Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
34 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Destin
Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. Also, James Lee Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Shore at Crystal Beach Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
Welcome to Hakuna Matata, where coastal elegance meets relaxed beach living in the exclusive gated community of Destiny West. Perfectly positioned along Scenic 98, this beautifully appointed home offers the ideal blend of comfort, style, and convenience — just moments from James Lee Park and The Crab Trap.
Designed with both entertaining and unwinding in mind, Hakuna Matata features a spacious open-concept layout that brings everyone together while still offering private retreats throughout.
Refined Interior Living
The fully equipped chef’s kitchen showcases premium stainless-steel appliances, including a KitchenAid built-in ice maker — perfect for filling coolers before beach days or mixing evening cocktails. The open flow between kitchen, dining, and living spaces creates a bright, welcoming atmosphere ideal for family gatherings and relaxed evenings.
Bedroom Accommodations
Bedroom 1 – First Floor Primary Suite King bed with private en-suite bath featuring a sleek walk-in shower.
Bedroom 2 – Second Floor Bunk Suite Two twin-over-queen bunks, private en-suite bath with jetted tub, and television. Designed for both kids and adults to enjoy.
Bedroom 3 – Second Floor King Suite King bed, private en-suite bath, and television for added comfort.
Outdoor Oasis
Step into your private fenced backyard retreat featuring:
• Outdoor shower for rinsing off after beach days • BBQ grill for evening cookouts • Twinkling café lights for relaxed outdoor dining • Comfortable space to gather and unwind
Exclusive Perks
6-Passenger Golf Cart Cruise to the beach or explore Scenic 98 in style. A beach wagon is included for added convenience. The golf cart must remain in the garage and plugged in when not in use.
Fun Pass Included Your stay includes one complimentary activity per day, per guest.
November–February • Urban Air Adventure Park • Baytowne Wharf Adventure Zone • Golf at select courses
March–October • All winter activities plus • Sea Blaster Dolphin Cruise • The Gulfarium
Destiny West Community Amenities
Just a short walk from the home, enjoy access to:
• Community pool and hot tub • Clubhouse with fitness center • Tennis courts • Basketball goal
Prime Destin Location
Hakuna Matata places you near some of Destin’s most beloved attractions, dining, and conveniences — all just minutes away.
Convenient Details
• Off-street parking for up to three vehicles • Local management team for responsive, personalized service
Property Guidelines
• Trash: Green lid (regular trash) Tuesday and Friday; Yellow lid (recycling) Tuesday. Place bins curbside the night before pickup. • No smoking inside the property • Check-in: 4:00 PM CST • Check-out: 10:00 AM CST • Primary renter must be 25 or older • No parties or events without prior approval
Hakuna Matata offers refined comfort, gated community exclusivity, golf cart convenience, and prime beach access — creating the perfect setting for a carefree and unforgettable Destin getaway.
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 2,324 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
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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
2960-261183
Frequently asked questions
How close is Beach House~Golf Cart~Walk 2 Beach~Sleeps 10~Community Pool~Tennis~Gym to the airport?
This vacation home is 23.5 mi (36-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Beach House~Golf Cart~Walk 2 Beach~Sleeps 10~Community Pool~Tennis~Gym have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Beach House~Golf Cart~Walk 2 Beach~Sleeps 10~Community Pool~Tennis~Gym to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from Miramar Beach and 10-minute walk from James Lee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Our stay was absolutely perfect. This house had everything we would need. A walk to the beach. It had all our beach accessories, chairs and beach toys, towels to a very much needed golf cart. Manager was always available. Cleanest place we have ever stayed. Definitely plan to go back
Very Impressive vacation home! Very close to the beach with a very useful golf cart. Community pool is just steps away. Very clean house. Highly recommend
Patrick N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Vicki B.
Aug 18, 2025
Destin Beach Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house, location, management & amenities were outstanding. We were able to get an early check-in which was really nice!! I would definitely stay here again. The golf cart & beach accessories made it very easy with the kids.
The management of the property was superb, always available for questions and good energy to make sure our stay was great. All amenities were to the standard mentioned and photos extremely accurate. Very often you see photos and get swayed into something that's worse than what's shown, but this was definitely not the case.
This home could not have been more perfect! Photos are spot on. The home was clean and well stocked. Owner was very fast at responding to questions. We had no issues. The golf cart was a little trickier to drive than others I have rented in the past - steering was very tight but manageable.
Laura S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Deidra B.
Jun 1, 2025
Yearly Family Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Every year we stay in Destiny West. This home is beautiful. Fits our family needs perfectly. This house is well stocked and of course golf cart was a great addition. No complaints at all. We plan on making this our go to house for our annual family vacation. Thank you for sharing your beauty home.
Everything about the house was beautiful. Couldn’t have asked for a better location being minutes away from the beach whether walking or driving in the golf cart. Plenty of shopping near by as well.
The only negative was not being able to figure out the living room tv. It wasn’t important enough to contact host since we spent most of our time enjoying the beach. When I did contact the host for other things, she responded quickly.
Will definitely stay again!
The property location was outstanding being only a quarter mile from the beach, the home was beautiful and was supplied with beach items, cooking items, cleaning items, etc. The golf cart was the most convenient part of the trip, being able to bring the golf cart to the beach or to the grocery store was great! Unless we wanted to go into town we did not ever have to use our vehicles. We had 11 people on our trip and we had plenty of space for everyone and had the best time. Mrs. Renda was a great host and was very easy to get a hold of. I hope to stay at the same place next time I go back to Destin!
This place is perfect!!! They thought of absolutely everything we needed. Short walk to the beach or quick 2 minute golf cart ride. Plenty of golf cart parking at the beach at the crap trap. There is a garage full of beach toys, beach cart, 2 body boards, nets, beach chairs, beach towels. Everything. Great beds/linens. Keurig AND regular coffee pot. Short walk/cart ride to dining. We will definitely be back!!!