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Serene Oasis | by Salt Water Vacations

Vacation home with private pool, 6-minute walk to Miramar Beach

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101212 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Coast Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Guest Room

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serene Oasis | by Salt Water Vacations

Serene Oasis – Your Perfect Destin Beach Retreat
Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of waves and the promise of sun-soaked adventures. At Serene Oasis, your dream beach escape becomes reality. Just 200 yards from the sugar-white sands of Crystal Beach in Destin, this spacious and stylish three-bedroom, two-bath retreat is designed for pure comfort and unforgettable memories.

Step into the serene master suite on the second floor, where a king-size bed invites you to unwind, a private balcony offers breathtaking views, and a luxurious en-suite with a renovated walk-in shower promises spa-like relaxation. Downstairs, there is a cozy guest room with a king-size bed and a cheerful bunk room that includes a twin-over-twin bunk bed, a trundle bed (sleeping 1), and an additional twin bed—creating the perfect haven for kids or extra guests.

Inside, the open floor plan radiates coastal charm, featuring stainless steel appliances and an inviting dining area where laughter and conversation flow effortlessly. Curl up on the sleeper sofa in the living room or step outside to savor the fresh ocean breeze. Sip your morning coffee on the front porch, lounge by your private fenced pool in the afternoon, and gather under the outdoor gazebo for sizzling cookouts on the gas grill. Every detail—from Wi-Fi to a washer and dryer—has been thoughtfully included to make you feel right at home.

Families will love the kid-friendly décor and spacious layout. Pet lovers can bring up to two furry friends for the adventure with a $250 non-refundable deposit.

Tucked away in a quiet corner yet just steps from the beach and minutes from Destin Commons, Serene Oasis offers the best of both worlds: peaceful seclusion and easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

With room for up to 10 guests, a private fenced yard, and parking for three vehicles, Serene Oasis is more than a vacation rental—it’s where cherished memories are made. So why wait? Let the ocean breeze, golden sunsets, and endless laughter be the backdrop to your next getaway. Book your stay at Serene Oasis today and experience the magic of Destin like never before.

💥 Destin, Florida’s delicate white sandy beaches and shimmering Gulf of Mexico waters have enticed vacationers for more than a century. Destin offers a serene escape nestled between Panama City Beach and Pensacola on the Florida Panhandle. Visitors from around the world come to enjoy days filled with relaxation, majestic coastal beauty, and endless activities. Enjoy golfing, water sports, fishing, shopping, amusement parks, nightlife, and award-winning restaurants—truly something for everyone in wondrous Destin. To further enhance each stay, Salt Water Vacations partners with Xplorie to provide one (1) complimentary admission each day of your stay to some of the area’s most popular attractions, ensuring fun is included every day. Restrictions Apply. For questions, please contact one of our reservation specialists.

💥 Salt Water Vacations has been dedicated to delivering warm hospitality and unforgettable memories for over three decades, along the Emerald Coast. From the moment you book, our caring local team is here to help—offering insider tips, personalized service, and a wide selection of beautiful homes and condos throughout Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre Beach, and South Walton.

Families return to us year after year, and we can’t wait to welcome you too! Let us help you create the vacation you’ll talk about for years to come.
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Destin

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Destin, this vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Destin Commons - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Oasis | by Salt Water Vacations pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene Oasis | by Salt Water Vacations?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Oasis | by Salt Water Vacations?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene Oasis | by Salt Water Vacations located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Miramar Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Emerald Coast Centre and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Great stay!

My family and I had an awesome week here! The location was easy to get to the beach (though the closest beach access is quite small) and the pool was perfect, we swam everyday! Loved being able to bring our dog as well. Thanks for a great home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Angeleia T.

Where do I begin… the pics are just a tad bit misleading. Starting with shrubbery and bushes outside; hide the wildlife like snakes and such. And will tend to cut you leading to and from the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

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

Great PlaceTo Stay

We loved staying in this beautiful vacation home. Very clean and close to lots of shopping and restaurants. Bonus was the private pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Great place

Very nice place that has everything you need. Easy to get to and close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Roderick L.

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

Destin Vibes

The House location to everything is a plus the pool was nice and clean bedrooms very comfortable and chill nice kitchen but even though the GRASS wasn’t cut nor the bushes trimmed nice quiet neighborhood walking distance from the BEACH was cool my Family really enjoyed themselves. nice property!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Peyton P.

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

Check out late

They have really upset my wife and I and caused financial burden for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

LIz P.

June 2020 Stay

We really enjoyed the house and location. We walked a bit further up the beach to a more open area, but it was convenient and easy. The house is beautifully decorated and we enjoyed the pool. There are some maintenance issues that would factor in if we were to rent again- the windows and doors are in rough shape and we had some leaking in the master when it rained. There was also some leaking through the vent in the downstairs bath during rain. Overall, we did enjoy the house, but the outside probably needs a bit of updating. All things considered, we felt the house was a good value for the neighborhood and would consider renting here again!

8/10 Good

Stephen Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Serene Oasis

The house, pool, and location were all very good. However, we had issues with the cleanliness of the floor, a bedspread, and small maintenance issues. The bedspread and the maintenance issues were taken care of by the management company. As to the floor, we purchased cleaning supplies and took care of it ourselves. One issue that could not be corrected was a screen porch that was listed in the description. There was no screen porch and this was a disappointment to us. The kitchen was well supplied and start up supplies were appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie L., Gray, GA

October 2019 Stay

We took a quick family trip to the beach and this home was exactly what we needed. Beautiful house, very clean, well equipped and we were even able to bring our pup. Loved that there were TVs in every room and several Rokus we could sign into. Kitchen was great, plenty of pots and pans and we especially loved all the empty cabinets and pantry for us to store groceries. Beds were very comfortable, we all slept very well. The pool and outdoor space were icing on the cake and it was so nice to take a dip after a hot day on the beach. Our only complaint (which is in no way the owners fault or something they could fix) was the beach access only had a small strip of public beach. The hotels on either side of the access have their beach area roped off. There are several public beaches with more room, they are just a little farther away. Just a tip for future renters to plan ahead if you want to have room to spread out on the beach.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Do NOT Rent This Property – Filthy, Unsafe, and Full of LiesOur family was so excited to vacation in Destin, Florida with 10 other families who also booked homes through VRBO. What should have been a magical week turned into one of the worst vacation experiences of our lives. And we paid a premium, expecting quality and peace of mind. What we got was complete chaos, deception, and zero accountability.Here’s just a fraction of what went wrong:•The home was disgusting upon arrival. The pool was filthy. The yard was overgrown and filled with dog feces. The gazebo had trash in it. The whole exterior looked like it hadn’t been maintained in months.•Inside was even worse. The beds were dirty. One trundle bed had six layers of sheets stacked on it—each one more stained and filthy than the last. The furniture was not as pictured. The couches were smaller and cheaper, and the kitchen table was missing the bench seat shown in the listing, only offering 4 chairs.•The listing advertised a screened-in porch. That was a complete lie. There was no screened-in porch anywhere on the property. We felt misled and scammed from the moment we arrived.Staff behavior and disregard for safety was outrageous:•The pool guy literally kicked our belongings around the backyard as he “cleaned,” and when he noticed I was watching, he rolled his eyes and continued. He left the pool dirty.•This is a pet-friendly rental, yet people were coming and going constantly without notice. Gates wer
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

Great Place

We enjoyed the private pool since we had 5 kids with us. Neighborhood was quiet, close to beach, shopping, and restaurants. Property manager was easy to contact and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Not as listed

The property was very run down. The reality of the property does not match the pictures. The backyard landscaping was over grown and when the lawn people came they blew dirt and grass all in the pool. The pool toys that were there had black mold all over them. The outdoor shower had very low water pressure. The concrete needs power washed and is just dirty. The inside of the house has dirty floors, the toilet upstairs leaked through the ceiling into the laundry room which has a hole in the ceiling. The can lights in the kitchen did not work. We loved the quiet location and neighborhood but the house just did not live up to the pictures. They also didn’t even have a broom in the house to sweep the floors throughout the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laine L.

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

Cute and Cozy!

This beach house was a perfect get away for my group of girl friends and I! When we weren’t enjoying the beach, we were hanging out by the pool. I would definitely go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

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

Great place!

We had a great time and the location was good too! Pool was amazing and the couple small issues we had were addressed very quickly. We recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Deyra G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Pictures of the house are not accurate!

The home looked really nice online, but when we arrived it was dirty the sheets on the bed looked like they weren’t changed we found hair and stains. The master bathroom also was awful hair in the shower walls, the water wouldn’t go down as quick. Not worth the money you pay. House very old! I called the manger and they didn’t want to refund our money instead they sent somebody to clean again but it looks like they just changed the sheets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Tyla H.

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

Great location

This house was very close to the beach and other attractions. The place was very spacious. This is an older home so it had that old smell and could have been a little cleaner. We have a baby that crawls so we bought a swifter at Walmart when we arrived to clean the floors and it was pretty dirty. Overall we had a good stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great

House was perfect for our group
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Allison F.

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

Overall nice stay

This property is clean, cozy and good location to beaches. However, it does not come with any essentials. No toilet paper, no beach towels, no beach chairs, no dishwasher detergent, no hand soap. Just be prepared to buy all of those things upon landing. Also, a pool person randomly comes to clean and manage the pool without any type of warning. Overall was a nice house with a nice pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Great house

We loved the house and the location. The fenced backyard was great for my little dog and the pool was clean and wonderful. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed to cook, and it also had a coffee maker AND a Keurig. Perk for the coffee lover. Only 2 downsides of the house for us, but not deal breakers...One of the bedrooms had 4 twin size beds (a bunk bed with a pull out trundle and one single twin) that are really only suitable for kids. Bring your own blankets too! And the dining table is in the center of the kitchen which makes maneuvering around the kitchen a little tight. Other than those 2 things, we really enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

marla g.

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

Great time

We enjoyed staying on the harbor and would love to return.

10/10 Excellent

Vincent C.

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

Great home

The house was perfect for me, my husband and two boys. The pool was perfect and clean. Great location. Would definitely stay there again. Our trip was cut extremely short due to Hurricane Sally coming through. We left four days before our check out. Can’t wait to go back. Not during hurricane season.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Excellent.

Beautiful home. Very clean and updated. Great location in beautiful area and close to the beach. Staff responded very quickly to a couple of questions that I had and very polite. Hope to stay here again on our return trip to Destin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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8/10 Good

Oscar M.

June 2020 Stay

Our family had a great time in this property. The house does need some “keep up” as the windows, some of the netting on the porch and the master bedroom leaks from the outside when it rain, the gas grill has seen better days - but overall we had a great time. The kids loved the pool. When maintenance was called to help, they were quick to respond.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

December 2019 Stay

The home was very comfortable and clean. We wish the weather was a little warmer so we could have used the nice pool. It was nice to have a dog friendly place that was so comfortable. Over all we had a great time.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott Y.

August 25, 2019 through September 21, 2019

We rented the Serene Oasis for a few weeks. Our daughter, and family, live in Niceville. That’s ten minutes from Destin. They stayed with us throughout the time we were there. The house was perfect size and there was great access to the beach as well. We spent hours in the back-yard pool, it kept us all busy, day and night. The screened in front porch on the west side of the house was perfect for morning coffee and the pool on the east side was great for sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon. Lisa, with Saltwater Vacations, was the best! I had a problem getting the upstairs television working and she talked me through getting it going. We had a great stay and will use Saltwater Vacations again.

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