Welcome to El Casa Grande, located in the notorious community of Destiny East in Destin, FL! Perfect for large groups, this vacation rental home offers 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, sleeps 16 & ensures everyone has more than enough space to relax. A complimentary 4-seater golf cart also makes getting to & from the beach a breeze!
The main level of this beautiful, newly decorated home greets you with a gated entry into the pool courtyard. The private pool area comes with toys, lounge chairs, outside dining, a wet bar & grilling station for family BBQs (pool can be heated for an additional fee). Open the front doors to find nothing short of an immaculate interior, high ceilings, & a gorgeous open living room space to accommodate all! Comfortable furniture is elegantly placed in the living area with a Smart TV. Sit back, relax, & stream your favorite music through the Bluetooth speakers in all common areas & pool courtyard! All TVs are flat screen & offer streaming capabilities. When it comes to family time, we know it matters most & can be spent enjoying a friendly competitive game of pool, air hockey, foosball, darts, & family board games. The well-equipped kitchen comes with all the cookware & dishware needed to prepare a home-cooked cuisine for the whole family. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a Keurig, granite counters, a dining area, & a breakfast bar for additional seating. For added convenience, there is also a laundry room, half bath, & computer room. The 1st floor also boasts the Master King Suite with Designer furnishings, Smart TV, French doors leading to the pool patio, & a private bath. Unwind in the jacuzzi tub, or wash away the day in the walk-in shower.
Two of the guest rooms are spaciously spread throughout the 2nd floor of this beautiful home with a Jack & Jill bathroom. The first room is a welcoming oasis with a queen bed. While the second guest room offers ample bedding with 2 twin beds & a queen bed. This guest room is attached to the bathroom. Both rooms share a balcony overlooking the pool. Media & magic are waiting at the top of the castle in the 3rd-floor guest bedroom! It doubles as a media room & bunk room with a twin over full bunk, trundle bed, queen sleeper sofa, private bath & balcony with views of the lake. Finally, the Guest House located off the courtyard offers a king suite, private bath, mini fridge, & french doors leading to the pool area. All rooms offer an HDTV. The backyard is a wonderful place for hosting a large party, family reunion, or event, with plenty of outdoor dining, lounge areas & chairs, beautiful landscaping, & ample space.
Destiny East is an exclusive gated community that offers several amenities, including a clubhouse, 2 neighborhood pools, a hot tub, a fitness center, a movie theater, tennis, basketball courts, a BBQ area with an outdoor kitchen, walking trails, & playground! The neighborhood is located on pedestrian & golf cart-friendly Scenic 98. So you can walk down to the beach to catch a sunset or take a relaxing bike ride. We also offer golf cart rentals at a discounted price, so if you're interested, please let us know!
***Minimum 25+ Age Requirement. No Pets Allowed.*** *Please note peak seasons may require 6-7 night stays; otherwise, a 3-night minimum year-round.
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VRBO# 566339
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About the area
Destin
Located in Destin, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links.
Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, or check out an event or a game at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
Regatta Bay Golf and Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 3 min drive
El Jalisco Destin - 3 min drive
Crab Trap Destin - 17 min walk
Kenny D's - 18 min walk
Cracker Barrel - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Home-Guest House-Pool-Golf Cart-Short Ride 2 Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Home-Guest House-Pool-Golf Cart-Short Ride 2 Beach?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home-Guest House-Pool-Golf Cart-Short Ride 2 Beach on 6 Sept 2026 start from AU$755, 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 Home-Guest House-Pool-Golf Cart-Short Ride 2 Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Home-Guest House-Pool-Golf Cart-Short Ride 2 Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Home-Guest House-Pool-Golf Cart-Short Ride 2 Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Home-Guest House-Pool-Golf Cart-Short Ride 2 Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Home-Guest House-Pool-Golf Cart-Short Ride 2 Beach located?
This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of James Lee Park and Miramar Beach. James Lee Beach and Destin Commons are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Nice house ! Lots of stairs to third floor . Great neighborhood! Great location in the area .
Beautiful property, Great for family or friends getaway
Rhonda H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2022
Thank you so much for your honest feed back. It means the world to us. Here at Glass Casa we strive to give all of our guest the absolute best experience. It was a pleasure in hosting you and your family!.
We look forward to making more memories with you and yours in the future!
We are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to helping you plan your next beach vacation. We hope to see you soon!
Priscilla, Glass Casa Vacations
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lynne B.
16 July 2025
Great space for our annual family reunion!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our family ranged from 9 to 84 years old and we came from the Midwest and South for our family vacation. It was a perfect space for us and any questions we had were immediately resolved. Very clean property and we greatly enjoyed the pool!
The home was well equipped, clean and beautifully decorated. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there!
Lisa L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2022
Thank you so much for you honest feedback! We are so glad you you and your family enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to working with you again!
Best Regards,
Glass Casa Vacations
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tashayla T.
8 Sept 2015
BEAUTIFUL HOUSE
stayed here for my sweet 16th and it was AMAZING !! had room for all of the girls & more , very big and such a beautiful resort ! I ENJOYED MY Birthday weekend .
Tashayla T.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Hi Tashayla, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! Please let us know if we can help you plan your next visit!
Beautiful house! Plenty of room and full stocked.
Loved our stay!
Thank you
Venessa R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words and honest feed back. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know you have a wonderful experience with us. We look forward to working with you again.
Best Regards,
Glass Casa Vacation Rentals
Great home and responsive management group. Will come back again.
steven T.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words and honest feed back. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know you have a wonderful experience with us. We look forward to working with you again.
Best Regards,
Glass Casa Vacation Rentals
This property was great! Sitting in a cul-de-sac with trees in the backyard, it was peaceful just what our family wanted/needed.
Jamie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2020
We are pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable vacation while staying with us. You all were a pleasure to have! We hope to see you back again sometime soon! :)
-Destin Palms Vacations
It was awesome. I would defiantly stay here again!
Siera G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2022
Thank you so much for your feed back ! We want all of our guests to have an enjoyable time with us. We look forward to your next stay with us.
Best Regards, Jamie
What a wonderful stay. A little chilly so we were not able to use the pool much. This place has so many amenities and creature comforts. Our family would love to stay here again.
Marshall B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2022
Hello, thank you so much for your feedback, We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your next stay with us!
Best Regards,
Glass Casa Vacation Rentals
The house has everything you will need and then some. Its a great place to entertain teens we had 7 with us and never feel like your on top of each other. I really like the set up and how close you are to the beach. I would stay here again.
Jacklyn L.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Your feedback is invaluable to us. We look forward to serving you and yours again.
Best Regards,
Glass Casa Vacation Rentals
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Leah Jan M.
5 Dec 2019
great house for family at thanksgiving
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
well appointed floor plan is great
Leah Jan M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Leah, Thank you so much for sharing feedback on your recent visit! We are so pleased to hear the property worked well for you and your party. We look forward to having you again! Sincerely, Destin Palms Management
12 Family members from 5 to 66 stayed 5 days and had the best time... there was plenty of room, games to play, and the heated pool was perfect for the cool nights. We had a great Christmas and made lots if memories.
Jennifer M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2024
Dear Jennifer,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that your family, spanning from 5 to 66 years old, had the best time during your 5-day stay at our property. It warms our hearts to know that there was plenty of room, and games to play and that the heated pool added a perfect touch to the cool nights.
Creating a memorable Christmas for your family is truly special, and we're honored to have been a part of it. We understand the significance of family gatherings, and we are delighted that our property could contribute to your group's joy and bonding moments.
If there's anything specific that stood out or any suggestions you have for further improvement, please feel free to share. We value your feedback and are committed to ensuring that our guests have exceptional experiences.
It was a pleasure hosting your family, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you all back for more memorable moments in the future.
Wishing you continued joy and happy travels,
Glass Casa Vacation Rentals
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lynette L.
12 Nov 2019
El Casa Grande
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Had a great time. House was wonderful.
Lynette L.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Lynette, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent stay! We are so pleased to hear that you loved the property and you enjoyed your time with us! We hope to have you again! Sincerely, Destin Palms Management
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 June 2023
Summer vacation 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
very good
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Hi Craig-
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5 star rating - it's much appreciated! Come back and see us again soon.
-Glass Casa
Archival
10/10 Excellent
15 Dec 2014
Great choice, loved the huge open floor plan!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful home, gorgeous kitchen, great space for two families to share.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2014
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. Please come again. - Destin Palms Management
House was large enough for the entire family. We had everything we needed there and enough dishes to invite the US army for dinner:) family loved the pool and the pool table way more than I anticipated and we had the golf cart out the entire time. Loved our stay.
Thank you
Melissa P.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that the house was large enough for the entire family and that you had everything you needed. It's great to know that the family loved the pool, pool table, and golf cart, making your stay even more enjoyable.
If there's anything specific you love about the property or any suggestions for further improvement, please feel free to share. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again for another fantastic stay.
Thank you for choosing our property.
Warm regards,
Glass Casa Vacation Rentals
Excellent home for family. Loved the swimming pool and the large kitchen. Everything was better than we anticipated. Rode the bikes every day. The golf cart was great for going to the beach and restaurants. Location to gates and club amenities was excellent. No complaints here.
Diane P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
We are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to helping you plan your next beach vacation. We hope to see you soon!
Priscilla, Glass Casa Vacations
We did a family vacation for 16. House was perfect for the family. Everything was clean and easy to get around. Rented a extra six seater golf cart and it fit in the garage fine. Entire family had a blast. Hated to leave.
Richard B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2022
Thank you for your kind words, we are very happy you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to working with you again! Best Regards, Glass Casa Vacation Rentals
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Denise C.
29 Sept 2023
Girls Trip
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was one of the best home we every vacated in. This was a very lovely home and we had the best time while visiting. We’ll definitely come back again.
Denise C.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2023
Hi Denise-
Thank you for your kind words and we are so happy you enjoyed your girls trip. Can't wait to see you again!
-Glass Casa
Can’t believe I haven’t left a review yet. We loved this place. Wonderful pool. Fun oil table. Nice yard in the back. Lovely rooms. Loved the master design. Great experience!
Tim M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Miguel G.
26 July 2018
Beautiful house
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great house very clean and enough space for big group. Pool was nice and out door grill set up was great for our cook outs. Close to the beach and golf cart was a big help.
Miguel G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review Miguel! We are glad to hear you found El Casa Grande had plenty of room, a nice pool, and an ideal location near the beach access. Guests should feel confident of receiving a great value for a vacation in Destiny East. We hope to have you and your family as our guests here again soon! Best Regards. Destin Palms Management
We had booked 2 homes. We, the administrative staff booked this one with our grands. We prepared dinner for our entire staff of 23 and there was plenty of room to entertained them and give out their Christmas bonuses.
Angela M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2022
Thank you so much , for your honest feed back. It means the world to us. Here at Glass Casa we strive to give all of our guest the absolute best experience. It was a pleasure in hosting you and your family!.
We look forward to making more memories with you and yours in the future!
Best Regards,
Glass Casa Vacation Rentals
We enjoyed a family vacation for 10 of us. The house has plenty of space. The alarms are annoying, but we understand why you have them. We loved the kitchen and grill. You have every dish that is needed to cook almost everything. The house was clean and well maintained.
Beautiful home. Much time and thought put into decor. Was extremely appreciated the ambiance of musi
The ease of checking in and the numerous text communications with important information was great. The follow up text to be assured we had found everything comfortable. Our family joining us were over whelmed with appreciation for the home and its location. Thank you for fulfilling a dream vacation. The space for all ten senior adults great. We Koved our visit.
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2024
Dear Anita,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that the ease of checking in, along with the numerous text communications providing important information, added to your overall positive experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we're delighted to have contributed to a dream vacation for you and your family.
It warms our hearts to know that the home and its location were appreciated by your family, and that the space accommodated all ten senior adults comfortably. Creating memorable experiences for our guests is what we strive for, and we're grateful to have been a part of your visit.
If there's anything specific you loved about your stay or any suggestions for further improvement, please feel free to share. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future for more enjoyable moments.
Thank you for choosing our property, and we're delighted that you loved your visit!
Warm regards,
Glass Casa Vacation Rentals
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