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Beach
Pool #1 (Seasonally Heated) with Hot Tub
Coastal Decor
The Gulf!
Main Living Space with 55" SMART TV with ROKU and leather seating

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

It’s Family vacation time-Short Walk to Private Beach-2 Pools-Hot Tub-Pickleball

Welcome to The Gulf Retreat! A place where you can enjoy beautiful white sandy beaches and gorgeous sunsets. Convenient, contact-free check-in anytime after 4:00 PM with your own personal door code, no more rushing to get to a rental office before it closes. Free on-site, private parking with a short walk to 2.5 acres of private beach ensures that you'll be spending your time making memories, not searching for a parking space. This unit also includes complimentary seasonal (Mar 11th-Oct 15th) Beach Service with one umbrella and two chairs on the beach for your enjoyment. Walk to Pompano Joe's! Community access with gated entries at BOTH Hwy 98 and Scenic Gulf Dr makes getting around town much easier. Enjoy the serenity of the beautiful Florida Panhandle.

- 2 Pools (one pool is seasonally heated and has a hot tub)
- The heated pool is a 2-3 minute walk. I can walk to the beach in 7 minutes. I also provide all guests a parking pass that allows you to park anywhere within the complex. This creates your walk to the pool basically zero minutes. The beach walk is then 2-3 minutes. There is a wash area to remove any sand from yourselves or accessories taken to the beach.
- Complimentary Beach Service (seasonal)
- Free High-Speed Wifi
- Cable TV
- 55 inch SMART TV with Roku in living room
- All Bedrooms have 43 inch SMART TVs with Roku
- Free Parking
- NEW Weber Grill
- Updated Kitchen is well-equipped to prepare great family meals or close to restaurants!
- Coffee maker AND Keurig
- Clothes Washer and Dryer
- Wagon, Boogie Boards and Cooler

Inside you'll find 3 relaxing bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The ENTIRE HOUSE has just received a complete update with ALL NEW furniture, beds, mattresses, linens, appliances, countertops, and fixtures in a breezy coastal style to complement the amazing natural surroundings of Florida's Emerald Coast.

The living area is furnished with comfortable leather furniture and convenient tables for that cool drink. Enjoy a movie with the family on the 55 inch wall mounted LED TV. The kitchen makes food preparation a breeze with all new stainless steel appliances and thoughtful touches like a coffeemaker, Keurig, toaster, blender, hand mixer, and stemless wine glasses. There's seating for up to 8 at the main dining table and an adjacent table/workspace with seating for 2. Or enjoy a cookout on the back patio with an outdoor seating area and ALL NEW Weber grill. The choice is yours!

There is also a smaller dining table/work area so you can work, or the kids can attend school remotely, without having to move for every meal at the main dining table. It's all about flexibility to meet your needs.

The large main bedroom has a KING BED, attached bath with garden tub/shower, and a large walk-in closet. The second bedroom has a queen size bed, and the third bedroom has full over full bunks with a twin size pull-out trundle. All the bedrooms have wall mounted 43 inch LED TVs to kick back and relax after a fun-filled day at the beach.

We haven't forgotten the kids, either. There's a beach wagon, boogie boards, basketball court, and two on-site pools (one heated)! Other community amenities include tennis courts, shuffleboard, and an exercise room.

For your convenience, a welcome kit of toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher pods (2), and laundry pods (2) is provided to allow you to relax before stocking additional supplies needed for your stay. Since personal preferences vary greatly on toiletries, please bring your own shower soap, shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, sunscreen, and beach towels.

Don't wait, experience all the Destin/Miramar Beach area has to offer while enjoying this all new beach house!

And Now the Rules
The rules are to ensure the privacy of the guests and to be in compliance with the HOA guidelines. It is essential to respect the neighborhood. Failure of any guest to follow the house rules or the rental agreement or the rules stated here are subject to eviction.

All guests must be 25 years of age or older to stay in the property (This does not apply to children accompanied by their parents).

As a condition of your reservation, indicate who are the members of your group (with age) and the reason for your visit.

Under no circumstances shall guests reside at the property that are not on the approved guests list unless written approval has been given..

ABSOLUTELY - No Smoking or Vaping is allowed on the property.

ABSOLUTELY - No parking on the street, grass right-of-way, yard or across the driveway apron or the side walk. Violators are subject to being fined and their vehicle towed from the premises.

Parking is allowed on the driveway.

ABSOLUTELY - NO boats, RVs, campers, wave runners, trailers, semi-tractors, buses, rented golf carts, 2-3 wheel scooters, mo-peds, e-scooters, or e-skateboards are allowed.

The property is patrolled by security for the safe enjoyment of everyone.

ABSOLUTELY - No college groups and or parties.

This is a family orientated neighborhood.












Property manager

Ken
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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
Parking for a maximum of 3 non-oversized passenger vehicles No boats, trailers, RVs, campers, golf carts, scooters No parking on street or grass
Renter will be responsible for any HOA fines for failure to follow parking or other rules (vehicle is also subject to tow at renter's expense).
Guests hereby acknowledge all house rules/association rules shall be followed as well as the rules within the rental agreement whether signed or not.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is 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 and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • James Lee Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does It’s Family vacation time-Short Walk to Private Beach-2 Pools-Hot Tub-Pickleball have a pool?

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

Is It’s Family vacation time-Short Walk to Private Beach-2 Pools-Hot Tub-Pickleball pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at It’s Family vacation time-Short Walk to Private Beach-2 Pools-Hot Tub-Pickleball?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at It’s Family vacation time-Short Walk to Private Beach-2 Pools-Hot Tub-Pickleball?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is It’s Family vacation time-Short Walk to Private Beach-2 Pools-Hot Tub-Pickleball located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of The Golf Garden of Destin and Miramar Beach. 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

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Felt like home.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

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

Another great stay at this property

After a great experience last year, we stayed again this year. It’s a great property and location, and Ken is a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

Love Miramar

Stay was great! Accommodations at cottage were above average! Working with the owner was very easy and he was responsive. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

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

Maravilla

We had a wonderful time! The house had everything we needed! Lots of seating , beds were very comfortable! We loved the wagon and extra chairs! We would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chenell M.

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

Just a quick getaway

Just a getaway for me and my husband to just relax
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri S.

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

Family beach trip

House was awesome! It was clean and comfortable. The kitchen had all the pots, pans, dishes, etc., that were needed. The walk to the beach was not bad either.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karleen P.

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

Great Place to Stay

They had added amenities, like shampoo, conditioner, lotion and soaps. Even a box of tissues. The host checked in on us to make sure if we had any question or needed anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JULIA T.

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

Fabulous House

This is an amazing rental. Perfectly clean, very well appointed, lovely beds and nicely decorated. This rental is perfect walking distance to the beach and pool. Only 5 minutes at a leisurely stroll. The beaches were fabulous. We loved this house, Five stars and look forward to coming again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie J.

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

Can't wait to return!

We absolutely loved this home! We've been going to Destin for 10 years now and have rented all sorts of homes. This house was perfect for our family of 5. Ken was very responsive and checked in on us mid-week. We would be honored to rent this beautiful home again! It was the most well-stocked home we've rented! Thank you so much, Ken!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie J.

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

Amazing property!

This was our second year staying at this property - we loved it enough we returned! We've been going to Destin for over a decade and have stayed in many different homes and this one is the most clean and well-stocked of any! And we LOVE the memory foam mattresses! It is a short walk to the beach and our favorite coffee shop, Badass Coffee. (Give them a try!) The owner is very responsive and kind and I look forward to renting again for years to come. Thank you, Ken, for an amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Juan S.

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

Excelente

Mi familia y yo pasamos unas excelentes vacaciones todo está muy accesible todo estuvo de acuerdo a nuestras necesidades, por seguro regresaremos
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

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

Miramar Beach

Pleasant experience. Ken is a tru professional. Communicates all required information and keeps you up to date. Beautiful home and location. Would gladly rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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

Perfect beach getaway!

Property was exactly as described. Just don’t leave your car in the road after 5:00. We enjoyed everything about this property and beds were wonderful! Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Fabulous property and host

Ken was a great host, who checked on us a couple times and responded to messages quickly. The home was extremely clean and very well stocked - every detail was considered, and the home was organized so everything was easy to find. The beach was exceptional, and I also loved the (very warm) heated pool and having a fitness center (there was also an unheated pool if that is preferred). The house was very conveniently located near restaurants, shopping and activities, and the location felt safe, with the complex gated.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irina R.

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

Perfect Beach Vacation

Beautiful, clean property located in a quiet subdivision. Short walk to the beach, great dining and shopping nearby. We really enjoyed our spring break and would absolutely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy G., Spring Hill, USA

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

Maravilla is the best!!

The beach house was perfect for our family. It was so clean, decorated beautifully, and so close to the beach. Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Y.

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

Perfect location

Our family loved this house. It was in the perfect location. Private beach was great. You could easily walk to the beach rather than drive and try to find parking. Ken was very responsive to questions and a great host. We loved the memory foam mattresses in the house. The wagon and the high chair were a bonus as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L.

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

Well stocked!

We had an amazing time at Ken's place at the beach. The cottage was well stocked with everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. He also had a highchair, extra blankets, drying rack and hooks (AMAZING), sandcart, cooler, and beach toys. We had beautiful weather and really enjoyed the white sand of the gulf. Definitely plan to return. Ken was very responsive to all communications. Thank you for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy K.

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

Family Vacation

We stayed the week at this location. Ken is very prompt with all his responses. He checked in a couple times to make sure everything was going good. The checkin/checkout process was effortless. We had a group of 8 which included teens and adults. The house was very clean and had everything we could have possibly needed for cooking meals. The rental is in a great location and not far from the beach. I loved that we had access to the attached garage. It was very nice to drop all our sandy beach items in the garage and not track sand all over the house. There was enough seating for all of us and the dining table was the perfect spot for evening board games. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

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

Great

It was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Beautiful vacation property

We have heat time. Property owner great on responding
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Allison H.

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

Great place close to the beach

The house was very nice and had everything you would need during your stay. We were very satisfied and will definitely be back soon
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

This property is exactly as advertised! Beautiful house extremely well kept. Great location!

The whole family enjoyed their stay at this house. We had a great time and everything about the house was perfect. The beach was just a short 7-8 minute walk which was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

KELLY S., Trenton, Ohio

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

Miramar Beach Vacation at Maravilla

100% would stay here again. Very clean and accommodating. Communication with owner is excellent. Beach cart is a lifesaver.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Amazing Stay, Great Value

We loved the place. Nice, quiet community within walking distance of the beach. The house was well stocked with everything we needed. Ken was great at communicating with us and his home was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ken

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It's been my long-time dream to have a house where families can relax and enjoy our amazing beach in comfortable and updated surroundings. Welcome to The Gulf Retreat!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests