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Beautiful Raven's Nest In Paradise Retreat w/Heated pool & Hot Tub!

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Welcome to Raven's Nest!
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Entry way opens up to second sitting area w/ queen sofa sleeper

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10169.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Miramar Beach, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 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

Beautiful Raven's Nest In Paradise Retreat w/Heated pool & Hot Tub!

Raven's Nest is a beautiful Four bedroom, Two bath home within walking distance of the Gulf of Mexico!! Relax and enjoy Destin's beautiful white sand beaches and stunning evening sunsets!!

Home is located between Emerald Coast Parkway and Scenic Gulf Drive. Beautifully decorated home features Master bedroom with King size bed, TV, phone, large walk-in closet, and a spacious private master bath walk in Shower, and double sinks. Three additional bedrooms include two queen beds, and two captain twin beds. All bedding with comfortable Serta mattresses for a good nights sleep. Queen size sofa sleeper too!

Step into the large great room with comfortable seating, lounging, with TV, DVD, Phone, and adjacent reading room with a queen size sofa sleeper. Just off the great room is a Huge Eat-in kitchen with Granite Countertops and Breakfast Bar. Exit the rear of the home to a Private Covered Patio, walk-out onto the large paved deck and plunge into your Private pool. Pool can be Heated for fee.. we also have a Hot Tub. Pet Friendly


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 2 mile 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 walking distance to Cayenne Cottage. 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, 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 at Destin Commons outdoor mall. Enjoy such great stores as Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Belk, & 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 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 , Flemings & Mitchell’s Fish Market

Fun Fun Fun!: The Track Amusement Center in Destin, Florida offers mini golf, Water Bumper Boats, go-carts & for those not faint of heart, Bungee Jumping.

Big Kahuna’s Water Park is a favorite for young & old a like. Take a break from the wonderful Destin, Florida beach & spend the day here.
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!

Property manager

Kathy Shampine - Kastlekeepers, LLC
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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

Pets allowed
Pet fee is $150 per pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Spring Break and Summer season requires full week, Sat to Sat reservations.

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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • James Lee Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Destin Commons - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Raven's Nest In Paradise Retreat w/Heated pool & Hot Tub! have a pool?

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

Is Beautiful Raven's Nest In Paradise Retreat w/Heated pool & Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Raven's Nest In Paradise Retreat w/Heated pool & Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Raven's Nest In Paradise Retreat w/Heated pool & Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Raven's Nest In Paradise Retreat w/Heated pool & Hot Tub! 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evi C.

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

Really enjoyed our stay

Our second time renting this house and love everything about it and the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos P.

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

Family Vacation

The property was well kept and in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy D., Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Great quiet house, close to all the action!

Beautiful, quiet house with a very private backyard and everything you need, close to the beach.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Cesar T.

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

Comfortable stay

We enjoyed having our own space near the beach that we can enjoy with privacy. The home had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect location, nice house

Enjoyed our stay, the house was nice and clean, well equipped kitchen, nice bathrooms. The yard was small but nice. Close to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Ann Arbor

Always a fantastic home to stay in

Great home, had everything that we needed for our visit. We are repeat visitors, and the home is well maintained, and perfect for our needs. The pool out back is great, the house is clean, and the location is fantastic. Thanks Mary, can't wait to come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H., Olathe, Kansas

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

Great Stay!

Place was very nice. Loved it. Had one small issue but the owner was on top of it! Highly recomend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penelope F.

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

Family Vacation

This was a beautiful property that had everything our family needed to make it a very special vacation. It was close enough to walk to the beach and when we didn’t want to go to the beach the pool and hot tub was great. Will definitely plan another trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lezlie P.

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

Vaca at Ravens nest

Home was beautiful and clean. Yard and landscape was gorgeous. We enjoyed the salt water pool and hot tub as much as the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

Nice quiet location and beautiful house

Great communication with property owner when we had problems getting into the neighborhood with the gate code. Also sent reminders for trash pickup which I loved! Also let us check in a little early which was nice. House was perfect and we enjoyed the heated pool and jacuzzi. Will definitely rent again. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Fall Break

It was a great property and we arrived early and they let us check in a little early which help out greatly because we had an infant with us
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tena J.

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

Great place for a small family

Great location and clean home. Lots of extras. Property manager and home owner were readily available and super easy to work with. Quiet location. Perfect for our dogs!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

Perfect!

We absolutely loved our stay at Raven’s Nest. We stay in vacation rentals 3-4 times a year and this house was one of our favorites. The walk to the beach is short and pleasant. The pool and hot tub make this house better than most in the area. We will be back to stay again for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robyn and Scott S.

Great house, family friendly!

Our family had a great stay at Raven's Nest. House was clean and fully equipped with everything we needed. The neighbors were polite and helpful in giving our group tips on where to go for the best beach location. We had some trouble with the new lock system but Kathy and Mike were quick to help which was great. Overall, we liked it and hope we can come back to stay in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Christina N., Benson

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

Beautiful home and location.

Destin/Miramar is certainly beautiful with white beaches and ease of location to restaurants, golfing, beaches and shops. The open home was immaculately kept and within walking distance to beaches and cute beachfront bar/grills. We enjoyed our time their tremendously. The owners made sure everything we needed was in place. The only comment would be to have the option of paying for a heated pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Would Definitely Stay Again!

Very nice property in a nice gated community. 8-10 min walk to the beach. We just loaded the van and dropped everyone off at the beach and took the car back to the house. The house had everything we needed and the pool and hot tub were very nice to have at the house. Communication with the owner and managers was great. Check-in and check-out was simple and any questions we had before or during the trip were answered almost immediately. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Perfection!

This beautiful home was a perfect location for our family get away! We have used Home Away for several vacations all over the country and this was by far the cleanest and most accommodating we have ever stayed in! Kathy was wonderful, answering every question promptly and professionally before and during our stay! The home did not leave you wanting for more! Our kids loved the pool! We loved the proximity to the beach and restaurants! We love this part of Destin and cannot wait to return here next year! Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

lee m.

Love everything

Loved everything had to offer. Pool was great to come back to after a day at the beach. Also grill was wonderful to cook meals on to save money eating out. They had everything you need to enjoy away from home. Good location to beach and great beach chairs. Wonderful neighborhood and very friendly homeowner. Kathy asked to let her know when arrive home also, that was the first in all the 10 years we have been going to Destin. We will be back again. Thanks again for a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

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

Excellent.

Great house, close to beach, loved the pool
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Wonderful vacation

We had a great time at this vacation home. The heated pool and hot tub was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

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

Beautiful location

We came down with friends and kids and stayed at Raven's Nest. Loved the houses layout and the backyard was the perfect hangout for everyone. The walk to the beach was a tad further than anticipated but public access was close by to drive and park. There is a wagon for more adventurous families to use to haul and walk to the private access though. Overall, we loved our stay so much that we are making plans to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Great Family Time

Our family had a wonderful time here. It had everything we needed to be able to enjoy ourselves. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Ravens Nest in Sandy Cay

The home is in a very quiet neighborhood just a couple blocks from the beach. The home is super clean and comfortable. Great privacy. We enjoyed our stay and booked next year!
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn A.

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

Nice house

We enjoyed our stay here. We did experience trouble with the combination lock. Other properties we have rented had automatic combination locks which threw the bolt automatically. This one does not, now we know... Kathy, property manager, was very responsive as was the owner when we had the issue. Too cool for the pool, but hot tub was nice. I would recommend this property and or others managed by this group.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Perfect week at the beach!

The house is beautiful! Thoroughly enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Shampine - Kastlekeepers, LLC

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This property is managed by: JSRE/Kastlekeepers LLC

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English

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