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Just a 60 second walk to sugar white sands!

Holiday home with a water park, steps from Miramar Beach

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68 Barracuda St - our slice of heaven!
Exterior
A long driveway leaving room for up to 3 cars
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Miramar Beach
  • Place, Destin Commons
  • Place, Henderson Beach State Park
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Landing

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Tower Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Just a 60 second walk to sugar white sands!

Location, Location, Location!! Our Beautiful Destin Beach home is perfectly located in the quaint Crystal Beach neighborhood known for its white picket fences and cottage style homes!
Tired of waiting for a shuttle? With a house this close to the beach there is NO need to pack a lunch or search for public restrooms! Forgotten items are only steps away when you are just 3 homes from the turquoise waters and sugar white sands.

A perfect family retreat nestled between the gorgeous white sands and the upscale shopping center of Destin Commons that also features kid-friendly fountains and water play. You can retreat to the privacy of the beautiful neighborhood or get out and satisfy everyone's desires with unlimited fun...centrally located just minutes to shopping, all your favorite restaurants, water parks, miniature golf, and more family fun.

All the comforts of home await you. The main floor features a large eat-in kitchen, a family room with 50''plasma TV, comfy seating and a pub table, a master suite with king bed & flat screen TV/dvd and second bedroom with queen bed & TV/dvd. Climb the circular staircase to the bunkroom (double bed) and then the tower loft (twin over full & twin trundle underneath) with gorgeous 360 degree views of the gulf and Destin area.

This is a home you will love with a location like no other!

*Please note that during the peak rental season of Summer we only offer Saturday to Saturday rentals.



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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 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
Pets may be allowed with advanced approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Destin

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Destin Commons - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • James Lee Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Just a 60 second walk to sugar white sands! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Just a 60 second walk to sugar white sands!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just a 60 second walk to sugar white sands!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Just a 60 second walk to sugar white sands! located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Destin Beaches is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 142 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kent M.

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

Nice Place Great Location

Walking distance to beach, included umbrella and chairs setup on beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M., Warner Robins, GA

Love this house and it proximity to the beach!

We had a great stay at your beautiful home. We look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Ideal location!

The perfect location for our beach vacation! We loved the neighborhood, the proximity to the beach, and the complimentary Chair/umbrella service. We also loved the big backyard and fire pit! A wonderful house for our spring break family getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is in a great location very close to the beach. Check in process is very quick and easy as well. The wrap around deck and the front steps are in very very bad shape and need replaced asap. The side area of the house where the hose for rinsing off sand is a complete safety hazard. If you weigh over 100 pounds I would not suggest walking on this deck and porch. The inside of the house is a little run down as well and could probably use some updates. The one couch in the house is broken so when you sit on it you sink straight to the middle. This house was good was a quick weekend trip with college friends but I would not stay here on a trip with my family and children.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

Friend Beach trip!!

It was a great stay. The house was in a perfect location, and the property manager responded in a timely manner! We will be definitely using again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Ann Le F.

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

A Great Beach House

My son and I stayed here with my best friend and her family and we had an amazing time. The place was comfortable and accommodating. It had everything you need for the beach available to use and allowed us not to pack as much. The location couldn’t have been better as it was only one block away and right across the street from the beach access. We also had access to an umbrella and 2 chairs from the beach service. Walmart was only a mile and a half away and it was super close to multiple shopping areas. A great little gem of a place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Paula M.

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

Location!

Overall a wonderful experience— a few minor things in need of repair, closet doors and dresser knobs. The only major thing would be the outdoor shower was not working and it would have been very nice to have! But the home was nice and the location was perfect! The family had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

April B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Location was great but…Very disappointed with this house. It has lots of potential, but it is clearly not taken care of. The doorknob on the front door was barely hanging on . My husband had to fix it and also a cabinet drawer. Bathroom door doesn’t lock or latch. Shower curtain is 2 foot too narrow. Needs a good cleaning. Beds and couch need replacing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! David was an amazing host and very responsive. Very roomy and we loved the back yard!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our big family. SO close to the beach and so convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house worked great for 2 familys. House was in a great loction for access to the beach a d was easy to get the kids there while walking. The beach service was a plus i wasnt expecting getting 2 chairs and a umbrella. The only bad thing i can say is that the bed in bedroom 2 had a broken frame but is still sleep ok. The master bed really needs a new matress but for value was great no complaint about that. Will definitely look at staying here again. I hope they update the beds by then.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Perfect vacation

This was a perfect place for our family to enjoy the Gulf Coast. Had everything we needed in a perfect location. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise J.

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

Family Beach Vacation

Couldn't of had a better location, just a minute walk to an amazing beach....good for grandbabies afternoon nap and snacks! House was super cute but needs a lot of love. Beds were very uncomfortable and broken down matresses. Couch was collapsed in the seat. The steps on porch were rotting and unstable. However for the price I can see why he doesn't improve much due to the amazing location and nice acommodating host. Appreciated the ability to have our furry babies as well. Truly a great family trip with close access to the beach. With alittle improvement to the house you couldn't beat it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shila C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

House was clean, but needs some small repairs. Blinds broken in just about every room, closet doors hard to open and close, master closet was broken, master bathroom door wouldn’t lock properly and there was no stopper for the drain in the master bath to take a bath. The shower curtain and hooks in the master bath need to be replaced. The hooks are rusting onto the curtain. There are some outlets that don’t work also. Mattress for pull out trundle upstairs had some kind of funky stain on the corner. We didn’t use the back very much because you have to go through the master bedroom to get to the back patio. That’s kind of misleading. Parking was a bit difficult but we managed. Maybe need to cut back some of your palm trees and bushes, very hard to get in and out of cars in such a tight space. And to get to the house you get smacked with palm fronds. Overall we enjoyed our stay and the beach was so close and we had a free umbrella and chairs as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Perfect Location, Lovely House

We had the most wonderful week with our grown daughter, our son, and his wife. The rocking chairs on the porch were a perfect welcome, and a really nice place to enjoy a glass of wine or lemonade. Entering the house, the large living room provided a comfortable place to relax. The kitchen is well-appointed, and included a drip coffee maker, blender, pots, pans, and everything needed. Washer and dryer made it convenient to pack light and go home with clean everything.The dining area includes a large table- great for table games as well as sharing meals. There is also a table in the living/family room.Bedrooms were comfortable. There were 2 bedrooms on the main floor. A spiral staircase takes you to a double bed on the second floor. Our daughter chose the "penthouse"- the room on the top floor with a full/twin bunkbed -that has a balcony off it. Sheets and regular bath towels are provided. We brought beach towels, and appreciated availability of beach chairs. Bathrooms (one en-suite and one off the living room) provided showers after delightful visits to the beach. (outside shower and hose are handy for getting the layers of sand off before entering the house.)We didn't take advantage of the barbecue and firepit in the large back yard- but if we'd stayed longer, I'm sure we would have enjoyed them.David communicated well- promptly replied to inquiries with great information.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne W.

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

A No Frills Adequate Stay

This is a well equipped property that is in need of maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Great location, but….

When we book, regardless of where we go, our goal is to find a place that is safe and clean, not luxurious. The location of this property is perfect in every way. Close to everything but also quiet when you want it to be. The property could be an absolute gem. The master bedroom/bath could use a remodel as it was very dated (and carpets very worn and dirty). We also found the electrical peculiar as many outlets wouldn’t hold a plug and the outlet in the front porch was just not connected (only the grounding wire). Beds were ok, but old and pretty flimsy. There was a pullout mattress upstairs that was heavily stained. The kitchen was ok, fine for a week long stay. The back yard was kept nice and had a nice fire pit. We won’t be back. Value for price was good but would have been great if not for the cleanliness.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda G.

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

“Destin dreaming”

We enjoyed our stay, location was the key! Truly 60 seconds to the beautiful beach
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Donna S.

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

October Getaway

This was our second time. The new fence looks great; the mattresses need replacement. The stove needs replacement. The cookware (nonstick) is peeling-/not safe. The location is still great…the insides needs attention.
Stayed 27 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tara L.

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

Family vacation home

Perfect home for a big family. Very large open floor plan for everyone to have their own space. Owner was very nice and responded quickly to any questions we had. The TV was messed up so he made sure to switch the box out and when that didn't work he was very quick to come back to the home to try to fix it again and offered to buy us a Roku box until it was fixed by the cable company. Very short walk to the beach. Overall it was a great trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

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

September beach trip

Enjoyed the location. House easily handled our party of six and the air conditioning worked great. Easy walk to the beach, appreciated the extra beach, chairs, and umbrella. café & restaurants close by. Crab Island was fun. Sunsets and white sands and Clearwater was hard to beat!! Rented a couple E bikes from Coastal Cruisers, And explored the surrounding area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brianna F.

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

Amazing location

Couldn’t ask for a better location. The home was decently clean and very conveniently located. The house could use minor hardware updates. Some of the doorknobs were loose (exterior were the ones that concerned us), the tub drain stopper didn’t work and the dishwasher didn’t work, but we were able to make it work anyway and it didn’t take away from our overall experience. The neighborhood was quiet at night and you’re within a quick walk to the beach. Our kids loved the loft room. Overall very happy with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl S.

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

Had a great time.

I stayed in this house with my husband and adult children. We loved the house and neighborhood and the beach is so close! The beach chair/umbrella service is a nice perk. The deck and carpet need a little TLC. All in all, we had a great time!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia J.

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

Great location!

Just a short walk to the beach…perfect location! Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Short easy walk to the beach

Amazing A/C The two upstairs rooms are definitely for smaller people The young boys loved the very top floor
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by David Houtsma

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David lives in Cumming, GA with two beautiful daughters. Georgia is definitely home, but we LOVE Florida and the coastal waters of Destin can not be beat! We welcome you and your family to our home and hope it is as much the wonderful getaway for you as it is for us!

Why they chose this property

Our beautiful home sits nestled in the quaint Crystal Beach area of Destin, FL. Crystal beach is known for its beautiful water and quaint white picket fenced cottages. Our home leads the Water’s Edge subdivision, known for bringing the Florida Cottage style homes to the area.




Crystal Beach is convenient to all of the best restaurants including regionally known favorites like the Hard Rock Café, The Bonefish Grill, The Cracker Barrel, The Waffle House, Longhorn Steakhouse, Coldstone Creamery, and a Starbucks as well as many local hot spots located along the waterfront.




Destin is also a shopper’s paradise. Crystal Beach is located next to the new Destin Commons mall with water fountains and playgrounds for children and upscale shopping sure to fit every taste. Three miles to the East are the Destin Outlets where bargains make every day a “black Friday.”




To the West of Crystal Beach you will find value stores such as Walmart, Home Depot and other favorites as you journey toward the Harbor area Destin is famous for. Along the way you’ll find even more restaurants and family friendly activities like miniature golf, go-cart racing and water slides.




Part of what makes Crystal Beach such a wonderful area to vacation in is how it approaches the beach. Much of the Destin waterfront is surrounded by high rise condo developments that empty large groups of vacationers onto a limited beach area. But at Barracuda, you walk onto a beachfront area fronted by a neighborhood so there is always room to spread out on the sand.

Favorite area activities include fishing excursions and boat trips to Destin's favorite 'Crab Island.'
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