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Smart TV
Pool
Interior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Commons
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Destin

Crystal Beach stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Crystal Beach vacation home, you'll find Miramar Beach and Destin Commons. Also, James Lee Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Shore at Crystal Beach Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Destin Commons - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • James Lee Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬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.

Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ!

Welcome to Pelican Retreat!

WHAT TO LOVE ABOUT THIS HOME:
- 5 Minute Walk to the BEACH!
- Private Pool
- Pet Friendly
- Short Walk to Restaurant & Shopping

A quintessential beach house just one block from beach is complete with a gorgeous pool in famous Crystal Beach...which conjures of images of sun splashed days biking and walking to the beach. Three bedrooms, two and a half baths total with granite countertops, updated flooring, stainless steel appliances, and much more. Lushly and tropically landscaped exterior with a perfect side grilling area in addition to the heated pool with a full sprinkler system.

This custom completely renovated home is just a hop, skip and a jump to the beach, and makes for a perfect for your next family vacation. Pelican Retreat is a short and safe two-minute walk to the world-famous white sand beaches and emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico!

You will fall in love with the Crystal Beach neighborhood of Destin, known for its white picket fences and upscale cottage-style homes. The area is convenient to an outdoor shopping mall, a movie theater, countless restaurants, and shops, water park, go carts, and several world class golf courses, but still maintains a quiet and family-friendly beach atmosphere. No high-rise condos are allowed in this unique area.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

Primary BEDROOM: King Bed (Sleeps 2)
BEDROOM 2: Queen Bed (Sleeps 2)
BEDROOM 3: 2x twin beds, 1 full bed (Sleeps 4)
Living Room w/ Sofa Bed (Sleeps 2)
Kitchen
Dining Room

All AvantStay guests have access to our 24/7 guest experience line, a dedicated hospitality manager, and hotel-grade amenities.

*Home Truths:*
- Please note that active commercial and residential construction is currently underway in the city of Destin.
- Pool heat is available for an additional fee but must be requested at least 48 hours before your stay.
- Please note: Pool heat will not be available during the summer months (April 1 - October 31).
- This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.

Parking Details:
No street parking is allowed. Please only use designated parking areas. Failure to comply could result in a warning or towing.

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

Property manager

AvantStay

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ! to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.4 mi (30-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Miramar Beach and 7-minute walk from James Lee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ! have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ! to downtown Destin?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Destin.

Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The house was better than pictured and was the perfect size for our family. I loved the layout of the house and was perfect for our two dogs to have some fenced in spaces by the pool. The pool was great to have right off the house. The location was easy and walkable to the beach and some coffee and food. It had what we needed and we felt right at home all week. Thanks for an amazing stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Quiet Family Spot

The location was ideal for a family trip. Everything about the house was great with only one small area for improvement. The beds, particularly the master is not the most comfortable. That may be a personal preference but I wish it was just a little softer but I guess that varies by individual. Family didn’t mind.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Pelican is perfect!

We truly enjoyed our stay! The home was extremely clean, super comfy beds, stocked kitchen, and just a short walk to the beach. The pool was super refreshing and the perfect way to wind down our day. Also, it was nice that there were some beach chairs there to use. Will definitely return! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach House Destin

House was nice and very clean. The house was not pet friendly. You could not let the dogs out safely. The fence needs to be connected to properly secure safety of animals. The dryer needs work did not dry clothes very well.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in the middle of everything.

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was beautiful and stocked with everything needed to be able to enjoy our stay. The pool was smaller than we expected but overall it was great to have and very inviting. The rooms were all very clean and spacious. Overall we loved our stay here and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mostly what we expected

Pelican retreat is a lovely home and is a very comfortable walk to the beach, even for us seniors. The pool was also perfect, since we paid extra for it to be heated. It was a great place to relax and in a nice neighborhood. Although, it was clearly “off season” as there were many rentals not being used while we were there. Communication with our Avant Stay team was required twice with prompt responses and resolutions. Two minor complaints: The Avant Stay WiFi for the property (much like a hotel) was cumbersome to use, lost connectivity regularly and was difficult for Android access. There was plenty of dish ware, however, cooking pans and utensils were minimal. (Frying pan handle was loose with no screwdriver to tighten it up.)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley A., Plainfield IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

This place was great! Very clean, the pool was wonderful, and it was very close to the beach, a very short walk. The management company was very communicative throughout our stay and overall we were very happy. We would definitely stay here again, and hopefully will as we had a wonderful time, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

We loved this house. You could not beat the location, one block to the beach. You can walk back from beach for lunch, it is that close!! There is a public beach access at that location at end of street. The bedrooms and closets were very spacious and the pool was fantastic. We spent most of our days in the pool floating around. The shared bathroom is pretty small. We had one person in each of those 2 additional bedrooms, it would be tight if you had max capacity or if you had a bunch of females trying to get ready. The neighborhood is so quant and cute. We rented bikes from the VayK Gear with our credit that we had. Would highly recommend, even if you don't like to ride bikes, you will love riding bikes in this neighborhood. We also rented beach chairs but those were not needed. There were plenty at the house, along with a few noodles, sand bucket etc. I would recommend renting or bringing a wagon or driving to beach and dropping stuff off in the morning. Public beach fills up fast, like 9 am. The only downside at all would be the internet. I was able to get the internet to work on my laptop but not my phone all week. You may need to sign-in each day to gain access. There is also a tad bit of wear and tear probably from renters. The ice maker made ice but you had to get it out by hand from freezer and there were places that need to be repainted on trim, doors and baseboards. We also rented a pontoon boat in Ft Walton Beach for the day and went to Crab Island - We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home

Very nice vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Trip!

We absolutely loved this place! Such a great place to be with your family and fur babies! Great Location and easy walk to the beach! The only downfall occured on our last full day there. We planned a full day out at the pool, but we unable to. The pool guy comes Friday morning (He was great didn't bother us, cleaned and left) then the yard guys came, and blew all the grass clippings in the pool and and made a big mess out back and didn't clean it. There was so much debris in the water there was no swimming our last day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay again

Lovely property and great communication. Just know the yard is not completely fenced in, only the pool area. Location is great and just a few mins walk to the beach. Would definetly stay here again
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

Great house and location. Pool got dirty from the landscaping company, but they were able to send someone to clean it. It was the next morning when it was cleaned. Overall great property and would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house & location

Couldn’t be happier with the home and all the extra stuff to pack up for the beach “beach chairs” ..easy commute to Whole Foods and 2 blocks from the beach .. heated pool was clutch for the evening and double red flag. So minor things that needed to fixed but not broken 1. Shower head in master needs to be replaced and the faucet in the kitchen needed to be replaced but worked. Ice machine in fridge did not dispense ice however made it. Again very minor things. Overall family was super happy and felt like a 2nd home .. definitely will be re-booking this for next spring break in April.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reinier Alberto P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

It is a great House for vacation literally in front the beach, comfortable, great locations, close to restaurants, market, etc....
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Walter W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Nice experience, house dog friendly but not the beach
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ranch close to beach

We stayed two weeks, enjoyed our visit! Layout of the house was great! Decor was nice! Beds were ok, pillows were just ok too! Bath towels were fine, but wash cloths need replaced. Pool was nice and heated! Dishwasher was broken. The freezer ice maker work but the dispenser was broken. Kitchen was nicely furnished with all you need! All in all we would stay again! 🌴😬
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Deby A., Tallahassee

Disliked: Cleanliness

Terrible stay! The worse VRBO listed property we have ever used.

Terrible terrible terrible. Arrived to find dirty dishes in the cupboard. Loaded them in the dishwasher only to find it did not work. Finally got the cycle to start but water leaked from the door. Maintenance advised to just put a towel down as they couldn’t get a service man out. Maintenance also advised the microwave door was broken but if you stood and held it shut the microwave would function. . Tried that the next morning and found it would not work regardless. They did drop off a counter top model that worked but cluttered up the kitchen counter. Also found ice dispenser in frig did work. Emailed maintenance with no response. Was awakened early next morning by a terrible screeching sound and found the sprinkler system relay was stuck. Again reported to maintenance but no one responded as the issue repeated on the 3rd day. Safe was inoperable so we had to take all our valuable with us every time we left the residence. Oven was absolutely disgustingly dirty. (See picture attached).After all these issues we reached out to the management company seeking some form of compensation and heard nothing back. Terrible experience find something managed by anyone but Florida Charms. Once Florida Charms gets your money they couldn’t care less about making sure you enjoy your stay or that they deliver the amenities that they promise on their website.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Brandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the master suite and bath

This house and location is very nice. Did have an issue with the microwave that did not get fixed so we had to go without it our entire stay. Recommend someone doing a walk through if there is a few days break between rentals as this was the case for us. Overall this house is very nice and would definitely stay here again but had to give four stars because of the microwave issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was beautiful and relaxing.

Was very pleased with the place. They had the most comfortable beds. And the jacuzzi tub was relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Callie C., Cassatte

Just ok

We started off with a rough start, we arrived few hrs early not thinking of the time change so we ask 9f we could go on in if it was clean and was told no that they would have to charge another night if we go in at 12 or 1 so being exhausted from the drive we remained in the car in the driveway. When we finally got to go in we noticed ice/water on fridge didn't work, it could of been cleaner but oh well. The pool was nice as was the short walk to the beach. The beds were actually comfortable so that's a bonus. We had an amazing week with the family but I wouldn't say it was worth what we paid. And don't expect to get in a moment sooner than check-in time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ian h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is exactly as advertised. It was clean and well kept. Would definitely book this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip!

I have to say, we were a little wary upon arrival. The outside of the property isn’t anything to write home about. However, the inside was extremely clean and spacious for a group of 9 with updated renovations. The only down side was that the ice machine and filtered water were not working, so we had to purchase bags of ice throughout our stay. Being one block from the beach was definitely beneficial and we would absolutely stay in this location again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

ivona p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

We enjoyed our stay at the pelican retreat. Property management responded to every inquiry we had promptly. They had beach chairs and beach toys which was a nice surprise. Our dogs were with us and didn’t know that the back yard wasn’t gated all the way so it surprised us when they ended up on the street the first time we let them out. The cups and dishes weren’t used in a while probably, so we had washed them. Other than than that, we had a great time. Great location and beautiful house.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint family stay

A lovely house for family fun with a walking distance to crystal beach!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Accommodations

Beautiful updated property, very clean and spacious. Beds very comfortable and the pool was fantastic. Only minutes from the beach but we were more interested in hanging out at the pool. Have already recommended it to some of my friends and we plan on choosing this property from now on when we visit Destin, which is a couple times a year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021