* Features In-Law Suite for extra privacy for families or friends.
* PRIVATE, heated pool and HEATED outdoor shower!
* About 400 Yards to Barracuda Street Beach Access
* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
* In the heart of Crystal Beach and under 1 mile from Destin Commons
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
Wildwood Cottage offers 4 bedrooms and three and a half baths between the main home and the private mother-in-law suite that was recently built directly behind it. Located in the heart of Destin and all beach activities in the renowned Crystal Beach, your family is sure to have their needs met. Wildwood Cottage has an array of beautiful gardens and views that offers your family or group comfort and privacy along with your own private pool for added convenience and luxury.
The mother-in-law quarters is located behind the main house and allows you the advantage of renting two houses at once. The newly built mother-in-law suite offers a small living room, wet bar combination with full sized refrigerator, a queen sleeper sofa, and half bath with pool access on the first floor. The second floor offers a king master suite, full bath, and private balcony overlooking the pool. With only a 3-minute walk to the beach, it's within a mile of everything you'll need to make your tropical vacation perfect!
*This property is Not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions. *
*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.
* Pool can be heated for $43/Night. *
The Bed Setup:
Main House: 1st Floor: Queen bedroom Twin over Full Bunk w/ trundle 2nd Floor: Queen Bedroom
The Bed Setup for the In-Law Suite:
1st Floor: Queen Sized Sleeper Sofa in the Living room area 2nd Floor: King bedroom
Area Attractions:
Wildwood Cottage is just a few minutes' drive from all Destin has to offer, including go-kart rentals, dolphin cruises, charter fishing, parasailing, Big Kahuna's Water Park, The Track Family Fun Center, and the Silver Sands Outlet Mall.
Crystal Beach is a terrific residential area, yet close to restaurants and activities in Destin. Convenient to restaurants such as the award-winning 790 Inn on the Gulf, or Sarah K's Gourmet, get your fro-yo on at U-Twirl Frozen Yogurt or learn how to ride the waves at All-A Board Surf School.
Several outstanding restaurants are close by, including one of the most highly regarded in Destin, 'The 790 Cafe' located at The Inn at Crystal Beach and 'Beachwalk Cafe', rated one of Destin's best by Florida Trend Magazine.
Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.
If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
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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 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
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Destin
Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park 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.
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 10 min walk
Starbucks - 16 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 13 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 9 min walk
Cracker Barrel - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Outdoor Shower~Walk2Bch~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Outdoor Shower~Walk2Bch~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Outdoor Shower~Walk2Bch~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅 on 24 May 2026 start from AU$1,048, 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.
How much is parking at ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Outdoor Shower~Walk2Bch~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Outdoor Shower~Walk2Bch~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Outdoor Shower~Walk2Bch~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Outdoor Shower~Walk2Bch~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅 located?
Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Miramar Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Destin Beaches. Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Destin Commons are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Would rent again. Close enough to the beach, maybe 7 min walk but then have to walk another 150 yards in the sand to the public area of the beach. Both houses were nice, front porch was nice for morning coffee or evening drinks. Pool was nice as well! Cold AC and fridge. Easy check in and out. Nice area very close to shops and grocery. We walked to shops/ice cream several times.
Jesse S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the homes, the porch, the pool, and the convenient location. We appreciate your feedback and would be happy to host you again!
We loved having both the pool and beach for our group!! The property is nice, clean and located near everything.
Deborah F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2024
Deborah, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the pool, beach, and convenient location. We hope you join us again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Torey, we are happy to know that you enjoyed a great stay in this well-located 4-bed, 3.5-bath house, especially because of the private heated pool. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Loved how close it was to the beach and the pool was clean .
Latasha D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
Latasha, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the property's location and amenities to your liking. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
We had a fantastic time! The house was just as described and in a perfect location. We paid extra to heat the pool, and although it wasn’t as warm as I hoped, it was nice enough to get to enjoy the pool in January. The proximity to the beach was the best perk. I would definitely stay here again.
Taylor V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2025
Taylor, thank you for the5-star review. We're happy to hear that you had a fantastic time and enjoyed the house and its perfect location. While we're sorry to hear the pool temperature wasn't as warm as expected, we're glad you could still enjoy it. We appreciate your feedback and would love to host you again in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Holly, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience with us. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Very nice and clean place, easy to check in and out, excellent customer service, looking forward to booking it again
Rosa H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2024
Rosa, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you had a nice stay and found our customer service helpful. We look forward to booking your next stay soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
The location of this property is excellent! Just a short walk to the beach.
Rachel A.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2020
Hi Rachel, thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed the location of this property and the short walk to the beach. We hope that you will stay with us again in the future.
Beautiful house with plenty of space for everyone. The pool was amazing and so much bigger than expected! Loved it!
Jessica T.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2022
Jessica, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are happy to hear that everyone had enough space and that you enjoyed the pool. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
This was a great place to stay for a couple of family’s wanting to experience the beach together. The pool is large for a private pool which is a plus. The house does need to be updated though, a couple of appliances didn’t work properly and there needs to be some type of pantry storage.
Lisa H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2020
Hello Lisa, Thank you for your review and your feedback is appreciated. We are delighted to hear that you had a great stay and hope you will return again soon!
Liked that we could walk to the beach and restaurants. Everyone enjoyed the pool! Cleanliness could be better, floors needed a thorough mopping. There was some mold in the bathroom of the house by the pool.
sandy k.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2024
Sandra, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed the convenient location and the pool. We appreciate your feedback about the cleanliness, and we will address these issues to ensure a more comfortable stay for our future guests. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Annyella, we are happy to know that you enjoyed an excellent stay in this beautiful 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with a mother-in-law suite. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Wildwood Cottage was nicely located within walking distance to multiple public beaches, restaurants, and shopping. The pool and pool area are wonderful. The front porch is lovely. Both master suites were spacious and comfortable. The kitchen could use a new fridge but the dining area worked for our group of 7 for dinners and cards at night. We truly enjoyed our stay!
Kolleen M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2023
Jennifer, Thank you for letting us know that you truly enjoyed your stay. We're glad that the location was convenient and that everyone was comfortable. We will pass along your suggestion for a new fridge to the owner for their consideration. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
We had an effortless good time! This place had every accommodation we wanted! We will be back really soon! Thanks 92 Stingray! 🤗
Twyla L.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2024
Twyla, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you had a blissful and effortless good time, and we look forward to your return. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
We love coming to Destin and always have great service with RealJoy and Homeaway.
The property was a little unkempt and the pictures are somewhat deceiving but in all we had a fabulous time. It was very nice having the 2nd living quarters and we will continue to use RealJoy and Homeaway in the future.
Christina S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hi Christina, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you had a fabulous time and we hope you got to enjoy the pool! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Property was nice but with a few minor issues. Namely beds were not comfortable and iron was broken.
Marsha E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that you encountered a few minor issues during your stay. We value our guests' comfort and satisfaction, and we will address the concerns you raised to ensure a better experience for future visitors. Please know that your feedback is important to us as we strive to continuously improve our property and services. We hope you will consider staying with us again in the future.
We enjoyed the property. Great location. Mother in law suite was great for my son and his two year old. Pool was clean and heating was definately worth doing. We will go back
Elizabeth W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Hi Elizabeth, thanks for your five star feedback on Wildwood Cottage - we're so glad you enjoyed the property, excellent location and pool! We appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you again in the future!
We love the house, the location, and the second house which is very convenient and accommodating to large group of people the private pool is big plus to this vacation home.
The furniture is old, outdated, hated the noisy exhaust fan in the master bath, When it rains there was a bad smell coming out from between the two houses.
Kareem T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2021
Kareem, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience while staying in Wildwood Cottage, which provides three bedrooms and two baths in the main house and an in-law suite with an additional bedroom and one and one half baths directly behind the main home. We are happy to know that you loved this property and its location. We will forward your message to property managers so that they may review and assess your comments regarding the furniture, smell, and exhaust fan. It would be the decision of the owner to replace any furniture. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Great house and private heated pool. Short distance to beach and shopping.
Was a bit disappointed in extra; like blankets, washcloths, paring knife, and too small skillet.
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2024
Deborah, We are delighted to hear that you felt the house was great and the location was convenient for exploring local attractions. Next time, let us know if you need some extra blankets or a larger skillet and we'll be happy to bring them to you. We're glad you enjoyed the heated pool and we hope you will visit us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Archival
6/10 Okay
Cely Anne B.
23 May 2017
Loved the pool!
We were there for a week. Pros: great pool, convenient location, beautiful beaches close by.
Cons: older house that needs some TLC, most pool chairs broken, gas grill did not work, kitchen not very well equipped for cooking.
We had a wonderful time in Destin but I would not rent this house again.
Cely Anne B.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hi Cely. Thank you for your review on your stay at this lovely home. We hope you enjoyed having your own private pool and being within walking distance to the beach. We apologize for the inconveniences you experienced here. We wish you would have contacted us on the gas grill and broken pool chairs and what ever you needed for in the kitchen so we could have corrected these things during your stay. Thank you again for your feedback
Verified
8/10 Good
Ebony H.
5 Mar 2018
Great
Everything was great had an amazing time the pool heater did not work which was the reason we choice the house no trash bags brooms mops are dish shop but overall ot was great
Ebony H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hi Ebony. Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely home. We’re happy to hear you had an amazing time and we hope you enjoyed the short walk to the beach. We are sorry that the pool heater was not working during your stay and the inconvenience this may have caused. We wish you would have contacted us on the trash bags, brooms etc. we could have sent you these items if requested. Thanks again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
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