DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf!

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A white wooden gazebo with a sign indicating it is a private retreat.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, white chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen with a granite countertop.
An aerial view of a coastal resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a parking area.
A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a drain cover.
A sign for 'Beach Retreat' with a beach view in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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.

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Bay Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

3 Queen Sofa Sleepers

3 Queen Beds

Bunk Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Third Floor

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor

Toilet

Master Bath 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Third Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

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About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Club LA. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Baytowne Wharf - 8 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf!?

As of 31 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf! on 16 Nov, 2026 start from S$3,544, 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 DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DESTIN'ation - Beautiful Beach house with view of the Gulf! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Golf Course At Seascape Resort are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen is fully stocked. Very spacious in all areas of the home. The closet by the front door was full of games and beach equipment.Couldn’t have asked for a better location. Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay. So nice when things just work as expected! We’ll come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this house in Destin! The location was perfect for our family with two little kids — just a short walk to both the beach and the pool. The house was very clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for our stay. We really enjoyed our time here and would gladly come back anytime. Highly recommend for families!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2026
Hi Larissa, Thank you for your kind words! We are so happy you enjoyed your vacation and the house and we are especially happy that you would book with us again! Hope to see you soon! Sincerely, The Goricki's
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loves this home. So close to the beach and pool. We love that the property sits in a quiet cul-de-sac so that our kids can ride their bikes and scooters without the worry of busy roads and cars. House has so many extras for the beach and kitchen. This was our 3rd time staying in this home and look forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2026
Hi Kurt, Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our beach house. We are so happy you enjoy your vacation each year and chose our home to spend it! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, The Goricki's
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time ever! Excellent experience and perfect home to host two families of 6. Very close walk to the pool and beach! We also enjoyed, Trent- our beach service guy. Super nice. Thank you so much for helping us make memories! We would love to come back to this place year after year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2026
Leslie, We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and the beach house! We look forward to you booking with us again! Sincerely, The Goricki's
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thor was such an amazing host and very well to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this beach house in Miramar Beach! The home was spotless, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing vacation. The kitchen was fully stocked with essentials, the beds were comfortable, and the entire house felt welcoming and spacious. The location was fantastic, making it easy to enjoy the beach and local attractions. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a stress-free and enjoyable beach getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy you enjoyed your vacation and our home. We look forward to you booking again with us!! Sincerely, The Goricki's
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

Property was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home and community!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Perfect location, very nice house. We were all very happy with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Great house, wonderful amenities (better than most rentals with extra towels, kitchen items, etc)! Very comfortable stay and close to the beach and pool.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to you returning one day!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Super easy access to beach and community pool. Cleanest place yet we have stayed at in Destin/Miramar Beach, no sand on floor and everything was clean and smelled good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2023
Kris, Thank you so much for your review! I shared the part about the cleanliness to our cleaners...they work hard and will love the positive feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed the house and your vacation! We look forward to you booking again with us in the future! Sincerely, The Goricki's
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation Spot!

We have stayed in the Beach Retreat community several times over the past 5 years, it really can't be beat! This is our favorite property that we have stayed in in the community. The size of the house and layout is ideal for two families, and proximity to the beach and the pool is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2023
Wow! Thank you for the wonderful review! We really appreciate it and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to when you book again with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at DESTINation

Property was just as pictured. We really enjoyed our time staying here. Very close to the beach, stores and restaurants. Property owner called to check in on us for internet problems and was very accommodating. Loved staying here and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

The owners thought of everything. This place was the perfect place to stay. The owners were so friendly and responded quickly and the house was amazing. Loved it and we are already planning on staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and we are so happy you enjoyed our home and had a great vacation! We would love for you to stay again in the future!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, well supplied with beach chairs, towels, umbrella, toys; well supplied kitchen for large group. Easy private beach access, great community pool. Great communications with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your vacation and our home! Thank you for the positive feedback! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Vacay

We had a wonderful time! The house was close to the beach and also to the pool. We really enjoyed our experience there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Trip

Very easy to check in. House was even better than expected. Kitchen was well stocked. WiFi worked great! Perfect location!! Would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2025
We are so happy to hear you loved your vacation and the house and we are especially happy that you will be staying with us again!!! Hope to see you soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The home was very clean and close to beach and pool. Lots of room and home was set up very nice with kitchen on first floor. Easy access to pool/hot tub and only a very short walk to beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place!

We had an amazing week here! We will definitely be back! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2023
Heather, Thank you for the positive review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed our home! We look forward to your next stay with us! Sincerely, The Goricki's
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love this place.

This was not our first stay at this house. We love the pool and beach access. The hosts are responsive and friendly. We booked a week to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in perfect location

We have stayed at Beach Retreat condos and the cottages several times. This is the best home we have stayed in. Had plenty of room and all the amenities you could need. Very clean and well maintained!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

We've stayed in this house before and love all the room and the layout. The new owners have everything there that you'd ever need. The pool and beach access are great as well!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed the house and had a great vacation! And, we are super happy that you are a repeat guest!!! See you soon! Sincerely, Deborah and Thor Goricki
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family friendly

This house was perfect for my family and parents. It was a short walk to the beach and had all the space we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2023
Julie, We are so glad you and your family enjoyed the house and your vacation! We look forward to you booking with us again in the future! Sincerely, The Goricki's
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