Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near Beach!

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A two-story house with a balcony, a pool, and outdoor seating.
A two-story building with a swimming pool, white exterior, and multiple balconies.
A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.
Entryway - Alternate View
A dining area with wicker chairs and a table, a painting on the wall, and a bicycle in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Destin Commons

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

1st Floor Guest Queen Suite

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bunk Room

4 Single Beds

2nd floor Guest King Suite

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Guest Queen Suite

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor Guest King Suite

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

1st Floor Hall Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Bunk Room Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor Guest King Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Guest Queen Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Floor Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Guest King Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Destin

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Consider Club LA for a night out or Fat Daddy's Arcade if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Destin Commons - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • James Lee Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near Beach! have a pool?

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

Is Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near Beach!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near Beach! located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park. Destin Beaches is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and very spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic! One of the best houses and management company experiences of our 30 years of renting in Destin, FL. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a group, crazy close beach access, and a very short walk to an awesome coffee shop.
No better beach around
Beach from second floor
Camille’s coffee, breakfast, and more.
Nice big garage!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, close to the beach, easy access for family needing to go back and forth or just part of the family needing to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Excellent location, short walk to the beach, great neighborhood, very family friendly!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2020
Thanks for giving us a great review, Donna! We're glad to hear you and your family had a wonderful stay in Destin! I look forward to hosting you and your family in the near future at Grateful by The Sea! V/R, Joey (Owner) SoWal Luxury Properties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house great location

Tons of space in the house and easy beach access
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2024
Thanks for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in a great location!

Had a fantastic week with out family and friends. The house is beautiful, the beach is right there and very convenient to shopping/restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Thanks for leaving us such a great review Kevin! We are glad you and your family enjoyed their stay. Come back and see us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Large family beach trip

This was an absolute great experience! We visited with our family of 13 people for a week, and there was plenty of room, SUPER convenient beach access and the house is gorgeous!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
We are glad to hear you had such a great vacation Tamara! Grateful By The Sea is truly a wonderful home for families. The convenience of being close to the beach, shops, and restaurants make it a truly great spot for entertaining. We hope you come back and visit Grateful By The Sea again soon! - Sowal Luxury Properties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vaca

This was a great house for our family! Every bedroom has its own bath
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2024
Thanks for leaving a great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

Loved the house and the location! Family vacation. Room to spread out, easy walk to beach, large bedrooms and great kids room! Pool was a little smaller than expected but the kids had a great time !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Grateful By The Sea. Come back and stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beach Resort

Amazing property in an ideal location, just steps from the beach. Beautifully appointed and very spacious. The kids room was an added bonus featuring a foosball table and arcade machine. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thanks for the great Jeanette! Glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back and visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

We loved our stay at Grateful by the Sea! We had three families, so three master suites was a must. This was perfect for us. Plenty of rooms and beds for all the kids as well. Easy beach access. Having our own pool was perfect for the kids. We had a fabulous time and would stay again in a heartbeat. Great communication with the owner too!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crystal Beach

This house was absolutely great for our family trip! The location was steps from the access to the beautiful beach. The house was clean and spacious. The kitchen was well stocked to prepare meals. We really enjoyed the pool and the extra refrigerator in the garage came in handy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2024
Thanks for leaving a great review. We are glad you had a great trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super House, Super Location!

Loved the location and size of this home! Short walk to beach and short drive to shopping and many restaurants! Very spacious and loved the 6 bathrooms! Well equipped. Enjoyed the pool area and the arcade games in the kid's room! Quiet neighborhood and beach area not too crowded. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2020
Thank you for your great review, Sharon! We're so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at Grateful By The Sea in Destin. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future. V/R, Joey (Owner) - Sowal Luxury Properties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful find in prime location!

This may have been our favorite house we have stayed at! Plenty of room for our group, perfect location across from Crystal Beach, and very responsive management company. The house is beautifully decorated and has all the needed amenities! We appreciated the towels for the beach and responsiveness of the management company when we had a couple needs arise. We will be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

High school friends.

Absolutely wonderful property. Great location for any time of gathering with 10 or less people. The management team was responsive and courteous. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2023
Thanks for the great review Jeff! Glad you enjoyed your stay at the beach!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Grateful by the sea

The house was not very clean, great location… needs some maintanence
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
We appreciate your feedback and apologize certain things were not to your standards. Next time you have an issue, please reach out so we can try to address it. No one from your group reached out all week or responded to any of our messages asking if you needed anything throughout your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Lovely home and great location! Enjoyed the open concept of kitchen, eating and living area. Would suggest to maybe have some light throw blankets in the living area. Also, first place we have stayed that didn’t have any spices in the kitchen, but not a h the house and had a wonderful week!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2024
Thanks for leaving us a great review! Unfortunately spices are an item we can't provide due to lodging rules and regulations as it is an allergy risk. We appreciate your feedback though!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Stay was perfect for a bachelorette group! Perfect location, so close to the beach. Private pool was very convenient as well. The house did seem a bit unclean when we arrived, dust on mirrors and light fixtures, mold in upstairs shower, and we were not provided enough toiletries for the weekend. However, overall a great house and we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2024
Thanks for the great review! We notified our housekeepers to take care of this.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Could not have asked for anything better!

We recently stayed a week at this beautiful rental and absolutely loved it. Communication was quick and easy with the hosts. The home was gorgeous with a great location. We were so close to the beautiful beach. The entire group loved getting to go to the ocean at night and watching the little crabs run around. There were beach towels, beach chairs, sand toys ect. One of our favorite vacations yet!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2024
Thanks for the great review!
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10/10 Excellent

Loved it!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home had a perfect layout for our needs. Right across the street from the beach. Couldn't have asked for a better vacation rental. We have been coming to Destin for several years and we will keep this home at the top of our list for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thanks for leaving a great review! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and the pool was great for the kids. The living room comfortably fit our group and each bedroom was spacious. We had plenty of room in the kitchen to cook and serve meals without feeling crowded. The house sits just across the street from the beach access and it was a very easy walk. There were beach chairs, umbrellas, and floats available to use, which was also convenient. Parking was tricky as you are not allowed to use the whole driveway to park. With a large group in different vehicles, we struggled to shuffle cars and make them all fit in the confined area. Overall, we had a great trip and enjoyed our stay in the Crystal Beach area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

gratefully blessed

Wow! A perfect location to the beach, shops, and biking trails nestled in a cute Barbie doll neighborhood directly across from the beaches. Immaculately clean, bright, heated pool. Plenty of beach toys, boogie boards, beach chairs and , bikes to use. House fully equipped with kitchen supplies and incredibly comfortable beds..Another plus was each room has its own bathroom. Definitely booking this house again.. The owners servantly responded immediately to any needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Thanks for leaving us such a great review Karen! We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Grateful By The Sea. This home is wonderful for large families and features 6 bedrooms, each with their own en-suite bathroom. The added convenience of being right across the street from the beach is another bonus! Please come back and visit again soon! - Sowal Luxury Properties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home - great location

We had seven adults, a child, a toddler and two babies with us. This house was perfect! It was a super short walk to the beach - perfect for kiddos and older adults. The private pool was also perfect for the kids! The house is set up with large families in mind - and the sitting area is so great for comfortable conversations with plenty of room for cooking, eating and kids playing. Very luxurious and comfortable. The king beds are amazing! We also loved how big the showers and bathrooms were! I’d absolutely stay at this location again. It was perfect for us. If you’re on the fence about booking this house, take this as your sign to book it now!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2024
Thanks for such a great review! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

Our first time to Destin and the location was fantastic!! The home was beautiful and the rooms so spacious. We had all needs addressed promptly by the property manager. I do understand how challenging it is to "stock" a rental home reasonably, but the one thing I would suggest is enough kitchen towels, paper towels and toilet paper. Had a broom but no dust pan. These were small things and we would 100% stay again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2023
Thanks for leaving a great review. We have passed your feedback on to our property care team so they can better prepare for future guests. We are so glad you enjoyed your trip!
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