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Outdoor dining
A heated pool
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15239 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Commons
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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Sweet Haven Sleeps 14 Comfortably / 5 minutes to the Beach / Steps to the Pool.

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

🚨Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity

Top Reasons to Book this Fabulous Home:

* Two King Masters with Ensuite Baths

* Open Concept Kitchen - Two Balconies

* Free Seasonal Beach Trolley

* Neighborhood is a few blocks to Crystal Beach

* Gated neighborhood, Huge Lagoon Pool (seasonally heated),Hot tub

* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Destin Commons is right across Hwy 98! 

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

This fabulous home in Villages of Crystal Beach features a spacious open floor plan, fully equipped kitchen with a large dining table, and two gorgeous balconies. Serenity is a 6BR/4BA house that sleeps up to 16 guests. There are 2 King Master bedrooms, one on the 1st and 2nd floor! Additionally, there are two queen bedrooms, a bunk room, and a bedroom with two twin beds. This magnificent house also has a full-size laundry room with a washer/dryer, parking spots in the driveway, as well as additional overflow parking nearby. This luxurious community is about 900 yds from Crystal Beach and includes a complimentary seasonal trolley service to take you to and from the Gulf. Enjoy your next vacation getaway at Serenity!

*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Newly reduced rates through February 2025!!*

Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.

2025 Pool heating schedule: March 1-April 26, 2025; Thanksgiving week; Christmas week; New Years week.
HOA-provided Trolley Schedule 2025: March 1-April 26, 2025; Memorial Day weekend through Oct. 31.

The Bed Setup:
1st Floor
Master Bedroom: King Bed

2nd Floor
Master Bedroom: King Bed + Twin Sleeper Sofa
Guest Bedroom: Two Twin Beds
Bunk Room: Twin Bunk Bed + Twin Trundle

3rd Floor 
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed + Twin Sleeper Sofa

Villages of Crystal Beach is an exclusive, gated community only a few blocks from the beautiful blue waters and white sandy beaches of Destin. You can make the walk on foot or hop on the free seasonal trolley service (Memorial Day through Labor Day): they will even pick you up at the house and drop you off right at the beach! The pool area at Villages of Crystal Beach is a vacation must! The lagoon style zero entry pool is 30,000 square feet of gorgeous, sparkling clear water. There is a spa, tropical landscaping, and plenty of seating areas. It also has surround sound, a flat screen TV, and a grilling area to help you relax and unwind.

Please note that there are parking restrictions within the Villages of Crystal Beach. There are two parking spaces available in the driveway of the home. Trailers, RV's, boats, golf carts, and motorcycles are not allowed within the community gates; alternate parking arrangements will need to be made for these items. 

Area Attractions: 

There are wonderful shops and restaurants close by and great attractions such as golf courses, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, boating, fishing, and water-sports!

Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest!  Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop. 

If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017.  Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Destin Commons. You'll find features such as a water park and 1 hot tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Destin Commons and Miramar Beach
🚨Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity offers its guests a water park and Access to hot tub.

Property manager

RealJoy Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • 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
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,572 square feet

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 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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🚨Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family house
We had everything we needed to cook for a group of 12 and had all the basic necessities during our stay. The house was walking distance from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall decent place
The parking details states 3 cars plus 1 additional and the house only has parking comfortable for 2 cars. No oven mitts in the kitchen which was odd. Inconsistent warm water in showers. Overall the place was as described with small issues. Nice, kid friendly neighborhood with short walk to beach. Nice pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
House in Florida
House was ok. Large enough for all family members. Single bed still broke. House is fine, nothing special slightly dated. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Great location ,very nice pool and the ride to and from the beach was excellent!!! We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasheira N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity
Thank you so much Realjoy Vacations my family and I really enjoyed our stay with you guys. The beach was a 3 minute drive, the community pool was a 2 minute walk, and right off the main strip. Very much a convenient stay! I will be renting and staying at the same property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

tiffany b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply amazing
The property was very beautiful and well kept. The walk to the beach was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Donna B., Corinth, MS

Disliked: Cleanliness
Worst Rental
I have stayed at a lot of different places over the years at the beach and this was the worst one I have encountered. The gated community is not gated other than a guard rail that came down in front of your car and it was broken and not functioning most of our stay. The rental was not clean and very run down. We could not even use the twin bedroom because one bed was broken and you would roll off it while trying to sleep. The beds were not comfortable at all. The 2nd floor toilet handle would get stuck and run if you didn’t jiggle the handle. The kitchen cabinets were in rough condition with the coating peeling off them. The blinds on the windows were broken and with a broken bar stool that was too dangerous to sit in and needs thrown away. The coffee pot was a cheap $10 unit. We cooked in the room one night and found dirty cookware that we had to wash before use and not very many to choose from. Not well equipped in the kitchen area at all. The property grounds had trash all in the yard and along the road going into village. When we contacted the property manager about the bed they came out but worked on the bunk beds instead of the twin bed which is not what I told them when they called. Called them back the next day but never heard from them again the rest of weekend. Very ooor service!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
The property was great. There were a couple adjustments that need to be done. 2 bar stools were wobbly and need to be replaced, not sure if that has ever been an issue before. The kitchen sink would not shut off properly, maintenance man did come out, but had to get approval from owner first to replace. The dryer did not work properly, so we could only wash a couple loads of laundry. I would recommend to the future guests, make sure you only have 3 cars. The overflow parking isn't the best and it's a pain to get a spot if you can't find one the first day. 3 cars will fit in the driveway, but it is a little tight. Other than the couple minor issues every thing else was great, only about 3 blocks to the Beach and great pool for the family and kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time with Family
Our first thought was this property was far from the beach, but turns out the walk was not too bad. The stay was satisfactory and the location was great. Close to the SunPass exit/enter, and close to showing centers. The parking is a little tricky on the first day but after that it wasn't to bad. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Everything was great! The house was clean, great location and check in was easy! The only thing we had a problem with was the 2nd floor bathroom shower handle was broken. Other than that, I’d say everything else was perfect. Would recommend to friends and family ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Barry B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unhappy with property. Would not book again
The door code was given to me at 4pm. We were hanging nearby at Lulu's so we loaded everyone up and headed to the house. Upon arrival we found the house had not been cleaned and was degusting from the previous renters, even though Real Joy had sent me the door code. After several calls to the property management "Real Joy" the cleaning crew shoed up and told us it would be 2 to 3 hours before the house would be ready. I called Real Joy and told them this was unacceptable and they sent a 2nd cleaning crew and offered me a $150 restaurant voucher. The cleaning crew finished in 1-1/2 hours and we started moving in the house but the house was not 100% clean. My wife finished touching up the house where the maids did not clean good. I had to call the Real Joy number everyday to get my Vouchers and everyday I was promised a manager would contact me but I never heard from anyone. On the last night I was going to be in town and young man showed up at 5:30pm and handed me 2 gift cards totaling $150. The house needs maintenance very bad. The carpets in the bedrooms is stained and extremely dirty. The couch is dirty and wore out. There are barely any pots in the kitchen for cooking, so if you have a large family I suggest you bring your own. The landscaping outside has not be trimmed in some time and is overgrown. Parking is an issue and if you park in the street to unload your car the parking police will come around while you are unloading and tell you to move. We barely got 3 cars in the driveway and had to park the others about 2 miles away at the Shopping Center because the overflow is constantly full. The photos online make this house look way larger than it is
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Ginny S., Germantown, TN

House was nice but neighborhood was uninviting
The rental house was nice; it could use some updates/repairs (bar stool chairs are very unsafe/loose; carpets are stained; kitchen is far less stocked with cooking tools than others we have rented) but it was a good size and the set up was great for large extended family. The neighborhood was horrible. We had 5 cars as each family came from different states/cities. We were able to fit all 5 cars in the driveway without any cars hanging off into the street. Neighborhood patrol came immediately and made us move or they would call and have us towed. Limit of 3 cars in the driveway. We were told to move to overflow (there are 15 spaces total in overflow which never are open due to the 3 car limit) or move offsite to a retail location. Specifically told to go to Whole Foods to park. Both cars received tickets for parking overnight. You can't have large houses that will fit multiple families and expect to each house to only bring 3 cars. There is an empty lot next to the neighborhood. Neighborhood should buy that lot and pave it for overflow parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was perfect for our 4 families
The renting processes straightforward and easy to accomplish.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beach Home
We had a wonderful stay in Destin and enjoyed this property so much. A short walk to the beach. A nice, peaceful neighborhood, great pool and plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Charity P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mom's and daughter's trip
The house was beautiful, the location was a little difficult. There was no beach just public access where you can't have your own umbrella and tiny. The pool within the community was nice and everything was well maintained. There was only 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom, with a house that sleeps up to this many and when booking and stating a large group, more products like toilet paper and dishwasher tabs should be privided. The grill was great and even had gas to cook with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Ashley B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Undesirable Home
This property has much to be desired. The property was run down—it needs some major updating. The carpet in all the bedrooms was disgusting—multiple stains throughout. The living room furniture was also very run down, the couch was used and in poor condition along with much of the decorations and furniture. The dishwasher was out of order our entire stay so w had to wash all the dishes by hand for 15 people throughout the week. The house was surface level clean but needs a deep clean and revamp.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa M., Sanford

Liked: Cleanliness
16 Birthday Vacation
We enjoyed our stay at Serenity, located at Villages at Crystal Beach. Real Joy Rental was very easy to communicate with and they made the check in and check out process easy. While we enjoyed our stay, I would like to write this review to give all the information necessary for others to make an informed decision. The walk to the beach is long. If you have young children, be aware that it is quite a distance. Also, this community does not allow golf carts, scooters, motorcycles, boats, or jet skis. Please be aware of this before you book a home in this community. Parking is also scarce. The property is listed to have parking for 3 cars on the site, however, it was very tight to park 3 cars. Overflow parking was rarely available. There is no street parking allowed at all. Also, the dishwasher in this home was out of order. We were not made aware of this prior to check in. When we arrived, there was an out of order sign attached. When I called, they informed me that there would not be a new one installed during our stay. It was inconvenient doing dishes for a party of 14 people for 6 nights, but we made the best of it. While the walk to the beach was long, the walk to the pool was easy. It was only about a street over. The pool area was very lovely, and the water is heated. It was Spring Break, so it was crowded, but that’s expected. The beds were very comfortable, and the house stayed nice and cool. All of the TVs worked, equipped with cable. There were plenty of linens and towels, but bring your own beach towels and beach equipment. There were several board games and books to enjoy. The property management company was quick to answer the service calls pertaining to malfunctioning smoke detectors. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. I would recommend using Real Joy Property Management. While I would not stay at this house again, due to the far proximity from the beach, I would rent from this company again. Thank you for the pleasurable stay at Serenity.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trameka R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Condo was looked just as advertised
When we arrived the condo was clean, the bedrooms were comfortable and there were plenty of towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
The property, rental process, and stay were great. The shuttle van was nice with the exception of one driver who was grumpy. Called for the shuttle one morning near the end of a rain shower. The driver refused to pick us up and take us to the beach. Said most people don’t go to the beach in the rain so he didn’t work when raining. Also had a lady staff member at the pool who acted like a dictator. Witnessed an instance where a father was picking up his daughter out of the water while in the middle of the pool. The staff member came up and loudly blew her whistle and told him no horse play is allowed in the pool. Instead of politely getting the man’s attention she blew the whistle loudly. After that another father asked what was considered horse play. The staff member got rude with the man and never did answer his question.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

kathy p., Terre Haute, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect for our family. We did have a few issues, but were resolved quickly.
Property was perfect for family - bedrooms were sized great. enjoyed the layout of the family room/dining area and kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Dewayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed my visit
Very peaceful location and close to everything. Loved the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jose T., New Orleans

House need to be clean better
Experience was good but house had cockroach and carpets are old and durty so you can improve on this things it will be better
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Paige S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, clean home
Overall, we loved the house. Plenty of space for our group, close to everything in Destin, and very clean! The only downside was parking. There’s not a lot of additional parking for extra cars. We also thought our house was RIGHT next to the pool by looking at the pictures online but it was a block away, which isnt a big deal, just a little deceiving!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

jimmy d.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The good and not so good
This was our 3rd year in the same house. Upon arrival I noticed several pieces of trash on the outside. If no one had smoked in the house then they must have left the door open while smoking inside. A bathroom on third floor had a very wet and dirty mat next to the shower. The toilet paper roll was wet and water was under the sink. I showed it to the Real Joy employee who had arrived with a bed comforter. We requested another bath mat. We never received it so, we washed the one we had. We requested the A/C filters be replaced because of the cigarette/cigar odor. They were. There were at least 10 flies in the house. Mostly in the kitchen and dining room. We bought fly swatters and paper. The entrance door had some very dirty fingerprints inside and outside. I cleaned it some with a paper towel. One entrance mat needs to be trashed or cleaned very well. I swept it but It’s nasty. The overflow parking area was full so we got all three vehicles as close to the house as possible. One was over the curb several inches, so it got towed. That cost us $125 to get it plus the loss of a morning on the beach. At this point, we are thinking of looking for another place for next year and possibly the years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Our family had a great stay. The property was clean, well furnished and in a great location. The property management responded quickly when we had a few concerns. We were not able to grill on the day we planned due to propane gas tank for the gas grill being out. We got started then it went out—my niece and sister (who were doing the grilling), were disappointed about that because there had prepped everything for grilling for NBA game night. We ended up using the oven. Gas tank for grill was replaced next day since was evening when we realized it was out. Other than this, our stay was very pleasant. Our family enjoyed the neighborhood pool and jacuzzi! I would like to suggest recycle bin be available on this property. Thanks for making our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019