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Pool
Property grounds
On the beach
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 16422 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • James Lee Park
    6 min walk
  • Miramar Beach
    6 min walk
  • James Lee Beach
    7 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    9 min drive

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About the area

Destin

When you stay at this villa in Destin, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. .This beach villa is 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • James Lee Park - 6 min walk
  • Miramar Beach - 6 min walk
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Florence by AvantStay | Villa Steps from Beach

Welcome to Florence, an AvantStay home!

There isn’t a bad view in this mediterranean style beach home on the Gulf. With furnished double porches facing the beach and pool-facing balconies, this property has ample outdoor seating areas to relax and enjoy good company. Inside, the home is tastefully styled with a neutral color palette, creating a soft, plush and comfortable ambiance after a fun day of activity. Spend your days soaking up the sun at the beach, just a couple feet from your door, or at the pool and hot tub in your backyard. This gorgeous home, plus its stellar location, guarantees an ideal trip with your favorite people!​​​​​​​

Located in Northwest Florida, Destin is often called the “world’s luckiest fishing village”. This Emerald coast city is known as for its sparkling white beaches, numerous golf courses and world-famous fishing. Nearby zipline courses, dolphin cruises and amusement parks make it a perfect destination for families. Adults and large groups also flock here for beach parties during the day and live music in the evening. Once the sun sets, the Destin Harbor turns up with lively bars, restaurants and dancing.

Nearby Activities: James Lee Beach, Destin Commons, Destin Harbor Walk Village, Henderson Beach State Park, Gator Beach, Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park, Crab Island, Graffiti & Funky Blues Shack, McGuire’s Irish Pub.

Experience Destin, AvantStay style.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team. Whether it’s fridge stocking or in-home massages, AvantStay offers a variety of upgrades & experiences to enhance your stay.

Home Truths:
- Please note that active commercial and residential construction is currently underway in the city of Destin.
- 2 pets are allowed at this home. But pets must be approved in advance and are subject to an additional fee of $150 per pet. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Please note: Pool and spa heat will not be available during the summer months (April 1 - October 31).
- Pool and spa heat is available for an additional fee but must be requested at least 48 hours before your stay.
- The pool and spa can only be run one at a time, not concurrently. In other words, the system can either be in "Pool Mode" or it can be in "Spa Mode." It cannot be in both modes at the same time.
- The elevator is not for guest use.
- The 6th bedroom is located separately in a casita by the pool.
- The fireplace is not available for guest use.
- Guests do not have access to the clubhouse (Destiny Owners Association).

Parking Details:
The driveway can accommodate up to 6 cars.
RVs/trailers are not allowed in the driveway - fee will incur towards guest if HOA regulation is not followed
Street parking is prohibited.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom / King bed w/ ensuite
Bedroom 2 / Two queen beds w/ ensuite
Bedroom 3 / King bed w/ ensuite
Bedroom 4 / King bed w/ ensuite
Bedroom 5 / Twin over twin bunk bed
Casita Bedroom / Two queen beds w/ ensuite

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

AvantStay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4542 sq ft (422 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Destiny Way
Florence by Avantstay Gorgeous Villa Steps From Beach w/
Florence by Avantstay Gorgeous Villa Steps From Beach w/ Pool
Florence by AvantStay | Gorgeous Villa Steps from Beach w/ Pool
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Florence by AvantStay | Villa Steps from Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark C.

Great House that was just good
To have such a great house that needs attention. For the bad stuff that is so easily fixable if paying attention... Living area carpets, pillows and couches were filthy. We pulled blankets off the beds to cover the couches. Lighting, so may bulbs not working or so dim they were unusable. Pool house had a portable AC setting in the room vented out the window with duct tape. Master shower water pressure was so bad and all it took to fix was cleaning the screen filter. Beware of the 4 foot high counters in the master bathroom if you are vertically challenged. Now for the good stuff… Great location, great floor plan for large groups/family. Plenty of linens, towels, kitchenware. TV and Wi-Fi setup worked great. There were no issues with gates and door access. AC other than pool house worked great. Again, this house needs some TLC badly to get it back to a great house.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Paige P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family vacation with 4 generations
The house is a nice house, but very run down. We could not use the Canista bedroom because of mold. It is a health hazard and the smell rose up into the queen bedroom. The bunk room was not a true bedroom. It was a laundry room that has been converted. The exposed outlets were unsafe for the 6 year old and 3.5 year old. We had to get maintenance to come and cut the power to those recepticals. They were very nice, but very inconvenient to have someone in the house all day. The floors were not cleaned properly. They need to be mopped. All the cleaning people are doing are sweeping hardwood floors. The downstairs bathroom had a stopped up sink, shower head that did not work and the toilet had issues. Maintenance came and fixed as best they could. The patios need to be cleaned, the floors have mold on them. All patio furniture is falling apart, needs to be updated. Dryer doesn’t work, they could not get out to fix it. Very inconvenient not to be able to wash towels and do laundry. Broken chair was left in house near kitchen table. Ice maker is broken. Not being able to use the elevator was annoying, but that was declared in the listing. View and location was very nice, again it’s a great house. It’s just not in good enough shape to rent at this time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

K. Randy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Plenty of room for your large group
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Candace C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs Work!
Avantstay was wonderful! Anything I asked for was addressed fast. I would definitely stay at one of their properties again! The location is amazing! It's the reason to book this property, and why I still gave it 3 stars. The view is beautiful,and it's easy to walk across the street to the beach and The Crab Trap. Unfortunately the property needs alot of work. The pool has a leak. We had to fill it up 3 times during our stay. There are hard water and rust stains on the sides. The pump is so loud and runs constantly. The landscaping is overgrown and looks terrible. It's hard to go out the front gate to go to the beach because the landscaping is in bad shape. There is a sewer problem, so when you walk in the front door, it smells. That smell also goes up the back staircase. There isn't hot water in the casita and the second floor bedroom. They came out and fixed it, but the next day, it was broken again. The bedframes in the casita are falling apart, and lots of small bugs. They offered to spray, but we were nervous about the chemicals around our dogs. No closet in the casita, very tiny bathroom, and one of the drawers in the only chest was broken and missing. The kitchen cabinets are literally falling apart!!! The bottoms of the drawers are falling out. The fronts of the cabinets are coming off. Some of the chairs at the main dining table are broken. The 3rd floor master suite has a vanity that's so tall it's almost unusable! Washer and dryer were terrible!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sr Trip
Very pleased with this rental. Great location and easy access to beach. It was 12 people and everyone was comfortable and plenty of bathrooms. Super quick to respond and fix any little thing needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alida A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location- Responsive Management Company
This property is the perfect location with a beautiful view and easy beach access. The property management company was incredibly responsive. We had a few issues that were quickly resolved. I had read in an earlier review that there were only five spoons in the silverware drawer. When we arrived I found that to be true, notified the company and they delivered more the next day. The lights were not working in the hall, entryway, and staircases. They immediately sent out an electrician and had that repaired within 36 hours. The beach chair company they recommended was excellent. I had a little bit of trouble communicating with AvantStay prior to our arrival and was very worried about how our stay would go, but the on the ground AvantStay group was really amazing. Just something to note - the dryer took a very long time to dry. I wonder if the venting needs to be cleaned out. Plan on double to triple the time you would normally use. The only issue I found with the house itself is the twin bunk room is super small. I loved that each floor had its own climate control. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking/serving. But there were no plastic servingware for kids so bring your own plastic plates and cups for littles. It was wonderful to have the heated pool, so that even when the ocean was too cold the kids could enjoy swimming in the pool. I do agree with previous reviews that some of the porch furniture really does need to be replaced. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Beth J.

The good and the needs improvement….
Good: Great location, safe neighborhood, easy access to public beach, grocery stores, restaurants etc. Huge house, plenty of room for families, nice that every room except for the bunk room has its own bathroom. Adequate pool area. Beds are comfortable. The improvements: Much of the furniture needs to be updated. Bed frames in pool apartment are cheap and had to be tightened. Dining room chairs are falling apart, the deck and patio furniture is old, mismatched and inadequate for a listing such as this. No towel racks in the huge master bath. Plenty of dishes but flatware was lacking, only 5 spoons in a house that sleeps 16! The yard and area around the pool also needs to be cleaned and landscaped. This house has great views and the location is fantastic but it could be so much better with some new furniture, decor and a little TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

rusty d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seniors Week
Good location 👌 to the ocean and shopping. Bathroom by the living room area had no hand soap or anywhere to put the soap.Bedroom next to kitchen no outlets worked in bedroom or bathroom whatever. Bathroom on bottom floor as you walk in no hand soap or soap dish in bathroom. Pool only had water for two days, the rest of the time it was draining down every day about 8 inches or so.I don't understand putting a elevator in a house and not letting us use the damn thing. We were 72,72,67,66,66,64 and 50yrs old. You need new furniture on the deck off the kitchen,or a allen screw driver. Other than a few things, we loved the beautiful home .This home is in need of some TLC..paint,polishing,just a little tightening up.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Labib D., Centreville, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Basically Ocean front
Property location is great! The place is quite massive and slept the 12 of us comfortably. There is a big ice maker which was a huge plus. Grill didnt have gas so had to make a gas run and the oven kept giving us an error when we used the broil feature. Pool could be cleaner and the jets on the hot tub dont work but overall, i would recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kaitlyn N.

Best location, but not very clean
The AC temperature was not within the desired range despite making modifications to the settings. It was very hot on the first floor, but the second and third floors were cool. There was dust and sand everywhere in the house. The pool was a plus. We love the location of the house! Old furniture! The dinning chairs were pretty old! Some were broken too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Randee U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Get Away Before School
Let me start by saying you cannot beat the location of this home with easy access to the beach and all Destin has to offer. I will list the Pro's and Con's: Pro's Easy check in Great beach location and access to beach is a few steps away Large home and accommodated our family of 6 comfortably Air Conditioning worked well Hot water and shower pressure was great on the 1st floor Crab Trap right across the street Nice kitchen with a large refrigerator and beverage center, dishwasher, and fully stocked plates, cups and mugs, glasses, and untensils. Even little bags of coffee were supplied. AMAZING VIEWS FROM 2ND FLOOR INSIDE AND ON THE PORCH! 3rd floor bedroom has amazing views. The neighborhood and area seems safe. Con's First floor bed behind double doors has broken bed frame Very short supply of towels and wash rags Hot Tub does not work Pool has black algae spots Pool chairs and umbrellas NOT SUPPLIED for this home when at the beach INTERNET WAS NOT WORKING THEREFORE NEITHER WERE THE TV'S. The connection was constantly dropping or nonexistent. Furnishings in this home are lacking beauty and comfort. Patio furniture lacks beauty and comfort. Toilets ARE NOT COMFORT HEIGHT. Toilets on the first floor and 3rd floor flush very slowly. Sink in the 3rd story bedroom drains slowly. ELEVATOR CANNOT BE USED BY GUESTS I would rent this home again but my hope would be that the con's could be addressed to justify the amount of money we paid for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G., Conroe, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location
This house was right across from a great beach spot. We rented chairs and umbrellas on the beach each day and walked over to swim and play in the waves every day. The pool was quite warm which was nice in the evenings. the balconies overlooking the ocean road were great. There was plenty of space for all 13 of us to spread out and enjoy time together and alone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, great family place
Good location. Across the street from the beach. Kitchen was very well stocked. Only negative was that the hot tub did not work. Very clean. The entire house was well stocked. Even had a first aid kit an extra batteries. Plenty of garbage bags. But the quality of the paper goods, toilet paper and paper towels was not very good. Although there was a lot of them. Sorry, it's good enough
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayla H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best Little Vacation Ever
We had a few days to get away and had always wanted to try the beaches around Destin. We booked our flights and rented this home. It was the best decision ever! From Sunday to Thursday we spent our days at the beach and our evenings around the pool at this rental property. Best decision ever. From the beautiful beach with the beautiful white sand to the beautiful clear water to the beautiful property we stayed in it was 5 days of beautiful memories made.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break with friends
House was great. Clean. Plenty of useable space in and out. The location couldn’t be better. We had a lot of fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location
It was a great stay, loved the location and awesome place. It would have nice if the pool heater worked.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Kyle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, run down house
Couldn’t have better views and great location. House was run down, cheap outdoor furniture, hot tub didn’t work, but overall it was just ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris F., Lexington, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The property was a great layout for the size of our party. Would recommend for a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Florence short stay
Great location for beach and area. Check in was super easy and staff very friendly. We had few issues with internet and pool but everything was attended too very timely and fixed. A few lights were out to include the pool but it did not hinder our stay. Love the fact it is gated and our favorite restaurant the Crab Trap is located across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trecia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach, fun pool, spacious house, good food across street
House was spacious enough for the entire family to gather without being on top of each other. From high chair for our granddaughter to ground level bedroom for grandmother this house is ready for everyone to enjoy a fun filled vacation getaway. We have lived in the area before and choose this location because of its easy access to beach, golf, restaurants, shopping, kids parks, the bridge and traffic flow. It all was outstanding.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni S.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years Vacation
We had an absolute blast. The property was perfectly located and we had plenty of room. We would certainly rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Leah Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
View of Gulf
Best view in Destin Beautiful living room sliding glass doors o pened about 30 feet for great view big rooms need more than 1 oven hot tub did not work
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home, great view, great management!
The house is wonderful! There is so much room and it’s location was wonderful. When we arrived, the door code that was sent did not work, I called the property manager who had us inside within seconds. The pool house had not been cleaned, but the property manager arrived quickly and had the cleaning crew there shortly after to finish up. We had a mishap with the BBQ grill and called the property manager immediately. He sent maintenance out and they had us set up right away. It was a wonderful vacation and we were blessed with the staff that assisted us during our stay!! Thank you all for taking pride and pleasure in your jobs!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Camilla N.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is such a beautiful property
This property is such a beautiful property and the view is amazing from any angle in the house the location is absolutely perfect you can walk straight to the beach. It's hard to find a property that have a bathroom in each room but this house had everything all of my guests were comfortable and we even had enough space to set up DJ equipment and party the whole stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional!
This is a beautiful beach home, very spacious! Location is great; we just across the street and we are at the beach… Did accommodate 12 people of my family comfortably. It had everything we need for a great time in Destin. Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021