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Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6118.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mary Esther, FL
  • Fort Walton Beaches
    5 min walk
  • Santa Rosa Mall
    15 min walk
  • Liza Jackson Park
    17 min walk
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    17 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee

Peaceful, quiet retreat away from the condos and traffic. Beautiful views of the Santa Rosa Sound.

Bring your boat. Water and dock access (only shared with the owners). Short boat ride from Crab or Spectre Islands. Close to shopping, food, Santa Rosa Island and Destin.

Note: Water and dock access is behind our primary home, just south of the property. You can see it in the pictures. There are a couple of small gates (keep our dog in) and you are out to the water. A cart is available to bring personal items to and from the dock.

Two full bedrooms, each with a closet and on-suite bathroom. Each Bedroom has a flatscreen TV with Roku.
Large living area with 70" TV and a sofa sleeper
Dining Room that seats 6
Kitchen with all the expected amenities.
Large upstairs deck (50'X9') with comfortable outdoor furniture that seats 6 and beautiful water view.
Downstairs patio, with seating for 6, should you want to enjoy outside relaxation in the shade.
Washer and Dryer
Private single car garage and additional parking in front.

Water access, with the ability to tie up a boat or Waverunner. Upper deck on the water, with seating for 4, with breathtaking water views.

Convenient trailer parking

Navigating Stairs is necessary to enter the residence.

Property manager

Douglas White
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Hypoallergenic dogs are ok with owner approval

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
This property uses geothermal energy
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Mary Esther

Mary Esther is home to this holiday home. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf 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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Mary Esther, FL

What's nearby

  • Emerald Coast Science Center - 4 min drive
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 8 min drive
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 8 min drive
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 9 min drive
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee located?

Situated in Mary Esther, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Sound. Santa Rosa Mall and Miracle Strip are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeepaloosa
The property was amazing. Didn't expect the dock access to be like it was per the listing. However, access was so easy, and the dock was just amazing. The owner was so nice and was willing to do whatever to ensure our visit was just perfect. We will book once again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great place to stay to decompress and spend time with those you love!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
This was an amazing house to stay in, updated and clean. I did think that the VRBO listing needs to say that this house has access to the dock and bay only through the Owner's yard/fence. In looking at the pictures, it appears as though we have straight access from the rental. The owner is very very nice, and accommodating, however, we felt like we were intruding a bit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Amazing Stay, Location & Hospitality
Doug was absolutely amazing and very attentive to our needs and stay. Checked on us for the first few days to make sure we were settled in. The property was amazing, clean, quiet and safe. Had everything we needed and some. We honestly could have done without the tote of things we brought for our trip. The extras like, lilly pad for the water fun, beach wagon and chairs and others really made for such a great stay. Can’t say enough good things about this place and the host! Will def be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Our stay was amazing. The owners were the best. Great people and a beautiful property. Enough said! Without a doubt we would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful
Lovely property that was spotlessly clean. Appreciated the extra little things, including the snacks that were in the house. It was also nice that we had an enclosed garage. We had a lovely time over Thanksgiving in this property that is close to grocery stores, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True Southern Hospitality
From arrival through departure our stay exceeded any and and all expectations we had of a vacation rental. The unit was immaculate and furnished with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The attention to detail by our hosts was truly on display and the hospitality provided made us feel like family members not guests. We will definitely be returning to Sweet Magnolia.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lavonne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Vacation Ever
The hosts were awesome. They provided us with fishing and dining out tips. The property was top-notch and so close to restaurants, shopping and water access. Their private dock provided us with a space for our boat and hours of fishing!!!! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

weston h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place
It was extremely well kept, very cozy, and in a great location. Owner was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Britny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Quiet but interupted
My Fiance just came back from training for 3 weeks currently we are looking to move else where in the neighborhood, to try out different locations we stay in different cities. We have tried Navarre, Crestview, Niceville and now Fort Walton. The place is beautiful we like the location however the only thing is that all weekend it was rainy so we stayed inside and on Sunday while have a bit of a lazy day the owners proceeded to come inside the unit. They did ring the door bell but again we were in bed and taking naps. Only thing I didn't enjoy was being walked in on. Definitely didn't feel comfortable knowing that the owners come in as they pleased, even if it was to ask about a package. (Which wasn't mine BTW)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Douglas White

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We are Doug and Kristin White. We have lived in Fort Walton Beach/Mary Esther for 25 years. We have 3 sons, all college age. We love water activities of all kinds. We live next door and would love to provide tips on the best places to eat, activities to do, and even give tips on the best approaches to fishing/crabbing,

Why they chose this property

The street is very quiet with no through traffic. There are only 4 houses on the street. We have great neighbors as well.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful views and access to Santa Rosa Sound. We have a small island between us and the channel, which limits boat traffic and wake. The island provides an easily accessible getaway.

Languages:

English

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