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Canalfront Retreat - Heated Pools, Private Beach, Golf & Pickleball

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A covered deck with a view of a canal, a bar sign, and a beach house sign.
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A living room with a TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view through a window.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Destin Harbor

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Choctawhatchee Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Destin

Located in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin, this condo is next to a golf course 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. Ready for a night out? Consider Jetty East Condominiums and AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Choctawhatchee Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Destin Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Jolee Island Nature Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Shoreline Village Mall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Canalfront Retreat - Heated Pools, Private Beach, Golf & Pickleball have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Canalfront Retreat - Heated Pools, Private Beach, Golf & Pickleball ?

As of 8 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canalfront Retreat - Heated Pools, Private Beach, Golf & Pickleball on 18 November 2026 start from NZ$1,379, 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 Canalfront Retreat - Heated Pools, Private Beach, Golf & Pickleball pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Canalfront Retreat - Heated Pools, Private Beach, Golf & Pickleball ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Canalfront Retreat - Heated Pools, Private Beach, Golf & Pickleball ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canalfront Retreat - Heated Pools, Private Beach, Golf & Pickleball ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canalfront Retreat - Heated Pools, Private Beach, Golf & Pickleball located?

Located in Holiday Isle, this golf condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Choctawhatchee Bay and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Beaches and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was awesome. Right on the canal and my grandson loved feeding the duck and turtles.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

My family of 7 enjoyed the condo and it was the perfect distance from the beach. We would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

Amazing stay, great location. View was super nice. Super convenient to nearby actives. Loved every min, can't wait to go back
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation Spot

This condo was the perfect place for our family of 4. The accommodations were wonderful, the distance/access to the beach was great, and we loved the included umbrella and chairs!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place

The home was very nice and for our first time using VRBO it was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had a great stay at this property! Plenty of room for all 5 of us with fully stocked kitchen and within walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and no complaints. Kelsey is a pro and is super easy to work with. We would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Loved the location! Owners were so quick to respond to any questions. Highly recommend for anyone staying in Destin!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

We had a very nice time at our condo at Sandpiper Cove! It was very clean and comfortable, even for our family of 7. We enjoyed having private beach access and also having the pools and hot tubs and activities available on the resort. We would definitely recommend staying here and hope to be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SAndpiper Condo

Our family really enjoyed the condo, everything was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LOVE this unit!

This is our 2nd stay in this unit and we love it! We can’t wait to come back. It feels like our home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

This was a great place for our family to stay. Being on the canal was perfect for the kids. They saw/fed fish, ducks, and turtles. It was within walking distance to the beach. It felt like home! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destin

Loved the property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sandpiper 3106

We absolutely loved the condo! Very clean and has a great location! We will be back next time we go to Destin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Break 2023

Everything was absolutely wonderful. Love staying at Sandpiper!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great for our family of 5! Close walk to the beach and beautiful view of the canal. Only negative comment I would say is wish there was a bigger table to eat breakfast and dinners. Not a huge deal. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear your family enjoyed the condo, the short walk to the beach, and the canal view. We appreciate your note about the dining space—we’re always looking for ways to improve and will keep that in mind for future updates. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week!

We enjoyed our stay at this cute condo on the canal! We loved sitting on the balcony and watching the birds, turtles and fish! It was a short walk to the beach and pools. Also the restaurant within the condo complex was a short walk and amazing food and views! We enjoyed our stay in Destin!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family throw back

We decided to duplicate our family vacations from 20 years ago with our grand kids and adult children. Sandpaper is a great place to make memories. Kids loved golf and the pools
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun at the Beach.

The unit is well maintained with comfortable furnishings and easy access to the beach and surrounding community. The owner's were readily available to immediately answer any and all questions as well as being highly responsive to any concern we identified. In short, a highly enjoyable stay and I highly recommend this property for your vacation or spring break getaway.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay, great renovated condo

What an amazing stay for our extended family. Condo is great and updates with abundance of sleeping space for the extended family. Kitchen had everything needed for cooking family meals. All appliances are new and great. Kinds enjoyed feeding turtles and fish from the balcony. Hosts are very responsive and made our family feel welcome. Thank you and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hostess was very prompt answering emails. Information rearding stay and check out procedures very clear. Was a bit disappointed in what was provided based on other VRBO stays. There were 5 of us but only had 4 bathtowels, a couple of washcoths and 1 hand towel, for a 3 day stay. did not have any kleenex, no extras in kitchen, ie spices, salt,pepper, sugar, coffee creamer, etc.Overall very clean property and easy access to restraunts, shopping, beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2025
Thank you for your stay and for taking the time to share your feedback! I’m glad you found the condo clean and appreciated the clear check-in and check-out information. Regarding towels — our listing specifies one towel set per guest and two beach towels provided. For your stay, we actually stocked five white bathroom towel sets under the bathroom sinks, three beach towels under the master vanity, and four additional flex towels in the master closet that can be used for showering or the beach — a total of 12 towels provided for your party of five. It sounds like a few of those may have been overlooked during your stay, and I wish you would have reached out so I could have pointed you to the extras. As for kitchen items — we focus on keeping the condo fully stocked with cookware, utensils, bakeware, and small appliances to make it easy for guests who enjoy cooking while on vacation. We typically provide salt and pepper, but the containers had absorbed moisture prior to your arrival and had to be discarded for freshness. Other items such as coffee, creamer, sugar, and spices aren’t included intentionally — because they’re perishable or frequently handled, providing them between guests poses potential hygiene and cross-contamination concerns. To maintain high cleanliness standards, we only stock sealed, non-perishable starter supplies, which are detailed in the listing. I appreciate your comments and am glad you enjoyed the property’s cleanliness and convenient location. We hope to welcome you back next time you’re in Destin!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overall pleased.

The location was good with a nice view of the canal and short walk to the beach. 2 heated pools to choose from which was also nice. Condo was good and spacious and clean though the couch looks like it could be replaced. Overall it was good and we were happy with our stay. Golf is nine holes but a pitch and putt so you won’t need your whole set.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Could not ask for better!

Everything about this place was perfect! It was so clean (I have anxiety about cleanliness and didn’t worry 1 bit)! It was also very kid friendly. I have my four and three year old sons with us and I didn’t have to constantly worry if they were going to break anything. Everything is very thought out; enough hooks to hang dry everyone’s clothes, any kitchen appliances or pots we needed was there, cleaning supplies. There’s not one suggestion I would have to make this place better!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Vacation Stay

You will not be disappointed with this amazing condo. Molly and Lee are wonderful to work with. My whole family thought the condo looked even better than the pictures. My family and I have stayed at Sandpiper for the last 10 years. We love Sandpiper, but this is the first time we felt "home". Thank you Molly and Lee for sharing your vacation home with us. We cooked most meals there and you had everything I needed to cook/bake with. We will see be back next year! Thank you again. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous condo and neighbors

We enjoyed our time at 3106 so much. Everything was clean and there was plenty of starter household items to get us going the first evening. It was nice to have access to golf clubs and pickleball. Kids loved feeding the ducks and fish in the canal. So nice to have some games to play too, and the layout was very nice. We would love to stay here again! We have stayed on top floor with covered parking before and the steps in this condo (6 to get to the door) felt like nothing! Neighbors all quiet and friendly. Very safe atmosphere. Loved the beach service too! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2024
Thanks Johnna, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to host your family again next year!
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