Sticks In The Sand Unit 19B, 1 bedroom suite , Private Beaches!

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Sleep where you can hear the ocean (not the traffic

The living room in sunken so there is 1 step down from the entrance

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Amenities
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Location
Host

8.8

Excellent

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 556 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Miramar Beach, FL

Miramar Beach1 min walk
Silver Sands Premium Outlets4 min drive
Golf Course At Seascape Resort4 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Living room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

(Listing Note... I have multiple almost identical Studio / 1 bedroom properties listed on VRBO so if your dates are not available try these listings #838155, #639886, #586493)

The allure of Beaches of Miramar is as clear as our shoreline. We feature perhaps the best Florida beaches. Escape to a refreshing hideaway where you can unwind and rejuvenate. Admire the beauty of some of the best Gulf beaches. Marvel at the diverse architecture that defines our vibrant communities. Or learn about the area’s rich history, culture, and wonders. We promise you an experience filled with lasting memories.

'Sticks In The Sand' is in the Heart of Old Destin. This Sanddollar townhome unit is on the most highly-desired beaches of Destin, and you can't get a better seat. You will be within walking distance to some of Destin's favorite Restaurants. 1 block from Pompano Joes. There's no pool here, but the ocean is all yours. Just step off your deck onto your own beach.

A 5 min drive of outlet malls, many restaurants, and other retail shopping. Want to go to the Destin Harbor, then give yourself ten minutes driving time, and you're there.

Close to everything, comes with everything.: This is a 'NO SMOKING' ,'non pet' unit which can sleep up to four adults and 2 children. The entrance to this unit is ground level with no stairs. The master bedroom has a Queen Size Bed with fold out futon sofa. There is also sleeper sofa in the living room. There are flat panel TV's, and a DVD Player. The Full Kitchen is equipped with Appliances, Dishes, Silverware, and Cookware. There are Linens, Towels, and a private Washer / Dryer for your convenience.

Beach Time: The private balcony is equipped with chairs for a relaxing evening in the breeze with porch fan. The scenery is complete with both a breathtaking view of the Gulf and the sounds of the waves breaking on the beach. Play in the beach all day and rinse off in the outdoor shower.

The bedroom is next to the ocean so you can hear the waves even with the doors closed.

There is 1 parking spot for this rental that hold 2 standard cars back to back. it is directly in front of the unit.

Lastly, no more looking for the perfect beach spot since the unit is deeded all the beach to to the water!

Property manager

James Slatton

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

No "baby proofing" and stairs on the back to beach

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO EXCEPTIONS, Front parking lot ONLY not on decks

Must agree to terms and conditions online prior to reservation.

NO ONE is allowed on Property not on the reservation request. Anyone exceeding the requested guest limit can be evicted!

We do rent to those under 25 but not during peak spring break season.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Silver Sands Premium Outlets 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 Henderson Beach State Park and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

Miramar Beach - 1 min walk
The Golf Garden of Destin - 15 min walk
Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 4 min drive
Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 4 min drive
Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 6 min drive

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pompano Joe's - ‬3 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬15 min walk
‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬3 min drive
‪The Surf Hut - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sticks In The Sand Unit 19B, 1 bedroom suite , Private Beaches! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sticks In The Sand Unit 19B, 1 bedroom suite , Private Beaches!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sticks In The Sand Unit 19B, 1 bedroom suite , Private Beaches!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sticks In The Sand Unit 19B, 1 bedroom suite , Private Beaches! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Miramar Beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Kitchenique. The Golf Garden of Destin and Choctawhatchee Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

8.8

Excellent

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karin

29 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

I absolutely LOVED the location of this property! It is a 1 bedroom apartment beach front condo. Perfect for a couple given most locations are are for 4 or more people. So very affordable if you want a smaller condo! The unit itself is a little dated. Nothing really bothered me aside from the toilet. Specifically the shape of the toilet seat & the way it flushes it clogged easy. Unit was clean however I would bring your own pillows. The proximity to the beach was my favorite feature. It also comes with a reserved umbrella & 2 chairs that r placed at the beach every morning. The bottom deck also has a heated outdoor shower. The location is in the middle of a lot of restaurants. Parking is definitely tight. But overall great experience I would definitely book again in the future. Also for the rate of what it cost I literally have 0 complaints. I will compromise an old toilet & some yellow pillows for a beach front condo at such a good price! In all honesty I think if they remodeled the bathroom they could likely charge double so you give or take what to expect at a certain cost. Great place seriously!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

13 June 2024

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

Great for couples

Came down for half a week. The location is great, a 50 yard walk to Ponpabo Joes and a short drive to several other restaurants. The only way to get closer to the bench is to camp on it. The ONLY downside was the parking. The spaces are incredibly narrow and it says 2 cars one in front of the other but good luck if they aren’t both smart cars. In all, I’d definitely book here again and not think twice about it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky S.

23 July 2023

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

Location

Very nice and wonderful owners

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

15 July 2023

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

Overall good place to stay!

We absolutely loved stating here because of the proximity to the beach. It is literary steps to the sand. The only drawback for us was the parking and the balcony. It rained quite a bit during our week ling stay and we couldn't use the balcony due to all the water dripping from the balcony above. But we would stay here again for sure!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Christal B., Kentucky -USA

5 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location!!!!

This place was only for one night. Literally right on the ocean!! The only issue for me, was I didn’t sleep well On the bed, I woke up in pain. Would suggest a new mattress, maybe speak to housekeeping regarding a Deep thorough cleaning. Thank you !!!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

ROGER D.

15 Sept 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Trip hazard roach attack

There is a trip hazard in two places. When you enter the front door and step from bedroom to kitchen. The problem is that the tile is all same color so limits depth perception a strip of different color or mat would help that. Also the apt has roaches. I know in tropical climate they are hard to keep out but a good pest control company should be able to help

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Amber

25 Aug 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Only thing good was the beach and location on the beach. The outdoor patio was ok and where we spent most of the time. The inside was dirty. We found a lot of dishes that were placed in the cabinet dirty. It really didn’t look like it had been cleaned (swept or dusted) in some time. There was black mold above the shower and it has roaches. The owner had to know because there weee roach traps and spray under the sink. The grill was out of propane and when asked we were told it was set up as serve yourself so we would have to go get the propane filled and then he did say he would reimburse us. This was the lower unit so we were prepared to possibly hear the upstairs neighbors, however the sliding glass door was really loud and heard every time they went in and out of their place. We did talk with the upstairs neighbors as well and they also reported their unit was dirty as well so this doesn’t seem like and isolated instance.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle H., Stillwater MN

27 Apr 2022

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

Amazing location!

We enjoyed our stay at Sticks in the Sand. The location is amazing, the condo itself is sufficient for what we needed as we spent most of our time on the beach. The only cons to this place is the parking, and the noise from upstairs. The guests upstairs had small children that were extremely loud. We were woke up at 6:20 am to stomping feet for a solid half hour. So we decided to leave earlier than anticipated.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

29 Oct 2021

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

Wonderful time as always

Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Tammy G.

10 Oct 2021

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

Disliked: Communication

Somewhat disappointed

Upon arrival, we had to park in an adjacent unit’s parking space because both of the spaces for unit 19 had vehicles in them. There are signs instructing to park only in your unit’s parking spot or your vehicle will be towed. We contacted the property owner to ask what we should do, not wanting our truck to get towed. He didn’t answer his phone. His reply to the email that we sent was “do the best you can.” After a couple of hours one of the vehicles left and I was able to get an assigned spot. The property is right on the beach and the beach was beautiful. Much more crowded than expected for October but with Covid, people are “working” remotely and kids aren’t in school like they used to be. DO NOT book this unit if you want a quiet relaxing spot to unwind as this is the lower unit. If you’re lucky you might have quiet guests upstairs. We were not lucky. There was a couple with at least 6 children that started their day about 5:30 each morning and stayed active until after 9:00 each night. We were unable to sit on the balcony because of the sand falling on us from the guests walking above. There were no comfortable chairs and no good place to sit and eat a meal, except for a table on the balcony which was out of the question due to the sand falling from above as I mentioned. There were some minor issues with the cabinets and doors but everything thing was clean and otherwise in good shape. If you can plan your trip when there are fewer people, or don’t mind a huge crowd at the beach, and if you book the upper unit rather than the lower unit, you should have an enjoyable time at this location.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Dennis G.

22 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great Ocean View. . . PERIOD

This was our first stay here and we just wanted to go and see the beautiful gulf and get some R&R. We debated whether or not to go as Hurricane Fred was expected to come in but when it was downgraded to tropical depression, we decided we could always sit on the deck and enjoy. This was not the case. It rained the first day we got there and it was like Niagara Falls on the deck. We couldn't do anything but sit inside and then we couldn't figure out how to use the remote controls/TV's. When it finally stopped raining, we wiped down the tables and chairs and within the first hour, all the teenagers who stayed above us would come and sit on the deck (directly above us) and drip water and sand on top of us. We said nothing until the third evening. . . when they were pouring bottles of water on top of us. We finally yelled up and asked them to stop as we had an expensive camera and brand new Ipad that they were going to ruin had we not asked them. After that, it was if they were even more intentional at doing things to ruin our vacation. They STOMPED up and down the stairs that we shared, slammed the sliding glass doors every five minutes, and whatever they could do to keep us awake until 3:30 a.m. We always washed the sand off of our feet before going up to our unit, but by the time we left, the deck was full of sand because no one else in the other unit did the same. We are totally aware that this is and was beyond the control of the owners but there were 13-15 people who made our week a living hell. The place really could use a good scrubbing on the outside doors and many of the white light switches and outlets were nasty. The glass windows looking out at the beach was covered in hand and fingerprints and the grill did not have a cover and was rusted inside and out. We did not even fill up one trash bag during our stay but OUR garbage can was full and we just brought ours back home with us. I think an exterminator is needed NOW and we won't discuss the parking issues. Thank you for the opportunity but I think we will pass next time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Joanie T.

18 July 2021

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

July 2021

Location is everything!!! Right on the beach and close to restaurants and shopping😊 . My family and I had the best time. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

3 Feb 2021

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

Backyard Beach

If you want a beach in your backyard, this is a good choice. Nice beach chairs provided by the owner. Condo was well kept and great for two people. There was a separate entrance so social distancing easy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Bob D., Wisconsin Rapids

27 Feb 2020

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

Nice place

The condo was clean and directly on the beach.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

29 Nov 2019

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

Beautiful location

We were very pleased with the location of the property. The beach is beautiful and there are many places within walking distance. The unit itself could use some updating and also some of the wood rot made me nervous. The parking spots are so narrow you should hope the neighbors are not present or you may not be able to squeeze in.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy B.

26 Oct 2019

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

If close to the sand is what you want this is the place ..it’s a little older condo ,Homey😎

Easy transaction let us check in early🥰😎🥰... it’s not Luxurious but Location Can’t be beat.. beds were comfy Bring extra blanket we Always do while recanting condos!! We would rent Again Worked great for us 😎❤️😎

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darcia T.

17 Sept 2019

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

Birthday get away

Beautiful and peaceful...Looking forward to next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

15 Aug 2019

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

Perfect for Our Family of 5!

We loved everything about this condo. It was the perfect size for our family of 5! The view of the beach from our condo was breathtaking and we loved staying right on the beach!! Will definitely consider this place again when we come back to Destin!

6/10 Okay

Mary M.

24 July 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect View!

Great condo if all you are worried about it being right on the beach. Upon arrival we found wrapped chocolate candies in the chair, chip crumbs in the couch and pull out bed as well as empty candy wrappers under the bed. This condo could use a little TLC on the inside and outside. Only great thing about it is the view of the ocean and how easy it is to access.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

8 July 2019

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

Sticks 1b

Perfect for 2 people! Everything was clean and fuctioning. Loved this little unit...the only thing that could have made it better was the mattress. Ughh. but, it may have been just us. some may have loved it. the view and beach access was what this property is all about!

8/10 Good

Roger C.

8 July 2019

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

Mirimar Beach

The stay and location were excellent; however the parking was horrible and we found we had to inform the people in 18 and 20 that each location had reserved spaces. Almost daily beach goers had to be asked to move because they would set up in our reserved space. This was aggravating.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 June 2019

Seriously “On the Beach”

If you want to be “on the beach”, then look no further. The place is exactly as described. Loved the trip. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daryl M.

23 Apr 2019

Awesome stay

My husband and I stayed 2 nights while visiting with our daughter. It was easy to find, clean and had all of the comforts of home. We were able to sit in the deck and people watch, walk on the beach, and sleep to the sound of waves crashing.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

21 Apr 2019

Quaint and wonderful view

Perfect for just my husband and I. Right on the beach with great views. Only thing that really bothered me was the deck when it rained. We knew it was going to rain, but were ok with sitting on the deck watching the ocean and rain, very disheartening to get wet. It was like sitting in a waterfall. So many holes and too many places leaked that we couldn’t sit there. Large group stayed in upstairs unit, they didn’t bother us at all and were respectfully quiet. We did not have hot water when it was time to leave due to the large group upstairs. Overall a good visit.

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

4 Apr 2019

amazing beachfront property!

we loved staying at sticks in the sand. the moment we walked through to the back door and saw the beach we immediately relaxed. it was so neat to walk barefoot down the back stairs and straight into the sand.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by James Slatton

We are not professional renters. We started renting because James's originally purchased a home on the beach and for years he rented out the first floor since he only needed half the space.. We call it Sticks in the Sand because it is on pylons on the beach. Now married with 3 children we have continued to add our rental offerings . Due to the success of the original Sticks in the Sand, We now have 4 townhomes to rent! We have studio 1,2,3 bedroom units and continue to hope to provide our homes for families to enjoy..

Why they chose this property

The units are close to everything, walking distance to a bar/restaurant and directly on the beach with private ownership all the way to the water. . The townhome can be rented 3 ways, a 2 bedroom (Listing #586497) , 1 bedroom unit (Listing #1280803) or if you need more space you can rent it as a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath unit by renting them both. So it was perfect to maintain all my renters in one location.

What makes this property unique

Centrally located between Destin, Baytown and Sandestin. I provide everything you need from child toys, chairs and your own piece of private beach to enjoy. There is an outdoor shower to rinse off in and two flat panels to relax indoors. Perfect for a couples getaway, a small family or group of friends. Sleep where you can hear the waves and not see the cars