocked. Felt very much at home. Nice resort, warm heated pool. Owners very easy to work with. Renting again next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Eddie D.

Family Vacation

We have stayed at Mainsail numberous times but this cottage is by far the best. 1st and foremost is the family that owns this cottage, very nice to work with, all business in a friendly manner. The cottage is very clean and convenient to malls, beach, old 98 which has a great view along the coast, new Winn Dixie is wonderful, walking distance from the cottage. I think I will book us a week right now.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

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

Destin Florida vacation at Mainsail Property

This home was amazing. Very clean, fully equipped, comfortable. Will be staying again ! Owner was in contact during our trip. Response was very quick. Couldn't ask for anything more. Family was very impressed with the home. Thank you so much for everything. B. Callaham Greenville SC
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Huizinga F.

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

Nice place

House is a great size. Nice location to the beach and pool. Had trouble with a couple things that owner helped with. Upstairs bathroom door we could never get locked. Master bathroom had a nice update, but rest of house could use a refresh-more updated look. Would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Great relaxing stay in Destin!! Tons of space! Beautiful Property!

We've been to Mainsail a bunch of times, but we have always stayed in a condo unit in the towers. With our children being older now, we were looking for something with a bit more space that would allow for more privacy, but we still wanted to stay on the Mainsail property. When we found out we could rent this cottage it was a win win! Tons of space, SUPER close to the pool and grills (Just walk out the door and you're there!) Reserved chairs and umbrellas at the beach, tons of boogie boards and floats to use. This property is absolutely beautiful and it really felt like a home away from home. One of the best Destin vacations we've had. I highly recommend this property and the owners were a delight to work with! We'll be staying here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

Great Home!!!!!

This great rental started with prompt return emails & return phone calls from Pat. (service with a smile). Next was the easy to understand quote, rental agreement, & short list of things to do just prior to departure. We have rented several homes over the years with our kids & now as empty nesters with much longer lists of expectations the day of departure! Some thoughtful touches included: labeled light switches and fans; several drying racks for clothes, towels etc.; power strip mounted on side of desk for easy to reach power source; detailed instructions to home. This was a clean home with super comfortable King master on main floor (we did not use the 2nd floor at all for the 2 of us), daily trash pickup, great heated pool near back of home, easy 5 minute walk to beach ( no road to cross), loved the 2 beach chairs & umbrella set-up on the beach,very nice beach with shallow areas( great for kids and great beach to walk), there was a large box with beach toys for kids on patio (looked Fun), convenient washer & dryer. Wide variety of restaurants, grocery not far away. We ate breakfast & lunch at house and beach, & then tried several restaurants for dinner. Highly recommend this rental. c
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

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

Very nice! Pool right outside, grills close too!

All the amenities were great and right outside the door!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy F.

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

Great Visit for Thanksgiving

We had a great visit to Miramar Beach for Thanksgiving. The cottage was perfect for our family and the host was very friendly and quick to respond. We hope to visit again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Excellent

The property was just as described. Fantastic location right by the pool with a short walk to the beach. The place has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W.

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

Great location and everything we needed

The place is exactly as described; very large rooms with all the basics supplied. Great AC with ceiling fans in all the rooms. Kitchen had ample equipment and dishes to serve multiple people. Very convenient location to grocery stores and of course, the beach. Community pool close but often too full of people to feel "safe" during covid precautions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary l.

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

Very pleased

Renting this property was very easy. Communication with property owner was most pleasant. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi E.

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

Wonderful location

We had a fantastic vacation at Miramar Beach! Cottage 23 was the perfect location. It was close to everything yet away from the hustle and bustle. The heated pool right outside the back door was fabulous and the short walk to the beach was very convenient. Pat was great to deal with and very prompt in answering any questions that I had, even giving me advice on activities and restaurants. We had such a great experience that we intend on renting this cottage again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla A.

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

GREAT PROPERTY ON THE BEACH

GREAT COTTAGE TO STAY AT MIRAMAR BEACH, WE LOVE IT CLOSE TO THE POOL AND BEACH, CLEAN AND FULL STOCK WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A GREAT STAY. WE ARE PLANNING OUR NEXT STAY SOON.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

James E.

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

Review of Cottage 23 at Mainsail

* HIGHLY recommend Cottage 23 at Mainsail * Great amenities for groups of 6 or fewer * Very convenient to beach and pools * Master Bath is very spacious and up-to-date; recommend replacing existing commode with a larger (elongated) bowl * A/C downstairs is super cold; recommend an additional small unit to properly cool upstairs-NOT a show-stopper
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020