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Crystal Villas A5 - Gulf Front, Corner Unit, Free Beach Service, Community Pool!

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Location
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Excellent

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 691.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Pool
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Destin, FL

Miramar Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Henderson Beach State Park
‪5 min walk‬
Destin Commons
‪11 min walk‬
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

All One Level - Bunk Nook

1 Single Bunk Bed

All One Level - Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

All One Level - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

All One Level - Master Bathroom

All One Level - Powder Room

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Crystal Villas A5 - Gulf Front, Corner Unit, Free Beach Service, Community Pool!

Crystal Villas A5 –

Now with complimentary beach service (2 chairs, one umbrella set up free of charge in season - a $30-$50/day savings!)

Directly on the gulf with fantastic beachfront views that are impossible to beat! Boasting a pool, Gulf-front/Gulf-facing balconies, and a short drive to the Destin Commons for all the shopping, movies and dining you'll ever need. Take a stroll to one of the gulf side surf shops or cafes for some Destin memorabilia or a cup of coffee! Units on the second floor offer lovely gulf views and easy beach access!

One bedroom (king suite) 1.5 bathroom with bunk nook in the hallway and queen sleeper sofa in the living room.

Crystal Beach is home to colorful classic-styled beach cottages, intimate condominium buildings, white picket fences, meandering sidewalks and quaint eateries. This community is family-centric and here, the unwinding is easy! But don’t think excitement isn’t on the menu though as this area features the Destin Commons – home to upscale shopping, multiple dining options and venues ideal for entertaining the entire family. Additionally, two of the most highly rated golf courses, Kelly Plantation and Regatta Bay, are just seconds away. Crystal Beach is a wonderful location due to the fact that it’s directly between Downtown Destin, and Miramar Beach. Head to Downtown Destin to explore Destin’s historic harbor district. You can see all the fresh catches coming from the Gulf, and dine at the locally owned restaurants along the harbor to get a taste of the wonderful seafood Destin is known for. If you head east to Miramar Beach you will find Silver Sands Outlets. Silver Sands is the largest outdoor outlet mall in the country. Perfect spot for the shopper in your group! Also check out Baytowne Wharf for a fun time the whole family can enjoy. Baytowne offers dining, activities for the kids, and a couple of bars if the adults would like to grab a drink. The wharf has a fun New Orleans vibe.

Second Floor Walk-Up:

All One Level: Living Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa and Balcony Access, Dining, Kitchen, King Bedroom with Shared Tub/Shower Combo, Twin Bunk Nook, Powder Room, Laundry.

*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies. An e-signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival.

Property manager

Ocean Reef

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Languages

English, Spanish

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Pool

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Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Parking available

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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

No pets allowed

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

About the area

Destin

Located on the beach, this condo is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting.

Destin, FL

What's nearby

Miramar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Destin Commons - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Emerald Coast Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk
‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬13 min walk
‪World of Beer - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Crystal Villas A5 - Gulf Front, Corner Unit, Free Beach Service, Community Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Villas A5 - Gulf Front, Corner Unit, Free Beach Service, Community Pool!?

As of 2 August 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Villas A5 - Gulf Front, Corner Unit, Free Beach Service, Community Pool! on 14 August 2025 start from NZ$836.31, 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 Crystal Villas A5 - Gulf Front, Corner Unit, Free Beach Service, Community Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Villas A5 - Gulf Front, Corner Unit, Free Beach Service, Community Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Villas A5 - Gulf Front, Corner Unit, Free Beach Service, Community Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Villas A5 - Gulf Front, Corner Unit, Free Beach Service, Community Pool! located?

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

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

viorica a.

1 September 2021

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

Nice location

Was okay!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

22 August 2023

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

Amazing

The condo was very clean, and very beautiful. It was definitely a home away from home. Would definitely recommend these condos.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

20 June 2023

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

We loved our stay!

SUPER clean room that looked just like the pictures. Very well taken care of. If you have babies finding a place with carpet is hard so we really appreciated how clean it was. Super close walk to the beach! We love low rise condominiums and this was no exception!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

5 June 2022

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

Nice

Great

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

24 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great Location

This was the perfect location. Beautiful views, great for evening or daily walking. It’s only 3 levels except the top floors have an upstairs. Down fall, is that there is no elevator.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kaile N.

11 September 2017

We wouldn't visit anywhere else!

We were impressed from the moment we stepped into the unit. It was clean and absolutely beautiful! There was a nice king size bed, two bathrooms and full kitchen which we utilized quite a bit. The living room was nice and cozy with a pull out couch, love seat, four chairs and dinning table and cable tv that all look out to an incredible view of the gulf. We were right on the ocean with a private beach! Absolutely wonderful place! And would stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

22 July 2019

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

We had trouble with the WiFi and tv not connecting that was disappointing when not at the beach.

We really like the location and the condo we stayed in A5 is really nice. This was our second time to stay in the same place. We called for maintenance and things were fixed promptly. People in office were pleasant to speak with and helpful

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

18 June 2013

Just Not Clean

Location can't be beat. Unfortunately, the room was a lot more "used" than the pictures indicate. The seven can lights in the kitchen flickered constantly. The carpet was very stained. The worst part was the roaches. We killed at least seven while we were there. Not surprisingly, there is a complementary ant and roach bottle in the cabinet. Have stayed in five different units in this condo over the years and hate to say we won't be back.

2/10 Terrible

Razia M.

22 August 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great view but the place has roaches

We really wanted to like this place because of the views from the front balcony which were beautiful. However, on our first night there we noted roaches in the kitchen And living room. The king bed was very uncomfortable and felt like you are sleeping on a balloon. We complained the next day and was told the mattress was just changed in October2021 so they were not going to change it again. Looking back at the reviews there was a complaint about the same things in august 2020 and the host had responded that they had taken care of the issues with the bugs and bed and this wasn’t the case when we stayed there in august 2022.My husband ended up sleeping in the hallway bed which was a twin and 3/4th his size cause he is tall and I was sacred to have the kids sleep on the top bunk cause of the roaches in the place. Those roaches are huge too. The host put roach motels around and gave us a raid spray in case we saw more. Really horrible. They said they could bomb the place to get rid of them but I didn’t want to be doing that while my children and I were staying there . They really should have taken care of this issue. There are also no cleaning supplies that are provided. So with roaches everywhere and crumbs falling to the ground there was no way to keep the place clean. The host had provided us with a vaccum broom mop and Clorox upon request . The bathrooms are old and the bathroom closets is creepy with lots of things stored inside and unclean. Pros : the only pro, I would say was the beach is right there and they do give a free umbrella and 2 chairs . It was also nice to have a pool in the complex.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teddy S.

1 July 2024

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

Perfect getaway

Last minute booking couldn’t have been happier right on the beach and close to anything you need

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

21 June 2024

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

Tip

Everything was great about this vacation. My only minor complaint was the stove- the front right burner goes from cool to hot and no in between. You can easily burn anything if you’re not paying attention. We had plenty of towels provided and the owner was great at answering the few questions I had. The inclusion of the beach chairs and umbrella was also a great perk.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn I.

30 June 2021

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

We were very happy with our stay at Crystal Villas. And would definitely stay there again.

We loved the location of the condo. We could walk to shopping and restaurants. The beach was wonderful with awesome views. The condo was very clean. The king size bed was wonderful. It was by far some of the best sleep I have had. When I reached out to management to obtain another parking pass they stopped by promptly. I would recommend Crystal Villas and would love to stay there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Daniela E.

16 March 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great but some inaccuracies in post...

We stayed from Thursday Night till Sunday. Cons: pool was not heated, complimentary chairs and umbrella at the beach were only set up on the day we were leaving :( As others stated the walls are thin and you can hear the neighbors... Upstairs a family with 4 kids came and constantly sounded like they were moving furniture around or playing bowling. Pros: Great views of the beach Very is close by to everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marla C.

15 March 2021

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

Perfect location with a beautiful view!

This condo is near everything! It is within walking distance to restaurants and shops and steps to an amazing beach. It also has an unbeatable view! Inside the condo was cozy and had just what we needed for our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

John H.

13 September 2020

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Do not recommend

Property needs work. Bugs in kitchen and roaches found in bathroom. Shower clogged and bed was horrible to sleep on. Only plus is it's a small complex and great beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eva E.

25 July 2020

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

2 nd time there

Loved it , so easy to walk down to beach Great view from balcony Luxurious condo Everyone said mattresses were so comfortable, even the fold out couch !

10/10 Excellent

Lana R.

8 August 2019

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

This is a perfect location and since it is only 3 stories, the beach was not crowded.

Only downside was there is no elevator and it was a little challenging loading and unloading luggage, groceries, etc.

8/10 Good

Deb F.

2 June 2019

Crystal Villa 5A

Everything was great except for noisy neighbors above us until after 1 am every night. Also, only closet available was full of stuff. We had to move rugs and tv to be able to hang clothes Enjoyed this clean and well- equipped unit.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

melissa m.

19 May 2019

Beautiful view from second floor

The view was amazing, the location is very good for restaurants, shopping and lounging on the beach. However, the king size bed was extremely soft and lumpy.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Bob W.

15 March 2019

H

Weather poor. No elevator. Won't do that again. Wonderful view. Overpriced!

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Casi P.

20 September 2018

Great Location

This was are second time staying at Crystal Villas but the first time in this unit. They have changed the pool and it is no longer covered, which was a little disappointing with a toddler, but still was fine. The unit was clean and we had no major complaints. The bathroom areas and floors could use a little love/updating but nothing that ruined the trip. (knobs missing on bathroom cabinets, stained grout) The price for this unit was cheaper than most in the property and I feel was an accurate reflection of the unit (in a good way).

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

11 June 2017

Great experience!

The condo was perfect and had everything we needed to feel at home. The location was close to yummy restaurants and things to see and do. The condo view was spectacular and it was nice the chairs and umbrella were included daily with our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N Shelly M.

9 May 2017

Wonderful place to take your family for a vacation

My family stayed here last year and had a really good time. The ocean view is great, condo very clean and we met a lot of nice folks. Will be booking another trip next year. Shelly :)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

6 August 2016

Updated

This unit is updated with new Leather furniture, appliances, carpet. Beachfront and low density complex.. Great ocean view.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

All One Level - Bunk Nook

All One Level - Living Room

All One Level - Master Bedroom

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

All One Level - Master Bathroom

All One Level - Powder Room

Spaces

About this property

Crystal Villas A5 - Gulf Front, Corner Unit, Free Beach Service, Community Pool!

Property manager

Languages

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

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Important information

You need to know

About the area

Destin

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Excellent

8.8/10

9.4/10

9.0/10

10/10

8.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

viorica a.

Nice location

viorica a.

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Amazing

Mary S.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

We loved our stay!

Nicole C.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Nice

Jamie S.

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

Great Location

Alyssa W.

10/10 Excellent

Kaile N.

We wouldn't visit anywhere else!

Kaile N.

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

We had trouble with the WiFi and tv not connecting that was disappointing when not at the beach.

Betty G.

4/10 Poor

Just Not Clean

2/10 Terrible

Razia M.

Great view but the place has roaches

Razia M.

10/10 Excellent