Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
36 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Master Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
🦀Pet Friendly -Hot Tub & Beach Access-3BR The Crab Shack🦀
Top Reasons to Book this Beach Cottage:
* 550 yds to Miramar Beach
* Pet Friendly (Add'l $250 Fee Apply)
* Private Back Deck + 9 Ft Ceilings
* FREE Seasonal Beach Chair Service (2 SETS!!) (2 Umbrellas + 4 Beach Chairs, March 1-Oct 31st)
* Steps to Pool, Hot Tub, and Tennis Court
* Fitness Room, Grills, and Clubhouse
* Walk Down the Beach to Captain Dave's or Pompano Joe's
* Just 5 Miles from Grand Boulevard Town Center and Only 3 Miles to Silver Sands Outlets
* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
*This property is not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions.*
*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, please select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!
*The driveway can accommodate one SUV and one compact car.
*Parking Policy- Oversized vehicles such as RVs, trailers, and boats are not permitted. Street parking and parking on grass or sidewalks are also prohibited. All vehicles must park in designated areas only. The HOA strictly enforces these rules, and guests are expected to comply to avoid fines or towing. *
*All pets are subject to approval. To ensure compliance with property policies, please provide the reservations team with your pet’s breed within 24 hours of booking.*
The Crab Shack is a lovely 3BR, 2BA cottage, conveniently located in Maravilla Resort, just across the street from beautiful Miramar Beach. The cottage features a spacious living area, 9-foot ceilings, a washer and dryer, and a large back deck for enjoying the beautiful night breeze and warm sunny days! The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Families with children or seniors will enjoy the ease of staying in a one-level property. Sleeping accommodations include a master bedroom with a king bed and an ensuite bath with dual vanities. Additionally, there is a guest bedroom with a queen bed, a second guest bedroom with a full bed and a twin bunk bed, and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. Take a stroll to one of the two community pools, hot tub, fitness center, tennis, basketball, and deeded beach frontage. No matter what you choose, you are sure to make long-lasting memories at The Crab Shack.
Maravilla Resort in Miramar Beach is a 33 acre, gated resort featuring the largest private beach in the area — 2.5 acres of private pristine beach! Maravilla Resort has family oriented vacation rentals. It is a relaxed resort community, and it is less crowded than the downtown Destin area. Maravilla Cottages within Maravilla Resort offer guests privacy and space, while still allowing access to the fabulous amenities. Many folks enjoy the view of the ocean from the beachside pool at Maravilla Resort. Plus, another large pool is located by the clubhouse for a relaxing day of sun! You will also love the tennis courts, basketball court and the shuffleboard area. Please note: renters are not allowed to drive golf carts in the Maravilla community.
The Bed Setup:
Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom: Full Bed + Twin Bunk Bed
Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
Area Attractions:
Grand Boulevard Town Center is a pedestrian-friendly, shopping and dining complex just off Emerald Coast Parkway, convenient to both Sandestin and Miramar Beach. For the high-end shopper, the center offers a number of boutiques, and dining options.
If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
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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
About the area
Miramar Beach
Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Destin Commons and HarborWalk Village 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 Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Pompano Joe's - 14 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Culver's - 4 min drive
Kenny D's - 12 min walk
Crab Trap Destin - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does 🦀Pet Friendly -Hot Tub & Beach Access-3BR The Crab Shack🦀 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at 🦀Pet Friendly -Hot Tub & Beach Access-3BR The Crab Shack🦀?
As of 17 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🦀Pet Friendly -Hot Tub & Beach Access-3BR The Crab Shack🦀 on 2 August 2026 start from NZ$672, 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 🦀Pet Friendly -Hot Tub & Beach Access-3BR The Crab Shack🦀 pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 🦀Pet Friendly -Hot Tub & Beach Access-3BR The Crab Shack🦀?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 🦀Pet Friendly -Hot Tub & Beach Access-3BR The Crab Shack🦀?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 🦀Pet Friendly -Hot Tub & Beach Access-3BR The Crab Shack🦀?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 🦀Pet Friendly -Hot Tub & Beach Access-3BR The Crab Shack🦀 located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Miramar Beach, James Lee Park and Kitchenique. James Lee Beach and Golf Course At Seascape Resort 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.
The Beach home is very well set up. The neighbors who live there next door are really nice people. Overall super nice for whole family. We will definitely be back there next year.
The Bahr Family
Darlington Maryland
Mike B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Mike, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you and your family had a wonderful time at the Beach home. It's great to know the neighbors were friendly as well. We look forward to your next visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
My family and I had a great time. We truly enjoy the space & setup of the home. The area was beautiful and a lot of good places nearby to visit. Definitely will rent again in this place m. Thank you
Marcial H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2021
Marcial, we are very happy to know that your family enjoyed a great time while staying in this spacious three-bed, two-bath cottage in Maravilla Resort and you would definitely rent in this beautiful, well-located property again. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
We actually own in the same culdesac with this home and we needed more room for family over thanksgiving so we rented this home and it was just right for what we needed. Very well stocked with everything you need.
Jan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2022
Jan, Thank you for letting us know that this property was perfect. We're glad you had everything you needed to handle family overflow for Thanksgiving. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
We loved everything about it . Super place lots of room very clean and nice. One thing parking was hard for two cars with the golf cart marked in the middle of the driveway. Overall still a 10 .
Charles W.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2024
Charles, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the property to be spacious and well-maintained. We appreciate your feedback regarding the parking situation and will look into ways to optimize the space for future guests. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
We enjoyed our stay at the Crab Shack. The house was so inviting. Beautifully decorated. The bed in the primary bedroom was so comfy & an adjustable bed in one of the other bedrooms was a pleasant surprise! We had everything that we needed in the kitchen to make mealtime easy.
It was wonderful to be so close to the beach with the convenience of having beach service the only thing we needed to carry was a beach bag! Looking forward to coming back again.
Theresa M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2024
Theresa, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at the Crab Shack and found everything to your liking. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
We had an amazing vacation in this home! I will definitely stay here again. Location was perfect, very clean and decorated like a beach house should be . Having the pool and pickleball courts was a huge plus! Short walk to the beach and short drive to everything we wanted to do in Destin. We had a smoke alarm issue which was resolved within 15mins. So easy to contact realjoy representative! Only negative I'd say is the pans are kinda old, hard to cook because the pans were not nonstick and the kitchen table was very unlevel and wobbly. And the golf cart was in the driveway (couldn't use) making it hard to park 2 cars. Loved being able to bring our pets also!
Elisha V.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Elisha, Thank you for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing vacation and will definitely stay here again. We're glad the location was perfect and you liked the decor. We are happy to tell you that the owner has replaced the dining room table. We appreciate the nod to our responsive team and look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
This was our first visit to Destin, Florida. We chose this house because it looked very nice and had enough space for us and our three teenagers to have our own space and because it seemed to be at a good location at a reasonable price. We were not disappointed! We really liked how spacious, clean and nicely decorated this place was. There is access to a private beach area for the community and they already have beach chairs and umbrellas there. You do need to bring beach towels and I recommend to bring clothes detergent if you are planning on washing any clothes. Also, they provide only two detergent tabs so if you are planning on running the dishwasher more than twice you should consider bringing some. We absolutely loved this rental and will gladly come back in the future.
Clemencia C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi! We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your rental experience. We are happy to know that this three-bedroom, two-bath cottage in Maravilla Resort did not disappoint, finding it to be very spacious, clean, nicely decorated, and reasonably priced. Please accept our apology for any inconvenience caused by the number of supplies offered. As mentioned in the rental agreement, housekeeping provides a limited amount (starters) of such products as dish detergent, trash bags, toilet paper, and paper towels. Guests must provide any additional items needed for/during their stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Thank you for your review, Andrea! We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another great stay soon. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
About the host
Hosted by RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy Vacations is a professional property management company located in Destin, Florida. We provide Vacation Rentals in Destin, Okaloosa Island, SanDestin, 30A, and Panama City Beach! Something for everyone! We have Affordable family rentals as well as Beachfront Condos and Luxury Homes with Pools! Grab your Swimsuit and enjoy the spectacular emerald green water and sugar white sands of Northwest Florida! By utilizing the latest technology to provide our guests with timely property updates and having maintenance available 24/7 at the tap of a button, we help to provide you with a stress-free stay. The cleanliness of our properties is a high priority. Providing keyless entries so you don’t have to fumble with keys is for your ultimate security. We price competitively, and above all, want you to enjoy your experience. Let us put the Real Joy into your vacation!
Why they chose this property
The Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida is an amazing destination for your beach vacation! Sugar white sands and emerald green waters await. Whether your idea of relaxation is people watching on a beachfront balcony or being right in the middle of the action, we can help you find the vacation property that’s right for you. Our maintenance team, on call 24/7, and our friendly staff will help you to have a wonderful trip!
What makes this property unique
Real Joy Vacations manages properties to fit all budgets! Whether you are looking for a beachfront location, a luxury home with a private pool, or would like a budget-friendly, walk to the beach option, we have properties in all shapes and sizes! Our offerings are fantastic for families because they give you room to spread out. With substantially more space than the average hotel room, most of our properties offer separate living areas, full kitchens, and washer/dryers. Our guests can cook their own meals if they wish and launder their things if needed. You can count on the Real Joy team’s extensive property management experience. From our excellent customer service reps to our cleaning crew, we want you to have a wonderful stay.
Languages:
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests