Sleeping Arrangements One Story House | Master, King Bed; Guest 1, Queen Bed; Guest 2, Queen Bed; Guest 3, Twin over Full Bunk bed w/ Pullout Twin Trundle; Living Area, Queen Sleeper Sofa
Parking: This property offers two parking spots, providing easy and reliable access for guests throughout their stay.
Experience Your Vacation Haven
If you’re looking for a pet-friendly beach house on the Gulf, don’t settle for less. Come home to Pura Vida in the Paradise Retreat community and enjoy a 6-seat golf cart, private pool, foosball table, and driveway. This newly remodeled, 1-floor beach home has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and is located a few blocks away from the sugar-white sands of Miramar Beach. The main living area features an open concept floor plan with comfortable living room, dining area, and spacious eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances. Whether you love to cook on vacation or simply need a place for morning coffee, you’ll find everything you need in this fully stocked space. You also have the option of heading outside to your fenced-in backyard where you can grill up a stellar lunch or dinner while your guests enjoy the pool and loungers, or prepare a meal inside while the family plays on one of the many provided board games. This is the perfect vacation home for large families and friend groups looking to enjoy some quality time in Destin.
After a restful sleep, get ready for the day and head to the garage where you’ll find everything from chairs to beach toys and a 6-seat golf cart to make beach trips a breeze. Pack up your group and scoot over to your private, gated beach access for a sunny day on the pristine shoreline. From here, make your way to one of the many local food spots for lunch or get out of the sun and into one of the outlet malls in the area. With everything Destin has to offer just outside your door, you’ll never run out of things to do! From shopping at the Destin Commons, the largest water park on the Emerald Coast, views and boating at the Destin Harbor, and seafood on every corner, you’ll find fun for everyone in your group.
When the sun goes down, head back to the house and get cozy in 1 of the 4 bedrooms. The master features a spacious bedroom with king bed and flat screen TV, along with an en suite that’s equipped with a walk-in shower and separate soaker tub. Your guests can use the hall bath with tub/shower combo to start and end each day.
Guest Walk-Through One Story House – Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Laundry Room, Fenced Backyard, Private Pool, Driveway Parking for 2 Vehicle, Garage Access
House Amenities- 6-Seat Golf Cart, Private Pool (heated or chilled for a fee), Foosball Table, Board Games, BBQ Grill, Laundry, Garage, Driveway, Pet-Friendly Community Amenities-Private Gated Beach Access, Secure Gated Community About the Community of Paradise Retreat Paradise Retreat is an idyllic gated community on Miramar Beach, located just off the Scenic 98 Highway. This family-friendly neighborhood features modern, single-family homes that were made for stellar getaways and ready to host groups both large and small. Walk to the shoreline and enjoy the pristine beaches from your private beach access or head to one of the championship golf courses in the area for a round on the lush fairways. With outlet malls, live events, and various local food establishments all around, you’ll always find something to do in this prime location.
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.
Pet Friendly Unit Pets are welcome here! Please note it is an additional $250 for one pet, $350 for two pets, plus taxes and admin fee.
Heating or Chilling of pool is available at an additional cost. Please contact our office for pricing details.
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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
Miramar Beach
Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is 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 and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Pompano Joe's - 20 min walk
Crab Trap Destin - 6 min drive
Whales Tail - 4 min drive
Kenny D's - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Pet Friendly ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Pool?
As of 1 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Pool on 8 Jul, 2026 start from S$761, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Pet Friendly ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Pool pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Pet Friendly ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Pool?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pet Friendly ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pet Friendly ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Pool?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pet Friendly ~ Golf Cart ~ Private Pool located?
This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Miramar Beach, James Lee Beach and James Lee Park. Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade and Destin Commons are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everyone enjoyed golf cart riding to beach and shops.
Very well maintain and in a great location.
Brenda R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2022
Brenda, thank you for letting us know that you found the property to be well-maintained. We're glad you like the location as well--we agree it's in a great spot! It's such a nice area. We hope you had a wonderful vacation experience and you decide to plan to visit again for another fun getaway soon!
We really loved everything. Will be on the top of our list for next year. Great neighborhood and location.
Tim C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed everything and are honored to be at the top of your list for next year. We agree, the neighborhood and location are fantastic!
It's great to know that you enjoyed our rental property and its layout! We are pleased to have been able to host you and your families. See you again soon!
Great location, beach access was close. House was clean and big enough for everyone.
Isis B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2022
Hi Isis, we are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that the property suited your needs. Thank you so much for this kind review. We're so glad you and your guests had a great stay with us!
It was very nice , cozy and nice neighborhood easy to get to everything
Not far from the airport. It was a great place. The kids loved the pool. All in all we had a wonderful time
The Hale Family
We absolutely LOVED our 2 week stay at Pura Vida! My husband and I both celebrated our 50th bday while there and our recent empty nest status. We had 3 different couples visit us at various times and they all raved about what a great property this is. We’ll definitely be back!
Heather M.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable 2-week stay at Pura Vida, especially with the special celebrations of your 50th birthdays and your new empty nest chapter. It sounds like it was the perfect spot to make lasting memories with family and friends. We're so happy your guests enjoyed the property as well! We’d love to welcome you back for another stay in the future!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dana W.
8 Aug, 2023
Great stay!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
Would definitely come back again!!
Dana W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
We are thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic vacation experience! Thanks for the review and we look forward to hosting you again. Thanks for staying!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joanna P.
4 Nov, 2024
Great vacation 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:
Had a great mat. House was clean and toom.
Joanna P.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov, 2024
We are so glad you had a 5-star stay at Pura Vida! It brings us pleasure to provide beautiful accommodations and outstanding customer service!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sherri or Thomas B.
29 Oct, 2024
Wonderful trip
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 had an absolutely wonderful stay. The house was all we needed and more. Will definitely be booking this again in the future!!
Sherri or Thomas B.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your October vacation at Pura Vida. It brings us great joy to know everything was exactly what you needed. We can't wait to host you again.
Great experience smooth check in and check out. We absolutely loved our stay here seems the owners go to great lengths to ensure who is staying has a great experience house very family friendly great neighborhood and very close to the beach. House was set up for families to engage.. we loved it!
Christina L.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2023
Thanks for the great review and feedback! We thank you for staying with us and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Perfect for our family - close to beach and local attractions. Plenty of room and great kitchen! Suggest adding small rugs at entrances to capture sand. Also suggest a binder with codes, list of amenities, how/where to use the bonus card and local attractions. Thanks for a great stay!
MaryAnn W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Thanks for the great review! We are thrilled you had a wonderful time and look forward to hosting you again. Thanks for staying!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Brad K.
14 Sept, 2025
Destin Family 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:
This is the second time we have stayed in this gated community and we love the neighborhood! The house had plenty of room. The appliances worked well. We were able to get a quick response via text if we had any questions. It was great to have a golf cart when needed. It's great to have a gated beach access, but there is no where to park the golf cart near the gate. The furniture was not the most comfortable including the beds, couches, and the outdoor patio set needed more padding. This is not a deal breaker, as we would definitely stay again. One suggestion would be to have more coasters for drinks to protect your furniture. We had a wonderful vacation and can't wait to return again.
Brad K.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay, found the home spacious and well-equipped, and appreciated the quick communication from our team. We're also glad the golf cart and gated community helped make your vacation even more enjoyable.
We appreciate your honest feedback about the furniture comfort and the suggestion for additional coasters — we’ll definitely pass those notes along to the owner for future improvements. As for the gated beach access, we agree it's a great feature, and we understand the parking limitation can be inconvenient. We’re always exploring ways to enhance the guest experience and will keep that in mind.
It’s wonderful to hear you'd stay with us again — we’d love to welcome you back for another great vacation soon!
We had a terrific stay here. Property was as described. Kitchen was well appointed with plenty of dishes and small appliances and the house was very clean. It is close to the beach and was fun to zip around in the golf cart. You do have to walk a short block from the golf cart parking to the beach entrance. That was fine for us, but just a note for anyone with mobility issues. Some days the beach parking was totally full so it was nice that this neighborhood has dedicated parking and entrance. They provided plenty of towels and cute little gift boxes of toiletries. Property management was very responsive and helpful. I would love to see the primary bath renovated--but either way I look forward to staying here again.
Patricia T.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2025
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We’re thrilled you had a terrific stay and appreciated the clean, well-stocked home and easy beach access. The golf cart definitely makes getting around fun, and we're glad the dedicated parking and entrance came in handy. We also appreciate the feedback on the primary bath—improvements like that are always on our radar. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
The house was in a gated community with a lot of property rentals. The pool was heated and a big hit with the kids. The Golf cart was very useful when we went to the beach. The Kitchen had the utensils you'd need in a kitchen to make various meals.
Definitely recommend and will look this unit up whenever I'm traveling to the area.
Ian G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2023
We are delighted you enjoyed your vacation and thank you for choosing our company as your vacation rental partner. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Bill S.
9 Aug, 2024
Great trip, cute rental
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:
Rental was as advertised and clean. Mattresses were in good shape and comfortable. Pool was nice to have and the golf cart is such a nice addition. We took the golf cart almost everywhere even though we had a rental car. Dollar General is really close and has the necessities you need on vacation.
Bill S.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you found the rental clean and comfortable, and that you enjoyed the pool and golf cart. We hope you had a wonderful stay!
Great overall experience, we didn’t have light in the backyard and emailed and called Property Manager but no one reached out to correct the problem.
Nicolas B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2022
Nicolas, thank you for the great review. We're sorry about the light in the back yard. We will get that taken care of. We're happy you had a great overall experience with us though!
Thanks for the great review and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stephen C.
6 Mar, 2023
Pura Vida
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 had a nice stay and everything was great except for the beach side access gate. Everything was fine in December but the code would not work on multiple occasions in January and February.
Stephen C.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar, 2023
We appreciate the feedback. Our codes are updated at different times, so we apologize if you were unable to access what you needed. We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Pretty great experience. The location and home itself were amazing.. The only thing I wish is that we had the option to gain access after it was cleaned and ready to go. We had friends across the street (different rental company) and we knew it was ready 2 hours before we were allowed access. After traveling so far it would have helped a lot!
Tracy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2023
We are thrilled you had a great spring break at Pura Vida, Tracy! Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately, we do not allow early check ins for our guests. Thank you for choosing our company as your vacation rental provider and we would love to host you again in the future.
Good experience. Some.negatives were not having a garage door opener, the bathtub drain being clogged with hair from a prior guest, and the pool heating cost being very expensive for 3 days and not communicated at time of paying for rental. Positives were great location, golf cart access, private beach gate access, loads of pool and beach toys accessible, tons of kitchen appliances to use, and house was nice and spacious. Also when calling about gate issues the calls were answered immediately and issue was resolved. Overall I would stay again.
Jennifer R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2023
Thanks for the great feedback. We charge pool heat based on the costs and those can be expensive. We are delighted you had a good experience overall and would love the opportunity to host you again in the future.
The house was just as advertised! There were only a few issues. We did not have the gate code on arrival. We didn't have beach access but not a big deal because we had use of the golf cart. Lastly, the pool alarm in the house wasn't ever mentioned and was extremely annoying! Aside from those little things, the house was great and we definitely enjoyed our stay!
Annette C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr, 2023
Thanks, Annette, for the review and feedback. Pool alarms are required by most insurance companies here as a safety measure. We are glad you had such a great experience and apologize if there was any inconvenience during your stay. Looking forward to hosting you again in the future.
Property was clean and tidy! We had some hiccups with the washer/dryer but the rental company acted very fast and got a technician out to look at it. The pool wasn’t heated when we arrived, but again they acted fast to resolve the issue-they refunded us our entire pool heating fee when they couldn’t get a technician out in enough time for us to enjoy the heated pool for the length of our stay.
Would definitely recommend staying here!
Suggestions from tenant to renter:
-have throw blankets available for tenants to use for evenings just watching TV or sitting out by the pool
-have initial set up of items such as trash bags, towels, soaps available based on how many guests are staying at the property.
Trey T.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2022
We are thrilled you found the property to meet your expectations, Trey! Thanks for the kind words about our timely response to correct the issues you had. Our team tries hard to ensure excellent communication and attentiveness to correct any problems a guest might be having. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Stayed at this rental in August 2025. For the most part, everything in the listing was represented in the actual property. One noticeable downside was the state of furniture throughout the house, including the exterior. The metal chairs and table are rusting in numerous spots that ruined some clothes for people in our travel party. The bigger couch in the main living space has seen better days and was not comfortable. The beds and pillows were just okay, nothing to write home about.As for convenience items inside the house, most of the cookware was unusable. Most of the pots and pans are either rusting or chipped. Several of the beach chairs that were left in the garage are in terrible condition and need to be thrown away. Also, there was no garage remote that made accessing the golf cart and extra parking space unnecessarily cumbersome.Would I stay here or recommend someone to stay here? No, I would not. There are much better rentals for the money in the area.
eric c.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we will work closely with our operations team to address the concerns you’ve mentioned. Your input is very helpful as we continue improving the property and guest experience.
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4/10 Poor
Poliane R.
23 May, 2024
Stay could be better is appliances worked.
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We arrived on 5/17. On the 16th I received a call saying the golf cart would be replaced. Then arrived found out the golf cart wasn’t operating properly. Couldn’t drive to the restaurants at night because the lights wouldn’t turn on neither would the monitor. Then put all our groceries in the fridge/freezer wasn’t cooling. there was a fridge in the garage as well and that one also did not worked, Next day maintenance brought a mini fridge and freezer. Good thing we brought our coolers with the inconvenience to buy ice everyday multiple bags. 11 people in a house with mini fridge- 🙄. Also, the grill only worked the front flames. Tried to use it but it was taking for ever to get hot - super annoying due to the amount of meat we bought. The last day the office called and asked if they can come and fix the cart and I then stated no point we are checking out tomorrow.
Poliane R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2024
We are sorry to learn about the inconvenience you experienced during your stay. We would like to note that we promptly dispatched a team member to resolve the refrigerator issue and discovered it was overfilled, which affected its ability to cool properly. We recognize the frustration this may cause; however, it is important to understand that filling an empty refrigerator can take 12 to 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again for a smoother visit.
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