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Sunfish Elegance by AvantStay | Beach Access at an Indoor/Outdoor Paradise

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Welcome to Sunfish Elegance!
Your private pool and hot tub are surrounded by loungers.
Covered upper patio features comfortable seating, bistro tables, and a spiral staircase up to the open rooftop.
Golf cart and bikes.
Large kitchen with double fridges and a large counter with barstool seating.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 20687 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Destin, Florida
  • James Lee Beach
    2 min walk
  • Miramar Beach
    6 min walk
  • James Lee Park
    8 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    8 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Single Bunk Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

9 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 9

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sunfish Elegance by AvantStay | Beach Access at an Indoor/Outdoor Paradise

Beach gear rental credit is included at this property for qualifying stays. Read below for more details!

Sunfish Elegance is the key to your group's next Destin escape. Immaculately designed and spacious enough to comfortably fit 20 people, this gorgeous three-story home is just a two-minute walk from deeded beach access at James Lee Beach.

Experience three stories of beautiful indoor/outdoor living. You'll find a raised hot tub spilling into the private pool in the backyard. Grab a lounger by the water or enjoy an al fresco afternoon snack on the outdoor dining table. Above, the second-story balcony looks down onto the pool with comfortable seating and views of the Gulf. That morning coffee feels different when you pair it with fresh ocean air! Head to the third-story covered deck to find a spacious outdoor lounge area with a spiral staircase leading to the open rooftop above.

Inside, Sunfish Elegance has a living area on each floor, giving your group plenty of room to spread out. And with eight bedrooms, some with bunks for even more sleeping space, everyone will have a comfortable place at the end of the day. A modern kitchen with a six-burner gas stove and two large fridges makes it easy to stay stocked with everything you'll need.

Looking to explore? You'll enjoy being centrally located near world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment such as the Destin Commons, Sandestin Outlets, and Grand Boulevard. Whether you choose to take on Destin, head across the street to the beach, or lounge by the pool, Sunfish Elegance will show your group a Florida escape they won't soon forget!

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team. Whether it’s fridge stocking or in-home massages, AvantStay offers a variety of upgrades & experiences to enhance your stay.

Local Attractions: Destin Commons, Silversands Outlets, Crab Island, Dolphin Tours, Charter Offshore Fishing, Big Kahuna’s Water and Adventure Park, Crackings, Louisiana Lagniappe, Jackacuda’s Seafood + Sushi

Located in Northwest Florida, Destin is dubbed the “world's luckiest fishing village.” This Emerald Coast city is known for its sparkling white beaches, numerous golf courses, and world-famous fishing. Nearby zipline courses, dolphin cruises, and amusement parks make it a perfect destination for families. Adults and large groups also come here for beach parties during the day and live music at night.

Home Truths:
- Please note that active commercial and residential construction is currently underway in the city of Destin.
- Please note: Pool and spa heat will not be available during the summer months (April 1 - October 31).
- Pool and spa heat is available for an additional fee but must be requested at least 48 hours before your stay.
- This is a combined spa and pool unit, which means that the spa overflows into the pool. Because of that, the heater heats both the spa and pool, there is no way to just heat the spa or just heat the pool.
- LAKE USE: No motorized boats allowed, and no fishing permitted from bridges or streets.
- We allow service animals at this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- The elevator is not for guest use.
- Please be aware that this home has a ring camera set up.
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Parking Details:
5 cars can park comfortably in the driveway.
No on-street parking overnight. Boats cannot be parked in the driveway or on the street.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom / King bed w/ ensuite
Bedroom 2 / King bed w/ ensuite
Bedroom 3 / King bed w/ ensuite
Bedroom 4 / King bed w/ ensuite
Bedroom 5 / King bed w/ ensuite
Bedroom 6 / Bunk bed w/ ensuite
Bedroom 7 / King bed w/ ensuite
Bedroom 8 / 2x bunk beds w/ ensuite

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

Beach Gear Credit:

AvantStay has partnered with VayK Gear, a beach gear delivery service provider, to offer beach gear rentals to our guests!

Guests with reservations of 2 to 14 nights at participating AvantStay properties will receive a credit towards beach gear rentals during your stay. The credit amount will vary based on your booking. You may use your credit for bicycles, chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, boogie boards, and more - the choice is yours!

Once you’ve made your reservation at one of our participating properties, be on the lookout for an email from VayK Gear to make your gear selection. If you reach the credit limit, you can still add additional items priced at their exclusive, discounted rates. To keep your vacation stress-free, your gear will be delivered to your rental property on the day you arrive and will be picked up the day you depart.

PLEASE NOTE: From mid-spring to early fall, beach gear inventory - especially bicycles - are in high demand and may be limited. We recommend reserving your gear as early as possible.

*Credit is applicable to guest reservations of 2 to 14 nights only. There is no cash value if the credit is not used. Some properties do not participate in this program and will not have any reference to beach gear credit in their property descriptions.

Property manager

AvantStay
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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: 21
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Destin

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. While the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Map
Destin, Florida

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 6 min walk
  • James Lee Park - 8 min walk
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - Destin - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunfish Elegance by AvantStay | Beach Access at an Indoor/Outdoor Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunfish Elegance by AvantStay | Beach Access at an Indoor/Outdoor Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunfish Elegance by AvantStay | Beach Access at an Indoor/Outdoor Paradise?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunfish Elegance by AvantStay | Beach Access at an Indoor/Outdoor Paradise located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of James Lee Beach and Miramar Beach. James Lee Park and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jeff C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashley M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Do not rent from Avanstay
Worst customer service from rental company, AvantStay. Arrived to the house after driving 7.5 hours, checking in and unloading to realize there was not a working stove and oven. After taking the multiple representatives, Rental company finally admitted that they knew of the issue and a part was on order. They did not notify us of the issue before check in. We were without an inside working stove and oven for 2 days. They offered to pay for our first nights meal. However, did not ever receive anything from that offer. I DO NOT RECOMMEND AVANTSTAY.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home!
Beautiful home, great location! Lots of space and amenities. Great memories made with family and friends!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun in Destin at Sunfish Elegance
We had several family members staying at this beautiful house. There was plenty of room for everyone especially with three living areas. The game room was wonderful as it had a ping pong table and darts. We all especially enjoyed the pool and hot tub. It was worth paying extra to get it heated. The putting green in the backyard was fun as well. This house is great and has everything you need and so close to the beach. You can even see the water from the top of the house. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ultimate Vacation
Sunfish Elegance is amazing! It's such a beautiful property. It met all of our needs and then some. The house was spacious, the kitchen well prepped, the pool and open deck areas amazing, and the beautiful beaches of Destin Florida were just a short walk away! We've rented other properties in this area and this by far is our favorite. We plan to return again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation to Destin
This house is amazing! All of the living areas and bedrooms are big and spacious and there was plenty of room for our group of 13 to spread out. We enjoyed sitting in and around the pool during the day and watching sunsets from the roof deck at night. We also liked the close proximity to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

jacob p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great Property in great location
Property was clean and nice. Walk to the beach took maybe 3 minutes. Only downside is response time on communication with a national company as the property manager. You pretty much have a one day lag time on any email or text response. Other than that the trip was great and the house was excellent for 5 couples with 10 kids.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsay O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, modern, updated home
This home is situated in an excellent location in Destin. Plenty of room for everyone with a great pool and hot tub as well. The bedrooms were spacious, and each had their own private bath. Our only complaint would be the dirty floors, particularly the staircase. As well as the dirty, ripped slip covers on the furniture in the living room. Other than that, everything was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous very clean house
Even more beautiful than the photos!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would do it again
We loved our stay! It was very beautiful and spacious. We had a large group and never felt crowded. We will definitely stay again. Only negatives, the stair treads were obviously dirty in an otherwise clean place (for a 1k cleaning fee I expected immaculate cleanliness). That being said it is worth staying in again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by AvantStay

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At AvantStay, we pride ourselves on our guest experience. We do the trip planning - so you can spend more time on vacation. With 24/7 customer support, a dedicated concierge, and tech-enabled touchpoints from the moment you book to an easy and seamless check-out, we make your experience as carefree as you could possibly want it to be. AvantStay features 500 homes in 30+ destinations and is growing quickly. For any questions about your next trip, please don't hesitate to reach out directly and we'd be more than happy to help your vacation come true.

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