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Welcome to Reality Break
Aerial View - Close to Beach
Private Pool (Heated For Additional Fee)
Aerial View
Living Area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Twin Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Reality Break - Private Pool (heated for a fee), Pet Friendly, Outdoor Shower

Escape to Reality Break in Destin, FL for a vacation experience free from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This gorgeous pet-friendly home offers a private pool that can be heated for an additional fee. With the beach only a block away, sinking your toes into the sand is convenient and easy.

Reality Break rises three stories above the inviting Crystal Beach neighborhood. The moment you step inside you are greeted by bright, natural lighting, crisp linens and plenty of room for rest and relaxation. This home offers six bedrooms, four bathrooms and sleeping accommodations for up to 16 guests.

This home offers an open floor plan on the first floor with the living room, dining area, fully equipped kitchen and access to the private patio. The upper stories offer private balconies which are a great place to relax while enjoying the sights and sounds of the Gulf.

Reality Break offers a coastal haven in the back yard with greenery and a private pool with a sundeck. Go for a relaxing swim or soak up some Florida sunshine poolside! An outdoor shower is also available and perfect for washing off after a day at the beach.

When you aren't enjoying everything this beautiful home has to offer take a stroll to emerald green waters and sugar white sands, just a block away! This home is located in Crystal Beach, which puts it close by shopping, dining and entertainment at Destin Commons.

Come make some sweet Southern memories at Reality Break with a beach escape! Book today!

Clean Coverlet Program: This property provides fresh and clean bed linens, including comforters and coverlets, laundered prior to every check-in.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Destin

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Destin. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center or Preston Hood Athletic Complex. Jet skiing, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Commons - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Miramar Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • James Lee Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Reality Break - Private Pool (heated for a fee), Pet Friendly, Outdoor Shower have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Reality Break - Private Pool (heated for a fee), Pet Friendly, Outdoor Shower?

As of May 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Reality Break - Private Pool (heated for a fee), Pet Friendly, Outdoor Shower on Aug 15, 2026 start from $749, 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 Reality Break - Private Pool (heated for a fee), Pet Friendly, Outdoor Shower pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Reality Break - Private Pool (heated for a fee), Pet Friendly, Outdoor Shower?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reality Break - Private Pool (heated for a fee), Pet Friendly, Outdoor Shower?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Reality Break - Private Pool (heated for a fee), Pet Friendly, Outdoor Shower located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Miramar Beach and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Destin Beaches. Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Destin Commons are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property we had such a lovely time. It’s a perfect location for a multigenerational family get together. The pool was awesome. Plenty of space for everyone to stretch out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SJ

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

Great Stay For Large Family

Our family enjoyed our stay. The house is a short walk away from Crystal Beach. We really enjoyed the pool! Everything was close and we didn't have to travel far for whatever we needed. Beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA C.

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

Family Vacation

Enjoyed the house and area . Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Destin Paradise

The house was great and everyone enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Hello Paul, Thank you for sharing the positive review. Hope to see you again in the near future! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JT P.

Beautiful area

Amazing home and exactly what we needed and wanted. Pool was great, amazing balconies. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Hi JT, Thank you for reaching out and providing feedback on your stay with us. We are so happy to hear that it went great and you are choosing to come back and stay with us again. Southern
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

Beach vacation

Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Hi Tammy, thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

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

Perfect house for our family vacation ages 3-62

We enjoyed our time in Destin , very comfortable house , spacious, clean , enough bathrooms for everyone! Close to the beach Private pool was a plus! Children’s and adults had a blast ! Thanks for a wonderful time !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Hello Monica, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are delighted you found the condo clean, comfortable, and spacious! We would love the opportunity to host you again. Sunny Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erlan S.

Labor Day vacation

Love the house. Location is perfect. Nice pool. We would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Erlan, Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the house and all it had to offer!
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony R.

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

Good location.

Good place to stay. Heated pool should be included with the stay automatically. Room on third room needs a door for privacy. Overall good place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerid L.

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

Great Home in the middle of everything

Really enjoyed our month long stay at this property! We had a couple of issues (washer/dryer and pool pump) that were resolved quickly and to our satisfaction. Highly recommend for large groups because the house has plenty of indoor and outdoor space.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Hello, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Perfect for large groups!

The house slept everyone comfortably, and it was bigger than it appeared in the pictures! We were a group of 17. The pool, when it got heated, was super warm. The back yard was nice, too. The location was perfect. I was scared about the walk to the beach, but it was not bad at all. It was a pretty walk! 11/10 recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Hello Anna, We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time! Thank you for your positive review! We hope to see you again soon! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Beach vacation last minute plan change

We had to change our vacation destination due to hurricane Ian. So we booked this Friday and arrived Saturday. Had no issues with booking last minute everything went smoothly. The property was beautiful and made our first trip to Destin a great experience. The walk to the beach was not to bad and shopping and restaurants where close to the house. I highly recommend staying here if you have a large family or group of friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
We love a good family vacation, and we are happy to know that you had a great time! Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again next year! Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Repeat Tradition

We decided to gather as a family for Thanksgiving in spite of COVID. We felt very well taken care of. The home was so clean. The kitchen had just about everything necessary to cook a full Thanksgiving dinner. The neighborhood felt very clean and safe and the walk to the beach was nothing to complain about! Be sure to check out Camille’s for breakfast, it’s the perfect stop on your way back from a morning walk on the beach. We are already dreaming about Thanksgiving 2021!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Hello Katherine, thank you kindly for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your Thanksgiving at our Reality Break home. We would love to have you back in 2021. Thanks again! Sunny Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamario L.

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

Great location

The property is overall great. The home is amazing but needs some work. For example the blinds at the entrance was broken and looks like it was ate off, the dryer does not dry clothes, and the pool was dirty on the walls and at the bottom (a cleaning robot) could help. There was cigarette butts everywhere on the property. The pool umbrella was broken as well. But the stay was great anyway because I was able to enjoy family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Thank you for your feedback and bringing these issues to our attention. We here at Southern pride ourselves in providing quality guest services and products to our guest. Our 24 hours Guest Service Team is always available to assist with any issues. We would like to ask in the future, to please let us know if any issues come up so we can quickly address them and get your stay with us back on track. We look forward to hosting you again here on the Gulf Coast. – Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Amazing house

We booked this house for a "family reunion" Property manager let us in a few hours early. The house was very clean, and amazingly well stocked. Any and all kitchen utensils you could think of, crock pot, blender, dishwasher etc. There were 15 people in our party, 12 adults and 3 children 3-5. Plenty of room for all. Pool area was clean and tidy. Tips: bring plenty of toiletries, TP, soap, dishwasher soap. Towels and washcloths were surprisingly ample for that many people. Overall I'd give 5 out of 5 and would definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
We love a good family vacation, and we are happy to know that you had a great time! Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again next year! Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN B.

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

2nd time staying here, another great experience here

2nd time staying here, we just love staying at this house. It is pet friendly, has heated pool (at extra cost), very roomy and spacious, close to the beach (8 minutes walking), and near a lot of shopping in Destin. I don't have any negatives to speak about. Two lessons we learned staying here, as it happened on both stays, 1) pool heater stops working after a couple days, we had to call both times to have it looked at, service team was out within the hour. 2) grill didn't have propane either time, also had to call but also had service team out within an hour. These were low impact issues that didn't disrupt our stay and were promptly fixed. Overall, a great experience in paradise!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Heather b.

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

Awful communication

Property managers lacked proper communication both on the listing and during our stay. They failed to communicate important information leading up to the trip, each person we spoke with told us different things so no one was on the same page, and the way that they spoke to us was demeaning and insulting. The location of the house is not only in a neighborhood, but the neighbors were literally 5 feet from the house so it was impossible to keep from disturbing them, especially when we wanted to use the pool in the evening. They also evicted us from the property a day early with 15 minutes to gather 18 people’s stuff for the sole reason that our primary renter had to leave early the last day for work. We found them both unreasonable and disrespectful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Hello Heather, Thanks so much for taking the time out of your day to leave us your review and feedback. On behalf of Southern Vacation Rentals, we are very sorry to hear about the issues that you encountered during your stay with us. We recognize that in our line of work, relaxation and ease of stay is of the highest importance and hate to see that we were not able to provide our best quality of work. We are looking into the details of your review to see where our process has failed, to prevent this from happening to future guests. While this does not make your experience better, we do hope that you allow us the opportunity to host you once more at any of our units along the Emerald Coast in order to show you a true Southern 5 star stay. Again, we apologize greatly for the effect it had on your vacation, but do hope to see you with us again soon. Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

6/10 Okay

JULIE F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Good proximity to area amenities

The house was a little worn, for the price we paid. Also, we arrived early, 7 hours before check in, and tried to see if we could drop stuff at the house or use the pool. This was at 2 pm, 2 hours before check in. Being that we spent nearly so much to stay here, I figured they would accommodate us since the house was already clean and a prior review had bragged of the listing letting them in early. But did I get in an hour or two early? NO!!! If I was the house owner, I would be upset that they didn't accommodate a simple request. Instead, we had to sleep in the car in a parking lot for an hour or two since we were exhausted, and exiled from the house until 4. I am a professional and have stayed at nearly 100 places like this, my request was not out of the ordinary, and I would have paid even a little, but my needs were ignored. As for the house, it's a little dated, and very sparse in extras: beach towels, pool floats, chairs, spices, we literally had to provide everything. I would have been probably a little more inclined to forgive this if it hadn't taken a full day for me to recover from my lack of sleep which would have been solved by letting me in 2 hours early. Location is good, but more chairs on the decks and sitting areas on the 3rd floor is needed. Please take the requests of guests seriously, People who manage these properties, we pay your salaries. Be more cognizant of our needs. Pool boys and maintenance were good, but customers needs come first.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Thank you for your feedback and bringing these issues to our attention. We here at Southern pride ourselves in providing quality guest services and products to our guest. Our 24 hours Guest Service Team is always available to assist with any issues. We would like to ask in the future, to please let us know if any issues come up so we can quickly address them and get your stay with us back on track. We look forward to hosting you again here on the Gulf Coast. – Your Southern Team.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna J.

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

Christmas Vacation

The property allowed 3 generations of my family to spend Christmas together. The home was clean and nice as described and seen in the pictures. We enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Hello Shauna, We love a good family vacation and we are happy to know that you had a great time! Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again next year! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel D.

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

Great girls weekend getaway

We really enjoyed the size of this place for our group of 12. The place definitely shows some wear and tear , but it’s minor stuff. Cooking wear is hit and miss so bring your own pans if you plan to cook. Location is amazing ; porches and balconies have beautiful views , the neighborhood was friendly and fun. Bed were clouds of heaven . We slept 12 very comfortably
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Hello Rachel, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We apologize you dealt with any issues during your stay. We have notified management to make certain the cookware in the home is useable. Our phones are always on 24/7 if you need anything. We would have been happy to help you with these items if we had been notified. We would love the opportunity to host you again! Sunny Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Wanda Y.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

STOP do not stay here.

This place need work. Only 2 TVs worked. Roaches in the kitchen. Wasps and nests all around back yard. Refrigerator knocking sound constantly. Swimming pool and deck not clean. Strubs blocking gate. Trash left at home upon arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Hello Wanda, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We do greatly apologize your vacation was not up to our Southern standard. We are happy to say the TV issues have been rectified, the wasps nests have been removed, and the swimming pool and deck have been cleaned. We will reach out to our management team regarding shrubbery and sounds coming from the fridge. We do hope we can host you again on your next visit to the Gulf Coast. We would love the opportunity to show you a 5-star stay. Sunny Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirza R.

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

Vacaciones

Good house everything was as expected from the listing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Hello Mirza, Thank you for your 5-star review! We would love the opportunity to host you again on your next visit! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice house...great size overall...we had a blast. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Angie D.

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

Family vacation

We really enjoyed staying at this house. We were very close to the beach. The pool is small but it had a very deep end. It was great that it had a big open room on the top floor for the kids to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Hello, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

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

Big enough for the whole family

Plus extra space to be relaxing . We loved the house and the pool
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2023
Hello, Thank you for sharing the positive review. Hope to see you again in the near future! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team

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