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Pool, Beach Views, Balconies | Kiddoboo Cottage

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Pool
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 24418.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Emerald Coast Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 8

2 Single Bunk Beds

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pool, Beach Views, Balconies | Kiddoboo Cottage

Summary:
Kiddoboo Cottage is perfectly situated a short walk to the sugar-white sands of Crystal Beach in Destin Florida.. Relax in your own spacious and private oasis where the backyard features a large 30x15 heated swimming pool and lighted pergola. The enclosed pool area comes complete with a covered outdoor porch featuring comfortable luxury seating and a gas grill for an evening under the stars. The home's more notable features include multiple indoor and outdoor living areas, all with beautiful Gulf or pool views.

Please SEE: Other Things to Note
For Area Details, Please SEE: The Neighborhood & Getting Around
*This is a no pet/animal home.
*Pool Heated by request, fee applies.
* Complimentary Golf Cart Rental Included

The Space:
Kiddoboo Cottage, Home Features:
• 8 Bedroom, 8 Bath - Available for up to 24 Guests!
• Covered Balconies, Luxury Seating & Gas Grill
• Large Heated Pool and Lighted Pergola
• 2 x Game Rooms: Pool Table, 2 Arcades, Smart TVs
• Free WiFi

*Winter "Snowbird" rates available. Message for priority pricing.
*Available for events, fee applies.

Welcome to Kiddoboo Cottage! Step inside this HGTV inspired and professionally designed beach home and prepare your friends and family for an incredible vacation experience!

The first floor is the home's focal point with a sleek, open concept, a large flat-screen television, and generous windows. The living room opens to the kitchen and dining room for optimal flow. The dining room offers ample seating, and the gourmet kitchen features a separate beverage center, icemaker, ample storage, and is anchored by a massive center island. You will find 2 of the 6 King suites on this floor with an ensuite bathrooms.

On the second floor, there are 4 more King Suites that each have an ensuite bathroom.. In addition, each of these suites has a private entrance to a covered balcony. This floor also features a lounge area complete with a pool table, television, and wet bar and laundry room. The third floor is the perfect hangout for the kiddos! It features 2 bunk bedrooms, each with 2 queen over queen bunk beds, ensuite bathrooms and Smart TVs. Each bunk room also has its own viewing deck with Gulf views as well. To make it even better, there is a game room complete with a 60 game arcade system with stools, a television, and 2 additional twin beds.

As an added bonus, guests can enjoy complimentary use of a golf cart, perfect for exploring the nearby area (signed waiver required). Guests can take advantage of multiple beach accesses just steps from the home, and it is also centrally located near Destin's world-class golf courses, restaurants, boutiques, and boardwalk entertainment. Other notable attractions include Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park, The Track-Destin, and Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. Take a stroll on the beach boardwalk or take the Golf Cart available upon request and enjoy the warm gulf breeze on your skin. If you're looking for a carefree luxury vacation experience then look no further than Kiddoboo Cottage! 

First floor: 
King bedroom 1 + bath 
King bedroom 1 + bath 
Kitchen
Dining room
Living room
Backyard with pool

Second floor: 
King bedroom 3 + bath
King bedroom 4 + bath 
King bedroom 5 + bath 
King bedroom 6 + bath 
2 covered Balconies, one with beach views, the other overlooking the pool
Game Room 1 with Billiards Table and wet bar

Third floor: 
Bunk bedroom 1 with 2 sets of Queen over Queen bunks + bath 
Bunk bedroom 2 with 2 sets of Queen over Queen bunks + bath 
Game Room 2 with Cocktail Arcade, smart TV and 2 twin beds
2 open air balconies with beach views

Guest Access:
We offer convenient door codes for self-check-in. 850 Vacations by Portoro uses convenient keyless entry for self check-in, details provided 2 weeks (or less) prior to arrival by email and text message.

• Early check-ins or late check-outs: If the property happens to be ready earlier than the standard 4 pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, in most cases an early arrival option may be available when confirmed with the main office. Late check-outs must be confirmed with main office staff prior to the date of departure.

Available for Events (See Other Things to Note for fees/terms.)
- Weddings
- Reunions
- Corporate Functions
- Multiple Family Gatherings

The Neighborhood:
Known for its Gulf of Mexico beaches and many golf courses, as well as the Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Destin is located in northwest Florida, or the Panhandle. Destin is known as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village." From fishing, beaches and water sports to golf, theme parks and aquariums. There's something for everyone to have an amazing vacation experience!

Things to See:
• Local Experiences: Destin History & Fishing Museum, Gator Beach - The World's Greatest Alligator Park, IntraCoastal Experience, Mobile Sports Banana Boat Rides
• Local Restaurants & Shopping
- Restaurants: Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House, Boathouse Oyster Bar, The Harbor Tavern, The Back Porch, Bric à Brac
- Shops: Destin Commons, Shoreline Village Mall, Shoppes at Paradise Isle, Crystal Beach Plaza & more!

Annual Festivals & Events:
• Destin Fishing Rodeo
• Destin Seafood Festival
• Baytowne Beer Festival (Known as the "Best Beer Fest on the Emerald Coast")
• Harbor Destin Boat Parade
• 30A Songwriters Festival
• Sandestin Gumbo Festival
• Mardi Gras Dog Parade
• Fat Tuesday Baytowne Bash Parade
• Sandestin Triathlon
• Baytowne Wharf Art Walk
• Bloody Mary Festival at The Market Shops at Sandestin

We provide a full list of Things to Do & See and local Restaurants & Shops to experience for our guests including in a personalized Guest Manual in your check-in details provided prior to your stay!

Okaloosa County (Destin, FL) Short-Term Rental Registration No. #STR-018560-2024

Getting Around:
You'll find that Downtown Destin is easily walkable with access to dining, shopping, and nightlife entertainment. Guests have access to 13 beaches in the region! Bikes/Cycling or taking public transportation are alternate options. While you may be traveling by your/rental vehicle, if you need additional transportation or nearest airport information, we have you covered!

Traveling to/around Destin, Florida:
• Fort Walton Beach Greyhound Station (8 miles west of Destin)
• Emerald Coast Rider (EC Rider)
• Taxi Cabs [i.e., Destin Sunrise Taxi, City Cab Destin, 654Taxi]
• Uber, Lyft
• Bike/Cycling [Rentals: Coastal Cruisers, Fun Pug Bike Rentals, Rent Gear Here, Sweet Escape Rentals, Telluride Sports]

Airports:
• Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) [8 miles north-northwest of downtown Destin]
• Pensacola International Airport (PNS) [60 miles west of Destin]
• Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) [50 miles east of Destin]

Popular Landmarks:
• Destin Harbor Boardwalk
• Indian Temple Mound Museum
• The Wesley House at Eden Gardens State Park
• Civil War Exhibits

Interaction with Guests:
Our goal is that your vacation exceed your expectations. 850 Vacations by Portoro communicates via email and phone. After a booking is confirmed, rental agreement will be emailed to the guest for e-signature. Check-in instructions are sent by email and text message 14 days (or less) prior to arrival date. We offer convenient keyless entry for self-check in. We do typically check in with guests by text 1-2 times during their stays to ensure a 5-star experience and remain available for any questions. We are available to guests 24/7 for any inquiries.

Property manager

850 Vacations

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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, service animals permitted
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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 first aid kit

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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Henderson Beach State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin Commons - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Pool, Beach Views, Balconies | Kiddoboo Cottage have a pool?

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

Is Pool, Beach Views, Balconies | Kiddoboo Cottage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Pool, Beach Views, Balconies | Kiddoboo Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pool, Beach Views, Balconies | Kiddoboo Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pool, Beach Views, Balconies | Kiddoboo Cottage located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Excellent place to stay!

The property was beautiful and clean and absolutely huge. Loved our stay. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Vacation paradise

Wonderful place to for a family gathering! The house was perfect everyone had their own private bathroom and the house was so spacious!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

madison a.

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

We loved it.

This house was amazing. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

carl b.

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

Great family trip

Very nice house plenty of space good layout great bedrooms and just a small walk to the beach, everyone enjoyed the pool a fun family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Awesome Family beach house stay

This house was amazing and had the perfect set up for our 3 generation family get together to enjoy the beach or pool or just hanging out enjoying family game night! Would def stay here again in the future!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Heather A.

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

Spring Break

Traveled from NYS with three families of teenagers. Perfect house with plenty of room for the 3 families, great location with plenty for the kids to do! Plus lots of sunshine!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher V.

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

Great home for a group

The property was great for our group. Everyone had enough space, the kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed. It was a short walk to the beach and had the perfect back yard and pool. Will be coming back to this same house next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great for big groups

Stayed here with a large group and the house was fantastic. It’s a great location either to walk or use the golf cart to get to the beach. We had a blast and would stay here again. The property manager was also great to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith N.

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

Summer getaway

We had 17 family members stay at this house. Multiple couples and 7 teens. It was very nice for all the couples to have a private bathroom and bedroom. The bunk rooms for the kids were perfect too! The only thing that would have made the rooms better is some kind of dresser especially for the bunk rooms. Each room has a small closet but just not much space for their belongings so everything had to be on the floor. The location from the beach was great. A very short walk with direct access from the street the house is located on. When the teens were tired of beach time, we felt safe to let them walk back alone. The public access was really small as the surrounding condos would not allow anyone else on their beach. It was so hot though we really didn’t sit much. We just parked our wagon and headed to the water. The pool was nice and the backyard set up was great for good family times! The door alarm for the back door was kind of annoying but totally understand it’s purpose if a family is there with small children. We loved having the golf cart and used it so much! Many Bad Ass Coffee, Sonic Milkshake runs and Alvin Islands runs were made! Really the only true issue we had was the ice maker didn’t work. A maintenance person was sent and said a part needed to be ordered. We were never able to use it and the refrigerator doesn’t really make enough ice to keep up with that many people so we did have to buy ice and freeze water bottles to keep coolers cold.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family trip 2024

They need to put a railing for getting into the pool for safety reasons. They need a new stove and range. Stove top cooks only hot. Pool table needs repaired. It would be nice to have beach chairs or an umbrella included. Other than those 3 items, we loved our stay. The teens loved having their own floor. Well equipped kitchen. Beds are comfortable. Close to beach. We never used the golf cart.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Just Perfect

The house is beautiful just as pictured. It was clean and ready for us to check in on time. Our group had a wonderful time in this beach house. This property had everything that you could possibly want, from the location to all the amenities. Having the golf cart was very very convenient, it made going to the beach so quick and easy. Would definitely stay there again if we have a need for that big of a place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roland B.

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

Great House

This house is Awesome! Great location and well stocked for our large family! only thing missing was some oven mitts! we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron K.

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

Perfect for large groups

Clean, spacious, and conveniently located. Would recommend for a large group who want to have a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

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

Spring Break 2023

Great house, great location to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

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

Fun Family Vacation!

This home is amazing and beautiful! We had 8 adults and 6 children under the age of 6 years! Everyone had their own bedroom and private bath. The children especially enjoyed the bunk rooms. The layout of the main floor is spacious with a well-stocked kitchen and nice eating area with large dining table for a big group. We all loved the backyard with the large heated pool. We had little ones, and so appreciated the door alarms going out to the pool. There are pool and sand toys but plenty of nearby stores to buy more. The golf cart was so much fun and very handy. The beach access is very close and a quick cart ride or walk. The beach is beautiful and not too crowded, even though it was Spring Break. We spent many hours playing in the water and sand! There are so many great places to eat or do take out! Take advantage of the fresh fish! The grouper and red snapper was amazing! Our family loved this vacation and it was the perfect place to be together. We all want to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvin B.

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

A Birthday Reunion in Remembrance of Mom

A relaxing extended weekend with family and newcomers to reflect on memories of Mom. The accommodations were comfortable and homey. We planned a lantern release on our last there and we were close enough to the beach to walk down and conduct the ceremony. For our older adults we drove down and parked and they were able to view it from the cars. We had alot of family present.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jana C., Salt Lake City

A wonderful home to spend the holidays!

We loved the home on Crystal beach. We had 19. Five couples and nine children. The weather was not great, but the home was. The location was perfect for us. There is a school around the corner with a wonderful playground, we spent many a afternoon playing there when it was too cold on the beach. We had a hard time keeping the pool heated because of the rain. But every time we need help the property manager answered our calls quickly. They even let us have our Christmas presents delivered to there home and brought them to us. Over the top service and greatly appreciated. All in all a perfect place for our large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015

2/10 Terrible

Ray R.

Internet was out the 4 days we were there and the cable also.

Over all thing was okay,did not receive discount at all hard to reach the owner. Not please at all. Will l go back not decided right now
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

8/10 Good

sara s.

Wonderful House for a Large Group

We really enjoyed this house for our large family/friend gathering. The house was exactly what we expected and all the furnishings made it a very comfortable house. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Amy W.

Great Vacation Spot!

We so enjoyed Kiddoboo Cottage! We came with extended family and there were 19 of us staying in the house!! The house was beautiful and tons of room. So enjoyed having a private bath with each bedroom and so many king bedrooms for all the married couples to stay and the third floor was perfect for the kids! So enjoyable to be able to have a private pool that was a nice size for all of us to enjoy. Only two things a family should know about the stay here: The AC in the house is just marginal. The kids were pretty hot on third floor and second floor was definitely not cool enough. Only allowed to keep AC on 73 and did not feel like 73. The block from the beach is misleading information. BC where the chairs are that come with the house you really need to walk two blocks on farther east for easier access to the chairs and umbrella. When you walk to the end of the block and go to the beach that way there is hardly any public access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Holly I.

Great home with lots of bedroom space a close walk to the beach!

Our large family filled every bed in this awesome house and it was the perfect option for us! Convenient to everything Destin - groceries, shopping, and more! The pool in the backyard gets shade every afternoon about 3:00 p.m. so it provided a nice place to cool off after our beach days. Plus, the pool had lots of seating which was great! We chose to increase the number of reserved chairs and umbrellas at the beachfront but the home provides one umbrella and two chairs so you always have a great, reserved space at the water. The kitchen was very functional and we were pleasantly surprised and grateful for the separate ice machine! We had a small issue with the dishwasher not working but we were mostly using paper goods anyway due to the size of our group. The listing said you could park 9 cars... not quite unless they are all Smart cars. :) We had 5 cars and 6 max is probably a more realistic number to advertise. Overall, had a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Betty H.

Kudos for Kiddoboo Cottage!!

This place was amazing...lots of room, wonderfully decorated, and great layout. The location was within walking distance to the beautiful turquoise beach (2 blocks away). Convenient to many restaurants and shops. Only gave 4 stars, because parking was challenging for 17 family guests (approx. 6-7 cars among us). Public parking nearby but no overnight parking allowed. The evening of our family reunion dinner, 3 of guest cars were ticketed because the bumpers stuck out over sidewalk. I understand parking is an issue in the Destin area, so this was not unique to us. Just be aware.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tyffanie D.

Beautiful

Will return. Best Christmas in a while.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

AMAZING

THE HOUSE WAS WONDERFUL...HAD A FEW PROBLEMS BUT WE FIGURED IT OUT....HAD A GROUP OF 24....HAD PLENTY OF ROOM.....THE POOL WAS AMAZING....THE BEACH WAS THE BOMB...WHAT A GREAT FAMILY VACATION AND BIRTHDAY PARTY....THANKS ANDREA AND JORDAN....... AMAZING............
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

fabulous family fun!

The house was beautiful. The kitchen was well organized. There was ample room for 26 people to enjoy a great family trip. The outdoor space was amazing for playing and for relaxing. There was a great view from the third floor balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

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RELAX AND UNWIND ON THE EMERALD COAST!
When visiting the Destin area make sure you stay in the style and elegance that only 850 Vacation Rentals can provide. All our homes are located just steps from the beach and offer the largest pools and luxury amenities available on the emerald coast!

Whether you're planning the destination wedding of your dreams or just a relaxing vacation for family and friends you'll find only the finest finishes, unique decor and luxurious amenities available at our elegant beach homes.

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