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A heated pool
A heated pool
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20408.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Destin

With a stay at this vacation home in Destin, you'll be just steps from Destin Beaches and 11 minutes by foot from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. .This vacation home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from HarborWalk Village.

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬2 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.

Three-stories w/private pool, hot tub, game room, & more! Great December Rates!

This is a three-story house.

Complimentary Beach Service Included: March 1 to October 31

Castle by the Sea lives up to its name with views from every floor and 4,400 square feet of living space! Designed with the beach lifestyle in mind, this home combines quality furnishings, a spacious floorplan, and all of the amenities a resort would offer. Enjoy your own private pool with gentle slope entry and large spa with water jets spraying out of the deck, or relax inside in the game room. Castle by the Sea is situated within the exclusive gated beachfront community of Dunes of Destin in a breathtaking coastal setting that is just steps from the Gulf of Mexico.

BEDDING SUMMARY
Third floor master bedroom: King bed
Third floor guest bedroom: King bed
Third floor guest bedroom: Queen bed
Second floor master bedroom: King bed
First floor guest bedroom: Queen bed
First floor bunk area: Full over full bunk, twin over twin bunk
First floor living area: Two queen sleeper sofas

FIRST FLOOR
A grand foyer welcomes you as you enter Castle by the Sea. The first floor living space includes a game room with an air hockey table and plenty of comfortable furniture around a large flat-screen TV--perfect for the whole family. The guest bedroom on this floor has a queen bed, flat-screen TV, and connects to the first floor bathroom with a walk-in shower. There is also a bunk area with two sets of bunk beds capable of sleeping eight people. There are two queen sleeper sofas located in the living area to accommodate all your friends and family.

The one-of-a-kind pool deck is accessible from the first floor and includes amenities that you will not find elsewhere. The private pool has a gentle slope entry, multiple jets and fountains, and LED lights to illuminate your nighttime swim. The spa is connected to the pool and is perfectly situated to enjoy the outdoor television. The other pool deck amenities include a full outdoor kitchen, private gas grill, and plenty of lounge furniture. The pool can also be heated for $75 a day upon your request. Please call us at 850-269-1005 to put in a request to turn on the pool's heating system.

SECOND FLOOR
The second floor has a large, open floorplan that includes the living area, dining area, kitchen, and wet bar. With windows on every wall, the space is filled with natural light and invites you out onto the balcony with plenty of seating perfect for outdoor dining. The living area is comfortably furnished and a great place to relax and watch the large flat-screen TV after a day on the beach. In the fully equipped kitchen you will find granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen comes stocked with all the cookware and dishware you need to prepare and serve meals for families of all sizes. The large dining table can seat up to 16 people and has unique bench seating. There are five custom made bar stools at the breakfast bar and a small breakfast table for four that provide additional seating. A wet bar area just off of the kitchen features beautiful granite, bar-ware, and a unique martini glass-shaped sink.

One of the home’s two master bedrooms is located on this floor. The bedroom features a king bed, flat-screen TV, a private master bathroom, and private access to a balcony overlooking the pool deck. The master bathroom has a walk-in shower, jacuzzi tub, and double vanity.

THIRD FLOOR
The third floor features three large bedrooms, one of which is the main master bedroom, and a large balcony with a wet bar and rooftop terrace access. The master bedroom has a king bed, flat-screen TV, and private access to the third floor balcony. The adjoining master bathroom has a large walk-in shower, jetted tub, and custom double vanities. This floor also features a king guest bedroom with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and access to the balcony. Additionally, there's a third guest bedroom with a queen bed and private bathroom with a walk-in shower.

For the pool to be heated during your stay, we require at least 48 hour notice before your arrival to ensure the pool has time to reach the proper temperature of 88℉. The pool heat charge is $75 per day of your reservation. This home is equipped with a gas based pool heater, which can operate as intended regardless of outdoor temperature. This home also has a spillover spa attached to the pool. The spa is heated to the same temperature as the pool and uses the same heating method.

This professionally managed Destin vacation rental is brought to you by Compass Resorts, a locally owned and operated company dedicated to delivering consistent, exceptional quality. Your vacation is our priority, and we strive to exceed your expectations every step of the way. To ensure convenience and comfort, we provide a welcome kit of essential amenities such as trash can liners, small dishwasher detergent, dish soap, dish sponge, a roll of paper towels, laundry detergent, bathroom paper, and facial soap for our guests. For longer stays, we recommend purchasing additional supplies to meet your specific needs.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Compass Resorts

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 4400 sq ft (408.8 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 not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

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Three-stories w/private pool, hot tub, game room, & more! Great December Rates! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, real close to beach.
This was a great house to stay at and was very close to the beach. The communication with Compass resorts was amazing. They were quick to jump on any issues, or answer any questions we had. They took care of any of the headaches on a vacation. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
New appliances , great beach access , kids loved the pool and community pool
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeanne w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dunes of Destin
We have been coming to this subdivision for many years. We love the location & private beach! The house is large enough to accommodate our family with a private restroom for each. With plenty of family area to sit & catch up. The group wants to return next year for the same week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

michael c., Snellville Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Higher expectations
The house was nice. I think when you list that you have a hot tub you should really emphasize that you must pay separately to have it heated. Not in some fine print. The swimming pool was littered with flowers from a tree the first day and was cleaned out after the second day Other than the small snake found on the first floor .. it was a good stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ash R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break 2024
This beach house was beautiful, exactly as listed! The location was perfect, we never drove more than 10 minutes to get anywhere and the beach was literally a few steps away! There was 10 of us and we all slept comfortably, each couple having a room to themselves! The only con was the Wi-Fi, my daughter didn’t get to watch her favorite YouTube channel each morning. Other than that, this house was perfection!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor M., Robins Air Force Base Ga

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property for our type of Stay
Everyone couple had their own room and bathroom. If you get the pool heated, make sure they turn the heat on 2 days prior to your arrival. Excellent communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal multi-family location
We had 3 families- 3 couples and 7 kids. There was ample room for everyone. The beach was a very short walk across the private community street. When the kids were tired of the beach, they swam at the pool and played tons of air hockey at the house. We went to the nearby water park one day. There were numerous other nearby attractions that we considered visiting but everyone had so much fun at the house, we spent most of the time there. Property management promptly sent assistance when we had a little trouble figuring out the elevator (it came in handy for luggage and groceries) and were quick to handle a wasp nest on the balcony. Overall, it was a really great vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2023
Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacay Home!
Great location - Great Views - Very spacious and luxurious feel - Will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joe A.

Great Time
Awesome area and property in good condition. Real close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wende C., Williamstown,Ma.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation
The house was great. The location was perfect. The beach was amazing and just a few steps away. We had 6 adults and 7 children ages 6 to 14. There was plenty of room. The few notes. The area with the bunkbeds is actually in a small area immediately off the garage. No big deal but not a room so be aware. There are no beach towels so we had to buy some and leave them there. Minor things that didnt impact our time but just FYI. The management was responsive to any calls we made . Lots of activities and restaurants close by. I would absolutely come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very disappointed
This house was a huge disappointment due to misrepresentation and poor maintenance. It should be taken out of service for major renovation as eight other houses now have underway on this block. This is a five bedroom house not a six. The bunk beds are in an alcove with the garage door opening into the space. No clothes storage, no privacy and no one in our group would use the top bunks because they were so close to the ceiling. The bathroom door on the first floor, the busiest floor in the house, would not close making it unusable for the entire week. Three different repair men attempted to fix it unsuccessfully. Also, one light will not turn off. The spa and pool heaters didn’t work for three days before repair, so it could not be used. The pool tv needed replacement which was done the third day. The ice maker had mold and coffee maker did not work. This was corrected the second day. Many exterior lights needed new bulbs which were replaced the second day after we identified. The grille burners are rusted out making it unusable. Many other similar issues indicate the owner’s disinterest in reinvestment. The management company was responsive and staff friendly but for the very high price paid for this house, it should not be up to the guests to identify problems vs. proactive maintenance.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solid house
House was good, came for a bachelor party. Hot tub doesn’t get very hot and the internet didn’t work, but other than that no real issues. Location was great and beach was beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

alejandro s.

Pretty good
Was a good place pool could of been better and the tvs also
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W., Eagle River, AK, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time in Florida
We really enjoyed our time together! The house is beautiful and spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Danette S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible from day 1
Day 1-No hot water in guest bath 3rd floor, bed broke in guest bedroom 3rd floor. Pool not heating. Day 2-Still no hot water, pool not heating, Water leaking from ceiling in 2nd floor master. Only thing done was water mopped up and bucket placed under leak. Could not sleep in that room the remainder of the trip. Day 3-Water still leaking from ceiling...they brought a bigger bucket. Pool still not heating!!! Still no hot water in 3rd floor guest bath. Day 4-Water still leaking from ceiling and now from window. Water all over floor so they brought a tote to catch the water. Pool barely warm enough for kids to get in. Day 5-Water still leaking from ceiling. They said it was the hot water heater from upstairs but plumber couldn't get replaced just yet. POOL COLD AGAIN TODAY!!!! Day 6-Could not wait to check out of this place! The furniture in this house is so broken down that we had to put pillows on them to keep from sinking down! This house was nothing that was advertised. We had 5 different repair people in during the week with nothing resolved! After numerous complaints, they are supposed to be refunding a portion of our money! My kids saved up all year to go on this trip and it was the worst vacation we have ever taken! We will not be returning!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Becca D.

Great
Our stay was great although there were a couple things that needed to be fixed, such as one of the bedrooms did not have heat. And 2 of the bathrooms did not have hot water.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Wonderful location and property. My only complaint would be that the hot tub is actually a “spillover spa.” So it didn’t get hot, only warm. Management was quick to respond to us regarding this matter though. Overall, it was a pleasant stay for a large family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Destin Location
Easy 300 feet walk to beach with sweet house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Benjamin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was great
Need better communication
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
This was a great set up, close to beach and town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the location, house was great.
We had a great time. The location was everything, easy access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg H., Manila, AR

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
The property was described perfectly in the listing. Our party consisted of 7 adults, no kids. There was plenty of room for several more people to sleep comfortably. The beach is just steps away. We will be renting this property again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elnora B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Destin vacation
Very nice. Everything worked as it should.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022