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7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20283.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)
1st Floor King Bedroom #1
1 King Bed
1st Floor King Bedroom #2
1 King Bed
2nd Floor King Bedroom #3
1 King Bed
2nd Floor King Bedroom #4
1 King Bed
2nd Floor King Bedroom #5
1 King Bed
3rd Floor Bunk Bedroom #7
2 Single Bunk Beds
3rd Floor King Bedroom #6
1 King Bed
6 bathrooms
Bathroom #1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom #2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #5
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #6
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spiny Lobster | Private Pool | Game Room | Private Beach Access
Top Reasons to Book Spiny Lobster:
* Private Beach Access Approx. 0.4 Miles Away * Private Pool/Spa With Heating Options (Fee Applies) * Gated Community Pool Access * Golf Cart (6-Seater LSV) Included At The Home * Dog Friendly Home (Fees and Restrictions Apply) * 3rd Floor Bunk Room With Arcade * Propane/Gas Grill * Professionally Managed
Spiny Lobster is a stunning 7-bedroom, 6-bathroom coastal retreat that comfortably sleeps up to 20 guests, located in the Villas of Frangista community. With a private pool and spa, spacious indoor living areas, and accommodations designed to host larger groups with ease, the home provides a well-appointed setting for a memorable getaway along the Emerald Coast.
Inside, the home showcases bright interiors and expansive living spaces arranged across multiple levels. The main living areas provide a natural place to gather, while the bedroom layout is designed with comfort and privacy in mind, with king suites throughout and a dedicated bunk room that adds a fun and flexible option for younger guests. A freestanding arcade in the bunk room adds an extra layer of entertainment, creating a fun and engaging space for younger guests.
The outdoor space unfolds into a private oasis, centered around a pool and spa with loungers, a dining area, and a grill for easy outdoor living. Access to the nearby community pool is just a short walk or drive away. Private beach access across from Hollywood Street is about an 8-minute walk from the home, while a larger access point with parking is available at The Whale’s Tail. The complimentary 6-passenger golf cart (LSV) makes getting to the beach and nearby spots effortless throughout your stay. Nearby local favorites include Pompano Joe’s, Surf Hut, and The Crab Trap, all just minutes away. Spiny Lobster balances expansive living with close proximity to the coast, creating a seamless Miramar Beach escape.
Home Layout and Bedroom Details:
1st Floor:
Kitchen: This is a fully stocked kitchen with a center island bar. The bar will seat an additional 5 people across from the dining room table. The countertops are quartz, and the finishes are timeless brushed nickel and stainless steel. There is a stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, toaster, Keurig, blender, griddle, crockpot and all utensils.
Dining Room: The dining room features a very large, sturdy, custom-made wood table that seats up to 10. It has a calming view of the backyard and pool area.
Living Room: This living area is very spacious and has ample seating, featuring 3 full-sizecouches and a large flat-screen TV. The living room also has a view of the backyard and pool. The ship-lapped walls and trendy accent trim work give the whole living and dining area a very cozy, casual vibe. It’s the perfect place to gather with those you love!
Bedroom + Bathroom #1: Upon entering the home, located on the right-hand side is the first bedroom, which features a king-sized bed, nightstands, flat-screen TV, and plenty of natural light. This bedroom is connected to a bathroom with a single vanity and shower/tub combo and can also be accessed through the hallway.
Bedroom + Bathroom #2: Upon entering the home, located on the left-hand side, the second bedroom features a king-sized bed, nightstands, flat-screen TV, and plenty of natural light. This bedroom is connected to a private bathroom with a single vanity and walk-in shower.
Backyard: The luxurious backyard has a private pool with an attached spa and splash pad. The splash pad is an easy entry point into the pool and an easy place for babies and toddlers to play safely. There is also an outdoor dining set that seats 6 and multiple lounge chairs. There is a grill, and propane is provided for you. The pool and spa can be heated in the cooler months upon request. The driveway can accommodate 4 cars plus the golf cart. There is no additional parking.
2nd Floor:
Bedroom + Bathroom #3: This features a king-sized bed, nightstands, flat-screen TV, and plenty of natural light. This bedroom is connected to a private bathroom with a single vanity and walk-in shower. This room also has a door to the balcony overlooking the front yard.
Bedroom + Bathroom #4 This features a king-size bed, nightstands, flat-screen TV, and plenty of natural light. This bedroom is connected to a private bathroom with a single vanity and a walk-in shower. It also has a door to the porch shared with Bedroom 3.
Bedroom + Bathroom #5: This is a spacious master suite featuring: a king-size bed, full-sized desk and accent chair, nightstands, dresser, flat-screen TV, and plenty of natural light. This bedroom is connected to a large private master bathroom with a glassed walk-in shower and double vanity.
Laundry Room: Spacious laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer.
3rd Floor:
Bedroom #6: Located to the right of the stairs is the sixth bedroom. This bedroom features a king-sized bed, nightstands, flat-screen TV, and plenty of natural light. Bedroom #6 shares a bathroom with Bedroom #7.
Bedroom #7: Straight ahead, the top of the third-floor stairs is a large bunk room with ample space for sleeping and activities. This room can comfortably sleep up to 8 guests and shares a bathroom with Bedroom #6.
Bathroom #6: This third-floor spacious bathroom features a double vanity, plenty of drawers and cabinets for storage, and a walk-in shower.
House Rules: -This is a NON-smoking property.
Student Booking Policies: -College student groups must all inquire and get approval before booking. Rates for student groups are subject to change; the price will be determined upon inquiry. -If a college student group is accepted, they will be subject to a $100.00 fully refundable damage deposit per person. -Golf carts are not included for groups under the age of 25 or college student groups.
Pets: -This home is pet-friendly, up to 30lb in size, but all pets must be approved and are subject to a pet fee upon approval. Please request approval before booking.
Parking: -All cars must be in the driveway. 4 cars maximum. No Trailers, RVs, Scooters, Boats, or Motorcycles are permitted per HOA rules.
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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
About the area
Miramar Beach
Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and rock climbing.
Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
The Emerald Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Pompano Joe's - 15 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Culver's - 3 min drive
Kenny D's - 4 min drive
Circle K - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Spiny Lobster | Private Pool | Game Room | Private Beach Access have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Spiny Lobster | Private Pool | Game Room | Private Beach Access?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spiny Lobster | Private Pool | Game Room | Private Beach Access on 12 May 2026 start from AU$784, 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 Spiny Lobster | Private Pool | Game Room | Private Beach Access pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Spiny Lobster | Private Pool | Game Room | Private Beach Access?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spiny Lobster | Private Pool | Game Room | Private Beach Access?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spiny Lobster | Private Pool | Game Room | Private Beach Access?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spiny Lobster | Private Pool | Game Room | Private Beach Access located?
Located in the heart of Miramar Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Miramar Beach and Kitchenique. Golf Course At Seascape Resort and Choctawhatchee Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Spiny Lobster is an amazing house in Miramar beach! The rooms are super nice and spacious, and the pool is a great addition. The house was super clean, and the check in process was super easy. The owners of the house are super nice and good at communicating, and overall, we had an amazing stay. I highly recommend this place!
Carter J.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We enjoyed hosting you and look forward to having you as our guest in the future! The Team at Travel Life Vacations
Pool and hot tub was used daily. Each room having a walk-in shower was great for those who had a disability. Also, rental was walking distance from beach .
Mike K.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2026
Thank you for the 5 star review, Mike! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the home met your expectations. We would ove to host you again! Keep in touch. The Team at Travel Life Vacations
We had an excellent time during our stay. Great place.
Chris M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review, Chris! We are glad you enjoyed the home and we would love to host you again. Keep in touch. The Team at Travel Life Vacations
Host was awesome - experienced a storm one night and power interrupted - texted to reset pool. Very responsive!!!! Denise was awesome
Loreen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review, Loreen! We are so glad that you had a good vacation and enjoyed your time with family. We are also happy that our team was responsive. We would love to host you again! Keep in touch.
The Team at Travel Life Vacations
Plenty of rooms and very nice back yard with pool and spa. Enjoyed hosting the reunion there.
JERRY M.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2022
Hi Jerry,
Thank you for leaving a review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! Here at Travel Life Vacations we strive to give every guest the best possible experience!
We look forward to your return!
Sincerely,
The Team at Travel Life Vacations
Hi Kim,
Thank you for leaving a review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! Here at Travel Life Vacations we strive to give every guest the best possible experience!
We look forward to your return!
Sincerely,
The Team at Travel Life Vacations
Beautiful home! We have stayed in this area previously years and love the location and short walk or golf cart ride to the beach. This home had the space we needed for the 3 families. The pool and hot tub were great for relaxing after spending the day at the beach (recommend paying the extra fee to heat the pool!) This home was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Highly recommend this property!
Hello Jeffrey!
Thank you for taking the time to review our home! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Y'all were wonderful guests to host and we'd love to see you again next time! :)
Thanks again!
Great place! Just a few suggestions to make the stay even better.
- New mattress in second-floor suite
- Room darkening shades: window coverings in our bedroom
Nice house. A few minor repairs needed while there and they were taken care of promptly. The ice maker didn’t work but we just bought bags of ice. The kitchen was very well supplied we did find dirt and hair in the drawers so as a precaution we washed items before using. Location was great and having the golf cart was nice but most days no parking anywhere near the beach. I would stay in the area again possibly
Janell G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thank you for the review, Janell. We are glad that you enjoyed the location of the home. We do apologize for the cleanliness and have reached out to the cleaning crew, this is not our normal standard. I checked with our service team and they were unaware of the ice machine but have since had it fixed. We would love the opportunity to give you a 5 star experience. Keep in touch. The Team at Travel Life Vacations
Beautiful property not very much parking available and very strict on no parking on street even for a visitor, house was very accommodating and rooms were great!
Melissa V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Hi Melissa, thank you for the 5 star review! We are glad you guys enjoyed everything the home has to offer. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Your Team at Travel Life Vacations
Very nice and comfortable. Loved this house and pool.
We enjoyed the golf cart so much! What a great amenity. House is exactly as described. Very nice community.
Ellen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2022
Hello Ellen!
Thank you for taking the time to review our home! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Y'all were wonderful guests to host and we'd love to see you again next time! :)
Thanks again!
Everything about the property was prefect and check-in/check/out were very easy. Our only complaint is with regard to the check-in time listed on the VRBO sight. After driving over 10 hours and being hot and tired we were unable to enter the house until an hour after the listed time on VRBO. I did know the day before that check-in time was incorrect as per Travel Life Vacations who said they would try to have the house ready by 4, but as stated before, it was not. Rough start ended up being a great trip.
Lisa C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Lisa! We really do appreciate it and are glad that you enjoyed your stay. I apologize for the confusion on the check in time. Our check in time has always been 5pm. As you can imagine due to the size of the home we like to give our cleaners and outside maintenance the full amount of time to perfect the home for every guest. We hope to have you as our guest again in the future! The Team at Travel Life Vacations
6 couples stayed in this house for our annual Spring trip. Each room was spacious, clean and adequately stocked. The beds were very comfortable too! The kitchen was stocked with plenty of dishes and cooking amenities. Pool and hot tub was incredibly relaxing. And, the location to the private beach was just a short stroll or golf cart ride - Bonus that the golf cart was provided as well! Would love to stay here again!!
Dawn R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2023
Hi Dawn! Thank you so much for your positive review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay were able to take full advantage of all that the property offers. We hope that you will return as our guest in the future!
Your Team at Travel Life Vacations.
Very clean and well maintained property. With Golf cart included. Pool, Spa tub, Lots of lounge chairs poolside. We spent the week with our growing family. Plenty of room since there was just 11 of us total.
Michael L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2022
Hey Michael!
Thank you for taking the time to review our home! We are so glad to hear your family enjoyed their stay at the Spiny Lobster! Y'all were wonderful guests to host and we hope to see you again next time! :)
Thanks again!
We had 12 adults and 2 babies and this property was perfect. It accommodated some of our limited mobility family members. And also our two families with a baby and toddler. Our entire family enjoyed the ease of the pool in the backyard and use of the golf cart was greatly appreciated. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you:)
Cindy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Hi Cindy! Thank you for such a wonderful review! We are truly happy that you and your family had such a good time and enjoyed everything the home and our area has to offer. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Your Team at Travel Life Vacations
Hi Marvin,
Thank you for leaving a review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! Here at Travel Life Vacations we strive to give every guest the best possible experience!
We look forward to your return!
Sincerely,
The Team at Travel Life Vacations
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Spiny Lobster. The beautiful home, amazing golf cart, pool and hot tub, and exceptional service from the property manager made our vacation truly memorable. We highly recommend this property for a relaxing and fun getaway!
The home was brand new, decorated well and spacious. Every adult bedroom had a very comfortable king bed. The kids loved the room with the bunkbeds - they were close to the ground which is perfect for toddlers who use a real bed.
Though the weather during our stay wasn't ideal, the heated pool and hot tub were a highlight of our trip as they allowed us to still enjoy swimming and lounging in the water, even on cooler days, providing hours of relaxation and fun for our whole group (ranging from 18 months to 65)! In addition, the golf cart was one of my favorite parts of the house. It was electric, so we didn’t have to pay for gas or anything and it was such a fun way to see the area and get easily to the beach. You could also walk to the beach from the Spiny Lobster, it wasn't far at all. There's also some delicious restaurants within walking distance.
Another one of the standout features of our stay was the excellent service provided by the property manager. There were a few very minor issues that we encountered, and they were promptly addressed and fixed, going above and beyond our expectations. The level of responsiveness and attentiveness was truly impressive and ensured that our stay was hassle-free.
The only slight drawback was the spotty wifi connectivity, but it didn't significantly impact our overall experience.
We would definitely stay here or another Travel Life property again!! Thank you for a great family vacation!
Mallory W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2023
Hi Mallory!
Thank you for such a spectacular review! It sounds like you and your family enjoyed everything our area has to offer. We are so happy that you created great memories! We look forward to having you as our guests in the future.
The Team at Travel Life Vacations
Property was clean & neat. Plenty of room for our family of 8 adults & 7 children. The golf cart provided got us to the beach quickly, but it was also close enough to walk.