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Private pool and outdoor entertaining area behind the home
An aerial view of a beach with a sandy shore and a series of blue umbrellas aligned in a row.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a wooden ceiling.
Relaxing living space ideal for movie nights and group gatherings
Bright open-concept living area designed for gathering

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Private spa tub
    A rare find - unwind in your own luxurious private space.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Destin Commons

Popular amenities

  • Private hot tub
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 32)

First Floor Bunkroom

3 Single Bunk Beds

First Floor King Bedroom with Private Bathroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor King Bedroom #2 with private bathroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor King Bedroom with Private Bathroom and Balcony

1 King Bed

Third Floor King Bedroom #2 with Private Bathroom and

1 King Bed

Third Floor King bedroom with private bathroom

1 King Bed

Third Floor King Suite #2 with private bathroom and private

1 King Bed

Third Floor King Suite with private bathroom and balcony

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

8 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunk/Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

First Floor King Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 9

Toilet

Second Floor King Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor King Bedroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Third Floor King Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Third Floor King Bedroom #2 shared with bunk room

Toilet · Shower only

Third Floor King Suite

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Third floor King Suite #2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Destin

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Consider Club LA for a night out or Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • James Lee Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Destin Commons - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 🐬🐟 The Life Aquatic | Pool | Golf Cart | Rooftop Gulf Views | FREE Excursions ☀️ have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at 🐬🐟 The Life Aquatic | Pool | Golf Cart | Rooftop Gulf Views | FREE Excursions ☀️?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🐬🐟 The Life Aquatic | Pool | Golf Cart | Rooftop Gulf Views | FREE Excursions ☀️ on 30 Oct 2026 start from £2,313, 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 🐬🐟 The Life Aquatic | Pool | Golf Cart | Rooftop Gulf Views | FREE Excursions ☀️ pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 🐬🐟 The Life Aquatic | Pool | Golf Cart | Rooftop Gulf Views | FREE Excursions ☀️?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🐬🐟 The Life Aquatic | Pool | Golf Cart | Rooftop Gulf Views | FREE Excursions ☀️?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🐬🐟 The Life Aquatic | Pool | Golf Cart | Rooftop Gulf Views | FREE Excursions ☀️?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🐬🐟 The Life Aquatic | Pool | Golf Cart | Rooftop Gulf Views | FREE Excursions ☀️ located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of James Lee Beach and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great. We have a very large family and this house really goes above and beyond. Plenty of room for adults, teens, and little ones. Outdoor area is great with large pool big enough for everyone. Kitchen is large and perfect for entertaining and cooking. Would highly recommend to anyone, especially ones with a larger family/ group
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re happy the home was perfect for your family and that everyone enjoyed the pool and spacious kitchen. We’d love to host your family again for more unforgettable memories!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very nice place and very well stocked with kitchen items and beach towels. We went with 6 couples and everyone had their own suite and bathroom. We loved the pool area and it was a super close walk to the beach. The only issues we found were with the ovens and griddle top but maintenance came quickly to resolve the issues. We only wish there had been more comfortable seating in the living room besides the couch. We would definitely come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Peggy! We’re happy you enjoyed the home, pool, and convenient beach access. We’re glad our maintenance team was able to quickly take care of the issues, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We’d love to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with an awesome outdoor area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Megan! We’re so glad you enjoyed the great location and the outdoor area. We’d love to host you again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Beautiful home, lots of room, and such a quick walk to the beach 1/2 a block away. Destin Dreamers was very quick and responsive to all my requests and questions. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the home! It was our pleasure to assist you, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We’d love to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place. This is our second stay

We went last year and loved it so much we came back! We’ll be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2025
Thank you so much, Adam! We’re thrilled to have you back and can’t wait to host you again next year!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good house for vacation.

It's a great house to stay with family or friends. Couple things do need to be updated but overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Yunus! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and that the home worked well for your group. We appreciate your feedback about the updates needed. It's helpful and will be taken into consideration as we continue to improve the property. We’d love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very good except the bar at the pool was not what we thought. There were no cupboards or doors covering the openings and no little refrigerator.The house itself and the pool were great! Location was also great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025
Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience with us, Michael! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the house. e also appreciate your feedback about the pool bar setup. We'll definitely take your comments into consideration for future improvements. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house. Great location

The house was perfect for our large group. The kitchen is big and has every convenience you could possibly need.Walk to the beach is easy. Golf cart is a nice bonus. Highly recommend Life Aquatic. Destin Dreamers really responsive and easy to work with
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words, Robert! We're glad the home and location worked perfectly for your group. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

relaxing

House is great for a large group. Pool area good, but took several days to get hot tub fixed and the pool bar area was filthy, we had to clean it and it is stripped out, no frig, cabinets or running water.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Tressia. We're glad to hear the house worked well for your group and that you enjoyed the pool area. We sincerely apologize for the delay in getting the hot tub fixed and for the condition of the pool bar area upon your arrival. That’s certainly not the standard we aim to maintain. We strive to provide a 5-star experience to all our guests. Your comments have been shared with our maintenance and cleaning teams so we can make the necessary improvements. Thank you again for staying with us and we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As pictured!

Our stay was fantastic! The house delivers as promised. A few minor repairs are needed but nothing that interfered with our trip. It is a beautiful and spacious house and the kitchen is well stocked which is very helpful. One of my few suggestions would be to have towel hooks or racks in all of the bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
Hi Amy, thanks for the feedback. We're so glad you had a fantastic stay! It’s great to hear the house met your expectations. We’ll definitely take note of your suggestion about towel hooks. Hope to host you again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Experience

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Life Aquatic. The house was beautifully decorated, extremely clean, and had all of the amenities we could possibly need. We had 19 people...and it was VERY comfortable. The weather wasn't ideal at the beginning of our trip...so, spending time in the beautiful home was still a treat. The pool/hot tub is HUGE and the outdoor space is fantastic. Additionally, it's just a short walk to the beach and centrally located. I would highly recommend this house!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

family vacation

We loved this house!! The location was great. Golf cart was a big plus we used it a lot. The house has so much space we were never crowded. The kids and adults loved the pool and spa. Only suggestion we would make would be to have more coffee cups, bar glasses and the bar stools were very unsteady. One of them we really couldn't use thought you would fall backwards. All in all we loved this house and would definitely stay there again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 14 total family members. We loved the pool and the location of the house. The kitchen was fabulous!! There are a few maintenance issues that needs to be addressed. The downstairs ac condensation was leaking on the floor. Maintenance did come by to check but still needs further repairs. The landscaping lights in the pool area were out and a few lightbulbs were out in the pool. But overall the house was clean and very nice. We would highly recommend and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2025
Thanks so much for the great feedback, Karen! We're happyyour family enjoyed the home, pool, and kitchen. We appreciate you pointing out the maintenance items,those are being addressed. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect 50th Birthday celebration week!

Cannot say enough about this beautiful home. We had 18 adults stay for a week to celebrate my 50th Birthday. The location was perfect, within an easy walk or golf cart ride to the beach. We loved the outside covered porch and pool and spent almost everyday out there. The house was beautiful and very spacious. We enjoyed cooking in the kitchen. There is plenty of room to spread out. Our only recommendation would be to clean up the landscaping around the pool and add a solid surface sidewalk to the outdoor shower, But I suspect the new owners have plans to do this very soon. We highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2024
Hi Kelly, thanks so much for staying with us. We are glad to know that you had an incredible time with your friends and family! Your feedback about the landscaping and outdoor shower pathway is noted and we'll definitely suggest this to the owners. Thank you for the recommendation—we hope your memories from this special week last a lifetime! See you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

family vacation

We loved Life Aquatic!! The pool was awesome!! We used it every day along with the hot tub. The house had more than enough space for all of us. The location to shops, restaurants, and the beach was great. The golf cart was a major plus!! We used it every day to run errands and to the beach. We would definitely recommend this house to everyone!! I would suggest a few sharp knives, we went out and bought on, because we couldn't find one sharp enough for what we needed. Also more coffee cups, and barstools are a little unsteady. We would definetly stay here again, it was a great trip!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving fun!!

This was the perfect place for a family of 20 for thanksgiving weekend. Although it was cold outside we didn’t notice because we gathered around the large living room and kitchen area watching sports, playing games and cooking delicious food. The children loved the huge beautiful pool! We had to fight with the children to get them out the pool in the evenings.. I would say we had a problem trying to get the elevator to work but it wasn’t a problem because as soon as I called they sent maintenance over immediately and it was fixed. We had so much fun and we’re searching dates to return in April..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2024
Hi Malcom, thanks for staying with us! We're happy to hear that the house was perfect for your Thanksgiving weekend and that your family had such a great time. We appreciate your understanding regarding the elevator issue and are glad our maintenance team was able to resolve it quickly. We’d love to welcome you back in April and hope to make your next stay just as memorable!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our large group of adults & kids

The house was amazing! The best feature by far is the giant pool! We had 14 kids in our group and they had the time of their lives in the pool! We choose to heat the pool and it was worth it. The adults made great use of the table in the pool for games and the hot tub is spacious and ideally located (gets the afternoon sun!). The pool bar was pointless though, it doesn’t have any power (no fridge, no ability to use a blender) - the space could be used for something better. The outdoor kitchen space is very nice and located perfectly in the shade. The grill was pretty greasy so it flamed up and the exhaust hood didn’t vacate the smoke - so beware, set burners low and be prepared to set off the smoke alarms! The house is huge, plenty of rooms and beds for the approved 24 guests. The 1st level has a huge bunk room but be aware, that level is very warm, its 5-10 degrees warmer on the 1st floor than the 3rd for some reason. The kitchen had pretty much everything we needed to cook meals every night. We loved the giant island and the many seating options. Two downsides of the kitchen are the fridge doesn’t have an ice maker (there are 2 on the 1st lever but none in the kitchen) and the oven/cooktop is giant and high end, but the center griddle didn’t work at all and the exhaust hood made an awful noise. Access to the beach is a short 3 min walk and completely manageable even with all the kids we had! The beach is pristine and worth every second of the walk and then some!! There were a few sand toys and balls. Having a golf cart included was an exciting perk but there really isn’t a place to park it at the beach and it only seats 6 so if you have a big group, you have to take turns! Overall we loved this house and would book it again in a heartbeat. Our only feedback to the owners are to get the kitchen oven and grill repaired and if you want to spoil your guests, provide beach chairs, hooks in the bathrooms/bedrooms for hanging towels, and maybe laundry baskets in each room for ease of carrying things between levels. We did call in the maintenances crew for a few issues on day one and they were fast and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful family vacation. Perfect length of time. Lots of Room for everybody to come together and then be separate in their own rooms. Swimming pool was our favorite spot to be. Lots of outside table and chairs to enjoy our Wordle contest. Beautiful view from every window. Just enough supplies to get going with. Would love to come there every year. All of us would!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy your family enjoyed the spacious home, pool, beautiful views, and time together. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would love to welcome your family back year after year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great House near beach

This 3 story house is beautiful with plenty of space for a big family. The set up is great from the first floor where it has access to a huge pool with a bar and kitchen set up. The second floor has plenty of space to accommodate a big family. We had a total of 19 people and we had plenty of space and we were able to sit and enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner all at the same time. The house beds are very comfortable. We had a minor issue with the grill it was not working but as soon as I reached out to Destin Dreamers they brought us a brand new grill within 30 minutes talk about great customer service. We appreciate the quick response (especially since it was a Sunday) and you following up with us to make sure we were good. I highly recommend the house and using Destin Dreamers.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

I can't give a high enough rating for Destin Dreamers. They made everything so simple and catered to us like we were their only customer. I will use Destin Dreamers for years to come. Mallory was so attentive. I really did have the best experience with them. 10/10!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

The pool is the best part about this house! We will book again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Life Aquatic

The property was beautiful. There were small things we noticed that were fixed immediately. The property management company was excellent. Highly recommend The Life Aquatic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Such a beautiful home in Destin! If you rent this property you will not be disappointed! My family and I really enjoyed our week here. The kitchen is so large and loved the open concept. Great huge table for everyone to join around for family dinners. As stated by another reviewer, bathrooms really lack the use of hooks for hanging and drying towels or wet items. Shower pressure is a little low in some but there are sooo many!! The elevator is an added bonus but guests need to remember to close all the doors on other floors to function properly. Beautiful outdoor space and pool. We did make the mistake of heating the hot tub! Didn’t realize it would make the pool a hot tub as well! Management was great about coming out and letting some water out and adding cool water with the hose. It was better after a day or two. Grill really needed to be cleaned out underneath which addressed our issue with the smoking and burning. Happy my brother-in-law figured that out! Bedrooms are comfortable and love the en-suite bathrooms. Great addition to have the golf cart but wished we didn’t have to move the cars to place it in the garage to charge. That’s an easy fix. We rented an additional one for the size of our party. It’s so much easier taking them back and forth to the beach. We really enjoyed Miramar Beach down the road in front of Pompano Joes! Great drinks and parking! Great walking trails and easy walk to the beach as well. So many things to explore in Destin! We really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Destin 2022

This is a great house and the pool is fantastic. The pictures of the house are quite accurate. As much as we loved this house, there were negatives. The double washer and dryer combinations are great, but the dryers are hard to reach. The addition of a step stool would have been helpful. The refrigerator on the first floor was wonderful since we were a group of 21, but instructions regarding the use would have prevented a service call. The bunk bedrooms don't have ceiling fans so it was necessary to buy a pedestal fan. The cleaning company does a great job of surface cleaning, but the pots and pans needed to be washed before use along with replacing some of the kitchen utensils. Even with the negatives, I would stay at this location again. As property managers, Destin Dreamers was very good. They were helpful before we arrived, and responded very quickly with any repairs or questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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