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Steps to beach, private, heated pool, 2 masters, 3 balconies, golf cart, pets

Family-friendly stay near Destin Beaches

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 142980 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Destin

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Crystal Beach vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Miramar Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Destin Beaches. Destin Commons and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Destin Commons - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • James Lee Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬13 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.

Steps to beach, private, heated pool, 2 masters, 3 balconies, golf cart, pets

Southern Sands Destin:
Stay in this welcoming beach house that is a block to beach access, dining and shopping. Walk to Camille's for breakfast, lunch or dinner - live music on weekends. Explore Destin Commons for dining, shopping and events, less than 1 mile.

This 5-bedroom house has a private, heated pool and dining deck that you can enjoy with your family and friends. The huge backyard with a private pool that lights up at night, 2 masters, four kings & foosball/games - we've got everything you need for a great vacation!

Many upgrades that include the following: 2 primary bathrooms, bathroom on upper floor, LP flooring throughout, festive outdoor LED lights over the dining deck and the pool (brings the backyard to life at night).

ABOUT THE HOUSE:
You will love the wrap-around porch, many balconies/porches, grilling/dining deck, plus private/heated pool. The large backyard and pool will provide the place to relax and unwind outdoors with your family and friends.

Inside the home, the main level has a comfortable living area for your guests to enjoy. It provides an open concept living area with foosball in the game area, comfortable television viewing area, games/puzzles/cards, and book nook. The kitchen has a center island/breakfast bar and dining area The kitchen door leads directly to the outdoors to a huge backyard for relaxing, swimming, grilling, and dining.
You will find 5 bedrooms, each with televisions, and three have private balconies.

BEDROOMS:
BR #1 Primary king bedroom with bathroom suite, balcony, sleeps 2
BR #2 King bedroom with bathroom suite, sleeps 2
BR #3 King bed with balcony, sleeps 2
BR #4 King bed with balcony, sleeps 2
BR #5 Bunk room with 4 twins, sleeps 4
Additional: Queen sofa bed, sleeps 2

BATHROOMS:

Bath #1 Primary suite with updated shower & glass door, double sinks, tub, and toilet
Bath #2 2nd bathroom suite with updated shower, sink, and toilet
Bath #3 Shower, sink, & toilet
Bath #4 Bathroom, shower with tile to ceiling, glass door, double sinks, and toilet
Bath #5 Half bath on main with sink & toilet

HOUSE AMENITIES:
• Fenced backyard to enjoy with private pool (28" X 17"), and LED lights at night around the pool and dining deck (Oct to May - ask for the rate to heat the pool).
• Hard surface LP flooring throughout the house
• Bathroom on third floor, 2 primary bath suites updated with glass door showers and tile to the ceiling, new counters and sinks
• Jimmy Buffet outdoor deck for grilling & dining that overlooks the pool.
• Florida style front porch to hang out and relax.
• The wraparound porch begins at the front, and leads to the backyard.
• Fenced and private backyard oasis.
• Outdoor shower with foot washing station
• Two outdoor storage chests with beach gear/pool floats and toys for you to use during your stay. The house provides the following: chairs, mats, floats, noodles, boards, buckets, shovels & more.
• Game zone has foosball, card table for games, puzzles, cards, chess and more
• 5 bedrooms - 4 kings, 4 singles (bunk beds), sofa bed & pack-n-play
• Two master bedrooms with attached, bath ensuites
• Large family room with comfortable seating & television
• Book nook in the reading area
• Desk area for laptop and charging station
• Stocked kitchen with all necessities for cooking and eating meals at a vacation home.
• Kitchen has solid surface counters, center island/breakfast bar with extra seating
• Parking on the driveway
• Three private balconies that are attached to bedrooms, second and third floors
• Televisions in each bedroom and living area - with Roku
• Tankless water heater for endless hot showers
• Central air & additional mini-splits in the 4th and 5th bedrooms
• Washer and dryer
• Bunk room to sleep 4
• Smoke-free inside the home, smoking permitted outside
• All linens and bath towels provided.
• Pool towels & beach mats provided
• Starter supplies: toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, soap and shampoo.
• Dogs are only allowed on case by case basis, with a dog fee.
• Golf cart rental available, 6-person

THE BEACH:
There are many options to arrive at the sugar white sand and emerald green waters. You have various beach accesses just one block away, a short walk from the house - use beach cart, or rent the golf cart. Public beach is close by with extra parking, showers, bathhouse, restaurant and shaded picnic areas.

THE AREA:
The home is located in the desirable Crystal Beach, a beach house neighborhood in Destin, it has the best of both worlds. It is a quaint beach house community that is very close to many activities such as; shopping, dining, fishing, boating, golfing and etc.. Also, it is the ideal community for walking, biking, and jogging on the paved path along the streets to the beach.

Visit Crab Island, Destin Commons, Harbor Walk, Okaloosa Pier, Gulfarium, Baytowne Wharf, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, Big Kahuna Water Park, dining, shopping, biking, golfing and more - or just relax at the beach and pool.

The area is loved for some of the best fishing in the world, Destin is known as the "World's luckiest Fishing Village". During the month of October, the Fisherman's Rodeo and Seafood Festival are very popular.

There are many activities within minutes of our home. When you arrive, you will find the "House book" with information about things to do, dining options and etc. Many restaurants and activities nearby

Check out other 5B, VRBO properties:
OceanRetreatVilla #1667191 ,5b located in a gated community of Destiny East, with amazing salt-water private pool/spa and lots of extra amenities, walking distance

BeachWalkRetreat #2308626, completely renovated 5b, 6b with salt-water pool & spa, 3 houses to the beach access, in Crystal Beach.

Come during the Destin Fishing Rodeo, October 1st-31st!!! The Seafood Festival is the first weekend of the month. And, enjoy the amazing sunsets, directly over the ocean.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking permitted outside house and patio only

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching 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
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,980 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please complete the rental agreement to confirm your booking. Golf cart rentals are available on request.
We allow dogs, they must be crated when left alone, with a daily cleaning fee of $50 per day to cover extra cleaning.
October to April, you can request to heat the pool with a daily charge (covers gas and electric).

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet must be crated when left in the house alone.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We love to have kids.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outside house and patio only

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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 Book Thanksgiving, steps to beach, private, heated pool, 2 masters, 3 balconies to the airport?

This vacation home is 25.9 mi (34-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Book Thanksgiving, steps to beach, private, heated pool, 2 masters, 3 balconies have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Book Thanksgiving, steps to beach, private, heated pool, 2 masters, 3 balconies to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Miramar Beach and 14-minute walk from James Lee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Book Thanksgiving, steps to beach, private, heated pool, 2 masters, 3 balconies offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Book Thanksgiving, steps to beach, private, heated pool, 2 masters, 3 balconies?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Book Thanksgiving, steps to beach, private, heated pool, 2 masters, 3 balconies?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Book Thanksgiving, steps to beach, private, heated pool, 2 masters, 3 balconies?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Book Thanksgiving, steps to beach, private, heated pool, 2 masters, 3 balconies have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Book Thanksgiving, steps to beach, private, heated pool, 2 masters, 3 balconies have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Book Thanksgiving, steps to beach, private, heated pool, 2 masters, 3 balconies to downtown Destin?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi away from Destin.