This property is close to the ocean, within 2 to 3 minutes walking. I would use the ramp to the public beach instead of the code they supply, there are steps going down to the ocean for that. The public beach is nice and well cared for, not super crowded with a lifeguard present. This house has plenty of room, we had 7 adults and 2 children and it was very accommodating. There is a closet right outside the front door that has chairs, toys, umbrellas, wagon, really anything you'd need for the beach. It's a little far from some of the popular restaurants, maybe 20 minute drive, but I enjoyed being out of the main Destin crowds. Good place to stay, would recommend.