Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erick R.
12 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erick R.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Entire home
Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Fenced Yard, Golf Cart
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Experience the perfect luxury getaway in Destiny East, Destin, FL at Family Matters! This beach house offers a private pool, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and lovely waterfall countertops. Relax by the clubhouse or unwind with an outdoor oasis featuring 2 outdoor showers and a generously sized gas grill cooking area.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 92228 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Fenced Yard, Golf Cart
This smoke-free holiday home features a water park, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Other amenities include a garden and gas grills. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park and a fitness centre.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
- Communal pool
- Heated pool
- Private pool
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 4 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Outdoor shower
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Fenced yard
- Garden
- Gas grill
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- In-room accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- Near the bay
- Near the marina
- Near the sea
- On a lake
Things to do
- Golf
- Gym
- Heated pool
- Tennis
- Water park
- Basketball nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,228 square feet
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events 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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Destin, this holiday home is on a lake. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, or check out an event or a game at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center. With waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Destin travel guide
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Destin, FL
What's nearby
Miramar Beach8 min walk - 0.7 km
Emerald Bay Golf Club19 min walk - 1.6 km
Destin Commons2 min drive - 2.1 km- James Lee Park14 min walk - 1.2 km
- James Lee Beach3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
- Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)30 min drive
Restaurants
- Pompano Joe's4 min drive
- McDonald's3 min drive
- Culver's3 min drive
- El Jalisco Destin3 min drive
- Crab Trap Destin13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Fenced Yard, Golf Cart have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Fenced Yard, Golf Cart pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Fenced Yard, Golf Cart?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Fenced Yard, Golf Cart?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Fenced Yard, Golf Cart?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Fenced Yard, Golf Cart located?
This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of James Lee Park and Miramar Beach. James Lee Beach and Destin Commons are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Fenced Yard, Golf Cart Reviews
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathy C.
28 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Matters is a beautiful house. Had everything we needed. Golf cart came in handy for trips to the beach and grocery. Beds were very comfortable and the outside area was great.
Kathy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica G.
17 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
My family and our doggies really enjoyed our stay at Family Matters. The house was beautifully updated and the outdoor area with the pool was fantastic.
Jessica G.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
cherie l.
10 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place !
The home was beautiful! The location was perfect. The property management was the best ! Clean & check in was easy.
cherie l.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard S.
11 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr.
Great place. Loved it. Enjoyed the pool as well. Mary was great to work with.
Richard S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan M.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home Away From Home!
Our family enjoyed this space, the location, and all the amenities. The fully stocked kitchen was excellent, and we had a blast in the pool! Mary was so accommodating and was very responsive! 11/10 will be back!
Ryan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gerene D.
2 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Really Matter
The property was amazing, clean, beautiful, and had any and everything that we needed for an enjoyable family vacation. Our family loved everything about this house we will definitely stay there again. Mary and her husband went over and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful stay at Family Matters and if we didn't have it they provided it immediately.
Gerene D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ally W.
24 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect family beach house
We loved every minute of our stay at family matters beach house. The house was very well kept, up to date and very spacious. We had 2 small children with us during our stay and there was plenty of room for them to play and have fun. We were all very impressed with this house, the kitchen, master bath and pool were all show stoppers. Mary was a great host always willing to help and great at ensuring we had a great vacation. We will definitely be staying here again!!
Ally W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Connie B.
9 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home
This home was perfect for our family vacation! We had three families and each had their own bedroom and bathroom along with bunk bed and crib which came in handy for the kids. The kitchen was beautiful and had everything we needed. Even though the community pool was wonderful, it was so nice to have a pool at our home. It was enjoyed by the kids and adults alike and it was very clean! We also used the outdoor grill which was nice for quick lunches. The golf cart was a must for a small rental fee and was used on a regular basis to enjoy trips to the beach, nearby restaurants , shops and of course trips to get ice cream! Mary from Destin Beach VIP was outstanding to work with and was just a text message away if we needed anything or had any questions! We would highly recommend this safe and gated community home for a Destin Beach vacation!!
Connie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David R.
20 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute PERFECTION!
Cannot say enough positive things! The communication alone is worth EVERYTHING! We have stayed in multiple rental properties, and have never had a personal touch like this, ever. From welcoming us to the property to show us the ropes. A simple 15 minute personal touch, to put a face with the name. To forgetting something at home, ordered it from Amazon, forgot about the owner mailboxes, was able to texr, met us at the property, and got our package, it couldn't have been more than 20 minutes.The house is as advertised in the pictures! BUT they also don't do it justice either. Very clean and fresh. Very well maintained. Modern beach house vibes, upscale appliances, the master suite, the private pool, the outdoor patio space, the outdoor kitchen, sun all day long. Maybe 3 minutes to the Gulf. Beach is gorgeous. Harbor area is really fun. Saw a lot of dolphins in and around the harbor. Crab island. Tons of restaurants. Shopping. So many things to do, we didn't even scratch the surface. We fell in love with Destin!
David R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deborah C.
1 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and great location!
Deborah C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amanda P.
31 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home!
We really enjoyed our stay. The pool and outside area are wonderful. You feel comfortable in this house. Would definitely stay there again!
Amanda P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dixie C.
16 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home it was well equipped with anything you need.”
I enjoy each day we stayed with easy access to everything,
Dixie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donna R.
5 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family matters
All went very smoothly and all problems addressed quickly. Had a wonderful time.
Donna R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura S.
26 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Vacation
We had a family of 5 and two grandparents on our vacation to Destin! We loved the home. It was spacious and fully stocked with everything we needed. It was very clean upon arrival! Mary and Greg greeted us and were very quick to respond to anything we needed! The neighborhood was perfect with close access to the Clubhouse Pool and Beach! We are already talking about our trip back!
Laura S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brent G.
24 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing family vacation filled with memories staying at the family matters home. The home was beautiful, spacious and accommodating to all our needs. My family loved the community access to the gym. The bikes included were great. The pool and outdoor space at the house is a great space to dine, play games and relax with family after a day at the beach. The beach was within walking distance. Every where we needed to go was a simple ride in the golf cart. Even our dogs enjoyed their stay, walking in the gated community and down scenic highway. The hosts were excellent!
Brent G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025