Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
40 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)
Guest Bedroom 1-2nd Floor
1 Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom 2-2nd Floor
1 Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom 3-2nd Floor
2 Single Bunk Beds
Guest Bedroom 4-2nd Floor
1 Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom 5-2nd Floor
1 Queen Bed
Living Room-1st floor
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Bedroom 1-1st Floor
1 King Bed
Master Bedroom 2-1st Floor
1 King Bed
6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Guest Bathroom 1-2nd Floor
Shower only
Guest Bathroom 2-2nd Floor
Bathtub or shower
Guest Bathroom 3-2nd Floor
Bathtub or shower
Guest Bathroom 4-2nd Floor
Shower only
Half Bath on 1st Floor
Master Bathroom 1-1st Floor
Shower only
Master Bathroom 2-1st Floor
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Private Pool + Pickleball | Private Beach Access | LSV 💎 Sapphire by the Sea
Top Reasons to Book this Incredible Home:
* Short Walk to Your Private Beach 🏖️Access * Private Pool can be heated- $50/night * 6-Seater Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) ⛳-$95/night and no deposit required! * Volleyball and Pickleball court within Fenced Backyard * Pool Table outdoors by the Pool! * Fabulous Outdoor Spaces with Gas Grill and Blackstone * Parking Spaces for up to 9 Vehicles * Silver Sand Right Across Hwy 98; Grand Blvd is 2 Miles Away * Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below * Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service *This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions. *
*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates* Snowbird Season runs from November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.
Welcome to custom-built Sapphire by the Sea, your ideal family getaway! This stunning 7-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home boasts a wealth of family-friendly amenities, including a private pool, private pickleball court, beach volleyball court, an outdoor pool table, and a Blackstone grill, all set in a spacious yard. With private beach access just 350 yards away at Tang-O-Mar, you’ll be soaking up the sun in no time. The gourmet kitchen features an inviting island perfect for gatherings, while the first floor welcomes you with a grand two-story entryway featuring a Juliette balcony and two king master suites. The living room includes a cozy sleeper sofa, and there's convenient poolside access from a half bathroom. On the second floor, you'll discover guest bedrooms that are both spacious and thoughtfully designed. Bedrooms 1 and 2 each have two queen beds and balcony access, while bedroom 3 features twin-over-full bunk beds. Bedrooms 4 and 5 offer comfortable queen beds, ensuring everyone has a restful retreat.With accommodations for up to 20 guests, Sapphire by the Sea is the perfect hidden gem for creating unforgettable beach memories with family and friends! The Bed Setup:
First Floor First Master Bedroom: King Bed Second Master Bedroom: King Bed
2nd Floor Guest Bedroom 1: Queen Bed Guest Bedroom 2: Queen Bed Guest Bedroom 3: Two Twin-over-Full bunk beds Guest Bedroom 4: Queen Bed Guest Bedroom 5: Queen Bed Living Area: Queen Sleeper Sofa
Sapphire by the Sea is located in a secluded neighborhood along an old oyster shell road leading to an undisturbed stretch of beautiful beach. It is located less than a mile from the Silver Sands Factory Outlet, the nation's largest designer factory outlet featuring more than 100 name-brand designer stores. Also close by is the Destin Commons with incredible eateries, upscale shopping, a park with pop-up fountains at its center, and favorites like Bass Pro Shops and Hard Rock Cafe.
Area Attractions:
Grand Boulevard Town Center is a pedestrian-friendly, shopping and dining complex just off Emerald Coast Parkway, convenient to both SanDestin and Miramar Beach. For the high-end shopper, the center offers everything from Fusion Art Glass Gallery to Brooks Brothers Country Club. Several boutiques, such as Hello, Sunshine, and Magnolia House, carry fare you can't find anywhere else. Dining options include Mitchell's Fish Market, P. F. Chang's China Bistro, and Cantina Laredo Gourmet Mexican Food. In 2013, Walton County’s first movie theater opened at Grand Boulevard’s Town Center – the state-of-the-art Boulevard 10 Movie Theater.
The snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Seahorse Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 715 feet out from the Topsail Hill Preserve State Park access, it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Seahorse Reef is at a depth of 13-18 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Frequently asked questions
Does Private Pool + Pickleball | Private Beach Access | LSV 💎 Sapphire by the Sea have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Private Pool + Pickleball | Private Beach Access | LSV 💎 Sapphire by the Sea?
As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Pool + Pickleball | Private Beach Access | LSV 💎 Sapphire by the Sea on 7 June 2026 start from NZ$3,316, 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 Private Pool + Pickleball | Private Beach Access | LSV 💎 Sapphire by the Sea pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Private Pool + Pickleball | Private Beach Access | LSV 💎 Sapphire by the Sea?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Pool + Pickleball | Private Beach Access | LSV 💎 Sapphire by the Sea?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Pool + Pickleball | Private Beach Access | LSV 💎 Sapphire by the Sea?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private Pool + Pickleball | Private Beach Access | LSV 💎 Sapphire by the Sea located?
Located in Tang-O-Mar, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach and Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Silver Sands Premium Outlets and The Emerald Sanctuary are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very big house for a large crew, the house had everything we needed to stay and made us feel like home!!
Ayde G.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2020
Hi, Ayde!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are so glad that everything went smoothly for you all, and we can't wait to have you back!
Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts. Have a great day!
Amazing property and location! The house was clean, spacious, and accommodating. The backyard is where we spent most of our time playing pool, pickleball, and swimming. The pictures online do not do this backyard justice, it is much larger than what I thought it would be. A little more lighting around the pickleball court would be nice, but that would be my only suggestion. The private beach access and golf cart parking really made it easy to get to and from the beach. I would highly recommend this property, and we will be coming back!
David B.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re glad the property, location, and spacious backyard exceeded your expectations — sounds like the pool, pickleball court, and private beach access made for a great stay. I’ve passed your suggestion about adding more lighting around the pickleball court to our maintenance team to evaluate. We’d love to host you again!
Tammy
RealJoy Vacations
Property served its purpose for our large family, nice sized pool and outdoor living space.
David Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2020
Hi, David!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We’re thrilled you all enjoyed the property and had a great time with us. We can't wait to have you back!
Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts. Have a great day!
Great place to stay with large group.. easy access to beach and pool and backyard are awesome!!
Very accommodating
Will H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2021
Hi, Will!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We’re thrilled you all enjoyed Blue Heaven and had a great time with us. We can't wait to have you back!
Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts. Have a great day!
Wonderful stay in this large home with a fully stocked kitchen, numerous amenities, and fun and games for everyone.
natalie k.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023
Hi, Natalie!
Thank you so much for the great review, and for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear your family had a wonderful vacay together at Sapphire By The Sea, and we hope to have you back!
Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts. Have a wonderful day!
The house was perfect for our family. The private beach access and golf cart made it so easy for our daily beach days. Also the house had everything we needed from meal time to play time.
Jenny W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thanks for the great review! We're glad you had a wonderful time!
Outstanding home for our family vacation. First time time to Miramar Beach. All loved Blue Heaven and the beach
Richard M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2021
Hi, Richard!
Thank you so much for the great review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your first trip to Miramar Beach! We can't wait to have you back for another family vacation!
Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts. Have a great day!
Great House! Perfect for large family! Pool area was awesome!
Karla J.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2024
Hi Karla! Thank you so much for leaving a great review! We are so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed Sapphire by the Sea and the amazing pool area! We would love to host you again soon! Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts! Have a great day!
We had a great time at Sapphire by the Sea. The hosts were very responsive, check-in was easy, and the house was as described. My family can't stop talking about it.
Sean C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2024
Hi Sean! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great vacation with us! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a great review! We look forward to hosting you again soon. Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts! Have a great day!
Hi, James!
Thank you so much for the great review. We are so happy to hear your family had a great vacation together, and we hope to have you back!
Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts. Have a wonderful day!
Property was well maintained. The property manager was super responsive when we had an issue and it was resolved quickly. We would stay at this property again. Access to the beach was perfect!
Elizabeth B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2021
Hi, Elizabeth!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We’re so happy to hear your family enjoyed Blue Heaven and had a great vacation with us. We can't wait to have you back!
Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts. Have a great day!
Verified
8/10 Good
Christopher B.
28 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location!
This was the perfect property for our huge family. Great proximity to the beach and the pool was great to have. We had some trouble getting the code to get into the house (never showed up on the app) but overall it was great.
Christopher B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2020
Hi, Christopher!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We will get with our marketing team to check on the functionality of the app. We’re thrilled you all had enjoyed the property and had a great time with us otherwise. We can't wait to have you back!
Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts. Have a great day!
Had a great time. Beautiful house and location. We had a little confusion about the checkout time as we thought FL was EST vs CST, other than that, we had such a wonderful trip making memories with our family
Matt D.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2024
Hi, Matt!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the property and had a great time with us.
We can't wait to have you back!
Have a great day!
Enjoyed being close to beach. Nice size rooms. Everything was clean.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2021
Hello!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We're thrilled you enjoyed the property and had a great time bringing in the New Year with us. We can't wait to have you back!
Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts. Have a great day!
My family had a wonderful trip. The house was very nice. The pool was very nice, and we enjoyed that it was heated. The house was close enough to walk to the beach, but the provided golf cart made it much easier to get our stuff to and from. Overall, we had a great stay and enjoyed our time.
Kaitlin M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2021
Hi, Kaitlin!
Thank you so much for the great review, and for your kind words. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your Tang-O-Mar family vacation, and the convenience of the golf cart for beach trips! We hope to have you back!
Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts. Have a wonderful day!
This house was wonderful for our Fall Break getaway with our big group of friends/family! Check in was super easy and we got in earlier than anticipated. The rooms/beds were all as stated in the description. Compass Resorts was easy to work with. We had a great time. Would definitely recommend.
Dawn M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2022
Hi, Dawn!
Thank you for the wonderful review, and for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear your group had a great Fall Break Getaway together at Sapphire By The Sea! We hope to have you back!
Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts. Have a great day!
House was beautiful and my group of 20 had plenty of room. We enjoyed the pool. The home had plenty of pots/pans etc. to get us through the weekend. My grandkids had a blast! We would definitely book again.
DIANNA P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2023
Hi, Dianna!
Thank you so much for the great review, and for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear your family had a great weekend get away at Sapphire By The Sea! Please let us know if we can assist in planning your next beach stay - we can't wait to have you back!
Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts. Have a wonderful day!
House was beautiful, location was perfect.
Had a few issues with broken things when we needed them and cleanliness of the pool, but the problems were resolved, the management team was more than helpful and we were compensated for our trouble. I would Book through them again.
We had 20 people from all ages stay here. Unfortunately it rained most of the time and it would’ve been a rough visit if we didn’t have the heated pool. The kids and adults loved all the amenities. We had a small maintenance issue that no one could have anticipated and the management office was quick and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend a stay here
Isaac N.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2023
Hi, Isaac!
Thank you for the great review! We are so happy to hear you all had a wonderful stay, even with the rainy weather. We appreciate your understanding and patience with the maintenance challenge, and we are happy to hear our team was able to resolve that quickly. We hope to have you back!
Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts. Have a wonderful day!
There was plenty of room inside and out. Bedrooms were very spacious. The outdoors needs a few updates, pool table needs new cues and the volleyball net has many holes. Overall we had a great time and loved the closeness to the beach.
Marion Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2021
Hi, Marion!
Thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with this feedback as well. We will make sure to communicate these opportunities to improve to our property manager. We are thrilled you had a great time otherwise, and we hope to have you back!
Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts. Have a wonderful day!
We had a great time, the house was amazing and exactly as expected. Well kept house, very clean, quick 3-5 min walk to the beach or 1 min golf cart ride. We had 20 people ranging from infants to grandparents and we had plenty of space. The pool is also really great to have when you need a break from the sand. The beach area was not overly crowded and the white sand was beautiful. We would definitely stay here again!
melissa d.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2022
Hi, Melissa!
Thank you so much for the great review, and for your kind words. We are so happy to hear your group had a great time and enjoyed the short distance to the beach - or just relaxing at the pool! Please let us know if we can assist in planning your return stay - we can't wait to have you back!
Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts. Have a wonderful day!
This house fit us perfectly! 13 adults and 6 kids. Backyard was set up very nicely with the pool, pool table and big screen TV. We actually spent most of our time there. Love the location. Not on the beach but a very short drive on the golf cart provided with the house.
Heather B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hi, Heather!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We’re thrilled you all had a great time with us and thoroughly enjoyed the home. We can't wait to have you back!
Thank you for choosing Compass Resorts. Have a great day!
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