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Destin Beach House - Private Pool - Pet Friendly, Boat Slip, Beach, Sleeps 12

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Destin Pet Friendly Beach House - Happy Harbor House
Private Boat Slip
Beach House with Private Pool
Living Area
Living Area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12245.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Destin Beach House - Private Pool - Pet Friendly, Boat Slip, Beach, Sleeps 12

Destin pet friendly beach house rental, Happy Harbor House, is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom pet friendly vacation home with private POOL and Boat Slip along with all of the conveniences of home. PET FRIENDLY


Bring Your Boat - This home has its own boat slip with easy access to Destin Harbor! Fish Cleaning Station and more


FEATURES
* Destin Beach House w/PRIVATE POOL 
* Pool in Backyard 
* Large Living Area 
* Fully Equipped Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar
* Master Bedroom w/King Bed 
* Private Master Bathroom
* 2nd Bedroom w/King Bed
* 2nd Bathroom with Tub/Shower Combo
* 3rd Bedroom w/King Bed
* 4th Bedroom w/King Bed
* Bunk Area w/Bunk Bed (Twin over Full)
* Dining Area 
* Full Size Washer & Dryer
* FREE Wi-Fi
* Sleeps 12


AMENITIES
PRIVATE POOL 
DOCK & BOAT SLIP TO HARBOR
PET FRIENDLY
LOCATED IN DESTIN, FLORIDA
KEYLESS LOCK
NO GUEST UNDER 25 WITHOUT PARENT
A FEW BLOCKS FROM SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS


BONUS! Guests receive 1 free daily admission to some of our favorite local attractions through our partnership with Xplorie. All perks are valid for stays up to 27 days and are subject to change and availability. BONUS PERKS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY:

* 1 FREE Round of Golf Each Day of Your Stay at 1 of 3 Golf Courses! (March - Oct)
* Sea Blaster Dolphin Cruise & Snorkel - 1 FREE Ticket Daily
* Southern Star Dolphin Cruise - 1 FREE Ticket Daily
* Big Kahuna's Water Park - 1 FREE Ticket Daily


PET FRIENDLY WITH STIPULATIONS
We welcome well-trained dogs to stay in this home. If traveling with a pet, please note that a non-refundable pet fee will be added after booking. We require that your dog be completely potty trained and prefer dogs older than 2 years old. Crate Trained pups are preferred to deter mischievous behavior while you and your party are enjoying the beach. It is understood that while we do allow dogs with the mentioned stipulations any damages that occur during your stay will be charged to the credit card on file with the minimum fee being $350.00.


INITIAL SUPPLIES - UPON ARRIVAL
Panhandle Getaways furnishes a few essential items for guests to utilize until they can get to the grocery store. Initial Supplies include: Dishwasher soap, small washing machine powder, each bathroom has amenities (like hotel but NOT restocked) shampoo, conditioner, soap bar. One roll of toilet paper in each bathroom & one paper towel roll in the kitchen. All bed linens and towels are provided. We encourage guests to bring beach towels for use at the pool and beach.


NOTE: Please be advised that while we do offer free Wi-Fi, it is not always guaranteed that it will work to the best of its ability. We do recommend that if you need Wi-Fi for work or pleasure that you bring a hot spot. Limited tech support. No refund for any interruption of Wi-Fi service , no exceptions.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Destin

Located in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Preston Hood Athletic Complex or Bluewater Bay Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Destin Beaches - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cj’s Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skybar At The Edge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Destin Beach House - Private Pool - Pet Friendly, Boat Slip, Beach, Sleeps 12 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Destin Beach House - Private Pool - Pet Friendly, Boat Slip, Beach, Sleeps 12?

As of 19 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Destin Beach House - Private Pool - Pet Friendly, Boat Slip, Beach, Sleeps 12 on 15 May 2026 start from NZ$1,277, 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 Destin Beach House - Private Pool - Pet Friendly, Boat Slip, Beach, Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Destin Beach House - Private Pool - Pet Friendly, Boat Slip, Beach, Sleeps 12?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Destin Beach House - Private Pool - Pet Friendly, Boat Slip, Beach, Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Destin Beach House - Private Pool - Pet Friendly, Boat Slip, Beach, Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Destin Beach House - Private Pool - Pet Friendly, Boat Slip, Beach, Sleeps 12 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

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The back area was wonderful. We would have liked instructions on how to use the string lighting. I talked to someone who said they didnt know how to turn them on.I really wish that the pool was heated since we visisted in October and the nights were pretty cool making the pool cold. Everything else was nice as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleased with property

Great for families that take their boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Del B.

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

Family beach vacation

The location of the property was fantastic. Met all our expectations. Perfect for 8 to 10 guest.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great Home

Great place to stay especially with the access to the private beach and the boat slip. We go to Destin every June and bring our boat and this house works great for us. Just a 5-10 minute boat ride (at idle speed) from the Harborwalk, the East Pass, and Crab Island. Private beach is a short walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Family Vacation

We really enjoyed this house. It was perfect for an extended family. There was places for everyone to have their own space with the two living room areas but big enough areas for everyone to also be together. The pool area was our favorite! Very nice and well kept with spaces for people to hang out in the pool and out of the pool at the same time. Also good location close to the beach access. Will be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore I.

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

Pricey but great location if you need a boat slip

Paid for the pool heater and it took 3 days to warm pool, that was really the only compliant. Otherwise, the house was expensive but with it if you need a slip for your boats. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cy D.

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

I’ll never stay in a condo again!

The location was perfect for beach goers and fishermen alike. Plenty of room for families to have their own space. Outdoor areas were large enough to accommodate everyone. Housekeeping issues in one of the bathrooms was unfortunate but addressed in a timely manner. As was the extremely old and dirty HVAC air filter. Without those two issues, we would have rated the experience 5 stars. Regardless, we will be staying in the area again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dorendia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Pool

We didn’t notice algae in pool as it was on side we were sitting. Our granddaughters went swimming. The next morning they woke up with eyes swollen and shut, green stuff in corners and very red eyes. We looked at pool since they were only ones in it and then saw the green and black algae. We expect some sort of refund since pool was not available and we paid for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa c.

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

Great Location

Love the location. We brought our boat for the first time and it worked out great. Beds/bedding was great. Layout of house was a bit strange. We intend to use house again. Would have been nice to have had sink in downstairs area. We had issues w/air conditioning but it was addressed quickly. Downstairs refrigerator was not very cold. Master bath had only cold water in shower and hot water in bath tub. It would have been nice to have been able to check in earlier, as we were all arriving early……I do not believe that is possible even when house is ready. While there were issue we made do but it was an inconvenience.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jodi M.

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

Great space and location, Needs to provide better amentities

Nice space for a large family with comfortable beds and furnishings. Kitchen is on smaller side and could be better equipped with basic equipment (tongs, plastic cups, crab crackers, TB, foil, etc). Outdoor space is fantastic with large deck and docks to park boat or fish and just a 2 block walk to private beach. Pool leaked and wouldn't stay heated which was disappointing since we paid extra to heat it for our month stay. Wifi was very spotty so TV's went off and on. Area was loud constantly due to the heavy construction all around home. More outdoor equipment would be nice as well: bikes, kayak or canoe or golf cart. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, home these suggestions help improve this property for others to enjoy.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

christy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice property but online photos didn’t represent accurate pictures inside house

Property was beautiful. Starting with the positive: all beds were great and upstairs furniture was nice. Now the negative: pictures didn’t show kitchen upstairs. Also no pictures of 20 wooden steps to go upstairs. Downstairs furniture in living area needs replacing . Downstairs shower has no shelves for soap, shampoo etc. There is nothing to help balance when bending over to get showering items. Dangerous for anybody over 40. In conclusion, house is nice but not suitable for older adults or small children. Stairs are dangerous and pool area isn’t fenced. Kitchen is small, suitable for group of 4 maybe 6, not 10. I wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Of the beach but on the water

If we had had pretty weather (host couldn’t control) and an elevator, this would have been a perfect week. So first the weather: Mother Nature was in a post mood this Christmas, and while my complaints are trivial compared to the suffering in Buffalo, NY, we did pay for a beach house, and it was too cold to go out on the amazing back deck of this house— it was so pretty! The freezing temps burst the pipe in the outdoor shower; we called the appropriate number, got a property management contact for out section of the company’s properties who was obviously annoyed by the call but also very competent getting the word to a maintenance worker who got the gushing vertical pipe turned off within the hour 😁😁 The house was nicely appointed, furniture was in great condition and pretty, bedrooms were lovely and comfortable. And kitchen and baths were great, but i marked this communication down a notch because i was told that though there were no steps to impede a wheelchair o on the first level and it had the living room, actually it had one living room and the one up the staircase was the obvious primary living space, so the family wanted to gather there which left my disabled son out of the loop for periods of time. If However you aren’t planning with that in mind, this house is a great value, a clean, well furnished stay with lovely outside accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon N.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly J.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Brooke at Panhandle Getaways

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Panhandle Getaways offers over 800 vacation rentals along the Panhandle of Florida. Our vacation rentals along 30A, Destin, Ft. Walton Beach and Panama City Beach, Florida provide the perfect vacation spot for your next vacation. Panhandle Getaways features a variety of property types which allows us to offer something for everyone. Panhandle Getaways specialty is helping guests find the perfect vacation rental for them and being that we have been in business more than 25 years, one can be rest assured that Panhandle Getaways is a name you can trust.

Why they chose this property

Destin, pool, dock, close to beach, shopping, restaurants, and more!

What makes this property unique

Destin, pool, dock, close to beach, shopping, restaurants, and more!

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