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Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR

Gorgeous Emerald Coast sunset on the largest stretch of private beach in Destin.

Ours is the unit on the bottom right. Park up to two cars and walk right in!

New kitchen installed January 2018. All new appliances, cabinets, and granite.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4950 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Hot tub

Explore the area

Destin, FL

Destin Beaches
‪3 min walk‬
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
‪14 min walk‬
Destin Harbor Boardwalk
‪5 min drive‬
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR

SATURDAY TO SATURDAY RENTAL ONLY
***2 Vehicle Limit***
New
** Remodeled Kitchen 2018
** New flat screen TV in Living Room
** Living room remodel
** New interior painting
** New dishwasher
** Free Professional Beach Service set-up that includes two chairs and an umbrella (March-October)
** Flat panel TVs in both bedrooms
** New tile floor throughout living, kitchen, & bathrooms
** New sliding glass doors

Other appealing features of our condo:
** A balcony directly on and overlooking the canal.
** Free Wi-Fi & large screen TV in living room with VCR-DVD player
** In suite washer and dryer

Southern Living Magazine has designated Destin as the Top Family Destination for over ten years in a row!

Our condo, The Gathering Place, is located within Sandpiper Cove. Sandpiper Cove, located on beautiful Holiday Isle in the heart of Destin, is a private gated community only one to two blocks away from the grocery store, drug store, movie theater, variety stores, restaurants, and attractions. In fact, one of Destin's premier restaurants (Louisiana Lagniappe) is on the premises and only steps away from our front door.

Sandpiper Cove Resort offers you more amenities than any other resort on the Emerald Coast, with 43 acres of fun for you and your family! Amenities abound, including boat ramp, marina, docks (Boat Docking on site at additional cost), 24-hour security, six lighted tennis courts, five pools (two heated), three hot tubs, and a FREE 9-hole par 3 golf course.

Sandpiper Cove has gated private beach access, private parking, and a pavilion on the beach with a full service snack bar. The beach offers sailing, para-sailing, jet skis, and ocean kayaks. If you visit just once, you will understand why we call it our PARADISE home away from home.

The Gathering Place is a Two Bedroom-Two Bath unit located on the canal and a short walking distance to one of the most beautiful beaches in the U.S. If you love sugar white sands, emerald blue water, and swaying palms, you'll love our location. We offer Free Beach Service set-up that includes two chairs and an umbrella (March-October).three TVs, Free Wi-FI, one DVD player, washer and dryer, central heat/air, and a balcony directly on and overlooking the canal. Park your car at our front door and park your Boat or Jet Ski at our back door.

Don't worry about what you forgot to bring. From beach chairs, sand buckets, coolers, and condiments, we have thought of everything a family like yours may need.

Read a book or watch a movie from our personal selection while the kids fish or crab under the balcony .

Watch the sunset, then wander down to one of the hot tubs while the kids enjoy a swim before bed or play a round of shuffleboard.

Please stay with us and experience old Florida at it's best: no elevators, no high rises, no congestion, private, quiet, and secure.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcome you to The Gathering Place.

Keywords: Waterfront Condo Canal Boat Boating Jet Ski Sea Doo First Floor Low Rise Destin Sandpiper Cove Newly Renovated

Languages

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Destin

Located in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin, this condo is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. The Track Family Recreation Center and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Destin, FL

What's nearby

Destin Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Henderson Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
HarborWalk Village - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬18 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬2 min drive
‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬2 min drive
‪Harbor Docks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR have a pool?

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

Is Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR located?

Located in Holiday Isle, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

27 Jul, 2025

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

Our favorite place at Sandpiper Cove!

Always love staying here! The owners are always so generous and helpful. Everything you need is in the condo. Our children love playing with the sand toys.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leianne S.

9 Jul, 2025

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

Another Great Vacation!!

This is our very favorite property in Destin! The property has everything we need and is always so clean and tidy. The hosts are very responsive and easy to communicate with. We can’t wait to come back next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

21 Jun, 2025

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

Great vacation

We had a great time! Had everything we needed, my son loved fishing off the back porch, my kids loved the pickleball courts and the umbrella/chair set up was great! Do want to add the master bed is pretty firm for those who prefer a softer bed. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

14 Jun, 2025

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

This was our 2nd stay at sandpiper cove, but first at this condo. We enjoyed it so much and hope to come back in the future. Condo was well stocked with everything we needed and more, as well as very clean. Perfect for our family of four. We enjoyed feeding the fish and ducks everyday from the patio and watching the boats come and go. Sad to leave, thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

31 May, 2025

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

Great

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

9 Jul, 2024

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

Clean and Nicely Located

Nice property with quick access to anything Destin has to offer.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

8 Jun, 2024

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

2nd stay

Second time staying in this condo and it did not disappoint again! Great spot where you are close to all the amenities!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

8 Aug, 2022

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

Great place by the beach!

We had a great stay. It was a well equipped apartment with everything we needed for a week long stay in Destin. Thanks for sharing your place and having the beach set up provided was a great bonus.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

3 Aug, 2024

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

Awesome as always!

This is our second time staying here and we absolutely loved it again. We were able to fish the canal, reserve our beach spot every morning, and cook for our kids with ease. All necessities are there for you. We will definitely stay here again because it’s our favorite place to stay at Sandpiper Cove!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

1 Aug, 2021

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

We enjoyed our stay , thank you for the little extras for the children . ( sand buckets , floats, et

Pool was very nice and convenient close , thanks for table . Chair and umbrella rental at the beach very nice .. we enjoyed our stay😀

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

15 Jun, 2024

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

Annual family beach trip

This is our second time staying in this condo we love it! The location is perfect for the beach and everything we love to do when we visit. My favorite is sitting on the back deck in the mornings and evenings. Everything is clean, well taken care of, easy check in and check out. We’ve already starting panning for next year! Highly recommend this condo!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

28 May, 2022

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

Great condo

We stay at sandpiper every time we come to Destin. You can’t beat the location. This condo is well equipped and the decor is everything it should be with all things beachy

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

23 Jul, 2022

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

Just like home

Property was beautiful! Decor made you feel like you were at home! We had a great time. Super close to one of the pools and the restaurant! Will definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leianne S.

2 Jul, 2024

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

Family Beach Week 2024

We are repeat tenants at this condo because we had such a great experience last time. The hosts made everything so easy and we were very comfortable our entire stay!! This condo has everything you need to kick back and relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The condo was very clean, tidy, and fully equipped. Thanks again for a great week!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

25 Aug, 2021

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

It's Destin

Awesome spot. Very quiet. Friendly staff.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., Nashville

9 Jul, 2022

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

Great Location and Great Condo

This condo is in a great spot for beach and restaurant access. The condo has a lot of space for a family and is well stocked with helpful items in the kitchen and plenty of beach toys in the closet. Coming here is always a great experience and the owners are easy to communicate with if anything comes up.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., Nashville

21 Jul, 2020

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

Clean, Convenient, and Great Location

We've stayed here for three years straight and have always had a great experience. The condo is clean, quiet, and well-appointed, and the location is convenient to everything we wanted to do while there. The beach setup is a very nice inclusion and being able to get lunch without leaving the beach is a good perk, Rick's Sand Trap is located right on the beach and has good food. This is our favorite place to stay in Destin, a lot to love about it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

mike h.

15 Aug, 2022

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

Great condo! Would stay again

Very happy with this condo. Great location in a very quiet area within the resort. Condo was very clean and well stocked (kitchen, beach items, games/books etc). The beach service is a nice touch. The balcony over the canal was a huge hit with our kids. The owners were responsive to deal with

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

7 Jun, 2013

Great Place!

Bruce, we really enjoyed our vacation at The Gathering Place. Your condo was very clean, comfortable, and homey. All the little extras from the kitchen supplies to beach supplies helped make the vacation fun. We really enjoyable watching the boats coming in and out of the canal from the deck. Looking forward to our stay next year. Ernie

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

20 Jun, 2023

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

Cute and convenient place!

We really enjoyed staying in your condo! It was conveniently located between all our favorite restaurants and the beach. Everything was fully stocked, the condo perfect for our family. We loved having the back balcony as well. Our girls loved feeding the fish. We even saw a turtle our last morning! We discovered the local market across the street which had an excellent breakfast. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

28 May, 2023

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

Great time in Destin

Comfortable condo in a great location. Short drive to shopping and restaurants. Also just a 5-10 min walk to the beach. The daily beach chairs and umbrella set up included was a nice touch. Especially since we flew down and couldn’t bring our own chairs. Also appreciated the closet with other beach items. Overall we had a wonderful time in Destin! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

16 Jun, 2014

Wonderful

We just got back from a week at the Gathering Place. The condo was very clean and had everything you could think of and more. We enjoyed fishing right off the deck. The pool was great, favorite of our kids. The beach is an easy walk, and the chair and umbrella setup was awesome. If you are looking for a good place to eat we loved Harry T's, and Dewey's Destin Seafood. great food and service. The only issue was the noise from the upstairs condo, but that is to be expected.

10/10 Excellent

lindsey k.

9 Aug, 2023

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

We’d love to stay here again! It was perfect!

This is probably the best place we’ve stayed at sandpiper cove. This was our fifth time coming to sandpiper cove and the owners had everything you needed. We were able to borrow the sand toys for the kids and fish right off the dock. We were able to cook as needed because they kitchen was well stocked. The check in process was very simple. The beach service was great because we didn’t have to bring our own chairs. The owners were very personable and quick to respond. We were able to use the washer and dryer to wash towels. The walk to the beach every day wasn’t too bad. This was a win win for our family of four.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holley E.

31 Jul, 2019

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

Everything was perfect!

We come to Destin every year for our family vacation. We decided to stay at this condo because we had stayed at Sandpiper the year before. The condo was fully stocked with everything we would need to stay for a whole week. I love the fact that they had beach chairs and toys so we didn’t have to haul it with us. I also love the fact that this condo came with the free beach set up. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the dishes and plates you need to cook in the condo if you would like. My daughter and her friend enjoyed the “kids room” with two twin beds. I also like the fact that there were lots of games to play and lots of movies to watch! The pool is close by which is fun after the beach! We would definitely stay in this condo again! The owners were very nice and fast at responding !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

maria h.

30 Jun, 2019

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

Great hosts and great condo!

We had to make a few changes with our arrival date because my husband had just developed some physical problems. Michelle and Bruce were very understanding and ALWAYS responded to my emails or calls right away. The condo is right on the canal and you can bring your boat and rent a boat slip for it. The condo was very well stocked with everything like dish soap, paper towels, hand soap, plenty of towels and washcloths, things for the beach and golfing, etc. I loved that the master bedroom had a separate sink and makeup counter along with a bathroom that also had a sink in it. It is great to have two sinks (his and hers). Overall, a wonderful place to stay! Thank you Bruce and Michelle for sharing your condo with us.

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Your host

A family opening up our vacation home to other families for shared enjoyment!

Why they chose this property

Sandpiper Cove Resort offers you more amenities than any other resort on the Emerald Coast; with 43 acres of fun for you and your family! Amenities abound, including boat ramp, marina, docks( Boat Docking on site at additional cost), 24-hour security, 8 lighted Pickleball courtesy and 3 lighted tennis courts, five pools (2 heated), 3 hot tubs, and a FREE 9 hole par 3 golf course.

Sandpiper Cove has gated private beach access, private parking, and a pavilion on the beach with a full service snack bar. The beach offers sailing, para-sailing, jet skis, and ocean kayaks. If you visit just once, you will understand why we call it our PARADISE away from home.

What makes this property unique

The Gathering Place is a Two Bedroom-Two Bath unit located on the canal and within walking distance of one of the most beautiful beaches in the U.S. If you love sugar white sands, emerald blue water, and swaying palms, you'll love our location. We have three TVs, free Wi-Fi, 1 DVD player, washer and dryer, central heat/air, and a balcony directly on and overlooking the canal. Park your car at our front door and park your Boat or Jet Ski at our back door.

Don't worry about what you forgot to bring. From beach chairs, sand buckets, coolers, and condiments, we have thought of everything a family like yours may need.