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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
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Miramar Beach, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    8 min walk
  • James Lee Park
    4 min drive
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club
    4 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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Pet fee is $150 per pet

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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Destin Yarn Shop and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 8 min walk
  • James Lee Park - 4 min drive
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 5 min drive
  • Destin Commons - 6 min drive
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 6 min drive

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

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

christopher w., Hazelwood, Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the property
Wish there would have been a fresh seafood market a little closer.

8/10 Good

tina t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place but
The only problem we had was adjusting the thermostat which is controlled by the owner. Which we were not told. It was 83 when we arrived. This did make for a couple uncomfortable nights in a couple of the bedrooms. Ask about setting room to your comfort level before renting this unit

10/10 Excellent

cassie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun
We had a great time with our family. The kids loved the pool. The house had enough room for 3 couples and our 2 kids. The kids also loved their room with the two twin beds. The complimentary beach chairs, toys, umbrellas, and beach wagon came into handy for going to the beach. Great time had by family members of all ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Becca K.

Amazing Time!
We had a wonderful time at the Raven's Nest. It was super clean, had everything we could possibly need and if there was ever a problem, it was promptly addressed. This was, by far, the best vacation home we've had the pleasure of staying in and cannot thank Mary and Kathy enough for taking care of us. Highly recommend and we hope to come back again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

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

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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