Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting.
Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
James Lee Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Destin Commons - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 19 min walk
Crab Trap Destin - 9 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 3 min drive
El Jalisco Destin - 3 min drive
Another Broken Egg Cafe - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Commanders Palace- Gulf View, Main House + Guest House, Private Pool, Game Room! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Commanders Palace- Gulf View, Main House + Guest House, Private Pool, Game Room!?
As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Commanders Palace- Gulf View, Main House + Guest House, Private Pool, Game Room! on 9 Nov 2026 start from £2,815, 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 Commanders Palace- Gulf View, Main House + Guest House, Private Pool, Game Room! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Commanders Palace- Gulf View, Main House + Guest House, Private Pool, Game Room!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Commanders Palace- Gulf View, Main House + Guest House, Private Pool, Game Room!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Commanders Palace- Gulf View, Main House + Guest House, Private Pool, Game Room!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Commanders Palace- Gulf View, Main House + Guest House, Private Pool, Game Room! located?
Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of James Lee Beach and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved our stay. We had a group of 22 and everyone had plenty of space. The walk to the beach was super close. Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that your group had plenty of space and enjoyed the home's convenient location near the beach. It’s great to know that the property was a good fit for your gathering and helped make your stay memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you and your group back again in the future!
Great place to stay except few things needed to be replaced like appliances and beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2024
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. Please let us know if we can assist in any future travel plans you may have.
Our entire family visited the Destin area and this home was everything we could imagine. The location was perfectly situated near anything you could want. A few minor things could be replaced but all in all it was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2025
It’s wonderful to hear you had such a great experience. We're glad the rental met your expectations. We can’t wait to host you again on your next beach escape! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Great house for a group! plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2024
Great! Let us know when you would like to return. Thank you for your review and choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review
8/10 Good
Heather G.
30 Sept 2026
Liked: Check-in, location
Overall, the place is nice & the location is awesome, but they definitely need to do basic maintenance checks. We had to call on outlets not working in the kitchen, bad shower heads, no pool Skimmer. The hot tub doesn't work as advertised, they chose not to fix it & now call it a kiddie pool. The cleaners do a very basic job. The ledges in the showers are full of thick dust. The place could be cleaned much better. Interior doors are black around the door handles. The kitchen amenities are lack luster. Kitchen cabinets desperatly need washed down. Hardly any kitchen utensils, what's there is barely usable. Dishwasher baskets are missing wheels, 3 dish towels. One broom for the whole house. Could definitely use a swiffer wet jet. The floors make your feet black. The microwave is on its last leg. Light bulbs were flickering, some tv remotes were missing. We bought our own grill brush. We found old bandaids, hair ties, trash & toys under the couch among other things, bottle caps in the pool. Didn't ruin our trip, but someone needs to be checking in on the house more. Beds were comfortable and clean though.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2026
Thank you for taking the time to provide such detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the location and found the beds comfortable, but we sincerely apologize that the cleanliness and maintenance of the home fell short of expectations. We understand how frustrating it is to encounter so many issues during a vacation, from nonworking outlets and shower concerns to missing kitchen essentials and cleanliness oversights. We also appreciate you sharing your concerns about the hot tub and pool area. Your feedback highlights several areas that need additional attention, and we will share these concerns with our housekeeping and maintenance teams to help improve our inspection processes and overall guest experience. We’re sorry these details detracted from your stay, and we appreciate the opportunity to address them. Thank you for choosing to stay with us.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the rental and all it has to offer. Hope to see you again soon! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Penny K.
7 Jul 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Pros: 1. Wonderful location- directly across from beach!2. Personal pool 3. House can accommodate large groups 4. Outdoor grill and wash area 5. Nice outdoor seating on the balconies and pool areas 6. Decent parking arrangements 7. Stocked with bathing towels-cloths 8. Spacious BedroomsCons:1. House was not very clean upon arrival-accumulated dirt on many surfaces, outdoor areas unclean as well2. House seemed to be under repair upon arrival with noticeable damages throughout the house 3. Very minimally stocked kitchen- Guest house kitchen not stocked at all 4. Hotub/Spa does not function 5. No beach chairs - wagon etc 6. Minimal toiletries, kitchen soap etcOverall the place was accommodating and in a great location. We were only disappointed with the Cons considering the price we paid, which should deliver some amenities. Now that we are aware of what we are paying for, we would probably stay again as it seemed they were working towards repairing the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed the home's location, private pool, spacious layout, and outdoor living areas. It's great to hear the home worked well for your group.
We're sorry to hear the cleanliness and condition of the home did not meet your expectations upon arrival. Your comments regarding housekeeping, maintenance, the hot tub, and the kitchen supplies have been shared with our team and the property owner for review. We appreciate you bringing these items to our attention.
Thank you for recognizing the home's potential and for noting that you would consider staying with us again. We truly value your feedback and hope to provide you with an even better experience on your next visit with Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Chan F.
15 Apr 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Spring break vacation
- I’ll start off by saying the house itself look just like the pictures very big and spacious it was about 25 of us everyone slept comfortably -We paid for the heated pool 3 days before arrival it was NEVER turned on despite them constantly saying it was on, it 67degrees the whole time (100) a day Is the fee by the way, I reached out via Vrbo everyday no reply I had to call ocean reef directly for help( they also confirmed the heat was never turned on)- All of the bunk beds in the guest house covers was NASTY some one had to come over the next day and change them as well as things left under the bed-it was 2 refrigerators in the kitchen one of which was broken and smelly they added a much smaller one that work I’m guessing to replace it -A lot of the area had rust!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2025
We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay. Please rest assured that we’ve already submitted work orders for the items you mentioned, and they will be addressed promptly. We strive to ensure every guest has a comfortable, problem-free experience, and we hope to have the chance to serve you again in the future. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Gail Ann M.
19 Apr 2026
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review
8/10 Good
Rachel B.
11 Apr 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2026
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. Please let us know if we can assist in any future travel plans you may have.
Verified review
8/10 Good
Timothy R.
16 Mar 2026
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your review. We genuinely value your input and would love to hear any suggestions you may have on how we can improve future stays. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with your thoughts. We appreciate you choosing us as your destination!
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. Please let us know if we can assist in any future travel plans you may have.