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Welcome to The Pink Shell!
Fun hangout space on second floor with a 65" TV, arcade and foosball table
Pool is heated for Spring break! This is the largest resort lagoon pool in all of Destin! Zero entry on one side, with dining spaces, hot tub, lounge chairs and a tiki bar.
King size bedroom on third floor with balcony
The free on-call trolley picks you up at your door and drops you off at the beach (see trolley hours in description!)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Coast Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

heated pool · pets · arcade · beach gear · Destin Commons

What Makes The Pink Shell Special:
☼ Resort Lagoon Pool & Hot Tub – Dive into the largest lagoon pool in the community with zero-entry access, heated in Spring break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Year weeks! Pool is open year-round. Pool is heated during Spring Break from March 1-April 11 2026
☼ Spacious Sleeping Arrangements – Sleeps up to 15 in beds (max guest count), with 4 king beds, 2 queen beds, a bunk room with a trundle, and 2 twin beds across 6 bedrooms.
☼ Fully Stocked Kitchen – Equipped with a Keurig, drip coffee maker, crockpot, air fryer, blender, and more to satisfy all your cooking needs.
☼ Beach Gear Ready – Includes chairs, a cooler, a wagon, toys, and beach towels for your seaside adventures.
☼ Kid-Friendly Amenities – Includes 2 pack ’n plays, 2 high chairs, board games and puzzles.
☼ Game Night Fun – Enjoy the upstairs living room complete with an arcade game and foosball table for hours of entertainment.
☼ Dog-Friendly – A $250 fee for up 2 dogs applies (Emotional Support Animals - ESA - dogs included). $100 for each additional dog.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Ground Floor: King primary suite with full bathroom.
Second Floor: 1 room with 2 queen beds and another with 1 king bed.
Third Floor: 1 room with a twin bunk bed and a twin trundle, 1 room with a king bed, and 1 room with a king bed.

Additional Amenities:
☼ Gas grill (reimbursement available if you need to refill the propane tank).
☼ TVs in every room for entertainment.
☼ Parking for up to 3 cars in the driveway.

Location Perks:
The Pink Shell is centrally located, just minutes from Destin Commons, top restaurants, shops, and attractions.

Important Details to Know:
☼ Rental Agreement: Guests must e-sign within 24 hours of booking and provide a copy of the primary renter’s driver’s license. The ID must match the person booking.
☼ Age Requirement: Must be 25+ to book.
☼ Pet-Friendly – We welcome dogs with a $250 pet fee for up to 2 dogs, per stay. Each additional pet will be charged $100

- Service Animals are always welcome in accordance with Airbnb and ADA policy
- Service Animals may not be left alone and must remain under handler control at all times
- Emotional Support Animals are not considered Service Animals under ADA, and the standard pet fee applies
- Any unattended or uncontrolled dog will be considered a house-rule violation and subject to the undisclosed pet fee
- Unlisted dogs are subject to a $250 fee per dog. Pets must be crated when left alone in the property. Please note that Destin doesn't have pet-friendly beaches.
☼ Security Cameras: A Ring doorbell and floodlight camera monitor the front porch 24/7.
☼ The Villages of Crystal Beach does not allow outside Golf Carts, RV's, trailers, or motorcycles inside the gated community.
☼ VRBO Disclosure: The VRBO platform fee is charged after booking confirmation and is non-refundable. We don't handle their platform fee. A 3% credit processing fee applies to cancellations.

From lazy poolside afternoons to fun-filled beach days—and now game nights upstairs with foosball and arcade fun—The Pink Shell offers the ultimate Destin getaway. We can’t wait to host you!

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About the area

Destin

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. HarborWalk Village and Baytowne Wharf are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Commons - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Miramar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • James Lee Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬13 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jia K.

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

We had a great time staying at Dreamboat!

From the accommodations to the location, everything was great. We look forward to staying again next time we come to Destin.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jena p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay and had the best time. The kids loved the game room and we had everything we needed. The convenience of the trolley was nice too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

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

Beach Wedding Family House

Great place to stay! Beds were comfortable, everything you need is there and the place is clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie U.

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

Perfect for our needs

The house is nice and spacious and able to comfortably fit our group of 13. Our host Amanda was exceedingly quick to respond to any questions I had and checked in midweek to make sure everything was going okay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nekia B.

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

Best Stay Ever!

Our family really enjoyed this House! Its just like the photos you see online. The location of the house was perfect. We will definitely book with you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Highly recommend this property!!!

Check in process was incredibly easy, house was beautiful and clean! Owner checked in to make sure everything was going smooth. The pool was awesome! Highly recommend this property and will stay again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keeli L.

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

Family Vacation 2023

Great location! Easy to check-in and check-out! Lots of room for a family of 15! Everyone loved the house.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia A.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great stay in a beautiful house and neighborhood. The gated community tucked away was nice. The walk to the beach access was not far. The host was responsive and checked on us during our stay. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Great Spring Break Trip

Property was as advertised. Tons of space for the family to spread out, everything was clean, pool was outstanding, and only a short walk to the beach. Amanda’s communication was top notch. Great week overall!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amr V.

Liked: Check-in, location

Vacation 2024

Overall it was good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Vacation

Property was nice, beds were comfortable and was glad they had beach chairs and wagon. Property owner responded quickly to any questions I had. Only issue was refrigerator wasn’t working very well but they are having it fixed
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn L.

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

Great house for Families! Close to beach with a great super fun pool!

The host was amazing! She was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. We stayed with our big extended family and there was enough room for all of us and we all felt like we had our own private space. The lagoon pool is super close and we all had a great time in it! And the beach is just a quick shuttle ride that drops you off at the public entrance. We stayed Labor Day weekend and the beach wasn’t very crowded for being in Destin so we also liked that part. If you have babies it’s an extra plus because the house has 2 pack n plays and 2 high chairs so you don’t have to pack all of that. The community was very clean and everyone was very friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
It was a pleausre to host you. Glad the high chairs and pack and plays were helpful and made packing easier and that you got to enjoy the free shuttle to the beach!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody A.

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

Family Vacation June 2024

The house was clean & well stocked of household items (cookware/towels). This is a great home for large groups. There is two living rooms, which was great for a multi family group. Response time with any messages or questions was answered quickly. Checking in was simple. The walk to the beach took around 10 minutes to get to the public beach access. You can take chairs but to sit front roll at the beach you will have to rent chairs. The beach was not horribly crowded and very clean. The chair rental company was very accommodating for large groups. We seen multiple manatees during our time on the beach. The overall cleanliness of the neighborhood (Villages of Crystal Beach) was not great. The landscaping around all the homes is littered with cans & trash. The pool was cloudy with lots of debris floating. We attempted pool multiple days, but found the results the same. Location of this house is great for shopping (Destin commons & Silver Sands Outlets) & food options. There is a Publix & Walmart very close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

WINNER! WINNER!

Spacious , Clean and the Perfect location! This place was immaculate . I Can’t say enough great things about Dreamboat! There are no surprises here , the place was an exact representation of the photos. We visited Destin for a short break with 2 families with 6 young kids, and we loved how all the kids had their own bunk beds. The house is split in a way that you can have a small family on each floor, with plenty of privacy and space for everyone. The beds were very comfortable , the sheets were clean and soft and the towels were super cozy! It was nice not to have to bring our own linens. There are two separate living areas, and the second floor living room has a wet bar with a mini fridge for snacks. The kids loved the pool! The beach was a short easy walk with all the kiddos! The furniture looked new and updated. The dining table was large enough we could all sit together, we just used the folding chairs from the closet. They also have kids’ plates and cups. The place was nicely stocked for all our needs .Owners were attentive and super responsive. This is a great location and a wonderful family environment . We can’t wait to go back and will be booking again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for choosing our house for your trip to Destin! Glad to hear all the kids enjoyed the bunks and the family enjoyed the separate living areas.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

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

Perfect stay

House was perfect for our group. Enjoyed the shuttle to the beach and all the little extras (laundry pods, soap in bathrooms)!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARTHA S.

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

Wonderful Home for Family Vacation

We had a total of 14 family members, ranging in age from <2 to 69 years old, and thought this house was perfect! It came with so many amenities, we didn't realy need to bring as much as we did. Tons of beach toys, high chairs, baby gate, beach towels, cooking utensils - you name it. The location was convienent to the beach (a 5+ minute walk) and the great pool (just ariound the block). It was also easy to get out on the main road because you could easily get to a traffic light if you needed to turn east towards downtown Destin.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful time and loved the property, close location to the beach, and family friendly pool. The owner was also very responsive to any questions I had. Hope to be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tanya p.

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

GREAT STAY & HOUSE

We had 12 of us get together for a short weekend. Amanda was an awesome host! Communicated was excellent and gave us everything we needed to have a great stay. The location and house is Amazing !! Better then expected, you have everything you need right there . If we could give 10 stars we would !! Recommend is a must !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
It was my pleasure to host Tanya and her group. Happy to hear you enjoy the convenient location and quick access to everything!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike k.

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

Great place close to beach

Very easy, turn key nice neighborhood, we will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Mike was a wonderful guest. Welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime Q.

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

Spring Break Getaway

The Dreamboat was perfect for our group. The house is just as described. We had three families and each had their own space. The location of the house was great. It is a short walk to the beach. Amanda is a great host. She was quick to respond and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
It was great hosting Jaime and her group. Happy to hear there was plenty of space for all 3 families!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley T.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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