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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Bay Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Mara Lee 4BR/2BA Family Vacation home! WOW! Highly recommended!

MARA LEE HOME IN MARAVILLA RESORT! Destin Florida

Welcome to the Mara Lee Home located in Maravilla Beachfront Resort in Destin, Florida! Be my guest at our resort home for a beach vacation on the Emerald Coast! Come enjoy the beauty of the sugar white sand and emerald green ocean water! It's fun to slash in the surf and play with the kids! Get ready, here comes the wave! Catch the curl of the wave as your boogie board carries you to the shore! Time to relax under your umbrella, eat a snack and enjoy a drink, just let life go by on a sun kissed day with blue skies and puffy white clouds! Paradise! No wonder the ocean's splendor draws us to return!

Maravilla Resort offers two and one-half acres of private beach, two swimming pools (one heated), spa, clubhouse with exercise room, tennis courts, barbecue grills, and shuffleboard.

Enjoy the Ocean View while sitting under the umbrella!!!
COMPLIMENTARY BEACH CHAIRS AND UMBRELLA SERVICE PROVIDED IN SEASON!!!

The MARA LEE home in Maravilla Resort features four bedrooms, two baths, and accommodates ten guests. Its tasteful custom tropical decor, patio with gas grill, high speed wireless internet, high efficiency washer and dryer, and friendly service provides guests with perfect accommodations at reasonable rates!

Please contact me, Mara Lee Sieve, for more information or to reserve your special family vacation! The Mara Lee vacation home is sure to please your family! Pristine accommodations! Reasonable rates.

RENTAL POLICIES: Families welcomed! Please note: allergy sensitive property. No smoking. No pets. No illegal drugs. No theft/damage. Maximum 10 people in the property. Must be 25 years old to rent. No young adult parties. No events. Photo ID showing age of primary renter required.

Rental Rate does not include the exit cleaning fee, processing fee and 12% FL tax. No refunds of rent for late arrival or early departure.

Advance Rental Payment Policy:
VRBO processes the advance payment and final payment. If there are violations of policies, property disrespect, damage, and/or theft, the primary renter will be financially responsible.

PLEASE consider Travel Protection Insurance to avoid some of the risks associated with a cancellation.

Keywords: Destin Florida FL beach house, 3 bedrooms, 4 bedrooms, Maravilla Resort vacation rental rentals home

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No party groups. No smoking. No illegal drugs. No pets. No theft/ damage. Maximum 10 people. Photo ID of primary renter will be requested by Owner.

Renter required to have phone call with Owner within 24 hours after booking to go over the details of the reservation. Ring camera on property.

All reservations are subject to Owners approval. Owner may cancel reservation within 72 hours after booking.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4235vb
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and by the ocean. While the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kitchenique - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 5 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whales Tail - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Mara Lee 4BR/2BA Family Vacation home! WOW! Highly recommended! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Mara Lee 4BR/2BA Family Vacation home! WOW! Highly recommended! ?

As of 14 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Mara Lee 4BR/2BA Family Vacation home! WOW! Highly recommended! on 18 Aug, 2026 start from S$831, 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.

Is Beautiful Mara Lee 4BR/2BA Family Vacation home! WOW! Highly recommended! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Mara Lee 4BR/2BA Family Vacation home! WOW! Highly recommended! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Beautiful Mara Lee 4BR/2BA Family Vacation home! WOW! Highly recommended! located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Miramar Beach, James Lee Park and Kitchenique. James Lee Beach and Golf Course At Seascape Resort are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I really enjoyed our stay. Everything was exactly as described. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great Place

We loved staying here! Comfortable and felt like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Family vacation

Loved everything about our stay & experience with hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
Dear Holly and family, Hi! It was certainly a JOY for us to help your family with your Destin vacation! Isn't it wonderful to spend time with the kids and grandma and grandpa at the beach?! Hello Beach vacation! Easy Peasy! Bring the snacks! Bring the beach toys for the kids! Sunshine, ocean waves, life is a breeze under the beach umbrella watching little sandpipers run, run, run! So much Fun! Please come back for another great family adventure! Best regards, Mara Lee and Larry Sieve
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Wonderful stay

Everything was clean and organized. Great space for my family. We really enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Dear Jessica and family, Thank you so very much for your stay at the Mara Lee home in Maravilla Resort! I have truly enjoyed helping you with your Destin vacation! Please come back again! Best regards, Mara Lee Sieve
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alison b.

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

Amazing all around

House was perfect for us during our spring break trip. 4 adults and 3 kids. Great location, easy walk to the beach and short drive to shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ava D.

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

Great beach house!!

The house was very nice & clean. It was exactly what was advertised. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Mara Lee house in Destin. Mara Lee & Larry were so great with the communication about the property & recommendations for the Destin area. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2022
Dear Ava and family, Hello! Hello! So happy to hear that your family had a great time in Destin and enjoyed the Mara Lee home in Maravilla Resort! Your family has been a delight and we hope you will consider a future stay with us! Mara Lee and Larry Sieve
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha T.

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

Perfect

The house was perfect for our family vacation. We like to cook a couple of nights, and the kitchen had everything we needed to do that. We loved having the full size washer and dryer. We will definitely consider this house for future family vacations.From the time the house was booked, until after we checked out, the communication with the owner was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

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

Very Nice

Everything went very smoothly. House is nice. Beach is a little farther away than expected, but still not too bad.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JJ G.

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

Wonderful, fun, and restful stay

We had a great time! Mara Lee S. was a lovely hostess and provided great information about the house, amenities, and things to see and do. Beach was beautiful and the location was perfect. Beautiful beach. House was roomy and spacious for all of us and the kitchen was well stocked with cookware, utensils and cutlery. We loved having the master on one side and all the kids on the other side of the house. Washer and dryer were great! We loved our time in Miramar. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2021
Dear JJ and family, I am so happy to hear that your family enjoyed the Mara Lee home in Maravilla Resort! I am always happy to make suggestions about great seafood and entertainment in Miramar Beach and Destin! I am glad your family liked the 4 bedroom , 2 bath floor plan and enjoyed being at Maravilla Resort's private beach! Please come back, JJ. You have been a JOY! Best regards, Mara Lee Sieve
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

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

Great family vacation

The house was spacious and clean. There was adequate dishes and cookware. Beds could have been more comfortable. Long walk to the beach but not unbearable. For the cost of cleaning fees it could have been cleaner( candy found under and behind couch on arrival). My only real complaint would be that we couldn’t really go out and enjoy the back patio due to the remodeling going on next door, too loud and no privacy. Altogether though it was super nice and we all enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2022
Dear Larry and family, Hi! Thank you for letting me know that your family had a super time and enjoyed the spaciousness and cleanliness of the home! (However, I am sorry to hear that a candy wrapper was found under the couch, probably a child was allowed to eat candy on the sofa sleeper.) I would like to respond and provide some explanations about your concerns. You mentioned that you thought the beds could be more comfortable. The beds are new....within the last 1 and 2 years. However, they are not pillow top mattresses. I have had pillow top mattresses prior to these new mattresses. Some guests did not like them because they sunk into the mattress. They wanted a traditional mattress for their comfort. So, I changed them out. To address your comment about the walk to the beach: The Maravilla Resort parking pass allows guests to park anywhere within the complex. Guests can be closer to the beach and pools by parking in the resort's parking lots. In regard to the house next door undergoing some property improvement. Maravilla Resort is an upscale resort beach community and owners work to improve their homes and condos. Sometimes, labor availability, work schedules and weather conditions effect the ideal time for making property updates. It is not always the owner, but rather the construction company, who makes the decision on scheduling. I am sorry for the inconvenience during your stay. I would like to apologize to you and your family. Thank you again for your stay and we look forward to helping your family in the future! Best regards, Mara Lee Sieve
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Everything was great

Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

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

Great stay!

Nice and roomy for the 7 people in my group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

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

Celebrating our 40th

We very much enjoyed our stay. It was a little bit more of a walk to the beach than I thought. The house was gorgeous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel A.

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

We had a wonderful time!

We had a wonderful time in MaraLee’s property! Beautiful and comfortable house, great community and location! Pool area is very nice and the beach is great! Communication with the owners was also great! We really enjoyed our stay! I would recommend it for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
Dear Raquel, Hello, my dear! It was such a joy to help your family with your vacation! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed staying at our Mara Lee vacation home in Maravilla Resort! Maravilla Resort is perfect for families who enjoy the beach, pools and tennis! We strive to have everything so very nice for our vacationers! Please contact me again when you are able to sail away to Destin! Best regards, Mara Lee Sieve
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas B.

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

Great getaway

We love the destin area and even though July is crazy busy the gated community and private beach made it a great experience. We like having a kitchen since the restaurants get really busy. No issues with the place. It was great and there are tvs in every room. I recommend renting a boat and going to crab Island or the beaches in the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Family Gathering at the Mara Lee Home

Larry and Mara Lee were the perfect hosts for our family gathering! They provided a whole folder full of things to do while we were in the area, and there was something for everyone for our extended family of 7. Our favorite times were at the pool and private beach, which were within walking distance. We used their wagon for the grand kids, and we also had the option to park closer to the beach in the resort parking lot when we went at sunset. Their home was equipped with everything we needed to grill our freshly caught fish, and there were many fishing charters to choose from! We took a day to explore Grayton Beach State Park and HWY 30A, and the grandkids, ages 3 and 5, loved our Buccaneer Pirate Ship cruise, located at Destin Harbor, which we did in the evening to enjoy the sunset. The floor plan of the house was perfect for all of our needs! Mara Lee and Larry had great ideas and were readily available, and we felt very blessed to share this family time in their beautiful and very well-kept home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Perfect for our family vacation.

The house was just a pictured. Very clean, well maintained and equipped with everything you could need. It was perfect for our family of 6, including 3 adult children and a teenager. The beach was a short easy walk, a pool and pickle ball/tennis courts even closer. Communication with the owner and property manager was excellent. After booking, we received an very organized folder of information that covered everything including local restaurants and attractions. If we return to Destin we would definitely book this property again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2021
Dear Kathy and family, Hi! I have truly enjoyed helping your sweet family with your Destin vacation! It is important to us that our vacationing families have a quality and clean vacation home and information about the Destin's restaurants, deep sea fishing and entertainment! Thank you for letting me know that your family enjoyed the Mara Lee home in Maravilla Resort and all the fun things to do in Destin! We are happy when our vacationers are happy! Best regards, Mara Lee Sieve
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teressa M.

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

Family Vacation

Perfect location for our family. Accommodations were excellent! Mara Lee communicated with me frequently and all was as expected. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2021
Dear Teressa and family, I enjoyed helping your family with a great Destin vacation! I enjoyed speaking with you on the phone and e-mailing about your stay. Smooth sailing to Destin! Plus, I like to provide information about check-in, gate codes, Maravilla Resort's amenities and Destin's entertainment and restaurants. Yes, please come back! Best regards, Mara Lee Sieve
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey K.

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

Absolutely perfect!

My family stayed at this beautifully decorated home for our first visit to Destin. The home is very comfortable and inviting. A short walk to the beach where our complimentary chairs and umbrella was waiting for us daily. We definitely plan on staying here repeatedly. The owner was very pleasant to deal with as well! Thank you for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2021
Dear Corey, It was a pleasure helping your family with your family vacation in Destin, FL! There is just something about the beautiful emerald ocean that sets our hearts a sail.....yes, please come back....we will leave the light on for you! Best regards, Mara Lee Sieve
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dagny N.

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

Birthday Getaway

We had a great time celebrating my birthday in Miramar. The house was clean and fully stocked. The rooms were comfortable and fully decorated. My family and I enjoyed the stay and had a wonderful time. We would definitely book this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

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

Best trip in a long time

Mara Lee's property was superb!! She made me feel right at home. The home was a perfect size for my family and friends, we really enjoyed it. The beach was a good proximity to the home maybe not in walking distance IF you have mobility problems but it is doable for younger people in the heat. I will definitely refer my friends and family to stay there and I will definitely be back. Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Great vacation!

Miramar Beach/Destin is our favorite vacation spot. This is our second time staying in Maravilla, but our first time renting a house. Communication between Mara was excellent. Her and her husband were so kind and helpful. Chuck met us at the house to give us access and keys to the house. Mara Lee's house was wonderful, and was perfect for our party of 8...4 adults and 4 kids. Kids ages ranged from 9-17. Everyone was very comfortable in their own spaces. We only used the front pool, which was wonderful. My 9 year old loves it. We were so sad when we had to leave, but cannot wait to return next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna S.

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

Great family home!

This is our 2nd time I’m Destin and fell in love all over again. This year it was a larger group of us ranging from 8 years old to teenagers and a few adults. Mara Lee was a great host! She was very prompt at answering any questions I had and gave us a ton of ideas on restaurants, activities, etc. Last time we went to different beaches, but this time we stayed at the one for the resort. It’s a very short walk and the free umbrella and chairs is a definite plus!! I recommend this place again and will stay again when we come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2020
Dear Johanna and family, Hi! Thank you so very much for your stay at the Mara Lee home in Maravilla Resort! I am glad to hear that your family enjoyed our 4 bedroom, 2 bath vacation home! Perfect for families! Yes, I agree with you! Maravilla Resort's pristine private beach and swimming pools feature a family atmosphere where everyone can relax and enjoy the sunshine and the white capped waves! Oh, here comes another one! You are a very sweet family and I enjoyed helping you with your Destin vacation! Yes, please come back again! Best regards, Mara Lee Sieve
Verified

8/10 Good

Billie g.

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

The house was just as we expected and more. Very spacious and beautiful.

We have rented many properties over the years. With this property there is definetly alot of communication between us and the owner and property managers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

House was very clean and great location! Would definitely stay again!

It was Great!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2020
Dear Laurie and family, I am so glad to hear that your family had a great stay at the Mara Lee home in Maravilla Resort! I have truly enjoyed helping your family with a very special vacation! God bless you and your family! Best regards, Mara Lee Sieve

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