Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
7 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
14 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 21)
Bedroom 1
+8
3 Single Beds, 4 King Beds and 5 Double Beds
5 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Bathroom 5
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars & new LR furn.
NEW Sky blue leather fully reclining sofas, plus an individual recliner in the Living Room, especially for 'down time' in the evenings. Four King bedrooms, plus a Bunk Room that sleeps 11. There is plenty of gathering space and the Dining Area hosts seating for 10 at the table, with 5 barstools and in the Living area for another 4 dining spaces. There is a total of 19 comfortable seated dining spaces at one time.
On the first floor there is one King bedroom with NEW walk-in shower, especially for the "head of the house". Second floor has three King bedrooms beautiful views of gulf and on the third floor, one finds a very special bedroom that sleeps 11 with TWO TVs This luxury home has parking for 5 cars, plus one more in the garage. Step out the back door to the private pool, which can be heated if desired. There are two other pools on property and the North Pool has a hot tub. Look at the # of 5-star reviews.............100. This is a very special property and the folks that come here, come back!!!!!
P. S. Please note that we offer a small amount of paper products to get you started on your vacation. There will be two toilet tissue rolls in each bath and one paper towel in the kitchen.
Property manager
Jeffry W. Armstrong
Premier Host
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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
Miramar Beach
Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Destin Commons and Silver Sands Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop are also worth visiting.
Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Pompano Joe's - 10 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Crab Trap Destin - 2 min drive
Whale's Tail At Seascape - 3 min drive
Cabana Cafe - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars & new LR furn. have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars & new LR furn. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars & new LR furn.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars & new LR furn.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars & new LR furn. located?
Nestled on the beach, this Miramar Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach, The Golf Garden of Destin and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Emerald Bay Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful time. The property was big enough for us to all spread out lots of space in and outside the house. The beach was a short walk and the boys really enjoyed the community basketball court and pool.
Everything was just as property manager said it would be. I would definitely stay here again. It was a very short walk to the beach. House had everything we needed.
We had a very nice stay at Birds of Paradise. The property is as advertised with a few things we found to be not in functioning order (although the owner was willing to promptly address). You can’t beat having your own pool and the very close walk to the beautiful beach. The main issue we had was proactive communication regarding items not provided at the house. Two days before our arrival, the owner sent us the property rules/info which included that beach towels are not provided and the bath towels are not allowed outside. When I reached out clarifying this and recommending they mention this in the description (as it’s a big deal to bring beach towels for 11 people when flying) they said that beach towels were not listed under the amenities. Towels are listed under essentials and does not specify which type are provided. The owner did end up providing these for us but added unnecessary stress if they would have just communicated this upfront. Additionally, there were expectations for us to leave the home with dishes washed and trash removed, however only 2 dishwasher pods and 2 kitchen trash bags were provided for 11 people staying 5 days. We also only were given 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom with no facial tissues. We ran out of all these things by the second day. The owner brought additional supplies begrudgingly stating it’s listed there is no maid service. I don’t consider providing us essential items that we clean ourselves as maid service.
We stayed at Bird of Paradise with 3 other families. The house was perfect for a group, the kitchen is fully stocked for easy meals and the beach and pickle ball were perfect ;)
This was our family's third visit to the Bird and it did not disappoint once again. Beautiful house, spacious and well maintained, and super close to the beach. This is a great place to stay for all ages!
The house was very well equipped and clean. Everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Quick walk to the beach, pool and pickleball/tennis courts. Jeffry is a fabulous host, any questions we had she answered promptly. She truly cares about her guests
First of all, we ended up having to book this house last minute as the original house we booked (through another vacation rental website) had some problems leaving us to find an alternative place to stay. From the last minute booking, communication from the owner, his work to accommodate us last minute made our trip that started out rough perfect.
The house was the perfect size for our family of 15 (ages 8-77). We have the perfect amount of space. Enough where we could gather and not be on top of each other. The house was absolutely beautiful and we will definitely book again if we ever go to Miramar Beach!
This place has everything you need to enjoy a vacation. We had 7 kids and 7 adults and had plenty of room.
House is located 3 minutes to the beach, I don’t like walking a distance to the beach but this one was a nice short walk. Pool was nice when you come back from the beach to relax in. House has things for the beach like chairs, 3 coolers, etc.
Kitchen has all your needs for cooking. Trust me you want be disappointed by renting for your vacation.
Home owner is on top of anything that you ask of her, Thank you Jeffery for having us, we will be back most definitely.
The Bird of Paradise is a beautiful house. The house was very accommodating to my family of 10, 7 adults and 3 children, as well was Ms Jeffry. It’s walking distance to your private beach and some great restaurants. If you decide to leave the beach early or not go at all, you can relax around the pool in the backyard. I would recommend The Bird of Paradise to anyone that has group headed to Destin/Miramar, FL. You will not be disappointed. Thanks Ms Jeffry! The Walton’s
We had a wonderful vacation with our family of 14. The Bird of Paradise was beautiful and had plenty of room for everyone. I have chemical sensitivities and Jeffry cleaned her home with all of the fragrance free cleaning products that I provided and it was perfect! No chemical odors! The heated pool was a hit for everyone and the beach was just across the street. There were beach chairs, floaties, wagons to pull the children and to transport beach supplies and a cooler. We even had four beach chair rentals with two umbrellas provided on the beach. Everything we needed was available to us. We look forward to returning next year. Thank you, Jeffry!
All 5 rooms were spacious to accommodate the 14 guests. Down stairs with the open concept of the living room dining and kitchen, made it easy to cook and dine at the same time listening to the conversations of everyone.
Having a private pool was a plus to swim in the late afternoon. We plan on coming down again in the future. Perfect location to the beach.
Great value for all the amenities and space. Nice touch to have beach and pool necessities available for use. The kitchen had everything we needed so we could make a few meals. The host was so accommodating and responsive to all messages. Would definitely stay again!!
Great communication with the homeowner. The pool was good and heated and the 2 refrigerators in the kitchen were a great help. The home is close to the beach and to restaurants and stores.
This home was perfect for our large family of 13! Close to town and restaurants. Plenty of rooms for everyone and the kids LOVED the bunk room on the top floor! This home is a comfortable walking distance from the beach and provided ALLL the things! The kitchen is well stocked with two crock pots, pots and pans, silverware, two fully refrigerators, etc. Also stocked with a TON of beach toys, coolers, and two wagons to transport! Definitely one of the best VRBO’s I have ever stayed in. We were comfortable and felt at home the whole time. The host was super responsive and helpful! I truly appreciate all her help. We would definitely stay here again! We 10/10 recommend!
Perfect!! Stunning Home. Big enough for 14 to have their own space. The owner was super sweet and helpful. Steps to beach. Minutes to all attractions. Will go again!!
This property was perfect for our group! Although it slept way more than our group needed, it was nice for everyone to have their own space throughout the home.
The short, convenient walk to the beautiful beach and ocean everyday was so nice. My kids felt like home here and didn’t want to leave!
The owners were very quick to respond with any questions or concerns we had and were very kind and friendly throughout the process. This is my first time booking with VRBO and I couldn’t say enough good things about my experience! I would definitely recommend staying here!
Our family has stayed at this property several times. We love the home, the location, and the host. We highly recommend the Bird of Paradise. It is great for larger groups. There are several features that make this our favorite place; it has a private pool, there are two refrigerators, the kitchen is well laid out, and the bunk room has three bunk beds the bottom bed on each is a double.
Our stay at Bird of Paradise was wonderful. The house was clean and it was fully stocked.
The property was beautiful. It is close to the beach and within walking distance of a few restaurants and an icecream shop. Very family friendly.
Tom S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Jeffry W. Armstrong
We are a 'divided' household with one from 'Ole Miss' and one from 'Mississippi State'. Both of us started coming to Destin for vacations when we were just kids and NOW in our next 'kid' life, we spend about 50% of our time either fishing or 'beaching' in Destin.
Why they chose this property
Location! Location! Location! That describes Bird of Paradise perfectly. Bird of Paradise is right in the middle of the activity of Miramar Beach in South Walton County....It is close to Great Shopping , Restaurants and Entertainment at Destin Commons. We also bought into Bird of Paradise because of the quality of construction and the size of the Home (nearly 3500 Sq Ft,. Since our family likes to cook, we thought that the size of the kitchen allowed for family gathering in planning and executing the preparation of meals. Also, in the evening after 'beaching' all day, it is nice to jump in Bird's private pool and relax. The kids can be enjoying the pool, while the guys grill out by the pool, or Mom is inside getting dinner ready, just a few steps away. Something for everyone at Bird of Paradise.
What makes this property unique
Maravilla is a community that keeps it''s property up to exacting Standards, with up to date amenities including 2 community pools, one heated , a modern fitness center, tennis courts, basket ball goal and shuffleboard. All of this not to mention the use of approximately 6 acres of beach less than a 3 minute walk from the front door. However, the Board of Directors at Maravilla do NOT allow golf carts to be rented in this community. For more information, please ask Jeffry, the owner.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests