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Private Pool ~ Screened Porch ~ Updated Kitchen ~ Outdoor Seating

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Private Pool
Front of Home
Open Concept Floor Plan
Living Area and Breakfast Bar
Living Area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9170.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Private Pool ~ Screened Porch ~ Updated Kitchen ~ Outdoor Seating

Sleeping Arrangements
Two Story House |
Floor 1: Master, King Bed;
Floor 2: Guest 1, Queen Bed; Guest 2, Queen Bed; Guest 3, Twin over Full Bunk

Experience Your Vacation Haven

Nestled within the Crystal Beach community is this quaint cottage, whose design harkens back to “Old Florida.” Yet, it’s an ideal beach property perfect for a much anticipated getaway. Greet the morning with a hot cup of your favorite beverage while luxuriating on the screened porch. Getting some in your group off the porch swing may be hard, but everything you need to for the meal prep is provided within the gourmet kitchen. So, after breakfast, leisurely meander to the Gulf to enjoy a full day of fun in the sun. Then, at the end of the day, cool down with laps in the refreshing private pool or challenge the kids to a rousing game of Marco Polo!

Perfect for a large group, this vacation rental features a master bedroom with a king bed, with luxurious vanity area, which provides a true spa feel. Other rooms feature queen beds in addition to a kid’s room with a twin over full bunk bed, which even has a quaint sitting area to group the little ones together to share bedtime stories of the day’s adventures.

The spacious open floor plan allows for cooking and leisurely entertaining, while everyone is close by, all while making memories to last a lifetime. Then, sink into comfy sofas in front of a big-screen TV to wind down from the day’s activities. Later in the evening, decide which of the double porches you’ll choose to watch the moon rise. There’s a special place for every member of your party to be together or in solitude at this truly extraordinary sanctuary.

If there are fishermen among you, the BBQ grill provides an excellent opportunity to share in the bounty from the beach. But there are also numerous dining options to suit every palate: challenging golf courses; boating, including deep-sea excursions; and unique shopping in the exhilarating Destin area.

If your family believes in “the more the merrier,” an amazing property (“Hook, Wine & Sinker”) is located right next door and the two homes can be rented together (upon availability). Make your next vacation escape to The Hideaway!

Guest Walk-Through
Two Story Home|
First Floor: 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathrooms, Screened Porch, Dining, Kitchen, Living, Laundry
Second Floor: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom

Unit Amenities- Private (optionally) heated pool, Laundry, Wi-Fi, Gas BBQ Grill, Screened Porch, Private Driveway

About the Community of Crystal Beach
Steps away from the gorgeous beaches on Scenic 98, Crystal Beach is the perfect combination of classic Florida beach charm combined with modern luxury for your ideal vacation. With multiple beach accesses available for your convenience, sidewalks to travel the area to nearby restaurants and shops, Crystal Beach provides the ultimate beach vacation. Amenities such as golf, tennis, biking, boating, water sports & more are available locally at additional costs.

Local Favorites
MVH guests receive savings with our Local Favorites. Enjoy discounts to restaurants, beach activities, and shopping so you can save while you stay.

MVH Beach Closet
This property offers a Beach Closet stocked with complimentary beach chairs and an umbrella for use during your stay.

MVH Rental Restrictions
Please reference the Rental Restrictions and Terms of Use.

Heating for pools is available at an additional cost. Please contact our office for pricing details.

Property manager

My Vacation Haven
Premier Host

Languages

English, Swedish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Destin

Located near the beach, 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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Destin, Florida

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Destin Commons - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • James Lee Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Pool ~ Screened Porch ~ Updated Kitchen ~ Outdoor Seating have a pool?

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

Is Private Pool ~ Screened Porch ~ Updated Kitchen ~ Outdoor Seating pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Pool ~ Screened Porch ~ Updated Kitchen ~ Outdoor Seating?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pool ~ Screened Porch ~ Updated Kitchen ~ Outdoor Seating?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Pool ~ Screened Porch ~ Updated Kitchen ~ Outdoor Seating located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Destin Commons. Destin Beaches is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Perfect family getaway!

We stayed at the property for a week in March during spring break. The location was perfect - quiet neighborhood with just a short walk to the beach. The house looked just like the pictures with plenty of space for my husband and I, our two teenaged kids, and my mom. We paid the extra amount to heat the pool, which I would definitely recommend if you’re visiting in the spring. The only thing the house was missing was pool towels, so make sure to pack those. But other than that, everything was fantastic. The property is currently for sale, and I’m really hoping that the new owners will keep it as a rental because we’d love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

Destin Bachelorette

This property was exactly as displayed online. Gorgeous pool, spacious rooms and less than 5 minute walk to the beach!! Great location about 20-30 minutes from downtown Destin and night life. The staff was great at checking in and making sure the stay was going well
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from North Ridgeville, OH

Relaxing wonderful location pool

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything turned out very good so nice perfect location walking distance to the beach very nice neighborhood the house was clean very nice relaxed by the pool restaurants were driving distance

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place close to the beach

It was a great place to stay. Clean, close to the beach, awesome to have a pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

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

All the amenities of home!

We had an amazing stay! Short walk to the beach and close to shops and restaurants. Spent most of our time on the screened in porch relaxing while kids swam.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Le N.

Love the home!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a very beautiful home. Love everything about it. So much kitchen ware was provided. The pool was amazing. Definitely recommend this home. It would of been better if we were in the private beach list. We had to pay for the chairs and umbrellas because the public beach was further out and it was a hassle to walk with lots of kids and things we were carrying.

10/10 Excellent

Mario A.

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

Family Vacation

Very clean house love how close was to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daisy H.

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

Wonderful

Couldn't ask for better
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Erik H.

Golf trip crib

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We do an annual golf trip with 4 adult men. So everyone need their own bedroom and bathroom if possible. This property was in a great location to some of the golf courses we were playing and it had a pool. No brainer.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Holt, MI

Amazing Getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location and accommodations were perfect for family with kids. The pool was great for cooling off. The space in the backyard was perfect for tossing and passing a volleyball and football back and forth. The kitchen and living areas were very spacious and clean. The beds were comfortable and perfect after a busy day. Would highly recommend this rental for a family getaway.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Awesome Stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay. The property was as advertised and really came stocked with a lot of amenities. The backyard + pool was amazing. Defiantly will return to Destin and this specific property.

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

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

Great Family House!

This was a clean, spacious vacation home with a wonderful open floor plan that allowed my family of 7 to spend d a lot of quality time together just hanging out, without feeling cramped! We splurged on the pool heater and it was worth every penny! House had a nice laundry room, a great Dyson vacuum for the sand that inevitably made its way into the house (no matter HOW hard we tried!), and a HUGE master bathroom! Location was a very short (2 blocks or so) walk from the public access to the beach, which had the signature beautiful white sand and was NOT crowded at all. One of the prettiest beaches I’ve ever been to! Overall, great rental, would absolutely recommend to any family with older children and teens!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Drew H.

Pool house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our group spent a week here. Everything was as described and pictured. We spent a lot of time in the pool. The shade canopy was much appreciated. The beds were really comfortable. The kitchen had plenty of utensils and serving ware. We did use the provided beach umbrella and 2 chairs but they were really old and heavily used. The only thing that bothered us was a loud bird coming from a neighbor’s yard that squawked through the night. We all wore ear plugs to drown it out.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle U.

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

Anniversary Get-Away

Crystal Beach was a great choice for us on our anniversary trip! I cook everyday, and the kitchen was very well stocked. We had plenty of towels, which isn't always the case with rentals. The home was very clean, and the private pool was a huge plus. Very short walk to the beach, and the complimentary chairs and umbrella meant we only had to carry our cooler and beach bag.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great space, some shortfalls

Owner communication was great, and the space is quite nice, especially the master suite! Important note: upstairs bedrooms are FULL size, not queen - we wish we had known that before we booked. Some cleanliness issues (dirty pans, pool area), but overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
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8/10 Good

Payne S.

Had a great time!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We recently stayed at this Airbnb in Destin, Florida, and had an overall great experience..The location was great, offering easy access to local attractions and just a short walk to the beach. The house itself was clean and had charming beachy vibes, making it a perfect retreat for a coastal getaway. The private pool, complete with a sunshade, was one of the highlights of our stay—it was an amazing space to relax and cool off. The house had a cute and cozy feel, delivering everything you’d expect from a beach house.There were a few things that could have enhanced our stay. Although the beach was within walking distance, the public access point led to private beaches, so we had to walk about 500 yards down the beach to find a public area. The Airbnb didn’t provide a golf cart, which would have been a convenient addition, especially for making trips to the public beach easier. We also noticed an ant problem around the pool area, although they didn’t make their way inside the house. They seemed to only offer a very basic cable package that didn’t include many channels (2 of the tv’s had Roku). Additionally, this seems petty but the Tupperware and dishes lacked congruency, like it had been left from previous guests & some of it should probably be tossed. Overall, while there were a few inconveniences, we found that the positives outweighed the negatives. The location, cleanliness, and especially the private pool made our stay enjoyable, and we would recommend this Airbnb for anyone looking to enjoy a beach vacation in Destin.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

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

Family vaca

The home is absolutely beautiful and well stocked with the essentials to start you off. However our experience was a little too dramatic. We arrived on Friday and by Sunday I received a text message stating that there was a complaint that we had a dog and were smoking on the property. Later that evening I received a call from the property manager on the same issue. I assured her there was no dog. Monday morning they showed up to physically check the property again no dog. The rest of the week we saw random workers come on the property to do their cleaning. I honestly think it would be best to have a sign posted somewhere on the property of the random employees coming on the property during the week. With that said you have no privacy whatsoever. Overall we had a good stay and a very relaxing vacation. We will be back to Destin but not for certain we will choose the same location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Ali F.

Unacceptable Conditions and Poor Management

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I stay in Destin every year and have never had a problem until renting through My Vacation Haven. We arrived to a dirty house with a live roach and insect/bug fevers in the master bathroom, dirty dishes and pots with food still on them in the cabinets, a dishwasher that smelled so bad we had to clean the filter, visible dirt and black dust in the home, lids and wrappers on the floors. The patio furniture was so dirty we had to clean it before we could sit at it. Hoses were left strung out across the pool area. It was filthy. In addition to it being dirty, I requested the pool heater be turned on which I paid for, and I called to check the day before arrival that was done and it wasn’t when we arrived. We figured out to work it but weren’t able to use the pool the first day. The master bath water temperature does not get last lukewarm so by the time the tub is filled up it’s cold. The 3rd bedroom/bunk room is actually a half way that doesn’t go to the ceiling so you can hear everything going on downstairs.I reached to property management the first day of our trip and again on the second day and did not get any form of response until the 4th day of our trip. The manager has not followed up with me since our departure despite reaching out to him multiple times. I requested a minimum of a cleaning fee and 1 day of pool heating to be reimbursed and have heard nothing. This is the most disappointing rental experience we’ve had in Destin and will not be renting from My Vacation Haven again.

8/10 Good

Andreia C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Destin home experience

I will start with the GOOD things about the property. The house is beautiful, furnished very nicely with everything that you need! The kitchen has everything for home cooked meals, there's also a grill outside that was very convenient. There's a private pool that was very clean and maintained with a nice outdoor dining table in the yard and tanning chairs. We loved having the cozy back porch area to sit during late nights. Overall, house was very spacious, generally clean, and nicely remodeled. LOCATION: PERFECT. Very easy and accessible walk to the beach. The beach chairs and umbrella are a great addition. There's a mall 4 min away and A LOT of restaurants. Publix was also very close for groceries. I don't normally like to give bad reviews especially for a home this beautiful, but there was one thing the property may need to work on. The issue we experienced with this property was that there were cockroaches, or palmetto bugs as the locals might say. I didn't want to believe it after we saw one but they just kept showing up daily. The kitchen was full of them, and we discovered more and more throughout the first floor. We wrote to the property manager on the VRBO website and didn't get a response, so we called the maintenance phone number and they said they would send someone over to spray the same day. We never saw anyone come, although we were gone for a period of 1.5 hrs in the evening. We still saw the cockroaches for the remainder of our stay. We called maintenance again to see if anyone actually came out, but they said they did. To me, this means either the infestation was really bad, or no one ever came out. Either way, this seems like a big issue that the property owner/manager doesn't seem to care about much. The whole family had to carefully go through each article of clothing to verify no cockroaches snuck in. It's such a shame because the rest of our stay was great! Overall, I would come again, if the cockroach issue is resolved!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenton Y.

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

A Slice Of Paradise!!

Beautiful home and decor! Very comfortable open concept with gracious amenities provided. We had extremely easy access and communication. All expectations were met professionally!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria B.

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

Great Home!

This home was perfect for our family vacation! We loved the amenities, pool and short walk to the beach! Everything was so clean and neat. We are interested in booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Marcia L.

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

Best of Tides

Nice location. Can not see ocean from house, but an easy walk to beach. Located close to many attractions. Would definitely recommend Best of Tides. Upstairs bedrooms and bath small but quite adequate.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Maysville, MO

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

First family get away!

This property was awesome for our family vacation. It was our first full family vacation with our kids and their families. We had us (the grandparents), our 3 daughters and their families which included two 1 year olds and a 4 yr old. The whole process from rental, questions, check-in and placement of additional rental gear was awesome. The master suite was spacious and we ended up using the master closet for one of the grandkids to have quieter sleeping quarters. The attached master bathroom had a gorgeous garden tub that the 3 littles used every night. The walk in shower was big. The pool area was perfect, spacious enough for lounging, grilling and swimming in the evenings. The wing awning provided just enough shade. The front porch was shady and was protected from the street with nice landscaping, an attractive fence and inviting furniture. The perfect place to enjoy that first cup of coffee. Only 2 blocks from the beach, it was a short walk and the provided wagon was perfect for our gear. We absolutely LOVED our experience here, the only negative for us was the loft bunkroom. When renting this house we didn't realize the "kids" room had an open 3/4 wall and large round window with no covering. Every sound from the lower floor traveled right into that room. But we made it work as the master closet and the one large queen bedroom closet were big enough to accommodate the cribs we rented. Overall, it was fabulous! Would definitely rent again when the babies are older.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

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

Family Vacation

This was our first family vacation in a year and half due to the pandemic. This home had everything that my family and I were looking for. The property manager was awesome and courteous. It was the perfect location and the beach was in walking distance. We are definitely planning for our next stay again. The Franklin Family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Navtej S., Arlington Heights, USA

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

Great Stay !

Great Stay and we had a blast as a family ! Pool area was awesome - thank you !!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

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