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A Short Walk to Beach with Free Beach Setup!

Family-friendly condo with water park and Hot tub

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Beach chairs & umbrella are available for rent with Sunset Beach Service.
Park right in front of the unit.
Exterior detail
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 458.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Harbor Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Short Walk to Beach with Free Beach Setup!

5 min walk to the beach in a gated community with beach pavilion. King Size Bed in the bedroom, with Sofa Sleeper in Den. Kitchen furnished with appliances, dishes, etc. Washer/dryer is available for use. Choose from 5 pools in the 46 acre community. Free Pitch and Putt golf and harbor access for boaters. Take the water taxi to Destin Harbor. Centrally located to attractions and restaurants. Beach pavilion with "The Sandflea" walk up snack bar (seasonal) and grills for beachside dining.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Complex has quiet hours 10 pm-8 am
Must have one person in the party over the age of 25 to check in. Special permission if guests agree to no visitors or parties on the premises.

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
This property accepts credit cards
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin, this condo is next to a golf course and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, or check out an event or a game at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A Short Walk to Beach with Free Beach Setup! have a pool?

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

Is A Short Walk to Beach with Free Beach Setup! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A Short Walk to Beach with Free Beach Setup!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Short Walk to Beach with Free Beach Setup!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Short Walk to Beach with Free Beach Setup! located?

This family-friendly Destin condo building is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Destin Harbor and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great! Convenient, clean and beach access was very easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect beach condo for my little family! We absolutely loved it and ended up staying an extra night. Super close to the beach, check in was simple, and had everything we needed. Thanks for letting us stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing and clean. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a condo close to the beach. It has clean pools. Property is super clean and safe. Loved being here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

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

Our 10 year anniversary

The rental was perfect,it had everything we needed and the pool was right out the patio, we felt safe and will be back soon
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig J.

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

Great week

Clean well appointed and comfortable. Great communication with the owner Overall Great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar M., Newnan - GA

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

Great location

Everything is really close, nice place to stay and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

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

Nice stay

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wynette P.

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

Great time of the year to go to the beach and condo was close to everything we needed.

We were very pleased, very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed with my 2 kids for a week, and this unit was wonderful! We loved that it is a bottom level unit, which made it so easy to load and unload everything. The pool is just out the back doors, perfect for evening swims every day. You can either walk or drive over for beach access- we tried both, and found it easier to drive with the amount of stuff to take having kids. The complex location is close to everything you could want. Diane was an excellent host and answered any questions I had. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marge c.

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

Sand Piper Cave

This is a fun, welcoming condo complex. Enjoyed the golf, beach and pools. Destin has many restaurants, gym and a variety of activities and shopping.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kurt W.

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

Destin

Everything was just as stated! Our stay was very enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Perfect!

This is an awesome property! Everything you needed, clean, beach set-up was fabulous! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Perfect Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at Sandpiper Cove! The condo was perfect for our family of 3! It was very clean and had everything we needed. Location was perfect. Loved having the private beach right across the street. Diane was a wonderful host and we are already planning on coming back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Stella S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Sandpiper Cove

We enjoyed the weather, the beach, golf, friends and dining at our favourite restaurants . Our host Dianne Harrison was excellent. She replied promptly and took action on our issues to make our stay an enjoyable one.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

carolyn m.

a home away from home

excellent!!! the condo had everything you could possibly need. Clean and confortable. Beach 5 minutes away. Good food and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dianna B.

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

Fun in the sun

Place was clean, I think the hot water heater could be turned down a lil, because u couldn't turn the water very high, because the water would be to hot and not enough water pressure. Other then that it was a very enjoyable stay. Thank you Dianna Brummett
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine P.

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

We definitely will be back

So we ended up having to call the owner of the property and she was very nice and told us exactly where to go. The place looks so nice. There is also games that you can play and brochures of different places that you can go which helped us out a lot since we are not from the area. I definitely will be recommending this place..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Betty P., Michigan

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

Location was great

Condo needed updating, it was not cleaned to our satisfaction. Windows were filthy, bathroom disgusting.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Nice condo close to beach

The complex is nice...a bit on the older side but well maintained. We had a few small.jssues with cleanliness of our unit but nothing major. Bathtub had hairs and a used razor in it. Floors appeared swept but new white socks were black within minutes. Quiet and fine for our needs. We liked having free beach setup. Didn't visit any pools as we went to beach each day. major.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach N.

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

It was wonderful

Me and my kids and wife loved it . Super nice unit convenient to the harbor over all jam up . Owners was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Howie V.

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

Destin FL

Golf course view in a community condo setting
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie P.

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

Pleasantly happy

Only thing i didnt like was it was way back at the back of the property. No extra trash bags no salt and pepper or condiments. Other than that it was alright except that it also needs the living room furniture replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Malissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fall break

Great trip
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z.

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

Beach is close. Resturants and shopping close. Nice bike ride to resturants and shopping

Property manager very accessible. Have stayed here several times and look forward to the next trip.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clint D.

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

Perfect Location

Great location in a very cute condo. Felt very safe and everything was perfect with lots of considerate items (hotel style shampoo and conditioner and even aloe in bathroom!). Marked cleanliness a 4/5 because there were some pretty big dust bunnies and some sand on the floor but we're near the beach so that's probably impossible to avoid!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Diane Harrison

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I grew up visiting the Florida Panhandle in the 70's and continue to revisit the beautiful beaches as often as possible! I grew up in Nashville, Tn and now I live in the Atlanta area which is a little closer to the sandy shore.

Why they chose this property

The Sandpiper has everything you could want. I fell in love with the community atmosphere and the beach pavilion. Order drinks or lunch beach side at Rick's Sandtrap. (just remember it's cash only)

What makes this property unique

Choose from 5 pools in the complex and play the 9 holes of pitch and putt all day for free. You can borrow clubs at Sandpiper but they need to be returned at 5:00, so I recommend bringing your own.

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