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Hakuna Matata - Luxury Beach Front Vacation House with Private Pool on 30A - Five Star Properties Destin/30A

Overview
Amenities
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Location
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8 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 18409 sq m

Popular amenities

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Panama City Beach, FL

Alys Beach8 min walk
Rosemary Beach4 min drive
Carillon Beach9 min drive
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Hakuna Matata - Beach Front Vacation Rental with Private Pool in Seacrest Beach
Favorite Features
- Gulf Front
- Private Saltwater Pool
- Private Beach Access
- Grill on Property
- 4 Included Bikes
- 2 Sets of Beach Backpack Chairs Included

More about Hakuna Matata:
Hakuna Matata is an eight bedroom, private gulf front home in Seacrest, along the beautiful stretch of 30A. Boasting a custom in-ground saltwater pool, gulf views, private beach access, and a carriage house, this house epitomizes the relaxed, problem-free philosophy after which it is named.

Guests will be greeted to the second floor of the Main House to an open living area with gulf views. The living room has seating for six, and a large flat screen TV. There is also a sunroom that overlooks the Gulf located just off the living area. The sunroom has seating for five and serves as the entrance way to a private balcony through one door, or to the private beach access through another. The kitchen has all stainless steel appliances, including a wine cooler and an icemaker. The formal dining area has seating for eight and additional seating for four is available on bar stools. The Master Suite on the second floor of the Main House boasts stellar Gulf views, a King bed, a flat-screen TV, a walk-in closet, and French doors leading to a private porch with Gulf views. Also located on the second floor of the Main House is a ½ bath and a laundry room with GE appliances.

The first floor of the Main House hosts three King Suites and the outdoor oasis. The outdoor space includes a private in-ground saltwater pool*, seating for 14, two outdoor showers, a private beach access walkway, and a grill. The pool area is surrounded by greenery that creates a feeling of privacy, even though the beach is only steps away! *Please note that the fire pit depicted in photos by the pool is not available for guest use.* The first King suite on the first floor has a King bed, a flat-screen TV, a walk-in closet, private pool patio access, and a large full bath with a walk-in shower. The second King Suite has a King bed, a flat-screen TV, private pool patio access, and a full bath with a shower/tub combo. The final King Suite on the first floor of the Main House is complete with a flat-screen TV.

The carriage house of “Hakuna Matata” hosts an additional full kitchen, four more Suites, 3.5 baths, and a wet bar. The first floor of the carriage house has two King Suites, a Bunk Room, a laundry room, and two full baths. The Bunk Room sleeps four on four twin beds and also has a flat-screen TV. The second floor of the carriage has a large outdoor balcony offering Gulf views, a full kitchen, a living room, a formal dining area, a King Suite, and a full bath. The open living area has seating for five, a flat-screen TV, and a BluRay player. The full kitchen is complete with Kenmore appliances and the formal dining area has seating for eight, while additional seating for two is available on barstools. The King Suite is complete with a flat-screen TV and a full bath. Also located on the second floor of the carriage house is a half bath and a wet bar with an icemaker.

Hakuna Matata is a property dedicated to this relaxed, problem-free philosophy. When you are a guest at this home, it is not just a philosophy; it is a way of life. This 8BD/6.5BA home boasts a carriage house, a private saltwater pool, a bar area, and gulf views. This property is perfect for large parties or multi-family vacations!

Outside Area and Pool
-Private in-ground pool, outdoor seating for 14, two outdoor showers, porch swing, grill
-Please note that the fire pit depicted in photos is not available for guest use
-Private beach access
*Pool heat is available for an additional charge.

Bedding Details (Sleeps 18)
Main House First Floor:
- Guest Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bath
- Guest Bedroom: King Bed
- Guest Bedroom: King Bed
Main House Second Floor:
- Master Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bath, Shared Balcony
Guest House First Floor:
- Guest Bedroom: King Bed
- Guest Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bath
- Bunk Room: Two Twin-over-Twin Bunk Beds
Guest House Second Floor:
- Guest Bedroom: King Bed, Private Bath

Home Luxuries
- Gulf Front
- Private Pool
- Free Wifi and Cable
- Private Beach Access
- 4 Bikes Provided
- Event-Friendly (Weddings/Reunions/Corporate Retreats)

Property manager

Five Star Properties and Bliss Beach Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pets Allowed with $175 fee. Limit 2 dogs. Maximum weight: 35 lbs. each.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Pier Park, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach. Frank Brown Park and Sundog Books are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

Seacrest Beach - 7 min walk
Alys Beach - 8 min walk
Rosemary Beach - 4 min drive
South Walton Beaches - 6 min drive
Carillon Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

Crust at The Hub - 4 min drive
Shades - 5 min drive
Donut Hole - 6 min drive
George's at Alys Beach - 20 min walk
Fonville Press - 16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxe Vacation Gulf-Front 30A Vacation Home w/ Guest House & Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.4

Exceptional

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4.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Deborah W.

26 July 2020

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!! House has a lot of issues!! Outdoor furniture is in terrible shape!! Lots of bugs

The house has a lot of bugs In downstairs bedrooms and a lot of mold around windows and doors! The pool was great but the pavers around the pool cut up everybody’s feet and toes! They are uneven and need to be fixed! The furniture outside was in terrible shape and in the pics we saw when we rented the property it looked nice with several umbrellas outside but only one Umbrella was present by the pool and one on the upper deck that was broken into and the maintenance guy said someone had broken it and it had not been replaced! If you happen to look under any furniture it was disgusting with Dust, trash and even a dirty qtip was coated with layers of dust. We had a leaking faucet in the kitchen and a dishwasher that did not clean very well and the oven racks did not fit and kept falling when we put food to cook on them! A board going up the stairs when we got there was very loose so the maintenance guy fixed it along with a sink that was stopped up and a shower that held water! Other than that we absolutely had the best time and did not want to complain because the view and ocean and pool were so amazing!! For the amount you’re charging to have this place clean it was extremely disappointing! I even asked the cleaning lady as we were leaving today why they did such a bad job cleaning and she said they only get paid to do deep cleaning twice a year and only do surface quick cleanings!! All of these things I think you need to know so that you can correct it for the next person that stays there because someone will not be as nice as we are about the situation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

23 June 2017

Don't Worry Be Happy

Our stay @ Hakuna Matata (06/17-24/2017) has been wonderful, in spite of TS Cindy who tried to spoil our vacay. This beautiful home away from home has totally won us over. The comfortable carriage house and fabulous main house is perfect for my group of 18 "mostly" adults! I spent mornings in the sunroom with other early risers enjoying the stunning view of the gulf and a good cup of coffee. Hakuna Matata comes equipped with everything from beach toys to Keurig Coffee Makers, ice machines, wifi and much more. We are a family who loves to cook so the grills outside and TWO great kitchens fit us perfectly. The beach view is great and we spent plenty of time on our "private beach" when TS Cindy took a breather! The pool and two raised decks, wonderful shaded area around the pool offered great places for us to gather, relax, cool down and picnic. All in all the house is perfect. I do have to mention the stairs up from ground level and then out to the beach might be a bit much for elders or peeps who need assistance. Plenty of parking, great garage and courtyard between main and carriage house are extras we appreciated. Our management company was the best to work with from reservation, maintenance and concierge. Thank you for a great vacation. We will be back.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis V.

4 May 2017

Wonderful, private location!

This home is located on the beach next to a private green space and a well landscape area on the other side, very private in the mist of a busy area, we live in a rural area and this was perfect. It was a very short safe bike ride to downtown for the teens, seems to be where the kids hang out a few hours a day. This home accommodates large groups, with two homes, each with 4 bed rooms, 4 king in main home with 2 master suites, and a shared bath between the other kings. Kitchen is well equipped but bring sharp knives if you plan on making meals. The second home has a small view of ocean, because it sits behind the main house but has two king master suites and a two bed bunk room for kids , our kids loved it. The king and bunk share a bath. There is a laundry in each home. Never used this homes kitchen, was small, but looked adequate for preparing breakfast and lunch. We have rented several homes for vacation, my only disappointment was there were no coffee filters, I know it's a small thing but your first morning and no coffee, you have to go out and buy them instead of enjoying your view, for a few pennies they could supply coffee pot filters. In all the homes I've rented there were always filters and grounds for the first pot of coffee. We rented a cabana and chairs, they set up daily on beach for us, it's about 75 stairs to beach, and I don't think the home had beach chairs. Long haul for adults. The home has a private pool, looks small but is adequate and nice pool lounge chairs, and is sheltered from the wind. Five Star is first class, we had a non working hand mixer sent an email and was replaced in hours on a Sunday, also had a TV that did not work after a big storm and they replaced it the same day with a new one, that's service. We would rent this home again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

11 June 2015

Al

Great location for large family gatherings. Beautiful view and many amenities. Kitchen is made for entertaining. Perfect choice.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

11 June 2015

Perfect beach vacation spot

We had a family reunion at this property in May and it was the perfect spot. There were lots of gathering places and also places to get away from it all. The kitchen is very well equiped and there was room for people to cook together which was fun. The private beach was beautiful and gently sloping with clear blue water and soft white sand. There are also lots of shops and restaurants nearby. I would definitely recommend this house for a group to rent for a fabulous vacation!

About the host

Hosted by Five Star Properties and Bliss Beach Rentals

At Five Star and Bliss Beach Rentals, we strive to be different – and we are. Unlike other big-box management companies, our personalized approach and dedication to service allows us to put greater emphasis on creating a unique and memorable experience for every guest that walks through our doors.

Our goal is to pair exceptional properties with unparalleled service. That is why we hand-select only the best homes in Destin and 30A to represent. If you have a property that you are considering renting, we'd be more than happy to provide a proposal and projection.

Experience Service
We believe a vacation rental should be more than a place to rest your head; it should be a place to escape and experience luxury. But offering five-star accommodations is just the start to enhancing our guest's experiences. We treat our guests like family, offering personalized greets, dedicated concierge services, free passes to daily activities and attractions, in-house cleaners, and a professional maintenance team available 24/7.