Spacious Ocean Retreat~Minutes to the Beach, BBQ, Pool, Beach Gear, and More!

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11186 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pool

Gym

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Destin, FL

Miramar Beach9 min walk
James Lee Park12 min walk
Destin Commons5 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Principle Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy the sugar white sands of the Emerald Coast in this getaway perfect for families or small groups! Freshly remodeled kicked up to the next notch in luxury beach homes.

Located in the elite community of Destiny East and just minutes to the beach. We supply the beach cart, beach chairs, umbrellas & towels... You supply the sunblock and laughter. It's a recipe for the perfect vacation in this bright and open 4 bedroom home. Our property manager is local and is never more than a phone call away. They will check in on you and can answer any questions, give restaurant recommendation, point you in the right direction for the shopping outing, Etc.

If you do encounter a summer shower, how about a movie on the overstuffed sectional and wide screen TV or a BBQ on the covered patio. There is an extra bottle of gas in case one goes empty in the middle of dinner.

Prepare a meal in the gourmet eat in kitchen equipped with modern appliances, quartz countertops and a big breakfast bar. Watch your favorite show in the family room just off of the kitchen so you don't miss any of the action.

Two bedrooms are located on the west side of the home, the principle on the east and the bunk room in the middle. The master bedroom has a king bed with silver chill mattress to keep you cool on those hot summer days. Double doors from the master open up onto the back porch.

The primary bathroom 70 inch soaker tub, oversized vanity w/ dual sinks, walk in marble tiled shower and spacious closet.

The bunkroom features a full sized mattress & three twin memory foam beds. A second full bathroom is just across the hallway and has a tiled walk in shower with access to the backyard.

The other two bedrooms each have queen sized mattresses and beachy decor. The shared full bathroom is beautifully remodeled with tub/shower combo and tiled surround, vanity with dual sinks and quartz counters.

You have full access to two luxurious pools, a hot tub, tennis courts, a full size workout facility and playground.

Discover all that Destin has to offer, including boat rentals, water sports, deep sea fishing charters, sunset cruises, and top rated attractions like the Big Kahunas Waterpark. Try out the Crab Trapp, Pompano Joes, and the Whale's Tail. There are tons of dining options right on the beach. Grab a cup of Bad Ass coffee in the morning. There is no shortage of things to do nearby.

**Low Monthly Winter Rates- Not Available to Guests under age 25** Snowbird season runs January to February on a monthly basis. The monthly rate for Jan-Feb is 3000/month + taxes/fees.

Property manager

Louie Williams

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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 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

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, 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 Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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Destin, FL

What's nearby

Miramar Beach - 9 min walk
James Lee Park - 12 min walk
Destin Commons - 5 min drive
Emerald Coast Centre - 5 min drive
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Pompano Joe's - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬11 min walk
‪World of Beer - ‬5 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious Ocean Retreat~Minutes to the Beach, BBQ, Pool, Beach Gear, and More! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Spacious Ocean Retreat~Minutes to the Beach, BBQ, Pool, Beach Gear, and More! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Ocean Retreat~Minutes to the Beach, BBQ, Pool, Beach Gear, and More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Ocean Retreat~Minutes to the Beach, BBQ, Pool, Beach Gear, and More!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Ocean Retreat~Minutes to the Beach, BBQ, Pool, Beach Gear, and More! located?

Situated by the sea, 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).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

15 June 2024

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

Family Fun

The house is beautiful and very well equiped. Our family of 10 made several meals without an issue. We also used the gas grill on the patio and had a great meal. The best part was how responsive Luo, the property manager, was. He came over to make sure everything was as we expected and responded within an hour if anything needed to be fixed. We had a great time.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 May 2024

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

Wonderful experience

Everything about our stay was wonderful!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trino R.

7 May 2024

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

Highly recommended!

We were pleased with every aspect of our stay. The home is in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood located close to beach access. Fantastic host and excellent communication. I highly recommend this home to everyone!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATY G.

1 May 2024

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

BOOK IT!!

I cannot say enough great things about this stay. Absolutely everything was wonderful! The home is located in a gated community, which itself is a view. Great access to the beach, scenic walks, and the silence at night (chef's kiss). This truly was our home away from home for a weekend. My daughter loved her "home." Our host was attentive, responsive, and overall the best. My grandparents, mother, and spouse all enjoyed Kenley's Cottage. It was worth every penny and more.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

14 Apr 2024

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

Wouldn’t know it was spring break!

The neighborhood is so peaceful and quiet, we really appreciate that. We played a ton of pickleball, loved that availability. Walking distance to the beach, margaritas and ice cream.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

6 Apr 2024

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

Solid Rental

Had a good time. Pool was nice and gym was convenient. Walking to beach was easy and great area.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice P.

7 Mar 2024

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

Winter stay

We rented the house for a month over the winter. The house is an excellent rental in a great location. Easy walk to the public beaches and super close to everything in Destin to do. The property manager is super responsive and took care of everything we needed. We would highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

toi o., Alabaster, Al

30 Nov 2023

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

Thanksgiving Holiday

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this beautiful home. The home was clean and beds comfortable. It was everything and more than what me and my family could have expected. We will definitely try to stay here again. Lou Williams was outstanding to work with as he stayed in touch with us to make sure all was well with the home. We LOVED our experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis Alberto R., Estados Unidos

22 Sept 2023

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

Todo muy bien.

Estamos muy complacidos y agradecidos.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

monica r.

6 Aug 2023

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

Lovely vacation

We enjoyed our stay at Kennedy’s Cottage, the house is well kept and comfortable for our family. We loved Destiny East and how close it is to the beach. Property manager (Lou) was very attentive and responded promptly to all our requests. we will definitely comeback !

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

26 July 2023

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

Great place

Very nice house, spacious, clean, wonderful for our trip to Destin.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

4 July 2023

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

Quick walk to the beach

Good location and access to the beach. Nice pickleball courts and pool in gated community. Unfortunately, not enjoyable to sit on back porch as the view is a tiny yard with dead grass and a massive recent remodel next door. Old food and trash found under couches in living room. Small living room and not a great hang out space for larger group of adults/teens. Property owner was responsive when contacted. Best feature is access to the beach and nearby restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

23 Apr 2023

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

Wonderful stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kennedy’s Cottage. It was very clean and we didn’t want for anything. We look forward to being in the area again and staying at your cozy hideaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

22 Apr 2023

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

The PERFECT Beach House

Our stay was AMAZING! We could not say enough good things about this house and the property manager! SUPER nice and helpful! The house is in the perfect location! A simple 3 minute ride to the beach that really only feels like 1 minute! Within 10 minutes, you have left the house and you are set up in a perfect spot on the beach! The house is also in the middle of Destin commons and silver sands outlets! The pool and playground at the clubhouse are amazing as well! All in all, 10 out of 10!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lamont T.

21 Feb 2023

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

Spouse Birthday

Very nice. Clean and Quiet. Conveniently located. Minutes from the beach. Lou was amazing. Answered every request in a very timely manner. Definitely a must stay if you visit Destin! 5 Stars!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

2 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful area. Beautiful home

All the amenities of home! Well kept home with everything you need for a fun and relaxing beach day. Community area was very nice as well. Great communication with property owners from booking to checking out. So much to do and see in Destin Florida. We would choose this area and house again! Thank you for a great experience!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthyr F.

14 Dec 2022

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

Beauty and Serene!

We needed a getaway before the holidays so some friends and I planned an impromptu workcation. There was enough space that we were all able to work efficiently. The neighborhood is stunning and warranted us to enjoy the beauty and take daily strolls. The pictures don’t do this place justice! While it is a luxury stay, it also gives a very comfortable and home feel. The decor is beautiful. It is well equipped with cooking utensils and dishes. We had no issues. The checkin was an easy process. The owners left a detailed book of requirements and area suggestions. The property is very close to everything you need to include the beach. (That’s why we go to FL right?) 😀 I love the guestbook idea. We’d definitely come back! You can run/walk the neighborhood, go to the fitness center or just have tea on the patio. Thank you Lou for opening your property for vacationers!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Broderick M.

27 Nov 2022

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

Thanksgiving in Destin!!!

We had a wonderful time. Home was extremely clean and well stocked. Great location for beach play and shopping.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie K.

23 Oct 2022

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

Best Beach Getaway!

We enjoyed our stayed very much. It's such a beautiful property & so close to everything. We can't wait to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ethan & Megan B.

23 Oct 2022

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

Family vacation!

It’s was a close to perfect as you can get!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agustin G.

15 Aug 2022

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

Nice

Enjoyed our stay. Clean house with plenty of room. Close to everything

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rahul G.

30 July 2022

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

Excellent property located in a beautiful east destiny neighborhood.

We really enjoyed our stay. Perfect home for a family vacation. Conveniently located close to beach and everything else that you look for on a vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 July 2022

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

Pictures did this home justice

The home was exactly as pictured. Host was very accommodating. Location is amazing. The beautiful subdivision is literally right across the street from the beach. But also has access to a neighborhood pool. Beach towels and chairs were available for use. 15 minute drive to the HarborWalk Village. Overall Great place.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P.

26 July 2022

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

Great place!

Very nice home in a nice quite gated neighborhood. We walked to the beach daily. Would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

26 July 2022

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

Perfect for Family Vacation

Our stay at Lou’s home was perfect from top to bottom. Literally only 1-2 minutes driving distance to the beach (through the Destiny at the Gulf gate) with fairly easy parking available. Home is stocked with beach towels, chairs, umbrella, etc. The cleaning team does an absolutely amazing job. Looking forward to booking again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Louie Williams

We live in Louisville, KY with our two daughters and two pups. We bought our Destin home in June of 2021 after vacationing in Destin for years! The renovation was truly a labor of love but we wanted the very best for our guests and for our family! We hope you love it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Kennedy's Cottage is great for any group because it's all on one level and there are so many entertaining spaces! Everything is freshly remodeled and you can't beat the neighborhood. Destiny East offers amenities galore and you have peace of mind as a gated community. We are a five minute walk to the beach!