Miramar Beach is located near Best Kept Sea-Cret | 1 PM Check In July 4th! | Frangista Beach, Private Pool, 9 BR! | Free Beach Chairs, Game Room + Pet Friendly!, which provides a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
9 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 27546 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Best Kept Sea-Cret | 1 PM Check In July 4th! | Frangista Beach, Private Pool, 9 BR! | Free Beach Chairs, Game Room + Pet Friendly!
Summary:
Sitting In the Lap of Coastal Tranquility! Game Room with Pool Table, Private Courtyard With Pool, 3 Minute Walk to Private Beach Access!
Guest Access:
Guests have full access to the home! About 3 to 5 days prior to guests arrival date an email for check-in will be sent to the email address on file. The email will contain everything about the home and information needed during your stay. All homes are keyless entry with a code made specific for each guest. All homes are self check-in.
The Neighborhood:
The neighborhood of Frangista Beach consists of mostly large homes where families come to vacation. It spans the equivalent of approximately 4 blocks. The neighborhood has a 400 yard private beach which you must have a code to access. This home is within walking distance of a coffee shop, deli, Dairy Queen, a beach gear shop and local favorite beach front seafood restaurants, Pompano Joe`s and Whales Tale. Frangista Beach is also home to Emerald Coast Wine Cellars where you can sample and purchase wines made exclusively in Florida. A large Winn-Dixie grocery store is 1.5 miles to the east and beside it you will find the largest designer outlet mall in the Southeast, Silver Sands Premium Outlet. Frangista Beach has a rich history that began when a family from Greece built a small motel and, subsequently, a little white Synagogue (which still stands to this day). Many brides are married on the Frangista Beach and use the picturesque chapel for photographs. After visiting this neighborhood, you will understand why so many families choose to return year after year.
Getting Around:
Private Beach Access: 0.2 Miles
Nearest Airport: Destin - FWB Airport (VPS) 25 Miles
Restaurants: 0.2 Miles
Bar/Winery: 0.2 Miles
Shops: 0.2 Miles
Other Things to Note:
Free concierge services- our concierge can help you plan the vacation of a lifetime!
All linens and bath towels are provided. Please provide your own beach/pool towels. Towels removed from the home will result in a fine assessed.
Starter set of supplies. We will get you started and you take it from there! Includes 1-2 rolls toilet paper per bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, 1 trash bag per trash can, travel size dish soap, and dish washing liquid. These items are meant to get guests settled in. Once items have been used, its guests responsibility to replenish items.
This home has a private gas grill. Propane is included.
Interaction with Guests:
With our offices open 7 days a week, it makes it easy to get in touch with us for all your vacation needs! Our office hours are 9am to 5pm central time. You can get in contact with us either by email or phone!
We do ask that within the first 24 hours of your arrival to your home, if you find anything that needs the services of our housekeeping staff members or our maintenance team members that you notify us here at the office directly. We like to ensure that everything during your stay with us is held to high standards, so if anything unforeseen does arise, we want to quickly dispatch the right people as soon as possible! We want you to enjoy your vacation and stay with us and not delay any of your time!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Private hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
9 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
8 private bathrooms
Shampoo
Shower
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Karaoke
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
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)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Strict Pet Policy: $250/Pet, Under 25 Lbs
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 first aid kit
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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Frangista Beach, a neighbourhood in Miramar Beach. Baytowne Wharf 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 Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Visit our Miramar Beach travel guide
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
38 min drive
Restaurants
Pompano Joe's
9 min walk
McDonald's
20 min walk
Circle K
8 min walk
Culver's
15 min walk
Whales Tail
11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Best Kept Sea-Cret | 1 PM Check In July 4th! | Frangista Beach, Private Pool, 9 BR! | Free Beach Chairs, Game Room + Pet Friendly! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Best Kept Sea-Cret | 1 PM Check In July 4th! | Frangista Beach, Private Pool, 9 BR! | Free Beach Chairs, Game Room + Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Best Kept Sea-Cret | 1 PM Check In July 4th! | Frangista Beach, Private Pool, 9 BR! | Free Beach Chairs, Game Room + Pet Friendly!?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Best Kept Sea-Cret | 1 PM Check In July 4th! | Frangista Beach, Private Pool, 9 BR! | Free Beach Chairs, Game Room + Pet Friendly!?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Best Kept Sea-Cret | 1 PM Check In July 4th! | Frangista Beach, Private Pool, 9 BR! | Free Beach Chairs, Game Room + Pet Friendly! located?
Located in Frangista Beach, this beach holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kitchenique and Miramar Beach. Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.
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Best Kept Sea-Cret | 1 PM Check In July 4th! | Frangista Beach, Private Pool, 9 BR! | Free Beach Chairs, Game Room + Pet Friendly! Reviews
Reviews
Very good
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.
The communication from their team was great, the home was beautiful and spacious with great amenities. There was also prompt responses to the fixable issues.The pool and pool table were great touches as well as the complimentary bikes and cornhole game. However, there were some very disturbing things that I must address. Teenager roaches were rampant throughout the kitchen, stairs and some bathrooms. For such a large house with many rooms and beds, there were limited linens and sheets. There was also much wear and tear on the furniture and the sofas so they need to be upgraded or covered with new covering. The TVs are also much too small for the size of the rooms. It looked like a 37" in the living room area and 13" to 20" in the massive bedrooms. The distance from the sofas to the TV was too far for the size TVs that were there. Especially in the master bedroom. We made the best of it and still had a good time as it is a beautuful and spacious house.
Adrian A.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Bernadette S.
29 Jun 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great time beautiful beach, house deceiving
Rental was easy. Blinds missing from windows, dishwasher broke upon arrival, pool table awful no unbroken que sticks. Bolt missing from toilet, towel rack missing, balcony door ajar. Pool had bad spots on bottom. Drawer broken. Pictures deceiving.
Bernadette S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jasmine N.
21 May 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The beach was beautiful
The house accommodated my group but the house is in need of several repairs and painting. The light over the kitchen table is not centered. The upstairs laundry room is not ventilated mold on the ceiling. The shower door in the bedroom on the second floor did not close. Sofa downstairs was very nasty needs to be replaced. Chair in the main area was peeling needs to be replaced. The pillow on the furniture on the balconies needs to be replaced. Pool table needs to be replaced it was awful. The thermostat to the a/c unit upstairs was not connected. It was 64 degrees upstairs we had to turn the unit off to warm upstairs. The vent in the bathroom on the third floor not working. Paint peeling on kitchen cabinets. Refrigerator doors on the French door refrigerator did not close properly.
Terrific home! Only complaint was the pool. They couldnt seem to get it right but I think they were changing cleaning companies . It was usable but only really clean 1 of the 7days we were there . Other than that it was a very comfortable well furnished home with plenty of space. Would definitely stay here again!!
The house was clean when we arrived. It was a short walk to the beach. We had a lot of kids with us and it was completely manageable with wagons. We had an issue with the pool at one point (I understand those things happen not a big deal) and someone came out to fix it right away. Also, The company was very responsive when I was charged incorrectly and the promptly fixed the issue. Overall a great place to stay.
We absolutely loved the property, it's beautiful actually but when we arrived the place was very dirty and we had to call the owner to get the place cleaned up before we entered the home.. I'm still waiting to hear back from the homeowner as he was supposed to let me know how he could reimburse me because the pool table in the home was trash!!!! We couldn't even play a game of pool on it, there were holes in the table
We were so impressed with the location and size of this home! The walk to the beach is short, maybe two blocks. Once you arrive, the beach is private and only allows for a single row of chairs to be setup. This was very comforting for us immediately following COVID lockdowns. There are restaurants in walking distance both directions down the beach.
We had a few issues that were very quickly resolved. The fridge on the main floor went out completely while we were there. I submitted an emergency order with the management company and someone was there within 2 hours to fix the issue. The other thing I would warn parents about are the locks. The lock to the pool gate is broken. There is also no way to lock the door of the house from the inside. This was pretty worrisome for us because we had two young children (4 & 6) sleeping on the first floor. The lock on the door from the inside would have made us feel better about the fact the kids couldn't just wander outside to the pool if they woke up. We made it work for this but would be great to have that addressed in the future.
Overall, really awesome stay!! Would come back and stay in this house in a heart beat!
We just stayed for labor day weekend 8/28-9/1 2019. We did have a few thing that need looking at. The shower heads in some of the rooms needed changing. The dishwashers one leak and the other didn't wash very well, the ice box leak at one point. Nothing major but need to be address to me. We would stay again if these thing were fix.
This place is awesome, we really enjoyed a lot. One issue was We had a very good time. One issue we faced was the floor tiles entering the building. It was very slippery due to the rain. There are no mats outside to cover the floor, 5 people fell on floor due to wet floor. Also thee are no mats in the kitchen and other door entrances.
Satish G.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jim W.
8 Jul 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Bad experience
For the amount of $ the place was filthy and not in good condition. Needed quite a bit of deferred maintenance. Found dead roaches, live ants, mold and mildew on shower floors. Balcony dirty and furniture stained. Sheets and comforts stained. Bed linen quality poor.
It sounds like sour grapes but over multiple stays on the gulf have never written a negative review
Jim W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer G.
15 Apr 2019
Amazing Week
We had a wonderful week at Best Kept SeaCret. The house is very spacious and easily accommodated our group of 27. We didn’t feel like we were on top of each other. Having two refrigerators and dishwashers was great. The swimming pool was wonderful and was warm when we arrived.
A couple of minor issues. The washing machine downstairs and the dryer upstairs didn’t work very well. We called about the dryer and were told someone would come look at it, but no one ever showed up. Also, the outside ice maker didn’t work. With such a large group, we had to use coolers, so having an ice maker would have been convenient. These issues did not ruin our stay by any means, they were just inconveniences.
All in all, it was a wonderful week in a wonderful house with friends and family.
Jennifer G.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James v.
6 Dec 2018
spacious house, close to the beach with a nice pool and pool table
The management company, specifically the owner of the management company, went out of his way to make sure we were happy and informed on the house amenities and the area. We opted to add pool heat for our November stay as well as a golf cart to the rental package in order to visit local restaurants. There is a nearby public beach parking lot by Pompano Joes which made it easy for use to take all of our fish gear and stuff to the beach in the golf cart. Thanks for making it a great family holiday!
James v.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul K.
4 Jul 2018
Great House and Great Location
Access/directions to the house were easy and clear, communication with Beach Reunion was prompt. The house was clean, HUGE, and contained everything we needed. Plenty of bedrooms for our 21 guests and the kitchen was stocked with all the basics.
Although the pool was small (including depth), it served our needs.
With a couple initial issues (very minor), the handyman was prompt and quick to respond: items were all corrected.
Thx for a great time for our family get together.
Paul K.
Verified
8/10 Good
Amy L.
15 Apr 2018
Great space indoor and out. Lacking some maintenance, cleaning needs.
Nice size rooms. Great family space for eating and playing games. We all loved the outdoor spaces. We did have some issues with the overflow spa and were given incorrect information by two maintenance workers before a third showed up and said there was actually an issue with the filters and he actually fixed it instead of making up reasons why it wasn’t working properly. The overall cleanliness was fine. While understandably being near a beach sand will get everywhere but it didn’t appear the floors had been mopped as the bottoms of our feet were black by the end of the first day and we had not been walking barefoot outside.
Amy L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Melanie M.
22 Aug 2017
LOVED THIS HOUSE! –
The “Moore the Merrier” annual family reunions have voted the Beach Reunion homes our number one choice for vacationing! Our concierge was available to us every day (Carrie) in both the Venetian Palace and the Aurora. Carrie is always so accommodating and high spirited and you can tell she is passionate about what she does! It’s always a pleasure working with her! This year (June 2017), we celebrated a 70th birthday, "white attire" celebration at the house AND a wedding on the beach. This year we required two houses to accommodate our extended family and friends. The Venetian Palace and the Aurora were right across the street from each other! I found both homes beautifully decorated but I will focus my comments on the Aurora. This 8 bedroom home, sleeps at least 23-25 people, the private swimming pool and Jacuzzi were perfect in the front of the home, providing an awesome alternative to the beach. When it was time to go to the beach, it was a 5 min walk within two blocks from the private beach entrance. The layout of the home accommodated all ages for indoor activities. The ground floor provided access to restroom, a refrigerator and even provided access to a large pool table! The large kitchen on the main floor was able to accommodate seating for a brunch for both houses! The large table, kitchen bar, balcony seating or the living room area was perfect for our meal times. Although you don’t was much television on vacation, every room provide a flat screen TV and most rooms had a private bath. I was the party planner for the “white party” and prior to our arrival Carrie provided a list of recommendations for local vendors, caterers, suppliers planning, logistics, and, she allowed us ship our supplies prior to our arrival! Carrie even provided the proper mailing instructions to ensure she was able to delivery our boxes to either houses. Carrie played a huge role in the success of our special events! Thank you again, Carrie! We will definitely return to Beach Reunion homes and our new guests this year are already planning to join us next year! I highly recommend you call Carrie, at the Beach Reunion homes for THE BEST VACATION EXPERIENCE, EVER!
Melanie M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kat H.
20 Oct 2016
Great Family Vacation Home
We spent a wonderful Labor Day weekend at Aurora. This is the perfect home for a large family. We had 16 adults and 4 kids. The home is spacious enough for privacy but provides enough common space for family time. The teenagers really enjoyed having the 4th floor tower area with bunk beds and their own balcony.The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans and enough utensils for cooking large meals. The private beach is a simple short walk and we really enjoyed having our beach chairs and umbrellas set up for us everyday. We rented a golf cart and that was the best decision ever! The community allows for utilizing the golf cart to make the short trip to the grocery store and other shops in the area. The locals are very friendly. We would definitely consider returning to Aurora for our annual family vacation.