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Welcome to Destin-A-tion on the Water
Spacious balcony with plenty of seating
Destin-A-tion on the Water
Beach Access at Norriego Rd and Gulf Shore Dr
Beautiful views from the balcony

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10292.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Destin, FL
  • Destin Harbor
    10 min walk
  • Destin Beaches
    13 min walk
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    4 min drive
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    6 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st Floor Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

1st Floor Guest Bedroom with Privacy Screen

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2nd Floor Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2nd Floor Master Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Bathroom #3

Bathroom #4

Half Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

🌊WaterFRONT~BoatSlip~Bikes~Destin Harbor~5BRDestin-A-tion on the Water

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Home: 

* Waterfront with Direct Access to the Destin Harbor with 2 Bikes available

* Boat Slip Available- no trailer parking allowed at home or on street (add'l fee of $60/nt)

* 2 Kitchens, 2 Living Rooms, 2 Balconies

* Beach Access 475 yds ; located at the end of Norriego Road

* Enjoy the nightlife and seasonal fireworks on Destin Harbor

* Hop on the Water Taxi for easy access to restaurants on the harbor!

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts; have your next vacation be a Destin-A-tion on the Water. This spacious 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath waterfront home accommodates up to 10 guests and is located on Holiday Isle with plenty of outdoor living space. Relax on one of two wraparound porches while enjoying views of the Destin Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico.  The first floor offers a spacious kitchen, living room, guest room with a king bed and en suite bathroom, and an open queen bedroom with privacy screen (no door for this bedroom).  The balcony on the first floor includes a wet bar and plenty of seating. Stroll upstairs to the second floor to find a beautiful kitchen, living room with a decorative fireplace, half bath and remaining bedrooms. The master bedroom offers amazing views, king bed, en suite bathroom with dual vanities, balcony access, and office space. The two additional guest rooms offer full beds, en suite bathrooms, and balcony accesses. The second-floor balcony includes a charcoal grill, a Green Egg, and plenty of space to soak up the sunshine.  Guests can bring personal paddle boards or kayaks and launch directly from the dock or enjoy cruising Holiday Isle with 2 available bikes at the home.  Guests can also rent the empty boat slip for an additional fee. Visit Destin-A-tion on the Water, where the water is always calling your name.

*This property does not allow groups of adults under age 25. No Exceptions.*

If you haven't been to Holiday Isle, you're in for a treat. A peninsula surrounded by The Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor, it is a serene, little oasis within the heart of Destin with two and a half miles of paved trails for walking and biking. Surrounded by quiet neighborhoods, it is perfect for exploring on a bike ride with the family. It is just minutes away from restaurants, shopping, boat docks, fishing, golf, and amusements.

Bed Setup:

First Floor:
Guest Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom with Privacy Screen: Queen Bed

Second Floor:
Master Suite: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: Full Bed
Guest Bedroom: Full Bed

Area Attractions: 

If you haven't been to Holiday Isle, you're in for a treat. It's a serene, little oasis in the middle of Destin, with 2 and a half miles of paved trails for walking and biking, surrounded by quiet neighborhoods perfect for exploring on a bike. It's just minutes away from restaurants, shopping, boat docks, fishing, golf, and amusements.

An easy walk along the beach will take you to the jetties, where the Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor meet, a spot well-known for great snorkeling and fishing. Here you can also watch boats going out deep sea fishing and returning from gulf to harbor.

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.

Property manager

RealJoy Vacations
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Destin

Located in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. The Track Family Recreation Center and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Harbor - 10 min walk
  • Destin Beaches - 13 min walk
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 4 min drive
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 6 min drive
  • HarborWalk Village - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dewey Destin Harbor Side - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Red Door Saloon - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🌊WaterFRONT~BoatSlip~Bikes~Destin Harbor~5BRDestin-A-tion on the Water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🌊WaterFRONT~BoatSlip~Bikes~Destin Harbor~5BRDestin-A-tion on the Water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌊WaterFRONT~BoatSlip~Bikes~Destin Harbor~5BRDestin-A-tion on the Water?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌊WaterFRONT~BoatSlip~Bikes~Destin Harbor~5BRDestin-A-tion on the Water located?

Located in Holiday Isle, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Beaches. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice but could be nicer for the money
A nice house but in need of a remodel or some attention for the price. Some rotten/broken boards on the deck and stairwells. Some dressers missing hardware. No water out back to rinse your boat off. Convenient to crab island and the harbor.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Beautiful home but need a little TLC. Great location and 2 minutes from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Florida vacations
Great location but the place is not very well kept and was not very clean. There were misleading things about the description including a beach we couldnt access a gold cart that cost extra and a room that wasnt really a room and a bed that wasnt reslly a bed. I wouldnt use Real Joy Vacations again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Quy V.

Liked: Location
Great location but needs alot of love.
For the price, its ok, but dont expect nothing spectacular. The other reviews are quite spot on.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Sarah R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Unkept and unsupplied
Though the house was nice it needs a little bit of love. The furniture outside was dirty and half the chairs were broken. We had no supplies including toilet paper, trash bags, dish soap and sponge, laundry detergent, extra linens, paper towels, oven mitts, and one broom and dust pan upstairs. One of the bedrooms downstairs does not have a door for privacy and the bathroom downstairs is shared. In one of the bedrooms upstairs, the mattress was very uncomfortable. There were no extra blankets or sheets. There was no water pressure upstairs in the bathrooms. We ran out of hot water for showers. There were no cleaning supplies at all. So if you spilled something there was nothing to use to clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Suzanne S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Destin trip
The home lays out perfectly for a group of couples. Having the boat slip was great other than some of the deck boards on the middle walkway are coming up. If you step on the edge to get in the boat they pop up from the other side. One person in our party fell due to this. The home was not as clean as I am used to with VRBO. Found dirty dishes in the cabinets and didn't seem to be wiped down very well. That all being said we did enjoy our stay! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jenn s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect House for a Family Vacation
This property was great for our family to meet to gather for the Holiday. We had plenty of space and the location and views were amazing. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Taylor F., North port FL

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Kappies 50th
We overall had a good experience, this home is in a beautiful neighborhood. The cleanliness of this home when we arrived was a little disappointing. There were a few roaches, dirty eating utensils left outside and the fireplace leaks terribly when it rains. We were all pretty stuffy from the inch of dust on everything in the house as well. If the house was clean when we arrived we would rate this place 5 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Jacob L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Not the best value for the money (2 stars)
The location was nice, but for the cleaning fees, we wished we didn't have to clean so much of it ourselves. We had to wipe down surfaces and clean a lot of grime off everything when we first arrived (kitchen, outdoor spaces, bathrooms). A lot of it was pretty gross. The living room has a constant foul smell to it, Febreze covered it up somewhat, but you'll want to spend most of your time outside to avoid the stench. There were just a lot of little things falling apart or in need of replacement/repair. It gave the vibe that a company owns it and doesn't actually care about the state of things. Definitely not someone's second home, but very much a rental investment. The company was a little difficult to deal with and the booking receptionist was really rude to a couple of us, but I know good hospitality workers are hard to find right now, so that's not as much the owner's fault. I know if RealJoy could hire someone better, they would. It was a fun week, but there are dozen's of other properties for the same money and better value, best to avoid this one until some fixes are made.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Good Stay but read this
So check in was easy, so first let's start with the beds. There are 3 on the main level. All seem pretty good. There is only one bedroom downstairs, but there is one set up in the living down there. The kitchens where good and having the extra kitchen really helped. There is plenty of sitting on the decks. The inside is dated. They have made attempts to update and unfortunately I'm a builder and I finally just had to stop looking. Its more a personal issue just don't think your staying in anything but a normal beach house. They may be worth millions only by location location location. The boat dock was ok. There are several places that need the boards fixed but everything else worked good. Overall good place, easy access to the bay, crab Island, and Gulf.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacarion
Beautiful house, we had loads of fun with lots of room to spread out made lots of memories FYI deck needs some work there are safety issues with some boards and some of the wooden furniture
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break
Very nice only recommendation update the supply of dishes
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a crab island trip…. An close boat ride and very close to food and shopping. Wonderful !
Amazing location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

William S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place
We had an excellent time Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Karl Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Love this place! Close to everything with a boat slip!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geneva K., Adelanto, Calufonia ,USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My 35th BDay
Property was very comfy and close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather P., Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They went above and beyond for us.
They knew we were getting married and when we checked in there were balloons, a card, flowers, 2 food trays and 6 bottles of wine! Best experience I’ve ever had!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David Karl Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place very clean close to everything
We have a 32 foot boat and we use the slip and everything worked out exactly the way we hope to work we would definitely rent this place again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property great location
Great property great location The only thing I could suggest is that the floors need to be mopped not just swept the bottom of your feet were very dirty overall probably was great plenty a room nice deck great back porch
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

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