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The Barnacle: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Golf cart, Game room, Bunks

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A wooden staircase leading to a beach with a flag, a sandy beach, and umbrellas.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with bar stools.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a hammock, and a wooden deck.
A beachfront property with multiple buildings, a beach with people, and palm trees.
A two-story house with a balcony, a covered patio, and a golf cart.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms7 bathrooms3384 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Golf Course At Seascape Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Miramar Beach

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Miramar Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Golf Course At Seascape Resort with a stay here. Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade and Axes & Ice Cream are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Baytowne Wharf - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Surf Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬4 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 Barnacle: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Golf cart, Game room, Bunks

Welcome to The Barnacle a luxury 8-bedroom, 7-bath retreat in the gated Villas of Frangista in Miramar Beach that sleeps 20 and offers everything you need for the ultimate Emerald Coast vacation. Just steps from your private gated beach access, this 3-story getaway comes with a FREE 6-passenger golf cart for easy trips to the sugar-white sands, dining, and shopping, plus a private HEATED saltwater pool surrounded by lounge chairs, hammock, outdoor dining, and a gas grill for perfect family cookouts. Inside, enjoy a bright open floor plan with a gourmet kitchen, spacious living and dining areas, and a fun game room with arcade games and bunk space kids will love. With 6 King Suites, 1 Queen Suite, and a custom Bunk Room—all with ensuite baths and Smart TVs—this home is designed for large families, groups, and celebrations. Close to Destin, Sandestin, and Silver Sands Premium Outlets, The Barnacle combines location, luxury, and comfort to create an unforgettable Miramar Beach escape.


Ask about our other luxury homes in Miramar Beach if you need different accommodations or multiple properties for your group!


6 King Bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 1 Queen Suite with en-suite bathroom, Bunk Rooms (4 queen beds) with shared bathroom
Total: 8 Bedrooms ~ 7 Bathrooms ~ 11 Beds ~ Sleeps 20


🔹 FIRST FLOOR EXPERIENCE ~ SLEEPS 4

- Spacious Living Room with lounge seating and 75" 4K Smart TV
- Gourmet Chef's Kitchen with all the cookware the family chef will need
- Dining table with seating for 10 and 4 at the bar (14 total)
- Access to fenced in backyard with hot tub, heated pool, lounge chairs, hammocks, dining table, corn hole, outdoor shower, and gas grill.
- Laundry Room
- FREE street legal 6-seat Golf Cart
- King Bedroom with ensuite bathroom with a shower/tub combo
- Queen Bedroom with ensuite bathroom with a shower/tub combo


🔹 SECOND FLOOR EXPERIENCE ~ SLEEPS 8

- King Bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
- King Bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
- King Bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo
- King Bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo


🔹 THIRD FLOOR EXPERIENCE ~ SLEEPS 10

- Master King Bedroom with private covered balcony and ensuite bathroom with shower/tub combo
- Keurig and mini-fridge located in master suite
- Game room featuring 2 custom arcade games and a 4K Smart TV that is located in the Bunk Room
- Bunk Room with 4 built-in queen beds (shares bathroom with the master suite and you must go through the master suite to access the bunk room)


⛱ BACKYARD EXPERIENCE

Step into your private backyard oasis, designed for relaxation, entertainment, and unforgettable memories. Take a refreshing dip in the HEATED saltwater pool or unwind in the hot tub spa. Soak up the sun on comfy lounge chairs, sway in the hammock, or challenge friends and family to a game of corn hole. As the sun sets, fire up the gas grill and enjoy poolside dining at the outdoor table. Rinse off in the outdoor shower after a day at the beach, then gather around for an evening of relaxation under the stars. Whether you’re here for a family-friendly getaway or a group retreat, this spacious backyard paradise offers everything you need for an unforgettable stay!

Pool Heating (Optional)
Pool heating is available for $71 per day. Heating must be added for the entire duration of your stay—partial heating is not available due to the cost of initially heating the water. Please request heating at least 2 days prior to arrival.


🏖 BEACH EXPERIENCE

Located just a few blocks from Frangista Beach’s private access, this luxury villa offers a serene and exclusive beach experience, away from the crowds. Take a short walk to the sugar-white sands and emerald waters, where you can soak up the sun, enjoy breathtaking sunsets, and unwind with happy hour drinks. For added comfort, chair and umbrella rentals are available March through September. Looking for adventure? Try parasailing, kayaking, or paddleboarding just steps from the shore. As the day winds down, gather around a beach bonfire for an unforgettable evening under the stars. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or excitement, this prime location offers the perfect blend of seclusion, luxury, and beachfront fun!


✨ HOME HIGHLIGHTS

✔️ 6-seat street legal Golf Cart included in your stay for FREE
✔️ Just a short walk to the private gated beach access
✔️ Private heated pool, hot tub, and outdoor kitchen
✔️ High Speed, Reliable Internet for work and/or streaming
✔️ 55" 4K Smart TVs in every bedroom
✔️ Personal greeting from one of our team members during your stay
✔️ All linens and towels are replaced at every check-out with fresh, clean, soft linens from our in-house laundry facility.
✔️ Starter pack of essentials are provided including 1 toilet paper roll per bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, trash bags, dish soap, 4 dishwasher pods, 4 laundry pods per washing machine, and shampoo, conditioner and soap in each bathroom. Please plan accordingly, purchase additional items at any local store depending on length of stay.

*Guests of record must be age 25+ and stay at the house each night.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • 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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing 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 (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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 3,384 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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

Rules

All guests are required to sign the Rental Agreement. You will be emailed the agreement and can electronically sign it.
A security deposit hold will be placed on the card 1 day before arrival and will be released 5 days after check-out.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: There is a maximum limit of 3 dogs per reservation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Barnacle: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Golf cart, Game room, Bunks to the airport?

This vacation home is 29.3 mi (47-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Barnacle: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Golf cart, Game room, Bunks have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Barnacle: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Golf cart, Game room, Bunks to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 8-minute walk from Miramar Beach and 6.1 mi (20-min drive) from Destin Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Barnacle: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Golf cart, Game room, Bunks offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Barnacle: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Golf cart, Game room, Bunks?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Barnacle: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Golf cart, Game room, Bunks?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Barnacle: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Golf cart, Game room, Bunks?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Barnacle: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Golf cart, Game room, Bunks have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does The Barnacle: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Golf cart, Game room, Bunks have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Barnacle: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Golf cart, Game room, Bunks to downtown Miramar Beach?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Miramar Beach.

The Barnacle: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Golf cart, Game room, Bunks Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love this house
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so nice and the perfect place for me and my family to come together and show our grandma the beach for the first time. The space worked well for our large group, the house was beautiful, communication and process was great. We would love to book here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and it fit everyone well and comfortably. Any issues were dealt with quickly and the team were helpful and responsive
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this House!!

Our family had an amazing time at this property and enjoyed the golf carts! We would definitely recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Florida Family Vacation 2025

Family loved the house and it’s location. The house
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for large family

This house was great. Loved that everyone had private bed and bath. Loved the hardwood floors and the pool area was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Summer vacation

we like to go to Destin every year for the beach.great place for the family to reconnect
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed the Barnacle very much!

More than enough beds for everyone and private bathrooms for each bedroom a huge plus!! High end appliances and nice property overall.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Team Trip

Enjoyed a nice stay with my team to celebrate 2024. Plenty of space to relax, play games, and enjoy the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house

This house is very nice and spacious. The heated pool was great to have! It’s a couple blocks from the beach and has its own beach access. We would walk to the beach. We had a wonderful time during our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Great property and location. The kitchen could use more utensils and baking sheets-for a house that sleeps that many people there is a need for more items. Our family had a very relaxing stay-quiet neighborhood and close to all amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Book it!

Loves it, didn’t want to leave! Every room has a bathroom and it was perfect for our big group. Only thing… beach is prob more like 10 or 15 minute walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

check in time should be at 4:00 Pm

very nice property,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family vacation

Great overall whoever cleans needs to clean under and behind future other than that would definitely come back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a large family

We absolutely loved staying there! We have a large family, ages 1-61 and it was perfect for us. The private pool was a huge hit, the kitchen was very well stocked including a griddle and crockpot, a large table to seat our family plus large sitting area to accommodate all of us. The golf cart was very nice for transporting our stuff to the beach. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous

Genial
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious Home

We have a summer family tradition which is to rent a house in Florida so we can enjoy each other's company. The Barnacle was a Great spacious home that allowed us to do that this year. Management was easily accessible if needed and the location from the beach was made so much easier with the golf cart provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach time

House was nice had bedrooms and bathrooms for all! Further to the beach than we thought from listing. And the area before the gated community was really run down!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful house!

Plenty of room for everyone and so great that each room has its own bathroom! The golf cart is a definite plus as it’s a few blocks to the beach. Keep in mind, no tents or canopies are allowed on the private beach. You have to drive to the public areas if you have little ones that need extra shade.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great week for family

We love the Barnacle! This was our second year staying in this neighborhood and have already booked again for 2023. We have a large family and the Barnacle was perfect for 18 of us. Property manager was quick to respond and handle the minor issues instantly. Like this group of owners and plan to continue staying in their houses during Family vacation. We also stayed in Lazy Magnolia in 2021… great house also with a bit bigger pool…
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our beach wedding

This property was perfect for our family. It slept myself and my wife, our 5 children and their significant others my dad and his wife, my grandson on a provided trundle, 2 of our close friends, and our Reverend. It had everything we needed. And the golf cart was super handy shuttling everyone around as parking for vehicles in that area at the back and restaurants can be a challenge. The pool was awesome for lazy days of just hanging out. I would highly recommend this property to anyone considering a trip fo Destin
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Family Vacation Home!

This home had plenty of space for our large family vacation. The house was well equipped to handle cooking multiple meals throughout the day. My only (minor) complaint is the pool is much smaller than it appears in the pictures. When we booked last September the dimensions were not part of the listing - by no means was it a major issue during the trip. Overall I would definitely recommend this house and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Loved this property’s location. The house is perfect for a large family/ group of friends. Having a golf cart included is a plus! We requested a few baking sheets & a large pot for cooking, management was quick to respond & bring those items to us! They were really nice to deal with. The only thing I would like to see is the door to the washer & dryer in the hallway needs to be removed. It stays open & it is interferes with the bedroom door on the right as you walk in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Amazing

We took our 4 Adult children, their spouses and our grandchildren. It was a total of 15. The house was very spacious, very clean with a private pool. We had the pool heated and our grandchildren were in heaven. We definitely made forever lasting memories and this house was a part of them. The free golf cart was an absolute Huge bonus. We can't thank you enough. Connie
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation, Beautiful Neighborhood

We had a wonderful vacation at The Barnacle, it was perfect for our family and teens. The house is beautifully decorated, with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone. The kitchen has all the essentials that you will need to cook, plenty of dishware and silverware. The outside pool area is perfect for hanging out and grilling. We had our pets with us so the fenced backyard was the perfect way to allow them some freedom while we relaxed by the pool. The golf cart is a huge bonus, we used it to go eat locally, and to get to the beach quickly, definitely helped to keep the sand out of our vehicles. This neighborhood is quiet and clean with very little traffic since the only people in this area belong to this neighborhood. This was great for walking the dogs and riding bikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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