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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82037 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Destin, FL

Miramar Beach10 min walk
James Lee Park12 min walk
Destin Commons3 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)8 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay in Destin! Jeff and Denise were easy to communicate with. The house was well maintained and very clean...

Alexis G.

Feb 1, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bonus Kids' room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

DESTINY HIDEAWAY Family-Friendly Home in Resort Gated Community~Golf Cart/Bikes

If you’re looking for a relaxing place for your family to stay that delivers the comforts of home but with the luxurious amenities of a resort, you will love your stay at DESTINY HIDEAWAY! This one-story villa has a master bedroom with a king-size bed, a 55" TV, and a door to the back patio. The master bath is a showpiece with white marble counters, soaker tub and a frameless glass shower with a Bluetooth speaker. Two bedrooms on the other size of the house each have a queen-size bed; the back bedroom opens to the back patio while the front bedroom includes a baby changing table. Right off the living area is the bonus kids' room with a twin-over-double bunk bed, a kids' table for play, and lots of shelves to store their toys and games.

The interiors are light-filled and open with comfortable gathering spaces: a dining room table that seats 8, a semi-open galley kitchen with an open breakfast bar for socializing, and of course the living area with a 65" TV (YouTube TV provided) and a foyer with even more seating. Enjoy the sizeable backyard from the screened-in porch or from the deck complete with a direct line natural gas grill. You can park up to three cars here - one in the garage with the 6-passenger golf cart (included!) and two in the driveway. For added security, the property is equipped with a doorbell camera and a security camera above the garage door. If you encounter any issues at all, the owners live next door and are available to help in any way they can.

Destiny Hideaway’s location is the best of all worlds! Located in Destin's exclusive gated community Destiny East, it is situated on a cul-de-sac so you can enjoy peace and quiet away from it all, yet you are just a few steps from the walking trail that takes you right around the corner to Club Destiny where you can enjoy the resort-style neighborhood pool, playground, spa, cabana, fitness center, tennis courts and more! Take the golf cart out the south gate to scenic 98, and beach access is just a 1/2 mile away with plenty of beachy restaurants. Restaurants and shopping and water activities surround Destiny East so you will find plenty to do, eat, and explore during your Destin, FL vacation.

Property manager

Denise Gates

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

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

Noise curfew begins at 10 pm.

Rental agreement must be signed within 48 hours to avoid cancellation.

Guest agrees to abide by Homeowner Association Rules.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Destin

This holiday home is located 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 Henderson Beach State Park and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting.

Destin, FL

What's nearby

Miramar Beach - 10 min walk
James Lee Park - 12 min walk
Destin Commons - 3 min drive
Emerald Coast Centre - 4 min drive
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pompano Joe's - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬12 min walk
‪World of Beer - ‬3 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is DESTINY HIDEAWAY Family-Friendly Home in Resort Gated Community~Golf Cart/Bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DESTINY HIDEAWAY Family-Friendly Home in Resort Gated Community~Golf Cart/Bikes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DESTINY HIDEAWAY Family-Friendly Home in Resort Gated Community~Golf Cart/Bikes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DESTINY HIDEAWAY Family-Friendly Home in Resort Gated Community~Golf Cart/Bikes located?

Situated in Destin, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Emerald Bay Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Bea W.

2 April 2024

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

Family fun time!

Excellent!!! Just needed more paper products.. (paper towels and toilet paper). We all had a great time and will go back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis G.

1 February 2024

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

Beautiful Family Destination!

We loved our stay in Destin! Jeff and Denise were easy to communicate with. The house was well maintained and very clean- we had no worries letting our 2 and 4 year old play on the floor. They loved having the park so close, and the nice backyard! We also enjoyed taking the golf cart out to eat and to the beach. I would definitely recommend staying here if you are considering a Destin vacation! We would love to come back one day!

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor E.

15 October 2023

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

Exactly as expected and desired!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Everything was extremely clean and the house was well prepped for us to enjoy ourselves. The golf cart served us well for our trips to the beach and also to local restaurants. There were no surprises or disappointments and the description of the property was completely accurate! We would certainly stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

30 September 2023

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

Great property gated community awesome hosts !

First off Denise the owner was very accommodating we felt like we were at home. We had plenty of privacy here. So I’m not sure why there was other negative reviews about that. Yes there is a camera outside but I have those to at home as well. The property had everything we needed. It was very clean and spacious. The home even had candles ( it was my husbands birthday ) Denise even dropped off a birthday gift. Very kind of the owner. We loved this beautiful home. The pool in community was gorgeous and very big. My kids loved the pool playground and the bunk beds at the home. This home also comes with golf cart and that was a highlight for us. Core memories were made here. Thank you Denise. Also there was pool inflatables paddle board sand toys and chairs for beach and even beach towels. Anything we forgot to bring the house had. You won’t regret staying here. We are looking forward to booking again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kera M.

16 July 2023

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

Nice, stocked, & clean

Nice house w/ great, open layout. The cleaning crew is fantastic - we actually had a clean floor. Normally, our socks & feet are quickly dirty (at other houses), but even after spending most days inside due to storms, it was finally not the case. The rest of the house was also well kept. The owners live next door & are helpful & quick to respond. The mattresses are very, very firm. The master has a king but the other two beds seem to be fulls rather than queens (smaller than our queens at least). The kids loved the bunk room & picnic table. While we bring & use our own dishes/cooking supplies, the kitchen is very well-stocked. The same goes for the house in general. Access to the garage was helpful. Taking the path makes for an easy 12-min. walk to the beach & it’s only 3-5 min. to the pool/clubhouse/playground. This was our first time not having a private pool so we took the kids to the community pool during a couple of breaks from the rain. There was a large group of people smoking pot in the hot tub one evening, which was not what we would usually expect in Destiny East, especially around so many kids. The clubhouse no longer allows food/drinks in the movie theater. The projector was broken, ending our movie early. They are working on replacing it, but ask before reserving. We did not use the gym this trip. We enjoyed & would recommend Destiny Hideaway.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Denise Gates

We first moved to Destin in 1999 as a young military family stationed at Eglin AFB, and we bought our home in Destiny East. We loved it so much we kept it, renting it out when we were stationed at other bases and moving back in when we were luckily stationed at Eglin again. We are now retired from the military and are back for good. Our family of four has stayed at many vacation rentals throughout the world so we know how comforting it is to have all the amenities of home while traveling. We decided to become vacation rental owners ourselves and bought the house next door so we could host travelers in our beautiful city of Destin.

Why they chose this property

Of all the places we have lived and visited, the beaches in Destin are the most beautiful. Over the years, Destin has developed into a fun, family-friendly resort town with so much to do!

What makes this property unique

Situated in a cul-de-sac in a gated community, Destiny Hideaway is not only safe but conveniently located to everything the neighborhood of Destiny East and the city of Destin has to offer! Destiny East's amenities - pool, tennis courts, playground, fitness center and more - are a short walk away. A shortcut path will take you to the south gate and then you're only a 1/2 mile from the beach! Drive out the north gate to find Destin's famous shopping centers and restaurants... one mile to the west is Destin Commons and 3.5 miles to the east is the Silver Sands Outlet Mall - with tons of boutiques and restaurants along the way.