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Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR

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Gorgeous Emerald Coast sunset on the largest stretch of private beach in Destin.
Ours is the unit on the bottom right. Park up to two cars and walk right in!
New kitchen installed January 2018. All new appliances, cabinets, and granite.
New kitchen installed January 2018. All new appliances, cabinets, and granite.
New kitchen installed January 2018. All new appliances, cabinets, and granite.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR

SATURDAY TO SATURDAY RENTAL ONLY
***2 Vehicle Limit***
New
** Remodeled Kitchen 2018
** New flat screen TV in Living Room
** Living room remodel
** New interior painting
** New dishwasher
** Free Professional Beach Service set-up that includes two chairs and an umbrella (March-October)
** Flat panel TVs in both bedrooms
** New tile floor throughout living, kitchen, & bathrooms
** New sliding glass doors

Other appealing features of our condo:
** A balcony directly on and overlooking the canal.
** Free Wi-Fi & large screen TV in living room with VCR-DVD player
** In suite washer and dryer

Southern Living Magazine has designated Destin as the Top Family Destination for over ten years in a row!

Our condo, The Gathering Place, is located within Sandpiper Cove. Sandpiper Cove, located on beautiful Holiday Isle in the heart of Destin, is a private gated community only one to two blocks away from the grocery store, drug store, movie theater, variety stores, restaurants, and attractions. In fact, one of Destin's premier restaurants (Louisiana Lagniappe) is on the premises and only steps away from our front door.

Sandpiper Cove Resort offers you more amenities than any other resort on the Emerald Coast, with 43 acres of fun for you and your family! Amenities abound, including boat ramp, marina, docks (Boat Docking on site at additional cost), 24-hour security, six lighted tennis courts, five pools (two heated), three hot tubs, and a FREE 9-hole par 3 golf course.

Sandpiper Cove has gated private beach access, private parking, and a pavilion on the beach with a full service snack bar. The beach offers sailing, para-sailing, jet skis, and ocean kayaks. If you visit just once, you will understand why we call it our PARADISE home away from home.

The Gathering Place is a Two Bedroom-Two Bath unit located on the canal and a short walking distance to one of the most beautiful beaches in the U.S. If you love sugar white sands, emerald blue water, and swaying palms, you'll love our location. We offer Free Beach Service set-up that includes two chairs and an umbrella (March-October).three TVs, Free Wi-FI, one DVD player, washer and dryer, central heat/air, and a balcony directly on and overlooking the canal. Park your car at our front door and park your Boat or Jet Ski at our back door.

Don't worry about what you forgot to bring. From beach chairs, sand buckets, coolers, and condiments, we have thought of everything a family like yours may need.

Read a book or watch a movie from our personal selection while the kids fish or crab under the balcony .

Watch the sunset, then wander down to one of the hot tubs while the kids enjoy a swim before bed or play a round of shuffleboard.

Please stay with us and experience old Florida at it's best: no elevators, no high rises, no congestion, private, quiet, and secure.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcome you to The Gathering Place.

Keywords: Waterfront Condo Canal Boat Boating Jet Ski Sea Doo First Floor Low Rise Destin Sandpiper Cove Newly Renovated

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Destin

Located in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin, this condo is near theme parks and on the waterfront. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Preston Hood Athletic Complex or Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Destin Beaches - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Jolee Island Nature Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR ?

As of 15 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR on 30 Apr, 2026 start from S$252, 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 Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Winter Mthly Rates Avail., FREE BEACH SETUP Mar-Oct,1st FLR, ON CANAL/HARBOR located?

Located in Holiday Isle, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Beaches and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

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

Our favorite place at Sandpiper Cove!

Always love staying here! The owners are always so generous and helpful. Everything you need is in the condo. Our children love playing with the sand toys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leianne S.

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

Another Great Vacation!!

This is our very favorite property in Destin! The property has everything we need and is always so clean and tidy. The hosts are very responsive and easy to communicate with. We can’t wait to come back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin a.

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

Perfect condo for our family

Our family loves Sandpiper Cove and love staying in this condo. It has everything we need beach chair set up, 5 pools. My son amd i love the par 3 course. Can't wait to cpme back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Clean and Nicely Located

Nice property with quick access to anything Destin has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Great vacation

We had a great time! Had everything we needed, my son loved fishing off the back porch, my kids loved the pickleball courts and the umbrella/chair set up was great! Do want to add the master bed is pretty firm for those who prefer a softer bed. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at Sandpiper Cove. The beach is beautiful and just a short walk away. This condo worked well for us. We love having beach equipment available. My kids loved feeding the ducks and now want some as pets. lolMy husband loved fishing in the canal. We hopeTo come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

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

Great place by the beach!

We had a great stay. It was a well equipped apartment with everything we needed for a week long stay in Destin. Thanks for sharing your place and having the beach set up provided was a great bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2022
Hi Jackie, We were so happy to hear that you had a great vacation and enjoyed your stay at our condo. We agree that having the beach set up makes going to the beach so much nicer. No need to lug chairs and umbrellas around! We also love having Rick's Sand Trap right on the beach in case we get hungry or want a cool drink. Their prices are so reasonable and the food is delicious. We hope you will consider staying at The Gathering Place again on your next vacation to Destin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd stay at sandpiper cove, but first at this condo. We enjoyed it so much and hope to come back in the future. Condo was well stocked with everything we needed and more, as well as very clean. Perfect for our family of four. We enjoyed feeding the fish and ducks everyday from the patio and watching the boats come and go. Sad to leave, thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

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

We enjoyed our stay , thank you for the little extras for the children . ( sand buckets , floats, et

Pool was very nice and convenient close , thanks for table . Chair and umbrella rental at the beach very nice .. we enjoyed our stay😀
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2021
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We try to have lots of extras for children to use at the beach so our guests don't have to purchase them. We are happy that you took advantage of our free beach set ups. It makes being at the beach much easier when you don't have to lug around chairs and umbrellas. We hope you will consider staying with us again on your next visit to Destin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Great Location and Relaxing Stay

As always, our visit to this condo was the highlight of the summer. It is a great location, well-appointed, and the hosts are great to deal with when you have questions. We have easy access to everything- close to a pool, a nice restaurant 100 yards away, and the beach is just a short walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Dear Mike, Thank you for your kind review. It is always our pleasure to host you and your family at our condo on your vacations to Destin. We hope you will consider us again on your next visit to Destin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

2nd stay

Second time staying in this condo and it did not disappoint again! Great spot where you are close to all the amenities!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
Hello Anglea Thank you for taking the time to write us a 5 star review . We are so happy that you enjoyed your time at our home . We are looking forward to hosting you and your family as our guests in the future . Thank you again Bruce & Michelle
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Great condo

We stay at sandpiper every time we come to Destin. You can’t beat the location. This condo is well equipped and the decor is everything it should be with all things beachy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2022
Dear Cynthia, Thank you so much for your kind review. We love the location also. We can watch all the wildlife from our deck. We have even seen a few dolphin swim by. Being a few steps from our favorite pool and the tennis courts is a plus for us. I hope you enjoyed the free beach setup. It saves having to lug chairs and an umbrella over to the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Just like home

Property was beautiful! Decor made you feel like you were at home! We had a great time. Super close to one of the pools and the restaurant! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much for your very kind review. We love our location for the same reasons. It is also close to the tennis courts and just across the canal from the golf course. Sandpiper Cove offers so many wonderful amenities right on property. We hope you took advantage of our free free geach chair and umbrella rental too. It would be our pleasure to host you again for your next vacation to Destin!
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

It's Destin

Awesome spot. Very quiet. Friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2021
Thank you for your review! We are so happy you had a great vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Great Location and Great Condo

This condo is in a great spot for beach and restaurant access. The condo has a lot of space for a family and is well stocked with helpful items in the kitchen and plenty of beach toys in the closet. Coming here is always a great experience and the owners are easy to communicate with if anything comes up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2022
Thank you for your very kind review, Mike. It has been our pleasure to have you and your family as our guests for these past few years, and we are so happy to hear that the amenities we provide for our guests continue to meet your needs. We sincerely hope that you will consider our condo again for your next Destin vacation. Regards, Bruce and Michelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Clean, Convenient, and Great Location

We've stayed here for three years straight and have always had a great experience. The condo is clean, quiet, and well-appointed, and the location is convenient to everything we wanted to do while there. The beach setup is a very nice inclusion and being able to get lunch without leaving the beach is a good perk, Rick's Sand Trap is located right on the beach and has good food. This is our favorite place to stay in Destin, a lot to love about it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

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

Awesome as always!

This is our second time staying here and we absolutely loved it again. We were able to fish the canal, reserve our beach spot every morning, and cook for our kids with ease. All necessities are there for you. We will definitely stay here again because it’s our favorite place to stay at Sandpiper Cove!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Annual family beach trip

This is our second time staying in this condo we love it! The location is perfect for the beach and everything we love to do when we visit. My favorite is sitting on the back deck in the mornings and evenings. Everything is clean, well taken care of, easy check in and check out. We’ve already starting panning for next year! Highly recommend this condo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
Hello Jennifer Thank you for taking the time to write us a 5 star review . We also enjoy the location and especially enjoy relaxing and watching the wildlife in the the back deck . We look forward to hosting you again in the future . All the best Bruce & Michelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike h.

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

Great condo! Would stay again

Very happy with this condo. Great location in a very quiet area within the resort. Condo was very clean and well stocked (kitchen, beach items, games/books etc). The beach service is a nice touch. The balcony over the canal was a huge hit with our kids. The owners were responsive to deal with
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2022
Dear Mike, Thank you so much for your very kind review. We are so happy you had a great stay at our condo. The amount of wildlife you can view from our balcony is amazing. Not only have we seen dolphin come down our canal, but on one rare occasion we had a black bear swimming in our canal! We hope you will consider staying with us again on your next vacation to Destin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leianne S.

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

Family Beach Week 2024

We are repeat tenants at this condo because we had such a great experience last time. The hosts made everything so easy and we were very comfortable our entire stay!! This condo has everything you need to kick back and relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The condo was very clean, tidy, and fully equipped. Thanks again for a great week!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
Hello Leianne Thank you for taking the time to write a 5 star review . We try to make our home as homy as possible with a little personality . We look forward to hosting you and your family again for your next family beach week ! Thank you again , Bruce & Michelle
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Place!

Bruce, we really enjoyed our vacation at The Gathering Place. Your condo was very clean, comfortable, and homey. All the little extras from the kitchen supplies to beach supplies helped make the vacation fun. We really enjoyable watching the boats coming in and out of the canal from the deck. Looking forward to our stay next year. Ernie
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Dear Ernie, We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at our condo. We hope you were able to enjoy all of the amenities that Sandpiper Cove has to offer. We also hope that you liked the free daily beach setup that we provided for our guests this year. No more lugging chairs and umbrellas to and from beach each day. We look forward to your stay at our condo again next year. Best regards, Bruce and Michelle
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Cute and convenient place!

We really enjoyed staying in your condo! It was conveniently located between all our favorite restaurants and the beach. Everything was fully stocked, the condo perfect for our family. We loved having the back balcony as well. Our girls loved feeding the fish. We even saw a turtle our last morning! We discovered the local market across the street which had an excellent breakfast. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
Dear Jennifer, We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at our condo. The amount of wildlife you can see from our back deck is pretty amazing. We have been fortunate enough to see dolphin come down the canal on a couple of occasions, as well as a variety of fish and sting rays. We agree that the Local Market is a wonderful place for breakfast or lunch and is just a short walk from Sandpiper Cove. We look forward to having you stay at our condo on your next vacation to Destin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

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

Great time in Destin

Comfortable condo in a great location. Short drive to shopping and restaurants. Also just a 5-10 min walk to the beach. The daily beach chairs and umbrella set up included was a nice touch. Especially since we flew down and couldn’t bring our own chairs. Also appreciated the closet with other beach items. Overall we had a wonderful time in Destin! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
We are so happy that you had a comfortable stay at our condo while on your vacation. We are glad you enjoyed the beach chairs and umbrella set up, as well as the beach supplies we keep for our guests to enjoy during their vacations. I hope you will consider us for your next vacation to Destin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leianne S.

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

This Condo Felt Like Home!!

We had a week vacation together with extended family and loved this condo. The entire rental process was easy and seamless!! The condo was very neat and tidy and felt so much like home. My kindle croaked while we were there and I was so thankful for the book selection, because how can you go to the beach and not read?? We had a great time and when we figure out our dates for Summer 2024 we will book this condo again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
Dear Leianne, Thank you so much for your kind review. We would be happy to rent to you again next summer!

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Why they chose this property

Sandpiper Cove Resort offers you more amenities than any other resort on the Emerald Coast; with 43 acres of fun for you and your family! Amenities abound, including boat ramp, marina, docks( Boat Docking on site at additional cost), 24-hour security, 8 lighted Pickleball courtesy and 3 lighted tennis courts, five pools (2 heated), 3 hot tubs, and a FREE 9 hole par 3 golf course.

Sandpiper Cove has gated private beach access, private parking, and a pavilion on the beach with a full service snack bar. The beach offers sailing, para-sailing, jet skis, and ocean kayaks. If you visit just once, you will understand why we call it our PARADISE away from home.

What makes this property unique

The Gathering Place is a Two Bedroom-Two Bath unit located on the canal and within walking distance of one of the most beautiful beaches in the U.S. If you love sugar white sands, emerald blue water, and swaying palms, you'll love our location. We have three TVs, free Wi-Fi, 1 DVD player, washer and dryer, central heat/air, and a balcony directly on and overlooking the canal. Park your car at our front door and park your Boat or Jet Ski at near our back door. Docking permit required.

Don't worry about what you forgot to bring. From beach chairs, sand buckets, coolers, and condiments, we have thought of everything a family like yours may need.

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