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Family Beach House | Gorgeous Pool | Gated Community | 3 Blocks from Beach

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TWO full living rooms - stretch out!
The best pool in Destin is just steps away
Watch the sun rise from 3 floors of decks
Three floors of rest, fun and games
Beautiful white sand beach a short 3 blocks away - walk to watch the sunset every evening!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Commons
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

King Bedroom on First Floor

1 King Bed

King Bedroom on Second Floor

1 King Bed

King Bedroom on Second Floor

1 King Bed

King Bedroom on Third Floor

1 King Bed

King Bedroom on Third Floor

1 King Bed

Twin Bunk Bed on Third Floor

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom on First Floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom on Second Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full Bathroom on Third Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room on First Floor

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Family Beach House | Gorgeous Pool | Gated Community | 3 Blocks from Beach

Welcome to Ahoy Bay your perfect family getaway!
⚓︎ Sleeps 16 people (includes children & infants per County regulations)
⚓︎ 3 blocks from the white sand beaches of Destin
⚓︎ Amazing lagoon style community pool steps away from the front door
⚓︎ TWO living rooms to spread out
⚓︎ Arcade console and games in upstairs living room
⚓︎ Gated community with private security patrol
⚓︎ 5 king bedrooms, plus twin bunk room
⚓︎ Spacious, newly decorated beach house
⚓︎ 3 parking spaces

A beautifully updated 6 BR/3.5 BA, 3 story beach house is the perfect place for your family to gather. Located in the gated Villages of Crystal Beach you will enjoy the benefits of the best resort pool in Destin while being close to the beach. Don't feel like walking to the beach? Enjoy our free community beach shuttle (available during peak seasons).

⚓︎ Community Pool - 1 min walk (3 houses away)
⚓︎ Beach - 8 minute walk
⚓︎ Destin Commons - 0.5 miles
⚓︎ Dolphin Reef - 3 miles
⚓︎ Crab Island - 5.5 miles
⚓︎ Harborwalk Village - 6 miles
Driving times can vary drastically depending on the season.

Basic Rules
• This is NOT a party house
• No Smoking
• No Pets
Please read the Rental Requirements down below.

⚓︎ Community Amenities ⚓︎
• Heated Pool: Mar 1-Apr 13, Thanksgiving Week, Christmas Week, & New Years Week
• Beach Shuttle runs Mar 1-Apr 13, Memorial Day weekend through October
• Additional parking is available on a first come basis. A fee may be charged.

⚓︎ Bedrooms & Floors ⚓︎
• 1st Floor - Living Room | Kitchen | Half Bath | Master Bedroom (ensuite)
• 2nd Floor - Second Living Room | Full Bath | 2 King Bedrooms | Laundry Room
• 3rd Floor - 2 King Bedrooms | Twin Bunk Room | Full Bathroom

⚓︎ Ahoy Bay Amenities ⚓︎
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Smart TVs in every room
• Coffee bar
• Milkshake bar in upstairs game room
• Arcade console in upstairs game room
• Full size washer & dryer
• Beach towels, beach chairs, & beach wagon provided

⚓︎ Villages of Crystal Beach Amenities ⚓︎
• Zero entry, 30,000 sq/ft Lagoon style pool just steps from your front door
• Community hot tub and tiki bar for gatherings
• Pool/Hot Tub wristbands for registered guests
• Free Beach Shuttle during peak seasons
• Gated community with on site security for extra peace of mind

Arrival/Departure
• You will receive the gate & house codes 48 hours prior to arrival.
• Check-in is 4pm (your door code will activate at 4pm exactly)
• Check-out is promptly by 10am
Sorry we can not offer early check-ins or late check-outs in order to provide enough time for our cleaners to prepare the house for the next guest. A $150 fee is charged for late check-outs.

Parking Rules (per HOA & the City of Destin)
• We are permitted for a maximum of three (3) vehicles.
• Golf carts are NOT allowed.
• Street parking (or vehicles hanging over into the street) is not allowed.
• Limited overflow parking is available.
• No boats, jet skis, trailers, or RV are allowed in the complex.

Other Notes
• We provide fresh linens, bath towels, soaps, laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, toilet paper, paper towels, and trash can liners to get you through the first couple of days. Additional supplies are the responsibility of the guests.
• No Smoking - This is a non-smoking property. If you smoke inside the home you will be charged $500 plus any additional cleaning fees.
• No Parties
• No Pets

IN ORDER TO RENT THIS PROPERTY:
• Person with the platform account is the “Booking Guest”
• Booking Guest must be 25 or older and submit government-issued ID to confirm age within 48 hours of making reservation
• Booking Guest must sign and return the Rental Agreement within 48 hours of making reservation
• Booking Guest must stay at the property for the entire reservation dates (booking for others is not allowed)
• Credit card must be in Booking Guest's name
In other words, ALL these must be in the SAME NAME.

Property manager

Gregg & Michele
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
Guest must sign Renter Agreement. $500 security deposit required. Minimum age to rent 25 years old.
ABSOLUTELY NO Pets, NO Smoking, & NO Parties.
If you violate any of these rules your reservation will be cancelled immediately, no refunds will be issued, and you will be responsible for any fines

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TDT-070420

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. 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 Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Commons - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Miramar Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • James Lee Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - Destin - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Beach House | Gorgeous Pool | Gated Community | 3 Blocks from Beach have a pool?

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

Is Family Beach House | Gorgeous Pool | Gated Community | 3 Blocks from Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Beach House | Gorgeous Pool | Gated Community | 3 Blocks from Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Beach House | Gorgeous Pool | Gated Community | 3 Blocks from Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Beach House | Gorgeous Pool | Gated Community | 3 Blocks from Beach located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Destin Commons and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Great House

Large house and fit our two families well. Kitchen is a little small but well equipped. Pool was great and a short walk to the beach. Communication was fast and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn N.

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

Destin vacation 2024

This house was perfect for our family vacation. Lots of room for everyone! Great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

A+ for multi-family memories

The hosts were wonderful. Great communicators and we certainly felt well prepared for our visit. The place was well decorated and plenty big enough for the 8 adults and 4 teens. Appreciated that there were plenty of dishes (and back up dishes), kitchen supplies that most places aren’t equipped with, towels (both bath & beach towels), and each bathroom was well stocked with things like nicer shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, qtips, cotton rounds, extra toilet paper, hair dryer. The beds & pillows were comfortable as well. Kids got a kick out of the arcade game in the kids/teens living room. The pool is very lovely and about a 5 min straight walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carissa G.

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

Lovely beach house

We stayed at this house with a party of 14. We had plenty of space for everyone to sleep and hang out. The pool is very close to the house which was convenient. The beach is a short walk so we didn’t use the shuttle. The wagon and beach chairs provided were useful. The host was responsive when I emailed a question. Overall nice stay at this lovely beach house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarvesh S.

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

Great stay for families

Really good place to stay. The nearest beach is quite busy so need to plan accordingly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Great stay!

We loved it! Very spacious, clean, and great location. Second living space was great for kids. Communication was excellent! They checked on us and got right back with any questions. Such a fun week!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Didn't live up to expectations

The property wasn't clean. We contacted the owner about visibly dirty pillowcases and cereal on the kitchen floor and they came out right away to change the pillowcases. But there is no way we felt like it was truly clean. And then, while packing, we found an open bottle of spit from chew and medication that belonged to a previous renter. So any questions about whether the property was actually clean...well, it wasn't. Additionally, it says sleeps 16. There are only bed for 12, plates for maybe 10, glasses for 12, the kitchen is very small. We had 16, 12 were children and there really wasn't enough space. We have stayed in Villages of Crystal Beach five times over the last 13 years (usually if we are going with a big group) and this will be our last stay. The neighborhood has just gotten very rundown. The beach tram is now a van that you have to call for instead of a golf cart that is just always running. It just wasn't as good as it has been previously and the run down house didn't help. For the price, you can definitely find something better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ally M.

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

Beautiful home in a great community!

House was so pretty and clean, enough beds and space for everyone to spread out and be comfortable. Location is amazing, one block walk to the beautiful pool and a short easy walk to the amazing beach. Close to shops and restaurants too. Nothing more we could’ve wanted! No problem communicating w/ hosts either, they were very helpful. High recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

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

Great house, great host!

Great layout, and nice quick walk to the beach. Situated near lots of activities. Parking was tough considering the number of rooms, but we made it work. Also would be good to inform folks that there is a very narrow strip that you can bring your own beach stuff too. All things that were small. Overall my family loved it and we plan to return! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiney C.

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

Beach Birthday Weekend

We absolutely loved this home!!! My daughter wanted to celebrate her 9th birthday on the beach and this home was perfect!! We were .90 miles (walking distance) from the beach!! And the walk was very pleasant!! The neighborhood was very nice!!! I have no complaints at all!! And the owners answered questions, in a timely manner!!! Everything was very nice. It was 11 of us. My daughter keeps saying this was the best birthday ever!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer z.

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

Big family vacation

We would stay in this house again. The house has most of everything you need. It does have beach chairs beach towels and a wagon to walk to the beach. The owner was always quick to reply back to us. The walk to the beach isn't too bad. There is a shuttle but we would go too early or too late to be able to use it. The house was very clean. The pool is nice but is around the corner from the house. They do give you a starter set of paper towels toilet paper and trash bags but We didn't realize it isn't that much and with 16 people for a week, it went very fast. Overall we did enjoy the house it was clean and comfortable and we were happy for our stay there!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

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

Great

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gregg & Michele

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Traveling, visiting new places & making memories together is very important to our family. As our kids grew up we decided we wanted to have somewhere we could gather together and continue to create memories. We decided we wanted to offer our home to guests so they could also gather and create wonderful memories to carry back with them. We bought a cabin in the Smoky Mountains then felt the beach calling us. Once we bought our beach house we decided to brand them together into Midori Getaways.

Why they chose this property

The sun, sand, and sound of waves has always been our happy place. We grew up near the ocean and always wanted to get back there. We love this house because it is big enough for our family to come together and close enough to walk to the beach. We love having 2 living rooms so spread out.

What makes this property unique

~5 King size bedrooms & a twin bunk room
~Gated community with onsite security patrol
~Large Resort, Lagoon Style Pool, Heated during Peak Seasons
~Beach Towels Provided
~Free Beach Shuttle to Barracuda Street Beach Access during Peak Seasons
~TWO Living Rooms to spread out
~Washer and Dryer in Unit

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests