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Not the Norm - Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Beach Access

Beachfront vacation home near Miramar Beach

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A bedroom with a balcony overlooking a beach, a bed with a lamp, and a dresser.
A multi-story hotel with a pool, balconies, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a ceiling fan and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A pool with a sunset view, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.
A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and wicker chairs, a staircase, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

11 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 275650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Emerald Sanctuary
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Miramar Beach

On the beach.Your stay at this Miramar Beach vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and The Emerald Sanctuary. Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Emerald Sanctuary - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whales Tail - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Surf Hut - ‬5 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.

Not the Norm - Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Beach Access

Not the Norm - Beachfront Vacation Rental in Miramar Beach with Private Pool

Favorite Features:
- Beachfront Pool with Spa Tub (Heat Available)
- Private Beach Access
- Game Room
- Full Floor Master Bedroom with Private Balcony
- Guest House
- In-Home Elevator
- 4 Included Bikes
- Complimentary Beach Chairs (In-Season)

More about Not the Norm:
With sweeping gulf views and a lavish interior, this home is most definitely "Not the Norm." Complete with guest quarters and parking for 14 vehicles, this 11 bedroom, 9.5 bathroom home is perfect for a family reunion, company retreat, or an elegant getaway from the everyday stress of life. Located in Miramar Beach, Not the Norm is just a 5-minute drive away from the shops and restaurants at Silver Sands Outlet Mall.

Upon entering the home, your eyes will immediately be drawn to the emerald green waters of the Gulf through a wall of windows and glass doors. As you enter the foyer, a beautiful chandelier hangs over a small seating area with a plush sofa and chairs. The kitchen is fully equipped with marble countertops and the finest stainless steel appliances, including a French door refrigerator with two freezer drawers, and a WOLF 4-burner, gas range stove. Enjoy your breakfast with gulf views while sitting at the breakfast table with seating for four, or at the formal dining room table with seating for ten. The living room boasts the best view of the Gulf and includes seating for seven and a 60” Samsung Smart TV.

Take the elevator up to the second floor and you will be invited into the media loft which includes a sleeper sofa, seating for four, and gulf-front balcony access with patio seating. There are five king suites located on this floor alone! Three of these suites come with en-suite bathrooms with stand-alone showers and flat-screen televisions. The other two suites share a bathroom with a tub/shower combo.

Taking up the entire third floor, the master suite is the epitome of luxury. The king bed alone gives the guest a feeling of royalty. Add on the private balcony and gulf views this room provides, and you'll never want to leave! This master suite also houses a master bath, with a prodigious stand-alone shower and a soaking tub with window views of the Gulf.

The home's guest quarters can be entered through the main entrance or the entrance off the covered patio. Decorated with antique travel décor, walking into the guest quarters is like traveling back in time. The first floor of the guest quarters includes a kitchenette with a sink, dishwasher, and refrigerator. The entertainment area boasts a leather sofa, chair, and flat-screen television. This floor also includes a bunk room with a twin-over-full bunk bed with twin trundle and shares a full bath with a walk-in shower in the living area. There is also a king bedroom located on this floor with an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower as well.

The second floor of the guest quarters houses two king suites and a double queen suite. The first king suite includes an en-suite bathroom with a stand-alone shower while the second king suite shares a bathroom with the double queen suite.
The pool area is the best of the best! With an in-pool table and seating, a spa tub, and water features, you are sure to have a blast! It can be heated for an additional charge. The pool overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and includes its own beach access. There is also a covered patio area with seating and a grill.

Who wants a NORMal vacation when you can make it extravagant!

***Spa tubs have jets, but heat can be applied for an additional fee.

Sleeping Arrangements:
FIRST FLOOR
GUEST WING
Bedroom 1: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Bedroom 2: Queen over Queen Bunk Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.

SECOND FLOOR
MAIN HOUSE
Bedroom 3: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Shared Balcony & Gulf View.
Bedroom 4: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Bedroom 5: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Bedroom 6: King Bed & Jack and Jill Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Bedroom 7: King Bed & Jack and Jill Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
GUEST WING
Bedroom 8: King Bed with Private Balcony & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Bedroom 9: King Bed with Private Balcony & Shared Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo.
Bedroom 10: 2 Queen Beds & Shared Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo.

THIRD FLOOR
MAIN HOUSE
Bedroom 11: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower & Soaking Tub.
Private Balcony & Gulf View.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 9.5 bathrooms
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • 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

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 5,650 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Amazing Gulf front Home w/ Guest House Pool Gulf Views!
Stunning Gulf front Home w/ Carriage House Pool Gulf Views!
Pet friendly Gulf front Home w/ Carriage House Pool Gulf Views!
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Not the Norm - Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Beach Access to the airport?

This vacation home is 22 mi (35-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Not the Norm - Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Beach Access have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Not the Norm - Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Beach Access to the beach?

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

Does Not the Norm - Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Beach Access offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Not the Norm - Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Beach Access?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Not the Norm - Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Not the Norm - Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Beach Access?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Not the Norm - Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Beach Access have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Not the Norm - Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Beach Access have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Not the Norm - Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Beach Access to downtown Miramar Beach?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Miramar Beach.

Not the Norm - Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Curtis M.

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

Great House for a Big Group

Held a friends reunion party here and it was a great space with a great pool and beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home right on the gulf. - great location, close to restaurants and grocery stores. The guest house and main house provided tons of room for people to spread out and have private time if needed. The beds were very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samar A.

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

Beautiful Home

Perfect location, beautiful home, everyone fit comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Beautiful

Huge home, wonderful setup
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home worked out fantastic for our family of 18. Incredibly clean, great room setup and wonderful kitchen. Elevator worked ! And table sat our whole family for meals. Pool appears to be just refinished, heat worked well. Just steps off beach ! Great beach service and bikes came with house. Rented golf cart for many local trips to store, coffee and ice cream! Chef service worked great in the kitchen. We couldn’t be happier with location, house and beach. Thank you Five Star!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen I.

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

Awesome place

All went well. We had 4 generations for this family vaca. The few things that went wrong were fixed right away. Pool was great. Weather wasnt great but house was beautiful. We plan on coming back next year in the summer
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great family beach house!

The check-in process was smooth, and the doors unlocked promptly at 4 PM. Our group of 27 prepared all our meals, so we used the kitchen daily. It featured a fantastic industrial stove and oven, as well as ample refrigerator space with three refrigerators available. Although the ice maker struggled to keep up with the demands of our large group, we supplemented it with bags of ice. We also wished there had been two full-size washers and dryers since the dryers had difficulty keeping up with our laundry needs, but we managed to make it work.The pool was lovely, and the shallow platform for toddlers to play on was a great addition. We enjoyed the windows and balconies that overlooked the beach; the views were spectacular! It’s a perfect place for families to gather at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for large family gatherings, absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

MELANIE F.

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

Prime location

The property is in a prime location. It was nice having the pool and beach so close. However; there are many repairs and updates needed. The outdoor furniture was rusted and old and should be replaced, dishwasher upper rack was broken, most of the cabinets and drawers throughout the house were in need of repair, roaches were found inside and outside the house, tiles in and around the pool were missing, one kitchen chair was broken upon arrival and another was close to breaking, along with other issues. One would expect better out of a house that cost as much as this one did for one week. Despite all of this, our family had a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

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

Nice house

The house itself slept everyone perfectly. I do personally feel like some things could have been a little more taken care of for the amount it is to rent such as, the third floor shower had hardly any water pressure and the water was not very warm and the bed was the hardest bed in the entire house. Overall the house was nice and the pool area and private access to the beach were perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn R.

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

Excellent stay

Great time. Perfect house and the heated pool was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Beach was beautiful even though the weather didn't cooperate, we were grateful to have a heated pool (even if it costs extra). Red tide was high during our stay and causes a lot of uncomfortable breathing and coughing. Would have been nice to have the hot tub hot and not just heated though. Ultimately, the house was adequate, decorations were nice, but there were many damaged things (bed frames, wall hangings) which gave the house a feel of a revolving door. We enjoyed the bikes and gulf cart, when our gulf cart didn't work someone was there quickly to address it. We were also bothered several times with people who had the house booked for events in upcoming weeks. Overall seems good for events but not recommended for an intimate family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay near Destin

This property was a great beachfront house for a group of 28. A few minor maintenance items, but the management company fixed them right away. We thought the pool was great and access to the beach was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Five star ?

There are many repairs and updated items required. Could have been a bit cleaner. Not sure about next stay
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Great location

The location could not been any better. On the beach pool overlooking the beach quiet beach. We have stayed in Florida for the past 10 years and this was the best location we stayed at.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

john k.

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

Nice, but improvements are overdue

Very nice property overall. However, steps/gates to the beach are from prior to the 2017 renovation and desperately require proper renovation. Elevator requires some maintenance. Must have proper lighting street side of structure....
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol Z.

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

Terrific beach house for reunion

Twenty of us celebrated a birthday milestone at this terrific beach house! Plenty of room, and bathrooms, and the management company was quick to respond to requests! We’ll be going again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Great location. Responsive Management. We had a wonderful time!

The home is well laid out for a large groups. Huge table for meals. Well stocked kitchen. Good insulation for noise control between rooms. Air conditioning was great and insta- hot water heater assured that there is hot water for all guests. The beach was beautiful and chair umbrella set up on the beach was so convenient!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Christopher F.

NOT REALLY IMPRESSED AT ALL

There were several incidents where there were roaches in this house. The blinds were damaged throughout the house. The maintenance man told us that after we leave they would be replacing the blinds. The pool was dirty...too dirty to swim in. BAD CHOICE OF PROERTY FOR MY GUESTS.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

A fun and sun filled week right on the beach.

We had a family reunion trip of 28 people stay in Not The Norm. The numerous king suites fit all of the couples and we were able to manage the bed situation for the younger crowd. There is nothing better than being steps to the beach, waking up to the ocean view, and eating all your meals with a beachfront view. Some people were on the beach 24/7, while others hung by the pool with some of the toddlers, but we never felt separated due to the proximity of the house. We did run into some maintenance issues (broken bed, broken fridge doors, etc.) when we first arrived, but they were quickly answered and/or resolved by management team. There is limited lighting on the patio as another reviewer mentioned, but that is the norm for all beach front houses for sea turtle protection...perhaps they could invest in some sea-turtle friendly lighting as it is tricky navigating the patio steps by the pool in the dark (especially for older folk). The fully stocked kitchen suited our big group for numerous home cooked meals. I think it could use a few more serving dishes/platters, frying pans/skillets, and baking sheets. Overall, it was one of the best beach vacations our family has had!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

April J.

Almost perfect but needs outdoor lighting

Would’ve been 5 stars but this property does not have any outside lighting. It was impossible to enjoy dinner by the pool or an evening pool party bc it was so dark. The front and back of the house seriously needs improved lighting outside. Also, it would be nice to have an outdoor shower to rinse off after a day at the beach. Besides lacking outdoor lighting and an outdoor shower, this house was FABULOUS!!! Very accommodating for a large group. We had 9 couples and everyone had their own bathroom and nice rooms to themselves. Very spacious and right on the beach! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Fabulous Family Reunion

I highly recommend "Not the Norm" for family reunions or any other large group get together. We had 22 people ranging in age from 2 - 85. With no steps at the entrance to the house and an elevator allowed easy access to all levels of the house for all family members. Plenty of bedrooms made it easy for those who needed to get away for some privacy whether work related or personal. There is wifi available, but we found it was only accessible from the main part of the house, those in the additional wing were not able to connect to it. Adults and kids enjoyed the pool. We were thankful for being located on the beach and not having to worry about driving or crossing the road with taking the kids to and from the beach; also all were able to watch beach activities even if they did not want to or were unable to go down to the water. Most of us did not want to leave and would love to come back here. We had a couple minor problems that were addressed immediately and everyone working for Five Star that I dealt with were very friendly and helpful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

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