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The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach

Vacation home near Destin Commons in Destin

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A sandy beach path leading to the ocean, flanked by wooden fences and sparse vegetation.
A multi-level house with a pool, surrounded by dense vegetation.
A kitchen with a large window, a wooden ceiling, and a countertop with a sink.
A multi-story house with a large deck and two swimming pools.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a wooden ceiling, and large windows.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 203453 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, James Lee Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Destin

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

  • James Lee Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Miramar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • James Lee Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Destin Commons - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬2 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.

The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach

The Great Escape - Lakefront Vacation Rental in Destin with Private Pool

Favorite Features:
- Lakefront w/ Gorgeous Water Views
- Private Pool
- Golf Cart
- 3-Minute Walk from the Beach

More about The Great Escape:
The Great Escape is a gorgeous lakefront home with a private pool and a stunning master suite with sweeping views of the lake. Located in the heart of Destin, The Great Escape is close to shopping, dining, and most importantly, the beach! The beach is just a 3-minute walk away or take the complimentary bikes for a quicker trip. Get the best view from the third-story master suite with a lookout deck and beautiful windows to see every angle from inside. The Great Escape is truly a gorgeous home with relaxing views and a spacious interior. With sleeping for 20 guests, this home is perfect for multi-family vacations, and large gatherings.

Inside this three-story beauty is a spacious and coastal interior with plenty of space to spread out and relax. The large living room features plenty of seating for everyone around the flat-screen TV and boasts a view of the lake from the balcony. A bar with seating is just off the living room, making this the ultimate place to hold your gatherings. A large kitchen features stainless-steel commercial Viking appliances, additional bar seating, and ample counter and cabinet space. Guests can enjoy their family meal in the formal dining room with seating for 12. Whether your enjoying your time outside on the private pool deck and enjoying the lake view, or inside the spacious and coastal interior unwinding with a glass of red wine, The Great Escape has so much to offer!

Sleeping Arrangements:
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: 3 Queen Beds & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo.
Bedroom 2: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo.
Bedroom 3: King Bed.

SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 4: King Bed with Shared Balcony & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo.

THIRD FLOOR
Bedroom 5: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower & Soaking Tub.
Private Balcony & Water View.

Additional Arrangements:
Full over Full Bunk Bed & Twin over Twin Bunk.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

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

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 sea
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 3,453 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

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 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

459312

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.6 mi (30-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 8-minute walk from Miramar Beach and 4-minute walk from James Lee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach to downtown Destin?

This vacation home is 3.1 mi away from Destin.

The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a long weekend stay

The house was absolutely perfect for our girls' weekend trip in Destin. The property was clean and spacious - perfect for meals and games together as a group - and convenient to the beach, great restaurants, and all the activities we planned in the area. The pool was a perfect touch to the weekend. We would absolutely stay there again on a future trip to Destin!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shwanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Loved loved loved the only thing the pool wasn’t clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tina K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very spacious and easily accommodated our three families of 14 people. The location is great. Just a short walk from the beach and tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. There are a lot of stairs so beware if taking young children or older adults. There are two separate living areas which was nice for the parents vs the adult children and teenagers. My only two complaints is it does need a good deep cleaning and it also needs a counter top ice maker. The fridge holds a lot of food but has a terrible ice maker and no water dispenser.Over all, it was a great house and we enjoyed our vacation in Destin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Senior trip!

This house was perfect for a large group of 15! We brought a bunch of 18 year olds for a senior trip, along with 4 parents/chaperones. There was plenty of room for everyone and was surprisingly quiet in the house. They way the house is divided made it perfect for the young adults to stay downstairs and have their own space. They didn’t wake up the parents once! Our only complaints are the functionality of the oven and the cleanliness of the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tina K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not happy with property!!!

During the rain water leaked horribly through the ceiling upstairs in the master suite which kept us awake for hours, had to put down towels and call for a bucket. Then noticed water leaking in living room area close to my grandsons video gaming equipment, luckily we caught this and got a bucket for this also. Broken towel bar, broken blinds, thick dust on blinds, pool was DIRTY. THIS HOUSE NEEDS LOTS OF REPAIRS. Not the first time it has had leaks because you can see stains on ceilings. WILL NOT STAY HERE AGAIN.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katheryn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great escape!

The house was perfect for 20 people & only a short distance from the beach, but set back away from it all. We relaxed in the pool in the morning while the sun was there & then hit the beach in the afternoon. Beach access was great & we always found a spot. We enjoyed using the comfy beach chairs & the bikes that were provided with the property. It was hard to tell in the VRBO room description, but there is a twin bunk bed up on the second floor master suite. Our only complaints would be that whoever claims the bedroom on the main floor off the kitchen either needs to be a heavy sleeper or likes to stay up late & get up early. Sound travels easily from the kitchen & the family room to that bedroom so when our 19 year old boys stayed up late playing poker, so did the people sleeping in that room. And when the breakfast club got up & started using the kitchen, it typically woke them up as well. Also, the king bedroom closest to the pool on the ground floor does not have a closet or an ensuite bathroom so we had to share closets & bathrooms. It worked out ok, but could be a little inconvenient. The pool did get dirty after a full week of use & there were a few awkward boards on the pool deck that you have to get used to so you don’t trip over them. The access to the pool from all decks was very convenient. Lastly, the refrigerator is huge, but there is not a lot of refrigerator space for 20 people. We had to keep most of our drinks in coolers so we could fit our food in the fridge. We did make meals almost every night though so we had a lot of food in there. All in all, we had a great time at the great escape!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lacy R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kokomo Kove

The property was small but the house was very large and spacious, had all the best appliances and it was fully stocked with everything we could have wanted for a beach trip. Getting to and from the beach was a breeze, and when we didn’t want the beach, the pool was perfect. Plenty of beach toys available and more than enough towels. We had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lidia v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Vacation!

I got the opportunity to take a Family Vacation with my Great-grandpa, Grandma, Aunt, Parents, Siblings and Cousins ; We couldn’t have picked a better place! The house has plenty of space for a big family. The beds are very comfortable which is a must for a vacation! The neighborhood is very peaceful and very close to the beach! The only downside was the layout of the house, the kitchen in on the second floor and my Great-grandpa had trouble constantly going up and down. The beach isn’t crowded at all and all of the restaurants near were very tasty! When we needed help finding keys to the golf cart the property manager on the phone was very helpful. 10 out of 10 recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing experience

My friends and I had an incredible time at the property. The location was unbeatable and the house was very nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice but not functional floir plan

Although the house was spacious the floir plan was not at all functional at all. The kitchen and main living area was on the 2nd floor so whether comi g in the front door with luggage, groceries etc... or coming in from the pool you had to climb 2 sets of stairs to the kitchen and main living area. Not at all functional for elderly or handicaped. Needs to be stated in the description because we would not have choose this house for that reason. But overall it was ok. We have stayed in much nicer for less.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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