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☀️Crystal Beach Sandcastle – Private Pool Duplex, Sleeps Large Groups in Destin☀

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Welcome to Crystal Beach Sandcastle!
Huge private pool
Right side living and kitchen space
Pool fountain
Balcony seating

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Guest Bedroom- 1st floor- Left Duplex

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Bedroom- 1st floor- Right Duplex

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest Bedroom- 2nd floor- Left Duplex

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom- 2nd floor- Left Duplex

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom- 2nd floor- Right Duplex

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom- 2nd floor- Right Duplex

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom- 2nd floor- Left Duplex

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom- 2nd floor- Right Duplex

1 King Bed

8 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom- 1st floor- Left Duplex

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom- 1st floor- Right Duplex

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom- 2nd floor- Left Duplex

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom- 2nd floor- Left Duplex

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom- 2nd floor- Right Duplex

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom- 2nd floor- Right Duplex

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom- 2nd floor- Left Duplex

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom- 2nd floor- Right Duplex

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

☀️Crystal Beach Sandcastle – Private Pool Duplex, Sleeps Large Groups in Destin☀

Welcome to Crystal Beach Sandcastle – Your Private Coastal Retreat in Destin!
This impressive 8-bedroom, 8-bathroom duplex offers the perfect setup for large families and groups seeking both space and privacy, all in the highly desirable Crystal Beach community. Rented together as one residence, this home combines two mirror-image units to create an exceptional vacation experience just moments from the beach.

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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 # 1768149vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • James Lee Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin Commons - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does ☀️Crystal Beach Sandcastle – Private Pool Duplex, Sleeps Large Groups in Destin☀ have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at ☀️Crystal Beach Sandcastle – Private Pool Duplex, Sleeps Large Groups in Destin☀?

As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ☀️Crystal Beach Sandcastle – Private Pool Duplex, Sleeps Large Groups in Destin☀ on 20 May, 2026 start from S$942, 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 ☀️Crystal Beach Sandcastle – Private Pool Duplex, Sleeps Large Groups in Destin☀ pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ☀️Crystal Beach Sandcastle – Private Pool Duplex, Sleeps Large Groups in Destin☀?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ☀️Crystal Beach Sandcastle – Private Pool Duplex, Sleeps Large Groups in Destin☀?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☀️Crystal Beach Sandcastle – Private Pool Duplex, Sleeps Large Groups in Destin☀?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ☀️Crystal Beach Sandcastle – Private Pool Duplex, Sleeps Large Groups in Destin☀ located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of James Lee Beach and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

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

Family Vacation

We just stayed here and loved everything about the house. We had 2 sides of the family down so it was nice that it had 2 kitchens and 2 sets of washer/dryer. The pool was incredible and big enough that everyone could enjoy themselves. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2020
Hi Derek, Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review about your experience at Crystal Beach Sandcastle. It is always our pleasure to try to make your stay as memorable as this one was. I will let our staff know of your kind words. We look forward to hosting you back again in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

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

Backyard of my dreams!

We rented this house as a place for all of our friends and family to stay at for our destination beach wedding. The space is perfect for multiple different families coming to together. With each king suite guests felt like they had a little bit of privacy when needed, yet plenty of common space for gathering. The backyard was perfection. Even though it was November, we were able to get the pool and hot tub plenty warm. 90% of our time was spent out here, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec, 2021
So happy that you had a great vacation Megan. The backyard is a wonderful area to relax and have fun no doubt. Thank you for your review and may your next vacation be just as wonderful as this one was for you and your guests.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Whitney R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October 2021

Loved the house, plenty of room for everyone with great beach access. The hot tub wasn’t always hot. I would recommend a how to manual. The out door showers were inoperable so sand was everywhere. We wished there would have been better lighting outside in the back by the pool for night swims. Love how there were beach and pool toys!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2021
Thank you for your feedback and am happy that your overall vacation was a success. We have been doing our best to address the heating of the pool or hot tub on a more consistent basis. The outdoor showers are another issue we have been having constant communication with in order to have that resolved. The extra lighting would also be something nice to have but unfortunately that is something we are not able to do. Again, thank you for your feedback and I am thrilled that your overall experience was well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice N.

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

One Awesome Vacation!

This house/duplex was more than we expected. Very spacious, had plenty of kitchen utensils/appliances, high chair and pack-n-play, a bathroom for every room and the pool was big enough for all of us to enjoy. The beach was only two short blocks but you have the option of the golf cart which we enjoyed often. Highly recommend for a big group.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2021
Thank you for leaving us a review! I'm so happy that you and your guests enjoyed the vacation. May your next vacation be just a great as this one was. Again, thank you for the review.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mende K.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

No working pool, no working golf cart and not super clean.

We received a message 2 hours before our arrival that the pool wasn't working. (It was green). There was not a lot of communication from the Property Management Company on the estimate of it being fixed. Day 2 (Sunday)no pool also the golf kart wasn't working. No response from PM on a fix but was told Monday they would have a meeting. Day 3 Still no pool. PM maintenance people came out couldn't fix the pool took the golf kart to get serviced.. Day 4 No pool still, PM maintenan and pool maintenance company came out. Thought it needed a pool pump. Let's just say the pool started working correctly on Day 5 the day before we leave, but not til 230pm. We did enjoy the pool for the last 8 hours of our trip. The house was NOT clean we found old water bottles and papers in the trundle of the beds, food crumbs in the cushions of the chairs. The backyard had cans, socks and melted candy around the pool. Maybe the cleaning crew didn't have enough time to clean the house as they were just leaving when we arrived at 4:00pm. We had elderly parents and grand children in our group. The pool was on our "must haves" list so we could all enjoy time together. Although they refunded us less than 10% houses in this area without a pool would have been 20-25% less to rent. The house DID accommodate a large group we had 5 families. The owner of this property should really think about using another PM company. The lack of communication and urgency was not great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

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

Families Vacation

What a great vacation! The house was perfect for our group of five families, 23 people. We had plenty of room, really enjoyed the pool area, and made great use of the kitchen areas to cook for everyone. Destin was busy but great, thank you so much for a fantastic vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

4579 Luke Ave

Great experience. Plenty of room Only negative that came up was Apt 2 coffe machine. Took special filter we could not buy anywhere
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sylvia G.

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

Out dated

The place had a smell wasn’t really clean very out dated furniture and not in good condition, the place really need to be updated. We paid way to much money for what we got. We was very disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2021
Wow! I think this is all about "perspective". First and foremost, we had VRBO reviews from March 2021, April 2021, and May 2021....all 5 STAR REVIEWS! In fact, the last review stated that the house was "beyond our expectations". To be transparent, the house sleeps 24 people....... You couldn't imagine the abuse it takes week after week. It is an older home and is not a new construction (that is obvious in the pictures). However, we completed many updates in 2019 (over $20K worth). At the end of 2021, we will make more updates. I have to mention again that managing a home that is 4,600 sq ft, near the beach, and that sleeps 24 gets worn out and abused! There is no denying that. But the Owner does take pride in his home and does put money back into it every year and as a management company we are responsive and we care! To sum up, this particular reservation had 20 guests. They only paid $249.55 per person for an 8 bedroom house, with a private pool and golf cart in Destin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz V.

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

Amazing!!

This property was beyond our expectations, super clean and management was extremely responsive, our next getaway we will definitely book here, thank you so much for helping us have a memorable Mother’s Day!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Great location and clean

Our family had a great time at the property was great! Perfect location! We had a hard time getting a Lyfte driver to come out. But we had rental cars. Will definitely book this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

CARMEN D.

House is okay. Some areas are really not clean. Carpet needs to be changed to wood at least.

We enjoyed the house but it’s really old. We were told we have bikes to use around but there’s none. Too many extra charges from VRBo. Cleaning fee and s so expensive. Thank you for letting us use your house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savio V.

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

Great home for vacation

The house was clean and huge. We enjoyed staying in this house. The kids loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Great house

We had a perfect experience at this property. Great location, pool and hot tub were wonderful, the beds were awesome and the overall house was everything we could have wanted. Everything was wonderful and any questions we had were answered so quickly and thoroughly. We will definitely be back and we will be bringing friends to stay also!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne H.

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

family vacation

This was by far the most amazing vacation spot ever! We had so many plans to be out and about through the city but when we got to the house all the plans were canceled and we enjoyed ourselves at the house with the pool! So perfect for a large group!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2020
We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community. Hope to have you back again soon.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mixed Feelings

Our group of 4 families has rented large houses for 15 years at various beaches and sight-seeing locations. I will start with the outside: very large pool that was great for pool volleyball (we strung our own net), water could have been a little cooler but it was very sunny out, nice yard area to play cornhole, plenty of table seating but could use some shade structures other than the 1 table umbrella. The frogs were very noisy in the evenings. When 1 started they all did for a couple of minutes then there would be a few minutes break. We even had a neighbor ask us about the noisy frogs in our back yard. Another issue was the pool got plenty dirty with a few storms that blew thru and no skimmer anywhere to be found. Had to wait for the one day that the pool guy came. The inside: lots of bedrooms that fit our needs, beds were comfy, fridges could definitely be colder, was a little inconvenient to have the house split in two with no inside connecting door but we knew that going in, AC seemed to cool better on one side than the other but wasn't an issue. Overall we spent most of our time outside so the inside was adequate. Other items: golf cart came in very handy, especially running back and forth to the beach (could park close) instead of walking it. Beach area was very nice but didn't really like all of the rental chairs/umbrellas getting the entire front row of the beach...as far as you could walk this was the case. Great sugary sand but don't expect to find shells or other items washing up on shore. Unfortunately due to offshore storms (I think) their was a riptide current preventing us from being able to get in the water past knee deep for the last 3 days we were there. This simply happens once in a while when you are at the beach. Lots of things to do nearby that we really didn't take advantage of due to the Covid B.S. Overall I gave it 3 stars based on all of the houses we have stayed at.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We are so happy to hear that you found the pool and backyard to your liking. I have brought your suggestions regarding shaded areas in the backyard and pool skimmer to my property managers attention. While we agree that the frogs can get noisy, there is not much we can do to keep our oustide friends quiet. The fight over where beach vendors can set up goes on every year. I wish we had the power to fix it, but some things are out of our control. Thank you for choosing to stay with us.
Verified

6/10 Okay

edcarlos F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location

The only thing that we did not like was the mattress was a really bad. One other thing that made the difference is:: why they Didn’t write the full description about separation the house.. It was strange, we thought was one big house, when we arrive and see, was two separate house.. horrible view, we have to separate the family.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2020
Hi Edcarlos, Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We have since made the changes to our description of the home clearer in regards to the home being a duplex.

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At Forever Vacation Rentals, we believe that vacations should feel effortless and memorable, and homeowners should feel confident their property is in the best hands. That's why our team goes above and beyond every single day...caring for homes, welcoming guests, and making sure the details are done right.

We're a local company built on relationships and community. From our housekeeping and maintenance crew to our guest services and operations team, every person plays a vital role in creating experiences that make guests want to return year after year. It's not just about managing properties... it's about creating a feeling of home, even while on vacation.

Giving back is part of who we are. We proudly support local animal shelters, Tunnel to Towers, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital because we believe our success should also make a difference in the lives of others.

At Forever Vacation Rentals, our promise is simple: treat every home like it's our own and every guest like family. Because when vacations are easy, the memories last forever.

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