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Private Beach Home in Gulfside Cottages Community | Just Steps to Beach & Pool!

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A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by a white picket fence.
A gated entrance with a white picket fence, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a colorful rug, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A living room with two orange armchairs, a white entertainment unit, a flat-screen TV, and teal artwork on the walls.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a dining table. There are pendant lights, a chandelier, and a view of the living room with a couch and a coffee table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
With beach views, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 10 guests and features 2 bathrooms. It offers a patio for outdoor gatherings and provides access to nearby adventure activities like motorboating and surfing. Enjoy the proximity to Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Miramar Beach, along with golf options for sports enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Silver Sands Premium Outlets
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Emerald Sanctuary
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Half Bath 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Private Beach Home in Gulfside Cottages Community | Just Steps to Beach & Pool!

Tucked away in a beautiful Destin community, lies Gulfside Cottage. Perfectly positioned a short stroll away from the Gulf of Mexico and right across from some of the best shopping opportunities at Silver Sands Premium Outlets, you couldn’t ask for a better spot than Gulfside Cottage! This Destin, Florida vacation home offers three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms for 9 guests, as well as access to community amenities at Gulfside Cottages.

When you enter the home’s first floor, you’re greeted by charming, coastal décor that’ll have you dreaming of the beach in no time. Shiplap, pastel-yellow walls and cool hardwood floors invoke a sense of relaxation throughout the room. Whip up a meal in your fully equipped kitchen, accented by a spacious breakfast bar and granite countertops. A half bathroom is also located right off the living room.

Then make your way up to the second floor for the three bedrooms. The master bedroom features access to a private balcony overlooking the beautiful community. The suite also comes complete with a private bathroom, outfitted with a dual vanity. The second and third bedrooms both share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom.

Meanwhile, enjoy direct access to the beach at the end of Open Gulf Street, located just a quick four-minute walk away. For days not spent on our famous sugar-white sands, Gulfside Cottages offers a community pool perfect for soaking up some sun all day long. Just grab your favorite book and some sunscreen and start relaxing!

With an incredible location in the heart of Destin, everything you need is right at your fingertips. From incredible shopping at Silver Sands Premium Outlets, the nation’s largest designer outlet mall, to local dining with fresh Gulf seafood, there are a plethora of things to do in Destin.

Reserve Gulfside Cottage with Southern 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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1532766vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Club LA. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Emerald Sanctuary - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 3 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Surf Hut - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach Home in Gulfside Cottages Community | Just Steps to Beach & Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Beach Home in Gulfside Cottages Community | Just Steps to Beach & Pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Beach Home in Gulfside Cottages Community | Just Steps to Beach & Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach Home in Gulfside Cottages Community | Just Steps to Beach & Pool!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach Home in Gulfside Cottages Community | Just Steps to Beach & Pool! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Miramar Beach. The Emerald Sanctuary and Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was cold while we were there so the heated pool access was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate you staying with us. It's nice to hear that you enjoyed the pool. Thank you again for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review, and we are looking forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional experience! Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoy we have a wonderful family time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your wonderful family experience with us. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have the opportunity to host you for a future stay. Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The family loved the time we spent here. It was our second time in this house so we knew what to except.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted that you and your family had an overall amazing stay and we look forward to hosting you for a future stay. Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

We enjoyed the location. The size of the rental worked well for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the community and proximity to the beach. This was our second time staying here, and highly recommend. Could use some updates in the bathrooms but overall very nice property for a small family to stay close to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was in a perfect location in my opinion. Within walking distance but far enough that your not hearing all the neighbors around you. Walking distance to outlets, right next to Chick fil for the kids! Clean and comfy home with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and found the location convenient. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for a future stay. Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing. Decorated very nicely and equipped with all of the necessities to make my family right at home. It’s very close walking distance to the beach. We will definitely stay again if we visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Love Gulfside Cottages

Renting the cottage seemed very easily done.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Liz, We are so glad that you love this neighborhood and cottage. We do, too and hope to have you stay with us again! Thank you for your review, The Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and relaxing

Private neighborhood right on the beach, perfect for our friends trip, there were floaties, umbrellas, and beach chairs in the storage area which was super helpful. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for sharing the positive review. Hope to see you again in the near future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great memories

We really enjoyed our stay at your property. The location was perfect. Just a short walk to the beach or pool. Thr home is well stocked with everything you need on vacation. Cant wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2022
Hello David, Thank you for sharing the positive review. We are happy to hear that you had an enjoyable stay and hope to see you again soon! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

We had a great time. I loved that someone was always there to assist us. I also loved the neighborhood and the short walk to the beach. The house was very comfortable and very nice kitchen to prepare our meals. We would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Teresa, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience and we were always there for you. Please come back and visit again soon! ~Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot.

Enjoyed a Spring Break get away with my 4 teenagers. Great condo and location that worked perfectly for us. Only 2 small issues: propane tank for the grill was empty and water pressure is a bit low when starting the washing machine These did not take away from our enjoying our trip and we will definitely purely stay here again if we return to the Destin area.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Vacation

There were some broken furniture outside and some cleanliness issues with the couch. Nothing that stopped us from enjoying our time in this lovely neighborhood we will return to soon. We love the location and the amenities. We would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2022
Hello Matthew, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We have passed your concerns over to our property management team to be addressed. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location and close to the beach

The home was located in a great spot. Short walk to the beach with plenty of room for large families. Loved the neighborhood and the pool. The only negative thing was the appliances not working properly. The agitator in the washer didn’t spin, dishwasher was molded pretty bad and the fridge kept freezing up. Family had a great stay and would love to come to this area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection!

This house is so much better than what the photos show! Nine of us stayed and were very comfortable the entire time. The kitchen is huge and the living space was very spacious for all of us! The porch was a great space to hang out together as well. The short walk to the beach was truly a short walk! And the private beach was so nice!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Hello Kristen, 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Vacation

We really loved this place! It's a very short walk to the beach and we appreciated the easy access. We knew it would be plenty big for our family of 5 (2 adults, 1 teenager, 2 kids), but it was even larger than expected which was great. I loved how clean it was when we arrived and the neighborhood has a bunch of places within walking distance. It has a ton of pots/pans/utensils to make meals, just be sure to bring salt/pepper/oil if you plan on cooking. The property management were very responsive and friendly, too. We also really appreciated the signage and instructions around the house, as well as the check-in process , very well done! Overall we had an amazing time and would highly recommend this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great house

This property was awesome! We did have a few issues and reported them. They were fixed but the only thing that I didn’t like is that they didn’t communicate if anything was being done. Other than that, it was a beautiful home. We had a great time, probably one of the best rentals I’ve ever gotten in Miramar Beach. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2022
Hello Lizeth! Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience at Gulfside Cottage and hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was just OK

Need beach supplies/chairs/towels. Spotted one or two giant roaches: one in kitchen and one on the landing. Bad sheets on some of the beds: hot, slippery poly. For that price they should be cool, 100% cotton bedding. Otherwise everything was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2022
Hello Julie! Thank you for your review and feedback. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent for

Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2022
Hello Sergio, we are thrilled you had a great stay and thank you for your review. Hope to host you again very soon! Kindest Regards, Southern Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Vacay

Great location and plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2021
Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We hope that you return soon. Kind regards, Your Southern Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and quiet beach house

We enjoyed our stayed and really appreciated the flexibility to extend our stay. The rooms were spacious and the walk to the beach wasn’t bad even though it was raining during our stay. They did have a fully stocked kitchen. The bathrooms upstairs were a bit dirty when we got there. It was a last minute booking so that might explained it. Communication was easy and anytime I needed something they were quick to respond. Overall, we were satisfied and happy with our stay. I would recommend the beach house and staying with Southern Rentals.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2021
Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your overall stay. We hope that you return soon. Kind regards, Your Southern Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable and a great location! The beach is super nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Miramar beach vacation

The property was perfect for my family. Everything was just as listed. Very easy access to the beach. Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2021
Thank you for reviewing your stay, we are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you again soon! Kind Regards, -Your Southern Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Miramar beach rental

Great location. Convenient to stores and restaurants. Football field away from beach. If we had 11 guests as we projected it would have been cramped. Repair issue handled timely and professionally. A/C needs to adjust at night for comfortable sleeping in the upstairs bedrooms. Overall and 8.5 out of ten. And the additional water toys were convenient as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2021
Thank You for reviewing your recent stay. We hope to host you again soon! Kind Regards, -Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family and I enjoyed staying here. The house was exactly as listed. It has everything you need to enjoy the beach. We would love to stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

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