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Crystal Beach ~ Short Walk to the Beach ~ Open Living Area ~ Outdoor Seating

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81897 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Destin, Florida
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Emerald Coast Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Crystal Beach ~ Short Walk to the Beach ~ Open Living Area ~ Outdoor Seating

Sleeping Arrangements
Two Story Unit
1st Floor | Master, King Bed
2nd Floor | Guest 1, King Bed; Guest 2, Queen Bed; Bonus Area, 2 Twin Beds

Experience Your Vacation Haven

Just off the Gulf of Mexico is your Destin oasis located in the community of Crystal Beach. Tucked away on a beautiful cul de sac is the beachside gem of Paradise 24/7. This two story home is a great option for snowbirds looking to relax near the beach during those winter months or big families looking for a fun getaway near the emerald waves of the Gulf.

As you walk into this beachside paradise, you’ll be greeted by rustic furnishings and muted blue tones that will relax you in no time. The first floor offers an open concept living space featuring a full kitchen, spacious dining area, and comfy living room. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, beautiful white cabinetry, and a fun blue backsplash, plus a breakfast bar for added seating. The living space offers a flat screen TV, comfy furnishings, and a gas fireplace. With a laundry room just down the hall, you’ll have everything you need!

This beach side gems sleeps 8 comfortably, offering 3 bedrooms plus an added sleeping space in the form of a bonus room. The master on the first floor has a large en suite with double vanity and oversized, walk-in tiled shower. All guest rooms offer comfy furnishings with flat screens TVs, along with the bonus space which has built in twin beds and built in shelving. With another full bath upstairs, this is the perfect space for family gatherings or snowbirds looking to host guests and grandkids.

While the inside of this house is a dream, there is so much outdoor fun to be had! The space features an oversized front porch with ceiling fans, table, chairs, and rockers; a great place to start the day slow with a cup of joe. Out back, you’ll find a large table with umbrella, ample seating, BBQ grill, and grassy area for family games. Sink into some Adirondack chairs and watch the sunset.

Just a few steps away, you’ll find the sugar white sands and the emerald waters you’ve been daydreaming about. Pack up your crew, grab some complimentary beach gear from your rental, and spend the day in the sun. Prefer the pool? The community pool is conveniently located directly across the street. The home also has an outdoor shower to make clean-up a breeze after you hit the beach or the pool.

When you’re ready to eat, you’ll find many convenient options. Just down the street, check out Camille’s for some great seafood and sushi. In the opposite direction, head to 790 on the Gulf, offering great food with Cajun flair right on the beach.

Guest Walk-Through
Two Story Unit
1st Floor – Open Concept Living/Dining Room, Kitchen with Breakfast Bar, Master Bedroom with En Suite Bath, Laundry Room, Half Bath
2nd Floor – 2 Guest Bedrooms, Bonus Area with 2 Twin Beds, Full Bathroom
Outdoor Space – Front Porch, Backyard Patio Seating and Outdoor Shower

Unit Amenities- Laundry, BBQ Grill, Backyard Patio, Oversized Front Porch

About the Community of Crystal Beach
Steps away from the gorgeous beaches on Scenic 98, Crystal Beach is the perfect combination of classic Florida beach charm combined with modern luxury for your ideal vacation. With multiple beach accesses available for your convenience, sidewalks to travel the area to nearby restaurants and shops, Crystal Beach provides the ultimate beach vacation. Amenities such as golf, tennis, biking, boating, water sports & more are available locally at additional costs.

Local Favorites
MVH guests receive savings with our Local Favorites. Enjoy discounts to restaurants, beach activities, and shopping so you can save while you stay.

MVH Beach Closet
This property offers a Beach Closet stocked with complimentary beach chairs and an umbrella for use during your stay.

MVH Rental Restrictions
Please reference the Rental Restrictions and Terms of Use.

Property manager

My Vacation Haven
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Languages

English, Swedish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Important information

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Destin

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. Destin Commons and Silver Sands Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Destin, Florida

What's nearby

  • Henderson Beach State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin Commons - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 5 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Crystal Beach ~ Short Walk to the Beach ~ Open Living Area ~ Outdoor Seating have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Crystal Beach ~ Short Walk to the Beach ~ Open Living Area ~ Outdoor Seating pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Beach ~ Short Walk to the Beach ~ Open Living Area ~ Outdoor Seating?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Beach ~ Short Walk to the Beach ~ Open Living Area ~ Outdoor Seating?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Beach ~ Short Walk to the Beach ~ Open Living Area ~ Outdoor Seating located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Miramar Beach. Henderson Beach State Park and Destin Commons are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Derek N.

Spring Break 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: In town for our Spring Break away from Chicago NW suburbs.Great, great location in Destin. 1 block form the beach and about 10 minutes from Miramar. Nice heated community pool in the neighborhood and really quiet at night.House had all items for cooking ware, but did not have simple essentials like salt, pepper, etc. Publix and Walmart are really close for easy shopping.The front porch of the house was great for morning coffee (machine needs to be checked out as it was not working properly). Camille's Cafe was a 1 block but costly for every day coffee and breakfast.I will definitely look into this property once again, if traveling to Destin and would recommend to friends. Lots of rentals in the neighborhoodm if this home is not available.Thank you for having such a great home for our trip.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Experience

Great Experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

DeAun J.

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

MO Crew

The house was wonderful, kitchen stocked with many appliances but lacked basics, like seasonings, only 1 trash bag in the can, no coffee filters or complimentary coffee. A curtesy box of soap/laundry pod provided in kitchen and all bathrooms but master bathroom. No beach towels available.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Risto Å.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

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

Cute Stay

This house was super adorable. It was clean and comfortable. The neighborhood was so nice and it was a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Vacation rental in destin Florida

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I had good communication with the associated that rented me the house, it was in a good location, close to the beach, shopping, crab island,and gulfarium

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

2024 vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It’s was a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

FriendsCation 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent stay. Would rent again and recommend highly. House is wonderful with plenty of space for 8 people. Beach is about 300 yards away and is absolutely amazing. Only downside is not great airflow to the 2nd floor. We solved that by making sure all the AC vents in the house were open (several were closed) and running the AC circulation fan all the time. This helped keep air upstairs fresh.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ron Z.

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

Beach Home

Great location and real nice with all conveniences . Only issue was at night of colder Downstairs and warmer upstairs. Reason only one Air conditioner for both floors which you don’t see anymore
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony a.

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

Destin traveler

Very good!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe c.

Simply beautiful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed the house and how close we were to the beach. We will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Soccer Tournament

Great location to our tournament, beach and shops. Would highly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Stephanie T.

Easter 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our experience was great. Only suggestions would be to have a little bit more starter supplies available for guests. Besides utensils, the kitchen was bare (no foil, spices, etc). Two of the beach chairs were broken, and 3-4 of them were in good shape but starting to rust so would need to keep an eye on them. The only other complaint was there was zero effort made to allow an early check in. We watched as the cleaning crew finished and we still had to wait 2 hours until the door systematically opened at 4. Most places will work with you to get you in once the cleaning crew is finished. That was frustrating. Overall, great place, clean, amazing location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W., Mountain Brook, Alabama

Perfect Location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a great home and location for our family to enjoy our spring break. Our party consisted of three adults and three kids (ages 15,14 and 9). The house backs up to a busy road but we loved the location as it was literally less than a block to beach access and right across from the neighborhood pool. .You will also find several restaurants and shopping within walking or biking distance. The beds were some of the most comfortable we’ve had at a rental and that was priceless for us while on vacation. The home was well stocked with everything you could need (minus small items that we find in some rentals such as salt/pepper, cooking oil) but definitely not a deal breaker. I would hesitate to rent this home in the heat of summer as members of our party who slept upstairs did find it a little warm (there is only one AC unit for the home). They did utilize the box fans, ceiling fans and minimal bedding; however, if you are hosting many adults upstairs, I just think it would be too hot to be comfortable in those high temp months. Aside from that, this was a wonderful rental and very clean. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
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10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Such a GREAT home!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved our time here!! The house is beautifully maintained and so convenient to the beach! What a fantastic way to spend time with our 3 kids!! Thank you for a memorable week!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Great Getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fun beach vacation on the Emerald Coast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken J.

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

Excellent location & Prperty

The property is in a beautiful neighborhood within walking distance to the beach and centrally located to everything Destin. The home's decor was very pleasing and comfortable. The outdoor patio was our morning and nighttime hangout.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

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

Destin Oasis

Property was clean, close to a beautiful beach, and was roomy for our party of 8. It was well appointed with kitchen supplies. Booked the property for a week so we would have greatly appreciated some paper plates and trash bages, salt and pepper. We could have used a week's supply of dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry and bath soap.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

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

Perfect beach vacation!

We loved the house! Perfect for our family. The house had everything we needed to cook in and out. Beautiful front porch and deck for enjoying the outdoors. A quick walk to the beach for early morning surf casting and evening crab viewing with the grandkids. Looking forward to booking same house for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michaela S.

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

Bachelorette Party

The house was wonderful for our bachelorette party group!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linzi R.

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

Beautiful

This property was perfect for our group. My parents had the first floor master, and my husband and I and our 3 kids were in the 2 bedrooms and loft upstairs. Everyone was comfortable and we all thought the house was very clean and had everything we needed. We have been staying in houses on Clipper Cove, one street over, for years. We love this area and it was very nice this year to be even closer to the beach access and to have a great pool directly across the street. Our walk to the beach was a breeze! In the past we have always rented a golf cart and that was not necessary here. We also loved being so close to Camille’s! We will definitely stay here again sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Great weekend getaway

Had a blast with the family in the Destin area for the weekend. The house was walking distance to the beach and a short drive from a lot of great restaurants. Wonderful stay. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

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

Our new Home away from Home

There are so many things to list about this house that I don't know where to start. This house was a luxury in every way. Living area, kitchen, bedrooms, and bathrooms were well kept and well stocked. Every need was fulfilled. There is a block walk to the beach and a nice restaurant. The community pool was across the street and was never crowded. Grocery shopping was a few blocks away. The neighborhood was quiet. We found our Destin Home. I will be visiting again and again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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