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Blue Water Escape - Crystal Beach, Gulf Views, Private + Community Pool!

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A coastal residential area with houses featuring blue roofs and light blue exteriors, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors through the door.
A sign for Crystal Beach Beach Access with a pathway leading to a building surrounded by palm trees.
A multi-story hotel with a pool, balconies, and outdoor seating.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, bar stools, and decorative wall art.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Destin Commons

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Third Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Third Floor - Guest Bathroom

Third Floor - Master Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Destin

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Club LA.
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Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Destin Commons - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • James Lee Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Water Escape - Crystal Beach, Gulf Views, Private + Community Pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue Water Escape - Crystal Beach, Gulf Views, Private + Community Pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Water Escape - Crystal Beach, Gulf Views, Private + Community Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Water Escape - Crystal Beach, Gulf Views, Private + Community Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Water Escape - Crystal Beach, Gulf Views, Private + Community Pool! located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Miramar Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Destin Beaches. Shore at Crystal Beach Park and James Lee Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to beach and spacious home for large family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the convenient location near the beach and found the home spacious and comfortable for your large family. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was everything we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2026
Thank you for your review! We're so pleased to hear the home met your expectations. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us. We hope to welcome you back for another great stay in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great!! Location was perfect since we had someone with limitations. Nice to have a pool after being at the beach. The only thing that was different from other houses we rented, there was no laundry detergent supplied. Overall, great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the home and found the location convenient, especially for your group member with mobility limitations. We’re also glad the pool was a great way to relax after a day at the beach! We appreciate you mentioning the laundry detergent. We understand how helpful it can be to have those basic supplies available, and we’ll certainly take your feedback into consideration as we continue looking for ways to improve our guests’ experience. Thank you again for staying with us and for sharing your feedback. We’re thrilled you had a great trip and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property accommodated our family of 14 quite well. Ample parking for four vehicles. The kitchen was very well stocked which made cooking a meal very easy. Thank you to a previous guest for giving us a heads up about the step down in the two bedrooms on the lower level. The lower level door, which leads to the pool area, could use a new handle and lock. This was a concern since we had young children on that floor. There was a door chime. The outside is spacious and the pool was used a lot by our grandchildren; however, the area could have used a good cleaning (esp the table and chairs). There is a sign that the AC had to remain on 72 degrees and I’m not sure that was disclosed on the listing. We did contact ocean reef and were allowed to turn it down to 70. We had one other issue and ocean reef was very fast to take care of it.Two entrances very close to the property for beach access. No beach chairs or umbrellas are available so you either bring them or rent them.Overall we had a very good time and are happy with our choice to rent this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 2 November 2026
Thank you for choosing Blue Water Escape for your family vacation! We are delighted to hear that the home comfortably accommodated your family and that you enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen, spacious outdoor area, pool, and convenient beach access. We appreciate you bringing the concerns regarding the lower-level door handle and lock, as well as the cleanliness of the outdoor table and chairs, to our attention. Guest safety and comfort are very important to us, and we will be sure to share this feedback with our maintenance and housekeeping teams for follow-up. We're also glad our team at Ocean Reef was able to respond promptly and assist you during your stay. Thank you as well for mentioning the AC setting and the lower-level step-downs. We appreciate this feedback and will review how this information is communicated to future guests. Most importantly, we're happy to hear your family had a wonderful vacation and that Blue Water Escape was a great choice for your getaway. We would love the opportunity to welcome you and your family back to the beach again! Warm regards, Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

Loved our stay at this property!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2024
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the beach! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Crystal Shores was a great property in the best location for our family and group of teens & tweens!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2023
Great! We are happy that you enjoyed the home and the beach. We hope to see you again real soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property!!!!

Absolutely amazing property! The space and layout was perfect for our group! The decor and furnishings were beautiful! The location was awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation and the home itself! 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

Spring break

Loved the house. Super clean and spacious. Excellent location. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2023
We are happy that you enjoyed it! Hope to see you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun!

Clean and cozy!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 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: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We have stayed there in the past. Loved it!!

Our family loves staying there. The weather was perfect. The location is perfect. Close to everything. We will definitely be returning again. Thanks for making our family vacation so enjoyable. The Messa/ Istre Family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Welcome back! We are happy to host returning customers like yourself and would love to have that honor again in the very near future. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

House is lovely within walking distance to coffee, dinner. Short bike ride to grocery, drug store and beach store Beach walk takes 2 minutes
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 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

10/10 Excellent

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

This house was awesome!

This house was awesome…the space was well designed and very welcoming. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. Lots of outdoor seating on multiple balconies and around pool. Beach access was close by. Great stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hope that your travels bring you back to our beautiful shores soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Beach Reunion

I cannot say enough great things about Blue Water Escape. The entire experience was top notch from start to finish and the location was perfect for our family’s beach getaway! Communication with the property management was so easy and they made the experience seamless. I would highly recommend this property for large groups!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023
Thank you for the review! We are happy you enjoyed the stay. Let us know if we can help with any future travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spring break

We loved the house and the location. Lots of construction next door and in neighborhood was only negative but hard to avoid this time of year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2021
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

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday-Girls Retreat

Everything was exactly the way it’s pictured. The living area was a bit small but everything else was great. Everything was clean and to our satisfaction.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2021
We are ecstatic knowing you and your family enjoyed the home. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beach soon! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location
The property was an hour late being cleaned and we had to unload our car on wet slippery floors with many wet stairs. The bottom floor bedrooms are recessed with a step down that is not marked so our Grandfather promptly fell and tore up his arm and was bleeding all over the place... Others fell for same reason entering into those bedrooms. We also had no wash clothes or hand towels for three days after repeatedly calling about numerous issues with no return calls. There was trash on the deck that was missed on arrival. The beach access was not functional. We had stayed in this neighborhood before but since then they have put up a barrier so the beach access is around the corner and down the road, or you climb the steep grassy hill and go under the fence. Too many steps, and the main living area is small so not all of us fit. The house is beautifully decorated and kitchen well appointed, but we will not stay here again for all the reasons stated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about the issues you experienced during your stay, especially the fall and injury. We hope your grandfather is doing well. We sincerely apologize for the delayed cleaning, missing towels and washcloths, trash on the deck, and lack of timely communication. We also understand your frustration with the beach access and the layout of the home. We appreciate you mentioning the beautiful décor and well-appointed kitchen. We will be sharing your concerns with our housekeeping and maintenance teams so these issues can be addressed. Thank you again for bringing them to our attention.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This house is amazing?

The photos don’t do it justice! We loved the decks and pool patio (beautiful view of the ocean), spacious kitchen, gorgeous bathrooms, plenty of partaking, quick walk to the beach, 5 min drive to get groceries.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2020
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

Location is perfect.

The house was great inside but the outside needs some more effort and clean up. The pool and grill were a complete mess when we arrived but the pool service vendor did a great job of getting the pool back in order and made a follow up visit to check on us. Overall, a great experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2022
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

8/10 Good

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

Checkout Time

Would be nice if checkout time extended to 11 or 12pm. We felt like to early checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2022
Hello, If a property is a back to back and the day of departure 10 am is the latest we are able to go as we need the time to get the property cleaned and inspected for the next guest. If the unit is not booked we can usually allow a later check out. 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: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and amazing house

This was our second stay at this house. This time was special as we got married on the beach during our stay. The house and location are amazing. We had a great time and the house was perfect size for 8 adults with plenty of room for more. The outside of the house needs power washed in the worse way. The pool lights didn’t work and the cooking pans needs replaced but I would definitely stay again. Thank you for providing a perfect location and house for our special trip..
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 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

Perfect for Multi Family Vacation

This is our 2nd year to stay at this house. We love the location. The house is gorgeous and neighborhood is quiet. This visit we had a lot of struggles with hot water. We didn’t have that problem last year and we had the same 20 people in the house last year. The property manager came out twice which was appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2023
Welcome back! We are happy to host returning customers like yourself and would love to have that honor again in the very near future. We are happy the maintenance issues were resolved quickly, and we thank you for your patience and understanding. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Destin friend trip

This was a beautiful home in a very nice location. We all enjoyed our trip very much. Our only complaint was that the home needs to be deep cleaned. The floors have not been cleaned well for quit some time I would guess. With the coronavirus I feel now homes need to be deep cleaned with each stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2020
We are very sorry that you ran into these problems during your stay. I can assure you that all items mentioned have been added into work orders and will be taken care of promptly. Please do not let this deter you from using our services in the future as we strive to make each guests stay as comfortable and problem free as possible. We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The realness of Ocean Reef

Ocean Reef offered a very beautiful and clean house, however we had to kill three big water bugs. You also need to bring everything because all that was supplied in the home was towels. The mattresses are extremely horrible and they leave you with one roll of tissue per bathroom and one roll of paper towels. With the amount of money that the place takes in a month you would think that they would have better mattresses and cookware, as well as supply at least one roll of tissue per house guess. The pool should have also been cleaned out before arrival because it was not As clean as it should have been.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2022
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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! House was perfect for our group and so pretty. Everyone had their own bed/room with plenty of bathrooms and lots of towels.Check in was super simple and text reminders were niceSuggestions I’d make: Cleaning prior to our stay wasn’t the greatest. Our feet were black and sandy hours after arrival, and there was some dried food on cabinets/fridge. Overall it wasn’t filthy, just could use a little bit more of a thorough clean. Rooms were clean and so were bathrooms minus the floors, however I did have an empty can of alcohol under a cart in the master bathroom that was missed during cleaning.There was an elevator we noticed but said isn’t available to guests. This would have been amazing to have means we had 3 kids under 2. Getting groceries and luggage up for the week would have been easier as well. Going up and down 4 flights of stairs multiple times a day was a little rough. Just be prepared if you have someone who can’t get up and down stairs well.I would also suggest the pool be cleaned at least once through the week for guest staying an entire week. It was getting pretty dirty mid week despite us using the net to keep it as clean as we could. We loved the heating option. Definitely worth the extra 300. The pool lights are hiding behind a bush. We didn’t find it until half way through our trip. Could also use more baking sheets, measuring spoons/cups, and baking utensils. There were lots of cups, plates, bowls, pots and pans. Thanks again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
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

Our family vacation

The house was nice. Everything was neat and clean. Pool was nice and the children enjoyed it. Parking was perfect for the amount of cars we had. The location of the house was perfect. Everything was near and didn't have to travel so far. Beach was right across the street. Heads up, the elevator doesn't work. But our overall experience was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 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!
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