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Direct On The Ocean, Sticks In The Sand 3a, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath sleeps 2-8

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View from the 3rd floor balcony.  Come see the sunset.
Dining to Seat 8
Foldout Sunbrella Sofa and commercial loveseat
View from living room.
View from the dining room, 55' TV and Ocean Views.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Living Room

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Direct On The Ocean, Sticks In The Sand 3a, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath sleeps 2-8

(Listing Note... I have multiple 2 bedroom oceanfront properties listed on VRBO. If your dates are not available try these listings #2214330, #639885, #838156, #1348117. #586497)

The allure of Beaches of Miramar is as clear as our shoreline. We feature perhaps the best Florida beaches. Escape to a refreshing hideaway where you can unwind and rejuvenate. Admire the beauty of some of the best gulf beaches. Marvel at the diverse architecture that defines our vibrant communities. Or learn about the area’s rich history, culture, and wonders. We promise you an experience filled with lasting memories.

'Sticks in the Sand properties' are located in the Heart of Old Destin. This Sunchase townhome unit is on the most highly-desired beaches of Destin, and you can't get a better seat. You will be within walking distance to some of Destin's favorite Restaurants. 1 block from Whale's Tale. There's no pool here, but the ocean is all yours. Just step off your deck onto your own private beach.

A 5 min drive of outlet malls, many restaurants, and other retail shopping. Want to go to the Destin Harbor, then give yourself ten minutes driving time, and you're there.

Close to everything, comes with everything.: This is a 'NO SMOKING' ,'non pet' unit which can sleep up to 6 Adults. The top floor has the Master bedroom with a King Size Bed, remodeled bathroom. It also has the guest bedroom that comes with a queen and a bunk beds. Both bedrooms have their own custom tiled bathrooms. There are flat panel TV's, The second floor has a fully stocked Kitchen equipped with appliances, dishes, silverware, and cookware. A half bath and a full living room with large TV, foldout sofa's, providing 3 individual sleeping spaces. There are Linens, Towels, and a private Washer / Dryer on the first floor for your convenience.

Beach Time: Their are private balconies on every level! Equipped with chairs for a relaxing evening in the breeze. The scenery is complete with both a breathtaking view of the Gulf and the sounds of the waves breaking on the beach. Play in the beach all day and rinse off in the outdoor shower.

The third floor master bedroom is located next to the ocean so you can hear the waves even with the doors closed.

There is one parking space that holds 2 STANDARD cars back to front. it is directly in front of the unit.

Lastly, no more looking for the perfect beach spot since the unit is deeded all the beach to to the water!

Property manager

James Slatton
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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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
Any false reservation will be subject to forfeiture of all monies paid, false names, ages or if your party size differs from your reservation request.
NO ONE is allowed ON PROPERTY who is not on the rental request. Guest that exceed there requested party size are subject to eviction.
Any complaints about wild parties and / or rude behavior and the guest will be asked to leave.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Baytowne Wharf - 10 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Direct On The Ocean, Sticks In The Sand 3a, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath sleeps 2-8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Direct On The Ocean, Sticks In The Sand 3a, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath sleeps 2-8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct On The Ocean, Sticks In The Sand 3a, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath sleeps 2-8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct On The Ocean, Sticks In The Sand 3a, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath sleeps 2-8 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Miramar Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach, Golf Course At Seascape Resort and Kitchenique. The Emerald Sanctuary and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 95 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 95 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca R.

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

Right on the beach

We had a very nice stay. Our family loved being just steps from the sand. Even though it was spring break it was not crowded felt very private. The townhome was a bit dated but had what we needed and the owner was easy to get in touch with. We were able to walk to several olaces for breakfast and dinner which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin D.

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

45th anniversary a few days off!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Can't beat the location!

Our stay at Sticks in the Sand was fantastic! Check-in was seamless, and the owner was incredibly responsive throughout our stay. When we encountered an issue with the stairwell light, it was promptly replaced, which we really appreciated. The best part was being directly on the beach—it made for a truly relaxing getaway. The condo's layout was perfect for two couples, offering plenty of space and comfort. Plus, the value for the price was great, making it an even better experience. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny W.

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

Nice place

CleanStairs outside could use some work
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine M.

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

Great find!

Perfect location right on the beach! What more could you want?! Plenty of space for 2 small families. Everything was clean and well kept. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Great Vaca

This is a great location. We had a great time here. The kitchen looks to have been renovated recently. The outside on the beach side is a little aged but but a great place to sit and enjoy the evening air and sound of the waves crashing against the shore. It is a AWESOME location and with it being a private beach it is not crowded. I recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andi P.

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

PERFECT LOCATION

Fantastic location! Could use a little updating but being about 20 yards from the water's edge really made up for that. Owner was very responsive to the questions and requests we had during our stay. Parking is TIGHT; think about bringing a smaller vehicle if at all possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsee m.

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

Perfect beach front property!

This listing was exactly what we were looking for when booking a trip to the beach! Condo was clean, looked exactly like the pictures, private beach access, and the communication with the owners was great. Perfect for our family! Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine v.

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

Awesome Place

Wonder place right on the dunes. Loved every minute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden C.

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

Getaway

Great time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Excellent Location

Amazing beach location, and perfectly situated for food, gas, convenience items, etc.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

J L.

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

Beautiful views

Could not get much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandi B.

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

Family vacation.

We enjoyed our stay! Being right of the beach with the kids was the best part!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan B., Tennessee

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

Very happy!

Just as described - on the beach with a beautiful view! Comfy and roomy. We were on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the townhouse, you would need to keep that in mind if someone in the party has trouble with navigating due to the steps. Parking was right at the door. We brought our own chairs and it was so nice to have a deck to leave them on each day. Being a private beach was wonderful too! The only other people we saw were those walking the beach and our next door neighbors.....loved the small crowd. Early morning and late evening was almost like you had a beach of your own!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystalin H.

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

Everything was great!

Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

George S., Wayne, Dupage

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

Great location!

Property was as described. Outstanding location right on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren S.

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

Nice stay

Loved the beachfront location! Close to good food and bars. Property manager was communicative and easy to work with. Condo could’ve been a bit cleaner - we did find some hair in the bathrooms, countertops had sand on them and we saw a few dead roaches on the floor. It would be nice if TVs were smart TVs so we could watch streaming video. Great stay otherwise!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Rose D.

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

Great location

Property is located right on the beach!!! There are stairs so if you physically limitation this would be an issue. Property was clean could use some updated. The location makes up for any issues!! Highly recommend beach chairs and umbrella rental from La Dolce Vida.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jerri V.

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

Great beach getaway in Destin

I traveled to Destin with my mother and my 2 teenage boys for an end-of-summer trip. This townhome was perfect for us. It had plenty of room for everyone to sleep and the beds were comfortable, especially in the master which had a great big comfy bed. There's a gas grill on the patio for cooking out and a closet that contains some beach/water items to use while there. There's also an outside shower on the downstairs patio with hot water- a big plus. We put all of these to great use during our stay. The unit is multi-level which gives everyone space to spread out and we never felt crowded. While this is a big plus for a family, it was a little challenging for my aging mother with the stairs. There are dark and narrow stairs to enter the unit, stairs up to the bedrooms, as well as narrow stairs to get down to the beach (this is a second floor unit). The stairs had to be navigated slowly and carefully. The location of the unit was fantastic with an amazing view of the beach and water. Several mornings we were able to watch dolphins from our patio. It's right across the street from a convenience store which made it easy to cross and get ice and other small items. Communication with the owner/manager was great. They checked in with us when we arrived and even brought in a portable AC unit before we got there to make sure it was cool inside. This is an older unit and is showing some signs of wear both inside and outside, but everything was clean and some things have been updated. There were plenty of cups, utensils, pots/pans, etc. in the kitchen and a hair dryer in the bathroom, as well as one packet of laundry detergent to do your laundry before returning home. There are also two coffee makers- one regular and one Keurig. However, there are no supplies to make coffee, so you need to bring your own. There are also no condiments like salt/pepper. This is the one thing that we didn't think about ahead of time, and had to go back out to get these items. While everything about the property was great, the only thing that we didn't like was parking. It was very tight and some other occupants brought big vehicles that block your view of the road while trying to pull out. Overall, our stay was fantastic and we really liked this property and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

As advertised!

The place was great and right outside the door are a sugar-white sand beach and a crystal clear ocean. What more could you want. I loved having the convenience store right across the street too. Need more ice? It's steps away. We'll be back for more!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Paducah, KY USA

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

Just Right

This townhouse was exactly what we were looking for. We don't like to be in the high rises or in the heart of Destin. Its too busy and congested. We've also stayed further East but that's too far away from restaurants and attractions. Sticks in The Sand is located just right. It's out of the circus with a private beach but close enough if you want to hit a restaurant or take a sunset cruise. The beds were comfy, water was hot, AC was cold and the kitchen was very well stocked and had nice appliances.( no icemaker so bring ice. I hear they are hard to keep running in beach rentals). Our host covered pretty much any and all details is the house manual ,which was supplied to us before we arrived. I had a question and he answered very quickly. There was a street long internet/cable outage for a few hours. Before we could complain our host acknowledged the issue with a message telling us what was going on and what the plan was to fix it. The furnishings were nice. We had everything we needed. Check in and out was easy. Assigned parking is handy ( right in front of the door then one flight of stairs up. )Know that if you have big vehicles,2 cars are going to be a tough fit, but 2 medium to small will work if your mindful. The beach is steps from the back door (down 26 steps...yes I counted...its a thing)The water was clear and turqoise during our visit, Looked like a swimming pool. Lots less people on the private beach and great sunsets. It's an easy walk to The Whales Tail for a drink. I saw someone complaining about rust. The inside is very nice. Outback looks like all beach places look. If its metal or wood the salt and sun cook it quicker than anyone could keep up. Everything on the balconies and stairs was clean, sturdy and safe with good plastic furniture.. If you want no beach, sun, salt corrosion, you need a much much more expensive place or a different kind of vacation. Someone else complained about the bright yellow color. We liked it. It's beachy and happy and made it easy to know which one was ours ( yellow building...third blue shutter...in case you're wondering.)
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

george w.

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

A pleasent visit

Just a wonderful location and comfortable place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

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

Great place!

Exactly as discribed! Although it was a bit cold, my children, my husband and I enjoyed it to the fullest. We would definitely love to return. I recommend this place 100%
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorjan W.

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

Great property…internet and non existent TV was an issue

Loved the local.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Good spot

Enjoyed stay, nice place. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by James Slatton

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We are not professional renters. We started renting because James's originally purchased a home on the beach and for years he rented out the first floor since he only needed half the space.. We call it Sticks in the Sand because it is on pylons on the beach. Now married with 3 children we have continued to add our rental offerings . Due to the success of the original Sticks in the Sand, We now have 4 townhomes to rent! We have studio 1,2,3 bedroom units and continue to hope to provide our homes for families to enjoy..

Why they chose this property

The units are close to everything, walking distance to a bar/restaurant and directly on the beach with private ownership all the way to the water. The townhome can be rented 3 ways, a 2 bedroom (Listing #639885) , Studio unit (Listing #639886) or if you need more space you can rent it as a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath unit by renting them both. So it was perfect to maintain all my renters in one location.

What makes this property unique

Centrally located between Destin, Baytown and Sandestin. I provide everything you need from child toys, chairs and your own piece of private beach to enjoy. There is an outdoor shower to rinse off in and two flat panels to relax indoors. Perfect for a couples getaway, a small family or group of friends. Sleep where you can hear the waves and not see or hear the cars

Languages:

English

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