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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
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Miramar Beach, FL
- Place, Miramar Beach8 min walk
- Place, Emerald Bay Golf Club16 min walk
- Place, James Lee Park2 min drive
- Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)36 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spring Rates Great Sunsets-Walk to Private Beach-2 Pools Hot Tub-Pickleball
Welcome to the Gulf Retreat where a white, sandy PRIVATE beach is only a short 7 minute walk, or even a shorter walk with convenient private parking near the beach. Convenient, contact-free check-in anytime after 4:00 PM with your own personal door code. The unit also includes complimentary seasonal (Mar - Oct) Beach Service with one umbrella and two chairs on the beach for your enjoyment. A place where you can enjoy beautiful white sandy beaches and gorgeous sunsets. Free on-site, private parking that ensures that you'll be spending your time making memories, not searching for a parking space. This unit also includes complimentary seasonal (March - October) Beach Service with one umbrella and two chairs on the beach for your enjoyment. Walk to Pompano Joe's! Community access with gated entries at BOTH Hwy 98 and Scenic Gulf Dr makes getting around town much easier. Enjoy the serenity of the beautiful Florida Panhandle.
- 2 Pools (one pool is seasonally heated and has a hot tub)
- The heated pool is a 2-3 minute walk. I can walk to the beach in 7 minutes. I also provide all guests a parking pass that allows you to park anywhere within the complex. This creates your walk to the pool basically zero minutes. The beach walk is then 2-3 minutes. There is a wash area to remove any sand from yourselves or accessories taken to the beach.
- Complimentary Beach Service (seasonal)
- Free High-Speed Wifi
- Cable TV
- 55 inch SMART TV with Roku in living room
- All Bedrooms have 43 inch SMART TVs with Roku
- Free Parking
- NEW Weber Grill
- Updated Kitchen is well-equipped to prepare great family meals or close to restaurants!
- Coffee maker AND Keurig
- Clothes Washer and Dryer
- Wagon, Boogie Boards and Cooler
Inside you'll find 3 relaxing bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The ENTIRE HOUSE has just received a complete update with ALL NEW furniture, beds, mattresses, linens, appliances, countertops, and fixtures in a breezy coastal style to complement the amazing natural surroundings of Florida's Emerald Coast.
The living area is furnished with comfortable leather furniture and convenient tables for that cool drink. Enjoy a movie with the family on the 55 inch wall mounted LED TV. The kitchen makes food preparation a breeze with all new stainless steel appliances and thoughtful touches like a coffeemaker, Keurig, toaster, blender, hand mixer, and stemless wine glasses. There's seating for up to 8 at the main dining table and an adjacent table/workspace with seating for 2. Or enjoy a cookout on the back patio with an outdoor seating area and ALL NEW Weber grill. The choice is yours!
There is also a smaller dining table/work area so you can work, or the kids can attend school remotely, without having to move for every meal at the main dining table. It's all about flexibility to meet your needs.
The large main bedroom has a KING BED, attached bath with garden tub/shower, and a large walk-in closet. The second bedroom has a queen size bed, and the third bedroom has full over full bunks with a twin size pull-out trundle. All the bedrooms have wall mounted 43 inch LED TVs to kick back and relax after a fun-filled day at the beach.
We haven't forgotten the kids, either. There's a beach wagon, boogie boards, basketball court, and two on-site pools (one heated)! Other community amenities include tennis courts, shuffleboard, and an exercise room.
For your convenience, a welcome kit of toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher pods (2), and laundry pods (2) is provided to allow you to relax before stocking additional supplies needed for your stay. Since personal preferences vary greatly on toiletries, please bring your own shower soap, shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, sunscreen, and beach towels.
Don't wait, experience all the Destin/Miramar Beach area has to offer while enjoying this all new beach house!
And Now the Rules
The rules are to ensure the privacy of the guests and to be in compliance with the HOA guidelines. It is essential to respect the neighborhood. Failure of any guest to follow the house rules or the rental agreement or the rules stated here are subject to eviction.
All guests must be 25 years of age or older to stay in the property (This does not apply to children accompanied by their parents).
As a condition of your reservation, indicate who are the members of your group (with age) and the reason for your visit.
Under no circumstances shall guests reside at the property that are not on the approved guests list unless written approval has been given..
ABSOLUTELY - No Smoking or Vaping is allowed on the property.
ABSOLUTELY - No parking on the street, grass right-of-way, yard or across the driveway apron or the side walk. Violators are subject to being fined and their vehicle towed from the premises.
Parking is allowed on the driveway.
ABSOLUTELY - NO boats, RVs, campers, wave runners, trailers, semi-tractors, buses, rented golf carts, 2-3 wheel scooters, mo-peds, e-scooters, or e-skateboards are allowed.
The property is patrolled by security for the safe enjoyment of everyone.
ABSOLUTELY - No college groups and or parties.
This is a family orientated neighborhood.
- 2 Pools (one pool is seasonally heated and has a hot tub)
- The heated pool is a 2-3 minute walk. I can walk to the beach in 7 minutes. I also provide all guests a parking pass that allows you to park anywhere within the complex. This creates your walk to the pool basically zero minutes. The beach walk is then 2-3 minutes. There is a wash area to remove any sand from yourselves or accessories taken to the beach.
- Complimentary Beach Service (seasonal)
- Free High-Speed Wifi
- Cable TV
- 55 inch SMART TV with Roku in living room
- All Bedrooms have 43 inch SMART TVs with Roku
- Free Parking
- NEW Weber Grill
- Updated Kitchen is well-equipped to prepare great family meals or close to restaurants!
- Coffee maker AND Keurig
- Clothes Washer and Dryer
- Wagon, Boogie Boards and Cooler
Inside you'll find 3 relaxing bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The ENTIRE HOUSE has just received a complete update with ALL NEW furniture, beds, mattresses, linens, appliances, countertops, and fixtures in a breezy coastal style to complement the amazing natural surroundings of Florida's Emerald Coast.
The living area is furnished with comfortable leather furniture and convenient tables for that cool drink. Enjoy a movie with the family on the 55 inch wall mounted LED TV. The kitchen makes food preparation a breeze with all new stainless steel appliances and thoughtful touches like a coffeemaker, Keurig, toaster, blender, hand mixer, and stemless wine glasses. There's seating for up to 8 at the main dining table and an adjacent table/workspace with seating for 2. Or enjoy a cookout on the back patio with an outdoor seating area and ALL NEW Weber grill. The choice is yours!
There is also a smaller dining table/work area so you can work, or the kids can attend school remotely, without having to move for every meal at the main dining table. It's all about flexibility to meet your needs.
The large main bedroom has a KING BED, attached bath with garden tub/shower, and a large walk-in closet. The second bedroom has a queen size bed, and the third bedroom has full over full bunks with a twin size pull-out trundle. All the bedrooms have wall mounted 43 inch LED TVs to kick back and relax after a fun-filled day at the beach.
We haven't forgotten the kids, either. There's a beach wagon, boogie boards, basketball court, and two on-site pools (one heated)! Other community amenities include tennis courts, shuffleboard, and an exercise room.
For your convenience, a welcome kit of toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher pods (2), and laundry pods (2) is provided to allow you to relax before stocking additional supplies needed for your stay. Since personal preferences vary greatly on toiletries, please bring your own shower soap, shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, sunscreen, and beach towels.
Don't wait, experience all the Destin/Miramar Beach area has to offer while enjoying this all new beach house!
And Now the Rules
The rules are to ensure the privacy of the guests and to be in compliance with the HOA guidelines. It is essential to respect the neighborhood. Failure of any guest to follow the house rules or the rental agreement or the rules stated here are subject to eviction.
All guests must be 25 years of age or older to stay in the property (This does not apply to children accompanied by their parents).
As a condition of your reservation, indicate who are the members of your group (with age) and the reason for your visit.
Under no circumstances shall guests reside at the property that are not on the approved guests list unless written approval has been given..
ABSOLUTELY - No Smoking or Vaping is allowed on the property.
ABSOLUTELY - No parking on the street, grass right-of-way, yard or across the driveway apron or the side walk. Violators are subject to being fined and their vehicle towed from the premises.
Parking is allowed on the driveway.
ABSOLUTELY - NO boats, RVs, campers, wave runners, trailers, semi-tractors, buses, rented golf carts, 2-3 wheel scooters, mo-peds, e-scooters, or e-skateboards are allowed.
The property is patrolled by security for the safe enjoyment of everyone.
ABSOLUTELY - No college groups and or parties.
This is a family orientated neighborhood.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
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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. While the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links.
Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, or check out an event or a game at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.

Miramar Beach, FL
What's nearby
- Miramar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Kitchenique - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
- Emerald Bay Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- James Lee Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Pompano Joe's - 15 min walk
- Crab Trap Destin - 4 min drive
- Whales Tail - 4 min drive
- Kenny D's - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
7 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mindy R.
12 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mindy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim F.
10 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Tim F.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rafael M.
19 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rafael M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charles C.
26 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at this property
Charles C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gary B.
14 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
Gary B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stacy S.
14 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Miramar
Stacy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chenell M.
12 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a quick getaway
Chenell M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert N.
27 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maravilla
Robert N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cheri S.
16 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family beach trip
Cheri S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JULIA T.
21 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous House
JULIA T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karleen P.
13 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay
Karleen P.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angie J.
19 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't wait to return!
Angie J.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angie J.
8 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property!
Angie J.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brenda K.
13 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Gulf Retreat
Brenda K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Justin C.
23 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite stay in Destin!
Justin C.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert A.
3 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert A.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Juan S.
29 Jun, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente
Juan S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gregory G.
24 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miramar Beach
Gregory G.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lynn D.
3 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach getaway!
Lynn D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca C.
27 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property and host
Rebecca C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Irina R.
20 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Vacation
Irina R.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy G.
18 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maravilla is the best!!
Amy G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen Y.
10 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Stephen Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colleen L.
14 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked!
Colleen L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Ken
It's been my long-time dream to have a house where families can relax and enjoy our amazing beach in comfortable and updated surroundings. Welcome to The Gulf Retreat!
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