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Gulf Front, Pool, Hot Tub- 2 Kitchens - Gated Community in Destiny by the Sea

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Second Floor Living Room
Gulf Front Balcony
Private Pool
Private Gulf Front Hot Tub
Private Elevator Servicing All Floors

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 18455.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Destin, Florida
  • Miramar Beach
    1 min walk
  • James Lee Park
    11 min walk
  • James Lee Beach
    18 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    13 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Common Area Twin Daybed

1 Single Bed

Guest Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom #5

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom #6 - Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Primary Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Guest Bdrm#3 Full Bathroom

Guest Bdrm#4 Full Bathroom

Guest Bdrm#5 Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Primary Bdrm#1 Full Bathroom

Primary Bdrm#2 Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Gulf Front, Pool, Hot Tub- 2 Kitchens - Gated Community in Destiny by the Sea

This gulf front home has a private pool and hot tub and is located in the gated community of Destiny by the Sea. Enjoy gulf views from several balconies and rooms, two kitchens, an outdoor grill, and four parking spaces! Aptly named for being “by a beautiful sandy beach,” this Destin luxury beachfront rental—Spiaggia Bella—is for the guest who delights in pure indulgence. When you enter the dramatic foyer, you’ll feel as if you stepped into a European chateau with its vaulted ceilings. The dramatic, winding staircase will immediately grasp your attention. However, an elevator will make transitioning from floor to floor more convenient. Not to be missed, because it’s quaintly tucked underneath the staircase, is a comfy trundle bed, perfect for secluded napping or a reading nook.

Property manager

FunVacay, LLC
Premier Host

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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: 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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Destin, Florida

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 1 min walk
  • James Lee Park - 11 min walk
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 4 min drive
  • Destin Commons - 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
  • ‪Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Front, Pool, Hot Tub- 2 Kitchens - Gated Community in Destiny by the Sea have a pool?

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

Is Gulf Front, Pool, Hot Tub- 2 Kitchens - Gated Community in Destiny by the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front, Pool, Hot Tub- 2 Kitchens - Gated Community in Destiny by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front, Pool, Hot Tub- 2 Kitchens - Gated Community in Destiny by the Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front, Pool, Hot Tub- 2 Kitchens - Gated Community in Destiny by the Sea located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and The Golf Garden of Destin are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house
We had a fantastic stay with our whole family. The easy access to the beach just down the walkway and the views of the ocean from the mail balcony were huge pluses for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Overland Park, KS

Awesome Family Vacay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love Spiaggia Bella. It is the perfect home for our family. We also LOVE the Destiny by the Sea private community too. The combination makes this an exceptional Family experience and something we enjoy doing every year! Thanks to the special TEAM that works together to make OUR FunVacay happen!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Family Vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 4th. stay here! We have it booked already for next year, 2025!! You can’t beat the location- right on the beach. It is perfect for our family with 4 different groups. Would recommend to large groups.

10/10 Excellent

Ralph T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week
The house is right on the beach, very convenient.The house was nice and clean. The kitchen was very good with sufficient amount of cooking utensils and plates/glasses. All rooms were well kept with fans in every room. The AC was good. The master bedroom and bath were great. Everything was perfect for our family needs. A few items needed attention from maintenance and they were taken care of quickly. The outdoor furniture padding were dirty and the outdoor grill was functional but ugly. Everything else was great and I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, just as advertised.
Everything was great except the jacuzzi jets did not work, but it was warm.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Best Getaway Ever!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was absolutely perfect!!! The beach was in our back yard and gorgeous! Don't hesitate when booking this house, do it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Lavon P.

Beach front.
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful views a great location. The rental company was great. Cleaning should have a little more attention to detail before check-ins And the home needs more towels. With five ppl staying, we ran out quickly. So it would be difficult to support 16 ppl in the house without continuous washing.
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10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY B.

Perfect Location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a large house directly on the beach. The location is perfect. The house is in pretty good shape and seems to be improving with the new property manager. I new gas grill was delivered while we were there, as old one was not working. The family thought this was our best house ever, with over 10 trips to destin.
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10/10 Excellent

Pia G.

Family Vacay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was wonderful especially having an elevator which my mother loved she was able to go on all floors without climbing stairs.
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8/10 Good

Lesa C.

Beautiful Home, Perfect Location, Attention Needed
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the location of this beautiful home and the immediate private beach access, however there were some issues that should definitely be corrected at this price point. A badly mildewed shower, some leaky plumbing/broken shower controls in other bathrooms, lights that didn’t work, inadequate supply of silverware, coffee cups, dish towels (zero dish rags), broken pantry doorknob, sharp metal piece on beach access sliding door that resulted in several torn shirts, a cut on an arm and a punctured pool float (we didn’t realize so many of us had the same experience with the sharp metal piece tearing clothing a one skin until we were preparing to leave)master mini fridge not working, master bath pocket door hangs up and difficult to open/close, elevator floor crack covered with carpet and not all grill burners worked, hot tub didn’t work and controls were broken. The quiet, private neighborhood and beyond-gorgeous Destin beach with clear turquoise water was so pleasurable. The condition of the home should reflect the high rental cost paid.

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