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Navigator's Nest! BEACHFRONT DOUBLE TOWNHOME with Huge Deck! Perfect for a large Family!

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8 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

8 bedrooms9 bathrooms10000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Bay Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Destin

With a stay at this vacation home in Destin, you'll be on the beach, steps from Miramar Beach and a 5-minute drive from Destin Commons. .This beach vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Destin Beaches and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • James Lee Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • James Lee Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Destin Beaches - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Navigator's Nest! BEACHFRONT DOUBLE TOWNHOME with Huge Deck! Perfect for a large Family!

Reasons Groups Love Navigator's Nest:
• Rare 8-bedroom beachfront home ideal for large gatherings
• Comfortably accommodates 16–24 guests
• Two full kitchens with three full-size refrigerators plus beverage cooler
• Over 2,500 sq ft of beachfront deck space with expansive outdoor wet bar
• Three Gulf-front king suites with private balconies
• Two sets of seasonal beach service included (March 1–October 31)
• Most affordable 8 bedroom beachfront property in the area

Things to Know:
• Private beach access with part-time security
• Parking for up to 8 mid-size vehicles (double parking permitted)
• No pets allowed per HOA
• No pool on property
• Primary renter must be 25+
• Check-in 4 PM | Check-out 10 AM

Guests enter through a welcoming foyer that opens into the main kitchen and living area, where panoramic Gulf views immediately set the tone. The chef-ready kitchen features granite countertops, stainless appliances, a gas range, two full-size refrigerators, and generous storage. This kitchen is ideal for preparing meals for a crowd. Adjacent dining areas and bar seating allow everyone to gather comfortably for shared meals, celebrations, or relaxed evenings together.
The spacious living area offers plush seating, a large flat-screen TV, and sweeping water views, while multiple deck spaces invite guests outdoors to enjoy sunset skies, coastal breezes, and the rhythm of the waves.
Upstairs, a collection of king suites paired with several with Gulf views, private balconies, and spa-style bathrooms. It will undoubtedly provide restful retreats for couples and parents. Thoughtfully designed bunk rooms offer fun, comfortable spaces for kids and additional guests. Downstairs, a unique covered beachfront entertainment area features dining spaces, bar seating, grills, a hammock, and direct beach access, making it the natural gathering hub of the home.

What truly sets Navigator's Nest apart is its seamless connection to the beach because the sand isn't nearby, it's your backyard. The expansive deck and private ramp allow guests to step effortlessly onto the shore for beach days, sunset dinners, or even intimate beachfront ceremonies (subject to local regulations).

While the shoreline is accessible along the erosion control line per local ordinance, guests seeking additional privacy may extend their beach setup with extra service sets or by placing chairs early each morning.

Navigator's Nest is more than a vacation home. It's your destination for celebrations, reconnection, and once-in-a-lifetime beachfront memories. Homes of this size, flexibility, and direct Gulf access are exceptionally rare along the Emerald Coast.

HOME LAYOUT: Sleeps 24 (4 Kings, 5 Queens, 6 Twins)

First floor: sleeps 4
• Queen Suite with en-suite bathroom (sleeps 2)
• Queen Suite with en-suite bathroom (sleeps 2)
• Full Kitchen
• Full Extra Bathroom
• Laundry Area
• Walkout covered beachfront deck with dining table and chairs, propane grill and beach access

Second floor: sleeps 2
• King Suite with en-suite bathroom (sleeps 2)
• Living\Dining Rooms
• Full Kitchen
• Laundry Room
• Half Bathroom
• Sun Deck with luxury seating and stairs to main deck and beach access

Third floor: sleeps 12
• King Suite with en-suite bathroom (sleeps 2)
• King Suite with en-suite bathroom (sleeps 2)
• King Suite with en-suite bathroom (sleeps 2)
• Bedroom #7 with Queen bed, Queen over Queen bunk and en-suite bathroom (sleeps 6)

Fourth floor: sleeps 6
• Bunk Bedroom with 3 Twin Bunks (sleeps 6)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a water park, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 8 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 10,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 not indicated whether there is a 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

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Navigator's Nest! BEACHFRONT DOUBLE TOWNHOME with Huge Deck! Perfect for a large Family! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

DSheena R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The pictures are a bit misleading. The house is very big and spacious, however, it is two condos that have been combined into one. The layout is sort of a maze. The floor plan is not as open as the pictures lead you to believe. The fourth floor bunk room is in a weird spot, and it has the worst looking carpeted steps leading to it. There’s a spot light in the 4th floor bunk room that turns off and on with the king bedroom primary light right below it on the 3rd floor. The bedrooms were nice, the bathrooms were nice. However, the jetted tubs in the king suites should be completely removed, old and outdated. There were also some minor issues that didn’t necessarily need to be fixed during my stay: garbage disposals in second floor kitchen were nonfunctional. All that being said, my family really did have a great time. The outdoor setup somewhat makes up for the issues I mentioned. It is truly steps to the beach, the views are amazing. I just feel that some updates should definitely be made to this house to make it more functional and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness
It a perfect place for friends and family gathering. Love the front beach house, very quiet, nice neighborhood. Vacation vibes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kyla W.

This was the perfect place for a multi family vacation. Plenty of rooms and comfortable beds. The location on the beach with the included beach service was the best part. The lower deck was a great place to hang out after a long day in the sun. We appreciated that there were already some beach toys/accessories available to use, including beach towels. Good communication with the host. We had one little issue and they were out the next morning and fixed it no questions asked. We do feel that at this price point some updates could be made, but I’m sure that will all happen with time. We also experienced some items in kitchen cabinets that weren’t clean like other reviews have mentioned. And basic needs such as toilet paper, trash bags and other paper products should be more available for the length of stay that is required for booking. But don’t let any of that detour your stay here! Overall the unit was clean and comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Talks of coming back next year are in the works!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time,Would book again next year. Thanks!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our week at Navigator's Nest was amazing! 8 adults and 4 kids and we had plenty of space to spread out or come together for games or a meal. Solely was quick to respond with the few issues we did have and was able to fix it quickly!Everything was explained thoroughly in the description so we were able to come prepared. The location was awesome with quick access to restaurants and stores and beautiful views of the beach. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The kitchen had so many items, you do not need to bring a thing. The house was very clean and no matter the time, we could text our host with a question and they would get right back with us. The outdoor kitchen had plenty of seating and even had lounge chairs and the hammock was great and the view was the best. I think you could have in Destin. I highly recommend. Booking.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and set up fir large groups. Balconies are amazing and coffee cafe across the street made it so nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Vicki R.

Beautiful view and great deck and balconies! This house is not up to code. Bedrooms without windows or closets. Some beds have horrible mattresses. Two couples moved to an hotel after 3 nights of no sleep. Electricity kept tripping in one bedroom. However, management was quick reply. Dead bugs on the floor when we arrived and dishes and pots were not all clean. We had to rinse everything. Hair dryers were not supplied to every bathroom. There was an extension coming out the floor board with no wall outlet. Not enough outlets in a bedrooms. Kitchen was updated and the living room was nice and accommodated 12 people sitting around to play games. This house is a maze and difficult to get around in.The standout is the view, immediate access to the beach, bottom deck with lots of seating and bar.
Bottom deck
View from balcony
View
Our 4 chairs/umbrella setup provided with rental
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

We had a wonderful stay at this vacation rental in Destin, FL! The house offered plenty of space, making it perfect for our large group to spread out and relax without ever feeling cramped. Its location was another major highlight — just a short walk to an absolutely beautiful stretch of beach and conveniently close to many of Destin’s best restaurants, shops, and activities. We were also very pleased with the responsiveness from Solely Property Management, who handled our questions and any minor concerns quickly and professionally.That said, there are a few areas for improvement. While comfortable, the house is beginning to show signs of wear and could benefit from some updates and minor repairs. Additionally, during the peak heat of the summer, the A/C seemed to struggle a bit to keep up with our group’s demand. Overall, these drawbacks were minor and did not take away from the great experience we had. We would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a spacious, well-located home for their Destin getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family! The bar and patio’s were a highlight of our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantasic place for a big family vaca.

The downstairs kitchen bar and grills made the best and easy place to grill our fish. Get out of the sun and storm. Such a close walk to the water. I felt getting to the beach had never been easier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffaney D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachfront perfect

We absolutely loved the location, private beach, Beautiful view with a spacious deck, plenty of parking, plenty of bathrooms, bedrooms …. I could go on and on!!! The only thing I would add to the place is extra potholders, kitchen towels…. We bought some so hopefully they stay for the next guests
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanecia M., Mauldin/Greenville Area

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday Vacation

The property manager did an excellent job in communicating with us despite problems we experienced with the heat not working on the bottom floor. They worked diligently in trying to get the issue resolved, to include providing extra blankets and portable heaters to remedy or alleviate the issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dee N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend wedding

Enjoyed the outdoor deck on lower level easy access to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H.

Great location will revisit

Amazing location & lots of space! We had a great time at our stay. The condo does need some work done but overall was a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great locations but needs some TLC

13 adults, ages 55-88, recently stayed for a week at this place. With some TLC this could be an awesome rental. There is tons of clutter in closets and cabinets. Several broken pantry doors and most of the outdoor toys (kayaks, paddles, chairs, hammock, etc) were broken and unusable. But the outdoor space was unbeatable. We cooked every meal …. the kitchen is small but has all you need ( could use more silverware). The walk to beach is just a few steps and ample parking for cars. The towels and beds were great. We had a good week and loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

brett b.

Good Stay will Revisit this property

Great location and plenty of room. I would recommend this property. If i had one constructive criticism, I would suggest a spraying for bugs as we saw several.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a great trip

Great place for big families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jackie P.

A nice Family Spot with minor issues

This home is amazing for a large family like ours. It has all of the space one would need and the location to shops and grocery stores is an added bonus. The home however needs some TLC, master bedroom bathroom cabinet looks like it has been beaten up. The shower tile needs cleaned - water pressure and heat in all baths were amazing! The upstairs and downstairs kitchen had many dirty dishes in the cabinetry and were all over the place. Most of the pots and pans were also dirty. We were very surprised. The washing machine on the main level was a waste of water. It kept needing balanced and took hours to wash towels. We even made the loads not so large to try to eliminate it. The downstairs washing machine and dryer although much smaller worked wonderfully! The upper level bathrooms and lower level bathrooms were not cleaned, hair and dirty tubs. There was trash (coke cans, tissues, etc) left around the house - it appeared to not have been cleaned or checked well after it was "cleaned". The lower deck is a wonderful place for a family! We thoroghly enjoyed it. The beach toys, boards, kayaks place was a hot mess, things were thrown all around. My nephew on our last day cleaned the entire deck, bars and cleaned and organized the beach toys. Again, super suprised on how dirty the bars were and the second bar could not be used until the toy area was cleaned. We loved the shower and foot spray at the top of the walkway. That was fabulous to clean your feet and to cool off from the beach! Nice surprise. The furniture in the family room (especially the two chairs) were super nice and fit all of us! The amount of table and chair space to eat was also great for us! The top deck was a great place for coffee and our moring Yoga! The views are wonderful! The people who put out the beach chairs and umbrellas had them out early every morning and we didn't even have to call! That was also super nice! The beach and water were PERFECT! I hope this review is posted and the owners take notice. This home could be AMAZING and be an even higher rent if it were better taken care of. FYI, our family enjoyed themselves so much so don't let this change your mind about staying here! We just wanted the owners to be informed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Pauline W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay again

Great vacation home. The deck was great. Right on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Dustin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

melanie v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Thankful for the helpful property owners
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Very organized beautiful scenery

Very easy process Communication was great
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vickie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun at this location!

This house was a perfect fit for our large family! We loved the easy access to the beach! The kids had fun with all the water toys that were there to play with. Everyone is ready for another trip and we would love to stay at this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Henry C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Misery

This was the most horrible vacation to the Gulf I have ever taken... Due to mold and mildew I was sick when we returned home... So was my wife and daughter....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021