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Private Beach | Gulf Views | Close to Community Pool | Elevator | Sleeps 16!

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A heated pool
Beach nearby
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16388 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Destin, Florida
  • Miramar Beach
    1 min walk
  • James Lee Park
    10 min walk
  • James Lee Beach
    17 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    13 min drive

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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.

Private Beach | Gulf Views | Close to Community Pool | Elevator | Sleeps 16!

Welcome to "Don't Worry, Be Happy"!

Enjoy fresh gulf views and the tranquility of the exclusive, gated community of Destiny by the Sea in this luxury retreat, accommodating up to 16 guests.

Important Information

Minimum Age to Book: 25 years old (No exceptions)
Security Deposit: $1,000 refundable on day of checkout
Rental Agreement: Must be signed prior to arrival or entry will be denied.
Handicap Use of Elevator: The elevator may be used by mobility impaired guests for an extra fee ($350.00). Guests requiring the use of the elevator must request access prior to arrival.
Max Occupancy: 16 guests
Parking: 3 standard size vehicles (No overflow parking available)
Amenity Starter Pack: Includes hotel style soaps for each bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, 5 rolls of toilet paper, 4 trash bags, 1 kitchen sponge, dish towels, and a laundry pod pack. This is designed to get you through your first night only. Guests are responsible for purchasing additional supplies.
Kitchen: Equipped with standard appliances and traditional drip coffee maker.
Bike rentals are available for an extra fee from a third party vendor.
Check-in at 4:30 PM CDT and Check-out at 9:00 AM CDT.
No golf carts are permitted in this neighborhood per the HOA.

Home Features

First Floor:
Foyer
King Suites: 2 king suites with en-suite bathrooms.
Game Room: Equipped with a foosball table, wet bar, and wine cooler (convertible to a private bedroom with a full-sized fold-out memory foam couch).
Laundry Room: New front load washer (and mini washer) and front load dryer.

Second Floor:
Master Suites: 2 king master suites with pillow-top mattresses and private bathrooms complete with soaking tubs and showers. One suite includes a private balcony with seating and lounging.
Bunk Room: Located in the main master suite, featuring 4 twin bunks, a door for privacy, its own television, and closet. The main master suite also includes a large walk-in closet with a small crib.
Ample Storage and Common Area

Third Floor:
Bunk Room: With 2 sets of bunks (2 twins and 2 full), full bathroom, and ample closets.
Gourmet Kitchen: Fully appointed with stainless steel appliances and a convenient breakfast bar.
Dining Room and Living Room: Featuring a large private balcony with a natural gas grill and gulf views.


About The Area

Destiny by the Sea offers private beach access, a clubhouse with a heated pool and spa, and a 24-hour guarded gate. Enjoy the nearby local attractions, shopping, dining, and entertainment, including The Crab Trap and Pompano Joe's within walking distance.

Added Benefits

Resort-Style Community Pool: Nearby, typically heated for winter holidays and spring break (not guaranteed).
Private Beach Access: Just steps away from the front door.
Amenity Starter Pack: Includes 5 rolls of toilet paper, 1 roll of paper towels, hotel-style soaps for each bathroom, kitchen sponge and dish towel, and a laundry pod pack.

Restrictions

No Golf Cart Rentals Per HOA.
No Pets Allowed.
No Monthly Rental Discounts.
Minimum Renter Age: 25 years - No exceptions.
No Smoking: In the home, on balconies, around the pool area, in walkways, or any common areas.
Parking: 3 standard size vehicles. No additional parking available.
No Food or Drinks in Bedrooms.
Personal Umbrellas, Chairs, Tents, and Canopies are not allowed on the beach. Umbrella and Chair sets must be rented through the onsite beach service for an additional fee.

Good Neighbor Policy

This is a family-oriented neighborhood, not a party home. Any vulgar language, excessively loud music, large parties, and unauthorized events are strictly prohibited. Complaints of excessive noise, disturbances, parties, violations of HOA rules, or law enforcement involvement will result in eviction and forfeiture of all deposits.

Disclaimer

All reservations submitted online are requests until you receive email confirmation from SoWal Luxury Properties. Availability of parking and rental items such as golf carts, bicycles, and beach chairs is not guaranteed. While every effort is made to ensure the listing's accuracy, some items or features may be subject to change without compensation or reimbursement.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Miramar Beach. Features include 1 hot tub and an arcade/games room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 5 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Amenities include a lift
  • 12 minutes by car from Destin Beaches and 13 minutes from Destin Harbor Boardwalk
As a guest of Private Beach | Gulf Views | Close to Community Pool | Elevator | Sleeps 16!, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Sowal Luxury Properties

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • 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
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,176 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No pets or animals 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 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
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

Vrbo Property
Gulf Views 7 Beds Elevator Community Pool Gameroom Sleeps 20!
Gulf Views! 7 Beds Elevator Community Pool Gameroom Sleeps 20!
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Private Beach | Gulf Views | Close to Community Pool | Elevator | Sleeps 16! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ann N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Vacay
The house was beautiful, with plenty of space for everyone. Very close to beach. The property manager let us know ahead that the elevator was not working and gave us a discount. If the elevator had been working this would have been 100% perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place for Big Families
Great house for extended family gathering. Plenty of room, nice neighborhood that felt very safe. Security and maintenance on the property in a gated community. Private beach access made the beach feel less crowded than a public beach. House was very clean and well maintained. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best house ever!
I’m picky, and the house was amazing! Great communication with the property management as well!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shellie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and great location!
We had a great stay at this beautiful home! We loved how close the house was to the beach and the private beach access. We were always right on the ocean and it was never overly crowded. We felt safe in the neighborhood and enjoyed the neighborhood pool. We would definitely stay here again. The only thing I would change is that I wish there were more basic kitchen supplies available. If you plan on cooking, you will literally need to purchase everything, even your spices. We were also disappointed that there was only 1 wash rag available in the kitchen. Of course we washed it but have a few extra in the rotation would’ve been nice! Overall, great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jed K., Great Bend, Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and location
Had fantastic time with family and friends. House accommodations fit our needs. Easy access to beach. Thanks for a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

janice v., Lancaster sc

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place
Everything was wonderful except we could not use the patio and grill. They did call us on the way down and explained that there was a problem with the railing but we had planned on grilling several nights and had planned on some of us eating on the patio table. But that was the only disappointment. The house and neighborhood is beautiful. The location is very convenient. The pool and hot tub were very relaxing. And the beach is gorgeous!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Very rude owners
The house over all was clean .. But we first got there n the code wouldn’t work my son had to climb the window that was left open to unlock the door .. I had to call guy to come turn on the elevator for my handicap parents, and while he was there, I had him to look at the freezer because it would not open and he said it was just over froze not to worry about it… I’ll get back to that in few … then my sister was showering her boys, which are the age of four and seven in the master bathroom and when the four-year-old shut the door on the shower, it broke and shattered all over the babies and cut him to pieces and had blood everywhere. Glass was covered in the bathroom and we stayed at the emergency room to get him fixed up he had cuts all over his body from this heavy glass breaking.. but what we discovered the next morning as we looked at the other showers, trying to figure out how that could’ve happened and did not have a plastic guard on the end of it that kept it from hitting the wall it was in the closet of the master bedroom and was not put on.. I tried to call him the next day and no answer. I left several messages. I tried to call the next day left several messages. No one got back with me. this was no accident. This heavy of a glass should’ve never broke and shattered the way it did and this kind of a home … we needed their help and they would not even call us back to help us.. it is four days later and still no call but they sent me an invoice taking my deposits..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
The home was perfect for our group. We had four families stay in this house together and we had more than enough room. It was so close to the private beach which we loved. The community pool was also heated which made a big difference for our young kids as the weather was in the low 70's. The home was clean, beautiful and had everything we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories for a life time
Beautiful spacious villa. We all enjoyed the access to beach and will return for more. Our grand daughter loved the beach toys and being pulled in the wagon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
everything was perfect except for the ridiculous rules of the neighborhood. not enough parking
neighborhood rules will keep me from renting in this neighborhood again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love this house!
This was our second time at this property. It checks all the boxes for our large group of kids and adults. Enough bedrooms for the adults plus two bunk rooms - one for boys and one for girls. Plenty of room to spread out - or - for everyone to hang out together. You are just a one-minute walk to the beach. The neighborhood is nice and the private beach is unbeatable. The crew that does the tent/chair service is great. We love this house and everything about it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Husbands 70th birthday
Kids and grandkids joined us to celebrate. The trio could not have gone better. We had a blast!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place!
Great location! Just a few steps to the beach. Very clean property. Owners were quick to respond to our questions. Community pool was nice, too. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house
We had a great time and the house was big enough for all the kids and adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B., Elk Ridge, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
I loved the location of this property. Just a half block to a private beach that was so clean and beautiful. The neighborhood was super safe and the management was great to work with. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vaca in Destin
Had a wonderful Thanksgiving with the whole family. The house accommodated 14 of us easily. Few things to be aware of though - bring your spices, and paper products. There was no broom or mop. Even though it shows four parking spots, we could only squeeze 3 vehicles. Ending on a good note though the location was great and the beach was on the property. Being a gated community added extra security.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Destin Beach Vacation
Home was not ready at check in so had to wait for the property to be cleaned. Didn't have enough towels for everyone staying but Management brought us extra towels along with extra kitchen towels. Management was very helpful and came right away if we needed anything. House is advertised as 7 bedrooms but they count the pull out couch in the gameroom a bedroom. That is very deceiving. Overall house is beautiful and great for a large group. Kitchen is well stocked. We had a great time staying at the home!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Destin
Property was great, location even better. We had 17 in the family and everyone left happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janell L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home close to beach access
Wonferful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good time
It was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Framily Vacation
My family spent a week at this property with three other “framilies” - in total 8 adults and 8 kids ranging in age from 4 to 14. We all had a blast! The property is gated, so we felt very safe. Even though the house is not right on the beach, it was only about a block walk to the boardwalk entry. The private beach was great. Very easy to find a spot and not very crowded, even during peak tourist season. The home itself does not have a pool, but there is one within the property that we used frequently. The property was very clean and cozy. We are already planning our return for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blessed stay at Blessed by the Sea.
Great house for a great week. Very well maintained. Apparently the group before ours was rough on the house but you would not have known it; by the time we arrived it was in pristine condition. Destiny by the Sea is a great place to stay in Destin. Owner could not have been more responsive for minor issues we had on check in.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Beautiful property, great location, impressive service when I had questions or needed help
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacay!
We had a group of 22 people and everyone had a place to sleep. We loved that we didn't need to cross old 98 to get to the beach and their community pool was clean and not very busy even on busiest week during spring break. It was a beautiful home and the owners were very responsive when we had questions about things. We would definitely stay there again in the future. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geoff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Weekend
This was a great house. Had everything that we needed. Slept our entire army comfortably. No issues at all with our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021