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Private Pool, Steps to Beach, Screen in Porch, Cutest Cottage in Crystal Beach!

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Welcome to Sandy Toes - Updated Cottage just up the street from beach!
Enjoy the pool and beautifully landscaped backyard anytime!  Pool heat is available for an additional fee in cooler months.
Amazing second living area in back of home with smart TV
Make yourself at home in this gorgeous kitchen!
King master with private ensuite bath

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1 King Master Suite

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2 - King Master

1 King Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1 - King Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2 - Full Bathroom in Hallway

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Private Pool, Steps to Beach, Screen in Porch, Cutest Cottage in Crystal Beach!

Welcome to Sandy Toes!
You already love Crystal Beach. Now you have found that quintessential Crystal Beach Cottage you have always been looking for!

This single story home is only rented to select groups looking for something extraordinary. This Crystal Beach cottage comes with a large front porch, an even larger screened-in back porch, a side porch, and two bedrooms, each with a comfortable KING bed. The master bedroom has an en-suite bath with custom shower and walk-in closet, and the second bedroom has an adjacent full bath with a skylight. This is the home your family or small group will want to rent every year!

Feel free to bring your Tesla or other electric/hybrid vehicles - there's a 50 amp Level 2 J1772 universal charger at the home for you!

This home has everything you could want in a beach cottage - and more: a custom kitchen, an inviting living/dining area, an extra living area in the back with built-in desk & fireplace, a large screened-in back porch, a neat little side porch with an outside shower, and a great PRIVATE POOL in a beautifully landscaped backyard. The pool can be heated in the cooler months, for an additional fee. There's even a piano in the home! All this, and it's barely a block from the beach and the pristine white sands Destin and Crystal Beach are famous for.

We keep this home clean and well updated, and pay attention to amenities that you expect, such as high-speed wireless internet (FREE WIFI), a large 4K TV in the living room, big, fluffy bath towels and hair dryers in each bathroom, and more. We also provide items our smaller guests may need like a high chair and a pack-n-play.

INSIDE THE HOME
Everyone will feel right at home when you gather in the inviting open living and dining spaces of this amazing home with new real white oak floors. You'll love the upgraded sleeper sofa and oversized chair where you can sit back and watch the large, high resolution, 4K Smart TV. There is also a dining table that seats 6.
KITCHEN
The custom kitchen is a chef's dream with beautiful coastal cabinets and quartz countertops. The beautiful wood floors continue into this custom space which boasts higher-end stainless steel appliances, a gas stove with convection oven, and most everything you'll need to cook nice meals.
The kitchen is equipped with plenty of dishes, pots and pans, serving dishes and utensils. There's a Keurig K-Cup coffee maker, as well as a regular drip coffee maker. You'll find a blender, toaster, and even a crock-pot in this well-equipped kitchen. We also supply many “extras” such as cleaning products, trash bags, aluminum foil, and plastic wrap.
For your convenience, we have a front-loading washer and dryer in the home's walk-in laundry room, iron, ironing board, and a second refrigerator.
BEDROOM #1 – King Master with En-Suite Bath
This master bedroom has a comfortable KING BED, night stands and lamps, plus 2 tall chests, and a big Smart TV. There's a walk-in closet too with clothing racks, drawers, and shoe storage. You'll find nice large windows with an en-suite custom bath with walk-in closet.
En-Suite Bathroom #1
An en-suite bathroom is accessed from the King Master,. This beautiful bathroom includes a large vanity, private toilet, and beautiful custom tile shower. A walk-in closet is attached to this bathroom, and you'll also find big, fluffy bath towels and a personal hair dryer.
BEDROOM #2 – King with Hallway Bath
This comfortable bedroom has another inviting KING BED, nightstand with lamp, plus a small chest and a Smart TV. It's located near the back of the house, making it a welcoming private retreat.
Bathroom #2
Hallway bath adjacent to bedroom #2 with a skylight, vanity, commode, and tub/shower combo. You'll also find big, fluffy bath towels and a personal hair dryer.

POOL & OUTDOOR AREA
The beautiful private pool is surrounded by stone decking and nice landscaping, giving you plenty of space to enjoy the Destin sunshine. The pool can be heated in cooler months for an additional fee. You can relax in the lounge chairs or at the dining table with chairs and umbrella for a little shade. For outdoor cooking, you'll find a gas grill. And for your children's safety, there are alarms on the doors leading to the pool from the main house.

Optional Golf Cart Rental Available!
Make getting around even easier during your stay. Golf carts can be rented for as little as 2 days or for the full week, and will be delivered directly to the property—ready for you upon arrival.
Please note: renter must have a valid driver's license and active auto insurance to operate the golf cart.

PERFECT BEACH LOCATION
The Shirah Street public beach access point is just a short walk to the end of the block! We provide a beach cart with beach chairs and umbrella, so you can roll your gear to the beach with ease.
This home is in the heart of Crystal Beach, a quiet, walkable neighborhood with white picket fences and easy access to shopping, restaurants and activities in Destin. Destin Commons, a beautiful upscale shopping and entertainment center, is less than a half-mile away. It features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Bass Pro Shop, World of Beer, Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl & Grill, AMC Theater with IMAX and much more. Local favorite, Camille's, is an easy walk and The Crab Trap is about a mile east. You can bicycle, scooter, Jet ski and go parasailing all within walking distance. The Silver Sands Outlet mall is not far for those who enjoy “retail therapy”!

OFF-STREET PARKING
The City of Destin has recently adopted very strict parking regulations. You may park up to 3 vehicles at this home, depending on size. You cannot park on the grass, over the sidewalk, on the street or in the right-of-way. If you have a large truck, van or SUV, there may not be enough space to legally park 3 vehicles at this home.

PET FRIENDLY
We are pet friendly and welcome your dogs in our home. There is a $300 per dog extra fee and your dog must be pre-approved by the owner. Only dogs allowed (no other pets.) Limit one-two small/medium dogs only. Please include the breed/size of your dogs in your inquiry for pre-approval.

House Rules for Sandy Toes
Occupancy: Max 6 guests allowed.
Age Requirement: Primary guest must be 25+ and stay the entire trip.
Rental Agreement: Must be signed within 48 hours of booking the reservation.
Security Verification: Must complete security verification to secure the reservation.
No Smoking: No smoking or vaping inside the home or near doors and windows.
Towels Linens: Keep bath towels indoors. Please place used towels in the bathrooms before checkout.
Trash: Bag and dispose of all trash properly in outdoor bins before departure.
Departure: Turn off all lights, TVs, appliances, and securely lock doors and windows when leaving.

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About the area

Destin

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Destin Commons - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Perfect family vacation destination

Sandy Toes was the perfect location for a relaxing family vacation. The house was walking distance to the beach and a short drive to restaurants and entertainment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Sandy Toes!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Great Stay

Excellent location. Beach is just a short walk with restaurant also in walking distance. Private pool was great and fenced in yard with plenty of grass for dogs to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review - We are so glad to hear you had such a great stay. This home has the perfect back yard for dogs - and in such a great location as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry W.

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

Beach trip

Our stay was great! This house had everything we needed and it was super nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2023
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Wonderful Spring Break Getaway

We loved our spring break stay at this cozy beach cottage! Perfect location, beautiful beach in walking distance, truly private pool, house was clean and well equipped,, safe neighborhood for teens and tiny dogs:)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
We are always delighted to hear our guests loved their stay in our home. Thanks for your kind works and nice review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sandy toes

The property was very clean and perfect for our family vacation with a toddler! The customer service was also easy to get ahold of and very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
Thank you! We’re so glad the home was perfect for your family and that our team could help make things easy. Sandy Toes is definitely a guest favorite. We’d love to host you again! 🌊✨
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

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

Found my Crystal Beach Goldilocks!

This truly is the best cottage and will definitely visit again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
We're happy to hear you fell in love with this home! You can certainly see why we have many guests who choose this home every time they come to Destin. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Lovely cottage

Super clean, well stocked and comfortable! Awesome location, and convenient to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Super-clean is what we strive for with every reservation. We're happy you noticed and appreciate it--Sugar Palm Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B S.

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

Great Location

Amazing, clean house, very close to beach and shopping. We enjoyed oue stay, even with a tropical storm that came through. Great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! We work hard to make sure this home is always super clean and well-equipped for all our guests...and we appreciate your kind words -- we love making sure our guests have a great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Perfect family vacation

We absolutely loved our stay! The house was perfect for our family of 5. It is conveniently located to the beach, shopping, and restaurants! The house was clean and had everything we could possibly need for a week stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
We're thrilled your family had the "perfect vacation" staying at this home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great beach cottage!

This cottage is exactly like the pictures and just a short walk to the beach. You can even walk to some of the restaurants too! I felt like we were in the absolute best spot in Destin! Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2022
We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay in our home. We look forward to you coming back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Destin

Good experience, great cottage and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
We're happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

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

Lovely cottage

We had a wonderful stay at Sandy Toes!! Such a lovely home with a beautiful yard. We especially loved the back room and porch and enjoyed feeding the birds during our stay :)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2024
Thank you for the great 5 star review. From the front porch to the backyard this cottage house is perfect for a beach getaway. We hope to have you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Cute Beach Bungalow

our stay was wonderful. The house had everything we needed. A block away from the beach. The pool in the backyard was a favorite for the children. Thank you for sharing your beautiful house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg and Kathy H.

Such a sweet comfy cottage!

Nicely equipped kitchen. Beach and comfortable decor. When not at the beach, really enjoyed the pool. Great location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Sounds like you had a wonderful stay at our little cottage! Thanks so much for taking the time to submit your comments for our future guests to consider. We hope to host your group again next time you visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond D.

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

June stay

Very well kept and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thanks for your compliments. We're happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Simply Amazing

My family and I had such an amazing time. This home is laid out beautifully and had everything we needed during our stay. Definitely booking this place again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
We are so glad you had an amazing time in this home - and thank you for the amazing 5 star review. We look forward to having you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Absolutely perfect!

Everything about this property and experience was perfect. Cannot say enough good things!! It was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay at Sandy Toes, as well as your experience with Sugar Palm Rentals. This home is truly a special place and we hope you'll come back to enjoy it again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margi h.

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

Perfect place

This quaint little cottage has it all! Location and comfort. Loved the private pool and my favorite was the string of lights across the backyard once it gets dark the lights just enhance the whole place like a fairy land!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
We're thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Sandy Toes! Please come stay with us again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert S.

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

Short and sweet

Everything was perfect, loved the house and we'll definitely stay again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2022
Thanks -- we just love it when our guests have the perfect stay! We work hard to make sure the home is even better than you expect. Many guests come back here every year -- we look forward to welcoming you back too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

philip w.

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

We stayed in this house a few years ago and to our surprise, the property was just as amazing!

Usually when we repeatedly stay at a property we notice a slow decline in how things are kept up with and maintained, Not the case at Sandy Toes! Place was just as if not better than the last visit. Perfect for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2021
Thanks so much for your kind review Philip! We take pride in keeping all of our properties the best maintained and cleanest in Destin - thanks for noticing! We'll look forward to your next visit :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaux S.

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

Absolutely Perfect Beach House

We so enjoyed our stay at Sandy Toes! As great as it looks in pictures can't measure up with it in person. It was comfortable and cozy with every amenity and the landscaping was breathtaking!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
We're happiest when we hear how delighted our guests are with our homes. Sugar Palm Rentals looks forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Destin vacation

House was perfect, I was there with family and 2 small dogs. Enjoyed the house, pool and fenced yard. Was a bit disappointed that there was not much public beach, I am spoiled by previous vacations where the beach was not an issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2022
We're happy you enjoyed this home and the pool -- it is a very special place! The Crystal Beach neighborhood is a favorite location for families (no high-rises!), and our guests love that the nearest public beach access is just down the street.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Great Beach House

Sandy Toes was everything we wanted in a beach house! All the appliances and fixtures were new, upscale and perfect. If fact the entire property was excellent, clean and neat. We loved everything about it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Our mission is to keep Sandy Toes upscale, perfect and sparkling clean - and continue to exceed our guests' expectations! We thank you for your comments and hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Perfect Birthday Celebration!

This is our 2nd time staying at Sandy Toes, and it won't be our last! We came to celebrate our birthdays with our 2 doggos, and had an AMAZING time again. The house was as beautiful, comfortable, and accommodating as we remembered... you can't beat the pool and backyard, and SO close to the beach! Looking forward to our next visit!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thanks for this glowing review! It really is a special place and we're so happy you had another great time here. It's a great compliment to have guests return here again and again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Our C.C. House Review

The house was pretty, spacious and full of surprises! Our family had a wonderful time staying here. We also loved meeting the cat named Squeaky from next door, going to the beach and swimming in the pool. I hope that every one after us has just as much fun as we did.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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