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Charming Coastal Resort Cottage - Gated Private Beach Entrance

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Our beach from Old Hwy. 98.
View in late afternoon from Old 98 of our beach in November.
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Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Charming Coastal Resort Cottage - Gated Private Beach Entrance

Bright, cozy and airy within the Maravilla gated beach resort. Lots of space, windows and light. Great for kids too with room for cribs. Walk to the beach with 2 pools, tennis courts, gym, basketball and clubhouse. On a non cut through road with low traffic, great if kids are out front. Close to everything ,about 340 yards or less than a five minute walk to the private beach entrance. Close shopping and restaurants near the Destin Commons and Silver Sands Outlet Mall. Fantastic place to experience the Emerald Coast. Welcome to pets and the home backs up to a large grassed field to walk them. Best of all private beach access to limit the crowds on the beach.

2nd identical home one house over if you have more folks called Blue Pearl.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
No need to do sheets and towels or make beds. You can put wet towels in the tubs.
Please text 850 259 4464 when you are checking out. Thanks for staying.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Only two cars in drive, do not park in the street or try to park a 3rd car. More parking around corner at end of street or in condos.
HOA does not allow trailers, RVs or scooters. Dry the towels out back on the picnic table area, HOA frowns on front yard laundry.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2206997vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. 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 Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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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 - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 5 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whales Tail - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Coastal Resort Cottage - Gated Private Beach Entrance have a pool?

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

Is Charming Coastal Resort Cottage - Gated Private Beach Entrance pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Charming Coastal Resort Cottage - Gated Private Beach Entrance?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Coastal Resort Cottage - Gated Private Beach Entrance?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Coastal Resort Cottage - Gated Private Beach Entrance?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Coastal Resort Cottage - Gated Private Beach Entrance located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Miramar Beach, James Lee Park and James Lee Beach. Kitchenique and Golf Course At Seascape Resort are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, almost instant replies from the property owner, beach beautiful and swimming pool perfect! We were all very pleased with the vacation home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying in this house, and we love that this home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It's a short walk to the beach. Brad was very responsive and great to work with. We are already looking forward to next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica A.

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

Family trip

Great place for a family trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Great Family Vacation

Brads place had all the amenities that made staying in Destin with young children, very easy and enjoyable. Kids loved the pool and the bikes as well! Great location as well. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

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

2025 family vacation

Lots of extras included with rental. Bikes, kids beach toys, beach wagon. We enjoyed our stay. Gorgeous time of year to be in Destin.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janis A.

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

Great Stay

Check in directions were super easy to follow. Neighborhood was lovely and close to the beach. Host was great at responding and communicating when needed. One major downfall was the internet being out the majority of the trip and it not being able to get fixed during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2025
Thanks for the nice review. The internet cable was struck by lightning of course and we were at the mercy of Cox cable to repair the damage. (they did come but not sure when) Glad you had a nice time. Brad
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leann B.

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

2023 Beach trip

House was spacious for our family. We enjoyed our time together and the house was very convenient to all attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Family Vaca

We had an incredible time in Destin. The house had the perfect layout for our family, and Brad was a pleasure to communicate with. The bikes were a big hit with both the kids and adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Beautiful

We had an amazing time! The house was just as listed! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great

It was great and we appreciate it. There’s minor things that need to be fixed however overall it was comfortable and spacious. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Vanessa, thank you for the response. However my wife and I were puzzled at the rating. In four years of rentals we have never received a three star. Your comments said you enjoyed the stay and it was spacious etc. but you did not share why the rating was so negative . We use a service for the cleaning and ask guests to let us know if anything needed repair or attention and you did not communicate any problems which we would have immediately addressed. If you can please send your comments to us in the VRBO thread that would be appreciated. Brad and Lisa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dreyuna J.

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

Amazing stay

The whole experience was great ,very professional
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan L.

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

Vacation

Great house! Easy communication with Brad.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy F.

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

Wonderful experience!

The house was the perfect size for our group. It is walking distance to a beautiful beach. The house is clean and well maintained. The host is very communicative and helpful! I wish there were more plates and silverware - the house sleeps 12, but there are only enough dishes for 8. So make sure and bring paper plates and plasticware!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verna F.

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

Lots of Room

The house had a lot more room than I thought it would. I was pleasantly surprised. Great location. It was nice to have access to the private beach. It wasn’t near as crowded as the rest of the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose G.

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

The place was good really nice

Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Wonderful home

The house was roomier than pictured. Very clean. The area feels very safe. We were able to walk to the beach and area restaurants. The manager, Brad, was very attentive to any questions or needs we had. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maegan S.

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

Perfect beach retreat

We stayed in this home prior to moving to the area. This house was perfectly located near the beach as well as other attractions for much-needed R&R before the big move. The property manager was amazing. Communication was swift and any questions were answered promptly. Our family of 6 plus our fur baby had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Great location and property.

Easy walk to restaurants and bars. House was clean with plenty of room. Owners were attentive to any questions we had and suggestions for places to visit. The pool and hot tub were always comfortably warm even in Feb! Thanks Brad and Lisa.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Spacious Home

We had a comfortable stay.. The house is clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

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

Everything we needed and more!

We were really impressed with this property. It was very clean and spacious. Our family of 9 was very comfortable. Short walk to the beach. Close to attractions and shopping. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Thanks Courtney, Please come again. Brad

About the host

Hosted by Brad and Lisa Fletcher

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Married for 34 years to the same wonderful woman. 4 kids from 23 to 32 spread around the country. Been around and in Destin since 1967, seen a lot, just ask me :). Love FSU football or at least used to love it, now I just suffer through it.

Why they chose this property

Close to everything especialiy the beach with our own private entrance. Lots of beds to put the family with five bedrooms and a pull out in the living room. In a quiet patrolled and gated resort with lots of on property amenties. Two miles from outlet malls in Sandestin, three miles from Destin Commons shopping. Restaurants all around us and over 100 holes of golf. Central air of course and each bedroom has a ceiling fan and the house has high ceilings for a bright and airy feeling.

What makes this property unique

Lots of space.
Bright, airy and cheerful. Best of all, private beach entrance so you can find a spot on the beach easily. Vendors rent out umbrella and chairs right on the beach.

Languages:

English

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