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Welcome to 'Don't Worry, Be Happy', a luxury retreat in the exclusive gated community of Destiny by the Sea. Enjoy fresh gulf views and tranquility as you unwind on your private balcony or relax at the nearby resort-style community pool.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 164176 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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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.

Private Beach | Gulf Views | Close to Community Pool | Elevator | Sleeps 16!

Along with a hot tub, this smoke-free holiday home has laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Other amenities include gas grills. The holiday home has 6 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a hot tub.

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
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,176 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 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 not allowed
Note from host: No pets or animals allowed.

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 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 and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Destin, this holiday home is near 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 Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Destin travel guide
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach
    Miramar Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Destin Commons
    Destin Commons
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • James Lee Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • James Lee Beach
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Pompano Joe's
    3 min drive
  • Crab Trap Destin
    9 min walk
  • El Jalisco Destin
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Culver's
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Beach | Gulf Views | Close to Community Pool | Elevator | Sleeps 16! have a pool?

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

Is Private Beach | Gulf Views | Close to Community Pool | Elevator | Sleeps 16! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Beach | Gulf Views | Close to Community Pool | Elevator | Sleeps 16!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach | Gulf Views | Close to Community Pool | Elevator | Sleeps 16!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach | Gulf Views | Close to Community Pool | Elevator | Sleeps 16! 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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Private Beach | Gulf Views | Close to Community Pool | Elevator | Sleeps 16! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the beach. Nice pool and hot tub. The game room was a hit. Plenty of room fir the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Don’t Worry Be Happy is Right!

We had a group of 11, ages 7-72. With teens and adults and young adults. We enjoyed the beach and pool very much, very walkable access to both, the beach about a minute walk and the pool just a touch more. There are a couple of restaurants a nice beach walk away in either direction. We all had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanna K.

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

Great Place for Big Families

Great house for extended family gathering. Plenty of room, nice neighborhood that felt very safe. Security and maintenance on the property in a gated community. Private beach access made the beach feel less crowded than a public beach. House was very clean and well maintained. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann N.

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

Beach Vacay

The house was beautiful, with plenty of space for everyone. Very close to beach. The property manager let us know ahead that the elevator was not working and gave us a discount. If the elevator had been working this would have been 100% perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Friends vacation

This house was perfect for our group of 8. It was a great location and plenty to do. It was four moms and their senior sons for their Spring Break trip. We went parasailing, deep sea fishing, fishing off of the pier and plenty of beach time! This location has a perfect balance of relaxing but also enough to keep one busy, if that’s what one wants. Walking distance to the beach, and we walked to the local coffee shops. The place was amazing! It provided for four families, the moms had their own space when they wanted it and the high schoolers had their shared space, but it was perfect! We bought groceries and ate in some nights, went out to eat a couple of nights. But this place is equipped for everything if you want to eat in and prepare meals for your group. It was the perfect getaway for us! We all enjoyed the home, the location and the destination! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shellie E.

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

Beautiful home and great location!

We had a great stay at this beautiful home! We loved how close the house was to the beach and the private beach access. We were always right on the ocean and it was never overly crowded. We felt safe in the neighborhood and enjoyed the neighborhood pool. We would definitely stay here again. The only thing I would change is that I wish there were more basic kitchen supplies available. If you plan on cooking, you will literally need to purchase everything, even your spices. We were also disappointed that there was only 1 wash rag available in the kitchen. Of course we washed it but have a few extra in the rotation would’ve been nice! Overall, great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RANDY D.

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

Very nice

Great week with the family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

Beach house

We had a great experience! The beds were very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Great place for family or group vacation

This property was wonderful. Spacious rooms and layout, beautiful safe neighborhood, and extremely close to beach access. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed to cook full meals. Our family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jed K.

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

Great stay and location

Had fantastic time with family and friends. House accommodations fit our needs. Easy access to beach. Thanks for a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

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

Best house ever!

I’m picky, and the house was amazing! Great communication with the property management as well!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Memories for a life time

Beautiful spacious villa. We all enjoyed the access to beach and will return for more. Our grand daughter loved the beach toys and being pulled in the wagon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali S.

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

Wonderful

The home was perfect for our group. We had four families stay in this house together and we had more than enough room. It was so close to the private beach which we loved. The community pool was also heated which made a big difference for our young kids as the weather was in the low 70's. The home was clean, beautiful and had everything we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janice v.

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

Beautiful Place

Everything was wonderful except we could not use the patio and grill. They did call us on the way down and explained that there was a problem with the railing but we had planned on grilling several nights and had planned on some of us eating on the patio table. But that was the only disappointment. The house and neighborhood is beautiful. The location is very convenient. The pool and hot tub were very relaxing. And the beach is gorgeous!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael L.

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

everything was perfect except for the ridiculous rules of the neighborhood. not enough parking

neighborhood rules will keep me from renting in this neighborhood again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

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

Family Vaca in Destin

Had a wonderful Thanksgiving with the whole family. The house accommodated 14 of us easily. Few things to be aware of though - bring your spices, and paper products. There was no broom or mop. Even though it shows four parking spots, we could only squeeze 3 vehicles. Ending on a good note though the location was great and the beach was on the property. Being a gated community added extra security.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Archival

8/10 Good

Rebecca L.

Great community!

Although not on the beach, very easy access. The beach cart came in very handy! The house did get a little warm as they had a governor on the AC. It was also not made clear that 1 of the bunk rooms is actually in the master suite. That was a big disappointment and caused us to have to reconsider sleeping arrangements.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Destin Beach Vacation

Home was not ready at check in so had to wait for the property to be cleaned. Didn't have enough towels for everyone staying but Management brought us extra towels along with extra kitchen towels. Management was very helpful and came right away if we needed anything. House is advertised as 7 bedrooms but they count the pull out couch in the gameroom a bedroom. That is very deceiving. Overall house is beautiful and great for a large group. Kitchen is well stocked. We had a great time staying at the home!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tracie W.

Beautiful location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is beautiful! We were so close to access to the beach without ever having to cross the street. The home sleeps 18 people, but just know that there are only 4 king size beds. The other rooms have bunk beds, so it is ideal if you have singles or young children. The home was very cleaned and well-furnished. Management was fantastic upon checkin with my numerous questions always being quick to respond. Definitely would recommend. We enjoyed it very much! Only maintenance issue was downstairs tub/shower drained slowly and the bedroom had poor lighting. Minor things that can be easily resolved.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Perfect Vacation

This was an incredible trip. A family memory we hope to have again in the future. Our family fit very comfortably with 18 of us. Perfect place for everyone to gather in the main area but also get away to rest or take a nap after a long day at the beach and pool! The neighborhood is quiet and family friendly. Very safe! The beach is awesome as it is quiet and much less crowded than other areas of Destin. There is private access and it is easy to either rent umbrellas and chairs or we ended up bringing our camping chairs/beach umbrellas. We rented a kayak for a morning and saw sea turtles, manta rays, and jelly fish all 100 or so feet out from the beach. Dolphins were swimming out in the horizon as well. We went to Blalock seafood and got fresh fish and shrimp to cook every day. The grill is right next to the kitchen and worked great! We will definitely be coming back! A perfect place for a perfect get away! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Very rude owners

The house over all was clean .. But we first got there n the code wouldn’t work my son had to climb the window that was left open to unlock the door .. I had to call guy to come turn on the elevator for my handicap parents, and while he was there, I had him to look at the freezer because it would not open and he said it was just over froze not to worry about it… I’ll get back to that in few … then my sister was showering her boys, which are the age of four and seven in the master bathroom and when the four-year-old shut the door on the shower, it broke and shattered all over the babies and cut him to pieces and had blood everywhere. Glass was covered in the bathroom and we stayed at the emergency room to get him fixed up he had cuts all over his body from this heavy glass breaking.. but what we discovered the next morning as we looked at the other showers, trying to figure out how that could’ve happened and did not have a plastic guard on the end of it that kept it from hitting the wall it was in the closet of the master bedroom and was not put on.. I tried to call him the next day and no answer. I left several messages. I tried to call the next day left several messages. No one got back with me. this was no accident. This heavy of a glass should’ve never broke and shattered the way it did and this kind of a home … we needed their help and they would not even call us back to help us.. it is four days later and still no call but they sent me an invoice taking my deposits..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Destin vaca 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was wonderful. We loved the house and the amenities. Close to everything, especially the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

We love this house!

This was our second time at this property. It checks all the boxes for our large group of kids and adults. Enough bedrooms for the adults plus two bunk rooms - one for boys and one for girls. Plenty of room to spread out - or - for everyone to hang out together. You are just a one-minute walk to the beach. The neighborhood is nice and the private beach is unbeatable. The crew that does the tent/chair service is great. We love this house and everything about it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Husbands 70th birthday

Kids and grandkids joined us to celebrate. The trio could not have gone better. We had a blast!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Lovely Place!

Great location! Just a few steps to the beach. Very clean property. Owners were quick to respond to our questions. Community pool was nice, too. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022