Beachfront ~ Gulf Views ~ Gulf Facing Balconies ~ Elevator ~ Outdoor Seating

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12358 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Beach view

Washer

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Destin, FL

Miramar Beach
1 min walk
James Lee Park
11 min walk
James Lee Beach
18 min walk
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
15 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Sleeping Arrangements
Three Story House
1st Floor | Guest 3, king bed; Guest 4, king bed, two twin beds
2nd Floor | Guest 1, king bed; Guest 2, king bed
3rd Floor | Master, king bed

Imagine a retreat so splendid, so imbued with the essence of luxury and the song of the sea, it seems to have emerged from the very whispers of the ocean. Welcome to Wave on Wave, a majestic Mediterranean sanctuary anchored along the water's edge, where the sands of the Emerald Coast stretch into infinity, and your soul finds its haven.

This elegantly poised three-story home, nestled in the exclusive embrace of the Destiny by the Sea community, is your gateway to an escape where the horizon is not just a boundary but a beginning. With 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, each corner of Wave on Wave is a testament to elegance, designed for those who seek to immerse themselves in the unparalleled beauty of beachfront living.

From the moment you step inside, the grandeur of this home unfolds before you. The first floor, a realm of comfort, hosts two guest bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other a king and twin ensemble, sharing a space where dreams are cradled by the sound of the sea. A laundry room here offers added convenience.

An elevator offers a restful alternative to the stairs as you ascend to the second floor, revealing the heart of Wave on Wave - a living room where expansive windows frame the coastline as if by magic, a balcony that calls you to linger over the endless blue, and a gourmet kitchen where culinary dreams come to life. On this floor, a guest sanctuary awaits, with a king bed, private en suite, and balcony access.

But the crown jewel of this coastal kingdom lies on the third floor - the master suite. More than a room, it is a domain unto itself, featuring a wood four-post king bed, a sunroom for serene mornings, and a private balcony that gazes upon the Gulf of Mexico. The en suite bath, with its mosaic-tiled jacuzzi tub and walk-in glass shower, is a spa realm designed for the gods.

Every detail of Wave on Wave speaks of a craftsmanship dedicated to luxury and beauty, from dual laundry facilities for unparalleled convenience to the balconies that serve as front-row seats to the majesty of the Gulf.

Guest Walk-Through
Three Story Unit
Floor 1: 2 bedrooms, laundry, 1 bathroom, deck
Floor 2: Kitchen, living room, dining room 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, balcony
Floor 3: Master suite, master bath, sunroom, bedroom, 1 bathroom, balcony, laundry

Unit Amenities- Elevator, beachfront, sunroom, balconies, 2 laundries, 2 refrigerators, garage, grill
Community Amenities- Gated Community, Private Beach Access, Pool, Hot Tub

About the Community of Destiny by the Sea
The exclusive gated community of Destiny by The Sea sits beachfront on Destin’s Scenic Highway 98, directly on the Gulf of Mexico and its pristine sugar white sand and emerald waters. Destiny by the Sea is just minutes from local restaurants, nearby shopping such as the Destin Commons, movie theaters, and family fun. It delivers all that is expected of a luxurious vacation with all the comforts of home. Destiny by the Sea offers two private beach accesses, swimming pool, hot tub, and professionally manicured grounds. Each home boasts a unique Mediterranean-style architecture that blends high end design finishes and gourmet kitchens with comfortable and luxurious beach living. The community provides full-time, 24-hour security. Amenities such as golf, tennis, biking, boating, water sports & more are available locally at additional costs.

NO GOLF CART RENTALS ALLOWED IN THIS COMMUNITY

Local Favorites
MVH guests receive savings with our Local Favorites. Enjoy discounts to restaurants, beach activities, and shopping so you can save while you stay.

MVH Beach Closet
This property offers a Beach Closet stocked with complimentary beach chairs for use during your stay.

MVH Rental Restrictions
Please reference the Rental Restrictions and Terms of Use.

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Miramar Beach. Features include 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 4.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
Amenities include a lift
On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
12 minutes by car from Destin Beaches and 13 minutes from Destin Harbor Boardwalk

Beachfront ~ Gulf Views ~ Gulf Facing Balconies ~ Elevator ~ Outdoor Seating offers its guests a water park and Access to hot tub. Beachfront ~ Gulf Views ~ Gulf Facing Balconies ~ Elevator ~ Outdoor Seating also features barbecue grills and a lift.

Property manager

My Vacation Haven

Languages

English, Swedish

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Pool/Spa

Communal pool
Spa tub

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

4.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill

Laundry

Laundromat nearby
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Lift
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront

Things to do

Golf
Tennis
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Windsurfing nearby

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)
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 3,849 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

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 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

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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Beachfront ~ Gulf Views ~ Gulf Facing Balconies ~ Elevator ~ Outdoor Seating Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

janai g.

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

David T.

11 Aug 2024

Excellent location - items not included

Nice place, but you need to lug a your own things. Had only first day supplies of paper towels, trash bags, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent and toilet paper. Also ZERO beach towels at a beach house?!? Many of the doors have trouble with the hardware or are hard to close. 1st floor AC took 2 days to get down to 72 degrees, and top floor had three hornet nests on the eve. My idea of a vacation is to show up with expected things taken care of. This was not that.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne M.

17 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquility at its best!

Destin was beautiful and this home was amazing a few things needed repairs but no biggie.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline G.

6 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Attractive house, kitchen equipment/tools need an upgrade. Great location!

It is an attractive house, with sufficient bedrooms and private bathrooms for my family of three couples and one single. However, the elevator was broken, which caused a lot of hauling to the 2nd and 3rd floors. The kitchen is on the 2nd floor. The exterior doors were difficult to open, and the kitchen stove took over 30 minutes to preheat. Old and much-used pots and pans, knives that did not cut well, and chipped dishes and cracked glasses. We did expect more at this price point. Also, no access to beach chairs, even though off-season, we did expect to have beach chairs. Good location and a pretty beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Reinando I.

6 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Enjoyable

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jase D.

5 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Very nice neighborhood. Very nice house and the rooms have a lot of room. Easy access to beach . This is our first time staying in a house at the beach and it won’t be our last

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

This property was perfect for our extended family vacation. We will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant C.

5 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great time. Would definitely stay there again.

Great experience. My family really enjoyed it.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Phyllis C.

14 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Good house with great location but wouldn’t return

Overall house is nice with some interesting decor (tiles, ceiling, etc). We stayed here in October with parents, kids and grandparents. Plenty of living space and bedrooms are good size. However, we all decided we probably wouldn’t stay here again as we have stayed in better places at this price point. Rental is dingier than expected. For example there are hand/finger prints on all of the white interior doors that make things feel dirty. Bathrooms are all very tight (except master). To the point where you have to turn sideways to get past open door and into bathroom. Beach towels not included which is stated when you book but very annoying considering it’s a house on the beach and the price of the rental. We’ve stayed in many other places where they are included and it’s so much easier. The “starter” items are ridiculously small or minimal. For example, the kitchen dish soap is about 2 inches tall. The $ store has larger bottles than that. And there is 1 garbage bag in the kitchen and that’s it. We are used to bringing extra tp, paper towels, dishwasher pods, etc with us but this rental’s starters were more extreme than normal. Again, it comes back to the price point where you expect a little bit more amenities/service/quality when you are paying this much for a rental house. Lastly, we had issues with the back door lock not working properly and unknowingly had left it unlocked for the first half of the week including while we were out or sleeping which is a huge safety issue. We had maintenance come out twice to fix it. The second time, maintenance admitted this is an ongoing issue with this door and that the lock needs to be replaced. After working on it for 30 minutes he was able to get it to lock and advised us to not use this door for the rest of the week. The guys who came out to fix things were very nice and helpful but the ladies you talk to on the phone are less service oriented. For these reasons we would go somewhere else next time and also avoid My Vacation Haven rental properties in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Deborah C.

4 Jul 2021

Poor management

Property was great…location was great….management groupware the worst I have ever dealt with…broken dryer no follow up……called the company daily with no solutions offered…said they would send clean towels went to the wrong house…finally received some on the last day….will never stay at house management by this company ever again!!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

24 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home

Check in was very easy . House beautifully decorated and clean . We had an issue with the master bath shower was one temperature, only super hot . Called management Monday ... didn’t show up to check on till Friday . Also told them about broken chair , never addressed .

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda S.

11 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Very nice! Great location

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

3 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property and view!

This home exceeded our expectations. It was so nice being right on the beach. Loved the gated community and privacy. Easily accommodated two families and our nanny. Kids loved the property, too! Tons of toys and boogie boards in the storage room. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S., Carterville Il

29 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice House

We had a great time at this house. Very beautiful and was clean. The only issue we had was the mattress in master needed to be replaced, plus the sheets were way to big for the mattress which caused unrest. Also we had to rent beach chairs. We were told there were chairs in the beach closet.. there was one. The houses we have rented before, the chairs were included. As much as we paid for the house, we felt like they should have been included. Overall.. we had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

13 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break

Beautiful neighborhood and location. House could use some updating but overall was nice. Washer and dryer did not work, tech was sent out quickly but unfortunately day we left.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

24 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous family vacation

This was a fantastic property for our family of 6. We enjoyed the vastness of the house and the ability to spread out when necessary. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. It made for a great home away from home for the week! We will definitely return!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

17 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Location - Beautiful House

Wave on Wave is a lovely property on the beach of Destiny by the Sea - one of the premier gated communities in Destin. This was the 10th home in Destiny by the Sea and our 14th stay. Wave on Wave is one of the few houses furnished with proper beds in all the bedrooms - no bunk rooms which is perfect for an all adult group. Being right on the beach is a luxury well worth the extra expense. The dolphins swam by every morning and lingered in the water right off our beach. Thank you to the owners for making this property available to those of us who yearn for a beach vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and Nice

The house was great. It's got some age on it, but the quality of construction has allowed it to hold up well. The decor is fairly luxurious, and there's a spacious but cozy feel throughout. The privacy and security provided by the gated neighborhood is also a big plus. It was clean, and the convenience of beach access right out the back door cannot be overstated. Would definitely stay here again. Another location in this neighborhood would also be a possibility.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Vacation

Awesome place! Hope to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

17 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding Home

One of our best vacations - our entire family stayed the full week. The home was exactly as listed, with plenty of room for all. The beach is private and every amenity available. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M., Metairie, Louisiana

9 Jun 2019

So perfect, I never left the property....

The accommodations were perfect for our family. The gated community made us feel safe. The kitchen was well stocked. The dishwasher died and the property managers were very friendly and considerate and quick to replace it. Each room felt private. The bathrooms were fancy. The elevator helped loading and unloading, but more importantly, make the trip feasible for my husband's frail mother. The property came well supplied with beach chairs, boogie boards, rafts, and sand tools. The master bed was very soft (I like a firm mattress, so that was a personal struggle). The water temperature was hot and lasted through concurrent and back-to-back showers in several bathrooms. The locks on the balcony doors are near the end of their lifespan. I will definitely look out for availability of this property next year and hope I can make my plans in time. We stay in a beach home every summer - this was my favorite property without a doubt.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Peyton P.

2 Nov 2018

Red tide and a hurricane

The question did I enjoy my stay was influenced by the environment. First off the house was perfect for us, we really enjoyed our house accommodations. The red tide was bad when we arrived then we evacuated for two days because of the hurricane. Other than that our last two days of our stay was real nice. The red tide was gone and it was sunny both days. Tough luck for us but we love going to Destin.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Grayson C.

13 Oct 2018

Dreamy Home in an Amazing Location

My family and I have been staying at different homes along 30A for a few years now, and this home is by far the most beautiful we have stayed at. We have all decided that we will only be renting this house for our family vacations. This home is managed so well and truly has that special touch. We were pleasantly surprised to find a gift basket of yummy snacks when we arrived, there are Tommy Bahama toiletries in every bathroom, and the kitchen was stocked with cleaning supplies (i.e. dish soap, trash bags, paper towels, etc.) for us to use during our stay. The attention to detail when you rent this home will blow your mind! Not only is the house well equipped for your stay, but it is truly a beautiful home! Every room was decorated perfectly. We were all huge fans of the unique (and what looked to be handmade and hand painted) tile that was used in every bathroom, in the kitchen, and even the laundry room! The location of this home to grocery stores, shopping, and restaurants is great! You are only a few minutes away. The beach was super clean and peaceful, and the people who set up our umbrellas every day were so kind and knowledgeable. We cannot say enough positive things about this rental and we are counting down the days to our next vacation in this gorgeous home!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Bob R., Orlando, Florida

28 Jul 2018

Inside was worn. Not like pictures on website. Location was great!

Hard to get a space on beach by the water. Had to ask for the chairs & umbrellas to be moved daily to get beach front which goes with renting property. House was great for our large family. Loved the balconies! Parking was great for our 4 cars! Would have loved a Kcup coffee machine.

10/10 Excellent

Selma W.

1 Jul 2018

Grandchildren Beach Adventure

Wave on Wave was the perfect family experience. The beach front views were extraordinary with an easy private walkway to the beach complete with a shower and a room full of beach toys and chairs. The house gave us the perfect layout for family time with our four young grandchildren plus private space for three families. The kitchen was well stocked and the ice make was a real hit. We loved having most of our meals inside for maximum family time. The community pool was just a short walk which was also a nice feature. We look forward to a return visit in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018