Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
33 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 6)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Hallway
1 Single Bunk Bed
Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Full Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
☀Ground Floor~Across From Beach~Community Pool~ Hot Tub~The Perfect Place🌴
Reasons to Book this Great Condo!
* Walk Across the Street to the Beach!
* Community Pool and Hot Tub
* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef - more info under Area Attractions below
* Less than a mile from Destin Commons
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
The Perfect Place, Caribbean Dunes #115, is an updated first floor unit that is clean, comfortable, and only 500 yards to the sugar white sands of Crystal Beach. With a king bed in the master bedroom, hallway twin bunk beds, and a pull-out sofa, this unit comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests and is ideal for couples or families. You can relax in this quiet, family-oriented, private resort with everything you need for the ultimate Florida vacation! Featuring a community pool, hot tub, and BBQ grilling area, this is an ideal vacation for couples and families alike! Come make lasting vacation memories at The Perfect Place.
This first floor, 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo with dining area, full kitchen and spacious living room, can comfortably accommodate six. Featuring a community pool, jacuzzi and BBQ grilling area, this is an ideal vacation for couples and families alike!
*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions. *
*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.
Caribbean Dunes is a complex located across the street from the sugar white sands of the Crystal Beach in Destin. Vacation rentals in this quiet, family-oriented private resort provide you with everything you need for the ultimate Florida vacation! Featuring a community pool, Jacuzzi and BBQ grilling area, this is an ideal vacation for couples and families alike.
The Bed Setup:
Bedroom: King Bed Hallway: Twin Bunks Living Room: Sleeper Sofa
Area Attractions:
All the excitement of Destin is just minutes away: choice of watersports, golf, amusement parks, and outlet shopping. One glimpse of Destin beaches and you're hooked. It must be the wide, sun-bleached 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.
Here you will find wind surfing, snorkeling, water-skiing and parasailing offered all along the Gulf shores. Nearby attractions include a fascinating aquarium, Naval history museums, a fishing museum, and a zoo featuring Colossus the giant gorilla and rare white Bengal tigers. Of course, you'll want to savor the unique and delicious flavors of the freshest seafood available at any of Destin's more then 100 eateries! Restaurants here range from casual oyster bars to elegant bistros serving culinary delights guaranteed to please your palate.
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.
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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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Destin
Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this condo is near a water park 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 Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center or Preston Hood Athletic Complex. 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.
Destin, FL
What's nearby
Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Destin Commons - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Emerald Coast Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
James Lee Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 9 min walk
Starbucks - 12 min walk
Miller's Ale House - 9 min walk
Cracker Barrel - 10 min walk
El Jalisco Destin - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is ☀Ground Floor~Across From Beach~Community Pool~ Hot Tub~The Perfect Place🌴 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at ☀Ground Floor~Across From Beach~Community Pool~ Hot Tub~The Perfect Place🌴?
As of 23 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ☀Ground Floor~Across From Beach~Community Pool~ Hot Tub~The Perfect Place🌴 on 2 Aug 2026 start from AU$390, 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.
How much is parking at ☀Ground Floor~Across From Beach~Community Pool~ Hot Tub~The Perfect Place🌴?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ☀Ground Floor~Across From Beach~Community Pool~ Hot Tub~The Perfect Place🌴?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ☀Ground Floor~Across From Beach~Community Pool~ Hot Tub~The Perfect Place🌴?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is ☀Ground Floor~Across From Beach~Community Pool~ Hot Tub~The Perfect Place🌴 located?
Located in Crystal Beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Condo was perfect and location was excellent. Would stay here again!
Jason O.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2021
Jason, we are happy to know that you had a great week while staying in this perfect Caribbean Dunes condo and would stay here again, especially because of this one-bed/one-bath unit's excellent location. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
The Caribbean Dunes complex is a perfect spot for a beach vacation. So convenient to stores and restaurants plus the beach is just across the street. I would highly recommend this condo for families or just a couples getaway.
Barbara S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Thank you for the 5-star review. We're happy to know that the location was convenient. We hope you enjoyed some time on our beautiful beaches and had a safe trip home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Spencer, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that the cleanliness and location of our property exceeded your expectations. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Amazing stay, perfect location, the customer service was excellent.
The condo was clean and very cozy. I would highly recommend!
We will be back
Bethany J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Bethany, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that the location, cleanliness, and customer service met your expectations. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Location was great. Property could use a some updates, but was serviceable for our needs.
Elaine P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2022
Elaine, Thank you for letting us know about your stay. We will pass along your comments regarding updates to the owner for their consideration. We're glad you had everything you needed and the location was great. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
The property was very clean, comfortable, quiet, and convenient. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. The location is excellent, a few steps away from a beautiful beach! The property management company was very communicative and easy to work with. Can't wait to go back!
Ronzetta M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
Ronzetta, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and were comfortable. We're glad the location was excellent and you had fun on our beautiful beaches. We appreciate the nod to our communicative staff and we look forward to your next visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
The condo was in the perfect location (literally right across from the beach) close to shopping and great places to eat. We hope to go back soon!
Jennifer J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Hi! We are happy to know that you thought this one-bedroom, one-bath condo is perfectly located. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Everything was great here. Location is just down the road from alot of shopping and activities plus right across from beach access and a nice restaurant on the corner. Destin Harbor was only a few minutes away by car too. The condo is very nice, the only thing I thought it needed was an update to the tub/shower, it is a little dated. If you want someplace nice stay at an affordable price, this is it. Definitely will look at first when I book next trip to Destin.
Fred S.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2024
Fred, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the great location and nice accommodations. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Clean, comfy place.. Located minutes away from beach is very convenient!
The only thing we found disappointing is there was no coffee, tea or any condiments(sugar, salt, pepper) . Also we couldn’t find any laundry detergent.
Overall i would recommend the property!!!
andrei c.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec 2020
We are glad to know that you enjoyed your stay at the Perfect Place at Caribbean Dunes. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
We always stay at Caribbean Dunes for our vacation. This unit was ok. Definitely functional for what we needed it for. There was a negative review before we came and I feel like they addressed those issues which is nice. But it could use a good cleaning and updating on outside furniture etc.
Eric B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Eric, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. Thank you for acknowledging that we pay attention to our reviews and address the issues that come up. If you had let us know during your stay that you felt the unit hadn't been properly cleaned, we would have sent someone to do the job correctly. We'll pass along your comments regarding the outside furniture to the owner for their consideration. We're glad the unit was functional and we hope you had a good time on our beautiful beaches. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Great little condo very close to my conference at the Henderson resort. No ice maker, but found ice trays. A/C worked great and I kept the ceiling fans going. Water pressure is good in the shower, and it got hot quickly. My only request would be to have a k-cup coffee maker in addition to the regular drip maker.
FULLER H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kelsey W.
9 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Destin condo
We overall really enjoyed our stay, but the check in process and a few other mishaps caused some issues. The power was not on when we got there and we had to stay in a different condo for the night. They did give us a small refund for the inconvenience. The pool and hot tub were closed for maintenance and we were not aware of that until we tried to go in. Other than that, the location was great and everything else went smoothly.
Kelsey W.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2023
Kelsey, Thank you for letting us know you enjoyed your stay. We cannot apologize enough for the unit's lack of power and appreciate your willingness to relocate to a different unit until it could be restored. Unfortunately, we have no control over the HOA project regarding the pool and hot tub that went past the projected completion date. We hope the refund and gift card we gave you helped ease your frustration. We're glad everything else about your stay was great. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Condo is as advertised. Check-in was simple. RealJoy communicated regularly. The property is located just across the street from the beach with partial views. There are two public beach access points within a couple hundred yards. Condo is clean and well supplied. Couch showed some wear and tear, but we really didn't use it, so not a big deal. The bed was comfortable. I would have liked to have a stand for my suitcase and a light by the bed. We made due by using a kitchen stool and one of the living room lamps. The key for the back door was a really nice addition so we didn't have to go to the front door every time we went outside. The seating on the patio is comfortable. Overall, no real complaints. I would rent this condo again.
Sunshine S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Sunshine, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are happy to know that everything was as expected. We're glad check-in was simple and you were comfortable. We look forward to seeing you next time. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Great property, for whatever reason there was a cabinet front missing and no place to hang towels in kitchen. Just a little odd. The check out process was rushed and not good. the lady came to clean about 30 minutes early and I was in the shower Before if my 15 hour drive home. She burst in since I didn’t answer, trying to clean and then stood outside of the door while I finished loading my car. This is probably what you get with a Management group and not a person or family owning and renting a property. Sadly, this was how I remember the stay since it was the last thing that happened.
Anna C.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2020
Anna, we are happy to know that you enjoyed this rental property and its location. We apologize for the rushed check-out process and the cleaner arriving before you had left this unit. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Verified
6/10 Okay
amanda g.
9 Aug 2022
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Just okay
Location is perfect.
The unit was a little dated and didn’t appear all that clean. There was old moldy coffee still in the coffee maker and the dishwasher didn’t work well. I did let the property manager know about the coffee maker and they offered to have someone come clean it. But it probably should not be used by anyone after looking like that for health safety reasons. The bathroom fan also didn’t work and just made a loud noise when turned on. The beds were not comfortable and the linens were not great. There were no extra blankets, only the thin spread that was on the beds.
Although we did not use them, there were beach toys and things left outside to use which was nice.
Overall it met our needs but I would not book it again.
amanda g.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Amanda, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience. We apologize for the dirty coffee pot that was missed during cleaning. RealJoy strives to provide a clean and comfortable environment for our guests and we did not deliver. We are truly sorry. We did offer to bring a new coffee pot. If you had let us know that you wanted extra blankets we could have brought you some. We will take a look at the bathroom fan and the dishwasher. Thank you for letting us know that they don't work properly. We're glad the location was perfect and it met your needs. We hope you had a safe trip home.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lee Box
2 May 2022
Liked: Communication
While we loved the location of the condo, we were disappointed by the condition of the unit. It looked as if it could use a deep cleaning. We noticed stains on the furniture, mold and mildew in the jacuzzi tub ( jets), the curtains and undersides of comforters appeared dirty. We understand at this price point, the unit might be outdated, but we were underwhelmed.
The photos and map do not do this property justice - it is SO CLOSE to the beach!! On the way (about a 1-block walk), is an adorable cafe and restaurant, Camille's. So, there was little reason for us to venture too far, which gave us extra time at the beach.
The house was appointed with everything we needed. We even enjoyed the games that the owners have in the cabinet. The place was super-clean and exactly as described in the listing.
We would definitely recommend this property to anyone that is planning a trip to the beach!!
The room was good and location was perfect.
Issues with people complaining about our golf carts all week. It was a very disturbing and annoying experience made it seem if someone was trying to make our stay uncomfortable. We spoke to other owners of the condos which had no problem. Hope everyone would be in the same page.
ramiro g.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2020
Hi Ramiro, thank you for your review! We’re pleased to hear you found the location perfect and unit good. We are sorry about people complaining but we hope you had a great experience otherwise. Thank you again for your feedback!
Jose, Thank you for the 5-star review. We hope you enjoyed your time on our beautiful beaches and will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
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