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"Perfect for a group, the short walk to the beach and private pool made our vacation." - John, '23
"Thank you for a wonderful vacation...
...Excellent location, outstanding home,
Incredible communications. Will be back." - Chasslene, '23
"Thanks for letting us make some memories at your place! We had a blast!!! '" - Juste
"Awesome place for a group. The roomy backyard complete with games, heated pool, and golf cart really set it off." - Trevor, '23

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Commons
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SolMate*Hot Tub*FREEGolfCart&Bikes*Pool Heat Deals

Summary:
Welcome to SolMate!

"Awesome place to stay. Close to anything you'd want to do, and just a short walk/golf cart drive to the beach. Great communication and very friendly host! I will stay again." – Matthew, ‘23

Hi there! We're Matt and Sarah, and we're thrilled to offer you a stay at SolMate, our cherished beach retreat. You'll fall in love with this property for its unique split layout, the friendly neighborhood vibes, our FREE 6 passenger golf cart & Bikes, and its closeness to the beach!

The Space:
The Heart of SolMate:

Our home is a delightful blend of a three-bedroom main house and a quaint two-bedroom carriage house, united by a large paved patio and our perfect saltwater pool (with optional heating). It's an ideal setup for any group dynamic looking for a serene escape to the sugar white sands of the Emerald Coast!

• Complimentary six passenger golf cart!
• Included bikes to cruise around on.
• Two Homes in One: Perfect for Privacy and Togetherness
• Beach Town Vibes: A Short Walk to the Beach
• Pool and Outdoor Fun: Included Hot Tub, Saltwater Pool (optionally heated, inquire for pricing), Putt-Putt Green, Ping Pong, and an outdoor kitchen with a natural gas Weber grill

"The complimentary use of a golf cart made getting around easy. Lastly, the heated pool made for memorable times at the beach house. We would absolutely return to Sol-Mate." - John

Your Home Away from Home:

Bedroom & Bathroom Layout:
Main Home:
Bedroom 1, King bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Bedroom 2, King Bedroom
Bedroom 3, Two twin bunk beds
Hallway bathroom down the hall from Bedroom 2 & 3
Living Area, Two Queen sleeper sofas
Carriage Home:
Bedroom 4, Two twin bunk beds
Bedroom 5, King Bedroom
Hallway Bathroom nestled in the center of the carriage home, shared by both rooms.

Step inside, and you'll feel the warmth of our farmhouse/country-themed interiors, blending seamlessly with the laid-back beach town atmosphere outside. Our place is all about cozy southern living – imagine relaxing on our charming front porch, away from the hustle but so close to the beach. Enjoy a rivaling game of foosball in the living room for the kids, or rocking away with your beverage of choice on the front porch.

• Outdoor Space: A Cozy Front Porch and Colorful Surroundings
• Nearby Attractions: Crab Island, The Track, Big Kahunas, Harborwalk Village, Destin Commons, Silver Sands Outlets

"This location has plenty of room even for large families or groups and has plenty of amenities as well. The beach is easily within walking distance and there are many restaurants nearby." – Jordan

Local Recommendations Just for You:

As locals, we have our favorites, and we'd love for you to experience them too! For the best coffee dubbed by locals, head to East Pass Coffee. If it's cocktails you're after, Craft Bar is the place, and for a delightful brunch, don't miss McGuire's or Another Broken Egg. And our recommendations go well beyond these examples. Think of us as your personal guides to the best of Destin, always ready to share insider tips and hidden treasures of the area.

"I will return to this home because the host very clearly wants you to enjoy your stay. That’s a good feeling that is hard to fake!" -Robert

Book Your Stay at SolMate:
Come and experience SolMate, where the beach is just a moment away, and every corner of our home invites you to unwind and enjoy. Whether it's a family vacation, a group celebration, or just a break from the every day, SolMate is ready to welcome you.

"Our family of 14 absolutely loved our stay. We had toddlers, teens, and adults. Everything was just as described in the listing." – Kim

We can't wait to host you and share the magic of SolMate. Book now and discover your own slice of paradise! - Matt and Sarah

The Neighborhood:
This beautiful beach house is a short two blocks from public beach access, as well as an equal distance to the heart of Destin where you can find plenty of entertainment, food, and shopping. This is in Crystal Beach, Destin voted the most beautiful beach in North America 4 years in a row.

Getting Around:
You will be super close driving distance to anything you have planned or desire to do during your stay. We typically recommend taking an Uber as they are very popular in the area and always less expensive that a normal taxi. You can definitely take a short walk to the beach, and it is almost always easier than driving around looking for parking!

Other Things to Note:
• SolMate is pet friendly! Just pay the $200 pet fee before check-in and you can bring up to 2 dogs.
• Golf cart is not available for use for those 25 years or younger. Valid Insurance & Drivers License are required
• Please give us a 24-hour notice for pool heating so we can get it just right prior to your arrival.
• Check-in: After 4:00 PM
• Checkout: 10:00 AM
• Self check-in with keypad

Interaction with Guests:
We are always available for our guests anytime before and during your trip. It is highly encouraged to read our listing in detail for any questions about the space, location, and amenities. We ask, please, for NO text message communication as you will not receive a response. Our strong preference is communication directly through your booking platform so that we have all the details of your trip to make assisting you a breeze.

If you're a first time traveler, please download the app from your booking platform for ease of access to your trip details & communication.

For more immediate needs and emergencies please place a phone call to Matthew (and be sure to know the logistics of your trip such as the dates and location). We can be reached most times of the day, but ask for no late night contact-we will do our absolute best to take care of any needs and questions as soon as they arise!

Property manager

Matthew & Sarah Reich
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
-Please plan your trip accordingly as we are located in Central Standard Time. Check in time is 4pm, and checkout time is 9am. -No underage drinki...

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 are allowed on site
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Destin

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. 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 Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like rock climbing.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Destin Commons - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • James Lee Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does SolMate*Hot Tub*FREEGolfCart&Bikes*Pool Heat Deals have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is SolMate*Hot Tub*FREEGolfCart&Bikes*Pool Heat Deals pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SolMate*Hot Tub*FREEGolfCart&Bikes*Pool Heat Deals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SolMate*Hot Tub*FREEGolfCart&Bikes*Pool Heat Deals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SolMate*Hot Tub*FREEGolfCart&Bikes*Pool Heat Deals located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Destin Commons. Destin Beaches is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

규택 민.

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

Good!!

Perfect accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Great stay for a large group

Had a great stay at SolMate - plenty of room for our #hurrication party of 12, the added carriage house was a huge plus. Easy walk to the beach, had everything we needed for our group. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Our family enjoyed that stay in Destin. The house was a great space for our family to stay. Matt and Sarah were quick to respond to any question. We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike O.

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

Loved our stay

After our Sanibel rental condo was destroyed following the hurricane, we were scrambling to find a way to salvage our annual fall getaway. We felt so fortunate to find this place for our family of 11. It was perfect for us. Plenty of room. The kids loved the pool, and the golf cart made trips to the beach a breeze. It all worked out great. 15 days wasn’t enough.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H., Raleigh, NC

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

Great host, clean home, exactly as described

This was a great property! The host was great and communication of any need or question was quickly responded to. The home was very clean and the amenities were fabulous. Love that we had on our private pool. It was close to the beach and the neighborhood was lovely. 10/10 would recommend and we will be back 😁. I definitely recommend the heated pool and golf cart option.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander U.

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

A great rental!

We had a great week in this rental! Aside from the early check out which was a bit hard to manage, we had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great house and great location

We just checked out and we are already looking at coming back. The house was everything advertised and we had a great time. The only thing that I can pick apart is that in the cottage house the comforter was a little dirty. It could have used a washing. Other then that we loved it.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

melissa v.

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

Beautiful home

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. It is beautiful, the pool is really nice and we used the golf cart to get around. So close to the beach. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Gorgeous getaway

Our family of 5 big people and our puppy loved this beautiful "home with a bonus home". We happened to get the coldest four days in the area in December, but because we added on pool heat, we were able to enjoy swimming and relaxing in the backyard oasis despite the outside temps in the 50's. The pool was 92 and awesome! I noticed right away that unlike in many properties, there was not one sign stating "don't do this, or do this" anywhere in the home. In other words, communication was through email instructions but the home felt like home! Garbage was easy, location was amazing, and having the golf cart rental arranged was extremely convenient (and we used it every single day multiple times). We had everything we needed and the owners were extremely quick answering any questions. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

JOHN M.

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

We enjoyed our stay

Good experience
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fun

nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Azzarria S.

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

Awesome Property

Property was very clean, and lived up to my expectations. Everything is as listed, and great communication with property owner. Will definitely be staying here again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Beautiful, convienant location, outstanding response time

This place was wonderful for our group. Just as advertised, in a great location with exceptional amenities. We had a couple items come up during our stay and Matthew responded and resolved them (our fault, not the property or the host's) immediately. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie w.

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

Recommended!

Great location, everything you need here! Owners are superb to work with!

10/10 Excellent

melanie p.

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

SolMate wad Amazing

We had an Amazing time, the house was very clean and

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Just as we imagined but better!

Just as we had imagined but better! Everything was great and the owners were very accommodating to our needs and very kind.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

samantha C.

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

Great time

Wonderful property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hilda B.

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

Birthday Girls Vacay

A group of us got together from different parts of the states celebrating birthdays and friendship. The house was amazing, even better than the pictures. The back yard with the pool was like a Sun Trap having the carriage house was an added bonus and a Ashley being a dog friendly home we could bring a four-legged friend. Location was perfect three minutes to get on the beach. Great restaurants within A few minutes drive. The golf cart was fun and useful for going short distances. The kitchen was fully stocked and had everything you needed. Thank you Matthew and Sarah for Sharing a piece of paradise with us. I will absolutely recommend your home. Best of luck in the future.....
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

LaShaunda T.

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

Beach beauty

Perfect weekend and place to connect with family. The house was Gorgeous and just as listing stated. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

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

We Loved Sol-Mate

We had an amazing stay at Sol-Mate. As a family of seven, having two separate living spaces was great. My husband and I used the carriage house while my FIL stayed in the main house with the kids. Oh my gosh, if you have kids, you know how nice it is to have that little degree of separation. During the day, we were in full-on family vacation mode. We spent our days enjoying the beautiful beach and venturing out to enjoy some of Destin's fun attractions. We spent our evenings relaxing in the private, heated pool. At night, family vacay turned into a couples getaway. The best of both worlds! Some things we really appreciated about our stay at Sol-Mate: outdoor speakers (really upped our fun in the heated pool) clean and updated appliances lots of extra beach towels and gear (chairs, buckets, shovels, etc.) board games (handy when it rained) fully stocked kitchen rocking-chair front porch (Sol-Mate is on one of Destin's less busy streets so sitting out there watching the rain was quite relaxing) the short two-block walk to the beach Matthew and Sarah take great pride in their property. They went above and beyond to make sure our stay was enjoyable. With Destin 2019 in the bag, we are already planning for Destin 2020 at Sol-Mate.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

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

Wonderful

The overall stay was excellent. A few things could be addressed. We killed 6 cockroaches, ran out of forks everyday and the toilet ran constantly. We will rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andy A., Lenexa, KS, USA

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

Great Location - Great Hosts!!

We had a super stay - Sarah & Matthew were wonderful hosts. Phil was a big help, too. The pool and the grill were great amenities and proximity to grocery stores and the beach was very convenient. We hope to return! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Emily C.

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

Great Family Place

We had a great time with our kids and grandkids. The pool is perfect. The kitchen could use a little nicer amenities to cook with, but overall a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Everything we needed!

Cute property, great amenities, close to everything. Golf cart was essential, although walking to and from the beach wasn’t too far.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Family vacation....Perfect!

We had a wonderful tIme at Sol-Mate in Destin. The house was perfect, with everything needed to make a family gathering ideal. Thanks to Matthew and Sarah for creating a lovely place to vacation.

About the host

Hosted by Matthew & Sarah Reich

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Matthew and Sarah Reich (est. 2014)

Sarah and I met in Destin, we were both drawn to the southern charm, excellent night life, and of course the most beautiful beaches we'd ever seen. We met at work (both in banking at the time) and became friends, and you know the story :). We have one little one, Madison, our pride and joy, and of course our 2 four-legged family members. We still live and work in Destin, and love every minute of it here! We purchased our first vacation rental in Destin after a few years of managing other properties and love doing it! They say do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life, that's us living and managing our properties in Destin!

Why they chose this property

Sol Mate was always one of the most beautiful houses in crystal beach, it represented a perfect beach-house with enough space to fit a large family (including extended family) comfortably. It has a ton of outdoor pool-side space and a large heated pool with a large outdoor grill, it's a great space for hosting, cooking out pool-side or enjoying the seclusion! In short, this home has that perfect beach feel - and that's coming from a true local.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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