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The Barnacle: Private Pool, Free 6 Seat Golf Cart, 4 Minutes to Beach!

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Your vacation awaits you and the Barnacle!
Front view of the beautiful 3-story home.
Plenty of loungers to enjoy poolside.
6-seater golf cart included.
Aerial view of the spacious backyard oasis!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 24260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

1st Floor Bedroom #1 with King Bed.

1 King Bed

1st Floor Bedroom #2 with a Queen Bed.

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom #3 with King Bed.

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom #4 with King Bed.

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom #5 includes a King Bed.

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom #6 with King Bed.

1 King Bed

3rd Floor Bedroom #7 with King Bed.

1 King Bed

3rd Floor Bunk bedroom #8 with 2 Full/Full custom-built bunks.

2 Single Bunk Beds

7 bathrooms

Bathroom #1 with Shower/Tub Combo

Bathroom #7 with Shower/Tub Combo

Ensuite Bathroom for Bedroom #2

Ensuite Bathroom for Bedroom #3 with Shower/Tub Combo

Ensuite Bathroom for Bedroom #4 with Walk in Shower

Ensuite Bathroom for Bedroom #5 with Walk in Shower

Ensuite Bathroom for Bedroom #6

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Barnacle: Private Pool, Free 6 Seat Golf Cart, 4 Minutes to Beach!

The Barnacle promises its guests a memorable and comfortable beach vacation! It is located in the beautiful Villas of Frangista in Miramar Beach, FL. This spacious 3-story, 8-bedroom, 7-bathroom vacation home features a private pool and a 6-seater golf cart for your enjoyment!

The Barnacle is a light, airy, carefree, and spacious beach home! This upscale, modern home is located in the private gated neighborhood Villas of Frangista in Miramar Beach, FL. This spacious 3-story, 8-bedroom, 7-bathroom vacation home features a private pool that can be heated in the winter months. Guests also have access to the private beach access on Hollywood Street which makes beach trips easy! The community is located off scenic Highway 98, very close to the popular Whale’s Tail restaurant and beach access. Take the complimentary 6-passenger golf cart we include over to the Silver Sands Premium Outlet Mall (home to 110 designer and name-brand outlet stores), just 2 miles away. Also within 2 miles of the home are countless restaurants, Grocery Stores, gas stations, CVS Pharmacy, 2 large and popular public beach accesses, and much more!

VIEW HOME HIGHLIGHTS:
Beach Access Approx 4-5 Blocks
Private/Community Pool
Golf Cart Included At The Home
Hammock
Propane/Gas Grill
High-Speed Wifi
Quality Bedding and Linens

VIEW MORE HIGHLIGHTS:
6 King suites
1 Queen suite
1 Dedicated bunk room
Complimentary 6-passenger golf cart
Private Pool with heating options
Pack-n-play
Queen air mattresses
Private beach access

VIEW LAYOUT AND BEDROOM DETAILS:

1ST FLOOR

KITCHEN: The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops and is fully stocked with a stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, toaster, Keurig, blender, griddle, crockpot, and all the utensils and cookware for your cooking needs.

DINING ROOM: The open-concept dining room has seating for 10 guests, plus an additional 4 guests can sit comfortably at the kitchen island.

LIVING ROOM: The living room has a large flat-screen TV, two couches as well as two accent chairs for additional seating, making it the perfect relaxing spot.

BEDROOM + BATHROOM #1: Located on the right-hand side as you enter the home, next to the kitchen, this bedroom features a king-sized bed, along with a dresser and mounted TV. This bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom with a shower/tub combo. This bathroom can also be accessed through the hallway next to the kitchen.

BEDROOM + BATHROOM #2: Located on the left-hand side as you enter the home is this cozy, private bedroom with a queen-sized bed and a spacious bathroom with a shower/tub combo.

LAUNDRY CLOSET: Located in the hallway just before the kitchen, you will find a stackable washer and dryer.

BACKYARD: This oasis of a backyard is lush and tropical. There’s a hammock, a large 6-person dining set with an umbrella, a gas grill, and several lounge chairs. The private saltwater pool can be heated in the cooler months.

2ND FLOOR:

BEDROOM + BATHROOM #3: Arriving at the top of the stairs, to your right is bedroom #3. This bedroom has a king-sized bed, chest of drawers, mounted flat-screen TV, and a private ensuite bathroom with a shower/tub combo.

BEDROOM + BATHROOM #4: At the top of the stairs on the 2nd floor, straight ahead is bedroom #4. This bedroom has a king-sized bed, chest of drawers, mounted flat-screen TV, and a private ensuite bathroom with a large walk-in shower.

BEDROOM + BATHROOM #5: Down the hall and to your right on the 2nd floor is bedroom #5. This bedroom has a king-sized bed, chest of drawers, mounted flat-screen TV, and a private ensuite bathroom with a large walk-in shower.

BEDROOM + BATHROOM #6: At the end of the hallway on the 2nd floor is bedroom #6. This bedroom has a king-sized bed, chest of drawers, mounted flat-screen TV, with a private ensuite bathroom with a shower/tub combo.

3RD FLOOR:

BEDROOM + BATHROOM #7: Located on the third floor at the top of the stairs is bedroom #7. This spacious bedroom has a king-sized bed, a chest of drawers, and a large-mounted flat-screen TV. It shares a bathroom with a double vanity and shower/tub combo with bedroom #8. Also in this space is a mini fridge and a Keurig to start your morning with a cup of coffee!

BEDROOM #8: This final bedroom is located on the third floor and features two full over full custom built-in bunk beds, sleeping up to 8 guests comfortably. This room comes complete with video games and a mounted flat-screen TV. Bedroom #8 shares the only third-floor bathroom with bedroom #7.

ADDITIONAL PROPERTY INFORMATION:

AMENITIES:
-Each Home is Supplied with Premium SoJo Amenities: 1 Roll of Toilet Paper per Bathroom, 1 Roll of Paper Towels, 2 Dish Pods, 1 Liquid Dish Soap, 2 Laundry Pods, 2 Trash Bags per Trash Can in the Bathrooms and Kitchen, 1 Pack of Kitchen Wipes. Each Bathroom Has 1 of Each: Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Lotion, Bath Salts, Soap Massage Bar, Makeup Wipe, Hand Soap Bar.
-Things to bring: Laundry Detergent, Extra Toilet Paper and Paper Towels, Shampoo and Body Wash, Extra Trash Bags, Extra Dishwasher Detergent Pods.
-Bath Towels and Bath Linens are Provided. Pool/beach towels are not provided.

HOUSE RULES:
-This is a NON-smoking property.
-Weddings and Large Events are NOT permitted in this home. If this policy is violated, Eviction and forfeiture of any money paid and County and HOA fines may occur.
-We do not accept packages at the homes but recommend using the local UPS or USPS.

BOOKING POLICIES:
-Student, College and underage groups MUST ALL inquire and get approval before booking. Rates for student groups are subject to change; the price will be determined upon inquiry.
-If a student, college, or underage group is accepted, it will be subject to a $100.00 fully refundable damage deposit per person.
-Check-in Time is 5:00 pm Central Check-out Time is 10:00 am Central
-NO Trailers, Passenger Vans, RVs, Scooters, Boats, or Motorcycles are permitted within the Villas per HOA rules.
-Deposit + Payments
50% of the total rent is due to secure a home. Final Balance Due: The balance of rent, tax, and damage deposit must be paid 60 days before arrival
-Damage Waiver: $199-$379, covering up to $400-$800 in damage protection.

RENTAL ADJUSTMENTS:
-Please See our quote system for exact pricing and availability.
-Pool Heat: $300.00

GOLF CART:
-Free Golf Cart Included with Rental. Some Exclusions may apply. Golf carts are not included for groups under the age of 25 or student groups.

PETS:
-This home is pet-friendly, up to 30lb in size, but all pets must be approved and are subject to a pet fee of $150 per pet. Please request approval before booking.

PARKING:
-ALL CARS MUST BE IN DRIVEWAY. 5 CARS MAXIMUM. NO Trailers, RVs, Scooters, Boats, or Motorcycles are permitted per HOA rules.

CANCELLATIONS:
-Cancellation Policy: Please review the cancellation policy on your booking channel and/or your reservation at the time of booking. This will be the cancellation policy for your reservation.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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
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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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Baytowne Wharf - 11 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Barnacle: Private Pool, Free 6 Seat Golf Cart, 4 Minutes to Beach! have a pool?

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

Is The Barnacle: Private Pool, Free 6 Seat Golf Cart, 4 Minutes to Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Barnacle: Private Pool, Free 6 Seat Golf Cart, 4 Minutes to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Barnacle: Private Pool, Free 6 Seat Golf Cart, 4 Minutes to Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Barnacle: Private Pool, Free 6 Seat Golf Cart, 4 Minutes to Beach! located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach and Kitchenique. Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade and Choctawhatchee Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Liz M.

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

Team Trip

Enjoyed a nice stay with my team to celebrate 2024. Plenty of space to relax, play games, and enjoy the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie J.

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

2024 Family Vacation

The house was in a great location and plenty of room for our family. The only issue we had was the golf cart and the corn home boards The golf cart almost got us killed due to all of a sudden the steering didn’t work like we literally could not steer it. We called and the golf cart company brought us another one but the one they brought doesn’t hold a charge so you can’t go to far from the house and all of the seatbelts didn’t work. We did not contact the golf cart company we just settled with it. Did t want them to think we were complainers because we aren’t lol Please bring your own corn home boards the ones at the house should be in the dumpster. We enjoyed our vacation and we I’ll be back very soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amy N.

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

Great location

Loved this property’s location. The house is perfect for a large family/ group of friends. Having a golf cart included is a plus! We requested a few baking sheets & a large pot for cooking, management was quick to respond & bring those items to us! They were really nice to deal with. The only thing I would like to see is the door to the washer & dryer in the hallway needs to be removed. It stays open & it is interferes with the bedroom door on the right as you walk in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan U.

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

Great getaway

Great property and location. The kitchen could use more utensils and baking sheets-for a house that sleeps that many people there is a need for more items. Our family had a very relaxing stay-quiet neighborhood and close to all amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

paula e.

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

Beautiful house!

Plenty of room for everyone and so great that each room has its own bathroom! The golf cart is a definite plus as it’s a few blocks to the beach. Keep in mind, no tents or canopies are allowed on the private beach. You have to drive to the public areas if you have little ones that need extra shade.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

troy b.

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

Our beach wedding

This property was perfect for our family. It slept myself and my wife, our 5 children and their significant others my dad and his wife, my grandson on a provided trundle, 2 of our close friends, and our Reverend. It had everything we needed. And the golf cart was super handy shuttling everyone around as parking for vehicles in that area at the back and restaurants can be a challenge. The pool was awesome for lazy days of just hanging out. I would highly recommend this property to anyone considering a trip fo Destin
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mackenzie j.

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

Amazing Vacation

We LOVE the neighborhood so much that we’ve stayed in 3 different houses there. This was our first time at this house and it was awesome. Plenty of space for a big family and always enough hot water for us all. We did have a few hiccups with appliances, but I was extremely impressed by how quickly they responded and had them fixed. Justin, the maintenance guy, was so sweet and never made us feel like an inconvenience. I appreciated how on top of everything they were. My biggest complaint was the 5pm check in. Every house we’ve stayed in at Miramar was 4pm, but they always allow early check in if they are finished. 5 is really late when you are traveling with lots of kids after a long day of travel. I do recognize that a lot has to be done in a small window, but that extra hour that close to dinner is pretty important. We would definitely book this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Enjoyed the Barnacle very much!

More than enough beds for everyone and private bathrooms for each bedroom a huge plus!! High end appliances and nice property overall.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Book it!

Loves it, didn’t want to leave! Every room has a bathroom and it was perfect for our big group. Only thing… beach is prob more like 10 or 15 minute walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Family vacation

We really liked the barnacle. The rooms were clean and decorated nicely. It was nice to have so many bedrooms all with their own bathroom to accommodate everyone. The young children liked the top floor with the game and tv area. Only one of the game was working though, but it was still nice to have one. The golf cart was very convenient to have and we lucked out and had 2 golf carts for our large group. We had a few minor issues, but they were very quickly taken care of. The only recommendations would be to have a less chemicals in the pool, it was very heavily chlorinated and stung everyone’s eyes and was strong smelling on the bathing suits. Also it would be nice to have some children’s silverware and some plastic dinnerware as well as more storage bowls and pots and pans. We would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki G., Palmyra, Mo

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

Family vacation

The house was beautiful and lots of room for everyone. Beds where comfortable and most rooms spacious. Kitchen had everything we could ever need. Pool was a good size for the kids. It was cold but kids didn’t seem to mind and we didn’t want to pay the extra to heat. I was told there was a high chair at the home and there was not. It did make it difficult when my grandson needed to eat. There was construction in the lot next to the house that we where not told about and they started working at 7:00 every morning and it was super super loud. So loud it was difficult to have a conversation out by the pool. We understand that is out of the owners control it just would have been nice to have known. We had an amazing time and everyone loved the property. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lacie J.

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

Loved this House!!

Our family had an amazing time at this property and enjoyed the golf carts! We would definitely recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisA V.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

check in time should be at 4:00 Pm

very nice property,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina V.

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

Spacious Home

We have a summer family tradition which is to rent a house in Florida so we can enjoy each other's company. The Barnacle was a Great spacious home that allowed us to do that this year. Management was easily accessible if needed and the location from the beach was made so much easier with the golf cart provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula B., Louisville Kentucky

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

A great week for family

We love the Barnacle! This was our second year staying in this neighborhood and have already booked again for 2023. We have a large family and the Barnacle was perfect for 18 of us. Property manager was quick to respond and handle the minor issues instantly. Like this group of owners and plan to continue staying in their houses during Family vacation. We also stayed in Lazy Magnolia in 2021… great house also with a bit bigger pool…
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo P.

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

Fabulous

Genial
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Wonderful house

This house is very nice and spacious. The heated pool was great to have! It’s a couple blocks from the beach and has its own beach access. We would walk to the beach. We had a wonderful time during our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Awesome Family Vacation Home!

This home had plenty of space for our large family vacation. The house was well equipped to handle cooking multiple meals throughout the day. My only (minor) complaint is the pool is much smaller than it appears in the pictures. When we booked last September the dimensions were not part of the listing - by no means was it a major issue during the trip. Overall I would definitely recommend this house and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

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

Perfect for a large family

We absolutely loved staying there! We have a large family, ages 1-61 and it was perfect for us. The private pool was a huge hit, the kitchen was very well stocked including a griddle and crockpot, a large table to seat our family plus large sitting area to accommodate all of us. The golf cart was very nice for transporting our stuff to the beach. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

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

Beach time

House was nice had bedrooms and bathrooms for all! Further to the beach than we thought from listing. And the area before the gated community was really run down!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jonathan H.

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

Family vacation

Great overall whoever cleans needs to clean under and behind future other than that would definitely come back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

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

Absolutely Amazing

We took our 4 Adult children, their spouses and our grandchildren. It was a total of 15. The house was very spacious, very clean with a private pool. We had the pool heated and our grandchildren were in heaven. We definitely made forever lasting memories and this house was a part of them. The free golf cart was an absolute Huge bonus. We can't thank you enough. Connie
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

Great for large family

This house was great. Loved that everyone had private bed and bath. Loved the hardwood floors and the pool area was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Greg B., LEES SUMMIT

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

Summer vacation

we like to go to Destin every year for the beach.great place for the family to reconnect
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Great Vacation, Beautiful Neighborhood

We had a wonderful vacation at The Barnacle, it was perfect for our family and teens. The house is beautifully decorated, with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone. The kitchen has all the essentials that you will need to cook, plenty of dishware and silverware. The outside pool area is perfect for hanging out and grilling. We had our pets with us so the fenced backyard was the perfect way to allow them some freedom while we relaxed by the pool. The golf cart is a huge bonus, we used it to go eat locally, and to get to the beach quickly, definitely helped to keep the sand out of our vehicles. This neighborhood is quiet and clean with very little traffic since the only people in this area belong to this neighborhood. This was great for walking the dogs and riding bikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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