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Ocean View Home with Pool in Gated Community - 1 Min Walk to Ocean

Family-friendly beachfront location with water park

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A heated pool
Relax in a spacious living area with a sofa set and dining table, perfect for family gatherings.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a double sink, oven, and breakfast bar.
Stunning multi-story building with a symmetrical design and arched windows.
Relax on the covered balcony with a table and chairs, taking in the views of the surrounding neighborhood.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 204900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ocean View Home with Pool in Gated Community - 1 Min Walk to Ocean

Family-friendly beachfront location with water park
At this holiday home, catch some rays on the beach or spend the day at a water park. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower with in-room jetted baths and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park, Access to hot tub and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Vacation Amore

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • 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
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 4,900 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 - 27

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Property is also known as

3060-257945

About the area

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James Lee Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Destin Commons - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean View Home with Pool in Gated Community - 1 Min Walk to Ocean have a pool?

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

Is Ocean View Home with Pool in Gated Community - 1 Min Walk to Ocean pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View Home with Pool in Gated Community - 1 Min Walk to Ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View Home with Pool in Gated Community - 1 Min Walk to Ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View Home with Pool in Gated Community - 1 Min Walk to Ocean located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of James Lee Park and Miramar Beach. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Ocean View Home with Pool in Gated Community - 1 Min Walk to Ocean Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

morgan b.

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

Graces Bach trip

Andrew and his team did a great job and we had a wonderful time at this beautiful and clean home. Perfect location from the beach and nearby stores and restaurants. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene R.

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

Amazing Home - Excellent Location

The Beaches Be Crazy is a beautiful home in an amazing location with direct access to the beach as well as beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The home has amazing amenities and the service/support from Vacation Amore is best in class.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy R.

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

Family and friend gathering

Beautiful home! So much to do! The heated pool was amazing in the cold weather! The view of the sunset and gulf were beautiful! We had everything that we needed to make our stay feel like home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Last minute change of vacation plans because of hurricane Helene. Flawless interruptions and process

Everything from booking, checking in, and departure was flawless!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rinn C.

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

Great location and amenities

My family of 11 had a wonderful time in this spacious, lovely house in a gated community very close to the beach. Beds were very comfortable, and the extra amenities (game room, private pool, wagon for taking chairs, etc. to the beach) were much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Amazing get away

Beautiful property, easy walk to the beach. Excellent ease of contact with owners and questions answered quickly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William M.

Family Xmas Vaca

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: Great location to beach, restaurants, shopping, etc. The neighborhood pool and hot tub was a . Whenever we had a question or issue, Jamie was very quick to respond to our text. Communication was great! Would highly recommend to and would love to stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

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

Great place to stay.

Loved this house! Excellent communication with the host. Great location just off a beautiful beach. Close enough to walk to and from within just a minute or two. Beautiful home. Very clean! Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun Michael

Beaches Be Crazy was the perfect vacation home!

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: My family, along with two others, rented Beaches Be Crazy and had an incredible stay. The home was exactly as described—beautiful, clean, and in a perfect location. It was spacious enough for multiple families and offered everything we needed for a relaxing getaway.What really stood out was the property management company, Vacation Amore. Their communication was outstanding from start to finish. They kept in touch leading up to our stay, let us know when the home was ready, and even met us at the house for a walkthrough and to answer any questions. They truly went above and beyond to make our experience seamless and stress-free.The home was well-priced, well-maintained, and just steps away from everything we needed. We’re already looking forward to booking through Vacation Amore again—they were absolutely wonderful!

10/10 Excellent

john g.

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

Destin

Very nice neighborhood close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

Peaceful Paradise

Simply put, this home and the community are stunning and immaculately maintained. We stayed here during a hurricane evacuation and through the stress of what was happening back home, we were able to find peace in this home. The kitchen is fully stocked with every dish and cooking utensil you will need, which was an unexpected bonus. Everything was very clean, and the property manager is superior with communication. From check-in to check-out, we could not have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend booking this property the next time you visit Destin!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Great home for family vacation!!

Beaches be Crazy was a perfect stay for my family of 11 during our recent trip to Destin. Each floor had plenty of space, indoor and outdoor, for us to gather, eat, play and relax. The home was clean and well-stocked with much appreciated amenities - beach towels for everyone, wagon to wheel chairs, coolers and toys to the beach, fully stocked kitchen, second fridge/downstairs wine bar, and arcade games for the kids, just to name a few! The kids' bunk room was perfect for the ultimate sleepover (and the safety alarms on the doors in the kids' bunk room leading to the pool area were much appreciated). House is just a short walk across the street to the beach, restaurants and more. We had a blast and can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Perfect family beach vacation

Beaches be Crazy is a perfect stay for a large family gathering. The home worked perfectly. Lots of comfortable living space to hang out and play games. Small pool in the backyard, but a large community pool that seemed wide open all the time. Short walk right across the street to the best beaches ever. We felt right at home. The game area was fun and bunk room was perfect for all the kids.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Sarah' Bachelorette Weekend

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: Beautiful home, amazing location. We had 18 stay in this location for my daughter's special weekend. The location was perfect. More than enough space for everyone. Andrew was extremely helpful and accommodating. We will be looking to book a large family trip at this location in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Perfect Location!

This home is the PERFECT location! One minute walk to the white, sandy beach, and a two minute walk to the clubhouse. This home is well-equipped with everything you could ever need for your stay, including all kitchen gadgets and accessories. They thought of everything! Having access to the beach chairs and wagon to walk across to the beach was super helpful.The sunset views from the balcony were AMAZING! The only cons of this home: If you are traveling with elderly or physically challenged people, there are quite a few stairs. The kitchen and main family room are at the top of the house, on the third floor. Also, the pool is on the smaller side - not bad for a smaller family, but if you are traveling with more than 8 people, it may be slightly crowded. However, the huge pool at the clubhouse makes up for that! And since it’s right down the street, you can enjoy that, too! I would advise getting the pool heat in the cooler months, it does get a little chilly in the mornings and at night.I would recommend this home, it’s a 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Perfect Beachfront Getaway for Our Big Family! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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: We had an absolutely amazing time staying at “Beaches Be Crazy” vacation home! The house was spacious and comfortable—plenty of room for our big family to relax without feeling crowded. The kid’s bunk room is unlike anything we’ve ever seen. We had 6 kids and each one had their own full sized bed and plenty of drawer space for their clothes and toys. Another highlight for our kids was the small private pool. We thought they’d prefer their time at the large, community pool (which was great) but they loved being able to hop into a pool anytime they wanted. The beach was literally steps away, and the views were breathtaking from sunrise to sunset. So close and convenient, one day our older boys were thirsty so a a quick run back to the house to grab more drinks — no hassle at all. We also loved how well-equipped the home was, pool toys, beach chairs, beach wagon, bikes, and towels. Everything was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described.The location was also fantastic. A few of us early risers would take a 15 minute walk to Camille’s or Sandos (a brand-new coffee bar) every morning or bike to Bad-*** Coffee for coffee and pastries. Also, one morning on our bike ride we discovered Pascalli Kitchen right next door to BA Coffee, and they had some of the best beignets we’ve had outside of New Orleans! If you don’t mind the drive, Causeway Coffee had our favorite drinks of the week and Parlor Donuts had our favorite donuts. For dinner, the Crab Trap’s location couldn’t be better - just a walk across the street. I think after a collective vote this dinner was the overall winner, as well. Some others at the top of our list were Harbor Docks, Mimmo’s (Italian), Lost Pizza, and Anglers & Stewby’s (both a further drive to Okaloosa Island). It was the perfect mix of fun, relaxation, and togetherness. We’re already talking about

8/10 Good

Kimberley S.

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

Labor Day Getaway

I rented the property for my family for the week. The house was decorated nicely, roomy and clean. It appears some areas like the kitchen and one master br/ba have been updated and a few are still outdated, but nice and comfortable. I really only have two critiques....we are a football family and were unable to get the football games on the TV by the pool. I called management, but the issues was not addressed until Monday...too late. I will say management did promptly address other issues like the AC not cooling as efficiently as we would like. I think the pool needs to be updated and expanded. For a house that can hold 20, it is much too small. The property has a huge backyard and there is plenty of room for it. My whole family could not get in the pool at the same time. I think the pictures were a bit misleading. Otherwise we had a great stay at the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Destin perfection

All I can say is WOW. We usually spend our vacations in Watercolor, seaside, or Rosemary, so we haven’t stayed in Destin for quite some time. After staying in this house, I know we will definitely be back. The overall cleanliness of the home upon our arrival far beyond exceeded our expectations. The representative with Vacation Amore, Andrew, kept in contact to let us know when the house was ready, met us there to give us a brief tour, and was super helpful in answering all of our questions/concerns not only then and there, but throughout the week as well. We had 20 people in the house overall, but the space was so grand it was never chaotic. The bottom floor is perfect for kids: multiple bunk beds, seating, an arcade type game room, and double washer/dryer set. The middle floor had plenty of sleeping space, bathrooms, and a large couch as well. The top floor had a fabulous kitchen and living room with plenty of space and seating for gathering while cooking, watching tv, etc. There were multiple balconies in the house overlooking the pool and the beach with comfortable seating and tables. The lounge area by the pool was spacious and perfect, as we spent our time here when the weather/waves weren’t great on the beach. Beach access was super easy and right across the street. The area was also surrounded with restaurants and shopping, so plenty of other activities are available if the beach isn’t your vibe. Would 1000% recommend this for your next trip to Destin!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Awesome Place, 5 Star property & service

Location is great, right at the main entrance to the neighborhood. Backyard is large and semi-private, great place to hang out!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Benjamin H.

Over the top

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: The house was a perfect rental house with a perfect location. We were very happy with the rental company and appreciated how clean the house was. The only disappointment was the non stop construction in the neighborhood. It was very loud, very early and lasted all day.

8/10 Good

JEFF B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela M.

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

8/10 Good

Christy N.

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

Destiny vacs 2024

We enjoyed the house it was beautiful and you could see the ocean right out your front door, we loved it! , The only thing I would change is all the stairs. Going up and down was a lot of work with kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vance W.

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

Awesome Experience

Looking forward to the next episode
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Wonderful stay!

This was an incredible property, and the beach was just steps away. Andrew was phenomenal and responsive whenever I had questions!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024