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NEWLY renovated~NEW ownership~Great Location

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'Reel Blessing'
New flooring & granite countertops
Stainless steel appliances
Open living space
65" smart tv

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Extravaganza

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

NEWLY renovated~NEW ownership~Great Location

REEL BLESSING is newly renovated & under new ownership! WE ARE LOCATED in the gated community of Emerald Shores...WITHIN 100 YARDS TO THE BEACH! DID YOU KNOW THAT WE ALSO HAVE RESTROOMS ON THE BEACH?!!!

REEL BLESSING is a two-story luxury vacation home located approximately 2 minute walk to the beach and is only two houses away from the main neighborhood pool within the EMERALD SHORES subdivision, a gated beach ownership community! EMERALD SHORES is the only residential community in Destin that has a private beach pavilion with restrooms, outdoor showers, beach service and it's very own Cabana beachside. (No more walking the little ones back to the house for potty breaks!!!) It's available at the EMERALD SHORES beach pavilion!

The home has 1624 square feet with which to spoil yourself and overflows with upgrades including sectional sofa with FOUR recliners, granite counter tops throughout, stainless steel appliances, new washer/dryer & fridge in laundry room, crown molding ceilings on main level, freshly painted interior of home, new bathroom cabinets throughout, new decor, accent lighting, travertine shower in master, tile shower on 2nd floor bath, 65" smart tv in living room with Blu ray player, 55" smart tv in master, in addition to UHD 4k 43" flat screens in each bedroom. Plenty of parking in driveway for 5 cars!!! REEL BLESSING, features three bedrooms with a luxurious KING Master Suite with a Kluft mattress (featured in Bloomingdales). The 2nd bedroom on the second level is a bunk bed extravaganza (2 bunk twins/full sleeps 6 kids). The ample room in this home is a great set-up for two families. The balcony and patios give you ample room to lounge around in a tropical paradise. French doors open up to soak in the tropical Gulf breezes. The home is located on the 2nd beach street in the neighborhood and is a very short walk to the beach, the large heated community pool, onsite tennis and basketball courts or restaurants. REEL BLESSING provides complimentary WIFI high-speed Internet access. An array of amenities is at your doorstep. Several Gulf-Front Seafood Restaurants are even within walking distance of the home. There are 2 pools, one is seasonally heated, tennis courts, basketball, shuffleboard, sidewalks, a beach Pavilion, a tram service (which is seasonal) plus much more. Don’t Wait! You Deserve a Vacation!

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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

PLEASE DO NOT SIT ON THE COUCH WITH WET SWIM SUIT

THANK YOU FOR NOT SMOKING IN THE HOME

IF YOU BRING A PET, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1450728vb
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

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • James Lee Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kitchenique - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • James Lee Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whales Tail - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does NEWLY renovated~NEW ownership~Great Location have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is NEWLY renovated~NEW ownership~Great Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at NEWLY renovated~NEW ownership~Great Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NEWLY renovated~NEW ownership~Great Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEWLY renovated~NEW ownership~Great Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEWLY renovated~NEW ownership~Great Location located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of James Lee Park and Miramar Beach. James Lee Beach and Kitchenique are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Very nice property. Great location to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

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

Weston vacay in destin

The house and location is wonderful, we will absolutely return had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

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

Amazing Host

I appreciated how hospitable the host was, from texting and emailing me a week before check in, to her availability while we were staying there! This place was perfect for our family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia Y.

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

Loved this place! A+++

Great location with just a short walk to the private beach. Quiet, lovely, gated neighborhood. Owner very nice and very responsive. We would absolutely stay here again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee A.

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

Vaca

Great house, in a great area. We loved our vacation in the Destin area. Jackie is a wonderful host.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Great house/neighborhood

This was our third time staying in this particular neighborhood, and it never disappoints. The home was nicely decorated and very convenient to the beach. The owner is always great to work with. We all had a great week and the weather/beaches were awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy C.

The home was beautiful. Loved the beach theme and colors.

The home was easy to find and was within walking distance to the beach. Loved everything about it. Beds were very comfortable. Plenty of space. Everything was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for staying at our home away from home! We appreciate you taking care of it! Hopefully you can come back soon and enjoy the beautiful beach!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim p.

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

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our stay for the months of January and February. The weather in January was wetter and cooler then in previous years, but we made the best of it. Jackie, the owner, is fantastic!! Thanks, jim&Barb
Stayed 54 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Very comfortable house,convenient location.

Very nice house, great location. Liked the security of both the neighborhood and the private beach access. First time in Destin area (usually in Ft. Meyers Beach), really enjoyed it. House is situated ideally for access to beaches, shopping and miles of white sand coastline. We will definitly visit again. Thanks
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We are so thankful that you stayed at our home! Thank you for taking great care of it. We hope to have you return next year. The location is absolutely perfect for us too! Thank you for the lovely review:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

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

Short walk to the Beach

The house was very nice, clean, and decorated very nicely. The owner was nice and responsive and provided all the information needed. The house was a short walk to the beach as well as the pool. A couple of restaurants were within walking distance. Very safe and quiet community.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna R.

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

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Our stay was AMAZING! Everything about this property was accurate. The owner was awesome with communication. The walk was a short distance to the beach. The neighborhood was quiet and safe! 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim p.

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

Beautiful property, excellent location, two houses from the pool and 300 yards from the beach.

We are snow birds from Michigan and stayed here for seven weeks. The house was great, met all of our needs and very well stocked. The master bedroom/bath is on the main floor, and the two guest rooms on the second floor. Had friends and family join us, and they loved it as well. Coming back next year.
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

McKenna V.

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

Amazing!

Jackie owner is the most amazing owner. We have rented many homes and she was so great with communicating- and acknowldeging. She was fantastic. The home was perfect- quite area and was so homey. We will for sure rent through her again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for such kind words and taking the time to leave a review! This really helps our future guests. We can't wait to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose H.

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

Fun in the Sun

Very nice and loved the location of the house from beach to pool. The home was nice and only a few things we had to let owner know about. I loved the fact we did not have to unpack our car and take an elevator up to any floors, all we had to do is unpack and move in. The bathrooms were great and beds comfortable. It was great having a Dollar General within walking distance, to pick up supplies we needed. The beach was great and dinning was close. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Reel Blessing

This property was clean and had all the conveniences of home. The community where this house is located is not far from the beach if you are walking.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

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

Had a wonderful week other than when Mother Nature decided to show up.

Very spacious and was everything the Vrbo advertised it to be.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared A.

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

Great location!

There were 5 kids under the age of 9 and 4 adults. This house was the perfect size for our group. It is located within a short walk of the private beach the HOA owns. There are plenty of beach toys provided as well as a wagon. The owner was very responsive to any questions we had. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karri F.

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

Location

Location was perfect! Short walk to the beach. Nice and friendly neighborhood. Walking distance to the Dollar General was a bonus for us when we ran out of sunscreen or needed ice. The home fit 2 families of 4 very comfortably! Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

Destin

Great property. Great Location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Spring Break 2022

Everything was perfect!! My grandkids said we needed to make this a semi-annual thing, they loved it!!!! The home was beautiful, the location was perfect, it was a wonderful trip. Jackie, thank you for sharing you home. We will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Thrilled with this house!

A beautiful house, a quick walk to the beach, and a very responsive host. What more could you want? Great stay for our whole family.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Great location!

The house was perfect for our large family. It had everything we needed and the location could not have been better!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua F.

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

Reel Blessing

Jackie’s place was great! The location is awesome, only a 5 minute walk to the beach, and the house was very clean. Highly recommend her place for any families visiting town as there is plenty of space. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Great location in Destin and in the Neighborhood

This was a great property located on the beach end of the neighborhood. About a 5 min walk to the private beach. This part of Destin is crowded but this property feels private. This particular house has a great parking space and yard area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Perfect for families

Great location, only a 2-3 minute walk to the beach. The house was perfect for our family of 4, but would easily accommodate more. The listing was very accurate, and Jackie made sure to check in with us the morning of our check-in date. She was very responsive to any questions we had. A good, clean, problem free house helps make a vacation much more enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jackie Bowen

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This is our 2nd beach home that we have purchased in Emerald Shores. We are proud to own this home with our family (new picture coming soon).

Why they chose this property

The gated community of Emerald Shores is tucked in between the emerald green ocean, sugary sands, delicious restaurants & amazing shops in go anywhere else when you can have everything at your fingertips and sand between your toes!

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