Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
33 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom #1
1 King Bed
Bedroom #2
1 King Bed
Bedroom #3
1 King Bed
Bedroom #4
2 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom #5
2 Single Bunk Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom #1
Bathroom #2
Bathroom #3
Half Bath
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Sandy Retreat | Private Pool + Hot Tub, Walk to Beach
Escape to the beach and stay at Sandy Retreat, a charming Destin, Florida vacation home. Nestled in the Crystal Beach community, this home features a private pool (heated for additional fee), porch, and beach access just a few steps away. Come stay at Sandy Retreat and discover why visitors love to return to Destin year after year.
A delightful beach house with modern, upscale design throughout, Sandy Retreat can easily accommodate 14 guests. With five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, everyone will be plenty comfortable here! The first floor is home to the living room, full kitchen, and an additional primary suite. A large entertainment center in the living room offers the perfect opportunity for a movie night before retiring to bed. Inside the second primary suite find a full bathroom outfitted with a double vanity and walk-in shower.
Then, on the second floor, you’ll find the remaining four bedrooms. A covered balcony can be accessed through the primary bedroom. Here you can relax as you enjoy a cup of coffee and look out onto the Crystal Beach neighborhood. The suite also features a private bathroom with a large double vanity, whirlpool tub, and walk-in shower. Additionally, the fourth and fifth bedrooms on this floor come with bunks that are perfect for children traveling in your group!
Take a stroll through this quaint seaside neighborhood to find great dining at Camille’s or Beachwalk Café. Or rent bikes from a local shop and explore this wonderful area in Destin along a meandering bike path! Destin Commons is also just minutes away. Meanwhile, don't forget about spending some time in the sand! Grab your beach towel, some sunscreen, and get ready to relax.
If you're ready to create your sweet Southern moments, then reserve Sandy Retreat today!
Clean Coverlet Program: This property provides fresh and clean bed linens, including comforters and coverlets, laundered prior to every check-in.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Frequently asked questions
Is Sandy Retreat | Private Pool + Hot Tub, Walk to Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Retreat | Private Pool + Hot Tub, Walk to Beach?
As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy Retreat | Private Pool + Hot Tub, Walk to Beach on 9 Apr 2026 start from AU$821, 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 Sandy Retreat | Private Pool + Hot Tub, Walk to Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sandy Retreat | Private Pool + Hot Tub, Walk to Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sandy Retreat | Private Pool + Hot Tub, Walk to Beach?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Sandy Retreat | Private Pool + Hot Tub, Walk to Beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Hello Maureen, We are so delighted to know that you had a great time! Thank you for your positive review! We hope to see you again soon! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
This was absolutely the perfect place to stay! I had such a great and relaxing time. They were completely accommodating with anything that we needed! I will definitely be back!
This place was amazing! The house is bigger and better in person than the photos can show. The pool was perfect and the beach was a short walk away. We had so much fun staying here! We will definitely be back!
Justin W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2022
Hi Justin, thanks so much for leaving us this review! We love that you had a pleasant experience with us and hope that the next time that you are in the area you allow us the opportunity to host you once again! Kind Regards, Your Southern Team
Loved the checkin and check out process the home was exactly like in the pictures and very short walk to the beach would definitely book here again 👍
Valerie G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2022
Hello Valerie,
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation!
Kindest Regards,
Your Southern Team
This house was better in person then the photos showed. Lots of room, very clean, and everyone was happy and pleased. We would definitely rent this house again!
Brenda W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2022
Hello Brenda,
Thank you for sharing the positive review. Hope to see you again in the near future!
Kindest Regards,
Your Southern Team
This house is beautiful and spacious, and it definitely exceeded our expectations. The pictures don’t do it justice. We had a great time! The only trouble I had was getting the TV in the master bedroom and one of the bunk rooms to work properly. Overall, I would recommend it 10/10!
House worked put great for a larty of 15. Place is very close to the beach.
Danny z.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Hello Danny,
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation!
Kindest Regards,
Your Southern Team
Gorgeous home with plenty of room for everyone! The backyard pool is perfect and it’s only blocks from the beach. I’d highly recommend!
Maria M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2022
Hello Maria, Thank you for sharing the positive review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and the private pool. We hope to see you again in the near future! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Quite clean & pleasant... the oven racks & outside grill could've been cleaner. We had a few maintenance needs, which were addressed in a very timely fashion! Thank you! The air conditioner on the upper level gave out on our last evening, which was too bad, since it was too late in the day to be addressed. We would stay here again!
Mary B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Hello,
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We assure you that we have heard your complaints and will use this as improvement criteria going forward. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation!
Kindest Regards,
Your Southern Team
Excellent property with location, location, location
The house is nicely appointed with ample beds (very comfortable I may add), TVs in every room and a fresh supply of towels. The kitchen has all the basic utensils and appliances that you would have at home (although we did bring our own Nespresso). The location is very close to the beach so that it is convenient enough to go to the beach and go back to the house for a forgotten item, a quick meal or a bathroom break.
The pool is a great amenity as it gives us a wet break from the crowded beach.
The public beach is the only downside and the property manager can’t be held accountable for that. There is a public right of way but the area available to the public is very narrow and gets crowded by 10am. My advice to you is to set up your stuff by 8am and you have your area staked out for the day. At 4pm, the condos put away their chairs and umbrellas and take down the ropes so you can then roam the entire beach.
I will definitely stay here again and we plan to!
Werner G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Southern Vacation Rentals
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