On the beach.With a stay at this Holiday Isle vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Destin Beaches and 3 miles (5 km) of Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Harbor are also within half a mile (1 km).
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 0.9 miles
HarborWalk Village - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
Getting around
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar - 7 min drive
Cj’s Hangout - 6 min drive
TAILFINS Ale House & Oyster Bar - 7 min drive
Skybar At The Edge - 7 min drive
Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - 6 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.
Beach Side Destin Retreat
Premium coastal getaway with easy access to the beach and nearby attractions. Wonderful location at the end of a cul-de-sac private road. Enjoy Destin at this amazing retreat home! Pets allowed.
The home is an amazing remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathrooms with dual handheld and rainfall showers. Temper-pedic king size bed in the master with 43" TV and queen bed with 55" TV in the guest room with additional toddler bed plus a sleeper sofa in each bedroom. 2nd floor is open concept living room/dining room/kitchen with new appliances and new huge comfortable sectional couch with 65" TV with a balcony overlooking the beach with an addtional outdoor privacy deck plus an enclosed backyard.
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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Beach Side Destin Retreat to the airport?
This vacation home is 18.4 mi (31-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Beach Side Destin Retreat have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Beach Side Destin Retreat to the beach?
This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Beach Side Destin Retreat offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Beach Side Destin Retreat?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Beach Side Destin Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Beach Side Destin Retreat?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Beach Side Destin Retreat have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Beach Side Destin Retreat have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Beach Side Destin Retreat to downtown Destin?
This vacation home is 2.3 mi away from Destin.
Reviews
Beach Side Destin Retreat Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8/10
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lexi T.
Oct 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This house was amazing in so many ways! Easy 10 minute walk to the beach, pet friendly (our pup LOVED the balcony’s), quiet neighborhood, and a 10 minute drive to get to the heart of Destin! We loved our stay and look forward to booking this same home next year!
Lexi T.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Teejay P., Winston Salem NC
Aug 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay at this vacation house in Destin! The home was very clean, comfortable, and had plenty of space for our family. The location was perfect—close to the beach, restaurants, and shops, but still quiet and relaxing.The kids especially loved having room to play, and we enjoyed sitting out on the patio in the evenings. Everything we needed was provided, which made our trip easy and stress-free.The host was very friendly and responsive, making check-in and check-out simple. We truly enjoyed our vacation here and would love to come back on our next visit to Destin!
Teejay P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Bill C.
Aug 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A great place for a peaceful pleasant retreat for a small family with a fur buddy. Nice sidewalks to walk your pet. Beautiful scenery
Bill C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julian c.
Jul 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Julian c.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Allayna R.
Jun 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful Destin-ation
This townhome worked well for us. It was about a 5 minute walk to the beach entrance. It appears you could walk through the dunes however it has built up and there are gates. Some wear and tear on the master for example: closet doors falling off and the bed sunk in in the middle because it appeared to have the middle support leg bent. We still slept ok. I found a couple hairs on the linens but I bring my own for those reasons and used them for the bathroom floor. We enjoyed our overall stay and would potentially rebook.
Allayna R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
CRYSTAL A., Wichita, Kansas
Feb 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay in Destin
We had an amazing time in Destin! The home was located centrally to everything and the beach was walking distance! The entire home was beautiful with lots of space and amenities! Highly recommend this vrbo for your next vacation!
CRYSTAL A.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dedrick D.
Aug 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Dedrick D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
NANCY M.
May 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The location is perfect to walk to the beach. The townhouse was comfortable and had everything our family needed. I highly recommend staying here.
NANCY M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly B.
Oct 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
This townhouse was a great find for my family (including our dog!). It was very clean, well-stocked with essentials, beautifully updated inside, and had easy access to the beach. The small, fenced area was great for our dog, but 2 things to note: sand only (no grass) and access through master bedroom only. The area felt safe and had a nice sidewalk for walking. It was very close to the restaurants, stores, etc. We definitely want to stay here again! The water/beach in Destin is absolutely gorgeous!!
Kimberly B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
YORGE R.
Aug 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location
YORGE R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Harleigh W.
Jul 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved
We loved the house and being able to go to the private beach!
Harleigh W.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sheri M.
May 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Delight
The property was nice and in a good location. It is a very short walk to the beach. It is close to daytime activities as well as nightlife. We had a great time and are already talking about coming back. We would love to stay here again.
Sheri M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Collleen S.
Feb 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional!
Best host! Excellent location! Exceptional! Look forward to staying at Stephens gorgeous beach house again!
Collleen S.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
laure K.
Nov 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant Stay
We spent the Thanksgiving week at this townhouse. The owner was very kind and accommodating. The place was ready early and we liked the layout of the house a lot. It was only a 2min walk to the beach, a very quiet and comfortable place. The location was also very convenient, close to many nice restaurants, to the Harbor, and to many attractions as the dolphin boat tours, and a 10min drive to the Aquarium. We also drove to Rosemary beach for lunch, only 40min away. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend the place.
laure K.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Paul G.
Sep 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Perfect
My family and I chose this property for our vacation due to it's size, location and class and I must say that I was perfect. Stephen has done a great job remodeling the whole rental. And the cleaning crew did an amazing job apparently. Everything about this whole trip was perfect. Thank you for a great experience.
Paul G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Abel P.
Aug 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excelente
Exelwnte
Abel P.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Clark H., Gillsville, GA
Jul 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Destin Beach House
Home was clean, spacious, and fully stocked. Walk out the front door directly through the dunes to a protected Beach (great for smaller kids with little to no waves) just around the corner from the gulf with traditional waves.
Minutes from all the action and all the stores/restaurants/attractions you could want.
The owner was quick to respond and very easy to get along with and accommodating.
We had 2 couples and 1 child with plenty of room.
Hopefully it is available when we decide to enjoy Destin again.
Clark H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julia M.
Jun 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Thought of everything
They thought of everything. Easy, relaxing stay, and we loved the part of the beach. Excellent hosts!