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☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Walk2Bch~Snow❤️birds~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅

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Wildwood Cottage
Wildwood Cottage pool
Barracuda Street Beach Access
Wildwood Cottage
Living room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12193.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Destin, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    5 min walk
  • Destin Commons
    9 min walk
  • James Lee Beach
    14 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    7 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living room with a sleeper sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin over Full Bunkroom w/ trundle

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Walk2Bch~Snow❤️birds~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely home:

* Features In-Law Suite for extra privacy for families or friends. 

* PRIVATE, heated pool and HEATED outdoor shower! 

* About 400 Yards to Barracuda Street Beach Access 

* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* In the heart of Crystal Beach and under 1 mile from Destin Commons 

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Wildwood Cottage offers 4 bedrooms and three and a half baths between the main home and the private mother-in-law suite that was recently built directly behind it.  Located in the heart of Destin and all beach activities in the renowned Crystal Beach, your family is sure to have their needs met. Wildwood Cottage has an array of beautiful gardens and views that offers your family or group comfort and privacy along with your own private pool for added convenience and luxury. 

The mother-in-law quarters is located behind the main house and allows you the advantage of renting two houses at once. The newly built mother-in-law suite offers a small living room, wet bar combination with full sized refrigerator, a queen sleeper sofa, and half bath with pool access on the first floor. The second floor offers a king master suite, full bath, and private balcony overlooking the pool. With only a 3-minute walk to the beach, it's within a mile of everything you'll need to make your tropical vacation perfect!

*This property is Not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions. *

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.

* Pool can be heated for $43/Night. *

The Bed Setup:

Main House: 
1st Floor:
Queen bedroom 
Twin over Full Bunk w/ trundle
2nd Floor:
Queen Bedroom

The Bed Setup for the In-Law Suite: 

1st Floor:
Queen Sized Sleeper Sofa in the Living room area
2nd Floor: King bedroom

Cable TV info: Cable TV is currently provided for the TVs in the main living room, master bedroom, and in-law suite living area. Other TVs do not have cable service. 

Area Attractions:  

Wildwood Cottage is just a few minutes' drive from all Destin has to offer, including go-kart rentals, dolphin cruises, charter fishing, parasailing, Big Kahuna's Water Park, The Track Family Fun Center, and the Silver Sands Outlet Mall.

Crystal Beach is a terrific residential area, yet close to restaurants and activities in Destin. Convenient to restaurants such as the award-winning 790 Inn on the Gulf, or Sarah K's Gourmet, get your fro-yo on at U-Twirl Frozen Yogurt or learn how to ride the waves at All-A Board Surf School.

Several outstanding restaurants are close by, including one of the most highly regarded in Destin, 'The 790 Cafe' located at The Inn at Crystal Beach and 'Beachwalk Cafe', rated one of Destin's best by Florida Trend Magazine.

Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest!  Destin Commons also has a mini train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.

If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017.  Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

Property manager

RealJoy Vacations
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Miramar Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade 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, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk
  • Destin Commons - 9 min walk
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 15 min walk
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 17 min walk
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - Destin - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Walk2Bch~Snow❤️birds~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Walk2Bch~Snow❤️birds~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Walk2Bch~Snow❤️birds~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Walk2Bch~Snow❤️birds~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅 located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Destin Beaches is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun
It was wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latasha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Loved how close it was to the beach and the pool was clean .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Getaway
Property is clean. Large master bathroom is fantastic. Large pool with bathroom and refrigerator close by is a plus! No shade by the pool, Bring canopy and umbrella. Watch your step on the two level deck. One deckboard needs maintenance. Note: Two blocks to PRIVATE beach; we had to move 500 ft to public beach (too far to walk with little ones). You will be asked to leave private beach during prime time. We enjoyed the Private beach at sunset. Kitchen is too small for large family, Overall, we enjoyed our week stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive!
Stay was fine, the staff was very responsive. Only took off one star because we couldn’t find extra trash bags and beds were a little uncomfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and amenities
We loved having both the pool and beach for our group!! The property is nice, clean and located near everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent service
Very nice and clean place, easy to check in and out, excellent customer service, looking forward to booking it again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Twyla L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blissful!
We had an effortless good time! This place had every accommodation we wanted! We will be back really soon! Thanks 92 Stingray! 🤗
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wildwood Cottage October 2023
Great house and private heated pool. Short distance to beach and shopping. Was a bit disappointed in extra; like blankets, washcloths, paring knife, and too small skillet.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annyella d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!!
Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Dylan K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Nice house, but Disappointed in Management of House
Our stay at this house overall was a good experience. Though it was marred by several events. It started with our check in process. We were told our check in was at 4pm. We arrived at the house after a 14 hour drive from Ohio. When we arrived at the house at 4pm, the cleaning crew was still in the drive way, and appeared to have just arrived. We waited in our vehicles with melting ice, cold food, and other items which required refrigeration or freezing. We waited a short time in our vehicles before calling the office. Though the employee we spoke with was extremely apologetic, we were on hold for approximately 10-15 minutes. We were eventually allowed to enter the home and put our items in the fridge, and/or freezer to keep items from spoiling or melting. Meanwhile, the housekeeper was cleaning around us. By approximately 4:30pm, we had our items in the house, but the cleaning crew was still working around the house. Over the phone, the management company stated they wished to "make it right", by providing a gift card, and/or gift basket to apologize for the inconvenience. We finished our stay, and never received any sort of gift card/gift basket, or any other compensation. Which I would not usually bring up. However, clearly posted on the homes refrigerator was a document stating we must check out of the home "Promptly" at 10am on the day of check out, or we would be charged an additional $200. There is more i will send in an email to the management company.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Demetrius B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost excellent
We enjoyed our stay, but there were a couple things that could have made it a little better. No Wi-Fi was a problem for the kids, a working pool light would have been nice and maybe upgrade of the sofas in the living area. A little more work on the front landscape would make the property look more inviting also and in the future new flooring but the stay was nice, location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our Stay
We really enjoyed our stay. We were 10 (2 family of 5) and everyone was well accommodated. The pool was the best of course for 3 kiddos and 2 teens it was perfect. And close walking distance to the beach. Of course it was a Hugh problem at the begging there was no network and we didn’t had wifi at the begging but someone came by and fixed it. The only problem we encountered and that is not really property related is the access to the beach we went thru the closest one and they didn’t let us stay there “private property” and had to walk further. We have stayed in this area before and had never had any problem to access the beach. But anyways would just be nice to note the correct Beach access now, at Hutchinson St and Pompano St.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home, location, and pool with a few quirks
Overall a nice stay. A few quirks like not enough towels or no trash bags are oversights. Biggest issue was the grill was filthy so it dangerously flamed up from all the old food and grease at the bottom. For the price we paid, I expected a little better attention to details.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kolleen M., West Middlesex

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good value for beautiful Destin
Wildwood Cottage was nicely located within walking distance to multiple public beaches, restaurants, and shopping. The pool and pool area are wonderful. The front porch is lovely. Both master suites were spacious and comfortable. The kitchen could use a new fridge but the dining area worked for our group of 7 for dinners and cards at night. We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving at the Beach
This beach house was amazing. We had 7 adults, 1 teen, a 2 yr old and 2 infants. We felt so comfortable and felt we had plenty of room. The table was long and fit all of us very well. Since we were cooking each night and Thanksgiving dinner, we brought a few baking dishes and pots and pans from home. However, the kitchen was very well stocked and we didn’t really need our things from home. The location of the house is amazing. It’s a very short walk to 2 different beach entrances. We loved walking around the neighborhood and riding the golf cart that we rented. We always felt very safe. The pool out back was heated and provided a great deal of entertainment for the kids. There are plenty of chairs around the pool for all to enjoy. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving week with our family and would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation Home
Beautiful house with plenty of space for everyone. The pool was amazing and so much bigger than expected! Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Kathy C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Ad misleading
The ad was misleading. All the beaches close by were private and you had to pay. The public beaches were a much longer walk. The pull out sofa had no blanket we had to ask for one. The grill only had one pilot barely working. We asked for someone to come out to fix it. We were not there and I received a condescending email explaining how a grill works and it works just fine. So I thought to give them the benefit of the doubt and when we checked it, it was still not working. So we had to make another call and finally got it fixed. But we had missed days we could have used the grill. There was a house alarm that kept beeping every five minutes saying battery is low and kept waking everyone up. We asked if they can fix that when they were coming for the grill but they never fixed it and it was going off the whole week- rather annoying. Also we had roaches in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Needs updates, but it works
Overall, we had a good trip because we were with family and we aren’t a total bunch of Karen’s. However, the furniture has been a complaint in a few other reviews and it has yet to be updated. For example, the sleeper sofa in the guest house is awful… unusable. The “mattress” has to be older than me and is FULL of holes. Quite disgusting. The guest house is really nice though otherwise. They could really use more seating in the main house living room. The upstairs bedroom shower door doesn’t close securely. As mentioned in previous reviews, the cooking utensils are very sparse, so bring some with you. This is sort of my main complaint, the fact that all of these things have been mentioned/suggested by other people, yet they still aren’t fixed. Lastly, we paid for the pool to be heated, and I even made a point to ask if it would be heated for use upon arrival (to which I was assured it would be), but the pool heater wasn’t even on when we got to the house. Complete bummer for the kids, but we just turned it on and moved along. I know the response to this will be “we never heard from you, had we known we would have fixed the problem, etc” but to that I say, no one wants to waste precious vacation time going back and forth with a property manager that most likely isn’t going to or can’t fix the issues immediately. As I said, we made the best of it, but I would not rent this house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this home
The guest house was such a nice addition. It’s a very short walk to the beach and we paid to get the pool heated. 10 outta 10 would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Cheryll S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Wildwood
It was a good size for my family of 7. Having the pool was fantastic along with door alarms for pool access doors. Convenient to ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

erica j.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location 👌
Loved the location and pool with a heater was awesome. Just needs some updates.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Morgan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property
Very nice house with loads of sleeping arrangements
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Hannah O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
We enjoyed our stay here. The house was big enough to accommodate all of us. Close to the beach and loved the private pool. However, the house was a little dirty and we booked a 2 week stay and were only supplied with essentials (toilet paper, paper towels, ect.) for about a weekends stay. Overall though we all loved our vacation here and in destin!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

D Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Annual Family Beach Trip
Great place and location, however, some of the furniture (Sofa and dining room chairs) needs to be replaced. Drain in main level bath tub is very slow (possible repair needed) Steps off of the the deck are not safe due to wood deuterating.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

torey b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great location !! Great stay ! Loved the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

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