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Actually on the Beach! Private beach, 1 row umbrella max, Sleeps 8, huge balcony

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A balcony with a view of the beach, palm trees, and ocean.
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A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a balcony with a view of the ocean, and a small table with a lamp.
A beach with clear water and a hotel in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8107 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Beach view

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Jetty East Condominiums
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Actually on the Beach! Private beach, 1 row umbrella max, Sleeps 8, huge balcony

Beautifully remodeled condo ON THE BEACH ( like it’s on the sand so authentically beachfront )! It is a gated, restricted area on one of the few private beaches in Destin. When staring out, you only see the ocean- the pool is not in the line of sight, and the balcony is enormous-3x the size of most, so it feels super Zen and relaxing. This 2/2 sleeps 8 comfortably and has upscale finishes and bedding. There is NO beach crowd, and umbrellas are never more than one row back year-round.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this vacation home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Choctawhatchee Bay. Laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 12 minutes by foot from Destin Beaches and a 3-minute drive from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,147 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

If towels or linens are lost or ruined there will be a charge from the damage deposit
The owners have a ring doorbell on the exterior door towards the parking lot. It has a camera but is only for the exterior front door for safety.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There is on site security until midnight every day

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated there is no 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Actually on the Beach! Private beach, 1 row umbrella max, Sleeps 8, huge balcony Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Serha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very easy to work with and accommodating for our stay. Excellent ocean front balcony!! Well furnished and comfortable condo. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as advertised. Great views from the main room and master bedroom. The beach was definitely not crowded! We spent just as much time on the balcony watching the dolphins as we did sitting on the beach. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JetMach1

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was so welcoming and very flexible on things. Would stay here 100 times over
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FANTASTIC FACILITIES, BEST IN DESTIN. LOCATION IS PERFECT
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

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

Great spot

Terrific stay and excellent responsiveness by Host! Will stay again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn A. A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, condo was clean and cozy. Owner very accommodating! Private beach is the awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nikki was an amazing host. The property is great. Awesome view to the beach and easy access to everything. Definitely will be going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lauren l.

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

Aegean Stay

We had the best beach trip! Nikki was so responsive and the place had everything we needed. We will certainly be back again to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

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

Great beach vaca

Great place to stay with a beautiful beach view. Loved the private beach which wasn’t crowded and could rent chairs and umbrellas to make it even easier.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bianca B.

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

Beautiful stay

Absolutely stunning unit and even better beach. Property owner was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Wonderful condo

Beautiful, updated condo, great view, comfortable beds. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

derek v.

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

Great location with a great view! Great host! Awesome experience!

property was clean and knew what to expect because the host did an excellent job with the video explaining the property and amenities. Great place to stay and will be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mollie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Nikki is the perfect host, easy to talk to and always makes you feel at home. It’s the best place!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

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

Great place to stay!

Loved this condo and Nikki was great to work with. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ashley s.

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

We loved everything!! It was perfect!!

We will come back our next beach trip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cody D.

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

Awesome beach front condo

Beautiful cozy condo with amazing view of your own private beach. Perfect beach getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danialle A.

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

Beautiful views from huge balcony

Nilkki was an excellent host who went above and beyond making sure we had a wonderful stay. The condo was beautiful, the beds were very comfortable, the location was perfect and the view from the huge balcony was breathtaking. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Spring break

We spent our spring break here and our experience was great! Very quick and responsive to questions. Awesome location and beach was never crowded! Beautiful views! We will definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

megan d.

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

UNREAL, stunning and truly amazing stay!

This property and the owners are wonderful!that’s condo literally has the most gorgeous view I’ve ever seen and the condo itself is pristine. The private access to the beach was fantastic as well. We cannot wait to rent this place again and return to Destin!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlie S.

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

Awesome condo right on the beach!

Everything exactly as described, and all interactions with the owner were great. Would definitely come again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina H.

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

It was great

Host was amazing everything was clean
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great condo Great location

Process was extremely easy and as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Exactly as described

Beautiful beach, awesome view - great balcony. Quiet part of Destin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noel W.

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

Fabulous unit and location

Owner was wonderful to work with and unit was incredibly beautiful!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Beautiful location, communication, and experience!

The condo was beautiful and we loved having chairs and some extra amenities you don’t get at many rentals. We appreciated all the details and attention the property owner provided.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021