Destiny Beach Villa - #3 Best views of Gulf!
Location: Destiny Beach Villas, Scenic Gulf Drive Central West, Destin Area, Florida North West, Florida, USA (Destiny /Crystal Beach area/ Miramar) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-12)
Keywords: Villa, condo, Beach view, Destiny, Villa, Crystal Beach, Miramar Beach, Gulf view, waterfront
Rent as a 2 OR 4 bedroom villa (2 separate and complete units: Upstairs 2 bedrooms,1.5 baths; and downstairs 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with own entrances; lock out door)
Best Views of the GULF from our Villa. See our YOUTUBE video in this ad...Close to Destin Commons, Sandestin and Silver Sands Outlet Mall. 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!
You will have full access to our CLUB DESTINY featuring three pools, jacuzzi spa, lighted tennis courts, a 25 seat IMAX theater weith scheduled movies, fitness center, large and modern playground, hiking, biking, and more! (**Note homes in Destiny by the Sea no longer have access to the Destiny Clubhouse and the amenities there, only Destiny Beach Villas do!)
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 less than one and a half miles from the Destin Commons Mall, theater, shopping and minutes from restaurants, golf courses, and off shore fishing.
**Cannot block out calendar unless both 2 bedrms/floors of villa are reserved; calendar IS updated daily!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Plush bath towels and "not your average" sheets are provided. Please bring your own beach towels.
- Washer (2) : (2) Front loader - One upstairs and one downstairs
- Dryer (2) : (2) Front loader - One upstairs and one downstairs
- Off Street Parking : Designated Parking Lot; 2 parking places per 2 bedroom rentals
- Beds
- King Bed : Master Bedroom Upstairs. New Pottery Barn bed!
- Queen Bed : Queen bed in master bedroom downstairs. Wonderful Ralph Lauren and Tommy Bahama comforters.
- Double Bed : Comfortable Full bed on the bottom of bunk bed in upstairs villa. Ralph Lauren or Tommy Bahama comforters.
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : Daybed with pop up trundle in guest bedroom downstairs (2 twins). Easy to use and convenient.
- Bunk Bed : Full bed on bottom; twin on top in guest bedroom upstairs.
- Convertible Bed : Queen Sleeper Sofas in both Living rooms, overlooking the Gulf.
- Crib : Available through various rental agencies. We can help - ask!
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : TVs in both master bedrooms and in Living rooms. HD and large flat screen upstairs!
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Video library for guests
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool : 1 pool within 30 second walk!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Two full kitchens; one on each floor.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Calphalon pots and everything you need to cook full meals (I like to cook so I supply villa with everything you will need!) Food processor, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, mixers and more!
- Refrigerator (2) : Two. One on each floor.
- Dishwasher (2) : Two. One on each floor
- Microwave (2) : Two. One on each floor
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill (2) : Grills are available for use at the Villas new Clubhouse area. Great picnic area for friend and family gatherings.Bring all your supplies and spend the evening. Watch the kids in the pool while you relax!
- Deck/Patio (2) : Front Deck and Patio overlooks Gulf. Incredible views at this end of the Beach Villas at Destiny!
- Balcony (2) : Balcony upstairs looks out to Gulf with an unobstructed view. Balconies in the back over look Lake Destiny and beautiful views.
- Gazebo : Within Villas complex on the lake and has views of Gulf. A nice place to rest after a run along the scenic Gulf road.
- View/Location
- Beach View : Unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico! Literally 50 steps across Scenic Hwy (not a busy road) to the beach! Nothing to block your view like most of the other Destiny Beach Villas.
- Lakefront : Fresh water lake is directly behind the villa. Enjoy views off the back balconies! Kids love to fish in the lake and watch the many turtles.
- Lake View
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : The villa backs to Lake Destiny and is literally 50 steps to the sandy white beaches across a not very busy road. There is also a tunnel within 100 yards that places you directly at the beach!
- Water View : Most incredible Gulf views from both upstairs and down. This villa is one of the only villas at Beach Villas at Destiny that has an unobstructed view. (#3)
- Communications
- Broadband Internet : Wireless.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Wireless Internet. Code will be provided.
- Other Amenities
- The Destiny Beach Villas has a new Clubhouse area now located next to the Villas pool! Just a short 30 second walk from Villa #3. In 2012 a fitness center with flat screen TVs and grilling area will be provided for all Villas guests ( the villas no longer have access to Destiny East amenities) There are also covered picnic areas located at the James Lee Park just across at the beach...50 steps from the villa!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : No pets allowed per our association - please do not ask.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Must be over age 25 to rent. No college students. This community is very family oriented.
- Smoking Not Allowed : NON SMOKING UNIT. Smoking in unit automatically loses deposit.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Golf! Shopping! Day Spas! Amusement Parks! Water Parks! We have it all! Best walking/ 10 foot running path along Scenic Highway 98, Surfing School.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
FROM TO DAY WEEK MON
3/1/12 3/24/12 $185 $999* Special
3/25/12 4/13/12 $210 $1395
4/14/12 5/5/12 $185 $990
5/6/12 5/26/12 $1100
5/27/12 8/18/12 $1350/2bedrm or $2700/4 bedrm
Rent direct from Owner! No Fees Cleaning:$80/2 bedrm;Taxes 11%; Security refunded
10 days after departure; $300/2 bedroom unit.WEEKLY ONLY June- August
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Villa - March Week $999/ 2 Bedrm Best Gulf Views Heated Pool
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Destiny Beach Villas
Destin has SO MUCH to do! The beaches are incredible - pure white sand and the Gulf is clear and beautiful!
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
One point of contact - the OWNERS! Views and location are unbeatable. We LOVE to sit out on the front porch and relax. There is always something to see: a dolphin, a beautiful boat passing by or visitors walking/biking the path down Scenic Hwy 98. It is not a busy area and very laid back.
***Always speak with an owner when renting a property! Never send money to a PO Box or Paypal without verification you are speaking directly with an owner.
Closest to the beach! Directly across from the beach with incredible views.
Great outdoor mall. Plenty of shopping and restaurants within a mile of the villa!
Don't miss this incredible restaurant! Located in the Henderson Inn overlooking Henderson State Park.
Wonderful outdoor seating overlooking the Gulf at this Louisanna style restaurant. Great happy hour specials for locals and not so locals!
One of our favorites too! Lots of restaurants within walking distance to the villa make this a great place to stay!
Watch the local surfers here every morning while enjoying a huge breakfast burrito! (best to split one...it's way to big for one person!)
Oh the deals you can find here! Go to the information kiosk for a special coupon booklet for even more deals.
Yum...Chinese food! Stroll the Grand Boulevard's outdoor mall while you wait for your table.
Owner's Map of Destiny Beach Villas
We absolutely LOVE Destin and bought this villa in 2004 so we would always have a beach home for our family. We only live only one hour away and manage the villa ourselves. We pride ourselves on personal service and treat our renters how we would want to be treated. Our villa is exactly how we would want a vacation rental to be if we were renting it ourselves - clean and updated and FUN!
Property Photos
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- Destiny Beach Villa - #3 Best views of Gulf! - Destin/Destiny-By-The-Sea, FL - Florida Beach Villa Rental
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- Front, beach view from balcony - Literally 50 Steps to the Dunes - Destin/Destiny-By-The-Sea, FL - Florida Beach Villa Rental
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- Downstairs Living Room 3B - Destin/Destiny-By-The-Sea, FL - Florida Beach Villa Rental
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- New Pottery Barn King bed in upstairs master - with 1/2 bath and private balcony
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- Pool nearest to the Villa - a 30 second walk! HEATED!
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- Master bedroom downstairs has private balcony overlooking Lake Destiny
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- Lake Destiny: Kayak or SUP!
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- Second bedroom downstairs 3B. Daybed with pop up trundle (2 twins)
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- Tunnel Under Road for easy access to beach - although crossing over is easy too
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- Fun and beachy Living room upstairs has GREAT views of the Gulf -and great porch
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- Upstairs 3A, Bunk Bed in Second Bedroom Full Bed on Bottom. Looks out to lake
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- Your Beach!
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- View lookinf east toward Destiny by the Sea
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- Private Balconies off both master bedrooms up and down overlook Lake Destiny
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- Villa Sunset looking west toward the Crabtrap
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:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
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:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children.
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:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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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Guestbook Comment
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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