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Great Tarpon Getaway Sleeps 8,Pet Friendly,Steps to the Beach

Cottage with a water park, 4-minute walk to Miramar Beach

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BEAUTIFUL BEACH ACCESS JUST 100 YARDS
QUIET COMPFORTABLE COTTAGE WITH SCREENED IN PORCH
just a short walk to the beach
Our BEAUTIFUL beach access JUST YARDS AWAY
Kitchen with everything you need

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Miramar Beach
  • Place, Destin Commons
  • Place, Henderson Beach State Park
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Great Tarpon Getaway Sleeps 8,Pet Friendly,Steps to the Beach

Tarpon getaway is located at the beautiful Crystal Beach area of Destin, just steps away from the white sand and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Kick off your shoes, grab a drink and cook your own fish and shrimp. Three TVs available to watch whatever you and the kids want. Shopping, movies, restaurants and the Destin Harbor all close to the cottage. Master bedroom with king and queen beds, TV and bathroom. Twin beds in back bedroom with TV, adjoining laundry and bathroom. 2-sectional sofas in living room, one with pullout sleeper. 2 recliners.

Keywords: Tarpon, Tarpon Getaway, Beach house, cottage, house, bungalow, beachhouse, Getaway

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
25 years old or older very firm on this policy

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 cottage is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Fat Daddy's Arcade and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James Lee Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Destin Commons - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Tarpon Getaway Sleeps 8,Pet Friendly,Steps to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Great Tarpon Getaway Sleeps 8,Pet Friendly,Steps to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Tarpon Getaway Sleeps 8,Pet Friendly,Steps to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Tarpon Getaway Sleeps 8,Pet Friendly,Steps to the Beach located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Destin Beaches is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 149 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vickie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short walk to the beach good location to everything. Great area will definitely go back
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy H.

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

vacation time

convenient locationgreat water pressure in small bedroom shower, plenty of hot water toolive camera located in front porch was intrusivelarger bedroom smelled of dog urine in one corner
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Excellent

Words can’t say enough how wonderful our rental was.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

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

Dream Vacation

Beautiful place! Definitely want to come back! Owners great and helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Teddy A.

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

Beach stay

We had a great time the place was great and understood why the owners would do this but didn’t like the cameras outside feeling like we were violated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Char B.

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

Close to beach

Destin is crowded. Stay here and you won’t need to drive anywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Mike and Jerri

Everything was wonderful and our host was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Family time is best spent at the beach !

We had a great time at the beach house! Very clean and neat . It had everything there you would need and great access to the beach . We loved walking over to the beach at night . We felt safe there . Would stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Great beach cottage

The 2 bedrooms worked out perfect for my son, his 13 year old son and his wife. The other bedroom was fine for my niece and I. Beds were very comfortable. Space for all in the living room and location was great for a short walk to the about the finest beach ever, sand was fluffy and clean, beach awesome.❤️❤️‼️would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jason B., Schertz, United States of America

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

Close to beach, quiet neighborhood

Owners could take more care in cleaning the property (perhaps hire an exterminator as we killed numerous cockroaches during our stay).They could use the services of a plumber as well as the water in the kitchen sink drains very slowly (there is no dishwasher). Nonetheless the house was as advertised, quaint little cottage close to the beach with plenty of room to sleep. There is an issue with parking on the sidewalk and the owners are very sensitive about this, despite the fact that the neighbors on both sides of our house had cars parked across the sidewalk, the house to the right of us for the entire time we stayed there. Be aware that if you do this, the owner will immediately contact you (they live right down the street) and be very insistent you take immediate action. Seemed over the top, but since our stay was only a week, I don’t know. I can say this: the entire time we were in Destin (6 days) we did not see one police officer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ryan T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The host was very responsive and accommodated us with an early check in. The house was pet friendly and there was a good sized property for taking our pup out. The only complaints were that there was some dirt and grime on the appliance handles, light switches and some surfaces, and there were several light lamps that didn't work so parts of the house were very dark. The walk to the beach was very easy and the beach was enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Xxx
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close location to the beaches & restaurants. Beds were super comfortable. Host was really nice & gave a few recommendations.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Great place

Worth it and so close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Morris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
We felt harassed by the host. He kept reminding us he lived down street and he actually stayed right next door and constantly watching us. It all started on Saturday the day of our wedding on Tarpon street on beach. He said something about too many cars parked. We weren’t parked on sidewalk. Four other adults stayed with us Sunday night our last night there. And he charged us 400! We knew he overcharged and I texted him this morning and he couldn’t explain so We were refunded 300. He was rude the last few days we were there. It Was a bad experience and we are very upset over it. We felt harassed When our kids and grandkids were over visiting Saturday the day of our Wedding. And they only stayed with us the one night. He knew this! And we know would be charged but not that much! We will never stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and super close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona b.

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

Amazing property!

Nice property for a quick getaway! Check in was a breeze. Nice backyard for grilling. Perfect location. Host was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

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

Great stay

This house was perfect for our needs. My brother and I traveled down to meet other relatives for a deep-sea fishing trip. His 7 y.o. son/ my nephew decided he wanted to tag along last minute so this place was exactly what we needed. Naturally with 3 guys we weren’t looking for all the frills of a pricey beach get-a-way but we were pleasantly surprised with this little place. Plenty of room, great location (less than a 2 min walk and we could be on the beach), and in a nice neighborhood. We all enjoyed the stay and would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana L.

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

Anni-Birthday 2025

We had a very relaxing & nice stay. Beach is absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Great place and location

Multiple times at this location owners are great.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

melinda n.

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

Cute cottage walking distance to beach.

Older residence. Quaint. Attractive furniture, comfortable beds. Well stocked with everything you'd need. Firestick TV frequently lost connection making it difficult to watch a movie. Sheets on thequen bed needs updating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Wonderful beach cottage

This is a nicely kept, older cottage with a short walk to the beach in a quiet, safe neighborhood. The latter rates very high for me when visiting new places. I love the laid-back atmosphere with comfortable outdoor seating: screened porch in front and patio with grill out back. It truly felt like home away from home. The hosts are very responsive, kind and gracious. Thank you for a lovely experience for our Spring Break week!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

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

Winter Getaway

Our stay was great. The cottage was perfect for our family and pets. The beach is only steps away. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Great Tarpon Cottage

What a fun trip. The house was just perfect. Built in 1957 and loaded with charm. It is convenient to everything...shopping, restaurants, even medical care :-) The beach and access are just a few steps away. We will definitely visit this location again. Molly and Steve were awesome to work with and provided so many recommendations for local establishments.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon K.

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

Destin

Nice, I enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steve and Molly

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Have lived in destin 20 years owned here 25 seen a lot change. Some good some bad but still the most beautiful place to vacation and live !

Why they chose this property

We love the beautiful white beaches? We often take our beach chairs and a cooler and watch the amazing sunsets.

What makes this property unique

Walking the beach to one of the restaurants with family or friends after a wonderful day of boating, fishing, shopping or just reading a book on the beach.

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