Imagine yourself sinking your toes into soft, sugary sand, breathing in the refreshing ocean breeze, and savoring mesmerizing sunsets along the emerald coast. Relax or swim at the private beach all day, away from the crowd, or take an easy 3-5 minute stroll to enjoy luxurious amenities at our beach home, near numerous attractions and activities. Create memories building sandcastles with kids, sipping your favorite drink while watching ocean waves, or searching for seashells and ghost crabs.
Beaches:
Paradise Retreat Private Beach with gate access- 0.3 miles
Miramar Beach Regional Access - 0.6 miles
James Lee Beach - 1.4 miles
Crystal Sands Beach - 4.6 miles
Henderson Beach State Park - 4.1 miles
Grayton Beach State Park - 17.2 miles
Seaside Beach - 20 miles
Restaurants:
Kenny D's Beach Bar and Grill - 0.3 miles
Captain Dave's On the Gulf - 0.3 miles
Pompano Joe's Seafood House - 0.7 miles
Frozen Dune Rolled Ice Cream- 0.9 miles
Crab Trap Destin -1.1 miles
The Whale's Tail Beach Bar & Grill- 1.6 miles
The Surf Hut - 2.1 miles
Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - 2.1 miles
Louis Louis - 2.8 miles
The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House - 3.5 miles
Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House - 7.2 miles
Grocery Stores:
Whole Foods Market - 2.4 miles
Publix Super Market - 2.9 miles
Winn-Dixie - 3.1 miles
The Fresh Market - 3.3 miles
Attractions and Activities:
Destin Commons & Crystal Beach -2.9 miles
Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 3.1 miles
The Track - 4.7 miles
The Village of Baytowne Wharf - 5.9 miles
Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park - 5.7 miles
Crab Island Information Center - 7.7 miles
Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 7.8 miles
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 13 miles
Eden Gardens State Park - 17.3 miles
Golf:
The Golf Garden of Destin - 1.3 miles
Emerald Bay Golf Club - 1.5 miles
Seascape Golf Course - 2.2 miles
Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club - 2.8 miles
Airports:
Destin Executive Airport - 6 miles
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport - 20 miles
Panama City Beach Airport/Northwest Florida Beaches Airport - 46.1 miles
Pensacola International Airport - 58 miles
Events:
Perfect Hues: Baytowne Art Fest – August 31 – September 1, 2025β
Brandi Carlile's "Mothership Weekend" – September 26-28, 2025β
Ladyworld at Seascape Resort – September 26, 2025β
Sandestin Triathlon – September 23, 2025β
Destin Seafood Festival – September 26-28, 2025β
Moon Crush "Avett Moon" – October 3-5, 2025
Important Booking Information
By booking, you acknowledge, read, and agree to abide by the house rules and rental agreement. To confirm your reservation and activate your door access code, the following are required:
1. Full Payment
2. Photocopy of Your ID for Verification
3. Signed Rental Agreement
4. Damage Protection - choose between Security Waiver ($49) or Security Deposit ($1000)
Guests have two options for damage protection:
Non-Refundable Security Waiver – A $49 non-refundable fee that provides up to $1,500 in damage coverage. Guests must notify the host in advance if they choose this option.
Security Deposit Hold – A $1,000 hold will be placed on the guest’s card one day before check-in, automatically renewed on the 7th day, and released within 14 days after check-out, provided there are no significant damages or violations of house rules.
In the event of a contract breach or house rule violation, the guest may forfeit the deposit and any other amounts paid. We also reserve the right to charge the card on file for damages exceeding the deposit amount.
Other things to note:
We are dedicated to providing personalized hospitality and ensuring every guest has a 5-star stay.
Our team works diligently to offer a clean, comfortable, and safe home-away-from-home experience. If you find the cleanliness below standard at check-in, let us know on the first day, and our cleaning team will return at their next availability to address it.
*We provide a starter kit for toilet paper roll, dishwasher tablet, paper towel, hand soap, laundry detergent, small shampoo, conditioner, garbage bag etc.
*There is NO community access to a pool, but our guests love our private beach with long stretch of sandbar, clear, calm water and benefit of having less crowd
*Free parking for up to 2 cars. Note: No street parking, RVs, trailers, boats, commercial or large vans allowed per HOA
Bedroom 1
Unwind and rejuvenate after a day filled with adventures or seaside relaxation.Bedroom 2
Experience comfort at its finest with our trundle day bed, a cozy spot that comfortably sleeps two for a restful night's sleep.Bedroom 3
Experience pure relaxation in the extra comfortable King-sized bed adorned with luxurious, soft sheets in Bedroom #3.Bedroom 4
Have a great night rest end of the long day at the beach.House Rules
HOUSE RULES
β Must be at least 25 years old to book
β Maximum 10 guests including children. Additional guest fee will apply for changes or unregistered guests
β No pets allowed (may consider for longer term stays of 30 days or longer)
β No parties
β No excessive noises
β No smoking/vaping
β No illicit drugs
β No firearm or illegal activities
By booking, you agree to abide by house rules and rental agreeement terms.
Agreement and Proof of ID:
The rental agreement must be signed electronically and proof of ID provided within 48 hours of booking, or your door access code will not be activated.
A security deposit will be held one day before check-in and automatically refreshed on the 7th day depending on the length of stay. The deposit will be released a few days after check-out if no damage or violations of house rules are found.
Pet Policy
No pets allowed. May consider for longer term stay over 30 nights with pet fee and pet deposit.
Penalty, Cancellation & Refund Policy
Travel insurance is recommended as refunds are not provided beyond the cancellation policy. No refunds will be given for weather, illness, power/internet outages, things beyond our control, unexpected events, changes in your trip plans, or early departures.