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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 15253.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • The Emerald Sanctuary
    3 min walk
  • Miramar Beach
    7 min walk
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    7 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    15 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

First Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Second Floor - Guest Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Second Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor - Master Bathroom

First Floor - Powder Room

Second Floor - Guest Bathroom

Second Floor - Master Bathroom

Second Floor - Master Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Grits Carlton - Gated Community, Free Beach Service, Private Pool + Beach!

What You Will Love About The Grits Carlton
Perched lakefront in Shipwatch, one of Miramar Beach's most exclusive gated Gulf-front communities, The Grits Carlton offers a luxurious coastal retreat just steps from a private, uncrowded 400-foot stretch of white sand beach. With 2,700 square feet of living space, this five-bedroom, 4.5-bath vacation home comfortably accommodates up to 15 guests. The home features three spacious primary bedrooms with private baths and balconies, along with two custom bunk rooms—perfect for kids or teens. Each bedroom is equipped with a flatscreen TV for entertainment. The open-concept living area includes a family room with a 60" LED Smart TV, a large sectional, and swivel chairs, offering plenty of room to relax. The gourmet kitchen boasts all-new furnishings, including a French door refrigerator, ice maker, and a large island that's ideal for casual dining or socializing. Step outside to enjoy the lakefront deck, complete with a splash pool, built-in seating, a propane grill, and outdoor dining areas.


First Floor: Large open living area, custom kitchen, dining room, king primary suite with lake views and private bathroom, spacious lakefront deck with splash pool.

Second Floor: King primary suite with large bathroom and garden tub, additional king primary suite with private bathroom, bunk room with a full bunk as well as a twin bunk with shared bathroom, additional bunk room with full/twin bunk, and a laundry room.


What You Will Love About the Area
The location of The Grits Carlton places you in the heart of Destin's best offerings. Situated one mile west of Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, this home is within walking distance of Silver Sands Premium Outlets, grocery stores, and restaurants. Scenic Gulf Drive's sidewalks provide a picturesque setting for biking or strolling along the coast. Golf enthusiasts will love the proximity to seven championship courses, including those at Sandestin, Seascape, Regatta Bay, and Emerald Bay, all within a 3-mile radius. For more shopping, dining, and entertainment, head to Destin Commons, The Village of Baytowne Wharf, or HarborWalk Village, all less than 15 minutes away. Family-friendly activities such as charter fishing, water sports, mini golf, and bowling are just a short drive from the home.


What You Will Love About Ocean Reef
Booking with Ocean Reef Resorts ensures your stay at The Grits Carlton is seamless and full of perks. Through our Reef Rewards program, guests enjoy access to complimentary and discounted activities, from water sports and fishing charters to dining and local attractions.

Additionally, The Grits Carlton offers complimentary beach chair service from March through October, providing two chairs and one umbrella set up daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. Our dedicated team is always available to assist with personalized concierge services and insider tips to make your Destin vacation truly unforgettable.




*add $50.00 per day to heat pool (available Oct-April if needed)

*Allotted parking for three cars at the house. Please ask a reservationist about additional parking.

*No weddings or events allowed per the HOA

*Seasonal beach chair service is provided complimentary from March through October. This includes two chairs and one umbrella set up daily from 9 AM - 5 PM.

*Tents and canopies are not allowed on the beach.

*This property is monitored by a security camera located at the front door.

*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts is received. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies.

Property manager

Ocean Reef
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Beach view

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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
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

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade and Destin Yarn Shop are also worth visiting.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 7 min walk
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 3 min drive
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 5 min drive
  • Grand Boulevard at Sandestin - 5 min drive
  • The Village of Baytowne Wharf - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Surf Hut - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grits Carlton - Gated Community, Free Beach Service, Private Pool + Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Grits Carlton - Gated Community, Free Beach Service, Private Pool + Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Grits Carlton - Gated Community, Free Beach Service, Private Pool + Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Grits Carlton - Gated Community, Free Beach Service, Private Pool + Beach! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Emerald Sanctuary and Miramar Beach. Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Choctawhatchee Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda V.

Love, love, love!
This was our second year at the Grits Carlton....we love the home because it is so beautiful and feels like home. We are able to fully relax and enjoy time with our family. We love the big showers and back deck area most.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The grits is not gritty
This has been an amazing week! We would highly recommend this property for its spaciousness, cleanliness, beachliness, and outstanding location in relation to everything you might want to enjoy on a beach vacation. The rooms, bathrooms and living areas are open and inviting. The pool is not so much, BUT it at least gives opportunity for a cool dip during the hot, Florida afternoons. We would definitely consider booking this property again and recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emilee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect proximity to beach without the high rise resort
This property was perfect size for 2 families traveling together on a beach vacation. The close walk to the private beach in a secure location worked great for our pre-teen children to go back and forth to house. Overall would highly recommend this place and would come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Grirz Carlton!
Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House
This property was wonderful. It was great experience for my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
House is located less then 2 min walk to private beach. Did not have to drag a bunch of food or drinks to beach bc of how close it was. The house is much bigger than in the photos. Beautiful home. Pool is bit small, the size compares for a hot tub as not much room for more than 3 to 4 people. Overall very satisfied with the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
The property is beautiful and perfect for our two families. Being just steps to the beach was perfect for the kids Extremely close to dining and shopping for the adults. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location beach not crowded.
Easy rental process. Nice house great layout. Easy beach access and no giant beach crowds during a VERY busy week. Great beach chair set up Sofa and chairs could use replacement but other than that house was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
This was a great place. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at the Gritz. It was very nice and roomy.
I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Beautifully decorated, rooms very spacious, beds were very hard and the pool was dirty and definitely not cleaned.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
The property location and set up were great!!! Stove top burner didn’t work never got fixed, grill burners didn’t work either. But everything else was great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randall G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Really enjoyed the Grits Carlton. House well clean and spacious enough for whole family!! Will book again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break
We had a great stay at The Grits Carlton property. There were 6 adults and 6 kids (ages 7-13) and the house had plenty of room to accommodate all of us. There were no pictures of the beach on the website but it was spectacular (not crowded, clean and easily accessible). The rental company (Ocean Reef Resorts) was attentive and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family time
The Grits Carlton was perfect for our family. Six adults and 5 kids from the age of 17 to 7. It was the first time our whole family had been together in a long time. We had a wonderful time

10/10 Excellent

donna p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stove not working properly And smoke detector beeped all night
Overall good place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Grits Carlton
Gorgeous, clean and well worth the money!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

The Gritz Carlton is #1 in my book for luxury single home vacationing.
I loved this area and the property. We will defiantly be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

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