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Find your way to relaxation with stunning views at Dolphin Watch!

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Main level patio
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Birdseye view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12177.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Top Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bottom Floor Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Top Floop Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Find your way to relaxation with stunning views at Dolphin Watch!

Spend your next beach vacation taking in the dazzling gulf views and watching for dolphins at this gorgeous beachfront vacation home. Dolphin Watch is a beautiful three-bedroom beach house located right on Scenic Hwy 98 . This stunning home features stylish decor, high-end finishes, and views of the Gulf of Mexico you'll have to see for yourself to believe.

Reasons to Rent

- Charming beachfront 3 bedroom home
- Walk off the back deck to the beach
- Spectacular views of Gulf
- Beach service included March 10th-October 31st (4 Chairs 2 Umbrellas)
- 4 Bikes Included
- Parking for 6 mid-size vehicles

Things to Know

- Private Deeded Beach Access until the erosion control line
- NO bonfires on the private beach (use Pompano Joe's for the nearest public beach)
- No pool
- No pets allowed
- No private beach patrol
- Must be 25 years of age to rent
- Check-in is at 4:00 PM. Check Out is 10:00 AM
- Beach tents allowed
- Contactless arrival and departure
- Living Room Sleeper Sofa available that is larger than the 3rd-floor sleeper sofa

Dolphin Watch has three floors, each boasting sweeping views of the gulf. The first floor hosts the main living area in addition to the kitchen, dining area, and back deck. The living room is beautifully appointed in chic decor and features a large sectional with a queen sleeper sofa, bench seating, a flat-screen TV, and a cozy fireplace. Dolphin Watch's spacious open floor plan allows guests to meander freely between the kitchen and the main living area, all while soaking in dazzling gulf views. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a trendy backsplash, and a breakfast bar seating three. Off the kitchen, there's a large farmhouse dining table with booth seating to accommodate large groups.

Upstairs, the second floor holds two bedrooms. The first bedroom features a king bed, spectacular Gulf views, a queen sleeper sofa, a flat-screen TV, a walk-in closet, balcony access, and a luxurious ensuite bathroom. In the ensuite, you'll find a gorgeous claw-foot bathtub, a walk-in shower, and a dual-sink vanity. Next door, the second bedroom features a king bed, queen sleeper sofa, an amazing Gulf view, flatscreen TV, balcony access, and a beautiful ensuite bathroom. The ensuite bathroom features a walk-in shower with bench seating, a dual sink vanity, and a private water closet.

The third floor of Dolphin Watch holds a spacious loft with the remaining sleeping accommodations. The loft includes a queen bed, full sleeper sofa, desk and makeup area, gulf views, and an ensuite bathroom complete with soaking tub and handheld shower handle. This area is perfect for families or kids staying in the home.

Outside, Dolphin Watch features two spacious decks and private beach access. The decks are the perfect place for entertaining as they include a beach-level shade deck with a shower, picnic table, and chairs. On the main deck, there is an al-fresco dining table that seats four, a rocking chair, lounge chairs, and a grill area. Dolphin Watch's backyard is the beach!

Property manager

Solely Beachfront
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is on 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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • James Lee Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Destin Commons - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Find your way to relaxation with stunning views at Dolphin Watch! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Find your way to relaxation with stunning views at Dolphin Watch!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Find your way to relaxation with stunning views at Dolphin Watch!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Find your way to relaxation with stunning views at Dolphin Watch! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Miramar Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach, The Golf Garden of Destin and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Kitchenique are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeff R.

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

Dolphins

On the beautiful beach as advertised. Lots of deck furniture to relax. Perfect views even saw dolphins some days. Kitchen well stocked with plates and glasses but had to buy paper towels and toilet paper. BBQ grill had gas but starter did not work and it flamed a lot. Probably need a new one. One large cockroach in bedroom. Bikes are great.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay F.

Relaxing Vacation

This was our second stay at Dolphin Watch. We found the same comfortable home, with easy beach access. The house was clean and neat and we found everything we needed in the kitchen. While on the deck on one of our last days, we were delighted to be entertained by a pod/herd of dolphins. Would definitely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Jody D.

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

Incredible view

We had a wonderful winter beach vacation. The view from the deck was perfect for sunrise and sunset. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the living area was spacious. The linens were very soft!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nate E.

Great House

Wonderful house on a beautiful beach! The people at Solely Beachfront are fabulous. Answered every question we had very quickly. Highly recommend getting the golf cart. We used it every day and it made the entire vacation seem much more… 'Floridian' 😎👍

10/10 Excellent

autumn s.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

Outstanding Stay

I have been coming to Destin for years now and stayed at several different properties with different rental agencies, this was by far the best experience we have had. The property was very clean and the rental company was very pro active throughout our stay. Excellent location and has more amenities than you could ever need. We have already booked next year at the same property with the same company.

10/10 Excellent

Machelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey P.

Fantastic Location / Beautiful Home

Overall our stay at Dolphin Watch was incredible. The home was beautifully decorated and up to date. The kitchen was filled with anything we needed to truly make it feel like a home away from home. My only opportunity for improvement I have to mention is the claim of "Private Beach Access". We found ourselves fighting off the public almost daily who continued to put their chairs and umbrellas right next to ours. We even had a family using our chairs one morning. The service who put the chairs and umbrellas out said they can ask people to move, but don't have the authority to enforce it. Only the homeowners can enforce it. So it was a little surprising to realize what we thought we paid a premium for was something that no one was able to enforce during our stay. Every other part of the stay was incredible and we would definitely rent this home again!
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8/10 Good

Lori A.

Dolphin watch

Loved waking up to the beach and going to bed with the sounds of the waves! The attention to comfort in bedding and bath towels was exceptional. We also loved having beach chairs and umbrellas put out for us each day. We also loved being centrally located to shopping and dining. Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home and perfect location

Great experience! We were very pleased with our stay at the Dolphin Watch house. The home was very clean and the location was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi B., Zachary, La

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

Relaxing

Great place to stay! Views are incredible, the house is comfortable, homey. Everything you need is there, except pot holders, lol. We didn’t find them anyway. Right on the beach, your own little piece of beach. We went Labor Day week, not crowded at all. Best place we’ve stayed in years! Beds were very comfortable and plenty of room if you have a group. Hopefully we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ronda P.

Awesome Beach House!

Loved the beach house! Wonderfully roomy and comfortable and right on the beach! Everything was perfect! Loved the views, very comfortable beds! Loved the location to all things in the area! We needed nothing! Next time we hope to stay longer! Thanks so very much for a wonderful vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Dolphin watch

Loved our stay at Dolphin Watch. The house was everything represented on line and Miramar Beach is a wonderful location. Thanks go out to the host for sharing their lovely home. "Management Response" We are thrilled to hear you have enjoyed your time at Dolphin Watch! We hope you return to stay with us again soon!
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8/10 Good

Bethany T.

Dolphin Watch

We loved the house and the ease of being right on the beach!! It was so nice to go out every morning and our beach chairs be right there waiting for us. My only suggestion would be this house needs a bigger hot water tank. It will still a great place!! Will stay here again!!
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy A., Where do you live?

Very Good

Loved everything about this beach house. Second time for us to stay here.
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10/10 Excellent

Lucas S.

Excellent!

Loved the home and the private beach. Will definitely come back! Thank you for your review Lucas! We hope to see you again soon! -The Solely Beachfront Team
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10/10 Excellent

John C.

Cotter

Fantastic stay! You really can see the dolphins!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Fred L.

Very Nice!

Perfect location! Excellent condition and tastefully decorated. Great kitchen. Water views from all bedrooms and living, kitchen and dining areas. Loved the patio, too. We would certainly choose Dolphin Watch for our next stay! Manager's Response: Thank you so much for your valuable feedback! We are thrilled that you had such a wonderful time and hope to have you back again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Excellent!

What more could one ask for on a beach vacation? Dolphin Watch starts out with a beautiful beach and oceanfront view! The home was fantastic with room for two families without us getting in each other's way. It provided everything we needed for cooking and grilling out. The location was perfect for shopping and restaurants too. Thank you for calling and checking on how we were enjoying our stay. We had a fantastic time. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at Dolphin Watch! This location really is hard to beat, and we love when it is appreciated! We hope to see you again in the future :)
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10/10 Excellent

Chris G., Little Rock

Dolphin Watch lives up to it's name

Very nice home with beach view from every room! The house has a multi-level deck which offers sunny or shady spots to relax and enjoy. Downstairs is all kitchen and living room with lots of space. Second floor is 2 nice size, well laid out bedrooms with nice bathrooms. Third floor is a comfy bedroom spot with it's own bathroom and a heck of a view! We saw dolphins swim by several mornings, and they were not that far from shore! Plenty of awesome restaurants within golf cart range (highly recommend adding a golf cart during your stay). Great house!!!
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10/10 Excellent

David M.

Wonderfully relaxing on the beach

This place was great. It was extremely relaxing. Right on the beach and gorgeous sunsets and sunrises. The fireplace added a cozy element. Beds were comfortable. Lots of restaurants close by. Would definitely recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Perfect family get away

Dolphin Watch was truly the perfect setting for our family get away. My Sister, my husband and myself, wanted to give our aging parents a wonderful family vacation that was easy going and steps to the beach. My Mom is visually impaired and Dolphin Watch could not have been closer to the beach and water for her! She was able to see enough and while the stairs are a tad steep going down from the deck to the beach, they are sturdy and well laid out. Little one and aging family may need an extra hand getting up and down, but again, it's well laid out. The house is a cozy beach themed cottage, with direct walk out into your own private beach. The views were top notch, and the daily beach chairs and umbrella set up for 4 people was perfect! We had a 5th person, so just talked to the guy setting up our chairs and he added us one more chair as needed. The house had everything we could need, and we never saw a bug in site. Coming from Texas with loads of mosquitoes, that was impressive! The house is a great location. Close enough to walk to a restaurant or two (Captin Dave's is great fyi), and we rented a golf cart through them to have easy access to coffee and such without driving our big SUV (Bad Ass Hawaiian Coffee is AMAZING! Give them a try!). Overall our stay with Dolphin Watch was perfect. The house was clean, the owners very prompt to help with any hiccups, and they even gave us great restaurant suggestions (go to Boschamps!!!). We will be back for sure!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

M N.

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

Great place!

Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlei B.

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

Best vacation home

This home was everything we could have imagined it to be. Step off the back deck onto the sand. Walking distance to many great restaurants. We will book again next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellie L.

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

Great place

Lovely place and location perfect for our honeymoon!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

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