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Welcome to the Beach and the BEST POOL IN DESTIN! You're 
"Not In Kansas Anymore"
Beach access
Amazing Pool
Seasonal shuttle service from the neighborhood directly to the beach
View taken from the staircase.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Commons
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

1st Floor Master Suite

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

2nd Floor Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Floor Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Floor Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hall Bathroom main floor

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Not in Kansas Anymore | Seasonal Heated Lagoon Pool | Free Fun Pass | Spring Specials

🐬 Welcome to Not In Kansas Anymore! Our beautiful 6-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home comfortably sleeps up to 16 guests and is perfectly located in the heart of Destin! 🐬

⭐ Situated in the highly sought-after gated community of the Villages of Crystal Beach, enjoy access to an amazing pool, hot tub, tiki hut, and FREE seasonal tram service to the beach! ⭐

Please click the ❤️ in the upper right-hand corner so you can easily refer back.

ABOUT NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE
⭐ When you arrive at Not In Kansas Anymore, you'll be welcomed by a spacious corner lot, a charming covered front porch, and balconies on each level of the home. The main level exterior features a cozy covered porch with seating and a private gas grill for your enjoyment.

FIRST FLOOR
⭐ As you enter the home, you'll be greeted by the spacious living room, featuring a sofa, loveseat, and a large Roku flat-screen TV. Adjacent to the living room is the dining area, which seats 8, plus 2 bar stools at the breakfast bar. The newly updated kitchen boasts a tile backsplash, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, fully stocked for all your meal preparation needs.

Down the hall, you'll find the master bedroom, furnished with a king bed, oversized pull-out chair, and Roku flat-screen TV. The private en-suite bathroom includes a custom tile shower and double vanity. There is also a powder room on the first floor for guests located in the hall.

SECOND FLOOR
⭐ On the second floor, you'll find an additional living room - the perfect hangout spot! It features 2 sofas, a Roku flat-screen TV, a pub table with stools, a wet bar, a microwave, and balcony access. The hallway includes a full-size bathroom with a tub/shower combination and an oversized vanity.

The first guest bedroom on this floor offers a queen bed and a Roku TV. The second guest bedroom has 2 sets of bunk beds (twin-over-full and twin-over-twin) and a Roku TV. The upgraded washer/dryer is located in the walk-in laundry room on this floor.

THIRD FLOOR
⭐ On the third floor, you'll find 2 beautiful queen bedrooms, each with Roku TVs. Both rooms offer access to the balcony, ideal for enjoying your morning coffee! Down the hall is a separate bunk room with a twin-over-full bunk bed and a Roku TV. These rooms share a full-size bathroom with a tub/shower combination located in the hall.

LOCATION
⭐ The Villages of Crystal Beach is one of Destin's most sought-after neighborhoods, located just 900 yards from the beach! You can also hop on the free seasonal trolley, available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The pool and spa area is truly top of the line! The 30,000 square foot, seasonally heated lagoon-style pool features a walk-in area, three waterfalls, a spa, beautiful landscaping, and plenty of seating for everyone to enjoy. It also offers surround sound, a flat-screen TV, a grilling area, and a Tiki Bar to make your beach getaway even more relaxing!

FUN PASS
⭐ To top it off, as our valued guest, this rental includes “ONE FREE PASS, PER ACTIVITY, PER DAY” to the following:
**Forever Memories Fun Pass** - Explorer Package

November – February Amenities:
• A Round of Golf at select courses
• Fishing Adventures
• Adventure Zone at Baytowne Wharf
• Urban Air Adventure Park

March – October Amenities:
• A Round of Golf at select courses
• Fishing Adventures
• Adventure Zone at Baytowne Wharf
• Urban Air Adventure Park
• Snorkeling (seasonal)
• Sea Blaster Dolphin Cruise
• Big Kahuna Water Park (seasonal)

This is our way to say Thank You for staying with us at Forever Vacation Rentals!
**All activities are subject to change by season, weather and availability**
**Monthly rentals are specifically excluded from participation in the Program**

GUEST ACCESS
⭐You will have access to the entire property (excluding the Owner's Closets). You will check in using an electronic keypad lock located on the entry door. The access code and additional restrictions will be sent before arrival. It is very important that we get a good email address from you after booking. This is a gated community. Access gate code will be sent prior to arrival via email.

Other Things To Note:

STARTER KIT
⭐ Our property has a "Starter Kit" to get you through your first 24-48 hours. This includes two kitchen trash can liners, two dishwashing packets, mini shampoo, conditioner, lotion, one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, and one roll of paper towels. We supply bath towels, washcloths, and hand towels. We do not provide beach towels, laundry detergent, seasonings/spices, zip locks, or liquid dishwashing detergent. You can pick up your favorite items at the nearby Walmart, Target, Publix, or Winn-Dixie.

Wi-Fi
⭐ Our home offers free Wi-Fi, and the details can be found in the property binder located in the kitchen/living room area or in the digital property guidebook. While we strive to provide a reliable connection, please note that Wi-Fi signal strength may vary, especially during peak season due to high demand in the area. If you require high-speed internet, we recommend bringing a personal hotspot device. Please remember to bring your streaming service passwords and log out when you leave.

PARKING
⭐ There is enough room in the driveway of our home for 2 standard sized vehicles or 3 small economy cars. - there are no parking passes required. There is extra parking available by the community pool which is used with a first come, first serve process. Please note that the HOA does not allow motorcycles of any kind within the community.

BEACH GEAR
⭐ Our home is equipped with everything you need for a great beach day, including a foldable picnic table, beach chairs, umbrellas, a beach cart, and a cooler! The beach is just a short 0.5-mile walk away, only about 10 minutes to get there!

BEACH SERVICE
⭐ Complimentary beach service is not included but rentals are available through La Dolce Vita! More details will be provided in the House Manual that you will get after booking.

BEACH TRAM
⭐ Free trolley to the beach, running from Memorial Day to Labor Day! If you prefer to walk, the beach is only a short 0.5-mile stroll, just about 10 minutes away!

POOL/HOT TUB
⭐ Enjoy the Zero-Entry Resort Lagoon Pool, heated seasonally from March 1 - April 13, 2024, as well as for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's! The pool, hot tub, and tiki hut are all conveniently located in the center of the Villages of Crystal Beach community, just a short walk from our home! Please review the safety guidelines posted in the pool area. Use of this amenity is at your own risk. For more information, please refer to the posted rules.

SECURITY
⭐ Our property does not have an entry camera at this time, but the resort has personnel in place to monitor the community and amenities. We kindly ask that all guests respect the property and its rules. In the event of any issues, guests may be asked to leave immediately without a refund and will be responsible for any damages.

PETS
⭐ Absolutely NO PETS. Due to the host's health and severe allergies, we cannot accept animals of any kind in this unit. If you bring a pet of any kind, you will be charged an additional $500 per pet and be asked to leave.

BOOKING
⭐ You must be 25+ to book. The person booking and paying for the reservation must be a group member staying at the property. Read, review, and sign OUR rental agreement within 48 hours of booking and before check-in. No events or parties are allowed.

CHECK-IN/CHECK OUT
⭐ Check-in any time after 4 pm CST. Check-out is any time before 10 am CST.

EARLY ARRIVALS
⭐ We would love to accommodate early arrivals. However, it is nearly impossible during the busy season due to increased traffic delays and a limited workforce. Therefore, if you have an early flight, please plan to book an extra day so that you may check in before 4 pm. If that isn't an option, one of our favorite public beaches is Pompano Joe's in Miramar Beach. It offers large bathrooms, plenty of parking, and a beachside restaurant. Our PCB properties have many options for public beach access, but our favorite would be Public Beach Access 54-57, right in front of Pier Park! Since we are always on a tight schedule, we ask that all guests depart promptly at 10 am CST.

KITCHEN
⭐ Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, cookware, bakeware, glasses, mugs, plates, flatware, cooking utensils, coffee maker, and fire extinguisher located under the sink.

SMOKING
⭐NO SMOKING on the premises. You will be charged a minimum of $1000 fee for smoking inside the property.

REFUNDS
⭐ Absolutely NO refunds or discounts due to weather, natural disasters, or any other situations beyond our control.

Lastly, HAVE FUN at the beach, but please beware of rip currents, and understand the beach flags!

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Forever Vacation Rentals
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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

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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 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

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. With jet skiing, snorkelling and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Commons - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Miramar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - Destin - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Not in Kansas Anymore | Seasonal Heated Lagoon Pool | Free Fun Pass | Spring Specials have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Not in Kansas Anymore | Seasonal Heated Lagoon Pool | Free Fun Pass | Spring Specials pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Not in Kansas Anymore | Seasonal Heated Lagoon Pool | Free Fun Pass | Spring Specials?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Not in Kansas Anymore | Seasonal Heated Lagoon Pool | Free Fun Pass | Spring Specials?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Not in Kansas Anymore | Seasonal Heated Lagoon Pool | Free Fun Pass | Spring Specials located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Destin Commons and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Max R.

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

Great place. Great location

This place was great. Close to everything. Outlets and beach. No more than 15 min walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE M.

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

Spring break

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our time at your beautiful home. Plenty of sleeping space and the balconies were perfect for relaxing. Thanks for the hospitality! The Morgan's
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kenyetta C.

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

Cousins Trip

Overall the stay was good. We had an issue with ants but maintenance came and sprayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle K.

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

June stay

Worked out well for 16. Wished there was a better outside sitting area for 16. Rooms worked out well and top floor was cool. Surprised there weren’t any beach towels and only 4 beach chairs. Beach is packed for public. We found out that driving about 2 miles towards Miramar was best.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady H.

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

Perfect

We had a group of 16 ranging in ages from 8 to 68. The house was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine H.

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

Family Vacation

I would say that this was a really nice place to stay, very well stocked with linen. I’m a little upset someone in my party lost wrist band and I will be charged $25 and no one every checked for arm bands at pool! We didn’t wear them after 1st day. The kitchen was a little small but we made it work! We had 12 adults 2 children and 3 under age of 2 and had plenty of room!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sierra H.

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

Magnificent weekend in Destin!!

The pictures do not do the property any justice. It’s a beautiful property and very spacious. The communication between the property and I was always helpful and very friendly. We had a group of 7 adults had more than enough space. The driveway fit 3 cars. I wish that there were more parking options in the community but it worked out for us. My only con about this property were the tiny roaches we saw in the kitchen. We were there for 4 days and saw one just about everyday in the kitchen, whether it was in the sink or on the counter top. We only saw them in the kitchen, never anywhere else in the house. The house was spotless when we arrived. When coming to Destin, we would definitely choose this property again! It was less than a 10 minute walk to the beach and located near Destin Commons. The neighborhood was quiet and we enjoyed our time at the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mishelle E.

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

Fantastic!

Only 1 major issue - one of the smoke detectors started chirping in the middle of the night. Called the emergency number and maintenance came to replace the battery fairly quickly, showed us where the ladder was and left a spare battery in case it happened again, so we wouldn't have to wait. Everything else was wonderful. Short walk to the beach, we grilled multiple times, had all the kitchen supplies we needed, and plenty of room to gather with family, while still enough room to not be under each other's feet. Loved the porch and balconies. In short, we had a great time, were fully prepared based on the website instructions, and I have no hesitation recommding this to anyone else. It was my first Vrbo stay, and I loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jason W.

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

Great family getaway!

Had a great week with the family of 14. I’ll describe the good and bad experiences, just know we really did enjoy the place and our time in FL! We stayed during spring break, but it was quiet after 11 and a good family environment. Check In process was super easy, although it seemed to be a later time than we wanted (4:00). Enjoyed having the 3 different levels, which allowed different activity spaces for the adults and kids. Laundry facility was great to have. Pool was a super close walk and a GREAT place for the kids. Even the beach was a nice easy walk too. Actually used the shuttle to/from a couple times and it was timely and easy. VRBO charges a hefty cleaning fee... but, whatever service they’re paying for isn’t very thorough. It’s surface cleaned, but needs a really deep clean. Also, the on-site vacuum was in poor condition and should be replaced. The kitchen was adequate and we made it work. Yes, parking is tight, but we managed 3 vehicles-an SUV, minivan, and a mid-size car. It was nice to have some beach toys and chairs onsite - a couple of them were broken but still usable. The grill worked, but does need to either be replaced or have all the internals replaced-it was super rusted out! Thanks for a fun week!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nataly M.

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

The house is big and nice.

We all enjoy staying at the house for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

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

Family vacation

We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Lauren T.

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

Perfect location but house was filthy!

Where do I begin?! First, the floors of the home were so dirty that everyone’s feet and socks were black after just our first night at the property. We contacted the property management company who sent a cleaner out the next morning, but the cleaner didn’t arrive until after noon and had an attitude about having to be there to clean. Second, there were dead bugs behind the window blinds and an ant problem in the kitchen that was never addressed. Third, most of the TV remotes had dead batteries that we had to replace to be able to use the TVs. Fourth, parking was an absolute nightmare and there was never any overflow parking available. I was so grossed out by the lack of cleanliness it made me wonder what else wasn’t being cleaned in the home. Renter beware!!!! Very disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Stacey Y.

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

Thanksgiving family getaway

It was effortless.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn K.

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

excellent place!

house was clean, organized, air worked great, neighborhood was nice. 10 min walk to the beach which we did several times. great property and easy check in and check out
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

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

We found our vacation destination!!

House was great but we really need to have a pool in the back yard!! Next time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

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

Not in kansas

I loved the place... Really injoyed my self!! Really great location right in-between.. shopping and the beach!!!!! Just awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Emily E.

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

Well-stocked, comfy but not the cleanest

The property is as described with the exception of a few issues. The parking claims to hold 3 cars but certainly does not, which left one of our families on the prowl for overflow parking. The overflow parking was full almost the entire stay, which meant we were illegally parked and at risk of being towed. The neighborhood parking monitors were VERY strict and threatened us with towing on multiple occasions. It was difficult to relax knowing we were unable to resolve the parking issue. We paid for 3 spots but only had 2. Bugs were bad. We saw several roaches on every level of the house. Most were dead (not all) and we understand bugs are hard to avoid in Florida, but it was unnerving all the same. We paid a hefty cleaning fee and would expect it to be in better condition. The floors were quite dirty as well (we all had black feet). The public access to nearby beaches are all bordered by private properties, leaving the public with a 20 foot-wide area to pitch a tent (you can imagine this was nearly impossible as all families with a tent were on top of one another and stacked one behind the other). This was probably the most aggravating of all. Shade is critical with children in tow, and we were unable to use our own tents on 95% of the beach. So yes, public beach access is close but not feasible. We made the drive to the nearest state park and had a much more enjoyable day than we did at beaches near this property. There were many positives however. The beds were incredibly comfortable. The pool is beautiful. The house came well-stocked (with the exception of the toilet paper - bring your own!). Plenty of linens. Small kitchen but we knew that going in to it. We definitely enjoyed our stay over all.

8/10 Good

Elista L.

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

Vacation 2020

It was a very nice home and we loved the ocean! The house was beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Asha U., Ellenwood

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

Great place to stay

Great location Great House Great Vacation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

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

Large family vacation

House was great size for our 14 family members. We could all gather or have our own space when needed. It’s nicely decorated, well stocked, and has comfortable beds. We spent a lot of time at the large pool, was awesome! Beach is an easy 12 minute walk, and home is just off the main road of businesses. We’d stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by Forever Vacation Rentals

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Forever Vacation Rentals

Shannon and I moved from St. Louis, MO to Destin, FL in the Summer of 2011. I have over 20 years in the Property Management field including Vacation Rentals, Multi-Family, and Senior Living. I am also a Realtor with Worth Clark Realty. Shannon is our “go-to guy” and always goes above and beyond. He handles the majority of operations which includes Inspecting and Scheduling Turns, Owners' Statements, Accounting, and helps to oversee our Housekeeping Department. You will find that we are passionate and very hands-on. Not only are we available to our Homeowners at all times, but we are also available to our guests.

God has blessed us with our two children, Riley (18 y/o) and Jax (8 y/o). Our hearts and home are also filled with our fur babies! We support our local animal shelters and rescues. We are thankful for our cat and our dogs (Rocky and Jubilee).

We look forward to our Friday night movies at home with our children, fishing (although we aren't any good at it – haha), church, and Sunday football. We are very family oriented and find that most homeowners become like family to us.

In the Spring of 2016, we expanded our business by hiring Debbie. She is my amazing mom! When it came time to hire someone, it only made sense to bring her on board! You honestly can't find a more caring, loyal, and trustworthy person! Debbie handles all of our reservations and during the summer months, she helps with our inspections. If you ever want to hear a friendly voice and be uplifted, call her!

We can't forget about the rest of our team! EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON. on our team is important to our success. Our goal is to hire folks with passion, enthusiasm, and motivation to win! We want them to know that no detail is too small, and a happy guest is a repeat guest! There is nothing more rewarding than to receive a compliment about how genuine and hard-working we are! Small gestures go a long way in this business! We love to WOW!

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