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Great Tarpon Getaway Sleeps 8,Pet Friendly,Steps to the Beach

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BEAUTIFUL BEACH ACCESS JUST 100 YARDS
QUIET COMPFORTABLE COTTAGE WITH SCREENED IN PORCH
just a short walk to the beach
Our BEAUTIFUL beach access JUST YARDS AWAY
Kitchen with everything you need

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Great Tarpon Getaway Sleeps 8,Pet Friendly,Steps to the Beach

Tarpon getaway is located at the beautiful Crystal Beach area of Destin, just steps away from the white sand and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Kick off your shoes, grab a drink and cook your own fish and shrimp. Three TVs available to watch whatever you and the kids want. Shopping, movies, restaurants and the Destin Harbor all close to the cottage. Master bedroom with king and queen beds, TV and bathroom. Twin beds in back bedroom with TV, adjoining laundry and bathroom. 2-sectional sofas in living room, one with pullout sleeper. 2 recliners.

Keywords: Tarpon, Tarpon Getaway, Beach house, cottage, house, bungalow, beachhouse, Getaway

Property manager

Steve and Molly

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
25 years old or older very firm on this policy

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 near the beach, this cottage is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. 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

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James Lee Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Destin Commons - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Tarpon Getaway Sleeps 8,Pet Friendly,Steps to the Beach pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Great Tarpon Getaway Sleeps 8,Pet Friendly,Steps to the Beach?

As of 2 August 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Tarpon Getaway Sleeps 8,Pet Friendly,Steps to the Beach on 26 August 2025 start from NZ$625.07, 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.

What time is check-in at Great Tarpon Getaway Sleeps 8,Pet Friendly,Steps to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Tarpon Getaway Sleeps 8,Pet Friendly,Steps to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Tarpon Getaway Sleeps 8,Pet Friendly,Steps to the Beach located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Destin Beaches is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 145 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and super close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Great place

Worth it and so close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Great place and location

Multiple times at this location owners are great.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy H.

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

vacation time

convenient locationgreat water pressure in small bedroom shower, plenty of hot water toolive camera located in front porch was intrusivelarger bedroom smelled of dog urine in one corner
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

melinda n.

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

Cute cottage walking distance to beach.

Older residence. Quaint. Attractive furniture, comfortable beds. Well stocked with everything you'd need. Firestick TV frequently lost connection making it difficult to watch a movie. Sheets on thequen bed needs updating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Morris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
We felt harassed by the host. He kept reminding us he lived down street and he actually stayed right next door and constantly watching us. It all started on Saturday the day of our wedding on Tarpon street on beach. He said something about too many cars parked. We weren’t parked on sidewalk. Four other adults stayed with us Sunday night our last night there. And he charged us 400! We knew he overcharged and I texted him this morning and he couldn’t explain so We were refunded 300. He was rude the last few days we were there. It Was a bad experience and we are very upset over it. We felt harassed When our kids and grandkids were over visiting Saturday the day of our Wedding. And they only stayed with us the one night. He knew this! And we know would be charged but not that much! We will never stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Wonderful beach cottage

This is a nicely kept, older cottage with a short walk to the beach in a quiet, safe neighborhood. The latter rates very high for me when visiting new places. I love the laid-back atmosphere with comfortable outdoor seating: screened porch in front and patio with grill out back. It truly felt like home away from home. The hosts are very responsive, kind and gracious. Thank you for a lovely experience for our Spring Break week!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

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

Winter Getaway

Our stay was great. The cottage was perfect for our family and pets. The beach is only steps away. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Great Tarpon Cottage

What a fun trip. The house was just perfect. Built in 1957 and loaded with charm. It is convenient to everything...shopping, restaurants, even medical care :-) The beach and access are just a few steps away. We will definitely visit this location again. Molly and Steve were awesome to work with and provided so many recommendations for local establishments.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Excellent

Words can’t say enough how wonderful our rental was.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick B.

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

Clean&quiet; just yards from beach

This cute single family home is quiet and immaculately clean. It is only a 2-3 minute walk to the beautiful emerald coast water and great white sand beach. There is shopping close by as well as great restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

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

Great Price Incredible Location

You can’t get any better for the price and incredible location. Just a very short walk to the beach in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kaylee S.

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

Destin

We loved it was so close to beach. So nice to have chairs and umbrellas provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katt W.

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

Sweet Getaway Just a Hop Skip From The Beach

Our stay was lovely. Steve and Molly were excellent hosts. Communication was amazing, the house was extremely clean and had every need available to us. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Teddy A.

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

Beach stay

We had a great time the place was great and understood why the owners would do this but didn’t like the cameras outside feeling like we were violated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie T.

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

Excellent location!

Worked very well for my husband, myself, our son and dog. Great back yard to play with the dog.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Cozy little cottage

We stayed for 4 nights, comfortable accommodations. Short walk to the beach. Plenty of things to do in the area. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob d.

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

Wonderful Stay

House was very clean and smelled wonderful. It is convenient to the beach (1/2 block). Nice quiet neighborhood. TV channels are quirky...oh well! We will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Mike and Jerri

Everything was wonderful and our host was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

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

Dream Vacation

Beautiful place! Definitely want to come back! Owners great and helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene R.

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

destin 2023

great location and time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Tiffany J.

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

Tarpoon

This was my dads first trip to the beach, my mom passed 11/18 will be a year and we weren’t expecting my family to come but they did, and we was trying to figure things out when the property manager called requesting more money and that was fine we had already booked a place for the son and his wife, and the property manager man’s is pay for them to even be able to come over.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Char B.

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

Close to beach

Destin is crowded. Stay here and you won’t need to drive anywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Michael D.

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

Pleasant 4 night stay

We stayed 4 nights over New Years, 2 adults and our dog. The cottage was as pictured. Location is great, very close to the beach. Molly and Steve were great to work with, very nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

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

Good place and good price

The rooms were bigger than expected and we all had a great time. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve and Molly

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Have lived in destin 20 years owned here 25 seen a lot change. Some good some bad but still the most beautiful place to vacation and live !

Why they chose this property

We love the beautiful white beaches? We often take our beach chairs and a cooler and watch the amazing sunsets.

What makes this property unique

Walking the beach to one of the restaurants with family or friends after a wonderful day of boating, fishing, shopping or just reading a book on the beach.

Languages:

English
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