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Dogs Welcome, Large Backyard Pool, Block to Beach

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A two-story house with a porch, a front door, and a small front yard.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window with blinds.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, a striped rug, and a bamboo shelf with decorative items.
Entrance
A covered porch with wooden flooring and white railings, featuring two turquoise chairs with patterned cushions.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Destin Commons
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2 - 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - 2nd Floor

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary Bedroom - 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2 - 1st Floor

Bathroom 3 - 2nd Floor

Primary Bathroom - 2nd Floor

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Dogs Welcome, Large Backyard Pool, Block to Beach

Walking on Sunshine Professionally Managed by Newman-Dailey

• Maximum of 2 Dogs Welcome
• Heated private pool option now available!
• Brand new range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator
• Freshly painted pool deck and all exterior
• All new flooring throughout the entire home

From the beach-cottage architecture with its yellow siding to the extra large sunlit pool deck with table and chairs for outdoor dining right next to the large, private pool (heated option now available), Walking on Sunshine is classically Florida! Daily walks to the beach a block away under the palm trees…listening to music with a cool drink from the shade of the back porch…sitting on the front porch watching happy families wave hello- this is the stuff that Destin vacations are made of.

Walking on Sunshine’s meandering interior is ideal for a variety of guests vacationing together. Fast internet and FIVE smart, large flat screen TVs await you throughout the home for those times when you just want to kick back and relax. Stream your favorite binge worthy shows, or video conference with family, friends or even work. TWO downstairs entertainment rooms with large wall-mounted TVs and comfortable seating areas; a full dining room; a kitchen with all the accouterments to prepare your personal favorite dish; and three quiet bedrooms upstairs, all with large, smart flat screen TVs allow opportunity for each person to vacation at their speed. Plus, practical amenities like a full size laundry room, BBQ grill, plenty of parking, beach wagon, and pool toys.

Just a couple of blocks to Destin Commons, this great location in Crystal Beach allows you to walk to the beach or restaurants only improves the sunny disposition of this home. It will feel so good to let your plans be guided by positive things like whether to have a pool day or a beach day. A golf day or a shopping day? All of Destin’s entertainment options are very close by so let the sunshine carry you from this quintessential beach cottage to wherever your heart leads you.

We do not rent to anyone under 25 or to students. We require 1 parent for every 2 people under 25.

Guests receive a welcome kit with small dishwasher detergent, dish soap, sponge, a roll of paper towels, and laundry detergent. There will be an initial trash liner in each receptacle and a set of toilet paper and soaps for each bathroom provided. Guests will need to replenish supplies for longer stays.

In addition to our welcome kit, we also supply basic cooking essentials like salt, pepper, and oil.
This property comes with 4 parking spaces.

This home is pet friendly. You must pay a pet fee (please inquire about cost before booking) and provide up to date shot records.

There are several pool towels provided for your stay but must remain in the vacation rental and not be taken home.

In the cooler seasons, pool can be heated for a fee.

Minimum length of stay may be required seasonally.
We do not rent to anyone under 25 or

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We require 1 parent staying in the property for every 2 people under 25 in the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7703778
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Destin

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. 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.. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Commons - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Miramar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • James Lee Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Dogs Welcome, Large Backyard Pool, Block to Beach have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Dogs Welcome, Large Backyard Pool, Block to Beach?

As of 21 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dogs Welcome, Large Backyard Pool, Block to Beach on 1 January 2027 start from NZ$4,128, 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 Dogs Welcome, Large Backyard Pool, Block to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dogs Welcome, Large Backyard Pool, Block to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dogs Welcome, Large Backyard Pool, Block to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dogs Welcome, Large Backyard Pool, Block to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dogs Welcome, Large Backyard Pool, Block to Beach located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Miramar Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Destin Beaches. Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Destin Commons are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
The pool needs to be repaired. It continued to leak the entire stay.The beach chairs and wagon were awesome
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry about the pool issue and will address it promptly. We're glad you enjoyed the beach chairs and wagon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach house

Great property that's short walking distance to beach! Pool was perfect for the kids. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!!

We enjoyed our time at Walking On Sunshine!! Our family of 5 (ranging from ages 5-38) had plenty to keep us entertained at the house and in the area. The house was clean and well kept, well stocked, and had good customer service.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2024
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends summer vacay

The kids enjoyed the pool a lot. We had so much fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Walking on Sunshine

The property was a great place to spend a month, location was wonderful for access to both the beach and shopping. Any issues which arose during our stay were immediately attended to. The welcome basket was much appreciated!
Stayed 31 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Short stay

The day before we were leaving there was a ROACH on the kitchen counter!! Really disgusting and freaked us out!! I called the next morning to complain and they said it was no big deal they were common in FL. They wanted to have pest control come and spray while we were in the house but we didn’t want to breathe that stuff in so told them to come the next day after we check out! Otherwise, it was a beautiful rental! I would just ask about roaches if you want to book it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Thank you for letting us know about your recent stay at Walking on Sunshine. We are glad you found it to be a beautiful rental and we are so sorry you had an unwanted guest during your stay. All our properties receive regular scheduled professional pest control from both their HOA and from us. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, especially in unseasonably warm or wet weather, we will get a freeloader. We are terribly sorry that this happened during your stay, and we hope you will give us another opportunity to host you in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fit Our Needs

This home was spacious enough for our family of 5 to enjoy each other and to have our own privacy. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals. Having two tv’s and living areas downstairs was ideal for having young children. I rated cleanliness with a 4/5 because there was dog feces and empty beer cans and juice boxes on the pool deck when we arrived. The pool chairs were not organized and it was if the pool deck hadn’t been touched. We did not bring our dogs, so I’m sure it wasn’t from us. Most of the chairs on the front porch were broken, but aside from that, the interior of the home was well kept. The location to the beach was great but we did rent a golf cart to make it easier for transport out items. This home is just two houses from a 4 way stop sign, so you can hear traffic from the master bedroom early in the morning. If you’re a heavy sleeper, no worries, but it bothered me. Blackout curtains in the master would be great. All in all, we would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not clean or kept well

Upon arrival there were roaches in the kitchen coming out of the kitchen light fixture, huge dog poop on the pool deck after it clearly states on the contract no dogs allowed on pool deck as it is against the Florida health department code, there is no way this property was properly cleaned between guests and so much more wrong with this property. Even all of the vents for ac were dirty and rusted. This house can use a lot of TLC. I would not recommend working with VRBO their customer service was horrible dealing with this as feces and roaches with children is definitely a health and safety issue. The management company that runs the property did work with us eventually so we can leave early but it took a while to get them to agree (hours on the phone from 7 pm until 10 am the next day) they also eventually reimbursed us partially and they only gaVe a partial reimbursement a few weeks later.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything way great thank you.!!

My experience was great.!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So relaxing

We had the best time. Walking distance to shops as well as the beach. Beautiful pool in the backyard nice spacious house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

meh

the property was a good location.. the house interior and furniture needs updating. the lighting inside is lacking in several areas, such as over the dining area there is no light. there was no DVD player in the whole house so we had to have the maintenance person install one. the TVs are hung high on the wall so your neck hurts after watching them..of course, if your used to this then its not an issue the beds are old, so your back is going to hurt every morning. the overall condition of the house is basically aged 1999/2000 style. communication with the manager is difficult..they have to get back to you, its usually a day turn around... the only good thing is you can bring your dogs, and we were going to but at the last minute we got a sitter.. so the house was no longer relevant so for the price, i will look for another house in 2022
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 February 2022
Thank you for your review. We are sorry you weren't completely satisfied with the house during your stay but we are currently working on many new upgrades. We agree the location is so close to the beach, shopping, restaurants – you can walk to all. So glad we were able to install a DVD player for you. Sounds like you are someone who likes movies – so do we! That’s why recently we upgraded every TV in the house to include FIVE smart, large flat screen TV’s. We also have the largest variety of channels available – over 250! Those channels include 10 HBO’s, 8 Showtimes, Starz, Cinemax, several ESPN’s, Nick, Disney and so, so much more. And, since they are smart TV’s, you can access all your own video based platforms like Netflix, Prime, Hulu, etc. The new TV’s have been wall mounted for optimal viewing. For the two living rooms, they are mounted for eye level when sitting on the couches (for example, not mounted above a fireplace), and for the bedrooms, mounted for viewing while lying in bed. All the furniture is as shown in the pictures. The only things NOT included in the pictures are the upgrade of the smart TV in the bunk room, and all the brand new appliances, the range, microwave and dishwasher and fridge – all new appliances installed just weeks ago. We also have some more exciting upgrades coming in the next month like all new flooring throughout. We hope you will come back for the newly updated Walking on Sunshine!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A good time was had

This house is in a great location if you don’t want to pay waterfront prices. It’s a 3 block walk to the beach. I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 because it could really use a deep cleaning and some routine maintenance. There is some mold on the ceilings in the master bath and closet. There is also a rug in the front family room that has a curled edge. I tripped over it many times. Fortunately, I didn’t actually fall and smack my head on the heavy wooden coffee table. The pool was absolutely fantastic. We had a great vacation and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2022
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear you had a good time and loved the location. Since your visit we have done many updates and added bathroom fans to pull the moisture and solve the bathroom mildew issue. We have not seen the problem again since adding the fans. We are in the process of all new flooring so when the rug goes back in we will make sure there isn't a trip hazard. We hope you will plan another Destin Vacation soon and enjoy the newly updated Walking on Sunshine!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place and location

We loved everything about this place. It’s location to the beach and neighborhood was super. Pool a great amenity.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Plenty of room throughout. Nice private pool. Great screened-in back porch. Awesome neighborhood with a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This property is amazing. We will definitely attempt to rent it again. Location is priceless!

The rental experience was seamless! Very efficient process. I love the text component about check in and information about the property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience!

We loved staying at this house! The house was amazing, roomy and clean. The pool was great! The walk to the beach was enjoyable. We had an issue with the screen door while there and it was promptly fixed. I could not ask for better service or better place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Walking on Sunshine

Close to the beach, dogs allowed, clean, close to shops, perfect house to relax and recharge. Pool not heated just an FYI. Semi fenced in yard perfect for our four legged family members. We had a great stay and are hoping to stay again next time we are in Destin!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Very disappointed

I will never rent it again big disappointment big waste of $$$)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place, with great location

very cute property, nice and close to the beach, walking path and plenty of things to do
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Short walk to the gulf and perfect pool. They responded instantly when we had questions about the house
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Stay!

We loved this property, very accurate as listed ! Great amenities specially the private pool! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charles vacation

We had a great time the house was beautiful and the location was amazing right by a little of everything such a amazing vacation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

March 2020

Property was clean. Location is 3 blocks from beach and 3 blocks from shopping and movie theater. Lots of restaurants close by. The pool is the perfect size. I stayed for a month. I had one issue with the toilet and it was handled immediately. Bikes are provided and there are nice bike paths along the scenic drive. I felt very safe in the neighborhood even when I was there as a woman alone. I met the owner and he was very kind and even left me a small souvenir.
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Walking on Sunshine

The house was very nice. Could be cleaner (the floors and small rugs ) they needed cleaned and floors just needed washed with some water with cleaner. The hot water needs a plumber to fix it has faucets bleeding over which made the master bathroom hot water hard to get because it would bleed to another faucet. We have owned a plumbing company so knew the problem but need to track which faucet is causing the problem. The place was very roomy for a party of five and easy to leave. Yes we would stay there again providing they fixed the hot water problem in master bathroom. I like things clean and think your cleaners could do a better job. Especially dog hair under sofas.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
We appreciate you taking time to leave your comments about your recent stay at Walking on Sunshine. We were happy to hear that you thought this was a nice house and very roomy for your party. We were sorry that you felt the floors were not as clean as they could have been. We will pass this on to our Director of Housekeeping. We have also let our Property Manager know about your concerns with the hot water. Again, we appreciate you sharing your impressions with us and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

August 2019 Stay

Sunshine was perfect for my family and 2 four legged furry friends. Short walk to the public beach and there is an outside shower to rinse off the salt water. There’s enough yard space for my dogs to sunbathe in a private fenced backyard. The pool looked bigger in the pix but was perfect for a family of six. House is away from major traffic but close enough to the main artery and restaurants . 20 minute drive to Ft Walton Beach, Marina’s and Destin Harbor Boardwalk. 10-15 minute drive to Village of Baytowne Wharf. My only complaint was the shower heads in the master bathroom didn’t work and the inner shower curtain had mildew. All the bathrooms were stock with more than enough towels and extra blankets. The photos advertised is exactly what you get. Nicely decorated and very spacious. The enclosed porch was nice to eat evening dinners without worrying about flying raisins aka flies.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for your recent review of Walking on Sunshine. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay at one of our newest homes. The property is in an outstanding location, close to so many things. We are sorry for the master bathroom shower and liner. We have sent your review to the property manager to replace the curtain and speak to the owner about the shower heads. We hope to have you back with us very soon!

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Property Manager

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Newman-Dailey has been welcoming guests to the beach for nearly 40 years. We are a family owned business specializing in vacation rentals, real estate sales and management in Destin and South Walton, Florida. Our caring team is made up of locals who enjoy helping guests plan the perfect beach vacation for any size group or occasion.

Why they chose this property

Known for its adorable beach cottages in a rainbow of pastels, this portion of Destin is probably the most sought-after location in Okaloosa County. Crystal Beach is also home to the Destin Commons, an outdoor shopping center with restaurants, boutique shops, a movie theater, bowling alley, and Bass Pro Shops. There are also annual events happening there like the Smoke on the Coast BBQ Festival and Holiday Happenings.

What makes this property unique

We provide 24-hour support by phone, ensuring guests can reach someone day or night if an issue arises. Newman-Dailey also provides seasonal extras, including one adult pass daily to local activities and attractions, and discounts to area businesses. When you stay with Newman-Dailey, you’re treated like family.

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