* Huge shaded porch and back yard, plus 2nd floor open sundeck
* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
* Exclusive, gated community- Destiny East
* Community Pool, Hot tub, Clubhouse and Fitness center
* Tennis Courts, Basketball, Movie Theater, Grilling Area, and Playground
* Under a mile to Captain Dave’s and The Crab Trap
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
*This property is not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions.*
*Wristbands are required and included in the $40 check in fee. *
*LSV rentals require a $500 refundable deposit.*
This charming 3BR/2.5BA home in Destiny East is situated a short walk or golf cart ride to beach access! Bonaire Retreat features a spacious open floor plan, a fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, a large, private porch, and gorgeous open sun deck off the master bedroom. The huge King master bedroom has an en suite bath with his and hers sinks, walk-in shower, and separate soaking tub. There is also bedroom with a queen bed, a bunk room with twin over full bed with a twin trundle, and a portable Queen bed in the master closet, sleeping a total of 10 guests comfortably. Enjoy the spectacular amenities just steps away at Club Destiny, take the golf cart to the beach, or chill on the serene back deck! You’ll have everything you need and more at Bonaire Retreat!
Gated, upscale Destiny East is a luxurious neighborhood with lush landscaping and an array of amenities. Club Destiny is where you'll find the huge seasonally heated community pool with waterfall. There is also another pool on Scenic 98 on Four Prong Lake to stop by on the way to the beach. You can also enjoy a game of tennis or pickleball on the two tennis courts, soak in the hot tub, let the kids burn some energy on the playground, duke it out on the basketball court or relax for a show in the clubhouse theater. You can't beat this central Destin location! Walk to Tuscany Italian Bistro or head towards the beach for great seafood at the Crab Trap or Captain Dave's on the Gulf.
The Bed Setup:
2nd Floor
Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Bunk Room: Twin over Full Bunkbed w/Twin Trundle
Area Attractions:
Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.
All the excitement of Destin is just minutes away: choice of water-sports, golf, amusement parks, and outlet shopping. One glimpse of Destin beaches and you're hooked. It must be the wide, white beaches and the famous emerald waters. Not to mention the fabulous fishing, the world's most beautiful beaches, addictive seafood and the full array of activities for kids of all ages and more fun to be found in Destin.
Nearby are 6 miles of paved trails - perfect for both walking or biking. Pretty, unspoiled, Henderson Beach State Park is just down the road as well.
If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
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About the area
Destin
Located in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. 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. Fat Daddy's Arcade and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Pompano Joe's - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Culver's - 5 min drive
Kenny D's - 10 min walk
Crab Trap Destin - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does ☀️LSV (Golf Cart)Walk to-Beach-Porch & Sundeck-Hot Tub-Bonaire Retreat☀️ have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at ☀️LSV (Golf Cart)Walk to-Beach-Porch & Sundeck-Hot Tub-Bonaire Retreat☀️?
As of 12 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ☀️LSV (Golf Cart)Walk to-Beach-Porch & Sundeck-Hot Tub-Bonaire Retreat☀️ on 21 May 2026 start from AU$583, 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 ☀️LSV (Golf Cart)Walk to-Beach-Porch & Sundeck-Hot Tub-Bonaire Retreat☀️ pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at ☀️LSV (Golf Cart)Walk to-Beach-Porch & Sundeck-Hot Tub-Bonaire Retreat☀️?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ☀️LSV (Golf Cart)Walk to-Beach-Porch & Sundeck-Hot Tub-Bonaire Retreat☀️?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ☀️LSV (Golf Cart)Walk to-Beach-Porch & Sundeck-Hot Tub-Bonaire Retreat☀️?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is ☀️LSV (Golf Cart)Walk to-Beach-Porch & Sundeck-Hot Tub-Bonaire Retreat☀️ located?
Situated in Destin, 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
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Colby, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Great property and super close to the pool and a 10 minute walk to the beach! Really appreciated the beach chairs, umbrellas, etc, that were left in the garage because that helped a lot. A lot of outdoor seating was nice to relax outside. Spacious rooms, large kitchen and dining area. Loved our stay!!
John P.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
John, thank you for your fantastic review! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the spacious rooms and the convenience of being close to the pool and just a short walk to the beach. We appreciate your compliments on the outdoor seating and the large kitchen and dining area. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to welcome you back for another lovely stay soon!
This property is in a gated community with brick streets. The unit was awesome for our family of 10 and the golf cart pit it over the top
George S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review. We're happy the spacious unit and golf cart made your stay enjoyable for your family. We appreciate you choosing RealJoy and look forward to hosting you again.
Brook, we are very happy to know that you had a great trip, really enjoying staying in this amazing and affordable 3-bed, 3.5-bath house in Destiny East. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sean w.
20 Sept 2018
Up scale living
Super nice place
sean w.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Hi Sean, thank you for your feedback on this lovely home. We are happy you experienced the upscale nature of this home. We hope to see you soon and thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Very beautiful house. Just like the pics! Close to the beach & pool. Loved the golf cart!!
Jessi E.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2023
Jessi, we are pleased to know that you thought this 3-bed/2.5-bath home in Destiny East is very beautiful and you enjoyed using the golf cart. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Technically everything was fine. I felt the post was misleading that the rental rate did not include the golf cart. I had to pay an extra fee for the VRBO site. There were broken window shades throughout the house. There were cracked floor tiles. The kitchen was not completely clean. The overall appearance was "tired" and needed to be updated and freshened up. There were plenty of beach toys and chairs, but no bikes. I probably would not stay here again.
Very nice place. Great location. The kitchen was very well equipped with dishes and utensils. Plenty of room for family to lounge. The only thing I would say is couch needs a good scrubbing.
Very clean and comfortable house. Plenty of room for our family of 6 including 3 children under 6. The golf cart makes the stay! It’s so convenient to just ride it the less than half mile to the beach and to the neighborhood pool.
Donna S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2021
Donna, we appreciate you letting us know that your family enjoyed an absolutely wonderful time while staying in this well located 3-bed, 2.5-bath home in Destiny East. We are happy that you found this spacious house to be very clean and comfortable. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Really enjoyed staying in this home. Upon arriving the downstairs AC wasn’t working. But real joy was good about getting it fixed as quickly as possible. Nice community pool, and having the golf cart was great!
Raven A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Hi Raven, thank you for your feedback. We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed this amazing community and got to take advantage of the golf cart! Thanks again for your feedback and we hope to see you again soon!
Check In was easy process...9-4 and then stayed and checked out 9-8. Enjoyed the Destin area, the beaches and the home. Compfy beds. Well equipped and other then the stains on furniture and stools at the bar area, Nicely kept home. Close to nice seafood restaurants as well. Didn't use the Gulf cart this trip. Thought it was just the $500 refundable deposit. We're unaware of the $50 per day use. Didn't have that extra in our budget this time around. Perhaps next time we stay with Real Joy as well.
Judy J.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2024
Judy, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great family vacation in 2023 and enjoyed the comforts of the home and the Destin area. The listing does state, “ * 6-Seater Golf Cart (add'l $50/nt) ” and we are sorry you missed this detail. We will review the listing to see how we can better communicate with future guests. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Richard P.
9 Oct 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Dirty with bugs
Floors so dirty would make feet turn black if barefoot. Bugs galore in the house...Golf cart was from the 1970's I do not recommended staying at this property or Real Joy listings.
Richard P.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2024
Richard, We are sorry if the unit was not as clean as it should have been. Our records do not indicate that you brought this issue up in any of our communications with you. If you had, we could have sent a new cleaner out to make it right. We hope you enjoyed some time on our beautiful beaches and had a safe trip home.
House was beautiful as was the lawn and outt tree door area, location was perfect, beds were comfortable, plenty of extra blankets and pillows. The negatives, and I hate being negative. The listing title we found to be misleading, we only found out through happenstance that the golf cart was an additional fee, not a huge deal but could be for some. House needs to be exterminated. There were TONS of what we refer to as fruit flys and or drain nats. So much so when we were preparing breakfast we had one literally fly into our pan of eggs. Property manager did send someone the day we notified them, but to get only poured bleach down the drains and that didn’t get rid of them. Im not a person to complain about a bug crawling here or there in a vacation rental, it happens, BUT, when they are flying in to your food as you cook it’s an issue. With the amount we paid for the home I feel as if this should have never been an issue. We don’t leave dirty dishes in sink, or food out on counters. There wasn’t any good reason or excuse this should have been an issue. There were TONS of house/property rules that went along with this rental (including they expected us to take the trash out Friday morning when we didn’t arrive until late Thursday night (even sent a reminder text) which I found a bit much. I feel like if they are going to have that high of demands for their tenants it should be reciprocated, and the tenant should expect to not have to deal with bugs.
Quiet neighborhood with good access to public beach
Our family (4 adults, one 2 year old) enjoyed the proximity to everything and the provided golf cart was essential for access to the public beach. Lots of provided beach toys and a lovely back yard were essential for family play time. The kitchen supplies (broken pans, lacking cookie sheets and dull knives) were a disappointment for the cooks in our family. The carpets and furniture were stained.
We really enjoyed our stay. But we have stayed in 3 other properties within Destiny East over the past many years. This one could use some either deep cleaning or updating of the living room furniture and the outdoor dining set. They're stained and worn. The kitchen could use a cork screw. Other than that, it's a great house in a really great location! The listing could be updated to show that there are MANY beach toys and chairs/shelters/ coolers at the house. These were much appreciated! But had we known, we would not have traveled with so many of our own. Overall I would call this a 4 out of 5 star house being managed professionally by a 5 star company! We certainly hope to use Real Joy again. Enjoy your trip!
The location was great , privacy , and everything was top tier . We will definitely return if I could rate y’all a million stars I would Thank you for the great communication and stay (:
Loved this beautiful place . Even though there was a lot of going up and down stairs. We did have a problem with the roof leaking from the jacuzzi. We called and a workman came within an hour and checked it out
Bonaire Retreat is a beautiful property in a great location. Easy access to the beach walking or using the golf cart that's included. The house was perfect for a family of four. Loved the open concept downstairs. Kitchen had everything necessary for cooking. Spent a lot of time at the basketball/tennis courts and walking the neighborhood. When I called about questions, etc. they were very receptive and helpful. Check in and check out was easy. Would recommend staying here and would stay here again.
We absolutely love a destiny East! We loved having the golf cart to Get us to and from the beach! The house was pretty nice although it needs some work. The fridge was in poor condition; it didn’t keep the food very cold, the freezer door kept opening on its own and the ice machine in it didn’t work. There was not a lot of seating in the living room. The couches were not comfortable and the legs of the Footstool were broken and loose when we arrived. The internal doors didn’t shut very well and some of them didn’t lock. There was a plank missing from the top bunk bed and felt unsteady in the bunk room. It was very difficult to open and close the blinds. The grill was filthy and it took awhile to clean before we could use it.
Heidi N.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2020
Heidi, thank you for taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience. We are glad that you enjoyed the location of your rental and having access to a golf cart. We apologize for some of the items in the house not being fully functional and/or broken, including the refrigerator, freezer, doors, the grill, and blinds. We will forward your message to property managers so that they may review and assess these issues. We appreciate you choosing Real Joy.
Nice house, not far from the beach in a good neighborhood
My family enjoyed our stay.
I do have a couple comments/recommendations:
- The community is supposed to be a gated community, however one of the gates remained open almost the entire week we where there, day and night.
- The furniture in the living room, the couch and chairs, are due for replacement. They were pretty much shot and very uncomfortable.
Jessica G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Hi Jessica, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the easy beach access and found the home nice. We will forward your unit concerns to our Ops team to assess. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
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