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Welcome to the Beachcomber! Beautiful home in Cottage Retreat - steps to beach!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Bay Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the Beachcomber! Beautiful home in Cottage Retreat - steps to beach!

WELCOME to the 'Beachcomber' ! This lovely 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Beach Retreat Cottage is ideal for one large family or two families that wish to share the cost. There are two master suites and each one has its own bathroom so that everyone can enjoy comfort and privacy. The house is just across the beach road to the sugar white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. Just a short 1 - 2 minute stroll is one of the prettiest stretches of white sand beaches along the Gulf Coast. This home accommodates 10 comfortably - two king, one queen, two twins and a queen size sofa sleeper. Rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated. Each bedroom has its own TV. The kitchen, dining room and family room are open, which is great for gathering without feeling crowded. The kitchen is well equipped with appliances and all your cooking and serving needs. The family room is very comfortable with a large TV, CD, and VHS/DVD player. Also, the house has free Internet service . There is parking for 2 cars.


What to do besides enjoy our wonderful beach...: Should you wish to explore what the local area has to offer, you'll find an abundance of choices. Sidewalks line scenic 98 for walking, running or bike riding. We are a short 2 mile drive to the Silver Sands mall to the West, or luxury shopping at Destin Commons to the East. Kenny D's, The Crab Trap, and Pompano Joe's are all within walking distance to the Beach Retreat Cottages. We encourage you to leave menus of your favorite restaurants when you come. For evening entertainment, Destin is known for some wonderfully upscale eateries, as well as your regular fare, friendly night life and nearby state of the art movie theater. The Silver Sands Outlet Mall is a vacation in it’s own right for shoppers you will have access to over 100 stores, including, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Lenox, Nike and Reebok - just to name a few. When you need to pause for nourishment choose from Panera Bread, Cheeseburger in Paradise

More great shopping is to be found at.....: Destin Commons outdoor mall. Enjoy such great stores as Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Belk, Books-A-Million & Maui Nix Surf Shop to rattle off a few. Stop for a bite to eat at the Hard Rock Café, Panera Bread, Tony’s Ristorante or Sushi Siam. More than just shopping the Destin Commons Center Plaza offers a soft-play kids playground and a 49-head pop fountain. Community activities and entertainment are held through the year at Destin Commons . Rave Motion Pictures is also housed at Destin Commons to catch the latest releases. Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resorts offers wonderful dining and specialty stores as well as great festivals & events that are held at the Market Shops Green or the Center Plaza within the Village.
Grande Boulevard offers stores such as Billabong, Brooks Brothers Country Club, Coldwater Creek, J. Crew-at-the-beach, Sunglass Hut, & Tommy Bahama's Emporium as well as great dining at Tommy Bahama’s , Fleming’s, Cantina Laredo

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kitchenique - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • James Lee Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to the Beachcomber! Beautiful home in Cottage Retreat - steps to beach! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to the Beachcomber! Beautiful home in Cottage Retreat - steps to beach!?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to the Beachcomber! Beautiful home in Cottage Retreat - steps to beach! on 31 October 2026 start from NZ$545, 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 Welcome to the Beachcomber! Beautiful home in Cottage Retreat - steps to beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Welcome to the Beachcomber! Beautiful home in Cottage Retreat - steps to beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Beachcomber! Beautiful home in Cottage Retreat - steps to beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Beachcomber! Beautiful home in Cottage Retreat - steps to beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Beachcomber! Beautiful home in Cottage Retreat - steps to beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. Kitchenique and James Lee Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodger & Peggy J.

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

Beach Retreat

We enjoyed our stay with our family. The location was very convenient, close to the beach and a lot of restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arin G.

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

Wonderful stay!

We absolutely loved the beachcomber! The size and location was perfect! We will for sure be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Wonderful stay!

Good location and property manager communication was great. Any questions or issues were addressed promptly. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayla G.

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

Great Time on Cottage Row!

Our family of 8 adults, children & a baby had a fabulous stay!! We loved how easily accessible the beach was & then the nice large pool!! Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina J.

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

2022 Family Vacation

Absolutely the best house for a family vacation. The house is even nicer than the listing. It is decorated nicely and so comfortable. Such a beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Awesome house for big families

We had a great stay at the beach retreat cottages! It is nice and secluded and the pool is really big! The bed rooms are nice and big! Plus kids can ride bikes and scooters around with out worrying about the street! This is our 4th time to this area and the beach us truly amazing! Will be back for sure!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

The private beach was steps away! The community pool was great!

Kathy the owner was great to work with! Answered all my questions fast! Left some luggage and she took them to be mailed the same day! Close to shopping, great restaurants!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Love this Beach Home - Clean, Nice, Large

My family of 5 has stayed here 3 times now. We love everything about this home - very large bedrooms, clean, 3 full bathrooms, comfortable beds, short walk to the beach, and nice pool. I cannot say enough good things about this home. Sleeps 8 very comfortably in beds (2 king beds). Master bedroom is huge with a great bathroom. Would highly recommend this home to any family needing 3 bedrooms or more. Walk to the beach is about 200 yards.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Nice rental

We loved the location and neighborhood. The house is nicely furnished and beds are comfortable. Be aware that the living room, kitchen and master bedroom are upstairs. The stairs might be a problem for the elderly or those with young children. Bring your own baby gate! Overall it was a great rental for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

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

Updates Needed

Updated decor, paint and furniture is needed at this property to justify the price we paid. Master bedroom was very nice but all other rooms are outdated. Additional seating in the family room would be helpful. Kathy, the property manager gets a 5 star rating for her customer service!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Amazing Beach Stay

Our family of nine (5 adults & 4 children aged 2 - 7) had a wonderful stay at the Beachcomber. The home had a very inviting, updated decor, comfortable beds and a well equipped kitchen with many extras including a crock pot & blender. Other unexpected extras - a stepstool for the little ones to reach the sink, an iron & board, laundry baskets and a powerful dust buster! Our group liked the upside-down layout with the bedrooms on the first floor. They enjoyed being able to enter home & leave items in the hallway next to their rooms. The proximity to the pool and beach was amazing & made our stay at the Beachcomber perfect - We loved our stay here & can't wait to come back! Additionally, Kathy & crew were impressive with their quick responses both before our stay and during. Thanks, Kathy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Spencer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good ForThe Price

Pros: Very spacious, clean, two masters, many bathrooms, fully stocked kitchen, extremely close to private beach, nice large pool area, walking distance to restaurants, easy to find, very well kept area, gated, great area for kids to play/ride bikes, chair rentals available Cons: A little dated, the queen bed seems to be a full, the air conditioning wouldn’t go below 74 and got up to 81 during the day even with it set at 65, we found extra air filters and so changed the existing one - which was disgusting, there is a rotten/soft area on the balcony and loose railings, the balcony door does not shut well, kitchen and living room are upstairs, the cold knob on the faucet on the tub in the upstairs master leaks, bedroom TVs are very outdated, the only grill is by the pool and charcoal, all bathroom outlets are tied to the same breaker so if more than one person is using something like a hairdryer it will trip and there is no way to rest because the box is unacceptable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Family vacation 2022

Very nice place. It’s close to the beach and pool. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

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

FANTASTIC!!!

What a wonderful week we had at the Beachcomber Cottage!!! This VRBO has EVERYTHING anyone could need for their stay. The most comfortable beds ever. Even the twin size beds. My family was amazed as they always are wary of sleeping in beds outside their homes. All of us were pleasantly surprised and slept so well. Pillows were amazing as well. Perfect size for our big family. Just wish the pool had been a bit warmer but we were here just as the nights started getting cooler so probably not heated yet. Hot tub was nice and hot though!!! Will stay here again if we come this way again! Thanks Kathy!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Excellent stay

We had a great time! The house was clean and very close to the beach. You share a pool with the condos that are right on the beach in front of the houses. About a 3 minute walk to the beach. The kitchen had everything we needed. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

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

Great stay

I highly recommend this property, it’s 650ft from the Beach! Great home, great communication with property management and prompt response.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Week in Destin

Cottage and community were great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Bricin M.

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

Recent stay

Very nice and clean. Short walk to the beach. Only complaint was the lack of water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

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

Wonderful week

We enjoyed our stay. Very clean. Close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Srinath A.

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

Excellent property at a great location

We had a great vacation last week at the property. We had kids from ages 3 to 16 and 4 adults in our group. This house everything you would need in a vacation home. Location is great. Just 3 minutes walk away from the beach with a private access. I would book tis place again if I need to. Really great as with Covid-19 going rampant in the USA.. we felt very secluded but very close to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donielle P.

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

Great experience!

Kathy was very easy to communicate with. Condo was clean and had plenty of space for our large family. Short walk to a beautiful beach. Community is small and was uncrowded during our stay. You will need to bring your own beach chairs or rent on the beach. We would stay here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

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

July 202p

My husband and I took our 4 daughters as well as our oldest daughter's boyfriend, another daughter's friend, and our nephew. There were 9 of us total and plenty of room for everyone. The house was clean and comfortable. The location is great. We have been to Destin 3 times and have stayed in this same neighborhood every time. Quiet neighborhood with the pool and beach close. It was a very relaxing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky M.

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

Beachcomber 37 Cottage Row

Excellent! Clean, well furnished and comfortable beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spring B.

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

Awesome

Great
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

CANNOT GO WRONG

This place was amazing. Tons of room, beautifully decorated, such a convenient location, everything we wanted at a great cost. The kitchen and living room were upstairs which at first was not the most desirable, but now we don't want it any other way! We hung out on the balcony with a fantastic breeze all day and night. Kathy helped us so much with our parking situation and promptly answered a couple questions we had while we were there. Five stars. Loved it. Will absolutely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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