Location: Beach House, Scenic Gulf Drive Central East, Destin Area, Florida North West, Florida, USA (Destiny/Crystal Beach area)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 9-12)
Keywords: Villa; Beach House; Crystal Beach, gulf front, Destiny, Destin, Special, Deal, condo, duplex, house, vacation home, rental, Destiny East, Destiny by the Sea
Vacation in Destin's most exclusive community! Magnificent views of the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Destiny can be enjoyed from this charming villa, nestled only 50 steps from Florida's most beautiful beach. You will be impressed by this luxurious neighborhood and outstanding beach and lakefront setting, unparalleled throughout Destin! See our video on VRBO #36610
Our non-smoking home can be rented as 2 separate two bedroom units or as one four bedroom vacation home that sleeps twelve. We are located across from the James Lee Park and are less than one and a half miles from the Destin Commons Mall, theater, shopping and minutes from restaurants, golf courses and offshore fishing on Old Scenic Hwy 98.
**Please note, no one under age 25 to rent per our association.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : All linens for beds and bath are provided.
- Washer (2) : Two washers and two dryers! (Front loaders)
- Dryer (2) : One set on each floor.
- Off Street Parking : Park in a designated parking next to the Villa. Parking passes are issued.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Both master bedrooms have queen beds.
- Double Bed : One full bed in the lower bunk bed sleeps 2.
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : Daybed with a pop up trundle that spreads out to King size bed OR 2 twins on different levels. Also one twin on the upper bunk bed upstairs.
- Bunk Bed : Bunk bed with full bed on bottom.
- Convertible Bed (2) : Two new sleeper sofas with comfortable queen beds.
- Crib : Available through local services. Set up and delivery.
- Entertainment
- Shared Hot Tub : There is an incredible private hot tub for guest use at the Clubhouse. Open until 10 pm.
- Cable/Satellite TV : Cable is provided. WIRELESS internet included!
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) (4)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : DVD library left in villa for guest's use.
- CD Player
- Shared Pool (3) : Three pools: two in the villas complex and one large pool at the clubhouse. The closest pool is heated AND within a 30 second walk! Two are heated beginning in March.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Fully stocked kitchen on each floor.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Fully stocked kitchen for the most discriminate chef! Calphalon pots upstairs.
- Refrigerator (2) : Two full size refrigerators, one each floor.
- Dishwasher (2) : Two.
- Microwave (2)
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : At Clubhouse. Wonderful facilities for picnics. Check in with full time activites director to reserve for your group! Kids can play at playground and pool while you cook.
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : At Clubhouse. Wonderful facilities for picnics. Check in with full time activites director to reserve for your group! Kids can play at playground and pool while you cook.
- Deck/Patio (4) : Overlooking Gulf of Mexico and Lake Destiny. Views 360 degrees!
- Balcony (2) : Back Balconies overlooking Lake Destiny
- Gazebo : Located within the Villas complex overlooks the Gulf. This is located on teh walking and biking path that extends the Scenic Road past the Gulf.
- View/Location
- Beach View : Across Scenic Hwy 98 (the old Hwy 98) A two laned not very busy road. There is also a tunnel under the road, passing by Destiny by the Sea that ends on the beach! Check out Google Earth to see how close we really are - or e-mail me and I will send you the photo. We are #3 from the west. Closest to the beach.
- Lakefront : A stone's throw...literally. GREAT for kids' fishing. LOTS of turtles.
- Lake View : See above! Beautiful at sunset. Sit out on the back porch and watch the kayakers!
- Water View : Gulf and Lake 360 degree views...incredible!
- Communications
- Computer : Wireless internet for all guests. Bring your own laptop. Clubhouse also has access to internet so you can bring your laptop to the clubhouse pool or playground and watch the kids while you check your messages.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : In villa and at Clubhouse
- Other Amenities
- Our Villa has 4 bedrooms and can be rented as either a 2 or 4 bedroom condo. There are two fully furnished condos complete with kitchen, washer and dryers. A lock out door separates upstairs and down. This can be left unlocked if requested. Great for two families to rent together. Both have separate, private entrances.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : No pets, ever, per our association - please don't ask!
- Kid Friendly : Family Oriented! No college kids/groups allowed.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Must be over age 25 to rent. No college students. This community is very family oriented.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking in unit automatically loses deposit.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Close to Sandestin and the Destin Commons where free public concerts are always scheduled. You will receive a list of activities and events from owner when you reserve!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
3/1/12 - 3/24/12 $1100/week/2 bdrm $185 daily
3/25/12 - 4/14/12 $1395/week/2 bdrm $2000/4 bdrm
4/15/12 - 5/4/12 $990/week/2 bdrm $185 daily
5/5/12 - 5/25/12 $1100/week/2 bdrm $210 daily
5/26/12 - 8/17/12 $1395/week/2 bdrm $2675/4 bdrm
No Smoking or Pets in Villa. Security deposit $300 Returned in 10 days.
Rates are for a 2 bedroom villa sleeps 4-6, double these rates for the 4 bedrooms/
entire villa - or see above. Add Taxes 11% and $80 Cleaning per 2 bedroom unit.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
We bought our villa in 2004 so we would have a place to go with our family. We pride ourselves in treating our renters how we would want to be treated. Also, our villa is exactly how we would want a rental we rent to be - clean, updated and comfortable! We live only one hour away in Gulf Breeze and manage the villa ourselves.
Why the Owner Chose Beach House
Destin has SO MUCH to do! We love to relax on the front porch and watch the dolphins and beautiful boats passing by. There's also lots of great restaurants and shopping. We have our own web site with a list of TOP TEN THINGS TO DO IN DESTIN.
The Unique Benefits of this House
One point of contact - the OWNERS! The villa is unique - you can have two familes rent the entire 4 bedrooms and have separate and complete condos at the same time with a lock out capability.
Property Photos
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- View from the Villa - WOW! - Scenic Gulf Drive Beach House Rental in Panhandle Destin Area
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- Living room downstairs has wonderful views of the Gulf too! - Scenic Gulf Drive Beach House Rental in Panhandle Destin Area
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- Master bedrm downstairs overlooks Lake Destiny with private porch!
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- Upstairs Living Room Overlooks Gulf from Porch - Very Beachy!
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- Master bedrm upstairs has new Pottery Barn king, R. Lauren Comforter, 1/2 Bath
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- Villas Pool located within a 30 second stroll! Heated as of March 1st.
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- Bunk Room with full bed on the bottom (sleeps 2)
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- Second bedroom downstairs has a daybed with pop up trundle (2 twins)
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- Living Room Upstairs has incredible views of the Gulf.
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- Tunnel under the road - to the beach
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- View from the top porch
Traveler Reviews (13)
Breathtaking Views..Paradise at it's best!!
Guest: Cindy L.
Date of Stay: 09/13/11
Review Submitted: 01/16/12
The villa was one of the best rentals we have stayed in! Clean, decorater appointed and views of the Gulf that soothe your soul and make you never want to leave! We tried many of the owners suggestions for dinner and places to go. They have a binder with local restaurants, menus and that made our vacation so much easier. These owners have great taste! We enjoyed our coffee on the back deck watching the sunrise over the Lake and our wine on the front deck watching the sunset over the Gulf. Surrounded by water ,comfortable beds, designer linens that were clean , towels that were thick and new, updated furniture and new stackable full size HE Washer/Dryer made us feel so at home. The kitchen was appointed with all the equipment and cookware to make gourmet meals. We enjoyed a few meals at the villa and my husband , a chef trained at the CIA in Hyde Park NY complimented the owners for having so many little extras available to guests . The magnificent view of the Gulf from the dining table made our meals we ate in romantic and even more enjoyable. The area Outlet malls was outstanding and the little shops were wonderful. We took a day to go down to Seaside and enjoyed a market on the green. We purchased an apple pie that was better than Grandma's. Only steps away from the villa is the white sandy beach where we got fantastic tans and enjoyed the blue green waters everyday of our visit! I must say, I work for a large condominium rental development in St. Augustine and I am implementing alot of the Kirbys ideas and details to their customer service at our property. We are already planning a longer stay on our next visit....Charm, Cleanliness, Southern Hospitality and the value of the rental was above what we ever expected. The only thing we were not happy with was not being able to stay longer......next time we are staying more than a week!! Thanks Kirby family for allowing us to stay at you piece of paradise!
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Location, Location, Location!
Guest: Laura
(Baton Rouge, LA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/14/11
My family with 3 small children recently stayed at the downstair property for a week. The property was very clean and well maintained. We stay at either Destin or Orange Beach at least once a year, and some times the pictures portray a well maintained property, but upon arrival you think the pictures must have been snapped years ago- not the case here. What you see is what you get - thank goodness! The villa location and Destiny ammenities were excellent. There are 2 pools near the villa and they were both great (clean, not overcrowded, and one is just a walk throuh the parking lot) and the pool in Destiny is also very nice. The beach is truly across the HWY and a closer walk than most condos in Destin. If you have ever stayed in Sandestin and found the beaches to be utterly crowded, you will love this beach - plenty of room! Each day we toted all of our gear and 3 small kiddos through the crosswalk on HWY 98 and it was not a hassle at all because you literally cross the HWY to the beach parking lot and you are in the sand. The downstairs villa has a fantastic HE washer/dryer which we used daily with 3 kids. The unit was also extremely private and we did not have to worry about being woken by other guest in the wee hours. The villa is very compact and the bathroom is tiny downstairs. This is the reason we gave it 4 and not 5 stars. Overall I would recomend this property based on the location to the beach, pools, Destin Commons, and the Destiny ammenities. I would recomend booking the upstairs and downstairs for more room.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful Destin!!
Guest: Tina
(Dallas)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 06/20/11
Our stay was very pleasant! We enjoyed the proximity to the beach, and we also enjoyed the quiet setting in spite of being right on the scenic highway! In the early mornings, we would sometimes leave the front door open for a few minutes simply to hear the waves on the shore! Access to Destiny East Club House was a plus! Although we did not take advantage of all it offers, we did make use of the private movie room and tennis courts. We've passed on the link to my brother and sister-in-law who are also thinking about vacationing in Destin! Greetings from north Dallas!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Best vista of all the villas!
Guest: Mike VS
(Johns Creek Ga)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11
Review Submitted: 06/16/11
Working with the owner was great, prompt responses quick registration, she provided local hot spots which helped us trying to figure out what to do, aside from beach of course. Regarding the beach, this villa had THE BEST VIEW of the ocean. I would absolutely rent this villa again! Perfect location!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great location and facilities
Guest: AliceR
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10
Review Submitted: 05/25/10
My sister and I, our husbands and our three small children stayed in these apartments for a week in April 2010. Having the two adjoining apartments was a great way to be together whilst allowing each family a bit of independence. The location is fantastic - so close to the beach. It's in a quiet location but with very easy access to the busier parts of Destin. The main pool, playground and fitness center (a short walk or drive from the apartments) were excellent. The listing gives a realistic impression of the property, and the owner was very helpful and communicative.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Phil and Pam Melkowski
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Date of Stay: 07/03/09
Review Submitted: 07/03/09
Laura & Greg, We had the best time in your villa. We are so sad to leave tomorrow. Your villa is perfect. Between the ocean and the lake, each one of us always had something wonderful to do. The guys fished everyday and caught over 100 fish. They released them all except the ones a friendly heron snatched. :) This was our first time in Destin, but after crusin the whole area, we think we stayed in the best spot. We spent more time on the front balcony than anywhere else. The view is ever changing and always interesting. Thank you for a restful week. Phil and Pam Melkowski and Hans & Lou Recker (my parents)
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09
Review Submitted: 04/14/09
We just got back from staying in your villa, 3A, and can't wait to return. We've rented houses in Destin before but enjoyed your villa the most...the beach is beautiful (and so close!), the pool is great and the people were so friendly. The villa is so clean and has everything you need on vacation. We had plenty of room, sleeping our 3 kids in the bunk room worked out great. We will definitely rent again next year if not before!!!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08
Review Submitted: 05/16/08
My 3 friends and I had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend at the villa. It is the perfect location for spending all day at the beach. It was also great to be so close to shopping areas and wonderful restaurants.
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Guest: Dave Goodfirend
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Date of Stay: 07/09/07
Review Submitted: 07/09/07
I just had to write to tell you what a wonderful time we had in Destin - the kids had the best week of their lives' last week. Your villa is truly a special place, it is perfect! We came away last week with some new friends (from upstairs) that we will know the rest of our lives; they are wonderful people with a great family. We have started saving for next year already! Not sure we can wait that long however! Thank you so much for letting us share your Villa, we will never forget that week. Dave Goodfriend and family
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Guest: Sally and J.C.
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Date of Stay: 10/07/04
Review Submitted: 10/07/04
Even thought we wrote you both a message in your guest book at the Villa, I just wanted to take a minute and express how very much we enjoyed your Villa. What a great location and the views are so peaceful and relaxing. We had a wonderful time and would come back in a heart beat when we can get some more time away. That bed in the master is wonderful, you feel like you're sleeping on clouds.
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