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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • HarborWalk Village
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Destin

On the beach.With a stay at this Holiday Isle vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Destin Beaches and 3 miles (5 km) of Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Harbor are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Destin Harbor - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • HarborWalk Village - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Ugly Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dewey Destin Harbor Side - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Red Door Saloon - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Dolphin Cove- Gulf Front Townhome with Private Outdoor Area

Dolphin Cove - Pet-Friendly Vacation Rental on Holiday Isle with Beachviews

Favorite Features:
- Gulf Front (Must use O'Steen Public Beach Access)
- Pets Allowed
- Beachviews

More about Dolphin Cove:
Dolphin Cove is a beautiful townhouse located in the well-sought neighborhood of Holiday Isle. Located directly on the beach, guests have amazing unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico in a quiet and serene community you'll be eager to call 'home' during your trip. If you haven't been to Holiday Isle, you are in for a treat. A peninsula surrounded by The Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor, it is a serene, little oasis within the heart of Destin with two and a half miles of paved trails for walking and biking. This ideal location is just minutes away from restaurants, shopping, boat docks, fishing, golf, and amusements.

Dolphin Cove greets guests with coastal comfort. Three floors of this townhouse allow for plenty of space for you and your guests. Sleeping 10, this home has three bedrooms and three baths. The first floor welcomes you with a king suite. Complete with private patio access and views of the Gulf, an ensuite bathroom, and a large flatscreen TV. This suite is perfect for those who prefer to not use stairs and seek access right onto the sugar sands of the Emerald Coast.

Guests can seek dining and entertainment on the second floor. Entering the second floor you are comforted by the traditional coastal appeal. A comfortable living room with a large flat-screen TV, sleeper sofa, and a balcony that overlooks the Gulf welcome you. This townhouse is complete with a fully equipped kitchen and stainless steel appliances. In addition, this space is furnished with a dining table that seats six and allows for plenty of dining space.

The other two bedrooms are located on the third floor. The master bedroom has private balcony access and unparalleled views of the gulf. Also, an ensuite bathroom with a spa-style tub, dual glass sinks, and a walk-in closet are found in this suite. The final bedroom is furnished with a set of twin bunks, a twin/twin trundle daybed, and a private bathroom.

Dolphin Cove is the perfect home to make family memories. An easy walk along the beach will take you to the jetties, where the Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor meet. This spot is well-known for great snorkeling and fishing. In addition, Dolphin Cove is nearby plenty of shopping and dining. This townhome has everything you need for your next vacation; Gulf-front, near restaurants and entertainment, and coastal ambiance.

BEDDING DETAILS

First Floor:

King Suite (Bedroom 1):
- Private Bathroom w/ Tub/Shower Combo
- Patio Access
- Television

Third Floor:

King Suite (Bedroom 2):
- Private Bathroom w/ Tub/Shower Combo
- Private Balcony
- Gulf View
- Television

Bunk Suite (Bedroom 3):
- Twin/Twin Bunk
- Twin Daybed w/ Trundle
- Private Bathroom w/ Shower
- Television

Property manager

Five Star Properties and Bliss Beach Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

467960

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dolphin Cove- Gulf Front Townhome with Private Outdoor Area to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.5 mi (31-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dolphin Cove- Gulf Front Townhome with Private Outdoor Area have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Dolphin Cove- Gulf Front Townhome with Private Outdoor Area to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dolphin Cove- Gulf Front Townhome with Private Outdoor Area offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dolphin Cove- Gulf Front Townhome with Private Outdoor Area?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Cove- Gulf Front Townhome with Private Outdoor Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dolphin Cove- Gulf Front Townhome with Private Outdoor Area?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Dolphin Cove- Gulf Front Townhome with Private Outdoor Area have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Dolphin Cove- Gulf Front Townhome with Private Outdoor Area have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Dolphin Cove- Gulf Front Townhome with Private Outdoor Area to downtown Destin?

This vacation home is 2.3 mi away from Destin.

Dolphin Cove- Gulf Front Townhome with Private Outdoor Area Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W., Cherryville NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Good getaway

Fairly close to water, you will get your daily steps in for sure. Beautiful location. Very tight in the back due to a fence a couple feet from property, can't get a beach buggy out. Overall we still give it a 5 star. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms clean.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property

Townhouse was good. Only thing is beach access. But all in all, our experience was pretty good. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break with younger children.

Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful townhouse! Great location! Great view! Great access to the beach! Roomie space enough for six spread up. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. There are beach, chairs and umbrellas for visitors. Beautiful sunsets. And a new park being built at the end of the road.A few things to mention, that was not in the description of property,, quite a bit of hike to the beach. Beach in front of house is. Privately own and not. Usable for guest of this property. Thus, making it even longer hike for small children. Lots of boat activity in the cove by the jetties. Plus there’s a fence directly behind the property leading a foot path approximately 2 foot wide that is accessed by many of the neighbors. No true privacy for the bedroom downstairs.. this area is very prickly with overgrown plants. I would ask the property managers to perhaps put some pavers along the path.I would also offer the suggestion of more kid, friendly amenities, such as plastic cups and plates, beach, toys, games, etc.Again, thank you so much for allowing us Visit your beautiful home
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach

The place was beautiful. The sand was gorgeous. Walking to the beach was easy and the water was amazing. My friends enjoyed that they had a private bathroom in all the rooms. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley P.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was so awesome! Very very clean ! Beds and pillows were A-1.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Dolphin Cove

The inside of the property was great but the surroundings were not. The outside beachfront was not taken care of and there was a chain link fence that was not shown in the pictures. Lots of trash and weeds. The view was great and all in all we had a wonderful month.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice condo but a few issues

We have been coming to Destin for over 25 years as we enjoy the beaches so much. This condo was pretty good overall, but there were some issues. We discovered that the kitchen sink faucet had a rubber band around the neck of the faucet to the water selector handle. When removed, the water ran continuously. We also discovered that the dishwasher would not wash the dishes. The heating element worked, water was dispensed and drained, and the dishwasher soap door opened as it should, but the wands did not turn and the dishes were not washed. We contacted the office and a technician came out and said that the faucet should be replaced and that a vendor would have to be contacted to see if one could come out on a holiday week to repair/replace the dishwasher. Unfortunately, the dishwasher could not be repaired and we were able to get by with the rubber band fix on the kitchen faucet. One repairmen did come to the condo to repair the shower door in one of the showers without calling first as we had requested. Luckily we were not far away and returned and the shower issue was rectified. A different repairman showed up without calling again to address the faucet issue, and again we were not home and would not return until late in the afternoon. The repairman told us he could not wait that long. Additionally we were not aware that there was a temporary 6 ft. chain link fence 3 feet from the back patio, presumably to protect a dune area scheduled to be developed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brandy B.

Nice getaway!

Overall, our stay was good. The unit could have been cleaner. I understand because I took dogs, dog hair is hard to manage however, there were clumps of dog hair (not from mine) everywhere. The main floor furniture was very dirty, and worn. The upstairs sink was clogged. Other things were not so perfectly cleaned but I dealt with it. If you take dogs, and they are boujee like mine there is no grass nearby so the 4 am bathroom breaks require a long walk to the street.to find grass. The view was amazing, the space was great. Way too much for my husband, myself and pups. Very quiet area. Uber service was utilized with no problem to this location. It should be stated in the details that parking, if you have a large vehicle may be difficult. Ours did not fit in the garage and took up the entire driveway extending to the road. Love the extra ice machine. Baby/dog gates need replaced outside they are not reliable or safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week!

It’s always a worry that “pet friendly” will smell bad and this rental did not smell bad. They also provided 3 beach chairs and umbrellas for our use. 5 min walk to the beach. The beach area was awesome with low waves so it was great for floating. Had everything we needed in the kitchen. Drip coffee pot but no Keurig which was fine for us. Beds were super comfortable!! Showers had great water pressure! We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Destin August 2024

Very convenient to the beach and grocery
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

Would recommend putting some type of visual warning for the step on the top balcony. It’s painted to where it blends in and one of my kids and myself both fell down it, missing the step because we didn’t see it. Wonderfully updated. Fully stocked with appliances and accessories. I loved the amount of towels and extra sheets provided and they were wrapped to keep them clean. Lots of space for larger family. The umbrella set up in front of the house are not available to rent (hotel only) so you have to walk farther down to the left to get a beach spot. If you don’t mind a small work out, it’s a quieter location. Lots of boat drop off/pick up throughout the day, but relatively quiet. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley F., Arley,Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

Awesome house, plenty of room, everything you would need. not much parking area. There is a garage but if you have two full size trucks parking one in the garage is out of the question.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Destin Dolphin Cove

Great location, close to everything and the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

T N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

Beautiful spacious property that came with everything we need to enjoy our stay. Property is three levels...king room on 1st level, main area on the 2nd level and 2 king rooms on the 3rd level. Beautiful views of the beach from the main level and the 3rd level. Location is ideal for resturants and attractions...short drive to the outlets. Family friendly location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Honeymoon

It was just as described and more! I hope to stay again very soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A rough walk to Walmart cove.

The property was as described, clean, well stocked. Extremely friendly property management company, probably the best I’ve ever booked with really. The property location, is not ideal. The cove is a hike to get to, and the reward for your arrival is not there. I named it Walmart cove for a reason. There’s a constant flow of boats from Emerald Isle dropping off guests, as well as multiple commercial snorkel boats. The only waves you get here come from passing boats. The sand feels weird, you don’t get much of a breeze. Our group decided we needed the actual ocean, so made the 1/4 mile trek to see the real waves instead. It’s not a bad place, but we won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dolphin Cove

Amazing property! Up to date everything, super clean and amazing views! Easily the best place we’ve stayed yet! We will definitely be back and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lora H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional!

The unit was spacious and clean. It was a short path walk through the dunes to a beautiful private beach. We had beach chairs and an umbrella proceeded. It was a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vernedia D B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice townhouse with a beautiful view of the beach

This townhouse was very nice with a beautiful view of the beach. I would make a return visit if the opportunity present itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

The view was great. Glad to have a place to stay with pets.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephanie w., Atlanta, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, perfect beach getaway

Beautifully decorated and maintained beach condo with plenty of room to relax. Just steps from some quiet beaches. We were even able to snorkel near the jetty and saw some cool fish. We would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

shawn r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Best place we have ever stayed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a blast!!!

Everything was amazing. The only "problem" we had was with the Emerald Grand people and their claiming the beach, but it worked out because there is a nicer area away from those folks and their blue chairs a little farther down the beach. Will totally stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022