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Scenic Canal Retreat | 2BR Near Courts & Harbor

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A residential street with houses, a parking lot, and a clear blue sky.
Interior
Living area
Miscellaneous
A hallway with white doors, a wooden floor, a framed picture on the wall, and a poster on the right wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd bedroom

2 Double Beds

Primary bedroom

1 King Bed

Sleeper sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Primary bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Scenic Canal Retreat | 2BR Near Courts & Harbor

Discover the perfect getaway at our stunning Destin retreat, located right on the canal with easy access to the ocean. This charming 2-bedroom property welcomes families and dogs only, offering a private patio, fully equipped kitchen, and a cozy living space with cable TV. Dive into adventure with nearby water parks, golfing, and deep-sea fishing, or relax by one of our 5 pools and 3 hot tub. With all the comforts of home and prime access to Destin's attractions, it's your ideal vacation spot.
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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 # 4526573
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Destin

Located on a lake, this condo is in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Preston Hood Athletic Complex or Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Jolee Island Nature Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Shoreline Village Mall - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Destin Beaches - 3 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Scenic Canal Retreat | 2BR Near Courts & Harbor have a pool?

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

Is Scenic Canal Retreat | 2BR Near Courts & Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Scenic Canal Retreat | 2BR Near Courts & Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scenic Canal Retreat | 2BR Near Courts & Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Scenic Canal Retreat | 2BR Near Courts & Harbor located?

Located in Holiday Isle, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Choctawhatchee Bay and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Beaches and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Geoff O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great stay. Need more pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for your feedback! We’re so glad you had a great stay. We appreciate your suggestion about adding more photos and will work on updating our listing to better showcase the property. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location right on the canal, with a lovely balcony overlooking - our dog was so happy laying in the sun on the porch! Clean and comfortable with 2 double beds in the larger bedroom and a king size bed in the second room.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! t’s great to hear your dog loved soaking up the sun out there as well! We’d love to host you again anytime, thanks for choosing to stay with us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marvin M.

Best place in Destin

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 entire team at this Resort is amazing.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear our team made your stay enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Amazing vacation with family. The house is sparkling clean. We love the place….
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Dolphins at Sunset

We had a fabulous time and would stay there again. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Great Stay

The reason we booked at Sandpiper Cove is because of all the reviews from repeat visitors. You know a place is great if folks want to come back. We were not disappointed and will be back. The beach is perfect, the community is nice, the staff go above and beyond, location is great, owners and guests are friendly. The unit we stayed in was very comfortable and clean. Sofa could use an update, other than that the place is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2025
What a thoughtful and kind review—thank you! We're so happy Sandpiper Cove lived up to the hype and made your first experience just as great as all the return guests promised. We’ll pass along your note about the sofa, and we can’t wait to have you back for many more visits to come. See you at the beach!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cooking with C.

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

Trouble Free Stay

The whole experience was amazing and easy. The amenities, restaurant, boat ramp and dog areas. This place has everything all in one stop. The property was clean and staff were friendly. Communication up till arrival was quick and informative.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Beautiful Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was in a good quiet location with a short walk to the beach.Loved having restaurants inside the property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed with the condo. It was very clean, beautiful decoration, my kids and I had a memorable time. I will come back and I recommended it. Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

A little piece of heaven on earth

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: Absolutely WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!!!!!I will recommend Sandpiper Cove to all my family and friends im looking forward to my next vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Very Nice Condo

Condo was beautiful and spacious. Washer and dryer is handy. Very close to unheated pool and not very far to heated pool. Bed in master bed is super comfortable. Would be nice if some things were already there, like paper towels, trash bags, laundry detergent. Downside: if you have pets, there are 4 flights of stairs to manage everytime you go out!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Emily W. W.

Pros and cons to this rental..

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The initial review of this rental was good, however, as we stayed we uncovered a lot of items that were not included that made our stay less appealing in this unit. Beach services ARENT INCLUDED. This is the first rental we have stayed in in the last 5 years that DIDNT include beach services. The kitchen was less than stocked. No pizza roller. No scissors. No spatula! We had to get maintenance to come out and fix the disposal AND the WiFi. It was a shame that a rental took so much work during our vacation!!!! I definitely wouldn’t choose to stay in this particular unit in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

Summer 2024 Family Vacation

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: We drive from Texas to Florida every summer. This is our 2nd stay in this condo as we stayed in this one last year as well. We love this condo. We love the canal view. This condo is very spacious with good sleeping arrangements. Parking arrangements is a plus on this unit as well.Sandpiper Cove is our favorite and only place to stay when visiting Florida. You cannot go wrong with unit 4214.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Awesome!!

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: This unit is adorable and in the perfect place. It is super cutely decorated and clean. The rooms were spacious and it was very quiet on the canal. Being on the canal next to the dock were we could load up and unload the pontoon boat was extremely convenient. No wet body and towels in my car!!! We will be back!! Thank you for making our time awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

July 4th 2024 Hooser Beach Trip

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: We LOVED our condo it was beautiful. The people that were all staying there were super nice & fun to hang out with the week we were all there. The Condo was EXTREMLY CLEAN. We felt very safe at the Sandpiper. Thanks for the memories. The Hooser's
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

CONNIE K.

Needs deep cleaning and updated!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unit was not clean at all, floors were like no one ever mopped or vacummed. Carpet in bedrooms were stained and absolutely filthy. Dryer was broke and maintenance temporarily fixed, said he would return with part in a couple days to fix but never showed back up. TV remotes were dead, they did bring us batteries for them. Also no light working in laundry room, he said he would be back with a bulb to replace but never returned.Furniture is worn out! Bathtub was extremely slick, almost fell. No grab bars in showers. Bathtub was very slippery so had to purchase a bathmat to keep from falling while showering. Blinds were broken in some of the unit. Balcony furniture was broken and in bad shape! All issues should of been addressed before we arrived! About the only good thing to say was unit was decorated well. Very disappointed in our stay at Sand Piper!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Darrell J.

3 day getaway

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: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in our harbor view unit. We had our dogs with us and the community had plenty of relief stations and great places to walk them.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Another wonderful stay at Sandpiper Cove

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: We stayed in one of the units on the canal with trailer parking underneath our room. That really worked out well for us. The room was clean and more than enough room for all of us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

Our favorite place to stay in Destin!

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: Staff are super helpful, and all amenities are available on the property to ensure that your family has a one stop excellent vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

delia a.

Excellent !!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: We had a great time in this beautiful place. Very comfortable and clean. I really recommended. It was beyond my expectations. 👍🏻
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

A guest from Blountstown, FL

Destin Poker Run Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great stay and location, especially with a boat! We definitely hope to be able to rent this unit again next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana G.

Always a great option

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: For 3 years we are staying in SPC and always a pleasure.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Our New Home Away From 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: We arrived early after 8 hours of travel and were allowed to check into our condo a couple of hours early. The condo was spotless. The kitchen was fully equipped. The beds were firm but very comfortable. We enjoyed feeding fish in the canal from the balcony. We had a short walk to the beach, but it was a safe and easy route. Our teenage girls enjoyed the pool nearby, which has an 8 or 8 1/2 foot depth. It was very clean as well. The pool, restaurant, golf course, and tennis courts were all in very close proximity. For two moms with two teenage daughters, we felt safe throughout our entire stay. Check out was as simple as clicking on an email link upon departure. This was a safe, clean, family friendly condo. I do not have even one negative comment. We will definitely stay at this specific condo again when we come back to Destin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

Always Our First Choice

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: We have stayed in Sandpiper Cove more than 7 times, but we have used this condo 3 times! Each time it is always clean and comes with everything you would need to stay in and be comfortable. The access to our boat directly below our condo makes this one the ideal choice for those that are wanting to bring your boat along.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Rockwell, NC

Location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the location in the canal. Set out in the morning and watched the boats coming and going and the fish in the water. The condo is within 5 minute walk to the beach. Loved having our own parking underneath. My only complaint with the condo would be the steps but we knew that going in. If older family members or small kids you may want to take that into consideration. Condo was very clean. Lots of space.

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