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Just a 60 second walk to sugar white sands!

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68 Barracuda St - our slice of heaven!
Exterior
A long driveway leaving room for up to 3 cars
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Destin Commons
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Landing

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Tower Bunk Room

1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Just a 60 second walk to sugar white sands!

Location, Location, Location!! Our Beautiful Destin Beach home is perfectly located in the quaint Crystal Beach neighborhood known for its white picket fences and cottage style homes!
Tired of waiting for a shuttle? With a house this close to the beach there is NO need to pack a lunch or search for public restrooms! Forgotten items are only steps away when you are just 3 homes from the turquoise waters and sugar white sands.

A perfect family retreat nestled between the gorgeous white sands and the upscale shopping center of Destin Commons that also features kid-friendly fountains and water play. You can retreat to the privacy of the beautiful neighborhood or get out and satisfy everyone's desires with unlimited fun...centrally located just minutes to shopping, all your favorite restaurants, water parks, miniature golf, and more family fun.

All the comforts of home await you. The main floor features a large eat-in kitchen, a family room with 50''plasma TV, comfy seating and a pub table, a master suite with king bed & flat screen TV/dvd and second bedroom with queen bed & TV/dvd. Climb the circular staircase to the bunkroom (double bed) and then the tower loft (twin over full & twin trundle underneath) with gorgeous 360 degree views of the gulf and Destin area.

This is a home you will love with a location like no other!

*Please note that during the peak rental season of Summer we only offer Saturday to Saturday rentals.



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
Pets may be allowed with advanced approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 212033
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Destin

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Destin, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Destin Commons and HarborWalk Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. 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. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • James Lee Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin Commons - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Just a 60 second walk to sugar white sands! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Just a 60 second walk to sugar white sands!?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Just a 60 second walk to sugar white sands! on Sep 27, 2026 start from $413, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Just a 60 second walk to sugar white sands!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just a 60 second walk to sugar white sands!?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Just a 60 second walk to sugar white sands! located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Destin Commons. Destin Beaches is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a good time! Such an amazing spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The layout of the house accommodated everyone with their own sleeping spaces and we were able to cook Thanksgiving dinner in the well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Derek M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
I had a great experience in this house. The owner was great with communication and expectations. The 4 chairs and 2 umbrellas waiting for us on the beach was a bonus. However, we had an issue with running the dishwasher. Every time we used it, water began to rise in the sink. We just decided to hand wash dishes after this happened a couple of times. Overall, the house is perfect for high school/college kids with a few updates needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our big family. SO close to the beach and so convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this property and would definitely come back! The home was exactly as described. The check-in process was easy, and the host was very responsive and helpful.The location was perfect, a short walk away from the beach, and close to everything we needed, but still quiet and relaxing. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the overall space was perfect for our group. The complimentary chair service on the beach was especially useful and made our beach days so much easier and more enjoyable.One thing guests should be aware of is that the ceilings on the second and third floors are a bit low, so taller guests may need to be careful in certain areas. It wasn’t a problem for us, but it’s something to keep in mind when booking.Overall, we had a great experience and would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! David was an amazing host and very responsive. Very roomy and we loved the back yard!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Perfect vacation

This was a perfect place for our family to enjoy the Gulf Coast. Had everything we needed in a perfect location. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia J.

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

Great location!

Just a short walk to the beach…perfect location! Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda G.

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

“Destin dreaming”

We enjoyed our stay, location was the key! Truly 60 seconds to the beautiful beach
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Perfect location!

We all had a wonderful time and we can’t wait to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

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

Destin Florida

Nice affordable place for the area, we plan on staying here again next time we're in Florida
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kent M.

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

Nice Place Great Location

Walking distance to beach, included umbrella and chairs setup on beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie F.

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

Location

Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Family vacation

It was very nice. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

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

Great Location!

The property is nice and spacious. It is located nearby anything you may want for your beach vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Love this house and it proximity to the beach!

We had a great stay at your beautiful home. We look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

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

Great place to vacation

Everything was just EASY! No hassles and right by the beach and super cute place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne W.

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

A No Frills Adequate Stay

This is a well equipped property that is in need of maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We recently stayed at the Barracuda Beach House with our family and overall had a good experience, especially for the price and location. The biggest highlight by far was the location, it was only about a 2-minute walk to a beautiful, pristine beach, and having the chair and umbrella setup included was a huge bonus.The house itself had a lot of charm and character and actually felt like a true beach house instead of a generic rental. It was spacious enough for our family, and the kitchen was very well stocked with utensils, cookware, a blender, and even a griddle, which made cooking easy. The oven worked great, the washer and dryer were reliable, and we really enjoyed the fire pit out back and the rocking chairs on the front porch.That said, there were definitely a few maintenance and cleanliness issues that need attention. Some of the porch cushions had visible mold on them, which was unpleasant, and the front porch railing and uneven front step felt like safety hazards. We also noticed trash in the bushes outside and even found some random trash in one of the bedrooms. The carpet in the living room also felt dirty and could probably use a deep cleaning or replacement.The bunk bed in the upstairs room felt unstable and was extremely close to the ceiling, making it really only suitable for a small child. The small middle room upstairs was very cramped, had no windows, and the mattress sagged badly. Honestly, most of the beds felt like they are due for replacement.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Wonderful Home for a large family!

We lived the house and especially the Fire Pit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Short easy walk to the beach

Amazing A/C The two upstairs rooms are definitely for smaller people The young boys loved the very top floor
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Ideal location!

The perfect location for our beach vacation! We loved the neighborhood, the proximity to the beach, and the complimentary Chair/umbrella service. We also loved the big backyard and fire pit! A wonderful house for our spring break family getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

Friend Beach trip!!

It was a great stay. The house was in a perfect location, and the property manager responded in a timely manner! We will be definitely using again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie P.

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

Great time on spring break

Location of the property was great—very close to beach. My friends and I drove down from North Carolina to spend spring break here. Nice fire pit in the backyard and overall a great experience. Would recommend to spring breakers or any family looking for a trip to a beautiful location.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn F.

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

Great Location

This is so close to the beach! Totally enjoyed have seats available for us on the shore line. Plenty of room. The neighborhood was picture perfect.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by David Houtsma

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David lives in Cumming, GA with two beautiful daughters. Georgia is definitely home, but we LOVE Florida and the coastal waters of Destin can not be beat! We welcome you and your family to our home and hope it is as much the wonderful getaway for you as it is for us!

Why they chose this property

Our beautiful home sits nestled in the quaint Crystal Beach area of Destin, FL. Crystal beach is known for its beautiful water and quaint white picket fenced cottages. Our home leads the Water’s Edge subdivision, known for bringing the Florida Cottage style homes to the area.




Crystal Beach is convenient to all of the best restaurants including regionally known favorites like the Hard Rock Café, The Bonefish Grill, The Cracker Barrel, The Waffle House, Longhorn Steakhouse, Coldstone Creamery, and a Starbucks as well as many local hot spots located along the waterfront.




Destin is also a shopper’s paradise. Crystal Beach is located next to the new Destin Commons mall with water fountains and playgrounds for children and upscale shopping sure to fit every taste. Three miles to the East are the Destin Outlets where bargains make every day a “black Friday.”




To the West of Crystal Beach you will find value stores such as Walmart, Home Depot and other favorites as you journey toward the Harbor area Destin is famous for. Along the way you’ll find even more restaurants and family friendly activities like miniature golf, go-cart racing and water slides.




Part of what makes Crystal Beach such a wonderful area to vacation in is how it approaches the beach. Much of the Destin waterfront is surrounded by high rise condo developments that empty large groups of vacationers onto a limited beach area. But at Barracuda, you walk onto a beachfront area fronted by a neighborhood so there is always room to spread out on the sand.

Favorite area activities include fishing excursions and boat trips to Destin's favorite 'Crab Island.'
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