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Destins Dockside Paradise! Full outdoor kitchen and bring your boat.

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A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a colorful rug.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a bar area with stools.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Destin Harbor
Sleeps 16•6 bedrooms•6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Jetty East Condominiums
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony

About this property

Destins Dockside Paradise! Full outdoor kitchen and bring your boat.

This property was designed with families in mind. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, where all day you see families walking to the beach or loading up to go out for a day of boating. It is fun to stay and play right in the yard on the dock. Fishing, swimming, canoeing, paddle-boarding are all right there for your enjoyment. Bicycling and walking along the peninsulas' 2 mile sidewalk is an everyday event. Our canal leads directly out to the Destin Harbor, where the charter fishing boats are docked, from there you can go into the gulf or the bay or anchor right by the Destin Bridge at the popular crab island! The beach access is 1/4 mile from the house.

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3748646vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Destin

Located in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons 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 Preston Hood Athletic Complex or Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center. 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

  • Destin Harbor - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jetty East Condominiums - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Destin Beaches - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cj’s Hangout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Door Saloon - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Destins Dockside Paradise! Full outdoor kitchen and bring your boat. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Destins Dockside Paradise! Full outdoor kitchen and bring your boat.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Destins Dockside Paradise! Full outdoor kitchen and bring your boat.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Destins Dockside Paradise! Full outdoor kitchen and bring your boat.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Destins Dockside Paradise! Full outdoor kitchen and bring your boat. located?

Located in Holiday Isle, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Harbor Boardwalk 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. 69 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 80 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The property was awesome and location was great quieter area but super close to everything. This place was great for our larger family group with plenty of area to gather and enjoy spending time together as well as enough room to spread out and have our peace and quiet when we needed it. The Host was very helpful and responded to every question and concern in a reasonable time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our large group had a great stay! The kids enjoy it, it’s close to Crab Island, great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David W.

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

Excellent place to stay to be near Destin

Great property and area. Can get around by boat for dinning and entertainment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2020
Thanks David, I hope you will keep me in mind if your travels bring you to Destin in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelle L.

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

Beautiful and Perfect Location

Beautiful and spacious home that was perfect for our family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

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

Great Stay

Absolutely be back
Stayed 25 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

WCoG Trip

Great Place and Location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2023
Thank you Kyle, Please keep Heart of Destin in mind whenever your travels bring you back to Destin!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed staying here, plenty of room for our group of 16. We brought our boat and was close to the harbor and crab island. Close walk to the beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2020
I am glad you enjoyed my home....,please keep me in mind if your travels bring you to Destin in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Friends getaway

This home was perfect for our group! Everyone had their space and the porch was great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2024
Thank you so much! We are so glad you liked it and hope you’ll remember us next year. 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Willie W.

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

Great vacation home.

We really enjoyed this house. Very spacious, relaxing, and located close to beach. Enjoyed doing a little fishing off the dock behind the house. Would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home right on the canal short boat ride to crab island. The private slip was perfect to bring our boat, 6 bedrooms with a 2 bdr 2 bath apt on the second floor was great for all our friends and family. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carissa H.

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

Great location if you’re bringing a boat to Crab Island

Nice, clean house. Lots of room for multiple families and to bring boats for a Crab Island adventure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Great Escape with Old Friends

Place was perfect for some old friends to get together. We golfed and rented a boat. The balcony overlooking the canal was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thanks for using Heart of Destin! Please keep me in mind if your travels brings you back to Destin in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

weston h.

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

Poker run

Had great space and docking
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer U.

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

Phenomenal Home!

Stunning home with amazing outdoor living spaces. Perfect location for your day trips to crab Island! Highly recommend this property if you have a big group. 5 STARS!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dax S.

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

Wedding weekend crab island

We had a perfect weekend with family and friends!! The host was awesome and her husband even married us on the boat. House was exactly what we needed for our friends and family!! Location was also perfect since we had four jet skis and two pontoon boats. Hope to stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2023
Thanks Dax & Rhea, Wishing you all a lifetime of happiness! Please come back anytime! Sally Heart of Destin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Great location

House was very nice and in a great neighborhood. Owner was very nice, attentive, and easy to deal with. House is only about a 10 minute ride from many restaurants and the canal in the backyard makes it easy to get to crab island by boat. Our group of 14 had plenty of room to sleep comfortably and we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you Matt! Please keep us in mind when your travels bring you back to Destin! Would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricky C.

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

Family reunion

Beautiful home that held all of us comfortably. Sally was quick to respond on any questions we had. Overall it was a great trip and really enjoyed staying in her home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Unbelievable trip

The house was perfect! We trailed the boat down and kept at the house in the water. A short trip to crab island! We had four couples total and everyone had their own bathroom. The owners ate very accommodating!!!!
Ruth’s Chris was right down the road
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

veronica h.

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

Just wonderful

This property was immaculate when we arrived. Everyone had wonderful rooms and accommodations was a very large house. We brought our boat with us and having a dock right outside really made our vacation special with just boating minutes away to crab Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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

Amazing Home

Could not have rented a better home. We absolutely loved the home, the accommodations, the location...proximity to everything we needed. We have 6 adult couples that travel together several times a year. This was one of our favorites rented in the last several years. Ashley was a fantastic host. Great communication and easy check-in/ check
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny G.

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

Amazing vacation

Very nice place with lots of room for all 16 of us to relax and sleep comfortably. There were a couple of issues with appliances but Sally were able to repair quickly. Sally also found me a secure place to keep our boat trailers while we enjoyed our vacation. We spent most of our time on crab island but our time at the house was enjoyed sitting around the dock and balcony of the boat house. We will definitely be staying at this beautiful house again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Perfect location, fabulous house

The house was fabulous! Clean, well appointed, everything we needed. Plenty of space for three generations to relax together and to spread out when we needed to. We fished in the canal, enjoyed the covered deck, walked to the beach, and rented a pontoon boat to fish in the bay and head out to Crab Island. The location is perfect: a short walk to a gorgeous beach, a quick drive to so many good restaurants, and a lovely boat ride or water taxi to the restaurants on the harbor. Sally was helpful and accommodating. We would vacation in Destin and stay here again in a heartbeat! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2023
Jennifer, Thank you for choosing Heart of Destin! Hope to see your family again in the future! Glad you enjoyed your stay! Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for our needs. Host was extremely easy to communicate with and everything met our expectations. Would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brandi S.

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

Great Location

The location was perfect. We brought our boat and it was a short ride to Crab Island (which is where we spent most of our time). The house was definitely large enough for 15 of us. The pictures on the listing do need updating as I was expecting a little different. I personally like softer beds, but it wasn’t unbearable. Overall, great trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you for choosing Heart of Destin Brandi, Hope to see you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber A.

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

Our 1st Destin Vacation

We had the best time! The house was wonderful and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and landscaping. I can’t say enough good things. This vacation was one our family will cherish forever. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jamie Camp

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I enjoy hosting so that I can help visitors enjoy this area as much as I do. I have lived here for over 20 years and love having the beach close and access to boating.

Why they chose this property

This neighborhood is located right on the canal. You can call a water taxi and head to eat or enjoy the harbor. Crab island is right by the Destin bridge, which is a 2 mile ride by boat from the house. The beach access is 1/4 mile from the house. There is a boat slip, so it is perfect for a boating weekend. The outdoor kitchen is perfect for entertaining or just hanging out with family. Don’t forget to bring your fishing pole!

What makes this property unique

The property is located directly on the water canal. You can lay out, fish, swim, paddle board, or have a boat day. Our outdoor kitchen is perfect for a family get together. The apartment up stairs works great for teens or another family. We are 5 minutes from grocery stores and Target.

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