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Sandcastle Dreams - Lake Front w/ Guest House, Gulf Views, Heated Private Pool!

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A large white house with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and other houses.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a decorative mirror, and a bench.
A coastal residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • 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

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

First Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest House - Second Floor Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

First Floor - Guest Bathroom

Guest House - Second Floor Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Destin

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

What's nearby

  • James Lee Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Miramar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • James Lee Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Captain Dave's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandcastle Dreams - Lake Front w/ Guest House, Gulf Views, Heated Private Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandcastle Dreams - Lake Front w/ Guest House, Gulf Views, Heated Private Pool!?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandcastle Dreams - Lake Front w/ Guest House, Gulf Views, Heated Private Pool! on 7 November 2026 start from NZ$5,042, 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 Sandcastle Dreams - Lake Front w/ Guest House, Gulf Views, Heated Private Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sandcastle Dreams - Lake Front w/ Guest House, Gulf Views, Heated Private Pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandcastle Dreams - Lake Front w/ Guest House, Gulf Views, Heated Private Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandcastle Dreams - Lake Front w/ Guest House, Gulf Views, Heated Private Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandcastle Dreams - Lake Front w/ Guest House, Gulf Views, Heated Private Pool! located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of James Lee Beach and Miramar Beach. James Lee Park and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean and very close to the beach. House had plenty of room for all of us pool was great. Would have liked the hot water for showers to be able to accommodate all of us. We had an amazing stay. Just FyI there is not beach chairs or any sort of equipment like a cooler or beach toys or a wagon , so you will need to plan on grabbing a few things. I liked there was donation bins at the end of the beach. We added a few things for others. But amazing stay for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2026
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. Please let us know if we can assist in any future travel plans you may have.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation Weekend

What a wonderful stay. The house met every need and was conveniently located for all we had going on. Would stay here again if available in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
We are so happy that you enjoyed your time here. Thank you for your review and for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was amazing! There are only a few negative things to say. The furniture in the house was very dated! A lot of the furniture had broken legs. The house holds 22 with plenty of room to spread out but we couldn’t fit 14 comfortably in the living room to watch a movie together. The downstairs bedroom with the bunk didn’t have a tv in it and The stovetop burned everything we cooked onto the skillets so we had to soak and clean the skillets while cooking. Also I wish the trees in the back would be cut down so we could have a better view of the lake. We would definitely stay there again. These were just minor things that we would like to see changed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed the amazing location and that, overall, you had a great stay and would choose to stay with us again. We appreciate your comments about the furnishings, seating in the living room, the downstairs bunk room, and the stovetop. Guest feedback like yours is invaluable, and we'll be sharing these items with our ownership and maintenance teams for review as we continue making improvements to the home. Regarding the trees, we understand how a more open lake view would be desirable. While landscaping decisions can sometimes be limited by local regulations or property boundaries, we appreciate you sharing your perspective. Thank you again for your recommendations and for choosing to stay with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice big house well located. IT was clean and pretty well stocked. But...1. No broom to sweep with in the kitchen and other areas.2. How to get to the beach? No directions. "Minutes to the beach" is worthless. Maybe paces? Feet? While located across from the beach, we had to walk down to the Crab Trap beach area for access. Not too bad; about 300 steps. But the listing could be more specific.3. There was no hot water in the whole house for 1.5 days till they got it repaired. How could the cleaning company miss "no hot water"? Both upstairs and downstairs water heaters were broken!4. Dishwasher didn't work. That took only a day to fix but they did.5. The lock on the apartment area above the garage was hit or miss. Couldn't lock the apartment on the way out; only at night when in it.6. Says parking for 7 cars but we could hardly fit 4. Very tight and near impossible to turn around. You'd think for a house that holds 22 they'd have more parking! The garage is not available for renters.7. Ocean Reef was pretty responsive to the hot water and dishwasher issues. They did a nice job.8. Need more spare blankets. Only 1 for the whole house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 15 October 2026
Thank you for taking the time to provide such detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the home’s size, location, and overall cleanliness, and we appreciate your kind words about our team’s responsiveness in addressing the hot water and dishwasher issues. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience these maintenance problems caused during your stay. We also appreciate your suggestions regarding beach access instructions, parking, additional blankets, and the other items you mentioned. Your feedback is valuable, and we will share these concerns with our team to help us identify areas for improvement and provide clearer information for future guests. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef, and we appreciate the opportunity to learn from your experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome week

Everything was just as advertised. House was great. Plenty of room for 18 of us to spread out. Quiet, clean, and comfortable. Pool and outside cooking area was also very nice. Communication with property manager and informative text were great as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2024
Thank you for booking with Ocean Reef! We love to hear about great experiences such as yours. Be sure to contact us when you are ready to return to the beautiful beaches.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

July Vac

Everything was good except the pool, for some reason it was not clean properly and cause ear infection on more than one person.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2024
Thank you for your feedback and we apologize for this unpleasant experience while on vacation. We have had our pool tech out since your stay and all pool chemical were at safe levels. Should your travels bring you back to our shores soon please give us a call. Thank you for being our guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Fall home

We stayed in this house Oct 7-14- We had 19 people and still plenty of room for more. The pool area beautiful. My son cooked in the grill area worked good. I do wish they had more big frying pans but no big deal. The rooms were so big everyone had a great time right across the beach. No steps you had to go down.Everything was just perfect. the pictures are exactly what it looks like. We did have cold weather so I would have heated the pool if I knew it was going to be cold but usually we go at this time of year is pretty warm so this is why we chose to not heat it up. But everyone had a great time. I would definately rent again. OH one last thing NO BUGS this was awesome and the house smelled great and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2023
We appreciate your kind words about the property! We hope that you are able to make your way back to the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Not Great

Numerous issues! First, call to verify when your rental is available. We were told we could get in early, twice via text and phone call. However, it was not ready. We were told an inspector needed to go into the property for our safety. When we were able to get in the home, the ice maker was frozen solid. Both couches and 1 chair legs were broken. Fridge would not go below 44’, right burner only works on high. Built in grill doesn’t work, grill that did work, the gas ON when we got there. All floors were dirty, had to wear shoes or else bottom of feet would be black. Dirty towel and trash in upstairs main closet, no hot water. Came out twice to fix, breaker was turned off. Pool not heated on arrival, which we paid extra for. Numerous exterior lights were out, no extra blankets, stained sheets. There were more issues, but too many to list. We would not rent this unit again. Feel sorry for the renters that come immediately after use who wont be able to read this review.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2025
We sincerely apologize that the home didn’t meet your expectations. After your stay, we conducted a thorough inspection and are addressing all matters to ensure a better experience for future guests. Thank you for being our guest, and we appreciate your understanding.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This rental was not up to standard. Kitchen lacking supplies, guest house had bugs and annoying whistling from the air-conditioning vent. The pool dirty, furniture broken (sofa) pool rail very loose and dining table wobbled. All was reported and nothing was done during stay. We have rented for years in the Destin area and this home is not kept up. Pictures are deceiving.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide well-maintained, comfortable accommodations for all of our guests, and we regret that you encountered concerns with the home's condition, furnishings, kitchen inventory, and pool area during your stay. We also appreciate you bringing the issues in the guest house to our attention. Guest feedback is invaluable in helping us identify opportunities for improvement, and we will review the concerns you've outlined with the property owner and our operations team. We take pride in accurately representing our properties and maintaining them to a high standard, so we are disappointed to learn that the home did not meet those expectations for you. Thank you again for your feedback. We appreciate the opportunity to learn from your experience and improve for future guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2025
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2024
Thank you for your review. We would love to know how we can make future stays better. Please do not hesitate to reach out with your thoughts. Thank you for being our guest!
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