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The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20320.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

+1
3 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach

The Great Escape - Lakefront Vacation Rental in Destin with Private Pool

Favorite Features:
- Lakefront w/ Gorgeous Water Views
- Private Pool
- Golf Cart
- 3-Minute Walk from the Beach

More about The Great Escape:
The Great Escape is a gorgeous lakefront home with a private pool and a stunning master suite with sweeping views of the lake. Located in the heart of Destin, The Great Escape is close to shopping, dining, and most importantly, the beach! The beach is just a 3-minute walk away or take the complimentary bikes for a quicker trip. Get the best view from the third-story master suite with a lookout deck and beautiful windows to see every angle from inside. The Great Escape is truly a gorgeous home with relaxing views and a spacious interior. With sleeping for 20 guests, this home is perfect for multi-family vacations, and large gatherings.

Inside this three-story beauty is a spacious and coastal interior with plenty of space to spread out and relax. The large living room features plenty of seating for everyone around the flat-screen TV and boasts a view of the lake from the balcony. A bar with seating is just off the living room, making this the ultimate place to hold your gatherings. A large kitchen features stainless-steel commercial Viking appliances, additional bar seating, and ample counter and cabinet space. Guests can enjoy their family meal in the formal dining room with seating for 12. Whether your enjoying your time outside on the private pool deck and enjoying the lake view, or inside the spacious and coastal interior unwinding with a glass of red wine, The Great Escape has so much to offer!

Sleeping Arrangements:
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: 3 Queen Beds & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo.
Bedroom 2: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo.
Bedroom 3: King Bed.

SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 4: King Bed with Shared Balcony & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo.

THIRD FLOOR
Bedroom 5: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower & Soaking Tub.
Private Balcony & Water View.

Additional Arrangements:
Full over Full Bunk Bed & Twin over Twin Bunk.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No pets allowed
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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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach on 23 May 2026 start from AU$1,017, 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 The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Great Escape - Huge 3 Story Lakefront Home with Private Pool & Near the Beach located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of James Lee Beach and Miramar Beach. James Lee Park and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Perfect for a long weekend stay

The house was absolutely perfect for our girls' weekend trip in Destin. The property was clean and spacious - perfect for meals and games together as a group - and convenient to the beach, great restaurants, and all the activities we planned in the area. The pool was a perfect touch to the weekend. We would absolutely stay there again on a future trip to Destin!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shwanda S.

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

Great time

Loved loved loved the only thing the pool wasn’t clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very spacious and easily accommodated our three families of 14 people. The location is great. Just a short walk from the beach and tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. There are a lot of stairs so beware if taking young children or older adults. There are two separate living areas which was nice for the parents vs the adult children and teenagers. My only two complaints is it does need a good deep cleaning and it also needs a counter top ice maker. The fridge holds a lot of food but has a terrible ice maker and no water dispenser.Over all, it was a great house and we enjoyed our vacation in Destin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angie H.

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

Senior trip!

This house was perfect for a large group of 15! We brought a bunch of 18 year olds for a senior trip, along with 4 parents/chaperones. There was plenty of room for everyone and was surprisingly quiet in the house. They way the house is divided made it perfect for the young adults to stay downstairs and have their own space. They didn’t wake up the parents once! Our only complaints are the functionality of the oven and the cleanliness of the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tina K.

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

Not happy with property!!!

During the rain water leaked horribly through the ceiling upstairs in the master suite which kept us awake for hours, had to put down towels and call for a bucket. Then noticed water leaking in living room area close to my grandsons video gaming equipment, luckily we caught this and got a bucket for this also. Broken towel bar, broken blinds, thick dust on blinds, pool was DIRTY. THIS HOUSE NEEDS LOTS OF REPAIRS. Not the first time it has had leaks because you can see stains on ceilings. WILL NOT STAY HERE AGAIN.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Tina, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I was truly disheartened to read your review and want to apologize for not meeting your expectations. Please know that we take all guest feedback very seriously. I can understand your frustration as the heavy rain caused leaks the second day into your stay. We were able to come out and address this and had no further complaints or issues from you for the remainder of your stay. We would have loved the opportunity to address anything else had we been given the chance. If you’re willing to give us another shot when you’re back in town, please reach out directly as I would love to personally oversee your stay. I know we can do better and I want to prove it. Kindest regards, Your Five Star Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Katheryn P.

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

What a great escape!

The house was perfect for 20 people & only a short distance from the beach, but set back away from it all. We relaxed in the pool in the morning while the sun was there & then hit the beach in the afternoon. Beach access was great & we always found a spot. We enjoyed using the comfy beach chairs & the bikes that were provided with the property. It was hard to tell in the VRBO room description, but there is a twin bunk bed up on the second floor master suite. Our only complaints would be that whoever claims the bedroom on the main floor off the kitchen either needs to be a heavy sleeper or likes to stay up late & get up early. Sound travels easily from the kitchen & the family room to that bedroom so when our 19 year old boys stayed up late playing poker, so did the people sleeping in that room. And when the breakfast club got up & started using the kitchen, it typically woke them up as well. Also, the king bedroom closest to the pool on the ground floor does not have a closet or an ensuite bathroom so we had to share closets & bathrooms. It worked out ok, but could be a little inconvenient. The pool did get dirty after a full week of use & there were a few awkward boards on the pool deck that you have to get used to so you don’t trip over them. The access to the pool from all decks was very convenient. Lastly, the refrigerator is huge, but there is not a lot of refrigerator space for 20 people. We had to keep most of our drinks in coolers so we could fit our food in the fridge. We did make meals almost every night though so we had a lot of food in there. All in all, we had a great time at the great escape!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lacy R.

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

Kokomo Kove

The property was small but the house was very large and spacious, had all the best appliances and it was fully stocked with everything we could have wanted for a beach trip. Getting to and from the beach was a breeze, and when we didn’t want the beach, the pool was perfect. Plenty of beach toys available and more than enough towels. We had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lidia v.

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

Perfect Family Vacation!

I got the opportunity to take a Family Vacation with my Great-grandpa, Grandma, Aunt, Parents, Siblings and Cousins ; We couldn’t have picked a better place! The house has plenty of space for a big family. The beds are very comfortable which is a must for a vacation! The neighborhood is very peaceful and very close to the beach! The only downside was the layout of the house, the kitchen in on the second floor and my Great-grandpa had trouble constantly going up and down. The beach isn’t crowded at all and all of the restaurants near were very tasty! When we needed help finding keys to the golf cart the property manager on the phone was very helpful. 10 out of 10 recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

amazing experience

My friends and I had an incredible time at the property. The location was unbeatable and the house was very nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice but not functional floir plan

Although the house was spacious the floir plan was not at all functional at all. The kitchen and main living area was on the 2nd floor so whether comi g in the front door with luggage, groceries etc... or coming in from the pool you had to climb 2 sets of stairs to the kitchen and main living area. Not at all functional for elderly or handicaped. Needs to be stated in the description because we would not have choose this house for that reason. But overall it was ok. We have stayed in much nicer for less.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Five Star Properties and Bliss Beach Rentals

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Five Star Properties is more than just a name. We are a provider of premier luxury Destin and 30A Vacation Rentals and first-class service to our guests. Our inventory includes the finest beachfront houses, ocean view houses with a private pool, and oceanfront condos along the Emerald Coast. Our beach houses and condos can be found in the most desired beachside communities such as Holiday Isle, Crystal Beach, Dunes of Destin, 1900 98, Destiny by the Sea, Silver Shells Resort, Gulf Pines, Frangista Beach, Miramar Beach, Sandestin, Dune Allen Beach, Grayton Beach, Seagrove Beach, and WaterColor, FL.

Additionally, we offer a selection of smaller, budget-friendly beach houses and condos in our Bliss Beach Rentals inventory. With Bliss, our focus is providing the same luxury vacation experience and level of service on a smaller scale. With Five Star and Bliss you can find event-friendly, wedding-friendly, and even pet-friendly homes to match any size beach vacation!

As a Vrbo Premier Host, we strive to provide an unmatched level of guest service. Whether you book a 9-bedroom house from Five Star or a 2-bedroom beach condo from Bliss, we guarantee our guests the same luxury vacation experience and hands-on customer service.

Each guest is provided with a welcome gift, and access to exceptional amenities which are unique to each property. Plus,
our Guest Services team is local (located in Miramar Beach, Florida), and can provide a quick response to any question or issue that may arise, any time of day. In addition, we have an in-house maintenance team and cleaning crews who can quickly address any guest emergencies. Our exclusive Guest Portal gives each guest access to all means of communication with our team, as well as an area guide to nearby dining, shopping, services, and attractions. It's no wonder Five Star has been voted Best in Destin two years in a row!

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