Skipper's Escape | Tail-Wagging Approved | Private Pool

Summary:

Enjoy This Charming Coastal Home with Guest Cottage in Crystal Beach! Just a Short 2 Minute Walk to the Beach. Fresh Paint Throughout, Updated Furnishings!



The Space:

Welcome to Skipper's Escape!



Luxurious Interior Painting Updates! New Furnishings/Bedding! Patio and Pool Area Facelift, New Lounge Chairs!



Enjoy Crystal Beach in style. Fun and coastal atmosphere at "Skipper's Escape" on Shirah Street in Destin! Take full advantage of the sparkling clean private pool, large cabana and carriage house, fully stocked kitchen and other excellent amenities for your home away from home while on vacation! Oh, and did we mention you're just 3 houses back from the beach access? Convenience and location are a MUST!



Upon entry into the main house, guests will find a well appointed living room with a 55" plasma screen TV, cozy furniture and you can let the sweeping Florida breezes blow through your front door. The open floor plan leads to a fully equipped and newly remodeled kitchen, dining seating for 8 guests, a breakfast nook table for 2 and 2 additional built in bar seats. On the first floor of the main house, there are sleeping arrangement for 4. The oversized sectional sofa in the living room converts to a sleeper, queen sized, for 2 guests. There is also a King Suite with Private Bath and dedicated porch access on this floor. Extra spacious and convenient for the very best first impressions!



On the second floor of the main house, sleeping arrangements include: Master King Suite with Private Bath (jacuzzi tub and private balcony access with gulf views) and a queen sleeper sofa for the kids, a Queen bedroom with private bath and private porch/balcony access, and a bunk room with a twin/full bunk. The bunkroom uses a full bathroom in the hallway.



Up on the third floor, guests get the ultimate gulf views through the loft with two separate decks/balconies for sipping your morning coffee or sipping an evening cocktail.



As you venture across the courtyard area and around the pool, enter the carriage house for additional sleeping arrangements for 6. Crash for the night in either the King bedroom or the bunk area with 1 full/full bunks. Both bedrooms use the full bathroom in the carriage house. What's even better is the kitchenette with full refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, large wall mounted TV and bar sink.



Weddings and Events – All weddings/events must be pre-approved by Beach Reunion. A $1,500.00 event fee is required for any wedding or event. In addition, a $1000 refundable deposit is required for ALL weddings. Please note tents and canopies are not allowed on private beach due to HOA regulations. *Weddings/Events held on the beach in coordination with a stay at this home must obtain the separate permit through Okaloosa county in addition to the $750 Beach Reunion event fee.





BEACH ACCESS: The beach access for this property is just at the end of the street, a short 5 minute walk!



* Primary renter must be at least 25 years of age to book and occupy this property. No College/Student groups permitted.



* HOA has strict 5 car parking policy. If you have vehicles that cannot fit properly in the driveway of the home, please contact the office.



WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT THE AMENITIES

Beach Towels: Starting March 15th, 12 luxurious, oversized beach towels will be provided during your stay at Skipper's Escape

BEACH CHAIRS: Complimentary beach service is offered for our summer season, March - October annually. Service includes 2 chairs and 1 umbrella set up daily on the beach from 9 AM-5 PM! * Set up daily starting the day after arrival *

Electric Street-Legal Golf Cart Rentals: Beach Reunion offers 6 seat lithium battery Golf Carts for $100 a day. We offer a 10% discount to our guests. We have 2024 models and charging stations at the houses. Book your golf cart at BRLSV.com

Pool Heat: From October 1st - May 1st, the private pool can be heated for an additional $50/day or $350/week. Pool heat must be purchased for the entire stay.

VayKLife (Beach Equipment): You will receive up to $245 credit (based on length of stay) toward complimentary beach gear when you book this Beach Reunion home! Browse and select available gear to include paddleboards, kayaks, bikes, umbrellas and beach lounge chairs. All gear will be delivered upon arrival and picked up upon departure. Maximize your vacation time by setting up your rental equipment needs before you even leave the house!

Margarita Machines: Beach Reunion proudly partners with Firefighter Margaritas to offer commercial frozen margarita machines for rent (additional fee). Enjoy restaurant-quality frozen drinks or virgin slushies poolside or at the beach—perfect for family vacations, weddings, retreats, and group gatherings.

Amenities: Each home will include a starter supply of the following amenities: Bathrooms: Massage Body Bar, Body Lotion, Shampoo, Conditioner, and Hand/Body Bar. Kitchen: Dish Sponge, Dishwasher Tablets, Liquid Dish Soap, and Laundry Tablets.

*Once this supply is used, you are responsible for providing your own items.



House Layout:



First Floor (Sleeps 4)

Living Room With Queen Sized Sleeper Sofa (Sleeps 2)

Kitchen

Dining Room (Seats 8)

Breakfast Nook

Half Bath

King Suite with Private Bathroom



Second Floor (Sleeps 10)

Master King Suite with Private Bathroom and Queen Sleeper Sofa (Sleeps 4)

Queen Suite with Private Bathroom (Sleeps 2)

Bunk Room with 2 Twin/Full Bunks (Sleeps 4)

Full Shared Hallway Bathroom



Carriage House ( Sleeps 6)

King Bedroom (Sleeps 2)

Bunk Nook with Full/Full Bunk (Sleeps 4)

Full Shared Hallway Bathroom

Kitchenette

Concierge Services



Our concierge can assist with golf, dining, water sports, fishing trips and other recommendations prior to your visit or during your stay. Make the most of your vacation in the Panhandle!



CHECK IN 2:00 PM (CT) | CHECK OUT 9:00 AM (CT)



Guest Access:

Guests have full access to the home! About 3 to 5 days prior to guests arrival date an email for check-in will be sent to the email address on file. The email will contain everything about the home and information needed during your stay. All homes are keyless entry with a code made specific for each guest. All homes are self check-in. Standard check in time is at 3pm. We ask that guests do not attempt to go to the property unless given access before 3pm.



The Neighborhood:

A quick walk from the sugar white sandy shore, the luxurious “Skippers Escape” vacation rental home is situated in a dynamic beach community of Crystal Beach. You are close to the large outdoor shopping mall The Destin Commons. You are a short walk to a few quaint eateries and never far from the action.



Getting Around:

With this home being so close to shopping and dinning, walking, renting bikes through coastal cruisers or golf carts, which we do offer rentals through our company will have you out and about seeing all the sites!



Private Beach Access: ONSITE

Nearest Airport: Destin - FWB Airport (VPS) 25 Miles

Restaurants: 0.2 Miles

Bar/Winery: 0.2 Miles

Shops: 0.2 Miles



Other Things to Note:

Beach Reunion Amenities



You will receive up to $245 credit (based on length of stay) toward complimentary beach gear when you book this Beach Reunion home! Browse and select available gear to include paddleboards, kayaks, bikes, umbrellas and beach lounge chairs. All gear will be delivered upon arrival and picked up upon departure. Maximize your vacation time by setting up your rental equipment needs before you even leave the house



All linens and bath towels are provided. Please provide your own beach/pool towels.



Starter set of supplies. We will get you started and you take it from there! *Includes toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, dish soap, and dishwashing liquid.



Fully stocked kitchen! It’s like cooking at your own home! This beach house will have everything you need and more.



Propane Provided for Private Gas Grill



Interaction with Guests:

We love to communicate with our guests, if you`re having a great time soWith our offices open 7 days a week, it makes it easy to get in touch with us for all your vacation needs! Our office hours are 9am to 5pm central time. You can get in contact with us either by email or phone!



We do ask that within the first 24 hours of your arrival to your home, if you find anything that needs the services of our housekeeping staff members or our maintenance team members that you notify us here at the office directly. We like to ensure that everything during your stay with us is held to high standards, so if anything unforeseen does arise, we want to quickly dispatch the right people as soon as possible! We want you to enjoy your vacation and stay with us and not delay any of your time! are we!