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Bird of Paradise
Living Room
LR towards DR & Kitchen
LR with Front Door
Living Room fireplace & TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 21321.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Miramar Beach, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

+8
3 Single Beds, 4 King Beds and 5 Double Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars & new LR furn.

NEW Sky blue leather fully reclining sofas, plus an individual recliner in the Living Room, especially for 'down time' in the evenings.
Four King bedrooms, plus a Bunk Room that sleeps 11.
There is plenty of gathering space and the Dining Area hosts seating for 10 at the table, with 5 barstools and in the Living area for another 4 dining spaces. There is a total of 19 comfortable seated dining spaces at one time.

On the first floor there is one King bedroom with NEW walk-in shower, especially for the "head of the house". Second floor has three King bedrooms beautiful views of gulf and on the third floor, one finds a very special bedroom that sleeps 11 with TWO TVs
This luxury home has parking for 5 cars, plus one more in the garage.
Step out the back door to the private pool, which can be heated if desired. There are two other pools on property and the North Pool has a hot tub.
Look at the # of 5-star reviews.............100.
This is a very special property and the folks that come here, come back!!!!!

P. S. Please note that we offer a small amount of paper products to get you started on your vacation. There will be two toilet tissue rolls in each bath and one paper towel in the kitchen.

Property manager

Jeffry W. Armstrong
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is 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 Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop are also worth visiting.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 7 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars & new LR furn. have a pool?

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

Is Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars & new LR furn. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars & new LR furn.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars & new LR furn.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bird of Paradise, see the # of 5-stars & new LR furn. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Miramar Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach, The Golf Garden of Destin and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Emerald Bay Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Excellent

Everything was just as property manager said it would be. I would definitely stay here again. It was a very short walk to the beach. House had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

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

Beautiful Break

We stayed at Bird of Paradise with 3 other families. The house was perfect for a group, the kitchen is fully stocked for easy meals and the beach and pickle ball were perfect ;)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Always Great!

This was our family's third visit to the Bird and it did not disappoint once again. Beautiful house, spacious and well maintained, and super close to the beach. This is a great place to stay for all ages!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Amazing stay

The house was very well equipped and clean. Everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Quick walk to the beach, pool and pickleball/tennis courts. Jeffry is a fabulous host, any questions we had she answered promptly. She truly cares about her guests
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh J.

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

Lovely house

Beautiful house in a nice quiet community. Perfect distance from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hoang T.

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

Easily a Treasure

To keep it short- Great comms with the owners, CLEAN. close access to the beach. close access to groceries, shops, restaurants. 10/10 for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

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

Bird of Paradise

The property was as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha D.

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

Great Place

Great Place to stay. Had a great time and would recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carley K.

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

Awesome time.

Great place for a family vacation! Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa S.

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

Family Beach Vacation

Great value for all the amenities and space. Nice touch to have beach and pool necessities available for use. The kitchen had everything we needed so we could make a few meals. The host was so accommodating and responsive to all messages. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean P.

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

Great home

Great communication with the homeowner. The pool was good and heated and the 2 refrigerators in the kitchen were a great help. The home is close to the beach and to restaurants and stores.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Great family & friends vacation

House location and amenities were great. Please of room for three families. Definitely in the top of our stays in the Destin area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carter K.

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

Spring break w the kids

Great space to spread out. We had 11 but had plenty of room for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria J.

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

Family vacation

House was plenty big enough for our group of 13. Loved the location to the beach and having our own pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Our stay at Bird of Paradise was wonderful. The house was clean and it was fully stocked.

The property was beautiful. It is close to the beach and within walking distance of a few restaurants and an icecream shop. Very family friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kristin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location & amenities

We had a very nice stay at Birds of Paradise. The property is as advertised with a few things we found to be not in functioning order (although the owner was willing to promptly address). You can’t beat having your own pool and the very close walk to the beautiful beach. The main issue we had was proactive communication regarding items not provided at the house. Two days before our arrival, the owner sent us the property rules/info which included that beach towels are not provided and the bath towels are not allowed outside. When I reached out clarifying this and recommending they mention this in the description (as it’s a big deal to bring beach towels for 11 people when flying) they said that beach towels were not listed under the amenities. Towels are listed under essentials and does not specify which type are provided. The owner did end up providing these for us but added unnecessary stress if they would have just communicated this upfront. Additionally, there were expectations for us to leave the home with dishes washed and trash removed, however only 2 dishwasher pods and 2 kitchen trash bags were provided for 11 people staying 5 days. We also only were given 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom with no facial tissues. We ran out of all these things by the second day. The owner brought additional supplies begrudgingly stating it’s listed there is no maid service. I don’t consider providing us essential items that we clean ourselves as maid service.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tosh J.

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

Great location

The beach is right down the road. The house had the the needed ammenities, and communication was great. We would rent again. Suits all age ranges.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Great location, beautiful home

Home is a block from the beach, lots of space, beautiful home. Private access to the beach. We greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Perfect House for our Vacation

First of all, we ended up having to book this house last minute as the original house we booked (through another vacation rental website) had some problems leaving us to find an alternative place to stay. From the last minute booking, communication from the owner, his work to accommodate us last minute made our trip that started out rough perfect. The house was the perfect size for our family of 15 (ages 8-77). We have the perfect amount of space. Enough where we could gather and not be on top of each other. The house was absolutely beautiful and we will definitely book again if we ever go to Miramar Beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen E.

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

Easy Living

Beautiful house, nice private pool and two adjoining pools, close walk to beautiful Miramar Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice

Very nice weekend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra N.

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

Great family vacation!!

It was an amazing trip. A beautiful place to enjoy lots of family time. Jeffry was great to work with. I’d love to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Spring Break

It was great, everything we wanted and move. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

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

Great getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Birds of Paradise. Great location to the beach, just a short walk and It was nice to have the pool as well. I would recommend this house to anyone looking for a beach getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky N.

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

Family reunion

All 5 rooms were spacious to accommodate the 14 guests. Down stairs with the open concept of the living room dining and kitchen, made it easy to cook and dine at the same time listening to the conversations of everyone. Having a private pool was a plus to swim in the late afternoon. We plan on coming down again in the future. Perfect location to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jeffry W. Armstrong

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We are a 'divided' household with one from 'Ole Miss' and one from 'Mississippi State'. Both of us started coming to Destin for vacations when we were just kids and NOW in our next 'kid' life, we spend about 50% of our time either fishing or 'beaching' in Destin.

Why they chose this property

Location! Location! Location! That describes Bird of Paradise perfectly. Bird of Paradise is right in the middle of the activity of Miramar Beach in South Walton County....It is close to Great Shopping , Restaurants and Entertainment at Destin Commons. We also bought into Bird of Paradise because of the quality of construction and the size of the Home (nearly 3500 Sq Ft,. Since our family likes to cook, we thought that the size of the kitchen allowed for family gathering in planning and executing the preparation of meals. Also, in the evening after 'beaching' all day, it is nice to jump in Bird's private pool and relax. The kids can be enjoying the pool, while the guys grill out by the pool, or Mom is inside getting dinner ready, just a few steps away. Something for everyone at Bird of Paradise.

What makes this property unique

Maravilla is a community that keeps it''s property up to exacting Standards, with up to date amenities including 2 community pools, one heated , a modern fitness center, tennis courts, basket ball goal and shuffleboard. All of this not to mention the use of approximately 6 acres of beach less than a 3 minute walk from the front door. However, the Board of Directors at Maravilla do NOT allow golf carts to be rented in this community.
For more information, please ask Jeffry, the owner.

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