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Private Pool Oasis/Family & Pet friendly/Beach Access/FREE Beach Setup/Golf Cart

Private Pool Oasis/Family & Pet friendly/Beach Access/FREE Beach Setup/Golf Cart

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Welcome to Starfish Cottage
Golf Cart Rental - $450.00 per week
Private Swimming Pool in the Backyard
Boardwalk at Private Beach Access
Master Bedroom with TV
Dining Room - Seats 8

Overview of Private Pool Oasis/Family & Pet friendly/Beach Access/FREE Beach Setup/Golf Cart

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Miramar Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationMiramar Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationDestin Commons3 min drive
  • Popular LocationJames Lee Park4 min drive
  • AirportDestin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Convertible Beds

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Beds

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Private Pool Oasis/Family & Pet friendly/Beach Access/FREE Beach Setup/Golf Cart

Come visit our spacious brick, one-level beach house "Starfish Cottage" in 'Paradise Retreat'. Just a short stroll takes you straight to the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. We are located in the Paradise Retreat community which offers private beach access. We hope you will make yourself at home in this four-bedroom, two full bath home which is dressed in a nautical fashion in appreciation of the coastal lifestyle and in celebration of the beautiful, delicate sea creature, the starfish. Plenty of space for multiple families!

We offer a heated private swimming pool as an option ($350.00 plus tax) during cold nights - no you do not have to share with a community! Or an entire condominium! It is all yours.

****NEW ADDITION: We have added a new option for you to rent a luxury GOLF CART to make your stay here at the Starfish Cottage more convenient and to provide a fun way to go to and from the beach! Mention in your booking whether or not you would be interested in renting a golf cart, and for an additional fee of $450.00 plus tax, we'll have the cart at the house ready-to-go! So email us today and be sure to inquire about one of the best ways to get to go to the beach in our luxury golf cart!!!!****

**** NEW ADDITION Complimentary Beach Umbrella and 2 Chairs will be waiting for you at the beach from March 1st to Oct 30th****

The master bedroom is private and features its own large bath, a walk-in closet, beautifully furnished, king-size bedding, flat screen TV.

The large great room is sunny & bright with natural sunlight, a large sectional sofa which has a queen sleeper for those extra friends! Plenty of seating, flat screen TV, you can sit & enjoy the pool view from the great room.

Mini master
The second adult bedroom is cool and inviting with a nostalgic theme for starfish original art, flat screen TV.

Large dining table seats 8 with ease, fully-stocked kitchen seats 4 at the bar, Side by side door refrigerator, ice maker, water dispenser, gas grill by the pool, pool toys, bicycles in garage.

If you need to connect with the outside world, we offer free high-speed wireless internet. In addition, our property manager is always available to answer any questions you may have. Give us a call today for further information regarding our rental home or to plan your upcoming Florida vacation!


Washing machine & Dryer furnished.Two car garage.


*Pool Heat Fee - $350.00 Plus Tax
*Pet Fee - $175.00 per pet - Plus Tax
*Damage deposit insurance of $59.00 (Non Refundable)


**** Minimum Age Limit for Renters *****
**Renters must be 25 years of age to lease home with prepaid damage deposit. We prefer families & so do our neighbors, all are welcome :)

Menus and directions to all local eating establishments, amusement parks, dolphin sight seeing excursions, sunset dinner cruise, & deep sea charter boats. Many harbor restaurants will 'cook your catch'. Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin is 6 minutes away with lots of activities for family fun! The lovely Destin Commons has a movie theater, fine-dining, shopping, kids water fountain & play ground. A huge Bass Pro Shop sporting good store in Destin Commons is equipped with a giant shark display perfect for vacation photos and precious memories!

***CANCELLATION POLICY:
100% refund if cancelled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner/VRBO directly to request cancellation.

***IF THE DATES YOU REQUESTED ARE NOT AVAILABLE***
WE ALSO HAVE ANOTHER PROPERTY 'THE MERMAID HOUSE' VRBO#48961 OR The Sandcastle VRBO#398051.

Keywords: Vacation Home Immaculate spacious 4 bedrooms 2 full bath Beach house sleeps 8 in Paradise Retreat neighborhood Great for multiple families with Private Saltwater Heated Pool, backyard Oasis walk to the Sugar Sand Beach, Private Beach Access. Free Beach set-up 1 umbrella 2 chairs, Adult bikes, Golf Cart, Family and Pet Friendly, High chair, Pack N Play for Babies, Kids Beach and Pool toys, Books and games, Fun activities, shopping, dinning and Golf Courses nearby.
Deep Sea Fishing, Pontoon Boat Rides Miramar Beach Destin Florida

Property manager

Rosemary
Premier Host
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Beach toys, floats and bikes

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Limit 2 Well-trained dogs - up to 25 lbs each dog.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking
Upon check in, and during your stay, if you any em
No parking of RV's, Motor Homes, boats, trailer, J
No overnight street parking (11 PM to 7 AM)

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

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 Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Map
Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 10 min walk
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive
  • James Lee Park - 4 min drive
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 4 min drive
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pompano Joe's - 20 min walk
  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Whale's Tail At Seascape - 4 min drive
  • Crab Trap Destin - 3 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Pool Oasis/Family & Pet friendly/Beach Access/FREE Beach Setup/Golf Cart have a pool?

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

Is Private Pool Oasis/Family & Pet friendly/Beach Access/FREE Beach Setup/Golf Cart pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Private Pool Oasis/Family & Pet friendly/Beach Access/FREE Beach Setup/Golf Cart?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Pool Oasis/Family & Pet friendly/Beach Access/FREE Beach Setup/Golf Cart?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Pool Oasis/Family & Pet friendly/Beach Access/FREE Beach Setup/Golf Cart located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach and The Golf Garden of Destin. James Lee Beach and James Lee Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break 2024
Great location close to the beach in a quiet neighborhood. The golf cart was perfect for just going to the beach if you want to cruise the neighborhood and take it to dinners I would suggest getting something a little more comfortable and something that is gas powered the pool was perfect, the house was comfortable would definitely stay here again. Rosemary was quick to answer any questions and resolve any issues that I had.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house
We were impressed with the property. Only issue was parking for golf cart while going to beach but had a great experience overall! Would book this property again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We had a great stay. The house was very convenient to shopping, restaurants and the beach. House was in a quiet neighborhood. We rented the golf cart but only used it 2 days because it was to hard for us to turn the steering wheel. So it really wasn’t worth the extra money we paid for the golf cart. Our trip was very enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

CoLette B., Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miramar Beach
We enjoyed our stay very much! The house is very clean and was perfect for our needs. We appreciated the little extras like a small bottle of dish soap, several dishwasher tablets, several laundry pods, and small shampoo conditioner and soap in each bathroom. Also a scrubber sponge at the sink. There were several rolls of toilet paper also. The extra refrigerator in the garage is a wonderful extra! We were able to keep our drinks cold out there and keep the fridge inside for our food! Plus when loading up an ice chest to go to the beach it was nice just to be able to do that in the garage! We enjoyed the pool. It’s not an enormous pool, but it was enough for us to be able lounge around and hang out and visit! The neighborhood is cute and it’s really not a far walk from the beach. We rented the golf cart and usually drove it and parked it and walked the short distance from where we parked. The beach was pretty and the complementary umbrella and two chairs was a nice benefit of renting this home! The owner was very nice and communicated well and we literally had no problems! We would definitely stay there again! Also, the house is really pretty big! There were eight of us and we were never on top of each other! There’s two living room areas and lots of space to eat ! We enjoyed the house very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Nancy F.

Liked: Communication
Not meant for families and children
The beach access is far from the house in my opinion. Even if you drive a golf cart down there is no parking at your private access. Still have to walk a good bit and carry all your items. When taking kids that’s a lot of items! Kitchen was not stocked well with silverware. Some nights we would have to wash a fork when someone was down for another to use it. Our occupancy was 8. Getting in and out of the gates to the house was a pain. The driveway only fit two cars comfortably. We had to squish the cars in and still hung on the sidewalk some. Which is not allowed. We had two small cars and one small suv. Even if you rent the golf cart you have to pull all the cars in and out all day to be able to park it in the garage. We had an issue with the golf cart. Which happens! After the hassle of even using it just the one day we decided to get our money back. No where else to park it but in the garage. And no way in the garage without moving cars. Cars are not allowed in the garage. The air went out in the house for a day in a half and was fixed as promptly as could be. Things happen. But, this house was not convenient for our family at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rosemary

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What makes this property unique

We have a gas grill, games for the children, beach chairs & beach toys. The rental manager is very close by.

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