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Beach Cottage! Great Rates! 3 blks to beach Screened porch! Fenced! Pet friendly

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2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Destin, FL

Henderson Beach State Park
‪5 min walk‬
Emerald Coast Centre
‪6 min walk‬
Destin Commons
‪8 min walk‬
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Jack and Jill

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beach Cottage! Great Rates! 3 blks to beach Screened porch! Fenced! Pet friendly

Welcome to Shore Be Nice! Escape to this charming beach cottage, your perfect retreat for a stress-free vacation by the shore! Start your mornings with a cup of coffee on the cozy front porch, then unwind in the spacious screened-in back porch after a day at the beach. Inside, you'll find a fully equipped kitchen, a welcoming family room, and two comfortable bedrooms with a shared jack-and-jill bathroom—ideal for a family of four or two couples.

Just a short three-block stroll takes you to breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over Destin’s stunning emerald waters and sugar-white sands. And for those traveling with furry friends, we're pet-friendly—just let us know in advance (a $299 non-refundable pet fee applies with approval).

A security deposit and signed rental agreement are required after booking. Come experience coastal living at its finest!

Property manager

Mande and Bruce

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Destin

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. 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 Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling.

Destin, FL

What's nearby

Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Emerald Coast Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Destin Commons - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min walk
‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬9 min walk
‪World of Beer - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Cottage! Great Rates! 3 blks to beach Screened porch! Fenced! Pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beach Cottage! Great Rates! 3 blks to beach Screened porch! Fenced! Pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Cottage! Great Rates! 3 blks to beach Screened porch! Fenced! Pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Cottage! Great Rates! 3 blks to beach Screened porch! Fenced! Pet friendly located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Slavic A.

14 June 2025

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

Great location, close to the beach

We had a great stay. The house is a couple of blocks away from the beach, short 7 minutes walk. Beach toys, chairs and a wagon provided by the host helped a lot There's a lot of things to do in the area and everything is just a short drive away

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alli B.

30 March 2024

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed our stay very much. The house is cozy and clean and easily walkable to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

15 July 2023

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

Beach Vacation

Great property in a nice central location.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfred M.

10 April 2024

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

Spring Break

Great place and customer service

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan S.

31 July 2023

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

Family Vacation

Awesome beach house!! Great location!! We will be back!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

2 August 2024

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

Great home and location!

The house is the perfect size for a family of 4. Close to the Beach and plenty of attractions. We walked to the Beach daily. I would highly recommend staying here if given the chance. Will definitely look for it again if we go back to Destin.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

26 June 2024

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

Cute house and convenient walkable neighborhood

All we needed for the 2 of us and the dogs. Enjoyed the screened in back porch and walking the dogs thru the neighborhood. Close to the beach!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise Z.

3 January 2024

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

Great location

Perfect for the two of us. Great location. Host were easy to work with. Immediate response to our emails.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O., Gig Harbor, WA

1 July 2022

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

Wonderful family vacation!

Perfect home in a great location for us, our 14 y/o daughter & her friend. We had all the amenities we needed and were very comfortable in this home! The walk to the beach was short, allowing easy back and forth if needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W.

6 May 2023

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

Awesome

This was our first time to Destin and we fell in love.The cottage was great ,perfect size and location and has a good size backyard for our fur babies.The only recommendation i would make is a king size bed or a firmer matress for those of us who have back issues .We would stay again for sure !Great communication as well .So appreciative of it being pet friendly,our pets are our babies and we take them everywhere .

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

12 July 2023

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

Perfect & Comfy

We stayed here the last week of June. The first thing that I noticed, when we arrived at the house, was how clean it was - the floors, bathrooms, kitchen. I was immaculate. We enjoyed our stay and the location is absolutely perfect. We walked to nearby restaurants and walked down to the beach everyday. I will definitely stay here again and highly recommend it. Also, the owner is very communicative and always answered my questions in a very timely manner. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

22 April 2024

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

WONDERFUL BEACH COTTAGE!

This cottage was amazing! It felt just like home! I loved the front porch and the screened in back porch - so comfortable! The cottage is in a quiet neighborhood, easy to get to and easy to get to the things we wanted to do! Owners were so responsive and helpful! Loved it, would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott R., Dacula, USA

5 April 2023

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

Great short stay

We had a few days for break and really enjoyed it. Easy walk to beach, close to everything, great house, clean, exactly as advertised. Wish it could have been longer. Zero complaints.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

8 December 2022

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

White sand and Turkey!

We enjoyed spending Thanksgiving in the Florida sunshine great place to stay highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

April S.

15 November 2022

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

Fall Break

Quiet, quaint neighborhood. The property was very clean and had everything needed. A few restaurants and stores within walking distance. The public beach access in walking distance was a bit of a disappointment. It was mostly roped off for the ocean front condominiums. There were more beach access areas within driving distance. Overall great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M., Houston, Texas

3 September 2022

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

Great getaway, hope to return!

This property was the perfect beach getaway for my mom and I. They had everything we needed to get by for the week and is conveniently located for everything Destin has to offer. The check-in process was super easy and communication regarding the property was wonderful. I was so grateful to find an affordable location that accepted my small dogs however beware that there are gaps in the fence on each side of the house. They’ve attached boards to close up these areas but if your pups are a small as mine (5lb and 12lb), they’ll still fit. We just made sure to keep them on leash any time we went outside.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

25 August 2022

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

This is a dream come true.

Amazing location. Close to the beach, local shopping, and Destin fun!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

1 August 2022

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

Cozy and perfect!

I stayed here with my daughter and it was perfect for just the two of us. The house is clean and cozy. The kitchen was well stocked and the neighborhood felt really safe and friendly. The only thing we had trouble with was the public beach access for the neighborhood. The beach front is super crowded and very small. We were asked to leave one of the adjoining properties because we weren't renting there. So I recommend paying $6 and going to Henderson State Park which is right next door. It was just as quick to get to Henderson Park as it is to walk to the public beach access from the house. We enjoyed it so much better and it was like having our own private beach! Overall we are very happy with our choice to stay here! It was so good and we made so many sweet memories. Bruce and Mande are both accomoding and gracious.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mande and Bruce

Be Happy is a locally owned and operated boutique property management company. We are a father/daughter team and run our own homes for STR and those of our friends and family. We know how very special your vacation time is and we strive to create the happiest vacation you'll ever have! :)

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Jack and Jill

Spaces

About this property

Beach Cottage! Great Rates! 3 blks to beach Screened porch! Fenced! Pet friendly

Property manager

Languages

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Destin

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

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10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Slavic A.

Great location, close to the beach

Slavic A.

10/10 Excellent

Alli B.

Family vacation

Alli B.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Beach Vacation

Jeremy M.

10/10 Excellent

Alfred M.

Spring Break

Alfred M.

10/10 Excellent

Stan S.

Family Vacation

Stan S.

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Great home and location!

Shawn S.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Cute house and convenient walkable neighborhood

Kathy G.

10/10 Excellent

Denise Z.

Great location

Denise Z.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O., Gig Harbor, WA

Wonderful family vacation!

Jennifer O.