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Leap Of Faith-Near Gulf - Beach Set up - Contactless entry

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An outdoor wooden deck with picnic tables overlooking a beach.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a white fence.
A room with a dining area, a clock on the wall, and a view of the outside through the windows.
A gated entrance with a sign indicating parking for pool patrons only, no overnight parking.
A living room with a blue sofa, patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Destin Commons

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Second Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Destin

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Miramar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Destin Commons - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • James Lee Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Leap Of Faith-Near Gulf - Beach Set up - Contactless entry have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Leap Of Faith-Near Gulf - Beach Set up - Contactless entry pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Leap Of Faith-Near Gulf - Beach Set up - Contactless entry?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Leap Of Faith-Near Gulf - Beach Set up - Contactless entry?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Leap Of Faith-Near Gulf - Beach Set up - Contactless entry?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Leap Of Faith-Near Gulf - Beach Set up - Contactless entry located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 2.4 mi (3.8 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. 55 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leap of Faith was the perfect place for a mother/daughter vacation week. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, and the home is walking distance to the beach and shopping. We had all needed supplies in the kitchen and seating was comfortable. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2026
Thank you! We hope you visit us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time. Property was clean and just as described online. Short walk, 0.3 miles, from the beach. Quick access to the surrounding area by car.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
Hi Peter! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central location without the major traffic of downtown Destin. Great walkable area to pool and beach. Kitchen well stocked with cookware. Comfy beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
Hi Megan! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This adorable beach cottage was perfect for our stay. I was with my college age daughter and two of her friends. The house is nicely decorated, clean, and fully equipped for a chill beach stay. The community pool was a short 2-minute walk and the beach is maybe a 5-7 minute walk. There’s a great cafe across from the beach access to grab coffee or a bite to eat. We loved our visit!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2026
Thank you so much for visiting Destin! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again soon! Don & Kathy, Your Kastle Keepers Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Very clean, exactly as pictured, close to everything
Stayed 21 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Hi Susan! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful birthday trip

Beautiful property and excellent communication with the owner. Area is beautiful and the property was very clean and close to lots of activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2024
Hi joelene! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Archival

8/10 Good

Great location to get away from the congestion of Destin!

well equipped, cute house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Hi Bridget! I am so sorry!!! I just noted that my response had not been sent for your review!!!! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope we hear back from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Close to the Beach!

The house was located in a wonderful neighbourhood. It was close to the beach, restaurants and shopping. We had a great time here.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2023
Hi Aline! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Leap of Faith! The location was great, about two blocks from the beach, and we appreciated being able to check in a little early. There's a path to the west that connects to Hutchison, allowing you to walk directly south to the beach.The provided beach setup was nice, but the attendant packs everything up around 4pm. We used chairs from the house one evening to watch the sunset.The house was clean overall, aside from a cobweb on the ceiling fan and a bit of splatter on a bathroom mirror. Plenty of bath towels, but no beach towels. We packed 2 and laundered them nightly. The kitchen appeared well equipped (minus dish towels) although we didn't cook. We used the Keurig, refrigerator and ice maker. There's no cooler, so we brought our own backpack cooler. Be sure not to leave food out, as ants appeared quickly.A few basic supplies were lacking. You'll need laundry detergent, dish soap and salt and pepper. Only two trash bags were provided for the week, and larger families may need additional toilet paper. Also, the printed house instructions weren't up to date, so use the Wi-Fi information in the check-in email.Overall, we had a great week in Destin and would happily stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2026
Thank you! We hope you visit us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Leap stay

House was clean, comfortable, and well equipped; close to beach, shopping, and restaurants. Manager was friendly, responsive, and helpful. Had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful!

We stayed for one week and had a wonderful time! It is close to the beach, close to shopping and food. Close to fun activities. It is a very clean well maintained space. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2024
Hi Stephany! I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy ,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay in every way for us.

Welcoming home very comfortable and had every thing we needed. Loved the colors and furnishings. Very uplifting atmosphere and quiet neighborhood, with just a couple blocks to walk to a beautiful beach! And the pool not far away(: We truly enjoyed it and would be happy to stay there again!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2023
Hi Jane! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best little cottage in Destin

Very clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Quiet, pleasant neighborhood and only a short walk to the beach or Cracker Barrel! The community pool was also very nice. We would recommend this house to anyone
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Hi Sheryl! Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate our guest comments! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I hope you will be back again soon!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The house had everything we needed and was in a great location a short walk to the beach. Quiet neighborhood but close to all the places you'd want to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2020
Hi Wayne! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and wish to thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review! I hope we will see you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay in Destin

We had a wonderful week in Destin. Leap of Faith was perfect for our needs. It was a short walk to the beach, and the pool was nice. The beds were comfortable. Kitchen is well appointed for cooking. Communication with the property manager was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2024
Hi Melinda! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

BEYOND EXPECTATIONS

This place is perfect for a family vacation. Very quiet and quaint neighborhood. convenient to everything! Couldn't have asked for anything more!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Leap of Faith Cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home

This home and this neighborhood were fabulous!! It was extra clean, had a great open living space, comfy seating and beds, and a great front porch for our morning coffee. The walk to the beach was easy, too! We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2021
Hi Sarah! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! I hope we hear from you again soon!!!! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Home

Wonderful Stay. Love the family community setting and next to everthing you could possibly need. And then the Beach and no need to say any more. Just wonderdul.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2022
Hi David! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great house

Good property and location but cleaning procedures and supplies provided need improvement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Hi Trina, I am so sorry that you missed the emails that stated we only provide a start up of products. I am also sorry that you missed the two notifications I sent out about trash pick up as the arriving guest came in to two full cans. We will try harder to get the word out to our guest to avoid this in the future. Sincerely, Kathy Shampine
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Mother's Day Trip

Location was great. Decor was beachy and very colorful, which we loved. The beds were very comfy. It felt like home! What a wonderful front and side porches with rockers & adirondack chairs to enjoy the sunset and a glass of wine. Beach accommodations were exceptional! We would recommend Leap of Faith to family & friends and hope to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Hi Kathy! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for this lovely review! I hope we hear from you again soon. Bye for now! Kathy
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fantastic location!

This home is located in a great location, was cute, and pretty clean. We loved the kitchen updates. We think there could be room for improvement on the cot. Property manager came right away when we struggled with how to lock the back door. She was very pleasant! Overall I would recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2025
Hi Rebecca, I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. I am sorry you had trouble with the lock. It was just turned in the always open position so I am glad it was an easy fix!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent cottage

Open, comfortable furnishings, tastefully decorated, well thought out, well equipped, quality reliable appliances, everything works, would definitely choose to stay again if it would be available. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Hi Judith! Thank you for the lovely review! I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Leap of Faith! Please come back again soon!!! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and enjoyable

Leap of Faith was a great experience. Very clean, beautifully decorated. Just like home! Only suggestion would be that the porch and porch furniture could use a power washing. Loved our visit. And having beach chairs/umbrella service all set up in the beach was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful beach house - great location

Property owners are excellent. We experienced a moderately rainy week, but found other things to do. A lot to do within walking distance. House is well equipped with everything you need! The neighbors are charming & welcoming. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing stay in Destin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Hi Connie! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and I hope we hear from you again soon!!! Bye for now, Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the sun

What a lovely home! Comfortable and clean, and just the perfect size for our family. A short walk to the beach that even our 4 year old could manage. We loved the reserved chairs and umbrella and Crystal Beach was beautiful, just like the pictures. We had a great week at Leap of Faith!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2023
Hi Sarah~ I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay!!! I hope we hear from you again soon! bye for now, Kathy
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