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Walk to Beach! Pool, Shuttle, 2 Kings–Kid Friendly
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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 122040 sq ft
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Destin, FL
- Place, Destin Commons6 min walk
- Place, Miramar Beach8 min walk
- Place, James Lee Park16 min walk
- Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bunk Room Up
2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
Master Bedroom Down
1 King Bed
Master Bedroom Up
1 King Bed
Office 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Queen Bedroom Up
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Master Bath Down
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master Bath Up
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Powder Room
Towels provided · Toilet
Shared Bathroom Up
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Walk to Beach! Pool, Shuttle, 2 Kings–Kid Friendly
*****Welcome to Cute Counts!*****
A fantastic, beautifully upgraded 4BR/3.5BA home absolutely perfect for multiple families & their kids in the exclusive/gated Villages of Crystal Beach Resort. We’re a short walk to the sand or steps from the lush resort pool. Travel 'carry-on light' - We provide a full nursery (crib/high chair), premium beach gear (wagon/chairs/umbrella), toiletries, and a starter-pack of all household essentials. Skip the packing panic. Just bring the kids, and we’ve got the rest!
✤ Amenities for Young Children ✤
• 2 pack-n-plays, mattresses, cotton sheets
• Bumpers to help stop young kids from rolling off their bed
• Gates for either end of the stairs
• Removable protection for bunk room ladder to keep young kids from climbing up
• Bath toys for kids, and a kids toys throughout the house
• Plates, bowels, cups and cutlery for kids
• A high chair, and 2 booster seats
✤ Property Amenities Include ✤
• 12 Beach Towels are provided!
• Resort access to The Villages of Crystal Beach Pool
• 3 Parking Spots
• All new luxury bedding and bath towels
• Hotel-grade linen service, fresh and fully exchanged each stay
• TVs & Roku Player in every room and common space
• Kitchen stocked: Ceramic pans, bakeware, waffle maker, griddle
• Ice Machine
• K Cup Machine & Drip Coffee Machine - starter k-cups provided
• Full Washer and Dryer - starter pack of laundry pods provided
• Large kitchen island bar seating six (6)
• Dining area seating ten (10)
• Hair dryers in every bathroom
• Resort Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body-wash provided
• Starter pack of household essential (3 days) provide - toilet paper, trash bags, Laundry and Dish Pods
• Bonus Exterior Beach Closet - Stocked with chairs, toys, umbrella & a small cooler. Note: this closet is on the honor system, please return what you take (or replace what you break!)
✤ Resort Amenities ✤
• The Pool is heated Mar 1 to Apr 26, Thanksgiving week, Christmas week, & New Years Week
• Waterfalls, zero edge-entry, lush landscaping, and tiki bar area
• Hot-tub at the pool, seats 8-10
• BBQ at the pool
• Wristbands are provided to get access to the pool
• Beach Shuttle runs Mar 1 to April 26, Memorial Day Weekend to Nov 1 offering BOTH Drop-off & Pick-up
✤ Proximity ✤
• Whole Foods - Across the street
• Publix - 1 mile / Walmart - 2 miles
• The Beach - 7 minute walk or Free Shuttle
• Big Kahuna's Water Park - 10 minutes
• Harborwalk Village - 12 minutes
• Baytowne Wharf - 15 minutes
• Fudpucker & Go Karts - 5 minutes
• CrabTrap Restaurant - 3/4 mile, 5 minutes
Book your stay today!
✤ Past reviews of Cute Counts raved about: ✤
*****- "Two families shared this beautiful home for a week over spring break. The house is up to date and has all the amenities you would ever need. The location was perfect... just a couple blocks to the ocean and near all sorts of restaurants and shopping. The pool area was great."
*****- “This home was stunning. My family and I felt at home, as the rental property was clean, spacious and stocked with everything we needed. Great location, close to the beach, shopping and dining. Love, love, loved it!!!!”
*****- "We stayed here a week and it was a great spot! Easy beach access, trolly was great, pool area was awesome. We had 4 adults, 2 young adults, and 2 teens. Space was great for all of us. Host was very responsive! ..."
✤ Bedrooms & Floors ✤
• 1st Floor - Open Living Room & Kitchen & Dining Room | Half-Bath | Master Bedroom & Bath & Closet
• 2nd Floor - Workspace / Living Room | Upstairs Master & Bath & Closet | Bunk Room | Queen Bed & Closet | Shared Bathroom w/ Tub |Laundry Room | Balcony
✢ The Community ✢
• The Villages of Crystal Beach is a well-planned, exclusive gated community
• The residences are upscale with the Mediterranean, and Old Florida style architecture, creating a relaxed laid back lifestyle.
• The spectacular setting offers a romantic, classically casual, golden aura of carefree living.
Guest Access
You get access to the entire house and beach closet!
Property is located in a gated community. Guests access the property via an electronic lock. Gate code to community and front door will be provided two days before check-in.
Check In/Check Out - Check in is at 4PM, your key code will not work until 4PM the day of check in. Check out is promptly at 10AM. These check in and out times are critical for our cleaners to allow them the time they need to ensure the house is clean, sanitized, and ready to go for the next guest.
Other Details to Note
1. Parking – Up to three (3) cars can park in the driveway MAXIMUM. There is also overflow parking around the pool and at the end of Kono Way (next to the mailboxes) - first come, first serve. The HOA does not allow parking on street.
2. Provided Items & Supplies – An initial setup of fresh linens, bath towels, soaps, laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, toilet paper, paper towel, and trash liners are provided for the first 2-3 days. Extra items needed are the responsibility of the guests.
3. Family Rental Only – All guests MUST be at least 25 years of age or accompanied by parents. Reservations obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of any advance payment or deposit and the party will not be permitted.
4. Maximum Occupancy – This property is licensed and insured for a maximum of 12 people, children included. This is strictly enforced by the City of Destin and resort.
5. No Parties or Events.
6. No Smoking – This is a non-smoking property. If you smoke inside the home you will be charged $250, there will be an increased cleaning fee, and you will be charged for any damages
7. Pets – No pets, no exceptions. If you sneak in a pet of any kind, you will be asked to leave.
8. Candles/Flames – no fires or open flames including candles.
9. HOA Rules – Sorry no trailers, RVs, boats, jet skis, Golf Carts or Electric scooters.
A fantastic, beautifully upgraded 4BR/3.5BA home absolutely perfect for multiple families & their kids in the exclusive/gated Villages of Crystal Beach Resort. We’re a short walk to the sand or steps from the lush resort pool. Travel 'carry-on light' - We provide a full nursery (crib/high chair), premium beach gear (wagon/chairs/umbrella), toiletries, and a starter-pack of all household essentials. Skip the packing panic. Just bring the kids, and we’ve got the rest!
✤ Amenities for Young Children ✤
• 2 pack-n-plays, mattresses, cotton sheets
• Bumpers to help stop young kids from rolling off their bed
• Gates for either end of the stairs
• Removable protection for bunk room ladder to keep young kids from climbing up
• Bath toys for kids, and a kids toys throughout the house
• Plates, bowels, cups and cutlery for kids
• A high chair, and 2 booster seats
✤ Property Amenities Include ✤
• 12 Beach Towels are provided!
• Resort access to The Villages of Crystal Beach Pool
• 3 Parking Spots
• All new luxury bedding and bath towels
• Hotel-grade linen service, fresh and fully exchanged each stay
• TVs & Roku Player in every room and common space
• Kitchen stocked: Ceramic pans, bakeware, waffle maker, griddle
• Ice Machine
• K Cup Machine & Drip Coffee Machine - starter k-cups provided
• Full Washer and Dryer - starter pack of laundry pods provided
• Large kitchen island bar seating six (6)
• Dining area seating ten (10)
• Hair dryers in every bathroom
• Resort Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body-wash provided
• Starter pack of household essential (3 days) provide - toilet paper, trash bags, Laundry and Dish Pods
• Bonus Exterior Beach Closet - Stocked with chairs, toys, umbrella & a small cooler. Note: this closet is on the honor system, please return what you take (or replace what you break!)
✤ Resort Amenities ✤
• The Pool is heated Mar 1 to Apr 26, Thanksgiving week, Christmas week, & New Years Week
• Waterfalls, zero edge-entry, lush landscaping, and tiki bar area
• Hot-tub at the pool, seats 8-10
• BBQ at the pool
• Wristbands are provided to get access to the pool
• Beach Shuttle runs Mar 1 to April 26, Memorial Day Weekend to Nov 1 offering BOTH Drop-off & Pick-up
✤ Proximity ✤
• Whole Foods - Across the street
• Publix - 1 mile / Walmart - 2 miles
• The Beach - 7 minute walk or Free Shuttle
• Big Kahuna's Water Park - 10 minutes
• Harborwalk Village - 12 minutes
• Baytowne Wharf - 15 minutes
• Fudpucker & Go Karts - 5 minutes
• CrabTrap Restaurant - 3/4 mile, 5 minutes
Book your stay today!
✤ Past reviews of Cute Counts raved about: ✤
*****- "Two families shared this beautiful home for a week over spring break. The house is up to date and has all the amenities you would ever need. The location was perfect... just a couple blocks to the ocean and near all sorts of restaurants and shopping. The pool area was great."
*****- “This home was stunning. My family and I felt at home, as the rental property was clean, spacious and stocked with everything we needed. Great location, close to the beach, shopping and dining. Love, love, loved it!!!!”
*****- "We stayed here a week and it was a great spot! Easy beach access, trolly was great, pool area was awesome. We had 4 adults, 2 young adults, and 2 teens. Space was great for all of us. Host was very responsive! ..."
✤ Bedrooms & Floors ✤
• 1st Floor - Open Living Room & Kitchen & Dining Room | Half-Bath | Master Bedroom & Bath & Closet
• 2nd Floor - Workspace / Living Room | Upstairs Master & Bath & Closet | Bunk Room | Queen Bed & Closet | Shared Bathroom w/ Tub |Laundry Room | Balcony
✢ The Community ✢
• The Villages of Crystal Beach is a well-planned, exclusive gated community
• The residences are upscale with the Mediterranean, and Old Florida style architecture, creating a relaxed laid back lifestyle.
• The spectacular setting offers a romantic, classically casual, golden aura of carefree living.
Guest Access
You get access to the entire house and beach closet!
Property is located in a gated community. Guests access the property via an electronic lock. Gate code to community and front door will be provided two days before check-in.
Check In/Check Out - Check in is at 4PM, your key code will not work until 4PM the day of check in. Check out is promptly at 10AM. These check in and out times are critical for our cleaners to allow them the time they need to ensure the house is clean, sanitized, and ready to go for the next guest.
Other Details to Note
1. Parking – Up to three (3) cars can park in the driveway MAXIMUM. There is also overflow parking around the pool and at the end of Kono Way (next to the mailboxes) - first come, first serve. The HOA does not allow parking on street.
2. Provided Items & Supplies – An initial setup of fresh linens, bath towels, soaps, laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, toilet paper, paper towel, and trash liners are provided for the first 2-3 days. Extra items needed are the responsibility of the guests.
3. Family Rental Only – All guests MUST be at least 25 years of age or accompanied by parents. Reservations obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of any advance payment or deposit and the party will not be permitted.
4. Maximum Occupancy – This property is licensed and insured for a maximum of 12 people, children included. This is strictly enforced by the City of Destin and resort.
5. No Parties or Events.
6. No Smoking – This is a non-smoking property. If you smoke inside the home you will be charged $250, there will be an increased cleaning fee, and you will be charged for any damages
7. Pets – No pets, no exceptions. If you sneak in a pet of any kind, you will be asked to leave.
8. Candles/Flames – no fires or open flames including candles.
9. HOA Rules – Sorry no trailers, RVs, boats, jet skis, Golf Carts or Electric scooters.
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Destin
Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Fat Daddy's Arcade, or check out an event or a game at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.

Destin, FL
What's nearby
- Destin Commons - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Miramar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 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
Restaurants
- Circle K - 11 min walk
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 12 min walk
- Sonic Drive-In - 8 min walk
- Cracker Barrel - 9 min walk
- El Jalisco Destin - 11 min walk
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Reviews
9.8
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10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
13 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cheri M.
3 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer get away


Cheri M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elana R.
9 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for a large family
Elana R.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie B.
26 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephanie B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chadd F.
7 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chadd
Chadd F.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debra W.
20 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Debra W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pamela J.
8 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pamela J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bryce H.
8 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Bryce H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ashley B.
2 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property.
Ashley B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keith S.
11 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual excellence
Keith S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Stephen g.
29 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Stephen g.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
charlotte c.
16 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Stay
charlotte c.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim B.
9 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need and more
Kim B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Keith S.
7 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will return
Keith S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Margo T.
23 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
70th birthday bash
Margo T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cara R.
25 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1st time in Destin
Cara R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nick T.
31 Mar, 2019
Spring break vacation
Nick T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jeff and Carey S.
16 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandparents, adult children with grandchildren getaway
Jeff and Carey S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pete P.
6 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Pete P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
DYLAN B.
25 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay at the Beach
DYLAN B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sara G.
1 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing rental
Sara G.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Summer E.
27 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house!
Summer E.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, clean, equipped, comfortable, and perfect for family fun
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mary Beth J.
8 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Mary Beth J.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Martha K.
16 Oct, 2022
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About the host
Hosted by Michelle & Reid Parrish
Hi there! We are Michelle and Reid
We are based south of Nashville in Franklin,TN. We bought this super cute home after visiting Destin’s stunning beaches. Reid is originally from Nashville and grew up going to Destin with his family, and now we love traveling there with our two little boys.
We take great pride in providing a beautiful place for other families to build memories that will last forever! We hope you enjoy your stay :)
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