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☆☆ WELCOME TO DESTIN RETREAT! ☆☆
Welcome to Destin Retreat! This spacious and remodeled home offers GULF VIEWS of the crystal-clear waters of the Emerald Coast. This home is located ACROSS FROM THE BEACH within the charming Crystal Beach Community and offers easy access to all the dining and attractions of Miramar Beach and Destin.
✹ This across from the beach home was completely REMODELED in 2022 and features GULF VIEWS from the Living Spaces, Master Bedroom, and TWO Patios
✹ PRIVATE HEATED POOL: There is a private, heated pool in the fully-fenced backyard. Unlike other nearby rentals, heating the pool is FREE! Around the pool, there are lounge chairs, and a large gas grill.
✹ CONVENIENT BEACH ACCESS: Multiple Crystal Beach Access points are a short walk (less than 500 feet) from Destin Haven
✹ THREE KING BEDROOMS: There are 3 KING Bedrooms with 2 Private Bathrooms - perfect for families or 3 couples!
✹ FULLY - STOCKED PROPERTY: Upgraded Beach Gear (Chairs, Umbrellas, Cornhole Set, Beach Wagon), Nintendo Game Console, and Games
✹ Remodeled, Fully-Stocked Kitchen - cook delicious meals for your group in your home away from home
✹ Living Room with Brand New Leather Sectional with Queen Sleeper sofa, partial Gulf views, 55” Smart TV, and electric fireplace
✹ HUGE Master Suite with King Bed, Gulf Views, Private Patio, Smart TV, Queen Sleeper Sofa, bathroom with walk in shower
✹ Large Dining Space: Seating for 8 in the Dining Room
✹ Comes fully stocked with "more than the basics" (see below)
✹ Lots of new furniture and décor – trendy, coastal décor
✹ Washer/Dryer with plenty of laundry supplies
✹ I am an experienced SUPERHOST, and my reviews prove that I ALWAYS deliver a sparkling clean property and excellent customer service!
☆☆ Traveling with a Large Group (MAX 22)? You can also rent the home next door! Destin Haven is a 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Home with tons of amenities! Please inquire about a 10% discount for renting both homes ☆☆
☆☆ THREE BEDROOMS (6 BEDS, SLEEPS 10) AND TWO BATHROOMS ☆☆
Each bedroom was designed to give you a relaxing and private experience. No matter where you lay your head, you can look forward to comfortable beds, high-quality bedding, and gorgeous views. Each bathroom is sparkling clean and carefully decorated to provide a charming space to freshen up.
✹ SECOND FLOOR - Bedroom 1: Master Bedroom with KING bed, Gulf Views, Huge Private Balcony, 50” Smart TV, Queen Sleeper Sofa, and private bathroom with walk in shower (Sleeps 4)
✹ FIRST FLOOR - Bedroom 2: KING bed, Smart TV, Remodeled bathroom with shower tub combo is shared with Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2)
✹ FIRST FLOOR - Bedroom 3: KING bed, Smart TV, Remodeled bathroom with shower tub combo is shared with Bedroom 3 (Sleeps 2)
✹ LIVING ROOM: QUEEN Sleeper Sofa, Smart TV (Sleeps 2)
☆☆ SURROUNDING AREA - ACTIVITIES/ATTRACTIONS ☆☆
Destin Haven is located in the charming community of Crystal Beach known for its cottage style homes, no high-rise condos, and sidewalks for walking and biking plus easy access to all the dining and excitement that Miramar Beach and Destin has to offer!
MANY restaurants within walking distance including:
✹ The Crab Trap, Camille’s at Crystal Beach, Beach Walk Café, Pazzo Italiano, Miller’s Ale House, Ruby Slipper Café, Marble Slab Creamery, Horizon’s and the Rooftop Bar at The Henderson Resort are all within 1 mile away
✹ Destin Commons is ~1.2 miles away and is a large outdoor shopping, dining, and attractions complex. Some of the dining favorites include:
• The City Food Hall which has multi-sport gaming and golf simulators, Party Fowl, El Jalisco, Another Broken Egg Café, Yoga Sushi, Redbrick Pizza, and World of Beer.
• There are tons of shopping options, over 70 stores, including Bass Pro Shops, Belk, Crocs, Forever 21, and more!
• Last, there is an AMC Movie Theater, Uncle Bucks Bowling, and a splash pad + fun playground/climbing space for kids, and tons of Social Media-worthy Mural walls!
✹ Within a 10-minute drive, Destin and Miramar Beach offer so much to do! Please see the Dining and Attraction maps in our listing photos.
☆☆ ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆
✔ Well – Stocked Property (no stingy host here!) – Generous helpings of guest consumables – see the list below!
✔ High Quality Linens – our sheets and towels are high-quality, plush, and washed and dried at high temperatures – see the list below!
✔ High Speed, Reliable Internet for work and/or streaming
✔ Additional peace of mind with an include $2,000 accidental damage waiver that is included with each booking. Exclusions apply.
✔ Fully stocked Coffee Bar with Drip Coffee Maker, Keurig with start pack of pods
✔ Traveling with Little Ones? We got your covered with a provided pack-n-play, child sunshade, and high chair
✔ Free Parking for 3 Vehicles in the Driveway
☆☆ OTHER INFO AND RULES ☆☆
✹ NO SMOKING
✹ NO PARTIES OR LOUD MUSIC - Occupancy and noise limits are strongly enforced by local authorities and subject to fines.
✹ BOOKING GUEST MUST BE 25+ AND PRESENT DURING THE WHOLE STAY - In the event of a disturbance, local police will be called.
✹ PET RULES: A maximum of two, small (<30 lbs) dogs are allowed. Pets MUST be kept off ALL furniture, $100 pet fee per pet (this goes directly to my cleaner), and PLEASE pick up after your dog. We love traveling with our dog, and when we do, we are always respectful of the property owner's pet rules. I kindly ask that you do the same.
✹ CANCELLATION POLICY: One hundred percent (100%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 14 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued unless travel insurance has been purchased. In the event of a cancellation, the 4% Credit Card Processing Fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.
✹ PLEASE NOTE: In the event you need to cancel inside of the cancellation window, please just let me know, and I will do my best to work with you. I am often able to rebook the dates and provide a refund.
✹ Given the private pool and beach gear provided with this home, a simple waiver must be e-signed prior to arrival. Thanks for your understanding!
★☆ Book Today & Let Us Take Care Of You At Destin Retreat ☆★
☆☆For the kitchen and laundry rooms, we provide☆☆
✹ A fully stocked kitchen with plenty of pots, pans, cooking eating materials, Tupperware, Ziploc bags, tin foil, and coffee/tea bar
✹ 3 rolls of paper towels
✹ Dish and hand soap
✹ Sponge
✹ Cleaning supplies
✹ 7+ dish detergent pods
✹ 7+ trash bags
✹ Coffee, tea, sugars, coffee filters
✹ Starter spices and olive oil
✹ Plenty of laundry detergent
✹ Plenty of dryer sheets
☆☆ For EACH bedroom and bathroom, we provide ☆☆
✹ High quality bedding that is washed and dried at high temperatures
✹ 4 pillows
✹ Extra blanket
✹ 6 bath towels, multiple hand and wash towels
✹ One travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, lotion, toothpaste, mouth wash, amenity kit
✹ 3 rolls of toilet paper
✹ Hair dryer
☆☆ For BEACH GEAR, we provide ☆☆
✹ 6 folding, backpack beach chairs
✹ 2 Large Umbrellas
✹ 8 beach towels
✹ Beach Wagon
✹ Cornhole Set
✹ Beach bag
✹ Cooler
