🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅

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Stella di Mare private pool
Stella di Mare
Private pool
Front porch
Living room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Destin Commons

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom

4 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Bedrooom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Shower only

Full Bathroom

Shower only

Full Bathroom

Shower only

Full Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Destin

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Club LA and LuLu's Destin, FL.. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James Lee Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Destin Commons - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • James Lee Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Camille's At Crystal Beach - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅 have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅 on 1 December 2026 start from NZ$2,553, 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 Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅 located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Miramar Beach and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Destin Beaches. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, very spacious, convenient location, private pool! Host communicated in a timely manner and addressed some minor issues quickly! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful & location was perfect. Parking was a bit tight for our 3 large vehicles, but we fit. We will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad you enjoyed the house and the location. Sorry parking was tight for your three large vehicles, but glad you were able to make it work. We hope to host you again. RealJoy Vacations
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The home fit our guests perfectly and there is plenty of parking. We did notice mold on the second floor that I reported and would like to make sure that this is taken care of due to having two of my guests returning home sick. I could not get the grill working but found a way around it to cook another way. I would return to the home if I knew the mold situation was taken care of as me and my sister and our families visit Destin yearly on a family trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and we loved that the beach was in walking distance. Home was clean, we did have to purchase extra necessities but it is listed that they only provide a starter pack. It was nice having a bathroom attached to each bedroom. There is no bath so if you bring little ones keep that in mind. Our 2 year old granddaughter learned to take showers. The home was very spacious, giving everyone privacy if needed. The two sets of washer/dryers were handy. The pool was very warm! The only thing that would have been nice to have was a golf cart, but only to do some exploring. We would definitely stay here again and I liked that the rental company had their own portal you can access. Great Home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great stay at this property everything was great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2025
Luis, thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad your family had a great stay and everything met your expectations. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

This place was a great stay. My friends and I were here for the weekend and had a great time in Destin FL.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
Jay, we are happy to know that your group enjoyed a great stay in this five-bedroom, five-bath home in Crystal Beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacay

Great place...
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time

Everything was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2025
Jacquie, thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that everything was perfect during your stay. We hope to welcome you back for another great experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice location

Overall super happy with our stay. 2 min walking distance from beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2023
Shivani, we are pleased to know that you were super happy overall with your stay in this well-located five-bedroom, five-bath home in Crystal Beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house

The house is in a great location. Me and my family enjoyed our entire stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2022
Antrianna, Thank you for letting us know that your family enjoyed your stay. We're glad the location was convenient and we hope everything else was fantastic. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place

Great place to stay-Private swimming pool and 5 mins away from the beach-the only improvement I would suggest is to give more stuff like bathroom tissue paper,coffee pods etc.-except that everything else was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

The Stella di Mare was a great choice for our family vacation. This home was well equipped for 4 families with multiple kids and a very quick and easy walk to the beach! We would definitely stay here again. My only suggestion is to consider more lighting in the back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Rickiya, we are very happy to know that your family enjoyed a great stay in this well-equipped five-bedroom, five-bath home in Crystal Beach. We will forward your suggestion regarding more outdoor lighting to property managers. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace & Serenity

Very quiet, calm, relaxing space with lots of parking space. Well stock and equipped with quality appliances and furniture. Closs to shopping outlets and almost dirctly across from the beach. The pool was awesome & cool
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2024
Samantha, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the quiet, calm, and relaxing atmosphere, as well as the ample parking and convenient location close to shopping and the beach. We're glad you found the pool to be awesome and cool. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

Very beautiful house and very close to the beautiful beach.When renting this place plan on buying everything you need such as the simplest things.... salt, pepper, any spice you want, cooking oils, laundry soap, dishwasher soap, paper towels and toilet paper. Also very limited on kitchen towels. We also heated the pool which was an added expense but very well worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2025
Tim, thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad you found the house beautiful and enjoyed its closeness to the beach. We hope to welcome you back for another stay soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

Our family was one of three families with children from ages 3-11 that stayed together for five nights at Crystal Beach. This is the second year that we've stayed in this house and we lived it both times. The proximity to the beach, the pool in the backyard and the size of the house were perfect for us. We had a few small issues with the house and the property management company responded in a timely fashion to all issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2022
Laura, Thank you for letting us know that you had a great family vacation. We are sorry that you had some issues but appreciate your nod to our responsive staff. We're glad the location was convenient and there was plenty of room. We'll see you next time. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very nice, comfortable, and clean. Great location.

Everything was great except downstairs fridge was broke. They did bring Dry Ice to alleviate the problem after a technician was sent out and could not fix the fridge. All in all a great place. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Sorry for the inconvenience. We now have a brand new refrigerator. Tammy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

Large Beautiful home! Everything was wonderful, the property management company was great to communicate with! My only recommendation is outdoor lighting, there was half a strand of lights and kids wanted to do a night swim but I think it was too dark for the amount of kids we had to keep an eye on. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Destin Getaway Trip

Overall the house itself was nice, 3 stories helped out a lot with accommodating my whole family. Everybody had enough room for themselves. Now, the backyard, the pool was dirty mainly because it had a palm tree right next to it that was dropping its seeds in it. There were a bunch of ants by the pool and chairs. The grill didn’t really work, it’s almost as if the gas line wasn’t working right. Overall the house was great but the pool area needs work.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was very nice and clean but downstairs kitchen had bad odor smell. Some maintenance issues we found when we arrived but we call company and they came out next day and fix it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect for large family/multiple families

We absolutely loved this house and all the room we had. The 3rd floor bunk room was perfect for the 6 kids and the adults had plenty of space throughout the rest of the house. Our only complaint was the front and back deck. We had so many splinters and nail injuries to feet the first day we had to make sure that the kids constantly had their shoes on when going out there. It also would have been nice to have some more lighting in the backyard at night. We truly loved the house though.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2023
Jennifer, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your rental experience. We are very happy to know that you loved this spacious five-bedroom, five-bath home in Crystal Beach. Please accept our apology for any discomfort endured due to the decks. We will forward your comments regarding the decks and lights to property managers so that they may pass along any suggestions to the owner of this rental. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect House

House was unbelievable. Fit our family of 12 perfectly. Could not ask for a better rental. Beach access was great, but, and not the fault of the home owners, was a little hard to deal with. Getting to the beach was easy. But, I guess the umbrella rental owners are on the city council or county commission. They have exclusive rights for umbrellas. So the only access for those accessing the public section, who want to use their own umbrellas, is a 40 foot swath of beach from boardwalk to water. Makes for a very crowded beach experience. But we did get to know some great people. Oh, if only I could get this house with a little room to spread out on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2022
David, We appreciate the 5 star review. Thank you for letting us know that the house was perfect. We're sorry about the crowded beaches. There are a lot of people who want to visit our beautiful beaches this time of year. We're glad you got to know some great people. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Real review

First off the house is just not clean. It’s filthy. The layout is good, the set up is cool but the cleanliness was horrible. We expected someone to come shock the pool or clean it and it never happened. We couldn’t figure out how to use the remote controls for fans, we callled but no one could help us or called back to help us. We went to Walmart to buy fans. No batteries in remotes. Would not rent this house again. Smelled like someone had a dog there before us. The third floor smelled like dog pee and the rugs were covered in dog hair We also bought a broom for house Bc there wasn’t one provided and the floors hadn’t been touched.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Esther, Thank you for providing feedback regarding your stay. We apologize for the frustration of an unclean house. We wish we would have known about this during your stay because we would have gladly sent a crew to clean it. In fact, all of your issues could have been resolved had you reached out to us. We hope everything else about your stay was great.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Long Sunny Weekend

Great location. Wonderful floor plan for 4 couples and 3 kids. Five bathrooms. Each couple had a large bedroom and bathroom to themselves. The ‘kids’ room and bath is amazing. Stylish decor. The 2nd floor is a duplicate of the first floor with a full kitchen, living room, and laundry room. We paid to have the pool heated. It was nice and warm when we arrived. The kids spent hours in the pool. Property managers communicated just enough info at the right times. The property needs some maintenance. The 2nd floor kitchen sink (or dishwasher) must have a leak. It was very moldy/musty on the 2nd floor. For health reasons, we slept with the windows open at night. The landscaping had not been tended to in a long time. Several kitchen door cabinets will not close. The back sidewalk by the pool is cracked and has sunk into the sand a bit. We all wish there had been a few more staples left for us. This was the inventory: One roll of toilet paper per bathroom. A partial roll of paper towel. One small bottle of dish soap upstairs. None down. Maybe 2 dishwasher tablets. No laundry soap. Only 1 extra kitchen garbage bag downstairs. No extras downstairs. It seems we were all making trips to the store for extras. We do not expect a ton of extras, but certainly more for a house accommodating 11 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent proximity to the beach!

We had 4 families in our group staying at Stella di Mare (7 adults and 9 kids ranging from 4 to 16. The layout was absolutely perfect. Each couple had their own room with king size beds & their own private bathroom (2 on ground floor & 2 on the 2nd floor). The 3rd floor had an additional bathroom & a massive bunk room with 8 twin beds. There were two kitchens (one on the ground floor- where everything was mainly stocked & one on the second floor). The extra oven & coffee pot on the second floor made cooking for a large group much easier. Having two laundy areas was extremely handy too, also located on the ground & 2nd floor. Proximity to the beach could not have been better. It is an easy walk even with small children. We loved having a pool on site. It is smaller, but all 9 kids were in at the same time & didn't seem to mind. There is a covered deck with plenty of chairs, which I appreciated. The deck itself does need work. Several of our kiddos ended up with splinters, so we had to really watch the smaller kids, making sure they put their shoes on before coming on the deck. One thing that was a little rough... There is construction going on next door. They start pretty early & we actually choose to leave during the day a few times because of the noise. The workers did finish up the day fairly decent...usually around 4pm-ish. I know that is out of the control of the management team, but it is something to keep in mind if staying at this location anytime soon. I can not brag enough about the property managers at RealJoy. We had several issues during our stay and they were amazing! From the big things like the t.v. cable & internet line being cut from the construction next door to simply needing a broom they were on top of it. This company was super responsive with the small things as much as they were with the big things! Overall we had a great stay & even though I wouldn't stay in this exact location in the near future because of the construction, I would absolutely stay in another RealJoy managed property. They were amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2022
Amanda, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're sorry you experienced a few issues but appreciate your acknowledgment of our responsive staff. We're glad that there was enough room for everyone and that the kids enjoyed the pool. We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Not a great experience

Upon arrival the house had no water (no use of sinks, toilets, or showers). I called and emailed the property managers immediately to have a maintenance man scheduled to come out ( ETA one hour). No one showed for 5 hours and we called the property manager each 1.5 hours no one showed. At this point it’s 9 PM and the maintenance man reports that he thinks the owners did not pay the water bill and that he could figure out a work around. At this point, I was worried we wouldn’t get water back and called VRBO directly who had wonderful customer service and was ready to place us in a hotel for the evening. Because of our large group, I decided to give the maintenance man his chance to fix the problem and he did eventually. We made sure all water in the house was working when we noticed the A/C on the 2nd floor was not working. Maintenance man thought he fixed it but an hour went by and it was getting warmer. We called back to property managers and set up A/C man to come out at 830am and have fans delivered that night. As we prepared for bed we notice cable/internet was also not working. We reported this to property managers that next morning. A/C man showed up at 830am and fixed the 2nd floor A/C. I called on our 2nd day to speak with a manager at the property managers company. I called 3 times that day each time being told I would be called back by a manager. My last call that day I was told both managers had left for the day because they didn’t feel well but no one could sent me a text/email to say they will follow back up with me tomorrow. Instead I spent my time out on the beach waiting by my phone for a call that wasn’t going to come. I went to pick up dinner for my group and received a call from a manager that was on PTO. She arranged to get our 1st night compensated but at this point I spent 2 of my 3.5 days of vacation dealing with this company. 3rd day it was confirmed cable/internet was not working so we were compensated for that too. Also we found 5 dead roaches throughout the house which showed the house wasn’t cleaned too recently.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2022
Katie, Please accept our sincerest apologies for the disappointing experience you had. We had to contact the owner to get the water figured out and sometimes that can take a while. As you mentioned in your review, the 2nd-floor AC was fixed. The internet has been fixed as well. Construction crews accidentally cut the line and it took Cox a few days to get to it. We apologize for the delay in communication from us. That is not our standard of service and we are truly sorry. We hope that the refund eased your frustrations a little. We also hope that your group managed to have some fun on our beautiful beaches and had a safe trip home.
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