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Walk to Beach ~ Gated Community ~ Balcony ~ Gourmet Kitchen ~ Outdoor Seating

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Kitchen
Back Patio
Courtyard
Living Area
Living Area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walk to Beach ~ Gated Community ~ Balcony ~ Gourmet Kitchen ~ Outdoor Seating

Sleeping Arrangements
Three Story Unit | Floor one: sunroom, twin beds; Floor two: Master 1: king bed, Master 2: king bed; Guest 3: queen bed; Floor 3: Guest 4: 2 double bunkbeds

Experience Your Vacation Haven


Just steps from the shimmering shores of the Emerald Coast, Beauty and the Beach is a Mediterranean-inspired retreat where coastal elegance meets effortless relaxation. Nestled in the exclusive Destiny East community, this three-story beach villa boasts stunning architecture, generous outdoor spaces, and endless amenities, creating the perfect setting for unforgettable moments by the sea.

From the moment you step through the grand courtyard entrance, you’re welcomed into an inviting outdoor oasis. Plush seating and a gas grill make this the ideal spot for morning coffee, alfresco dining, or evening cocktails under the stars. Inside, the open-concept layout is designed for comfort, with a spacious living room featuring a fireplace and plasma TV, creating the perfect space to unwind after a sun-drenched day on the sand. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream, anchored by a breakfast bar with five barstools, while the dining area comfortably seats eight. A sunroom with two twin beds overlooks the back patio, offering a quiet retreat filled with natural light.

The second floor is home to three well-appointed bedrooms, including two luxurious master suites, each with a king-size bed, LED TV, and spa-like private bath. One master suite overlooks the courtyard, while the other opens to a covered porch alongside the third bedroom, a stylish space featuring an elegant iron queen bed and private bath.

Upstairs, the third floor is a hidden gem. Accessible via a sleek stainless steel staircase, this level is a dream escape for kids and teens, featuring two sets of double bunk beds, a half bath, and a sprawling sun deck with breathtaking views of Lake Destiny. Whether you're watching the sunrise over the water or stargazing under the Florida night sky, this perch offers a quiet retreat above it all.

Beyond the villa, the Destiny East community offers an incredible array of resort-style amenities. Spend your days lounging by the pool and hot tub, playing a match on the tennis courts, or letting the kids run free at the giant playground. Fire up the grill at the covered outdoor pavilion, or step into the million-dollar IMAX clubhouse and gym, where entertainment and wellness go hand in hand.

Guest Walk-Through

Three Story Unit –
1st Floor – Grand courtyard, gas grill, sunroom, dining area, kitchen, cobblestone patio
2nd Floor – Loft, 2 master bedrooms, 2 master bathrooms, guest room 3, back porch
3rd Floor – Guest room 4, sun deck

Unit Amenities- Patio, balcony, sunroom, sundeck, gas grill, tunnel access to the beach

Community Amenities- Gated Community, Club Destiny: Seasonally Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Community Kitchen, Living Area, Tennis, Basketball Courts, Playground, Movie Theater, Fitness Center

About the Community of Destiny East
Amenities are everywhere at Destiny East! All just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico and its pristine sugar white sand and emerald waters, along with local restaurants, nearby shopping such as the Destin Commons, movie theaters, and family fun. Within Destiny East, enjoy the privacy of a gated neighborhood and the benefits of Club Destiny- a luxury community clubhouse. Club Destiny offers a lagoon-style pool, children’s playground, movie theater, hot tub, tennis courts, community kitchen, and living area. Amenities such as golf, tennis, biking, boating, water sports & more are available locally at additional costs.

Local Favorites
MVH guests receive savings with our Local Favorites. Enjoy discounts to restaurants, beach activities, and shopping so you can save while you stay.

MVH Beach Closet
This property offers a Beach Closet stocked with complimentary beach chairs and an umbrella for use during your stay.

MVH Rental Restrictions
Please reference the Rental Restrictions and Terms of Use.

Property manager

My Vacation Haven
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Languages

English, Swedish

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Pool
Hot tub
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 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

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Destin, Florida

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • James Lee Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Destin Commons - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 9 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Walk to Beach ~ Gated Community ~ Balcony ~ Gourmet Kitchen ~ Outdoor Seating have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Walk to Beach ~ Gated Community ~ Balcony ~ Gourmet Kitchen ~ Outdoor Seating pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Beach ~ Gated Community ~ Balcony ~ Gourmet Kitchen ~ Outdoor Seating?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Beach ~ Gated Community ~ Balcony ~ Gourmet Kitchen ~ Outdoor Seating?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Beach ~ Gated Community ~ Balcony ~ Gourmet Kitchen ~ Outdoor Seating located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Emerald Bay Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Yvette M.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was beautiful, everyone enjoyed it. Especially our mom! Even though I booked and paid for it, I let my parents have the master bedroom/bath. lol but I will say, a home that sleeps 14 will probably have more than 3 vehicles. Baby, car seat, stroller, luggage, etc. I understand HOA has rules, but then maybe guests should have access to garage, so nothing is blocking sidewalk or parked in street. I was notified that I’ll be fined for 2 cars. Aside from that, nobody wanted to leave!!!

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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

Lynn Family Vacation

We really enjoyed the vacation home. Great location close to beach and great amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earnest J.

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

Great Stay

Everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tychzette F.

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

Amazing House and easy access to beach

This house was a perfect fit for my our family. The checkin/checkout process was super easy. It is very spacious and very clean. The kitchen was fully stocked with any utensil or kitchen item a person might need to cook with so we got to make homemade meals everyday. We will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derrick S.

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

Stay

The property was in great condition and we all enjoyed our stay. It is close to the beach and has great amenities nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Dana G.

Vacation Peace

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 property is as described, one half bath on 1st floor and half bath on 3rd floor. The three full baths are on the second floor. The rooms are nice, the master is phenomenal. The seating is very spacious in the dining and at kitchen counter. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils and beautiful as well. Short drive to stores, restaurants, boardwalk and beach.The check in and check on was easy.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

Awesome property and will definitely book again

Easy walk to the beach beautiful property and plenty of room for our large family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Troy J.

Family beach trip

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: Wonderful experience. The home was very spacious and clean. Quiet neighborhood in a great location. Very short walk to the pool/ club house. Beach only a few blocks away, easy walk or drive. Highly recommend!!

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

First family vacation

This was our first family vacation with my sister and her family. Everything was amazing! The house the perfect set up for our two families and the location was amazing! House was exactly as pictured and very clean. We did have an issuer with the oven and range but someone was sent out the next day to fix it. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

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

Christmas in Destin 2k22

It is a beautiful spacious and well-maintained property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy S., Hampton usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Rats

Things were find until we went outside. Large Rats started running around. I made a call to management, was told some incorrect information, because they knew rats were a problem the next door neighbors had Rat boxes. Needless to say we couldn't enjoy outside. And was fined $50 for putting the trash out to early.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josue G.

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

Very nice house

Very nice house
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla & Jael R.

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

Beautiful property

This was our first time to Destin and the property was just beautiful. We spent so much time in the house. Our favorite part was definitely the kitchen, that island is amazing. I loved the amenities and the pool was bigger than we imaged.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Danie C.

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

Beautiful home and Fantawstic Location

This home and property was well kept and a great location. The parking experience was inadequate and somewhat scammish. If you advertise a home that sleeps 14 people , shouldn't you have enough parking or give them access to your garage so citations can be avoided? HOA rules have you constantly moving vehicles to avoid more citations. Yes we read the rules. Moneymaker for HOA. Maybe a warning first.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kassy J.

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

Awesome!!!

The stay was great!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abel E.

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

Nice home in a really nice neighborhood.

We had a great time staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Room for everyone

We really enjoyed staying here with our whole family! Very clean property with room for everyone. Kitchen nice and large. We loved the large outdoor table. Very short walk to the beautiful pool and tennis courts and not too far a walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nawelle N.

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

A beautiful base from which to explore Destin!

We had a wonderful time at the house. The kitchen was well-stocked, the house was clean and well laid-out, the main living room area was perfect for group fellowship. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

lawrence h.

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

Fantastic

The neighborhood and property are impeccable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Melissa F.

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

Overall a great place but not very clean

We enjoyed the house. However, many things were dirty when we arrived. Trash was left in the house. Several of the bathrooms were not clean. The house is beautiful and great for families. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Celina R.

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

enjoyable relaxing

very pretty and in a very nice location close to everything and the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

Great place!

We have fun staying this place with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

eva c.

Perfect getaway!!!!!

This was our first family vacation with my parents and sisters and their families, and this house was perfect!! It's very spacious, gorgeous, and very clean! Everybody LOVED this house, there is not one thing wrong with it! We didn't want to come back home to Texas. We are already planning our next trip and more than likely we will book this house again! We have a lot of family and friends back home, I will definitely be recommending this place! Thanks you so much for everything!!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sheri R.

Great time with the family!

We really enjoyed staying in your house. The house is very spacious and has all the amenities a family needs for vacation. We have 4 teenagers and 2 tween children and we all had plenty of space to spread out and relax. We enjoyed being able to walk to the beach and the pool and 2 of my daughters really enjoyed the gym. The neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful and just beautiful to walk around. The location is really close to just about everything in Destin so if you have to drive somewhere it doesn't take long. We went to the grocery frequently and really enjoyed cooking in the kitchen. We also appreciated the fact that we could do laundry daily after going to the beach or pool. I would definitely recommend staying in your home and would very much like to return next year. Thanks so much for all you do to make sure your guests feel at home.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hopcar10 h.

Great time!!!!

We stayed at your house and was very much pleased with everything. The house was very spacious with enough room for everyone to enjoy. It felt homey to us and everything that went along with it.We came from Georgia to enjoy this beautiful weather and house. We were on our women retreat so we got to know everyone better. We would love to come back next year to enjoy another one of your beautiful homes.

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