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Walk to the Beach ~ Chef's Kitchen ~ Pool

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A covered balcony with metal railings and lounge chairs, overlooking a street with palm trees and residential buildings.
A coastal residential area with houses, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A multi-story residential building with a two-story balcony, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees.
A spacious living room with a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, grey sofas, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to James Lee Park

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching and wildlife walks.
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Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • James Lee Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • James Lee Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Walk to the Beach ~ Chef's Kitchen ~ Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to the Beach ~ Chef's Kitchen ~ Pool?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to the Beach ~ Chef's Kitchen ~ Pool on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$4,673, 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.

Is Walk to the Beach ~ Chef's Kitchen ~ Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk to the Beach ~ Chef's Kitchen ~ Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to the Beach ~ Chef's Kitchen ~ Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to the Beach ~ Chef's Kitchen ~ Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to the Beach ~ Chef's Kitchen ~ Pool located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rental property

This rental property was an excellent location to the beach, dining and White Sands Outlet. It also has a wonderful layout for family together on the 2nd near the kitchen. I highly recommend this property for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2022
Thank you for your recommendation, Ronnie! We are so glad you enjoyed all of the fun and entertaining to-dos around this wonderful property. We love that you all had plenty of space to relax. We hope that you and your family come back to make more memories here!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Impressive House & Great Location

The house was recently upgrades with large kitchen and spacious rooms, very close the beach and pool across the street, highly recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Thank you for staying with us, Trent, and for recommending the house to others! The upgrades are lovely, and we're so glad you enjoyed them along with the spacious kitchen and bedrooms. The pool and beach access being so nearby are two wonderful perks. We hope you come back to stay again as well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Stay Ever

The property actually looked better than the pictures. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2023
We love to hear feedback like yours, Christine! Thanks for the kind words. Lavish Escape is such a gorgeous place. Reach out when you are ready to book your next trip and we would love to help you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destin Paradise

The property is amazing! Great view, great location, great amenities. Our family vacationed for a week in this home away from home. We can’t say enough to describe how incredible our stay was. This home has everything that you need at your fingertips. We will vacation here again!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
We are thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic vacation experience! Thanks for the review and we look forward to hosting you again. Thanks for staying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation house

We enjoyed our stay with multiple families in this house. We had all ages and the house was great for a meals with kids (at the bar) and adults (at the table). The set up of the house was perfect for us and we enjoyed the small community feel that came with this community in Destin. The beach was not crowded even though it was spring break and check in and check out was a breeze. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
Christopher, we love to get this kind of feedback! We are thrilled you had such a wonderful time and had the opportunity to make memories with your friends and family. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice stay at Destiny by the Sea

Beautiful house. We enjoyed the large kitchen area which was great for preparing family meals. Proximity to the neighborhood pool was nice and a short stroll to the beach. Checking in and out was a breeze. All in all, one of the best values in Destiny by the Sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The property was wonderful and the community excellent. The only issue was we were not formed until late in the process that tents and canopies were not allowed by the HOA. IT ended up not being an issue as we were allowed to use our own chairs and rent an umbrella but that was an expense we did not anticipate. Also we were told parking for four. This is true if at least two vehicles are compact. Two small suvs were extremely tight in garage which prevented us from using the vehicles during our stay. Once the vehicles were in the garage they remained there until our departure as they were in accessible as was everything else in the garage.A more accurate description is parking for three. Other than these issues which we were able to work around it was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destin Vaca

Property was amazing and perfect for our party of 12 ranging from age 3-63. Kitchen had everything you need and house was very spacious. Lots of stuff for the beach, chairs, beach toys, etc. Quiet neighborhood and short walk to beautiful beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
Thanks so much for the great review and feedback! We are delighted you enjoyed your vacation and thank you for choosing our company as your vacation rental partner. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very relaxing

The property was in a great location. Easy walk to the private beach and right across from the pool. We visited during spring break. This location allowed our older teens to walk and meet new people without staying on the main strip or heart of the parties. The neighborhood was quiet at 10 and the guards at the gate were always friendly. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2023
Thanks for the great feedback. We are thrilled you had such a great experience and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

WON

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing rental.. it was total Bliss! Thanks to My Vacation Haven for making it happen !
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time. At My Vacation Haven, creating unforgettable getaways is what we're all about. We look forward to welcoming you back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This Home Lives up to its Name - Lavish Estate

Beautiful property that perfectly suited the needs of our family of 9. Location was very safe and a short walk to the beautiful beach. 3 levels means lots of stairs, but that provided some great exercise. Home was well appointed with just about everything necessary for cooking meals in and/ or barbecuing on the porch. Seating was comfortable, Wi-Fi was strong, and TV’s had plenty of channels. Great stay of a great property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thanks so much for the great review and feedback! We are delighted you enjoyed your vacation and thank you for choosing our company as your vacation rental partner. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxurious Family Vacation

The home is very nice and decorated well. The living room and kitchen was big enough for all 13 of us. There is a beautiful view of the ocean from the 2nd and 3rd floor balcony. The private beach was my favorite amenity, because we didn’t have to fight the large holiday crowds for a good spot on the beach. I will definitely book this home again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2022
Lauren, thanks for choosing us for your family vacation. Glad we were able to accommodate all 13 people. We hope to have you again in the future
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Vacation June 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 3rd year in a row at this neighborhood. This was our first stay at Lavish Escape. We absolutely loved the home. Had a couple questions when we arrived, Vacation Haven answered right away. The whole place was very comfortable, clean and well taken care of. Excited to book our next trip back. We will definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
Thanks for the great review and feedback! We thank you for choosing to stay with us and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rent Here!! You'll like it..

I only stay in nice homes. Beautiful home, you will not be disappointed all things considered. DO this: Stock your kitchen better!!! I'm a chef. WIFI ? post the password on the fridge. You're welcome for the new coffee pot we bought you! Cheers....
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thanks for the great review and feedback! We thank you for choosing to stay with us and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I cannot say enough about this property. It was excellent! The staff at My Vacation Haven was so professional. I spoke to them before and during my stay. They were very helpful. Property was very clean and the location was great. We felt very safe there with small children. Destiny by the Sea is a very family orientated. Lavish Escape had everything and more that we needed. My children have already asked when can we book it for next summer. Will be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience staying with us. It's wonderful to know that Lavish Escape met all your needs and more, especially for your family vacation. We can't wait to welcome you back next summer!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place

We loved the location and the house was as advertised. We had an issue when the air conditioner didn’t work the first night but they got some one to fix it next day and then had dishwasher issues that took a couple days to get fixed. I do believe they did their best to get those things fixed as soon as possible. My feedback to the owners is around the bracelets for the swimming pool and private beach. There is a $25 charge per lost bracelet that are required to be worn yet slip off in the ocean. We lost a couple as kids played and they are going to charge us for them. I reached out and thought it was unfair to require bracelets to prove HOA compliance only to have bracelets that come off and get lost in the ocean. Also, the bracelets cost around 15 cents per bracelet, but they will charge us $25 to replace. I thought maybe I’ll order 100 of them and send them to the owners so they don’t have to charge future renters. I think they need to come up with a better system so it doesn’t feel like a way to get more money from their guests. It is a premium property and that is reflected in price of the house, It feels grabby to then charge us $100 to replace bracelets that probably cost under $1 to replace. Ultimately the $100 is peanuts in the scheme of things, but it just feels off. I hope this feedback is helpful for the owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Thanks, BJ, for the review and feedback. We apologize that many HOAs require bracelets to access their amenities. We have not charged you for additional bracelets. Thanks for staying and we are thrilled you had a great experience overall! We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thank you for the perfect rating! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again soon!
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