Gorgeous Gulf Front Home! Private Pool! Pet Friendly Home!
Come stay at this beautifully updated five-bedroom, three-story home in Crystal Beach with stunning gulf views and 349 square-foot pool with fountain accents. Located on the beautiful Scenic Highway 98, Serenity Shores is your front-row ticket to the sights and sounds of the Emerald Coast. With 84 windows, the home offers unforgettable views of the Gulf from all three floors. There is also a 349-square-foot pool with splash-down fountains that can be heated for a small fee. Complimentary beach service (3 umbrellas and 6 chairs from March 1 to October 31) is included.
1st Floor: Sleeps 4 The kitchen features an island bar with seating, while the dining area offers a table with seating for six. The living area (with a queen sofa sleeper) is lined with windows and includes a mounted flat-screen television above the decorative non-functioning fireplace. There is also a queen bedroom that overlooks the pool and a full bath in the hallway.
2nd Floor: Sleeps 10 The second-floor master suite offers a king-size bed that faces a beckoning private balcony with stunning Gulf front views. The adjoining master bathroom includes a jetted jacuzzi-style tub, a steamer shower, and double vanities. Also on the second floor are two bunk rooms with an en suite bathroom … perfect for the kids! The bunk beds are twin-over full with a trundle.
3rd Floor: Sleeps 2 The third-floor master suite features panoramic Gulf views from 12 windows on three sides of the room. French doors lead to a private balcony with one-of-a-kind views. There is also an en suite bathroom with granite countertops.
Serenity Shores kitchen includes dishware, glasses, cookware, silverware, etc. (Complimentary beach service) If you can bring yourself to leave the splendor of Serenity Shores, take a morning stroll to the Beachside Inn Cafe and enjoy breakfast al fresco. Pool heat is an extra fee. Please request it upon booking.
Free Fun Included Every Day! To enhance your vacation experience, Salt Water Vacations includes Xplorie, which means free admissions every day of your stay to some of the most popular attractions Destin has to offer! You can enjoy a daily value of up to $580 in free fun!
Destin, Florida The delicate white sandy beaches and shimmering Gulf of Mexico waters have enticed vacationers to visit the Destin, Florida, area for over 100 years. Situated between Panama City Beach and Pensacola on the Florida Panhandle, Destin has much to offer visitors from all over the world. Each day in Destin is filled with relaxation and majestic wonder. Imagine sipping your morning coffee enveloped in the comfort of a soothing sea breeze. Spend your afternoons soaking up the white sand beaches and the stunning ocean views. Bid adieu to another fabulously tranquil day with a well-deserved cocktail and sunset. Of course, there is much more to do here! Explore the local golfing, water sports, fishing, shopping, amusement parks, nightlife, and award-winning restaurants! There's something for everyone in wondrous Destin, Florida!
Salt Water Vacay Values For more than 30 years, Salt Water Vacations has set out to exceed your expectations when it comes to planning and experiencing a dream vacation here along the stunning Emerald Coast. Getting to know our guests is an integral part of the process, and we take pride in being professional, kind, and accommodating. Personalized guest care excellence is at the core of our brand values as we strive to exceed your expectations. Over the years, we have learned much about providing our guests with the best vacation experiences possible. Our local team knows the area well, and we love to share our recommendations on where to dine, shop, and play. We have serviced Florida’s Emerald Coast with a variety of vacation rental homes, condominiums, and cottages in Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre Beach, and South Walton, Florida. See for yourself why families choose Salt Water Vacations year after year!
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About the area
Destin
Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood 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. Fat Daddy's Arcade and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 11 min walk
Starbucks - 16 min walk
El Jalisco Destin - 15 min walk
Cracker Barrel - 12 min walk
Miller's Ale House - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Serenity Shores * July Early Booking Discounts have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Serenity Shores * July Early Booking Discounts?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serenity Shores * July Early Booking Discounts on 26 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,009, 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 Serenity Shores * July Early Booking Discounts pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Serenity Shores * July Early Booking Discounts?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Serenity Shores * July Early Booking Discounts?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Serenity Shores * July Early Booking Discounts?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Serenity Shores * July Early Booking Discounts located?
Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We enjoyed our stay. The pool was wonderful, and the views of the ocean were unbeatable!
Jackie D.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and loved the pool and those beautiful ocean views. They really are something special! We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing beach getaway soon. 🌊☀️
Easy access to beach and private pool! Lots of room for family to be together!
Michele R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you and your family enjoyed the easy beach access, private pool, and spacious layout. It’s wonderful to know the home gave everyone room to relax and be together. We hope to welcome you back for another beach getaway soon! 🌴☀️
We had a wonderful time, and the property was beautiful.
janice t.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the beauty of the property. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for another memorable stay!
We’re glad to hear you found the space very nice, clean, and spacious. It’s always wonderful to know our guests are comfortable and enjoying their stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and loved the place. It means a lot to us that you'd like to come again—we’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime!
This place is a great place to stay. We had fun at the beach and our private pool. Only thing I would ask is for better deck chairs that sit higher then the railing so you can look over the deck easier. Other then that, great place.
Amanda C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
Thank you for the great feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay, especially the beach and private pool. We appreciate your suggestion about the deck chairs—that's helpful and something we'll definitely consider for future improvements. Hope to welcome you back soon!
Perfect location on the beach and also walkable to some restaurants (and the mall). Super responsive managers -- they sent a person to fix a broken banister right away. You cannot beat the convenience of this place. It is a bit well-worn in places, but super comfortable and convenient.
Josh C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2025
Thank you for the kind review! Prompt guest service is important to all of us at Salt Water Vacations so I am happy to hear we took care of your issue immediately! We hope to see you again!
The kids enjoyed the pool and the house was spacious enough for our group. The house could use a little maintenance but overall we loved it
Shirley M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
Hello Shirley,
Thank you for choosing Salt Water Vacations for your vacation! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Serenity Shore. It's the perfect location for a small group. The pool is a refreshing amenity to enjoy this summer. We hope that we addressed our concerns during your visit. I appreciate your comments. We look forward to seeing you again on your next trip here on the Emerald Coast!
Best,
Salt Water Vacations Management
This was our favorite family vacation yet! The house location was perfect! Close to restaurants and bars! Right on the beach! Walk out the back door into the white sands and emerald waters of Destin. The complimentary beach set up was super nice. Overall the house was fantastic, a few shower heads could be updated and provide some household items/beach towels. We can’t wait to come back and stay again!
Kristin C.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that this was your favorite family vacation and that you loved the location and beach access. It’s great to know the complimentary beach setup added to your experience.
We appreciate your feedback about the shower heads and household items — we’re always looking for ways to improve and will take this into consideration. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic stay!
This VRBO was exactly what we were looking for. The view was amazing, we had plenty of room for our family to hang out and relax and loved that we could walk right to the beach from the house. We also walked to restaurants, it was very convenient!!
Kevin L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing Salt Water Vacations for your vacation! We also want to thank you for taking the time to fill out our guest survey concerning your stay with us. We appreciate feedback from our guests as it gives us an opportunity to improve any areas that need attention. We look forward to you visiting us again soon here at Salt Water Vacations.
Thank you,
Salt Water Management
Verified
4/10 Poor
Lauren V.
27 Sept 2025
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The house was extremely outdated. The first floor bed was broke. The ac was broke. The house smelt like gas. There was mold on the vents. Several lights were burnt out and didn’t work. We were extremely disappointed in this property.
Great location. Very clean. Shower heads need to be replaced in several of the showers. Not enough trash bags or cleaning supplies.
Dennis S.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2024
Thank you for choosing Salt Water Vacations for your vacation!
We appreciate feedback from our guests as it gives us an opportunity to improve any areas that need attention. We look forward to you visiting us again soon here at Salt Water Vacations.
Thank you,
Salt Water Management
The pool was dirty when we got there. we were charged 80 for one hour early check-in. The house is in bad need of repairs. Most of the rooms smelled of mold. The beds were horrible. The furniture was stained and dirty. There were workers there every day we were not able to sit by the pool and relax we could not get out of the driveway or in because of the trucks the Noise we had to put up with. There were insects upstairs in the bedroom. They were light fixtures hanging from the ceilings and mold everywhere.
Sandra W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Lacy G.
4 Aug 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
MOLD
For starters - this is the first time I have ever left a negative review on a property. I’ll start by saying the location is absolutely perfect. Right on the beach. The complimentary beach service is great.But the house has a major mold problem. The suite on the second floor smelled SO badly of mold, that we couldn’t stay in it. The ceiling in the second floor bathroom is covered in black mold. I have pictures for proof. The air vents have mold in them. There is evident water damage in the garage, bathrooms, and kitchen ceilings. I contacted management to inform them of their negligence in letting families with young children (or anyone for that matter) stay here knowing there is a clearly evident mold problem. They sent someone out with nothing but a spray bottle in hand to “fix the mold”. Absolutely not.This would be a wonderful place if they would take the time to fix the problems and remediate the mold the RIGHT way.
It was a wonderful stay in a wonderful location in a beautiful house. Only problem I had was after check out I got an email stating that I was charged $545 for a pool setting being switched to spa mode that put our pool at 104 degrees. We wasn’t even aware that a setting existed so when they told me this I emailed and explained. It didn’t help I was still charged even though we don’t know how it got switched and it was confirmed that the setting was not on spa mode when we checked in on Monday. I was supposed to be credited $200 since it was confirmed Monday and Tuesday was not in spa mode, but that hasn’t happened yet.
Beautiful home on a gorgeous beach! Plenty of space in the house and on the patio. We all had a great time!
The house came with 6 beach chairs and 3 umbrellas, which was very helpful! The house is near a hotel that provided drink/snack service on the beach, which was nice to be able to order tasty treats without leaving the beautiful beach.
We were not impressed with the hospitality of the rental agency. Upon arrival, we had to call the agency, due to the codes not working to get into the house. We called a few minutes later when we noticed the two large trash cans were overflowing with trash. Then, we had to call again when the WiFi wasn’t working. The WiFi didn’t start working until the next morning. There were basic household items we had to order and have delivered, such as laundry soap, dishwasher soap, paper towels, trash bags, and beach towels. While we were there, one of the windows blew out and we called the rental agency immediately. They did send someone out to fix it, but hot air was still coming in and that bathroom was extremely hot the entire time.
Overall—the house location and size was perfect and we had a great time. We overlooked the lack of basic supplies, but figured we should let others know so they can plan to either bring those items or add them to the grocery list.
Samantha K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
VANESSA G.
13 Apr 2026
VANESSA G.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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