Apres Sea | Charming beach home w/ private saltwater pool + fenced in backyard
Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind getaway in beautiful Miramar Beach at Apres Sea. Located in the Paradise Retreat neighborhood with private beach access and your very own saltwater pool, your perfect beach vacation is right at your fingertips.
Sleeping up to six guests, our vacation home in Destin, Florida is ideal for small family getaways or a long-awaited trip to the beach with your closest friends. If you are interested in a monthly winter stays, this home is also snowbird friendly. Full of coastal charm and décor from top to bottom, Apres Sea is a beach lover’s dream. Find everything you need for a relaxing getaway here, from a fully equipped kitchen to an ensuite primary bathroom and Smart TVs throughout. The living room leads out to a large patio area complete with a saltwater pool, firepit, gas grill and plenty of seating for a relaxing gathering. In the evenings, the pool lights up to enjoy a private oasis with a fenced in yard for additional privacy. No matter what brings you to the beach, you are sure to enjoy every second of your stay here!
And, when you’re ready to hit the beach, private beach access is ready and waiting for you with a short a seven-minute walk. Grab your sunscreen and sunglasses before making your way down to our white quartz sand and emerald green waters. Additionally, premier shopping, award-winning restaurants, and exciting entertainment can be found just minutes away from Apres Sea.
For a memorable vacation stay, book Apres Sea today!
Clean Coverlet Program: This property provides fresh and clean bed linens, including comforters and coverlets, laundered prior to every check-in.
Please note: this property has a Ring doorbell camera located at the front door.
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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
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
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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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Pompano Joe's - 16 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
Is Apres Sea | Charming beach home w/ private saltwater pool + fenced in backyard pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Apres Sea | Charming beach home w/ private saltwater pool + fenced in backyard?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apres Sea | Charming beach home w/ private saltwater pool + fenced in backyard on 28 Aug 2026 start from £227, 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.
How much is parking at Apres Sea | Charming beach home w/ private saltwater pool + fenced in backyard?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Apres Sea | Charming beach home w/ private saltwater pool + fenced in backyard?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Apres Sea | Charming beach home w/ private saltwater pool + fenced in backyard?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Apres Sea | Charming beach home w/ private saltwater pool + fenced in backyard located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of James Lee Park and Miramar Beach. James Lee Beach and Kitchenique are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place, great pool! Very good location to the beach. Did not have a great experience with the property manager who came to the property, but really good overall!
Adam S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2022
Hello Adam,
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a overall great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation!
Kindest Regards,
Your Southern Team
Beautifully decorated & very clean home. The back yard was so quaint and cozy. The pool was perfect and just as enjoyable at night with the lights on. Short walking distance to the beautiful beach with very easy access. Parents, grandparents, and 2 small children ALL enjoyed our stay. Can’t recommend this place enough if you’re looking to visit the area!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2022
We love a good family vacation, and we are happy to know that you had a great time! Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again next year! Your Southern Team
The private pool, hammock, fire pit and abundant seating spots in the back yard made it that much more enjoyable as we utilized them. The layout of the house was perfect and airy. And the location was great with the two easy gate accesses off main 98 and scenic not far from some of the restaurants we frequent with our stays at Miramar beach. Loved it!
Jody H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2023
Hello Jody,
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
This property exceeded our expectations!! Very spacious, clean and modern!! The backyard was absolutely incredible and the pool was perfect!!
It is a short walk to the private beach entrance!! We brought a wagon and it was super convenient!! I highly recommend this property!!
Cassandra P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Hello Cassandra,
We are so delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Apres Sea. We have to agree this backyard and pool are hard to beat, especially at night! We would love to host you again on another memorable vacation.
Sunny Regards,
Your Southern Team
Verified
10/10 Excellent
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The house was perfect for my family of 5! We loved how clean and beautiful it was. The finishes were updated and very nice. My kids enjoyed the pool and Lovely backyard! We grilled and had a wonderful time! I give this place 2 thumbs up!!!
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2022
Thank you for the positive feedback! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us. Come back and visit us again soon here on the Gulf Coast!
All was good, but the oven was broken before we arrived. The maintenance guys could not get it going
Nice place, but the beaches are restrictive
Mark B.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2022
Hello Mark,
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had an overall great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation!
Kindest Regards,
Your Southern Team
Verified
8/10 Good
Terri W.
21 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Destin Vacay
We loved having a private pool on site. The house was roomy and beautifully decorated. Only problem was that we couldn’t get hot water in the only tub. A little disappointing because we had a four year old with us.
Terri W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2023
Hello Terri,
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We have heard your complaints and will work on them. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation!
Kindest Regards,
Your Southern Team
The backyard is amazing !
Everything is a 10 minute drive
If your going in April heat the pool ..it was 84 in the water so beat the cold mornings and nights
Beach access was a little confusing but figured it out .. the walk to the beach is about 10-15 minutes but there are chairs you can rent to make it easy ..
would defiantly book again
Things wrong - filter for fridge, and low pressure for dish sink but hey that’s a win in my book!!
Brian S.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2023
Hello Brian,
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We assure you that we have heard your complaints and will use this as improvement criteria going forward. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation!
Kindest Regards,
Your Southern Team
The pictures of the house are great, but they truly don’t do the property justice. The home was immaculate, the pool was clean, and the backyard is a relaxing oasis. With children, we were very appreciative of the chime that signals when the back door is opened. It’s a fast walk to the beach too! My one suggestion to future guests with children is to bring some plastic dishes for use on the back patio when using the BBQ and eating meals outside.
Gina Y.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2022
Hello Gina, We love a good family vacation and we are happy to know that your family had a great time! Thank you for your review and feedback! We hope to see you again next year! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
First of all, let me say that the house and property was as pictured. However, this where the nightmare begins…We paid to have the pool heated and upon arrival it was freezing cold (ocean water felt warmer than the pool). Reached out to guest services at Southern Vacation Rentals and they stated that the pool would take 24 hours to get 10 degrees warmer than air temperature; at this point it had been 24 hours and it was cold enough to do the polar bear plunge. Day 2; pool still frigid so I reached out to guest services again and got the same response and that the “property manager” would check into it. Day 3; still frigid and they decide finally there is an issue. Long story short, they ended up refunding the fee to heat the pool for the week because it wasn’t going to be repaired during our stay. Here’s where it goes even farther south,… Several days after returning home, we received an email stating that we were being charged $1,000 for a cracked ceramic cooktop that was damaged. The cooktop was damaged prior to our arrival and was that way when we walked in the house on day 1! After multiple calls to Southern Vacation Rentals they are not reversing the charges and standing behind the property manager’s word which is complete and total horse crap. Any intelligent person would be able to see that the crack had been there for some time and looked like someone had tried to repair it. Check out the BBB website and you’ll find other complaints from people with similar situations and bogus damage charges. I wish I had checked there before booking this property and would’ve booked elsewhere.
Michelle B.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2022
Hello Michelle,
Thanks so much for taking the time out of your day to leave us your review and feedback. On behalf of Southern Vacation Rentals, we are very sorry to hear about the issues that you encountered during your stay with us. We recognize that in our line of work, relaxation and ease of stay is of the highest importance and hate to see that we were not able to provide our best quality of work. We are looking into the details of your review to see where our process has failed, to prevent this from happening to future guests.
While this does not make your experience better, we do hope that you allow us the opportunity to host you once more at any of our units along the Emerald Coast in order to show you a true Southern 5 star stay. Again, we apologize greatly for the effect it had on your vacation, but do hope to see you with us again soon.
Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
This house was wonderful! I will stay here again if I’m Destin
Nothing short of amazing. The house was actually better than pictured. Great experience for sure
Ayanna H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2022
Thank you so much Ayanna for leaving us this review for Apres Sea! We love hearing that you had a great New Years on the coast and hope to see you here again with us soon!
Kind Regards, Your Southern Team
I have been traveling to the Destin area for almost 30 years. Last year, we were there at three different properties. The location of the house could not have been better. The house was comfortable and well-equipped for day-to-day living. The appliances, utensils, glassware, linens etc...were all high-end. The owners did an extremely good job selecting furniture and decorating the house to be classy. The photos online depicted the amenities accurately. We enjoyed the fire pit and the pool daily.
As for property management, they were extremely kind and responsive. Our interactions with the staff while getting into the property and answering questions about the property made us feel important and welcome. We will definitely be back!!!!
Jason S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2021
Hello Jason,
Thank you for your 5-star review! We would love the opportunity to host you again on your next visit!
Sunny Regards,
Your Southern Team