Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120.8 sq m

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Miramar Beach, FL

Miramar Beach
‪2 min walk‬
James Lee Park
‪3 min drive‬
Destin Commons
‪6 min drive‬
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service.

This Gulf-front condo in the Scenic Gulf Drive area of Destin Beach and Miramar Beach has views of the Emerald Coast from the Living Room and Master Bedroom. Guests enjoy this spacious and comfortable 2nd floor unit and recognize the thoughtful details from the front entrance to the private balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

3 Bedroom | 2 Bath | Accommodates 8 | Pet-Friendly

All of our properties require a Saturday-Saturday stay during Summer and other peak times of the year.

Master Bedroom 1: King bed, balcony access
Master Bath 1: Private, ensuite full bath with walk-in shower

Guest Bedroom 2: King bed
Guest Bath 2: Shared access ensuite full bath with shower/tub combo

Guest Bunk Bedroom 3: Twin bunks

Living Room: Queen sleeper sofa

UNIT FEATURES
-Large, 27' Gulf-front balcony with great views of the Emerald Coast
-Living Room and Master Bedroom with full Gulf views and balcony access
-2nd floor unit close to elevators and stairs
-Bunk bedroom is small but contains a dresser and TV, laundry access
-Fully stocked, upgraded Kitchen
-Washer and Dryer
-Wireless, high-speed Internet
-TV's with Cable TV
-Towels and linens provided (beach towels not included)
-Beach Service included in season (mid-March through October 31), with umbrella and two chairs
-Pet-Friendly - Well-groomed, well-trained, non-aggressive pets allowed with prior approval (some breeds restricted)

A note about supplies:
Beach Condos in Destin provides dish washing soap for your stay and an initial supply of toilet paper, 1 roll of paper towels, hand soap, and 2 kitchen trash bags; enough to get you through your first 24 hours. We recommend you bring the following items for the remainder of your stay: toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, napkins, spices/condiments, coffee and coffee filters, laundry detergent, hairdryer, beach towels, umbrella, beach chairs, beach toys, sunscreen, and anything else you may need for an enjoyable vacation.

BEACH RETREAT AMENITIES
-Beautiful, large, seasonally heated pool with partial shade cabanas and spa
-Gym located at the Beach Retreat Clubhouse
-Charcoal BBQ grills near the pool
-Clubhouse available for guest functions for an additional fee
-Large Private Beach with Beach Service (additional setups available through the Beach Service)
-Gated community
-Walking distance to restaurants
-Bike rentals available locally

BEACH RETREAT COMMUNITY

The Beach Retreat is a pet-friendly community situated along Scenic Gulf Drive, perfect for family vacations and quiet getaways. Beach Retreat is convenient to some of the most popular restaurants in Destin such as The Crab Trap and Pompano Joe's, shopping at Silver Sands Outlet Mall or the Destin Commons Shopping Center, charter-boat fishing from Destin Harbor, walking and biking trails and numerous Destin golf courses. Resort guests enjoy the comforts of home boasting fully stocked units including a washer and dryer, with the added perks of a private beach and a beautiful, large, seasonally heated pool with attached jacuzzi.

Beach Retreat vacation rentals are on Scenic Gulf Drive between Maravilla (to the East) and Beach Resort / Leeward Key (to the West), making it centrally located in Miramar Beach.

Property manager

Laura Clayton, Renee Clayton, Carmen Bedwell & Kathleen Kazik

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Max 2 Approved Dogs, Breed/Behavior Restrictions

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Min age 25, No smoking, Full rules Company Site

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this condo is near 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
Henderson Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Destin Commons - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 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 Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service have a pool?

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

Is Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly, Gulf Front Beach Retreat 209 Beach Service located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Miramar Beach, The Golf Garden of Destin and James Lee Park. Kitchenique and James Lee Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

1 Sept 2024

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

Wonderful

The condo was beautiful. My only suggestion is to put black out curtains in the master bedroom. We loved it and had a fantastic week.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

4 June 2024

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

Great vacation

The condo was wonderful! Everything is clean and well maintained. Easy check in. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

8 Apr 2024

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

Loved our stay!

We had such a great time during our vacation! The condo was spotless and everything we expected. Awesome location to the beach and pool. Entire family had a blast and we will be back soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great place to stay. Close to everything. Easy load and unload, gated and safe.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

12 Apr 2023

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

Great View

Place was great. Location is ideal and pool was heated as well so that made swimming a little more comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

8 Apr 2023

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

Beach Retreat

Everything was terrific

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hazel K.

5 July 2021

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

Great location!

Great location and beautiful view of the beach. Loved having several restaurants in walking distance. Being able to bring our dogs was a very nice plus too.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Katie T.

2 July 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach Getaway

This was our 2nd time staying at this property. The view and location are amazing. The condo is very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

11 Mar 2021

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

Perfect view and location

Owner very responsive and overall very nice condo.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aleks K.

12 Jan 2021

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

Everything perfect. Beautiful place , very nice area .

It has everything you need. Perfect Kitchen , nice balcony , very comfortable beds. Beautiful place, a very nice location as well close to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

19 June 2022

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

Beach vacation

We very much enjoyed our time at this property. It was beautifully decorated, great views of the ocean, nice neighborhood, and east access to beach. Pool was great too!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janae C.

14 Mar 2022

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

This place is beautiful! Love the decor and the beach view. Will be coming back for sure

We loved this condo. It was beautiful and clean. Our kids loved the bunk beds and the beach view was wonderful! Renee was quick to reply to any questions we had. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

3 Mar 2021

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

Looked just like the pictures in the listing!

Lovely condo unit with everything we needed & more! Very clean, comfortable & exactly as described.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darlene D.

18 May 2022

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

Beach Dream

We loved staying in unit #209 at Beach Retreat! Everything from selecting and paying for the condo to check out on our final day went absolutely smoothly! And the condo is beautifully decorated! Location is superb! I will most definitely rent from the Claytons again!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alecia H.

29 Mar 2021

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

Perfect Spot!

Awesome condo in Miramar Beach!! Literally steps from the beach. Very well maintained. Very family and pet friendly. Gorgeous views of the beach right out the living room and master bedroom!! Will definitely come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

25 Apr 2023

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

First rate

We had a very enjoyable two weeks at Beach Retreat 202. Super nice well equipped condo in a fantastic location with easy access to the beach, a balcony with a great view of the ocean, nice walking trail/sidewalk for people and pets, secure parking, several excellent seafood restaurants nearby. Property manager was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sheryl H., Clarksville

12 Mar 2021

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

Feb. 2021

We enjoyed our stay in your condo. This condo is located in a very beautiful setting right across from the beach. One thing we found, your toaster needs to be replaced, it burns the bread on one side. I would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

John D.

28 Sept 2021

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

Beachfront perfection

Property was fantastic. Property Management company was very responsive. Apartment was above expectations, right on the beach, beautifully decorated, well stocked. Best part of Miramar Beach. Had an awesome week. The only think that could add to the experience would be to supply beach towels for use with the complimentary chairs and umbrella service which is a very nice touch. Thank you for a memorable vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theodore R.

26 Mar 2023

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

Phenomenal.

Senior-year spring break vacation. All four families stayed at Beach Retreat in four separate units and we were all very pleased. Our unit was even better in real life than than the pictures. Very comfortable and accommodating in every way. All amenities were top notch but the star of the show was beautiful Miramar Beach. The beach is spectacularly clean - sugar sand white beach and emerald green tropical water. Lots of great restaurants, shopping and Golf close. We will be back!! My

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine K.

11 July 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach retreat 209

The condo is in a great location with good amenities (pool, private beach access with chairs, walking distance to restaurants). However it was not cleaned prior to our arrival: sheets not changed, toilet had feces in it, food on floor, rugs were covered in debris and dirt, laundry left in the dryer. It was very disappointing. The owner did bring us clean sheets in the evening of check in so I was grateful for that. My husband and I were able to get the washer free of mold so that it was usable but the place needs a thorough cleaning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Amanda K., Acworth, GA

23 Oct 2012

Not Clean

My husband and I stayed here with our 21 month old daughter and our chocolate lab mix. We were very disappointed in the lack of cleanliness of this condo. The doors and cabinets were all dirty and grimy looking. The cabinets in the master bathroom are falling apart. When I opened the drawers to put things away one was full of a previous guest's hair and another filled with various pills and vitamins. The bathtub in the guest bath was so dirty I had to scrub it before I could bathe my daughter in there. The floor was so dirty that our feet would be black after walking around for a while. We had to buy Swiffer cloths and clean the floor. It finally looked and felt cleaner after I had Swiffered it 5 times. We also had to go out and buy towels and wash cloths because the ones provided were stained and dirty looking. One of the rules when you bring a pet (which we were very happy to be able to do) is that you have to clean up the pet hair on the floor. I did not have a problem doing this, but the two brooms provided are quite worn out, and the vacuum did not have very good suction and when it was turned on it smelled like stinky dogs. When we informed Laura about the lack of cleanliness she said the cleaning crew would come out to clean. We left for over an hour at the time she said they would be there, but they never came. I told her not to bother at that point because we had pretty much cleaned what needed to be cleaned in order for us to be comfortable. Also, by no fault of the owner, we could hear a lot of noise from the people above us. We could hear their footsteps and everytime they moved a chair or any other piece of furniture (which was often). I did not consider this when renting thinking a condo would be more soundproof than a hotel room, but it certainly was not. Your view from the balcony is beautiful, but it is blocked to the leftt by a palm tree and to the right by an ugly grey building across the street. Laura did assist us when we made a complaint about the dogs in the condo next door. They were barking incessantly and when we asked the owners to quiet them they just laughed. Laura called the owner of that condo who spoke with the people. Generally though I would say that from booking the condo to checkout both Laura and Renee were very business-like but not friendly. There was never a "hope you enjoy your stay," an apology for our issues, or a "hope you'll be our guest again in the future. We won't rent from them again.

10/10 Excellent

kim c., st. louis

16 May 2022

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

Spring 2022

Overall a wonderful vacation and nice property. Nothing to do w condo itself but Out of 3 stays this stay had many mishap.. All to do w other renters and critters.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim T., Granville

5 Apr 2022

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

Great property with an Amazing view

This is the second year coming down on spring break to this building. We will definitely return again. We love the closeness to the water with the amazing view.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S., Aubrey, TX

20 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful View, Nicely decorated!

Second Stay with this Rental Group! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Heidi L.

22 Aug 2021

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

Fabulous views and balcony

A few maintenance issues with doors not opening easily and paint peeling. A tea kettle and extra sheets and pillows would have been nice. Other than that, amazing views and location

About the host

Hosted by Laura Clayton, Renee Clayton, Carmen Bedwell & Kathleen Kazik

Beach Retreat is a beautiful low rise family oriented resort community in the Destin area with so much to do. We have the most beautiful white sand beach in the world a beautiful pool, miles of biking/walking paths, great shopping within 3 miles of the condos, theatres, restaurants, live entertainment, water park, fishing. You will never run out of things to do and enjoy here in Destin.

Call me to check availability and check out all of my listings on my website Thanks, Renee Clayton

Why they chose this property

Beautiful spacious condos on the most beautiful beach in the world with a great view of the gulf, uncrowded 4 story complex with a private beach and with so much to do in the area.

What makes this property unique

Pet friendly accommodations, beach service, great pool, walking/biking paths with a view of the gulf.

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