☀️PRIVATE Saltwater Pool I Gulf Views I By Beach I Rec Room I 7BR Fins Up🐬

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6 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 16365.7 sq m

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Parking available
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Destin, FL

Miramar Beach
‪5 min walk‬
James Lee Park
‪10 min walk‬
Destin Commons
‪17 min walk‬
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Guest Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Loft Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

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Deck or patio

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Balcony

Garden

About this property

Top Reasons to Book this Crystal Beach Home!

* Gulf 🌴 Views from 3rd Floor Balcony
* 225 Yards to Beach Access- Tarpon St. Access
* Private Saltwater Pool (heated add'l $75/nt)
* 4 Bikes Included 🚴‍♂️+ Foosball and Ping Pong Table
* Outdoor Shower
* Sleeps 16 in Crystal Beach!
* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
* Walk to The Crab Trap
* 1 mile from Destin Commons
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

From the moment you arrive at Fins Up, you will start a new vacation tradition of a lifetime! This magnificent, 4000 sqft home is across the street from the beach in the heart of Crystal Beach. Fins Up features 6 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, and sleeps up to 16 guests comfortably. Built in 2018, this incredible home was designed to provide your group with an unmatched beach experience. It features hardwood flooring throughout, gorgeous ship lap, multiple living areas and balconies, a stunning private pool deck with plenty of seating, and Gulf Views from the 3rd floor! There are 4 king bedrooms, two bedrooms each with 2 sets of built-in queen over queen bunks, and an open loft room with a queen over queen bunk. The 3rd floor loft area has a foosball and ping pong table.

*This property is not available to adults under age 25. No Pets. No Campers. No Trailers. No Exceptions. *

*Parking is available for no more than 6 vehicles, per county ordinance. *

There’s ample space for your friends and family! Relax poolside on the large back deck or stroll down to the beach anytime you want, only 225 yards away. Hungry? Less than a mile away, you’ll find Camille’s, 790 on the Gulf, The Crab Trap, and Destin Commons outdoor mall. With prime location in Crystal Beach and your own private pool, you’re sure to have the perfect, luxury beach experience at Fins Up!

The Bed Setup:

1st Floor-
Master Bedroom: King Bed

2nd floor-
Guest Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: King Bed

3rd Floor-
Guest Bedroom: 2 Sets of Queen over Queen Bunks
Guest Bedroom: 2 Sets of Queen over Queen Bunks
Open Loft Room: Queen over Queen Bunk Bed

Area Attractions:

Crystal Beach is a terrific residential area, yet close to restaurants and activities in Destin. Walk to close by restaurants such as the award-winning 790 Inn on the Gulf or Camille's, get your fro-yo on at U-Twirl Frozen Yogurt, or learn how to ride the waves at All-A Board Surf School.

Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.

If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

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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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and 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 Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

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Destin, FL

What's nearby

Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
James Lee Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Destin Commons - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Henderson Beach State Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬10 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
‪World of Beer - ‬3 min drive
‪Ruby Slipper - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does ☀️PRIVATE Saltwater Pool I Gulf Views I By Beach I Rec Room I 7BR Fins Up🐬 have a pool?

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

Is ☀️PRIVATE Saltwater Pool I Gulf Views I By Beach I Rec Room I 7BR Fins Up🐬 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ☀️PRIVATE Saltwater Pool I Gulf Views I By Beach I Rec Room I 7BR Fins Up🐬?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☀️PRIVATE Saltwater Pool I Gulf Views I By Beach I Rec Room I 7BR Fins Up🐬?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ☀️PRIVATE Saltwater Pool I Gulf Views I By Beach I Rec Room I 7BR Fins Up🐬 located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of James Lee Beach and Miramar Beach. Destin Commons and Henderson Beach State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

11 Nov 2024

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

Great Little House

We had a good time here at the home. The location is great and we enjoyed taking the bikes to the beach. Would book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

3 Sept 2024

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

Last of the Summer

Great house. Open with a ton of room inside and great pool and patio outside. Very short walk to the beach!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Libbey H.

14 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

shalini o.

7 Aug 2024

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

Clean

It was a good stay and we are expecting more clean and we didn’t have vacuum cleaner, but still we got it after couple of followups

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

6 Apr 2024

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

Great location and house

House was perfect and the location was ideal. Easily walk to the beach or take the short car ride to Destin Commons.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni H., Anchorage, Ak. 99507

6 Jan 2024

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

Great for family reunion

Met with family for family reunion. Plenty of room for kids to play upstairs and adults to talk together downstairs.. Kids loved the pool and even enjoyed it with outside temperatures of 55 degrees. This was a great place for a large group.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

5 June 2023

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

Awesome home to rent!

The house was absolutely perfect for us…lots of open space for the family to convene, sitting areas with televisions on each floor and in each bedroom! We also loved the large, comfy bedrooms with 7 bathrooms. The kitchen and pool were our favorite hangout spots! Best of all was the super short bike ride or walk to the beach! We truly enjoyed our visit! We’ll definitely be back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson S.

2 June 2023

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

Perfect house in the perfect location

Me and 11 girlfriends stayed here and it was so great! The pool was great and the house was perfectly located less than 5 mins from the beach. We did encounter 1 cockroach which I know is to be expected down south so jt wasn’t a huge deal. Overall house was very clean and comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donnette H.

18 Mar 2023

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

Spring Break Getaway

Our guests enjoyed the stay at the property. There was plenty of room to spread out. Kitchen large enough to cook for 17 and enjoying dining together. Since it was March we had to pool heated and it was the perfect temperature. We had a few issues with a leaking shower and a gas tank but the management team sent someone out right away. We appreciate the great communication with the team. Definitely would stay there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

2 Mar 2023

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

Destin Getaway

My friends and I had the best time at our stay at Fins Up last weekend! The house was gorgeous, cozy, huge, and exceeded all of our expectations! Everything was so clean, plenty of rooms and bathrooms for all. Each guest almost had their own bathroom. We loved the loft area on the second floor and the gaming loft area on the third floor. It was perfect for late night hang outs.The back yard/ patio area was so nice. There was plenty of space for all us to lay out and hang by the pool. The heated pool was fabulous and a must if you stay! We loved being able to see the beach from the second and third floor, just a block away. We needed assistance turning on the heated pool and Real Joy was just a text away and it was on in no time. We enjoyed our stay so much and can’t wait to come back and explore more!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

LEONA H.

26 Feb 2023

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

Family Getaway

The house accommodated our family of 18. We enjoyed our nightly walks to the beach to watch the sunset. The floors needed to be mopped because our socks became dirty just walking though the house on the first day. On the first night there was sand in one bed on the third floor and dead bugs were found in one bed on the second floor. When we went to use the gas grill the battery was dead in the grill igniter. We would consider renting this house in the future due to its space and location.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

13 Jan 2023

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

Recommend

The house was perfect for our extended family of 18. Enough seating for meals and space to spread out. The bikes that come with the property need a bit of service/repair, but other then that, we were very pleased with this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Bonnie H., Lakeland, FL

30 Nov 2022

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

Beach Turkey Family Memories 2022

We had a wonderful time at FinsUp. Plenty of room for everyone to be together yet still enough room if needed quiet time. Very convenience walk to the beach.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antwan J.

15 Nov 2022

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

Great for a Group

This property is great for a large group of ppl. Every room has its own bath room and was enough space for everyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Alicia W.

3 Nov 2022

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

Bachelorette Trip

This property was the perfect space to host a bachelorette trip and very close to the beach. There were a few items to note for the property manager: many of the games in the console in the living room were missing pieces, there were many Tupperware lids but no bowls to match in the kitchen, the cookware pan handles were almost falling off, the cleaning crew did not complete until after 4, there wasn’t any dish soap or dishwasher detergent in the kitchen and the pool was full of leaves/dirt. We looked for a net but there wasn’t one on property. Overall, great stay but these are a few things to make it even better for the next guest.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rayna L.

2 Nov 2022

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

Great home

The property was as advertised. Spacious and close to the beach. The kitchen was stocked well and the kids loved the pool.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ramona W.

5 Sept 2022

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

Fins Up Fun

Great 3 level rental however only one bedroom with full bath on first floor.remaing rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floor. Make sure guest are fit to climb the stairs and climb onto the top bunks if counting upper bunks as sleeping arrangement. Overall great place to stay for with multiple generations. Pool, gameroom, and balconies were fun and relaxing. Looking forward to staying at Fins Up again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

28 Aug 2022

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

Bachelorette Trip!

I celebrated my bachelorette weekend with my friends and family, we had an amazing time at this house & zero issues! Would definitely recommend this place, & also SO close to the beach!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

juanita a.

22 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Getaway

The home was very well laid out for everyone to enjoy and relax. The only issues we had was there was no remote for second floor tv, the bikes that was on site was rusted out on handle bars and chair so we could ride, and refrigerator took a day to cool and make ice.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dora D.

23 July 2022

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

Great house for our group of 15

We were pleased with the cleanliness and open feel to this home. Kitchen was well supplied with plates, cookware and utensils. A quiet street and plenty of areas for play and visiting. Loved the wine/beer frig on 1st and 2nd floors. Appliances do need to be checked as dryer was too slow and broiler did not work in oven. Number of towels and initial supplies were generous and appreciated. It may be helpful to supply information regarding suggested beach areas as we were surprised to find some beach areas labeled “private”. Overall a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rajan P.

17 June 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Worst Host/Management (Stay elsewhere)

It’s impossible to get in touch with the host. We wanted our pool to be heated. They never responded to our request. Our trash cans had no bags in them. Worst part of the stay was that there was sign yelling at your face with stupid rules. They expect you to strip the beds at the check out yet they charge high cleaning fees when you book with them. Who would want to strip the linen and towles when on vacation? There are plenty of choices in destin. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE. HOST IS ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caprisha S.

7 June 2022

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

Dolphin 🐬 St

Love the property. It was a very spacious and cozy home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

21 Apr 2022

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

Easter retreat

Great location, only a short walk to the beach. Enjoyed using the bikes that were provided. Spacious house, kitchen adequately stocked for cooking needs. Back yard space good.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

9 Apr 2022

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

Fins Up

Met expectations. Great location. The only things I suggest are getting a vacuum of some sort to do a better job at picking up sand on the floors. It was hard to sweep with a broom. Also, some of the drains didn’t drain well (1st and 2nd floor stand-alone bathrooms). Signed up to have pool heated and it wasn’t upon arrival. We called after a couple days and said something. It took a couple trips out to get it figured out, but thankful we had it part of the week. Otherwise, great place, location, and service.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

18 Mar 2022

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

Spacious house and great location

Close to the beach and within walking distance of restaurants and shops! Accommodating house for large groups.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy Vacations is a professional property management company located in Destin, Florida. We provide Vacation Rentals in Destin, Okaloosa Island, SanDestin, 30A, and Panama City Beach! Something for everyone! We have Affordable family rentals as well as Beachfront Condos and Luxury Homes with Pools! Grab your Swimsuit and enjoy the spectacular emerald green water and sugar white sands of Northwest Florida! By utilizing the latest technology to provide our guests with timely property updates and having maintenance available 24/7 at the tap of a button, we help to provide you with a stress-free stay. The cleanliness of our properties is a high priority. Providing keyless entries so you don’t have to fumble with keys is for your ultimate security. We price competitively, and above all, want you to enjoy your experience. Let us put the Real Joy into your vacation!

Why they chose this property

The Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida is an amazing destination for your beach vacation! Sugar white sands and emerald green waters await. Whether your idea of relaxation is people watching on a beachfront balcony or being right in the middle of the action, we can help you find the vacation property that’s right for you. Our maintenance team, on call 24/7, and our friendly staff will help you to have a wonderful trip!

What makes this property unique

Real Joy Vacations manages properties to fit all budgets! Whether you are looking for a beachfront location, a luxury home with a private pool, or would like a budget-friendly, walk to the beach option, we have properties in all shapes and sizes! Most of our properties come with the Real Joy Fun Pass, which gives you one or two free tickets to daily attractions each night of your stay along with unlimited DVD rentals. Our offerings are fantastic for families because they give you room to spread out. With substantially more space than the average hotel room, most of our properties offer separate living areas, full kitchens, and washer/dryers. Our guests can cook their own meals if they wish and launder their things if needed. You can count on the Real Joy team’s extensive property management experience. From our excellent customer service reps to our cleaning crew, we want you to have a wonderful stay.

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