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Private home in prestigious Crystal Beach. Steps to beach and Pool!!

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Welcome to It Had to be You
Great Community Pool
Beach Chairs can be rented for a fee
It Had to be You
Comfortable Living Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10203.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2 - Second Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Second Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - First Floor

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom - Second Floor

1 King Bed

Sitting Room - Third Floor

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2 - Second Floor

Bathroom 3 - First Floor

Primary Bathroom - Second Floor

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Private home in prestigious Crystal Beach. Steps to beach and Pool!!

It Had To Be You, Wonderful You, It Had To Be You. Like a slow dance with someone you love, It Had to be You will give you the warm and fuzzies with its inviting personality. The happy blue exterior with the quintessential southern front porch; the spacious backyard with a shaded porch, lush landscaping and a grill; the three floors of comfortable beds and furnishings- these are the things that make guests ask for a ‘second dance’. Great for entertaining a large family, this Destin vacation rental has the conveniences of a modern kitchen, a full laundry room, first and third floor gathering rooms plus TVS in each bedroom. The master suite is extra spacious featuring a separate sitting area and a spa bathtub in the master bath. Other alluring traits include its stone tile floors, colorfully beachy artwork and its very close proximity to restaurants and shops. It Had to be You is more than just a pretty face, as part of the Ocean View community- known for its pristine lawns and white picket fences- it will quench all your outdoor needs. It has access to the sun drenched pool right next door plus it’s only a half block from the glorious beaches of the Gulf Coast and the walking/biking path that runs along the beach.

Property manager

Owner/Property Manager
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

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.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Henderson Beach State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin Commons - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Private home in prestigious Crystal Beach. Steps to beach and Pool!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Private home in prestigious Crystal Beach. Steps to beach and Pool!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private home in prestigious Crystal Beach. Steps to beach and Pool!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private home in prestigious Crystal Beach. Steps to beach and Pool!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private home in prestigious Crystal Beach. Steps to beach and Pool!! located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Miramar Beach. Henderson Beach State Park and Destin Commons are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Great vacation house!

We loved our stay here. Great house and great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

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

Great

Very close to beach and excellent accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanie H.

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

Destin Fl

We had a great visit. The house was in a great location and was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

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

Great Vacation

Appreciate the great location, the great property and the organized support to make it a great vacation. Thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B., Acworth

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

Cute Home. Great Location.

Cute home. Proximity to the beach was incredible. Furniture was definitely dated, but that was part of the charm. It was like staying at Grandma’s house, in a good way. However, just note that the beds are *incredibly* firm. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Lynn H.

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

It Had To Be You

The house was nice & it was clean. Loved the location to the beach. It would have been nice to have a decent broom/dust pan to sweep up the sand in the house & have rugs by the doors also. Other than that we were happy with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Liezl C.

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

Convenient

Great house perfect for family. On our third day we woke up to a water leaking in the living room from the furnace, but the management address the problem right way. The bathroom shower curtain was moldy and some area of the house smells musty. The toilet paper holder of the master BR was broken, but that was the least of my worry. Overall the house was very nice and the beach was like 50 steps from the house.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

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

Great location

We had a great time staying at this house! Super close to the beach with a less than 5 minute walk. House is nice, a little dated in style of furnishings and the leather on the couch is peeling in places. Bed is master bedroom very uncomfortable. Kitchen was stocked with stuff to cook but you will need to bring spices, sugar, etc. There were no beach chairs, etc so that type of item also needs to be brought with. House is spacious and was perfect in size for our family and our teenagers and their friends. Overall a great experience. Would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janie D., Crawford, MS

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

Great family time at the Beach

Our family had a wonderful week at the beach and thoroughly enjoyed stating at this property. The location was superb, the property spacious and clean with easy access to shopping or the beach. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

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

Beautiful House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The beach was a block away and the pool was right next to the house. We had a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

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

Perfect location

For a family of 10 with teenagers and small children, this was the perfect location with tons of room for everyone to have privacy and a spacious room for us to all come together. Very short walk to the beach came as an added plus for quick trips for lunch at our beautiful home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Great house, close to the beach.

We loved the house. The property manager was great. The grill that was at the house was falling apart and they brought a brand new one the next morning. The walk to the beach was very short. Only issue and it's a small one is that the pool is smaller than it looks in the pictures but it was still a very nice and clean pool area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Awesome house with a 5 minute walk to the beach!

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ymfan

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

Great location

Just 2min walk to the beach,near community pool. Lovely house for families.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

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

10/10

would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annette O.

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

Stayed here for my daughter’s wedding

My family stayed here for my daughters wedding. Everything in the house is nice! A little dated, but everything was clean! We enjoyed how close the property was to the beach and the community pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiera D., Saint Louis

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

Very NICE

Great place to stay when visiting destin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Location

Destin Vacation

The property is in a great location - house could use some updating
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

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

Great house!

This property is amazing. Close to the beach and has a great vibe! The entire property was so clean -even the small decorations and statues. You can tell this house is loved by the owner. Lots of fun pictures around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

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

Spacious and great Location!

We are frequent visitors to Destin and crystal beach area. First time staying at this property, and location was superb! Less than 100 steps to the water! And 50 steps to Camilles which is everything you are looking forward in a restaurant! We had a house full of 10 guests -Rooms were large and spacious! Property was clean, and kept no smells and everything needed worked! We did enjoy the rather unique photo findings through out the house if you like Tom Selleck this place is for you! We recommend this property!

8/10 Good

Emily K.

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

Great location!

This was an easy walk to the beach and the pool was right Nextdoor. The beds were comfortable, house was mostly clean - could use a deep clean (dishwasher and upstairs jet tub) but all surfaces and sheets, etc we’re in excellent condition. Check in and out was easy. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

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

A TEAM OUTTING TO BE REMEMBERED

Only there for one night but we had a blast. The house was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

John F., Shelby Ohio

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

Fantastic stay!

This property is an excellent place to stay for your family vacation. Bedroom for my mom on the main floor so no stairs for her. Great energy in the house. Carpet under table and green carpet though out was a little stained but understand as it’s a rental. Loved all the family photos...and Tom S. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

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

It has to be them!!!

This was an incredible find for the perfect family vacation. There were six of us staying at this property and there was more than enough room for everyone to have their space. Everything was clean, aside from the fact that the garbage cans were left completely overflowing by the previous tenants. The check in process was flawless but the absolute best part of this property is the location. The neighborhood is amazing, the pool is right next-door and you are half a block off the beach. My kids have declared at one of the best vacations ever, thank you!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Akeibra P.

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

We will be back we loved it

Everything was awesome

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Property Manager

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Newman-Dailey has been welcoming guests to the beach for nearly 40 years. We are a family owned business specializing in vacation rentals, real estate sales and management in Destin and South Walton, Florida. Our caring team is made up of locals who enjoy helping guests plan the perfect beach vacation for any size group or occasion.

Why they chose this property

Known for its adorable beach cottages in a rainbow of pastels, this portion of Destin is probably the most sought-after location in Okaloosa County. Crystal Beach is also home to the Destin Commons, an outdoor shopping center with restaurants, boutique shops, a movie theater, bowling alley, and Bass Pro Shops. There are also annual events happening there like the Smoke on the Coast BBQ Festival and Holiday Happenings.

What makes this property unique

We provide 24-hour support by phone, ensuring guests can reach someone day or night if an issue arises. Newman-Dailey also provides seasonal extras, including one adult pass daily to local activities and attractions, and discounts to area businesses. When you stay with Newman-Dailey, you’re treated like family.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests