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Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool!

Brand new beach house with your own private pool ( heat-able for $245 chg ) backyard & private beach just 1500 feet away. Split bdrm design offers 2 king bdrms with complete privacy for 2 couples or is perfect for 2 families (2 additional bdrms for the kids). Large open great room with vaulted ceilings. Why stay in a cramped condo and share a pool with strangers when you can have the privacy and convenience of your own home! All new furniture, fully equipped kitchen, separate utility room with full size W/D, Gas Grill, 2 car garage with key pad entry so everyone can come and go without keys. Great Room has 40 inch LCD HDTV, DVD,stereo CD shelf system. For children's safety, house has alarms on all doors and windows leading to pool deck. House is approximately 2 blocks from private beach access, shown in picture. You can walk to our beach access or drive 0.3 mile east to public parking near Pompano Joe's. Close to all Destin has to offer, 5 min from Silver Sands Outlet Mall, and 5 min from Destin Commons.


What to do besides enjoy our wonderful beach...: Should you wish to explore what the local area has to offer, you'll find an abundance of choices. Sidewalks line scenic 98 for walking, running or bike riding. We are a short drive to the Silver Sands mall to the West, or luxury shopping at Destin Commons to the East. Kenny D's, The Crab Trap, and Pompano Joe's are all within a short drive. We encourage you to leave menus of your favorite restaurants when you come.

For evening entertainment, Destin is known for some wonderfully upscale eateries, as well as your regular fare. Friendly night life and nearby state of the art movie theater.

The Silver Sands Outlet Mall is a vacation in it’s own right for shoppers you will have access to over 100 stores, including, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Lenox, Nike and Reebok - just to name a few. When you need to pause for nourishment choose from Panera Bread, Cheeseburger in Paradise or Carrabba's Italian Grill.



More great shopping can be found ....: Destin Commons outdoor mall. Enjoy such great stores as Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Belk, Books-A-Million & Maui Nix Surf Shop to rattle off a few. Stop for a bite to eat at the Hard Rock Café, Panera Bread, Tony’s Ristorante or Sushi Siam. More than just shopping the Destin Commons Center Plaza offers a soft-play kids playground and a 49-head pop fountain. Community activities and entertainment are held through the year at Destin Commons . Rave Motion Pictures is also housed at Destin Commons to catch the latest releases.

Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resorts offers wonderful dining and specialty stores as well as great festivals & events that are held at the Market Shops Green or the Center Plaza within the Village.

Grande Boulevard offers stores such as Billabong, Brooks Brothers Country Club, Coldwater Creek, J. Crew-at-the-beach, Sunglass Hut, & Tommy Bahama's Emporium as well as great dining at Tommy Bahama’s , Fleming’s, and more!

Of course we can not forget to mention Golf!: Dont forget our wonderful Golf courses!
There are (10) Championship golf courses within a few miles of this location. Each offers its own character and challenges. All are public courses with full service facilities with a restaurant, practice range, rental clubs, professional lessons and pro shop stocked to meet your needs.

Destin, Florida is known as the ”World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” & boasts of being home to the largest fishing vessel fleet in the state of Florida. Fish from the beach or boat. If you do not want to bring your boat, one of Destin’s many charter boats would love the opportunity to take you out for full or half day excursions. Water surrounds Destin with the intercoastal waterway to the north and Gulf on the south, creating an abundance of water sports available, including kayaking, wave running, parasailing, kite surfing, snorkeling and so much more!
or visit:The Track Amusement Center in Destin, or Big Kahuna’s Water Park
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Weekly rental Sat to Sat only

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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
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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
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.

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 Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kitchenique - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • James Lee Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool!?

As of 6 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool! on 11 Apr 2026 start from £246, 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 Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secret Paradise - Paradise Retreat! 4 bdrm w / large private (Heat-able) pool! located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Miramar Beach, James Lee Beach and James Lee Park. Emerald Bay Golf Club and Kitchenique are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Great Stay!

We had a wonderful stay! Everything we could ever want/need was provided. Beautifully decorated. Great location close to beach, restaurants and shopping, etc. We will definitely return! Thank you for making our vacation special!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Beautiful Home!

This home is amazing! We had the best vacation ever!! I hope we can come back again soon
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Beautiful pool home close to beach

My family had a wonderful vacation in Destin, and we were sad to leave. The home is very clean, well stocked, and the beds are very comfy. The pool/patio area is amazing. The beach wagon was very handy, and was big enough to haul all of our supplies needed for a day at the beach. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

family

This home was awesome.. everything we needed .. in excellent condition... very well appointed... perfect family home.. we had 6 adults, 3 children and 1 baby... plenty of room.. kids loved the pool
Archival

8/10 Good

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Spring Break 2012

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Secret Paradise. The house was everything the website said it was. We had 4 children and 5 adults and there was more than enough room for everyone without any person feeling crowded. Location is fantastic because you are not right in the middle of all the 'spring breakers' but it is still so close to the beach that walking is not an issue. We are looking forward to our next trip!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Family Vacation

This home has all the amenities as your own home. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need, the BBQ grill was a plus. There were 8 adults in our group and had plenty of room to spare. We really enjoyed the private pool, spent more time in it than the beach. Would definitely rent again. The owner and manager were both very nice to deal with!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Lovin Life from Michigan

The house was beautiful and convenient. We were a small party of 4 and had more than enough room. We loved the convenience and privacy of having our own pool. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen well stocked. The blender was perfect for making those frozen drinks by the pool. The house is in a great location close to all the activities going on in Destin. We would love to stay here again in the future.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Girl's Shopping Trip

We really loved the house. Everything was as it looked like on line. It was clean and instructions on how to get in and use everything was clear. We will be back again.
Archival

8/10 Good

Ron B.

Very nice home, great owners.

Home is beautiful, beaches we close, owners very helpful and responsive. Only thing keeping this from being a 5 star for us was the pool. No heater, not even a solar cover. Temps in April made the pool bitter cold and virtually unusable for the week. Other than that we really enjoyed our stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Nice location! Far enough away for some quiet but close enough to walk & bike everywhere.

The house was very well equipped. Plenty of towels and tons of dishes & cookware. This house worked out really well for our family Thanksgiving vacation. House is kid friendly. They supplied: high chairs, pack & play, stroller, crib and plenty of kid serving ware. The pool was great!! We paid extra to have it heated and it was nice and warm upon our arrival. We used it EVERYDAY! They also provided tons of stuff for the beach: chairs, toys, coolers & a wagon. Everyone enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Beautiful private home

Beautiful clean home with plenty of room for family of 8. Private pool was great. The landscaping with selected plants was very nice. The items in garage was nice addition. I did report wagon was not useable due to wheel falling off. Air conditioner was struggling to keep the house cool, house manager promptly called for repair and A/C was repaired. Kathy was very helpful and quick to respond. Would recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

A Perfect Home for a Perfect Vacation!

We just returned from a week's stay at this great property. We could not have asked for anything nicer. It was furnished beautifully, as your permanent home would be, and well appointed with everything you would need to stay there, plus more! Our grand-daughters loved all the beach and pool toys. Having a TV and DVD player in all the bedrooms and living room was the perfect solution for any of the 6 of us wanting to watch something different. It is a fairly close walk to the beach, in a lovely gated community, landscaped beautifully and nice and quiet to enjoy your surroundings. The pool was a blessing to have with the kids and adults and the patio has a wonderful dining table with chairs and plenty of lounge chairs for all. The owner and property manager were so helpful and Sherry went above and beyond emailing us every day to be sure everything was in perfect working order and to see if we needed anything. One could not ask for anything more. We highly recommend this lovely home in the wonderful Destin-Miramar Beach area and will definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Excellent Stay Once Again!!

This home is perfect for a large family or groups traveling together. The home is a 5 min walk to the beach and the pool in the backyard is a huge bonus. This is our second year in a row staying at the house and we were just as happy as last year. We traveled with four adults and 5 children and the house is so spacious with a great outdoor area around the pool. Kathy and Mike have the house stocked with everything you need including some great chairs, umbrellas, and toys for the beach. The beach wagon was a savior to get everything down to the beach in one trip. We love the location, spaciousness of the home, and the pool is fantastic for afternoons with the kids so you can stay cool and not have to make a 2nd trip to the beach. Last but not least, Kathy and Mike are very attentive and accommodative an they answer any questions in the matter of minutes as you get ready for your stay. Highly recommend the property as you are close to the beach, shopping, restaurants, and grocery stores. Plan on going going back next year. All the best, Pat Swan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene C.

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

Review from mom with 1yo and 3yo

This is the Mary Poppins of rentals... practically perfect in every way! The management: Kathy at Kastle keepers was great with booking and spot on for recommending heating the pool. She was very accessible via phone calls. We had a false alarm on booking and she was graceful and helpful trying to contact us about our concern as well. Great management! The home: The home was clean, inviting, and well stocked. The layout was perfect for 2 small families or bringing the grandparents etc. The best part was the impeccable design and fine attention to details: outside shower to hose off the dirt, keyless entry, a mini fridge in garage to not take up main fridge space on drinks, huge wagon and amply beach gear etc. From the mom view they have adorable Disney dishes, a great dishwasher, rounded corner, minimal breakables within kid reach, night light outlets and an alarm on the pool door to allow parents to sleep worry free. The neighborhood was quiet with great access to town. If your little one uses a crib they have a great full, a mini crib AND a pack and play... just bring your own fitted sheets/protector. If your kids uses sippy cups or thermos bring those, but otherwise don’t bring a lot of dishes etc as the kitchen extremely well stocked on dishes and utensils for adults and children. The pool: As a pool owner I must say bravo on design. Great use of yard and well thought seating and depths. Comfortable chaise lounges and nice outdoor eating set up as well. Felt like our own private resort. The landscaping kept debris minimal as well. While the beach access was crowded for our taste during a pandemic the state park 5 minutes away was perfect and has a nature trail and secluded small playground too If I HAD to think of few spoiled luxuries I would bring to the house it would be my cordless sweeper vacuum as despite a valiant effort sand (and Cheerios) happen ...your car will thank you ;). (There is corded one in garage.) My fire stick as our kids use Disney plus/netflix and their puddle hoppers/life vest for the pool. I have already recommended secret paradise to another family. Thank you for a much needed refreshing family vacation in a perfectly planned family home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

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

Beautiful Property

Great location! Close to everything we needed. Home had everything we needed. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethanne M.

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

Great place to stay!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!!! The house was perfect for our family!!! About a 10 minute walk to the beautiful beach!!! The pool was fabulous and we enjoyed it so much and was a added bonus to renting this property!!! It was easy to get in touch with the owners of the property as they checked on us to make sure everything was what we expected and it was nice also to be able to contact the property managers as well to see if the house was ready for us!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria F.

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

Best place to stay in Destin

We are a family of 10 and we take a yearly trip to the beach. It was our first time to the west coast of Florida and specifically Destin. We had the good fortune to rent Secret Paradise. It was a dream come true. The size was perfect for our size family. There was plenty of space and we didn’t feel as if we were on top of each other. That pool was wonderful to have. We all enjoyed it daily. The property had every amenity we could want. It was great that we didn’t need to worry about keys. Keyless entry was so easy especially when we were doing different things. We cooked many meals at home and the grill was a plus. Kastlekeepers- specifically Kathleen was so great to deal with. She was always available and responded quickly to any questions we had. The area is lovely and the beach was beautiful. My 4 year old grandson loved being in the calm waters. We as a family loved the entire experience so much that we have already booked the house for next year. We are looking forward to our return to Destin and the new memories we will make.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Family Getaway

This property had EVERYTHING you could possibly need from beach amenities to a crib. They even had a mini fridge in the garage to keep our beverages cold and not take space up in the fridge. There is also a dollar store within a 5 minute walk to get anything you may need! The patio is what really made our trip, that extra living space with the umbrellas and the nice pool is where we stayed! The pool was perfect for the kids it had a shallow end and then a bit deeper for adults (5 ft or so), so everyone enjoyed swimming! They started you out with enough supplies (toilet paper, laundry pods, dishwasher pods) and enough towels for 10 people! We felt the beach location was pretty crowded, so we packed up and went to the Henderson state park where it was less crowded and in my opinion an even more beautiful location. It’s a short drive away and wasn’t a huge issue! Everyone in our group enjoyed our vacation and we would highly recommend staying here because you don’t have to drag all your beach gear here, the amenities are already provided! We would definitely rebook if we choose destin on our next vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Wonderful Vacation Home

I am very particular when it comes to staying away from home, but I was gladly surprised by this house. The house is meticulously maintained and cleaned, and the owners are wonderful. Mike and Sherry was very attentive to our questions and provided many suggestions for activities with our kids. The pool at the house was great and provided a nice reprieve after hours at the beach. The house is stocked with all the amenities that one would want when away from home. I would absolutely stay here again. And to top it off, the location is perfect. We were close to the beach, dining, shopping, etc. Cannot say enough good things about the owners or the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Excellent vacation spot, conveniently located

Beautiful home, all the comforts of home, owners were extremely helpful and responsive to all of our questions. Access to beach, grocery store and the mall were very convenient
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

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

A great choice!

Communications with the property manager and owners were excellent. The property and amenities were top notch. Easy walk to the beach, great pool and garden (which accommodated my grand daughters hammock perfectly), and the bedding was the best I’ve experienced at a rental! We are already planning a return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

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

Wonderful place to stay

The home was absolutely beautiful. Four bedrooms and two baths was plenty for our family. The pool area was like a tropical oasis. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy A.

Secret Paradise Retreat

Our family had a wonderful time staying at this beautifully maintained home if the Emerald Shores community. Owners and property managers took care of all details and were responsive during the week when needed. Great amenities that contributed to a fun and relaxing vacation!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jimmy A.

Excellent property and helpful staff to ensure the guests’ enjoyment

The home had practically everything we needed and was VERY, VERY nice. Pool area was great, but not as large as online images portrayed. Hope to return to Destin area in the future with hopes of warmer weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Beautiful home and location.

This home was very clean and spacious. The pool was perfect for our kids. The beach is a short distance away but we were able to park at the public parking area or walk to our private entrance. The owners were very quick to respond to us when we needed something. We would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

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