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Gorgeous Emerald Coast sunset on the largest stretch of private beach in Destin.

Ours is the unit on the bottom right. Park up to two cars and walk right in!

New kitchen installed January 2018. All new appliances, cabinets, and granite.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 488 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Destin, FL

Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park15 min walk
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)3 min drive
Destin Harbor Boardwalk4 min drive
HarborWalk Village4 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This is probably the best place we’ve stayed at sandpiper cove. This was our fifth time coming to sandpiper cove and the...

lindsey k.

Aug 9, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR

SATURDAY TO SATURDAY RENTAL ONLY
***2 Vehicle Limit***
New
** Remodeled Kitchen 2018
** New flat screen TV in Living Room
** Living room remodel
** New interior painting
** New dishwasher
** Free Professional Beach Service set-up that includes two chairs and an umbrella (March-October)
** Flat panel TVs in both bedrooms
** New tile floor throughout living, kitchen, & bathrooms
** New sliding glass doors

Other appealing features of our condo:
** A balcony directly on and overlooking the canal.
** Free Wi-Fi & large screen TV in living room with VCR-DVD player
** In suite washer and dryer

Southern Living Magazine has designated Destin as the Top Family Destination for over ten years in a row!

Our condo, The Gathering Place, is located within Sandpiper Cove. Sandpiper Cove, located on beautiful Holiday Isle in the heart of Destin, is a private gated community only one to two blocks away from the grocery store, drug store, movie theater, variety stores, restaurants, and attractions. In fact, one of Destin's premier restaurants (Louisiana Lagniappe) is on the premises and only steps away from our front door.

Sandpiper Cove Resort offers you more amenities than any other resort on the Emerald Coast, with 43 acres of fun for you and your family! Amenities abound, including boat ramp, marina, docks (Boat Docking on site at additional cost), 24-hour security, six lighted tennis courts, five pools (two heated), three hot tubs, and a FREE 9-hole par 3 golf course.

Sandpiper Cove has gated private beach access, private parking, and a pavilion on the beach with a full service snack bar. The beach offers sailing, para-sailing, jet skis, and ocean kayaks. If you visit just once, you will understand why we call it our PARADISE home away from home.

The Gathering Place is a Two Bedroom-Two Bath unit located on the canal and a short walking distance to one of the most beautiful beaches in the U.S. If you love sugar white sands, emerald blue water, and swaying palms, you'll love our location. We offer Free Beach Service set-up that includes two chairs and an umbrella (March-October).three TVs, Free Wi-FI, one DVD player, washer and dryer, central heat/air, and a balcony directly on and overlooking the canal. Park your car at our front door and park your Boat or Jet Ski at our back door.

Don't worry about what you forgot to bring. From beach chairs, sand buckets, coolers, and condiments, we have thought of everything a family like yours may need.

Read a book or watch a movie from our personal selection while the kids fish or crab under the balcony .

Watch the sunset, then wander down to one of the hot tubs while the kids enjoy a swim before bed or play a round of shuffleboard.

Please stay with us and experience old Florida at it's best: no elevators, no high rises, no congestion, private, quiet, and secure.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcome you to The Gathering Place.

Keywords: Waterfront Condo Canal Boat Boating Jet Ski Sea Doo First Floor Low Rise Destin Sandpiper Cove Newly Renovated

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Pool

Hot tub

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Destin

This condo is located in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin, and is near theme parks and on the waterfront. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons 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 The Track Family Recreation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Destin, FL

What's nearby

Destin Beaches - 3 min walk
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 15 min walk
Morgan Sports Center - 3 min drive
Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 4 min drive
HarborWalk Village - 4 min drive

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬17 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
‪Beach Camp Brewpub - ‬3 min drive
‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬2 min drive
‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR have a pool?

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

Is Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR located?

This family-friendly Destin condo is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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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

Jennifer B.

15 June 2024

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

Annual family beach trip

This is our second time staying in this condo we love it! The location is perfect for the beach and everything we love to do when we visit. My favorite is sitting on the back deck in the mornings and evenings. Everything is clean, well taken care of, easy check in and check out. We’ve already starting panning for next year! Highly recommend this condo!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

8 June 2024

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2nd stay

Second time staying in this condo and it did not disappoint again! Great spot where you are close to all the amenities!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

12 Apr 2024

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

Great time in Destin

Comfortable condo in a great location. Short drive to shopping and restaurants. Also just a 5-10 min walk to the beach. The daily beach chairs and umbrella set up included was a nice touch. Especially since we flew down and couldn’t bring our own chairs. Also appreciated the closet with other beach items. Overall we had a wonderful time in Destin! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

lindsey k.

9 Aug 2023

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

We’d love to stay here again! It was perfect!

This is probably the best place we’ve stayed at sandpiper cove. This was our fifth time coming to sandpiper cove and the owners had everything you needed. We were able to borrow the sand toys for the kids and fish right off the dock. We were able to cook as needed because they kitchen was well stocked. The check in process was very simple. The beach service was great because we didn’t have to bring our own chairs. The owners were very personable and quick to respond. We were able to use the washer and dryer to wash towels. The walk to the beach every day wasn’t too bad. This was a win win for our family of four.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., Nashville

12 July 2023

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Great Location and Relaxing Stay

As always, our visit to this condo was the highlight of the summer. It is a great location, well-appointed, and the hosts are great to deal with when you have questions. We have easy access to everything- close to a pool, a nice restaurant 100 yards away, and the beach is just a short walk.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

20 June 2023

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

Cute and convenient place!

We really enjoyed staying in your condo! It was conveniently located between all our favorite restaurants and the beach. Everything was fully stocked, the condo perfect for our family. We loved having the back balcony as well. Our girls loved feeding the fish. We even saw a turtle our last morning! We discovered the local market across the street which had an excellent breakfast. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leianne S.

11 June 2023

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

This Condo Felt Like Home!!

We had a week vacation together with extended family and loved this condo. The entire rental process was easy and seamless!! The condo was very neat and tidy and felt so much like home. My kindle croaked while we were there and I was so thankful for the book selection, because how can you go to the beach and not read?? We had a great time and when we figure out our dates for Summer 2024 we will book this condo again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dewayne/Kathi B.

21 Aug 2022

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

Our favorite place to stay

We stay at Sandpiper Cove every year and enjoy it. This year our condo had new updated appliances and was very nice. A week isn’t long enough!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

mike h.

15 Aug 2022

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

Great condo! Would stay again

Very happy with this condo. Great location in a very quiet area within the resort. Condo was very clean and well stocked (kitchen, beach items, games/books etc). The beach service is a nice touch. The balcony over the canal was a huge hit with our kids. The owners were responsive to deal with

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

8 Aug 2022

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

Great place by the beach!

We had a great stay. It was a well equipped apartment with everything we needed for a week long stay in Destin. Thanks for sharing your place and having the beach set up provided was a great bonus.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

23 July 2022

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Just like home

Property was beautiful! Decor made you feel like you were at home! We had a great time. Super close to one of the pools and the restaurant! Will definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

20 July 2022

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Wonderful vacation spot for families.

Our stay here was amazing. The condo is well equipped, clean, and spacious enough for a family. The owners were vary nice and quick to respond. We look forward to another stay next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., Nashville

9 July 2022

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

Great Location and Great Condo

This condo is in a great spot for beach and restaurant access. The condo has a lot of space for a family and is well stocked with helpful items in the kitchen and plenty of beach toys in the closet. Coming here is always a great experience and the owners are easy to communicate with if anything comes up.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

3 June 2022

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Exceptional

This was our first trip to Destin and we were thrilled with our stay. The condo was absolutely immaculate and the location could not be beat. So close to amazing aqua waters. We really enjoyed the deck on the bay. Coffee every morning and a beautiful sunset every night. I especially would like to compliment the owners on their attention to the detailing in decor. Gorgeous and something interesting on every wall. Would love to come back.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

28 May 2022

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Great condo

We stay at sandpiper every time we come to Destin. You can’t beat the location. This condo is well equipped and the decor is everything it should be with all things beachy

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

CAYCI N.

15 May 2022

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Wonderful ☀️

We have been coming to Sandpiper Cove for my whole life and we love it! This condo was fantastic! We loved sitting on the canal and watching the sunset and wildlife. It is so peaceful! This condo was fully stocked with everything! Literally so many extras that we never get! Great stocked kitchen, so many games, movies, books, and beach toys! We will 100% be back to this unit! Thank you for sharing your home with our family!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

25 Aug 2021

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

It's Destin

Awesome spot. Very quiet. Friendly staff.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krista K.

22 Aug 2021

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Reasonably priced and close to beach.

We had a nice time in Destin. Check in was easy. It was nice to have 2 bedrooms and more space than a hotel room. Great view off back deck to the harbor. Less than 10 minute walk to beach. There was a closet full of beach toys! My boys got a lot of use out of the boogie boards and sand shovels. We used the cooler quite a bit! The owners are fantastic to work with and very responsive if you need anything or have questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

1 Aug 2021

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

We enjoyed our stay , thank you for the little extras for the children . ( sand buckets , floats, et

Pool was very nice and convenient close , thanks for table . Chair and umbrella rental at the beach very nice .. we enjoyed our stay😀

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., Nashville

4 July 2021

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Perfect Stay

We have stayed one week in each of the past four years and I cannot tell you how completely satisfied we are with this condo. The location is great, close enough to everything we want to do but not right on the main thoroughfare so you don't have to deal with traffic noise all the time. It's a five-minute walk to the beach or less than 1 minute to the pool. The included beach setup is great, much better than having to do my own setup every day. The condo itself is always very clean and very nicely decorated. There are some beach items in a closet to use if you need them, and there is a selection of rainy day-type activities like DVDs, books, and board games. The kitchen has most things you would need to cook if you choose to do so, and plates, bowls, and cups are available as well. The included washer and dryer make it easy to clean your beachwear when you want, or whatever would need cleaning. There are TVs in each bedroom and the living area, with a good selection of channels. The balcony over the canal is one of my favorite parts, very relaxing at any time, but early mornings and late nights are very nice. You get to see a good assortment of wildlife as well, various fish, a heron, ducks, and even a turtle this year. The owners are great to deal with if you need something, very responsive, and patient with questions. This is the best vacation rental we have found anywhere, very pleased with the whole experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh M., Woodway

27 June 2021

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Great Family condo

The condo was exactly as described and very updated. The kids enjoyed the games and DVD’s, but mostly we spent all our time at the beach. This unit comes with beach chair setup included which is a must but also provided some beach items that we took down with us, such as sand toys and extra beach chairs for the kids. We walked to the beach a few days and it was less than 10 minutes. We drove a couple times as well and had no trouble getting parking. After a beach day we hit the pool which is in eye shot of the condo. Also next door is a restaurant that we tried for the first time after 3 trips to sandpiper cove and it was very good. As far as the condo, the big things for us is a washer / dryer that works great, Ice maker, good air conditioning that can keep us at 72 degrees, and fans in every room to keep air moving when we sleep. This condo had all of those and we were very comfortable. The rooms have TVs which the kids enjoyed watching in bed. The balcony over the canal was nice to sit at night and listen for the local wildlife. We caught and released a couple crab which was fun. This was our 1st 2 bedroom at sandpiper and it was very nice. I would stay at this unit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

19 June 2021

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

We would stay here again!

Clean, updated, great layout. The on-site restaurant, Louisiana Lagniappe, was amazing! And there was always a lot of marine life to watch in the channel off the balcony. We had a great time! The beach service that set up a reserved spot for us each day with an umbrella and chairs was also fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

15 June 2021

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Love Sandpiper Cove!

We have stayed at SPC 5 times and this is the cleanest, nicest condo we have found! We had everything we needed! Thank you so much!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

28 May 2021

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We enjoyed our stay

My husband and I spent a relaxing two weeks at Sandpiper Cove. The unit was spacious and well supplied. Location is convenient and beach setup was a definite plus.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charrisa B.

22 July 2020

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

Great gathering place

Very beatiful and clean. Nice views and central to all locations. Bruce was very responsive when we needed him. Great ammenities. Have stayed in Sandpiper Cove and will definatly stay here again. Would recommend the gathering place to all!!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Your host

A family opening up our vacation home to other families for shared enjoyment!

Why they chose this property

Sandpiper Cove Resort offers you more amenities than any other resort on the Emerald Coast; with 43 acres of fun for you and your family! Amenities abound, including boat ramp, marina, docks( Boat Docking on site at additional cost), 24-hour security, six lighted tennis courts, five pools (2 heated), 3 hot tubs, and a FREE 9 hole par 3 golf course.

Sandpiper Cove has gated private beach access, private parking, and a pavilion on the beach with a full service snack bar. The beach offers sailing, para-sailing, jet skis, and ocean kayaks. If you visit just once, you will understand why we call it our PARADISE away from home.

What makes this property unique

The Gathering Place is a Two Bedroom-Two Bath unit located on the canal and within walking distance of one of the most beautiful beaches in the U.S. If you love sugar white sands, emerald blue water, and swaying palms, you'll love our location. We have three TVs, free Wi-Fi, 1 DVD player, washer and dryer, central heat/air, and a balcony directly on and overlooking the canal. Park your car at our front door and park your Boat or Jet Ski at our back door.

Don't worry about what you forgot to bring. From beach chairs, sand buckets, coolers, and condiments, we have thought of everything a family like yours may need.