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Welcome to Townhomes at Crystal Beach #5 also known as The Igloo!!

Enjoy your own Private View from all 3 levels!

First floor access walks right out to the beach!

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Amenities
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Location
Host

9.0

Wonderful

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10199 sq m

Popular amenities

Ocean view

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Destin, FL

Destin Commons13 min walk
James Lee Park15 min walk
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park6 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)7 min drive

Most relevant reviews

2/10 Terrible

We LOVED our time at the beach! It was perfect! The refrigerator in the main kitchen needs to be replaced. The freezer d...

Amanda M.

Mar 15, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

About this property

*Beachfront | FREE Beach Service | Kitchen

Enjoy FREE pass to Baytowne' s Adventure Zone, FREE Urban Air Adventure Park, FREE Boat Fishing, FREE Big Kahuna's Water Park, FREE Round of Golf, and FREE Dolphin Cruise every day of your stay!
All activities are included for FREE with all new bookings!
*subject to seasonal availability
(One free admission per activity/per day)

Top Reasons to Book The Igloo -
* Private patios on all levels
* Located on the beach...walk from the backdoor onto the beach
* Great for entertaining large groups
* FREE beach service. 2 chairs/1 umbrella per stay (during season only)
* Private balcony off of the primary bedroom.
* Walk to local restaurants!
* Minutes to Silver Sands Outlets, Baytowne Wharf, & Grand Boulevard
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

The Igloo (aka Townhomes at Crystal Beach #5) is a beautifully furnished home directly on the beach - you can't get much closer to the spectacular white sands and clear waters! This 3-level townhome provides the ultimate in family privacy with lots of space and stunning views of the beach and ocean from 2 different upper level decks plus a 30-ft. beachside deck! A beach set up of two chairs and an umbrella come with our rental (during season), and we have other beach chairs and an umbrella available for your use! Our townhome boasts lots of amenities and conveniences, including beach toys, fully stocked kitchen, and unforgettable views. A gas grill offers cooking convenience.

The 3-bedroom with a queen sleeper sofa in the ground floor family room, 4-bath townhome is oceanfront on a quiet, private beach in the quaint neighborhood of Crystal Beach. The kitchen and bathrooms have custom tile, granite, and custom cabinets. Beautiful hickory wood floors, carpeted throughout. All decks have dining space so you can listen to the relaxing waves as you dine together. The community has a private pool and our condo has secure WiFi.

This beautiful townhome features a third level romantic King Master bedroom overlooking the Gulf with en suite full bath plus Jacuzzi in the bedroom AND the bathroom and a third level bunk room with 2 built-in hand-painted twin bunks and twin bed with trundle. The second level has a queen bedroom with full kitchen, dining area, living area, and laundry. The first level has a living area with kitchenette and pull out queen sleeper sofa, plus full bathroom (sleeps 10). Super easy beach access from a large deck supplied with grill, dining, lounge chairs!!!

Saturday to Saturday only during peak seasons. Minimum 3-night rental during off-peak seasons.

No smoking, no parties and no pets, please

***Families welcome*** Minimum renting age 25 years old. We require one parent for every two persons under the age of 25. A PARENT MUST BE STAYING IN THE UNIT AT ALL TIMES.

Property manager

Venture Found Vacation Rentals

Amenities

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Destin

This condo is located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, and is in a rural area and on the beach. Destin Commons and Silver Sands Premium Outlets 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Destin, FL

What's nearby

Destin Commons - 13 min walk
Henderson Beach State Park - 14 min walk
James Lee Park - 15 min walk
Emerald Coast Centre - 3 min drive
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬15 min walk
‪World of Beer - ‬16 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is *Beachfront | FREE Beach Service | Kitchen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at *Beachfront | FREE Beach Service | Kitchen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *Beachfront | FREE Beach Service | Kitchen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is *Beachfront | FREE Beach Service | Kitchen located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this beachfront condo is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach, Destin Commons and Henderson Beach State Park. Destin Beaches is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Chad H.

16 June 2024

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

Dated, but you can’t beat the location!!

We came and stayed as a family of 5. The townhome offered PLENTY of space for all of us. The unit could definitely use some updating and fixing (broken closet doors, broken dresser, older furniture, dirty carpet, rugs, and floors, etc.) However, the location can’t be beat. The access to the beach is incredible!! Loved the private beach with the 2 beach chairs and umbrella that were included. We also enjoyed some time at the pool. Outdated, but the location definitely made up for it!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

1 June 2024

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

Perfect vacation!

The property was exactly what we expected from the website! Wonderful decks to sit on, plenty of comfy places for us all to relax in the evening. But we can’t say enough about location! Close to activities, stores and restaurants. But mostly we loved the beach. A very short walk from house to sand! We wouldn’t change a thing!!!! 10/10

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon V.

24 May 2024

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

Beautiful Townhome at a Great Location!

My family and I spent a week in April 2024 at this beautiful townhome, right in the heart of everything. And the biggest plus was the beach service (umbrella and 2 chairs) set up for you every morning, so you just grab your beach bag and head to the beach right outside your backdoor. I would highly recommend this rental. Description: First floor is great for teens/young adults. Sofa that pulls out into a bed with a kitchenette and full bath with the best shower in the home. Great for stocking drinks for the beach. Right outside the door is a covered deck with tons of beach gear, outdoor shower, and gas grill. Second floor: 1 bedroom and bathroom combo. The bathroom is also accessible to the hall for quests. Very nice kitchen, but not a lot of room for groceries, but we just utilized the counters. Dining table that seats 4, but there are a couple of bar stools you can pull up to the table. Living room with a fireplace. Big balcony with table and 4 chairs. Third floor: Primary bedroom and bathroom with fireplace and huge jacuzzi bath. 2nd bedroom with built- in bunkbeds and separate twin trundle. Also has a small bathroom.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

8 May 2024

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

Family getaway

This was our second stay at the Igloo. Can't beat the location right on the beach. It was great for a week away with kids and grandkids.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

cindy c.

10 Apr 2024

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

3.7 stars

overall the stay went well- we had issues with the golf cart we rented and were brought another one- had issues with it as well- they wouldn't charge and the 2nd one went dead on 46% battery and we had to push it back. the ice maker downstairs wasn't usable, a few of the outlets in the bathrooms didn't work-and one of the plastic outdoor chairs was weather worn and broke when it was sat in. but the price and the convenience were great, overall i was pleased and would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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2/10 Terrible

Amanda M.

15 Mar 2024

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We LOVED our time at the beach! It was perfect! The refrigerator in the main kitchen needs to be replaced. The freezer doesn't open it's frozen shut and the fridge door doesn't want to stay closed. The dryer takes a minimum of two cycles to dry clothes. Other than that extra blankets and pillow cases is the only other thing I can suggest. We would love to come back and stay again!

8/10 Good

Christina M.

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Overall we had a great stay. Property was nice and had a great location. There were a few maintenance issues but they were very quick to respond and repair. My only complaint would be the outdoor furniture. It is very old and in very bad condition. 2 of 4 chairs on bottom level were cracked on the back. One Chair on master balcony and it was in horrible shape. Outdoor seating is not what’s pictured on listing.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alissa Eliene B.

31 July 2023

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

Location, Location, Location

If you are wanting a private beach this is perfect. Great place for family with young children without having to worry about interior of home. Interior is nothing fancy or upscale. All our time was spent at beach so it was perfect for us! Would stay there again with children.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tammy W.

7 July 2023

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

Beachfront property

Amazing location on the beach with fantastic beach staff. The view from the master and the deck is awesome but needs new table/chairs. The place was clean but dated furnishings and minimal amenities: bring hand soap and toilet paper, tissues etc.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Vincent G.

13 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Beach front townhouse that needs more care

There are two great things about this property: - The size (you will be able to accommodate 9 people with no problem) - Location: you will be at a private beach with ocean view from the second and third floors Now the bad - Poorly maintained; when we arrived at the house the maintenance person was there and told us that several things were not working (e.g., fan in the first floor, outlets and lights in the first floor, etc). And the worst part, he said there was nothing he could do - Not clean: the place was not really clean - House had to remain unlocked: there was NO KEY TO LOCK THE HOUSE once we left to the beach. The door will literally stay unlocked. I reported this situation and the management company replied saying unfortunately the owner didn’t provide the needed keys You will also pay tons of fees for this property. My daily rate was 55% higher than the rate listed on Vrbo once all the fees were added.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Jose l.

26 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Not what I expected

Area was very nice, but there are some thing we were not happy with. 1.roaches 2.second floor bed (mattress has a big dip on left side) 3.couch on the first floor smelled 4.the fees for cleaning and expected to throw out the garbage yourself. 5. no instructions for fire place on property. The reason I bring up the garbage ,its not because we cant clean up, but you going to charge the amount on top other fees. the view its beautiful but overall .I don't think we will choose another rental with this company.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

20 Oct 2022

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

Perfect for a family vacation

This townhouse was a perfect size for small family. Our three year old loved the bunk room and the freedom/independence of having his own bathroom. The giant bathtub in the master added to the fun and our kids would happily get in after a day at the beach and pretend they were swimming in the sea as we cleaned them. Being able to walk directly onto the beach was so convenient and we loved the extra beach toys. The townhome is located near all the local shopping. Plus we could walk along the beach to the crapshack.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

2 June 2022

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

Family vacation

Ez pee z

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chung B.

25 May 2022

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

Cute house! Beautiful ocean view

Overall we enjoyed our stay. Straight from the back deck was direct access to the beach. Beautiful view! The area was nice. Close to shopping and restaurants. Management was responsive to any concerns we had. I recommend this place.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tyler F.

19 Apr 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Would NOT Recommend

We checked out of the unit a day early. We were highly dissatisfied with the condition of this property. It’s hard to know where to begin describing what is clearly a neglected home. Upon arrival one cannot miss the fact that this home looks nothing like the photos representing it online. Obvious water damage on the living room ceiling. Air vents & recessed lighting cans half way hanging out of the ceiling, barely a working knob to be found on cabinets and laundry door knobs that rip right out when pulled. The window treatments were inadequate & while carefully opening the sliding panels in the living room, the top literally collapsed on my head. The walls have been patched without being repainted & in the upstairs bathroom the electrical outlet comes off completely when unplugging things. The carpets are disgustingly brown with age & in the main living floor multiple roaches were spotted. The oven rattled loudly while heating up/cooking & lights were often flickering while using it. The living room floor needs to be replaced, it would now/sink in areas while walking around. The outdoor furniture is rusted so be up to date on your tetanus shots. The condition of this rental does NOT warrant the cost! I emailed the property management group, Venture Found twice and never received a response. Would not recommend this property.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

9 Apr 2022

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

Such a great beach rental!

The location of this is amazing!! We walked to shopping, restaurants, bars, everything! The beach was private, even though it was Spring Break- our area had tons of space and free beach chairs. House was perfect for our needs- 2 adult couples and 6 teens. Tons of fun for all! We will be back for sure!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chadnjeannie D.

13 Feb 2022

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

Wonderful place!

We all had a great time. Best location. Best sandy beach. Best house. Best restaurants.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

14 Jan 2022

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

Family vacation

The location couldn’t have been better. The crib, baby gates and beach toys were much appreciated as this was a multi-generational trip. Check-in was simple; I even received a text staying the unit was available early for check-in.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

8 Oct 2021

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

Perfect location and beautiful beach

We had an excellent time at thre igloo. Beautiful beach location. This was our families first beach vacation and after such a great week im sure we will be back

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

26 June 2021

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

Great place for a family

The location of this property was perfect. I had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Allan B.

1 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Been there before

We’ve stayed in this condo for a week most summers for almost 20 years. The location is perfect and as usual we had a great time. There are no drapes on the window in the MBR just paper over the two side panels. MBR shower leaks into the kitchen area. The CONSTANT noise from helicopters is very annoying and just NOT Destin beachlike and because of that I’m looking at other options for next year.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

22 Apr 2021

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

Amazing experience!

Absolutely LOVED staying here!! I’ve never seen water so beautiful. I thought Orange Beach was amazing but this definitely trumps it! The only complaint I have is that my stay wasn’t long enough! Beautiful home on a gorgeous private beach with soft white sand that squeaks under your feet! I’m glad I was able to give my family this experience and thank you for sharing your home to make that possible. I definitely want to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

18 Apr 2021

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

Beautiful view and beach!

We had the best time at this condo. The water it just steps away. The views are breathtaking. The house was perfect for our family (ages 4 and older).

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherry E.

29 Mar 2021

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

Perfect Location!

We had the best time during our week in The Igloo. The private beach made it easy to always have a spot to enjoy the clean beautiful sand/water. We saw dolphins almost every day! The private 2nd and 3rd story balconies were wonderful for morning coffee and to get out of the wind or sun throughout the day. The massive main deck was comfortable and provided a place to grill out. The location was near everything we needed (beach, golf, grocery, shops, restaurants). The townhome had plenty of space for privacy and to gather. We would definitely return!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

18 Jan 2021

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

Fabulous!

Everything was wonderful . Highly recommend

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Venture Found Vacation Rentals

Hey there, fellow beach lover! 🏖️

At Venture Found Vacation Rentals, we're all about creating unforgettable beach getaways along the stunning Emerald Coast. 🌊☀️

We're not your typical vacation rental company. We're a bunch of beach enthusiasts who believe that the best way to experience the Emerald Coast is by staying in one of our cozy, beachfront properties.

Our story began with a shared passion for the sun, sand, and sea. We've scoured the coast, handpicking the most idyllic properties so you can experience the true magic of this incredible destination. From charming beach cottages to luxurious oceanfront villas, we've got something for everyone.

But it's not just about the accommodations. It's about the experiences. We're here to help you make the most of your vacation. Whether you want to relax with a piña colada by the pool or embark on thrilling water adventures, we've got the inside scoop on all the best local spots and activities.

We're not just here to book your stay; we're here to be your beach buddies, guiding you to the best seafood joints, hidden gems, and must-see sights. Your happiness is our top priority, and we're dedicated to making your vacation a breeze.

So, if you're ready for a slice of paradise along the Emerald Coast, Venture Found Vacation Rentals is here to make it happen. Come join us for a sun-soaked adventure you'll cherish forever. 🌴🌞🌊

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