UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !!

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A balcony with a table set for dining, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A two-story house with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and a view of the ocean.
A marina crowded with numerous boats and yachts.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a bar stool seating area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to James Lee Park

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness center

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

1st Floor King Bedroom

1 King Bed

1st Floor King bedroom with full over full bunks

2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 King Bed

1st Floor King In-law suite with queen over queen bunks

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

1st Floor Master King Suite

1 King Bed

2nd Floor King Bedroom Suite w/ Massive Bathroom, Gulf views

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

3rd FL Bunk rm, 3 queen bunks, kitchenette, game room

+5
3 Queen Beds and 6 Twin Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st FL In-Law bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

1st FL King with twin/queen bathroom,2 sinks, door to pool

Toilet · Shower only

1st FL master bathroom for poolside Bedrm with green space

Toilet · Shower only

2nd FL KING SUITE, MASSIVE BATHROOM WITH JETTED TUB...HUGH!!

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

2nd floor half bath

Toilet

3rd FL bunk/game room bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Destin

Located in Destin, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and horse riding.
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Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James Lee Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James Lee Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Captain Dave's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !!?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !! on Nov 18, 2026 start from $1,925, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !!?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin vacation 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 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home and location were great! A perfect home for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great. Gave excellent instructions and was always very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Thank you for the stay. My family made many memories in your beautiful rental.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

Great place to stay. Host is awesome! Super clean ! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 17, 2022
Thanx Peggy, elated that y’all had a great time! Hope to see you back again. Chuck
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorable Family Vacation

Check was wonderful. Kitchen facilities were good. It could easily feed 17. Wi-Fi access was good. Transport was fine. We had our own cars but to go to the beach we walked across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Favorite!

Can’t give “Cake” enough stars to say how much we loved this place! Super clean, gorgeous decor, fantastic views, and the location is perfect. We have found our new family favorite! We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Stay was great- location was excellent. The property manager was very responsive and immediately assisted with any minimal issues. All over beautiful vacation! Will be back for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 15, 2024
Ashley… many thanx for your review… look forward to hosting y’all again! Chuck 😎🌴
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and great location

Spacious, rooms for every family. Great pool and outdoor area. Open floor plan kitchen, dining and living room. Out the back gate and just few steps to an amazing beach. Would definitely rent again. Thanks for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely amazing!!!! Five star Home perfect views great location close to everything!!

This home is incredible, the views of the sea are perfect from all levels of the home. The owner went out of his way to make sure everything was exactly what we wanted in our trip. Already booked again and was not planning on it, we can not wait to get back to this beautiful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Many thanx Tom.... I told you that CAKE BY THE OCEAN would exceed your expectations as the pictures don’t give it any justice. It was great meeting y’all and I look forward to hosting you and your group again next year. By the way, I heard you went deep sea fishing and caught a 35lb black snapper and grilled her up at CAKE....wish I was there to taste that !! Have a great summer and stay in touch 😎🌴 Chuck, Owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in Every Way….

House was perfectly located with easy access to the beach. Family of 15 could easily spread out. Bedrooms were spacious. We spent most of our time out by the pool and hot tube; or beach. The littles loved the wading pool. Robin, property manager, was great and quick to respond to questions. Thanks for a great relaxing family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing

Had a wonderful time. The house and view are beautiful! The location from the beach is perfect. Thank you Chuck and Lori for letting us stay here. Chuck, thank you for being so helpful with everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Charlie .... you’re a doll and wish y’all only the best ... congrats on your marriage too! Chuck
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacay

We enjoyed are stay. It was across fro Carb Trap and the beach. Robin the realtor and the owners helped us out whenever we needed something. The Smith’s
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good vacation home

Great property with perfect location and amenities. The communication with the owner and manager was excellent. We had four kids with us and they really enjoyed the pool. The access to the beach is within walking distance and the views are breathtaking. Cleaning could've been improved a little, bathrooms were dusty and the bed lining smelled dirty, we had to wash them, but other than that everything was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 27, 2022
Angela…glad y’all had a great time…told you I was in town and available if you needed anything…wish you called and I’d have made things right ! Best wishes 😎
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

An exceptional vacation rental to celebrate an outstanding achievement

Our extended family gathered from WA, CA, MI, TN, AR & AL to celebrate my son’s 20 year retirement from USMC. The house was perfect for several large gatherings as well as quiet, restful relaxation. Chuck, the owner, was very helpful and easy to work with. The location is great for beach access, surf fishing, taking walks and across street from a restaurant & beach bar. Chuck, the owner was very helpful, friendly and easy to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Mrs G... you were such a sweet person from the first time we spoke. CAKE was left in perfect condition and we loved having you. I’m so thankful and proud of your son Kurt for his service to our country and keeping us safe. Me and my golfing buddies enjoyed his company and asked him to join us again next year... he’s a great guy! In closing, I’m elated y’all had s great time and hope to meet you some day soon. Best wishes always , stay healthy ! Chuck 😎🌴🍸😘
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach week for large family

Everything was well suited for the 23 people in my family for a week at the beach. So nice to have plenty of room for each of my family groups to have their own king size beds and room for their children in queen bunk beds. The kitchen is wonderful to cook and serve everyone. All the porches are amazing to hang out on with views of the beach or pool. The pool was perfect for our group. Plenty of parking in the driveway. The whole family loved it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2024
Jon…hope to see y’all back at the beach again next year, thanx for being awesome guests ! Chuck
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

We had a wonderful week at Cake by the Ocean! Best location ever! The manager was so easy to reach and talk to! Our beverage fridge quit working the first day and it was replaced within 2 hours! The kids loved the pools! My 18 month grandson walked all over in the kiddie pool! I would highly recommend this property to anyone!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing house with an equally amazing pool and unobstructed ocean views.

Just had our wedding on the beach in front of the house and reception poolside on the patio. It was truly an unforgettable week thanks to this exceptional home and the customer service provided by the homeowner. The views from each deck are breathtaking and the house has ample indoor and outdoor space. This house is truly unique with the blue roof and large outdoor space with pool while you can still see the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Luv y'all ... wish I knew you both personally... best wishes always ! XO Chuck
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

family gathering

Our family of 7 loved our stay here. Indoors and out, the house offers spacious, inviting areas for gathering, dining with family, as well as equally cozy nooks for reading or napping. Close proximity to the beach and pool were highlights for the teens, and the neighborhood was a perfect place to walk our little dog every day. Our host promptly answered every question, and our only complaint is that the week went by much too fast. If you are looking for an enchanting house with gorgeous ocean views on THREE levels, this is the one.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 3, 2024
Glad y’all had a fabulous time… many thanks for being great guests! Chuck
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Views

We have been coming to Destin for 10 years. By far my family loved this house the best The covered patio areas was nice and the pool and hot tub was phenomenal. The beach access was easy and just a few steps away. The owner Mr Barone was always available to speak with me personally. Almost felt like I knew him personally. Super great guy. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what we were looking for

This is the first time I have ever left a review for anything. this house was perfect. The location was perfect! The beach across from the property was great for the babies that enjoyed the small sandbars and wading pools they created. The house had plenty of room for everyone to enjoy a comfortable bed. The kitchen and living room was amazing with beautiful views of the ocean. we would open the sliding doors and enjoy our lunch and breakfast every day. I cannot say enough about this home. I can not wait to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2021
JJ… many thanks for the kind words… I appreciate that you loved the house and all it had to offer… You’re welcome back anytime, and thank you for leaving the house immaculate. Your friend, Chuck 
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The absolute PERFECT vacation spot!

Our family of 18 met from several different states to enjoy a week together at Cake by the Ocean. The owner was amazing to work with and answered any questions we had prior to booking. The location of the home was perfect, especially for my dad who is ill but still managed to make it down to the beach with us several days. The home is beautifully decorated and included little details we appreciated like labeled light switches, etc. We informed the owner of one small detail like a leaking faucet and he had someone there to fix it within hours. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and hope to book with Chuck again in the future if he will have us back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Not quite perfect

Unable to have the jets in hot tub and had trouble with heating pool and hot tub. The elevator was broken. We have a man with Parkinsons disease. He needed the elevator and your advertisement listing you had one is the reason we choose your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 21, 2024
Sorry about the elevator and spa jets… they’re machines that unfortunately decided to not work during your stay(but all repaired now). Nice to meet y’all , glad you made things work , appreciated your understanding and desire to return again in the near future !
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Disappointing

There is a lot to like about this property. The pool is beautiful and ideal for small children with a large wading area. The beach is across the road within easy walking distance. The disappointing part of our week pertained to the house being listed as "wheelchair accessible". Although I stressed ahead of time that the elevator was essential, it was not working between the second and third floor during our stay. Even worse, neither the elevator's doorway or car was large enough for a standard wheelchair. It would be useful for a guest that has mobility limitations but not for anyone in a wheelchair. To list this property as "wheelchair accessible" is inaccurate and misleading.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location with views across the bay.

The house is very nice. Anything you need from the property owner, he is willing to make certain you get it! For those with larger families or friends he has a large washer & dryer which is a huge help with all of the towels! The house sleeps everyone comfortably. There is an elevator but we did not use it (it may be good for those with a lot of luggage!). There is a lot of room to store food and beverages. Kitchen is fully stocked with plenty of plates and glasses for a big group meal. The pool area is very relaxing! The hot tub was our favorite spot in the evenings. The outside patio areas are well furnished with shade if you need it. There is a grill as well. The high school kids liked the fact that they could walk or bike to meet up with their friends (there are several golf cart rentals nearby, but we did not see the need). Biggest pain in the rump is that the bridge between Pensacola and Destin was down so you have to take a detour from Pensacola airport to the house (though you can fly into Destin - we were just too late booking!).
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2021
Sabina...Many thanks for such an awesome review… You and your family were great, was so lucky to meet & host y’all… Best wishes, stay in touch, and good luck with the new digs in Palm Beach Gardens! Your friend, Chuck Owner
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Matson family vacation

I recently stayed at this lovely home during July 4th week. There had been a wedding the week before. Things got out of hand and the renters for the week before messed up the elevator. I rented this house because of the elevator. My 83 year old father is not mobile, so when we arrived and found out the elevator would not work, we were very upset. We contacted the owner and he had no idea that it was down. There were no living areas on the first floor(only bedrooms). This caused my father to not be able to eat with us or hang out . I pretty much cried all week. Chuck and his wife felt terrible and I actually felt bad for them as well. They were so nice and understanding and they handled the situation not only professionally but with their heart. It was an unfortunate circumstance beyond their control but I would rent from them again for sure. The house was beautiful, location was perfect, if the elevator had not been an issue, it would have been a perfect week. I am rating this a five star for what it could have been.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2020
Mr & Mrs. Matson: You're a class act , thank you for being overly understanding.... The elevator is fully functional now and look forward to hearing from you again soon. Respectfully, Chuck
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