A rare find — enjoy uninterrupted access to the beach.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Destin Harbor
Sleeps 10•5 bedrooms•5 beds
Popular amenities
Direct access to beach
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Destin, FL
Destin Harbor
Place, Destin Harbor
11 min walk
Jetty East Condominiums
Place, Jetty East Condominiums
17 min walk
Destin Beaches
Place, Destin Beaches
1 min drive
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
33 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
1st Floor Guest Bedroom
1 King Bed
1st Floor Guest Bedroom with Privacy Screen
1 Queen Bed
2nd Floor Guest Bedroom
1 Double Bed
2nd Floor Guest Bedroom
1 Double Bed
2nd Floor Master Suite
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom #1
Bathtub or shower
Bathroom #2
Shower only
Bathroom #3
Bathtub or shower
Bathroom #4
Bathtub or shower
Half Bath
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
🌊WaterFRONT~GolfCart~BoatSlip~Bikes~Destin Harbor~5BRDestin-A-tion on the Water
Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Home:
* Waterfront with Direct Access to the Destin Harbor with 2 Bikes available
* Boat Slip Available- no trailer parking allowed at home or on street (add'l fee of $60/nt)
* 2 Kitchens, 2 Living Rooms, 2 Balconies
* Beach Access 475 yds ; located at the end of Norriego Road
* Enjoy the nightlife and seasonal fireworks on Destin Harbor
* Hop on the Water Taxi for easy access to restaurants on the harbor!
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts; have your next vacation be a Destin-A-tion on the Water. This spacious 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath waterfront home accommodates up to 10 guests and is located on Holiday Isle with plenty of outdoor living space. Relax on one of two wraparound porches while enjoying views of the Destin Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. The first floor offers a spacious kitchen, living room, guest room with a king bed and en suite bathroom, and an open queen bedroom with privacy screen (no door for this bedroom). The balcony on the first floor includes a wet bar and plenty of seating. Stroll upstairs to the second floor to find a beautiful kitchen, living room with a decorative fireplace, half bath and remaining bedrooms. The master bedroom offers amazing views, king bed, en suite bathroom with dual vanities, balcony access, and office space. The two additional guest rooms offer full beds, en suite bathrooms, and balcony accesses. The second-floor balcony includes plenty of space to soak up the sunshine. Guests can bring personal paddle boards or kayaks and launch directly from the dock or enjoy cruising Holiday Isle with 2 available bikes at the home. Guests can also rent the empty boat slip for an additional fee. Visit Destin-A-tion on the Water, where the water is always calling your name.
*This property does not allow groups of adults under age 25. No Exceptions.*
If you haven't been to Holiday Isle, you're in for a treat. A peninsula surrounded by The Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor, it is a serene, little oasis within the heart of Destin with two and a half miles of paved trails for walking and biking. Surrounded by quiet neighborhoods, it is perfect for exploring on a bike ride with the family. It is just minutes away from restaurants, shopping, boat docks, fishing, golf, and amusements.
Bed Setup:
First Floor: Guest Bedroom: King Bed Guest Bedroom with Privacy Screen: Queen Bed
Second Floor: Master Suite: King Bed Guest Bedroom: Full Bed Guest Bedroom: Full Bed
Area Attractions:
If you haven't been to Holiday Isle, you're in for a treat. It's a serene, little oasis in the middle of Destin, with 2 and a half miles of paved trails for walking and biking, surrounded by quiet neighborhoods perfect for exploring on a bike. It's just minutes away from restaurants, shopping, boat docks, fishing, golf, and amusements.
An easy walk along the beach will take you to the jetties, where the Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor meet, a spot well-known for great snorkeling and fishing. Here you can also watch boats going out deep sea fishing and returning from gulf to harbor.
Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Destin
Located in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Cj’s Hangout - 5 min drive
Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - 5 min drive
Circle K - 4 min drive
Donut Hole - 4 min drive
Red Door Saloon - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 🌊WaterFRONT~GolfCart~BoatSlip~Bikes~Destin Harbor~5BRDestin-A-tion on the Water pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 🌊WaterFRONT~GolfCart~BoatSlip~Bikes~Destin Harbor~5BRDestin-A-tion on the Water?
As of 5 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🌊WaterFRONT~GolfCart~BoatSlip~Bikes~Destin Harbor~5BRDestin-A-tion on the Water on 27 October 2026 start from NZ$2,725, 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 🌊WaterFRONT~GolfCart~BoatSlip~Bikes~Destin Harbor~5BRDestin-A-tion on the Water?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 🌊WaterFRONT~GolfCart~BoatSlip~Bikes~Destin Harbor~5BRDestin-A-tion on the Water?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 🌊WaterFRONT~GolfCart~BoatSlip~Bikes~Destin Harbor~5BRDestin-A-tion on the Water?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 🌊WaterFRONT~GolfCart~BoatSlip~Bikes~Destin Harbor~5BRDestin-A-tion on the Water located?
Located in Holiday Isle, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.2
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The deck was very spacious and there was plenty of seating for everyone and plenty more. Having two Kitchens was amazing. The walk to the beach was very short.
Awesome place to stay the real joy team has great communication for any issues you might have the slight issue we had they had a member of their team out to help at nine at night and all the deck damage from previous reviews has been fixed
Brandon R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2025
Brandon, thank you for your thoughtful review! We appreciate your kind words about our team's communication and responsiveness. It's great to hear that the deck repairs have been completed as well. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
This property was great for our family to meet to gather for the Holiday. We had plenty of space and the location and views were amazing. Thank you!
jenn s.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Jenn, Thank you for taking the time to let us know that this was a great property for your family holiday. We're glad everyone had enough room and enjoyed the amazing views. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
We had a great stay overall and this property worked very well for our group\. It’s an excellent option for large families or multiple couples, and having two kitchens was a huge bonus\. The outdoor deck is absolutely gorgeous, spacious, and one of the best features of the home\.There are just a few maintenance items that, if addressed, would make this property even better\. The shower knob in the upstairs master bedroom falls off when you turn the water on, making it difficult to adjust the temperature\. The deck railing was covered in bird droppings and could use a good cleaning before guests arrive\. While the deck itself is beautiful, there are a few areas that feel soft or weak and could use some repair for safety\. Additionally, the downstairs area became very hot at night and we could not seem to adjust the temperature to cool it down\.The kitchens were well\-equipped, but we did notice that some dishes had been put away dirty and a few were chipped\. It would also be helpful if the property was stocked with a few extra essentials such as hand soap, toilet paper, and trash bags, especially for larger groups staying several days\.One thing that would be helpful for future guests is updating the listing to mention that the downstairs bedroom off the kitchen does not have a door, so it offers very little privacy\. Fortunately, we only had four couples, so it wasn’t an issue for us, but it could be important information for larger groups planning their sleeping arran
Beautiful home but need a little TLC. Great location and 2 minutes from the beach.
Jennifer C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful home and its great location near the beach. We'll take your feedback into consideration for future improvements. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Quy V.
19 August 2023
Liked: Location
Great location but needs alot of love.
For the price, its ok, but dont expect nothing spectacular. The other reviews are quite spot on.
Quy V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2023
Hi! We are happy to know that you enjoyed the great location of this 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath waterfront home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Beautiful house, we had loads of fun with lots of room to spread out made lots of memories
FYI deck needs some work there are safety issues with some boards and some of the wooden furniture
Evelyn H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Evelyn, We appreciate the feedback regarding your stay. Thank you for letting us know about the deck boards. Repairs have been made. We're glad you had plenty of room and made lots of memories. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
6 October 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Florida vacations
Great location but the place is not very well kept and was not very clean. There were misleading things about the description including a beach we couldnt access a gold cart that cost extra and a room that wasnt really a room and a bed that wasnt reslly a bed. I wouldnt use Real Joy Vacations again
A nice house but in need of a remodel or some attention for the price. Some rotten/broken boards on the deck and stairwells. Some dressers missing hardware. No water out back to rinse your boat off. Convenient to crab island and the harbor.
Nathan G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2024
Nathan, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We appreciate your feedback and will share the concerns you mentioned regarding the house with the owner. We are glad the location was convenient and we hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Tim L.
20 October 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
A bit disappointed
Excellent management company to work with! Great location! The home needed an update years ago. Please review the feedback from 2021; nothing has changed. The outside deck requires major repairs and is not safe for children. Several of the deck Charis are broken and require replacing.
Tim L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2024
Tim, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We’re glad to hear you had a good experience with our management team and enjoyed the location. We appreciate your feedback and will share the concerns you mentioned with the owner for their consideration. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
The home lays out perfectly for a group of couples. Having the boat slip was great other than some of the deck boards on the middle walkway are coming up. If you step on the edge to get in the boat they pop up from the other side. One person in our party fell due to this.
The home was not as clean as I am used to with VRBO. Found dirty dishes in the cabinets and didn't seem to be wiped down very well.
That all being said we did enjoy our stay!
Thank you
Suzanne S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed your stay. We apologize if the unit wasn't as clean as it should have been. If you had let us know during your stay, we could have sent a new cleaner out to redo the work. We're glad you enjoyed the boat slip and we hope your friend was not hurt. We appreciate you letting us know about the deck boards. We'll be sure to get that fixed. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Though the house was nice it needs a little bit of love. The furniture outside was dirty and half the chairs were broken. We had no supplies including toilet paper, trash bags, dish soap and sponge, laundry detergent, extra linens, paper towels, oven mitts, and one broom and dust pan upstairs. One of the bedrooms downstairs does not have a door for privacy and the bathroom downstairs is shared. In one of the bedrooms upstairs, the mattress was very uncomfortable. There were no extra blankets or sheets. There was no water pressure upstairs in the bathrooms. We ran out of hot water for showers. There were no cleaning supplies at all. So if you spilled something there was nothing to use to clean.
Sarah R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Sarah, We appreciate your honest feedback about your stay. It's unfortunate to hear that the property didn't meet your expectations, and we apologize for the inconveniences you encountered. You should have gotten an email prior to your stay letting you know that we provide starters of kitchen and bathroom essentials so you should plan to bring these items from home or purchase them once you get here. We wish you had reached out to us during your stay. We would have done everything we could to make things right. We hope you enjoyed some time on our beautiful beaches and had a safe trip home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Taylor F.
6 September 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Kappies 50th
We overall had a good experience, this home is in a beautiful neighborhood. The cleanliness of this home when we arrived was a little disappointing. There were a few roaches, dirty eating utensils left outside and the fireplace leaks terribly when it rains. We were all pretty stuffy from the inch of dust on everything in the house as well. If the house was clean when we arrived we would rate this place 5 stars.
Taylor F.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Taylor, Thank you for taking the time to let us know that you had a good experience overall. We apologize if the unit wasn't as clean as it should have been. If you had let us know during your stay, we would have sent a new cleaner out to clean it properly. We hope you enjoyed some time on our beautiful beaches and had a safe trip home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Jacob L.
26 August 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Not the best value for the money (2 stars)
The location was nice, but for the cleaning fees, we wished we didn't have to clean so much of it ourselves. We had to wipe down surfaces and clean a lot of grime off everything when we first arrived (kitchen, outdoor spaces, bathrooms). A lot of it was pretty gross. The living room has a constant foul smell to it, Febreze covered it up somewhat, but you'll want to spend most of your time outside to avoid the stench. There were just a lot of little things falling apart or in need of replacement/repair. It gave the vibe that a company owns it and doesn't actually care about the state of things. Definitely not someone's second home, but very much a rental investment. The company was a little difficult to deal with and the booking receptionist was really rude to a couple of us, but I know good hospitality workers are hard to find right now, so that's not as much the owner's fault. I know if RealJoy could hire someone better, they would. It was a fun week, but there are dozen's of other properties for the same money and better value, best to avoid this one until some fixes are made.
Jacob L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Jacob, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We strive to provide our guests with a clean and comfortable environment and if we miss the mark, we want to know so we can make it right. We agree that you should not have to clean upon arrival and we are truly sorry. If you had let us know during your stay we would have sent the cleaners back out. No guests before or after you have complained about a foul odor so we aren't sure what that was. Our records do not indicate that you reached out to us about anything other than a request for early check-in. Since we don't live in the units we rely on our guests to let us know when there are items that need repairing. We will have someone take a closer look at our next opportunity. We are glad you had a fun week and we hope you had a safe trip home.
So check in was easy, so first let's start with the beds. There are 3 on the main level. All seem pretty good. There is only one bedroom downstairs, but there is one set up in the living down there. The kitchens where good and having the extra kitchen really helped. There is plenty of sitting on the decks.
The inside is dated. They have made attempts to update and unfortunately I'm a builder and I finally just had to stop looking. Its more a personal issue just don't think your staying in anything but a normal beach house. They may be worth millions only by location location location. The boat dock was ok. There are several places that need the boards fixed but everything else worked good.
Overall good place, easy access to the bay, crab Island, and Gulf.
Scott B.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Scott, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. We're glad the check-in was easy and the location was good. We will pass along your comments regarding upgrades to the owner for their consideration. We hope you had a safe trip home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Very nice only recommendation update the supply of dishes
Beverly G.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Beverly, We appreciate you letting us know that you had a nice spring break. We will pass along your suggestion regarding the dishes to the owner for their consideration. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Perfect for a crab island trip…. An close boat ride and very close to food and shopping. Wonderful !
Amazing location
Rachel W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Rachel, Thank you for letting us know that you had a wonderful time. We're glad the location was amazing and that you had fun at Crab Island. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Geneva, We are happy to know that you had a 5-star 35th Birthday trip! We're glad you were comfortable and the location was convenient. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
They knew we were getting married and when we checked in there were balloons, a card, flowers, 2 food trays and 6 bottles of wine! Best experience I’ve ever had!
Heather P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Heather, we are very happy to know that you enjoyed the best experience ever during your stay in Destin-A-tion on the Water, a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath waterfront home on Holiday Isle. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Congratulations!
We have a 32 foot boat and we use the slip and everything worked out exactly the way we hope to work we would definitely rent this place again
David Karl Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Hi! We are very happy to know that everything worked out exactly the way you hoped for during your stay in this amazing 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath waterfront home that you found to be very clean and close to everything. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Great property great location
The only thing I could suggest is that the floors need to be mopped not just swept the bottom of your feet were very dirty overall probably was great plenty a room nice deck great back porch
David, thank you for your review! It looks like your feedback didn’t come through. We’d love to hear your thoughts about your stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
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