Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool!

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a sign instructing to place shoes in a rack at the bottom of the stairs.
A hallway with a wooden door, a large mirror, and a vase with flowers.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a barbecue grill.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a red armchair.
A living room with a leather couch, a red armchair, a floor lamp, and a cabinet with a plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Emerald Bay Golf Club

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Bay Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Choctawhatchee Bay - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Destin Beaches - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool!?

As of 10 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool! on 28 November 2026 start from NZ$4,859, 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.

Is Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool! located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Miramar Beach, James Lee Beach and James Lee Park. Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade and Destin Commons are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great vacation! Kids loved the pool and the weather was perfect! Very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2026
Thank you! Please visit us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Please visit us again! Your Kastle Keepers Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay!

We had a wonderful stay! Everything we could ever want/need was provided. Beautifully decorated. Great location close to beach, restaurants and shopping, etc. We will definitely return! Thank you for making our vacation special!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Beth! Thank you for the lovely review! I hope you will come back again soon!!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home!

This home is amazing! We had the best vacation ever!! I hope we can come back again soon
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
I am so sorry, I just noted that my response had not been sent for your review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope we hear back from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful pool home close to beach

My family had a wonderful vacation in Destin, and we were sad to leave. The home is very clean, well stocked, and the beds are very comfy. The pool/patio area is amazing. The beach wagon was very handy, and was big enough to haul all of our supplies needed for a day at the beach. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Tiffany, Thank you for the lovely review ! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope you will come back again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

family

This home was awesome.. everything we needed .. in excellent condition... very well appointed... perfect family home.. we had 6 adults, 3 children and 1 baby... plenty of room.. kids loved the pool
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
I am so sorry!!! I just noted that my response had not been posted for your review!!!! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope we hear back from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Archival

8/10 Good

Spring Break 2012

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Secret Paradise. The house was everything the website said it was. We had 4 children and 5 adults and there was more than enough room for everyone without any person feeling crowded. Location is fantastic because you are not right in the middle of all the 'spring breakers' but it is still so close to the beach that walking is not an issue. We are looking forward to our next trip!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
I am so sorry!!! I just noted that my response had not been posted for your review!!!! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope we hear back from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovin Life from Michigan

The house was beautiful and convenient. We were a small party of 4 and had more than enough room. We loved the convenience and privacy of having our own pool. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen well stocked. The blender was perfect for making those frozen drinks by the pool. The house is in a great location close to all the activities going on in Destin. We would love to stay here again in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
I am so sorry!!! I just noted that my response had not been posted for your review!!!! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope we hear back from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Girl's Shopping Trip

We really loved the house. Everything was as it looked like on line. It was clean and instructions on how to get in and use everything was clear. We will be back again.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
I am so sorry!!! I just noted that my response had not been posted for your review!!!! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope we hear back from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location! Far enough away for some quiet but close enough to walk & bike everywhere.

The house was very well equipped. Plenty of towels and tons of dishes & cookware. This house worked out really well for our family Thanksgiving vacation. House is kid friendly. They supplied: high chairs, pack & play, stroller, crib and plenty of kid serving ware. The pool was great!! We paid extra to have it heated and it was nice and warm upon our arrival. We used it EVERYDAY! They also provided tons of stuff for the beach: chairs, toys, coolers & a wagon. Everyone enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Todd! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I hope you will come back to visit us again soon!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A Perfect Home for a Perfect Vacation!

We just returned from a week's stay at this great property. We could not have asked for anything nicer. It was furnished beautifully, as your permanent home would be, and well appointed with everything you would need to stay there, plus more! Our grand-daughters loved all the beach and pool toys. Having a TV and DVD player in all the bedrooms and living room was the perfect solution for any of the 6 of us wanting to watch something different. It is a fairly close walk to the beach, in a lovely gated community, landscaped beautifully and nice and quiet to enjoy your surroundings. The pool was a blessing to have with the kids and adults and the patio has a wonderful dining table with chairs and plenty of lounge chairs for all. The owner and property manager were so helpful and Sherry went above and beyond emailing us every day to be sure everything was in perfect working order and to see if we needed anything. One could not ask for anything more. We highly recommend this lovely home in the wonderful Destin-Miramar Beach area and will definitely stay here again!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
I am so sorry!!! I just noted that my response had not been posted for your review!!!! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope we hear back from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful private home

Beautiful clean home with plenty of room for family of 8. Private pool was great. The landscaping with selected plants was very nice. The items in garage was nice addition. I did report wagon was not useable due to wheel falling off. Air conditioner was struggling to keep the house cool, house manager promptly called for repair and A/C was repaired. Kathy was very helpful and quick to respond. Would recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2021
Hi David! Thank you for the lovely review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope we hear from you again soon! bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review from mom with 1yo and 3yo

This is the Mary Poppins of rentals... practically perfect in every way! The management: Kathy at Kastle keepers was great with booking and spot on for recommending heating the pool. She was very accessible via phone calls. We had a false alarm on booking and she was graceful and helpful trying to contact us about our concern as well. Great management! The home: The home was clean, inviting, and well stocked. The layout was perfect for 2 small families or bringing the grandparents etc. The best part was the impeccable design and fine attention to details: outside shower to hose off the dirt, keyless entry, a mini fridge in garage to not take up main fridge space on drinks, huge wagon and amply beach gear etc. From the mom view they have adorable Disney dishes, a great dishwasher, rounded corner, minimal breakables within kid reach, night light outlets and an alarm on the pool door to allow parents to sleep worry free. The neighborhood was quiet with great access to town. If your little one uses a crib they have a great full, a mini crib AND a pack and play... just bring your own fitted sheets/protector. If your kids uses sippy cups or thermos bring those, but otherwise don’t bring a lot of dishes etc as the kitchen extremely well stocked on dishes and utensils for adults and children. The pool: As a pool owner I must say bravo on design. Great use of yard and well thought seating and depths. Comfortable chaise lounges and nice outdoor eating set up as well. Felt like our own private resort. The landscaping kept debris minimal as well. While the beach access was crowded for our taste during a pandemic the state park 5 minutes away was perfect and has a nature trail and secluded small playground too If I HAD to think of few spoiled luxuries I would bring to the house it would be my cordless sweeper vacuum as despite a valiant effort sand (and Cheerios) happen ...your car will thank you ;). (There is corded one in garage.) My fire stick as our kids use Disney plus/netflix and their puddle hoppers/life vest for the pool. I have already recommended secret paradise to another family. Thank you for a much needed refreshing family vacation in a perfectly planned family home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 November 2020
Hi Charlene! Thank you so much for this lovely and informative review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope you will come back again soon and often! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

Great location! Close to everything we needed. Home had everything we needed. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Tammy! Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate our guest comments! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I hope you will be back again soon!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!!! The house was perfect for our family!!! About a 10 minute walk to the beautiful beach!!! The pool was fabulous and we enjoyed it so much and was a added bonus to renting this property!!! It was easy to get in touch with the owners of the property as they checked on us to make sure everything was what we expected and it was nice also to be able to contact the property managers as well to see if the house was ready for us!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Bethanne! Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate our guest comments! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I hope you will be back again soon!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place to stay in Destin

We are a family of 10 and we take a yearly trip to the beach. It was our first time to the west coast of Florida and specifically Destin. We had the good fortune to rent Secret Paradise. It was a dream come true. The size was perfect for our size family. There was plenty of space and we didn’t feel as if we were on top of each other. That pool was wonderful to have. We all enjoyed it daily. The property had every amenity we could want. It was great that we didn’t need to worry about keys. Keyless entry was so easy especially when we were doing different things. We cooked many meals at home and the grill was a plus. Kastlekeepers- specifically Kathleen was so great to deal with. She was always available and responded quickly to any questions we had. The area is lovely and the beach was beautiful. My 4 year old grandson loved being in the calm waters. We as a family loved the entire experience so much that we have already booked the house for next year. We are looking forward to our return to Destin and the new memories we will make.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Gloria! Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate our guest comments! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I hope you will be back again soon!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

This property had EVERYTHING you could possibly need from beach amenities to a crib. They even had a mini fridge in the garage to keep our beverages cold and not take space up in the fridge. There is also a dollar store within a 5 minute walk to get anything you may need! The patio is what really made our trip, that extra living space with the umbrellas and the nice pool is where we stayed! The pool was perfect for the kids it had a shallow end and then a bit deeper for adults (5 ft or so), so everyone enjoyed swimming! They started you out with enough supplies (toilet paper, laundry pods, dishwasher pods) and enough towels for 10 people! We felt the beach location was pretty crowded, so we packed up and went to the Henderson state park where it was less crowded and in my opinion an even more beautiful location. It’s a short drive away and wasn’t a huge issue! Everyone in our group enjoyed our vacation and we would highly recommend staying here because you don’t have to drag all your beach gear here, the amenities are already provided! We would definitely rebook if we choose destin on our next vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Donna! Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate our guest comments! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I hope you will be back again soon!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation Home

I am very particular when it comes to staying away from home, but I was gladly surprised by this house. The house is meticulously maintained and cleaned, and the owners are wonderful. Mike and Sherry was very attentive to our questions and provided many suggestions for activities with our kids. The pool at the house was great and provided a nice reprieve after hours at the beach. The house is stocked with all the amenities that one would want when away from home. I would absolutely stay here again. And to top it off, the location is perfect. We were close to the beach, dining, shopping, etc. Cannot say enough good things about the owners or the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Matthew! Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate our guest comments! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I hope you will be back again soon!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent vacation spot, conveniently located

Beautiful home, all the comforts of home, owners were extremely helpful and responsive to all of our questions. Access to beach, grocery store and the mall were very convenient
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi James! Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate our guest comments! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I hope you will be back again soon!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great choice!

Communications with the property manager and owners were excellent. The property and amenities were top notch. Easy walk to the beach, great pool and garden (which accommodated my grand daughters hammock perfectly), and the bedding was the best I’ve experienced at a rental! We are already planning a return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Jay! Thank you for this lovely review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to hearing from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

The home was absolutely beautiful. Four bedrooms and two baths was plenty for our family. The pool area was like a tropical oasis. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Maureen! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope you will come back to visit us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Secret Paradise Retreat

Our family had a wonderful time staying at this beautifully maintained home if the Emerald Shores community. Owners and property managers took care of all details and were responsive during the week when needed. Great amenities that contributed to a fun and relaxing vacation!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Jimmy! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I wanted to thank you for taking the time to write a review! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

8/10 Good

Excellent property and helpful staff to ensure the guests’ enjoyment

The home had practically everything we needed and was VERY, VERY nice. Pool area was great, but not as large as online images portrayed. Hope to return to Destin area in the future with hopes of warmer weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Jimmy! Thank you for your review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Here is the pool size: It is 20' x 21' and goes from 3 to 5 ft this way you won't be surprised by the size. I will say that this is the largest pool I have seen in a private home around here though! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home and location.

This home was very clean and spacious. The pool was perfect for our kids. The beach is a short distance away but we were able to park at the public parking area or walk to our private entrance. The owners were very quick to respond to us when we needed something. We would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Sandra! Thank you for taking the time to write a review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. I hope you will come back again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfection

Loved this place. 4 bedrooms was perfect for us! Pool was great & so nice to have it all to ourselves. Beach was a short walk away! Home was clean and inviting! Board games, books, beach toys were so helpful to have! Owners emailed few times to make sure everything was perfect. We love Destin! A++++
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Nikki! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for submitting this lovely review! I hope you will come back to visit us again soon!!!
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