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Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants!

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Crystal Beach Retreat Cottage #17 steps from beach pool and walking/biking path.
Queen bed master
A porch that overlooks the pool with partial gulf view.
Overlooking the pool from the balcony.
Bright clean bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bathroomSleeps 4400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants!

Bright and clean studio 100 yards from sugar-white beaches. Located in Destin’s most incredible beach-side neighborhood. Not only is this walking distance to the beach, but top restaurants and premiere outdoor shopping, beachside biking/jogging paths, and a corner cafe with live music.

Crystal Beach Retreat is nestled In the quaint neighborhood filled with rainbow cottages, a private gated pool, and has laundry facilities. Whole Foods, Publix, and movies blocks away. Just right for small families, couples, as well as the business traveler or honeymooners. Natural, private pathways surround the Caribbean-style grounds.

This Crystal Beach Retreat has two studio units. It can be rented together or separate

This listing is for: It's a Shore Thing 17A
Top unit with Queen bed, bunk beds, small kitchen, dining area, TV/DVD player, free wifi, porch with pool and partial gulf views.  (Sleeps 4)

Also available is Salty Days 17B (VRBO # 860074)
Bottom unit with a queen bed, pull out couch, small kitchen and dining area, TV/DVD player, free wifi internet, porch with pool views.  (Sleeps 4).

Property manager

christina
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Languages

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Beach view

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
2 parking spaces are available per unit/house.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Destin Commons - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Destin-Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants! located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Destin Beaches is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Meg S.

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

Beach stay

Condo was very clean. Pool and laundry facilities were very close by. I was a little confused because I thought you could get to the beach directly from the property. Thank goodness we brought a wagon to get our stuff there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne R.

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

Cozy little cottage

Our stay in this beautiful tiny cottage was amzing. Minutes from the beach, shopping and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bike trip

Everything was clean, and was just like advertised. I misunderstood that there were two units in the building, I thought it was both floors, but great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Darrin w.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Vacation

It was not what i expected bed was horrible lighting in the kids bunkbeds were all loose and hard to turn on and off couch or love seat was not up to date not enough amenities 1 trash bag for 5 days bought our own all around not one of my favorites probably wont stay there again or recommend it
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Great location

Place was clean, great location, & great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey G.

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

Quiet and peaceful.

Property was as advertised and close to everything. As well as across the street from the beautiful beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan T.

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

We had a great stay

We enjoyed our stay! The cottage was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela N.

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

Great place to stay

This was our first trip to Destin, Fl and we hit the jackpot for staying there. We were only a couple minute walk from the beach, right off the 5 mile walk/bike path and walking distance to everything we needed plus a lot more. It was a quiet beautiful little neighborhood. Pool was great and met others who were staying in the other cottages that were loving the area too. Totally recommend this area to stay
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Martha R.

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

Spring break

Great!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

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

Short trip

Quiet area and conveniently located to restaurants and the beach. Christina was easy to get ahold of and responded to all my questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and quite
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saulo z.

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

Excellent!!

Everything excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie G.

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

A tiny treasure

Such a great property and great location!! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Karley M.

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

Lived our stay!

This was a great trip and a great location. This place is very small…even for my little family of 3. But the location was great, it was clean and the manager communicated very quickly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice! Close to the beach and restaurants!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilee H.

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

Quiet and feels homey

Everything was as described!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Terah L.

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

Sweetest cottage close to the beach

Property is very small but perfect for a couple. Quick, easy walk to the beach. Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Paola R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Very nice area, very tiny place.

Good!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vashuna C.

The property was great! It was as described and the the pictures were accurate!

I would recommend any small family or group of people to rent this property. It's nice and steps from the beach as described. Christina, the property owner was very nice and answered all questions in a timely manner. I will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., South Dakota

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

Cozy beach property

Very comfortable and clean. Everything we needed for a week of rest and relaxation. Convenient to the grocery stores and shopping. Plenty of restaurants, sit down and take-out. So close to the beach, a short walk, to take in the sunsets and sunrises or to spend the day in the sand.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mital P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location. Room was smaller.

Wish we had more space. Thought it would be multiple rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jade H.

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

Nice Stay

The condo was very nice and clean but the balcony door did not work properly and was extremely difficult to open/close. Also there needs to be a full length mirror for dressing. Crystal Beach area is beautiful and quiet. Short walk to the beach was no trouble at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Donna Z.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great for couples!

My partner and I enjoyed our stay here. We had plenty of space for the two of us and maybe could add 1 kid but not big enough for more than 2 adults. It wasn’t the cleanest (stained towels & sheets, dust, spider webs) but we managed with what we had of our own. We were close to everything we could possibly want to do and the pool was very enjoyable at night. Overall I would recommend to other couples
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica N.

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

Excellent location, cozy cottage

We were very happy with the check in process, parking, location to beach access, and the pool & laundry room available for use. The cottage is very cozy and our family of four was fairly comfortable. The kitchen area is *very* small and it was rather difficult to cook family meals in the space, and the pots/pans were a nightmare to use but only because I don’t l know how to cook on stainless steel, I’ll admit that. Small negatives that didn’t impact our stay but should be noted: The fridge was missing the shelving on the door, one dryer was not drying and only 2 rolls of toilet paper for a family of four staying for 5 days is wild. Positives: the decor is super cute, towels and bedding are very nice and not cheap quality, and the a/c works beautifully. We would definitely return and recommend this place. Host was responsive and very friendly. Overall we enjoyed our stay in this unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie Q.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Needs Improvement

We were under the impression it was right on the beach. It was across the street but the description was deceptive. The room was very dusty all over the walls and vents. The carpet needs replaced with something that does not hold so much sand and dirt. The bedding was very clean thank goodness.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

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