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DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf!

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
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Property grounds
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Nestled in the gated community of Cottage Retreat, DESTIN'ation offers a luxurious and private beach getaway with three covered porches, perfect for soaking up the sun or taking in breathtaking views of the Gulf. This beautifully decorated home features two living rooms with flat screen TVs and large private balconies providing ample outdoor seating. Take advantage of over 300 feet of private beach to relax or enjoy amenities such as a heated pool during winter months, hot tub, exercise room and barbecue grills.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14233 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym

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About this property

Entire place

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

DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf!

DESTIN’ation …. The perfect name for this beautiful 3 story beach house!!! This will be your destination getaway where you can leave all your worries behind and come enjoy the emerald waters and white sandy beaches of Destin. You’ll love the 3 covered porches and a view of the Gulf! New furnishings in a private setting with the largest floor plan in Cottage Retreat, and all the included amenities make for a comfortable luxurious stay! DESTIN’ation is the perfect place for families coming to enjoy the warm weather and family time. The neighborhood is a gated community which gives guests an extra feeling of security. DESTIN’ation provides guests with over 300 feet of private beach to relax and soak up the sun. DESTIN’ation is a wonderful four bedroom home along Scenic Highway 98 just steps from the white sandy private beach (easy 2-minute flat walk)! This beautifully decorated home is spacious enough for a large family and quaint enough for a smaller family. This home features two living rooms, flat screen TV’s in each room and large private balconies with plenty of outdoor seating! The clubhouse features a workout center for those wanting to continue their workout program. The 3000 sq. ft. community pool is heated during the winter months and a hot tub is available for guest enjoyment.!

FEATURED AMENITIES
• Private Beach
• Pool
• Hot Tub
• Exercise Room
• Barbecue Grills
• Pet friendly
• Complimentary Beach Service (Umbrella/2 chairs from March 1 to Oct 31)
• High Speed Internet


GENERAL AMENITIES
• Air Conditioning
• Internet
• Satellite /Cable
• Clothes Washer
• Clothes Dryer
• Heating
• Internet
• Irons and Ironing Boards
• Hair Dryers in each bathroom
• Linens Provided
• 6 Large Bath Towels, 6 hand towels & 6 wash clothes per bathroom
• 4 Hand Towels for ½ bath
• Beach Towels

This home is pet-friendly making it an easy decision to bring the dog for this family affair. ** Please note that there is a $200 non-refundable pet fee if you are bringing a pet. Two dogs max and they must be under 30 pounds.

Free Parking for 2 Vehicles in front of house. Additional parking available for a fee.

FIRST FLOOR
Fully Stocked Kitchen including microwave, large roaster pan, large platters etc.
Full sized refrigerator with ice maker
Queen Sofa Sleeper (sleeps2)
Dining area with beautiful wood table that seats up to 12
Outdoor Front Patio with seating (sturdy Trex furniture)
Laundry Room featuring a full-size Washer & Dryer
Closet stocked with 6 beach chairs, Umbrellas, beach toys, games, cooler and other beach accessories
*Fold out table and chairs for extra seating provided

SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom #1- King Suite with private bath (sleeps2) including flat screen TV
Opens to 2nd floor patio with furniture

Bedroom #2- King Suite with private bath (sleeps2) including flat screen TV

THIRD FLOOR
King Suite (sleeps 2) including flat screen TV
Trundle Bed - Two Twin Beds
Twin over Full Bunk Beds (sleeps2) with flat screen TV
2 Queen Sofa Sleepers (sleeps 4)
Hallway Bathroom
Den with 3 couches, Large flat screen TV (can be used as sitting area, game room etc.)
Patio with furniture for seating (view of ocean)

CHECK IN- 4PM (CENTRAL)
CHECK OUT- 10AM (CENTRAL)

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

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

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • 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

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

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 bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 2,508 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 - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $200 Non-Refundable deposit

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whales Tail - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf! have a pool?

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

Is DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf! located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach, James Lee Park and The Golf Garden of Destin. James Lee Beach and Kitchenique are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, well supplied with beach chairs, towels, umbrella, toys; well supplied kitchen for large group. Easy private beach access, great community pool. Great communications with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda P.

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

Great house in perfect location

We have stayed at Beach Retreat condos and the cottages several times. This is the best home we have stayed in. Had plenty of room and all the amenities you could need. Very clean and well maintained!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon f.

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

Great stay

The home was very clean and close to beach and pool. Lots of room and home was set up very nice with kitchen on first floor. Easy access to pool/hot tub and only a very short walk to beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H.

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

Beautiful House

This place is truly a slice of heaven! The house has everything you need for your stay it’s so clean and Welcoming the minute you walk in the door. I honestly can’t say enough great things about the house and owners!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

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

Great vacation!

Property clean and location perfect. Property easily accommodated my family. The extra beach chairs, toys and cart to to take the beach was perfect! Thanks!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay W.

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

Awesome Property

This property was a perfect fit for our family of 9. Beautifully decorated and fully equipped with lots of extras. Great location close to the pool and a short walk to the beach. Hope to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Perfect getaway

very clean house with everything you need. Owners were easy to contact with any questions and everything was as described.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Great House and Great Host!

We had a party of 14 people from ages 1 month-35 and we all had a great time! This was by far one of the nicest properties we've ever rented and everything exceeded our expectations in terms of amenities!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie H.

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

2021 Fam Vacay

We loved this cottage, it had lots of extras that you forget you need for a week! Looking forward to 2022 visit!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Inez M.

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

Family Fun

Our family had an amazing time! This house was perfect! It was well-stocked with dishes and everything we needed in the kitchen—the best I've ever seen. It fit our family perfectly. The hosts were friendly and responded quickly. The location was super close to the beach and restaurants. Thanks for an amazing family trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Amazing House

We have been to Destin several times, this house is by far the nicest place we have stayed at. Everything about this house was perfect. It is a two minute walk to the beach so very easy to get back and forth. The house is stocked with all the essentials including the best beach chairs. We enjoyed every second of our stay. Big thanks to the owners for providing such a nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny E.

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

Amazing stay!!

We have been staying in the Beach Retreat Community for nearly 20 years! We absolutely love this particular beach cottage! We have stayed in it a few times! The owners have thought of everything from beach chairs, toys, fans (the AC works great) extra blankets, beach towels, tables, chairs and a fully stocked kitchen!! The list goes on!! We will definitely stay again!! Thank you, Thor & Deborah!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christal N.

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

4 generations of fun

Great house with a lot of extras. convenient to just about anything you want to do. easy access to the beach. my family had so much fun. Hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

FABULOUS

This place was spectacular. The home is gorgeous, spotless and has everything you need for a week’s vacation. It is so close to the beach!! The pool at the property is wonderful. So glad we found this place. We had a wonderful week. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

Great property!

This house was the perfect set up for our two families that vacationed together. It is right across from the pool and a super short walk to the beach. Of all the rentals we have stayed at, this was by far the cleanest. Every surface and space was clean, no clutter, they provided ther perfect amount of towels. The owners were quick to reply when we had questions. No complaints at all! Thanks so much for letting us rent your house!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Charlotte S.

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

Destin vaca

The house is located on a culdesac like setting. Felt very private and safe. If the listing states you must cross the road, I missed that…. Not my fav for young children and the access is not wagon friendly. The beach is that Destin beautiful green water and sand. If you want to reserve chairs close to beach, do it the day before. The recliners (one of the reason we chose this property) aren’t really senior friendly as they swivel and scoot in the tile. The house is WELL stocked with beach and family items! The only true negative was the floors were not very clean and the reason I couldn’t give 5 stars. I would stay again and would recommend. Party of seniors, two adults, and six children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Great week with the family!

This house is perfect! It’s spacious and the owners have thought of everything! The layout is great! Lots of seating in the 1st floor den and dining area, and the 3rd floor den! 3 large bedrooms, and a smaller bedroom with a bunk bed; a double under a single. Great front porch and 2 large balconies! Well equipped kitchen. Large pool is steps away from the front door and the beach is a very easy, very close walk. Beach towels included and chairs and umbrellas and toys! Really great house in a nice community. Book it!!! 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time! The house was fully stocked and met all of our needs. The layout worked great for two sets of grandparents and our family. Loved how close it was to the beach and the included chairs and umbrellas. There are even many beach supplies at the house so we did not have to buy any. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home and community!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Incredible stay!

We absolutely loved this house! It was perfect for our family of 10. Everything you need in a kitchen is provided plus all the beach chairs, towels, and boards. It is a quiet community with a very short walk to the beach. We had a little challenge trying to get the 3rd parking pass but the owner quickly responded and took care of it. Can’t say enough good things about this place! We will be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyla B.

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

Excellent

Just as described. 2 min from the beach. Having 3 floors allowed kids to have personal space and adults as well. Great safe neighborhood. Thor was quick to respond when I had a question. I would definitely recommend them to family and friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie M.

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

Wonderful stay at DESTINation

Property was just as pictured. We really enjoyed our time staying here. Very close to the beach, stores and restaurants. Property owner called to check in on us for internet problems and was very accommodating. Loved staying here and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Wonderful!

Great house, wonderful amenities (better than most rentals with extra towels, kitchen items, etc)! Very comfortable stay and close to the beach and pool.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn H.

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

Great family location!

The house’s location is super convenient! Only a couple minutes walk to the private beach made it easy even with two toddlers. The pool is nice with bathrooms onsite. The property owners were extremely easy to work with/get in contact with and responded quickly to our minor WiFi issue. The fitness facility is tiny, and not really usable aside from cardio equipment for any sort of movement. The only thing we didn’t realize (which seems to be the entire beach) is how picky these private beaches are. The companies set their chairs up and you’re not allowed to move them, you can’t set up in front of them, and you can’t bring your own canopies (umbrellas only). BUT the host does prepay for 2 complimentary chairs and an umbrella, so we were still able to pick a spot and have room for the kiddos to play.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

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

We love this place.

This was not our first stay at this house. We love the pool and beach access. The hosts are responsive and friendly. We booked a week to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025