Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
Steps from the shore
Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Destin Commons
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Destin, FL
Miramar Beach
Place, Miramar Beach
2 min walk
Shore at Crystal Beach Park
Place, Shore at Crystal Beach Park
3 min walk
Destin Commons
Place, Destin Commons
10 min walk
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
33 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom #1
1 King Bed
Bedroom #2
1 King Bed
Bedroom #3
1 King Bed
Bedroom #4
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Bedroom #5
2 Twin Bunk Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom #1
Bathroom #2
Bathroom #3
Half Bath
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Sandy Retreat | Private Pool + Hot Tub, 209 yards to Beach
Escape to the beach and stay at Sandy Retreat, a charming Destin, Florida vacation home. Nestled in the Crystal Beach community, this home features a private pool (heated for additional fee), porch, and beach access just 209 yards away. Come stay at Sandy Retreat and discover why visitors love to return to Destin year after year.
A delightful beach house with modern, upscale design throughout, Sandy Retreat can easily accommodate 14 guests. With five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, everyone will be plenty comfortable here! The first floor is home to the living room, full kitchen, and an additional primary suite. A large entertainment center in the living room offers the perfect opportunity for a movie night before retiring to bed. Inside the second primary suite find a full bathroom outfitted with a double vanity and walk-in shower.
Then, on the second floor, you’ll find the remaining four bedrooms. A covered balcony can be accessed through the primary bedroom. Here you can relax as you enjoy a cup of coffee and look out onto the Crystal Beach neighborhood. The suite also features a private bathroom with a large double vanity, whirlpool tub, and walk-in shower. Additionally, the fourth and fifth bedrooms on this floor come with bunks that are perfect for children traveling in your group!
Take a stroll through this quaint seaside neighborhood to find great dining at Camille’s or Beachwalk Café. Or rent bikes from a local shop and explore this wonderful area in Destin along a meandering bike path! Destin Commons is also just minutes away. Meanwhile, don't forget about spending some time in the sand! Grab your beach towel, some sunscreen, and get ready to relax.
If you're ready to create your sweet Southern moments, then reserve Sandy Retreat 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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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 near the beach, this vacation home is in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Destin. 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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. 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.
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 8 min walk
Starbucks - 11 min walk
Miller's Ale House - 9 min walk
Camille's At Crystal Beach - 2 min walk
LongHorn Steakhouse - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Sandy Retreat | Private Pool + Hot Tub, 209 yards to Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sandy Retreat | Private Pool + Hot Tub, 209 yards to Beach?
As of Jul 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandy Retreat | Private Pool + Hot Tub, 209 yards to Beach on Aug 31, 2026 start from $734, 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 Sandy Retreat | Private Pool + Hot Tub, 209 yards to Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sandy Retreat | Private Pool + Hot Tub, 209 yards to Beach?
Check-out is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Sandy Retreat | Private Pool + Hot Tub, 209 yards to Beach located?
Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Hello Maureen, We are so delighted to know that you had a great time! Thank you for your positive review! We hope to see you again soon! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
This was absolutely the perfect place to stay! I had such a great and relaxing time. They were completely accommodating with anything that we needed! I will definitely be back!
This place was amazing! The house is bigger and better in person than the photos can show. The pool was perfect and the beach was a short walk away. We had so much fun staying here! We will definitely be back!
Justin W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 4, 2022
Hi Justin, thanks so much for leaving us this review! We love that you had a pleasant experience with us and hope that the next time that you are in the area you allow us the opportunity to host you once again! Kind Regards, Your Southern Team
We were able to get an early check in which I really appreciate-I was informed the property hadn’t been used in a little while and it was very clean when we showed up. Unfortunately it seemed that no one thought to start the pool/hot tub heating ahead of time so they were both very cold for the first 24hours. I was also disappointed when I realized there was no extra toilet paper (we had to go buy our own) and absolutely nothing stocked in the kitchen like coffee or basic things. The property was overall very clean and did look as it does in the pictures, however it was clear that guests are given the bare minimum which was disappointing based on the price.
Loved the checkin and check out process the home was exactly like in the pictures and very short walk to the beach would definitely book here again 👍
Valerie G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 17, 2022
Hello Valerie,
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation!
Kindest Regards,
Your Southern Team
This house was better in person then the photos showed. Lots of room, very clean, and everyone was happy and pleased. We would definitely rent this house again!
Brenda W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 26, 2022
Hello Brenda,
Thank you for sharing the positive review. Hope to see you again in the near future!
Kindest Regards,
Your Southern Team
House worked put great for a larty of 15. Place is very close to the beach.
Danny z.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2023
Hello Danny,
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
Gorgeous home with plenty of room for everyone! The backyard pool is perfect and it’s only blocks from the beach. I’d highly recommend!
Maria M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 17, 2022
Hello Maria, Thank you for sharing the positive review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and the private pool. We hope to see you again in the near future! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
This house is beautiful and spacious, and it definitely exceeded our expectations. The pictures don’t do it justice. We had a great time! The only trouble I had was getting the TV in the master bedroom and one of the bunk rooms to work properly. Overall, I would recommend it 10/10!
Quite clean & pleasant... the oven racks & outside grill could've been cleaner. We had a few maintenance needs, which were addressed in a very timely fashion! Thank you! The air conditioner on the upper level gave out on our last evening, which was too bad, since it was too late in the day to be addressed. We would stay here again!
Mary B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2023
Hello,
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We assure you that we have heard your complaints and will use this as improvement criteria going forward. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation!
Kindest Regards,
Your Southern Team
Excellent property with location, location, location
The house is nicely appointed with ample beds (very comfortable I may add), TVs in every room and a fresh supply of towels. The kitchen has all the basic utensils and appliances that you would have at home (although we did bring our own Nespresso). The location is very close to the beach so that it is convenient enough to go to the beach and go back to the house for a forgotten item, a quick meal or a bathroom break.
The pool is a great amenity as it gives us a wet break from the crowded beach.
The public beach is the only downside and the property manager can’t be held accountable for that. There is a public right of way but the area available to the public is very narrow and gets crowded by 10am. My advice to you is to set up your stuff by 8am and you have your area staked out for the day. At 4pm, the condos put away their chairs and umbrellas and take down the ropes so you can then roam the entire beach.
I will definitely stay here again and we plan to!
The house was bigger than in pictures. It was clean. The kitchen was lacking some utensils that WE felt necessary for what we were cooking but that’s our own issue ;-)The host was extremely fast to respond to all questions and the one maintenance request we had. We loved that there was an outside bathroom!!!!
Property was nicer than expected and was big enough to accommodate our family vacation will definitely use southern realty to book our next vacation to Destin
Michael P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Ernest D.
May 18, 2026
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Not a real hot tub
Ernest D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
About the host
Hosted by Southern Vacation Rentals
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