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Destin Beaches, Family Cottage, Private Beach Entrance, Beach Walkable

Destin Beaches, Family Cottage, Private Beach Entrance, Beach Walkable

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Amazing Sunsets!
Pool #1 (Seasonally Heated) with Hot Tub
Coastal Decor
The Gulf!
Main Living Space with 55" SMART TV with ROKU and leather seating

Overview of Destin Beaches, Family Cottage, Private Beach Entrance, Beach Walkable

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Miramar Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationMiramar Beach8 min walk
  • Popular LocationDestin Commons4 min drive
  • Popular LocationJames Lee Park4 min drive
  • AirportDestin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)10 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Destin Beaches, Family Cottage, Private Beach Entrance, Beach Walkable

Welcome to The Gulf Retreat! A place where you can enjoy beautiful white sandy beaches and gorgeous sunsets. Convenient, contact-free check-in anytime after 4:00 PM with your own personal door code, no more rushing to get to a rental office before it closes. Free on-site, private parking with a short walk to 2.5 acres of private beach ensures that you'll be spending your time making memories, not searching for a parking space. This unit also includes complimentary seasonal (Mar 11th-Oct 15th) Beach Service with one umbrella and two chairs on the beach for your enjoyment. Walk to Pompano Joe's! Community access with gated entries at BOTH Hwy 98 and Scenic Gulf Dr makes getting around town much easier. Enjoy the serenity of the beautiful Florida Panhandle.

- 2 Pools (one pool is seasonally heated and has a hot tub)
- The heated pool is a 2-3 minute walk. I can walk to the beach in 7 minutes. I also provide all guests a parking pass that allows you to park anywhere within the complex. This creates your walk to the pool basically zero minutes. The beach walk is then 2-3 minutes. There is a wash area to remove any sand from yourselves or accessories taken to the beach.
- Complimentary Beach Service (seasonal)
- Free High-Speed Wifi
- Cable TV
- 55 inch SMART TV with Roku in living room
- All Bedrooms have 43 inch SMART TVs with Roku
- Free Parking
- NEW Weber Grill
- Updated Kitchen is well-equipped to prepare great family meals or close to restaurants!
- Coffee maker AND Keurig
- Clothes Washer and Dryer
- Wagon, Boogie Boards and Cooler

Inside you'll find 3 relaxing bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The ENTIRE HOUSE has just received a complete update with ALL NEW furniture, beds, mattresses, linens, appliances, countertops, and fixtures in a breezy coastal style to complement the amazing natural surroundings of Florida's Emerald Coast.

The living area is furnished with comfortable leather furniture and convenient tables for that cool drink. Enjoy a movie with the family on the 55 inch wall mounted LED TV. The kitchen makes food preparation a breeze with all new stainless steel appliances and thoughtful touches like a coffeemaker, Keurig, toaster, blender, hand mixer, and stemless wine glasses. There's seating for up to 8 at the main dining table and an adjacent table/workspace with seating for 2. Or enjoy a cookout on the back patio with an outdoor seating area and ALL NEW Weber grill. The choice is yours!

There is also a smaller dining table/work area so you can work, or the kids can attend school remotely, without having to move for every meal at the main dining table. It's all about flexibility to meet your needs.

The large main bedroom has a KING BED, attached bath with garden tub/shower, and a large walk-in closet. The second bedroom has a queen size bed, and the third bedroom has full over full bunks with a twin size pull-out trundle. All the bedrooms have wall mounted 43 inch LED TVs to kick back and relax after a fun-filled day at the beach.

We haven't forgotten the kids, either. There's a beach wagon, boogie boards, basketball court, and two on-site pools (one heated)! Other community amenities include tennis courts, shuffleboard, and an exercise room.

For your convenience, a welcome kit of toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher pods (2), and laundry pods (2) is provided to allow you to relax before stocking additional supplies needed for your stay. Since personal preferences vary greatly on toiletries, please bring your own shower soap, shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, sunscreen, and beach towels.

Don't wait, experience all the Destin/Miramar Beach area has to offer while enjoying this all new beach house!

And Now the Rules
The rules are to ensure the privacy of the guests and to be in compliance with the HOA guidelines. It is essential to respect the neighborhood. Failure of any guest to follow the house rules or the rental agreement or the rules stated here are subject to eviction.

All guests must be 25 years of age or older to stay in the property (This does not apply to children accompanied by their parents).

As a condition of your reservation, indicate who are the members of your group (with age) and the reason for your visit.

Under no circumstances shall guests reside at the property that are not on the approved guests list unless written approval has been given..

ABSOLUTELY - No Smoking or Vaping is allowed on the property.

ABSOLUTELY - No parking on the street, grass right-of-way, yard or across the driveway apron or the side walk. Violators are subject to being fined and their vehicle towed from the premises.

Parking is allowed on the driveway.

ABSOLUTELY - NO boats, RVs, campers, wave runners, trailers, semi-tractors, buses, rented golf carts, 2-3 wheel scooters, mo-peds, e-scooters, or e-skateboards are allowed.

The property is patrolled by security for the safe enjoyment of everyone.

ABSOLUTELY - No college groups and or parties.

This is a family orientated neighborhood.












Property manager

Ken
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parking for a maximum of 3 non-oversized passenger vehicles No boats, trailers, RVs, campers, golf carts, scooters No parking on street or grass
Renter will be responsible for any HOA fines for failure to follow parking or other rules (vehicle is also subject to tow at renter's expense).
Guests hereby acknowledge all house rules/association rules shall be followed as well as the rules within the rental agreement whether signed or not.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. 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 Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 8 min walk
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 4 min drive
  • Destin Commons - 4 min drive
  • James Lee Park - 4 min drive
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pompano Joe's - 15 min walk
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Whale's Tail At Seascape - 4 min drive
  • Crab Trap Destin - 3 min drive
  • Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Destin Beaches, Family Cottage, Private Beach Entrance, Beach Walkable pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Destin Beaches, Family Cottage, Private Beach Entrance, Beach Walkable?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Destin Beaches, Family Cottage, Private Beach Entrance, Beach Walkable?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Destin Beaches, Family Cottage, Private Beach Entrance, Beach Walkable located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of The Golf Garden of Destin and Miramar Beach. James Lee Beach and James Lee Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
Felt like home.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property!
This was our second year staying at this property - we loved it enough we returned! We've been going to Destin for over a decade and have stayed in many different homes and this one is the most clean and well-stocked of any! And we LOVE the memory foam mattresses! It is a short walk to the beach and our favorite coffee shop, Badass Coffee. (Give them a try!) The owner is very responsive and kind and I look forward to renting again for years to come. Thank you, Ken, for an amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay
They had added amenities, like shampoo, conditioner, lotion and soaps. Even a box of tissues. The host checked in on us to make sure if we had any question or needed anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JULIA T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous House
This is an amazing rental. Perfectly clean, very well appointed, lovely beds and nicely decorated. This rental is perfect walking distance to the beach and pool. Only 5 minutes at a leisurely stroll. The beaches were fabulous. We loved this house, Five stars and look forward to coming again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at this property
After a great experience last year, we stayed again this year. It’s a great property and location, and Ken is a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ken

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It's been my long-time dream to have a house where families can relax and enjoy our amazing beach in comfortable and updated surroundings. Welcome to The Gulf Retreat!

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