*Summer 25 is set for 7 night stays Friday to Friday…beat the crowds and traffic on Saturdays!!
2025 Updates: New Pool Liner, New Furniture, Updated Bedrooms, Appliances, etc. This is a privately owned and managed property so you get quality personal attention and our house is maintained to ensure guest enjoyment!
Walk into the private gates of our beautifully landscaped house and you will feel as if you are staying in your own compound. This is no doubt the most unique set up in all of Crystal Beach. The 75ft x 150ft oversized lot allows plenty of parking. The courtyard/pool area is totally enclosed creating a sense of privacy while actually being in the center of everything.
This property has had plenty of upgrades and refinements since purchased in 2020! From technology to new luxury furniture and decor, you will not be disappointed. Our guests are in awe the second they walk into the homes featuring 11 different cheerful room colors.
POOL:The pool is 5 ½ ft deep (3ft at shallow end) and has been converted to a salt water. Not to confuse this with water in the gulf. It simply takes salt and converts it to chlorine making it feel silky and smooth. Approx. size is 12’x20’
Enjoy the gulf breeze in a 6 seater Street Legal Golf Cart. No hassle with going to pick it up. It’ll be here waiting on you when you arrive. Included complementary with your stay. Min 3-night rental off season and 7-night minimum June/July.
More info at www.magnoliatides.com or text 850-359-8288 MAIN HOUSE The main house is a 1527 sq ft open floor plan with 2 bedrooms/2 baths. It is a one story home which features a 23’ x 21’ great room having an 18ft cathedral ceiling and is the ultimate spot for entertaining with a long unique dining table and new entertainment equipment (70” OLED smart TV, Sonos surround sound system, highest speed Internet). Windows surround this home allowing a view into the courtyard area from the Living, Dining, Kitchen and Master Bedroom. The Master Bath features a garden tub and a full size glass enclosed stand up shower. The second bedroom has a Queen Bed. The kitchen comes fully equipped and features all stainless steel appliances including a side-by-side refrigerator, dishwasher, and smooth-top range. The kitchen also has an insta-pot/air fryer and Margaritaville ice shaver/blender for your enjoyment. This house sleeps 5 in beds (including 1 rollaway twin). There is a queen air mattress in the guest closet to sleep 2 more where needed if desired.
GUEST HOUSE The guest house is a 2 story 1000 sq ft home with 2 bedrooms/1.5 bath. It also has an 18ft cathedral ceiling giving the home a larger feel. The living room has a TV with cable, AppleTV, & DVD player. The downstairs bedroom features a king bed and upstairs bedroom has a Queen bed. This unique property having a Guest House verses Guest Quarters, has a fully equipped kitchen making it a perfect choice for 2 families. This house sleeps 5 in beds (including 1 rollaway twin bed).
LOFT The loft above the garage is a haven for the kids to hang out in. It has a ½ bath and a TV/DVD player. There is a Queen sleeper sofa along with a twin daybed with trundle to comfortably sleep 4 total.
Every bedroom/sleeping space has either a smartTV or TV with cable box.
Walk 1 long block south and enjoy our world-class beach. Destin Commons Mall is just to the north 1/4 mile and boasts something for everyone from shopping, movie theaters, and restaurants. All accessible by our golf cart!
We are a family rental and do not rent to vacationing students. The minimum age requirement is 25.
Dogs allowed with fee of $175 for one dog and $50 for each additional dog. An additional $50 cleaning fee also applies. (There are weight LIMITS and restrictions so please inquire in advance of booking)
Pool can be heated at $50/night and $250/week. Please inquire about this before making your reservation so that we can send a complete quote.
CHECK IN IS AT 4PM. Checkout is at 10AM. Due to usually having a check in on the same days as checkout, requests for early check in or late checkout are rarely approved. You can inquire the week of your arrival as there may be a gap in rental stays. Additionally, our property is large and requires the full vacancy time for our cleaning crew to properly prepare the property for our guests.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Destin
Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Fat Daddy's Arcade, or check out an event or a game at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 5 min walk
Starbucks - 8 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 10 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 7 min walk
LongHorn Steakhouse - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Destin Retreat Heated Pool Bikes Golf Cart 1block BEACH 2 Kings 2 Houses+Loft have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Destin Retreat Heated Pool Bikes Golf Cart 1block BEACH 2 Kings 2 Houses+Loft?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Destin Retreat Heated Pool Bikes Golf Cart 1block BEACH 2 Kings 2 Houses+Loft on 7 May 2026 start from £425, 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 Destin Retreat Heated Pool Bikes Golf Cart 1block BEACH 2 Kings 2 Houses+Loft pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Destin Retreat Heated Pool Bikes Golf Cart 1block BEACH 2 Kings 2 Houses+Loft?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Destin Retreat Heated Pool Bikes Golf Cart 1block BEACH 2 Kings 2 Houses+Loft?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Destin Retreat Heated Pool Bikes Golf Cart 1block BEACH 2 Kings 2 Houses+Loft?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Destin Retreat Heated Pool Bikes Golf Cart 1block BEACH 2 Kings 2 Houses+Loft located?
This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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This house is wonderful! The way it’s set up feels like you’re in your own little world! Clean and well stocked for cooking.Close to the beach and also close to shopping! The golf cart and bicycles were a nice addition…We can’t wait to stay again!
Our stay was perfect. There was plenty of room for our group of 8. Everyone hung out in the main house and around the pool. The beach was in walking distance but the golf cart made it easy to go back and forth with all of our ‘stuff’. Stores and restaurants were very close and some, we just hopped on the golf cart. It was a great week and this will be our go to place when we head back to Destin.
I finally was able to finally find a place to fit my family on our 1st vacation with all 4 of my grandbabies. There was plenty of space an it was wonderful that everyone was able tho have their own personal space with have the guest house and loft along with the main house. I highly recommend this property!! Loved it!!
We had family from 8 to 82 years old that stayed a week! Super convenient location, pool, golf cart and covered porches were the children's favorite! The kitchens were well stocked, the host thought of and provided everything you might need or forgotten and the layout of the main house easily accommodated our entire group for movie nights after long days of fun! Would definitely stay here again.
This property has everything! Great house for adults and our kids of all ages! Pool was great to relax and entertain kids, golf cart is such an added bonus , close to beach, and all tourist events. Host was very accommodating we will be back! Great stay!
Great stay. Plenty of room for the all the guys we had. Host was effective in communication and was very accommodating with our luggage with check in and check out times. Having the private pool was a huge plus. Quiet area but still close to everything. Will 100% stay again.
Our family had an amazing week at Gigi’s! The house is great with lots of room to hang out in the main house. The pool was fun and just a great bonus in the morning and after the beach. The golf cart made it easy to get back and forth to the beach. The house is conveniently located to everything but also in a very quiet neighborhood. The house was well stocked. Car did a wonderful job communicating both before and during our trip! You won’t be disappointed…it checks all the boxes
We had a wonderful family vacation at GiGi’s to celebrate Grandma’s 90th birthday. The houses were perfect for 8 adults and 2 teens with everything we needed and more! Privacy if wanted and lots of space to be together for meals, visiting, and pool time. Lots to do on and around the property with comfy beds, stocked kitchen, close to grocery, beach, and restaurants.Wonderful home and easy communication. Everyone agreed it was pretty much perfect!
Great place for families, well stocked, close to beach and all amenities. Heated pool was perfect for adults and children. Beds were comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay!
This property is absolutely beautiful. So much room and spacious. We had access to everything we could possibly need in this home. The kitchen is very modern and up to date with Smart Appliances and to check in was Smart Lock as well. We were given a code and no worries about a key. The pool was amazing to have and private. We used the gas grill that’s provided as well. Location was great, close to everything. We loved our stay here and plan to definitely come back again.
Gigis Place was wonderful.The location could not have been any better...The pool was perfect to have right outside your door.Kitchen was equipped. Lots of wonderful space for our large family.Ranging from 10 years old to 64 We will be back to visit Gigis Sunshine. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with US.
Really an amazing stay at a great location. Had all the amenities you could ask for and made the trip easy for us. Had zero issues! 5 min walk to the beach and lots of places near by
Ian C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thanks so much. It is our goal to have all our guests leave happy and wanting to come again soon!
Property was well maintained and the pool was great. Golf cart was a big plus!! The set up of the property was perfect for kids and parents alike. Many extras provided like beach chairs and pool toys made the stay even better!!!!
Raymond V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for choosing our place for your stay. We are happy for your enjoyment and pleasurable experience. Please come again.
We rented GiGi’s for our daughter’s beach wedding. The layout was perfect, as it offered privacy for the newlyweds but with family on site. A short walk, and we were on the beach.
WE all enjoyed Destin and staying at Gigis!!! The house was a perfect fit for us and very close to the beach. It was nice having the golf cart so we could head to the beach with ease and there was golf cart parking at the beach. We utilized the pool daily on the property as well. Close to shopping, restaurants, and excursions!
This was a great place for our two families to stay on our first trip to Destin. The kids loved the pool when we didn’t go to the beach. We had everything we needed to cook several meals and make the most of the beautiful weather. The golf cart was icing of the cake!
House was comfortable and fun for our group of 12. Beach and shopping are extremely close and easy to reach using the golf cart. The was wonderful and an absolute necessity.
Richard F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Car
Our family purchased this home in 2020 as the Pandemic sent us looking for a drivable destination to spend family time from our home in Parker (DFW area), TX. This unique property has the perfect layout for our large family to spread out and yet be together!
We absolutely love the Emerald Coast and the location of this home. We checked all the boxes for our dream beach home with this one. From the private heatable pool to the close prximity to the beach, stores, and restaurants, Gigi's Sunshine met our every expectation. We hope you enjoy the home and area with your friends and/or family as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
This home has a very private yet welcoming vibe. It allows for a multiple family getaway or a large family who would like to spread out solution. The home is in a friendly and safe area close to practically everything you would need while in Destin without having to get stuck in traffic.
What makes this property unique
2 separate homes with primary bedrooms. Plus a separate loft for the teens! Generous parking space. Complementary Golf Cart. Heated Pool and Pet (Dog) Friendly.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests