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Spacious Ocean Retreat~Minutes to the Beach, BBQ, Pool, Beach Gear, and More!

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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a tiled roof.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a bar area with bar stools.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows with curtains, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to James Lee Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Principle Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is near the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • James Lee Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • James Lee Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Destin Commons - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious Ocean Retreat~Minutes to the Beach, BBQ, Pool, Beach Gear, and More! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Spacious Ocean Retreat~Minutes to the Beach, BBQ, Pool, Beach Gear, and More! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious Ocean Retreat~Minutes to the Beach, BBQ, Pool, Beach Gear, and More!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Ocean Retreat~Minutes to the Beach, BBQ, Pool, Beach Gear, and More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Ocean Retreat~Minutes to the Beach, BBQ, Pool, Beach Gear, and More!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Ocean Retreat~Minutes to the Beach, BBQ, Pool, Beach Gear, and More! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Emerald Bay Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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
It is a beautiful home with an excellent locationWe really enjoyed our stayThank you to the host for letting us stay in their home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the nicest properties I have ever visited!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean. Checking in and out was easy. The lister had clear communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay family enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great and location to the beach even better. Beach was walking distance. Host kept in touch via text which was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home, was very clean. Great neighborhood and the host was great on communication and every need we had. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and privacy.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Responsive host, safe neighborhood, perfect size house
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodations and felt at home
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
our host was fantastic!! I was happy to meet him in person--its always good to put a face with a name on emails. There was plenty of room for 6 adult women!!! I would surely return!! shopping was near as was the beach area!! a pleasant place for a family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacay

Great vacation home! We enjoyed our stay. Great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Very nice house, spacious, clean, wonderful for our trip to Destin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really enjoyed my stay. The residence is at a great location. Very clean and everything is in order. Everything is there to accommodate you and make you feel as if you are at home. I look forward to returning..
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Beach Getaway!

We enjoyed our stayed very much. It's such a beautiful property & so close to everything. We can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2023
Thank you very much Christie! We can't wait to see you too! Cheers!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place to stay and location was awesome

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2023
Thank you Allen! See you soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kids truly enjoy the time at the pool
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property located in a beautiful east destiny neighborhood.

We really enjoyed our stay. Perfect home for a family vacation. Conveniently located close to beach and everything else that you look for on a vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2023
Thank you very much Rahul. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience

Everything about our stay was wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we needed!

This house was absolutely amazing! Lou was a a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This VRBO rental exceeded all our expectations – even better than the photos! The location was ideal, and the property was quiet, cozy, and well-maintained. The host went above and beyond to ensure we had a smooth check-in and a great experience. We’re already planning our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kennedy’s Cottage. It was very clean and we didn’t want for anything. We look forward to being in the area again and staying at your cozy hideaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destin

A wonderful stay! Perfect location, private community and awesome host. We’ll be back!
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway!

The property was beautiful. Within walking distance of the pool/tennis courts. Friendly people. Short drive to the beach. Perfect for the 6 of us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Very nice home in a nice quite gated neighborhood. We walked to the beach daily. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2023
Thank you Nathan! Please come see us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation!

It’s was a close to perfect as you can get!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2023
Thank you very much Ethan & Megan! And you two the perfect guests! Please come see us again. Cheers!
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