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Ocean View Home with Pool in Gated Community - 1 Min Walk to Ocean

Family-friendly beachfront location with water park

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Front Exterior - Beaches Be Crazy - Pet friendly home one minute walk to the Ocean
Pool - Beaches Be Crazy
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Ocean View - Ocean View from 2nd Floor Showing Beach Access Right Across the Street
Washer and Dryer Sets - 2 Washer and Dryer Sets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 214900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

+2
6 Queen Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean View Home with Pool in Gated Community - 1 Min Walk to Ocean

Located less than 500 feet from the soft Gulf beaches and nestled inside of the gated community Destiny West, Beaches Be Crazy is the ultimate in family fun, perfect for your next beach vacation. The home’s five bedrooms and five bathrooms are spread across three floors, perfect for accommodating larger groups. With a small private pool, backyard, and outdoor entertaining space, everyone in your group is guaranteed to have a memorable experience, including up to 2 small/medium dogs! Dogs are permitted with a $300 non-refundable pet fee.

FIRST FLOOR:
The first floor of Beaches Be Crazy was designed with fun in mind! Not only is the backyard easily accessible, but the Recreation Area features two arcade machines with hundreds of games, a foosball table, and large smart TV. There is even a kitchenette with an ice maker, Keurig coffee maker, microwave, and full sized refrigerator to make refueling by the pool easy breezy!

Boasting a small private pool with lounge chairs, poolside outdoor bar, private grill, covered patio seating, and plenty of space to run around, the stunning backyard is more than ready for memories to be made. There is even balcony seating on both the North and South ends of the 2nd and 3rd floors, overlooking all of the fun!

The Bunk Bedroom sleeps up to 12 within 3 sets of queen-over-queen bunk beds. Both areas share a large nearby bathroom with 2 separate vanities, 2 showers, and a water closet. To keep your beach towels and swimsuits ready for the next sunny adventure - there are 2 full-sized washers and dryers.

SECOND FLOOR:
A stone outdoor staircase leads you from the driveway to the main entrance of the home, located on the second floor. You are sure to have “Good Vibes Only”, when greeted with the beautiful sitting area right at the landing, including the perfect photo wall for even more core memories to be made. A Queen Sleeper Sofa is also in the second floor sitting area, perfect for accommodating larger parties.

The second floor Master Bedroom features a King Bed, access to both the North and South balconies, and a private en-suite bathroom. Next door is a Guest bedroom with a Queen bed, and access to the South balcony. The second Guest bedroom is located just across from the sitting area, and features a Queen bed, with access to the North balcony. A full bathroom featuring a shower is just steps away.

THIRD FLOOR:
The heart of the home - the beautifully upgraded kitchen welcomes you to the top floor, with an open concept living and dining area adjacent. With full-sized stainless steel appliances, and a gas cooktop - you can enjoy your favorite meals all together even while at the beach! The dining area has seating for 15 between the main dining table, additional table, and breakfast bar. There is a half bathroom located on this floor.

The chic Third Floor Master Bedroom features a King bed with French doors leading to the South balcony. A private en-suite with a jetted tub, tiled shower, and a double vanity is perfect for relaxing and unwinding after a long day of fun in the sun. The Master Bathroom also has access to the North balcony.

The exclusive gated community, Destiny West, includes a fitness room, large community pool, whirlpool spa, and sport courts available for Guests. Note: while this home appears to have a garage, the garage has been converted to the first floor bunk bedroom.

For the pool to be heated during your stay (*available for fee of $30 per night*) we require at least 48 hour notice before your arrival to ensure the pool has time to reach the proper temperature of 88 degrees Fahrenheit.

Vacation Amore is a locally owned and operated small business dedicated to cleanliness, exceptional quality, and exceeding guest expectations. The home comes equipped with essential amenities such as trash can liners, small dishwasher detergent, dish soap, dish sponge, a roll of paper towels, laundry detergent, bathroom paper, and facial soap for our guests. For longer stays, we recommend purchasing additional supplies to meet your specific needs.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 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

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James Lee Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James Lee Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean View Home with Pool in Gated Community - 1 Min Walk to Ocean have a pool?

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

Is Ocean View Home with Pool in Gated Community - 1 Min Walk to Ocean pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean View Home with Pool in Gated Community - 1 Min Walk to Ocean?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View Home with Pool in Gated Community - 1 Min Walk to Ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View Home with Pool in Gated Community - 1 Min Walk to Ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View Home with Pool in Gated Community - 1 Min Walk to Ocean located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of James Lee Park and Miramar Beach. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is in a great location with direct access to the beach. It was also very clean and offered spacious and comfortable rooms. The kids enjoyed the bunk/rec rooms and outdoor pool.Communication with Ryan and Andrew was excellent with questions answered quickly. We fully enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and location!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the stay! Would definitely comeback!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is absolutely STUNNING!!! One of the cleanest properties we’ve ever stayed in. You will not be disappointed when you book this home!!! The walk to the beach is super easy and the neighborhood is very safe!! Andrew was amazing to work with and is excellent at communicating!! We will definitely be booking this home again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very clean home! Having someone come and help with checking in was awesome. Kitchen was stocked with anything you need to cook and be comfortable. The listing described the home perfectly. A few of the beach items need updating, but we made it work and had a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie F.

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

Family vacation

Great house, the downstairs bunk room was fabulous for multiple teenage children.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Beach Trip

House was better than advertised! Great location and wonderful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taslin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house full of amenities with a great location. Andrew was kind and courteous and showed us all the home has to offer. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Awesome Place, 5 Star property & service

Location is great, right at the main entrance to the neighborhood. Backyard is large and semi-private, great place to hang out!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi T.

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

Great Time

We stayed at the home for my son’s wedding. It was perfect for both families to spend time together. Ryan and Andrew were very accommodating and always replied promptly with all our questions. The location is great, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

morgan b.

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

Graces Bach trip

Andrew and his team did a great job and we had a wonderful time at this beautiful and clean home. Perfect location from the beach and nearby stores and restaurants. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adam D.

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

Family Vacation

This rental location was absolutely perfect! The management team was excellent. The house layout was not a good fit for our family. The kitchen is on the 3rd floor with one master bedroom. The 2nd floor was 3 bedrooms, and the basement was a beautiful bunk room where out kids stayed. Being so far away from our young kids was not ideal, and the stairs were an enormous chore all week long. The home is beautiful, and with older kids, the set up would have been nice. Great property overall!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene R.

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

Amazing Home - Excellent Location

The Beaches Be Crazy is a beautiful home in an amazing location with direct access to the beach as well as beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The home has amazing amenities and the service/support from Vacation Amore is best in class.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Benjamin H.

Over the top

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was a perfect rental house with a perfect location. We were very happy with the rental company and appreciated how clean the house was. The only disappointment was the non stop construction in the neighborhood. It was very loud, very early and lasted all day.

10/10 Excellent

Brandy R.

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

Family and friend gathering

Beautiful home! So much to do! The heated pool was amazing in the cold weather! The view of the sunset and gulf were beautiful! We had everything that we needed to make our stay feel like home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Wonderful stay!

This was an incredible property, and the beach was just steps away. Andrew was phenomenal and responsive whenever I had questions!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Last minute change of vacation plans because of hurricane Helene. Flawless interruptions and process

Everything from booking, checking in, and departure was flawless!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rinn C.

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

Great location and amenities

My family of 11 had a wonderful time in this spacious, lovely house in a gated community very close to the beach. Beds were very comfortable, and the extra amenities (game room, private pool, wagon for taking chairs, etc. to the beach) were much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Amazing get away

Beautiful property, easy walk to the beach. Excellent ease of contact with owners and questions answered quickly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

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

Great place to stay.

Loved this house! Excellent communication with the host. Great location just off a beautiful beach. Close enough to walk to and from within just a minute or two. Beautiful home. Very clean! Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john g.

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

Destin

Very nice neighborhood close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Rupert F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The bathroom doors were not working, shower was very slow, saw roaches and insects in the kitchen. The kitchen on the 3rd floor was also inconvenient for access. Also the bunk bed for kids was in the 1st floor whereas the rest of the floors were in 2nd and 3rd floors. So accessibility to monitor kids was difficult. The checkin time of 4 pm or checkout time at 10 AM could sometimes be challenging, but understandable if the host has to do a good job to clean the host before the next set of guests arrive. Overall for the above average price paid for this house, I would have expected a better experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William M.

Family Xmas Vaca

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location to beach, restaurants, shopping, etc. The neighborhood pool and hot tub was a . Whenever we had a question or issue, Jamie was very quick to respond to our text. Communication was great! Would highly recommend to and would love to stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Vance W.

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

Awesome Experience

Looking forward to the next episode
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun Michael

Beaches Be Crazy was the perfect vacation home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family, along with two others, rented Beaches Be Crazy and had an incredible stay. The home was exactly as described—beautiful, clean, and in a perfect location. It was spacious enough for multiple families and offered everything we needed for a relaxing getaway.What really stood out was the property management company, Vacation Amore. Their communication was outstanding from start to finish. They kept in touch leading up to our stay, let us know when the home was ready, and even met us at the house for a walkthrough and to answer any questions. They truly went above and beyond to make our experience seamless and stress-free.The home was well-priced, well-maintained, and just steps away from everything we needed. We’re already looking forward to booking through Vacation Amore again—they were absolutely wonderful!

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