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Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars-Just steps from Beach

Beachfront holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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Bird of Paradise
Living Room
LR towards DR & Kitchen
LR with Front Door
Living Room fireplace & TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 21321.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

+1
4 Queen Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars-Just steps from Beach

NEW Sky blue leather fully reclining sofas, plus an individual recliner in the Living Room, especially for 'down time' in the evenings.
 Four King bedrooms, plus a Bunk Room that sleeps 11. 



There is plenty of gathering space and the Dining Area hosts seating for 10 at the table, with 4 barstools and in the Living area for another 4 dining spaces.  There is a total of 18 comfortable seated dining spaces at one time.

On the first floor there is one King bedroom with NEW walk-in shower, especially for the "head of the house".  Second floor has three King bedrooms beautiful views of gulf and  on the third floor, one finds a very special bedroom that sleeps 11 with TWO TVs
 This luxury home has parking for 5 cars, plus one more in the garage.
Step out the back door to the private pool, which can be heated if desired.  There are two other pools on property and the North Pool has a hot tub.



Look at the # of 5-star reviews.............100.
This is a very special property and the folks that come here, come back!!!!! 



When monthly stays are involved. The Special "Snowbird" Pricing is for four people ONLY.




P. S.  Please note that we offer a small amount of paper products to get you started on your vacation. There will be two toilet tissue rolls in each bath and one paper towel in the kitchen.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Seniors-only community.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whales Tail - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars-Just steps from Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars-Just steps from Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars-Just steps from Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars-Just steps from Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars-Just steps from Beach 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 Emerald Bay Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Logan S.

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

Great place great stay!

Beach is right there and the house is very nice. Pool is a great extra. Jeffry is a fantastic host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Always Great!

This was our family's third visit to the Bird and it did not disappoint once again. Beautiful house, spacious and well maintained, and super close to the beach. This is a great place to stay for all ages!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

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

Beautiful Break

We stayed at Bird of Paradise with 3 other families. The house was perfect for a group, the kitchen is fully stocked for easy meals and the beach and pickle ball were perfect ;)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is perfect for a large group! We have two families with grown children, and slept all 12 of us very comfortably. The kitchen has all of the necessities and Jeffry was very helpful with the extra things we needed. There are chairs and a wagon for the beach, which was also very helpful! This was our second stay at The Bird and we will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria J.

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

Family vacation

House was plenty big enough for our group of 13. Loved the location to the beach and having our own pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

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

Excellent

We had a wonderful time. The property was big enough for us to all spread out lots of space in and outside the house. The beach was a short walk and the boys really enjoyed the community basketball court and pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Spring Break

It was great, everything we wanted and move. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W., Ohio

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

Wilson Family Vacation 2022

The Wilson Family (12 Adults, 6 children ages 2-6) had a wonderful vacation at the "Bird of Paradise". House is beautiful, plenty of room. Pool is perfect for the children. Beach is outstanding, the best we have been to. We LOVED our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean P.

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

Great home

Great communication with the homeowner. The pool was good and heated and the 2 refrigerators in the kitchen were a great help. The home is close to the beach and to restaurants and stores.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa S.

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

Family Beach Vacation

Great value for all the amenities and space. Nice touch to have beach and pool necessities available for use. The kitchen had everything we needed so we could make a few meals. The host was so accommodating and responsive to all messages. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Excellent rental

The property is clean, spacious, and close to the private beach. Kitchen is well stocked with utensils and cookware. Owner is very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Family getaway

Property was as billed. Very clean and well maintained all throughout. Close to beach and in a very good community that was convenient to all family venues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Lovely property in ideal location

This property was great for our 2 families with 6 young kids between us. The proximity to the beach was nice and having the pool on site was invaluable. We also used the golf cart for getting to dinner and a few shops so hardly needed vehicles once there. The owners were more than helpful and willing to go out of their way to make our stay comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Kailyn L.

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

Absolutely Amazing!

I cannot recommend this property enough! Perfect location, just a short walk from the beach. And it’s only 15 minutes from all of our favorite Destin restaurants. The house was beautiful, and suited our needs perfectly. The only issue we had was a light not working by the pool, but the owner was very responsive and got it fixed the next day. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricky W.

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

Walton Family Vacation

The Bird of Paradise is a beautiful house. The house was very accommodating to my family of 10, 7 adults and 3 children, as well was Ms Jeffry. It’s walking distance to your private beach and some great restaurants. If you decide to leave the beach early or not go at all, you can relax around the pool in the backyard. I would recommend The Bird of Paradise to anyone that has group headed to Destin/Miramar, FL. You will not be disappointed. Thanks Ms Jeffry! The Walton’s
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our stay! The house had everything we needed to get us started. The house was clean and well equipped. Very short walk to the beach. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charkeea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! The host was very attentive and friendly, made sure all our needs were met. Would definitely recommend! Look forward to booking this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice week in Paradise! Our host was very communicative and I appreciated that they could be contacted at anytime for anything during our stay. The location is perfect, a short walk to the beach and ocean view. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a few meals during the week and has two refrigerators, so we used one just for beverages, and the pool was so nice to have on some of the hot days and returning from the beach. It is a large home, with superior mattresses, and being only a family of four staying in the home, everyone had their own space to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jones, Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay with our group of 13! The house was spacious, clean, and had plenty of room for everyone to feel comfortable. We especially appreciated the private room on the first floor—it was perfect for the grandparents and made things so much easier for them.The neighborhood felt very safe and was peaceful, and the short walk to the beach was a huge plus—we were there in just a few minutes. Both the private pool at the house and the clubhouse pool were fantastic and enjoyed by all.The owner was wonderful—very friendly and easy to communicate with, which made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. A couple of small things to note: the beach chairs and wagons were rusted and not usable, and the appliances could use a bit of updating. But overall, the home had everything we needed for a fun and relaxing beach getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole S.

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

Best No Worry Stay Ever

The Bird was the best no worry vacay our famiy has ever had. The host, Jeffry, was also very kind and quick to respond to any question I had. The property was extensively stocked and even had pickle ball paddles for play, something my teens were super excited over. We will definitely consider this property for future family vacays.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Excellent

Everything was just as property manager said it would be. I would definitely stay here again. It was a very short walk to the beach. House had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location & amenities

We had a very nice stay at Birds of Paradise. The property is as advertised with a few things we found to be not in functioning order (although the owner was willing to promptly address). You can’t beat having your own pool and the very close walk to the beautiful beach. The main issue we had was proactive communication regarding items not provided at the house. Two days before our arrival, the owner sent us the property rules/info which included that beach towels are not provided and the bath towels are not allowed outside. When I reached out clarifying this and recommending they mention this in the description (as it’s a big deal to bring beach towels for 11 people when flying) they said that beach towels were not listed under the amenities. Towels are listed under essentials and does not specify which type are provided. The owner did end up providing these for us but added unnecessary stress if they would have just communicated this upfront. Additionally, there were expectations for us to leave the home with dishes washed and trash removed, however only 2 dishwasher pods and 2 kitchen trash bags were provided for 11 people staying 5 days. We also only were given 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom with no facial tissues. We ran out of all these things by the second day. The owner brought additional supplies begrudgingly stating it’s listed there is no maid service. I don’t consider providing us essential items that we clean ourselves as maid service.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Amazing stay

The house was very well equipped and clean. Everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Quick walk to the beach, pool and pickleball/tennis courts. Jeffry is a fabulous host, any questions we had she answered promptly. She truly cares about her guests
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

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

Lovely house

Beautiful house in a nice quiet community. Perfect distance from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Perfect House for our Vacation

First of all, we ended up having to book this house last minute as the original house we booked (through another vacation rental website) had some problems leaving us to find an alternative place to stay. From the last minute booking, communication from the owner, his work to accommodate us last minute made our trip that started out rough perfect. The house was the perfect size for our family of 15 (ages 8-77). We have the perfect amount of space. Enough where we could gather and not be on top of each other. The house was absolutely beautiful and we will definitely book again if we ever go to Miramar Beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jeffry W. Armstrong

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We are a 'divided' household with one from 'Ole Miss' and one from 'Mississippi State'. Both of us started coming to Destin for vacations when we were just kids and NOW in our next 'kid' life, we spend about 50% of our time either fishing or 'beaching' in Destin.

Why they chose this property

Location! Location! Location! That describes Bird of Paradise perfectly. Bird of Paradise is right in the middle of the activity of Miramar Beach in South Walton County....It is close to Great Shopping , Restaurants and Entertainment at Destin Commons. We also bought into Bird of Paradise because of the quality of construction and the size of the Home (nearly 3500 Sq Ft,. Since our family likes to cook, we thought that the size of the kitchen allowed for family gathering in planning and executing the preparation of meals. Also, in the evening after 'beaching' all day, it is nice to jump in Bird's private pool and relax. The kids can be enjoying the pool, while the guys grill out by the pool, or Mom is inside getting dinner ready, just a few steps away. Something for everyone at Bird of Paradise.

What makes this property unique

Maravilla is a community that keeps it''s property up to exacting Standards, with up to date amenities including 2 community pools, one heated , a modern fitness center, tennis courts, basket ball goal and shuffleboard. All of this not to mention the use of approximately 6 acres of beach less than a 3 minute walk from the front door. However, the Board of Directors at Maravilla do NOT allow golf carts to be rented in this community.
For more information, please ask Jeffry, the owner.

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