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Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool!

Brand new beach house with your own private pool ( heat-able for $245 chg ) backyard & private beach just 1500 feet away. Split bdrm design offers 2 king bdrms with complete privacy for 2 couples or is perfect for 2 families (2 additional bdrms for the kids). Large open great room with vaulted ceilings. Why stay in a cramped condo and share a pool with strangers when you can have the privacy and convenience of your own home! All new furniture, fully equipped kitchen, separate utility room with full size W/D, Gas Grill, 2 car garage with key pad entry so everyone can come and go without keys. Great Room has 40 inch LCD HDTV, DVD,stereo CD shelf system. For children's safety, house has alarms on all doors and windows leading to pool deck. House is approximately 2 blocks from private beach access, shown in picture. You can walk to our beach access or drive 0.3 mile east to public parking near Pompano Joe's. Close to all Destin has to offer, 5 min from Silver Sands Outlet Mall, and 5 min from Destin Commons.


What to do besides enjoy our wonderful beach...: Should you wish to explore what the local area has to offer, you'll find an abundance of choices. Sidewalks line scenic 98 for walking, running or bike riding. We are a short drive to the Silver Sands mall to the West, or luxury shopping at Destin Commons to the East. Kenny D's, The Crab Trap, and Pompano Joe's are all within a short drive. We encourage you to leave menus of your favorite restaurants when you come.

For evening entertainment, Destin is known for some wonderfully upscale eateries, as well as your regular fare. Friendly night life and nearby state of the art movie theater.

The Silver Sands Outlet Mall is a vacation in it’s own right for shoppers you will have access to over 100 stores, including, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Lenox, Nike and Reebok - just to name a few. When you need to pause for nourishment choose from Panera Bread, Cheeseburger in Paradise or Carrabba's Italian Grill.



More great shopping can be found ....: Destin Commons outdoor mall. Enjoy such great stores as Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Belk, Books-A-Million & Maui Nix Surf Shop to rattle off a few. Stop for a bite to eat at the Hard Rock Café, Panera Bread, Tony’s Ristorante or Sushi Siam. More than just shopping the Destin Commons Center Plaza offers a soft-play kids playground and a 49-head pop fountain. Community activities and entertainment are held through the year at Destin Commons . Rave Motion Pictures is also housed at Destin Commons to catch the latest releases.

Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resorts offers wonderful dining and specialty stores as well as great festivals & events that are held at the Market Shops Green or the Center Plaza within the Village.

Grande Boulevard offers stores such as Billabong, Brooks Brothers Country Club, Coldwater Creek, J. Crew-at-the-beach, Sunglass Hut, & Tommy Bahama's Emporium as well as great dining at Tommy Bahama’s , Fleming’s, and more!

Of course we can not forget to mention Golf!: Dont forget our wonderful Golf courses!
There are (10) Championship golf courses within a few miles of this location. Each offers its own character and challenges. All are public courses with full service facilities with a restaurant, practice range, rental clubs, professional lessons and pro shop stocked to meet your needs.

Destin, Florida is known as the ”World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” & boasts of being home to the largest fishing vessel fleet in the state of Florida. Fish from the beach or boat. If you do not want to bring your boat, one of Destin’s many charter boats would love the opportunity to take you out for full or half day excursions. Water surrounds Destin with the intercoastal waterway to the north and Gulf on the south, creating an abundance of water sports available, including kayaking, wave running, parasailing, kite surfing, snorkeling and so much more!
or visit:The Track Amusement Center in Destin, or Big Kahuna’s Water Park

Property manager

Kathy Shampine - Kastlekeepers, LLC
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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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
Weekly rental Sat to Sat only

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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, 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 Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • James Lee Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool! have a pool?

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

Is Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool! located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach and The Golf Garden of Destin. James Lee Beach and James Lee Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David D., Ashville, Oh

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

Beautiful private home

Beautiful clean home with plenty of room for family of 8. Private pool was great. The landscaping with selected plants was very nice. The items in garage was nice addition. I did report wagon was not useable due to wheel falling off. Air conditioner was struggling to keep the house cool, house manager promptly called for repair and A/C was repaired. Kathy was very helpful and quick to respond. Would recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlene C.

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

Review from mom with 1yo and 3yo

This is the Mary Poppins of rentals... practically perfect in every way! The management: Kathy at Kastle keepers was great with booking and spot on for recommending heating the pool. She was very accessible via phone calls. We had a false alarm on booking and she was graceful and helpful trying to contact us about our concern as well. Great management! The home: The home was clean, inviting, and well stocked. The layout was perfect for 2 small families or bringing the grandparents etc. The best part was the impeccable design and fine attention to details: outside shower to hose off the dirt, keyless entry, a mini fridge in garage to not take up main fridge space on drinks, huge wagon and amply beach gear etc. From the mom view they have adorable Disney dishes, a great dishwasher, rounded corner, minimal breakables within kid reach, night light outlets and an alarm on the pool door to allow parents to sleep worry free. The neighborhood was quiet with great access to town. If your little one uses a crib they have a great full, a mini crib AND a pack and play... just bring your own fitted sheets/protector. If your kids uses sippy cups or thermos bring those, but otherwise don’t bring a lot of dishes etc as the kitchen extremely well stocked on dishes and utensils for adults and children. The pool: As a pool owner I must say bravo on design. Great use of yard and well thought seating and depths. Comfortable chaise lounges and nice outdoor eating set up as well. Felt like our own private resort. The landscaping kept debris minimal as well. While the beach access was crowded for our taste during a pandemic the state park 5 minutes away was perfect and has a nature trail and secluded small playground too If I HAD to think of few spoiled luxuries I would bring to the house it would be my cordless sweeper vacuum as despite a valiant effort sand (and Cheerios) happen ...your car will thank you ;). (There is corded one in garage.) My fire stick as our kids use Disney plus/netflix and their puddle hoppers/life vest for the pool. I have already recommended secret paradise to another family. Thank you for a much needed refreshing family vacation in a perfectly planned family home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Nice location! Far enough away for some quiet but close enough to walk & bike everywhere.

The house was very well equipped. Plenty of towels and tons of dishes & cookware. This house worked out really well for our family Thanksgiving vacation. House is kid friendly. They supplied: high chairs, pack & play, stroller, crib and plenty of kid serving ware. The pool was great!! We paid extra to have it heated and it was nice and warm upon our arrival. We used it EVERYDAY! They also provided tons of stuff for the beach: chairs, toys, coolers & a wagon. Everyone enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

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

Beautiful Property

Great location! Close to everything we needed. Home had everything we needed. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bethanne M.

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

Great place to stay!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!!! The house was perfect for our family!!! About a 10 minute walk to the beautiful beach!!! The pool was fabulous and we enjoyed it so much and was a added bonus to renting this property!!! It was easy to get in touch with the owners of the property as they checked on us to make sure everything was what we expected and it was nice also to be able to contact the property managers as well to see if the house was ready for us!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gloria F., Exton, USA

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

Best place to stay in Destin

We are a family of 10 and we take a yearly trip to the beach. It was our first time to the west coast of Florida and specifically Destin. We had the good fortune to rent Secret Paradise. It was a dream come true. The size was perfect for our size family. There was plenty of space and we didn’t feel as if we were on top of each other. That pool was wonderful to have. We all enjoyed it daily. The property had every amenity we could want. It was great that we didn’t need to worry about keys. Keyless entry was so easy especially when we were doing different things. We cooked many meals at home and the grill was a plus. Kastlekeepers- specifically Kathleen was so great to deal with. She was always available and responded quickly to any questions we had. The area is lovely and the beach was beautiful. My 4 year old grandson loved being in the calm waters. We as a family loved the entire experience so much that we have already booked the house for next year. We are looking forward to our return to Destin and the new memories we will make.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Family Getaway

This property had EVERYTHING you could possibly need from beach amenities to a crib. They even had a mini fridge in the garage to keep our beverages cold and not take space up in the fridge. There is also a dollar store within a 5 minute walk to get anything you may need! The patio is what really made our trip, that extra living space with the umbrellas and the nice pool is where we stayed! The pool was perfect for the kids it had a shallow end and then a bit deeper for adults (5 ft or so), so everyone enjoyed swimming! They started you out with enough supplies (toilet paper, laundry pods, dishwasher pods) and enough towels for 10 people! We felt the beach location was pretty crowded, so we packed up and went to the Henderson state park where it was less crowded and in my opinion an even more beautiful location. It’s a short drive away and wasn’t a huge issue! Everyone in our group enjoyed our vacation and we would highly recommend staying here because you don’t have to drag all your beach gear here, the amenities are already provided! We would definitely rebook if we choose destin on our next vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Wonderful Vacation Home

I am very particular when it comes to staying away from home, but I was gladly surprised by this house. The house is meticulously maintained and cleaned, and the owners are wonderful. Mike and Sherry was very attentive to our questions and provided many suggestions for activities with our kids. The pool at the house was great and provided a nice reprieve after hours at the beach. The house is stocked with all the amenities that one would want when away from home. I would absolutely stay here again. And to top it off, the location is perfect. We were close to the beach, dining, shopping, etc. Cannot say enough good things about the owners or the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Excellent vacation spot, conveniently located

Beautiful home, all the comforts of home, owners were extremely helpful and responsive to all of our questions. Access to beach, grocery store and the mall were very convenient

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

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

A great choice!

Communications with the property manager and owners were excellent. The property and amenities were top notch. Easy walk to the beach, great pool and garden (which accommodated my grand daughters hammock perfectly), and the bedding was the best I’ve experienced at a rental! We are already planning a return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C., Griffith

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

Wonderful place to stay

The home was absolutely beautiful. Four bedrooms and two baths was plenty for our family. The pool area was like a tropical oasis. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy A.

Secret Paradise Retreat

Our family had a wonderful time staying at this beautifully maintained home if the Emerald Shores community. Owners and property managers took care of all details and were responsive during the week when needed. Great amenities that contributed to a fun and relaxing vacation!

8/10 Good

Jimmy A.

Excellent property and helpful staff to ensure the guests’ enjoyment

The home had practically everything we needed and was VERY, VERY nice. Pool area was great, but not as large as online images portrayed. Hope to return to Destin area in the future with hopes of warmer weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H., dubuque

Beautiful home and location.

This home was very clean and spacious. The pool was perfect for our kids. The beach is a short distance away but we were able to park at the public parking area or walk to our private entrance. The owners were very quick to respond to us when we needed something. We would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Great Stay!

We had a wonderful stay! Everything we could ever want/need was provided. Beautifully decorated. Great location close to beach, restaurants and shopping, etc. We will definitely return! Thank you for making our vacation special!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nikki K.

Perfection

Loved this place. 4 bedrooms was perfect for us! Pool was great & so nice to have it all to ourselves. Beach was a short walk away! Home was clean and inviting! Board games, books, beach toys were so helpful to have! Owners emailed few times to make sure everything was perfect. We love Destin! A++++
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marcy C., SAINT PETERS

Beautiful Place

Paradise retreat is a beautiful home that had everything we needed to have an amazing trip to Destin. We enjoyed mornings at the pool and days at the beach. Close to lots of fun things to do in Destin.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Beautiful Home!

This home is amazing! We had the best vacation ever!! I hope we can come back again soon
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Beautiful home and beautiful area

This is our second time staying. Highly recommend about an 8 to 10 minute walk to the ocean in another five minutes down to Pompano Joe’s. Very well-kept great ownership in property management easy rental love this property

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Beautiful pool home close to beach

My family had a wonderful vacation in Destin, and we were sad to leave. The home is very clean, well stocked, and the beds are very comfy. The pool/patio area is amazing. The beach wagon was very handy, and was big enough to haul all of our supplies needed for a day at the beach. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Lovely place to stay and wheelchair accessible

Lovely place in a nice quiet neighborhood within walking and wheelchair rolling distance from the beach. We were very pleased with how accessible the house was for our son in a power wheelchair. We brought a small ramp to go over the small one step up into the house and it worked beautifully. Bathroom shower entrance was a bit tight but we made it work. So many places claim to be accessible but aren't for someone in a wheelchair -- we were delighted to spend our Christmas break here because it was VERY accessible! This is a real house and was extremely well stocked with linens, pillows, towels and tons of things in the kitchen and garage. We could adapt to different people's needs very quickly with so much to choose from. Communication was excellent and everyone was very helpful to make our stay as streamlined as possible and we appreciated that very much after a 18 hour drive. We travel often and are appreciative of a wonderful place to stay and had a grand time and would recommend highly! Our only regret was it was too cold in December to use the charming pool.....
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R., Signal Mountain, Tennessee

Perfect for a family vacation

This home is perfect for families. Quiet area that is perfect for children. I love the swimming pool area and just a short drive or 10 minute walk to the beach. This home is just a short drive from several great restaurants and shopping. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mitcham L., Georgia

Lovely Home!

The pictures and written description describe this home perfectly. The house, the landscaping and the community were very nice! The Oxner's were a delight to work with. Sherry provided me with so many details about the area as this was our first trip to Destin. As I told her the only downside to staying here was the house was so comfortable and well appointed we barely saw the sights of Destin! We used the grill most nights and with the gorgeous backyard, cooking dinner didn't feel like a chore! We did venture out one night to The Crap Trap and it was very good. (if you go, get the Triple Crab au gratin) I would definitely stay here again. Thank you Sherry and Mike for sharing your beautiful home with us.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana H., Toronto, canada 🇨🇦

The home was absolutely beautiful, fully stocked very close to the beach

This was one of the most beautiful home we have stayed in. It was fully stocked and within walking distance to the beach. The backyard was spectacular, we didn't want to leave. Both Sherry and Kathy were exceptional always responding to our questions/needs immediately. We don't have one complaint about our stay. We hope to be back next year!!!! 🏝🌴☀️🌊
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C., Columbia, IL

Wonderful Home away from Home

The house itself is excellent for our family but the extras that were included for the young kids is what made this feel like home. Pool is fantastic, and the walk to the beach is short and sweet. Thank you so much for all the work you put into this beautiful space, and thank you for letting us enjoy it as well!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Shampine - Kastlekeepers, LLC

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