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Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly

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Welcome to Starfish Cottage LSV Rental - $450.00 per week - Plus Tax
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Family Room with 65" Smart TV and Sleeper Sofa
Master Bedroom with TV
Private Large Swimming Pool with Outdoor Grill. Heating option available.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Convertible Beds

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Beds

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly

Come visit our spacious brick, one-level beach house "Starfish Cottage" in 'Paradise Retreat'. Just a short stroll takes you straight to the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. We are located in the Paradise Retreat community which offers private beach access. We hope you will make yourself at home in this four-bedroom, two full bath home which is dressed in a nautical fashion in appreciation of the coastal lifestyle and in celebration of the beautiful, delicate sea creature, the starfish. Plenty of space for multiple families!

We offer a heated private swimming pool as an option ($350.00 plus tax) during cold nights - no you do not have to share with a community! Or an entire condominium! It is all yours.

****NEW ADDITION: We have added a new option for you to rent a luxury GOLF CART to make your stay here at the Starfish Cottage more convenient and to provide a fun way to go to and from the beach! Mention in your booking whether or not you would be interested in renting a golf cart, and for an additional fee of ($450.00 plus tax) we'll have the cart at the house ready-to-go! So email us today and be sure to inquire about one of the best ways to get to go to the beach in our luxury golf cart!!!!****

The master bedroom is private and features its own large bath, a walk-in closet, beautifully furnished, king-size bedding, flat screen TV.

The large great room is sunny & bright with natural sunlight, a large sectional sofa which has a queen sleeper for those extra friends! Plenty of seating, flat screen TV, you can sit & enjoy the pool view from the great room.

Mini master
The second adult bedroom is cool and inviting with a nostalgic theme for starfish original art, flat screen TV.

Large dining table seats 8 with ease, fully-stocked kitchen seats 4 at the bar, Side by side door refrigerator, ice maker, water dispenser, gas grill by the pool, pool toys, bicycles in garage.

If you need to connect with the outside world, we offer free high-speed wireless internet. In addition, our property manager is always available to answer any questions you may have. Give us a call today for further information regarding our rental home or to plan your upcoming Florida vacation!


Washing machine & Dryer furnished.Two car garage.

*Pool Heat Fee - $350.00 Plus tax
*Golf Cart Fee - $450.00 Plus Tax
*Pet Fee per pet-$175.00 Plus Tax
*Damage deposit insurance of $59.00 (Non Refundable)


**** Minimum Age Limit for Renters *****
**Renters must be 25 years of age to lease home with prepaid damage deposit. We prefer families & so do our neighbors, all are welcome :)

Menus and directions to all local eating establishments, amusement parks, dolphin sight seeing excursions, sunset dinner cruise, & deep sea charter boats. Many harbor restaurants will 'cook your catch'. Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin is 6 minutes away with lots of activities for family fun! The lovely Destin Commons has a movie theater, fine-dining, shopping, kids water fountain & play ground. A huge Bass Pro Shop sporting good store in Destin Commons is equipped with a giant shark display perfect for vacation photos and precious memories!

***CANCELLATION POLICY:
100% refund if cancelled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner/VRBO directly to request cancellation.

***IF THE DATES YOU REQUESTED ARE NOT AVAILABLE***
WE ALSO HAVE ANOTHER PROPERTY 'THE MERMAID HOUSE' VRBO#48961 OR The Sandcastle VRBO#398051.

Keywords: VRBO - Vacation Home Immaculate spacious 4 bedrooms 2 full bath Beach house sleeps 8 in Paradise Retreat neighborhood Great for multiple families with Private Saltwater Heated Pool, backyard Oasis walk to the Sugar Sand Beach, Private Beach Access. Adult bikes, Golf Cart, Family and Pet Friendly, High chair, Pack N Play for Babies, Kids Beach and Pool toys, Books and games, Fun activities, shopping, dinning and Golf Courses nearby.
Deep Sea Fishing, Pontoon Boat Rides Miramar Beach Destin Florida.

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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
Beach toys, floats and bikes
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Limit 2 Well-trained dogs - up to 25 lbs each dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking
Upon check in, and during your stay, if you any issues, please let us know immediately
No parking of RV's, Motor Homes, boats, trailer, Jet Ski
No overnight street parking (11 PM to 7 AM)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kitchenique - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 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 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly?

As of 30 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly on 18 August 2026 start from NZ$926, 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 Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Starfish - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart,Pet Friendly located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Miramar Beach, James Lee Beach and James Lee Park. Emerald Bay Golf Club and Kitchenique are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice! Great place to stay and great hosts!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

mary t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Difficult to enter gated community arriving in the dark and finding the pad for the gate. Property nice but dated and dark. Was not the beach feel and decorations did not match. Golf cart was a nice touch. Pool small but clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property and location.

Rosemary was always a phone call away with questions and the location was amazing. We will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful home and property just a short walk from the beach. We hope to stay again next summer. The communication about a replacement gold cart was fantastic and arrived quickly. This is the best location we have stayed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Great beach house

We were impressed with the property. Only issue was parking for golf cart while going to beach but had a great experience overall! Would book this property again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

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

Fun

Fun
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

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

Brocation

Beautiful place to stay. Had a wonderful time and especially nice to have a place of our on to stay, cook and having a private pool. Timing was probably not the best with the spread of the virus but having a private place to stay made it safe for all of us. Would recommend this place for anyone liking their privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina F.

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

Best beach house ever!

The house was big and comfortable! Decorations in the house are beautiful! Peaceful neighborhood! We loved it!!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

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

Perfection!

It was a great place. The location was perfect. The golf cart made going to the beach a breeze. The house was very clean. The pool was great for my granddaughter. The tanning ledge was the right depth for her. Definitely gonna book again!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Two Week Getaway

Lovely home in a nice gated community. Minutes from the beach. Pool was accomodating for four adults. Nice furnished patio. Garage held pool floats and beach supplies. Very nice surprise. Kitchen was fully stocked with cookware. a ancrockpot.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

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

Family vacation

We had a great stay. The house was very convenient to shopping, restaurants and the beach. House was in a quiet neighborhood. We rented the golf cart but only used it 2 days because it was to hard for us to turn the steering wheel. So it really wasn’t worth the extra money we paid for the golf cart. Our trip was very enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Spring break 2024

Great location close to the beach in a quiet neighborhood. The golf cart was perfect for just going to the beach if you want to cruise the neighborhood and take it to dinners I would suggest getting something a little more comfortable and something that is gas powered the pool was perfect, the house was comfortable would definitely stay here again. Rosemary was quick to answer any questions and resolve any issues that I had.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

jennifer b.

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

Great stay!

Loved the house! Great floor plan! House is bigger than it looks in pictures. Lots of room for a large group to spread out and have some privacy. Pool is small but was the perfect place to hang with the family! Lots of water toys available to use. We also enjoyed bikes and golf cart. Some of the lawn furniture needs replaced and the bikes were a little rickety but we still enjoyed it all! Manager was quick to respond to our needs! Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace K.

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

Excellent Stay!

My entire family came to stay at the Starfish. The house had plenty of room to move around and eat during meals. We had a crawling 10 month old and the house was even prepared for her. Outlets were covered and all plugs and wires were tucked away and hidden. Any questions or concerns we had were answered right away. The house was close to the beach. We did enjoy the golf cart since we had multiple family members and items that could be dropped off right at the entry to the beach with no problems. As mentioned in previous reviews, the pool was a little smaller than normal but we enjoyed it either way. Would definitely stay again. Thank you Rosemary for being a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Perfect Stay

Our stay at Starfish was perfect! Everything about the property was more than accommodating! All the rooms were very spacious, the kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook meals, the closests were stocked with plenty of towels, & the house was decorated so cute! The WiFi & cable TV was great for our kids. The outside was also such a hit! So many great things! The pool was so much fun, the grill worked perfect, & the outdoor shower was so handy for showering before hopping into the pool & washing off after visiting the beach without having to do indoors & getting sand everywhere. We also rented the golf cart for the week, which was the best thing to travel to the beach & back, down the strip for sight seeing, & getting to & from local restaurants. There was also plenty of beach chairs, sand toys, & a huge umbrella for the beach as well. Thank you to Rosemary & Angela for such great communication & allowing our family to stay. We absolutely loved our stay & cant wait to come back again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Great Experience

We have such a great time and the house was perfect. Rosemary was amazing and making sure everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CoLette B.

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

Miramar Beach

We enjoyed our stay very much! The house is very clean and was perfect for our needs. We appreciated the little extras like a small bottle of dish soap, several dishwasher tablets, several laundry pods, and small shampoo conditioner and soap in each bathroom. Also a scrubber sponge at the sink. There were several rolls of toilet paper also. The extra refrigerator in the garage is a wonderful extra! We were able to keep our drinks cold out there and keep the fridge inside for our food! Plus when loading up an ice chest to go to the beach it was nice just to be able to do that in the garage! We enjoyed the pool. It’s not an enormous pool, but it was enough for us to be able lounge around and hang out and visit! The neighborhood is cute and it’s really not a far walk from the beach. We rented the golf cart and usually drove it and parked it and walked the short distance from where we parked. The beach was pretty and the complementary umbrella and two chairs was a nice benefit of renting this home! The owner was very nice and communicated well and we literally had no problems! We would definitely stay there again! Also, the house is really pretty big! There were eight of us and we were never on top of each other! There’s two living room areas and lots of space to eat ! We enjoyed the house very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nancy F.

Liked: Communication

Not meant for families and children

The beach access is far from the house in my opinion. Even if you drive a golf cart down there is no parking at your private access. Still have to walk a good bit and carry all your items. When taking kids that’s a lot of items! Kitchen was not stocked well with silverware. Some nights we would have to wash a fork when someone was down for another to use it. Our occupancy was 8. Getting in and out of the gates to the house was a pain. The driveway only fit two cars comfortably. We had to squish the cars in and still hung on the sidewalk some. Which is not allowed. We had two small cars and one small suv. Even if you rent the golf cart you have to pull all the cars in and out all day to be able to park it in the garage. We had an issue with the golf cart. Which happens! After the hassle of even using it just the one day we decided to get our money back. No where else to park it but in the garage. And no way in the garage without moving cars. Cars are not allowed in the garage. The air went out in the house for a day in a half and was fixed as promptly as could be. Things happen. But, this house was not convenient for our family at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

TDS Family

We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katie B.

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

Awesome stay

The kids loved the pool. The distance from beach wasn’t very far but definitely need the golf cart or bicycles. The neighborhood was really nice also.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

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

Great time with family

Had a great time at the home didn’t have any problems Pool was good enough for 5 adults and 1 year old property manager and home owner very helpful will be back for sure
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

April C.

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

Great family trip

The house was just as described. The pool is small but I expected that after reading reviews. Short walk or drive on the golf cart to the beach. The rooms were perfect size. Kitchen is not well stocked, but it wasn't a huge deal we made it work for the meals we cooked. We had a really nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

joe s.

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

***Heartless homeowner******* BEWARE

WHERE DO I START! Before I rented this home communication was amazing for obvious reasons! The owner just wanted the money! The POOL IS SO SMALL! I have a 2 year old and the pool is right out the back door (2feet if that) The pool rail was lose and coming out from the ground, my 57 year old mother tried to use the rail and she slipped in the pool causing injury, The neglect of the homeowner was the cause of this. We have since hired a lawyer. There is signs everywhere if you forget to do anything it’s a fine! This is supposed to be a vacation, tread carefully at this home or you will be fined for anything you do. After the injury’s in the pool a message was sent to the homeowner SHE IS CARELESS & heartless not even a sorry! Or how can I help! We checked out a day early and no REFUND!!!! I have since contacted VRBO customer service and opened a complaint, for negligence on the property owners. DO NOT RENT HERE!!! I will fight to have this home removed from VRBO SO NO OTHER FAMILYS GO THROUGH THIS!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

We had a great stay

Like others have said the property was clean and we had somewhat short walks to the beach. There were plenty of beach/pool toys in the garage, and everything worked. The pool is small but my 4 kids were able to have fun in it. This was our first trip since covid-19 hit. I think it was a great choice. Thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rosemary

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What makes this property unique

We have a gas grill, games for the children, beach chairs & beach toys. The rental manager is very close by.

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