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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12334.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Beaches
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • HarborWalk Village
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Third Floor - Guest Bathroom

Third Floor - Guest Bathroom

Third Floor - Master Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Lonestar Sandcastle - Gulf Views, Free Bikes + Beach Service, Pool, Beach Tr

The Lonestar Sandcastle -

This beautiful 5 bedroom home is perfectly nestled in Holiday Isle, a portion of Down Town Destin. With the beach being just a short walk from the home you are just minutes from putting your toes in the Sugary White Sands of Destin's beaches.

Upon entering the home you will find that the staircase leads you up to the main living area of the home (on the 2nd floor). You will see that the large and open floor plan offers plenty of space for the whole family. The living area offers two large sofas and a couple of chairs that overlook the balcony and offers spectacular views of the tropical community that you will be residing in. You will notice that you have both a breakfast nook and a second dining area. These two dining areas will seat a total of twelve lucky guests. The larger of the two dining tables has easy access to the large and open kitchen. The kitchen features a long and beautiful granite counter-top as well as a large island in the middle. It also features stainless steel appliances. The main level (2nd floor) also has a king bedroom that shares a hallway bathroom with a bedroom containing Queen Over Twin Bunk with a slide out Trundle bed beneath.

As you continue upstairs you will find three more bedrooms all of which have King Size beds. The Master Bedroom is located on this level and features views of the Gulf of Mexico. Each of the bedrooms have their own private bathrooms. The laundry room is also located on the third floor.

Holiday Isle:

A peninsula located south of the Destin Harbor, Holiday Isle parallels Downtown Destin. This community is a private water-surrounded oasis that is just seconds from all the excitement imaginable, and yet manages to maintain an ideal laid back communal ambiance. Accommodations offered on Holiday Isle range from intimate canal side cottages to impressive beachfront estates.

First Floor: Entrance

Second Floor: Living room, dining room, kitchen, full hall bathroom, Queen/Twin with Trundle Room, King Bedroom

Third Floor: King bedroom with full bathroom, King bedroom with full bathroom, King master with full bathroom and gulf view, Laundry room

*Rental includes four chairs and two umbrellas seasonally. Events are strictly prohibited.

*Based on the daily temperature and at the HOA's discretion, the Magnolia House community pool is seasonally heated.

*Trailers and RVs are NOT permitted at this property. No weddings or events allowed.

*This property is monitored by security cameras overlooking the front door and driveway.

*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies. An e-signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival.

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Ocean Reef
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Destin

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons 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 The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Destin Harbor - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Ugly Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lonestar Sandcastle - Gulf Views, Free Bikes + Beach Service, Pool, Beach Tr have a pool?

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

Is The Lonestar Sandcastle - Gulf Views, Free Bikes + Beach Service, Pool, Beach Tr pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lonestar Sandcastle - Gulf Views, Free Bikes + Beach Service, Pool, Beach Tr?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lonestar Sandcastle - Gulf Views, Free Bikes + Beach Service, Pool, Beach Tr?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lonestar Sandcastle - Gulf Views, Free Bikes + Beach Service, Pool, Beach Tr located?

Located in Holiday Isle, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corey G.

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

Great Experience!

The home was great! Very clean and spacious. Everything that was stated online was true. Definitely will be booking again on my next visit to Destin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna R., Memphis, TN

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

Great beach house

We loved this beach house. It was very nice and super clean. Had everything we needed while there. Loved the outdoor shower for when we came back from the beach. The beach was only a short walk and the pool was super close by as well. We would definitely stay here again. The sandcastle book was a nice touch and loved learning about the host family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H.

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

Wonderful visit

Very much enjoyed the Lone Star Sandcastle! I felt like the property was well maintained and clean. The kitchen had everything we needed. I had wished that the property came with a golf cart however as Destin Pointe will not allow you to bring them in. I think that would be a drawback next time. I also felt that some of the bedding and sofa/ chair fabrics seemed a bit tired. Other than that, we loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadeem e.

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

awesome property

very nice house. very spacious and comfortable for a large family
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shara M.

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

Beautiful and convenient

Would consider staying at this property again. Location was great and house was beautiful. Our only negatives were the master bathroom had a musty smell and didn’t look at feel clean when we arrived. We also felt like there should be a privacy screen to the left when sitting out on the back porch area from the living room. All you see and hear are the people from the condos. Other than that the house was amazing. We never lacked a certain pot, pan or utensil. They really thought of everything when stocking. Even a separate ice maker!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah B.

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

AMAZING

The house was beautiful and clean! It was also stocked with everything you could possibly need!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

mark c.

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

Destin

We’ve been coming here for about eight years and this is probably the best house we’ve stayed in
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

kristina f.

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

Good

Everything about this house was amazing!!! Short walk to beach- maybe 2 min walk to pool and beach. Never felt crammed, very up to date. Lots of dishes, Tupperware, yeti type cups to take to beach. Awesome. We only had one issue- fridge was not cooling like it should. They brought a replacement downstairs same day.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Laura A.

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

Family Vacation

House was very nice & huge. It was a short walk to pool and beach. Centrally located to attractions. Balconies were awesome with great views. The shuttle was out of order 4 of the 6 days during our stay. I have a bad ankle and my father a bad knee. Overall great family trip!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

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

Great House and Location

Great house for our extended family vacation. Plenty of personal and common areas to enjoy. Location is perfect for Destin with phenomenal views!!

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K., Indianapolis, IN, USA

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

Lonestar Sandcastle

Great house and location! Lonestar Sandcastle is nicely kept up and has a well supplied kitchen. We were really impressed with the house. Easy access to beach and pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fei X.

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

Nice Family Vacation Home

We had a wonderful time at Lone Star Sand Castle. The kitchen is so well equipped and every room is nicely decorated. The only problem is that the 2nd floor temperature is not adjustable without passcode, and the proper manager does not know the passcode.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Great location

Beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terri P., Graham, texas

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

Aug-17-Aug. 24

We have been coming to Destin Pointe for 29 years. We have stayed in many of the condos when our children were small. We then stayed in many of the different houses. All are beautiful. However- The Lonestar Sandcastle is by far our favorite place we have ever stayed! It is beautiful and so perfectly done. All 4 of our children came with their spouses and everyone was so comfortable! The layout is genius. We felt at home here. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with our family. Destin Pointe is our happy place and now we know that Lonestar is were will will stay again. Also- the corn hole boards are a nice touch! We brought ours and was delighted that you had some there! We play all the time! Again- your home is beautiful and we couln't think of one thing you should change.. Love and Blessings- The Peavys from Texas
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Lonestar Sandcastle

We loved the house that we rented. The Kitchen was fully stocked. The space was perfect for our family. The beach was very close. We highly recommend Lonestar Sandcastle for your vacation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Colorado to Destin

Awesome family vacay house. Great location and great beach. This kitchen is to die for!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ande D.

Amazing Home

Dream family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

Great vacation

Perfect place! Very nice plenty of space for all our family. Nice pools and right by the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Amazing house and views!

The house was beautiful, clean, spacious, and the perfect size for our large family (4 couples and 3 kids). The views of the Gulf. Pass, and marsh were absolutely beautiful. We loved seeing the wildlife from the balcony. The jetty is a quick walk on the beach and great for fishing and snorkeling. The pool and beach were never crowded and just a short walk or tram ride from our door. The living areas and kitchen had everything you need for entertaining and spending time with family. We would absolutely come back here and recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Allyson W., Madison

Spacious & perfectly decorated

This property has a perfect floor plan for multiple couples or families. It is a very short walk to the beach or call for the golf cart. The kitchen has top of the line appliances and plenty of utensils for any type of cooking. All bedrooms are on the second & third level, the wet bar includes an ice maker that kept up with our group of “thirsty” adults, and the location is prime for a low key visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Absolutely beautifully decorated and stocked beach home

Our family of 13 loved staying at the Lonestar Sandcastle. The porch spaces with views were perfect for lounging in the morning with coffee or the evening with a glass of wine. We were close to the beach and pools and all our favorite restaurants in Destin. The kitchen had everything if you were in the mood to stay in and the icemaker was a perfect addition to the space! Have ! mentioned the beds and showers? Heavenly! We will be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Family vacation 2018

Loved the house. Very spacious for 8 adults and 3 children. Loved the porches off of the living room and bedrooms. Access to a washer and dryer was very helpful. Our favorite space was the large kitchen. It was stocked with everything we needed and more. Bathrooms were dreamy. The master bath was spacious. Easy walk to pools and especially the beach. Tram driver was friendly as was the man helping with garbage. Nice neighborhood for riding bikes. Easy access to water taxi to get to Margarettaville, etc. The house was current and beautifully decorated. It met all our wants and needs. The pictures matched what we experienced in real life. Could stay at this house over and over again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

The House was beautiful with all the amenities. We really had a good time.

Very nice and we enjoyed the home and location. Wish the elevator had been working because I have knee and hip replacements and that would have been a great bonus. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

Beautiful home in a great location.

The house is beautiful and well equipped. We had one minor maintenance issue that was quickly resolved. Great location. Short walk to the beach or pool with a convenient tram service for when you're feeling lazy or have too much stuff to carry. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E., Aurora, Colorado

This house is perfect for a family vacation!

We loved our vacation at the Lonestar Sandcastle so very much! The house is absolutely gorgeous, new, well appointed with the most tasteful decor and the sandcastle theme for the owners is so charming. Blown up photos of their sandcastle creations over the years of vacationing in Destin not only made great art but inspired us to create our own (except we weren't so vigilant and made a giant turtle instead). The views from the porches, especially from the master bedroom, were perfect. We were in a gated community with two pools and it was so quiet and serene yet close to all the action in the Destin harbor. We could see the ocean in two directions from the house and the pool was a two minute walk just before the beach as well. The kitchen was amazing...we cooked meals nearly every night and it was a fun family activity with all the room we had and the great appliances and furnishings. My husband and I had our three daughters, their husbands, and four grandkids in the house for a total of 12 of us and we had plenty of room. The three upstairs bedrooms had their own bathrooms; the master was magnificent! Everyone had a porch to sit and enjoy the views and sunsets. Beds were comfy. It was so clean. We hope to stay in this very house on a future vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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