Serenity by the Sea | Gulf Views | Heated Pool

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A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, three windows, a chandelier, and a wooden shell decoration.
A beach with rows of beach chairs and umbrellas, a sandy foreground with grass, and the ocean in the background.
A clear blue pool with a white fence, lounge chairs, and a building with large windows in the background.
A covered outdoor patio with a grill, dining table, and chairs.
A building with a turquoise door, a brick pathway, and a small tree in the foreground.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to James Lee Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunk Area

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • James Lee Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • James Lee Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Destin Beaches - 6 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity by the Sea | Gulf Views | Heated Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serenity by the Sea | Gulf Views | Heated Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity by the Sea | Gulf Views | Heated Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity by the Sea | Gulf Views | Heated Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serenity by the Sea | Gulf Views | Heated Pool located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Miramar Beach, James Lee Park and James Lee Beach. Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Emerald Bay Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Walking distance to a beach and a few restaurants. Beautiful neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad the location was perfect and that the short walk to the beach and nearby restaurants worked well. We hope to welcome you back to RealJoy Vacations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We never saw the pool. The stay was awesome. Replace microwave...needs more power.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation with family

Nice property with lots of room for a big family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
Jason, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the ample space and accommodations this property has to offer. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My stay

I loved my stay as well asy family! You will not regret booking this property. The host was great! Everything was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2025
Linda, thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay. Your kind words are much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New tradition

A wonderful time was had by all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thank you for your 5-star review! We're happy to hear that everyone had a wonderful time. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space

Clean organize spacious. Lots of room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Natasha, we are happy to know that you thought this great five-bedroom, three-bath home in Terra Cotta Terrace was clean and spacious. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This property wasn’t pleasant at all. Upon arrival, the curb appeal is honestly the worst in the neighborhood. Hasn’t been maintained at all. The appliances and furniture were also dusty. There was so much debris in the yard. Terra Cotta pieces were all over. The window upstairs was open so I had to close that. The blinds need to be repaired as well. It’s Hot and not very comfortable. Someone needs to come do some work
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
It was a very nasty place. The master bedroom sheets had sand in them. The floors were not cleaned. Either feet or shoes would turn black. No pots or pands. The grill had no propane and grease trap was filled and nasty. Broken chair that someone could’ve fell off of. Not happy with the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

2024

The house had plumbing issues. One bathroom didn't work at all most of the week. The plumber had fixed it good enough for us. The other bathrooms would barely flush with bad water pressure. It obviously has been an ongoing problem with the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Could be better

This house looks great, and is very spacious, but is showing its age. The kitchen was nice, and we were able to cook meals, although the selection of pots and pans and things of that nature was somewhat limited (honestly that was sort of expected for a rental). While the dishwasher technically worked, all the wheels except for one on the bottom rack we’re missing. I looked up the parts online and for five bucks they could be easily replaced. The rugs were pretty filthy, and there were some blood stains on some pillows and on the rug. The bathroom downstairs was in pretty poor condition, with a slow drain in the shower. The master suite was pretty awesome with a huge shower. The real problem was that we discovered that the dryer was not working the Saturday night that we arrived. We contacted maintenance but we did not get laundry services back until Thursday. This was a pretty big drag because we had to run out to a laundromat and waste vacation time washing and drying clothes. The location of this house is great, although this is the first time we have stayed in Destin so we don’t really have anything to compare to. We highly recommend the two restaurants (captain Dave’s and Kenny D’s) that are easily walkable. The pool was nice and there are tennis courts and a basketball hoop, which was a huge bonus, considering we had four boys with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not bad but not what I expected

When we arrived, the house was very spacious but it didn't look as clean as we thought it would be. The couches and curtains are very dingy and dirty looking. There were watermelon rinds in the backyard and on the side of the house. The floor of the bathroom on the 1st floor was dirty in the corners. Then we couldn't find the switch for the ceiling fan in the living room so we couldn't utilize it. The beds were ok. They only had a light (very thin) "comforter" on them. As far as communication, we had 3 smoke alarms go off randomly at 11pm one night and the nobody answered the emergency number for the company that we were told to call. I emailed them that night but no immediate response or call back, instead a random guy just arrived the next morning to fix them. We had no idea he was coming bc nobody called and told us. The kitchen had plenty of dishes and utensils. The washer and dryer worked fine. It's just an old property that needs updating with at least new living room furniture and curtains. The dining room table only sat 6 ppl even though it sleeps up to 12 ppl so we couldn't eat together. So that was a bummer. This property suited our needs for this trip, but we wouldn't stay at this particular one again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

It was fine

This property is fine. Just fine. It is advertised to sleep 14 people, which it does. However, the only seating areas only accommodate a maximum of 6 people. That's just 6 people at the kitchen table and only 6 in the living/sitting room. There were two coffee pots in the house when we arrived and neither worked. The dish washer was missing all wheels on the lower rack which prevented the bottom water dispenser from spinning, which meant the dishwasher did not actually clean the dishes. By the end of the trip, the dishwasher had failed completely. All of this would have been fine had it not been for the fiasco of day 3. At 8:30 in the morning on our 3rd day, I was called and informed that an AC replacement installation had been scheduled for 9:30 that morning and would take approximately 2 hours. This meant that the power for the entire house would be off. This was wrong. When the tech's arrived (after 3 calls to the management company who played middle man to the property manager) they informed us that it was not a 2 hour job, but an ALL DAY job. We would be without power for the ENTIRE DAY. That is insane and unacceptable. The techs left and the install did not happen after many conversations with the management property. So, the property is fine, but it comes with minor issues, and in this specific trip's case, a major construction product that was scheduled with no notice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Jeffrey, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We apologize for the issue with the AC. You were not given much notice because we were not given much notice. We let you know as soon as we knew that the unit had arrived and the installer could come. The electricity to the house would not have been cut off. It would just have been the power to the AC unit and it would not have taken ALL day, but just a few hours. If you had allowed us to send maintenance to fix the dishwasher, we could have fixed it during your stay. We hope you enjoyed some time on our beautiful beaches and had a safe trip home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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