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Gated Family Luxury; steps to private beach, resort style pool & hot tub!

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Aerial view
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Destin, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    4 min walk
  • James Lee Park
    9 min walk
  • James Lee Beach
    16 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    12 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.

Gated Family Luxury; steps to private beach, resort style pool & hot tub!

Welcome to Good Tides, your private beach retreat in the exclusive (and only) gated beachfront neighborhood in all of beautiful Destin!

100% FAMILY owned, loved, and operated - this 3 level... 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom, and 2 half bathroom getaway with over 2,200 square feet of “beachy luxury” adds up to one perfectly spacious vacation getaway! Just 2 houses down from a "World's Top Beach," as voted on year after year after year, this family venture was named "Good Tides" by mirroring our family beliefs and outlook. We believe in adventure. We believe in the kindness and goodness in people. We believe in tuning our radios to "No Shoes Radio." And we believe in doing everything we can to make our guests feel as warm and welcome in our home as the bright Destin sunshine. From our family to yours: Come and stay!

You won't have to cross a single busy street during your entire vacation; just head 100 steps up the lazy private drive to your own beach boardwalk... and feel that baby powder sand under your feet. While you're at it, head either East or West down the beach to 2 of Destin's top rated beach restaurants. Leave those car keys in the dish!

Good Tides has all the space and luxury for up to 12 people to relax together, comfortably, and 3 parking spaces in the driveway. You are simply a short, 2 minute walk to your private sandy-white beach and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico (never cross Scenic Highway 98, nor any busy street). Once on the sand, beach service makes things easy - you don’t even have to bring your own chairs or umbrella! You are also less than a 1 minute walk to your five-star resort with lounging, pool (heated during March for spring break, Thanksgiving, New Year's and Christmas), and hot tub. Whether you’re a beach enthusiast or planning your next family getaway, Good Tides is the perfect choice for your next vacation.

Relaxing inside Good Tides is easy. Your home offers updates throughout, including new living room and dining room furniture, new flat screen TVs (75" in the living room), and new vanities & countertops in all bathrooms! Brand new kitchen appliances were added in 2020 and a fresh coat of interior paint was applied in 2021. You can enjoy an open air dinner on the balcony, just off the kitchen, by grilling your "catch of the day" on our new 5-burner grill. Or, sit and relax with a book and cocktail on your upstairs balcony, 1 floor up, in the master bedroom. High speed internet, cable, and paid premium channels will ensure you and all of your guests are endlessly entertained.

The first floor features two guest bedrooms with queen sized beds, ceiling fans, and flat screen TVs. In addition to these guest bedrooms, the first floor offers one full bathroom, one half bathroom, a quiet patio, and a high efficiency washer and dryer - to ensure your beach towels are ready for your next trip out!

Next, take the stairs one level up to the main living area. No detail has been overlooked here! The fully equipped kitchen has everything you’ll need to feel right at home. With loads of countertop and cabinet space, cookware, dishware, and all major appliances, you’ll be able to create and serve your favorite family meals. The separate dining area seats eight at the table, comfortably, with additional seating for two at the custom breakfast bar. A full balcony off the kitchen houses a 5 burner grill for cooking out, plus room for 4 to enjoy dinner and drinks under Florida’s famous palm trees. The living room is the perfect place to gather and relax together. It features a cozy gas fireplace and brand new 75” flat screen TV. There is a newly updated half bath nearby, plus private wet bar; equipped with its very own wine chiller and mini fridge.

On the third level, you’ll find the oversized master retreat plus final guest bedroom. The master includes a flat screen TV, king size bed, oversized private balcony, and spa-like bathroom - with walk-in shower, double sinks, and soaking tub. The third-floor guest bedroom also has a flat screen TV and can accommodate up to six in comfort with two full beds and a set of twin bunk beds. A full bath and small private balcony complete the upstairs.

We would love to share our beach home with you and your family. We pride ourselves on making sure you have the time of your lives at Good Tides, a family loved and owned venture.

Bedding Summary (sleeps 12):
Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom: Two Full Beds and Twin Bunk Beds

Destiny by the Sea Information:

Destiny by the Sea is an exclusive private Gulf-front gated community offering exquisite homes in a coastal resort setting. Community amenities include clubhouse, community pool and hot tub, two private beach access points, and beach service rentals available in season. At this time, golf carts are not permitted for vacationers. However, Destiny by the Sea is within walking distance to many restaurants, shops and cafe's.

Destin Area Information:

Destin is well known as the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village largely because of its roots as a top fishing destination and quick access to the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Destin boasts the largest charter fishing fleet in the state of Florida. But, there is much more to Destin than charter fishing. Destin has evolved over the years to be a top beach vacation destination. Featuring sugar white sand beaches and emerald colored water, it is an absolutely beautiful area. The town itself offers many upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities. Much of the development of the area has been done with luxury lifestyles in mind. Destin also has one of the busiest private airports in the country. There are tons of things to do in Destin, water parks, water sports rentals, parasailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, power boating, sailing, fishing, tennis, shopping, or just plain relaxing on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.

*This property is NOT corporately owned. Two families own, run, and manage this sweet spot in paradise.. Good Tides.. to ensure you'll come back again and again!

***NOTE: Our family partners with Destin's premier home cleaning organization to ensure our home is as clean and sanitized as possible for your vacation. We chose this company specifically for their 1) attention to detail 2) 35-step home cleaning process for every clean after every guest stay 3) the character of the professionals running this local Destin business and 4) their incredible steps to double and triple-ensure an elite level sanitizing and cleaning to welcome you to our home. Please know the importance our family has placed on this process for you, our guest.***
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Miramar Beach. Features include an outdoor pool and 1 hot tub. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • 8 minutes by car from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and 9 minutes from Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
Gated Family Luxury; steps to private beach, resort style pool & hot tub! offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub.

Property manager

Good Tides

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

Gated Family Luxury Steps Private Beach Resort Style hot Tub
Gated Family Luxury Steps Private Beach Style hot Tub Destin
Gated Family Luxury Steps Private Beach Resort Style hot Tub
Gated Family Luxury Steps Private Beach Style hot Tub Destin
Gated Family Luxury Steps Private Beach Style hot Tub

Gated Family Luxury; steps to private beach, resort style pool & hot tub! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

milan t., Warner Robins, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacay!
Our family has been coming to Destin for vacation for over 20 years and this condo was perfect! Close to the pool and beach and convenient to everything you could want to do! We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

N C., Fort Worth, Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for family gathering
We are a group of 10, grandparents, parents and 4 grandchildren. The beach and pool are a short walk. Home was clean and comfortable. The only suggestion have is more seating in the family room. It sleeps 12 comfortably but seating for family time in the evening is limited.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful private beach
We absolutely love this private beach- so peaceful with beautiful water and soft sand. Great neighborhood in a gated community. House was a short walk to the beach entrance and no busy road to cross!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We loved the house and location! It was so easy to get to the pool and beach. The host was easy to communicate with and was extremely helpful when it came to planning our stay. We would love to come back and I would recommend this house to my family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Destiny in June
We had a wonderful stay and loved Destiny by the Sea. We contacted the property owner via email and text about there being only 6 bracelets when we arrived and never received a response.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Pat M., St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Just the right space for our family of 10. Close to the beach etc.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location between pool and beach
This house has everything a family needs for a great beach stay. The children loved the bunk beds. The grandparents loved the first floor suite. The house is comfy and a great place to gather.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie S., Grand Forks ND

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Location and great family stay
Home was well supplied with what we needed to cook for ourselves and how the bedrooms were arranged. Great to have bathrooms for each sleeping areas plus on the main floor. We loved the block and 1/2 off the beach and 30 second walk to the swimming pool. We were grandparents with our 2 daughters, their spouses and their 3 children each all 6 and under. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Guy M.

Would Definitely Stay Again
Cleaning crew missed a few things prior to our stay, but i would not fault the owners of the property. Everything described in the property was accurate. Listing indicated there were more wristbands than were actually on-site, but still enough for all guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRooks R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place great location
Drove down from Hilton Head for Thanksgiving and had family meet us. would do it again thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
My friends and I stayed for the weekend here and it was beyond great! The house wasn’t far from the beach and was such an easy walk. We ended up flying to Destin early and I had messaged Jon about an early check in time and he allowed us to check in a few hours early with no problem! Everything was clean and we had an super simple check out process. I would definitely stay at Good Tides again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was as nice as advertised. The stay was great. James R.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haleigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip to destin
Such a great stay in Destin with family/friends! East check in, the house was great to accommodate our big group of 11. There was an issue with the main floor AC but was resolved quickly. Jon was very quick to respond to any questions which was very helpful! The beach is right around the corner and the pool was relaxing and clean. Many chairs and floats for us to use as well, we rented an umbrella at the beach! We all want to come back to Destin again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week at the beach!
We thoroughly enjoyed most everything about this property, the neighborhood, and easy access to the water. An initial hiccup on the first night was quickly resolved by the property owners and we ended up having a great week. Will look to book again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time!
Good Tides is an awesome property. Terrific value for the money. We loved the location (short walk to the beach and pool; close to the entrance; easy access). House was comfy and warm; just the right size. Very clean when we arrived. Checking in and out was a breeze. The only minor complaint is that it would have been nice to have a place to gather outside in the evenings at the house. But that was a small matter. We’d come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great house just a short walk from the beach. A+
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delpha F.

Liked: Cleanliness
GoodTides was perfect for our family!
The property was in a good location and the owners were great to work with. We would definitely stay here again! Our family of 10 had a great time! Thank You GoodTides family!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break 2023
We were totally satisfied with the stay at Good Tides! It fit the needs of all the kids and adults. Heated pool was especially great as it was a bit chilly! We appreciated the baby items and pool toys and wagon thst were available. Thanks for the fun place to stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Curtis N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Destin VRBO
Overall, a nice unit- could use some attention_ upstairs guest indicated there is mold in master shower -when we checked in there was no toilet paper in two of the bathrooms and no spare in the others- good furnishings in kitchen- did not contact property manager but gave that a 5 star because we were given entry info well in advance of stay dates
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

glenn t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
House was in a fantastic location and the owners were responsive and warm. Short walk to private beach and short drive to anything you need. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Tides
House was very clean and accommodating. Owner was very quick to respond and more than helpful. All amenities worked great. Easy walk to the beach. Our only issue was that there was no handicapped access to the beach for our wheelchair bound son. There is handicap access within quarter mile either direction from the house. We were informed after our arrival and apologies were made for that to our satisfactory. Overall we are very happy with our stay and highly recommend this home and area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J., Republic Mo

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Jon, property owner was quick to respond with answers, and the location was absolutely gorgeous! The beach was a short walk and was pristine and beautiful, I recommend the umbrella and chair rental if playing there all day. We also enjoyed the pool, an even shorter walk than the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie S., Dickinson, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family
We had a lovely visit with the family at Good Tides. The owners were accommodating and available when needed. The house was perfect and so close to the beach. We will definitely come back. It was a needed and fantastic vacation! Thanks again! Jennie and Todd!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved everything about this house!! Perfect location and had everything we needed!
An awesome home to stay with the family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation!
The layout of the house is great for families. We had plenty of space for the 8 adults and 3 children in our group. The owners provide plenty of towels both bath and beach and a full size washer and dryer that you can use to have them ready for your next use. The kitchen has plenty of pots and pans, dishes and silverware which we used for several of our meals. The house is very close to the beach and was not difficult to access even with the three small children we had in our group. The garage had a wide variety of beach and pool toys available for use so you don’t even have to bring those things with you. We enjoyed our vacation and appreciate the hospitality of the home owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022