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Luxury Bayfront cottage. 5 minutes to the beach!

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Dining
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10218 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Baytowne Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blast Arcade and Laser Maze
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Burnt Pine Golf Club
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪46 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.

Luxury Bayfront cottage. 5 minutes to the beach!

We are thrilled to welcome you to "My Second Wind" - our home away from home and a true resort vacation destination!

We think we are the PERFECT place for a quiet weekend get away, a group tennis/golf weekend or a family friendly beach vacation!

Our gorgeous 4 bedroom waterfront cottage is located in “Fairmont Heritage Inspiration by the Bay” within the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. A boutique neighborhood nestled in the magnolia and pine trees between the Choctawhatchee Bay and the Burnt Pine Golf Course, Inspiration by the Bay, offers our guests the privacy and amenities of a luxury hotel, plus access to all of the fun and excitement that the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort has to offer! Spanning more then 2400 acres, Sandestin has something for everyone - Family friendly Village of Baytown Wharf with games, amusements , live music and events, 4 championship golf courses, the Sandestin Golf Academy, a 98 slip marina, watersports, world class tennis center w/15 tennis courts & active tennis and pickle ball programs and private resort beach access. Looking for something more sophisticated? Make sure to check out Sandestin's newest destination Hotel Effie... a luxurious full service hotel complete with both casual and fine dining options, spectacular new spa and rooftop pool and lounge!

"My Second Wind" is not managed by a rental company... so you are our #1 priority! Our caretaker Jared, housekeeper Amie, myself or my husband are only a text or phone call away.... so if there is anything we can do or if there is anything you need during your stay, please don't hesitate to let us know!

“My Second Wind” COTTAGE AMENITIES

Just a few steps from the pool and Heritage Place private Residence Clubhouse, you will find "My Second Wind". This charming, newly remodeled cottage has been re-designed and re-decorated with your comfort and stay in mind! We have filled the cottage with all of our favorite "vacation things” and are continually adding and updating... We want you to have every single thing you need for a stress free vacation stay and we hope that you’ll agree, “My Second Wind” ... is the perfect place for you to call your "vacation home”!

- Pack less and play more with our fully stocked beach closets. We have toys, boogie boards, beach toys, beach chairs, beach umbrellas and coolers already provided for you!
- Brand new EVERYTHING by professional interior designer in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 & 2024
- Stunning kitchen remodel with built in bar and wine fridge
- Luxury Chef’s kitchen complete with VIKING appliances, Williams Sonoma utensils, pots/pans, and dishes; Henckels Knife Set, upgraded luxury espresso machine, blender, toaster, Panini press, waffle iron, KEURIG coffee machine with assorted coffees and teas.
- Spacious living area with 65 inch smart TV, cozy fireplace, french doors opening out to the HUGE 1st floor screen porch and GORGEOUS views of the Choctawhatchee Bay.
- 1st floor screened-in porch complete with oversized gas grill, 55 inch TV, outdoor dining w/stunning bay and golf course views.
- Bedroom #1: 1st Floor King suite w/55-inch smart TV and private spa bath.
- Bedroom #2: 2nd Floor King suite w/ with 65 inch TV, private spa bath and screen porch, complete w/swing to enjoy AMAZING sunsets!
- Bedroom #3: Stunning Queen bedroom with vaulted ceilings 65 inch smart TV and French doors to 2nd floor screen porch with daybed swing and comfy outdoor living spaces – perfect for morning coffee and afternoon napping!
- Bedroom #4: HUGE bunk room w/ 3 Twin bunks, 1 Double bunk, 75" smart TV w/XBOX

****Please note: to ensure that everyone has the most comfortable stay possible, we have a maximum occupancy of 6 adults and 4 children... the bunk beds are just no fun for grown ups!!!

****Parking Policy: 3-vehicle + 1-golf cart maximum per home OR 2-vehicle + 2-golf cart Essentially, 4 total vehicles per home, including the golf cart(s)

- Hi-speed Internet, premier cable, ON DEMAND, NETFLIX and Apple TV.
- Washer and dryer.
- Iron and ironing board.


**Arriving late? Or don’t want to waste time running errands? Grocery delivery available.


COMPLIMENTARY INSPIRATION CLUB AMENITIES:
- Heated Pool and Hot Tub
- Cushioned loungers
- Fitness/workout facility
- Outdoor kitchen
- Outdoor ping pong table
- Pool toys
- Indoor Entertainment lounge with billiards table, honor bar, coffee and snacks, Big screen TV, Games, movies and books
- Guest Bikes
- Private dock, fishing pier

THE SANDESTIN GOLF AND BEACH RESORT
Centrally located, INSPIRATION at Fairmont Heritage Place is an easy walk or golf cart ride to virtually everything the Sandestin Golf and Beach has to offer:
- Spectacular Emerald Coast Beach with dining, watersports, chair/umbrella set up, lifeguards, sundries and restroom facilities.
- 4 Championship Golf courses.
- The Sandestin Golf Academy.
- Award winning Tennis center with 15 lit, clay courts.
- 98 slip marina with boating and fishing charters available.
- Fishing in 72 stocked lakes.
- Health Club.
- Day Spa and Salon.
- Adult and children sport, educational, and entertainment programs.
- Sandestin’s Baytown Wharf: offering an array of shopping, dining, and entertainment options including dancing & live music, outdoor concerts, zip lining, the tower climb, 18-hole putt- putt course, and children’s activities.
- The Grand Boulevard at Sandestin featuring boutique shopping at retailers like Pottery Barn, Tommy Bahama, and Williams Sonoma. Local eateries like Vintage and Craft Burgers and fine dining at the likes of Flemings and PF Changs. Have a rainy afternoon? No problem, spend the afternoon at the Blvd 10 Cinema Theatre snacking on popcorn and watching the newest in movie releases!

We look forward to welcoming you and your guests to “My Second Wind”. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, concerns or for more information about our home or the resort!
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. An outdoor pool, a gym, and a hot tub are available. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a gym
  • 6 minutes by car from Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links and 8 minutes from Silver Sands Premium Outlets
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and concierge services are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool toys
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Bodyboard
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,350 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please leave used bed(s)unmade.
Place used towels in bathtub(s).
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No firearms in the home
You must be 18+ year old with a valid driver's license to drive the golf cart
Please adhere to the quiet hours of 10p - 8a in the neighborhood

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Great for kids with a bunk room that sleeps 5!

Events

No events allowed
Exceptions may be made, please contact us!

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
Note from host: Exceptions may be made, please contact us!
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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.

Luxury Bayfront cottage. 5 minutes to the beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Class Stay

From the moment we stepped in until the minute we left, this place was even more beautiful in person. Everything was just as pictured! It lacks nothing. The evening sunsets from the back porch were beautiful. Highly recommend this place and plan on coming back. Location, location, location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, well equipped, perfect location, responsive host, clean. We vacationed with 2 families with 4 teens. The house was perfect for us and we would definitely stay again. Nobody wanted to leave. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek and Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHNNIE C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, location & owner

Fantastic house with all items any guest could ask for. Can’t wait for a return trip next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation 2025

Fantastic place for a family trip. Lots to do, easy access with included golf cart. Bicycles available, pool across the street and complimentary ice cream social and bbq.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al M.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best we have ever stayed in. Amenities not normally found in vacation homes were abundant. No need to bring the usual beach equipment as it is there for you. Beautiful home. Community pool is very nice as is workout facility. Very quiet. Great golf cart. Will go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randi Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the third time we have stayed in this house and it continues to be lovely . Great communication with the owner and the home beautiful and well appointed . Our 3 grandsons loved the bunk bed room and of course traveling around in the golf cart . Its location in the resort is good and an added plus that we could just walk across the road to the pool . Highly recommend this home
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home!

Great location, well stocked, beautifully appointed and very helpful host!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing and Perfect Home

Everything was perfect - the home is stunning. The owner is accomdating. Clean, beautiful, stocked kitchen, water/pool toys, everything exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Miramar Beach

What a great location and house!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home

We have stayed in Sandestin many times and this house is our favorite. Jill was available if we needed anything. The house was an excellent place for our fall family getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D., White House, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as described!

Our family loved this house! Everything was just as described and the location was perfect. Beautiful sunsets, quiet neighbors, great clubhouse pool and hot tub, pier, fantastic golf courses, and convenient to shopping and restaurants. We will certainly rebook again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M., Glen Carbon, Illinois United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely the best!

We have stayed here 3 times and at one other house in the Inspiration neighborhood. It’s wonderful! The house is impeccably decorated, the neighborhood is quiet and tranquil. The private pool for neighborhood guests is so very nice. We LOVE golf carting all over especially to view the gorgeous sunsets! Thank you Jill for another wonderful stay and to your caretakers also!! We can’t hardly wait u til next year already!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P., Corinth, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Our 2nd time staying at this property and both times were amazing! Everything needed for a special time is stocked and available from the kitchen, bedrooms, and beach items! The amenities and ease of use at the clubhouse were great! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Gathering

Very nice time could have used more toilet paper
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great multi-generation family vacation

We had a fabulous time at this location and I have only wonderful things to say about our accommodations, the location and the house itself. We traveled with our grown kids and our grandson and were very comfortable staying for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

2024 4th July vacation

The Gorgeous home was so comfortable met all our needs. We would love to rent again . So nice to have a golf cart to get around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana S., Loganville, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous home in a great location!

Everything about the home was amazing. They gave you more than enough toiletries and cleaning products for your stay. The location of the home is perfect. There’s a beautiful pier on the bay and walking distance to Baytown wharf. We would definitely recommend this place again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elegant resort home with great service

The home is as high end and comfortable as shown in the pictures. The owner and property manager were both very accessible and accommodating with all of our questions and special requests. The Inspiration community feels like a country club within the beautiful Sandestin resort. Our family during this visit ranged from senior citizens to a six year old, but everybody said it was one of their favorite vacations. We would love to rent this property again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous, well stocked home

We have been staying in the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort for 20 years. This home was by far the most beautifully decorated and best stocked of any place we’ve stayed. The neighborhood amenities were wonderful and the location was perfect. The malfunction of the almost new golf cart was our only hiccup but wasn’t the fault of anyone but the cart manufacturer. Jill was responsive and attempted to resolve the issue quickly, offering us money back when it couldn't be fixed. The only other thing to be aware of is that the frig doesn’t have a water dispenser. Everything else was absolutely perfect and we’d love to stay there again some day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

We enjoyed our stay at this nice cottage. It was very clean and smelt amazing!!! The hosts were quick to answer our questions. The cottage came with just about every necessity you could think of. The golf cart and bikes made getting around easy and fun. We enjoyed our nightly golf cart rides to ice cream. Overall it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend this place to a family looking for a place that feels like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire K., Rayne La

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place in Baytowne

My family and I have been staying in this area for 10 years and this place was the best one yet. Every detail is considered by Jill, the hostess. The beds were comfortable, the place was spotless and it's perfectly located. My favorite part was the view of the bay and the sunsets at night were amazing. Jill is a very responsive host and took good care of us. The place just feels good, clean, comfortable and peaceful. I don't think I can stay anywhere else when I go back to Baytowne and I switch homes every year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely gorgeous home!!

Wow! What a beautiful home!! This house was everything we were hoping for and more. It was comfortable, picture perfect, and the sunsets on the back porch were absolutely unbeatable. Beyond the house, everything we needed for the beach was provided, organized, and clean. We have stayed in many places around Sandestin and have not done a repeat stay. We will absolutely be back to stay at this property. It was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to stay

We had a wonderful time. Jill was a wonderful and gracious host. The property is top notch!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024