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Sea the Sun - Gulf View, Heated Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Free Beach Service!

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a white gazebo with green arches, overlooking a beach with clear turquoise water.
A coastal residential area with beachfront properties, a paved road, and a clear view of the ocean.
A coastal residential area with beachfront properties, a tennis court, and a swimming pool.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, stainless steel appliances, and a window with a view.
A spacious dining area with a large table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the kitchen and living area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Destin Harbor

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

First Floor - Bonus Room

2 Queen Beds

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Floor - Guest Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

Third Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Powder Room

Third Floor - Guest Bathroom

Third Floor - Guest Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Jetty East Condominiums and AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Choctawhatchee Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Destin Harbor - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Destin Beaches - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea the Sun - Gulf View, Heated Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Free Beach Service! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea the Sun - Gulf View, Heated Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Free Beach Service!?

As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea the Sun - Gulf View, Heated Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Free Beach Service! on 7 November 2026 start from NZ$3,342, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sea the Sun - Gulf View, Heated Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Free Beach Service!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sea the Sun - Gulf View, Heated Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Free Beach Service!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea the Sun - Gulf View, Heated Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Free Beach Service!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea the Sun - Gulf View, Heated Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Free Beach Service! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Beaches and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 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. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2026
We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time! At Ocean Reef Resorts, we strive to provide the perfect beach retreat, and it’s great to know you enjoyed it. Looking forward to your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was wonderful. It exceeded our expectations for location and ease of access to the beach as well as restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2025
We appreciate your kind words about the property! We hope that you are able to make your way back to the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a gated neighborhood. The house itself was great, but the beach was really the highlight. Amazing clear water, powder white sand, no debris. High quality beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 February 2026
We really appreciate your thoughtful review! It’s great to know you had a positive experience at the beach house. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts, and we hope to host you again on your next visit to the coast!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

We loved the house and the location. Super close walk to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2025
We appreciate your positive feedback and are so glad you had a great stay. It sounds like you made the most of everything the area has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

Great house, great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2021
Thank you for staying with us! We are pleased to hear that you are satisfied with the upkeep of the property. We hope to see you on the shore again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sea the Sun

Clean, close to beach, everything needed for an enjoyable vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2024
Thank you for providing your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for being our guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

House is nice overall.. very clean, and the location was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2022
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beautiful shores again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We loved it!!

It was a super nice house! We really enjoyed ourselfs!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Destiny, thanks for staying with us. We are so happy to hear that you had such an amazing time. We can't wait to see you back on the beach next year. Just give us a call when you're interested in coming back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spring Break with kids

The property was perfect, quick walk to beach, lake, restaurants, gift shops. Awesome heated pool and super clean and updated home. We traveled with 5 kids and the 2 sets of bunk beds were the highlight of their trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2021
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beautiful shores again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway

House clean and beautiful. Quick walk to the beach and Spencer the guy at the beach was get. He really made us feel at home there. Can't wait to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

House is close to main road where theres restaurants, shopping, waterpark, go carts etc. Steps from the beach. No complaints, would love to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation and appreciate your feedback! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is superb! Plenty of room to have all of us in one room, plenty of dining space for 20!!! A little dirty when we arrived but we still had a great time!! We always use VRBO
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
We really appreciate your thoughtful review! It’s great to know you had a positive experience at the beach house. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts, and we hope to host you again on your next visit to the coast!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyed the stay

Property was more or less as advertised. VERY limited parking for such a large unit. Pool was said to be heated; however, was far too cold to enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention. We’ve reported the items to our maintenance team and will make sure they are resolved as quickly as possible. We appreciate your feedback and thank you again for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only issue we had was getting wristbands. There were supposed to be 8 bands and it took them til noon the next day to bring them. Other than that wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2025
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. Please let us know if we can assist in any future travel plans you may have.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beyond my expectations!

You never know what you bought and paid for until you live in it. This house was beyond my expectations and I have very high expectations. Location to beach, amenities and activities were great. Needless to say we had a wonderful time. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2021
Thank you for booking with Ocean Reef! We love to hear about great experiences such as yours. Be sure to contact us when you are ready to return to the beautiful beaches.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destin Beach House

This is our groups 4th year in this house. We love it for location, space, and the pool. It is a 1-2 minute walk to the beach. There are pool and beach toys available for guest use. The kids, age 5-13, really loved the ping pong table, the board games and puzzles on our rainy day. I recommend the short walk to the lake bridge to see the turtles. It is tradition to feed our leftover lettuce to them on our last day!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2021
Great news to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the beach! We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

This is such a beautiful home with lots of space. My large family was very comfortable. The private access to the beach was a short walk around the corner and it was perfect! The pool area was great. I think we spent most of our time there. The location was amazing. Everything was right in the area. It was such a luxurious experience and I can’t wait to do it again. I would definitely book this house again. Communication with Ocean Reef was A+. Thanks for the amazing vacation accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2022
Thank you for staying with us! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the property and your time at the beach. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great house but not well maintained

The layout and location of this house was wonderful! We loved the spacious bedrooms and living areas, and the location was perfect - easy walking distance to the private beachfront and close to our favorite restaurants. We also loved the two ice makers - that was a great feature! The large sectional and dining table were perfect for our family to hang out all together. However, the home was not well maintained. There were stains on the carpet and dents/marks on the walls. It was apparent that a large dog has spent time on the first level; there was a large chewed dog bone in the armoire and dog slobber flung on the first floor walls. There was quite a bit of hair on the walls of the downstairs shower when we arrived, it looked like the cleaning crew had missed. And the back yard pool had quite a bit of green algae growth, and lots of weeds in the back porch area. Overall, we had a great time but we’re diasappointed that the house had not been better maintained. It has potential to be a five star property with just some new paint/carpet and a solid cleaning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2021
Thank you for bringing these items to our attention. We have reported these items with our maintenance department and will have them rectified as soon as possible. Thank you again for being our guest.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Some things went very wrong!

We thought VRBO was the manager of the property, but I found out much later after booking it that it was an Ocean Reef property. VRBO stated on the sight that cancellations could be made but Ocean Reef does not allow cancellations. That would have been good to know up front. We loved the house. It's large enough to accommodate about 20 people. The location is great also, just a few minutes to the beach and shops. The condition of the house was not good. The house had been painted not long before we arrived, and the place was actually not ready for guests. There were no window treatments. Nothing at the windows until the following day when temporary paper shades were put up. This fix did not allow for looking out. They could not be raised. The covers for the electrical outlets were left off in some rooms including the room where the 4-year-old child stayed! The TVs were not set up on the first floor. And the house was dirty. We had to constantly call maintenance to make repairs, etc. The was not welcoming and this took a lot away for our enjoyment.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 December 2022
Thank you for your feedback and we apologize for this unpleasant experience while on vacation. We can assure you that these matters have since been rectified and the property has passed a rigorous home inspection and cleaning process. Should your travels bring you back to our shores soon please give us a call. Thank you for being our guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to spend the week and enjoy the beach with family!! Loved the pool for after the beach and on the rainy day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had a great week with your family and enjoyed spending time at the beach. It's great to know the pool was a favorite, especially for relaxing after the beach and making the most of a rainy day. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and look forward to welcoming you and your family back for another memorable beach vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location - loved the area

The house was pretty spacious. Clean towels / big kitchen - great pool (we had it heated) - great location
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2022
Thank you for providing your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Please let us know when you plan on another trip to the area. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destin

Destin is my favorite place, this house is all we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2021
Thank you for providing your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Please let us know when you plan on another trip to the area. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Yearly Beach Trip

When faced with our original property booked we found Sea the Sun in the same neighborhood. We stayed in this house in 2014 so we were familiar with it. The house was clean to the eye but the shower upstairs had pink slimy scum as will as mildew around the bottom. Also one of the doors was coming off the hinge. The door was immediately taken care of but the cleanliness of the house was unimpressive. The carpets were dirty as well as the walls and the tile floors left your feet filthy if you walked around barefoot. The pool was a nice addition to the backyard but the weeds around it and the moldy cushions on the lawn furniture were less than appealing. Hopefully the original house we rented will be ready next year. With a little TLC Sea the Sun would be a great place for a crowd to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2021
We apologize for your displeasure with the home. Following your stay, we have done a thorough inspection and are working to have all matters addressed for a more pleasant stay in the future. Should your travels bring you back to the emerald coast please give us a call so we can hand select the perfect property just for you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We enjoyed our time together at Sea The Sun. Only a short walk to the beach. It was nice having a pool at the house for those not interested in the beach. We will definitely book another trip.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2021
Fantastic! We are happy knowing you enjoyed your time here on our beautiful shores. Let us know when you are ready to start planning another trip! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house. Great location

Enjoyed our stay. Beautiful house. Pool was nice with great patio and seating. Beach was a minute walk away, also gorgeous. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2021
We appreciate your kind words about the property! We hope that you are able to make your way back to the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
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