Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
40 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)
First Floor - Guest Bedroom
1 King Bed
First Floor - Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
First Floor - Guest Bedroom
2 Single Bunk Beds
Second Floor - Guest Bedroom
1 King Bed
Second Floor - Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Second Floor - Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Second Floor - Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
Third Floor - Loft
1 Double Sofa Bed
5 bathrooms
First Floor - Guest Bathroom
First Floor - Guest Bathroom
Second Floor - Guest Bathroom
Second Floor - Guest Bathroom
Second Floor - Guest Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Under the Sea - Gulf View, Heated Private Pool, Game Room, Bikes Included!
Under The Sea -
Perfect Location! Under The Sea is found on the East end of Destin (Miramar Beach) Located due South of the Silver Sands outlet mall and just a 2 minute walk to the beach with no roads to cross! Take your pick of 30 restaurants within a 5 miles radius of this property!
Fully updated and upgraded! Under the Sea has an expanded pool deck with a 8'x17' private pool and plenty of loungers. The home also comes equipped with flat screen HD TVs in every room, many of which have blu-ray players and Netflix included! The kitchen is fully equipped and has updated stainless appliances. Upscale furnishings and room for 18 make this home a great choice for your next large family gathering!
First Floor: Kitchen, Dining, King Bedroom with Tub/Shower Combo, Queen Bedroom with Shared Tub/Shower Combo, Bunk Room with Two Twin Bunks, Laundry.
Second Floor: Living Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa and Balcony Access, King Bedroom with Tub/Shower Combo, Queen Bedroom with Tub/Shower Combo and Balcony Access, Queen Bedroom with Shared Tub/Shower Combo.
Third Floor: Loft with Game Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa + Balcony Access.
*add $50.00 per day to heat pool (available Oct-April if needed)
*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies.
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About the area
Miramar Beach
Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links.
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Sirens at the Beach are also worth visiting.
Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
The Emerald Sanctuary - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Sirens at the Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 8 min walk
Circle K - 12 min walk
Whataburger - 13 min walk
Bistrology - 12 min walk
The Surf Hut - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Under the Sea - Gulf View, Heated Private Pool, Game Room, Bikes Included! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Under the Sea - Gulf View, Heated Private Pool, Game Room, Bikes Included!?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Under the Sea - Gulf View, Heated Private Pool, Game Room, Bikes Included! on 11 May, 2026 start from S$1,901, 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.
How much is parking at Under the Sea - Gulf View, Heated Private Pool, Game Room, Bikes Included!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Under the Sea - Gulf View, Heated Private Pool, Game Room, Bikes Included!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Under the Sea - Gulf View, Heated Private Pool, Game Room, Bikes Included!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Under the Sea - Gulf View, Heated Private Pool, Game Room, Bikes Included! located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from Miramar Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Silver Sands Premium Outlets and The Emerald Sanctuary are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the rental and all it has to offer. Hope to see you again soon! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
It was overall really good! Big house! Big outdoor patio. And I really short walk to the beach!! We loved it and will stay here again in the future!!
Mika M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the rental and all it has to offer. Hope to see you again soon! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
We loved the location to the beach and the seating area outside!
Patricia B.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2025
We appreciate your kind words about the property! We hope that you are able to make your way back to the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
We enjoy our stay from day one up to the end of the vacation, perfect place for children and teens .
yudit C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2020
We are ecstatic knowing you and your family enjoyed the home. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beach soon! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Everything was amazing it was so cozy , clean and had everything we needed right at our fingertips wouldn’t change anything very convenient location
Tamika J.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2022
Fantastic! We are happy knowing you enjoyed your time here on our beautiful shores. Let us know when you are ready to start planning another trip! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Wonderful Getaway - Perfect for Multiple Families!
Loved this property. We had four families, and plenty of room. Each couple had a private room and private bath. Kids shared the bunk room, one queen bedroom and the third floor loft.
Hope to come back soon!
Ryan W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
This property is in the perfect location. A short walk to the beach on a dead end street with very little car traffic so it’s safe for kids. The house was great with plenty of room for our whole group. The outdoor area has enough room for a big group to relax, swim and have meals outside.
Jeremy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr, 2023
Happy to hear that you enjoyed it! Hope to see you again soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vicki N.
9 Dec, 2018
Perfect property for our extended family, 17 of us
6 spacious bedrooms, perfect for multiple families. Felt like a bed and breakfast. Everyone had their own room with tv and a bathroom. Common room, and kitchen shared. Was just perfect.
Vicki N.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Vicki, We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! Give us a call when you want to start planning another great vacation to the beach!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary H.
9 Sept, 2018
Very nice!
We had 13 people in our party. The space was very accommodating for a large group. Nice outside entertaining area. Short walk to the most beautiful beach I've ever stayed at.
Mary H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Mary, We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Let us know when you would like to start planning your next trip to the beach!
Pictures were a little misleading, but great location - probably 800 ft from beach entrance. My only complaint was that no beach supplies were provided. We had children and had to buy equipment to go to the beach (ie umbrella, chairs, sand toys for kids)
Nancy E.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov, 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the property and your time at the beach. Unfortunately beach supplies and toys most often are left broken and rusty. We do not provide beach supplies for that reason. We hope to see you again soon.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Craig S.
18 Apr, 2015
Great courtyard, location, and house
We had three families staying in this home, plenty of space for everyone. The plus for this home was direct access to the heated pool and huge patio right in front of the house. Other homes had the pool behind the house and none had a patio nearly as large. A 1 minute walk with no streets to cross put you on the white sandy beaches. Had a great time and would recommend.
Craig S.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Craig, thank you for the wonderful review! We hope to see you again soon.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sheri P.
11 Apr, 2013
Love the Courtyard - heated pool
Several things that made our trip: We had five children under seven, four generations staying in this home. This home has direct access to the heated pool from the front porch - other homes you have to go outside and around to the back. The padio was perfect for early morning coffee with my parents and grandchildren and late night swims. The beach was an easy 1 minute walk. Would book this one again.
Sheri P.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Sheri, thank you for staying with us and we are glad that you enjoyed your stay. Please keep us in mind for the future when you wish to return to the beautiful white sand beaches.
Verified
6/10 Okay
tonya a.
25 Jun, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Expected more.
Pictures did the property justice. Not what we expected based on photos. Had a good vacation, but based on price, expected more.
tonya a.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2022
Thank you for providing your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Please let us know when you plan on another trip to the area. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Be cautious with this one. The home needs lots of TLC. We rented this for our family Christmas and were disappointed with the property.The central air downstairs is controlled by owner. Initially, I had reached out to the rental management company (Ocean Reef Resorts Vacation Rentals, Destin Fla,) to confirm we could control the temperature and was told yes. The fan in the upstairs bedroom rocked so hard we didn’t use it in fear it would fall. The outdoor furniture was not clean (table and chairs),a few of the kitchen pans were in poor condition and even flaked off into our food and the house had a terrible smell(like fish). Several of the TV’s were old with no streaming or ability to log in to apps and one didn’t work at all. Each seemed to have multiple remotes and very confusing. The house is in a perfect location and the gazebo with the TV was our favorite (it worked). The trash was not picked up at all until I called at the end of the week when it was too full to add the trash when we were cleaning up to leave.I was so disappointed in how things were and even asked to move to another property and was told no. Never again! Take time to read the reviews and get names of who you talk to.
Michelle F.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb, 2026
Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention. We’ve reported the items to our maintenance team and will make sure they are resolved as quickly as possible. We appreciate your feedback and thank you again for staying with us.
Verified
8/10 Good
Chaffin B.
12 Oct, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location was great, close to beach, but the house could use some update.
The location was great. It was a short walk to the beach, and we had 3 babies under 1 years staying. We loved the outside area with the pool and the lights! The house itself was missing a lot of stuff though. There were no baking sheets and no oven mitts. There were only about 5 coffee cups that held 1/2 cup of coffee. Half the outlets didn’t work half the time… Overall it was fine because of the location and it housed our big family.
Chaffin B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2022
Hello Chaffin, We appreciate your feedback and we will be sure to have the kitchen restocked. In the future if you see anything missing please reach out and we can have new items delivered during your stay. Our operations team will work diligently to have all matters resolved as soon as possible. Thank you for being our guest.
“Under the Sea” was perfect for our family of 10 adults and 3 children. The pool was convenient when the littles needed a nap and mom and dad couldn’t be at the beach plus it was great for a cooling dip after a day at the beach. The video game kept us occupied on rainy mornings and late nights. The kitchen was outfitted with everything we needed and 6 bedrooms/5 baths were perfect for the five couples and 3 kids. We were able to check-in a little early which was nice for several that got to town first. The property is just a few steps from the boardwalk that leads to the private beach (private for the neighborhood). Staff was easy to reach when necessary and the check-in/check-out process was handled smoothly through text messages and the property’s website.
Tracy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2022
Fantastic! We are happy knowing you enjoyed your time here on our beautiful shores. Let us know when you are ready to start planning another trip! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Chris M.
9 Sept, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication
End of summer
Disappointing. Pictures don’t show true condition of property. While proximity to the beach is nice, the street was flooded all week making it difficult to get there without wading through nasty water. Furnishings and interior of home are in need of repair / replacement. Cookware very low quality….we actually went out and bought our own to prepare meals. Also had to buy and replace numerous light bulbs throughout. Will not return to this property.
Chris M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
Thank you for bringing these items to our attention. We have reported these items with our maintenance department and will have them rectified as soon as possible. Thank you again for being our guest.
The property was in a great location and very close to the beach. The outdoor patio area was very nice and was great for the size of our family. The house was spacious and slept 8 adults and 6 kids with no problems. The first floor definitely needs a deep cleaning. The children's feet were black by the end of each day because of the floor being dirty (not from being outside). The rugs in each room need to be tossed or deep cleaned. Many were falling apart, and you could see the dirt on them. Bathroom fixtures were loose as well as ceiling fans. On the second floor, the cable/internet wires and boxes were hanging out on the mantle. The pool heater did not work when we were there, but we were refunded our money for this. Overall, the house needs a really good deep clean and the first floor could stand a fresh coat of paint from wear and tear.
Helen M.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan, 2025
We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay. Please rest assured that we’ve already submitted work orders for the items you mentioned, and they will be addressed promptly. We strive to ensure every guest has a comfortable, problem-free experience, and we hope to have the chance to serve you again in the future. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Our experience at this property was far from what we expected. Out of the five bathrooms, only two had hot water, and the first-floor king room didn’t even have running water until we had to fix it ourselves. The water pressure was terrible—if two showers were in use, it barely trickled. Despite requesting a fix for the hot water issue twice, we never got a response, leaving us unable to use two bathrooms that we paid for.The house also lacked basic cleaning supplies, so we had to purchase our own just to maintain cleanliness during our stay. Additionally, we paid for the pool to be heated, and while it was great on the first day, by the last day, it was freezing—almost like it had been turned off even though we paid for the entire stay.On the positive side, the beds and blankets were fine, and the location was great, but overall, the experience was disappointing. Given the issues with maintenance and lack of response from management, this stay did not live up to expectations. I expected much more for the price we paid.
Alejandro D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2025
We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay. Please rest assured that we’ve already submitted work orders for the items you mentioned, and they will be addressed promptly. In the future please reach out to us with any problems during your stay so that we may have them addressed immediately. We strive to ensure every guest has a comfortable, problem-free experience, and we hope to have the chance to serve you again in the future. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
We wanted to do something different with family over the holiday this year and this was the perfect place. It’s hard to tell from the satellite view exactly which property is Under the Sea, but it’s slightly tucked back from the road (a good thing) yet only half a block or so from the boardwalk leading to the beach. The property was super clean, the floor plan well laid out, plenty of space for the nine of us, and the loft with the retro arcade machine is was a perfect hideout place for the kiddos. I played a lot of Galaga in the 80’s so I was compelled to add a few high scores on that one. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware, but my advice to travelers who like to cook would be to bring extra kitchen trash bags (three or so were provided which we went through); a cheap knife sharpener (dozens of knifes, but not a sharp one in the bunch); and there’s only a Keurig coffee maker so if you exist on an IV drip of coffee upon waking and a Keurig isn’t your jam then you’ll need to consider what to do (ie. bring/buy filters, ground coffee, a coffee funnel, mini drip machine, etc.), or pop down to the Starbucks just two minutes away and buy a box of hot coffee each morning (what we did). Overall though, a great property walking distance to the beach; I’d definitely stay here again.
Thad B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2024
We appreciate your kind words about the property! We hope that you are able to make your way back to the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
We range in age from 3 to 71, and everyone enjoyed the comfy beds and warm pool! Cooking at home went smoothly and the patio & grill were great. A short walk to the beautiful beach made our vacation complete!
Lorelli M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2022
We are ecstatic knowing you and your family enjoyed the home. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beach soon! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
House was good and well equipped. Outdoor very nice. Only complaint is flooding in front of house and would not rent again unless drainage is fixed.
John R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2020
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the home and outdoor area provided. The street is county maintained and the drainage can sometimes get backed up when heavy rainstorms occur. When this happens, a truck or SUV can easily drive through. Thank you for being our guest and we hope to see you on the shore again soon.
Verified
8/10 Good
Charlene P.
29 Jul, 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The very best customer service through Vrbo, and Ocean Reef property managment.
Thanks, everyone I talked to was kind, respectful, and always knew how to help.
My family and I enjoyed a wonderful week “Under the Sea” it has a great yard, very short walk to the Beautiful beach and a pretty house with lots of room!
The house needed some surface cleaning upon arrival and maybe needs a bit more upkeep or update in general. A broom or swiffer would have been great!
Overall it’s a terrific place.
Charlene P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2020
We appreciate your kind words about the property! We hope that you are able to make your way back to the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
1st time in the Destin, Fl area, our family vacation was wonderful. The property served our every need, close to the beach, pool for the kids and grandchildren, large enough house that everyone had their own space, nice outdoor sitting area to share our family time together.
David Z.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
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