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⭐BEACH FRONT-Updated-3 Gulf Front Balconies-3BR The Sand Trap⭐

Beachfront vacation home near Miramar Beach

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A hallway with a patterned rug leading to a bedroom with a view of the sea.
A room with a view of the beach, a door leading outside, a dining area with chairs, and a blue sofa.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 121600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitchenique
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Golf Course At Seascape Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Miramar Beach

On the beach.You'll find Miramar Beach and Kitchenique within a 15-minute walk of this Miramar Beach vacation home. Choctawhatchee Bay and Golf Course At Seascape Resort are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kitchenique - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Axes & Ice Cream - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whales Tail - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Surf Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

⭐BEACH FRONT-Updated-3 Gulf Front Balconies-3BR The Sand Trap⭐

Top Reasons to Choose this Gulf Front Townhouse:

* Updated, Beachfront Townhouse

* THREE Gulf Front Balconies

* 1st Fl is a Lockout: Queen BR + Sleeper Sofa, Kitchenette, W/D

* Stroll Down the Beach to Pompano Joe's

* Centrally Located Between Destin Commons and Silver Sands

* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

*Please note this unit includes parking for two vehicles only.

The Sand Trap is a BEACHFRONT townhouse located directly on the sugar-white sands of Miramar Beach! This updated 3BR, 3.5 BA unit boasts balcony access and beach views from ALL 3 floors and sleeps up to 12 guests. The main entry level located on the second floor features an open concept living area, with great views throughout the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The living room leads out to one of the fabulous balconies. On the third level upstairs, there are two big bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The master bedroom has a King bed with wonderful beach views and a private balcony to sunbathe and enjoy the sunrises and sunsets. The guest bedroom has a queen bed and a twin bunk bed. The bottom level of the townhome is a suite with its own entrance. It has a wonderful open-concept living area with a kitchen and dining space. It also has a big bedroom with a queen bed, a sofa sleeper, and twin-over-twin bunk beds with a private bath too. Please note, the bottom level is not accessible from the second or third level, only from the exterior. With the BEACH as your backyard and private balconies with breathtaking Gulf Views, The Sand Trap will make your next vacation one to remember!

Costa del Sol is a charming, three-story townhome rental complex perched just off Scenic Gulf Drive and right on the edge of the sugar white beach sands and emerald green waters of Destin’s Miramar Beach.  This beachfront location is ideal for walks to the water for an invigorating game of beach volleyball or strolling down the beach to Pompano Joe’s or the Whale’s Tale for a mouth-watering lunch or dinner. 

The Bed Setup:

1st Floor (Lockout Level)

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bedroom with Sleeper Sofa and Twin-over-Twin Bunk Bed

3rd Floor

Master Bedroom: King Bedroom

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bedroom with Twin Bunks

Area Attractions:

The Sand Trap is located close to the Silver Sands Factory Outlet, the nation’s largest designer factory outlet featuring more than 100 name brand designer stores. Also close by is the Destin Commons with incredible eateries, upscale shopping, and a park with pop up fountains at its center.

If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

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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
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

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 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

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 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
Contactless check-out available

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

5073

Frequently asked questions

How close is ⭐BEACH FRONT-Updated-3 Gulf Front Balconies-3BR The Sand Trap⭐ to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.7 mi (33-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does ⭐BEACH FRONT-Updated-3 Gulf Front Balconies-3BR The Sand Trap⭐ have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is ⭐BEACH FRONT-Updated-3 Gulf Front Balconies-3BR The Sand Trap⭐ to the beach?

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

Does ⭐BEACH FRONT-Updated-3 Gulf Front Balconies-3BR The Sand Trap⭐ offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at ⭐BEACH FRONT-Updated-3 Gulf Front Balconies-3BR The Sand Trap⭐?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at ⭐BEACH FRONT-Updated-3 Gulf Front Balconies-3BR The Sand Trap⭐?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at ⭐BEACH FRONT-Updated-3 Gulf Front Balconies-3BR The Sand Trap⭐?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does ⭐BEACH FRONT-Updated-3 Gulf Front Balconies-3BR The Sand Trap⭐ have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does ⭐BEACH FRONT-Updated-3 Gulf Front Balconies-3BR The Sand Trap⭐ have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is ⭐BEACH FRONT-Updated-3 Gulf Front Balconies-3BR The Sand Trap⭐ to downtown Miramar Beach?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Miramar Beach.

⭐BEACH FRONT-Updated-3 Gulf Front Balconies-3BR The Sand Trap⭐ Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 19 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything went well. Enjoyed our time on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzette P.

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

Vacation 24

Nice, relaxing, love the back porch
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackye R.

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

Incredible Ocean View

Enjoyed every second with our family at this beach front location and can't wait to go back. Beach Life!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vyacheslav G.

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

Great location, house needs thorough cleaning

Location is great, check-in process is easy. House in general needs thorough cleaning.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

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

Loved it

We loved our time at this property and wish we didn’t have to leave
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This beach Condo was the perfect place for me and our group of girl friends to stay! It was right off the beach, private beach if that.. the house was clean and roomy! We had no issues checking in, no issues during at all! The only thing I would say as someone who likes soft beds is there is 1 soft bed in the house it is the upstairs full bed. If you like soft beds claim that bed first!! The rest if them are a little to hard for me but most of my friends didn’t mind! 100% will be booking here in the future with my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark h.

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

Family beach time

The access to the beach was awful and with the beach access changes the last couple of years having our own private section of the beach was great! Some small minor issues, a/c stopped working on the lower level, cut customer service had it resolved quickly. Great visit to Destin again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Truong N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Bad review

Everything look old and dusty
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the stay at the location was okay. They view was by far the best part of the stay which was amazing and breathtaking everytime I stepped out to look at it. The communication with the property manager was great and check in and out were super easy. The majority of the house was clean but getting in to the shower with used soap bars still in there was a major turn off. Our problems were with the obvious damage scattered throughout the house with ceiling fans that we were scared to use with blades sagging and terrible noises, Obvious water damage throughout the house, bed in the master was like sleeping in a hammock, we ended up sleeping on the floor, and a broken kitchen light. We understood that the downstairs unit was seperate from the upstairs when we rented the place but once we went to bed and locked our unit our kids that were staying downstairs were unable to access the upstairs due to all the gates between the units being locked and no keypad access to the upstairs back door. What really put a damper on the stay was the buildings weird rule about no tents on the beach. We watched another guest use their tent all week but when we set ours up we were immediately asked to take it down and umbrellas only. So if you're going to spend the money for a beach front unit I recommend shop somewhere else until the owner fixes the unit and updates the furniture. Also the kitchen is extremely understocked. Bring your own cooking supplies and kitchen knife.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Zahayla K.

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

Amazing beachfront view.

Arriving at an accessing the property was very easy. I only have one complaint. Me and my boyfriend had stuffy runny noses the whole time we were there. You can see in them and see that they need to be cleaned. Other than that the place was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn S.

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

A little outdated

The photos are clearly several years (at least) old when the property was first fixed up. It could use some updating and replacing of things for sure. But you just can’t beat the views and the closeness to the PRIVATE beach. Lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mark M.

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

Poor

Needs updating, some things fixed and a thorough cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brooke A.

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

Great location but outdated

The Sand Trap is a great location and it is right on the beach, but the place is outdated. The bottom floor - which is only accessible from the outside smelled like smoke and didn’t have great a/c. The master baths shower head didn’t work very well so we ended up only using 1 shower the whole time. The sliding door on the main level was so hard to open - only my husband could open and close it. When we arrived all the floors had sand on them like they weren’t even cleaned. We won’t be staying there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally E.

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

Fall vacation at Miramar Beach

We spent 5 nights at this place, right on the beach! Family of 5 and 2 friends. The condo has 3 floors, top floor has the two bedrooms, king bed as stated. Kids room has a bunk bed and a queen, second floor spacious kitchen and living room and the bottom floor We loved the fact that it is separate, so our couple friends slept downstairs and had some privacy also spacious area with a sitting room and bedroom with a mini fridge, sink and coffee station. Place was clean, provided enough pillows, sheets and towels. Washer/dryer on top floor. We enjoyed our stay, we had beautiful weather, enjoyed swimming and watched every surmise and sunsets! Late night board games. Crab hunting at night. We were able to rent beach chairs right in front of the condos! The idea of being right on the beach is what sold us and we would love to do it again next year! It was a blast. Having three decks was so awesome, maybe the owners will look into adding a small barbecue outside I think that would be something they should consider, as we love to cook! All rooms were equipped with tvs, easy internet access…AC worked fine for us, condo is close to many shopping centers in the area. We loved it and if you are not so picky you will love it too besides we spent more time on the beach than inside savoring every minute, every wave, the wind,clean air,white sand… the birds, the fish! Amazing! So thank you for letting us rent your condo & take a vacation with our kids that would be remembered for many years
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kylie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

May 2024

My family and I have been going to Destin for 20+ years for our annual family vacation. The location is wonderful. Beautiful beaches and centrally located. This time was different- our neighbors were not kind. We were unloading our cars upon arrival, our oldest son parked in the wrong space. No one was in that unit, and he moved once he realized it, but they had already called to report us. Next a.m., I spoke to the lady and asked if we were in her space (we weren’t) bc she seemed irritated. She explained that she was friends of the owner and had been coming for 30 years. For 10 minutes she proceeded to tell me all the things that guests were doing wrong. Even went as far as telling me which guests are “too old” to drink and party. She said people don’t know how to read signs and we were allotted 15 feet of beach IN FRONT of our rental only. I told her we didn’t want trouble. She didn’t speak to us again. They would stand on the balcony and monitor. Their behavior was rude and uncalled for because we minded our business and let our kids play baseball, swim and fish. Once the owner arrived, they proceeded to tell him what trouble we’d been since we got there, not realizing my brother and nephew could hear. This is listed as kid friendly, but it was clear from the start they did not want neighbors of any kind. In all our years, we have never experienced this type of behavior. We will not be using this rental in the future. (There is more, but I only had 1500 characters)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Abby M.

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

The ABSOLUTE WORSE place! I highly do not recommend staying in this place!

First off there is THREE LEVELS! When you walk in the front door you go into the living room and kitchen or straight upstairs. If you want to go downstairs you have to go outside and down quite a few stairs to get to the down stairs. From the time we checked in the place smelt like mildew. All dishes were dirty upon arrival.had to wash all of the dishes. Upon arrival this place was absolutely disgusting. Our first night I spent $50 in cleaning supplies to clean the entire place. It was awful, my husband moved the couch up to plug something in and there was French fries and gold fish everywhere. Got ready to make dinner and there was only ONE skillet and it was RUSTED! I called and the property manager did get me a new one sent out same day along with a new coffee pot because the one we had was also extremely rusted. Dishwasher was falling apart. The whole place overall just felt so nasty. Not to mention the furniture had an awful smell. The unit has a washer and dryer but the washer is full of mold, tried bleaching it out. We were eating dinner one night and my sister sat down in a chair and the front leg almost fell off. DOWNSTAIRS! Complete FIRE HAZARD! No plug ins worked in the down stairs bedroom. My sister followed the cords from the tv that was working and it was Attached to not only one but two extension cords which then led to them being plugged in outside. My 87 year old grandmother fell through the chairs outside. The chairs were dry rotted. I couldn’t go on.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024