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Bronze Star by the Sea | Newly Renovated

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Bronze Star by the Sea
Complimentary Beach Chair Service
Bronze Star by the Sea patio
Front Porch
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Bronze Star by the Sea | Newly Renovated

Top Reasons to Book this Beach Cottage:

* FREE Seasonal Beach Service: 2 Chairs and Umbrella (Available March 1 - October 31st)

* 880 yds to Miramar Beach

* Private Back Deck + 9 Ft Ceilings

* Stainless Steel Appliances in Kitchen

* Steps to Pool, Hot Tub, and Tennis Court

* Fitness Room, Grills, and Clubhouse 

* Walk Down the Beach to Captain Dave's or Pompano Joe's

* Just 5 Miles from Grand Boulevard Town Center and Only 3 Miles to Silver Sands Outlets

* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*This property is not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions.*

*No Golf Carts, Low Speed Vehicles permitted on property*

*Permitted Vehicles: Sedans, pick-up trucks, and SUVs are allowed in designated parking areas. No RVs, Trailers, or Box Trucks: These are not allowed anywhere on the property. Designated Parking Areas: Guests are provided with gate codes and parking passes to access designated parking areas.

*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.

Bronze Star by the Sea is a lovely 3BR, 2BA cottage, conveniently located in Maravilla Resort, just across the street from beautiful Miramar Beach. The cottage features a spacious living area, 9 foot ceilings, a washer and dryer, and a shaded deck for enjoying the beautiful night breeze and warm sunny days! Families with children, or seniors will enjoy the ease of staying in a one-level property. The master bedroom has a king bed and ensuite bath with dual vanities and a walk-in shower. This cottage sleeps 10 guests comfortably having a guest bedroom with a queen bed, a bunkroom with two twin over twin bunks, and a sleeper sofa in the living room. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Take a stroll to one of the two pools, hot tub, fitness center, tennis, basketball and deed beach frontage. No matter what you choose, you are sure to make long-lasting memories at Bronze Star by the Sea. 

Maravilla Resort in Miramar Beach is a 33 acre, gated resort featuring the largest private beach in the area — 2.5 acres of private pristine beach! Maravilla Resort has family oriented vacation rentals. It is a relaxed resort community, and it is less crowded than the downtown Destin area. Maravilla Cottages within Maravilla Resort offer guests privacy and space, while still allowing access to the fabulous amenities. Many folks enjoy the view of the ocean from the beachside pool at Maravilla Resort. Plus, another large pool is located by the clubhouse for a relaxing day of sun! You will also love the tennis courts, basketball court and the shuffleboard area. Please note: renters are not allowed to drive golf carts in the Maravilla community.

The Bed Setup:

Master Bedroom: King Bed

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom: Two Twin over Twin Bunk Beds

Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa  

Area Attractions:

Grand Boulevard Town Center is a pedestrian-friendly, shopping and dining complex just off Emerald Coast Parkway, convenient to both Sandestin and Miramar Beach. For the high-end shopper, the center offers a number of boutiques, and dining options.

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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About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Baytowne Wharf and HarborWalk Village 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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kitchenique - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 5 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whales Tail - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Sun Kiss’d By the Captain

Our stay here was amazing! Clean house with helpful management! Short walk to the beach & pools!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Lovely home

We had a large group of varied ages. The house was beautiful, there were things to do for everyone, and communication was excellent. Overall fantastic stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2023
Jason, we are very happy to know your group enjoyed an overall fantastic stay in this beautiful three-bedroom, two-bath cottage in Maravilla Resort and you were provided with excellent communication. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 4 (2 elementary aged kiddos) plus my parents stayed here during our Spring Break week in March 2026. The property has a lot of natural light and photos hold true. The layout worked nicely for our group and we appreciated the size and spaces. Kitchen is nicely stocked. The house location and gated community is very nice. Short walk to the community heated pool and hot tub (3 minutes) as well as to the beach (7 minutes). Property concerns were easy to communicate and handled in a timely manner. I would recommend this rental house and consider renting again in future. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad the house worked well for your family and parents — the natural light, layout, and stocked kitchen sounds like it suited your group. We're pleased the gated location, short walk to the heated pool/hot tub and beach, and our quick handling of concerns helped make your stay enjoyable. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to host you again with RealJoy Vacations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace F.

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

Wonderful!!

This was our first time in the Destin area and we loved it. We are already looking to book again in the near future. The house was clean, in a great location and everyone was friendly. We had plenty of space for the whole family, plenty of cooking utensils, dishes, etc. It was absolutely amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2021
Candace, we are very happy to know that you enjoyed an absolutely wonderful time while staying in the well located Sun Kiss'd by the Captain, a clean three-bed/two-bath cottage in Maravilla Resort that provided plenty of space and kitchen supplies. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Wish List

Everything was great/ clean however I suggest that you offer more cleaning supplies such as tissue, dish soap ect. But I would still give a positive response. Love the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2024
Lisa, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the cleanliness of the property. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Fresh, Clean & Comfortable!

The home was very refreshing & clean. The furniture was comfortable, especially the master bed- I slept great every night!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette N.

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

Beautiful cottage!

This is a beautiful cottage and community. It is so well maintained. They keep the grounds of the community beautiful. I have never seen any trash or debris anywhere. I feel totally safe here. People are very friendly and helpful. Everything has been great! I would recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2022
Hi! We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your extended stay in this beautiful three-bedroom, two-bath cottage in Maravilla Resort, a well-maintained property. We are happy to know that you felt safe, found everyone to be very friendly and helpful, and you would recommend this rental to anyone. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

8/10 Good

kim p.

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

Girls weekend

House was nice , other rentals said they were given 2 comp chairs at the beach and golf carts were included in the rental and that would have been so nice, but we still had fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla J.

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

Great for a blended family get away!!

The place was perfect for my partner and I and our 5 kids!! The location was optimal, the house was clean, and it was set up perfectly for our family—2 adults in the master, 1 teenager in the spare, and 4 7 and unders in the bunk bed room—exactly what we needed!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Texas Getaway

From the initial booking to the on-going communication leading up to our stay, this was great! Even on the day of our check in, I received communication with gate and door codes. I would definitely recommend this property to friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosario R.

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

Excellent

Very nice clean and easy to rent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Nawatha O.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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