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Starfish - Private Saltwater Pool & Beach Access/Golf Cart,Pet Friendly.

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Welcome to Starfish Cottage
Golf Cart Rental - $450.00 per week
Family Room with 65" Smart TV and Sleeper Sofa
Master Bedroom with TV
Saltwater Pool equipped with in-water tanning ledges
Private Beach Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Convertible Beds

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Beds

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Starfish - Private Saltwater Pool & Beach Access/Golf Cart,Pet Friendly.

Come visit our spacious brick, one-level beach house "Starfish Cottage" in 'Paradise Retreat'. Just a short stroll takes you straight to the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. We are located in the Paradise Retreat community which offers private beach access. We hope you will make yourself at home in this four-bedroom, two full bath home which is dressed in a nautical fashion in appreciation of the coastal lifestyle and in celebration of the beautiful, delicate sea creature, the starfish. Plenty of space for multiple families!

We offer a heated private swimming pool as an option ($350.00 plus tax) during cold nights - no you do not have to share with a community! Or an entire condominium! It is all yours.

****NEW ADDITION: We have added a new option for you to rent a luxury GOLF CART to make your stay here at the Starfish Cottage more convenient and to provide a fun way to go to and from the beach! Mention in your booking whether or not you would be interested in renting a golf cart, and for an additional fee of ($450.00 plus tax) we'll have the cart at the house ready-to-go! So email us today and be sure to inquire about one of the best ways to get to go to the beach in our luxury golf cart!!!!****

The master bedroom is private and features its own large bath, a walk-in closet, beautifully furnished, king-size bedding, flat screen TV.

The large great room is sunny & bright with natural sunlight, a large sectional sofa which has a queen sleeper for those extra friends! Plenty of seating, flat screen TV, you can sit & enjoy the pool view from the great room.

Mini master
The second adult bedroom is cool and inviting with a nostalgic theme for starfish original art, flat screen TV.

Large dining table seats 8 with ease, fully-stocked kitchen seats 4 at the bar, Side by side door refrigerator, ice maker, water dispenser, gas grill by the pool, pool toys, bicycles in garage.

If you need to connect with the outside world, we offer free high-speed wireless internet. In addition, our property manager is always available to answer any questions you may have. Give us a call today for further information regarding our rental home or to plan your upcoming Florida vacation!


Washing machine & Dryer furnished.Two car garage.

*Pool Heat Fee - $350.00 Plus tax
*Golf Cart Fee - $450.00 Plus Tax
*Pet Fee per pet-$175.00 Plus Tax
*Damage deposit insurance of $59.00 (Non Refundable)


**** Minimum Age Limit for Renters *****
**Renters must be 25 years of age to lease home with prepaid damage deposit. We prefer families & so do our neighbors, all are welcome :)

Menus and directions to all local eating establishments, amusement parks, dolphin sight seeing excursions, sunset dinner cruise, & deep sea charter boats. Many harbor restaurants will 'cook your catch'. Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin is 6 minutes away with lots of activities for family fun! The lovely Destin Commons has a movie theater, fine-dining, shopping, kids water fountain & play ground. A huge Bass Pro Shop sporting good store in Destin Commons is equipped with a giant shark display perfect for vacation photos and precious memories!

***CANCELLATION POLICY:
100% refund if cancelled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner/VRBO directly to request cancellation.

***IF THE DATES YOU REQUESTED ARE NOT AVAILABLE***
WE ALSO HAVE ANOTHER PROPERTY 'THE MERMAID HOUSE' VRBO#48961 OR The Sandcastle VRBO#398051.

Keywords: VRBO - Vacation Home Immaculate spacious 4 bedrooms 2 full bath Beach house sleeps 8 in Paradise Retreat neighborhood Great for multiple families with Private Saltwater Heated Pool, backyard Oasis walk to the Sugar Sand Beach, Private Beach Access. Adult bikes, Golf Cart, Family and Pet Friendly, High chair, Pack N Play for Babies, Kids Beach and Pool toys, Books and games, Fun activities, shopping, dinning and Golf Courses nearby.
Deep Sea Fishing, Pontoon Boat Rides Miramar Beach Destin Florida.

Property manager

Rosemary
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
Beach toys, floats and bikes
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Limit 2 Well-trained dogs - up to 25 lbs each dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking
Upon check in, and during your stay, if you any em
No parking of RV's, Motor Homes, boats, trailer, J
No overnight street parking (11 PM to 7 AM)

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and 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 Miramar Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • James Lee Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Starfish - Private Saltwater Pool & Beach Access/Golf Cart,Pet Friendly. have a pool?

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

Is Starfish - Private Saltwater Pool & Beach Access/Golf Cart,Pet Friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Starfish - Private Saltwater Pool & Beach Access/Golf Cart,Pet Friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starfish - Private Saltwater Pool & Beach Access/Golf Cart,Pet Friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Starfish - Private Saltwater Pool & Beach Access/Golf Cart,Pet Friendly. located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach and The Golf Garden of Destin. James Lee Beach and James Lee Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house
We were impressed with the property. Only issue was parking for golf cart while going to beach but had a great experience overall! Would book this property again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best beach house ever!
The house was big and comfortable! Decorations in the house are beautiful! Peaceful neighborhood! We loved it!!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Brocation
Beautiful place to stay. Had a wonderful time and especially nice to have a place of our on to stay, cook and having a private pool. Timing was probably not the best with the spread of the virus but having a private place to stay made it safe for all of us. Would recommend this place for anyone liking their privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
It was a great place. The location was perfect. The golf cart made going to the beach a breeze. The house was very clean. The pool was great for my granddaughter. The tanning ledge was the right depth for her. Definitely gonna book again!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break 2024
Great location close to the beach in a quiet neighborhood. The golf cart was perfect for just going to the beach if you want to cruise the neighborhood and take it to dinners I would suggest getting something a little more comfortable and something that is gas powered the pool was perfect, the house was comfortable would definitely stay here again. Rosemary was quick to answer any questions and resolve any issues that I had.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Loved the house! Great floor plan! House is bigger than it looks in pictures. Lots of room for a large group to spread out and have some privacy. Pool is small but was the perfect place to hang with the family! Lots of water toys available to use. We also enjoyed bikes and golf cart. Some of the lawn furniture needs replaced and the bikes were a little rickety but we still enjoyed it all! Manager was quick to respond to our needs! Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Candace K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay!
My entire family came to stay at the Starfish. The house had plenty of room to move around and eat during meals. We had a crawling 10 month old and the house was even prepared for her. Outlets were covered and all plugs and wires were tucked away and hidden. Any questions or concerns we had were answered right away. The house was close to the beach. We did enjoy the golf cart since we had multiple family members and items that could be dropped off right at the entry to the beach with no problems. As mentioned in previous reviews, the pool was a little smaller than normal but we enjoyed it either way. Would definitely stay again. Thank you Rosemary for being a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We had a great stay. The house was very convenient to shopping, restaurants and the beach. House was in a quiet neighborhood. We rented the golf cart but only used it 2 days because it was to hard for us to turn the steering wheel. So it really wasn’t worth the extra money we paid for the golf cart. Our trip was very enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

CoLette B., Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miramar Beach
We enjoyed our stay very much! The house is very clean and was perfect for our needs. We appreciated the little extras like a small bottle of dish soap, several dishwasher tablets, several laundry pods, and small shampoo conditioner and soap in each bathroom. Also a scrubber sponge at the sink. There were several rolls of toilet paper also. The extra refrigerator in the garage is a wonderful extra! We were able to keep our drinks cold out there and keep the fridge inside for our food! Plus when loading up an ice chest to go to the beach it was nice just to be able to do that in the garage! We enjoyed the pool. It’s not an enormous pool, but it was enough for us to be able lounge around and hang out and visit! The neighborhood is cute and it’s really not a far walk from the beach. We rented the golf cart and usually drove it and parked it and walked the short distance from where we parked. The beach was pretty and the complementary umbrella and two chairs was a nice benefit of renting this home! The owner was very nice and communicated well and we literally had no problems! We would definitely stay there again! Also, the house is really pretty big! There were eight of us and we were never on top of each other! There’s two living room areas and lots of space to eat ! We enjoyed the house very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Nancy F.

Liked: Communication
Not meant for families and children
The beach access is far from the house in my opinion. Even if you drive a golf cart down there is no parking at your private access. Still have to walk a good bit and carry all your items. When taking kids that’s a lot of items! Kitchen was not stocked well with silverware. Some nights we would have to wash a fork when someone was down for another to use it. Our occupancy was 8. Getting in and out of the gates to the house was a pain. The driveway only fit two cars comfortably. We had to squish the cars in and still hung on the sidewalk some. Which is not allowed. We had two small cars and one small suv. Even if you rent the golf cart you have to pull all the cars in and out all day to be able to park it in the garage. We had an issue with the golf cart. Which happens! After the hassle of even using it just the one day we decided to get our money back. No where else to park it but in the garage. And no way in the garage without moving cars. Cars are not allowed in the garage. The air went out in the house for a day in a half and was fixed as promptly as could be. Things happen. But, this house was not convenient for our family at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
TDS Family
We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
The kids loved the pool. The distance from beach wasn’t very far but definitely need the golf cart or bicycles. The neighborhood was really nice also.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time with family
Had a great time at the home didn’t have any problems Pool was good enough for 5 adults and 1 year old property manager and home owner very helpful will be back for sure
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

April C., SPRINGFIELD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family trip
The house was just as described. The pool is small but I expected that after reading reviews. Short walk or drive on the golf cart to the beach. The rooms were perfect size. Kitchen is not well stocked, but it wasn't a huge deal we made it work for the meals we cooked. We had a really nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

joe s.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
***Heartless homeowner******* BEWARE
WHERE DO I START! Before I rented this home communication was amazing for obvious reasons! The owner just wanted the money! The POOL IS SO SMALL! I have a 2 year old and the pool is right out the back door (2feet if that) The pool rail was lose and coming out from the ground, my 57 year old mother tried to use the rail and she slipped in the pool causing injury, The neglect of the homeowner was the cause of this. We have since hired a lawyer. There is signs everywhere if you forget to do anything it’s a fine! This is supposed to be a vacation, tread carefully at this home or you will be fined for anything you do. After the injury’s in the pool a message was sent to the homeowner SHE IS CARELESS & heartless not even a sorry! Or how can I help! We checked out a day early and no REFUND!!!! I have since contacted VRBO customer service and opened a complaint, for negligence on the property owners. DO NOT RENT HERE!!! I will fight to have this home removed from VRBO SO NO OTHER FAMILYS GO THROUGH THIS!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay
Like others have said the property was clean and we had somewhat short walks to the beach. There were plenty of beach/pool toys in the garage, and everything worked. The pool is small but my 4 kids were able to have fun in it. This was our first trip since covid-19 hit. I think it was a great choice. Thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

SANDI C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Vaca
Comfortable accommodations. Pool is small. A few minor repairs needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Rosemary and Angela were great. We had a very nice time. The house and pool were perfect for the two of us even though we didn’t need/use all the bed rooms. This was one of the cleanest homes we’ve stayed in and we use VRBO a lot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation 2021
First time to Destin, house was clean and check in was fast and easy. We had some trouble with our golf cart and the property manager addressed it immediately and got us a new one right away. Good family vacation! Destin is beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Starfish Visit
House was exactly as advertised. The owner was easy to communicate with. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amr H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean, super fun.
Rosemary's Starfish house was clean, comfortable, and cozy. We highly-recommend staying here if you're visiting Destin. We were a party of 10 and the place accommodated us perfectly. Oh, and it's only a 5 minute walk from the beach. (If you've booked the house, don't bother packing bulky water toys. The garage has all kinds of floaties, boogie boards, water guns, 2 beach chairs and an umbrella.) The pool was awesome, too. Honestly, leaving was bittersweet. We really enjoyed our stay and surely you will, too.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
We really enjoyed our stay at this place very well located and only steps away from the beach would definitely come to stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenni N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and layout
We couldn’t have asked for a better location for our trip. It’s a quick walk down to the beach, and in a quiet neighborhood. The house layout worked well for us too, as there was plenty of room for the kids and adults to have their own space. I had a question when we arrived, and the property manager responded very quickly to resolve our need.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

john m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
happy with the house
was there only 1 day.When all the calls came in about my sister. they said her body was shutting down.I called manger not response for a long time.Then the owner e mailed me a letter saying she hoped my sister got well?????But refused to return any money.Very sad when someone is that heartless.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rosemary

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What makes this property unique

We have a gas grill, games for the children, beach chairs & beach toys. The rental manager is very close by.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests