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5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
On beach
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washer/dryer
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Destin, FL
Miramar Beach
Place, Miramar Beach
3 min walk
James Lee Park
Place, James Lee Park
12 min walk
James Lee Beach
Place, James Lee Beach
5 min drive
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
39 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Beach Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Beach Bunkroom
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
2 Queen Sofa Beds
Living Room 2
1 Queen Sofa Bed
Main Level Sleeping Cove
1 Double Bed
Master Suite - Beach Side
1 King Bed
Master Suite - Street Side
1 King Bed
5 bathrooms
Beach Level Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Main Level Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Master Bath - Beach Side
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Master Bath - Street Side
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Upstairs hall Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH!
Welcome to "Beachfront Haven" (Green Reef 13) - your beach home away from home! Experience a Destin beach vacation like no other! This home is built directly on the sand (not across a street) on the sand AND it owns its own beach. The beach s yours to use just or you and your guests from corner to corner of your oversized beach deck down to where the public walks along the water is all your beach!!! A private beach not shared with anyone not even a complex like most private beaches. 4 beach chairs and two umbrellas are included (beach service set up by beach chairs company March through October) plus we have 4 beach chair and an extra umbrella on the beach deck for your use on the beach if you would like extra chairs. Renovated beachfront townhome (built on the sand not across the street) with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. (5th bedroom is for smaller people)
We just finished up the major remodeling of the entire town home in mid-2020. This unit is gorgeous, brand new and wonderful! Green Reef is a high-demand beachfront complex of only 20 total units with EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH FOR EACH HOME AS EACH HOME OWNS ITS OWN BEACH SO THE ONLY PEOPLE ON YOUR SLICE OF BEACH IS FOR YOU AND YOUR GUESTS- YOU DO NOT SHARE YOUR BEACH WITH ANYONE ELSE FROM CORNER TO CORNER OF YOUR BEACH DECK DOWN TO WHERE THE PUBLIC WALKS ALONG THE WATER (most private beaches share the beach with people in a complex, subdivision or high rise- not here the backyard/ beach is ALL yours! WE are built on the sand not across the street. The only way to get closer to the water is to be on a boat.
** LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! **
Beachfront Haven is located in one of Destin's most iconic beachfront communities, Green Reef! Stay right on the beach with your own private beach!
No need to haul your beach stuff across the street, down any sidewalks, through any buildings, down any elevators!! No beach cart or buggy necessary!!! No need to walk aimlessly trying to find an open spot on the beach to settle down, and no need to fight any other people for a good beach setup spot! NOPE.
Just step RIGHT OFF THE DECK into the beautiful white powdery Destin sand of your own PRIVATE BEACH!
This beachfront Destin townhome is only a short distance to a few restaurants, so you can quickly and easily walk (on the street or on the beach) for lunch, happy hour/drinks, or dinner! - 0.2 mi - Kenny D's - 0.2 mi - Captain Dave's - 0.4 mi - The Crab Trap - 0.9 mi - Pompano Joe's
Not only can you walk to a few places, but anything you could possibly need for your vacation is within a short bike or car ride distance away: < 4 mi - GROCERY & CONVENIENT STORES (Publix, Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Winn Dixie, Walmart, CVS - just to name a few, including gas stations, liquor stores and more!) < 4 mi - SHOPPING (Silver Sands Premium Outlets, Destin Commons) < 4 mi - DINING (besides the walkable ones mentioned above... Whale's Tail, 790 on the Gulf, Camille's, Surf Hut - a few of our faves! *Plus many others - Italian, Mexican, Asian, all types of cuisine!) < 6 mi - ACTIVITIES (Hurricane Lanes Bowling, Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl & Grill, Destin Laser Tag, Baytowne Adventure Zone, The Track, Go Carts & Mini Golf, Emerald Bay Golf Course, Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club, Big Kahuna Water Park, AMC Movie Theater - and so much more!!!) Google things to do in Destin as the list is endless. - 19 mi - AIRPORT (Destin-Fort Walton Beach - VPS) Fort Walton Regional Airport.
** COMFORT, REST & RELAXATION **
This spacious beachfront townhome is newly remodeled, offering all the great home comfort and ease you need for some well-earned rest and relaxation, right on US Scenic 98.
Beachfront Haven has three spacious floors, with a total of 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
From parking, you take one step up to enter through the front door on the middle level of the townhome. This middle/main level includes a spacious open floor plan with full kitchen, living and dining areas, all with massive no-pane windows overlooking the beach, giving you the best beachfront views you can get in Destin! This level has 1 full bathroom and a small sleeping bedroom with a custom bed/mattress (sleeps up to 2, custom mattress - great for kids, best for people under 5'5"' tall), as well as two queen sleeper sofas in the living room area.
To go upstairs to the top level, take the stairs up one level (from middle/main) and arrive at another full bathroom, as well as two master bedroom suites, each with a comfy, cozy king beds that are perfect for two, and their own private full bathrooms. One master suite is on the street/parking side of the home, and the other master suite is on the beach side of the home, with large no-pane windows overlooking the beach, giving you the best beachfront views you can get in Destin RIGHT FROM YOUR BED, plus a private master suite balcony!
To go downstairs to the bottom level (what we call the beach level), take the stairs down one level (from middle/main). This level has 2 bedrooms - one with a queen bed that sleeps 2, and the other is a bunk bedroom that sleeps 3 (queen bed on bottom, one twin bed on top) - and a full bathroom, as well as a kitchenette and living area.
This home comes thoughtfully equipped for your convenience with a washer and dryer, 2 stocked kitchens with basic cooking necessities, fully furnished open living areas with TVs and wifi, and all bed linens, bath towels and beach towels provided.
Beachfront Haven comes with 2 convenient parking spots (that fit 4 standard-sized cars in total) right outside the front door, and easy access and self check-in through the main front door using a door keypad.
** RIGHT ON THE SAND **
You cannot stay any closer to the beach than here unless you're camping in a tent on the sand!! Plus, you get your own private beach for your vacation. What more could you ask for?? Step right off the deck into the pristine, super soft white sands of Destin, Fl. The white sand beaches and the gorgeous green waters of the Emerald Coast are like no other in the US!!!!
4 beach chairs and a beach umbrella is provided on the deck for you to use during your stay. If you'd like beach chair / umbrella rental and setup, please contact Burke's Beach Services to coordinate directly: https://burkesbeachservices.com/ (850) 585-8462
** BEACH WEDDINGS, PARTIES & EVENTS **
Beachfront Haven is perfect for small, intimate beach weddings, family reunion gatherings, anniversary parties, and other family-oriented events and celebrations.
We DO NOT book to Spring Break groups, or groups between the ages of 18-25. This is a family-oriented beachfront community.
UPDATE JUNE 2020 - Okaloosa County is strictly enforcing no beach bonfires for the remainder of 2020 due to COVID-19. If this should change, we will update this information.
** BOOK NOW! **
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** OTHER DETAILS **
There is 1 grill. We supply first propane tanks. They may not be completely full as we try to be conservative. Please check propane tanks upon your arrival as we do not replace every time as to note waste. You are responsible to replace. closest place is the Shell Station East on our street approximately 1.5 miles away.
We do provide beach towels, 1 per guest based on your reservation headcount.
We have multiple coffeemakers in the house - Keurig and regular.
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** OTHER PROPERTIES **
Rent our other beachfront homes in this same complex, Green Reef. The Green Reef complex of beachfront townhomes has a total of 20 units (all right next to each other, just a short 1-min walk along our complex deck from the Unit 1 front door to the front door of Unit 20). We own the following other Green Reef units that you can rent for more space and to sleep more people:
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
FULL INSTRUCTIONS ON FRIG MAIN KITCHEN
Put towels by washing machine.
Start a load of laundry.
Leave sheets on floor in each bedroom.
Load and start all dishwashers.
Remove and discard all beach toys, chairs, tents etc that you brought with you. anything left behind will be a minimum $50.00 extra fee to clean up and discard if left behind.
Empty ALL garbage cans.
Return all furniture indoor & OR outdoor to its original location to avoid charges.
MAKE SURE ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED AND LOCKED.
PLEASE SEE ALL CHECK OUT INSTRUCTIONS ON REFRIGERATOR - MAIN KITCHEN.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Full refund if cancelled prior to 90 days before check in. If cancellation occurs within 90 days to check in, there is no refund.
CHECK-IN HOURS: Our check-in hours are 4pm-6pm CST, and we will be available to assist you with any check-in needs during this time.
NO 18- 25 years old groups. See contract for eviction/immediately vacating and loss of all monies if group of 18-25 were to rent.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 9357640
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Destin
Located in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Pompano Joe's - 17 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Circle K - 3 min drive
Culver's - 4 min drive
Crab Trap Destin - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH!?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH! on 15 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,151, 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 BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Destin holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of James Lee Park and Miramar Beach. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Amazing place to stay! Private beach steps away from the deck. Great view of the beach and ocean. The kitchen was stocked with anything we needed, and there were plenty of towels, beach towels, and blankets - we didn't need anything but groceries for our week-long stay.
Jen B.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your review. We hope to see you back. You and your guests were a pleasure to have stay with us.
Thank you
We thoroughly enjoyed this property. Our group of 8 had plenty of space both inside and out. Can’t beat being right on the beach. Couldn’t have asked for a better property manager. She responded to all questions and was one of the most responsive I have ever dealt with on VRBO. We will definitely be coming back in the future. Thank you so much for everything
Matt S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your review.
It truly makes me happy that you had a wonderful experience!
You and your guests were such a pleasure.
We look forward to your return!
Thank you
Our stay was absolutely Outstanding!!! Kim does a great job hosting and staying in touch. Most likely will look her up next year.
jeff t.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest. We would love to have you back to stay. Inquire first before reserving. We do something special for returning guests and it has to be done prior to reserving for you to receive the full benefit. Keep in mind we do reserve far out in advance if you want a choice of dates. Thank you
Amazingly beautiful! Perfect for our wedding. Plans to come back to this place in the future!
JJ S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2025
Congrats on the success of your wedding!! I hope to see photos. Thank you for your review. WE look forward to your return as a married couple!
Congrats!
Best place we have stayed in Destin! The house is clean and well equipped! Highly recommend
Rich S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
Thank you for the review. It makes us so happy to see that you loved our home. We hope to see you return. Keep in mind reservations fill in far in advance just in case you want to have a choice of dates. Inquire first and let me know that you are returning guest. WE discount for returning guests that stay 7 nights. It would be our pleasure to have you as a guest again. Thank you.
Very impressed with our stay. Communication with host was phenomenal and that started even prior to booking. The location was ideal and having the private beach area was so convenient for a busy place. We loved the kitchen having plenty of cookware since we cooked a lot at the house. The house was very clean and perfect like photos. We would stay here again.
Bridget P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your review. We hope to see you return. June and July have been receiving reservations in case you plan on returning we would hate to see you not be able to get the dates of your choice. Also if returning please inquire first, remind me that you are returning guests because we discount guests who return and book 7 nights. I have to manually adjust prior to reserving. Thank you again for being great guests and for the review.
Spacious enough for our family of 11. Great beach access and views of the Gulf of America. Traffic was not a hinder and allowed for street side walks with stroller to local restaurants.
Tim B.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Thank you for your review and for being our guest. May your family return to our home for more beach holidays.
Loved the beach and restaurants being close! The house was amazing!
Dina B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2022
We loved hosting you and your guests and hope to see you return. Keep in mind we book out for the following year far in advance if you would like to have a fresh choice of dates keep that in mind. Thank you for your review.
Very nice location. You step right onto the beach. One of the bedrooms could only sleep children or teens. The bottom level also had a kitchen which was very nice! We enjoyed our stay. So good to have all the beach chairs and beach umbrella and chairs set up every morning!
Linda T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2026
Thank you for your review. We do state that the sleeping cove is a custom full size matress that we shortened for smaller people or a single person. It is actually my most favorite comfy bed when I cannot stay in the beach side master bedroom. It is a pleasure that you did enjoy the many things that makes this home unique and spoiling compared to other beach homes. We hope to see you return. Thank you
Thank you for your review. You all were wonderful guests and we hope to have you back. In normal times we are booked out for the summer season by the end of February. With Covid we are seeing reservations now coming in for summer of 2022. Please keep that in mind if you plan to return.
Beautiful home in the PERFECT location! Couldn't ask for anything more for a beach vacation. The house was so well organized and stocked with everything you need to cook for your family. The 3 decks are awesome with sturdy beautiful furniture to enjoy the days and nights directly on the beach!! We had 3 generations staying there and a baby gender reveal photo session. The guys fished in the evenings and we swam every day! Couldn't ask for a better family vacation. Thank you Kimberly for sharing your home with us to make forever memories
Shawn H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for this beautiful review! It makes us happy to see how much you enjoyed our home.
so many special things happen here. A gender reveal! Wishing you all the best with your little new precious package/baby that is on the way!
Thank you.
I’ve rented from Kimberly for years and have always had great vacations and memories.
Billy R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2022
Thank you. We love having your and your family/guests. You are one of our many repeat guests that we always look forward to having back.
Please keep in mind that normally we book out for the following year by December but in the past two years we have been booking out a year ahead of time. As of this response we are already booked March April May and mo0st of June and July with some opening left for 2023. I would not want you to miss out of your choice of dates.
Thank you
K
Wonderful spot in Destin. Host was great to work with, my only recommendation a few more of the layout white chairs. House is beautiful and perfect for families. We will stay there again absolutely. They had everything you needed, cannot recommend more. Thank you for a great family vacation.
Mallory W.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Thank you for your review. I agree I would like to add additional lounge chairs. Once they are available in the area to purchase I will be adding more to the beach deck. Thankfuly there are chairs, the seating area, and plenty of chairs for the beach.
The house was awesome was are first time staying beach front it was so nice to get up and have coffee looking at the beach.
Thomas H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2024
It’s always thrills us to read a review where you loved the home and its location. so much to offer than being in a high rise or across the street.
We hope to see you return and appreciate you being a great guest.
Now is the time to book your next holiday to assure that you get the dates that you would like.
Thank you
Kimberly
This is a spoiling home and location. The house is almost 3000 sq ft, airy and roomy with spectacular views from all floors of the home. When you head is on the pillow of the master bed in the master bedroom you just have to open your eyes to the view of the Gulf. Along with the roomy home you have 3 unique beach decks, a private master bedroom deck, a middle level deck off of the living area, and the best part the over sized beach deck- this is rare to have a deck big enough to have a wedding on. The best part you just step off of you deck onto you own exclusive private beach that is just fo r you and your guests staying with you in the home as each home owns their own beach so it is not shared with the complex it is just for you. There is nothing like having your backyard a beach with the ease of going in and out of the house without lugging your stuff across the street or down an elevator or if you forget something the ease of walking back into the house to get it. You do not have to fight for sand but if you want busier activities the public beach is a 1 minute walk away where you can rent beach toys and do para sailing, banana riding, surf lessons etc plus you can walk to 4 restaurants/ beach bars. You will be spoiled staying here.
What makes this property unique
You cannot get any closer to the water unless you are on a boat. Not having to fight people for a spot on the sand having your own slice of beach as your own backyard. Sitting on the decks in your jammies having coffee or a glass of wine at night under the stars to the moon glistening off of the water and hearing the Gulf roll in. Being able to walk to restaurants and beach bars. Not having to drag beach chairs and beach items down an elevator and or across a street. To be on the beach in your own backyard where you can run in to use the bathroom or grab a drink or beach snack is convenient and spoiling. The oversized home wider than a condo is airy and comfy. Have a rainy day you do not feel stuck and cramped if you stay in for the day. Being built on the sand and with the fabulous views you still feel like you are on the beach even when indoors. This is a beach home not a fancy hotel so it does get beachy from the salty windy air and rough storms. It is a beautiful beach adventure to stay in a home built on the sand with living on the sand with with the salty air and the sound of the gulf.
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