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STAY ON THE BEACH-HOME BUILT ON BEACH-STEP OFF UR DECK ONTO UR OWN PRVT BEACH!

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Your beach is waiting for you! This is off of the beach deck of this home.
Sunbath on the beach deck or step off onto your own beach.
 Beach-level deck with amazing beach views, step right off into sand!
View from main living area.
Another angle of the main living area with a view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Beach Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Beach Bunkroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Main Level Sleeping Cove

1 Double Bed

Master Suite - Beach Side

1 King Bed

Master Suite - Street Side

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Beach Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath - Beach Side

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath - Street Side

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Upstairs hall Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

STAY ON THE BEACH-HOME BUILT ON BEACH-STEP OFF UR DECK ONTO UR OWN PRVT BEACH!

Welcome to "Beachfront Haven" (Green Reef 13) - your beach home away from home! Experience a Destin beach vacation like no other!

Renovated beachfront townhome (built on the sand not across the street) with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. (5th bedroom is for smaller people)

We just finished up the major remodeling of the entire town home in mid-2020. This unit is gorgeous, brand new and wonderful! Green Reef is a high-demand beachfront complex of only 20 total units with EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH FOR EACH HOME AS EACH HOME OWNS ITS OWN BEACH SO THE ONLY PEOPLE ON YOUR SLICE OF BEACH IS FOR YOU AND YOUR GUESTS- YOU DO NOT SHARE YOUR BEACH WITH ANYONE ELSE FROM CORNER TO CORNER OF YOUR BEACH DECK DOWN TO WHERE THE PUBLIC WALKS ALONG THE WATER (most private beaches share the beach with people in a complex, subdivision or high rise- not here the backyard/ beach is ALL yours! WE are built on the sand not across the street. The only way to get closer to the water is to be on a boat.

** LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! **

Beachfront Haven is located in one of Destin's most iconic beachfront communities, Green Reef! Stay right on the beach with your own private beach!

No need to haul your beach stuff across the street, down any sidewalks, through any buildings, down any elevators!! No beach cart or buggy necessary!!! No need to walk aimlessly trying to find an open spot on the beach to settle down, and no need to fight any other people for a good beach setup spot! NOPE.

Just step RIGHT OFF THE DECK into the beautiful white powdery Destin sand of your own PRIVATE BEACH!

This beachfront Destin townhome is only a short distance to a few restaurants, so you can quickly and easily walk (on the street or on the beach) for lunch, happy hour/drinks, or dinner!
- 0.2 mi - Kenny D's
- 0.2 mi - Captain Dave's
- 0.4 mi - The Crab Trap
- 0.9 mi - Pompano Joe's

Not only can you walk to a few places, but anything you could possibly need for your vacation is within a short bike or car ride distance away:
< 4 mi - GROCERY & CONVENIENT STORES (Publix, Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Winn Dixie, Walmart, CVS - just to name a few, including gas stations, liquor stores and more!)
< 4 mi - SHOPPING (Silver Sands Premium Outlets, Destin Commons)
< 4 mi - DINING (besides the walkable ones mentioned above... Whale's Tail, 790 on the Gulf, Camille's, Surf Hut - a few of our faves! *Plus many others - Italian, Mexican, Asian, all types of cuisine!)
< 6 mi - ACTIVITIES (Hurricane Lanes Bowling, Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl & Grill, Destin Laser Tag, Baytowne Adventure Zone, The Track, Go Carts & Mini Golf, Emerald Bay Golf Course, Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club, Big Kahuna Water Park, AMC Movie Theater - and so much more!!!) Google things to do in Destin as the list is endless.
- 19 mi - AIRPORT (Destin-Fort Walton Beach - VPS) Fort Walton Regional Airport.

** COMFORT, REST & RELAXATION **

This spacious beachfront townhome is newly remodeled, offering all the great home comfort and ease you need for some well-earned rest and relaxation, right on US Scenic 98.

Beachfront Haven has three spacious floors, with a total of 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.

From parking, you take one step up to enter through the front door on the middle level of the townhome. This middle/main level includes a spacious open floor plan with full kitchen, living and dining areas, all with massive no-pane windows overlooking the beach, giving you the best beachfront views you can get in Destin! This level has 1 full bathroom and a small sleeping bedroom with a custom bed/mattress (sleeps up to 2, custom mattress - great for kids, best for people under 5'5"' tall), as well as two queen sleeper sofas in the living room area.

To go upstairs to the top level, take the stairs up one level (from middle/main) and arrive at another full bathroom, as well as two master bedroom suites, each with a comfy, cozy king beds that are perfect for two, and their own private full bathrooms. One master suite is on the street/parking side of the home, and the other master suite is on the beach side of the home, with large no-pane windows overlooking the beach, giving you the best beachfront views you can get in Destin RIGHT FROM YOUR BED, plus a private master suite balcony!

To go downstairs to the bottom level (what we call the beach level), take the stairs down one level (from middle/main). This level has 2 bedrooms - one with a queen bed that sleeps 2, and the other is a bunk bedroom that sleeps 3 (queen bed on bottom, one twin bed on top) - and a full bathroom, as well as a kitchenette and living area.

This home comes thoughtfully equipped for your convenience with a washer and dryer, 2 stocked kitchens with basic cooking necessities, fully furnished open living areas with TVs and wifi, and all bed linens, bath towels and beach towels provided.

Beachfront Haven comes with 2 convenient parking spots (that fit 4 standard-sized cars in total) right outside the front door, and easy access and self check-in through the main front door using a door keypad.

** RIGHT ON THE SAND **

You cannot stay any closer to the beach than here unless you're camping in a tent on the sand!! Plus, you get your own private beach for your vacation. What more could you ask for?? Step right off the deck into the pristine, super soft white sands of Destin, Fl. The white sand beaches and the gorgeous green waters of the Emerald Coast are like no other in the US!!!!

4 beach chairs and a beach umbrella is provided on the deck for you to use during your stay. If you'd like beach chair / umbrella rental and setup, please contact Burke's Beach Services to coordinate directly: https://burkesbeachservices.com/ (850) 585-8462

** BEACH WEDDINGS, PARTIES & EVENTS **

Beachfront Haven is perfect for small, intimate beach weddings, family reunion gatherings, anniversary parties, and other family-oriented events and celebrations.

We DO NOT book to Spring Break groups, or groups between the ages of 18-25. This is a family-oriented beachfront community.

UPDATE JUNE 2020 - Okaloosa County is strictly enforcing no beach bonfires for the remainder of 2020 due to COVID-19. If this should change, we will update this information.

** BOOK NOW! **

Our calendar is updated in real-time, and our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click "Book Now!" to reserve your next vacation!

** OTHER DETAILS **

There is 1 grill. We supply first propane tanks. They may not be completely full as we try to be conservative. Please check propane tanks upon your arrival as we do not replace every time as to note waste. You are responsible to replace. closest place is the Shell Station East on our street approximately 1.5 miles away.

We do provide beach towels, 1 per guest based on your reservation headcount.

We have multiple coffeemakers in the house - Keurig and regular.

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** OTHER PROPERTIES **

Rent our other beachfront homes in this same complex, Green Reef. The Green Reef complex of beachfront townhomes has a total of 20 units (all right next to each other, just a short 1-min walk along our complex deck from the Unit 1 front door to the front door of Unit 20). We own the following other Green Reef units that you can rent for more space and to sleep more people:

- Green Reef 6 (Beachfront Bliss) - HomeAway #4336942 / VRBO #4336942

- Green Reef 13 (Beachfront Haven) - THIS LISTING! (HomeAway #9357640 / VRBO # 9357640ha )

- Green Reef 18 (The Beach House) - HomeAway #903636 / VRBO #3214041

Property manager

KIMBERLY GIORDANO
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
Must vacate pet - additional cleaning fee $500
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
CANCELLATION POLICY: Full refund if cancelled prior to 90 days before check in. If cancellation occurs within 90 days to check in, there is no refund.
CHECK-IN HOURS: Our check-in hours are 4pm-6pm CST, and we will be available to assist you with any check-in needs during this time.
NO 18- 25 years old groups. See contract for eviction/immediately vacating and loss of all monies if group of 18-25 were to rent.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35
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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and on 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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • James Lee Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Destin Commons - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is STAY ON THE BEACH-HOME BUILT ON BEACH-STEP OFF UR DECK ONTO UR OWN PRVT BEACH! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at STAY ON THE BEACH-HOME BUILT ON BEACH-STEP OFF UR DECK ONTO UR OWN PRVT BEACH!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STAY ON THE BEACH-HOME BUILT ON BEACH-STEP OFF UR DECK ONTO UR OWN PRVT BEACH!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is STAY ON THE BEACH-HOME BUILT ON BEACH-STEP OFF UR DECK ONTO UR OWN PRVT BEACH! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and The Golf Garden of Destin are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 86 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family place to stay

Spacious enough for our family of 11. Great beach access and views of the Gulf of America. Traffic was not a hinder and allowed for street side walks with stroller to local restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Court K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views!

We had a wonderful time. Plenty of space for everyone and you cannot beat being right on your own private beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!!

We wanted a property on the beach and this beautiful home was exactly that! Very roomy and our family was comfortable. If you are looking to step off your deck onto the beautiful powder sand of Destin, this is the place. Communication with our Property Manager, Kimberly, was excellent every step of the way. We hope to return next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

There were 10 of us that stayed here. It is a beautiful home with lots of space. Easy access to the beach made it perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

james e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation

We had an amazing time at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ereka L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We had a wonderful stay at your house. The location is perfect and the private beach set up is wonderful. We would love to come back for a visit in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private beach spot!!

This is the second time my family has stayed at this property. We absolutely love that we step off the deck to a private beach spot. We can come and go from the beach to the house very easily and as frequently as needed throughout the day. My 70 year old parents enjoyed the patios with high chairs and umbrellas to sit out of sun and enjoy watching the beach. Also makes it very convienient that Kenny Ds is right across the street. No driving necessary to get seafood every night. Its alot of money but has provided my family with great memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On The Beach

The house was awesome was are first time staying beach front it was so nice to get up and have coffee looking at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location!!!

The location was perfect for us means we had small children. The shore line had a small puddle that gave the smaller kids a splash area. It was really nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Destin Florida

Beautiful beach and water. Nice place to stay in that's on the beach. Fishing and shell hunting left something to desire though.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Destin Family GetAWay

Very nice property with great views. Very spacious and nice beach front location. The 5th bed room was very very small and because it’s the only bedroom on the main floor would not use it for a child but overall we had an awesome time. Thank you for letting us stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

60th birthday

We were very pleased with the location of the property. The property manager was very quick to respond when we reached out.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Destin 2024

We wouldn’t call this a 5 bedroom the Cove was very small but plenty of room with pull out beds. Great location & plenty of bathrooms! Loved walking right onto beach. Thank-you Destin another family filled vacay in the books!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Atia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Our stay on this property was amazing! The home is huge and has very nice features. We had a family of 14, ages 1-58 y/o, and we never felt crowded. The three different floors and two kitchens allowed everyone to spread out and feel comfortable. The private beach was very nice to assure we had our own little spot to ourselves. The owner was very responsive and easy to communicate with. We had a few mishaps in the home and the owner was very understanding and easy to work with. You won’t regret this stay! The views were stunning and that sand!!! We also saw so many sea animals (dolphins swimming by multiple times, sharks being caught by our neighbors, stingrays, jellyfish, and crabs! I’m hopeful we’ll get to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliot H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

Great place, great location, with a beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Katelin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for spring break

It was a great, safe feeling neighborhood. The a/c is super touchy, and the basement unit wasn’t working, but Kim sent someone right away. we felt like there was room for everyone. We brought extra paper towels, toilet paper, dish and laundry soap which we did use so make sure not to forget that. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rollins C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More than Perfect!

What an amazing experience! Walk out the back deck and your toes are in the sand! You get your own stretch of beach to relax on without being packed in like the public beach. The condo is beautiful, spacious and clean. My family and friends had plenty of room to play, relax and make memories! I highly recommend this property and I will be booking again myself!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nooreen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Trip

This was my first experience with vrbo and had a 5/5 visit. The host was timely when replying my questions and was also understanding with checking in and out a couple hours later. The location is great right on the beach with plenty of space to host a large group. We had 8 adults, 1 toddler and 1 baby with plenty of space for all. Ideal place to vacation if you want to relax with a large group on a family friendly beach. The water was beautiful and shallow for kids to play and amazing white sand. Don’t hesitate and book this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie & Leonard A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous beach.

Thank you for sharing your home with us. We all had a wonderful time. It was amazing to be able to have my daughter & her family come down for vacation- we have not seen them in months. We live 9hrs away. Everyone had their own bedroom & bathroom. The multi level decks were great as well. We could all be together & we could spread out for privacy. The sunset views were beautiful. We saw dolphins playing in front of us.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

This home is accurately described and offers an excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

This is paradise! Walking off the deck to your own private beach is wonderful. This is a very large townhouse to stay at, the owner was quick to respond and accommodating. I would definitely stay there again. The only negative thing is the sleeper sofas are uncomfortable but most them are.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Improvements

Check-in was supposed to be at 4, however, we did not get in until after 4. If check-in will not be on time, prior communication would have been appreciated. All the knobs on the exterior doors do not lock. The locks on the knobs do not turn. Additionally, the three beach side door bolts do not turn unless you lift up on the doors. The two bay windows on the main floor were filthy, and not cleaned from prior guests. One of the dining room chairs in broken, and if sat on, the leg moves and the chair collapses. The ice maker in the fridge on the main level does not work. The BBQ grill looks like it went through a hurricane, as it is completely rusted and barely works. However, the house is in a great location right in the beach. The bathrooms and kitchen were clean. A huge amount of beach towels were readily available. We had a great time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by KIMBERLY GIORDANO

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Why they chose this property

This is a spoiling home and location. The house is almost 3000 sq ft, airy and roomy with spectacular views from all floors of the home. When you head is on the pillow of the master bed in the master bedroom you just have to open your eyes to the view of the Gulf. Along with the roomy home you have 3 unique beach decks, a private master bedroom deck, a middle level deck off of the living area, and the best part the over sized beach deck- this is rare to have a deck big enough to have a wedding on. The best part you just step off of you deck onto you own exclusive private beach that is just fo r you and your guests staying with you in the home as each home owns their own beach so it is not shared with the complex it is just for you. There is nothing like having your backyard a beach with the ease of going in and out of the house without lugging your stuff across the street or down an elevator or if you forget something the ease of walking back into the house to get it. You do not have to fight for sand but if you want busier activities the public beach is a 1 minute walk away where you can rent beach toys and do para sailing, banana riding, surf lessons etc plus you can walk to 4 restaurants/ beach bars. You will be spoiled staying here.

What makes this property unique

You cannot get any closer to the water unless you are on a boat.
Not having to fight people for a spot on the sand having your own slice of beach as your own backyard.
Sitting on the decks in your jammies having coffee or a glass of wine at night under the stars to the moon glistening off of the water and hearing the Gulf roll in.
Being able to walk to restaurants and beach bars.
Not having to drag beach chairs and beach items down an elevator and or across a street. To be on the beach in your own backyard where you can run in to use the bathroom or grab a drink or beach snack is convenient and spoiling.
The oversized home wider than a condo is airy and comfy. Have a rainy day you do not feel stuck and cramped if you stay in for the day. Being built on the sand and with the fabulous views you still feel like you are on the beach even when indoors.
This is a beach home not a fancy hotel so it does get beachy from the salty windy air and rough storms. It is a beautiful beach adventure to stay in a home built on the sand with living on the sand with with the salty air and the sound of the gulf.

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