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Always Summer – Recently Updated! New Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to the Beach

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Always Summer Porch
Always Summer Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14206.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Commons
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

First Floor - Bonus Den

1 Double Sofa Bed

First Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor - Master Bathroom

First Floor - Powder Room

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Master Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Always Summer – Recently Updated! New Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to the Beach

What You Will Love About Always Summer
Always Summer is a beautifully updated beach home in Destin’s iconic Crystal Beach neighborhood, offering the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and modern coastal style. With five bedrooms and sleeping space for up to 14 guests, this spacious retreat features two living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and stylish interiors designed for relaxing and reconnecting.

Step outside to your own private backyard oasis. The newly expanded pool deck spans the entire yard and showcases a large custom pool with a sun shelf and a raised hot tub that spills into the water below. Lounge chairs, outdoor dining space, and string lights create an inviting setting for laid-back afternoons and magical evenings.

Inside, the main living area features a plush sectional and wall-mounted TV, while a second living room offers a queen sleeper sofa, recliners, and a cozy spot to unwind. The open kitchen includes white cabinetry, wood countertops, and a spacious dining area with seating for ten. Upstairs and down, each bedroom is comfortably furnished, including two suites with private bathrooms and a cheerful bunk room for younger guests.

What You Will Love About Crystal Beach
Always Summer is nestled in Destin’s Crystal Beach neighborhood—a quiet, charming community known for its white picket fences, palm-lined streets, and close proximity to the Gulf. You’re just a short walk from the beach and minutes from Destin Commons, home to boutique shops, restaurants, and a movie theater. Family-friendly attractions, grocery stores, golf, and beachside dining are all nearby, and HarborWalk Village and Baytowne Wharf are just a quick drive away for even more coastal fun.

What You Will Love About Ocean Reef
When you stay with Ocean Reef Resorts, you can count on professional hospitality, 24/7 guest support, and a team with over 40 years of experience serving families along the Emerald Coast. Our homes are professionally cleaned, locally managed, and thoughtfully maintained to make your stay as seamless and stress-free as possible. Discover the difference and make memories that bring you back year after year.

First Floor: Living Room with Sectional Sofa (no sleeper), Kitchen, Dining Area, King Bedroom with Walk-In Shower, Bonus Den with Queen Sleeper Sofa and Patio Access, Powder Room, Exterior Laundry Room.

Second Floor: King Bedroom with Private Bath and Balcony Access, Queen Bedroom with Balcony Access, Queen Bedroom with Twin Bunk and Balcony Access, Bunk Room with Twin Bunk, Hall Bath with Tub/Shower Combo.

Add $100.00 per day to heat pool & hot tub.

*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.

Property manager

Ocean Reef
Premier Host

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 Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. 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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Destin Commons - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • James Lee Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Always Summer – Recently Updated! New Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to the Beach have a pool?

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

Is Always Summer – Recently Updated! New Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Always Summer – Recently Updated! New Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Always Summer – Recently Updated! New Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Always Summer – Recently Updated! New Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to the Beach located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach, Destin Commons and Henderson Beach State Park. Destin Beaches is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JACK J.

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

Baseball beach getaway

We absolutely loved our stay! The house is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard P.

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

Always Summer

We had an amazing stay! This property is spacious and clean, the walk to the beach is very manageable and the check in/out process was by far the easiest we have experienced with any previous properties.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Beautiful home!

We were very impressed with all aspects of the renting this property. Made our vacation a very memorable experience!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Great property

Enjoyed everything about our experience with the property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather c.

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

Great stay

Thank you for an easy process!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Farrell L.

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

Vacation at its finest

Such an amazing stay at the Always Summer house! The house was a perfect place for my guests and I to stay. Close walking distance to the beach and restaurants! The perfect house for a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lolita B.

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

This was an awesome family vacation!

I highly recommend this property for anyone who wants to enjoy an incredible family vacation. We had three generations under one roof, and it was phenomenal! This is the type of place you want to visit every year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

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

Great Place

Perfect stay for our family. Plenty of room and bathrooms for everyone. Pool is more of a sports pool but big enough to jump in and cool off or play some volleyball. Kitchen is very well stocked. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donnie and Kay P.

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

Family from georgia

We had our adult children and young adult grandchildren to stay with us for the week. Enjoyed the beach but mostly the nice pool. Enjoyed being together. Plan to come back soon
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irma I.

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

Great location

House was great, location was easy to to access the beach. We weren’t able to use the pool unsure if the heater didn’t work or it’s just not available. Cute room very spacious kids enjoyed their rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin K., Waxhaw

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

Wonderful Management

We had an amazing time. We had problem with fridge and someone was there within an hour and a new fridge within a couple of hours. Wonderful location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

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

Great family vacation

Destin is our new favorite place. We had 14 in our family stay and was comfortable for all of us. Location was great and we loved the house and pool. Only improvement needed is appliances, washer was not the best and the stove also. Would definitely return though - thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Perfect House & Location

This place was perfect overall! Ocean Reef was great to work with and very accommodating. IThe only thing I wish we knew has to do with the beach access and "chair/umbrella" policy. The instructions told us we could not bring our own and that there was ONE company to call for us to rent them. The price was ridiculously expensive. Furthermore, there are public accesses all over that DO allow folks to bring their own.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ina M., Villa Rica. GA

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

If the weather would have been better our trip would have been much better.

The property was nice. It needed a little painting & TLC on the back lower deck near the outside laundry room. Laundry room could use some work as well. Washer and dryer were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna G.

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

Amazing Vacation!

ALWAYS SUMMER delivered! The home was spacious and had all the amenities you needed while on vacation! The pool was clean, the rooms had an abundance of storage, and you had all the pot and pans you needed to feel at home. The adults were able to enjoy morning coffee on their own bedroom balconies. Thank you ALWAYS SUMMER for allowing us to use your home to make family memories of our own! We will definitely be back! Jenna from Nashville 💕
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

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

Spring Break 2024

We loved our stay at Barracuda- the locations is amazing - so close to the beach and to great shopping/dining. The house was big and had tons of places to hang out. I think the things that would improve the stay would be to add a few more things to the kitchen- a couple of good pots/pans. The non-stick enamel was coming off a lot of them and that is not great for cooking. Also cushions for the outdoor chairs would be amazing- they are super hard and the pool area is a nice place to hang out! Overall great stay- would love to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Property was great, only minor inconveniences

The property is beautiful. It's a five minute walk or less to the beach. It's a short drive to great restaurants and entertainment for the family. Unfortunately, we had to spend a lot of time with the management company as the internet service was spotty for the majority of our stay. Dan (management company representative) was apologetic, and spent a lot of time trying to correct the issue, which we appreciated. There was also a family of bees on the back patio near the pool, which made it impossible to enjoy that portion of the house. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Loved the beauty and layout of the house, and would definitely seek booking there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shara B.

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

October 2022

We recently stayed at this crystal beach property. The house is a quick less than two minute walk to the beach. My children ages 9 to 3 had no complaints. The house was larger than we needed. Two families could definitely stay at this property. The pool is shaded so it was cold. However my children did go in it for a short time. The check-in process was very easy. The management company was very responsive. It’s a short walk to Camille’s for food. The area is perfect. Plenty of dining nearby. Would definitely say again. Five stars Easily!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

delia k.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

always summer

The photos of house are very deceiving! The house needs a lot of work. Back fence falling off, front and back of outside need cleaning and painting, mold and mildew in upstairs bathrooms. Needs more in the way of ice machine and was shocked we had to buy our own propane for grill. Have stayed up and down Destins coast for years and was truly disappointed in this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Book this adorable home today!!!

Girls trip in April!! My 3 girlfriends and I visited Destin and spent a lot of time researching properties. These photos don’t do it justice. We each had our own bedroom with plenty of room to spare. Most of us had individual bathrooms. One of the post was misleading because they made it sound like the property was old and outdated. I’m not sure if that was the case when they stayed there and if since the property was updated. But we were beyond pleased with the property. I stayed in the primary bedroom on the first floor and was loved the master bath… the shower…modern glass… tile and double sinks. How far to the beach? Only about a seven minute walk. How far to restaurants? Always less than a 10 minute drive unless we went to a fancy restaurant which was less than 20 minutes. We’re already talking about returning with our spouses.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Laura C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mariana H.

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

Buena ubicación

Me encantó la y ubicación lo único que si en la limpieza le falta un poco ya que encontramos muchos lugares un poco sucios! Pero de lo demás creo está muy bien suficiente espacio la cocina súper bien equipada con más que lo suficiente!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

AMAZING BEACH HOUSE!

We really all were stunned by how beautiful the property was! The pool was the perfect size for us, it was really clean when we arrived, they had fresh linens and towels for us to use, and the body soaps were awesome in my opinion. The house is super close to EVERYTHING in town! I hope to rent this again in the future! We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee B.

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

Very nice house!

This house was very nice and clean. It has everything we needed. The only thing that was disappointing was that the pool was not heated for the winter and it very rarely gets any sun to warm it up. Other than the pool the house was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

October Break

Everything was great. Only thing I would note is that the pool is not heated. Kind of put a damper with four kids not doing a lot of swimming the whole week. But overall, great time and house!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

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