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Large home with private pool & ocean views - beach nearby, dog-friendly

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, table football, ping pong
Outdoor dining
Interior
5 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 12344 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Harbor
    1 min walk
  • Destin Beaches
    2 min walk
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    3 min drive
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    5 min drive

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About the area

Destin

Located in Destin (Holiday Isle), this vacation home is steps from Destin Beaches and a 3-minute drive from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from HarborWalk Village.

What's nearby

  • Destin Harbor - 1 min walk
  • Destin Beaches - 2 min walk
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 3 min drive
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive
  • HarborWalk Village - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Docks - ‬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.

Large home with private pool & ocean views - beach nearby, dog-friendly

Sea Esta

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Enjoy amazing beach views from this Destin home, which offers plenty of space for a large family or multiple families to spread out and relax. This home has several decks with views of the Gulf of Mexico or the Destin Harbor. The private pool has plenty of places to relax and soak up the sun while the fully equipped kitchen will make cooking for a crowd easy.

The white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are just a quick trip across the street. Plenty of dining, shopping, and attractions are located just a short drive from the home. The Destin Commons Mall or the Silver Sands Outlet Mall are also located a few miles from the home.

Things to Know
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Pool heat is available from November to April.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.
3 days notification is required in order to heat the pool. A fee of USD 50 per day must be paid prior to check-in to purchase pool heat for your stay.


Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 5 spaces)
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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

General

  • Unit size: 3700 sq ft (344 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 50 lbs each.

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 and a first aid kit
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

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Large home with private pool & ocean views - beach nearby, dog-friendly Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Isabel Z.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
I would give this place a 5 if the property managers were more scrutinized with the cleaning crew. The house is not cleaned properly. Cleanliness is the number one complain in almost all reviews.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don’t want published.
It was great! It was perfect for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaux C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Few steps to beach-100’s steps in house
We experienced ants, roaches and dead bugs stuck to walls on the front door landing. The cleanliness was adequate but unsightly rusted air vents should get a fresh spray paint. We never could figure out the pool light and all the ping paddles were broken with 2 usable balls. Nothing a trip to Target couldn’t fix and I left the balls for the next guest but took the paddles I bought. The wagon would have been an excellent addition to our beach trips if not for the completely flat and gashed tire. I’m not sure I would rent this house again just because I have foot problems that are exasperated by stairs. One more excellent thing about this house was the amount of full bathrooms, that was definitely one of the best things besides the proximity to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for big families
We have a big family and found this beautiful but practical palace by the sea! Everyone felt refreshed by our vacation and we plan to make it an annual occasion! Very rare to find such a large yet simple vacation rental … and pet friendly❤️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Amazing house with pool!
The neighborhood was very nice and just a quick walk across the street to a private beach. The house was really large and laid out for a lot of privacy with tons of bathrooms! Some of the furniture could be updated but overall it was nicely appointed and clean. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
The location is perfect. Just a short walk from the beach and minutes away from local attractions. We had three families staying together and we had plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend in Destin
The home was great Spacious and clean. The kitchen was awesome and the beds comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Destin trip
The house was perfect for our family. It was clean and spacious and very close to the beach. The pool was clean and there was plenty of seating and equipment to use at the pool and beach. The staff was responsive when we had a need. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeremy A.

Sea esta is a nice place to stay
When i drove up, the grass wasnt cut and the garbage cans were full of trash. One call and the trash was picked up. After that, everything was great. The house was very spacious. Inside was clean. The beds were comfortable. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

camille c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Awesome location with easy access to the beach. Heated pool was great. Game room with ping pong table was fun. All beach toys with wagon provided, just needed a few more “beach” chairs. Great driveway for kids to ride the bikes, also provided. Lots of gathering space for our family and made for a great family Thanksgiving.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Jessica S., Lafayette, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs updated post
The air conditioning went out not due to doors being open but loose wires at the thermostat. My husband figured out. There was not a fire pit. Windows very dirty at check in. My husband cleaned those the very next morning. Holes in walls and doors. The door to a bedroom would not close due to falling off hinges.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Arvil M., Northport

Disliked: Cleanliness
stairs
if you want a workout this is the place. there are stairs to everything.. am 70 and brought by 90 yo mother in law - stairs were too much for her. no where in listing or pics did it show all the stairs, even between the same levels!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Doors
Overall the place was great, however many of the doors did not latched when they closed.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

ronald R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mold and Mildew Palace - SAFETY Issues
So many issues with this place. Mold inside the house, Water leaks, smoke fire alarms not working, old outdoor furniture, smelly inside. Very very disappointed. This is a VACASA managed property and they have been EXTREMELY unresponsive. We have given them multiple days to respond. No one has reached out. If you have kids please be careful. Downstairs has visible mold. here is the list of "issues" We are 60 year old adults (4 long term friends and couples) We are tolerant and love visiting locations. We have NEVER written a letter of complaint. However, for this case we decided to document our concern. Some items of concern and issue: 1. Upon entering the house was “musty smelling” which we thought may be from sitting closed 2. We later learned of mold issues (walls in the downstairs bedrooms, upstairs bathroom, and garage has visible mold on ceilings. We would not allow anyone to sleep downstairs. 3. Woke up to rain coming in the bedroom door frame - steady stream, cleaned up floor and sent video to the company. I checked downstairs and it is evident that the water is running into the walls and creating mold issue. (wallboard bubble, paint peeling, etc) 4. Outside of house is covered with mold and mildew. 5. Firepit area, chairs and patio are completely covered in mold and unusable 6. Window in the main area and back of home are covered with mold and mildew 7. Outside shower is unusable 8. Almost all patio furniture is unkept, peeling paint, corrosion etc. 9. Fire detector in hallway at entrance is hanging down with evidence of water leaking around it 10. Fire detector in upstairs bedroom has cover missing and looks like it is in non-working condition 11. The following was in the note sent to us just prior to the trip “Families only! If the HOA finds you are not a family you will also be fined and asked to leave the property with no refunds .” This should be in the listing! We made the reservation between 4 couples. This could have been an issue. I do not believe the HOA Holiday Isles would be happy with not putting this in the listing. It could cause issues with friends like us renting the location. 12. We took the keycard to the beach entrance. Tried scanning…no luck. Called the help line and they told us they would put in a ticket (which does not help) no commitment on when we would get access. In summary, disgusted. If you are considering this property, move on to others. and it was not cheap.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Beautiful house, great pool, 5 min from beach, close to activities and great restaurants, Beds comfortable. Only issues were beach gate access card did not work and had to purchase laundry soap, kleenex, trash bags.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home. Great location!
We all had a blast. Great space. Great layout. Great game room, deck, pool and yard!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Shian U.

This was such a big spacious house to bring our family.
We really enjoyed our vacation here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
House is in a great location - super close to beach access. Kitchen is huge and perfect for a big group (would be good to get a can opener though). Inside of house is a unique layout - be ready for lots of stairs 😂. House was clean when we arrived. The outside could use a power washing and some paint. Overall would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Large home, lots of beds. We enjoyed it. Private pool is awesome. Close to beach. (Across the street) Need a key card for beach access. Very clean but some repairs need to be completed. Also there was no wine opener. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jean Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 family Destin vacation
The house was spacious for 3 families of 4. The location and private pool were great. Kitchen area well laid out and supplied for prepping big meals. Some minor maintenance could be done. It’s a large house and being a rental it probably doesn’t get the attention that you would put into your own home. Overall a good experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time at the beach
Our family stayed at Sea Esta for a wonderful week! Weather was great! Great location! Just a few steps from the beach entrance. The house accommodated everyone perfectly, especially the game room for the kids! The kitchen could have use a few more mixing bowls not glass, containers to store leftovers in would have been nice to have. We did have to spray for sugar ants in the kitchen and roaches. The master bedroom was a little warm, not much air condition going on in that room. Other than that it was a great house to stay in enjoyed the views from the house too!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamika R., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Just book here already!!
Location location location! The home is beautiful and perfectly located in the middle of everything! Beach is right across the street, sightseeing, shops and tours just mins away! The home was very clean with modern welcoming decor. 4 day stay and more than enough room for a family of 9... with beds still left over! Large fully stocked kitchen, heated pool and fun family game room where we spent most of our time. Vacasa was very attentive, and when we had one minor issue it was taken care of immediately. Highly recommend staying here, I promise you won’t regret it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Julie C.

Nice place, good location
The house was very nice on the inside and nicely decorated. Management addressed all issues with tv's not working very quickly. Very convenient to the beach. The outside was filthy with mildew and mold, very unkept, made the entire property look marginal. The patio table and chairs were mildewed and the grill was disgustingly dirty. The lights don't work in the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
Must stay here it’s so beautiful and spacious for a big family like me.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020