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Aerial View
Walking Distance To The Nearest Beach Access
Scenic Hwy 98 View
Inviting Pool Area For Sunbathing
Foyer

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14383.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Destin, Florida
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

First Floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Guest Suite

4 Single Beds

Second Floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Floor Master Suite

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

First Floor Powder Room

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet

Second Floor Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Third Floor Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Grateful by The Sea | Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near The Beach!

Welcome to Grateful by the Sea!

Enjoy captivating gulf views in this beautifully appointed 6-bedroom, 6-bath home, situated directly across from the sugary white sands and turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Located in the highly coveted Destin neighborhood of Crystal Shores, this home offers luxurious accommodations and a relaxing retreat for your family.

Important Information

- Minimum Age to Book: 25 years old
- Parking: 3 standard size vehicles
- Max Occupancy: 16 guests
- Guest Count: Confirm with our team prior to arrival
- Starter Pack: Includes soaps, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, etc. Guests are responsible for purchasing extra supplies.
- Kitchen: Equipped with standard appliances, Keurig + traditional drip coffee maker
- Private Pool: Chlorine pool with plenty of lounge chairs; heating available for $55/day (October - April)
- Grill: Natural Gas grill available
- Check-in & Check-out: Check-in at 4:30 PM, check-out at 9:00 AM
- Incidentals Hold: $1,000.00 - The hold is released on day of checkout
- Rental Agreement: Must be signed prior to arrival or booking may be canceled without refund

Home Features

First Floor:
- Living Area: Open and spacious with high ceilings, two separate sitting areas, flat-screen smart TV, and rear entry to the outdoor grill and pool.
- Kitchen: Gourmet kitchen with granite-topped bar, stainless steel appliances, and a formal dining table with seating for 8.
- Guest Bedroom: Queen-sized bed with access to a full bathroom.

Second Floor:
- Master Suites: Two elegant king-sized bedrooms with private bathrooms and access to balconies with gulf views.
- Guest Rooms: One queen room with private bathroom and one kid's room with four twin beds and private bathroom.

Third Floor:
- Master Suite: Entire third floor dedicated to the main master bedroom with a king-sized bed, luxurious bathroom, and private balcony with the best views in the home.

Back Yard:
- Outdoor Space: Well-manicured walking and green space, small porch with gas grill, open pool deck with lounge chairs, and private swimming pool.

About the Area
Crystal Shores offers a prime location with easy access to world-class restaurants, local entertainment, boutique and outlet shopping, and premium golf courses. Nearby attractions include Destin Commons and Whole Foods.

Added Benefits

- Community Pool: Less than three minutes away, typically heated during Thanksgiving and other holidays.
- Beach Access: Just a short walk away from the gulf and beach.
- Amenity Starter Pack: Includes 6 rolls of toilet paper, 1 roll of paper towels, hotel-style soaps for each bathroom, 1 kitchen sponge, dish towels, and a laundry pod pack.

Good Neighbor Policy

This is a family-oriented neighborhood, not a party home. Any vulgar language, excessively loud music, large parties, and unauthorized events are strictly prohibited. Complaints of excessive noise, disturbances, parties, violations of HOA rules, or law enforcement involvement will result in eviction and forfeiture of all deposits.

Restrictions and Policies

- No Events, Weddings or Large Gatherings
- No Smoking: In the home, on balconies, around the pool area, in walkways, or common areas
- No Pets Allowed
- No Food or Drinks in Bedrooms
- Minimum Renter Age: 25 years - No exceptions
- Parking: No RVs, boats, motorcycles, ATVs, trailers, or large utility vehicles

Disclaimer

All reservations submitted online are requests until you receive email confirmation from SoWal Luxury Properties. Availability of parking and rental items such as golf carts, bicycles, and beach chairs is not guaranteed. While every effort is made to ensure the listing's accuracy, some items or features may be subject to change without compensation or reimbursement.

Property manager

Sowal Luxury Properties
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Amenities

Pool
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Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 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
Unfortunately, we do not allow pets in the home.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must sign renter agreement sent from Sowal Luxury Properties and adhere to all the guidelines and rules in the agreement.
Guests must agree to an hold for incidentals to finalize the reservation. The hold is 100% refundable as long as there is no damage
You must be at least 25 years old to book this property. And the Primary Renter must be on site for the duration of the stay.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Destin, Florida

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Destin Commons - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • James Lee Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Grateful by The Sea | Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near The Beach! have a pool?

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

Is Grateful by The Sea | Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near The Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grateful by The Sea | Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near The Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Grateful by The Sea | Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near The Beach!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Grateful by The Sea | Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near The Beach! located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach, Henderson Beach State Park and Destin Commons. Destin Beaches is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Wonderful find in prime location!

This may have been our favorite house we have stayed at! Plenty of room for our group, perfect location across from Crystal Beach, and very responsive management company. The house is beautifully decorated and has all the needed amenities! We appreciated the towels for the beach and responsiveness of the management company when we had a couple needs arise. We will be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N.

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

Family vacation

Lovely home and great location! Enjoyed the open concept of kitchen, eating and living area. Would suggest to maybe have some light throw blankets in the living area. Also, first place we have stayed that didn’t have any spices in the kitchen, but not a h the house and had a wonderful week!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

kayla a.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Stay was perfect for a bachelorette group! Perfect location, so close to the beach. Private pool was very convenient as well. The house did seem a bit unclean when we arrived, dust on mirrors and light fixtures, mold in upstairs shower, and we were not provided enough toiletries for the weekend. However, overall a great house and we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Crystal Beach

This house was absolutely great for our family trip! The location was steps from the access to the beautiful beach. The house was clean and spacious. The kitchen was well stocked to prepare meals. We really enjoyed the pool and the extra refrigerator in the garage came in handy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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

Family vaca

This was a great house for our family! Every bedroom has its own bath
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Beautiful house great location

Tons of space in the house and easy beach access
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Chuck H.

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

Grateful by the sea

The house was not very clean, great location… needs some maintanence
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

High school friends.

Absolutely wonderful property. Great location for any time of gathering with 10 or less people. The management team was responsive and courteous. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura E., Buckeye

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

Family Time

Our first time to Destin and the location was fantastic!! The home was beautiful and the rooms so spacious. We had all needs addressed promptly by the property manager. I do understand how challenging it is to "stock" a rental home reasonably, but the one thing I would suggest is enough kitchen towels, paper towels and toilet paper. Had a broom but no dust pan. These were small things and we would 100% stay again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Family Trip

Loved the house and the location! Family vacation. Room to spread out, easy walk to beach, large bedrooms and great kids room! Pool was a little smaller than expected but the kids had a great time !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jessie H.

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

Week in July

House was over all nice. It was wonderful to be 100 foot from the beach, and have our own private pool. Having 6 bedrooms was also a plus! However I was disappointed in not being able to check in even 30 minutes early after an 11 hour drive, also saddened by the 3rd floor shower in comparison to all the others of the house. The bikes required maintence prior to riding. Trash cans smelled so bad and were filled with maggots and over filling with trash upon check in. (What made it worse was the fact that we had to wait until exactly 5:30pm to check in do to "cleaning and inspection." Then we weren't even able to put our trash in the cans for our first 4 days...even after the property was "cleaned" before we got there. There was trash under all furniture. Dirty toenail clippings on the floor in the kitchen floor upon arrival. the house was left in better condition and cleaner than when we got there. Air conditioning on 2nd and 3rd floors were unable to keep those floors cool. Last night the 3rd floor bedroom was 80. 2nd story bathroom toilet flushes but needs extra attention and effort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette D., Chapin, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beach Resort

Amazing property in an ideal location, just steps from the beach. Beautifully appointed and very spacious. The kids room was an added bonus featuring a foosball table and arcade machine. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Could not have asked for anything better!

We recently stayed a week at this beautiful rental and absolutely loved it. Communication was quick and easy with the hosts. The home was gorgeous with a great location. We were so close to the beautiful beach. The entire group loved getting to go to the ocean at night and watching the little crabs run around. There were beach towels, beach chairs, sand toys ect. One of our favorite vacations yet!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Family vaca!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved Grateful by the Sea!! Beach access incredibly accessible, the pool is a wonderful feature and the home is beautiful!! Overall great experience!!

10/10 Excellent

Summer C.

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

Amazing home - great location

We had seven adults, a child, a toddler and two babies with us. This house was perfect! It was a super short walk to the beach - perfect for kiddos and older adults. The private pool was also perfect for the kids! The house is set up with large families in mind - and the sitting area is so great for comfortable conversations with plenty of room for cooking, eating and kids playing. Very luxurious and comfortable. The king beds are amazing! We also loved how big the showers and bathrooms were! I’d absolutely stay at this location again. It was perfect for us. If you’re on the fence about booking this house, take this as your sign to book it now!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tammie G.

Loved it!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home had a perfect layout for our needs. Right across the street from the beach. Couldn't have asked for a better vacation rental. We have been coming to Destin for several years and we will keep this home at the top of our list for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

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

Great location

Very nice house. Beach access very close.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

stuart w.

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

Nice home, great location!

Positives: spacious home, great location close to beach access, private pool was a winner with our kids, great collection of beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, etc; 6 very nice bicycles, ample kitchen pots and pans, bed in 3rd floor bdrm was very comfortable and Joey at SoWal property was generally helpful . Negatives: lack of info on tv service and instructions, garage crowded with furniture (I had to rearrange furniture and park bikes on front and side), fire alarm went off one night at 1 am and again at 2 am (there was no fire or smoke so unsure what set off the alarm; spoke to Joey at Sowal property and he said the humidity level can set the alarm off ???), electrical sockets in 3rd floor bathroom were loose, batteries in the tv remote in family room were weak, and some minor maintenance items - no latch on front picket fence gate and the latch on the gate to the trash can area needs some attention. Overall, we would seriously consider staying at Grateful again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

tamara b.

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

Large family beach trip

This was an absolute great experience! We visited with our family of 13 people for a week, and there was plenty of room, SUPER convenient beach access and the house is gorgeous!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M., Atlanta

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

Great house in a great location!

Had a fantastic week with out family and friends. The house is beautiful, the beach is right there and very convenient to shopping/restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

gratefully blessed

Wow! A perfect location to the beach, shops, and biking trails nestled in a cute Barbie doll neighborhood directly across from the beaches. Immaculately clean, bright, heated pool. Plenty of beach toys, boogie boards, beach chairs and , bikes to use. House fully equipped with kitchen supplies and incredibly comfortable beds..Another plus was each room has its own bathroom. Definitely booking this house again.. The owners servantly responded immediately to any needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Prashant G.

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

Pleased with property and excellent service !!

We stayed at this property for a week. House is big and very nicely decorated. Very conveniently located near beach. Spent lot of ti.e on brach, private pool. House is perfect for three families. Kids enjoyed play room. All TV have all available media packages, lot of entertainment. Overall a nice experience,we are very happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Fantastic 24th birthday trip!!

I would definitely rent this home again. Joey is the man!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Family vacation

I would like to start by saying Joey was exceptional with his communication from booking to while we were there. He always responded promptly to questions and concerns. It was our family vacation of 8 adults and 1 toddler. Plenty of room and very clean when we got there. There were some problems with things not working while we were there but they were addressed and I understand there are going to be upgrades/renovations coming soon. A little disappointed with the beach access across the street. When you get to the beach there is a ling area of private property where you cannot put your things down so have to walk a bit. Overall, it was a great vacation. Tropical storm Fred blew over us and we ended up having great weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

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

Pleasant experience

Met our expectations, everyone had a good time. Would recommend to family and friends
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sowal Luxury Properties

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What makes this property unique

Short walk to the nearest beach access! This enviable, strategic location in the heart of Crystal Beach offers optimal accessibility to world class restaurants, local entertainment, boutique & outlet mall shopping as well as premium golf courses and close proximity to the Destin Commons as well as Whole Foods and other premium retailers. All of these attractions are accessible via golf cart which can be rented for an additional fee.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests