Rustic Retreat | Heated Pool + Splash Pad | Golf Cart | Private Beach Access

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Open-concept living room, large smart TV and quick access to the pool
Pool view with shaded outdoor dining and fenced backyard privacy
A residential house with a garage, a driveway, and a golf cart parked in the driveway.
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances and lots of prep space for meals, snacks, and game nights
Primary suite with king bed, dresser storage, chaise lounge, calm coastal vibes, and wall-mounted TV

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Emerald Bay Golf Club

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Bay Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Baytowne Wharf - 8 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Rustic Retreat | Heated Pool + Splash Pad | Golf Cart | Private Beach Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Retreat | Heated Pool + Splash Pad | Golf Cart | Private Beach Access?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Retreat | Heated Pool + Splash Pad | Golf Cart | Private Beach Access on 1 Nov 2026 start from £908, 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 Rustic Retreat | Heated Pool + Splash Pad | Golf Cart | Private Beach Access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Rustic Retreat | Heated Pool + Splash Pad | Golf Cart | Private Beach Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Retreat | Heated Pool + Splash Pad | Golf Cart | Private Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Retreat | Heated Pool + Splash Pad | Golf Cart | Private Beach Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Retreat | Heated Pool + Splash Pad | Golf Cart | Private Beach Access located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach and Emerald Bay Golf Club. James Lee Beach and James Lee Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The house was beautiful and very well stocked, and the pool was fabulous. We loved all the games provided—they were a great touch! The host was amazing and communication was excellent throughout our stay. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time and enjoyed everything this house had to offer. It was an amazing trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We couldn’t have had a better time at the rustic retreat! The house was so clean and had so many great amenities. The host was quick to respond, we had zero issues, the house was pet friendly, the neighborhood felt very safe and the golf cart was the best! Can’t wait to book another trip here
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, everything organized and clean, we loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay at the Rustic Retreat. The property was spotless and had everything we needed for a comfortable week-long stay. The private pool was a highlight, and the location near the beach was perfect. The host was incredibly responsive and accommodating. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2026
Hello Breanna, Thank you for your kind, 5 Star Review. I'm glad to hear that you guys would like to return. And yes, I agree about the beach access! I feel like we have one of the best private beach access points, it's not as narrow and crowded as the others. Let us know when you're coming back into town. Talk soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second summer at this house. Each has been a great experience. The house has everything you could need and is well maintained especially for being pet friendly. The host is very accommodating and responsive. Love our time here!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. Owners were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property great hosts

Great location, property and community for your Destin vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2022
Hello Jason! Thank you for your positive feedback! We are so happy that your family enjoyed your Thanksgiving visit in our home. I am glad you found great value in the community and location of the Rustic Retreat! We hope you have a Merry Christmas. See you guys next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT PLACE TO STAY!!!!

This is a great place to stay. The pool was amazing the splash pad was great kids loved it, and the house was very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2022
Hello Derek! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm happy to hear that your kids loved the extra large splash pad! We took a lot of care into designing that space, it's great to know that it was worth it. Please keep us in mind if you come back to the area. Thank you, Jessica Massingill
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

Super nice house perfect location for beach and dinning!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2023
Thank you Tammy! We really appreciate your support. I'm happy the location of the home served you guys well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and nice - great stay

Outstanding communication - incredibly easy to check in/out - home was immaculate - excellent overall experience
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Hello Brian! Thank you for taking the time to write this review! I really appreciate your compliments on the home and everything was in the condition that you expected. We do strive to be very detailed and have good communication, so guests know what to expect, I'm glad it could help you guys. Thank you for choosing to spend your spring break with us! Keep us in mind with any future travel back to the area, we'd love to accommodate you guys!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay very convenient to the beach the golf cart was definitely a plus. Woul

Over all experience was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
I'm happy to hear you loved the location and the golf cart! We love feedback from our guests. Thank You Very Much!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect and had anything we could need. It was well kept and very clean. The host was very responsive and helpful to anything we needed while booking our stay and during it. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home in quiet neighborhood - close to beaches

Lovely home - great pool and wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at the property. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice Beach Stay

This property is very clean and has everything you’d need to create great family memories. The owners are very nice and easy to work with if you have questions.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed the property. Great location across the street from Emerald Bay Golf Course.

Great location, clean. and near the beach and golf. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!!

The house was very clean and well appointed! We stayed for 6 weeks and it was wonderful! We had never been to Destin and Rustic Retreat was perfect for us. In fact, it was so nice we already booked for 2024!
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2023
Hello Karen! Thank you so very much for your details in your review, it really helps our business! I'm so happy to hear that you love how clean and well equipped the house was. I was very excited when you guys decided to re-book for next year! That is an excellent compliment! We will definitely touch base soon, enjoy your summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

We really enjoying staying at this property. Jessica was very attentive and the property was gorgeous.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2020
Hey Susan! We really appreciate the good review, thank you so much! Im glad you loved the property and that you had everything you needed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Was very clean and perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Miramar Beach

Everything was as described. Great location and enough space for 4 adults and 2 children. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great trip

Everything was perfect, thanks for a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!!

Great property with a great location! Short walk or golf cart ride to the beach. Golf cart is a great addition to the home. Amazing private swimming pool that my kids loved!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2020
Hey Jonathan! We really appreciate this 5 Star Review! Thank you! We're happy that you guys enjoyed the location so much. It's great to hear that your littlest family members loved the pool too! The construction process was definitely a labor of love, lol! But I'm happy we decided to double the splash pad size and add the under water bench. It really makes it fun, and sets us apart. We hope to see you on your next visit, message us anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family spot

The heated pool at 90 degrees allowed us to swim everyday even with cool Spring break weather. House was perfect for the whole family and the golf cart was a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2023
Hello Nadine! Thank you for your wonderful feedback! I'm happy you guys enjoyed pool heating and that the house fit your family perfectly! You are great guests to have! Let us know whenever you guys want to come back to the area.
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