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DESTINY HIDEAWAY Family-Friendly Home in Resort Gated Community~Golf Cart/Bikes

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Destiny Hideaway
6-person street legal golf cart included!
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Destiny HIdeaway

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8189.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Destin, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    10 min walk
  • James Lee Park
    12 min walk
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club
    4 min drive
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    9 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bonus Kids' room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

DESTINY HIDEAWAY Family-Friendly Home in Resort Gated Community~Golf Cart/Bikes

If you’re looking for a relaxing place for your family to stay that delivers the comforts of home but with the luxurious amenities of a resort, you will love your stay at DESTINY HIDEAWAY! This one-story villa has a master bedroom with a king-size bed, a 55" TV, and a door to the back patio. The master bath is a showpiece with white marble counters, soaker tub and a frameless glass shower with a Bluetooth speaker. Two bedrooms on the other size of the house each have a queen-size bed; the back bedroom opens to the back patio while the front bedroom includes a baby changing table. Right off the living area is the bonus kids' room with a twin-over-double bunk bed, a kids' table for play, and lots of shelves to store their toys and games.

The interiors are light-filled and open with comfortable gathering spaces: a dining room table that seats 8, a semi-open galley kitchen with an open breakfast bar for socializing, and of course the living area with a 65" TV (YouTube TV provided) and a foyer with even more seating. Enjoy the sizeable backyard from the screened-in porch or from the deck complete with a direct line natural gas grill. You can park up to three cars here - one in the garage with the 6-passenger golf cart (included!) and two in the driveway. For added security, the property is equipped with a doorbell camera and a security camera above the garage door. If you encounter any issues at all, the owners live next door and are available to help in any way they can.

Destiny Hideaway’s location is the best of all worlds! Located in Destin's exclusive gated community Destiny East, it is situated on a cul-de-sac so you can enjoy peace and quiet away from it all, yet you are just a few steps from the walking trail that takes you right around the corner to Club Destiny where you can enjoy the resort-style neighborhood pool, playground, spa, cabana, fitness center, tennis courts and more! Take the golf cart out the south gate to scenic 98, and beach access is just a 1/2 mile away with plenty of beachy restaurants. Restaurants and shopping and water activities surround Destiny East so you will find plenty to do, eat, and explore during your Destin, FL vacation.

Property manager

Denise Gates
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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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
Noise curfew begins at 10 pm.
Rental agreement must be signed within 48 hours to avoid cancellation.
Guest agrees to abide by Homeowner Association Rules.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Destin

Destin is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting.
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Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 10 min walk
  • James Lee Park - 12 min walk
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 4 min drive
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is DESTINY HIDEAWAY Family-Friendly Home in Resort Gated Community~Golf Cart/Bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DESTINY HIDEAWAY Family-Friendly Home in Resort Gated Community~Golf Cart/Bikes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DESTINY HIDEAWAY Family-Friendly Home in Resort Gated Community~Golf Cart/Bikes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DESTINY HIDEAWAY Family-Friendly Home in Resort Gated Community~Golf Cart/Bikes located?

Situated in Destin, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Emerald Bay Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Getaway
My family and I were in town for my son’s sporting event. The house we stayed in was absolutely wonderful and the neighborhood was beautiful! I definitely recommend this stay and the communication with the host was top notch!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Ever
The property was just as advertised. Very clean and comforting. Other than food, we were provided with everything we needed for a stay at the beach. But far better than the house, was the hospitality of the property manager, Denise. She is an absolute sweetheart. It was a most welcoming experience each time I communicated with her. I will book this property again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short family get away
The property was great- the host was super quick and responsive if I had a question- The golf cart was a godsend to go up and down the scenic highway! Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in Destin!
We really enjoyed our stay at Destiny Hideaway. It was clean and had everything we needed to get started for our vacation. Plus lots of pool/beach toys. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mason t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place
What an amazing place to stay for very reasonable price. The owners are awesome people willing to help with any situation. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun time!
Excellent!!! Just needed more paper products.. (paper towels and toilet paper). We all had a great time and will go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Family Destination!
We loved our stay in Destin! Jeff and Denise were easy to communicate with. The house was well maintained and very clean- we had no worries letting our 2 and 4 year old play on the floor. They loved having the park so close, and the nice backyard! We also enjoyed taking the golf cart out to eat and to the beach. I would definitely recommend staying here if you are considering a Destin vacation! We would love to come back one day!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as expected and desired!
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Everything was extremely clean and the house was well prepped for us to enjoy ourselves. The golf cart served us well for our trips to the beach and also to local restaurants. There were no surprises or disappointments and the description of the property was completely accurate! We would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property gated community awesome hosts !
First off Denise the owner was very accommodating we felt like we were at home. We had plenty of privacy here. So I’m not sure why there was other negative reviews about that. Yes there is a camera outside but I have those to at home as well. The property had everything we needed. It was very clean and spacious. The home even had candles ( it was my husbands birthday ) Denise even dropped off a birthday gift. Very kind of the owner. We loved this beautiful home. The pool in community was gorgeous and very big. My kids loved the pool playground and the bunk beds at the home. This home also comes with golf cart and that was a highlight for us. Core memories were made here. Thank you Denise. Also there was pool inflatables paddle board sand toys and chairs for beach and even beach towels. Anything we forgot to bring the house had. You won’t regret staying here. We are looking forward to booking again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kera M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, stocked, & clean
Nice house w/ great, open layout. The cleaning crew is fantastic - we actually had a clean floor. Normally, our socks & feet are quickly dirty (at other houses), but even after spending most days inside due to storms, it was finally not the case. The rest of the house was also well kept. The owners live next door & are helpful & quick to respond. The mattresses are very, very firm. The master has a king but the other two beds seem to be fulls rather than queens (smaller than our queens at least). The kids loved the bunk room & picnic table. While we bring & use our own dishes/cooking supplies, the kitchen is very well-stocked. The same goes for the house in general. Access to the garage was helpful. Taking the path makes for an easy 12-min. walk to the beach & it’s only 3-5 min. to the pool/clubhouse/playground. This was our first time not having a private pool so we took the kids to the community pool during a couple of breaks from the rain. There was a large group of people smoking pot in the hot tub one evening, which was not what we would usually expect in Destiny East, especially around so many kids. The clubhouse no longer allows food/drinks in the movie theater. The projector was broken, ending our movie early. They are working on replacing it, but ask before reserving. We did not use the gym this trip. We enjoyed & would recommend Destiny Hideaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

James l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Matt
House and golf cart were great and we have stayed in this neighborhood for six consecutive years now and love it. I booked for my wife and I along with three of my children because my oldest had other plans which fell through the week before so we ended up bringing her and her boyfriend (7 ppl total, house occupancy 8ppl). I got a text from owner shortly after we arrived wanting a count of my total party which let me know we were being actively watched on security system which made me a little uncomfortable. I explained the situation and venmo’d the $280 for extra occupancy no big deal. The first night I got a ticket for parking on the street which was my bad so I Venmo’d the owner the $50 with my apologies and said it wouldn’t happen again. Then a couple hours later the owners are knocking on the door to discuss my party size and parking which we have already resolved over text. Two days later I’m parked in the driveway and my bumper was approximately 6 inches over sidewalk and owner sends me a text complete with picture showing my violation so I came back from the beach to move my vehicle up 6 inches. I received correspondence from the owner every day about one small thing or the other. Personally when I spend 5K for a week rental I really just want to be left alone and enjoy my vacation with as few distractions as possible. The previous 5 years we have stayed in destiny east I’ve not had any contact with the owner outside of check in/out which I prefer.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect family vacation
This was our first time in Destin, and it was probably the best family vacation we've ever had. The house was beautiful! Perfect location- close enough to the beach but far enough away from all of the crowded hotels and rentals. The gated community was super quiet, well maintained, and had a wonderful pool and playground that my little ones absolutely loved. The house was super clean, had every amenity that we could possibly need, including my husbands favorite part- a golf cart! We took the golf cart everywhere- it was perfect. Denise was the best host too, she made sure we were well taken care of and left us with more then we could have asked for. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
We had a great experience staying at Destiny Hideaway and plan to stay again in the future! Thanks so much to Denise for everything
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Destiny East Hide-a-way
Beautiful, well-furnished home with 3 BR’s and kids room with bunks and play table. Wonderful screened porch with patio and back yard for kids to play. Very short walk to pool, playground and tennis courts. Big plus is the 8 person golf cart. Owners are so responsive to any questions issues. We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liza T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away From Home
This home met all of our needs! Very clean with all the comforts of home. Beautiful neighborhood with community amenities. Having access to the golf cart was super helpful and lots of fun! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house
We loved the house! Especially golf cart, driving it to beach, restaurants and to the pool. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation and Fun in the Sun
We loved everything about our stay! The owners were easy to work with and hospitable! The property was absolutely perfect for our family. We enjoyed neighborhood amenities and the beach is a leisurely golf cart ride away! We look forward to returning as soon as possible!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tylandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday celebration
This was a great experience & close to the beach me and my family will be returning
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New vacation spot
The Gates were awesome hosts that were very responsive. It is in a very good location close to a lot of food restaurants and the beach. This is a great family atmosphere. The house is beautiful, clean, and very comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
spring break 2022
We had a wonderful experience with the Gates’ and their property. They were super hospitable and helpful. The house was clean and beautiful. Would go back in a heartbeat!! Loved it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin & Bridget R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Destin vaca
The property was great and with the golf cart, it was so convenient for beach days. The home was clean along being fully stocked. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Family Getaway
This was our first Family VRBO vacation and we were very happy and impressed with how nice and clean the Destiny Hideaway house was. The house was exactly as presented on the website and was even larger and more spacious than expected. Owners were very helpful and responsive before, during and after our stay. Would highly recommend this rental to friends and consider staying again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation
Property was clean, cozy, and perfect for our family of six. Close to the beach and great restaurants. Would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Denise Gates

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We first moved to Destin in 1999 as a young military family stationed at Eglin AFB, and we bought our home in Destiny East. We loved it so much we kept it, renting it out when we were stationed at other bases and moving back in when we were luckily stationed at Eglin again. We are now retired from the military and are back for good. Our family of four has stayed at many vacation rentals throughout the world so we know how comforting it is to have all the amenities of home while traveling. We decided to become vacation rental owners ourselves and bought the house next door so we could host travelers in our beautiful city of Destin.

Why they chose this property

Of all the places we have lived and visited, the beaches in Destin are the most beautiful. Over the years, Destin has developed into a fun, family-friendly resort town with so much to do!

What makes this property unique

Situated in a cul-de-sac in a gated community, Destiny Hideaway is not only safe but conveniently located to everything the neighborhood of Destiny East and the city of Destin has to offer! Destiny East's amenities - pool, tennis courts, playground, fitness center and more - are a short walk away. A shortcut path will take you to the south gate and then you're only a 1/2 mile from the beach! Drive out the north gate to find Destin's famous shopping centers and restaurants... one mile to the west is Destin Commons and 3.5 miles to the east is the Silver Sands Outlet Mall - with tons of boutiques and restaurants along the way.

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