10/10 Excellent
David P.
1 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Entire home
Just a 60 second walk to sugar white sands!
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Destin, FL
- Place, Miramar Beach2 min walk
- Place, Shore at Crystal Beach Park6 min walk
- Place, Destin Commons11 min walk
- Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Landing
1 Double Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Queen Room
1 Queen Bed
Tower Bunk Room
1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Just a 60 second walk to sugar white sands!
Location, Location, Location!! Our Beautiful Destin Beach home is perfectly located in the quaint Crystal Beach neighborhood known for its white picket fences and cottage style homes!
Tired of waiting for a shuttle? With a house this close to the beach there is NO need to pack a lunch or search for public restrooms! Forgotten items are only steps away when you are just 3 homes from the turquoise waters and sugar white sands.
A perfect family retreat nestled between the gorgeous white sands and the upscale shopping center of Destin Commons that also features kid-friendly fountains and water play. You can retreat to the privacy of the beautiful neighborhood or get out and satisfy everyone's desires with unlimited fun...centrally located just minutes to shopping, all your favorite restaurants, water parks, miniature golf, and more family fun.
All the comforts of home await you. The main floor features a large eat-in kitchen, a family room with 50''plasma TV, comfy seating and a pub table, a master suite with king bed & flat screen TV/dvd and second bedroom with queen bed & TV/dvd. Climb the circular staircase to the bunkroom (double bed) and then the tower loft (twin over full & twin trundle underneath) with gorgeous 360 degree views of the gulf and Destin area.
This is a home you will love with a location like no other!
*Please note that during the peak rental season of Summer we only offer Saturday to Saturday rentals.
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Tired of waiting for a shuttle? With a house this close to the beach there is NO need to pack a lunch or search for public restrooms! Forgotten items are only steps away when you are just 3 homes from the turquoise waters and sugar white sands.
A perfect family retreat nestled between the gorgeous white sands and the upscale shopping center of Destin Commons that also features kid-friendly fountains and water play. You can retreat to the privacy of the beautiful neighborhood or get out and satisfy everyone's desires with unlimited fun...centrally located just minutes to shopping, all your favorite restaurants, water parks, miniature golf, and more family fun.
All the comforts of home await you. The main floor features a large eat-in kitchen, a family room with 50''plasma TV, comfy seating and a pub table, a master suite with king bed & flat screen TV/dvd and second bedroom with queen bed & TV/dvd. Climb the circular staircase to the bunkroom (double bed) and then the tower loft (twin over full & twin trundle underneath) with gorgeous 360 degree views of the gulf and Destin area.
This is a home you will love with a location like no other!
*Please note that during the peak rental season of Summer we only offer Saturday to Saturday rentals.
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
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Pets may be allowed with advanced approval
Smoking
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Fat Daddy's Arcade and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Destin, FL
What's nearby
- Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Destin Commons - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- James Lee Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
- Emerald Coast Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 13 min walk
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 16 min walk
- Sonic Drive-In - 12 min walk
- Cracker Barrel - 12 min walk
- El Jalisco Destin - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jenny C.
7 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jenny C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
23 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard B.
21 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation
Richard B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alicia J.
17 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Alicia J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lynda G.
16 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“Destin dreaming”
Lynda G.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sara G., North Liberty, IA
12 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
Sara G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Suzanne W.
20 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A No Frills Adequate Stay
Suzanne W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terry S., Lead Hill Arkansas
28 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Destin Florida
Terry S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Kent M.
31 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place Great Location
Kent M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Melanie F.
1 Sept, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location
Melanie F.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa W.
3 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Melissa W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Luke H.
29 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Luke H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heather M., Warner Robins, GA
13 Apr, 2018
Love this house and it proximity to the beach!
Heather M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Angela N.
12 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to vacation
Angela N.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debra M.
9 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home for a large family!
Debra M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen F.
24 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short easy walk to the beach
Karen F.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon G.
29 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location!
Sharon G.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Ryan S.
20 Oct, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ryan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Natalie B.
22 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Natalie B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Charlie P.
13 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time on spring break
Charlie P.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
2/10 Terrible
April B.
9 Oct, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
April B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Evelyn F.
17 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Evelyn F.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Muhammad Shahid K.
4 Sept, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was convenient location
Muhammad Shahid K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cathy K.
19 Feb, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Crystal Beach Destin FL
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About the host
Hosted by David Houtsma
David lives in Cumming, GA with two beautiful daughters. Georgia is definitely home, but we LOVE Florida and the coastal waters of Destin can not be beat! We welcome you and your family to our home and hope it is as much the wonderful getaway for you as it is for us!
Why they chose this property
Our beautiful home sits nestled in the quaint Crystal Beach area of Destin, FL. Crystal beach is known for its beautiful water and quaint white picket fenced cottages. Our home leads the Water’s Edge subdivision, known for bringing the Florida Cottage style homes to the area.
Crystal Beach is convenient to all of the best restaurants including regionally known favorites like the Hard Rock Café, The Bonefish Grill, The Cracker Barrel, The Waffle House, Longhorn Steakhouse, Coldstone Creamery, and a Starbucks as well as many local hot spots located along the waterfront.
Destin is also a shopper’s paradise. Crystal Beach is located next to the new Destin Commons mall with water fountains and playgrounds for children and upscale shopping sure to fit every taste. Three miles to the East are the Destin Outlets where bargains make every day a “black Friday.”
To the West of Crystal Beach you will find value stores such as Walmart, Home Depot and other favorites as you journey toward the Harbor area Destin is famous for. Along the way you’ll find even more restaurants and family friendly activities like miniature golf, go-cart racing and water slides.
Part of what makes Crystal Beach such a wonderful area to vacation in is how it approaches the beach. Much of the Destin waterfront is surrounded by high rise condo developments that empty large groups of vacationers onto a limited beach area. But at Barracuda, you walk onto a beachfront area fronted by a neighborhood so there is always room to spread out on the sand.
Favorite area activities include fishing excursions and boat trips to Destin's favorite 'Crab Island.'
Crystal Beach is convenient to all of the best restaurants including regionally known favorites like the Hard Rock Café, The Bonefish Grill, The Cracker Barrel, The Waffle House, Longhorn Steakhouse, Coldstone Creamery, and a Starbucks as well as many local hot spots located along the waterfront.
Destin is also a shopper’s paradise. Crystal Beach is located next to the new Destin Commons mall with water fountains and playgrounds for children and upscale shopping sure to fit every taste. Three miles to the East are the Destin Outlets where bargains make every day a “black Friday.”
To the West of Crystal Beach you will find value stores such as Walmart, Home Depot and other favorites as you journey toward the Harbor area Destin is famous for. Along the way you’ll find even more restaurants and family friendly activities like miniature golf, go-cart racing and water slides.
Part of what makes Crystal Beach such a wonderful area to vacation in is how it approaches the beach. Much of the Destin waterfront is surrounded by high rise condo developments that empty large groups of vacationers onto a limited beach area. But at Barracuda, you walk onto a beachfront area fronted by a neighborhood so there is always room to spread out on the sand.
Favorite area activities include fishing excursions and boat trips to Destin's favorite 'Crab Island.'
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