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Island retreat w/ pool & rooftop deck

Family-friendly holiday home with water park, steps from Destin Beaches

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Experience the epitome of coastal luxury at Admirals Palace, a stunning 3-story home with private deeded beach access and breathtaking views. Enjoy your own slice of paradise from the spacious covered balcony that wraps around the entire home, overlooking both sides to take in views like this! Relax by the huge resort style swimming pool with cascading waterfalls or stroll to nearby attractions such as Big Kahuna Waterpark and Destin Commons mall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 246000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach 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.

Island retreat w/ pool & rooftop deck

Family-friendly holiday home with water park, steps from Destin Beaches
This smoke-free holiday home features a water park, Access to hot tub and concierge services. Other amenities include laundry facilities, an arcade/games room and a garden. The holiday home has 7 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a balcony. 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 balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park and Access to hot tub.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,000 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Note from host: Charge may apply

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
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Track Family Recreation Center and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby. Visit our Destin travel guide
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Panoramic sunset photo of HarborWalk Village in Destin, FL
    Destin Harbor
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico. Destin is the perfect place for vacation. Nothing really to do here except swim, relax, read and go to the swimsuit store. #beach #weekendgetaway
    Destin Beaches
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Destin_BigKahunasWaterandAdventurePark_6127787_04
    Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Jolee Island Nature Park
    3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center
    3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    16 min walk
  • Circle K
    3 min drive
  • Donut Hole
    3 min drive
  • Pelican Beach Resort
    3 min drive
  • Margaritaville
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Island retreat w/ pool & rooftop deck have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Island retreat w/ pool & rooftop deck pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island retreat w/ pool & rooftop deck?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island retreat w/ pool & rooftop deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island retreat w/ pool & rooftop deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island retreat w/ pool & rooftop deck located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, just steps away from Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Island retreat w/ pool & rooftop deck 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. 60 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vickie B.

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

Vickie B

The home was absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Everything about the home and our entire stay was perfect! Our family had the sweetest time and made precious memories! The property management was incredible and communication was excellent! I highly recommend this gorgeous home ! We would love to come back for another family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family beach trip

Property was listed as 6000 sq feet of livable space, but true square footage was around 3300. The space was still comfortable for our group but felt this information was misleading on the initial advertising for the rental. Otherwise great location, great outdoor pool, proximity to the beach and local restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly O.

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

Great house.

We had a wonderful stay here! Everything was great and host responded to all questions very quickly. The beach is extraordinary. We were able to visit with extended family as we were all here for a wedding. Just a wonderful place for our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY L., Louisville, usa

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

Gorgeous Property!

Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thalia P.

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

Destin Trip

Best vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Family Vacation

Great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ty B.

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

Perfect House for a Large Group

This House is perfect for a large group and has everything you would ever need!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

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

Great home for a large group

Property was built for vacation crews. Bedrooms all have their own bath, lots of towels, fabulous pool and hot tub. We loved the large table, it was perfect for games.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Amazing!!!

10/10 would recommend! This house was absolutely perfect for us. We stayed here with friends & family for our wedding in Destin & everybody loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denzell W.

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

Highly recommended, and will likely return.

Amazing property! The host was always responsive and helpful. Very clean, inside and outside pool area. Kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, utensils, etc.. Good location, everything from convenience stores to restaurants all close by. The family loved our entire stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Beautiful stay

This house was perfect for a girls weekend! The pool was fabulous, and it was just a short walk to the beach, which was absolutely beautiful. Slept 14 people with plenty of room to spare. There’s plenty of bars and restaurants around, but we ended up staying at the house the whole time because we didn’t want to leave! 100% recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chase E.

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

Family Vacation

Our group of 20 had an awesome getaway for a family vacation. The house was big enough and had plenty of space for us to hang out. The pool/hot tub area was a big hit for everyone. Daniel, the maintenance guy, did a great job of helping and communicating with us throughout our time at the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christiana P.

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

Excellent stay!

We hosted my 30th birthday party here. We had 20 adults, mostly couples. There was a bed for everyone and tons of room! We loved the pool area, but had some issues with the hot tub on our last day. If you are planning a trip during the winter months I highly recommend heating the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brien P.

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

Admirals palace

Everything about property was as advertised. Very clean and easy access. Daniel was great and answered any questions we had. Would recommend to a friend. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

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

Dream Vacation

All 21 members of our family spent a week together at Admiral’s Palace. Each adult couple had their own bed and bathroom. There was a super cute pirate room for the 5 boys and another bed and bath for the 6 girls. The beach was really close. The kids and adults enjoyed the pool and hot tub. There was plenty of room for meals, games and tv watching.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

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

Wonderful stay

Our group of 11 found Admiral’s Palace gorgeous, welcoming, and comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the pool, hot tub, deck, pool table area, and roof lounge. After alerting Christina to a few minor issues, those were immediately addressed. The only blip - the bushes near the pool lacked adequate pest control. The private beach access was only a short walk away. One of us left a laptop behind. Christina has been super helpful in locating and returning it. Glad to recommend this property and 850 Vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

July 4th week

Over all house was in good shape. Needs a little TLC like the air vents need to be cleaned. Some look like they had mold on them. Great location to beach. Roof top patio was great at night. Kitchen has no pantry and only one normal size refrigerator so plan accordingly. That was surprising for a home this big.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great family vacation

The house was great for a large family gathering. 5 master suites was accurate. The other two rooms: one had a set of three queen bunks one of top of the other and the other room had 4 queen bunks - two different sets of two. The house was an easy walk to the beach and there were good chairs and toys and wagon to take to the beach. One of the biggest issues was the amount of toiletries - we had to buy toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, etc more than once on our trip. We also had an issue with cooking utensils. Seemed like for being able to sleep that many people there couldn’t been more cooking utensils. Also no grilling utensils. We had to buy our own. There’s not a fire pit on the roof like the pictures show. Daniel our property maintenance manager was so kind and helpful. Anything we needed he was very responsive and helpful. After our stay I mentioned to him that none of the doors locked and he fixed it the next day. There’s one set of washer and dryer now and two refrigerators which was a great decision because we stuffed both of those refrigerators full. The views were awesome, the house was clean, and overall we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara B., Daphne, AL

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great in the photos....Not so much inside

They did a great job with the marketing photos and the home is very impressive from the exterior. There were many problems and although the management company was responsive, I do not feel it was handled very professionally. There are many issues as far as cleanliness of the home and I can guarantee they do not follow any Covid guidelines. The kitchen was very disappointing. Very very un equipped and many things were broken or unavailable Things that you would normally find in a high end rental property...such as glassware. We had a party of 10 and 4 glasses in the home. I could go on and on however do not have the time. If you are especially renting in season, I certainly would not pay the price for this home
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Daniel F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful house but not worth the headache

I would like to start off by saying the house was beautiful and I proposed to my now fiancé on the roof of the property, with that being said there were a lot of things that made the stay not so exciting. The house being enormous yet it has a normal size fridge that does not accommodate the size of the house for the amount of people staying. The food would’ve spoiled if it wasn’t for our own coolers being used to store the food. The next thing is none of the rooms had a controller to the operate the ceiling fan. The house has two sets of washer and dryers. The set on the main floor don’t work and the second pair down stairs you have to keep turning the dryer on as it doesn’t work properly. The grill down by the pool kept turning off in the middle of cooking, the second time we cooked on the grill we had to move upstairs into the kitchen due to to grill not staying on. Next everywhere you look there is a sign stating you will be fined if you do this or do that (literally). I understand the importance of having rules but having signs in every bathroom, every room, on the fridge, in the pools, in the elevator, the front door is extreme overkill. One of the rooms did not have working hot water and the water pressure was extremely poor, luckily the maintenance man was able to fix it the next day. The top roof didn’t appear like on the listing. The floor was leaking and minimal furniture. Paying almost 8k for 5 nights for all the issues listed wasn’t worth the issues and headache.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAMI D.

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

Stay here, you won’t regret it!

What a beautiful home and the staff were so accommodating!!! Can’t say enough great things about this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

jamie s.

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

nice place

nice place that worked well for our group
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jarrid R.

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

Great accommodations and location

Great house that has everything anyone could want! A must stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

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

1st extended family vacation

My mother in law turned 70 and she wanted to get the family together for a large family trip. We were so pleased with this vacation home. The decor alone provided a great aura and you definitely felt like you were on vacation. Each room was decorated and themed and a bathroom was in each bedroom. Our family got here very comfortably. I will say the cleanliness could have been a tiny bit better. We found shorts in the sofa from a previous tenant. We looked in the sofas to make sure all of the kids toys were collected before we left. Also the moisture in the house was a bit much. The vents are beginning to rust and several times I personally felt water droplets from the vents over our bed. These were my only two minor complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Destin beach area huge home

Good location and within a few miles of the harbor. Short walk to beach. Bedroom’s aren’t large but decent size. Two bunk rooms are for children between 5 and 17. Great common room. Wrap around decks and roof top deck are great. Needs more bedroom dressers. Hot tub is on scheduled timers so no controls if you want to use them during the day. Furniture is dated. Maintenance man very responsive to our requests. Rooms not as large as the pictures suggest Overall this was a nice place for a large group (we had 16) but for the price I expected more. The area is in high demand so should book a year or more in advance
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022