Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Miramar Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of James Lee Park with a stay here. Emerald Bay Golf Club and Kitchenique are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Pompano Joe's - 19 min walk
Crab Trap Destin - 4 min drive
Whales Tail - 4 min drive
Kenny D's - 10 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.
Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly
Come visit our spacious brick, one-level beach house "Starfish Cottage" in 'Paradise Retreat'. Just a short stroll takes you straight to the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. We are located in the Paradise Retreat community which offers private beach access. We hope you will make yourself at home in this four-bedroom, two full bath home which is dressed in a nautical fashion in appreciation of the coastal lifestyle and in celebration of the beautiful, delicate sea creature, the starfish. Plenty of space for multiple families!
We offer a heated private swimming pool as an option ($350.00 plus tax) during cold nights - no you do not have to share with a community! Or an entire condominium! It is all yours.
****NEW ADDITION: We have added a new option for you to rent a luxury GOLF CART to make your stay here at the Starfish Cottage more convenient and to provide a fun way to go to and from the beach! Mention in your booking whether or not you would be interested in renting a golf cart, and for an additional fee of ($450.00 plus tax) we'll have the cart at the house ready-to-go! So email us today and be sure to inquire about one of the best ways to get to go to the beach in our luxury golf cart!!!!****
The master bedroom is private and features its own large bath, a walk-in closet, beautifully furnished, king-size bedding, flat screen TV.
The large great room is sunny & bright with natural sunlight, a large sectional sofa which has a queen sleeper for those extra friends! Plenty of seating, flat screen TV, you can sit & enjoy the pool view from the great room.
Mini master The second adult bedroom is cool and inviting with a nostalgic theme for starfish original art, flat screen TV.
Large dining table seats 8 with ease, fully-stocked kitchen seats 4 at the bar, Side by side door refrigerator, ice maker, water dispenser, gas grill by the pool, pool toys, bicycles in garage.
If you need to connect with the outside world, we offer free high-speed wireless internet. In addition, our property manager is always available to answer any questions you may have. Give us a call today for further information regarding our rental home or to plan your upcoming Florida vacation!
Washing machine & Dryer furnished.Two car garage.
*Pool Heat Fee - $350.00 Plus tax *Golf Cart Fee - $450.00 Plus Tax *Pet Fee per pet-$175.00 Plus Tax *Damage deposit insurance of $59.00 (Non Refundable)
**** Minimum Age Limit for Renters ***** **Renters must be 25 years of age to lease home with prepaid damage deposit. We prefer families & so do our neighbors, all are welcome :)
Menus and directions to all local eating establishments, amusement parks, dolphin sight seeing excursions, sunset dinner cruise, & deep sea charter boats. Many harbor restaurants will 'cook your catch'. Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin is 6 minutes away with lots of activities for family fun! The lovely Destin Commons has a movie theater, fine-dining, shopping, kids water fountain & play ground. A huge Bass Pro Shop sporting good store in Destin Commons is equipped with a giant shark display perfect for vacation photos and precious memories!
***CANCELLATION POLICY: 100% refund if cancelled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner/VRBO directly to request cancellation.
***IF THE DATES YOU REQUESTED ARE NOT AVAILABLE*** WE ALSO HAVE ANOTHER PROPERTY 'THE MERMAID HOUSE' VRBO#48961 OR The Sandcastle VRBO#398051.
Keywords: VRBO - Vacation Home Immaculate spacious 4 bedrooms 2 full bath Beach house sleeps 8 in Paradise Retreat neighborhood Great for multiple families with Private Saltwater Heated Pool, backyard Oasis walk to the Sugar Sand Beach, Private Beach Access. Adult bikes, Golf Cart, Family and Pet Friendly, High chair, Pack N Play for Babies, Kids Beach and Pool toys, Books and games, Fun activities, shopping, dinning and Golf Courses nearby. Deep Sea Fishing, Pontoon Boat Rides Miramar Beach Destin Florida.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: no smoking
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
Heated pool
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing 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
Bicycles
Garden
Water dispenser
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Upon check in, and during your stay, if you any issues, please let us know immediately
No parking of RV's, Motor Homes, boats, trailer, Jet Ski
No overnight street parking (11 PM to 7 AM)
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Limit 2 Well-trained dogs -
up to 25 lbs each dog.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Beach toys, floats and bikes
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking
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 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. 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.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Private Pool Golf Cart Private Beach Access
Private Pool Golf Cart Private Beach Access***
Frequently asked questions
How close is Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly to the airport?
This vacation home is 20 mi (33-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly?
As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly on Apr 3, 2026 start from $831, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 10-minute walk from Miramar Beach and 4.3 mi (12-min drive) from Destin Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly have a pool?
This vacation home features an outdoor pool.
Does Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly to downtown Miramar Beach?
This vacation home is 2.3 mi away from Miramar Beach.
Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 66 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 66 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
mary t.
Mar 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Difficult to enter gated community arriving in the dark and finding the pad for the gate. Property nice but dated and dark. Was not the beach feel and decorations did not match. Golf cart was a nice touch. Pool small but clean!
mary t.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Emmy C.
Jan 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed ourselves
Emmy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andy D.
Sep 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice! Great place to stay and great hosts!!
Andy D.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robin M.
Jul 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
We have such a great time and the house was perfect. Rosemary was amazing and making sure everything was great.
Robin M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Travis H.
Jun 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
Fun
Travis H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joshua T.
Jun 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property and location.
Rosemary was always a phone call away with questions and the location was amazing. We will definitely be back next year.
Joshua T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer R.
Jun 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a beautiful home and property just a short walk from the beach. We hope to stay again next summer. The communication about a replacement gold cart was fantastic and arrived quickly. This is the best location we have stayed.
Jennifer R.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary L.
May 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Two Week Getaway
Lovely home in a nice gated community. Minutes from the beach. Pool was accomodating for four adults. Nice furnished patio. Garage held pool floats and beach supplies. Very nice surprise. Kitchen was fully stocked with cookware. a ancrockpot.
Mary L.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nikki M.
Aug 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nikki M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Candace K., United States
Jul 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay!
My entire family came to stay at the Starfish. The house had plenty of room to move around and eat during meals. We had a crawling 10 month old and the house was even prepared for her. Outlets were covered and all plugs and wires were tucked away and hidden. Any questions or concerns we had were answered right away. The house was close to the beach. We did enjoy the golf cart since we had multiple family members and items that could be dropped off right at the entry to the beach with no problems. As mentioned in previous reviews, the pool was a little smaller than normal but we enjoyed it either way. Would definitely stay again. Thank you Rosemary for being a great host!
Candace K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tracey P.
Jul 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
It was a great place. The location was perfect. The golf cart made going to the beach a breeze. The house was very clean. The pool was great for my granddaughter. The tanning ledge was the right depth for her. Definitely gonna book again!!!!!
Tracey P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cristina F.
Jun 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best beach house ever!
The house was big and comfortable! Decorations in the house are beautiful! Peaceful neighborhood! We loved it!!!
Cristina F.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patrick M.
Apr 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break 2024
Great location close to the beach in a quiet neighborhood. The golf cart was perfect for just going to the beach if you want to cruise the neighborhood and take it to dinners I would suggest getting something a little more comfortable and something that is gas powered the pool was perfect, the house was comfortable would definitely stay here again. Rosemary was quick to answer any questions and resolve any issues that I had.
Patrick M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michele G.
Jul 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house
We were impressed with the property. Only issue was parking for golf cart while going to beach but had a great experience overall! Would book this property again
Michele G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vicki C.
Oct 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had a great stay. The house was very convenient to shopping, restaurants and the beach. House was in a quiet neighborhood. We rented the golf cart but only used it 2 days because it was to hard for us to turn the steering wheel. So it really wasn’t worth the extra money we paid for the golf cart.
Our trip was very enjoyable.
Vicki C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
CoLette B., Arkansas
Aug 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Miramar Beach
We enjoyed our stay very much! The house is very clean and was perfect for our needs. We appreciated the little extras like a small bottle of dish soap, several dishwasher tablets, several laundry pods, and small shampoo conditioner and soap in each bathroom. Also a scrubber sponge at the sink. There were several rolls of toilet paper also. The extra refrigerator in the garage is a wonderful extra! We were able to keep our drinks cold out there and keep the fridge inside for our food! Plus when loading up an ice chest to go to the beach it was nice just to be able to do that in the garage! We enjoyed the pool. It’s not an enormous pool, but it was enough for us to be able lounge around and hang out and visit! The neighborhood is cute and it’s really not a far walk from the beach. We rented the golf cart and usually drove it and parked it and walked the short distance from where we parked. The beach was pretty and the complementary umbrella and two chairs was a nice benefit of renting this home! The owner was very nice and communicated well and we literally had no problems! We would definitely stay there again! Also, the house is really pretty big! There were eight of us and we were never on top of each other! There’s two living room areas and lots of space to eat ! We enjoyed the house very much!
CoLette B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Nancy F.
Aug 10, 2022
Not meant for families and children
The beach access is far from the house in my opinion. Even if you drive a golf cart down there is no parking at your private access. Still have to walk a good bit and carry all your items. When taking kids that’s a lot of items! Kitchen was not stocked well with silverware. Some nights we would have to wash a fork when someone was down for another to use it. Our occupancy was 8. Getting in and out of the gates to the house was a pain. The driveway only fit two cars comfortably. We had to squish the cars in and still hung on the sidewalk some. Which is not allowed. We had two small cars and one small suv. Even if you rent the golf cart you have to pull all the cars in and out all day to be able to park it in the garage. We had an issue with the golf cart. Which happens! After the hassle of even using it just the one day we decided to get our money back. No where else to park it but in the garage. And no way in the garage without moving cars. Cars are not allowed in the garage. The air went out in the house for a day in a half and was fixed as promptly as could be. Things happen. But, this house was not convenient for our family at all.
Nancy F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
TDS Family
We had a great time!
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
katie B.
Jun 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
The kids loved the pool. The distance from beach wasn’t very far but definitely need the golf cart or bicycles. The neighborhood was really nice also.
katie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chris V.
Jun 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time with family
Had a great time at the home didn’t have any problems Pool was good enough for 5 adults and 1 year old property manager and home owner very helpful will be back for sure
Chris V.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
April C., SPRINGFIELD
Jun 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family trip
The house was just as described. The pool is small but I expected that after reading reviews. Short walk or drive on the golf cart to the beach. The rooms were perfect size. Kitchen is not well stocked, but it wasn't a huge deal we made it work for the meals we cooked. We had a really nice stay.
April C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
2/10 Terrible
joe s.
May 2, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
***Heartless homeowner******* BEWARE
WHERE DO I START! Before I rented this home communication was amazing for obvious reasons! The owner just wanted the money!
The POOL IS SO SMALL! I have a 2 year old and the pool is right out the back door (2feet if that)
The pool rail was lose and coming out from the ground, my 57 year old mother tried to use the rail and she slipped in the pool causing injury, The neglect of the homeowner was the cause of this. We have since hired a lawyer.
There is signs everywhere if you forget to do anything it’s a fine! This is supposed to be a vacation, tread carefully at this home or you will be fined for anything you do.
After the injury’s in the pool a message was sent to the homeowner SHE IS CARELESS & heartless not even a sorry! Or how can I help!
We checked out a day early and no REFUND!!!!
I have since contacted VRBO customer service and opened a complaint, for negligence on the property owners.
DO NOT RENT HERE!!! I will fight to have this home removed from VRBO SO NO OTHER FAMILYS GO THROUGH THIS!
joe s.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chris K.
Jan 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay
Like others have said the property was clean and we had somewhat short walks to the beach. There were plenty of beach/pool toys in the garage, and everything worked. The pool is small but my 4 kids were able to have fun in it. This was our first trip since covid-19 hit. I think it was a great choice.
Thanks.
Chris K.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
SANDI C.
Nov 27, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Vaca
Comfortable accommodations. Pool is small. A few minor repairs needed.
SANDI C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sharon T.
Aug 30, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
Rosemary and Angela were great. We had a very nice time. The house and pool were perfect for the two of us even though we didn’t need/use all the bed rooms. This was one of the cleanest homes we’ve stayed in and we use VRBO a lot.