The perfect escape for your family, friends & pets! ~ PRIVATE BEACH ~

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Destin, FL

Miramar Beach12 min walk
James Lee Park5 min drive
Destin Commons7 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Middle Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Welcome to the Sandcastle Cottage ~ A quaint, family-owned and operated beach cottage for nearly a decade. Well maintained with all the amenities- this home-away-from-home will engulf you in fun and relaxation in no time. Sparing no lack of detail, you will find all that you need to enjoy your holiday at the beach. With plenty of activities- we are just a short walk to the gorgeous powder white sands and emerald green waters of our private beach (2 chairs and an umbrella set-up included with your rental), 2 pools and a hot tub within the gated community and plenty of local live entertainment. We will provide all that you need to kick back and enjoy your time in paradise.
Some features of our Sandcastle Cottage include:
* Master Bedroom with King Bed and en suite bath
* Guest Bedroom with Queen Bed
* Guest Bedroom with Full Bed
* Pack ‘n Play
* Free Wi-Fi/Cable (DirectTV) access
* Full sized washer and dryer
* Hair dryer
* 2 pools and hot tub within walking distance
* 2 beach chairs and an umbrella reserved for you on the beach every day
* Bike
* Beach Towels/beach toys (rafts, boogie boards, sand toys)
* Furnished outdoor deck with Gas Grill
* Flat Screen TVs in each bedroom and family room
* Gas fireplace
* Outside shower station
* Clubhouse with workout facilities
* Basketball Court
* Tennis Court
* Fully stocked kitchen- pots, pans, baking supplies, crockpot, blender, paper goods, spices

Property manager

Jessica Ringelsten

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Destin Commons and Silver Sands Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Destin, FL

What's nearby

Miramar Beach - 12 min walk
James Lee Park - 5 min drive
Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 7 min drive
Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 7 min drive
Destin Commons - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Pompano Joe's - 16 min walk
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Whale's Tail At Seascape - 4 min drive
Crab Trap Destin - 4 min drive
Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine - 14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The perfect escape for your family, friends & pets! ~ PRIVATE BEACH ~ have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The perfect escape for your family, friends & pets! ~ PRIVATE BEACH ~ pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The perfect escape for your family, friends & pets! ~ PRIVATE BEACH ~?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The perfect escape for your family, friends & pets! ~ PRIVATE BEACH ~?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The perfect escape for your family, friends & pets! ~ PRIVATE BEACH ~ located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of The Golf Garden of Destin and Miramar Beach. Emerald Bay Golf Club and Kitchenique are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Adriana B.

28 Mar 2024

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

Great location for a family vacation.

This house has everything you need to enjoy the Florida sunshine.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome B.

28 Nov 2023

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

Destin Hidden Gem

They thought of everything. Host was Very accommodating. Gated, Perfect location, amenities, beach, shopping. This was a PERFECT best priced HOME for a family trip to a resort destination. The owners guest guide book covered all questions!! Would absolutely stay again if on vacation in Destin or Miramar Beach. Thanks again to the host!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rahul M.

13 Sept 2023

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

Amazing Hosts

Hosts were amazing. Property was super convenient to everything. Having the 2 beach chairs and umbrella was a very nice perk. Not having to lug those things to the beach was great. The host was extremely responsive and helpful with everything! Thank you!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Z.

8 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful summer vacation!

This was our first vacation in Destin and we had a great time with our three daughters. Very nice house in a great location with private beach and plenty of beach supplies. We would definitely stay again. The host is very responsive and answered all our questions very quickly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

29 July 2023

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

Great Thanksgiving Stay

This house was great for our family holidays. Pet friendly and had everything you would need for a beach trip. Enjoyed the space as well as the amenities for this location The pool was heated and the hot tub was nice for our November stay. It’s close to everything and the beach access was awesome too! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Ringelsten

Why they chose this property

My family has been vacationing in the Destin area since the 1980's, when my grandparents would come down as "snowbirds" from Vermont. This beach holds a special place in my heart, and as I continue the family tradition, I will take pride in making sure that each and every guest returns year after year to enjoy all that the Emerald Coast has to offer! We LOVE Destin! :)