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Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area

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Honu Hale - Destiny by the Sea - Balcony with Pool Table & Outdoor Seating

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18418.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bunk Room

3 Single Bunk Beds

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area

Honu Hale - Vacation Rental in Destiny by the Sea

Favorite Features:
- Private Freshwater Pool
- Game and Media Room
- Pool Table
- Gated Community
- 4 Included Bikes
- 2-Minute Walk to Beach

More About Honu Hale:
Honu Hale is a luxurious vacation home located in Destiny by the Sea – an exclusive private community in Destin hosting some of the most beautiful homes on the Gulf Coast. The name Honu Hale is Hawaiian for Turtle House which is the perfect name for this tropical hideaway. With a private beach access inside the neighborhood, you'll be able to walk to the beach in just two minutes! The home also features a fresh-water pool for irritant-free swimming right in the backyard. For an additional charge, the pool can be heated as well. The home comes with plenty of built-in entertainment like the second-floor game room and an outdoor pool table on the second-level balcony.

On the first floor, you will find a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel upgrades and appliances including a double oven, a 5-burner gas stove, side-by-side refrigerator, and two dishwashers. Two kitchen islands provide plenty of seating and food preparation space. Adjacent to the kitchen lies a seating area with a flat-screen TV, two wing back chairs, and a love seat.

Now, let's talk more about that game room mentioned earlier! On the second floor, you'll find a huge Game and Media Room. This room includes foosball, an old-school arcade table (featuring the Ms. Pacman game), air hockey, and two mounted, flat screen TVs! Head down the hallway and out onto the balcony where you'll find the pool table for continued entertainment! Members of your group will surely be competing for who gets to stay in the bedrooms on the game room floor!

Two beautiful guest suites with king size beds can be found on the second floor as well. Both have access to their own full bathroom. The game room also holds a sleeper sofa for additional sleeping arrangements. The third floor houses two grand Master suites with private bathrooms and private balcony access. The columned balconies are ideal for enjoying the gulf breeze and calming atmosphere of living near the beach. An additional bedroom on the third floor holds two queen-over-queen bunks and a twin bunk.

This home offers all the entertainment you could want for your family on a vacation with its private pool, neighborhood beach access, and game room! The location is perfect as well. A town-favorite restaurant, the Crab Trap Restaurant is just down the street. A private community pool is also nearby with a clubhouse to serve owners and guests of Destiny by the Sea.

Sleeping Arrangements:
SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 1: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Bedroom 2: King Bed & Shared Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo.

Additional Arrangements:
2 Sleeper Sofas

THIRD FLOOR
Bedroom 3: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower & Soaking Tub.
Bedroom 4: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Bedroom 5: 2 Queen over Queen Bunks, Twin over Twin Bunk & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Destin

Located 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 Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • James Lee Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area?

As of 25 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area on 11 May 2026 start from NZ$1,171, 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 Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Family trip

Our entire family (son’s family and our daughter’s family) all met here for a week. There were 11 in all ranging in age 72-8. Plenty of sleeping spaces and the location was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Great house. Great location.

We love staying in Destiny by the Sea because of the location. This house is 20 second walk to the beach. It is great to have the private swimming pool outside the back door. The kids love this. All the bedrooms are good size and have their own bathrooms and the extra parking nearby is a plus. I would stay in this house again.
Archival

8/10 Good

Julie L.

Beautiful

Beautiful home Lots to do so glad they had a pool table. Fun when it rained. Lots of stairs to climb. Scary with wet feet and elderly. Pool was nice and the main pool was nice. Prompt attention to fix the microwave when we called. Beach was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie P.

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

Perfect vacation spot!

We stayed at the property in June 2021 - a group of 7 adults + 8 kids ranging from 2 to 15 years old. It was the perfect location & setting in a beautiful neighborhood. The beach was a quick walk across the street, making it easy for kids to go back/forth between the beach and our house (which we did a lot). The community pool for the neighborhood was just across the street from us. And we loved having our own private pool. The property is very well maintained and exactly as pictured. Appreciated having the rental bikes. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgette A.

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

Beach retreat!

Great house for our family vacation. Most in our group thought it was the best Destin vacation we’ve had and we’ve had many! House was perfect for our 2 families, adult children and grandchild. Location to the beach,private pool, large kitchen to cook and eat in, bikes included and several games gave us plenty to do without leaving the community! We were able to socially distance same as we are at home, have everything we needed and feel somewhat protected from covid. Well needed fun and relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruel H.

Great house for family beach experience!

We loved every bit of our stay. Very short walk to beach was great. It was so close it was easy to go back and forth from the beach to the house. Beautifully furnished!. The picture on the VRBO site don’t capture how nice and functional the house is. The first floor is amazing. With a bar and an island off the kitchen it seats 12 in bar chairs. There is also another table which could easily seat up to 8 children. The house is so nice it sort of surprises me that they rent it out. Our family (eight adults and 4 children) could not have found a better play to stay and enjoy a beach weekend! The gated community and private beach access of Destiny by the Sea provided us with a great place for us to stay. The extra cost for staying within the Destiny by the Sea community is worth the cost.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn E.

Great time!

We had a great trip here at Honu Hale! The house is great - perfect for a large group - clean, taken care of, steps from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wow, not sure what else to say

We've stayed in about 15 homes in Destiny by the Sea. This was by far our best trip ever. This home was just completely renovated and it shows. Best pool we've ever had in the neighborhood as well. Sad to see so many older homes in disrepair in such an amazing neighborhood, but this house delivered. Five Star was amazing to work with. Provided bikes for our use at no cost as well as many other amenities such as free golf and fishing. After this trip we would never use another company. Thanks so much for the amazing memories!

About the host

Hosted by Five Star Properties and Bliss Beach Rentals

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Five Star Properties is more than just a name. We are a provider of premier luxury Destin and 30A Vacation Rentals and first-class service to our guests. Our inventory includes the finest beachfront houses, ocean view houses with a private pool, and oceanfront condos along the Emerald Coast. Our beach houses and condos can be found in the most desired beachside communities such as Holiday Isle, Crystal Beach, Dunes of Destin, 1900 98, Destiny by the Sea, Silver Shells Resort, Gulf Pines, Frangista Beach, Miramar Beach, Sandestin, Dune Allen Beach, Grayton Beach, Seagrove Beach, and WaterColor, FL.
Additionally, we offer a selection of smaller, budget-friendly beach houses and condos in our Bliss Beach Rentals inventory. With Bliss, our focus is providing the same luxury vacation experience and level of service on a smaller scale. With Five Star and Bliss you can find event-friendly, wedding-friendly, and even pet-friendly homes to match any size beach vacation!

As a Vrbo Premier Host, we strive to provide an unmatched level of guest service. Whether you book a 9-bedroom house from Five Star or a 2-bedroom beach condo from Bliss, we guarantee our guests the same luxury vacation experience and hands-on customer service.
Each guest is provided with a welcome gift, and access to exceptional amenities which are unique to each property. Plus,
our Guest Services team is local (located in Miramar Beach, Florida), and can provide a quick response to any question or issue that may arise, any time of day. In addition, we have an in-house maintenance team and cleaning crews who can quickly address any guest emergencies. Our exclusive Guest Portal gives each guest access to all means of communication with our team, as well as an area guide to nearby dining, shopping, services, and attractions. It's no wonder Five Star has been voted Best in Destin two years in a row!

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