Steps to Private Beach! Pool & Pickleball Access

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A spacious living area with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.
A modern kitchen with green cabinets, a marble island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A dining area with a long wooden table and six chairs, a chandelier, and a large window with curtains.
A two-story residential building with a central garage, surrounded by palm trees and a brick driveway.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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 James Lee Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Fifth Bedroom

1 King Bed

Fourth Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Third Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Fourth Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Third Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James Lee Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • James Lee Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Destin Beaches - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pascalli Kitchen - Take Out - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to Private Beach! Pool & Pickleball Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Steps to Private Beach! Pool & Pickleball Access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Steps to Private Beach! Pool & Pickleball Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Private Beach! Pool & Pickleball Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Private Beach! Pool & Pickleball Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Private Beach! Pool & Pickleball Access located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Destin Commons are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property that allowed 4 generations to spread out. The couch is so comfortable and the whole space is inviting. We enjoyed the ping pong table so much and it gave us something to do as we encountered a few rainy days. It is very close to the beach and I loved that it already had the beach chairs, carts, toys and beach towels on hand. That saved us a ton of room in our car! Any issues we had were addressed quickly and politely. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing and so communicative and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
To far from the beach it was alot more than a few steps nowhere to park vehicle close to beach had to walk the whole way
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great stay! The host was super responsive and so helpful. The house was cozy and was exactly what we needed for a weekend with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2026
Thank you so much! We’re so happy to hear your family had a great stay and that the house was cozy and just right for your weekend together. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime! 💛
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very helpful. The amenities were fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy access to the beach

Highly recommend , lovely place .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so cute! The host was very nice and communicated well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful House!

Staying at this property was an absolute delight! The house was not only stunning and spotless when we arrived but also conveniently located near the beach and Destin activities. The host was incredibly accommodating, making our stay even more enjoyable. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family and Beach

This was a perfect location for our family vacation. A short walk to beautiful beaches without the hassle of trying to find a parking spot. Stores were a quick drive away. The house was lovely and plenty of spaces for being together as well as finding quiet spots to recharge. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

We came on a mom/ teenage son trip and this property was more than we could ask for. Plenty of room, great location to beaches, restaurants and shopping!!! Owners were fast on answering questions. We enjoyed our stay!! 1000/10 would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacation Spot

Great place for a family vacation. We had 9 adults and 3 children. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed for a great week at the beach. The owners were attentive and very responsive. We had a problem with the hot water the second day we were there. We messaged the owners and they had someone out to the house immediately and fixed the problem. We would definitely stay at this property again! The beach was beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family friendly, walking distance with small children

Incredible property it is clean and beautifully decorated for a very relaxing environment. The house is friendly for small children, and walking distance to beach/pool/restaurants with small children in tow. Lots of fun beach toys were in the yard which was a nice surprise! I can’t complement enough how child/parent friendly the home was in particular there was a small closet that was effectively our nursery with multiple pack and plays available. There were a few minor concerns that I brought to the attention over the owners via app, and there was IMMEDIATELY a response and even maintenance available to address my concerns which I felt was above and beyond and well deserving of a five star review. Would absolutely return here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Spacious place

No major issues at all. Family of 8 adults and 5 kids under 10 were able to space out and shower when needed and not interfere with each other. Place came with family entertainment and sufficient kitchenwares for family meals. Big table for family. Close to beach with private access, and close(driving distance) to restaurants or groceries. Would definitely rent from them again, given another opportunity. Only issue we had was that one of the fan remotes had no batteries. If this was our only issue, then this owner is doing everything else right! Thanks for a great stay!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destin Family Vacation

If you are looking for a nice, quiet neighborhood for a family getaway, this property is very nice. There were plenty of activities available in the property itself and it is located close to a community swimming pool, volleyball court, basketball court and tennis and pickleball courts. If you are an avid pickleball player, you will be disappointed as the condition of the nets is not good. The beach is within walking distance but you may want to bring your own chairs and beach toys as the ones provided were lacking. This was our first trip to Destin so we didn’t know what to expect. We were also unfamiliar with the area and did find that the majority of restaurants and activities our family wished to experience were a good 30 minute or so drive from our location. Overall, it was a good choice for us and I would recommend the property to others with active kids in their family. The owner was extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful host, amazing location, incredible home, absolute best experience all around

I can’t say enough about how great this experience was all around. The house was absolutely perfect - full of everything we needed in the kitchen to cook and enjoy family meals at home, absolutely beautiful and inviting, open living area, very comfortable beds, plenty of seating, and immaculately clean. The home is right across the street from the beach (in a lovely, safe, well kept area) with a gate code to private access on a stunning beach. If you’re looking to go to fun, beach front restaurants - there’s multiple nearby (and very close to grocery stores too if you’re looking to cook in)! Furthermore, I’ve never had a host be so helpful and responsive during a rental experience. The details of check-in and check-out we’re sent in perfect timing, and included everything we needed to know (I never had to message with questions - everything we needed was sent in a message to make it clear and easy to find what we needed). There was a link sent right before checkin with additional information about the house, making it so easy to plan and know exactly what to expect upon arrival. I can’t say enough about the hospitality and kindness of the host. My family took this vacation amid a difficult and unexpected life event, and when I had questions leading up to the vacation, her quick response time and kindness was so very appreciated. I highly recommend this home, location and experience to anyone looking for a stress-free, incredible get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is beautiful and well stocked with kitchen essentials. Beds are comfortable and lots of seating in the kitchen and living room for large groups. Convenient location to private beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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