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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16293.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Commons
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪7 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

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

+2
6 Double Beds

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

A Families Dream Pool | Game Room | Steps to Beach

Welcome to Aqua Viva – Your Luxurious Coastal Escape 🌊✨
Step into Aqua Viva, a breathtaking retreat just steps from Destin's most stunning beaches. Nestled in Crystal Beach, this modern luxury-meets-farmhouse-chic home and thoughtfully designed for unforgettable vacations with family and friends.

🌟 Why You'll Love Aqua Viva:
✔ Spacious Comfort – Six bedrooms, six baths, and room for up to 16 guests in total luxury.
✔ Endless Entertainment – Game room with a custom billiards table, 60-game retro arcade, and a backyard saltwater pool for ultimate relaxation.
✔ Thoughtful Luxury – High-end finishes, hand-painted Italian tiles, plush mattresses, and smart TVs in every room for a truly indulgent stay.
✔ Beach Essentials Included – 4 beach chairs, a wagon, and an outdoor shower to make beach days easy and refreshing.
✔ BBQ & Outdoor Dining – Fire up the gas grill and enjoy alfresco meals by the pool.
✔ Ample Parking – 6 vehicle parking spaces for hassle-free arrivals.

🏠 Home Highlights:
First Floor (Sleeps 4)
🛏️ Two King Bedrooms, one with a private en-suite bath
🚿 Full bathroom with shower
🍽️ Open kitchen, dining, and living area with ample natural light
🌴 Backyard oasis featuring a 30x15' saltwater pool, pergola, and outdoor seating
🚿 Outdoor shower – Rinse off after a fun day at the beach!
🔥 Gas BBQ grill – Perfect for poolside cookouts!

Second Floor (Sleeps 18)
🛏️ Three King Bedrooms—each with a private en-suite bath
🛏️ Bunk Room – Two Full-over-Full bunks, two Full trundles, and a private en-suite bath

✨ Special Features:
✔ Fully equipped gourmet kitchen – Gas range & industrial ice machine for effortless entertaining
✔ Elegant outdoor space – Perfect for weddings, family gatherings, or celebrations
✔ Prime Location – Walking distance to Destin Commons, Whole Foods, dining, and entertainment
✔ Beach gear included – 4 beach chairs and a wagon for easy trips to the shore
✔ BBQ grill & outdoor dining area – Cook up a feast and dine under the stars 🌟
✔ 6 vehicle parking spaces – Plenty of room for your group!

📅 Perfect For:
✅ Family reunions 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
✅ Corporate functions 🏢
✅ Group vacations 🌴
✅ Luxury travelers seeking comfort & style ✨
🔥 Pool heating available for an additional fee (24-hour notice required).
📍 Check-In: 4:00 PM | Check-Out: 10:00 AM
🌊 Your dream coastal escape is waiting—book Aqua Viva today! 🏝️🏡

Property manager

Destin Luxury Beach Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English, Korean

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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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

No pets allowed
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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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Destin

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. Destin Commons and Silver Sands Premium Outlets 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 Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Destin Commons - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • James Lee Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A Families Dream Pool | Game Room | Steps to Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is A Families Dream Pool | Game Room | Steps to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Families Dream Pool | Game Room | Steps to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Families Dream Pool | Game Room | Steps to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Families Dream Pool | Game Room | Steps to Beach located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Destin Commons. Destin Beaches is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Oasis

We had a wonderful stay at this property, comfortable and convenient to beach and local restaurants and stores. Love the layout and bathrooms in each bedroom and king size beds through out. Very nice! Our coordinator Nancy was amazing and very helpful. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug N.

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

Family vacation

The house was perfect each family group had their own bedroom and the kids really enjoyed the game room and the pool was fantastic. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck D.

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

Lovely house, close to the beach

Nice property, short walk to the beach. Nicely equipped, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myhr G.

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

Superb!

Our stay there was absolutely fantastic. We had a blast. The pictures online is exactly how it is in person. It’s very spacious and clean. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Nice beach house, perfect for our family getaway

Very nice stay. The house was perfect for our large family vacation with 6 kids under 4. Everyone had their own space with en suite, pool was nice and shaded in the late afternoon. The ice maker was fantastic and the large tables fit all of us. Very spacious. We ended up arriving a day earlier than expected, emailed to see if it was available and never heard back. Once we called, they were quick to answer. One day we had issues with the hot water heater and called the emergency maitenance number but didnt hear back. Once we called customer service they were very quick to handle, which we appreciated. My feedback would be to use the option for customer service and not email or the maintenance number.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Great Stay

Place was as described. Host was phenomenal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Great Week!

We had a wonderful week! The house was perfect and it fit all our needs. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

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

50 th anniversary family stay together

This property was absolutely perfect for our family group of 16.. hubby and I, kids/ spouses, 8 grandkids. They lived in the pool. Walks to the beach 1 block away was awesome. The game room was a life saver when they all had enough sun. 6 bedrooms with en-suite baths so everyone had their own space. The open floor plan works so well with a group. Beds were so comfy. We had gotten a golf cart and plenty to bum around to! Great local eateries. Highly recommend this house.. great location, stocked very well, nice furniture. We were sad to leave, love to come back. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri F.

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

Family Vacation - Destin

We had a wonderful time in Destin Florida. Our family of 14 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Aqua Viva. The accommodations were absolutely perfect and in a great location. Nancy, our manager for this property was an absolute delight. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn L.

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

Beautiful Beach Home in Destin

Amazing stay at a gorgeous property!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

DeAna H., Tallahassee

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location lots of space

Not as clean as I would have expected. Kmart feet when we walked around with no socks. Under the outside couch was cigarette butts and lots of debris. Location was great and we did have a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

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

Great house!

Nice inside furniture, great pool, comfortable beds. Pool chairs are not comfy at all, and a little More paper supply and trash bag supply would’ve been nice for such a large house. Nancy was very professional and responsive! A definite return-
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy L.

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

Great place for a group!

Plenty of room for everyone. The house had everything we needed. Rapid response from maintenance and things were fixed quickly. Perfect vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Family Vacation

We had the best stay here. We had 10 adults and 7 grandkids under 6. Loved the home. Very spacious and a short walk to the beach several times was perfect. Weather was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S., Raleigh, NC

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

Our healing place

Unfortunately, our trip to Florida was for a family funeral: I scoured various sites to find a home that had a very light color scheme, beachy colors if possible (non depressing), an area the family members staying nearby could come over and have meals and swim or visit, the younger folks could have their own spaces and the adults could talk. This was the house! We had food catered in and if needed, 26 people can sit downstairs, 10 at the table, the rest at barstools, chairs and sofas, and there are enough dishes to serve all. Everything in good working order. We could easily walk to beach access and let the waves and smells do their curative thing. The house was exactly as pictured and had space upstairs with a pool table and video games for the teens, a pool out back with a gazebo and plenty of seating. The only minor hiccup at all was the door combo did not work at first but before I hung up with the manager, Nancy, a very nice young man was there stating he was there to fix the issue which was done immediately. The property manager was fantastic, available and kind. I have only had one VRBO experience that was equal to the outstanding quality of this home and the property manager. If in the area again, which may be in the fall, that would be my first choice if available. Outstanding!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberlyn S.

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

Awesome Accommodations!

This house is awesome! Property is just as described. The accommodations are were perfect for my family…spacious, yet homey. Hope it’s available for our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

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

5 Day Girls Trip

This was a Girls trip of 8 ladies during Halloween Weekend. My group and I fully enjoyed this beautiful home. It was cozy and roomy. Spacious kitchen with a Keurig and regular coffee maker. Bonus, there is an ice maker which definitely came in handy. Beds were comfortable, main bedroom is located outside of the kitchen with double sinks, tub and a big closet. The proximity to restaurants, Super Walmart and the five minute walk to the beach were perfect. All located on the main highway, approximately 3 blocks from the house. We appreciated the start-up kit of paper towels and toilet paper. Tons of towels and wash clothes underneath the sink. Although the weather was in the 80s during our stay, the extra cost to heat the pool was worth it. Breakfast recommendation: Donut Hole, to add a very good Key Lime Pie. Bonfire recommendation at the Royal Palm Restaurant on Fridays and Mondays. Beautiful sunset. I would highly recommend renting this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsay B.

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

Overall good but could be better

The property was nice while still feeling cozy (not feeling like our kids were going to destroy everything). The proximity to the beach was great although if you have kids or carts, worth renting a golf cart. Loved having the pool table for extra fun once home from the beach. The biggest complaint is the pool pump went out (obviously prior to our arrival)- we were not notified this was an issue. This issue was not fixed during our stay meaning we could not heat the pool. The kids were unable to swim longer than a few minutes without shivering and being forced to get out. This was a huge reason why we booked this house with kids so it was a very big let down especially considering we booked almost a full week, without being able to enjoy it. The other negative is the dryer did not work well making it difficult to keep up with laundry/towels etc with a large group. Good place to stay but would really benefit from better communication with the management office (this was lacking) & quicker response with maintenance issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

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

Beautiful Home

Me and my friends spent the the weekend at Thai beautiful home. And it was perfect. No complaints at all. Very clean. Very spacious. Great pool area. Lots of bathrooms. Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Great Stay.

Great time had by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Allison H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful home with issues

The house was very nice with bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate our family and the pool was very inviting. The pool table and games kept us entertained during our stay. Unfortunately, several things were not up to par and dampened our vacation. The home was not well stocked as we are accustomed to. The expectation was that we would keep the house clean but there were not adequate cleaning supplies not even a broom to sweep the floor. The floors were filthy and were definitely not cleaned before our stay. Day one, no hot water. After a day of traveling and time at the beach, we had to contact the property manager to fix the water issue. The first thing we were told was "that has happened before." It should have been repaired before our check-in time. Day two, the HVAC system was not working on the second floor of the home, which led to another call to the property manager and subsequent visit from a HVAC repair tech. More time should be taken preparing the home for future guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora M.

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

Making memories

We stayed at this home with our daughters and their families and my parents. We spent a lot of time in the pool and the game room. Plenty of space for use to spread out and enjoy our vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana M., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Aqua Viva

The most magnificent rental home, steps away from the most magnificent beach in the USA. The home was so well appointed and the owners thought of everything and anything a family would need to enjoy a comfortable beach vacation. Our large family of varying ages will most certainly be returning yearly to Destin and to the beautiful Aqua Viva home near Crescent Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

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

Great location and lots of room

The house looked exactly like the pictures and is very walkable to the beach and Destin Commons plus a couple of other shopping areas. There were 5 adult couples, a teen and 2 kids under 10 in our group so the bed/bath count was perfect! We did have to replenish toilet paper, paper towels, etc but we expected that so went shopping first day. The ice maker, arcade game and pool table are great amenities. The pool area is very nice for all ages and the electric grill outside was very useful. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Destin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Loved it!

This property is amazing and as advertised. We had a great time and hope to return next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Destin Luxury Beach Rentals

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Destin Luxury Beach Rentals is a small family owned and operated vacation rental company that specializes in fine luxury beach homes.
Being a small boutique firm we are able to offer the personalized service our guests deserve to make your vacation one to remember.
Our goal is to provide the most memorable vacation experience possible for your family and friends in our beautiful luxury homes that are all just steps from the most pristine beaches in all of the world!

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English, Korean

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