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Drakes Escape Mainsail Beach Cottage 41 -- 4 Bdrm slps 10 beach service provided

On beach with outdoor pool, near Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links

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Large patio, perfect for relaxing.
Bright spacious living room with plenty of seating!
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 101800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Drakes Escape Mainsail Beach Cottage 41 -- 4 Bdrm slps 10 beach service provided

Drakes Escape Mainsail Cottage 41 Destin Florida
CLOSEST COTTAGE IN MAINSAIL TO THE BEACH!! Weekly rental March thru October includes a beach set up, two chairs and an umbrella daily! $400 value!!
Sleeps 10 in beds! Only mainsail cottage with these accommodations!
Lovely completely renovated, Four-bedroom, single-family, cottage home ! Lovely beach decor will please all! This great home features four bedrooms, two-and-one-quarter baths, and much more! Sleeps up to ten people. Fully-equipped kitchen, including crock pot, griddle, blender coffee maker. Laundry facilities in cottage, and separate dinette area.
Linens are provided, including beach towels!


This gated Mainsail community offers private, Gulf coast, white-sand beach... on the Emerald Coast. Walk to beach - less than 100 yards with NO ROADS TO CROSS. Included are two pools (one heated) with co-
located kiddie pools. Beach service for two (umbrella and two chairs) provided daily at no additional charge. Conveniently located with access to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment all within walking distance. Quiet during the winter months for a peaceful getaway!
MAXIMUM of 3 cars for parking.
*Community amenities such as pools, hot tub, tennis courts, etc.. are subject to closure due to weather, safety, or at community discretion. Refunds will not be issued due to community amenities being closed.
*Cable and WiFi Internet are provided. Host is not liable for any refund or credit should there be any interruption of service.

*Golf carts, trailers, campers, and skateboards are not permitted in the community
* Security cameras are present in common community areas such as pools, security gate, workout room, etc...

* Note: Until Confirmed, Rates Are Subject to Change Without Notice.
* No smoking
* Guests must have someone over 25 to check in.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 allowed: in designated areas

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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 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

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and on 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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Emerald Sanctuary - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sirens at the Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Surf Hut - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Drakes Escape Mainsail Beach Cottage 41 -- 4 Bdrm slps 10 beach service provided have a pool?

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

Is Drakes Escape Mainsail Beach Cottage 41 -- 4 Bdrm slps 10 beach service provided pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Drakes Escape Mainsail Beach Cottage 41 -- 4 Bdrm slps 10 beach service provided?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Drakes Escape Mainsail Beach Cottage 41 -- 4 Bdrm slps 10 beach service provided?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Drakes Escape Mainsail Beach Cottage 41 -- 4 Bdrm slps 10 beach service provided?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Drakes Escape Mainsail Beach Cottage 41 -- 4 Bdrm slps 10 beach service provided located?

Nestled on the beach, this Miramar Beach cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Miramar Beach. Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links and The Emerald Sanctuary are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simone P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home. Clean home with the comforts of home. Minutes walking distance from the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Sand dollar stay

Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great week! Comfortably housed 9 adults. House is well maintained and modern. Property is secure and beach access is perfect! Used pools, gym, and grills on the grounds as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

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

Family vacation

Condo was as advertised. Short walk to beach. Very nice place and would book again. Master bedroom mattress downstairs not very comfortable, could benefit from a new one. Overall great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Anne N.

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

Great Place

We had a wonderful visit with family. The Cottage was perfect and just as advertised. Owners are amazing to work with. Special thanks to Chris and Heather who added so much value!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family home

We had a great time, very convenient to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

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

Spring Break

We had a wonderful time here. The property was beautiful and the pool wasn’t overcrowded. The beach access was a very short walk and the beach service for chairs was great. Whitest, cleanest, softest sand we’ve ever seen. The house was perfect for us and had all the amenities as described. The owner was extremely responsive and respectful. Would definitely come back hand stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

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

Awesome Location!

The Drake Cottage is super convenient to everything including the beach! However, it is away from the heavy congestion of downtown Destin. The cottage was a perfect fit for our family and the proximity to the beach was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey M.

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

Awesome property

Property was just like the listing portrayed it. Easy access to the beach, and pool area. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

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

Amazing Beach trip

The house was perfect for our family of 9. Beds were comfy, location was perfect, house was cozy. The only thing I would suggest is be ready to purchase toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, spices, trash bags, shampoo and soap. However, we would definitely return again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri G.

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

Hidden Gem

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage. The location within the complex is ideal -- centrally located between two pools, sets of grills, and a close walk to the beach. The cottage had plenty of room for all of our adults, with comfortable beds and all of the amenities of home. We enjoyed evenings on the large back patio -- so peaceful and comfortable. We would definitely reserve this cottage again when visiting Miramar Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry R., Woodlawn, Arkansas

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

Miramar Beach 2023

Sixth year in a row using VRBO for Miramar Beach stay. All units within 200 yards of each other. Comfortable and clean with easy access to beach and pools.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

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

Mainsail #41

Very nice location. Short walk to the beach. Plenty of space for everyone. Could use a few hooks to hang up towels in the bathroom.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

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

Couldn’t Ask for Better

Our family vacation went off without a hitch! The cottage was very spacious! We had plenty of room to spread out with our families. The beach was a very easy walk across the parking lot and didn’t have to worry about climbing/descending stairs at all, my parents greatly appreciated this! Location was perfect, close to all things food and shopping! And we couldn’t have asked for a better host! He was available within a very short amount of time to answer any questions we had! Thank you again for sharing your home with us! We hope to book again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pleasant stay.

Pleasant stay for our family with two little grandchildren. Close to the beach and walking distance to shopping center and grocery store. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes and cooking pots. The actual price is higher than what is advertised as it also includes other fees such as cleaning, service and tax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Sharon R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

This was a last minute rescheduling due to hurricane Sally, but based on the reviews on VRBO I had higher expectations. The location was not terrible, a short walk to the beach. We did have a complimentary beach chair and umbrella set up and the young man taking care of that was extremely kind and helpful. But the main complaints that both I, and my entire party, had were, #1 The thermostat is locked and will not cool below 72 degrees. It is warm and humid even in September and we were all hot throughout the night. My husband and I even ended up at Ace hardware purchasing electric fans for the upstairs bedrooms because no one could sleep with the temperature upstairs. #2 is the old, worn out, uncomfortable mattresses in all of the bedrooms. I was so embarrassed, because I was the one who had booked this property. But every single bed needs to be replaced. #3 The people that work in the security gate were very rude. They tried to tell us we couldn't have 4 vehicles for our rental, after the owner had already said that we could. #4 The stove heats up the entire downstairs area while cooking and the refrigerator doors don't close well. #5 Our group decided to go to the smaller pool to take our 2 yr grandson to swim. There had not been a single person at this pool for 2 days, but within 10 minutes of our family getting into the pool, 2 HOA members show up and watch our every move for about 30 minutes. One makes a phone call and then they both get up and leave the pool area. So I guess that we passed their inspection. One more thing, I noticed another review had said how incredibly clean the floors were, but that was not what we experienced. I honestly hate to leave bad reviews, but I DO read reviews and base my decision to rent a property based on other renters experiences. I am still wondering how the previous reviews were so extremely opposite of what we experienced. We all have different opinions, but I can honestly say that I would never stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Awesome Property & Location!

Location is key and this property hits the target. Short walk to the beach and shops needed such as Winn Dixie are right down the road. Chris was always quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Nothing negative to say about The Drake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

Great location and home

Very nice home with many updates. The master bathroom was very large and nice. The house was very close to beach as well as many places to shop. We Loved their was an Alvin’s Beach store and Dollar store within a 5 min walk, outlets were across the road. Also the kids loved how close Chick-fil-A was. When we go back to this area I would stay here again. The only problem was it was so beautiful we all got way to much sun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

DAVID S., Covington

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

Great!

Nice place, good value. Property owner was very responsive and flexible when we had a travel issue. We enjoyed that the complex had multiple pools, and we could walk to the beach without crossing a street.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

brad w.

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

Great location

Walking distance to the beach - made it very easy with little kids
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tuesday S.

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

Amazing!!

This house was perfect for our family! Lots of room for everyone. We were a party of 12. 6 adults, 2 teens and 4 kids. The kitchen is hands down the best stocked I’ve seen for a rental with everything you could need and more for meal preparation. Comfortable beds (soft but supportive) which is a big deal to us. Lovely furnishings and lots of towels for the house and beach. Wonderful location!!! The best lot on the resort. Private and quiet! Just under a 2 minute walk to the beach. Loved the perks of the lounge chairs and Umbrellas for sitting on the beach. There’s a good restaurant and bar just .6 miles west on the beach. Communication with Chris great and always was prompt when I had a question or concern. We all definitely felt at home and enjoyed our stay. Will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Tammy W., NOXAPATER

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

Awesome place!

Location was great and loved having a back yard area for the kids to play. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

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

Enjoyable place to vacation

Finding a place to accommodate 12 family members ranging in age from 3 to 71 is not always an easy task with a limited budget. No place will ever be perfect, but we had very few complaints. One mattress was much harder than one couple was used to at home. The upstairs bedrooms, particularly the one that receives direct sunlight from the balcony, would be more comfortable if they could be cooler at night. This property was clean and as advertised with all equipment in good working order. Overall, we were very pleased and plan to return next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick I.

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

Great time at Mainsail!

My family had a great week! We had plenty of room in the cottage, and having beach access without steps was phenomenal! We highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

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

First family vaca

The location of the house to the beach is awesome,only a short walk. All the beds were comfortable and the house is well stocked. We had several issues with the internet and cable. We did not have cable for three days and never really had internet the entire visit. The owners were great to communicate but we feel that something in the property kept us from even using our cellular data,we could not use cell phones when searching without the use of WiFi. Chris was good to call the cable company but he issue was never resolved. The house is located close the Winn Dixie and across the street from the Silver Sands Outlet Mall. Our family enjoyed out stay at cottage # 41.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Chris Simpson Drake

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My Name Is Chris Simpson Drake, my husband and I fell in love with Mainsail back in 2003 on our first visit. We then purchased this cottage for our family to vacation at, and love to share with other families looking to build memories at the beach!

Why they chose this property

Liked the area, safe, family friendly

What makes this property unique

Nice! Owner used and loved!

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