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Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view

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A coastal residential area with houses and a hotel.
A waterfront property with a large house featuring a balcony, a covered deck, and a view of the water.
A wooden deck with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sunset.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a ceiling fan.
A room with a white door, a framed picture on the wall, and a gaming console in the corner.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Silver Sands Premium Outlets

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, The Emerald Sanctuary
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bunk Room 1

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bunk Room 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

King Suite 1

1 King Bed

King Suite 2

1 King Bed

King Suite 3

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is on 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, or check out an event or a game at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • The Emerald Sanctuary - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Miramar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Choctawhatchee Bay - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 2 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Surf Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view?

As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view on 22 February 2027 start from NZ$5,096, 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 Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view located?

Nestled on the beach, this Miramar Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Emerald Sanctuary and Miramar Beach. Choctawhatchee Bay and Silver Sands Premium Outlets are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for our friend group - four couples. The location was perfect with easy access to the beautiful beach! We enjoyed our stay at Grits Carlton! We will be back - highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good and fit our family great! Very short walk to the beach and private area. Clean and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grits-Carlton was the perfect vacation spot for us! This home was even more impressive in person. Beautifully decorated and the beds were so comfortable with a well stocked kitchen. The very short walk to the beach was much shorter than expected and the beach was absolutely beautiful and not crowded. Great location!! We would definitely return and have already told our friends and family how much we enjoyed our time. Any questions we had about the property were answered quickly and thoroughly. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very nice conveniently located
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with all the amenities we needed. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect house, perfect location!

We enjoyed our stay at Grits Carlton! It was perfect for our two families and came equipped with all that we needed. Best of all, it was in a perfect location with easy access to the beautiful beaches! Highly recommend...we will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for what we needed it for. The ocean was a perfect walk through the neighborhood away. Everything was very easy to get to from this location. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved staying at the Gritz. It was very nice and roomy.

I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2022
Fantastic! We are happy knowing you enjoyed your time here on our beautiful shores. Let us know when you are ready to start planning another trip! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for 2 family's. The pictures listed were exactly what we had upon arrival. Short walk to beach and great access to everything nearby. Would differently stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The property is beautiful and perfect for our two families. Being just steps to the beach was perfect for the kids Extremely close to dining and shopping for the adults. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023
Wonderful! We are happy that the property met your needs. Please let us know if you decide to plan another vacation the beautiful emerald coast. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 December 2025
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

This was a great place. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2022
Great news to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the beach! We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Gritz Carlton is #1 in my book for luxury single home vacationing.

I loved this area and the property. We will defiantly be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2022
Thank you for providing your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Please let us know when you plan on another trip to the area. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

DestinTrip 2025

This home was perfectly located, in a nice quiet gated community, with short walk to beach! Absolutely perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2025
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Beautifully decorated, rooms very spacious, beds were very hard and the pool was dirty and definitely not cleaned.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2021
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hope that your travels bring you back to our beautiful shores soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect proximity to beach without the high rise resort

This property was perfect size for 2 families traveling together on a beach vacation. The close walk to the private beach in a secure location worked great for our pre-teen children to go back and forth to house. Overall would highly recommend this place and would come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank you for booking with Ocean Reef! We love to hear about great experiences such as yours. Be sure to contact us when you are ready to return to the beautiful beaches.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second year to stay there. Beautiful house! Kitchen is well equipped. Check in and out was so easy. We even got in 2 hours early!! Love the private non crowded beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2025
It’s such a pleasure to welcome you back to Ocean Reef Resorts! We’re so happy to hear you had another great stay. Thank you for your continued trust in us. We can’t wait to host you again soon for more wonderful memories by the beach
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and perfect home for our family with three master suites and two bunk rooms! A very short walk to the beach and a splash pool the kids loved! It was very clean with plenty of towels. Communication was good with Ocean Reef Rentals. Highly recommend The Grits Carlton!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time! At Ocean Reef Resorts, we strive to provide the perfect beach retreat, and it’s great to know you enjoyed it. Looking forward to your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time during our stay at the Gritz-Carlton. The home was absolutely beautiful, warm, and inviting from the moment we arrived. It had everything we needed and more, making our stay comfortable and stress-free.The location was perfect, and the private beach was simply gorgeous. It was peaceful, well maintained, and the perfect place to relax and enjoy time with family.The accommodations were ideal for our large family group, with plenty of space for everyone to gather while still having privacy when needed. Everything was clean and well cared for, and it was clear that great attention had been given to every detail.A few things I'd recommend for future guests: bring a few extra beach towels if you have a large group, and consider bringing a beach tent or canopy if you plan to spend a lot of time on the beach, as the extra shade is nice to have.We were genuinely sad that we couldn't stay longer! Our time there went by far too quickly, and we hope to be back again soon. We truly enjoyed our stay and created wonderful memories together. We would absolutely recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing and luxurious getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is as described in the listing. The location is amazing and so close to many things. The private beach access and chair service was wonderful. You can walk down to the beach with minimal things. The pool is small as described but was perfect for my small grandchildren to play in when the beach was too much. The home was clean and very comfortable. The only thing I would like to let people know is the stairs are steep. We stayed here with 7 adults and 4 small children and had plenty of room to relax. The other thing I would let people know is that the washing machine will only hold small loads (4 towels max) or it will not balance and spin out. I would definitely recommend this location to others and I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House

This property was wonderful. It was great experience for my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. Please let us know if we can assist in any future travel plans you may have.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

Really enjoyed the Grits Carlton. House well clean and spacious enough for whole family!! Will book again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2021
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beautiful shores again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay at the Grits Carlton

Gorgeous, clean and well worth the money!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at The Grits Carlton. The house was spacious, equipt with everything we needed and the location was convenient to walk to the beach without getting in a car or golf cart. We had access to the double garage for all of the beach items. There was plenty of parking for our full size suv and sedan. The views were beautiful. The premises was clean and tidy. The deck had a grill and plenty of seating. The small hot tub sized pool on the deck was perfect for our small children. The deck was fully fenced in, keeping our kids safe. Although this house didnt come with bikes or a golf cart, it did come with two complimentary chairs and one beach umbrella already set up each morning on the beach. The beach was amazing. It is a private beach so it wasnt crowded like the public beaches. We were able to put up our own canopy for extra shade without any issues. The host replied right away with any questions that we had. Thank you to The Grits Carlton for a memorable stay at Mirimar Florida! We had an amazing summer of 2026!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location beach not crowded.

Easy rental process. Nice house great layout. Easy beach access and no giant beach crowds during a VERY busy week. Great beach chair set up Sofa and chairs could use replacement but other than that house was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2022
Fantastic! We are happy knowing you enjoyed your time here on our beautiful shores. Let us know when you are ready to start planning another trip! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
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