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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Commons
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Private Pool, pet friendly, walk to beach, bikes and golf cart included

Our charming "Castaway Cottage" is in the quaint neighborhood of Crystal Beach, known for its seaside-styled cottages and white picket fences, and has the look and feel of a "beachside bungalow." Access the most beautiful beaches in the world, by way of the public beach access that is only two short blocks away from your private beach retreat. Cruise around the beach in your own private GOLF CART (available with a damage deposit) or with our beach bikes! OR just enjoy your own private pool!

A Warm and sunny "Beach Theme" welcomes you into the spacious and comfortable living and kitchen combination. Both the front porch and back deck are perfect for enjoying the lush Florida landscape and sea breezes. The master bedroom features a plush king bed with TV and its own private bath with sit down dressing vanity. Each of the other two bedrooms features queen beds, TV's with DVD, plus a shared bath.

Young and old alike will have fun in the kid's alcove, complete with 32 inch TV with PlayStation 3. Cable TV is available in all 3 bedrooms, and there's a 55 inch flat screen in living area, with 70 channels, as well Blu-ray player plus an assortment of complimentary movies for you to view. For those who can't leave work behind, we also have free Wi-Fi and long distance in the US.

The interior decor is tastefully furnished with a beachy feel, just the way we would want it to be if we were living there, because we want you to be comfortable and return, year after year, to our "Castaway Cottage" in our vacation rental in Destin Florida! "Castaway Cottage" also welcomes small pampered pets because we know pets are family too.

Property manager

Patty and Darwin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Destin

Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, is home to this cottage. 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 water adventures such as fishing.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Commons - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Pool, pet friendly, walk to beach, bikes and golf cart included pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Private Pool, pet friendly, walk to beach, bikes and golf cart included?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pool, pet friendly, walk to beach, bikes and golf cart included?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Pool, pet friendly, walk to beach, bikes and golf cart included located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property
Despite the weather (cloudy and windy all week), we had a great time. The house was comfortable and clean. The beds were comfy. The pool area was great. There were plenty of beach towels and totes - we didn’t need to bring our own. The cable TV was a bit of a downer as we’ve been streaming for years. Overall, we would stay agin.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT PLACE
WAS AMAZING
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Awesome location, beautiful home and Patti was so easy to work with. She checked on us during the stay to make sure everything was going well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lenore W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memories made!
A lovely property in a great location!
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Carmen B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break
Loved the location. Nice layout of property. Loved the pool. Nice and secluded. Clean except lots of dust. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay at the Castaway
The Castaway is a lovely property. It was our first time in Destin and Crystal Beach is wonderful. The Castaway is clean, great location and the amenities made our stay even better. We loved the backyard and spent many hours relaxing by the pool and on the shaded patio. This place has everything you need and more. Loved the close proximity to the beach.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy J., Red Bay Al

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for my small dog.
All went good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, relaxing, beautiful, convenient, wonderful!
The check in was very easy. The entire property was beautiful and very clean. We also loved the location being only a couple blocks from the beach and shopping. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. Darwin and Patty are so helpful and friendly and made sure that we had everything we needed. This place is an absolute gem and you will love your stay here.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place great location
Patty is a great and fast communicator, house was as advertised nice pool, golf cart and bikes are also a great bonus. Beach access is maybe 4 blocks total easy 5 min walk even with kids. The beach access that’s near the house has free parking for golf carts. Thanks for having us and letting us bring the dogs we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vickie & Al King
We have sayed at a number of VRBO's in the past in different places. The Castaway Cottage was so superiorly equipped with everything My husband is a chef and the cookware, kitchen utensils and dishes, etc. were truly way-above and beyond what we have exprienced before.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay
This was our first trip to Destin and we are so happy that we chose the Castaway cottage. The house is very nicely decorated in a beachy theme with lots of personal touches. The beds were comfy, the towels are plush, and the cottage was well-equipped with items for the beach and pool. The kitchen was stocked with everything you would need for your stay besides food of course. The distance to the beach is about a quarter of a mile so you could easily walk. The golf cart made going to the beach easy and enjoyable if you were taking chairs and floats. The pool was also a big hit during our stay. The temperature of the pool was refreshing, even though we stayed during August. We loved the Castaway and will return!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roberta b.

PARADISE IN DESTIN
What can I say, Perfect in every way is the only way to describe this cottage. Not only is it beautiful on the inside and out but it holds everything you could ask for to ensure the best vacation of a lifetime! Patty and Darwin have left nothing to chance to make sure all you have to do is relax. Relax is just what we did! The location is so central that you really never need to move the car. Just take the Castaway Cart wherever you need to go - the beach, great shopping, movies and outstanding restaurants are just a zip away in your personal transport. The salt water pool was a "dream come true" followed by a good book on the beautiful covered porch. I can honestly say that this cottage was the best rental experience I have ever had. If you have the opportunity you should take advantage of very special cottage for a vacation you will never forget. Personally, I can't wait to get back again!!!!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, relaxing vacation retreat
My husband, Mom, and small dog all stayed at Castaway for 3 week. We had a great time, and we plan on returning. The neighborhood is very quiet. The house is very clean and well stocked (towels, cleaning supplies, pots/pans/utensils). Patty even starts you off with paper towels, napkins, laundry detergent, and toilet paper, and the kitchen is stocked with salt, pepper, oils, and some spices. The master bedroom/bathroom has recently been remodeled, and it is lovely. We had comfortable beds and good water pressure (which is important for someone with long hair like me). We were greeted by a brand new, full size washer and dryer. The pool is fabulous, and we enjoyed swimming every day. You can walk to the beach from the cottage, but there is also golf cart parking right by Camille's restaurant. We enjoyed walking the beach every evening. The cottage is in the middle of everything - you can walk to Publix along with drugstores, restaurants, nail salons, etc. I saw another reviewer mention dust. The house was very clean when we arrived. There was a little dust here and there, but you should have seen the highly rated, brand name hotels we stayed at during our drive to and from Destin - dirty bathrooms, no housekeeping service, torn and stained towels. Hotels are not what they used to be before Covid, and Patty's cottage is fabulous, clean, and quiet retreat. We had such a good time we didn't want to leave. Thank you Patty!
Stayed 22 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trisha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place
This was an excellent place to go for a group of 4 people. With the golf cart, the beach is literally 2 minutes away and the private pool is a very, very nice bonus. Also, don’t bother bringing any kitchen items, including spices because the kitchen is very well stocked. Our dogs were also able to come with us, so overall a great place to stay in Destin
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Omaira M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Your private oasis home away from home!
CastAway Cottages was beyond our expectations! We were blown away by the detailed decor and we loved the volcano scent throughout the entire cottage. They have everything you need which was the first for us to ever see. The pictures don't do CastAway Cottage justice! The private pool was amazing and we loved the 10ft. fences for privacy and the grill, beach chairs, seashore fountain, patio, and palm trees was a plus. The buggy was alot of fun to get around town and was great use of transportation. Patricia accommodated our pups and they had so much room to relax in. Even our Uncle loved Castaway. Thank you for the hospitality. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie A., Knoxville. TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just What We Needed
This home was just what our family needed ans just the right size for our family. Our twenager and pre-teen each had their own space. The living space is comfortable and super functional, kitchen is well appointed, the house is well decorated and inviting. We took our coffee on the front porch every morning and really enjoyed the pool and covered back porch every afternoon. It was extremely relaxing. The golf cart made going to the beach and some of the nearby restaurants very convenient and there is something about moving around in a golf cart that just really makes you feel like vacation. Hosts were great, great communication prior to arrival. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

TERESA C., APOLLO BEACH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Everything was great. The location was unbeatable- in a nice neighborhood, close to the beach. The price was reasonable. New appliances, comfortable beds, clean linens, ample furnishings, plenty of beach towels, dishes, etc. Having the washer and dryer was a huge plus. The pool was fantastic! I gave it an overall 4 star because the bathrooms, particularly the tub/showers, really need to be updated. I would recommend it to my friends / family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We keep coming back for more!
This was our third stay at Castaway Cottage. We believe this was the best trip so far!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Loved the cottage!
Pool was great. So handy to have the golf cart, bikes, towels, and beach chairs! Very close to everything....would highly recommend staying at the Castaway Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

We loved it. The cottage was wonderful! The location was perfect!
The cottage was perfect! It had everything we needed. The cottage was perfectly located. Close to everything. The use of the golf cart made travel so much easier. Kids loved the pool. We felt at home in this wonderful cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patty F.

charming cottage, with so many amenities
Never have I stayed in a vacation unit that had so many amenities. I felt like I was at home. Perfect location to shopping restaurants and the beach, can't wait to go back Tracy and William
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lyndi C.

Perfect Stay
My family and I stayed at Castaway Cottage this summer and it was an amazing experience. We brought two 15 year old boys with us (first time beach goers) and they absolutely loved it. The house is quietly private and such a convienient golf cart ride to restaurants and the beach. I loved the attention to detail and the coziness of this house (even sea shell imprints in the tiles). We definitely want to return!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jody P., Louisville, Ky

Annual family vacation
This was our 2 time staying at Castaway Cottage !! We love how close it is to the beach , shopping and restaurants. Love the back porch, so nice to sit there and drink your morning coffee. It is a quiet area, making it enjoyable sitting outside day or night. And the private pool is just the right size for relaxing and to get out of the sun. I am sure this is not our last stay at Castaway Cottage !! Very inviting rental, a must to rent !!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Enjoy a Pampered Private Plush stay in Paradise in Crystal Beach/Destin
The two weeks we spent together with our small pets in this lovely cottage felt like borrowing someone's personal home. Castaway Cottage is well-appointed with quality kitchenware, plush linens, & any amenity we needed during our stay. We marveled at the thoughtful touches which felt more like luxuries rather than "rental unit" supplies i.e. sharp knives, frosted glasses in the freezer, upgraded & festive beach interior decor, scented candles. Comfy beds. Spacious. The private courtyard & pool were secluded & romantic under the stars & fun by day. We enjoyed lovely evenings outdoors on the patio grilling & reclining on the chaises. Toodling around in the pirate buggy to the beach & out for dinner was a real treat. We even got "carry-out" from Outback Steakhouse in the buggy, LOL. Several tasty places to dine within walking or buggy distance. Be sure to review the onsite tips manual. Just superb. Southern Hospitality at its finest. We WILL return.

About the host

Hosted by Patty and Darwin

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Of course when you live in the mountains, you want to go to the beach. We purchased our cozy cottage with hopes of retiring to our seaside bungalow
Every year we make changes and improvements to make your stay more enjoyable.

Why they chose this property

We love the beautiful beaches close by and was so fortunate to be able to purchase our home away from home.
We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do

What makes this property unique

we have furnished our cottage as though we were living there, you will find lots of towels, comfortable bedding with plush sheets,
chaise lounges by our private salt water pool, plenty of comfortable outdoor furniture, security features with door alarms for the pool so you
know who is coming and going for peace of mind with small children.

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English

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