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Welcome to Dolphin's Cottage
Back Yard Oasis with Private Pool
FREE Seasonal Beach Service Provided March-October
Beautiful Fully Equipped Kitchen
Outdoor Grilling Area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10122.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Guest Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom 1

Half Bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs

Dolphin's Cottage is Professionally Managed by Newman Dailey.

FREE Beach Chair Service of 2 Chairs and 1 Umbrella Each Day on the Beach in Season from March-October

Dolphins are whimsical and playful, and that's just how you’ll feel in this fantastic beach cottage. Ideal for two families this warm and contemporary designer-furnished home has space divided equally among all the bedrooms, a kid’s room with two sets of bunk beds, and a large, open living/kitchen/dining area with eat-up bar. You’ll have as much fun as Flipper in your private pool, complimented by a large furnished patio, outdoor shower, and convenient bath just inside the back door.

Guests receive a welcome kit with small dishwasher detergent, dish soap, sponge, a roll of paper towels, and laundry detergent. There will be an initial trash liner in each receptacle and a set of toilet paper and soaps for each bathroom provided. Guests will need to replenish supplies for longer stays.

This property comes with 2 parking spaces.

There are several pool towels provided for your stay but must remain in the vacation rental and not be taken home.

Property rules state: no RV's or trailers of any kind are allowed to be parked in the drive way or on the street. Please call us to arrange off site parking if you are bringing a trailer or RV.

We may require a minimum length of stay during the summer and over holidays.

We do not rent to anyone under 25 or to students. We require 1 parent for every 2 people under 25.

Guests receive a welcome kit with small dishwasher detergent, dish soap, sponge, a roll of paper towels, and laundry detergent. There will be an initial trash liner in each receptacle and a set of toilet paper and soaps for each bathroom provided. Guests will need to replenish supplies for longer stays.

In addition to our welcome kit, we also supply basic cooking essentials like salt, pepper, and oil.

This pool can be heated between October- April for a fee per day upon request to our office. There is an additional charge for heating requests within 48 hours of check-in.

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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
We require 1 parent staying in the property for every 2 people under 25 in the property.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Destin

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. Destin Commons 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 Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center or Preston Hood Athletic Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Destin Commons - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bonefish Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs?

As of 18 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs on 24 May 2026 start from AU$560, 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 Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

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

Spring break 2025

The house was perfect for us. Loved the heated pool and back patio. Walk to beach was great. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in Destin. We look forward to hosting you with Newman-Dailey in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

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

Perfect location cozy cottage home

Thanks for opening your house for others to enjoy. Its perfect for families with kids/teens. Location offers quick walk to the beach. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Spring break

This house was perfect for our 2 families! We had a couple issues, but the property manager took care of them immediately and made sure we were more than satisfied! We were only a block from the beach…absolutely perfect location! Easy check in and out. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear that the house was a great fit for your families and that the property manager was responsive to your needs. The convenient location just a block from the beach sounds ideal. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Angel L.

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

Great House!

Overall our experience was wonderful! It was great size for our group of 5. The management was extremely helpful & attentive. The only hiccup we had was in finding our beach chairs because there were numerous vendors. The instructions for that were not very specific.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We will do better in the future to explain the beach service procedure. We hope to have you back at the beach soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

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

Best vacation house ever!!!

I can’t say enough nice things about this great house! At one point we had up to 10 people staying there, and we never once felt cramped or crowded. The kids had an amazing time in the bunk room, the kitchen was genuinely a wonderful cooking kitchen, and the heated pool was clutch in saving a slightly chillier weather week. I’ve stayed in a lot of vacation properties, but this was far and away my favorite! A quick walk to the beach, or the cafe around the corner was the perfect addition to an already fabulous stay. We also had to call maintenance to fix a very small issue, and they were out and had it fixed within the hour. Our family had the best time here, and we will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter U.

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

Damaged Clothes

Everything was great except that the dryer tore apart several pieces of our clothing. The only reason I have issues with this is because you could clearly see (after the fact of course) that someone had put some sort of tape over the broken piece that was inside the dryer. So, this has been broke for some time, and instead of replacing the part or dryer itself, the thought process was to just tape it (?). Replacing about $400 of clothing was not expected. I could have repaired the dryer myself for less than that I’m sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brittany S.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Thankful but not satisfied

First off I would like to say I appreciate you all letting us enjoy your vacation home beautiful layout. On the flip side the ants were terrible my 3yr old & 10 yr old got bit up. They were all around kitchen floor & cabinets & walls and around sink area. The pool wasn’t heated I didn’t know until after I booked, that it was an extra fee for pool heating. And the washing machine smelled bad like wet dog & mildew. I didn’t appreciate our brand new clothes smelling as such. The bedroom by the back door sheets were stained. The neighbors were friendly but up until 5 am every night and morning with loud music and screaming and drunk. Which it was spring break so I understand but it clearly stated no loud noise after 10:00 pm. Thanks over all we enjoyed the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

6/10 Okay

Claire W.

2 families with small children

Pros: The location was good. The space was just right for 2 families and 4 small children. It is walking distance to the beach. Cons: the air conditioning is awful. The place never cooled down below 79 degrees. It's obvious the unit needs to be replaced and has been "rigged" several times. There are roaches everywhere and one even came home with us in my car from one of our peices of luggage. There are also piles of fireants in the backyard around the pool. The refrigerator, dishwasher, and washing machine do not work correctly and all should be replaced. The house is cute and the pool is just the right sized for kids just learning how to swim. Bottom line is the owners need to spend the money to get this place working for families to stay here comfortably. No one wants to be up all night in sweat from the house not cooling down. It took 3 days for Popsicles to freeze, the washer is covered in black mold under the deal, and the dishwasher smells terrible.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2020
Thank you for writing this review. We appreciate all of our guest's feedback. We agree that Dolphin’s Cottage has many great amenities. One of the main draws is the location. Being a short distance to the beach and access to many local shops and restaurants, it does not get better. We are sorry you experienced these issues during your stay. We are happy to report that the owner just completely renovated the home. Including adding square footage to the property. There is new bedding, paint, flooring, appliances, stackable washer/dryer, renovated bathrooms, new A/C unit, new siding, and the list goes on. We would love to have you revisit this property and experience all the upgrades. We know you'd be “wowed.” We hope to see you soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Perfect stay for a Girls Trip

Our group of 9 adult women fit perfectly and all raved about this home. Standards with this group were high but we encountered very few negatives. The home was extremely clean and cool (no issues with ac in fans in every room except bunk bed room). Only issue we ran into is that there was not a bath towel for each guest - we were provided 7 and had 9 guests so some of us had to use beach towels. We also cut it close with the toilet paper provided 2/3 bathrooms ran out of tp on the last day and could have used one additional trash bag. Additional things to be aware of no laundry soap was provided at least that we saw so need to bring sheets or pods to do laundry, did not locate any beach items in the house (i.e. beach chairs, coolers, wagon, beach toys) to be fair we did NOT contact to host to see if there were stores somewhere odd or outside but did not locate in the house in an obvious location. Location was also prime, quick drive to everything we wanted to do and near the beach. Pool seems small in photos but we had all 9 of us in there comfortably with floaties. Beware neighbors on both sides were late night parties we could hear their music and yelling till pretty late in the night even from inside the house but none of this bothered us. I believe at least one of these is also a rental so probably just had temporary loud neighbors. Over all 9.8/10 - exceeded expectations, only negative that actually disrupted our trip was running out of tp on our last day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
We provide an initial setup of paper towels, toilet paper, and trash liners to get your vacation off to a good start. However, if you are staying for a longer trip or anticipate that you will need more than what we provide, we recommend either picking some up in town or packing additional supplies for your trip. We are so sorry about the noise complaints. Please call the Non-Emergency Sheriff's office for any future noise complaints. Thanks for staying with us and we look forward to your next vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Perfect escape

This adorable house had everything we could’ve wanted, it was spacious, had a good size pool, grill, a short walk to the beach and a short walk to Camille’s crystal beach cafe which was amazing. It is also a short walk to millers tavern and ruby slipper cafe as well as the destin commons.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Great location

House was nice and close to the beach and other amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

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

Perfect getaway!

The house has everything you need and in such a great location to walk everywhere you need to go.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri P.

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

Great location

Cute house, perfect location for teens. Close to beach & Destin Commons!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane N.

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

Excellent

The house was updated and clean. The property owners were quick to respond to questions. We enjoyed the location. The house was a couple block walk to the beach and the free umbrella and chair service was an added bonus! The kids loved the heated pool! We would definitely stay at this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

Minute walk to the beach

My friends and I had a great time at this property and will be headed back when we get the chance. Thanks for the beautiful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzi B.

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

Very nice

Very nice property, the mattress need replaced, that's all I got
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2021
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Dolphin's Cottage. We will pass on your comments about the mattress. We hope to have you and your family stay with us again at the Beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

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

Great stay

Extremely comfortable for the 8 of us. It was so nice to have our own private pool. Super close to the beach!! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison B.

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

Amazing summer vacation

We loved staying here! It was close to grocery stores and restaurants. A short walk to the beach. The private pool was the best. We have small children and it made our whole trip 10000x more enjoyable having a fenced in back yard with the pool. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xavier A.

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

June28-July2

Clean and spacious home. Great location near the beach and local stores. The complimentary beach chairs and umbrella were a great addition to our stay. We couldn’t ask for a better vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

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

Cute and convenient

We enjoyed our stay. It was certainly convenient to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randi M.

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

Dolphin cottage

This home has it all! Design, space, and an in ground pool! Loved our time there. Short walk to the public entrance to the beach. Easy for adults and children. Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tahirah T.

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

Wonderful Home away from Home!

This was an awesome home, it was beautiful, clean, a 5-minute walk from the beach, it provided adequate privacy, safe neighborhood and the location was in the middle of everything you would need (grocery store, restaurants, shopping and entertainment). My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thank you 😌
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandie W.

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

Dolphin cottage

We absolutely loved our stay. We loved the house and pool and being able to walk to the beach. We will most definitely be back !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

House great but beach not

The house was great and pool was wonderful with the kids but the location to the beach was not good. It was not "right across the street" and the tiny piece of public beach once you get there was completely ridiculous. Location as far as grocery and dining is great though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2020
Thank you for letting us know about your stay at Dolphins Cottage. We are so glad to hear that you thought the house was great and the large private pool was wonderful. We are so sorry if you felt you were misled by the house’s proximity to the beach. We do not market this property as beach front or across the street from the beach. Although it is in what is considered a “Beach Neighborhood “, we know it is not beach front and there is a 5 to 10-minute walk to get to the beach. Again, we appreciate your comments and we look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

A Hidden Oasis

Was awesome!! Will return when we can!! With Covid a threat, we never felt threatened. We had absolute privacy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Property Manager

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Newman-Dailey has been welcoming guests to the beach for nearly 40 years. We are a family owned business specializing in vacation rentals, real estate sales and management in Destin and South Walton, Florida. Our caring team is made up of locals who enjoy helping guests plan the perfect beach vacation for any size group or occasion.

Why they chose this property

Known for its adorable beach cottagesin a rainbow of pastels, this portion of Destin is probably the most sought-after location in Okaloosa County. Crystal Beach is also home to the Destin Commons, an outdoor shopping center with restaurants, boutique shops, a movie theater, bowling alley, and Bass Pro Shops. There are also annual events happening there like the Smoke on the Coast BBQ Festival and Holiday Happenings.

What makes this property unique

We provide 24-hour support by phone, ensuring guests can reach someone day or night if an issue arises. Newman-Dailey also provides seasonal extras, including complimentary beach service (2 chairs and 1 umbrella daily), one adult pass daily to local activities and attractions, and discounts to area businesses. When you stay with Newman-Dailey, you’re treated like family.

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