Breathtaking Villa - Escape to Paradise! Direct Easy Access 50 Steps to Beach!
Stunning villa on lake and within steps to the beach. Perfectly situated for both relaxation and adventure. Destiny Beach Villa is on quiet Scenic within walking distance to many restaurants. Inside the villa boasts tastefully designed interiors with large windows and 360 degree views. Each villa floor has two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, a cozy living area; this retreat comfortably accomodates families or groups seeking both comfort and luxury. Note: 3A upstairs sleeps 4; 3B downstairs sleeps 5. Step outside to your private patio perfect for alfresco breakfasts, or take a short stroll to explore shops, restaurants and attractions. We are 10 minutes from the Harbor and 10 minutes to the oulet mall. This villa offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience.
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Amazing Time: Planned somewhat last minute for a trip in Destin, FL and the owner was soooo accommodating! Amazing views with the lake right in your backyard. Literally 2 minutes flat walk from the front door and you are on the sand! Could not ask for more. Looking for more trips to the place in years to come! (Dan F.)
Beautiful View: What a great location and view from both patios that were equipped with bar height tables for two. The short walk to the beach made it easy to return for bathroom breaks or forgotten items. The villa was well stocked and clean and the owner communicated clearly and quickly. It worked great for us and our two tweens. We would definitely recommend. (Andres F.)
Another Great Stay: This will be my family's second stay at Laura's Villa, or as my kids call it "Mrs. Laura's House". We love the location, the breath taking view, safety, proximity to great food, and of course the Beach and Pool combo for the kids. We;ll be back for the 3rd trip next year! (Adam M.)
Wonderful Stay: This was the perfect villa for a week with my girls. It was very clean, decorated nicely, and had everything we needed to cook. The owners were great communicators and responded very quickly to any of my questions. We had a great time! (Jenny S.)
Villa with Gulf and Lake views....Located on the sun drenched pure white sandy shores of Destin's Crystal Beach (and 1/4 mile to the Miramar/Walton County border), this well decorated Destiny Beach Villa boasts an array of deluxe features. There are two levels (each with 2 bedrooms) to choose from - upstairs (3A) or downstairs (3B). Ask owner (Laura Kirby/Rent the Gulf) which is best for your family. Floor to ceiling windows surrounding include a 360 water view with sweeping gulf view to the south and lake view to the north, make the beach villa totally open and airy - from both villa floors. The beach is only 50 steps! A boardwalk lines the James Lee Park with gazebos and picnic table. With just a few stairs (not like 30A!) getting to the beach is easy. There is also a tunnel under the road for carriages/wagons.
When reserving Villa 3A, a private entrance and stairs lead you to the second floor with living room, fully stocked for cooking kitchen and dining room, seating six. A lock out door below makes the villa two separate units and Dutch door at the top of the stairs provides safety for little guests. The master bedroom upstairs has a Pottery Barn king bed, includes a half bath and access to the private back balcony overlooking the lake. The second bedroom has two single beds via a daybed. One full bath is in the hall. Front loader washer and dryer are included.
The villa downstairs has recently been renovated. The master bedroom, also with king bed also has access to a private balcony overlooking Lake Destiny. The second bedroom has a bunkbed with a full on the bottom. One full bath downstairs. Front loader washer and dryer are included.
If you're not quite ready to end your day at the beach, porches and balconies provides the perfect hideaway to finish that beach novel. Curl up in one of our new Polywood outdoor chairs. Views of the beach, gulf, and lake are paramount. During the day, guests in the master suites enjoy the sweeping vistas of the lake. In the evening, the sun sets over the lake providing a relaxed and restive environment. The lighting and eclectic furnishings all contribute to a true showpiece, embracing a warm and comfortable feel. The villa maintains a soul and character not found in most properties in Destin. Guest reviews include the villa has "everything you need" in a rental. Location, comfort, cleanliness and owners who attend to all questions and needs immediately. No management company to filter your requests.
**Two beach chairs and a beach umbrella are included with the villa rentals. You can find them on the back porch on hallway at the bottom of the stairs. No beach towels are include. Please bring your own. Books and games supplied ;) Bring your own Netflix or Prime for watching movies.
**Walk to many restaurants within a half mile. We send a list of our favorites with check in information. Take the easy back Scenic road to avoid traffic. It's 6.5 miles off Hwy 98!
You will feel right at home. Our beach house is your beach house ;)
***Please note if you would like to reserve the 4 bedroom villa, go to VRBO 36610. We cannot reserve a 4 bedroom through this ad.
Gorgeous features throughout this villa! Stone travertine floors throughout in 3B; wood laminate in 3A. Beautiful granite hand crafted island with plenty of storage and all stainless appliances - everything you need for making meals at home. Master has private balcony overlooking lighted pathway behind villas on lake. The second bedroom features stylish comforters on a new white bunk bed with a full on the bottom and twin on the top. Your 50 steps to the beach and boardwalk lining the public James Lee Park make beach days easy. Two chairs (or more) and a beach umbrella are in the condo for your use. The pool is a short 30 second walk. Private bath, grill and plenty of table, chairs, and chaise lounges for large or small groups.
Gregg and Laura, Owners
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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.
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Long-term renters welcome
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Destin
Located in Destin, this villa is near a water park and on the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 3 min drive
El Jalisco Destin - 4 min drive
Crab Trap Destin - 7 min walk
Kenny D's - 14 min walk
Cracker Barrel - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Breathtaking Villa - Escape to Paradise! Direct Easy Access 50 Steps to Beach! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Breathtaking Villa - Escape to Paradise! Direct Easy Access 50 Steps to Beach!?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Breathtaking Villa - Escape to Paradise! Direct Easy Access 50 Steps to Beach! on 13 May 2026 start from £329, 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.
How much is parking at Breathtaking Villa - Escape to Paradise! Direct Easy Access 50 Steps to Beach!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Breathtaking Villa - Escape to Paradise! Direct Easy Access 50 Steps to Beach!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Breathtaking Villa - Escape to Paradise! Direct Easy Access 50 Steps to Beach!?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Breathtaking Villa - Escape to Paradise! Direct Easy Access 50 Steps to Beach! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Destin villa is within a 10-minute walk of James Lee Park and Miramar Beach. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The location is one of the best in Destin. Ocean view, two minute walk to the beach and a beautiful lake right outside your back door. Such a beautiful and relaxing stay.
This property had everything we needed. Great beach access, comfortable condo, and the Laura and Greg were great, they left a few items that they thought we may need while there and made sure our stay was enjoyable.
Anthony L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2025
Thank you for the kind review. We love our villa too! Hope to see y'all soon.
This was the perfect place for my girlfriend and I. Right across from the beach and walking distance to restaurants. Laura was excellent and everything matched the description perfectly!
Jon W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Thank you for the FIVE STAR review! We are so happy you enjoyed your Destin beach vacation. See you soon!
We loved the property, right across the road from the beach and situated on a lake. Excellent restaurant in walking distance. Very clean and quality accomodations.
Don G.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We appreciate you and for choosing our villa for your beach vacation. We hope to see you back soon.
Laura and Gregg
Laura was great to work with and was very easy to contact, the villa was well kept up and very clean. It felt like a home away from home and we really enjoyed it.
Virginia B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael F.
28 Jun 2018
Excellent
We enjoyed our stay at Destin Villas and can’t wait to come back. Laura was very helpful with anything we needed during our stay.
Michael F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
We appreciate you and your family and look forward to your next stay - hopefully this fall!
This will be my family's second stay at Laura's Villa, or as my kids call it "Mrs. Laura's House". We love the location, the breath taking view, safety, proximity to great food, and of course the Beach and Pool combo for the kids. We;ll be back for the 3rd trip next year!
Adam W. M.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Steve H.
20 Aug 2017
Great location right off the beach
Beautiful views of the clean water lake from master bedroom. Kids loved getting to fish and being convenient to the beach. Short walk across the road to the beach, but wasn't a problem at all. GREAT PLACE FOR FAMILIES.
Steve H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thanks Steve! We LOVE our guests!! We have over 50% repeat rentals. Beach views are amazing. See our Destiny Beach Villas Facebook and RenttheGulf.com for more information. We hope to see you next year!
This was the perfect villa for a week with my girls. It was very clean, decorated nicely, and had everything we needed to cook. The owners were great communicators and responded very quickly to any of my questions. We had a great time!
Great location, cozy condo bit wish it had more than 1 bathroom
Lisa R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review Lisa. The villa is cozy and also only 50 steps to the sandy white beaches! If you missed the number of bathrooms in our comprehensive description I appologize.
This villa is just as described! Marvelous view of the gulf and a 2 minute walk across the road (which is a pedestrian crossing and traffic does stop for you) to the white sand beach. Wonderful area for daily walks and noise level is low except for traffic going down road. Quiet at night. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and I would recommend this villa to anyone wanting to stay in Destin near the beach.
Planned somewhat last minute for a trip in Destin, FL and the owner was soooo accommodating! Amazing views with the lake right in your backyard. Literally 2 minutes flat walk from the front door and you are on the sand! Could not ask for more. Looking for more trips to the place in years to come!
What a great location and view from both patios that were equipped with bar height tables for two. The short walk to the beach made it easy to return for bathroom breaks or forgotten items. The villa was well stocked and clean and the owner communicated clearly and quickly. It worked great for us and our two tweens. We would definitely recommend.
Donna B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2024
Thank you for your kind review and for taking such great care of our villa!
This Villa was everything you could need for the most practical, yet classy, home away from home I could’ve imagined. My 2 teens never complained about being cramped over shared space. Well maintained. Clean. Well stocked. Everything in working order. Location is prime. I enjoyed people watching from the porch at night as the golf carts cruise by, each playing tunes. Life felt simple. Time didn’t fly, and we were truly rested & rejuvenated from our week’s stay. Instructions were clear and easy to follow. Great communication from Host Laura. We hope to stay here again for future vacations. Thank you for sharing your property!
Samantha A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2025
Thank you for the kind review Samantha! We welcome you back anytime. We're so happy you had a wonderful vacation. The villa is a special place! ❤️🏖️❤️
We had an amazing stay! Location was perfect for us!
Our teen girls walked to wherever they wanted and I felt safe allowing them to do so.
Communication was great and always a response within 24hrs or less. So polite and friendly!
Our bed and pillows were great! I didn’t wake up stiff from a bad mattress which is rare on vacation.
I have nothing but good to say about our stay and I’m so picky.
I was under the impression that we had the up and downstairs of this villa so it was definitely tight but that is my fault for not reading. However, the size would NOT deter me from booking the same villa again and again.
We love Destin and enjoyed this stay so much we are looking to purchase our own rental property!
Thanks for a great stay Laura!!!!!
This was our first time staying at this villa, and it was absolutely perfect! We stayed in 3A (upstairs). The villa is truly just steps from the beach which is just across the street. It made it so easy to go back and forth for drink refills or quick bathroom breaks.The views were incredible. From the front balcony we enjoyed a gorgeous ocean view, and from the back balcony, a peaceful lake view. The bed was super comfortable, and the shower got nice and hot. No complaints at all. The location is unbeatable, with plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, and conveniences nearby. We really appreciated the restaurant recommendations included in the check-in info. Everything we tried was fantastic! Our favorite was The Crab Trap, located just across the street. We loved being able to walk there.But the best part? We got engaged on the front balcony! After 5 years of dating I'd call it a MAGIC villa. Haha. It will always hold a special place in our hearts.Thank you for an unforgettable stay! We can’t wait to come back again and again!
Kathryn C.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2025
Congratulations!! We love to hear fabulous reviews and stories like yours. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for staying at the villa.
Everything regarding the VRBO description is accurent however I would add a few minor tweaks.
1. My family stayed the week prior to Memorial Day, 2023 in order to hedge the crowds with two young children. It was still busy. The public beach access pictured was very busy as it's also the parking lot for the Crab Trap just down the street. Still, the crowds were nice, kind, respectful. In addition the road pictured was also very busy. Again, in part due to the week before Memorial Day.
2. An interesting note for those wondering about the beach atmosphere. There is a red tourist helicoptor which flies over head just about every 20 minutes. At first my kids loved it. I will say for me inparticular after a day or so, it got annoying and disruptive.
Mind you, the above tweaks are not anything Laura can control and some of which have to do with timing of our stay. Just some realities which I always like to point out.
My son as always asked "Can we visit Mrs. Laura's house again", It was a hit for our family and we will be back. Thank again, Laura!
We had a great stay with an excellent view in the front and the back! We had daily walks and do a lot of bike riding. Waking up to a lake front view , watching the turtles and fish was so nice. The. Walked into the living room to see floor to ceiling ocean front view was amazing. Many evenings we spent looking at the beautiful turquoise water, watching people walk by, bike and drive by. That was a happy hour place!! We walked across the street with our beach chairs and sat on the beach many days. Some days were busier than others but so fun to people watch, watching the boats and saw some dolphins. The condo had everything we needed. Was very clean and lots of towels. Nice washer and dryer . Appliances were top of the one. Very nice coffee pot! We stayed almost 6 weeks. Such a great location as a start g point to explore Destination, Pensacola and all of the beach towns on 30A. Every town had its own character. Watercolor was our favorite! Also loved the boardwalk in Destin! Lulu's was also a fun place on the water to eat or have a few drinks. Thanks so much!!
Our family of 5 had a wonderful stay. House is located close to the beach and is so cute. Had peaceful nights on the back porch over looking the pond in the back.
The dryer was not working however the owner quickly fixed the situation and had our laundry picked up and laundered for us while we were away at our softball tournament. We were so thankful for every moment spent here!
Jennifer D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Laura and Gregg Kirby, Owners and Users of VRBO since 2004 - 850-450-8400
Reserve our personal family beach house! We manage the villa ourselves and take pride in over 50% repeat guests that stay year after year! We keep our villa as we would like to have a rental: clean, comfortable and completely furnished with everything you will need for a perfect beach vacation!
Note: Beginnig in October-November, we rent long term through April-May; six month leases only.
Why they chose this property
It is CLOSE to everything in Destin! The villa is 10 minutes to the Harbor, 10 minutes to Sandestin. We love the meandering 6.5 mile path on Scenic for walking and biking. AND, the beach is literally 50 steps! GREAT VIEWS too!!
Location, location, location. Price is great too! ;)
What makes this property unique
Call us and we will call you back! Have a question? No problem! We help with suggestions on what to do with our e-brochure. See more things to do on this VRBO page!
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