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Pool | Quiet Street | Steps to Beach | Chef's Kitchen | Large Yard

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Old Florida Charm
Take a Dip in the Private Pool
The Beach is Calling just a short walk away
High End Designer Kitchen
A Wonderful Beach House

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6124 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • James Lee Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Pool | Quiet Street | Steps to Beach | Chef's Kitchen | Large Yard

Hemingway's Hideout Professionally Managed by Newman-Dailey LOCATION is EVERYTHING! Imagine a true Florida Beach Cottage on a private, dead-end street with private beach access and private pool. Enjoy the sea breeze sitting under shady oaks with a cold drink in your hand. If Hemingway traveled north of Key West, he surely would have enjoyed this Destin beach cottage, reminiscent of what you might find in the keys. This lovely vacation home would be a place after his own heart. Less than a 5 minute walk to the beach; surrounded by the unique shady oaks that Northwest Florida is known for; wrapped in several peaceful porches and has a private pool in the large backyard. We think this wonderful cottage will have you coming back for more. This home makes it so easy to enjoy what we came here for—the relaxation and beauty of some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. It is ideally located in the Crystal Beach area near The Destin Commons, grocery stores, award-winning restaurants and many recreational activities nearby. It’s location in Kokomo Cove has dedicated neighborhood beach access and is adjacent to the bike trail that runs along the beach and meets up with shops and eateries. While it’s true that the locale of Hemingway’s Hideout is fantastic, this beach vacation rental is more than just a dot on the map! Apart from an eclectic and attractive coastal décor, it has a modern kitchen stocked with all you’ll need for a culinary adventure, a full laundry room, and flat screen TVs in each room. It’s not so big you need a map to navigate but feels very open and airy with 10’ ceilings on the main level. Moreover, the top floor is accessible via a spiral staircase and has a wonderful 360 degree balcony that offers beautiful views of sunsets over Crystal Beach and a partial Gulf view. The backyard is also poetic. A large private pool is surrounded by plush outdoor furnishings, and a grill. In fact, don’t be surprised if you feel like living a short story of your own as you bask in this sunny oasis.

This pool can be heated between October- April for a fee upon request to our office. There is an additional charge for heating requests within 48 hours of check-in.

For safety and security, this vacation rental home is equipped with an external camera/ring doorbell.

Property manager

Newman-Dailey Resort Properties
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. While the natural beauty of Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade 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

  • James Lee Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Miramar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Destin Commons - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pool | Quiet Street | Steps to Beach | Chef's Kitchen | Large Yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pool | Quiet Street | Steps to Beach | Chef's Kitchen | Large Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pool | Quiet Street | Steps to Beach | Chef's Kitchen | Large Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pool | Quiet Street | Steps to Beach | Chef's Kitchen | Large Yard located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of James Lee Beach and Miramar Beach. Henderson Beach State Park and James Lee Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Best Beach Getaway

We absolutely loved this property. It was updated beautifully, and had plenty of space for our family. The location is perfect, you can be at the beach in less than five minutes. We loved the private pool and spent many days cooling off in the pool after getting home from the beach. Rental communication was great. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA M.

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

The Best Place to Stay in Destin

The place was modern, very well decorate, clean and a great location to the beach! We will return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence G., Knoxville, TN

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

Perfect Getaway.

My wife and two kids recently stayed at this house. Everything was great and the location couldn’t be better. Would definitely recommend staying there if you get a chance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

John C.

Great beach cottage

First, Newman Dailey, the property management company, was wonderful to work with, great staff. The property had everything we were looking for; we only have one constructive criticism, the newer designer light bulbs provide little light. As a result the rooms are very dark, hard to read. Recommend putting more efficient LEDs in the second bedroom and bath and finding candle bulbs with more lumens for the kitchen and family room.
Stayed 66 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina A.

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

Great stay

Location was good. Just a short walk to beautiful white sand. House was great. Everything looked new and comfortable. Back yard spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

belinda r.

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

Summer Vacation

The property was small but very pretty and appeared newly remodeled. It was comfortable enough for 6 people. The pool area was beautiful. We really enjoyed having a pool to jump into after the beach. The beach is only a short walk from the house. There are only minimum starter items in the home and there were no beach towels, chairs, umbrellas or a wagon to use for trips to the beach. Also, you cannot get to the pool through the house, you have to use the front door to walk around to the back yard even though there are 2 side entries leading to the wrap around pouch, both with signs stating do not use. This was an inconvenience when taking food or items to the pool area. There is a beautiful spiral staircase, but the air didn't reach the top, therefore making the room unusable and the TV was only for DVD use upstairs. Also all closets are packed full of the owners items leaving no room to put clothes, especially in the bunk room. The closest was locked for owner use only. There was no TV in the room with bunk beds. Also, window covering would be nice in the kitchen and living room. Beautiful property and great location but I would not rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

This property was good. The thing that made it worth our stay was the pool and proximity to the beach. It was further away from shopping and restaurants, but if you’re planning to stay in, this is a great place. Bunk room tv didn’t work, and a few kitchen items were missing. Overall was happy with the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cory C.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay and especially the private pool. Easy walking distance to beach. House is completely updated & clean. Room for 3 adults and 3 kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Cute and comfortable home

We enjoyed the accommodations at this property as well as its proximity to the beach. The backyard is a private oasis with heated pool and made this an ideal property even on cool, cloudy days. We appreciated the landscaping and ample shade In the yard. The kids loved the “clubhouse” upstairs above the tree line. The kitchen and bathrooms are beautifully furnished. The shady front porch was lovey for sipping drinks and playing board games together.

8/10 Good

Jackie M., St. Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

2020 Family Vaca

Spectacular kitchen accommodated our family cooking competition, our way of having fun eating in all the time due to Covid risks. Location to beach was awesome. Little tight for 6 adults. Suggest a change to an oval or ellipse Dining table to have head clearance walking around spiral staircase. Beautiful finishes. Quartzite counters stunning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Aaron G., Houston, TX

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

Wonderful place to relax in Destin

The property and neighborhood were both great. The beach is just at the end of the street with a private beach entrance. You're not ON the beach, but you're super close. Beds were good (I would say medium firmness), pool was clean and well positioned, and the kitchen was big. We did have a problem with the master toilet. But the management company and the owner took care of it the same morning we called them. Many thanks for the incredibly fast response! Overall, we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

William H., Weaverville

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

Hemingway's Hideout

Hemingway's Hideout was great. It was the perfect place for our family to rest and relax. We all enjoyed the beau
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

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

Fantastic Beach House!!!

We absolutely loved staying at Hemingway's Hideout! The location was perfect and the pool was amazing! The only thing was that the spiral staircase was a bit too tempting for my little children which was worrying for me as they wanted to go upstairs to the bunk beds and onto the veranda! Maybe putting a bolt across the door at the top would be an idea? Overall though, we loved the property and will be back!

8/10 Good

Dean B.

Easy Living

I rented this house with some friends for a week in May of 2019. The property management company was very easy to work with and soon enough we found ourselves a few houses down from the beach. Before I get to the good parts there are a few discrepancies, and most of them I spoke to the property management company about. Upon arrival most of the exterior lights on the house were burn out. The lights on the outdoor umbrella and the grill shade "tent" were dead and gave off zero light. The back yard and patio had lots of weeds growing about. Other than that though there were a few minor things that I think the owners should address. In the Master Bath, the tile is cracked and the toilet just moves around on the floor as it's not caulked. The Master bath itself is extremely slippery. Quite a few outlets in the house were "loose" when it came to our plugs. We'd have to sit there and get them to JUST the right spot for our phones to charge. HOWEVER, none of those things affected our happiness with our decision and our time spent in Destin and at this location. We absolutely loved and would certainly come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kasey M.

Fun times

This place was beautiful, and I loved the location of it. Peaceful and quiet, away from the chaos!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anja F.

Amazing week

Everyone had a fabulous time at the Hideway. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook. The walk to the beach was short. We felt like we were away from the hectic beach traffic but were close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Megan G.

Nice house, get location

We enjoyed are stay.. the pool took forever to be heated, we had to leave the water running all day and night and the lights didn’t work in the back so when it got dark the kids had to get out of the pool! We didn’t have neighbors on either side but everyone turned around in our drive way which shined the lights right into the front bedroom and woke everyone up all night.. other then that it was great! A short walk to the beach it was not direct access but a quick 3 minute walk.. we stayed during spring break and it was surprisingly quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good

Teresa L.

July 2018 Stay

The house was great we enjoyed it so very much ,the beach is beautiful thank you .

8/10 Good

Martin C.

Charming

Awesome time.... great location, cottage was lovely. Newman-Dailey staff was friendly and accommodating. Thanks 😎
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

April 2018 Stay

Booking was easy as was arriving after hours. The cottage was cute and cozy and suited our needs perfectly. My only complaint is that a guy showed up on two different afternoons unannounced to do something with the pool. It would have been very beneficial to have known to expect him so we could have better planned our pool time.

About the host

Hosted by Newman-Dailey Resort Properties

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Newman-Dailey has been welcoming guests to the beach for nearly 40 years. We are a family owned business specializing in vacation rentals, real estate sales and management in Destin and South Walton, Florida. Our caring team is made up of locals who enjoy helping guests plan the perfect beach vacation for any size group or occasion.

Why they chose this property

Known for its adorable beach cottages in a rainbow of pastels, this portion of Destin is probably the most sought-after location in Okaloosa County. Crystal Beach is also home to the Destin Commons, an outdoor shopping center with restaurants, boutique shops, a movie theater, bowling alley, and Bass Pro Shops. There are also annual events happening there like the Smoke on the Coast BBQ Festival and Holiday Happenings.

What makes this property unique

We provide 24-hour support by phone, ensuring guests can reach someone day or night if an issue arises. Newman-Dailey also provides seasonal extras, including one adult pass daily to local activities and attractions, and discounts to area businesses. When you stay with Newman-Dailey, you’re treated like family.

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