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Charming Beach Resort Cottage - Gated with Private Beach Entrance

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Living area
The Gulf and the beach. People tanning in February.
Living area
Bathroom
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

King 2 - Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Master - Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Trundle room - Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Beach Resort Cottage - Gated with Private Beach Entrance

Bright and airy 5BR, 3Bath cottage in the gated resort community of Maravilla. We are in the center of everything! Private beach entrance, fitness center, pools and tennis courts. Walk to Pompano Joe's for dinner or lunch right on the beach. Uncrowded beach with sugar white sands and chair and umbrella service available. Maravilla lies in Miramar Beach between Destin and Sandestin, close to the Sugar Sands Outlet Mall, Destin Commons, Walmart and Publix. Located on a quiet avenue in the houses with no through traffic, great if you have kids. Master Bedroom has its own garden tub and vanity area. 2nd King room has room for crib or separate child's play area and has a sleep number bed. Fully equipped kitchen with 2 ice makers and outdoor grill on patio with picnic table and umbrella. All rooms have TVs, fans and throw pillows. Really nice and spacious for family vacation with room to spread out.

2nd house identical floor plan called Pink Pearl located one house over.


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About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Baytowne Wharf and HarborWalk Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. With kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kitchenique - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 5 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whales Tail - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a group. Convenient to stores, beach and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very pet friendly. The house was clean and perfect for my family. We had 10 people and never felt crowded. The only suggestion i would have is maybe some more seating in the living room.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

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

Wonderful vacation spot

Great house in a quiet neighborhood
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charity B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay absolutely fantastic. The house was perfect for our family. Brad the host was amazing and very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Our family really enjoyed our experience. The host was responsive to our questions and super helpful. We would definitely recommend this place. The WiFi info needs to be updated in the paperwork.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

E J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was in a great neighborhood. Host was easy to communicate with. Pet friendly. Family and I enjoyed our stay very much. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2025
Thanks for the nice review and thanks for keeping the house in great shape. Good to have nice people that care about the homes. Please come again. Brad and Lisa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home away from home! Enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing stay. The beach was just a few minutes walk away and the property had other amenities to enjoy. Will visit again, Thanks to our host Brad and Lisa!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Lots of amenities, great large 5 bedroom 3 bath home close to beach, nice pools and great owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie A.

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

Great spot

Located in a nice quiet location, close to the beach, shops and restaurants. Very spacious and clean! We really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Thanks McKenzie for the nice review and thanks for staying with us. Happy New Year to you and the family. Brad and Lisa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Great Stay in Destin!

Nice Location and area. Rooms were large and comfortable. Owners were very responsive and great to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

It’s so roomy!

We really enjoyed our stay. The bedrooms all had a lot of space and it was very clean. We’d definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Guys, you left me a great review but only checked one star. Can you please fix the stars to 5 star if possible?
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was the perfect size for our group. The 5 badroom / 3 bath made it easy for us all to rest and get ready for the day. The beds could use an update, some are super firm and some are really soft. The location of the property is fantastic, very close to everything. The owners were super responsive and very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

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

Great time, Great Accommodations!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The accommodations were perfect for us and our family members who could come to Florida to join us. We have stayed in the Maravilla community before and love the proximity to the beach and the entire community. The hosts were great about communicating with us and making sure that our stay was great. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amanda l.

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

Great location

The house was in a great location and the walk to the beach wasn’t too far. The house was clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Destin 2023

Wonderful place, lots of places to sleep. Very comfortable, nice community with private beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra S.

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

Plenty of room

Plenty of room , also they left a chocolate Easter bunny in each room so nice
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa S.

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

Beautiful Destin!

The property owners were so quick to respond when we had questions preparing for our stay. Thank you! We had a lovely time visiting Destin and spending time with family and friends. We were so happy that this property was a quick walk to the beautiful beach. The heated pool was a great time as well!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shea H.

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

Excellent stay

The home was perfect for my multi-family trip. It is large and spacious. Plenty of linens and towels. It is a short walk to the pool. The beach access is a bit of a walk with little ones but you can park at the condos right behind the home and walk straight onto the beach through the private entrance. The neighborhood is super quiet and very well maintained. The hosts are excellent communicators if we needed anything. Would definitely recommend!
Private beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni T.

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

Fall Break

The house was perfect for our family of 7. My daughter's boyfriend proposed on the beach with an airplane with a banner asking if she would marry him! Such a fun week. The only drawback is the house didn't have beach setup, which most of the properties at the Maravilla do have, but it was spacious enough for all of us to spread out at the house and the manager was very friendly and helpful during our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaelyn B.

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

Great Stay

Brad and Lisa were great property managers. They were very helpful. The property was very well represented in the pictures. We had a great stay and will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto M.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa L.

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

Had an awesome vacation!

From the start, Brad was communicative and easy to book with. He kept in touch and responded quickly to messages. I will book with Brad again if it’s possible! Our group had 10 people including three children and one baby. The house was perfect for our family, clean and very spacious. Having 3 bathrooms was a big plus. The walking distance to the beach access was quite a ways away for a member in our group who walks with a limp but we were able to drop her off by the access gate via car and we walked from the house to gate with no issues, about a 5 min walk. Thank you, Brad for allowing us to stay at your place and make new memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna T.

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

Excellent house! Quiet location!

Very clean and spacious! It’s the perfect amount of bedrooms/bathrooms for families with plenty of room to spend time together. The location is great and close to everything, especially the beautiful beach and pools. Brad was very accommodating and even contacted us to let us know we could check-in earlier. Highly recommend for an enjoyable vacation! We will return next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

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

Great house

The house was great and the beach and pool were wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darryl K.

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

Great place for a quiet getaway

Very nice, roomy place. Would stay again if we come back. No complaints!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Thanks guys, glad we had some decent weather for you too. Please come again. Brad and Lisa
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