'Day Dream' Family Beach Cottage Half Block to Beach

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Front entrance and den with large smart tv and sound bar with wireless woofer

Bedroom 2 with queen bed and smart tv with blu-ray player

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12193.7 sq m

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Beach view
Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Hot tub

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Destin, FL

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon, 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

This is a beach cottage beauty! Truly a 'Day Dream' at the beach. Just a half block to the beautiful sugar-sand beaches of Destin Florida. Clean and well maintained throughout the interior, and new trim paint on the exterior. New tile on the upstairs wraparound balcony. New recessed lighting and trim on the lower wraparound balcony plus fresh paint. New floors on the stairs and second story, with hardwood and travertine floors on the first. Spacious 2,085 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths plus a loft in the master. The master has a king bed, futon, smart HD TV and Blu-ray player. The loft can be used as a gaming room for the kids. It has a smart TV and Blu-ray player and a day/trundle bed that sleeps two. The spacious master bath has a separate walk-in shower and large Jacuzzi/spa tub. Both downstairs bedrooms open to the backyard area which features an extensive paver-stone patio area with a huge 5-burner gas grill. The first guest bedroom has a queen bed and 40 inch smart HD TV with Blu-ray player. This bedroom shares a Jack-n-Jill bath with the 2nd guest bedroom, however the half-bath is right next to this bedroom. The third bedroom features 2 bunk beds each with a full/twin mattress sleeping 6 kids comfortably. The bunk room also has a 40 inch smart HD TV with Blu-ray player. The den features a 50 inch smart HD TV with Blu-ray player with a sound bar and two full sleeper sofas. High definition cable TV and wireless internet is included. The dining room table has room for eight and the fully stocked kitchen features a gas stove and a gas double oven plus microwave and stainless fridge with filtered water and ice maker. The first and second floor wrap-around porches are perfect for relaxing with a nice beverage. BEACH ACCESS: Five houses to the east and you are out of the subdivision entrance. Go one half block down Crystal Beach Drive and just to the right of The Inn at Crystal Beach and you are at the public beach access. It is a short and easy walk. (click the "Location" tab)
COMMUNITY POOL: Is eight houses away on the same side of the street.

Property manager

Ray Price

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Travelers must adhere to the HOA rules concerning parking, trash collection, loud noise etc... These will be sent after booking or upon request.

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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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Destin, FL

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬19 min walk
‪World of Beer - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Day Dream' Family Beach Cottage Half Block to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Day Dream' Family Beach Cottage Half Block to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Day Dream' Family Beach Cottage Half Block to Beach?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is 'Day Dream' Family Beach Cottage Half Block to 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.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Veronica L.

5 April 2025

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

Another great stay

This was our third stay at Day Dream and we had another wonderful vacation. Very convenient location with restaurants, shopping and beach nearby. Thanks for sharing your house, Ray!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia T.

1 August 2024

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

Summer vacation home 🏡

We love staying here when we go to Destin FL.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony a.

27 May 2024

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

Destin vacationer

It was a good stay

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

hailey b.

12 August 2024

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

AMAZING STAY

We celebrated my best friends bachelorette and had the most amazing relaxing weekend. The house was perfect and Ray helped us out so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica L.

15 April 2024

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

Great Return Trip

This was our second visit to Day Dream. Great location, beautiful property. We loved our visit.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherie R.

26 July 2023

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

Summer getaway

Summertime getaway with family location was convenient.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

dana d.

5 July 2017

Wonderful Vacation Home

Great place. Easy access to beach. Beautiful home. We loved it dearly..Hope to be back soon

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

15 August 2024

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

The most amazing week of my life!

It was the most adorable, spacious, clean and so cozy house. I loved everything about it! It is in the most perfect location and so quiet and family friendly. We did not want to leave. Highly recommend this property to anyone!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey R.

28 April 2019

Great stay!

I have stayed here the past 2 years and it has been amazing both times! Ray is easy to communicate with and accommodating! Can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

15 July 2024

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

Great Vacation

This is a delightful house that suited the 8 of us nicely! Any concerns were addressed promptly. Thank you for a memorable experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

4 May 2021

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

Crystal Shores

House was clean and just right for us. Neighborhood was pristine and felt very safe. Short walk to pool and beach. Wonderful stay in Destin.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

29 June 2021

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

Really is a Day Dream

House was beautiful, the location was great, and the management team was extremely responsive and helpful. Will definitely plan another trip to Day Dream!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica L., Libertyville, IL

6 April 2023

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay! The house was the perfect setup for our family. Loved the brightness of the home & the neighborhood. The location was great with close proximity to the beach, pool and restaurants/shopping. Looking forward to returning!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

14 July 2024

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

Exceptional

Ray is a wonderful owner who has put a lot of effort in making a wonderful place for vacationers to come and have a home away from home. This property is everything it is listed as, and Ray was a pleasure to work with. All positives on everything! I would suggest renting a golf cart if you carry a lot of bunch stuff. Also, it’s a good place, so the beaches get plenty of people.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

6 June 2018

We had an amazing time and our home was incredible. We will most certainly return. Thanks so much.

The house was awesome. It was just as described and our family fell in love with it the moment we walked in. The location was absolutely perfect and so quiet. We walked to the beach numerous times every day and it took less than 10 minutes. We made wonderful family memories with our stay. Needless to say, we are already planning our return to this beautiful home.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Melissa K., Cincinnati, OH

19 June 2021

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

Friends week

We had a great time and the location is a short walk from the beach. However the house needs a deep cleaning as the showers were dirty and the sheets seemed like they might not have been switched. Overall it is a nice house with a friendly neighborhood.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

26 May 2023

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

Outstanding host and location.

The group had an amazing time with this property and will definitely return next time we have this many people. Very walkable to the beach in a quiet, friendly neighborhood. We did have an issue with not having enough hot water for our 12 people to shower every evening and parking was tight for 4 vehicles. The host and neighbors are chill so long as your group does the same.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 May 2023

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

Owner (Ray) is great

The property is exactly as promised - walking distance to the beach, quiet neighborhood and clean. We didn’t have hot water for the first part of our stay, but it was fixed as soon as I reached out to Ray. The front door is a little quirky but calling the property manager helped us get in. I would return to the property in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Philip M., Seattle, WA

24 March 2015

Great Location - Perfect For A Family

Loved the location, we have stayed in this Crystal Shores subdivision before and it is in our opinion the best location in Destin to stay, close to everything. Community Pool, 15 minutes walk to the beach, 10 minute walk to shopping center. The house is very nicely maintained and perfect for families. The kitchen has lots of dishes, silverware, and glasses, we felt it was a little lite on cooking utensils, but this was not too much of an issue as most meals we eat out, or BBQ’d. The house has a wonderful Propane BBQ. We were surprised to not find some things we kind of though were rental basics in the kitchen like salt & pepper, and coffee filters, but that was our only letdown. Otherwise the place is great.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Anne D.

2 August 2022

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

Would recommend

Very nice house and great location

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronni A., Nashville, TN

23 July 2022

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

Great house and Location

This house was perfect for our family! Great location near beach and activities in Destin. The house provided everything to make our stay very comfortable. Owner was very responsive to questions. I would stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William B.

21 July 2022

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

Wonder vacation

We all had a wonderful time. Everything was perfect from the house and location. Couldn’t have asked for better. Everyone is already talking about doing it again. Also met some of the neighbors and they were wonderful too

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl J.

13 July 2022

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

Jackson Vacation Rental

This was a very good experience. No problems with the reservation, or condition of the property. Could not ask for easier access, check in or check out. We had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Joseph N.

22 June 2022

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

Big house and close to the beach

The house was great and the location was too. The only strange thing was the lack of hospitality. Only one dish towel in the kitchen, no replacement for toilet paper or paper towels. The oven mits for taking pans out of the oven were almost useless. Along with that, someone came up and worked on a sprinkler right in front of the front door for about an hour or so without notifying us beforehand. Also, on the last night we were staying, huge bags of sheets, blankets, etc. were just left right in front of the door. Seems unprofessional when we weren't set to leave until the morning after. Would be a 5-star review if it wasn't for those things.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H.

14 June 2022

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

Another trip to the beach

Great property! Everything was there that we needed to have a great week! Very short walk to the pool and the beach! We had a great time, and the house was big enough to enjoy family time or personal time. I would recommend this property to others looking for a great place. The property was well maintained, and you did not have to have a degree in engineering to operate the televisions! Great stay, we will be back!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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