Bella Vita | Tennis Court Access! | Lakefront Patio with Grilling Station, Private Pool & Polywood Furniture | Incredible Views! Steps from The Crab Trap | Game Room!

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A large house with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and a well-lit patio area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and a large window offering a view of palm trees.
A spacious living area with a staircase, multiple seating options, and a large window offering a view.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and large windows overlooking a body of water.
A spacious living area with a large flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • 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
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

+2
6 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Club LA.
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Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • James Lee Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Captain Dave's - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Vita | Fall Deals and Peaceful Beaches! | Tennis Court Access! | 1 PM Check In! | Lakefront Patio with Grilling Station, Private Pool & Polywood Furniture | Incredible Views! Steps from The Crab Trap | Game Room! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bella Vita | Tennis Court Access! | Lakefront Patio with Grilling Station, Private Pool & Polywood Furniture | Incredible Views! Steps from The Crab Trap | Game Room!?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vita | Tennis Court Access! | Lakefront Patio with Grilling Station, Private Pool & Polywood Furniture | Incredible Views! Steps from The Crab Trap | Game Room! on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$4,509, 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 Bella Vita | Fall Deals and Peaceful Beaches! | Tennis Court Access! | 1 PM Check In! | Lakefront Patio with Grilling Station, Private Pool & Polywood Furniture | Incredible Views! Steps from The Crab Trap | Game Room!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bella Vita | Fall Deals and Peaceful Beaches! | Tennis Court Access! | 1 PM Check In! | Lakefront Patio with Grilling Station, Private Pool & Polywood Furniture | Incredible Views! Steps from The Crab Trap | Game Room!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Bella Vita | Fall Deals and Peaceful Beaches! | Tennis Court Access! | 1 PM Check In! | Lakefront Patio with Grilling Station, Private Pool & Polywood Furniture | Incredible Views! Steps from The Crab Trap | Game Room! located?

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
I got to stay there during hurricane Isaiah , the house has everything you need , beautiful home and just walking distance from the beach , there was some minor damage during the hurricane but host always Checked on us to make sure we were ok and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing! We had an awesome experience, check in, host communications, and the view!!!!We are definitely thinking of making this our spot for our family vacations! Easy quick walk to beach. The veranda was a fave. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and home was very spacious and stocked with all the basic kitchen utensils. It was a very short walk to the beach and restaurant. The home does seem a little dated and in need of modest repairs a paint touch up in some places. On of the kitchen cabinets were hanging on by 1 hinge. I also found an opened condom wrapper in one if the bedroom night stands.We also had issues connecting to the wifi for the first day. However, they got someone over as soon as possible to remedy the problem. I actually think it was a problem by the wifi provider.I also feel that a 9am check out is
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is in a great location and good value for the money
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2026
Thank you! We hope that you will be back to see us soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
House clean and well equip. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
I would not stay at this home again, the pictures make it look a lot better than it is, it's in a great location, but the house is in need of updating, there was black mold in the kitchen cabinets under the sink, the A/C closet is in the house and is very loud, I opened the door and found black mold on the entire wall of that closet. the living room has had many water leaks and there a hole in the ceiling right now, there was mold in the downstairs bathroom next to the toilet. the doorknob to the back yard sticks and sometimes won't open. We got there on Sunday and found the pool water level so low the filter was sucking air and making loud noises, I called the management company, and they did not get back to until Monday mid-day, then they asked me to fill it up for them, the upstairs deck slider door barely works it takes a lot of force to get it open, there's tile missing in the kitchen at the range, wood trim missing in the powder room, then on the second day of our stay, the front door code would not work, I called the management company and they had to reprogram the code to fix the problem, Vacationer be aware!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was okay. Not fantastic but not horrible. Had a couple of maintenance issues immediately but they were addressed promptly. It is difficult to park and the garage is basically for beach storage, not parking. Pool filter didn’t seem to work great and the landscaping had over grew. Rooms were clean and a nice size.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bella Vita was a good property, however, within an hour of being there all of us noticed our socks were black on the bottoms. The floors were so dirty throughout that they seem to have never been mopped. Also, the door to the pool deck didn't close or lock. We let the host know & they sent someone right away. Even after it was "fixed" it still didn't close all the way at the top, but did close enough to lock if my husband slammed it. None of the rest of us could get it to close, so in order to go to the pool deck we had to go through a bedroom or out the side & around. The bathrooms need updated badly, but we knew this from the pictures. There were 2 fireplaces, neither of them worked. There was also a gas leak that brought someone out to let us know that this property was showing a gas leak, and they were very quick to send a maintenance man out for that. This property is listed as having a "hot tub on site", it doesn't. This was something our family looked forward to, but there is no hot tub. Also, all furniture is feather filled, and we have a feather allergy, so that was miserable for that person, but this was not something we have ever encountered, so didn't think to ask before booking.Other than these things, the location was fantastic! Right on the lake with amazing lake views, and a 3 minute walk to the beach! Beds were comfy, kitchen was big. The fridge & freezer are missing some shelves, but nothing that was an issue there.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

This house was in a great location. Close to the beach and with comfy beds.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was in the best location! It was gorgeous and had plenty of space for everyone. The beds were very comfortable, the pool was nice, and the balcony was peaceful. The Host communicated with me everyday to make sure we had everything we needed. Will definitely rent here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2025
Thank you so much for sharing this! We’re so glad you loved the house and that the location, pool, and balcony made it a relaxing getaway. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we can’t wait to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Vacation house

The location was perfect, so walkable. They accommodated early check in for us and all around was such a lovely visit. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

Great location across from the Crab Trap. The house was clean upon arrival, and we were offered early check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
We enjoyed hosting you for Labor Day, Ridge! Come back to see us at "Bella Vita" again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome house

House was beautiful and the host was very responsive !
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very happy with our experience.

Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2022
Loved hosting you at "Bella Vita," Mr. Dalton! Isn't it the most gorgeous view?! See you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Spring Break this place was set up perfect for our three Families.

I would like to say our stay and experience was amazing from the beach house to the beach we had an amazing experience thank you. The pool was heated when we arrived it was perfect. Bella Veda was as advertised beautiful and spacious and across the street from the beautiful beach. We will be back soon thank you♥️
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location

Location was great needs some repairs and there should be a table and chairs on the kitchen deck outside the picture of the property showed table and chairs but it wasn’t there when we were there it might sleep 20 people but it doesn’t seat 20 people only 8 chairs
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed the location! It's definitely a favorite for many of our guests! We truly appreciate you pointing out the items that could use attention. We’re sorry to hear that the outdoor table and chairs were missing during your stay and that seating wasn’t sufficient for your group. That’s not the experience we aim to provide, and we’ll be following up with our team to make sure the listing photos accurately reflect what’s available and that seating meets the home's occupancy. Your input helps us improve, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you back for an even better stay!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The location of the home couldn’t be better. We enjoyed the close proximity to the beach and the home was large enough to accommodate our group. The online pictures did not accurately show the home as it stands now, the interior of has suffered. We were not happy with the cleanliness, the floors throughout the house were very dirty. We paid extra to have the pool heated, unfortunately we had to call to get it fixed. The management was very responsive and had someone out the next day. The service man told us the filter had not been cleaned for some time and it was causing an issue with flow. Overall we enjoyed our stay, but the home really needs a deep clean.l
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely breathtaking

This property is absolutely amazing. The views are spectacular. We had all the supplies we needed to cook for our family. The home is very spacious. We never felt cramped while on property. Management was responsive to my emails in regards to a few small maintenance issues that didn’t effect our stay but could the next group. We would definitely stay at the property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Hello Kristy! We want to thank you for being such a great guest. We understand when placing a large amount of money for a vacation you expect your monies worth. We are glad we resolved all issues and would love to have you back with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Location and Huge House

Really nice location, close to the beach, neat ability for the kids to fish from the back yard, cool that it is so close to the Crab Trap restaurant. During the first half of our stay the people next to us were quiet but the second half the people that checked in were very loud way after the quite time and two of the rooms in our house were next to their pool area. This is not the fault of the property group or home owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Thank you for this, Jason. We've shared this feedback with the property management company of the home next door. We're glad you loved the home and how clean it was. The location really can't be beat! Come back to see us again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spring Break

This property had a great location in reference to the beach. Plenty of bedroom space. It could use a good deep cleaning, as well as some updating (there were trim and baseboards missing, marks on the walls, etc.). The pool was cleaned during our stay and we were not told to keep the water level up. The skimmers quit working and in turn the heater stopped heating the pool for a day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Good Morning Marla, we are tremendously sorry for these things. We do not take our less than superior reviews lightly due to the fact that we are highly available for any housekeeping or maintenance issues. We're highly responsive as a team both in and out of the office. I will escalate this to our maintenance and housekeeping teams as well as our owner so that it isn't an issue for future guests. We do hope to have the chance to show you in the future that this isn't our standard/norm whatsoever.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach Vacation

Everything was really great. But there are a few things to note. The condition of the property was just ok. There were several things that needed repair and maintenance. The gate code to the neighborhood was incorrect. We asked about some things like a crib and high chair and was told i neededto contact a rental company, but when we arrived, we found these items already there. Which would have been great to know. All in all we had a great weekend and would return if they repaired a few things.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disappointed

We are a group of 10- women, who look for a beautiful house near or on the beach in Destin, Florida annually. The house was beautiful online but did not meet our expectations upon arrival. There were more than 15 blinds missing on the second floor, and the level 3 deck was the most disappointing. Furniture was old and torn, rusted and the hole at the entrance to the deck made it unsafe for us. House sleeps 20 people but was not prepared for 20. This house needs a serious upgrade.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Extremely Poor Quality Rental

Friends and family stayed for a week and the property was VERY disappointing. Holes in Walls, rust and dirty vents, broken umbrellas, wallpaper tearing off walls, light bulbs out, cracking tiles, broken trashcans, broken pool chairs… the list goes WAY on. Beach reunion was only willing to refund a VERY minimal amount (<10%) after we spent a great amount (cannot say specific amount due to review policy). We gave them a chance to make it right after submitting photos… but we wont be staying with Beach Reunion again. 0 stars. This property was very poorly maintained and us “reaching out” to them upon arrival is not realistic to have someone perform renovations during our vacation stay…
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

That view!

This home was breathtaking!! The views from the kitchen were breathtaking! Words won’t do it justice. Hubby and I enjoyed morning coffee on the rooftop deck. The open floor plan was perfect for our family. Every room was super spacious. Two of them, right off the back deck. Decor was modern, bright, light. Super comfy, luxurious, and family friendly. The master bedroom is to die for! The swimming pool area gave us sooooo many memories and photoshoot backdrops! The beach couldn’t be any closer for comfort. EVERYTHING!!! Only downside: wanted just a wee bit more security. The bedroom doors leading to the deck were secured with a stick in the door. The back door leading to the patio - only secured by a dead bolt which is concerning bc the back and side property are not gated and open. But, it’s ok bc that neighborhood is extremely quiet. We stay in that area every year and always feel safe. If you’re ok with a lot of stairs, then this house is for you. Overall, we would likely rent again! This house is a winner!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion/50th

Our family met up in this home that is beautifully situated (2nd row yet very close to the main gate) and closely located to the beach (3 mins from the beach). There is lots of space on every level, no one felt like they were in another’s space. The basement/bottom floor has three bedrooms with Queen sized beds (comfortable and firm). Two of these rooms have sliding doors that open to the yard/pool area, and two have their own bathrooms). Also, what once was the garage was turned into a bunk room area with 6 Queen sized bunk beds! Main floor has a King sized room/suite. All this to say there is LOTS of space for every family member that came together! The A/C upstairs had a much better flow than one particular basement room and certainly the bunk bed area could do with some central air flow too, yet floor fans were utilized to help. Still,eveyone survived despite this. The home was clean and provided linens and towels were clean as well. Great Views! The upper stairs led to a rooftop with an ocean view. The main floor has a wrap around outdoor sitting area with views of pool and mini water/lake. Bathrooms were spacious.The kitchen had everything that was needed in regard to utensils and pots despite worn cabinets; no hindrance though. Even though it was necessary to get supplies like extra paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher pods etc. it was a small inconvenience. Overall, the house is clearly 4.8 stars. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend it for large families.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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