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Gulf Views ~ Gourmet Kitchen ~ Rooftop Balcony ~ Walk to the Beach

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14306.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Destin, Florida
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Gulf Views ~ Gourmet Kitchen ~ Rooftop Balcony ~ Walk to the Beach

Sleeping Arrangements
First Floor |
Second Floor | Master Bedroom, King Bed and Queen Sleeper Sofa; Guest Bedroom 1, King Bed; Guest Bedroom 2, Queen Bed; Guest Bedroom 3, 2 Sets Of Twin Bunk Beds
Third Floor | Loft Area, Queen Bed With A Twin Trundle

Experience Your Vacation Haven

Discover the epitome of coastal luxury in this stunning Destin vacation home, nestled within the exclusive gated community of Destiny by the Sea. Perfect for families and groups, this spacious retreat blends timeless elegance with modern comfort, ensuring your beach getaway is nothing short of extraordinary.

Step into the airy open floor plan of the first floor, designed with creamy travertine stone floors and a soothing neutral color palette. This level is all about gathering, featuring a stylish living area and dining space, and a chef’s kitchen equipped with high-end Viking appliances. Whether you’re preparing a gourmet meal or enjoying cocktails with friends, this kitchen is as functional as it is beautiful. The adjacent breakfast bar and dining area provide seating for everyone.

Ascend to the second floor, where you’ll find a haven of tranquility and comfort in the home’s beautifully appointed sleeping quarters. The master suite is a true retreat, complete with a luxurious king bed and a charming sitting room that features a queen sleeper sofa—ideal for unwinding with a good book or accommodating additional guests. The spa-like en suite bathroom offers the perfect space to recharge in privacy and style.

The remaining guest bedrooms are thoughtfully designed to provide both elegance and versatility. One bedroom boasts a plush king bed and its own en suite bathroom, ensuring a private and relaxing experience. Another offers a queen bed, also accompanied by an en suite bathroom. For younger guests, a third bedroom features two sets of twin bunk beds, making it an ideal spot for fun and connection. Each room invites you to sink into comfort and prepare for another day of coastal adventures.

The third floor features a versatile loft area with a queen bed and a twin trundle, making it an ideal space for added guests. From here, step out onto the rooftop sundeck and soak in the coastal breeze, catch some rays, or stargaze on balmy evenings.

Whether you’re hosting a lively gathering, enjoying peaceful mornings on the sundeck, or exploring the nearby sugar-white sands, this Destin vacation home is your ultimate destination for creating lifelong memories. And with parking for four vehicles, everyone is invited! Book your stay today and elevate your beach vacation.

Guest Walkthrough
First Floor | Living Room, Dining Room, Chef’s Kitchen, Garage
Second Floor | Master Bedroom, Guest Bedroom 1, Guest Bedroom 2, Guest Bedroom 3
Third Floor | Loft area with queen bed

Unit Amenities- Garage Parking, Laundry
Community Amenities- Gated Community, Private Beach Access, Pool, Hot Tub

About the Community of Destiny by the Sea
The exclusive gated community of Destiny by The Sea sits beachfront on Destin’s Scenic Highway 98, directly on the Gulf of Mexico and its pristine sugar white sand and emerald waters. Destiny by the Sea is just minutes from local restaurants, nearby shopping such as the Destin Commons, movie theaters, and family fun. It delivers all that is expected of a luxurious vacation with all the comforts of home. Destiny by the Sea offers two private beach accesses, swimming pool, hot tub, and professionally manicured grounds. The community provides full-time, 24-hour security. Amenities such as golf, tennis, biking, boating, water sports & more are available locally at additional costs.

NO GOLF CART RENTALS ALLOWED IN THIS COMMUNITY

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 for use during your stay.

MVH Rental Restrictions
Please reference the Rental Restrictions and Terms of Use.

Property manager

My Vacation Haven
Premier Host

Languages

English, Swedish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop 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.
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Destin, Florida

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • James Lee Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf Views ~ Gourmet Kitchen ~ Rooftop Balcony ~ Walk to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Views ~ Gourmet Kitchen ~ Rooftop Balcony ~ Walk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Views ~ Gourmet Kitchen ~ Rooftop Balcony ~ Walk to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Views ~ Gourmet Kitchen ~ Rooftop Balcony ~ Walk to the Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Mary F.

The beautiful Sand Dollar

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: This is our 9Th year staying in Destin and we throughly enjoyed ourself. The realty company is exceptional and the house is a beautiful home in a great location. My one complaint is the living area furniture, especially the dining room which needs tended to. Every home we have rented has seating for the amount of people the house is advertised to accommodate. In this case the house sleeps 14 and had 5 functional chairs making it difficult for family dinners.

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

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

Excellent location and beautifully spacious home!

We have stayed in Destin many times, and this was, by far, our favorite place! The location couldn’t be better, and the house is spacious enough for a large crowd to have their own privacy when wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L., Alabama

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

Thanksgiving trip

We had a great experience. The property is beautiful and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

BRANDEN R.

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

Last Minute Spring Break Trip

My family and I are regular Destin FL travelers and this year was by far the best experience we had through staying at this location! We highly recommend to any family looking for a safe, clean and fun rental to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

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

Awesome

Great location, great house. We will likely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

First class property

We have rented several different homes in Destiny over the years but this one stood above the rest. Great floor plan for our family. Steps from the beach. House was in tip top shape. We want to buy the place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

nicholas w.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

sea horse, destiny by the sea

House is a wreck. termites, non functioning appliances, leaks, sporadic wifi, broken chairs, broken pool equipment, water leaks, mustiness, struggling a/c units.. woke up every morning to a pile of termites and dead bugs on the floor by the dining room table. grill would not light, stove has non functioning burners, hood and hood light do not work, there is a water leak on the stove hood from outside wall, toaster missing knobs, main refridergator has broken shelves, microwave had broken dish/plate, and the freezer had no shelves. Chairs were broken, foosball table was broken, pool equipment would not turn on hot tub or any other functions, a/c barely cooled upstairs, and dryer would not dry no matter size pf the load and how many times we cleaned the dryer vent. homeowners are clearly not taking care of this house. stay away.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

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

Wonderful! Stayed May 30-June 6 2020

When we arrived at Ocean Villa we were pleasantly surprised. The house was immaculately clean and very spacious. There was 12 of us staying in the house 6 teenagers and 6 adults and plenty of room. On the top floor there is now a queen trundle bed (on description is says 2 twins). The kitchen was well stocked with everything you need to cook. And there is plenty of drawer and pantry space for groceries. There is a Mr Coffee standard coffee maker and Keurig too. There is also an extra refrigerator in the garage for overflow. Plus the ice maker in the kitchen was nice for icing up our coolers. They also provided plenty of bath and kitchen towels too. LOCATION!!! You are literally about 50 steps away from beach. The the beach is wonderful, well kept and private. I would suggest renting chairs and umbrella for the week though. There are some in garage but if you have a full house it is nice to have the rented chairs and umbrellas. The water was clear..some seaweed but didn’t hinder a good swim by everyone. Beach toys...there are so many! You will not need to buy any. There are buckets for little kids and so many boogie boards and rafts...enough for the whole house. Don’t forget to bring frisbees, footballs and KanJam from home. We had some minor issues (dishwasher broken, refrigerator handle loose) but My Vacation sent someone over right away to fix our issues. All in all we had a wonderful trip. And after renting about 6 houses in Destin through the years this was by far our favorite! Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable. And thank you for sharing Ocean Villa with us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Destin Vacation

The location and the house were beautiful. The house had a flea problem that got corrected, but not before my guest got bit repeatedly. I thought some sort of adjustment should have been offered.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Drew H.

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

Likely to return

Perfect house for our group of 5 adults and 6 Young children. Beach was closer than expected (30 sec walk to beach access). Having a garage to leave beach supplies in really helped control sand in the home. Beautiful grounds in the entire neighborhood and high security presence made for quiet evening to enjoy the sound of the waves.

10/10 Excellent

Terry R., Myrtle, Ms

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

The location is awesome. Just a minute from the white sandy beach.

Quick and easy. Would love to rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Z.

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

Beautiful secluded getaway

The house was perfect for our amount in our family, but most of all it was easy access to the beach and not a long walk on the beach to get your perfect spot. The elevator was a positive because of the amount of luggage you bring on vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie P., College Station

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

Bad eperiemce

We loved the house and location. However the security guard on duty thought we could get teenagers to bed at 10pm every night. We were loud 1 night and I fully expected a fine. But to be handed/charged A different amount than what was listed was an unpleasant Surprise. It specifically says if the Sheriff is called it’s a higher fine, and that did not happen. Basically the property needs to specify if this particular guard is on duty its lights out at 10. He starts making rounds about 9:45 to inform you lights out in 15 minutes. He was shining a flashlight in the windows of blinds left open if you were up. We have teenage girls so they were creeped out by it. Not saying he was a stalker but it was weird. He made it very clear they do not like renters in the area. He said that to us multiple times. I told him I don’t think the people renting their houses agreed, but maybe the HOA should vote on it. He gave out several fines that night and my understanding is that other rental agency got them out of the fine completely. Not sure why we got charged. Also, no food or beverages in pool area. I understand glass bottles etc but I actually had a yeti cup w water in it. Same guard informed me not allowed. And , we were only ones in pool. 4 people! Just a rude unhappy man. Anyway, we would not stay in this area again Bc of him. We will not be going to bed at 10pm for several more years. And I’m not sure I would book through My Vacation Haven again because this is my only experience with them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peg B.

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

Great Stay

Beautiful house with all we needed. Very comfortable and nice furnishings. Big enough for our group of 12 adults and kids. Pool was very close and beach a very short walk. Neighborhood and private beach was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER W.

Great

Great access to beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Wonderful!

Awesome house, location and everything else. Perfect for families and a must visit! We will be back.

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