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The Beach Is Our Happy Place | 0.3mi to Beach, Comp Beach Service + Amenities

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A single-story house with a light blue exterior, a metal roof, and a front porch with two chairs.
A single-story house with a patio, a table with chairs, and a barbecue grill.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, a ceiling fan, and a painting of sailboats.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, bookshelf, and ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Shared communal pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Bay Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Choctawhatchee Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Fifth Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Fourth Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Beach Is Our Happy Place | 0.3mi to Beach, Comp Beach Service + Amenities

The Beach Is Our Happy Place, and we have a feeling it’s yours, too! Welcome to this five-bedroom, three-bathroom vacation home located in the gated Maravilla community in Miramar Beach, Florida. Just 0.3 miles from the beach and offering comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to 16 guests, this home is perfectly suited for families and groups looking to enjoy the Emerald Coast. Guests will also enjoy complimentary seasonal beach service, which includes two chairs and one umbrella set up daily on the beach. Whether you’re taking advantage of Maravilla’s amenities or relaxing by the shoreline, we think you’ll find your happy place right here at the beach!

Clean and comfortable with bright lighting and décor, this home reflects the charm of the nearby beaches. The open floor plan allows the conversation to flow seamlessly throughout. Cook up delicious meals in the full kitchen, equipped with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Step out through the living room to the backyard patio. With ample outdoor seating and a private gas grill, this is the perfect space for entertaining.

Meanwhile, you’ll find no shortage of room for everyone in this five-bedroom home. The primary bedroom suite features a private bathroom with a double granite vanity, while the second and third bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom. Just across the hall from the fourth and fifth bedrooms is an additional bathroom. All bathrooms are outfitted with granite countertops.

Your vacation is made even sweeter with private beach access and community amenities. Simply make your way down the beach boardwalk, spread out your blanket, and get ready to soak up some sunshine! Or splash about in the community pool at Maravilla, followed by a relaxing soak in the hot tub.

Not to mention, you’ll love this home’s location in Miramar Beach. You’re closer than ever to exciting shopping, dining, and activities in Destin designed to provide you with the perfect vacation.

Discover The Beach Is Our Happy Place with us today! Call or book online.

Clean Coverlet Program: This property provides fresh and clean bed linens, including comforters and coverlets, laundered prior to every check-in.

*Please note: this property has a Ring doorbell camera located at the front door.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 899656vb
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
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

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. Ready for a night out? Consider Club LA and LuLu's Destin, FL.. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Choctawhatchee Bay - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Baytowne Wharf - 7 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Beach Is Our Happy Place | 0.3mi to Beach, Comp Beach Service + Amenities pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Beach Is Our Happy Place | 0.3mi to Beach, Comp Beach Service + Amenities?

As of 16 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Beach Is Our Happy Place | 0.3mi to Beach, Comp Beach Service + Amenities on 4 Nov, 2026 start from S$1,656, 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.

How much is parking at The Beach Is Our Happy Place | 0.3mi to Beach, Comp Beach Service + Amenities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Beach Is Our Happy Place | 0.3mi to Beach, Comp Beach Service + Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beach Is Our Happy Place | 0.3mi to Beach, Comp Beach Service + Amenities?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Beach Is Our Happy Place | 0.3mi to Beach, Comp Beach Service + Amenities located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Miramar Beach and Emerald Bay Golf Club. James Lee Park and James Lee Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walking distance to the beach. Very nice amenities such as pickleball court, tennis court, and pool. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed the location and amenities, and we look forward to welcoming you back for your next stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway

Loved everything about this place, very neat, walking distance to the beach, would rent it again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great overall !

Really nice vacation home, would definitely recommend to others ! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Good Day, thank you for taking the time out of your day to review the property. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us here on the Gulf Coast. We look forward to hosting you here with us again soon. Kind Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great layout and convenient location.

Great house for two families with many kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The house is everything they said it would be in matched the pictures provided. It was a short walk to the beach, both pools and hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Hello Jerry, Thank you for sharing the positive review. Hope to see you again in the near future! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House was nice and neat lots of room for the whole family

Wonderful neighborhood close to beach,, House very nice and neat
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Hello Laurie, We love a good family vacation and we are happy to know that you had a great time! Thank you for your review! We hope to host you again next year! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Homey

We had a Wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you for the positive review! We look forward to having you visit us again and create more Southern Moments!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

We had a mother/son(14yo’s) trip. Great property for the kids, heated pool was a bonus, due to coole

Would look into renting property again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Hello Brittni, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

House was spacious and clean! Great gated community! Close to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2023
Hello Dawn, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The beach is my happy place.

Very nice home. Clean and comfortable Property manager was courteous and very accomodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Hello Carl & Rita, Thank you for your review! We are so delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time and hope to see you again soon! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place

Nothing wrong with this place. Easy walk to the beach. Only provided one toilet paper roll per bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The house fit our family very comfortably we had11 people. The neighborhood and location to the beach was perfect a very short walk to beach. The only negatives would be the parking and check out should be later 9 o'clock is way too early.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Hi Sharon! Thank you for the great review. We are so glad you had a good stay with us, and we hope to see you again for your next getaway! Warm Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great vacay with family after covid vaccines.

Everything except 1 bedroom mattress ...time to replace and dryer vent needs attention.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you for reviewing your recent stay. Our team will check on the mattress and dryer vents to ensure they are up to standards and functioning correctly. We hope to host you again soon! Kind Regards, -Your Southern Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

House was GOOD!! Southern Rental response..NOT SO MUCH

Property was as advertised.... Southern Vacation Rental REPS not so much, we as some problems that we were told by Southern Reps(2 different REPS) that they would contact us..THAT NEVER HAPPENED !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your review and feedback! We apologize for experience that you had with our staff. We here at Southern pride ourselves in providing quality guest services and products to our guest. Our 24 hours Guest Service Team is always available to assist with any issues that you might have while on your stay with us. We would like to ask in the future, should any other issues arise to please let us know so we can quickly address them and get your stay with us back on track. We look forward to hosting you again. – Your Southern Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

No parking

House was fine great space but there is no room to park we had three vehicles and they would not fit so if you have more that two small SUVs they won't fit in this parking area so that's something to think about also never got a parking pass
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you for this review Aaron. We are happy to hear that the home worked well for your group and do apologize about the confusion over parking. We do have a note in our description stating that parking is limited to the driveway and that the driveway can accommodate two vehicles. We apologize if the parking passes were not left where you could easily find them and will pass that feedback to the portfolio manager for the property. We would love the chance to see you again in the future! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Miramar Beach

Love the area. The floors were absolutely filthy. We made calls to service for help with a bed that was literally broken down. That was remedied on the last day of our stay. The price was way too high for what we hoped for. VRBO especially did absolutely nothing but charge us a large service fee with no real support. We will no longer be using VRBO or Southern Home Rentals to assist with bookings due to outrageous fees (excluding stay price) and substandard service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2023
Hi Debbie, Thank you for this feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We do apologize that this vacation fell short of expectations. We can assure you this is not Southern's standard. We assure you that we have heard your complaints and will use this as improvement criteria for housekeeping going forward.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for large family. Additional parking would have helped.,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We're delighted that the property was a great fit for your large family and that you enjoyed your stay. We understand that additional parking would have been helpful. Parking availability is determined by the property's HOA and onsite layout, which can limit the number of vehicles that can be accommodated. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to ensure parking details are clearly communicated to future guests. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome your family back again soon! Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paseo en familia

Es una linda casa y cómoda para pasar unas lindas vacaciones, es perfecta tiene todo lo que necesitas para pasar tus vacaciones perfectas, cuenta con la playa muy cerca se las recomendaría al 100%
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second visit

We have stayed here for a month stay the past two years. It’s perfect distance from beach, shops, and large enough to accommodate friends and family who drop by during the month. Highly recommend, but just as the listing states, parking extremely limited, though not a big problem for us in the off season.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Hello Brian, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day 2021

Great location with a short walk to the beach. Restaurants and grocery stores nearby. House was clean a well equipped. Host may want to update kitchen skillets. Ran out of propane. Most found beds to be on the firm side. On site Parking is limited but additional parking within the property's made up for it. Overall we had a great experience would probably stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your overall stay. Southern appreciates your feedback. We hope that you return soon. Kind regards, Your Southern Team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

Loved the property the only downside was the kids didn’t have a lot of space to run around in. The backyard was super small , the patio had no shading , not alot of privacy. Overall if nice neighborhood and would rent again if it was just an adult trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you for reviewing your stay, we hope to host you again soon! Kind Regards, -Your Southern Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Much Needed Vacation

The house was nice size for our family. The multiple rooms and beds were excellent for our group. Location was perfect! Beach is walking distance. Nice clean bathrooms by pool area! We enjoyed our stay and the location to restaurants and other beaches is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you for reviewing your stay, we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time. We hope to have you back soon! Kind Regards, -Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Property manager very responsive to the very few issues we had

Loved it
Stayed 70 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Hello Jim. Thank you for your 5-star review! We would love to host you again on your next trip to the Gulf coast! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Worst property managers ever

They rented us a house that held 16 people and didn’t clarify it had only two parking spots. We asked if it was ok to park at the house until they figured out separate parking. They said yes. We got a ticket from the HOA that same day that they would not cover. The common area toilet backed up with sewage the first day and they told us that no one would be coming to fix it. We had to turn the water off the stench was so bad. I called to ask them for some type of refund and their customer service rep ended up hanging up on me. Do not rent from them if you expect any kind of customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you for this review Brandon. Please allow us to apologize again that this vacation did not meet our Southern standard. While our listing does indicate that parking is restricted to the driveway and can accommodate two vehicles, we certainly understand that frustration. We apologize that the options we provided for additional parking spaces did not work for your group. We do provide all of our guests with the rules for the community, both electronically and in the home, and they detail information about parking. Thank you for reporting the issue with the hallway toilet to us during your stay and while we did do everything we could to correct the issue, we did ultimately need to have the pipe snaked by a plumber. We will certainly use this stay as a training tool for all the parties involved and do apologize if we missed the mark on customer service. We would love the chance to see you again in the future to show you a vacation that meets our true standard. Kind Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awy

It was awesome
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Hello Sandra, thank you for the positive review! We would love to see you back in the coming year!

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