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At Soak up the Sun | Super Close to the Beach | A Perfect Slow Season Getaway | Huge Private Swimming Pool & Spa! | Luxurious Vacation Home, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Soak up the Sun | Super Close to the Beach | A Perfect Slow Season Getaway | Huge Private Swimming Pool & Spa! | Luxurious Vacation Home

  • Summary:
    Less than 100 yards to the beach • Rooftop Gulf Views • Private Pool & Hot Tub • Elevator • Sleeps Large Groups

    The Space:
    Welcome to "Soak Up The Sun!" '

    Steps to the Beach | 8 Free Beach Chairs through October! | Huge Private Swimming Pool & Spa!

    Welcome to Soak Up The Sun, a premier luxury vacation rental in Destin, Florida—perfect for family reunions, group getaways, and football weekends. This stunning sister home to Good Day Sunshine offers an unbeatable location just steps from the beach, breathtaking 180° Gulf views from a 400 sq. ft. rooftop deck, and NINE spacious king suites, each with a private bathroom. Enjoy FREE beach chair service through October and one of the few homes in Destin with panoramic water views in every direction.

    Prime Location – Walk to the Beach with No Roads to Cross

    Situated on low-density Sandtrap Road, this home is less than 100 yards from the beach walkover—no busy streets, no traffic noise. Stroll along the shoreline to Sandestin or Surf Hut for drinks and dining, or relax on a quieter stretch of sugar-white sand right outside your door.

    Gourmet Kitchen & Grand Open Living
    Drop groceries with ease on arrival and take advantage of the private elevator for luggage and easy access to all floors. The chef-inspired kitchen features top-of-the-line KitchenAid appliances—two ovens (including gas), two refrigerators, two dishwashers, dual coffee makers (standard & Keurig), a large pantry, and an oversized white quartz island with seating for eight.
    The expansive dining area includes two full-size tables seating eight each, ideal for large gatherings. The open-concept main level boasts 12’ ceilings, a 34’ wide living space, luxury leather seating for eight, a 60” TV, and a convenient half bath.

    Resort-Style Backyard with Summer Kitchen
    Step outside to your private oasis: a 30’ x 18’ pool, elevated hot tub, and a fully equipped summer kitchen with gas grill, commercial ice maker, outdoor dining, lounge seating, and a large outdoor TV—perfect for game day or evening entertaining. A full pool bathroom adds extra convenience.

    Sleeping Layout – 9 King Suites + 3 Custom Bunk Rooms
    Designed for comfort and privacy, the home features nine king suites across the second and third floors, each with beautifully finished private baths, floor-to-ceiling tiled showers, chrome fixtures, and rimless glass doors. Two soaking tubs are also included.

    Parking Made Easy
    Enjoy ample parking with three covered carport spaces plus four additional paver spaces—no shuffling cars.

    WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY:

    ***Soak Up The Sun is perfectly situated just a few steps from the beach and easily accommodates our group of 15 to 23 adults. We stay in the house annually for a reunion of college buddies and spouses. Other than the bunk rooms, which have adjacent bathrooms, each spacious bedroom has an en suite bathroom for privacy and convenience. The first floor great room with spacious kitchen, large dining area and comfortable tv/living room are perfect for a large group of adults. The outside covered area, including a large built in grill an ice machine and comfortable seating, leads out to beautiful deck, pool and spa, with ample room for sunbathing and corn hole boards. However, the most breathtaking attribute of the house is the lovely rooftop with tables and chairs to provide a fabulous happy hour venue and an excellent spot for watching sunsets or sunrises over the beach. The property is always immaculate and the staff are always courteous, prompt, and helpful. In addition to the beach and pool, Soak Up The Sun is wonderfully located across the street from the Silver Sands Outlet Mall and in close proximity to a wide variety of tasty eateries. We love our home away from home. -Allen & Friends

    ***This was our second time staying at Soak Up The Sun, and we have already booked for next year! It is very difficult to fine accommodations for 15 adults and 15 kids, but this house is perfect! Everyone loves having their own bathroom. Carrie is an excellent hostess. She was very prompt with all of our requests. We will be back. -The Keen Family

    ***My family and I stayed at the Soak up the Sun for my wedding! Our host Carrie was the sweetest host we’ve ever encountered! She helped us with anything and everything! Down to the measurements just so we could have our wedding here! It turned out to be the most perfect rental for our wedding reception! Plenty of space for our medium sized, intimate wedding! The home was so beautiful and plenty of rooms for everyone to not have to share! We couldn’t recommend this home more! Thank you so much for letting us stay here and host our wedding with family and friends! -Christina

    ***This was our 5th time staying with Beach Reunion. Everything was perfect as always. Customer service is top notch. Carrie is amazing. The house was amazing and very accommodating for my family of 24! We will for sure be staying at Soak up the Sun again! Beach access is great and having the chairs already set up for you daily is the icing on the cake. The outdoor entertaining area of the house is where we hang out the most. Kids love the pool, and I personally love the hot tub. Even when weather isn’t great the house provides enough space and entertainment . Can’t wait to go back! -Winter


    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

    * This property features 1 high chair with tray, two baby gates and a 'Pack N' Play' for children.
    * Weddings/Events: All weddings/events must be pre-approved by Beach Reunion. A $250 event fee is required for any wedding or event. In addition, a $1000 refundable deposit is required for ALL weddings or events.
    * Wedding Guidelines: Weddings at this access cannot host more than 30 people. The 30 includes the entire wedding party, and anyone else that is there for the wedding or helping with the wedding (e.g., officiant, photographer, wedding planner, etc.) There are no limitations for house receptions.
    * Primary renter must be at least 25 years of age to book and occupy this property. No College/Student groups permitted.
    * Pets Are Permitted: $250/Pet, Under 25 Lbs, with a 2 pet Maximum *Please note that pets are not permitted on any of the beaches within the area. Medical services dogs only*
    * This property features hairdryers in every bathroom, as well as 1 highchair with tray, two baby gates and a pack and play for children.

    WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT THE AMENITIES

    Beach Towels: 12 luxurious, over-sized beach towels will be provided for your stay at Soak Up the Sun!
    BEACH CHAIRS: Complimentary beach service is offered for our summer season, March - October annually. Service includes 8 chairs and 4 umbrellas set up daily on the beach from 9 AM-5 PM! * Set up daily starting the day after arrival *
    Pool Heat: From October 1st - May 1st, the private pool/spa can be heated for an additional $100/day or $700/week. Pool heat must be purchased for the entire stay, Spa IS Controlled Separately from Swimming Pool. Spa ONLY heat can be purchased for $50 per day/ $350 per week starting October 1st- May 1st ONLY. Please contact office to add this to your reservation.
    Private Elevator: This home features a private elevator. There is a $250 fee to use the unit and an acknowledgement policy will be emailed to guests on instructions and use.
    VayKLife (Beach Equipment): You will receive up to $245 credit (based on length of stay) toward complimentary beach gear when you book this Beach Reunion home! Browse and select available gear to include paddleboards, kayaks, bikes, umbrellas and beach lounge chairs. All gear will be delivered upon arrival and picked up upon departure. Maximize your vacation time by setting up your rental equipment needs before you even leave the house!
    Amenities: Each home will include a starter supply of the following amenities: Bathrooms: Massage Body Bar, Body Lotion, Shampoo, Conditioner, and Hand/Body Bar. Kitchen: Dish Sponge, Dishwasher Tablets, Liquid Dish Soap, and Laundry Tablets.
    *Once this supply is used, you are responsible for providing your own items.

    EV Charger Located the The Left of the Front Door

    HOUSE LAYOUT:

    First Floor
    Great Room with Half Bath
    Massive Kitchen with Rectangle Island, Built In Sink, Two Refrigerators & Wine Fridge
    Two Dishwashers
    Large Cooking Range, Ample Counter Space
    Two ovens (gas & electric)
    Pantry

    Second Floor (Sleeps 22)
    5 King Suites with Private Bathrooms - two with private balconies facing front of house (One with tub/shower, all others showers)
    Bunk Room with 2 Sets of Queen/Queen Bunks (Sleeps 8)
    Bunk Nook with 2 Sets of Twin/Twin Bunks, Room Does Have A Door (Sleeps 4)
    Full Bathroom in Game Room
    Game Room with Foosball Table
    Laundry room
    Sitting area with TV

    Third Floor (Sleeps 14)
    4 King Suite with Private Bathrooms (One with tub/shower, all others showers)
    Huge Bunk Room with 1 Set of Queen/Queen Bunks, and 1 Set of Twin/Twin (Sleeps 6)
    Full Bathroom off Hallway
    Game Room with Pool Table and Large TV
    Laundry room in game room
    Large balcony facing front house

    Roof Top Deck:
    Table and 4 chairs
    2 Tables with 2 chairs each
    2 Chaise Lounges


    Concierge Services: Our concierge can assist with golf, dining, water sports, fishing trips and other recommendations prior to your visit or during your stay. Make the most of your vacation in the Panhandle!


    CHECK IN 3:00 PM (CT) | CHECK OUT 9:00 AM (CT)

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About the area

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of 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
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • A beach with two people walking along the shore, waves gently lapping at the sand, and buildings in the background.
    Miramar Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A SilverSands Premium Outlets sign with a pathway lined by trees and a road in the background.
    Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A harbor with boats docked, including one labeled 'Florida Girls'.
    Choctawhatchee Bay
    2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • A residential area with a large tree, palm trees, and houses with green roofs.
    Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
    2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • The Emerald Sanctuary
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    10 min walk
  • Whataburger
    15 min walk
  • The Surf Hut
    18 min walk
  • Circle K
    13 min walk
  • Starbucks
    8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Soak up the Sun | Super Close to the Beach | A Perfect Slow Season Getaway | Huge Private Swimming Pool & Spa! | Luxurious Vacation Home have a pool?

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

Is Soak up the Sun | Super Close to the Beach | A Perfect Slow Season Getaway | Huge Private Swimming Pool & Spa! | Luxurious Vacation Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Soak up the Sun | Super Close to the Beach | A Perfect Slow Season Getaway | Huge Private Swimming Pool & Spa! | Luxurious Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Soak up the Sun | Super Close to the Beach | A Perfect Slow Season Getaway | Huge Private Swimming Pool & Spa! | Luxurious Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Soak up the Sun | Super Close to the Beach | A Perfect Slow Season Getaway | Huge Private Swimming Pool & Spa! | Luxurious Vacation Home located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Silver Sands Premium Outlets. The Emerald Sanctuary and Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Soak up the Sun | Super Close to the Beach | A Perfect Slow Season Getaway | Huge Private Swimming Pool & Spa! | Luxurious Vacation Home Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with very spacious bedrooms and bathrooms! The main level was also very spacious with plenty of room for our group. We enjoyed the outdoor covered patio and pool and hot tub many nights. Will absolutely stay again! Carrie was amazing to work with!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool was great, and the night lights were ere beautiful! The elevator was so helpful for older and disabled family members. The view from the roof was amazing. And having the beach towels and beach set up made the whole trip so much easier and more relaxing! It was a wonderful house and set us up for a great vacation. Last, but not least, the house manager Carrie was lovely, warm, and so helpful. Her responsiveness and attention to detail made our trip even better! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location and accommodations

We were blown away by the accommodations and location of this house. We had plenty of room and enjoyed the proximity of the beach! The house manager was super helpful and reached out on several occasions to make sure we didnt need anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Family Time

Had a wonderful family vacation. Accommodations were wonderful and weather was great. Maintenance was responsive to our needs. Beautiful property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Reunion

Great house for large groups. Short walk to beach. Large pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was just amazing. House was as advertised. Large, spacious, comfortable beds, wonderful pool and great location for the beachgoers. Carrie (House Manager) was very attentive and kept in contact about everything and anything. This was a trip with extended family, and not once did we feel like we were on top of each other and the kitchen/dining/family room was perfect for the family meals and get togethers. If we were to do a large family trip again, we'd book this house in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property, room for large groups!

We truly loved this house! Had a large group and we all fit comfortably with the multiple master suites! This house is steps from the beach. It has everything you would need including two fridges, two dishwashers and two kitchen tables. The pool and spa are beautiful - we all agreed that the pictures do not do them justice! The rooftop deck is also amazing - you can see the ocean! The property manager was helpful with anything we need - she even took the time to come over and introduce herself. If you're looking for a large house for a big group, this is the one!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing time our Large Loud Italian family had at "Soak up the Sun". Carrie was so sweet and accommodating and did everything to make our stay nicer. She helped direct us to where to play Pickleball! There were 22 adults and two babies and the space was perfect. Almost every couple had their own room and bathroom which was wonderful! The king sized beds were very comfortable. The one room with the queen size bunk beds was a perfect fit for the family with the babies. A normal sized rented crib was delivered to the house and fit comfortably in this room. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. We prepared every meal from scratch. The two refrigerators were completely full, the two dishwashers were used continuously, the two ovens always were on and the outside kitchen grill was used for 2 of our 4 nights. Definitely bring lots of paper-towels, TP and garbage bags, we never had enough. Thank goodness there was a Dollar General at the end of the street that knew us by name by the end of our weekend. The walk to the beach was easy and the beach was fabulous. It is January and we spent two days on the beach. Definitely splurge for the heated pool and jacuzzi. They were used the entire time! Carrie was so helpful and kind and made our family reunion so memorable! At the end of our stay I asked everyone what needed to be changed for our next reunion and everyone yelled NOTHING!! We can't wait to call on Carrie again and book another trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation was too short!

Home is huge. Fit everyone and no one was over crowded. We loved it. We had a few let downs. The elevator continued to have issues. Couple times almost got stuck. It is VERY slow. And not operator error. Home needs a thorough cleaning such as floors need to be mopped properly. Our feet where black after just a few minutes of being there. We wet swiffered the first floor. It helped. Several of the toilet seats are loose. Refrigerator drawers were broken on the refrigerator on the left. Back porch area could use ceiling fans. Most of the tv remotes are broken, replaced with new batteries didn't help. When we booked the house the beach cruiser bikes were included. Sometime after booking Owners decided they were not. We had to use our vaykay gear credit on them. And had to pay extra for the bikes. Pool was great for those that couldn't get to beach and for the littles.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday stay

Very big nice property everything was nice and clean we really enjoyed our stay ,the hosts were amazing I would recommend this property !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We comfortably fit 34 people in the house. It was great location only one block away from the beach and two blocks away from any kind of shop that you need Feels real safe that we did not have to cross a busy street to get to the beach with the kids
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Time!!

The best stay! House was beautiful! Property manager was the BEST!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Really nice property and really well managed. Carrie is an outstanding communicator and really cares about guests’ happiness. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location - very close to the beach with many spacious well appointed bedrooms. The rooftop is especially fun with a nice view of the beach. The highlight is the hot tub and pool. While we had a minor issue with the hot tub and pool, it was quickly resolved. Highly recommend for large parties and events. My spouse’s special milestone birthday get together with friends and family went great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Famil;y reunion

It was great. Every thing we wanted. Great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House and property manager Carrie

Carrie was excellent to deal with and so was Caleb. We really enjoyed our stay. The house is great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We really enjoyed our staying at this house is super big comfortable and has everything you need I really recommend it. Beautiful home makes you feel at home
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retreat

We had a great time at this beach house. It fit our group perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As describe and more

We had 35 people and it held us very well! With 3 levels, there was a spot for every age group. Great pool and back yard. The host was amazing and very responsive! The walk to the beach was a short walk and the chair and umbrella service was key!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We came to this place due to desiring 9+ bedrooms! This place was amazing with 9 King Suites plus!

Fabulous week with our family. The house exceeded our expectations. Short walk to the beach with the umbrellas and chairs made for a super fun experience for our group. Carrie, the main contact, was incredibly attentive and responsive to our needs and questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at Soak up the Sun. We took our 6 adult children, assorted spouses, and 8 grandchildren. The house was absolutely perfect for our needs. Besides the 13 bedrooms, there were also multiple lounging areas, giving people ways to visit or escape for a bit. The pool was fabulous, and there was a huge space all around, allowing us to have relay races for a child’s bday or to play cornhole. Carrie, the house manager, was willing to chat about questions we had before the trip, as well as answer questions during our stay. Everything was clean and well equipped, and we would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic house for our family reunion

We stayed at Soak Up the Sun - a fantastic house for our family reunion of 26 people. House description was right on! Location to beach was great - a 2 minute walk down a quiet street. Loved the beach chair/umbrella set-up service. Pool was a big hit for all - great size, clean and space for everyone. House was clean and well organized and accessorized for the number of people. Communication throughout the process was outstanding. Bonus for our family was the number of king beds with private baths. We loved the location - and especially walking down the beach to Surf Hut. The beach is fantastic and surprised all those who had never been to this area. Highly recommend this house for all of these reasons!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very Disappointed

Elevator did not workOven did not workGlass door shattered in the other oven that we had to use!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

September stay.

Wonderful property. Nice convenient location. Concierge Carrie was so very helpful and accommodating. Great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025