Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
33 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Bunk Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Family Friendly ~ Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool
Sleeping Arrangements Two Story House | 1st floor – Master, King Bed; Living room, Sleeper Sofa 2nd floor – Guest Bedroom 1, King Bed; Guest Bedroom 2 , Queen Bed; Guest Bedroom 3; Two Twin Over Full Custom Built Bunkbeds
Parking: This property offers two parking spots, providing easy and reliable access for guests throughout their stay.
Experience Your Vacation Haven
The charm can’t be beat in this brand-new vibrant beach house located in the decadent Villages of Crystal Beach community in Destin, Florida. Barracuda Beach House is a two-story beach house rental that sleeps 12 in 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Everything about the home is as well-appointed as the post Crystal Beach community.
The open-concept first floor has plenty of space for gathering and entertaining. The kitchen’s corner counter bar seats 6 while the luxe dining table accommodates 6. There’s plenty of seating in the adjacent living area and a flat-screen TV, perfect for family movie nights! There’s a master with a king bed and private en suite on the first floor, a half bath, and the sofa folds into a bed to maximize the home’s occupancy potential.
Upstairs, discover three additional bedrooms including the nautically themed children’s room, which features two custom built bunk beds with 2 full beds and 2 twin beds. The master suite has a king bed and private bath, and the princess suite has a queen bed and private bath. Every room has a flat screen TV.
Everything in the home is new and custom-selected. Additional features like spacious standing showers, elegant double vanities, and stone finishes help set the details of this beach house apart!
You’ll love experiencing the tropical Crystal Beach community. The luxurious pool and tiki bar are a fun escape in and of themselves. Of course, with the Emerald Coast being a mere 2.5 blocks away, you’ll find it hard to resist the lure of the sugar white sand beaches. The seasonal trolley service makes it even easier to come and go, and the community’s proximity to the Destin Commons puts every amenity Destin has to offer at your fingertips.
Guest Walk-Through Two Story House – 1st floor – One Bedroom, One and a Half Bathrooms, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Area, Patio 2nd floor – Three Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms, Living Area, Laundry, Balcony Access
Unit Amenities – Covered Patio, Balcony, Laundry Community Amenities- Community pool, Sand Volleyball Court, Grilling Area, Tiki Lounge Area, Seasonal Trolley
About the Community of the Villages of Crystal Beach The Villages of Crystal Beach is one of Destin’s premier gated vacation communities! This luxurious community has a free trolley service during peak tourism season, taking you straight to your Emerald Coast beachfront access! The community has one of the nicest private pools in Destin as well. There’s also a grilling area, and a lounge area for guests.
NO GOLF CART RENTALS ALLOWED IN THIS COMMUNITY
You’re within walking distance to everything the Emerald Coast Parkway has to offer, just across from the posh Destin Commons, which has 75 shops, restaurants, and so much more! Entertainment and opportunities for fun abound. For an additional cost, you can experience all of Destin’s best amenities including world-class golf, boating, fishing, and so much more!
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.
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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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Destin
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links.
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Regatta Bay Golf and Country Club - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
James Lee Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Emerald Coast Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 11 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 13 min walk
Cracker Barrel - 9 min walk
Miller's Ale House - 13 min walk
El Jalisco Destin - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Family Friendly ~ Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Family Friendly ~ Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool?
As of 5 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Friendly ~ Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool on 19 May, 2026 start from S$431, 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 Family Friendly ~ Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Family Friendly ~ Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family Friendly ~ Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Friendly ~ Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family Friendly ~ Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool located?
Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Destin Commons and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great stay! The house was spacious, clean, and in a perfect location—just a short walk to the pool and close to the beach. Perfect spot for our family getaway!
Great layout, good location, clean and comfortable accommodation. The only negative is the room with the bunk beds, was warm, and did not cool off like the other rooms.
Elsi, we love that you had a great vacation overall, and we hope you made lots of wonderful memories here. We know there was a slight issue with the washer during your stay, and that's something we put a work order in for. That said, we're glad that you still had good vacation. Come back for another beach getaway any time!
My family loved the home, the pool was awesome! Short distance to the beach, trolley was very useful, would have liked for them to make runs later than 4:30, but they were prompt and helpful.
Lidia H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2022
We understand about the trolley schedule, Lidia, but we are happy that they were able to help you get around during operating hours. We're also delighted that you and your family enjoyed the beautiful home, that gorgeous pool, and the soothing stroll to the beach! We'd be delighted to have you visit with us again!
Our stay at this property was amazing! Loved that the property was very clean and safe! Located in a gated community with a pool! 10 minute walk to the beach! Lots of activities for the whole family located near by!
Arti J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2024
We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing stay at our property! Thank you for highlighting our clean, safe environment and convenient location. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back for another fantastic stay!
Whole experience was wonderful! We all had a very enjoyable experience and cant wait to do it again next year. It was very spacious for our group of 11.
Sara G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2023
Thanks, Sara, for the great review and feedback. We are thrilled you had such a wonderful time on your vacation and thank you for choosing to stay at Barracuda Beach House. We welcome you back anytime!
We appreciate your 5-star rating! Should you wish to share any specific details about your experience, your feedback would be most welcome. Wishing you safe travels until next time!
The home was very clean and beautiful. Location was great! We had an issue with the washing machine but someone was able to come take a look at it within a few hours of us calling. No issue with it after, we just washed small loads. We would definitely stay again.
Yen T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2022
We would love to see you again, Yen! We are glad we were able to get someone out to look at the washing machine right away and that you were able to make it work for you. We're so happy that you enjoyed this clean and beautiful home. Let us know when you plan to return; we will be so happy to see you!
The house was beautiful and very clean upon arrival. The only hiccup we encountered was the wrong code to get into the house was given but it was quickly fixed when I called.
Jenniffer R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2023
Thanks for the feedback, Jenniffer. We apologize if there was a small miscommunication and are glad it could quickly be remedied. We look forward to hosting you in the future, so reach out when you are ready for another beach trip!
This home was beautiful. It looked just as it did in the photographs. It had everything you needed.
The beds were clean and comfortable. The place was emaculaant Everything you needed was made available to you. My grandbabies loved the bunk beds. The only thing that was missing for me was a desk to do a little work. But who needs to be working on vacation! We will book again very soon!
Deborah G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2023
We agree... who needs to work on vacation! Thanks for the review and feedback! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us and look forward to hosting you again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carrie M.
3 Apr, 2023
Spring Break 2023
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:
The house was as described. Very clean and well stocked with kitchen essentials and other necessities. Staff was very responsive to calls and questions.
Carrie M.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2023
Thanks for the great review and we look forward to hosting you again in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah G.
29 Jul, 2023
Wonderful getaway
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:
Everything was so nice and clean. The house was very spacious and I appreciated the number of bathrooms. We had only one problem with the dryer but the maintenance guy came quick and repaired it. We will definitely be booking again in the future.
Sarah G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 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!
The property is beautiful and spacious. My husband and I took my younger cousins to Destin and we loved that everyone was able to have their own bed/space. Pool is large and hot tub was great. Starter kit for dishwasher pods, laundry, shampoo/conditioner/bar soap were definitely a plus. Overall it was a good stay, however, I will say for the price I did not expect broken blinds, broken fridge shelf, a non-functional ice maker in freezer, slow responding property management, and a leaky kitchen sink (took almost a full business day for them to fix.) Also be sure to count pool bracelets as we had 1 missing on day 1 (they charge $25 if you don’t have all 12 at check out.)
Huong G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2023
Huong, we apologize if you had any inconvenience during your stay. We quickly sent out our team to repair the minor leak and feel they handled it to the best of their ability given the circumstances. We were not made aware of anything else or we could have taken care of things for you. We love the fact you though the house was so beautiful!! Thanks for staying and we would love the opportunity to host you in the future. We hope you had a fantastic beach vacation.
Property was very nice. Neighborhood was very family friendly. The night time pool scene is a bit overwhelming we went 2 nights we were there and shortly left due to the over crowding and very loud music which made me appreciate this house being one street over. Overall great property only negative thing that happened was we were not provided a gate code (and the gate was broken when we arrived) however it was fixed about day 2 of our trip. We texted the property manager in the evening and received an acknowledgement of our text but no gate code until the next morning. So we haf to figure out a way around the gate.
Nina W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
Thank you for staying with us, Nina! We're so glad that you overall had a great time and got to enjoy pool time as well as the nice neighborhood! We apologize for the delay in getting a reply to you on the gate code. We're glad we were able to get that to you eventually and that your trip was otherwise enjoyable! Feel free to contact us when you're ready for another beach getaway! We'd love to have you back!
The neighborhood was great and the property itself was good with enough parking for 3 cars. I understand that check-in isn't until 4 pm, however when we got there early, it seemed the person cleaning the house was just enjoying some time with their family at the house, while they cleaned. The faucet in the downstairs bathroom didn't work and the adult beds upstairs weren't great. I did like the open concept downstairs and there was more than enough room to eat and relax. I didn't like that we were given bracelets for the pool that if not returned were $25/per bracelet, it felt like a money grab. Grill was solid, the stove took some learning, but again overall very solid. Would probably go back.
Matthew K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2021
We appreciate the feedback very much. Our cleaners do not enjoy family time while cleaning, especially on very busy Saturdays when they hav multiple homes to clean. Yes, they can play music while cleaning, that is acceptable. The association charges $25 each for the pool bands and we generously offer them for free but if lost we must charge for them to replace. We did not charge this guest for any pool bands so I am confused how our generosity turned into a money grab. The bathroom faucet was very slow and we immediately replace the faucet for the guests. Over all, it sounds like the guests were happy with the accommodations and we are very happy for that.
We loved the house, the location, and the maintenace crew were timely and friendly. I would recommend, oiling the living room leather chairs facing the TV. Everytime someone sat in the chair, the chairs made an aweful, loud sqeeky sound. Also, the room with the bunkbeds, which I loved, particularly, the full beds. The top bunk the light on the wall needs to be replaced. The bathroom on the first floor maintenance looked at the faucet, as there was no hot water, and the water was barely coming out. None of these were deal breakers, just minor items, but I figured you would want to be aware and address it. Thank you for an enjoyable stay. Oh, and loved the pool!
Ros T.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2024
Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the positives of your stay! We’re glad you enjoyed the house, location, and the pool. We’ll address the squeaky chairs, the light on the top bunk, and the faucet issue to improve future stays. We appreciate you bringing these to our attention and look forward to hosting you again.
This property was affordable, close proximity to everything we needed, and very nicely updated. The beach shuttle was the most impressive feature of this rental. Reliable and friendly driver who always answered!
There are truly only STARTING essentials… there are no extra paper towels, only 1 additional roll of TP per bathroom, and two trash bags for the kitchen. No coffee, coffee filters, or spices for food left behind. Bare bones other than the space itself which is absolutely beautiful and spacious, more room even than the pictures show!
Communication was great via text with property management. They did not respond to VRBO messages nor email. We also had an issue with the door code and various capitalizations for the Wi-Fi I mentioned to property management. Overall it was a great stay and I would use this rental again.
Cassandra E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
We are so glad you'd stay with us again, Cassandra! We'd love to have you! We apologize, but we never received the messages from VRBO. It helps to call directly if you don't get a response. We are sorry about that because we'd have followed up with you right away. We're glad the property was more spacious than you envisioned and that it was beautiful for you and near everything you wanted to experience. We understand about the starter essentials--depending on the length of the visit, it can help to equip with some things from home to avoid a run to the store. Relative to spices, coffee, etc., for sanitation reasons, we don't keep these stocked in homes. We appreciate your understanding, and we are excited to see you when you return!
The neighborhood was wonderful and the house was perfect for our needs. Our only complaints that make it 4/5 stars…washer had sitting water in it and was moldy, cabinet doors in the bathrooms were loose and falling off and we only had 10/12 bracelets for the pool and tried to contact the managers to let them know but never received a response back. Otherwise, we had a great time and would definitely stay here again!
Kaylee R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2022
Kaylee, we are so happy that the house was perfect for your needs and that the neighborhood was wonderful. We do have it noted that you called about there only being 10 pool bracelets, and we are looking into that. We appreciate you letting us know about the washer and the bathroom cabinet doors. All of that will be checked. That said, we're glad that you all had a good time. Please let us know the next time you want to take a beach vacation at a house that's perfect for your needs! We hope to see you again soon!
My family had a wonderful vacation staying at the Barracuda House. The check-in process was very easy and the house looked great. The downstairs is open and all the bedrooms are nice. The pool is wonderful and is great for little ones with the tanning area. It was never crowded which was nice as well. The house is not far from the beach, but with two little ones under 2 and all the things in tow we would drive and park at the beach which was very easy and there was always a spot. We never attempted to walk it or take the Sandy Express though we did see it run frequently. Only thing that could be changed to make the house perfect is the couches and chairs downstairs and the couch upstairs. They’re all stained pretty badly to where we had to throw blankets over them so we didn’t have to think about what the stains were. Otherwise we had a very enjoyable time and made lots of happy memories.
Bretlyn H.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2021
Hello Bretlyn!
We are so very glad that you had a great time at Barracuda Beach House. She is pretty amazing!!!! We love it when people let us know that they made happy memories. That's what it's all about. We will look into the stains on the couch and we appreciate you letting us know.
We cannot wait to see you again soon. Be safe.
Renda
Destin Comforts
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