Massive Entertainment Space - 7 houses from the Pool! - Moments Away from the Gulf - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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January 2025

February 2025

4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Flat-screen TV, DVD player, table football, books

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12251 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Breakfast available

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Pool

Explore the area

Destin, FL

James Lee Park
6 min walk
Miramar Beach
6 min walk
Crab Trap Destin
5 min walk
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
12 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

Massive Entertainment Space - 7 houses from the Pool! - Moments Away from the Gulf

****Highlights****
- A steps away to community pool and private beach access
- A flat-screen TV in each bedroom
- Large capacity washer/dryer
- Modern appliances
- Exclusive gated community
- Sleeps 12 people

This luxurious home decor exudes a minimalist coastal chic vibe. Life's A Beach is spacious with 3-bedrooms, a large bunk room, and open living spaces to provide ample room for your family gatherings. Best of all, it's PET FRIENDLY!!

The first floor features the bunk room and a queen bedroom with a shared Jack n Jill bathroom. The second floor has a king bedroom with a private bath. It also features a large entertainment area with a 50-inch TV and the grand kitchen with granite counters and plenty of storage. And the third floor has an oversized master suite with private bath and minibar w/ fridge

Home has an Xbox 360 and a Football table for your family's entertainment. Lots of outdoor space, including covered porches and massive balconies perfect for spending the afternoon breeze blow. Ultra-luxurious additions include stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, comfortable seating areas, and a well-thought-out interior design.

The Neighborhood:
Destiny by the Sea is a unique, luxury community that boasts some of the Gulf Coast's most iconic vacation homes. Community amenities include immaculately landscaped ground, the clubhouse, community pool and hot tub, two private beach access points, and beach service rentals available in season. Favorite local restaurants such as The Crab Trap and Pompano Joe's are within walking distance.

Nearby Attractions:
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. 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 and features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters, and Bass Pro Shop.

For the Active Vacationer:
Nearby are 6 miles of paved trails - perfect for walking or biking. Gorgeous and seemingly untouched, Henderson Beach State Park is not your average State Park. You can find something for everyone, from beach walks and bike trails to wooded hikes that highlight Florida's unique natural landscape.

Destin Information:
Known as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village," Destin is home to the largest fishing charter fleet in all of Florida. These fishermen have to be on their game year-round, with Destin's seasonal fishing ranging from Red Snapper all Summer to shorter seasons for Cobia and Tarpon during their annual migrations. Fishing is not the only reason people come to Destin. This small fishing community is home to the Gulf Coast's highest-end luxury real estate and vacation rental markets and continues to grow alongside nearby 30A and Fort Walton Beach.

Important Things To Know:

Parking: Up to 4 vehicles
Distance to the Beach: 1.5 minutes walk to the beach
Beach Chairs/Accessories: Not Included. Rentals are available on-site through Sun, Sand, and Sea
WiFi: Yes
Pool: Yes - Complimentary Community Pool Access. Seasonally Heated (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Weeks only)
Golf Carts: Not Allowed
Electric Scooters and Electric Bikes: Not Allowed
Bikes: None - Please contact Live The Gulf Coast for Bike Rentals
Washer & Dryer: Yes - In the unit
Coffee Maker: Yes - Regular
Grill: Yes
Baby Gear (High Chair & Pack n' Play): None - Please contact Live The Gulf Coast for other Baby Gear Rentals
Pets: Allowed - $150 per pet, non-refundable. Maximum 2 pets allowed. Must be under 35 lbs. Breed restrictions apply. No cats.
RESTRICTED BREEDS: Akita, Australian Blue Heeler, Boxer, Bull Mastiffs, Chow, Dalmatian, Doberman, English Bulldog, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Husky (any type), Malamute, Mastiff (any variation), Pit Bulls, Presa Canarios, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Wolf-dog Hybrid
NOTE: Per County Ordinance, Dogs (or any pets) are not allowed on the beach. A $100 fine will be issued if violated. Please contact us for dog-friendly activities suggestions in Destin to help you plan your trip with Fido!

Events: No events unless approved prior to booking your reservation.
Check-in Time: 6:00 PM
Check-out Time: 9:00 AM
Age Restrictions: At least 25 years old to book AND stay in the property for non-family groups.
Cancellation Policy: No Refund
Mid-stay Clean Fee: Applies to 21+ days reservation.

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from James Lee Park. You'll find features such as a water park, breakfast (surcharge) and 1 hot tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and in-room jetted baths in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 3.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Breakfast is offered for a fee
Splash around at the water park
Services include a concierge
On-site recreation includes tennis courts and bicycles to rent
9 minutes by car from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and 9 minutes from Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links

Massive Entertainment Space - 7 houses from the Pool! - Moments Away from the Gulf offers its guests a water park and Access to hot tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and concierge services are also featured at the family-friendly Massive Entertainment Space - 7 houses from the Pool! - Moments Away from the Gulf.

Property manager

Davis Bass

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

Communal pool
Spa tub

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

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

Dining

Breakfast available for a fee
Chef service
Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
Games
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill

Laundry

Coin laundry
Washer/dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Foosball table
Optional golf privileges
Tennis
Water park
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails 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 skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours 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
Deadbolt lock

General

Bicycle rentals
Gated community
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 2,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 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

Pets are welcome

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 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

369525

Massive Entertainment Space - 7 houses from the Pool! - Moments Away from the Gulf Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Summer G.

12 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely week

The house was in a wonderful location. The layout was great for two families. The furniture is worn down and it could use come basic updates. The lower level has a mildew smell. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would come back to this neighborhood again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Josue M.

7 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

monica r.

21 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice house but needs updating

We had issues with check in time which was late (6pm), however the property was not ready until 7.30pm because an issue withe cleaners. We found the house quite dirty. Dirty floors, carpet, room furniture, sheets, kitchen utensils etc. Very disappointing having to clean ourselves after a long car trip but contacted the property manager and they responded right away. House needs to be thoroughly clean and needs updates. Furniture is very worn out and dirty

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

18 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property and customer service

My wife and I stayed at Life's a Beach for twelve nights with our two dogs, plus a couple of friends joined us for a few days. We love Destiny-by-the-Sea and have rented homes there on several occasions. We really enjoyed this particular property, and hope to stay here again in the future. The top floor master bedroom was spacious and luxurious, with a quiet balcony and elegant desk that came in handy for some unavoidable telework commitments. The bottom floor includes a 2-car garage, queen bedroom, and kids' bunk room with gaming chairs, and a Jack & Jill bathroom. The middle floor has a queen bedroom, full bathroom, powder room, large living area, dining area, kitchen with counter and stools, and a very large balcony with a gas grill. Tons of space that our small party hardly took advantage of! The house was very clean and well-stocked with towels and other items, and all of the appliances and thermostats worked great. We enjoyed the short stroll back and forth to the beach several times a day. We had some special requests that were accommodated by the owner and management company, and we received excellent customer service. I honestly can't think of anything that would have made our stay more enjoyable, it was really a perfect twelve days at Life's a Beach!

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James T.

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We enjoyed our stay and loved the place. It was a short walk to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kristan L., Oklahoma

2 Jul 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Long but worth the read

Overall we enjoyed our stay at Life’s a Beach. The beach is only about a couple minute walk, the neighborhood felt safe, and the staff at the gate were very kind. The pool is very nice and clean. Don’t forget your bracelets, some people did and it’s really an inconvenience for the staff to have to be rude because you didn’t follow the rules. Now, for the negative and hopefully constructive feedback. When we arrived: the house was not clean. It was certainly not clean enough to justify a huge cleaning charge like we had. There is dust under and behind all the furniture. There was a load of clothes in the dryer that we had to take care of. The floors had not been swept and mopped. The microwave doesn’t work. The refrigerator and stove didn’t work. The grill was gross and there were dirty tools left. There are no cleaning supplies. I reached out to the management company. They informed me it would be within 48 hours and I told them that wasn’t acceptable due to us having 9 of us and we have to be able to cook. They sent their maintenance team and brought a new grill. They were able to get the stove to work. The microwave is now on order. The ice machine has to be started when you get there by clicking the arm down. The carpets are in a desperate need of someone to take the time to clean them. Furniture is worn but that’s to be expected in a rental These things were inconvenient but we made the best of it. Not worth the amount of money we spent on the cleaning for sure.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

8 Jun 2023

4.5 Stars

Check in process was seamless and communication through out our stay was top notch. Kitchen was stocked with everything you could possibly need and refrigerator water and ice dispenser we’re in good working condition (at the beach this is very important). Furniture in this unit is high quality. Cleanliness was than ideal and the lower level was musty. that is the only reason I didn’t give 5 stars.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Charlene H.

12 Mar 2023

Dog friendly property - short walk to private beach that could use a deep clean & some updates

What we loved about this property: that is was dog friendly, in a gated community, close walk to the beach, top floor suite couldn’t hear activity on 1st & 2nd floors. There were 5 bikes, scooter, some beach chairs and wagons in the garage. What we thought could use improvement: The property could benefit from a deep cleaning, communication-too many different people, Property Management to manage the property better - inspecting property after cleaning to make sure property is ready for next guest - are pool wrist bands, garage remote there? Are dishes clean and enough per occupancy? Do sinks drain, do light bulbs need to be replaced. We checked in on Sat and didn’t get pool wristbands until Monday afternoon - apparently previous guest took. The 1st floor side entrance light wasn’t working - the entrance has no railing and it is a hazard in the dark - someone could fall. We were unable to change the bulb ourselves as we needed a tool to remove the globe over the bulb - no tools at the home - repeatedly asked for it to be fixed while there but wasn’t. Will email more details of things we noticed or experienced.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laleska C.

3 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

love this place!

we went to Destin for a family reunion. We were 11 adults and one dog. We had so much fun! The house was more than we expect! The location of it was 3 min walking to the beach. It also had bikes that we used them to go around the neighborhood. The communication with property manager was excellent! My cousin left her wallet at the house the day of the check out and they helped her to find it and also to send it to Dallas, Tx where she lives. Thank you! We highly recommended it

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew M.

3 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and house

We were very pleased with our stay. The house is as advertised and within a short walk to beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kim H.

6 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent gated community. Miss information per phone call. Get your questions answered in writing.

Great neighborhood. Very well kept gated community. Living area and dinning area very small. Make sure all of your questions prior to paying are answered in writing. Things that were wrong with the property were not addressed during the stay. Excuse was hard to get things scheduled during peak season. No one on site to talk with personally except security at gate and not always friendly. I could list a lot of negative things however my family and I (11) total did make the house work and enjoyed the time together. Neighborhood was very well maintained just lots of miscommunication on phone call prior to booking.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

26 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Last minute vacation

The property and gated community was amazing. The house was stocked with basic supplies and ready to relax. We enjoyed the clean and less crowded private beach. Ramped access to the beach would be nice to take all the extra things with kids.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

20 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome for families

This house is in a great location and is awesome for families with young kids. We traveled to Destin with our neighbors and collectively had six kids under age 10. The bottom floor with the bunkbed room was their favorite part of the trip. It also gave adults some time upstairs to enjoy company without kids constantly begging for snacks!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan F.

1 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Amazing location! Loved the 1 minute walk to the private beach which was the cleanest beach we’ve experienced so far! The house is decorated super cute so you feel right at home. We needed toilet paper which we couldn’t find in the house (thankfully, we made it til the last day). All in all, a really great experience!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Nara M.

9 Jan 2022

Not great but okay. Not the value for the money

Property needs upgrades. Floors and furnishings were not clean. I am not sure if cleaners did not show up or what. Kitchen utensils, pans and pots are in poor condition, need replacement. Too many broken handles, malfunctioning appliances etc to even report. Most of them worked but barely. Overall it is an okay property not worth the price.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

23 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Vacation spot every!

We absolutely loved this place. So beautiful close to the Beach and the owner was a dream to work with. I cant say enough great things about this place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

melissa t.

28 Jul 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location: lot of association rules :(

The neighborhood was beautiful and quiet, with a great community pool and private beach access. However the listing failed to mention that you cannot rent a golf cart due to association banning rental gulf carts. Only owners that have gulf carts at property already are allowed which was very frustrating to find out after we book since we planned on using the golf cart to haul all our stuff to the public beach everyday because the private beach you are not allow to even put up an umbrella of your own. They all have to be rented which is again very frustrating to spend all this money on a house with a private beach we couldn't really use unless we wanted to spend even more money every day on a small nearly useless umbrella for our size family of 6. The cleanliness left much to be desired, sand everywhere when we first arrived. I understand its a beach house but literally me and my other family members just swept and vacuumed the floors and wouldn't you know it we didn't feel like we were walking on the beach anymore. Our feet where also black from walking around in the house there is no way they clean the floors. There were sticky pieces of candy on our bathroom floor and in kids bedroom popcorn and food pieces everywhere. Once I brought all these issues to there attention they refunded our cleaning fee at least but that is not how you want to start your vacation by cleaning for three hours to make yourself feel comfortable especially since our check in time wasn't until 6pm due to "COVID CLEANING" yeah right there wasn't even basic cleaning let alone additional covid cleaning done. Overall the location was great and it was a nice neighborhood but probably wouldn't stay in this house again since no gulf cart included, and cleanliness of the house.

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

27 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location neighborhood

Management responded quickly if we had an issue and kept us informed on any updates.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alissa L.

21 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful week

We have a great week in this house. Anything we needed help with the manager was very quick to respond help fix the situation.

10/10 Excellent

Kristan B., Louisville, Kentucky

5 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Location

The location of the property was fantastic! There is private beach access just a block away. Secure and gated community with one heated pool and Jacuzzi tub. The only negative comment is the check out time, which was nine and the check-in time wasn’t until six, though I understand there are more thorough cleaning procedures going on because of Covid. Fortunately we were able to get in prior to 6 PM but that is a very early check out and late check-in time. In addition the “guest preparation fee“ which is the basically the cleaning fee, was almost $700. That is extremely high compared to other properties in the area I inquired, but I would still definitely rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Leonard S.

27 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Break Destin

Great property with plenty of room for our 8 guests. Home was clean and check-in was very easy. Great location for the Destin area. We loved the private beach access and enjoyed the great sunsets there. Only complaint was the community pool was not heated. It was clearly stated that was the case, but given that many homes in the community participate in vacation rentals, consideration should be made so you can enjoy all areas of the property.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Jamie C.

20 Oct 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Love neighborhood. Needs floor cleaning and new bed linens

The floors in the living room and kitchen were very dirty. Needs to be swept and steam cleaned. The bed linens in the master bedroom had stains and need to be replaced. The carpet on stairs needs cleaning as well. There was not a basic cookie sheet for baking cookies or biscuits etc. The kitchen needs to add a variety of cookie/baking pans. The house was nice it just needs some attention. The master bathtub would hardly drain. The hallway by the laundry room lightbulbs were blinking. It would be nice if the fireplace was working for fall break visitors. We loved the bunk room and connecting bedroom for older children. The beach chairs, bikes and toys were great to have in the garage. We have stayed in this neighborhood for over 15 years and love the area.

10/10 Excellent

Codi P.

27 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Escape from the year 2020

After the first 7 and a half months of 2020 and cancelling 4 prior trips, this is exactly what we needed. We will never go back to staying in a condo. We stay in Destin yearly. This is the first time we’ve rented a beach house. We were skeptical at first because it wasn’t directly on the beach. Some of the people staying with us don’t like having to walk across the street. This is a gated community on the beach, you don’t have to walk across any main streets. I felt like the walk to the beach was the equivalent of staying at a condo (walking down the halls to the elevator, to the walk way, to the beach). It took less than 5 minutes to get there. The house was very spacious. This is one of the main reasons we loved it. We had three separate family’s/generations with us so we each got our own floor when it came time to wind down. It was super close to Destin Commons which is a favorite of ours. There were umbrellas and chairs in the house, as well as bikes which we all *attempted* to ride. It was such a fun stay. The pool was super nice and warm as well. There was one instance shortly after arrival where something appeared to have been spilled in the bathroom by the previous renters. The home owners came and cleaned it. They checked in periodically to make sure everything was good and we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this home and community to everyone!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Nicole B.

7 Aug 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location - Private beach access was amazing!

The location of this property really can't be beat. With private beach access, it really made the trip incredibly enjoyable. Especially after we saw how crowded the public beaches were. The facility itself could use some TLC, thoughtful items for visitors and an extremely well done deep clean. We had an infant with us that could not walk and the floors in the home were caked with grime and leftover furballs from previous tenants and the upstairs bathroom smelled like no one had found the actual toilet for use. These are only a couple of many items we were taken back by in regards to cleanliness. We addressed the cleanliness with the management post-stay and hope they follow through with a thorough inspection of future cleans. The property was "ready" on time, checking in and out was incredibly easy, and we thoroughly enjoyed the beach being so close.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

12 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding Stay

One of the best experiences we’ve had in the Destin area. Excellent facilities...spacious, clean, and well-secured. Easy walk to a private beach. Would definitely recommend to others.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020