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The Front Porch | Golf Cart | Heated Community Pool | 2 Game rooms | Free Dolphin Sunset Cruise

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Front Porch with Green Egg Grill,  dining for 12
First Floor Living Room
First Floor Kitchen
Third Floor Game Room/Bunk Area
Golf Cart Included

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

7 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 21371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Miramar Beach, FL
    The Golf Garden of Destin
    9 min walk
    Miramar Beach
    11 min walk
    Golf Course At Seascape Resort
    5 min drive
    Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    10 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Common Space

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

King room

1 King Bed

Queen Room

2 Queen Beds

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Queen Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

The Front Porch | Golf Cart | Heated Community Pool | 2 Game rooms | Free Dolphin Sunset Cruise

** Complimentary VIP Experience Package - Free Golf, Parasailing, Sunset Dolphin Cruise & more activities EVERY day of your stay (Details below).
** Book this amazing home now for only $300 down (if outside 90 days. Plus VRBO fee)!

Front Porch is a luxurious villa in The Retreat of Miramar, that lives up to its name with its outstanding outdoor spaces. The first thing that captures guests' attention is the inviting outdoor dining area and the Green Egg charcoal grill station, perfect for enjoyable grill-out meals. Inside, the first floor welcomes guests with a brightly lit living area featuring large windows, comfortable seating, and a wall-mounted smart TV. The fully loaded kitchen boasts high-end stainless-steel appliances, a large pantry, and a spacious dining table for 12. Additionally, the first floor accommodates a King bedroom with a private bathroom and a convenient walk-in laundry room.

Moving to the second floor, guests are greeted by a game room equipped with a karaoke stage, arcade games, Shuffleboard, and ample seating. The expansive balcony on this floor offers comfortable couches, lounge chaises, and a dining table, accompanied by an outdoor TV and lush foliage. There's also a coffee/kitchenette station and a second laundry station.

The second floor houses two King rooms with private bathrooms and a Queen room with two beds and a private bathroom. The bathrooms vary in layout, with amenities like double sinks, bathtubs, and walk-in showers. On the third floor, guests can enjoy a fully loaded game room with a triple bunk bed, Ping Pong table, foosball coffee table, arcade games, and more. The balcony on this floor features a playhouse for kids, seating for adults, and wall-mounted ring toss games. The third floor also includes a coffee/kitchenette station.

✨ Home Highlights:

✔️ 6-passenger street legal Golf Cart Included

✔️ Large Porch and private grill

✔️ 9 Parking Spaces

✔️ 3-minute ride to the Beach

✔️ Large corner lot

✔️ 2 Game Rooms

✔️ Bunk Room

All linens are replaced at every check-out with fresh, clean, soft linens from our in-house laundry facility.

5 King Bedrooms with ensuite bathroom, Double Queen Bedroom with ensuite bathroom, Bunk Room with 4 Built-in beds, 3 Built-in Beds, Full Bathroom, Half Bath; 14 beds (5 Kings, 2 Queens, 7 Twins) 7 Bedrooms, 7.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 21

🔹 FIRST FLOOR EXPERIENCE: (Sleeps 2)

-Large Front Porch with dining for 12 and a Green egg grill

-Spacious Living Room

-Gourmet Kitchen with seating for 12

-King Bedroom with ensuite bathroom with double sinks, walk-in shower and soaking tub and a separate water closet

-Laundry Room

-Half Bath

🔹 SECOND FLOOR EXPERIENCE: (Sleeps 8)

-Game Room with seating, Karaoke stage, Shuffleboard, and Game Console

-Access to the balcony with outdoor seating, lounge chairs and a dining table for 4

-Coffee Station with mini fridge

-King Bedroom with ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower

-King Bedroom with ensuite bathroom with double sinks, soaking tub, walk-in shower and separate water closet

-Double Queen Bedroom with ensuite bathroom walk-in shower

-Laundry closet

🔹 THIRD FLOOR EXPERIENCE: (Sleeps 11)

-Game Room with Ping Pong Table, Game Console and foosball table and 3 Built-in Bunks

-Access to Balcony with outdoor seating

-Coffee Station with mini fridge

-King Bedroom with ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower

-King Bedroom with ensuite bathroom with double sinks, walk-in shower and separate water closet

-Bunk Room with 4 Built-in Twin beds

-Full Bathroom with shower/tub combo

🌊 BEACH EXPERIENCE:

Your vacation house is just a 3-minute golf cart drive with the COMPLIMENTARY six-person street legal golf cart ($175 a day value). Park in the large parking lot by Pompano Joe's beach access. It has an ADA service ramp with restrooms and showers. If you prefer to walk, it is an easy 7-minute walk.

Enjoy beautiful sunsets, white sands, happy hour drinks, beach shade/chair rental, parasailing, kayaking, bonfires, and more! Details and links to services provided in your welcome email.

🏘️ RETREAT AT MIRAMAR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE:

Your vacation house is in a private community called the Retreat at Miramar. Guests also have full access to the private retreat pool (Heated starting Nov. 15) and spacious lounge, dining, and grilling pavilion.

It's a perfect space for cookouts, with Green Egg charcoal grills (charcoal provided) and for cooling off in the pool, or simply letting the kids splash away while the adults hang out within range of little ones. Watch sports, movies and more on the big screen TV's while you lounge in the comfortable couches under the covered area.

Guests are also welcome to fish in the community pond behind the pool area (catch and release).

COMMON AREA INCLUDES:

• Community pool (7:00 AM to 10:30 PM) (heated starting Nov. 15)

• Lounge chairs on pool deck

• Multiple covered, cushioned couches

• Green Egg charcoal grills with counter space

• Large dining tables poolside

• Picnic tables pond side

• Walking path around pond

• Big screen TVs with remotes

• Men and Women's bathrooms

• Outdoor shower/sand wash off stations

• Drinking fountains

🚗 PARKING:

The driveway can accommodate up to 9 cars. For additional parking, please use only designated parking spots in the community by the mailboxes. Please do not block streets or sidewalks.

ABOUT THE HOST:

Our team is onsite daily or just a phone call/text message away from 8 AM to 5 PM six days a week and for emergencies on Sundays or after hours.

✨ ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

✔️ High Speed, Reliable Internet for work and/or streaming.

✔️ Hulu+TV in every room with Live and On Demand TV from 65+ top channels including sports, news, and movies.

✔️ Personal greeting & welcome gift from one of our team members during your stay

✔️ Starter packs are provided including toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, dish soap, shampoos, and laundry detergent. Please plan accordingly, purchase additional items at any local store depending on length of stay.

✔️ Additional peace of mind with an included $2,000 accidental damage waiver ($100 deductible). Exclusions apply.

✔️ Additional V.I.P. services are available including babysitting, grocery delivery, local entertainment options, and more. Setup info will be included in your confirmation email.

*Guests of record must be age 25+ and stay at the house each night.

** Complimentary VIP Experience Package. Your stay includes 2 free tickets PER activity/excursion for EACH day of your stay. Enjoy all of these every day: (Up to $1,200 Value each day).

~ Parasailing (2 Tickets Per Day)
~ Party Boat Fishing / Deep sea fishing (2 Tickets Per Day)
~ Big Kahuna's Water Park (2 Tickets Per Day)
~ Urban Air Adventure Trampoline park (2 Tickets Per Day)
~ Sunset Dolphin Cruise (2 Tickets Per Day)
~ 3-Hour Crab Island Sandbar Tiki Cruise (2 Tickets Per Day)
~ Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade (2 Tickets Per Day)
~ 4 golf courses including Regatta Bay, Emerald Bay Golf Club, Windswept Dunes, & More. (2 Rounds for each course per Day)
~ Concierge portal for easy setup of kid gear, beach services, chef, grocery delivery, activities, and more!

No additional purchase required for tickets. Some are seasonal. No presentation to attend. Our gift to you! Reserve after booking through info in email.

Property manager

Destin Dreamers
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • The Golf Garden of Destin - 9 min walk
  • Miramar Beach - 11 min walk
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 3 min drive
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 5 min drive
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Front Porch | Golf Cart | Heated Community Pool | 2 Game rooms | Free Dolphin Sunset Cruise have a pool?

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

Is The Front Porch | Golf Cart | Heated Community Pool | 2 Game rooms | Free Dolphin Sunset Cruise pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Front Porch | Golf Cart | Heated Community Pool | 2 Game rooms | Free Dolphin Sunset Cruise?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Front Porch | Golf Cart | Heated Community Pool | 2 Game rooms | Free Dolphin Sunset Cruise?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Front Porch | Golf Cart | Heated Community Pool | 2 Game rooms | Free Dolphin Sunset Cruise located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Kitchenique and Miramar Beach. Choctawhatchee Bay and The Golf Garden of Destin are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends Getaway
It was the perfect house for a multi-family friends getaway. The perfect amount of space for 21 people-we never felt crowded or on top of each other. The location was perfect and the golf cart made it even better. The pool was closed the first couple days we were there due to glass being spilled in it so they had to refill it but as soon as it opened we were notified. The only thing we wish the rental had were spices already there for cooking and a few more kitchen items. There weren’t big pans to use to cook for a large group. All in all we had a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Florida vaca
We loved the location and the space. What a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

McKenzy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends getaway
This was the perfect property for our group of 20! We had a total of 5 families that stayed here with kids ranging from 2-12. It was the perfect place for us to all come together and still have our privacy and space when needed. We would 100% book this place again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Excellent vacation home
Very comfortable home for a large group with excellent amenities.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting son that was in a few days from Japan
The condo was a very nice place. Would highly recommend anyone staying there. Anytime we contacted oweners they responded very quickly!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
This house was great for our group of 14. We had 9 adults, a five year old, two three year olds, a 10 month old and a two month old. The kids loved all of the things to play with, and the bunk beds! The golf cart was great. The kitchen was great, with a fridge big enough to stick for our large group. Everyone had a blast with the ping pong table, and the living area on the second floor was so nice for the kids to rest after a busy day at the beach. The kids loved the video games. We had a few minor issues that were taken care of very quickly. The responsiveness of the team was amazing. One thing I do want to mention is that it seemed as if the floors had not been mopped in a long time. They looked clean, but our feet were black on the bottoms after walking around. And our crawling baby had black hands and knees. Overall we had a great vacation! We made memories that will last a lifetime.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Absolutely amazing
Amazing house, location, neighborhood, and company! We love Destin Dreamers

10/10 Excellent

Erica N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
We had a great time and the house is beautiful! It was in a perfect location and we thoroughly enjoyed the golf cart. Tons of stairs, so if this is an issue for people then this would not be ideal.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

Excellent
This house was awesome and working with everyone was just the best.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Amazing!!!
What a phenomenal house! We had a family reunion with 18 people and this house was exceptional! All the couples and adults had their own room and bathroom. There were tons of things to keep the kids busy. Even though there was a cold snap that kept us indoors for 2 days, we did not kill each other because everyone had their own space with lots of things to do. The heated pool and golf cart were a huge hit with the 9 kids. The kitchen is lovely. Could not be more pleased. Only thing I would recommend is a couple extra blankets and pillows in the closets. Hands down the best vacation house for families!

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious and accommodating.
We had a great stay. The house is laid out perfect for large family or large group to give everyone space to spread out and enjoy time together. Plenty of activities for the kids at the house. We had a great time and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

Elisha C.

Great service homes need attention
We rented 2 homes( front porch & magnolia) and while the service was great, the homes needs attention. There were tons of pillows without pillow cases, bedding needs updated comforters and bedding, the furniture is dingy and needs a deep cleaning. The kitchen amenities were dirty and greasy, house keeeping did not do a good job prior to our arrival. They needcnew house keepers. There was broken furniture, one of the arcades were broken. We had to purchase a mop They need new pots, storage containers. Out of 5 stars i will give it a 3. We rented with another company within the retreat before and it was 5 stars, they no longer own properties in the development. Would we return? Not really sure....
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10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Amazing Beach Home!
This is our second stay at The Front Porch and we had an amazing time! The space and layout are perfect for one or multiple families. We also appreciated the golf cart and beach chairs, umbrella and toys that are included. The hosts are very responsive and helpful! We'll be back again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Calandra T.

Simply the best!
We just stayed at the Front Porch for a week and had an absolutely amazing stay. We loved, all of the amenities that come with the home. The big Front porch/outdoor kitchen area is where we ate several of our meals. We also spent a lot of time on the second floor patio/deck, plenty of seating, television just lends itself to relaxation. They absolutely thought of everything with this house soaker tubs, karaoke stage, huge bunk beds, etc. I highly recommend the Front Porch it will not disappoint. The Destin Dreamer team were also wonderful to work with!
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10/10 Excellent

Tonia L., Dallas

Beautiful Home
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was beautiful and looked just like the pictures on the site. Will definitely book with Destin Dreamers again when we come back next year..
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10/10 Excellent

Ginger W.

Great house
The house was exceptionally clean and smelled great! No big issues at all. We had 17 people and never felt crowded. Loved the big table and t.v. outside, it was a great atmosphere! Would absolutely do it again! I was praised by all My family members for booking such a great place. The neighborhood and houses all around were in good shape and everything felt clean and safe.

10/10 Excellent

Kristy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Our family vacation
Completely satisfied! Loved the house and all the amenities. Our family vacation was a success except for the weather but which can’t be controlled. The house was so beautiful it was sad to leave. Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

joyce s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacay!
The house was great! It was perfect for our family! The littles loved the house and the adults did as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for large active families.
Loved all of the bedrooms and outdoor patios. Plenty of king beds and bunk beds. Golf cart was amazing to ride to the beach . Easy access and quick.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miraculous Miramar Beach
From finding the house to check out was one of the smoothest processes I have ever done. The house fit our needs and more! The whole family was in awe of the beautiful area and the beach was amazing. Jaytin came to welcome us and brought a really nice welcome box. I was very impressed and was made to feel right at home. There was only one small negative, and that wasn't anyone's fault but the neighbors next door to us. The men were playing cards, drinking, and (SMOKING) on their back patio after midnight and were so loud I could hear them through our closed bedroom window! I had to put ear plugs in to sleep since we were going to try to leave early. We took seriously the quiet time rule, I wish everyone did. Everything else about the front porch was definitely luxurious and loved!😍
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisa L., Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Take me back!!
I planned this Getaway for me and My family of 18. I think this house was by far the best home on the property! A nice corner lot with ample parking, the seating on the the front porch literally was a perfect hang out for the adults at night. My father is in a wheelchair so having my parents on the first floor was perfect! It was wheelchair accessible and the grab bars in the shower really helped, not to mention the adjustable mattress. My two year old twins tagged along so we kept a close eye on the stairs because there’s no way to block them from getting to it. I wish there was a pull out crib somewhere. The game room was nothing short of amazing and the beach gear/toys that came with the house made it so much more fun for the kids. I wish we could’ve stayed longer because it was so peaceful and the response to even the slightest concern was handled at lightning speed. The beds were comfortable and we had all the cookware we needed to make cooking a breeze. Don’t even think twice about booking, just go! You won’t regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jano Simon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our wedding party!
My wife and I rented the property to house our wedding party for our beach wedding. The house was minutes away from the beach, and minutes from restaurants and shopping. The complimentary golf cart was an asset. Everyone enjoyed themselves! The propery manager was kind enough to gift us a bottle of wine. They even had tents and chairs for the beach for us to use! The front porch was everything described and more. definitely will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with space to enjoy
Often listings look better in the site and not as nice in person but this was quite the opposite. The house was immaculate and had space for a large family to spread out. We had a couple random questions during our stay and they responded immediately. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hollie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House!
Loved the house! It was clean and perfect for our extended family vacation of 19!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dope
This house is dope.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Destin Dreamers

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Chris & Jamie moved to Destin in 2018 and purchased multiple luxury rental properties. After researching management companies, they started Destin Dreamers in 2018 with the vision of providing guests a vacation experience where they can relax, rejuvenate, and make memories.

This starts with a well maintained home that looks, smells, and feels clean. Our homes go through three inspections before check-in: maintenance, cleaning and final walk through.

For any issues that arise, our team is in the area daily to respond to needs between 8:00 and 5:00 Monday - Saturday, and available for emergencies after hours on Sunday.

Nearly every home has a built-in game room to provide entertainment in the evenings or when taking a break from the beach. Each guest will be greeted within 48 hours of check-in by our onsite ambassador with a gift and greeting.

We are a local, family owned business and are delighted to serve you and help you have a relaxing and rejuvenating stay.

Why they chose this property

The Front Porch is an excellent sized home for multiple families, bachelor / bachelorette parties, retreats, old friend get togethers - we've seen it all in this home and all types of groups have loved it! The 3400 classic arcade games and two game rooms are a huge hit!

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