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⛱️Steps to Beach-Pool + Hot Tub in Gated Cottage Retreat-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐

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Livingroom
My Blue Heaven
Living room
Gated entry to the beach
Beach Retreat community pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, Florida
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

⛱️Steps to Beach-Pool + Hot Tub in Gated Cottage Retreat-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐

Top Reasons to Book this Beautiful Home!

* About 500ft to Private Beach Access

* Gated Community with Seasonally Heated Pool and Hot Tub

* Fitness Center and Grilling Area

* Walk to Captain Dave’s on the Gulf

* Centrally Located Between Destin Commons and Silver Sands

* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*This property is not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.

My Blue Heaven is a charming 3BR/3BA home about 500ft from gated beach access in Miramar Beach! This beautiful home features a spacious open floor plan with multiple flat screen TVs, a full kitchen with Silestone counters and stainless-steel appliances, plus a huge wraparound balcony for enjoying the salty air! The first floor bedroom has a queen bed, a twin daybed, and attached bathroom. Upstairs you’ll find the spacious king master bedroom with balcony access, a large TV, and en suite bath. There’s also a bedroom with a queen bed, twin bunks, and a twin trundle on the second floor. Take a short stroll to the gated beach access, splash around in the community pool, or chill on the wraparound balcony! You’ll have everything you need and more at My Blue Heaven!

*2 parking spots are available in front of the home. Extra parking spots can be purchased for $10 per day if purchased at least 2 weeks in advance*

Cottage Retreat is a gated community of just 24 Old-Florida style cottages in the highly sought-after Miramar Beach area. The neighborhood has gated beach access just across Scenic Hwy 98. Amenities include a seasonally heated community pool, hot tub, fitness center, and grilling area! This ideal location is a short distance from several beach front restaurants and a few miles from Destin Commons and Silver Sands! Come see why families vacation to Cottage Retreat year after year!

The Bed Setup

1st Floor

Guest Room: Queen Bed and Twin Daybed

2nd Floor

Master Bedroom: King Bed

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed, Twin Bunks + Trundle

Area Attractions:

Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants.

All the excitement of Destin is just minutes away: choice of water-sports, golf, amusement parks, and outlet shopping.  One glimpse of Destin beaches and you're hooked. It must be the wide, white beaches and the famous emerald waters. Not to mention the fabulous fishing, the world's most beautiful beaches, addictive seafood and the full array of activities for kids of all ages and more fun to be found in Destin.

If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017.  Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

Property manager

RealJoy Vacations
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Languages

English

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Amenities

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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 Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Miramar Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • James Lee Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 7 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does ⛱️Steps to Beach-Pool + Hot Tub in Gated Cottage Retreat-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐ have a pool?

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

Is ⛱️Steps to Beach-Pool + Hot Tub in Gated Cottage Retreat-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ⛱️Steps to Beach-Pool + Hot Tub in Gated Cottage Retreat-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at ⛱️Steps to Beach-Pool + Hot Tub in Gated Cottage Retreat-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ⛱️Steps to Beach-Pool + Hot Tub in Gated Cottage Retreat-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ⛱️Steps to Beach-Pool + Hot Tub in Gated Cottage Retreat-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐ located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and The Golf Garden of Destin. James Lee Beach and James Lee Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loretta P.

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

Great place

This was a great place to stay with a short walk to the beach. Clean home with many amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vernon H.

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

Great Vacation Home!

It was beautiful, spacious and clean. It was convenient to the beach, walking distance. The upstairs wrap around porch was definitely a plus! We enjoyed this home and will definitely do it again👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca P.

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

Accommodation Quality was bad

We tried to call and share the feedback numerous times. They didn't want to listen or talk to us, just text and frustrate us. We spent a lot of money and think they should at least listen, care and done something. Basically, gave us the run around. The rental location was fine, that's where it ended. House was a mess, not clean to a reasonable standard. AC hardly worked house was never comfortable 78 when we arrived. The kitchen had no cutting board, baking sheets, toaster, potholders or basic cooking utensils. The bench at the kitchen table leg was broken, I almost fell off. The carpet inside the front door was curled really bad on all 4 corners, could hardly open door and was an absolute tripping hazard. Primary bedroom tub was out of order (should have disclosed) and primary TV had no channels. Spare bedrooms had TVs that were a joke, one was like a 12-inch monitor and I'm being generous. It also had no hookup or channels, just a crappy DVD player, the other was not operational as well. The ceiling fan in my son's room had missing screws and was extremely out of balance, could not be used. The $12.00 coffee pot was absolutely disgusting, and the list goes on. Our one vacation this year with our grown kids home from med school and rounds, for one week and looking forward to it and we all were so disappointed. I rented a lot of places, last year on Orange beach without issues but this place was a dump, not ready for guests and to make matters worse Real Joy doesn'
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Delbert T.

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

Issues

AC wasn’t putting out much cold air, refrigerator wasn’t cold enough and a small bench collapsed when an elderly woman sit on it. Bench had a bad leg.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Family friendly stay

Property was as described. Private beach access was nice, as was community pool. There were a lot of families staying, so lots of kids in the pool and hot tub. When we realized we only had one dish towel, a text to the property manager was all we needed and we had three delivered within 10 minutes. My brother said the AC didnt work, but it wasnt too hot that we NEEDED it. Just opened some windows. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben N.

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

Awesome time!

My wife, 2 kids and 2 of their friends came down to Destin and had a great time! Best place we’ve stayed at! Close to the beach and on site pool was nice! Will try to stay here again! Perfect for larger family with teens!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home and location close to the beach. Walking on either side for food and shopping!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

simona f.

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

Perfect!

Clean, spacious, close to the beach. Was nice to find some beach toys and chairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

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

Family get together.

Accommodations were very nice - the weather was exceptional. Miramar Beach is always a treat.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misti J.

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

Blue Haven

Great property with plenty of room for family of 8. Property was clean and location is excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

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

Great Place

Was there for Spring Break and the house was great. Plenty of space for 8 people that stayed. Nice little cottage area and a short walk to the private beach. We will rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Wonderful

Great cottage close to beach. Everything needed was supplied. Wish there were beach towels and wagon/beach toys provided with cottage so we didn’t have to bring our own though. Clean and communication was quick.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Brian K.

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

Could be wonderful

Some of the bathrooms only had a half roll of toilet paper and we were left two trash bags for 6 people for 5 days. Some of the bathrooms didn’t have trash bags. The master bedroom had stains in the mattress and mattress cover. The coffee filter and grounds weren’t emptied from the coffee maker. The kitchen countertops had sugar or sand all over them. Other than the cleanliness issues, the property was nice and in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K F.

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

I stay was great

When we checked in the cleaning lady was still there so that's the only negative thing about our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Beach Retreat172

The online process for renting this property through RealJoy was an easy process. All my questions were responded to in a quick manner. The accommodations met our needs and was neat and clean as stated in the contract. Our family enjoys cooking, the kitchen was spacious enough for preparing daily meals (no need to fight the crowded restaurants). Thanks for allowing us to rent the property and make family memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

cheryl R.

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

Would rent again

Was very pleased with the cleanliness of the condo and its location. The kitchen was well equipped and had nice cooking utensils, silverware and sharp knives. It had a crock pot. The beds were comfortable. No problems with Wi-Fi or T v's. The pool was nice but small and the week we were there everything was extremely crowded .. beach, restaurants and pool. I might add our worst experience was not with the condo but with all the traffic on our way down. We had 2 days of stressful travel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

Great stay

Me and my family of 10 stayed here in May. It was perfect, the house was great and the pool was awesome for the kids they loved it! The walk to the beach was very short and convenient! Highly recommend. Amber H. Tennessee
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

aLYSSA L.

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

A+

We enjoyed our stay here during spring break 2021. Location is great! The house is clean and roomy!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Excellent family home!

Very clean, well stocked home. (Puzzles were a bonus on the rainy days - even if they were missing a few pieces) Super close to the beach and the heated pool/hot tub were amazing! Excellent location, near grocery store and many restaurants! Our family made many memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Y.

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

Amazing experience

We loved staying here. The location, home, everything was perfect. We will definitely recommend this place and be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dirk M.

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

Great location

Great location, Beautiful beach, home was very accommodating. Only negative is that the home does get a bit warm in the day and you can’t turn the A/C down below a certain temperature. So if you’re hot natured bring a fan or two.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

katie s.

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

Can’t wait to come back!!

We were very happy with the rental. The location was perfect and close to everything pool, beach and shopping. Our kids could freely go outside and we didn’t have to worry about cars because it was a gated entry and very quiet. My Blue Heaven has plenty of space for our large family and was very comfortable and clean. Already planning our return!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Eric L.

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

Great location in gated community just a short walk to beach

Had family time with kids/grandkids and the location is very safe and an easy walk to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Jamie F.

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

Great location!

We love this neighborhood! Great location and just about everything you need for a beach getaway! We were never able to find a BBQ grill that was mentioned in the advertisement so that was disappointing as we cooked in most days after a long day at the beach. The ice maker didn’t work, so we had to buy ice almost daily and the carpets needed a good cleaning (important for our family with small children crawling and playing on the floor). Wasn’t our favorite vacation home that we have been to, but you can’t beat the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Great family beach house

Easy rental process w/ample communication from owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by RealJoy Vacations

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Real Joy Vacations is a professional property management company located in Destin, Florida. We provide Vacation Rentals in Destin, Okaloosa Island, SanDestin, 30A, and Panama City Beach! Something for everyone! We have Affordable family rentals as well as Beachfront Condos and Luxury Homes with Pools! Grab your Swimsuit and enjoy the spectacular emerald green water and sugar white sands of Northwest Florida! By utilizing the latest technology to provide our guests with timely property updates and having maintenance available 24/7 at the tap of a button, we help to provide you with a stress-free stay. The cleanliness of our properties is a high priority. Providing keyless entries so you don’t have to fumble with keys is for your ultimate security. We price competitively, and above all, want you to enjoy your experience. Let us put the Real Joy into your vacation!

Why they chose this property

The Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida is an amazing destination for your beach vacation! Sugar white sands and emerald green waters await. Whether your idea of relaxation is people watching on a beachfront balcony or being right in the middle of the action, we can help you find the vacation property that’s right for you. Our maintenance team, on call 24/7, and our friendly staff will help you to have a wonderful trip!

What makes this property unique

Real Joy Vacations manages properties to fit all budgets! Whether you are looking for a beachfront location, a luxury home with a private pool, or would like a budget-friendly, walk to the beach option, we have properties in all shapes and sizes! Most of our properties come with the Real Joy Fun Pass, which gives you one or two free tickets to daily attractions each night of your stay along with unlimited DVD rentals. Our offerings are fantastic for families because they give you room to spread out. With substantially more space than the average hotel room, most of our properties offer separate living areas, full kitchens, and washer/dryers. Our guests can cook their own meals if they wish and launder their things if needed. You can count on the Real Joy team’s extensive property management experience. From our excellent customer service reps to our cleaning crew, we want you to have a wonderful stay.

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