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☀️Large Private Pool-Close to Beach ⛱️Pet Friendly🐾 4BR Family DESTINation

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Bunk room
Family DESTINation private pool
Go for a swim
Private pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bonus Room

3 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Shower only

Full Bathroom

Shower only

Master Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

☀️Large Private Pool-Close to Beach ⛱️Pet Friendly🐾 4BR Family DESTINation

Top Reasons to Book this Crystal Beach Home!

* 500ft to Beach Access- Shirah St. Access!

* Private Fenced-in Pool 15'x30' (Heated for $43/per night)

* Huge wrap-around Porch and Balcony

* Pet Friendly Property (1 dog, $250 fee) 🐾

* 11 separate full size or larger beds

* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Walk to Camille's or The Henderson for brunch!

* Less than 1 mile from Destin Commons 

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Only 500ft from beach access and featuring a large private pool, Family DESTINation is sure to provide the perfect beach getaway! Located directly across from the Gulf in coveted Crystal Beach, this 4BR/3BA home has an ample amount of porch space, with TWO wraparound decks! When you’re not catching sun by the pool (15ft x 30ft), chill in the comfortable living room, play a game of cards around the dining table, or fire up a meal in the spacious, open kitchen.

The bedrooms are spaced out perfectly throughout the home. The first floor includes a queen bedroom with private bathroom. On the second floor, you’ll find the king master suite with balcony access and en suite bathroom, plus an additional king bedroom on this level. The third-floor loft has 2 full over full bunk beds with a full trundle underneath both and one separate full of a full trundle underneath, a great spot for the little ones. With beach access minutes away, your own private pool, and prime location in Crystal Beach, this home has it ALL! Don’t miss the opportunity to create vacation memories of a lifetime at Family DESTINation!

*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions. *

*All pets are subject to approval. To ensure compliance with property policies, please provide the reservations team with your pet’s breed within 24 hours of booking.*

Pool can be heated for $43/per night.

Crystal Beach is a terrific residential area, yet close to restaurants and activities in Destin. Walk to close by restaurants such as the award-winning 790 Inn on the Gulf or Camille's, get your fro-yo on at U-Twirl Frozen Yogurt, or learn how to ride the waves at All-A Board Surf School. 

The Bed Setup:

1st Floor:
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

2nd Floor:
Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: King Bed

3rd Floor:
Open Loft Bedroom: 2 Full over Full Bunk Beds with Full Trundles, 1 Full Bed with Full Trundle underneath

Area Attractions: 

Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest!  Destin Commons also has a mini train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.

If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017.  Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

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About the area

Destin

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. HarborWalk Village and Baytowne Wharf are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Destin Commons - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan Debi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Realjoy was excellent during the whole process.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad RealJoy was excellent throughout the whole process. We hope to host you again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marissa P.

Liked: Check-in, location
I was alittle disappointed in our stay. The pool was only allow to be 72 degrees in a heated pool when it was only 70 outside. The backyard and pool chairs were left very messy we didn’t even lay on them. Under the sink cabinets smelt like god awful mildew and in the master bedroom the shower handle was broken and kept falling off, for how much we spent I was just disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
Thank you for your feedback — I’m sorry your stay didn’t meet expectations. We apologize for the pool temperature, the messy backyard and chairs, the mildew smell under the sink, and the shower handle that kept falling off. That is not the standard we expect. I’ve forwarded your comments to our housekeeping and maintenance teams so they can address cleaning and make necessary repairs. If you’re willing, please share any photos or additional details through Vrbo messages so we can follow up and ensure these issues are resolved for future guests. Thank you for staying with us. - RealJoy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had the best experience in an amazing locations! The hosts were super accommodating and even provided us with a little gift at check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
Thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad you had a great experience in such an amazing location and that our team was accommodating. It’s nice to know the welcome gift was appreciated. We’d love to host you again! Best, Tammy RealJoy Vacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first time staying at this property and it won't be the last! The location was a one block walk to the beach and having a pool with the house was a game changer for our kids. We are a family of 8 and had plenty of space.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
Thank you for choosing our property and for the wonderful feedback! We're so happy the location and pool made your stay special for your family. We'd love to welcome you all back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sierra C.

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

Weekend birthday get awat

The home is beautiful, spacious and clean! We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
Sierra, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled you had a great time and enjoyed the beautiful, spacious, clean home. We hope you join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taryn R.

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

Heart of Destin, upscale neighborhood, 6 houses from beach access

My family stayed at this house and really enjoyed our time there. House was clean, well stocked and beds were comfortable. We enjoyed the wrap around deck on the first and second floor and the kids room on the third floor. Best part was beach access; 6 houses down from house. We used a wagon for our beach gear. Pool in backyard is fabulous, no need to share with other families. There is a hose with access to cold water to cool down the pool. There is also a shower built on to side of house near mud room entrance. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

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

Fantastic House

Overall, our stay was great at this house. We had two families with various age groups. The pool, which we had heated, was used tremendously throughout our stay. The size of the pool was great, and it was super helpful that it had locked gates surrounding the pool so that little ones could not enter without the help of an adult. The house itself was clean and well put together. All of the bedrooms had plenty of room for accommodations. The walk to the beach was a block away, which was very convenient. The small downfall was there was little area to set up on the beach unless you walked down farther since all the condos took the whole beach as private. The house was in a good location to the main road to plenty of restaurants, stores, and other activities. Overall, our stay at this house was fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2025
Kathryn, thank you for your detailed review! We're happy to hear that your stay was great and that the heated pool was a highlight for your group. It's wonderful that you found the house clean and accommodating for everyone. We appreciate your feedback about the beach area, as it helps us provide valuable information for future guests. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emily S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house could most definitely use some updates and improvements. The flooring is a main issue that needs replacing. The stairs inside are separating at the seams and every time you step on them they pinch your foot. The tiles in the kitchen floor have cracks and missing pieces that catch on your toes & socks. There was a sign stating not to set the A/C below a certain temperature but the house couldn’t even stay cool at that temperature. We had to keep fans going most of the stay. The location is really convenient to the beach access across the road and that was the best part. There were 2 things that we needed addressed when we arrived and property management was quick to respond. Heads up though, they do not use the VRBO messaging feature so you do have to text them. Overall it was a great week at the beach and I think the house has a lot of potential with some upgrades and a deep cleaning (e.g. dead bugs on floor & windowsills, stains on pillows, rugs, & linen, holes in walls & loose towel hooks in bathrooms).
Cracks in inside stairs
Holes in bunk room wall.
Cracks in kitchen floor
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share these details. I’m sorry the home fell short of expectations — the flooring issues, separating stairs, and cracked tiles are concerning and have been forwarded to our maintenance team for priority repair to address safety and comfort. We will also report the AC issues to get that addressed. I apologize for the cleanliness problems and cosmetic damage you found. A clean has been scheduled and the housekeeping/maintenance teams will address stains, dead bugs, holes in walls, and loose towel hooks, and replace any worn linens. Sorry for any inconvenience with messaging — our team typically responds by text for quicker turnaround. We’re glad the location and beach access made the stay enjoyable and that our team was responsive to the two issues on arrival. Thank you for the constructive feedback — it’s valuable as we make improvements. We hope to have the chance to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Beach getaway

We stayed at this beach location for an extended weekend getaway. We celebrated a graduation and had family in town. This location was nice. About a block away from the beach access. Pool was nice. The house was not perfect, but we were ok with it. There were a few insects splattered on the walls that the cleaning crew missed (no big deal). The upstairs bedroom adjacent to the master sank down. So my husband and I were on different levels. The property manager did come out for the insects on the side of the house by the pool (also not a big deal). We also live in Florida and know how bugs can be. Overall, it was a nice trip.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2024
Christine, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you had a nice beach getaway and that the location worked well for your family gathering. We hope to welcome you back soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ally M.

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

Wedding Anniversary /

The home is falsely Advertised there’s no gulf view from the south side deck ! The outside of the home is dirty and rusted all around .theres trash all over the yard including the pool area . (Which we cleaned up on our vacation)The water hose for the pool was left out and still in the pool . We had to sign a release which we were also charged for , but the leave a hose laid out .only one outdoor shower works that’s besides the trash cans which smell of dead fish . Theres wasp nets also the landscaping is dead has not been taken care of This house is an eye sore . The inside definitely isn’t big enough for 12 people the kitchen is very small not spacious.as advertised!Blinds don’t work , bugs all over , lamp shade missing from the master bed room beds aren’t in good condition the frame is about to break at any time . Bedding is old sheets are discolored /old The other bedroom mattress sinks in box spring looks like it’s fallen apart My sister and brother in law didn’t sleep well at all , the bedding The callings are dirty in the bathrooms, halls and kitchen grease a/c flitters haven’t been changed , there’s patches all over the ceiling from leaks We rent homes all the time and even had ours listed .We would not had rented this home without a gulf view like listed , We sent RealJoy around 50 pics . This home should be removed until all repairs are made .Real joy is is working discounts . But we do feel there shouldn’t be any charges due to False Advertising and the condition
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt W.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam L.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Samuel, it looks like there was no review text provided, but we appreciate your rating! If you have any feedback or thoughts about your stay, we would love to hear from you. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
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