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Red Hot Retreat- boat parking, harbor, pets ok!

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A marina with boats docked, a clear blue sky, and buildings along the waterfront.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a ceiling fan.
A patio with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a pool.
A waterfront patio with Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a view of the marina with boats and buildings in the background.
A waterfront area with a fire pit, boats, and buildings in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Destin Beaches
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Jetty East Condominiums
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bottom Floor

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Red Hot Retreat- boat parking, harbor, pets ok!

Red Hot Retreat is a beautifully remodeled 2 bedroom/1.5 bath townhome that sleeps 6. It is located right on the world-famous Destin Harbor. The location can't get any better! The spacious master bedroom features a king bed with impeccable views of the Harbor, work space and 60” TV. The bathroom has a walk-in shower. The guest bedroom features queen-size bunk beds. The fully stocked kitchen features Black stainless Samsung gas appliances, large air fryer and crock pot. The laundry room features a Samsung washer and dryer. Please inform us what size boat you are bringing.

The living room is a true entertainment space with a beautiful, brand new leather sectional with all reclining seats and a 70-inch TV and an electric fireplace. The living room leads to another entertainment area with a 60-inch TV, another electric fireplace and more seating area. You can walk out to an outside patio area that includes an outdoor bar, dining area, outdoor shower, electric smoker and gas grill. There is a small beach area that leads to the harbor where you are able to park a boat. You can also get picked up by the Destin Water Taxi to take a boat ride over to HarborWalk Village, which includes the World Famous AJs Seafood and Oyster Bar! Standard boat size 30 ft max.


The property is dog friendly, we do apologize absolutely no cats allowed.

Card key access to 2 Holiday Isle HOA private beaches and a nearby public beach access at O'Steen Beach.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3196812vb
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 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

About the area

Destin

Located in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Preston Hood Athletic Complex, or consider a night out at Jetty East Condominiums. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hunting nearby.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Choctawhatchee Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Destin Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Destin Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jetty East Condominiums - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cj’s Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Door Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Hot Retreat- boat parking, harbor, pets ok! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Hot Retreat- boat parking, harbor, pets ok!?

As of 16 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Hot Retreat- boat parking, harbor, pets ok! on 27 Feb 2027 start from £730, 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 Red Hot Retreat- boat parking, harbor, pets ok!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Red Hot Retreat- boat parking, harbor, pets ok!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Hot Retreat- boat parking, harbor, pets ok!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Hot Retreat- boat parking, harbor, pets ok! located?

Located in Holiday Isle, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Beaches. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely great place to stay if you’re traveling with a dog! The fenced backyard leads right to the water, giving them plenty of space to play and explore. The location in the harbor is fantastic, and having a convenient place to park our jet skis made the stay even better. Even room to fish in the canal from the backyard. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled that you and your pup enjoyed the fenced backyard, waterfront access, and great harbor location. We’re also glad the jet ski parking and canal fishing added to your experience. It sounds like you made the most of the property, and we’d absolutely love to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

It was a very impressive place and the location and price was great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2024
Brian, Thank you very much for your review! We take pride in the properties that we manage and love to hear back from our guests. Please feel free to give us a call or email for any future reservations!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. We enjoyed our stay! The townhouse is very nicely laid out and well appointed. It was a very comfortable home.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2025
Thanks so much, Amanda! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great stay and found the townhouse comfortable and well set up. You were wonderful guests, and we’d love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

This rental was perfect for my family. We enjoyed our stay, thank you!
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2025
Thank you! I hope you all were able to enjoy the fire pit in the back yard. Come visit us again on your next fishing trip. Until next time!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!!

This property is everything you could possibly want. Dolphins in the lagoon the night we arrived.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2024
Hey Catherine, Glad you had a great time! Best Regards, Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2025
¡Gracias, Leodanny! Nos alegra mucho que hayas disfrutado tu estancia. 😊 ¡Siempre eres bienvenido de vuelta!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would highly recommend

This place was great! Super clean and updated. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Comfy bed and furniture and excellent back patio area that backs up to the water. Very impressive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Pet Friendly property! Would stay again. Great views, very comfortable. Thank you!

A+
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

The townhouse is just about perfect. Our only complaints are that the water in the bathroom smells bad and the upstairs was really warm.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

Beautiful property, great location. Great scenic view from the back deck. Very clean and fully stocked. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2024
Thank you Tia!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crab inland 2025

Location was good! Close to alot of things but away from all the busy traffic. We was able to launch our boat and keep it in the water. The sunroom was our favorite spot!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Leeann! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the location - it really is the perfect balance of being close to everything while still maintaining that peaceful, away-from-it-all feel. We're especially happy to hear that the boat launch worked out well for you and that you were able to keep your boat in the water during your stay. The sunroom is definitely one of our favorite features too, and we're so glad you made the most of it! We hope you'll consider staying with us again on your next visit to the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Vacation Escape

Great place to stay! Lots of room, fabulous remodel and convenient to all you need. Of course the beach is beautiful and its equipped with the perfect outdoor space. Sidewalks great for taking a walk and Holiday Isle is one of the best parts of Destin. Hopefully we'll be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Anderson Birthdays

We had a great time! It was clean and convenient for paddle boarding on the canal and access to be beach! Lots of fun in the sun and great memory building for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect for our blue angels wknd

Home was clean and perfect for our blue angels weekend. Chose this house due to the boat parking, harbor access. Worked perfectly for parking our boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
Thank you Chris! Come back and see us!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Just perfect

Everything, was great, the location, the size, the outdoor living area, we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place for our family of 4 and our fur baby. Only complaint is the shower smelled, not sure if they are on well water or septic, but it only seemed to be the upstairs shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Red hot retreat

The property is nice. Updated. Appreciated actual cable not just a smart tv like some. Management company was easy to contact and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2024
Hey Steven, Thank you for the review. Glad you guys enjoyed your stay! Best Regards, Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful sunsets!!

This home was perfect for our family vacation. We spent 10 days here with two under 2 and our dogs. Everyone loved it! The sunsets were absolutely beautiful! I will say that the stairs are a little steep and narrow so plan accordingly. We limited our time upstairs with the kids so there wasn’t any reason to go up there during the day
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2024
Thank you Kathy! Glad everyone enjoyed their stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phenomenal in all ways

This place is great. Super clean. Had all amenities that you could need throughout the home. This home is a home for rent. Not a place that was purchased TO rent and it’s noticeable. Everything is well thought out such as a hose at the fence for our boat and waverunners, a hose at the back door to clean the pups and sand off of everything before entering and mats on the sand and entry points to keep the home and living areas clean of sand. The outdoor furniture on balcony and outback is superb quality and super comfortable. All furniture is new and also very comfortable. We will rent here next year for sure. It is also really close to Harbor walk via water but far enough in slew that no wake ever moves the water toys.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2024
Hi Courtney, thank you so much for such an amazing and detailed review! Sounds like you and your party had an amazing time and we are so happy to hear this! Please come back and see us soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Review

Overall it was a very nice stay. However we did not appreciate the surveillance cameras. We are in our 70’s and a few things that I suggest are: a handy basic instruction booklet about some of the appliances, i.e. electric fireplaces; oven; central heating and air thermostat; sound system (alexa; google or whatever) Christmas music would have been nice; could not tell if the garbage disposal worked or not; and anything else you might think a —----- might need to know. The shower definitely needs at least one wall-mounted handrail. I believe someone else was using the exterior green trash can. It was great for our 2 small dogs. They really enjoyed the ducks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nearly perfect.

We had the pleasure of staying at Red Hot Retreat for three weeks recently and enjoyed it tremendously. This townhouse is in a fabulous location, right on an inlet of the harbor, with a great view of the boats, water fowl, and the bridge in the distance. The patio is big, on three levels, with lots of high end patio furniture, a fire pit, and a couple of grills. A great place to sit out and have lunch on a sunny day in February. Plus the patio is fenced in so if you have a doggie, as we did, you don't have worry about them getting away. Inside, the property is very well equipped with high end kitchen appliances and every bit of cookware you could need. There are four good size TVs and a high capacity washer and dryer. A comfortable king bed is in the primary bedroom with a balcony and chairs with more great views of the inlet. The only downside to the property is that there are no dressers in the bedrooms so if you are staying awhile it become a little inconvenient to live out of your suitcase....although there are a number of luggage racks to set them on. We would gladly book another stay at Red Hot Retreat.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
Hey Jim, Glad you guys had a great time. We will suggest some dressers to the owner.

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