Gulf View ~ Overlooks Community Pool ~ Bunk Area

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Balcony Overlooking Pool with Gulf of Mexico Views

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Excellent

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 667.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Hot tub

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Destin, Florida

James Lee Park
‪11 min walk‬
Destin Commons
‪16 min walk‬
Henderson Beach State Park
‪18 min walk‬
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Sleeping Arrangements
One Story Unit | Master, Queen Bed; Twin Bunks in Hall. Living Area, Sleeper Sofa

Experience Your Vacation Haven

Welcome to unit 209, located in the Crystal Beach area along Scenic Highway 98 in Destin. This one bedroom, one bath condo is located on the second floor of Grand Caribbean East and boasts enchanting views of the Gulf of Mexico and the community pool deck! Sit outside and watch the sunny blue skies fade into a beautiful combination of purple, orange and pink as the sun sets over the water.

The roomy and bright bedroom has a queen bed and flat screen TV with access to the bathroom. The bathroom also can be accessed from the hall where there are built in bunks, perfect for kids. The open living area has a sleeper sofa, flat screen TV, small dining area and double door access to the balcony that has beach views and overlooks the pool. The fully equipped kitchen has stainless appliances, granite counter tops and a breakfast bar for additional seating.

Grand Caribbean East has an onsite pool, hot tub, community grill with picnic tables and onsite parking. It doesn't get much better than this!

Please note that this unit is located in the EAST section of Grand Caribbean.

Guest Walk-Through
One Story Unit – Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room,1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom

Unit Amenities- Laundry
Community Amenities- Laundry, Community Pool (Seasonally Heated), Hot Tub, Free Parking, Grill Area

About the Community of Grand Caribbean East

A lovely and quaint vacation is calling your name at the three story condominium, the Grand Caribbean East. The Grand Caribbean East is arguably the most prime location in Destin- it’s close enough to where all the action takes place, but far enough away to not be caught up in it. Enjoy the amazing scenic views of the Gulf and beach, the lavish landscape that brings you into a tropical paradise, and the charm that attracts vacationers of all ages. The onsite pool is great to lay out or make a splash! The whirlpool spa hot tub is just begging for you to use after a long day of fun. Make your tasty BBQ dish on the community grill and dine on the conveniently located picnic tables. The condominiums also feature full kitchens for those looking to dine indoors. Onsite parking is always for packing, unpacking, and those that are always on the go during their vacation. With the beach easily within walking distance, the Grand Caribbean East is perfect for you. Amenities such as golf, tennis, biking, boating, water sports & more are available locally at additional costs.

Local Favorites
MVH guests receive savings with our Local Favorites. Enjoy discounts to restaurants, beach activities, and shopping so you can save while you stay.

MVH Beach Closet
This property offers a Beach Closet stocked with complimentary beach chairs and an umbrella for use during your stay.

MVH Rental Restrictions
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Property manager

My Vacation Haven

Premier Host

Languages

English, Swedish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Destin

Located near the beach, this condo is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. Destin Commons and Silver Sands Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Destin, Florida

What's nearby

Miramar Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
James Lee Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Destin Commons - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Henderson Beach State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬11 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬20 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min walk
‪World of Beer - ‬18 min walk
‪Ruby Slipper - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf View ~ Overlooks Community Pool ~ Bunk Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Gulf View ~ Overlooks Community Pool ~ Bunk Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf View ~ Overlooks Community Pool ~ Bunk Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf View ~ Overlooks Community Pool ~ Bunk Area?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf View ~ Overlooks Community Pool ~ Bunk Area located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Miramar Beach, Destin Commons and Henderson Beach State Park. Destin Beaches is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

8.8

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kayla P.

29 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lakynn B.

30 July 2024

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

Great location

Great location for a family trip and a quick walk across the road to the public beach access. Although, not super clean and did not have some of the necessary items to stay at this place (i.e. parking pass), overall was a great stay and good location. One thing though, my mother and father stayed right upstairs and was 10x as nice and clean. Would likely stay at this place again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

1 July 2024

Great condo with ocean views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great condo located on old scenic highway 98 with views to the ocean on the left and right. Perfect place for our 5 person family. Unit comes with beach equipment, toys, umbrellas, chairs, etc. the unit is on the second floor and is in front of the pool. Access to the unit is in the back parking lot and there is no elevator, just stairs. Unit was clean and did the job as the majority of our time was exploring and being at the beach.

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10/10 Excellent

Darryl C.

24 Apr 2024

Relaxing View on the Beach

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10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

4 Mar 2024

Grand Caribbean East #209

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 nice location and condo is in good shape, though a new mattress and vacuum would be welcome. Property managers are great to work with and very helpful, considerate and accommodating. Highly recommend this property.

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10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

17 Feb 2024

209-Grand Caribbean East

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 nice unit located on Scenic HWY 98 with cross street access to the beach. Property is well maintained and Manager is accessible. Easily sleeps 6 as bunk beds are a great added touch. Location provides a nice walking area and is close to some retail and churches. A new mattress and vacuum cleaner would be a good addition.

10/10 Excellent

Bethany E.

18 Sept 2023

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

Amazing Location!

The property was just as described! Literally across the street from the beach, and when it got too hot, the pool with shaded areas was just right! We will be back for sure!!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEVE F.

22 Aug 2023

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

Great stay.

Great location. Condo was very nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Haydee C.

5 Aug 2023

A positive vacation

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: The condo was clean, attractive, and modern.

8/10 Good

Steven H.

2 Aug 2023

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

Grand Caribbean East 209

Cable company were changing out boxes in the Condos and it would have been nice to have been informed about that before hand. Drains in bathroom sink and tub did not drain well at all. Beach chairs were old and rusty and needs to be replaced. Location was perfect and overall the stay was ok.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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6/10 Okay

David W.

17 July 2023

Short Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit was nice. We believe the management company was unorganized. They threaten to fine you if the discount card in the unit is missing when you leave. Our unit did not have a discount card upon arrival, had to call about that. They threaten a fine if you do not have your dishes washing in the dishwasher when leaving. We could not get our dishwasher to work, had to call about that. They charge $170 cleaning fee to clean up after you leave, even though you take out the trash and get dishes in dishwasher. However, it would have been even better if they would have cleaned the unit prior to our arrival. Dust on surfaces, hair in tub, sink and bathroom floor. Hairs laying around make us very unhappy. We cleaned it up, as we had to. We may recommend this unit as it was modern and a nice location. If renting this unit we would advise to confirm with management that it gets cleaned prior to arrival and that they keep up their end of the bargain. They delivered the discount tag, but it was too late for us to use it, as we had a short stay.

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from North Vernon, NA

4 July 2023

Wonderful

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was wonderful. Washer and dryer was a plus. The only complaint I have was no sheets were provided for the sofa bed. The can opener and some of the utensils were rusted. The broom that was provided was broken. I contacted management with no response, so I went and bought one so I could keep the floors swept. Overall it was a wonderful experience because of the location to the beach. Would recommend staying there again.

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

18 June 2023

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

Great vacation!

We really enjoyed our stay! Even though the beach was across the street, it was still easily accessible and just a short walk. The ocean water was the clearest that I have ever seen and the sand was so soft and fluffy. The pool was clean and we didn’t have to share it with a ton of people. The condo was clean and had everything we needed. We will definitely be back for a return trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi C.

6 June 2023

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

Ideal spot and comfortable

Super place with easy access to the beach. Condo is in good condition and had a small need for maintenance and property company responded quickly and fixed the trouble immediate (shower drain). Will be visiting next year & booking here.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

oleg z.

10 May 2023

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

Good

Need new chair for beach, need new sofa in leaving room, and need new toilet in restroom.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby C.

7 May 2023

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

Our favorite Destin condo

We absolutely love this unit and the Grand Caribbean East property. This is our second time staying in this unit and we won't stay anywhere else in Destin. The unit is beautiful and cozy yet spacious and clean and has everything needed for a very comfortable stay. The balcony overlooks the pool and street traffic, providing an amazing view of the area. Since the unit is across from the beach you can also see and hear the water from the balcony. This unit has quick easy access to the beach and walking trail that is steps from the condo. No car is needed to go to the beach or to go for a walk/run. The property is also close to the main highway for quick and easy access to shopping and other Destin activities. This unit is also very kid friendly. We had our 4-year-old and 22-month-old with us and they loved this unit as well. They had a blast playing on the balcony and watching all the people and the sightseeing helicopter that flew by many times a day. The on sight amenities are also amazing. There is a pool that I've mentioned and a hot tub, grills, picnic tables, and easy parking. We highly recommend this unit.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve L., Baltimore MD

29 Mar 2023

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

Extremely Nice

Very nice condo. Updated and inviting. Direct access to beach. Great walking/biking path that goes for miles. Well stocked.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

5 Dec 2022

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

Amazing Florida retreat

Beautifully located right across the street from the ocean, will be returning!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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6/10 Okay

Jennifer E.

1 Nov 2022

A little disappointing

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the condo was fairly nice and clean but there were a few things that could have been updated/ changed (bedroom tv is tiny, small appliances were very dated). Half of the balcony patio furniture (2 chairs) was held together with black electrical tape and the other half (wicker chair) the bottom was busted out of and would be dangerous to sit on. On day 2 of our stay the pool and hot tub were drained to be refinished without any notice to us. It was a very loud process most of the day so we weren't able to enjoy our view or the pool/hot tub. I sent a text curious if I had missed some sort of notification that the pool and hot tub would not be in use during our stay with no response.

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6/10 Okay

A guest from Greentown, IN

17 Oct 2022

Good location. Not so good room

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Needs updated really bad. Rooms were not like pictures. Very old looking. Tv in living room didn’t work. Hair dryer didn’t work. Missing lights in bathroom. Very small tv in bedroom. Pool code did not work. We tried all 5 of them. It’s a good location to the beach.

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10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

16 Oct 2022

Beautiful Place

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: Rental was perfect for our needs. All supplies available for bathroom & kitchen. Decor was beached themed & pretty. Amble storage for our things & groceries. View of the gulf & nightly lighting show. Walk across street to the beach. Pool area was great and you could people watch from the deck area. Close to shops & restaurants. Overall fabulous place.

6/10 Okay

Yolanda R., Medon, TN USA

11 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Great location to the beach

Perfect location, just walk across the street and you're on the beach. My Vacation Haven needs to throw out all of the decorations, mattresses, patio furniture, dining table and chairs and kitchen utensils and gadgets and start over. Looks like they did their shopping at Goodwill or a local thrift store, so everything is tacky looking, mismatched and/or broken. The wicker furniture on the patio is rotted and broken, the metal chairs on the patio are rusted - so we stood and enjoyed the view - just couldn't sit on anything without fear of falling through it or breaking. The couch and arm chair look new and were comfortable, but not to sleep on - needs a new sleeper mattress. Forget getting an accurate code for the pool - the ones listed on the app DO NOT WORK, and no one bothered to ever send a correct one even after asking. There is a binder in the unit that evidently belonged to an owner from 10 years ago, so nothing in it is current. There was no parking pass in the unit and had to wait for a "runner" to bring one the following day. The location and the sheets for the beds were the only high quality things inside the unit. The potential is there for this unit to be better - but the company that owns it will have to cough up some money to make it better and higher end. If you don't mind the yard sale look on the inside, you'll be fine.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

15 Aug 2022

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

Wedding weekend

Our daughter got married on the Saturday of our stay. The rehearsal and wedding was at the beach directly across the street, so it was very useful to just be across the street for a few older family members to be able to wait until right before the wedding. It was a great place with beautiful views.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

6 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Love this place

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noemi V.

21 July 2022

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

Great Stay with easy booking

Property was very nice and as described. Booking was very easy and communication was amazing. Very close to all major events in the area and steps to beach. We felt safe and secure at this property. We stayed on the 2nd floor with no elevator but it wasn’t bad. Parking was easy and lot was well lit with easy access to dump trash as well as take shower after the beach. The outdoor furniture is ready to be updated but interior was clean and accommodating. The management company was on point for everything from check in to check out. Plus they provided beach chairs and toys for the littles. Saved us from having all that in tow. Thank you for a wonderful week!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

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