Beautiful beach home in the Crystal Beach neighborhood of Destin!
Location: Crystal Beach, Scenic Gulf Drive West, Destin Area, Florida North West, Florida, USA (Located in Destin's Desirable Crystal Beach Neighborhood) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: House
Location, Location, Location!! Our Beautiful Destin Beach home is perfectly located in the quaint Crystal Beach neighborhood known for its white picket fences and cottage style homes!
Tired of waiting for a shuttle? With a house this close to the beach there is NO need to pack a lunch or search for public restrooms! Forgotten items are only steps away when you are just 3 homes from the turquoise waters and sugar white sands.
A perfect family retreat nestled between the gorgeous white sands and the upscale shopping center of Destin Commons that also features kid-friendly fountains and water play. You can retreat to the privacy of the beautiful neighborhood or get out and satisfy everyone's desires with unlimited fun...centrally located just minutes to shopping, all your favorite restaurants, water parks, miniature golf, and more family fun.
All the comforts of home await you. The main floor features a large eat-in kitchen, a family room with 50''plasma TV and queen fold out sleeper, a master suite with king bed & flat screen TV/dvd and second bedroom with queen bed & TV/dvd. Climb the circular staircase to the bunkroom (double bed) and then the tower loft (twin & twin trundle) with gorgeous 360 degree views of the gulf and Destin area.
Be sure to click on our link at the bottom for our personal site with more pictures and info!
This is a home you will love with a location like no other!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed : Queen
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : espresso machine, toaster, blender
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : outdoor shower off deck
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Most dogs allowed. Sorry - no cats due to severe allergies.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Shelling
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
March - April 7 2012 - $1800/week April-May $1600/week
June 2012 - August 4 2012 $1800/week
August 4 - Sept 1 2012 - $1500/week
Sept 2012 - Oct 2012 - $999/week
Nov/Dec 2012 - $800/week
*Please contact for holiday & monthly snowbird rates
**Extra cleaning fee for pets applies
*$125 cleaning fee and 11% tax not included in these rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Just 60 Sec Walk to the Beach!!!
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Crystal Beach
Our beautiful home sits nestled in the quaint Crystal Beach area of Destin, FL. Crystal beach is known for its beautiful water and quaint white picket fenced cottages. Our home leads the Water’s Edge subdivision, known for bringing the Florida Cottage style homes to the area.
Crystal Beach is convenient to all of the best restaurants including regionally known favorites like the Hard Rock Café, The Bonefish Grill, The Cracker Barrel, The Waffle House, Longhorn Steakhouse, Coldstone Creamery, and a Starbucks as well as many local hot spots located along the waterfront.
Destin is also a shopper’s paradise. Crystal Beach is located next to the new Destin Commons mall with water fountains and playgrounds for children and upscale shopping sure to fit every taste. Three miles to the East are the Destin Outlets where bargains make every day a “black Friday.”
To the West of Crystal Beach you will find value stores such as Walmart, Home Depot and other favorites as you journey toward the Harbor area Destin is famous for. Along the way you’ll find even more restaurants and family friendly activities like miniature golf, go-cart racing and water slides.
Part of what makes Crystal Beach such a wonderful area to vacation in is how it approaches the beach. Much of the Destin waterfront is surrounded by high rise condo developments that empty large groups of vacationers onto a limited beach area. But at Barracuda, you walk onto a beachfront area fronted by a neighborhood so there is always room to spread out on the sand.
Favorite area activities include fishing excursions and boat trips to Destin's favorite "Crab Island."
Owner's Map of Crystal Beach
David and Robin live in Alpharetta, GA with their two beautiful daughters Cadence and Ellia. David is the Lead Pastor of Eastgate Church and Senior Partner of AHC Law firm based in Buckhead. Robin is also a licensed minister and works with her husband at their church. Georgia is definitely home, but we LOVE Florida and the coastal waters of Destin can not be beat! We welcome you and your family to our home and hope it is as much the wonderful getaway for you as it is for us!
Property Photos
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- Beautiful beach home in the Crystal Beach neighborhood of Destin! - Crystal Beach - House At The Beach & Near Shopping & Water Parks
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- View to beach access & ocean from the end of our driveway! So close! - Crystal Beach - House At The Beach & Near Shopping & Water Parks
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- Open Floor Plan with Comfortable Family Room Seating & Game Table - Crystal Beach - House At The Beach & Near Shopping & Water Parks
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- View as you walk in from the front door
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- Family Room with 50in Plasma TV, DVD player and library
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- Computer Desk with WIFI
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- Spiral staircase to the upstairs
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- Eat-in Kitchen Dining
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- Master bedroom on the main with king bed and french doors to private deck
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- Master Suite Flat Screen TV & DVD Player
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- Master Suite Bathroom
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- Second Room on Main floor with Queen bed and TV/DVD player
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- Bunk Room with Double Bed
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- Tower Bedroom with Twin Bed and Trundle
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- Game table / Extra dining in the family room
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- Large Fully Equipped Eat-in Kitchen
Traveler Reviews (16)
Holly Pascoe
Guest: Holly
(Buford GA)
Date of Stay: 01/13/12
Review Submitted: 02/03/12
This house was the ultimate beach cottage getaway! It had every luxury we needed. Our children loved being so close to the beach and I loved sitting on the front porch and soaking up the sun and salty air! The vibe on the house was incredible and I felt the presence of The Holy Spirit! Robin was a delight to work with and we will look forward to coming back and enjoying this house again. It was a slice of heaven!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.
2nd time still a charm!!
Guest: Lori
(Frisco, Texas)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
Robin, Thanks again for sharing your wonderful home with us, this was our 2nd stay in this house in 2 years and we absolutely love the house, the location and everything about it. It has great access to the beach, you can even leave your umbrella and chairs down on the beach while you go back the house for lunch and nobody bothers your stuff, when you come back it is just as you left it. The house has everything you need, we even cooked several meals at the house and did a little baking......... There were 10 of us this time ranging from 19 to 76 years old and we all had an amazing time. You are only minutes away from Luther's where we always rent a pontoon boat for the day and ride around the bay, see the amazing wild dolphins, along with a trip to crab Island. We especially loved our mornings sitting on the porch in the rocking chairs and having our coffee. Once again, Thank you! Lori Murphy
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
Terrific Family Vacation
Guest: Angela
(Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/05/11
This was our first trip to Destin and hopefully it won't be our last. The house is in a great location, both in relation to the beach and to other activities. It truly is a super short walk to gorgeous beaches. The photos on the site very accurately represent the house and we found it comfortable and roomy enough for five adults and two kids. The decor was very nice and the house was clean and had everything we needed. Robin was a delight to work with and answered my many questions with patience. We liked the neighborhood a lot, too. If we go again, I hope it will be at a slightly different time of year, because traffic was pretty bad on the main drag while we were there. Other than that it was great trip.
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Couldn't Imagine Any Better
Guest: Brinda
(Arkansas)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/23/11
My husband and I have vacationed numerous times in Destin. We have always stayed in condos that are beachfront. Last week, we did a family trip that included my sister's family. So, there were 7 of us staying at the beach house. This included four adults, my eight-year-old niece and two eighteen-year-olds. First, let me say that this house is beautiful. The decor is tasteful and has the seaside ambience without being gaudy. There was room for the adults in 2 bedrooms downstairs and for all the kids upstairs. It was nice to have the two eighteen-year-old girls stay in the loft room and sleep on the trundle bed as they stayed up all night. In addition to the two families in the beach house, my husbands sister and her family with two friends stayed in a condo around the block from us. They were able to walk over and visit (2 adults, 4 teens) and the house was large enough to accommodate them in the large living room. The kitchen is also large and had plenty of seating. We only wish that the gas grill had propane because we might have grilled, but that is not a big deal. Just a note as to how comfortable the house was that we might have even considered eating a meal in at night. We really never do that on vacation. The location is perfect. You are one house off the old highway 98 and directly across from a public access. Our walk to the beach took minutes and was less than when I've stayed in some condos right on the beach. We rented beach chairs and umbrella from the beach vendor for the entire week. Cost: $30 daily or a discounted rate of $125 for a week prepaid. The house does come with some beach chairs, but we prefer to lounge beneath an umbrella and not carry chairs back and forth. My sister is an avid exerciser and was able to do exercise in the living area as well as run several miles in a safe environment (sidewalks all day old 98). I also had internet access which was important to me. I would definitely stay in this home again and hope I get the chance soon!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway.
Christmas in January
Guest: Ken
(Miamisburg, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 01/02/11
Review Submitted: 01/22/11
Great location any time of year in Destin. The house has everything, and is laid out for family fun. We had a family get together, cooked and had dining room for 6 adults and 4 children. If your coming for a beach vacation , this is the place to stay. One house from Scenic 98, then accross the street to the beach access. The kids loved their bedrooms, and the crows nest gave us a great view.
Recommended for:Families with young children.
Tovic, Fort Myers
Guest: Tovic
(Fort Myers, FL)
Date of Stay: 01/13/11
Review Submitted: 01/21/11
This beach retreat is just terrific. So very close to the beach and yet in a wonderful neighborhood. Although cool for us this time of year, we still were able to walk on the beach every day as well as walk to Starbucks. Every type of shopping and restaurants are within just a mile or two. The plasma television was great for watching football. We were looking for a place to meet up with our son stationed in Okinawa, who was able to take some training at Hulburt Field. This house, home for a few days, was relaxing and spacious. Robin is wonderful to work with and the house was as advertised. I really enjoyed the Destin area. The beaches are beautiful!
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.
Great family get-away!
Guest: Jaime
(Montgomery, AL )
Date of Stay: 10/13/10
Review Submitted: 11/09/10
Such a beautiful home! Our children loved it--floor plan made for lots of fun imaginative play. Super clean. Perfect location--very convenient for us to walk our small children to the beach. We loved it!!!! Owners very professional and kind. Very attentive in communicating. Just the way every beach home experience should be. We're so thankful we stayed here!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
perfect beach home
Guest: TNvolsfan
(Medina, TN)
Date of Stay: 10/13/10
Review Submitted: 10/22/10
Thank you Robin for letting us stay at your beautiful home. Your decor is very tasteful. There is plenty of room and extras that you may need such as blankets and pillows and yes the beach is only a 60 sec walk. The drive way is a little narrow for big trucks but thats just the little things in life. The home is as describes and I am planning to come back in summer.... Thanks again!!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
nolawhodats!
Guest: nolawhodats!
(Belle Chasse, Louisiana)
Date of Stay: 09/03/10
Review Submitted: 09/20/10
Hi Robin, We had a wonderful time at your rental. The house looked just like the pictures, is very tastefully decorated, and feels so homey, like it's your own house, not just a vacation home. Everything you need or that the owners thought you may need are there. Robin couldn't have been any nicer or accomodating, and she answered all my questions with patience. We received my daughters makeup bag. Thank you so much!! It was truly a pleasure dealing with such nice, honest people.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, pet owners, girls getaway.
What a wonderful vacation!
Guest: Niki
(Bentonville, Ar)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10
Review Submitted: 07/22/10
Robin, I wanted to thank you for sharing your home with us for our family vacation. Your home is simply lovely and was very comfortable. My mom and I took lots of photos of the décor to show to our friends. (we're so silly) We all had a wonderful, relaxing time. I believe I can speak for my entire family when I say, we were sad for our time to be over so quickly. Again, thanks so much! ~Niki
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
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