Condo

Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

On beach
Heated pool
Spa pool on site
Garage parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

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Miramar Beach, FL

Place, Miramar Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Place, James Lee Park
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Emerald Bay Golf Club
‪2 min drive‬
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service

Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service.

"Dune Alright"

Beach Retreat 209

Welcome to Dune Alright, your ideal Gulf-front escape located on the second floor of Beach Retreat in Destin's Scenic Gulf Drive area. With panoramic Emerald Coast views from both the living room and primary bedroom, this condo is designed to provide comfort, convenience, and coastal charm for the whole family-even your furry friends!

3 Bedroom | 2 Bath | Accommodates 8 | Pet-Friendly

Unit Highlights

Sleeping Arrangements

-Primary Bedroom: King bed, private balcony access, ensuite bath with walk-in shower
-Guest Bedroom: King bed, shared bath with shower/tub combo
-Bunk Room: Twin bunks with dresser and TV (small but cozy room with door)
-Living Room: Queen sleeper sofa

Features & Amenities

-Expansive Balcony: 27 feet of Gulf-front views, accessible from both the living room and primary bedroom
-Modern Kitchen: Fully stocked and upgraded, perfect for preparing family meals
-Laundry Access: Washer and dryer in-unit for convenience
-High-Speed WiFi: Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet
-Pet-Friendly: Welcomes well-behaved, non-aggressive pets with prior approval
-Seasonal Beach Service: Includes umbrella and two chairs (March 1-October 31)

BEACH RETREAT AMENITIES

-3,000 sq. ft. Pool - Resort-style, seasonally heated pool with cabanas and spa
-Fitness Center - On-site gym located in the clubhouse
-Private Beach - Beach service included, with additional setups available
-Charcoal Grills - Convenient grilling stations near the pool
-Gated Community - Secure access for your peace of mind
-Low Density Uncrowded--4 story building with 44 units
-Bike Rentals Available--Delivery available with a phone call
-Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals Available
-5 Miles of Bike and Walking Paths along Scenic Gulf Drive
-Jet Ski and Parasailing available in front of Pompano Joe's
-Clubhouse Available for rental for guest functions for an additional fee
-Nearby Dining - Walking distance to favorites like Pompano Joe's, Captain Dave's, and Kenny D's
-Free Parking

BEACH RETREAT COMMUNITY

Beach Retreat is a low rise (4 story), pet-friendly beachfront community located along Scenic Gulf Drive. Your premier choice for Miramar Beach condominium rentals, blending modern amenities with unbeatable Gulf-front locations. From family vacations to romantic getaways, this community offers everything you need for a memorable stay.

Beach Retreat is perfectly positioned near the top attractions in both Destin and Miramar Beach, making it an ideal home base for your Emerald Coast getaway. Just steps from the condo, you'll find local favorites like Pompano Joe's, Captain Dave's, and Kenny D's, where beachfront dining meets fresh Gulf seafood.

Looking for more to explore? Within a short drive, enjoy outdoor adventures, family-friendly festivals, and vibrant nightlife at popular spots like Baytowne Wharf, Destin Commons, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, Grand Boulevard, HarborWalk Village, and the scenic communities along 30A.

Forgot something for the beach? No worries-Alvin's Island is just a few blocks away on Scenic Gulf Drive. Grocery runs are easy too, with Winn-Dixie, Publix, and Walmart all within 2-4 miles. And when you're craving a treat, you'll find Dairy Queen, Bruster's, Bad Ass Coffee, and Starbucks just a short walk or bike ride away.

A scenic 5-mile trail along Scenic Gulf Drive is perfect for biking, jogging, or soaking in a sunset stroll. The Beach Retreat features 300' of private beach with sugar-white sands, and emerald green waters-an inviting setting for family vacations or couples retreats.

Golfers in your group will love the proximity to premier courses like Regatta Bay (just 2.5 miles away and ranked one of the "Top 200 Places to Play in North America" by Golf Digest), Kelly Plantation, Emerald Bay, Indian Bayou, Seascape, Sandestin Links, Burnt Pine, and Bluewater Bay.

If you're up for a little adventure, head 15 minutes to the Destin Harbor for deep sea fishing, Crab Island excursions, wave runner and boat rentals, dolphin cruises, and sunset sails. Big Kahuna's Water Park and The Track are also nearby, offering fun for all ages.

Nestled between Maravilla to the east and Beach Resort and Leeward Key to the west, Beach Retreat vacation rentals offer the perfect mix of relaxation and recreation on Scenic Gulf Drive.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Max 2 Approved Dogs, Breed/Behavior Restrictions

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Min age 25, No smoking, Full rules Company Site

Important information

You need to know

Property # 160970vb

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this condo is on 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 Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Kitchenique - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Emerald Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 6 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pompano Joe's - ‬10 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
‪Whales Tail - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service on 13 May 2026 start from AU$622, 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 Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service located?

Nestled on the beach, this Miramar Beach condo building 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).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Thank you so much for your 5 star review Andrew. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will be back again very soon. Renee Clayton Beach Condos in Destin

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great place to stay. Close to everything. Easy load and unload, gated and safe.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

Archival

Katie T.

2 July 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach Getaway

This was our 2nd time staying at this property. The view and location are amazing. The condo is very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023

Thank you so much for your review Katie. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you will be back again very soon to Beach Retreat 209. Renee Clayton Beach Condos in Destin

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

1 Sept 2024

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

Wonderful

The condo was beautiful. My only suggestion is to put black out curtains in the master bedroom. We loved it and had a fantastic week.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janae C.

14 Mar 2022

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

This place is beautiful! Love the decor and the beach view. Will be coming back for sure

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

First rate

We had a very enjoyable two weeks at Beach Retreat 202. Super nice well equipped condo in a fantastic location with easy access to the beach, a balcony with a great view of the ocean, nice walking trail/sidewalk for people and pets, secure parking, several excellent seafood restaurants nearby. Property manager was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2023

Thank you so much for your 5 star review Tom. We are so happy that you, your family and pet enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will be back again very soon. Renee Clayton Beach Condos in Destin

Verified

8/10 Good

Sheryl H.

12 Mar 2021

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

Feb. 2021

We enjoyed our stay in your condo. This condo is located in a very beautiful setting right across from the beach. One thing we found, your toaster needs to be replaced, it burns the bread on one side. I would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

28 Sept 2021

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

Beachfront perfection

Property was fantastic. Property Management company was very responsive. Apartment was above expectations, right on the beach, beautifully decorated, well stocked. Best part of Miramar Beach. Had an awesome week. The only think that could add to the experience would be to supply beach towels for use with the complimentary chairs and umbrella service which is a very nice touch. Thank you for a memorable vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2021

Thank you so much for your 5 star review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you will be back again very soon. Renee Clayton Beach Condos in Destin

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore R.

26 Mar 2023

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

Phenomenal.

Senior-year spring break vacation. All four families stayed at Beach Retreat in four separate units and we were all very pleased. Our unit was even better in real life than than the pictures. Very comfortable and accommodating in every way. All amenities were top notch but the star of the show was beautiful Miramar Beach. The beach is spectacularly clean - sugar sand white beach and emerald green tropical water. Lots of great restaurants, shopping and Golf close. We will be back!! My

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

Verified

8/10 Good

Elaine K.

11 July 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach retreat 209

The condo is in a great location with good amenities (pool, private beach access with chairs, walking distance to restaurants). However it was not cleaned prior to our arrival: sheets not changed, toilet had feces in it, food on floor, rugs were covered in debris and dirt, laundry left in the dryer. It was very disappointing. The owner did bring us clean sheets in the evening of check in so I was grateful for that. My husband and I were able to get the washer free of mold so that it was usable but the place needs a thorough cleaning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

Archival

4/10 Poor

Amanda K.

23 Oct 2012

Not Clean

My husband and I stayed here with our 21 month old daughter and our chocolate lab mix. We were very disappointed in the lack of cleanliness of this condo. The doors and cabinets were all dirty and grimy looking. The cabinets in the master bathroom are falling apart. When I opened the drawers to put things away one was full of a previous guest's hair and another filled with various pills and vitamins. The bathtub in the guest bath was so dirty I had to scrub it before I could bathe my daughter in there. The floor was so dirty that our feet would be black after walking around for a while. We had to buy Swiffer cloths and clean the floor. It finally looked and felt cleaner after I had Swiffered it 5 times. We also had to go out and buy towels and wash cloths because the ones provided were stained and dirty looking. One of the rules when you bring a pet (which we were very happy to be able to do) is that you have to clean up the pet hair on the floor. I did not have a problem doing this, but the two brooms provided are quite worn out, and the vacuum did not have very good suction and when it was turned on it smelled like stinky dogs. When we informed Laura about the lack of cleanliness she said the cleaning crew would come out to clean. We left for over an hour at the time she said they would be there, but they never came. I told her not to bother at that point because we had pretty much cleaned what needed to be cleaned in order for us to be comfortable. Also, by no fault of the owner, we could hear a lot of noise from the people above us. We could hear their footsteps and everytime they moved a chair or any other piece of furniture (which was often). I did not consider this when renting thinking a condo would be more soundproof than a hotel room, but it certainly was not. Your view from the balcony is beautiful, but it is blocked to the leftt by a palm tree and to the right by an ugly grey building across the street. Laura did assist us when we made a complaint about the dogs in the condo next door. They were barking incessantly and when we asked the owners to quiet them they just laughed. Laura called the owner of that condo who spoke with the people. Generally though I would say that from booking the condo to checkout both Laura and Renee were very business-like but not friendly. There was never a "hope you enjoy your stay," an apology for our issues, or a "hope you'll be our guest again in the future. We won't rent from them again.

Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020

I know your stay did not go as planned. I am so sorry about that. I did end up going another direction with a new cleaning crew. I was mortified one that when I asked the company that had been paid to clean to come back out they said they would and did not go. Sometimes even a refund at that point is not enough to rectify the damage done. I do sincerely thank you for making me aware of the issues so we could rectify them. While I always do try to make sure our guest have a wonderful personal experience with us I must not have conveyed that to you, for that I am so sorry. While you may not choose to stay with us again we do sincerely hope your next vacation experience is a happy one.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

16 May 2022

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

Spring 2022

Overall a wonderful vacation and nice property. Nothing to do w condo itself but Out of 3 stays this stay had many mishap.. All to do w other renters and critters.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

5 Apr 2022

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

Great property with an Amazing view

This is the second year coming down on spring break to this building. We will definitely return again. We love the closeness to the water with the amazing view.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Laura, Renee, Giovanna, Carmen and Janetxy

Beach Retreat is a beautiful low rise family oriented resort community in the Destin area with so much to do. We have the most beautiful white sand beach in the world a beautiful pool, miles of biking/walking paths, great shopping within 3 miles of the condos, theatres, restaurants, live entertainment, water park, fishing. You will never run out of things to do and enjoy here in Destin.

Call me to check availability and check out all of my listings on my website Thanks, Renee Clayton

Why they chose this property

Beautiful spacious condos on the most beautiful beach in the world with a great view of the gulf, uncrowded 4 story complex with a private beach and with so much to do in the area.

What makes this property unique

Pet friendly accommodations, beach service, great pool, walking/biking paths with a view of the gulf.

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Miramar Beach

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

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Jerry m.

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Jerry m.

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

Loved our stay!

Sean T.

10/10 Excellent

Hazel K.

Great location!

Hazel K.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Great View

Andrew M.

10/10 Excellent

James

James

10/10 Excellent

bethany b.

great location

bethany b.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Perfect view and location

Daniel K.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

Beach Retreat

Vicki G.

10/10 Excellent

Aleks K.

Everything perfect. Beautiful place , very nice area .

Aleks K.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.