Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
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Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
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About this property
'Day Dream' Beach House Half Block to Destin Beach Freshly Remodeled
This is a beach cottage beauty! Truly a 'Day Dream' at the beach. Just a half block to the beautiful sugar-sand beaches of Destin Florida. Clean and well maintained throughout the interior. Hardwood and travertine floors on the first. Spacious 2,085 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths plus a loft with a day-bed in the primary bedroom. The primary has a king bed, futon, smart 65" HD TV and Blu-ray player. The loft above the primary has a day/trundle bed that sleeps two. It has a smart TV and Blu-ray player. The spacious primary bath has a large walk-in shower and large free-standing tub. Both downstairs bedrooms open to the backyard area which features an extensive paver-stone patio area with a huge 5-burner gas grill and plenty of outdoor seating. The first guest bedroom has a queen bed and 42" smart HD TV with Blu-ray player. This bedroom shares a Jack-n-Jill bath with the 2nd guest bedroom, however the half-bath is right next to this bedroom. The third bedroom features 2 bunk beds each with a full/twin mattress sleeping 6 kids comfortably. The bunk room also has a 40 inch smart HD TV with Blu-ray player. The den features a 57" smart HD TV with Blu-ray player with a sound bar and two full sleeper sofas. High definition cable TV and wireless internet is included. The dining room table has room for eight. The fully stocked kitchen features a gas stove, a gas double oven, microwave, and large refrigerator. The first and second floor wrap-around porches are perfect for relaxing and chilling out. BEACH ACCESS: Five houses to the east and you are out of the subdivision entrance. Go one half block down Crystal Beach Drive and just to the right of The Inn at Crystal Beach and you are at the public beach access. It is a short and easy walk. (click the "Location" tab) COMMUNITY POOL: Is eight houses away on the same side of the street.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Travelers must adhere to the HOA rules concerning parking, trash collection, loud noise etc...
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 10 min walk
Starbucks - 15 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 15 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 11 min walk
Cracker Barrel - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does 'Day Dream' Beach House Half Block to Destin Beach Freshly Remodeled have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at 'Day Dream' Beach House Half Block to Destin Beach Freshly Remodeled?
As of 6 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Day Dream' Beach House Half Block to Destin Beach Freshly Remodeled on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$579, 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 'Day Dream' Beach House Half Block to Destin Beach Freshly Remodeled pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 'Day Dream' Beach House Half Block to Destin Beach Freshly Remodeled?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 'Day Dream' Beach House Half Block to Destin Beach Freshly Remodeled?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 'Day Dream' Beach House Half Block to Destin Beach Freshly Remodeled?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is 'Day Dream' Beach House Half Block to Destin Beach Freshly Remodeled located?
Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Miramar Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Destin Beaches. Shore at Crystal Beach Park and James Lee Beach are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was our third stay at Day Dream and we had another wonderful vacation. Very convenient location with restaurants, shopping and beach nearby. Thanks for sharing your house, Ray!
Veronica L.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Your always welcome Veronica. Sorry for my slow response to your review. I am glad everything went great for you guys again. Spring is such a great time to vacation at the beach. Thanks for your kind words.
Ray
This was our second visit to Day Dream. Great location, beautiful property. We loved our visit.
Veronica L.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your visit. Hope you will return again in the future. If so, let me know before you book, so I can give you the "most favored guest" rate. Thank you so much. Ray
Archival
10/10 Excellent
dana d.
5 July 2017
Wonderful Vacation Home
Great place. Easy access to beach. Beautiful home. We loved it dearly..Hope to be back soon
dana d.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you back again. Thank you for taking the time to write your kind words. We are always working to improve the house. Thanks.
We celebrated my best friends bachelorette and had the most amazing relaxing weekend. The house was perfect and Ray helped us out so much!
hailey b.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
We are glad you had a good stay, and just remember us the next time you need a relaxing break. Hope the wedding and the marriage, of course, are a great success.
Thanks, Ray and Shelley
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Aubrey R.
28 Apr 2019
Great stay!
I have stayed here the past 2 years and it has been amazing both times! Ray is easy to communicate with and accommodating! Can’t wait to go back.
Aubrey R.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for the kind words. You have been a great guest.
This house is adorable, inside and out! The decor, bedding, kitchen, and just everything were more than I ever hoped for. The baby had room to run, plus we all had plenty of room to ourselves. The house is cozy, comfy, and welcoming -
Julie F.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Hey Julie,
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your kind words as we are always looking to improve the house. We would love to have you back at some future time.
Thanks again,
Ray & Shelley
House was beautiful, the location was great, and the management team was extremely responsive and helpful. Will definitely plan another trip to Day Dream!
Kristen L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2021
Thank you for the kind words. We are glad you had an enjoyable stay. Hope to see you again.
Thanks,
Ray
We had a wonderful stay! The house was the perfect setup for our family. Loved the brightness of the home & the neighborhood. The location was great with close proximity to the beach, pool and restaurants/shopping. Looking forward to returning!
Veronica L.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the lovely review. We, and our management team, do our best to keep the house in prime shape.
Thank you,
Ray
It was the most adorable, spacious, clean and so cozy house. I loved everything about it! It is in the most perfect location and so quiet and family friendly. We did not want to leave. Highly recommend this property to anyone!
Heidi M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
Thank you for the kind words. We are so glad you had a good stay. You are welcome anytime.
Thanks, Ray and Shelley
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dennis C.
6 June 2018
We had an amazing time and our home was incredible. We will most certainly return. Thanks so much.
The house was awesome. It was just as described and our family fell in love with it the moment we walked in. The location was absolutely perfect and so quiet. We walked to the beach numerous times every day and it took less than 10 minutes. We made wonderful family memories with our stay. Needless to say, we are already planning our return to this beautiful home.
Dennis C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for the nice review. My wife and I work hard to make things enjoyable for everyone, and getting responses like these is very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Ray & Shelley
We had a great time and the location is a short walk from the beach. However the house needs a deep cleaning as the showers were dirty and the sheets seemed like they might not have been switched. Overall it is a nice house with a friendly neighborhood.
Melissa K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2021
Glad you had a good time. I wish though that you would have reached out to me or my management team to address any issues you were having. We certainly would have addressed them. Thanks,
Ray
The group had an amazing time with this property and will definitely return next time we have this many people. Very walkable to the beach in a quiet, friendly neighborhood. We did have an issue with not having enough hot water for our 12 people to shower every evening and parking was tight for 4 vehicles. The host and neighbors are chill so long as your group does the same.
Timothy F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Thanks for the kind words. As for the hot water, the tank is large and capable, but I think the temperature was set down too low for your stay. Thanks again and hope to have you back.
Ray is a wonderful owner who has put a lot of effort in making a wonderful place for vacationers to come and have a home away from home. This property is everything it is listed as, and Ray was a pleasure to work with. All positives on everything!
I would suggest renting a golf cart if you carry a lot of bunch stuff. Also, it’s a good place, so the beaches get plenty of people.
John B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your kind response. We are glad your family had a good time and the house was a good fit for you. I hope you got some good pics of those memories you are taking back with you.
Thanks, Ray and Shelley
The house was amazing. We enjoyed how close it was to the beach. The cleanliness was just ok. There was sand on the floor when we arrived and a pile of sand in the corner in the bunk bed room and there was another dirty issue but I don’t want to say. The owners are aware of it and they personally called me to apologize which meant a lot to me. The cleaning people were suppose to show up the next day but they never did. Overall this is a fantastic place to stay. Especially with a bigger family.
Kelly G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are really sorry for the clean. That rarely happens at our place, but the manager dealt with the ones responsible. Anyway, we appreciate your kind words .
Thanks,
Ray & Shelley
The property is exactly as promised - walking distance to the beach, quiet neighborhood and clean. We didn’t have hot water for the first part of our stay, but it was fixed as soon as I reached out to Ray. The front door is a little quirky but calling the property manager helped us get in. I would return to the property in the future!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
Just looking through my reviews and noticed I neglected to respond to your review. Sorry about that. Thank you for the kind words even though I'm a little late.
Thanks, Ray
Archival
8/10 Good
Philip M.
24 Mar 2015
Great Location - Perfect For A Family
Loved the location, we have stayed in this Crystal Shores subdivision before and it is in our opinion the best location in Destin to stay, close to everything. Community Pool, 15 minutes walk to the beach, 10 minute walk to shopping center. The house is very nicely maintained and perfect for families. The kitchen has lots of dishes, silverware, and glasses, we felt it was a little lite on cooking utensils, but this was not too much of an issue as most meals we eat out, or BBQ’d. The house has a wonderful Propane BBQ. We were surprised to not find some things we kind of though were rental basics in the kitchen like salt & pepper, and coffee filters, but that was our only letdown. Otherwise the place is great.
Philip M.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks for the kind words. Is that a typo concerning the 15 minute walk to the beach? Surely you meant 5 minute walk to the beach? As far as the cooking utensils, we cook and prepare a lot of meals there when we stay and I really don't know what could be missing. If you had something in mind I would gladly provide it. Sorry about the salt and pepper, but that kind of stuff just tends to disappear. The coffee filters I am in the process of checking with my management company on that. I thought they provide those but am not sure. Anyway, thanks for the review. I think the time to walk to the beach is inaccurate and if you could change that I would appreciate that. People really take that to heart. That is the number one question that I get. "How far is it to the beach?" Thanks, Ray
This is our fourth year at Day Dream and it continues to be our favorite place. The house is in a great location for the beach, pool, shopping and restaurants. It is well stocked with everything we needed for cooking/grilling. We hope to continue our tradition at Day Dream!
This house was perfect for our family! Great location near beach and activities in Destin. The house provided everything to make our stay very comfortable. Owner was very responsive to questions. I would stay here again!