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Kenja Kottage - Charming Cottage in Gated Community - 1/2 block to the Gulf!

Holiday home with a water park, 3-minute walk to Miramar Beach

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Welcome to Kenja Kottage!
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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  • Place, Miramar Beach
  • Place, Silver Sands Premium Outlets
  • Place, Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Kenja Kottage - Charming Cottage in Gated Community - 1/2 block to the Gulf!

Kenja Kottage is located in the Beach Retreat subdivision. A short stroll to the private beach access with over 300 feet of beach frontage. This home is close to Pompano Joe Restaurant. It is also a short drive to two major shopping centers. This beautiful two story beach cottage has large wraparound balconies. It is tastefully decorated and has all the amenities to provide you with a fantastic vacation. On the second floor is the main master with a king size bed and master bath with a whirlpool tub and separate shower. The second master is also on the second floor. It has a queen size bed and attached bath as well. Both bedrooms have access doors to the large wraparound balcony for enjoying the evening breezes! On the main floor is the well appointed living room along with a kitchen that boasts stainless steel appliances and granite counter-tops. One bedroom is located on the first floor. It has a queen size bed & a Twin/Twin bunk. A Sofa sleeper is located in the living room for additional guests.
Our home is located in the gated community of Beach Retreat. It is a very short walk to a private beach access with over 300 feet of beach frontage. The neighborhood has brick paved streets lined with colorful Florida Cottages, and a 3000 square foot Community pool is heated during Thanksgiving week, Christmas week and for Spring Break. This home is located within steps of the pool and directly behind the club house with a state of the art fitness room. The Beach Retreat community is within a mile of Pompano Joes, Capt. Dave's and the Crab Trap Restaurants. We are centrally located near to all of Destin's wonderful Restaurants, water sports, children's activities, outlet mall, upscale shopping, casual and fine dining, movie theater and beautiful golf courses.
Whether you wish to shop till you drop or just relax on the white sands and enjoy the crystal clear emerald green waters, Destin is the perfect place for you. Please give me a call, I would love to have you stay at this beautiful home.

The Track Amusement Center in Destin, Florida offers mini golf, Water Bumper Boats, go-carts & for those not faint of heart, Bungee Jumping. Big Kahuna’s Water Park is a favorite for young & old a like. Take a break from the wonderful Destin, Florida beach & spend the day here.
Destin, Florida is known as the ”World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” & boasts of being home to the largest fishing vessel fleet in the state of Florida. Fish from the beach or boat. If you do not want to bring your boat, one of Destin’s many charter boats would love the opportunity to take you out for full or half day excursions. Water surrounds Destin with the inter-coastal waterway to the north and Gulf on the south, creating an abundance of water sports available, including kayaking, wave running, para-sailing, kite surfing, snorkeling and so much more!

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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

Pets allowed
We allow a dog for an additional $150 fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Sat to Sat rentals only during Spring Break and the peak summer season
Must be 25 or older to reserve, Photo I.D required

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whales Tail - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Kenja Kottage - Charming Cottage in Gated Community - 1/2 block to the Gulf! have a pool?

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

Is Kenja Kottage - Charming Cottage in Gated Community - 1/2 block to the Gulf! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Kenja Kottage - Charming Cottage in Gated Community - 1/2 block to the Gulf!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kenja Kottage - Charming Cottage in Gated Community - 1/2 block to the Gulf!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kenja Kottage - Charming Cottage in Gated Community - 1/2 block to the Gulf! located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Easy walk to the beach and right next door to the pool and fitness center. Dishwasher didn’t work very well, so lots of hand washing. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would book here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

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

Great location and home

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Close to the beach and conveniently located in Miramar Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holli W.

Perfect beach getaway!

Loved the house and the quiet community! Very easy access to the pool and the beach was a short 2-3 minute walk. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

deborah p.

We had a wonderful time. You can be with the family or sneek off to your room for me time.

This is our second year to stay here, never been anything that was not taken care of. Kathy is a wonderful person to work with, she will go out of her way to help an see that you have a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anne S., port dover ontario

Great place perfectly situated

Kathy and Mike super helpful and friendly.We always enjooy our time down in destin.The house is great ,lots of supplies for start upand full equiped kitchen.House always clean..No complaints.
Stayed 98 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Diane N.

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

Stay there every year

Needs updated
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allison R., Plano, TX

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

Family Girls trip

Had a great time with family. Plenty of room for everyone. Wish we could see the beach from the house but Great close private beach access and love the umbrella service!! Community is clean and quiet. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

JULY VACATION

The property was clean and the property manager was very nice and helpful. We had a disagreement with the cleaning lady because we’d put our stuff in the property early but overall we had a good experience.

10/10 Excellent

Ginny S.

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

Perfect house!

We had a great time staying here! 4 adults, 4 teens and a 2 year old. Plenty of room and privacy for everyone. The pool was right behind the house and the beach is a quick walk across the parking lot! Only negative, this house doesn’t provide beach service (umbrella & 2 chairs) like most in the neighborhood do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristi J., Waterloo, IA

Our family of five, plus ...

Our family of five, plus our pooch stayed at Kenja Kottage during Spring Break. We have traveled quite a bit and this is by far the BEST place we have ever stayed at. We enjoyed the daily morning walks through the beautiful neighborhood, the nearby restaurants that we could walk to, and the closeness to the beach. Kathy was wonderful-she arranged for us to stay another night-we were not ready to come home!! We will definitely return!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

Perfect Family Vacation

Kenja Kottage was perfect for our family vacation. The home was clean and tastefully decorated. It had everything we needed for our week stay. The kids loved playing with the boogie boards at the beach! The beach was a short 2 minute walk from the home. It is within walking distance to Pompanoe Joes and Captain Daves. Our only complaint is that the bed in the upstairs back bedroom was not very comfortable. Other than that, we loved Kenja Kottage and would love to stay here again if we return to Destin!!!

10/10 Excellent

S C.

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

Great house!

We loved our recent vacation at Kenja Kottage and hope to return next year. The neighborhood is very family friendly and the beach was a short easy walk. Kathy is a very communicative manager and attended quickly to any questions I had. The only negative of the whole week was my husband’s OulKai sandals were taken from the beach shelves so he had to go buy another pair. But we didn’t let that spoil our fun! Beautiful time of year to be in Destin!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bob S., Kentucky

Bob from Kentucky

My wife and I rented the Kottage to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary with our sons and our daughter-in-law. Best vacation we'd ever had! The Kottage is amazing. Exceptionally clean. Close to the beach. Pool just outside our door. Easy walking distance to several nice restaurants. Kathy has thought of everything to make our stay the best! Just got through recommending the Kottage to our neighbor! We'll definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great property and location

Enjoyed our stay. House was very clean and comfortable. Great location next to pool and exercise room. The two car parking limit is the worst thing about the property, but you can reserve extra parking spots for $10 a day. Book your extra parking as early as possible as there are only 8 spot available. Pompano Joe's is within easy walking distance, be sure to try the grilled crab legs. The pool is large and beautiful, we were there on July 4th week and there was plenty of room. The grills are the standard public park style open top, not to great, so don't plan on a lot of grilling out. You are not allowed to put up shade tents in the beach area, this was an inconvenience since we had a one year old along. They will rent you 2 chairs and an umbrella for $30 a day. You can bring your own chairs and umbrellas. Overall the property was nice and the beach area was beautiful but crowded (but what beach isn't on July 4th). The property management is great and we would stay here again.

8/10 Good

Steve S., Nicholasville

Location, Location, Location

The unit is a 3-minute walk to the private gated beach access with private beach and beach umbrella service with 2 chairs available during the season at $30 per day plus gratuity. The location is convenient (to 3 well-known seafood restaurants and 2 are within walking distance. Miramar Beach is east of Destin's central business district and short drive to Sandestin Resort. Easy access to shopping and convenience stores. The unit is well maintained and clean upon arrival and the security system is key-less, which takes a few minutes to get used to but you don't have to worry about losing a key at the beach. Take your bike as there are bike, walking and jogging and dog walking walkways on the main highway in front of the unit. The grill is located in the parking lot behind the condos and not real convenient but is well maintained. A short walk to the dumpster for disposing of the trash. We take beach towels and a couple of beach chairs and the unit has sufficient towels and the wash/dryer is very handy. 2 parking spaces in front makes it easy to unload and load without having to wait on elevators or take stairs. The location, privacy and security make this a value rental unit for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dallas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LARRY C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying in this community, and we love it. The house is very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Great vaction

We loved this property. It was so close to the pool and a very close walk to the beach. It was nice and clean and we had the best week ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location! The cottage was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia S.

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

Great Vacay

This house is awesome. Plenty of beds and towels. Very clean. Nice outside balcony for sitting outside. Made our Destin vacation the best.
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

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

Perfect

Clean, perfect location, very easy check in. Well supplied kitchen. Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margherita V.

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

Always a good choice

Good staying, great communication with the host . Heated pool right there and 2 steps from the best beach !!! It was a fantastic vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

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

Destin trip

It was great, we enjoyed the house and everything.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Scott P., Colorado Springs, USA

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

Jenja Kottage

The house and location were very good. We did have issues with the refrigerator leaking water when we arrived and the hot water heater went out. The property manager Kathy Shampine was very responsive and was able to get everything fixed pretty quickly, all things considered. Kathy was good to work with and made the situation tolerable. Once everything was resolved our stay was delightful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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