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Three-story home w/private pool, hot tub, game room & more in Destin!

Holiday home with private pool, steps from Destin Beaches

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Castle by the Sea
Castle by the Sea - 2nd Floor Living Area
Castle by the Sea - Rooftop View
Castle by the Sea - 1st Floor Guest Living Area with Air Hockey
Castle by the Sea - Private Pool Area With a Spillover Spa

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 18408.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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  • Place, Destin Beaches
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
  • Place, Destin Harbor Boardwalk
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

1st Floor Bunk Area

2 Single Bunk Beds

1st Floor Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1st Floor Living Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

2nd Floor Living Area

2 Double Sofa Beds

2nd Floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd Floor Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd Floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Half Bathroom

Toilet

2nd Floor Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

3rd Floor Guest King Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Floor Guest Queen Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Floor Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Three-story home w/private pool, hot tub, game room & more in Destin!

This is a three-story house.

Complimentary Beach Service Included: March 1 to October 31

Castle by the Sea lives up to its name with views from every floor and 4,400 square feet of living space! Designed with the beach lifestyle in mind, this home combines quality furnishings, a spacious floorplan, and all of the amenities a resort would offer. Enjoy your own private pool with gentle slope entry and large spa with water jets spraying out of the deck, or relax inside in the game room. Castle by the Sea is situated within the exclusive gated beachfront community of Dunes of Destin in a breathtaking coastal setting that is just steps from the Gulf of Mexico.

BEDDING SUMMARY
Third floor master bedroom: King bed
Third floor guest bedroom: King bed
Third floor guest bedroom: Queen bed
Second floor master bedroom: King bed
First floor guest bedroom: Queen bed
First floor bunk area: Full over full bunk, twin over twin bunk
First floor living area: Two queen sleeper sofas

FIRST FLOOR
A grand foyer welcomes you as you enter Castle by the Sea. The first floor living space includes a game room with an air hockey table and plenty of comfortable furniture around a large flat-screen TV--perfect for the whole family. The guest bedroom on this floor has a queen bed, flat-screen TV, and connects to the first floor bathroom with a walk-in shower. There is also a bunk area with two sets of bunk beds capable of sleeping eight people. There are two queen sleeper sofas located in the living area to accommodate all your friends and family.

The one-of-a-kind pool deck is accessible from the first floor and includes amenities that you will not find elsewhere. The private pool has a gentle slope entry, multiple jets and fountains, and LED lights to illuminate your nighttime swim. The spa is connected to the pool and is perfectly situated to enjoy the outdoor television. The other pool deck amenities include a full outdoor kitchen, private gas grill, and plenty of lounge furniture. The pool can also be heated for $75 a day upon your request. Please call us at 850-269-1005 to put in a request to turn on the pool's heating system.

SECOND FLOOR
The second floor has a large, open floorplan that includes the living area, dining area, kitchen, and wet bar. With windows on every wall, the space is filled with natural light and invites you out onto the balcony with plenty of seating perfect for outdoor dining. The living area is comfortably furnished and a great place to relax and watch the large flat-screen TV after a day on the beach. In the fully equipped kitchen you will find granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen comes stocked with all the cookware and dishware you need to prepare and serve meals for families of all sizes. The large dining table can seat up to 16 people and has unique bench seating. There are five custom made bar stools at the breakfast bar and a small breakfast table for four that provide additional seating. A wet bar area just off of the kitchen features beautiful granite, bar-ware, and a unique martini glass-shaped sink.

One of the home’s two master bedrooms is located on this floor. The bedroom features a king bed, flat-screen TV, a private master bathroom, and private access to a balcony overlooking the pool deck. The master bathroom has a walk-in shower, jacuzzi tub, and double vanity.

THIRD FLOOR
The third floor features three large bedrooms, one of which is the main master bedroom, and a large balcony with a wet bar and rooftop terrace access. The master bedroom has a king bed, flat-screen TV, and private access to the third floor balcony. The adjoining master bathroom has a large walk-in shower, jetted tub, and custom double vanities. This floor also features a king guest bedroom with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and access to the balcony. Additionally, there's a third guest bedroom with a queen bed and private bathroom with a walk-in shower.

For the pool to be heated during your stay, we require at least 48 hour notice before your arrival to ensure the pool has time to reach the proper temperature of 88℉. The pool heat charge is $75 per day of your reservation. This home is equipped with a gas based pool heater, which can operate as intended regardless of outdoor temperature. This home also has a spillover spa attached to the pool. The spa is heated to the same temperature as the pool and uses the same heating method.

This professionally managed Destin vacation rental is brought to you by Compass Resorts, a locally owned and operated company dedicated to delivering consistent, exceptional quality. Your vacation is our priority, and we strive to exceed your expectations every step of the way. To ensure convenience and comfort, we provide a welcome kit of essential amenities such as trash can liners, small dishwasher detergent, dish soap, dish sponge, a roll of paper towels, laundry detergent, bathroom paper, and facial soap for our guests. For longer stays, we recommend purchasing additional supplies to meet your specific needs.

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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

About the area

Destin

Destin is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Three-story home w/private pool, hot tub, game room & more in Destin! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Three-story home w/private pool, hot tub, game room & more in Destin! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Three-story home w/private pool, hot tub, game room & more in Destin!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Three-story home w/private pool, hot tub, game room & more in Destin!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Three-story home w/private pool, hot tub, game room & more in Destin! located?

Situated in Destin, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Callie T.

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

Great Vacay Home!

Great location - Great Views - Very spacious and luxurious feel - Will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Great stay in October

This home is laid out nicely with two master suites and plenty of living space. It is very convenient with a quick walk to the private beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

alejandro s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Pretty good

Was a good place pool could of been better and the tvs also
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony E.

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

Solid house

House was good, came for a bachelor party. Hot tub doesn’t get very hot and the internet didn’t work, but other than that no real issues. Location was great and beach was beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg H., Manila, AR

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

Great experience!

The property was described perfectly in the listing. Our party consisted of 7 adults, no kids. There was plenty of room for several more people to sleep comfortably. The beach is just steps away. We will be renting this property again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Benjamin R.

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

House was great

Need better communication
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

Wonderful location and property. My only complaint would be that the hot tub is actually a “spillover spa.” So it didn’t get hot, only warm. Management was quick to respond to us regarding this matter though. Overall, it was a pleasant stay for a large family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ash R.

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

Spring Break 2024

This beach house was beautiful, exactly as listed! The location was perfect, we never drove more than 10 minutes to get anywhere and the beach was literally a few steps away! There was 10 of us and we all slept comfortably, each couple having a room to themselves! The only con was the Wi-Fi, my daughter didn’t get to watch her favorite YouTube channel each morning. Other than that, this house was perfection!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Rats and roaches

House had rats at the pool and cocktail roaches inside. Very nice home needs to be extermination
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

michael c.

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

Higher expectations

The house was nice. I think when you list that you have a hot tub you should really emphasize that you must pay separately to have it heated. Not in some fine print. The swimming pool was littered with flowers from a tree the first day and was cleaned out after the second day Other than the small snake found on the first floor .. it was a good stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicolette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed a couple houses down earlier this year & just had to stay in the same area again! The walk to the beach is so close & convenient with littles. Having the outdoor pool/spa was a bonus. The outdoor kitchen was perfect for cooking seafood!! Plenty of room for all of us. The only thing that could have been better was the pool heat. We immediately contacted the host knowing it wasn’t heating right. They had a couple of different people out & it was correct after a couple of days. Otherwise everything was great!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. The kitchen was stocked wonderfully beyond our expectations. We would highly recommend this vacation house. Check out was also easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel V.

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

Perfect stay!

We had an amazing time at this property! It was a perfect spot for a group of 20 celebrating a bachelorette. The house was clean, spacious and had everything we needed! A great location, close to all the fun spots and a super short walk to the beautiful beach! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Beautiful property super close to the beach entry!

11 of us came to spend nurses week in Destin! The house was beautiful and so close to the private beach entry. The management company was so responsive for any needs we had. Great communication. We loved all the balcony’s and the pool/hot tub area was great. Big open kitchen/living room area for meals and socializing. We had a great time at this property!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanda M.

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

Christmas in Florida!

My family and I had an amazing stay at this property! The location was AMAZING!! Close to everything and literally across from the beach. It would have been even better if the weather had been sunny! But we made the best of it. I think there was a little confusion on the sleeper sofas as we didn’t find one of them in the home however there were still plenty of beds for everyone to sleep comfortably! Communication with the host was top tier! I’d certainly stay here again and recommend it to others staying in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

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

Great house, real close to beach.

This was a great house to stay at and was very close to the beach. The communication with Compass resorts was amazing. They were quick to jump on any issues, or answer any questions we had. They took care of any of the headaches on a vacation. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Great location

New appliances , great beach access , kids loved the pool and community pool
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeanne w.

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

Dunes of Destin

We have been coming to this subdivision for many years. We love the location & private beach! The house is large enough to accommodate our family with a private restroom for each. With plenty of family area to sit & catch up. The group wants to return next year for the same week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica C.

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

Great

Nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor M., Robins Air Force Base Ga

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

Excellent Property for our type of Stay

Everyone couple had their own room and bathroom. If you get the pool heated, make sure they turn the heat on 2 days prior to your arrival. Excellent communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas R.

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

Ideal multi-family location

We had 3 families- 3 couples and 7 kids. There was ample room for everyone. The beach was a very short walk across the private community street. When the kids were tired of the beach, they swam at the pool and played tons of air hockey at the house. We went to the nearby water park one day. There were numerous other nearby attractions that we considered visiting but everyone had so much fun at the house, we spent most of the time there. Property management promptly sent assistance when we had a little trouble figuring out the elevator (it came in handy for luggage and groceries) and were quick to handle a wasp nest on the balcony. Overall, it was a really great vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin Y.

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

Summer 2023

Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Joe A.

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

Great Time

Awesome area and property in good condition. Real close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wende C., Williamstown,Ma.

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

Great family vacation

The house was great. The location was perfect. The beach was amazing and just a few steps away. We had 6 adults and 7 children ages 6 to 14. There was plenty of room. The few notes. The area with the bunkbeds is actually in a small area immediately off the garage. No big deal but not a room so be aware. There are no beach towels so we had to buy some and leave them there. Minor things that didnt impact our time but just FYI. The management was responsive to any calls we made . Lots of activities and restaurants close by. I would absolutely come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert G.

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

Very disappointed

This house was a huge disappointment due to misrepresentation and poor maintenance. It should be taken out of service for major renovation as eight other houses now have underway on this block. This is a five bedroom house not a six. The bunk beds are in an alcove with the garage door opening into the space. No clothes storage, no privacy and no one in our group would use the top bunks because they were so close to the ceiling. The bathroom door on the first floor, the busiest floor in the house, would not close making it unusable for the entire week. Three different repair men attempted to fix it unsuccessfully. Also, one light will not turn off. The spa and pool heaters didn’t work for three days before repair, so it could not be used. The pool tv needed replacement which was done the third day. The ice maker had mold and coffee maker did not work. This was corrected the second day. Many exterior lights needed new bulbs which were replaced the second day after we identified. The grille burners are rusted out making it unusable. Many other similar issues indicate the owner’s disinterest in reinvestment. The management company was responsive and staff friendly but for the very high price paid for this house, it should not be up to the guests to identify problems vs. proactive maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

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