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7.0

Good

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14328 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Destin, FL

Miramar Beach5 min walk
James Lee Park17 min walk
Destin Commons5 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)13 min drive

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6/10 Okay

This house looks great, and is very spacious, but is showing its age. The kitchen was nice, and we were able to cook mea...

Geoff M.

Mar 30, 2024

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunk Area

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

☀️ Neighborhood Pool I Walk to Beach I Fenced Yard I 5BR Serenity by the Sea☀️

Top Reasons to Book this Beautiful Home:

* Under 500 yards to Gated Beach Access

* Completely Redecorated 2021

* Balcony and Patio for Dining and Entertainment

* Private, Fenced Yard with Gas Grill + Outdoor Shower

* Community Pool, Tennis/Pickleball Courts, and Sand Volleyball

* Walk to Captain Dave’s for dinner; 2 miles to Destin Commons

* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

*There is a $10 reservation fee per night (max $100) for this property. This will be automatically applied at the time of booking*

From the minute you step in the grand entrance of this palatial 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in Terra Cotta Terrace, you will know you are officially at "Serenity by the Sea". Boasting over 3500 square feet of beach luxury, there is plenty of room for your group to spread out and enjoy your vacation. Through the front door, you are greeted by a spacious living area with sky-high ceilings, a wet bar, large flat-screen TV, and French doors that lead out to the covered patio and large, fenced-in backyard. In the next room, you will fall in love with the grand, gourmet kitchen featuring new granite counters, a gorgeous tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Can't decide who's going to cook? You both can! There's a custom island with a second sink and additional garbage disposal, plus plenty of counter space and an additional wet bar. The first floor also has a guest bedroom with a queen bed, bunk area with two twin over twin bunks as well as a full bathroom. Up the stairs, you will find three more guest bedrooms, two with queen beds and the other with two built-in twin over twin bunk beds. Lastly, there is an updated king master suite with access to a covered balcony and an ensuite bathroom that is a true spa experience. The bathroom which is connected to an extra-large walk-in closet boasts double vanities, granite countertops, and a claw foot tub for ultimate relaxation. There is also an extraordinary custom-built tall and wide shower. This home is only a short stroll to the sugar white sands of Crystal Beach, where you'll have private access. After a day in the sun, come home and rinse off those sandy feet in the outdoor shower. Come make beach memories that'll last forever at Serenity by the Sea!

Terra Cotta Terrace is a luxury development of Mediterranean-style homes in the highly sought-after Crystal Beach area. The neighborhood has private gated beach access just across Scenic Hwy 98. Amenities include a community pool, tennis/pickleball courts, and a sand volleyball court. This ideal location is a short distance from several beach front restaurants and a few miles from Destin Commons and Silver Sands! Come see why families vacation to Terra Cotta Terrace year after year!

The Bed Setup:

1st Floor

Guest Room: Queen Bed

Bunk Area: 2 Twin over Twin Bunks

2nd Floor

Master Bedroom: King Bed

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom: 2 Sets of Built-in Twin Bunks

*Although this unit can accommodate 16 guests, the maximum occupancy is 14*

Area Attractions:

Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.

All the excitement of Destin is just minutes away: choice of water-sports, golf, amusement parks, and outlet shopping. One glimpse of Destin beaches and you're hooked. It must be the wide, white beaches and the famous emerald waters. Not to mention the fabulous fishing, the world's most beautiful beaches, addictive seafood and the full array of activities for kids of all ages and more fun to be found in Destin.

If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

Property manager

RealJoy Vacations

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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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 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

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, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

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Destin, FL

What's nearby

Miramar Beach - 5 min walk
James Lee Park - 17 min walk
Destin Commons - 5 min drive
Emerald Coast Centre - 6 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 - ‬2 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬17 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
‪Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ☀️ Neighborhood Pool I Walk to Beach I Fenced Yard I 5BR Serenity by the Sea☀️ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ☀️ Neighborhood Pool I Walk to Beach I Fenced Yard I 5BR Serenity by the Sea☀️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☀️ Neighborhood Pool I Walk to Beach I Fenced Yard I 5BR Serenity by the Sea☀️?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ☀️ Neighborhood Pool I Walk to Beach I Fenced Yard I 5BR Serenity by the Sea☀️ located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Miramar Beach, James Lee Park and James Lee Beach. The Golf Garden of Destin and Kitchenique are also within 2 miles (3 km).

7.0

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

6.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Geoff M.

30 Mar 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Could be better

This house looks great, and is very spacious, but is showing its age. The kitchen was nice, and we were able to cook meals, although the selection of pots and pans and things of that nature was somewhat limited (honestly that was sort of expected for a rental). While the dishwasher technically worked, all the wheels except for one on the bottom rack we’re missing. I looked up the parts online and for five bucks they could be easily replaced. The rugs were pretty filthy, and there were some blood stains on some pillows and on the rug. The bathroom downstairs was in pretty poor condition, with a slow drain in the shower. The master suite was pretty awesome with a huge shower. The real problem was that we discovered that the dryer was not working the Saturday night that we arrived. We contacted maintenance but we did not get laundry services back until Thursday. This was a pretty big drag because we had to run out to a laundromat and waste vacation time washing and drying clothes. The location of this house is great, although this is the first time we have stayed in Destin so we don’t really have anything to compare to. We highly recommend the two restaurants (captain Dave’s and Kenny D’s) that are easily walkable. The pool was nice and there are tennis courts and a basketball hoop, which was a huge bonus, considering we had four boys with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha A.

18 Sept 2023

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

Great space

Clean organize spacious. Lots of room

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Alanda J.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not bad but not what I expected

When we arrived, the house was very spacious but it didn't look as clean as we thought it would be. The couches and curtains are very dingy and dirty looking. There were watermelon rinds in the backyard and on the side of the house. The floor of the bathroom on the 1st floor was dirty in the corners. Then we couldn't find the switch for the ceiling fan in the living room so we couldn't utilize it. The beds were ok. They only had a light (very thin) "comforter" on them. As far as communication, we had 3 smoke alarms go off randomly at 11pm one night and the nobody answered the emergency number for the company that we were told to call. I emailed them that night but no immediate response or call back, instead a random guy just arrived the next morning to fix them. We had no idea he was coming bc nobody called and told us. The kitchen had plenty of dishes and utensils. The washer and dryer worked fine. It's just an old property that needs updating with at least new living room furniture and curtains. The dining room table only sat 6 ppl even though it sleeps up to 12 ppl so we couldn't eat together. So that was a bummer. This property suited our needs for this trip, but we wouldn't stay at this particular one again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey S.

24 June 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

It was fine

This property is fine. Just fine. It is advertised to sleep 14 people, which it does. However, the only seating areas only accommodate a maximum of 6 people. That's just 6 people at the kitchen table and only 6 in the living/sitting room. There were two coffee pots in the house when we arrived and neither worked. The dish washer was missing all wheels on the lower rack which prevented the bottom water dispenser from spinning, which meant the dishwasher did not actually clean the dishes. By the end of the trip, the dishwasher had failed completely. All of this would have been fine had it not been for the fiasco of day 3. At 8:30 in the morning on our 3rd day, I was called and informed that an AC replacement installation had been scheduled for 9:30 that morning and would take approximately 2 hours. This meant that the power for the entire house would be off. This was wrong. When the tech's arrived (after 3 calls to the management company who played middle man to the property manager) they informed us that it was not a 2 hour job, but an ALL DAY job. We would be without power for the ENTIRE DAY. That is insane and unacceptable. The techs left and the install did not happen after many conversations with the management property. So, the property is fine, but it comes with minor issues, and in this specific trip's case, a major construction product that was scheduled with no notice.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy Vacations is a professional property management company located in Destin, Florida. We provide Vacation Rentals in Destin, Okaloosa Island, SanDestin, 30A, and Panama City Beach! Something for everyone! We have Affordable family rentals as well as Beachfront Condos and Luxury Homes with Pools! Grab your Swimsuit and enjoy the spectacular emerald green water and sugar white sands of Northwest Florida! By utilizing the latest technology to provide our guests with timely property updates and having maintenance available 24/7 at the tap of a button, we help to provide you with a stress-free stay. The cleanliness of our properties is a high priority. Providing keyless entries so you don’t have to fumble with keys is for your ultimate security. We price competitively, and above all, want you to enjoy your experience. Let us put the Real Joy into your vacation!

Why they chose this property

The Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida is an amazing destination for your beach vacation! Sugar white sands and emerald green waters await. Whether your idea of relaxation is people watching on a beachfront balcony or being right in the middle of the action, we can help you find the vacation property that’s right for you. Our maintenance team, on call 24/7, and our friendly staff will help you to have a wonderful trip!

What makes this property unique

Real Joy Vacations manages properties to fit all budgets! Whether you are looking for a beachfront location, a luxury home with a private pool, or would like a budget-friendly, walk to the beach option, we have properties in all shapes and sizes! Most of our properties come with the Real Joy Fun Pass, which gives you one or two free tickets to daily attractions each night of your stay along with unlimited DVD rentals. Our offerings are fantastic for families because they give you room to spread out. With substantially more space than the average hotel room, most of our properties offer separate living areas, full kitchens, and washer/dryers. Our guests can cook their own meals if they wish and launder their things if needed. You can count on the Real Joy team’s extensive property management experience. From our excellent customer service reps to our cleaning crew, we want you to have a wonderful stay.