Casa Lontano - Luxury Home Near the Beach with Gulf Views & Shared Pool

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A two-story residential building with a balcony, garage doors, and palm trees.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with a stove, and pendant lighting.
A residential street with houses, palm trees, and a view of the beach.
A swimming pool with a 3 FT depth marker, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a covered patio area.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear blue ocean.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near James Lee Park

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Swimming pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Bedroom with Bunk

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Destin

Destin is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • James Lee Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Lontano - Luxury Home Near the Beach with Gulf Views & Shared Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Casa Lontano - Luxury Home Near the Beach with Gulf Views & Shared Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Lontano - Luxury Home Near the Beach with Gulf Views & Shared Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Lontano - Luxury Home Near the Beach with Gulf Views & Shared Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Lontano - Luxury Home Near the Beach with Gulf Views & Shared Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Lontano - Luxury Home Near the Beach with Gulf Views & Shared Pool located?

Situated in Destin, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park 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. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was the perfect distance for a quick walk to the beach. Would definitely visit Casa Lotano again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Private beach not crowded
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great family vacation at Casa Lontano! Loved the views of the ocean from the home and how close in proximity to the beach we were! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good overall. Just a few minor things could be fixed like outlets, water pressure down stairs wasn’t great, and the dryer didn’t dry clothes very well. Other than that the house was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location. Just across the street from the beach. The rooms were immaculately clean. The property staff were friendly and helpful. The beach was not crowded . Wifi and tv were all good. I definitely will recommend and return myself.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved it here. I felt like I was in a dream.

We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful home. It was so clean and had everything we needed for our week stay. The beach was right across the street and in the evenings I would sit on the balcony and drink a glass of wine and look at the ocean. Since it is a gated community the beach was never crowded and we met some very very nice people. Although most of the time, we just relaxed and enjoyed the white silky soft sand and crystal blue water. We allowed our children to walk home for things and didn't worry a bit. It was amazing. I cannot wait to go back to this amazing beach home.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
We are absolutely thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your stay with us. We appreciate you sharing your comments about this wonderful home and the neighborhood of Destiny By The Sea. We would love to help plan your next stay soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Casa Lontana

Destiny never disappoints. Our unit was nice but seemed to lack the personal touches of others we have rented. Furniture was sub par.. beds weren’t the nicest.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Casa Lontano

This is the second time we have stayed at this property. Love it. The ONLY thing We did not like was the Pre packed towel sets. The idea is great BUT upon opening them black long hairs (a lot) was found in each Pre packaged towel set. Gross !!!!! Other that it was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destiny by the Sea Never Disappoints

We have stayed in this neighborhood 8 times and love it. The views from Casa Lontano were amazing. The house was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House

Everything was wonderful. Stayed for a week and we didn’t want to leave. Very comfortable home with very thing we needed. Close to everything. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Amazing

This home and the neighborhood was absolutely amazing! Very nice neighborhood with security that also patrolled in the evening. This made us feel safe and at home. The house was beautiful with high end finishes and a gorgeous view! Only steps to the beach. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Super

Gorgeous
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house with a wonderful view!

We enjoyed our stay and everything was as they stated. Our kids had a great time and we felt comfortable with them coming and going as they pleased from the beach to the pool. We were 1/2 block from the beach access and the pool. Destin is a great area for family!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Dear Guest, We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and found everything as expected. The gated neighborhood is a great location for families on vacation. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting your next stay in the beautiful community of Destiny by the Sea! Sincerely, Five Star Properties
Archival

10/10 Excellent

LOVE this place. Beautiful and great location!

I stayed here with my husband and 2 teen boys from 8/17 thru 8/21. We wanted a nice place to stay in Destin near the beach, but not really crowded. This was perfect. The neighborhood is beautiful and has a guard at the gated entry. The beach just had residents from the neighborhood and was not crowded at all. The water and beach and the view were all breath taking. The house is 3 stories and is not on the beach, but directly behind the first row of houses. This house was awesome because we had such a magnificent view - there was an empty lot in front of our house so we got a good view of the ocean. It is just a couple of houses over from the beach access walkway. The house was gorgeous in every way and in great condition. My husband and I stayed on the top floor. My 15 year old stayed on the middle floor where the kitchen and living area were. My 13 year old stayed on the bottom floor. We each had our own big, nice bathroom and bedroom. I live in a 1 story house, so I wasn't real crazy about all the stair climbing (be careful if you have little ones). But it is an amazing house. Nice kitchen with everything you could possibly need. The location of the house is great - close to everything and very quiet. There was even a bike with 2 seats that my kids played on and some sand toys in the garage. The staff was so friendly and I was very pleased with them and the communication. The phone app is pretty cool. Make sure you check it out. There is a neighborhood pool, but we spent our time at the beach and didn't go there at all. I would highly recommend this company, neighborhood, and house. Very happy with this vacation. We usually stay in a hotel where we are all in 1 room with 1 bathroom, etc. This was so much nicer being able to spread out. Worth every penny!!! You won't be disappointed. THANK YOU to the Five Star staff and the home owners for a vacation to remember. Hope to be back soon.
Archival

8/10 Good

Casa Lantano

We recently stayed at Casa Lantano. This is the 2nd year we have stayed in Destiny By The Sea subdivision, and the 2nd year we booked through Five Star Gulf Rentals. This is the first year renting Casa Lantano. I will book this home again, it was comfortable and located conveniently to the beach. There is a vacant lot across the street allowing an ocean view which was great. There is no elevator in the home, and numerous steps to get in the front door, or to the three levels of the home (with groceries, luggage, etc). So keep in mind if you have elderly guests or people with physical limitations it makes it more difficult. Our biggest problem was: the downstairs ground level area (bedroom, bathroom, hallway) smells extremely musty…you can smell it when you come into the house through the garage, or if you are coming downstairs from the 2nd level to the ground level. We reported it to Five Star Gulf Rentals and they are looking into it. The smell was bothersome and unpleasant, but not totally intolerable. But obviously we would have preferred for it not to be there. However, like I said before we will rent this home again as I feel sure Five Star and the owner will handle whatever the issue is. My only other suggestions for this property would be: blinds or shades need to be on all the bedroom and bathroom windows, not just thin see-through curtains..the comforters and decorator pillows need replacing, they are worn and just need updating…and it would be extremely convenient for an additional washer/dryer to be on the ground level floor since there is already a space and plumbing for it, just missing the appliance. Currently the only washer/dryer is located on the second floor. The listing was accurate, the photos reflect the rentals appearance and amenities, the owner/agent was helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
We are so thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit! I assure that maintenance is working to alleviate the source of the smell for all of our future guest. Thank you again for staying with Five Star Beach Properties.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Atlanta GA

View on the beach from second and third story is excellent since open lot accross the street! Most of the accomodations were fine. A few suggestions to make this a 5 star property... clean sectional on 2nd floor, fix refrigerator so it makes more than 20 cubes of ice/day, paint garage doors, have seating for 6 vs 4 at dinner table and on decks.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you for staying with us at Casa Lontano and for sharing your suggestions on how to make this home even better. We do appreciate your comments and look forward to welcoming you back to the beach again soon!
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