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The Charleston Experience-Free PoolHeat N GolfCart

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Beach nearby, beach towels
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Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, books, offices
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About this property

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

The Charleston Experience-Free PoolHeat N GolfCart

Summary:
The CHARLESTON is a marvelously designer-decorated Southern beach home that embodies the charm and elegance of its namesake city. Enjoy a private heated pool, a free six-passenger golf cart, ping pong, an outdoor kitchen, a gas fire pit for s’mores, and quaint balconies. You’re just one block from Destin’s stunning white-sand beaches and only minutes from restaurants, entertainment, parks, shopping, and more!

The Space:
We can’t wait to welcome you to The Charleston Experience. With Destin’s beautiful beaches just one block away, our Southern beach home is truly unmatched.

**Please Note: The home next door is currently being rebuilt and undergoing reconstruction. While this is outside of our control, guests may experience some noise during city-permitted construction hours in accordance with local regulations. We appreciate your understanding and are happy to answer any questions prior to booking.**

The first floor of this cozy home features a living area with a large sectional, complete with chaise lounges on each end and a pull-out that converts into a comfortable King-size sleeping space.

The kitchen area has an open concept to the living room for enjoying your meals and time together. We've stocked this kitchen with full appliances, dishes, bake ware, pots & pans, silverware, utensils, crockpot, blender, and a traditional coffee maker & Keurig! If you plan to cook during your trip, we encourage you to bring along any spices, condiments, & oils you may need as we do not provide any perishable or non-perishable items. Enjoy meals together around the dining table or slide into the breakfast bar for a quick bite. The laundry room is located right off the kitchen with a full size washer & dryer, ironing board, and iron. We have an easy to use high chair, pack and play, kids cutlery, cups, and plastic dishes for our tiny travelers as well!

The 1st floor is completed with a full bathroom (tub/shower combo) and a bedroom with a Queen bed and desk, perfect for working at your "home away from home".

Upstairs there are 2 King master bedrooms, the first having a private bath with a walk-in shower & a large walk-in closet. Enjoy luxury bedding, marvelous design, & even a little reading nook to escape to. The last bedroom has a King bed, two closets, and a balcony to boast about with quintessential Southern rocking chairs & a hammock to have a post-beach mid-day nap! While this bedroom does not have an attached bath, there is a full bathroom with a walk-in shower located right in the hallway for easy access.

Our outdoor entertainment space is unrivaled in the area, it features a POOL with heating available upon request. Please let us know before arrival if you'd like the pool heated, as the pool heat is on an automated system! The outdoor entertainment area includes a full-sized decorative outdoor kitchen, with a granite/stainless (large grill/refrigerator & sink) with a 3-seat bar area and an oscillating fan. An octagon seating table with a large umbrella is provided for a pleasant outdoor dining experience. There is a natural gas firepit with seating for 4 located on one end of the spa/pool and 3 Loungers on the opposing end. Just imagine roasting s'mores after you've soaked up the sun all day! If your kids (or kids at heart) are feeling up to the challenge, a rivaling game of ping-pong, or cornhole, awaits! We truly have packed as much FUN as possible into this space!

There is an additional community pool that is located directly across from the home if the children would like a larger area to play or if adults would like a little more privacy.

The “Martini Bar” perpetuates the scenery with a Tropical mural backdrop and a painted floor reminiscent of the Destin Harbor. Amenities in the “Martini Bar” include a twin sail ceiling fan, faux fireplace, mini-split A/C, 65” ROKU TV, custom dart board, and a convertible gaming/dining table with seating for 8 - perfect for entertainment rain or shine! This area also includes a sectional with chaise which converts to a Queen sleeper sofa.

The Grounds of “The Charleston” are immaculately landscaped with a serpentine walking path and 2 outdoor hammocks for reading, relaxation and peace. Featuring more than 20 landscape lights and our distinctive lighted “Weeping Willow” porch baskets, the property comes alive at night, offering spectacular photo opportunities.

“The Charleston” is located 1 block off of Destin's finest white sand beaches and only a few blocks away from restaurants, entertainment, parks, shopping and more! The Charleston includes a TOP-OF-THE-LINE 2024 street legal 6 passenger golf cart dubbed the ‘Ferrara-Cart” which makes for an easy travel and more enjoyable ride to beaches, restaurants, entertainment venues or just a sunset pleasure cruise.

The Charleston was designed with an open floor plan for entertainment and dining to encourage good times and lasting memories that your family & friends will not soon forget. There is also an outdoor shower on the premise for rinsing off after the spa/pool or beach. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktails while relaxing on 2 full wrap-around decks with multiple swings & 8 rockers overlooking the Cottages of Crystal Beach during sunset.

Guest Access:
• You’ll receive keyless entry instructions at 4PM CST on the day of your arrival for a smooth, hassle-free check-in.
• Guests have access to the entire home, the golf cart, the community pool directly across the road, and the beach walkway to either side of the home.

The Neighborhood:
• The “Charleston” is conveniently located 20-30 minutes from the airport (traffic permitting). It is also 15 minutes from major entertainment venues: The Boardwalk, SanDestin, Baytowne Wharf, Destin Commons, and Silver Sands Outlets most of which are right in your “back yard”.
• You will also be within cruising distance to the “Scenic Hwy. 30A” and many other Destin hotspots. Boating, wave-runners, paddle-boarding, sunset dolphin cruises and just about any amenity you can imagine are within moments of the home along with the finest fishing and charters in the Gulf of Mexico (We're not called the Luckiest Fishing Village without such a namesake!)

Getting Around:
We offer a 6-seater golf cart INCLUDED during your stay which is the preferred method of most in the Crystal Beach neighborhood. It certainly makes the trip to the beach effortless, and is definitely enjoyable for the whole family!

Other Things to Note:
• PLEASE read our house rules in detail before booking. We take time to put important information here that we need each guest to take into consideration when booking our home. While not all items listed may apply to your stay, we host guests of various group compositions so must list all rules that could apply to a trip. Thank you for your understanding!
• All linens are provided for any length of stay, with a washer and dryer in the home if needed. Do note that we supply a small courtesy amount of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, dishwasher/dish soap, and hand soap that's typically enough for the first 24 hours of your stay. For larger groups or longer trips it is recommended that you bring additional supplies as seen fit for your group size/length of stay.
• We do not host groups under 25 years of age at any time.
• The golf cart is included with your stay, but we do not permit use of the golf cart without a completed waiver prior to driving.
• We must be notified of a pet joining your trip before arrival. 2 dog maximum permitted, and $200 pet fee must be paid prior to check in. Pets permitted only if house trained. You are expected to clean up after your pet, or an additional $50 fee will be assessed. Emotional Support Animals are subject to pet fee, ADA Registered Service Animals are the only animals exempt from this at any time. Impersonating an ADA Service animal is a crime in our state so we appreciate honesty in this matter.
• House parties and excessive noise/disturbances after 10pm are not permitted at any time.
• Absolutely no street parking at any time, we have a 4 vehicle MAX in the driveway only.
• We must be notified of ANY issues immediately during your stay and given the opportunity to resolve said issues right away. This is in regard to anything, whether small (Ex: a lightbulb out) or major (Ex: the hot water not working). We can not remedy a situation for a positive experience and a top notch property if we’re notified after your stay, and have limited time/resources after your checkout before the next guests arrive.
• We do reserve the right to access the home due to emergency, law enforcement, or urgent maintenance issues or any violation of house rules/parties/events held.

Interaction with Guests:
Thank you for choosing to book with us at My Destin Beach Vacation! We are a small business that's locally owned & operated, available to assist you before and during your stay. Please take a moment to review our listing in full, as it includes important details about our place, including the location, amenities, and many other FAQ. If you need further support, the quickest way to get in touch is to message us directly through the booking platform that you've booked your trip on.

Our team is available during standard business hours. Messages sent late at night may be addressed the following morning, but we'll respond as soon as possible!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Miramar Beach. A water park, a hot tub, and laundry facilities are available. The vacation home offers a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washer/dryer
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park
This vacation home offers its guests a water park and a hot tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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

Rules

• Check-in is 4:00 PM CST and check-out is 10:00 AM CST. • Early check-in and late check-out are not guaranteed, but may be possible upon request. ...

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

The Charleston COMMUNITY POOL GOLF CART DEALS!
Elegant Charming Beach Home golf Cart community Pool
The Charleston-COMMUNITY POOL-GOLF CART INCLUDED Destin
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The Charleston Experience-Free PoolHeat N GolfCart Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gracie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was perfect for our family! Spacious and clean with lots of amenities. The outdoor space was well manicured and beautifully landscaped. The large porch had ample seating- loved the swings on the side! Lots to do outside- ping-pong, cornhole, and the hot tub were nice additions!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIchael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is well maintained and exactly as advertised. The location is perfect for easy access to everything in Destin. The beach is just a short walk and a very short ride in the electric powered cart. We had a great time!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DON K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brandi B.

Great location!

Great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bal B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Destin Family Vacation

Well appointed home in an envious location to the beach and local shopping. Comfortable home worth recommending!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location close to the beach

We enjoyed our stay in Destin at The Charleston Clipper Cove! Close to the beach via walking or loading up the golf cart. Comfy beds and nice accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Peri P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Owner with volatle temper

Overall, the property itself is fine. It was clean, with ample space and aminities. It is about 3 blocks to the beach - an easy walk. Also near many restaurants and shops. The pool was small and only 3 feet deep - but great for kids and across the street. My reason for the rating of 2 has to do with the following incident. I initially rented the property through another company. On Friday evening, before leaving Sunday, I was reading about how we were to get into the property. I also read that I should send my email for a "waiver" to use the golf cart. The information about the "waiver" had been sent when I reserved the property - but not the extent of the "waiver." When I received the "waiver", it was very extensive and required "renter's insurance" for the use of the golf cart. I telephoned my auto insurance company (Saturday morning) and learned that our policy did not cover "golf cart rentals." I asked the owner (Matthew) if he had rental insurance to purchase - but he did not. I told him in an email that I wished that I had been told earlier about the need for insurance rather than simply the need to sign a "waiver" so that I could have planned better. I also mentioned that I would put that in my review. He responded with the following statement and CANCELED my reservation - "If you are already unhappy with our accommodations before stepping foot on property and are threatening a poor review, that certainly makes me very uncomfortable as extortion is certainly not tolerated by our small business or "another company name" per their terms and conditions." He did not even give me a chance to respond! - I was typing a response and I looke up and saw "CANCELED" by my reservation. (He did refund my money.) I telephoned tthe other company and they were not able to help me. I looked online at VRBO for a place to stay and saw the same property for rent - as it was the only property available in my price range the day before departure - I took a chance and booked it through VRBO - and we did stay there and it was as I described. I think I would have given it a 4 rating had it not been for this owner. If you stay with this owner - be cautious with your statements! Message from Peri
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Area

We enjoyed our visit to the Destin area for the first time. The shopping and restaurants are wonderful, and the beach is beautiful. The house was very comfortable, however, we had a hard time figuring out the TV operation. The gas grill needs repair and the propane tank was not filled. Other than those two issues, we enjoyed our stay at the Charleston and would recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M., Interlochen

Liked: Cleanliness

Destin

This place was amazing. Close to everything. The house is amazing, comfortable, clean, cozy. Matt and Sarah were amazing. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to stay with you. When we come back we will definetly try to stay with them again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Kendra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

The house was very clean and everything looked great. The golf cart did not get to be used because the garage door is broke and does NOT open. The hallway bathroom on the second level does not flush. Other than that everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nazach S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great stay! Perfect location. House everything we needed. Short walk to beach. Pool was just in front of house. Golf cart was awesome. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019