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Luxurious, Private Beach, Pool | Castaway Castle

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Aerial view
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16348.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Destin, FL
  • Destin Beaches
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Luxurious, Private Beach, Pool | Castaway Castle

Summary:
Beautiful coastal home with endless views! Huge entertaining areas with amazing custom beach furnishings and art, this is a one of a kind beach house!!

Please SEE: Other Things to Note
For Area Details, Please SEE: The Neighborhood & Getting Around
*Pet Friendly, fee applies per pet.
*Pool Heated by request, fee applies.

The Space:
Castaway Castle, Home Features:
• 6 Bedroom, 4 Bath - Available for up to 16 Guests!
• 2-Story Home with Vaulted Ceilings
• Private Heated Pool
• New 4k UHD Smart TV's in Every Room
• Free WiFi & Large Outdoor Deck with Grill

*Winter "Snowbird" rates available. Message for priority pricing.
*Available for events, fee applies.

Welcome to Castaway Castle! This is a newly remodeled, redecorated, and newly furnished Gulf and Harbor view home. It is absolutely fresh and stunning in the way it feels as a beach style vacation home. A Plantation styled estate with gorgeous sprawling staircase leads into luxurious appointments. This home has one of the most unique features of any Holiday Isle home. From almost any interior room or porch of this home, our guests have views of either the waters of the Destin Harbor, or the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. When the weather doesn't hold up enjoy brand new 4k UHD Smart TV's in every room of the house!

This luxurious beach vacation home is rich with Southern Plantation style architecture in its exterior design. This home’s interior styling, design, and layout is very open and airy, and it makes visiting and entertaining with a large group incredibly easy, and enjoyable with all of the open space and plentiful daylight streaming in the numerous floor and ceiling height windows in every room. The majestic 2 story southern style porches on the front of the house welcome guests with a grand white entry staircase and white wicker rocking chairs to relax in while feeling the ocean breezes that typically blow strong here at Magnolia Palms.

This gracious home rests upon a private estate sized lot with beautiful resort-like landscaping. This includes lush and mature palm trees and other seasonal flowers. This well- appointed vacation home has a heated pool with a large adjacent deck area, which gives our guests the option to recreate right here in relaxed luxury.

The huge open main floor great room area features a two story vaulted ceiling area with ceiling height windows which let in abundant daylight everywhere and provide unparalleled views of the Harbor! The U-shaped kitchen is large enough for any food preparation tasks, while they visit with everyone in the adjacent 2 story great room and living area.

First Floor: Sleeps 6
Built-in Twin Bunk Beds (sleeps 2)
Built-in Twin Bunk Beds (sleeps 2)
Queen Sleeper Sofa (sleeps 2)
Game Room with TV and seating
Private Heated Pool and Deck
Underpass Gathering Area

Second Floor: Sleeps 4
King Suite with Bathroom (sleeps 2)
King Suite with Bathroom (sleeps 2)
2 story Great Room
Fully Stocked Kitchen and Bar
Dining Area
Large outdoor Deck with Propane Grill

Third Floor: Sleeps 6
King Suite with Bathroom (sleeps 2)
King Suite with Bathroom (sleeps 2)
Kids Room with 2 Twins (sleeps 2)
2nd Living Room

Guest Access:
We offer convenient door codes for self-check-in. 850 Vacations by Portoro uses convenient keyless entry for self check-in, details provided 2 weeks (or less) prior to arrival by email and text message.

• Early check-ins or late check-outs: If the property happens to be ready earlier than the standard 4 pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, in most cases an early arrival option may be available when confirmed with the main office. Late check-outs must be confirmed with main office staff prior to the date of departure.

Available for Events (See Other Things to Note for fees/terms.)
- Weddings
- Reunions
- Corporate Functions
- Multiple Family Gatherings

The Neighborhood:
Known for its Gulf of Mexico beaches and many golf courses, as well as the Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Destin is located in northwest Florida, or the Panhandle. Destin is known as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village." From fishing, beaches and water sports to golf, theme parks and aquariums. There's something for everyone to have an amazing vacation experience!

Things to See:
• Local Experiences: Destin History & Fishing Museum, Gator Beach - The World's Greatest Alligator Park, IntraCoastal Experience, Mobile Sports Banana Boat Rides
• Local Restaurants & Shopping
- Restaurants: Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House, Boathouse Oyster Bar, The Harbor Tavern, The Back Porch, Bric à Brac
- Shops: Destin Commons, Shoreline Village Mall, Shoppes at Paradise Isle, Crystal Beach Plaza & more!

Annual Festivals & Events:
• Destin Fishing Rodeo
• Destin Seafood Festival
• Baytowne Beer Festival (Known as the "Best Beer Fest on the Emerald Coast")
• Harbor Destin Boat Parade
• 30A Songwriters Festival
• Sandestin Gumbo Festival
• Mardi Gras Dog Parade
• Fat Tuesday Baytowne Bash Parade
• Sandestin Triathlon
• Baytowne Wharf Art Walk
• Bloody Mary Festival at The Market Shops at Sandestin

We provide a full list of Things to Do & See and local Restaurants & Shops to experience for our guests including in a personalized Guest Manual in your check-in details provided prior to your stay!

Okaloosa County (Destin, FL) Short-Term Rental Registration No. #STR-018558-2024

Getting Around:
You'll find that Downtown Destin is easily walkable with access to dining, shopping, and nightlife entertainment. Guests have access to 13 beaches in the region! Bikes/Cycling or taking public transportation are alternate options. While you may be traveling by your/rental vehicle, if you need additional transportation or nearest airport information, we have you covered!

Traveling to/around Destin, Florida:
• Fort Walton Beach Greyhound Station (8 miles west of Destin)
• Emerald Coast Rider (EC Rider)
• Taxi Cabs [i.e., Destin Sunrise Taxi, City Cab Destin, 654Taxi]
• Uber, Lyft
• Bike/Cycling [Rentals: Coastal Cruisers, Fun Pug Bike Rentals, Rent Gear Here, Sweet Escape Rentals, Telluride Sports]

Airports:
• Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) [8 miles north-northwest of downtown Destin]
• Pensacola International Airport (PNS) [60 miles west of Destin]
• Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) [50 miles east of Destin]

Popular Landmarks:
• Destin Harbor Boardwalk
• Indian Temple Mound Museum
• The Wesley House at Eden Gardens State Park
• Civil War Exhibits

Interaction with Guests:
Our goal is that your vacation exceed your expectations. 850 Vacations by Portoro communicates via email and phone. After a booking is confirmed, rental agreement will be emailed to the guest for e-signature. Check-in instructions are sent by email and text message 14 days (or less) prior to arrival date. We offer convenient keyless entry for self-check in. We do typically check in with guests by text 1-2 times during their stays to ensure a 5-star experience and remain available for any questions. We are available to guests 24/7 for any inquiries.

Property manager

850 Vacations

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Destin

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and cycling.
Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Destin Harbor - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Docks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxurious, Private Beach, Pool | Castaway Castle have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Luxurious, Private Beach, Pool | Castaway Castle pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious, Private Beach, Pool | Castaway Castle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious, Private Beach, Pool | Castaway Castle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious, Private Beach, Pool | Castaway Castle located?

Located in Holiday Isle, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Destin Harbor and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home and location

Castaway Castle is a beautiful home. The home is bright and airy with lots of windows and water views. There are wonderful spaces to hang out with comfy furniture and great decor. The location is prime and next to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spot!

Incredible home that was perfect for a bigger group! Will come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanay V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The property have a lot of space for big families. Great Location, we enjoy our week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our vacation

This was our second time to stay here. Perfect location for easy access to a quiet beach and plenty of room for everyone! Beautiful and comfortable home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you, Castaway Castle!

My party and I enjoyed our stay here. It was a spacious, clean house and that provided a great home-base close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Marion N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

castaway castle

great location! perfect facility for family gathering and short walk to the beach. only negative comment was the patio lounge chairs by the pool were extremely rusty and falling apart.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Great property
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

josephina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A TERRIFIC CASTLE STAY 🤗‼️

An absolutely beautiful interior, plenty of space for 16 adults and children ! Very clean ! Suggestions: Safety handles/hand rails in bathrooms. Safety handrails in pool ‼️ This has been our second stay during the past two years 🤗 We DEFINITELY will be back , in the near future ‼️Christina has been the MOST HELPFUL MANAGER , EVER 🤗‼️
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very beautiful

Property was very well taken care of, family really enjoyed the place. Spacious, enough for quiet time. Loved especially the ice machine, saved us tons of time and money to keep drinks cool at the pool side and beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional home & location

Beyond exceptional home for a small or large group. The layout provides multiple gather points while providing privacy when you want to just be alone! The backyard not only provides a beautiful pool & yard but also has a hidden cover sand lot for raining Florida days! The location is absolutely perfect, you can easily reach any beach, restaurant, or activity anywhere in Destin. We will definitely be renting again! Truly a gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Erica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun in Destin

Great location and amenities. Very comfortable accommodations and would highly recommend for families. Plenty of room to hang out together or find a quiet place to work or have down time. Loved it! Only wish they provided more than 2 kitchen trashbags for our 5 day stay and a few more basic supplies like coffee.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castaway Castle was the Bomb!

Castaway Castle made our stay in Destin very enjoyable. Accommodations were top rate. Clean, convenient to beach, rooms galore. We had to go looking for each other, it was so big! Accomodations for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very clean except the ceiling fan in the main floor living room. Great time had by all. We will probably stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

claudia g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castaway castle

Wonderful glorious week. Christina was amazing. Some nice to haves would be an outdoor shower (or maybe we didn’t see it) and an out door hose to set up my sprinkler for the kids. Not a big deal. Wonderful property!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big House and Responsive Team

First off, our reservation specialist Ellen was so friendly, SO easy to work with and responsive in minutes! This house is absolutely perfect for a trip with friends. Between the multiple floors, it’s perfect for multi-family as well. The house is about a .2 walk to the beach entrance but includes 1 cart and a few beach chairs - no tent which is understandable. Overall, we loved our stay and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway!

We booked this castle before confirming all our friends were going to celebrate with us, so our group ended up being 6 instead of 8-10. Perfect location to beach & harbor-easily navigated with our rental car & walking. Clean house, very spacious, fun decor, heared pool. Was a perfect relaxing homey atmosphere! When we needed help/suggestions our maintenance guy was very helpful & accommodating-quick response time to our questions as well. Only issue was trying to stream phones to tv to watch Thursday night football.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Home

The home was decorated so nicely but everything was kid friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to make it an annual trip and stay in the same house. It was perfect for our three families (including 7 children).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

josephina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A grandiose getaway!

A wonderful experience renting through VRBO ! The house is spacious, beautifully decorated, clean, and well stocked with towels and basic supplies. All by all , I would rent that property again ! Daniel , the property manager was EXTREMELY HELPFUL!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guys trip

Access to the boat slip from the house was just what we needed for our crab island days and a nice pool after golf days.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miranda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back!

We all enjoyed the accommodations very much. We especially enjoyed the many decks, reading nooks and decor! It was perfect for everyone to be able to maintain their own privacy but also have a large enough space for us all to come together. The host was very accommodating with all requests.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelbi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10/10 Highly Recommend!

We loved our stay at the Castaway Castle! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a clean, spacious, beautifully decorated, and very well equipped beach house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and perfect house for our needs

We loved the location, the road was not busy and the private beach was a quick, easy walk. The neighborhood was nice and the house fit our large 3 family group with kids very well. The decorations were nice and everyone we talked to from 850 was great to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonya F., venice, florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Spring Break

We had an awesome time! The house is in a perfect location, close to the beach and close to other things in town. The management company Was awesome with their communication. We had a couple small issues during our stay and they were addressed immediately. Overall everything was great and we would be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by 850 Vacations

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RELAX AND UNWIND ON THE EMERALD COAST!
When visiting the Destin area make sure you stay in the style and elegance that only 850 Vacation Rentals can provide. All our homes are located just steps from the beach and offer the largest pools and luxury amenities available on the emerald coast!

Whether you're planning the destination wedding of your dreams or just a relaxing vacation for family and friends you'll find only the finest finishes, unique decor and luxurious amenities available at our elegant beach homes.

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