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Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants!

Apartment near Destin Beaches in Destin

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 4400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Destin

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Crystal Beach apartment, you'll find Miramar Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park. Also, James Lee Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Destin Commons is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Destin Commons - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • James Lee Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pazzo Italiano Destin - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants!

Bright and clean studio 100 yards from sugar-white beaches. Located in Destin’s most incredible beach-side neighborhood. Not only is this walking distance to the beach, but top restaurants and premiere outdoor shopping, beachside biking/jogging paths, and a corner cafe with live music.

Crystal Beach Retreat is nestled In the quaint neighborhood filled with rainbow cottages, a private gated pool, and has laundry facilities. Whole Foods, Publix, and movies blocks away. Just right for small families, couples, as well as the business traveler or honeymooners. Natural, private pathways surround the Caribbean-style grounds.

This Crystal Beach Retreat has two studio units. It can be rented together or separate

This listing is for: It's a Shore Thing 17A
Top unit with Queen bed, bunk beds, small kitchen, dining area, TV/DVD player, free wifi, porch with pool and partial gulf views.  (Sleeps 4)

Also available is Salty Days 17B (VRBO # 860074)
Bottom unit with a queen bed, pull out couch, small kitchen and dining area, TV/DVD player, free wifi internet, porch with pool views.  (Sleeps 4).

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 400 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

2 parking spaces are available per unit/house.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants! to the airport?

This apartment is 18 mi (29-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants! to the beach?

This apartment is a short 2-minute walk from Miramar Beach and 10-minute walk from James Lee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants! offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants!?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants!?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants! have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants! to downtown Destin?

This apartment is 2.6 mi away from Destin.

Reviews

Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants! Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Spring O.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty rental for a weekend getaway. Cottage was very clean. Perfect location and was very peaceful. Walking distance to beach and coffee shop. Had a little hiccup with check-in communication but host was very apologetic. I would definitely stay here again. Loved Loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and cozy little place. Its not huge but it was perfect for us. Plenty of room for a small family. Right next to the pool and there was a nice little ocean view off to the right. Property was clean and quiet. Laundry onsite was a plus! Beach was a short walk, not bad at all. We used a wagon to bring what we needed. Made it a little bit easier. Overall great experience, close to everything. Would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serafim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property. The host was kind and very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber Deshae, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach vacation

I brought my two daughters here on vacation this past week and it was amazing. Christina replied quickly and it was just as posted. The beach is right around the corner and the pool was right there and convenient. Also, food and shopping was only two minutes away! Such a great place to stay and everything was clean as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Meg S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach stay

Condo was very clean. Pool and laundry facilities were very close by. I was a little confused because I thought you could get to the beach directly from the property. Thank goodness we brought a wagon to get our stuff there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Darrin w.

Vacation

It was not what i expected bed was horrible lighting in the kids bunkbeds were all loose and hard to turn on and off couch or love seat was not up to date not enough amenities 1 trash bag for 5 days bought our own all around not one of my favorites probably wont stay there again or recommend it
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bike trip

Everything was clean, and was just like advertised. I misunderstood that there were two units in the building, I thought it was both floors, but great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

great beach location

Great location and beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy little cottage

Our stay in this beautiful tiny cottage was amzing. Minutes from the beach, shopping and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martha R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break

Great!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

This was our first trip to Destin, Fl and we hit the jackpot for staying there. We were only a couple minute walk from the beach, right off the 5 mile walk/bike path and walking distance to everything we needed plus a lot more. It was a quiet beautiful little neighborhood. Pool was great and met others who were staying in the other cottages that were loving the area too. Totally recommend this area to stay
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and peaceful.

Property was as advertised and close to everything. As well as across the street from the beautiful beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Darrell W.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy B., Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness

Short trip

Quiet area and conveniently located to restaurants and the beach. Christina was easy to get ahold of and responded to all my questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rachal M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Last minute.

The property was perfect for what we were looking for. Cottage was small but We were only staying for a few days our intent was to be on the beach not in the room so it worked well for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Place was clean, great location, & great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saulo z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!!

Everything excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and quite
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Morgan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great stay

We enjoyed our stay! The cottage was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location, cozy cottage

We were very happy with the check in process, parking, location to beach access, and the pool & laundry room available for use. The cottage is very cozy and our family of four was fairly comfortable. The kitchen area is *very* small and it was rather difficult to cook family meals in the space, and the pots/pans were a nightmare to use but only because I don’t l know how to cook on stainless steel, I’ll admit that. Small negatives that didn’t impact our stay but should be noted: The fridge was missing the shelving on the door, one dryer was not drying and only 2 rolls of toilet paper for a family of four staying for 5 days is wild. Positives: the decor is super cute, towels and bedding are very nice and not cheap quality, and the a/c works beautifully. We would definitely return and recommend this place. Host was responsive and very friendly. Overall we enjoyed our stay in this unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024